HAFMD1-48 — The Air Force Surgeon General

HAFMD1-48 governs the Air Force Surgeon General’s mission, organizational relationships, responsibilities, and delegated authorities.

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  • Publication number: HAFMD1-48
  • Title: THE AIR FORCE SURGEON GENERAL
  • Date: 2023-02-21

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It describes the Air Force Surgeon General’s support to Department of the Air Force leaders and the Air Force Medical Service. It assigns medical readiness and policy responsibilities, identifies delegated authorities, and includes organizational and interoffice procedures.

Topics covered

  • Air Force Surgeon General mission
  • Air Force Medical Service policy
  • Medical readiness
  • Healthcare delivery
  • Drug abuse testing authority
  • Health promotion and disease prevention
  • Exceptional Family Member Program
  • Standard operating procedures

Questions and answers

Who does the Air Force Surgeon General report to?

The AF/SG reports directly to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, but provides support to the Secretary of the Air Force, the Under Secretary of the Air Force, other Secretariat offices, the Chief of Space Operations, and other Air Staff and Space Staff offices. (paragraph 2)

What authority is delegated for military personnel drug abuse urinalysis programs?

Authority relating to drug abuse urinalysis programs for military personnel as delegated to the Secretary of the Air Force pursuant to Department of Defense Instruction 1010.01, Military Personnel Drug Abuse Testing Program (MPDATP). (paragraph 4)

What authority is delegated for health promotion and disease prevention?

Authority relating to health promotion and disease and injury prevention as delegated to the Secretary of the Air Force pursuant to Department of Defense Instruction 1010.10, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. (paragraph 4)

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