AFMAN13-1AOCV3_AFSOCSUP — Operational Procedures-air Operations Center (aoc)/operations Center (oc)

AFMAN13-1AOCV3_AFSOCSUP governs AFSOC Operations Center organization, manning, responsibilities, and operational processes.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN13-1AOCV3_AFSOCSUP
  • Title: OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES-AIR OPERATIONS CENTER (AOC)/OPERATIONS CENTER (OC)
  • Date: 2024-10-22

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It covers command and control, force generation, force projection, communications, intelligence collection, protection, logistics, and force provision. It requires records created through prescribed processes to be maintained and disposed of according to Air Force records requirements.

Applies to: This supplement applies to HQ AFSOC OC, and to AFSOC-gained Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units.

Topics covered

  • AFSOC Operations Center organization
  • Command and control of AFSOC forces
  • Force generation synchronization
  • Force projection
  • Mission essential functions
  • Collection operations management
  • SOF logistics
  • Operational control of OCONUS missions

Questions and answers

What missions must the AFSOC OC actively control?

All AFSOC missions deploying/redeploying to and from a geographic combatant command are considered AWL missions and will be actively controlled by the AFSOC OC.

When does active command and control begin and end for OCONUS missions?

Active C2 commences at initial takeoff and ends at final destination.

What contact must aircraft and mission commanders maintain during mission execution?

Aircraft commanders (ACs) or mission commanders (MCs) flying these missions will maintain direct contact with the designated primary C2 node throughout mission execution.

What must happen to records created through the publication’s processes?

Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with AFI 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule located in the Air Force Records Management System.

How are waiver requests submitted for non-tiered compliance items?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the publication OPR for non-tiered compliance items.

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