AFMAN13-255V3 — Air Operations Center (aoc), Flight Manager Responsibilities And Procedures

AFMAN13-255V3 governs Air Operations Center flight manager responsibilities and procedures for the worldwide mobility mission.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN13-255V3
  • Title: AIR OPERATIONS CENTER (AOC), FLIGHT MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2026-02-13

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AFMAN13-255V3 covers command and control roles, flight management phases, planning documents, sortie execution, departure, enroute and arrival planning, and fuel procedures. It also addresses maximum takeoff gross weight calculations, computer flight plans, waivers, supplements, and records management.

Applies to: This publication applies to the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • Command and control roles
  • Flight management phases
  • Planning documents
  • Sortie execution
  • Departure planning
  • Maximum takeoff gross weight calculations
  • Computer flight plans
  • Fuel planning procedures

Questions and answers

What records management rule does AFMAN13-255V3 establish?

Ensure all records generated as a result of process prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

How are waiver authorities identified in AFMAN13-255V3?

The authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3”) number following the compliance statement.

How should waiver requests be submitted under AFMAN13-255V3?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, via the requestor’s chain of command to the Major Command Director of Operations (IC or SCC/A3) for non-tiered compliance items.

How are recommended changes to AFMAN13-255V3 submitted?

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using the DAF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Product; route DAF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command.

Does using a manufacturer or commercial product name in AFMAN13-255V3 imply endorsement?

The use of the name or mark of any specific manufacturer, commercial product, commodity, or service in this publication does not imply endorsement by the DAF.

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