AFMD18 — Air Force Mission Directive 18 Air Forces Southern (afsouth)

AFMD18 governs the mission, command structure, and responsibilities of Air Forces Southern (AFSOUTH).

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  • Publication number: AFMD18
  • Title: AIR FORCE MISSION DIRECTIVE 18 AIR FORCES SOUTHERN (AFSOUTH)
  • Date: 2025-01-08

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It states how AFSOUTH organizes, trains, and equips USAF forces and provides expeditionary capabilities. It assigns command authorities and requires specified operational and support responsibilities.

Topics covered

  • AFSOUTH mission
  • Command authority
  • USAF force administration
  • Expeditionary air, space, and cyberspace forces
  • Combatant command support
  • Military operations
  • Bases and facilities

Questions and answers

What does AFSOUTH organize, train, and equip?

AFSOUTH organizes, trains, and equips United States Air Force (USAF) forces for independent, joint, or combined military operations. (paragraph 1)

What type of command is AFSOUTH?

AFSOUTH is a service component command (SCC) of the USAF and the Air Force component of United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM). (paragraph 1)

Who is the AFSOUTH Commander responsible to for administration and training?

The AFSOUTH Commander is responsible to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF) for the administration, organization, training, and equipping of assigned and attached forces. (paragraph 2)

Which USAF forces does the AFSOUTH Commander command?

The AFSOUTH Commander commands USAF forces assigned and attached to USSOUTHCOM. (paragraph 2)

Who directs the AFSOUTH Commander's operational control?

By direction of the Commander, USSOUTHCOM, exercises operational control over their respective assigned and attached USAF forces. (paragraph 2)

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