HQDAFMD1-3 — Administrative Assistant

HQDAFMD1-3 governs the Administrative Assistant’s mission, organizational relationships, responsibilities, and notifications to Congress.

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  • Publication number: HQDAFMD1-3
  • Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
  • Date: 2026-06-04

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HQDAFMD1-3 establishes the Administrative Assistant as part of the Secretariat and assigns duties involving policy, programs, oversight, continuity, correspondence, and administrative services. It requires limits on redelegations involving notifications or reports to Congress and assigns specific authorities and responsibilities.

Topics covered

  • Administrative Assistant mission
  • Secretariat organizational relationships
  • Civilian workforce management
  • Mission Assurance program
  • Continuity of Operations
  • Official correspondence
  • Delegations of authority
  • Notifications to Congress

Questions and answers

What is the Administrative Assistant responsible for in the Department of the Air Force?

The SAF/AA has overall responsibility for administrative continuity and maximizing efficient business operations of the Department of the Air Force (DAF). (paragraph 1)

Who does the SAF/AA report to?

The SAF/AA reports to the Under Secretary of the Air Force (USecAF), serves as an agent of the SecAF within assigned policy and program domains, and provides guidance, direction, and oversight for all matters pertaining to the formulation, review, and execution of plans, policies, programs, and budgets within his/her area of responsibility. (paragraph 2)

What role does the SAF/AA perform under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act?

Performing the functions and duties as first assistant to USecAF pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act and unless otherwise directed by the President. (paragraph 3)

What limits apply to redelegating authority to notify or report to Congress?

No redelegation of authority/assignment of responsibility under this publication below the level of a Deputy Assistant Secretary or three-letter/digit office shall include authority to provide notifications or reports to Congress. (paragraph 3)

What does the SAF/AA oversee for official correspondence?

Providing guidance, direction, and oversight for all matters relating to preparing, submitting, and dispatching official correspondence, to include establishing consistent formats and other related standards for administrative communications. (paragraph 3)

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