AFPD10-5 — Basing

AFPD10-5 governs the Air Force strategic basing process, including basing actions involving Air Force installations and property.

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  • Publication number: AFPD10-5
  • Title: BASING
  • Date: 2019-10-02

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It establishes thresholds for weapons system changes, personnel changes, unit movements, leased space, and other strategic basing actions. It requires standardized, transparent review and consideration of mission requirements, environmental guidance, and fiscal ramifications.

Applies to: Basing requests by the Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard, as well as other Services/Agencies requesting basing on Air Force property are subject to the provisions of this publication.

Topics covered

  • Strategic basing process
  • Strategic basing thresholds
  • Air Force real property
  • Non-Air Force real property
  • Strategic basing governance
  • Overseas basing decisions
  • Basing action exemptions

Questions and answers

What personnel change triggers an Air Force Strategic Basing action?

An organizational change request that changes the number of permanent party and/or contractor personnel authorizations by 35 or more. (paragraph 3)

How long can rotational forces remain before triggering a Strategic Basing action?

Rotational forces requesting presence or temporary duty on an Air Force installation for more than 300 days in an 18-month period with an increase of 35 or more personnel, or requiring a military construction project. (paragraph 3)

What process must strategic basing actions follow?

All strategic basing actions will follow the prescribed process to include review, administration, and advisement by the Air Force Strategic Basing Governance Structure. (paragraph 5)

Who reviews proposed strategic basing actions?

The Air Force Strategic Basing Structure will review all proposed strategic basing actions. (paragraph 5)

Who is the final decision authority for overseas strategic basing actions?

For overseas actions, the Secretary of the Air Force will present an official Air Force recommendation to the Secretary of Defense, who is the final decision authority. (paragraph 5)

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