PACAFI13-101 — Pacaf Command Relationships

PACAFI13-101 governs PACAF command relationships, including organizational structure, contingency transitions, exercises, and documentation.

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  • Publication number: PACAFI13-101
  • Title: PACAF COMMAND RELATIONSHIPS
  • Date: 2022-11-16

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PACAFI13-101 addresses standing and contingency command relationships, exercises, and force protection. It requires command relationships and Air Force organizations to be established and documented for PACAF presentation to a joint force commander.

Applies to: This PACAF instruction applies to all PACAF personnel and gained units of the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) and Air National Guard (ANG).

Topics covered

  • Standing command relationships
  • Contingency command relationships
  • Exercises
  • Command relationship documentation
  • Force protection

Questions and answers

What must commanders communicate to their subordinates?

Commanders are responsible for effectively communicating to their subordinates the organizational structure and command relationships relevant to mission accomplishment, good order and discipline. (paragraph 1)

Who publishes PACAF contingency and exercise orders?

Publish PACAF contingency and exercise orders after consulting with PACAF/A1M regarding unit designations and organization. (paragraph 1)

Where are command relationships documented for contingency plans?

Consistent with CJCSM 3122.03C, The Joint Operational Planning and Execution System (JOPES) Vol. II, Planning Formats and Guidance, planners will document command relations for contingency plans in Annex J to the basic plan. (paragraph 5)

How are command relationships promulgated during crisis action planning?

Command relationships will be promulgated in official orders to affected commands and commanders to ensure proper C2 of forces. (paragraph 5)

Who has delegated TACON for force protection in the Korean Theater and Japan area?

CDRUSPACOM has delegated TACON for force protection within the Korean Theater and the Japan area to COMUSFK and COMUSFJ, respectively. (paragraph 5)

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