AFRCMD023 — 920th Rescue Wing

AFRCMD023 governs the mission, command relationships, and responsibilities of the 920th Rescue Wing.

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  • Publication number: AFRCMD023
  • Title: 920TH RESCUE WING
  • Date: 2023-02-16

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It describes rescue operations, command and control, combat-ready forces, and support for Combatant Commands. It also specifies the Wing Commander’s authorities and the wing’s duties for organizing, training, equipping, and employing forces.

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

Topics covered

  • Rescue operations
  • Command relationships
  • Combat Search and Rescue
  • Combat-ready forces
  • Personnel recovery
  • Guardian Angel weapon systems
  • HH-60G/W weapon systems
  • HC-130J weapon systems

Questions and answers

What missions does the 920th Rescue Wing conduct?

Plan, lead, and conduct military rescue operations and missions to deny competitors and adversaries exploitation of isolated personnel. (paragraph 1)

Who does the 920th Rescue Wing Commander report to?

Reports to the Commander of the Tenth Air Force. (paragraph 2)

What administrative authority does the Wing Commander exercise?

Exercises administrative control over assigned personnel. (paragraph 2)

What forces does the Wing Commander prepare and deploy?

The Wing Commander prepares and deploys combat ready forces in support of Presidential directives and Global, Geographical, and Functional Combatant Commands. (paragraph 2)

What does the wing do to prepare combat-ready forces?

Organize, train, and equip combat-ready forces for unilateral, multilateral, joint, and combined missions and operations spanning force application, force enhancement, and force sustainment. (paragraph 3)

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