AMCMD702 — Eighteenth Air Force

AMCMD702 governs the mission, command relationship, responsibilities, and organization of the Eighteenth Air Force.

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  • Publication number: AMCMD702
  • Title: EIGHTEENTH AIR FORCE
  • Date: 2024-02-14

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It defines the Eighteenth Air Force mission, command authorities, and support responsibilities for air mobility operations. Compliance is mandatory, and the directive identifies command relationships, readiness functions, and deployable force requirements.

Applies to: It applies to Air Mobility Command effective upon the date of signature.

Topics covered

  • Air mobility mission
  • Command authorities
  • Air refueling
  • Airlift
  • Airdrop
  • Aeromedical evacuation
  • Installation management
  • Expeditionary forces

Questions and answers

What is the mission of the Eighteenth Air Force?

The 18 AF mission is to provide ready aircraft, Airmen, and equipment for contested global air mobility operations…anytime, anywhere. (paragraph 1)

What command authority does the 18 AF Commander exercise?

18 AF/CC exercises administrative control of assigned forces to include command authority to organize, train, and equip. (paragraph 2)

What air mobility operations and support areas does 18 AF command?

Commands twelve wings and one direct reporting unit focused on air mobility operations and support to include: air refueling, airlift, airdrop, aeromedical evacuation, and installation support. (paragraph 3)

What does 18 AF provide to unified combatant commanders?

Provides mission-ready, expeditionary Airmen to support unified combatant commanders for on-going military operations. (paragraph 3)

What teams does 18 AF provide for global air mobility operations?

Provides deployable and expeditionary aviation and support teams to execute global air mobility operations and support worldwide. (paragraph 3)

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