AFRCMD020 — Aeromedical Evacuation Squadrons

AFRCMD020 governs the mission, command relationships, and responsibilities of Aeromedical Evacuation Squadrons.

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  • Publication number: AFRCMD020
  • Title: AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION SQUADRONS
  • Date: 2023-06-02

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It covers operational support for aeromedical evacuation across humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, contingencies, war, and civilian support scenarios. It requires mission capability, global patient movement capability, administrative control, and oversight of the Aeromedical Evacuation mission.

Applies to: This Mission Directive applies to individuals assigned to HQ AFRC.

Topics covered

  • Aeromedical evacuation operations
  • Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief
  • Global patient movement capability
  • Command relationships
  • Administrative control
  • Aeromedical Evacuation mission oversight

Questions and answers

What operations do Aeromedical Evacuation Squadrons support?

The Aeromedical Evacuation Squadrons provides operational support in aeromedical evacuation operations to support the full spectrum of potential scenarios, including but not limited to, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations, small-scale contingencies, major theater war, and defense support of civilian authorities. (paragraph 1)

Where does the Aeromedical Evacuation Squadrons Commander report?

Reports to their assigned AFRC Operations Group. (paragraph 2)

What control does the Aeromedical Evacuation Squadrons Commander exercise?

Exercises administrative control over assigned forces. (paragraph 2)

What responsibilities must Aeromedical Evacuation Squadrons execute?

Execute commander’s responsibilities as outlined in AFI 1-2, Commander’s Responsibilities. (paragraph 3)

What oversight is required for the Aeromedical Evacuation mission?

Provides oversight and execution of the Aeromedical Evacuation mission. (paragraph 3)

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