AFSOCMAN11-2DSOV3 — Direct Support Operator Operations Procedures

AFSOCMAN11-2DSOV3 governs direct support operator flying operations and operating procedures on AFSOC aircraft.

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  • Publication number: AFSOCMAN11-2DSOV3
  • Title: DIRECT SUPPORT OPERATOR OPERATIONS PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2023-11-28

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It covers aircrew management, aircraft mission system operations, flight publications, and general operating procedures. It requires compliance with prescribed processes, records requirements, and applicable waiver procedures.

Applies to: This manual applies to AFSOC including AFSOC gained Air Force Reserve members.

Topics covered

  • Direct support operator aircrew qualification
  • Crew complement and management
  • Flight duty period and crew rest restrictions
  • Aircraft mission system operations
  • Inflight required publications
  • Scheduling restrictions

Questions and answers

What records requirements apply to processes prescribed in AFSOCMAN11-2DSOV3?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to AFI 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with (IAW) the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

How are waiver authorities identified in AFSOCMAN11-2DSOV3?

The authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3”) number following the compliance statement.

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