HAFMD1-62 — Headquarters Air Force Director Of Staff

HAFMD1-62 governs the mission, organizational relationships, and responsibilities of the Headquarters Air Force Director of Staff.

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  • Publication number: HAFMD1-62
  • Title: HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE DIRECTOR OF STAFF
  • Date: 2018-11-29

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It establishes the Headquarters Air Force Director of Staff within the Secretariat and defines the office’s support to senior Air Force officials. It requires coordination, policy development, task oversight, protocol support, and management of senior leadership forums.

Topics covered

  • Headquarters Air Force Director of Staff mission
  • Secretariat organizational relationships
  • Policy and program domains
  • Headquarters Air Force staff coordination
  • Air Force protocol activities
  • Senior leadership forums
  • Delegations of authority

Questions and answers

What is the mission of the Headquarters Air Force Director of Staff?

The Headquarters Air Force (HAF) Director of the Staff (DS) provides staff support to the Secretary and Undersecretary of the Air Force, the Chief and Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and other principal officials of HAF.s. (paragraph 1)

What coordination does the HAF/DS provide across Air Force organizations?

Providing guidance for integrating and synchronizing policies, plans, positions, procedures, and cross-functional issues for HAF. Ensuring that the staff effectively coordinates across HAF, Major Commands (MAJCOMs), FOAs, and with the Joint Staff, other Services, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). (paragraph 3)

What administrative services does the HAF/DS provide?

Providing administrative services for the offices of the Secretary through the Headquarters Air Force Executive Secretariat (HAF/ES) by developing and implementing Command Section correspondence policy, providing quality control, and monitoring suspenses. (paragraph 3)

When is a re-delegation of authority effective?

Any re-delegation of authority/assignment of responsibility made shall not be effective unless it is in writing. (paragraph 4)

What limitation applies to re-delegated authority involving Congress?

No re-delegation of authority/assigned responsibility under this HAF Mission Directive below the level of a Deputy Assistant Secretary or three-letter/digit office shall include authority to provide notification or reports to Congress. (paragraph 5)

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