DAFI10-801 — Defense Support Of Civil Authorities

DAFI10-801 governs Department of the Air Force defense support of civil authorities operations, resources, reporting, and reimbursement.

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  • Publication number: DAFI10-801
  • Title: DEFENSE SUPPORT OF CIVIL AUTHORITIES
  • Date: 2025-02-26

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DAFI10-801 covers DSCA response phases, higher headquarters organizations, roles, response resources, reporting, reimbursement, and force presentation. It requires compliance with the publication and specifies limits on supplements, waivers, and records disposition.

Topics covered

  • DSCA response phases
  • Higher headquarters organizations
  • DAF response and RFA process
  • DSCA operation categories
  • DAF resources in DSCA operations
  • DAF reporting in DSCA operations
  • DAF reimbursement in DSCA operations
  • Force presentation and command and control

Questions and answers

How are recommended changes to DAFI10-801 submitted?

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the OPR using the DAF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route DAF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command for approval.

How are waiver authorities identified in DAFI10-801?

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

How are records generated under DAFI10-801 handled?

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

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