HURLBURTFIELDI38-204 — Mission Enhancement Flight Operations

HURLBURTFIELDI38-204 governs policies and procedures for the Mission Enhancement Flight in the 1st Special Operations Wing.

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  • Publication number: HURLBURTFIELDI38-204
  • Title: MISSION ENHANCEMENT FLIGHT OPERATIONS
  • Date: 2016-03-23

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It covers the flight’s purpose, Airman assignments, command relationships, organizational structure, daily operations, and prohibited activities. It requires duties to match rank, duty limitations, and current duty status.

Applies to: This publication does not apply to the Air Force Reserve (AFR) or the Air National Guard (ANG).

Topics covered

  • Mission Enhancement Flight operations
  • Airman assignment
  • Prohibited activities
  • Command relationships
  • Organizational structure
  • Duty limitations

Questions and answers

What is the primary mission of the Mission Enhancement Flight?

The primary mission of the MEF is to leverage Airmen who are unable to perform duties in their primary Air Force specialty.

What duties do Airmen in the Mission Enhancement Flight perform?

Airmen will perform base-wide duties commensurate with their rank in accordance with AFI 36-2618, The Enlisted Force Structure, any duty limitations as prescribed on an AF Form 469, Duty Limiting Condition Report, and compatible with the status of the Airman’s current duty status.

Can the Mission Enhancement Flight punish or ridicule attached Airmen?

The MEF is NOT designed to execute punishment or pass judgment on the Airmen attached to the flight. All Airmen will be treated fairly with dignity and respect and will not be the subjects of ridicule, hazing, or ostracizing.

Can Airmen perform extra duties in the Mission Enhancement Flight as punishment?

Airmen serving extra duties as part of judicial or non-judicial punishment will not be attached to the MEF for the purposes of performing the extra duties.

What duties may Mission Enhancement Flight Airmen not perform?

MEF Airmen will not perform duties which constitute a known safety or health hazard to the member or is not sanctioned by Air Force customs.

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