AFRCMD022 — 970th Airborne Air Control Squadron

AFRCMD022 governs the mission, command relationships, and responsibilities of the 970th Airborne Air Control Squadron.

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  • Publication number: AFRCMD022
  • Title: 970TH AIRBORNE AIR CONTROL SQUADRON
  • Date: 2023-02-16

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It defines worldwide E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System mission support, including surveillance, early warning, control, and airborne management roles. It also identifies commander reporting, administrative control, and oversight duties for strategic, tactical, and special missions.

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

Topics covered

  • 970th Airborne Air Control Squadron mission
  • E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System operations
  • Command relationships
  • Administrative control
  • Surveillance, warning and control
  • Strategic, tactical and special missions

Questions and answers

What mission does the 970th Airborne Air Control Squadron provide?

Provide worldwide response with the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft by providing mission-ready aircrews to support the E-3's all-altitude "deep look" surveillance, early warning, control and airborne management roles in a variety of tactical, strategic and special missions. (paragraph 1)

What responsibilities does the squadron have for strategic, tactical and special missions?

Provides oversight and execution of the surveillance, warning and control of strategic, tactical and special missions. (paragraph 3)

How must records created under AFRCMD022 be handled?

Contact supporting records managers as required.

How are recommended changes and questions about AFRCMD022 submitted?

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the OPR using DAF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route DAF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command.

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