AFRCMD11-067 — Remotely Piloted Aircraft Units

AFRCMD11-067 governs the mission, command relationships, and responsibilities of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Units.

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  • Publication number: AFRCMD11-067
  • Title: REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT UNITS
  • Date: 2023-01-27

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It identifies MQ-9 and RQ-4 functions, command relationships, administrative control, and support and training duties. Compliance with the publication is mandatory, and it may not be supplemented.

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

Topics covered

  • MQ-9 and RQ-4 functions
  • Remotely Piloted Aircraft missions
  • Command relationships
  • Administrative control
  • Training oversight

Questions and answers

What functions do Remotely Piloted Aircraft units conduct?

Conduct MQ-9 or RQ-4 functions in support of Combatant Commander Requirements and Air Force Formal training. (paragraph 1)

What missions do Remotely Piloted Aircraft units perform?

Remotely Piloted Aircraft units perform intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, electronic attack, strike missions, suppression and/or destruction of enemy air defense, network node or communications relay, combat search and rescue, special operations forces support missions, Direct Action support, strike coordination and reconnaissance, air interdiction, and close air support and derivations of these themes. (paragraph 1)

Who does the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Unit Commander report to?

Reports through their assigned chain of command to the Tenth Air Force Commander. (paragraph 2)

What administrative authority does the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Unit Commander exercise?

Exercises administrative control over assigned personnel. (paragraph 2)

What support and training duties are assigned to Remotely Piloted Aircraft units?

Provide administrative support and training oversight of the assigned personnel. (paragraph 3)

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