AFPD25-1 — War Reserve Materiel

AFPD25-1 governs Air Force policy for planning, acquiring, posturing, prepositioning, and managing war reserve materiel.

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  • Publication number: AFPD25-1
  • Title: WAR RESERVE MATERIEL
  • Date: 2021-12-07

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It establishes policy for war reserve materiel in support of national defense strategy and implements specified Department of Defense and joint instructions. It assigns roles, revises policy statements, and requires war reserve materiel readiness and status reporting.

Applies to: This publication applies to all civilian and regular Air Force personnel, members of the Air Force Reserve Command and Air National Guard units.

Topics covered

  • War reserve materiel planning
  • War reserve materiel acquisition
  • War reserve materiel posturing
  • War reserve materiel prepositioning
  • War reserve materiel management
  • War reserve materiel readiness and status reporting

Questions and answers

Who implements Air Force war reserve materiel policy?

The Chief of Staff of the Air Force implements Air Force war reserve materiel policy. (paragraph 3)

Who manages Air Force war reserve materiel?

The Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, Installations, and Mission Support (AF/A4) develops guidance for and manages Air Force war reserve materiel. (paragraph 3)

Who manages war reserve materiel food service and billeting capabilities?

The Deputy Chief of Staff, Manpower, Personnel, and Services (AF/A1) develops guidance for and manages Air Force war reserve materiel food service (subsistence) and billeting capabilities. (paragraph 3)

What does the Air Force Surgeon General do for the war reserve materiel program?

The Air Force Surgeon General (AF/SG) develops guidance, establishes requirements, and provides resources to the Air Force medical service’s war reserve materiel program. (paragraph 3)

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