AFPD10-5 governs the Air Force strategic basing process, including basing actions involving Air Force installations and property.
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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.
An organizational change request that changes the number of permanent party and/or contractor personnel authorizations by 35 or more. (paragraph 3)
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)
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)
The Air Force Strategic Basing Structure will review all proposed strategic basing actions. (paragraph 5)
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)