AFRCMD033 — Force Support Squadrons/flights

AFRCMD033 governs the mission, command relationships, and responsibilities of Force Support Squadrons/Flights.

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  • Publication number: AFRCMD033
  • Title: FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRONS/FLIGHTS
  • Date: 2024-05-23

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It defines their mission at Air Force Reserve Command host bases and tenant locations and describes support for military and civilian Airmen and their families. It requires mandatory compliance, records maintenance, and command-routed waiver requests for non-tiered compliance items.

Applies to: This Mission Directive applies to individuals assigned to Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command (HQ AFRC).

Topics covered

  • Force support mission
  • Mission support functions and facilities
  • Command reporting relationships
  • Administrative control
  • Military and civilian Airmen support
  • Subordinate unit mission oversight

Questions and answers

Who does the Force Support Squadrons/Force Support Flights Commander report to?

Reports to the Commander of their assigned Group or Wing. (paragraph 2)

What administrative authority does the Force Support Squadrons/Force Support Flights Commander exercise?

Exercises administrative control over assigned personnel. (paragraph 2)

What responsibilities must Force Support Squadrons and Flights execute?

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

What oversight must Force Support Squadrons and Flights provide?

Provides oversight and execution of their subordinate units’ missions. (paragraph 3)

How must records created under AFRCMD033 be handled?

Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with IAW AFI 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and disposed of IAW the Air Force Records Information Management System and Records Disposition Schedule.

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