HAFMD1-54 — Deputy Chief Of Staff, Operations

HAFMD1-54 governs the mission, organizational relationships, responsibilities, and delegated authorities of the AF/A3.

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  • Publication number: HAFMD1-54
  • Title: DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF, OPERATIONS
  • Date: 2015-09-08

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It establishes the AF/A3 role in air, space, and cyberspace operations and outlines responsibilities for policy, training, readiness, weather, civil aviation, and modeling and simulation. It requires written re-delegations and keeps delegated authorities subject to SecAF, Assistant Secretary, and CSAF oversight and control.

Topics covered

  • Air, space, and cyberspace operations
  • Aircrew management
  • Global Force Management
  • Weather and climate support
  • Civil aviation policy
  • Notice to Airmen support
  • Modeling and simulation
  • Delegated authorities

Questions and answers

What authority does the Secretary of the Air Force retain over the Department of the Air Force?

The SecAF is responsible for, and has all legal authority necessary to conduct the affairs of the DAF. (paragraph 2)

Who does the AF/A3 report to and support?

The AF/A3 reports directly to the CSAF but provides support to the SecAF, the Under Secretary of the Air Force, other Secretariat offices, and other Air Staff offices. (paragraph 2)

What does the AF/A3 oversee for air, space, and cyberspace operations?

Providing policy, guidance, and oversight for air, space, and cyberspace operations, training, and sourcing of AF capabilities and personnel to support joint operations, and representing AF operations to Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agencies.

Can authorities and responsibilities delegated to the AF/A3 be redelegated?

The authorities delegated and responsibilities assigned to the AF/A3 by this HAF Mission Directive may generally be redelegated to other DAF officials unless re-delegation is expressly prohibited by the attached delegation or superseding law, regulation, or DoD issuance.

What makes a re-delegation of authority effective?

Any re-delegation of authority/assignment of responsibility made shall not be effective unless it is in writing.

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