DAFPD13-1 — Command And Control (c2) Enterprise

DAFPD13-1 governs Department of the Air Force command and control enterprise policy and the integration of C2 capabilities across air components.

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  • Publication number: DAFPD13-1
  • Title: COMMAND AND CONTROL (C2) ENTERPRISE
  • Date: 2026-03-03

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It addresses Joint All-Domain Operations, C/JADC2, C2 systems, operational constructs, and the Department of the Air Force C2 enterprise. It requires compliance with the directive, records management requirements, and prescribed disposition procedures.

Applies to: This directive applies to all uniformed members and civilian employees of the United States Air Force (USAF), United States Space Force (USSF), Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • Command and control enterprise
  • Joint All-Domain Operations
  • Combined/Joint All-Domain Command and Control
  • C2 capabilities
  • Air operations centers
  • Theater air control system
  • C2 systems

Questions and answers

Does DAFPD13-1 contain nuclear policy and guidance?

Nuclear policy and guidance are not contained in this publication.

What records requirements does DAFPD13-1 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 makes up the Department of the Air Force C2 enterprise?

The DAF C2 enterprise consists of the people, organizations, processes, procedures, information, communications, facilities and systems used to plan, direct, coordinate, and control forces and operations. (paragraph 1)

How does the Department of Defense approach Joint All-Domain Operations?

To address this challenge, the DoD is developing an approach to Joint All-Domain Operations (JADO) in which actions by the joint force in all domains are integrated in planning and synchronized in execution, at the speed and scale needed to gain advantage and accomplish the mission. (paragraph 1)

What does the current theater air control system include?

The current TACS is composed of the following weapon systems and elements: AOC, Tactical Air Control Party (TACP), Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOC), Control and Reporting Center (CRC), Wing Operations Center (WOC), E-3G Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) and Battlespace Control Centers (BCCs). (paragraph 1)

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