ANGI40-102 — State Air Surgeon

ANGI40-102 governs the State Air Surgeon position in the Air National Guard, including qualifications, duties, and contingency requirements.

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• Publication number: ANGI40-102
• Title: STATE AIR SURGEON
• Date: 2021-08-20

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It covers appointment standards, training, medical responsibilities, site visit reviews, credentialing, waiver authority, and reassignment. It requires specified qualifications, orientation and refresher training, credentialing information, and timely succession planning.

Applies to: This instruction governs the position of the State Air Surgeon (SAS) in the Air National Guard (ANG).

Topics covered

• State Air Surgeon qualifications
• Appointment and tenure
• Credentialing and privileging
• Waiver and certification authority
• Qualification and re-qualification training
• Geographically Separated Unit support
• Medical readiness oversight

Questions and answers

What aeronautical rating must a State Air Surgeon candidate hold?

Candidate for the position of State Air Surgeon must hold the aeronautical rating of Air Force Flight Surgeon. (paragraph 1)

What rank must a State Air Surgeon candidate have?

Candidate must have current rank of O-6 or be eligible for promotion to O-6. (paragraph 1)

How long is the State Air Surgeon appointment?

Candidate must have eligibility to serve at least 2 years in the position and will be appointed for 4 years; TAG may reappoint the SAS for additional 4 year terms. (paragraph 1)

When must the State Air Surgeon complete initial training?

Within 180 days of appointment, the State Air Surgeon must complete a two to three day orientation/training program devised by NGB/SG. (paragraph 2)

How often must the State Air Surgeon complete refresher training?

The SAS must complete, under the direction of NGB/SG, SAS refresher course every two (2) years in order to maintain waiver/certification authority. (paragraph 2)

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