AFMD9 governs the mission, command structure, and responsibilities of United States Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa.
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AFMD9 describes USAFE-AFAFRICA’s role in organizing, training, and equipping forces for military operations. It establishes command authorities and requires responsibilities for operations, force provision, and bases and facilities.
USAFE-AFAFRICA organizes, trains, and equips forces for independent, joint, or combined military operations. (paragraph 1)
Commands designated USAF forces assigned/attached to USEUCOM and, in his role as Commander, AFAFRICA, commands designated USAF forces assigned/attached to USAFRICOM. (paragraph 2)
By direction of the Commanders, USEUCOM and USAFRICOM, exercises operational control over their respective assigned and attached air forces. (paragraph 2)
Plans, coordinates, supports, and conducts employment of air, space, and cyberspace operations across the full range of military operations, including security cooperation, to achieve USEUCOM, USAFRICOM, and North Atlantic Treaty Organization objectives based on their respective taskings. (paragraph 3)
On order, provides assigned Air Force forces to other combatant commands. (paragraph 3)