AFRCMD070 — 413th Flight Test Group

AFRCMD070 governs the mission, command relationships, and responsibilities of the 413th Flight Test Group.

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  • Publication number: AFRCMD070
  • Title: 413TH FLIGHT TEST GROUP
  • Date: 2023-01-27

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AFRCMD070 describes the group’s command and control structure, administrative support, and training oversight across geographically separated and local units. It identifies flying, personnel support, and aeromedical staging missions, along with unit duties involving aircraft testing, support services, and medical activities.

Applies to: It applies to all personnel assigned or attached to the 413th Flight Test Group.

Topics covered

  • Flight test missions
  • Aircraft acceptance flights
  • Tanker test support
  • Aviation standards and flight inspection
  • Personnel and family support services
  • Aeromedical staging
  • Geographically separated units
  • Local units

Questions and answers

What command and control functions does the 413th Flight Test Group provide?

The 413th Flight Test Group Command and Control provides a single command and control structure, administrative support, and training oversight of the assigned Air Force Reserve personnel over six geographically separated units and three local units. (paragraph 1)

Who has administrative control over assigned personnel?

Exercises administrative control over assigned personnel. (paragraph 2)

What aircraft does the 10th Flight Test Squadron fly for functional and acceptance checks?

Conducts functional check flights and acceptance check flights in the B-1, B52, E-3, KC-46 and KC-135 aircraft. (paragraph 4)

What does the 370th Flight Test Squadron handle for tanker testing?

Responsible for all aspects of tanker test and tanker support at the Air Force Flight Test Center and Test Operations Combined Test Force in support of Development Test & Evaluation requirements. (paragraph 4)

What quality control checks does the 514th Flight Test Squadron provide?

Provides the final quality control checks to ensure aircraft are airworthy and capable of returning to combat units. (paragraph 4)

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