AUMD3-301 — 42d Air Base Wing

AUMD3-301 governs the mission, command relationships, structure, and responsibilities of the 42d Air Base Wing.

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  • Publication number: AUMD3-301
  • Title: 42D AIR BASE WING
  • Date: 2019-05-31

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It defines the wing’s support functions for Air University, Air Education and Training Command, tenant units, and Maxwell-Gunter organizations. It establishes command authorities, organizational units, installation and force support duties, contingency support, and disaster relief support.

Applies to: This Mission Directive (MD) prescribes the mission, relationships, structure, and responsibilities of the 42d Air Base Wing (42 ABW) in support of the Air University (AU) and Air Education and Training Command (AETC) operational and strategic goals.

Topics covered

  • Mission support
  • Command authority
  • Wing structure
  • Installation support
  • Force support
  • Airfield operations
  • Contingency taskings
  • Disaster relief support

Questions and answers

What is the mission of the 42d Air Base Wing?

The mission of the 42 ABW is to provide force (personnel) and installation (infrastructure) support functions required in order for AU to execute its assigned missions. (paragraph 1)

Who does the 42d Air Base Wing commander report to?

Reports directly to the Commander of Air University. (paragraph 2)

What units execute the force and installation support portions of the wing’s mission?

42d Mission Support Group and its subordinate units execute the force support and installation support portions of the wing’s mission. (paragraph 3)

What does the wing have to do to ensure a safe and secure installation?

Ensure a safe and secure installation through force protection efforts. (paragraph 4)

Who receives the 42d Air Base Wing’s force support activities?

Provide force support (personnel) activities for Regular Air Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve personnel, military dependents and retirees and DoD civilians that are assigned, associated, attached, detailed, living or traveling through the area. (paragraph 4)

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