EIELSONAFBI11-211 — Distant Frontier Operations

EIELSONAFBI11-211 governs procedures for conducting Distant Frontier operations and associated unit-level training at Eielson Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: EIELSONAFBI11-211
  • Title: DISTANT FRONTIER OPERATIONS
  • Date: 2021-06-02

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EIELSONAFBI11-211 addresses Distant Frontier definitions, approval authority, planning coordination, planning conferences, and JPARC use. It requires advance requests for training and earlier submission when munitions are planned.

Applies to: It applies to all personnel who plan, prepare, deploy, execute, and redeploy forces to/from Eielson Air Force Base, or any unit acting under the 354th Operations Group, for unit-level training, including Air National Guard (ANG), Air Force Reserve, joint forces, and international/coalition forces.

Topics covered

  • Distant Frontier operations
  • Unit-level training
  • JPARC ranges and airspace
  • Training proposal approval
  • Planning and coordination
  • RF-A and NE planning conferences
  • Munitions employment requests

Questions and answers

What is Distant Frontier unit-level training?

Is defined IAW PACAF EXPLAN C-108 as unit level training for PACAF approved joint and coalition partners before, after or completely separate from RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) or NORTHERN EDGE (NE) exercises.

Who approves Distant Frontier unit-level training proposals?

The 354th Operations Group Commander (OG/CC). Is the approval authority for DF unit level training proposals.

Are there costs for deployed units using JPARC for unit-level training?

There are no costs to deployed units associated with utilizing the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex (JPARC) for unit-level training.

How far in advance must units request Distant Frontier training not associated with RF-A or NE?

Units requesting DF training not associated with a RF-A or NE must submit requests no later than 4 months prior to the requested training dates (5 months prior if planning to employ munitions).

Who is responsible for completing Distant Frontier planning and coordination before arrival?

The DF unit projo is responsible for ensuring all planning and coordination is complete prior to the unit’s arrival.

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