DAFI24-605V1 — Air Transportation Organization And Structure

DAFI24-605V1 governs the organization and structure of Air Transportation operations and establishes uniformity, standardization, and guidance.

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  • Publication number: DAFI24-605V1
  • Title: AIR TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE
  • Date: 2024-05-15

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It addresses air transportation roles, air terminal oversight, organizational structures, manpower, passenger movement, and worldwide passenger and cargo support. Compliance is mandatory, and it sets requirements for supplements, waivers, and records generated by prescribed processes.

Topics covered

  • Air transportation operations
  • Aerial port squadrons
  • Air Mobility Squadrons
  • Contingency response units
  • Air terminal oversight
  • Passenger and cargo movement
  • Air transportation manpower

Questions and answers

What records requirement does DAFI24-605V1 establish?

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

What is an Air Mobility Squadron composed of?

An AMS is composed of air transportation, aircraft maintenance personnel, and critical support personnel and serves as an en-route station, or in-transit hub for cargo and passenger movement between specified regions.

How quickly do contingency response units typically deploy?

The mission of these units is to deploy its personnel typically within 12 hours to open air bases or augment existing air bases worldwide.

What personnel do contingency response units typically include?

Contingency response units typically consist of air transportation, maintenance, command and control, security forces, and other personnel.

What does Air Force air transportation support worldwide?

Support for DoD and the Air Force’s capability to deliver passengers and air cargo worldwide.

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