ANGI16-101 — Operations Support

ANGI16-101 governs Air National Guard deployments outside the United States and interactions with foreign forces within the United States.

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  • Publication number: ANGI16-101
  • Title: OPERATIONS SUPPORT
  • Date: 2026-01-13

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It covers activation requirements, command and control of deployed ANG forces, international military activities, mobility missions, and resourcing. It requires specified statuses, coordination, approvals, and compliance with applicable transportation and international agreement policies.

Applies to: This instruction applies to ANG units, the National Guard Bureau (NGB), Air National Guard advisors and integrated staff.

Topics covered

  • International mobility missions
  • Activation requirements
  • Title 10 orders
  • Control of deployed ANG forces
  • Foreign military activities
  • International agreements
  • Mission funding

Questions and answers

When must ANG members receive Title 10 orders for duty outside the United States?

Air National Guard members will be issued orders placing them in a status under the authority of Title 10 United States Code (10 USC; Title 10 orders) prior to performing official duty on land outside the United States and territories. (paragraph 2)

What orders generally apply when a sortie enters foreign airspace?

Sorties that take off and land inside the United States and its territories generally require Title 10 orders if they do enter foreign airspace. (paragraph 2)

Who is assigned administrative control of ANG members activated under Title 10?

ANG members, when activated under Title 10, are assigned to the Commander of the 201st Mission Support Squadron (201 MSS) for ADCON, regardless of whether the activation is for contingency or for training. (paragraph 3)

How far in advance must units contact NGB Joint Staff International Affairs before a foreign military visit?

Units will contact NGB Joint Staff International Affairs (NGB-J5-IA, www.ngb.army.mil/ia) at least 60 days prior to foreign military personnel visiting their base. (paragraph 4)

When will airlift be approved for an international mobility mission?

Airlift will be approved only if it’s the most cost-effective mode of transportation available. (paragraph 4)

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