DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE DAFMAN11-401

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

WASHINGTON DC

DAFMAN11-401_DAFGM2024-01

23 MAY 2024

MEMORANDUM FOR DISTRIBUTION C

MAJCOMs/FLDCOMs/FOAs/DRUs

FROM: HQ USAF/A3

1670 Air Force Pentagon

Washington, DC 20330-1480

SUBJECT: Department of the Air Force Guidance Memorandum to DAFMAN 11-401,

Aviation Management.

By Order of the Secretary of the Air Force, this Department of the Air Force Guidance

Memorandum (DAFGM) immediately implements changes to Department of the Air Force

Manual (DAFMAN) 11-401, Aviation Management. Compliance with this memorandum is

mandatory. To the extent its directions are inconsistent with other Department of the Air Force

publications, the information herein prevails, in accordance with Department of the Air Force

Instruction (DAFI) 90-160, Publications and Forms Management and DAFMAN 90-161,

Publishing Processes and Procedures. This guidance is applicable to the Regular Air Force, the

Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.

This Guidance Memorandum incorporates guidance from DAFGM2023-01 and

DAFGM2023-02 in Attachment 1. The guidance changes at Attachment 1 are directed by the

Chief of Staff of the Air Force and provides additional direction on general officer flying

positions.

This Memorandum becomes void after one year has elapsed from the date of this

Memorandum, or upon incorporation by interim change to, or rewrite of DAFMAN 11-401,

whichever is earlier.

ADRIAN L. SPAIN, Lt Gen, USAF

Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations

Attachment:

1: New Guidance Changes

Changes to DAFMAN 11-401

Attachment 1

2.2.3.1. MAJCOM Commanders have the authority to direct grounding of mission design series

(MDS)-specific or all aircraft within their commands for maintenance reasons. The authority

may be delegated to the MAJCOM/A3 or equivalent (ANG, FOAs, and DRUs are considered

MAJCOM-equivalents). When a MAJCOM has lead command responsibility and grounds an

MDS-specific fleet, using MAJCOM commanders may accept the risk for mission execution. (T-

1).

2.2.3.1.1. AFMC/CC is the AF Airworthiness Authority and advises major command

commanders, field command commanders, combatant commanders, and SAF/AQ, as necessary,

for air system grounding matters, in accordance with DAFI 62-601, Airworthiness. (T-1).

2.2.3.1.2. The original grounding authority is also the approval authority for initiating the return

to normal operations. (T-1).

2.2.3.2. MAJCOM Commanders may direct a stand-down of aircrew personnel when warranted

by operational considerations, in conjunction with aircraft grounding, or as a separate action. A

stand-down provides the commander time to assess an incident or finding and actions required to

safely resume operations. Commanders will ensure that notification is provided in accordance

with AFMAN 10-206, Operational Reporting (OPREP). (T-1).

2.2.3.2.1. A stand-down has no immediate impact on the operational status of any unit aircraft; it

is the result of an operational unit commander directing unit aircrews not to fly for a specific

reason.

2.2.3.2.2. The authority to direct an aircrew stand-down is no lower than the MAJCOM/A3. (T-

2.2.3.2.3. The original stand-down authority is also the approval authority for initiating the

return to normal operations. (T-1).

2.2.3.3. Wing commanders may cancel flying or direct an operational pause of unit flying

operations when warranted by maintenance, operational, or safety considerations. (T-3).

2.2.3.3.1. Wing commanders evaluate the nature and seriousness of the information, determine

the proper response, and issue required instructions. (T-3). An example of a condition

warranting a Cancel Flying/Directed Operational Pause is a one-time inspection to verify the

existence of a suspected equipment condition or malfunction.

2.2.3.3.2. The original cancel flying or direct operational pause authority is also the approval

authority for initiating the return to normal operations. (T-1).

(Delete) 5.2.1.4.

Changes to DAFMAN 11-401

Table 5.1. Flight Approval Authorities (by Type of Flight) (Note 1).

Line

Type of Flight

Authorized Participants

Approving

Authority

Distinguished

Visitors

Members of Congress or their staffs (Note 2)

SecAF via

SAF/LL

Senior federal government (U.S.), and equivalent

foreign government officials (general officer

[equivalent] or civilian equivalents) (Note 3)

MAJCOM/CC

(may be

delegated no

lower than the

MAJCOM/A3)

(Note 5)

U.S. ambassadors or their senior deputies within

overseas theaters, when invited by the combatant or

military department component commander (Note

Orientation

(Note 1)

U.S. and foreign military members (Notes 3, 4, 6),

and Department of Defense civilian employees

Wing/CC

Federal government (U.S.), foreign officials (Notes

3, 4)

Foreign nationals during participation in exercises

sponsored or directed by: CJCS, combatant

commanders, and Air Force component

commanders of the Combatant Commands, which

include combined operations of U.S. and foreign

forces. (Ref. DoDI 4515.13, Section 9) (Notes 1

N/A, 3, 4, 7)

Service Academy and Reserve Officer Training

Corps (ROTC) cadets; Junior ROTC students who

apply; and associated personnel (Note 8, Note 9

applies for minors)

Civil Air Patrol cadets

Air Force and Navy Aerospace Education

Workshop participants

Boy Scouts of America members and

accompanying adults when participating in DoD

approved activities. Minors must possess a

completed parent or guardian consent form.

FAA Personnel as outlined in DoDI 4515.13

Youth in congressionally sanctioned, DoD

approved Youth Programs (Note 9)

Spouses of USAF Members (US active-duty, ARC

military, Department of the Air Force civilian

employees). See paragraph 5.2.1.9.

Exceptions to

policy/All

other

Not listed above in accordance with DoDI

4515.13 (Note 3)

MAJCOM/CC

(may be

delegated no

Changes to DAFMAN 11-401

orientation

flights

lower than the

MAJCOM/A3)

Notes:

1. “Orientation flights” are defined as continuous flights performed within the local flying area

(see DoDI 4515.13 Section 8).

1 N/A. This category of flight is not to be considered an orientation flight; however, it is

included in the table as a consolidated reference source.

2. Travel for members and employees of Congress is governed by DoDI 4515.13 and DoDD

4515.12, DoD Support for Travel of Members and Employees of Congress. Coordinate

orientation flights and other congressional travel through SAF/LLZ at

[email protected].

3. Flights involving foreign nationals must be reviewed for foreign disclosure requirements

and political concerns. (T-1) Foreign government officials are equivalent to U.S. federal

government officials and do not include local government officials such as mayors, police

chiefs, and other local officials who do not represent a foreign government at the national

level. Foreign military “civilian equivalents” are comparable to DoD “civilian equivalents.”

a. Ensure foreign disclosure requirements and base visit requests are satisfied according to AFI

16-201. Contact MAJCOM or Combatant Command Foreign Disclosure Officer for assistance.

(T-1)

b. Coordinate with the country director in the appropriate SAF/IA regional division (four-letter

level), before approval, to ensure no political concerns exist that would prevent the flight. (T-

1) Contact SAF/IAR on the Global address list at usaf.pentagon.saf-ia.mbx.saf-iar

[email protected] (Note: SAF/IA Regional Divisions: A for AFRICOM as in SAF/IARA,

C for CENTCOM, E for EUCOM, L for NORTHCOM/SOUTHCOM, P for PACOM).

4. When aircraft have a change of operational command (CHOP) or assigned to a gaining

combatant commander, approval authority will be the commander air force forces

(COMAFFOR) or theater special operations command commander. (T-1)

5. Inform CSAF, AF/A3, AF/A3T, AF/ACTF if approved (provide notification via respective

Workflows in the global address list), in addition to chain of command as necessary. (T-1)

6. Aircrew members in suspended status (aviation service code “04”) are not authorized

orientation flights without an approved waiver from the OPR of this publication. DOWN or

aviation service code “07” aircrew members are not authorized orientation flights without the

approval of the local flight surgeon. See AFMAN 11-402.

7. Does not include transportation to/from the exercise area or supporting flights used for

logistics purposes only.

Changes to DAFMAN 11-401

8. For foreign students in USAFA or Reserve Officer Training Corps programs, ensure foreign

disclosure requirements are satisfied. (T-1)

9. Youth in congressionally sanctioned, DoD-approved youth programs may take part in no

more than one orientation flight. Parental or guardian permission is required.

(T-0)

5.2.1.9.2. Do not use aircraft requiring routine oxygen breathing equipment, or equipped with

ejection seats, or have automatic escape devices requiring special training. Units with these

aircraft may establish an aircraft taxi-ride program or request support from appropriate air

refueling aircraft to provide this familiarity in accordance with paragraph 5.2.1.7.

5.2.1.9.3. Do not accomplish maneuvers/profiles listed in MDS-specific publications as

prohibited with passengers on board.

(Delete) 5.2.1.9.5.

Table 10.1. General Officer Flying Positions.

The following general officer positions are authorized operational or indoctrination flying

positions (as shown) when filled by U.S. Air Force general officers. Individuals flying

operationally must accomplish AF Form 8 qualification to include instrument

qualification

and maintain a minimum of BAQ status.

Organization

Position

Authorization

Joint Chiefs of Staff

Chairman

Indoctrination Flying

Headquarters Air Force

Chief of Staff

Note 1 Applies

Air Force District of Washington (AFDW)

Commander

Indoctrination Flying

ACC, AETC, AFGSC, AFMC, AFRC,

AFSOC, AMC, PACAF, USAFE-AFAFRICA

Commander

Operational Flying

(Note 2)

ANG

Director

Operational Flying

ALL MAJCOMS

Numbered Air Force

Commander

Operational Flying

(Note 3)

ALL MAJCOMS

Wing Commander

(Note 4)

Operational Flying

ACC

Commander, AFWC

Operational Flying

(Note 3)

AFMC

Commander, AFTC

Operational Flying

(Note 3)

AFOTEC

Commander

Operational Flying

(Note 3)

NATO

NATO Force

Command/CC or E

-3A

Comp/CC

Operational Flying

(single operational

flying authorization)

Changes to DAFMAN 11-401

Notes:

1. The Chief of Staff will determine the status of the AF/CC position.

2. MAJCOM/CCs may request flying status for additional general officers assigned within their

command, utilizing the available AF/CC

approved waiver process see paragraph 10.3.1. Current

approved positions are shown in

Table 10.1 with most recent HAF authorized status (may not

reflect actual status if a MAJCOM requested change has been made). If a change is made, notify

AF/A3T with an info copy to AF/A1LG.

MAJCOMs may not increase the number of general

officer flyers without AF/CC approval.

Numbered Air Force Commander only applies to Number Air Forces with aircraft

permanently assigned. Commanders without aircraft permanently assigned are ineligible.

4. Wing Commander only applies to commanders of flying wings (and includes expeditionary

flying wings). Air base and support wing commanders are specifically excluded.

10.11.2. Total force integration and associate units must use their MAJCOM’s flying hours. (T-

2) This is accomplished by logging MAJCOM provided mission symbols. (T-2) In multi-seat

(non-fighter) aircraft, the A-code MAJCOM is charged the flying hours. Exception: If the A-

code is utilized to benefit the other component, the benefitting command will be charged the

flying hours (e.g., ARC IP is A-code to train AD crew, then AD is charged or vice versa)

(RegAF/AFR/ANG). (T-2) Further guidance may be supplemented by MAJCOM.

Attachment 1

Terms

Aircraft Grounding—An administrative action taken to prohibit Department of the Air Force

aircraft from flying because of a specific condition related to a fleet of aircraft or based on

requirements of a directive.

Aircrew Stand-Down—A MAJCOM Commander directed action to restrict aircrew personnel

from operating Department of the Air Force aircraft when warranted by operational

considerations. An aircrew stand-down has no immediate impact on the operational status of a

fleet of aircraft. Lead MAJCOM Commanders may direct a stand-down of aircrew personnel.

A stand-down provides the commander time to assess an incident or finding and actions required

to safely resume operations.

Cancel Flying/Directed Operational Pause—An action taken by operational commanders

below HAF/MAJCOMs to cancel flying or direct an operational pause of unit flying operations

when warranted by maintenance, operational, or safety considerations.

BY ORDER OF THE

SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

MANUAL 11-401

27 OCTOBER 2020

Incorporating Change 1, 14 DECEMBER

2021

Flying Operations

AVIATION MANAGEMENT

COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY

ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available for downloading or ordering on the

Air Force e-Publishing website at www.e-publishing.af.mil.

RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.

OPR: AF/ACTF

Supersedes: AFI11-401,

10 December 2010

Certified by: AF/A3T

(Maj Gen Albert G. Miller);

SF/S3/6/10

(Lt Gen Bradley Saltzman)

Pages: 87

This Department of the Air Force Manual (DAFMAN) implements Air Force Policy Directive

(AFPD) 11-4, Aviation Service. It establishes procedures for managing flying resources and

provides guidance that applies to administering aircrew flight management programs. This

publication applies to civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, U.S.

Space Force (USSF), Air Force Reserve (AFR) and the Air National Guard (ANG), as well as Air

Force aircrew personnel assigned to active flying positions in the Civil Air Patrol. This Instruction

requires the collection and or maintenance of information protected by the Privacy Act of 1974

authorized by Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 5400.11, DoD Privacy Program and

Civil Liberties Program. The applicable SORN F011 AF XO A, Aviation Resource Management

System (ARMS), is available at http://dpclo.defense.gov/Privacy/SORNs.aspx. Ensure all

records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force

Instruction 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed

of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule which is located in the Air Force

Records Information Management System. Refer recommended changes and questions about this

publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility using the AF Form 847, Recommendation for

Change of Publication; route AF Form 847 from the field through the appropriate chain of

command. Major commands (MAJCOMs), Field Operating Agencies (FOAs), Headquarters Air

Force (HAF), Direct Reporting Units (DRUs), subordinate organizations, and USSF equivalents

may supplement this publication. MAJCOMs, FOAs, DRUs, and USSF will coordinate their

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supplements  to  this  publication  with  the  Aircrew  Task  Force  (AF/ACTF)  using 
[email protected] before publishing; subordinate organizations will coordinate 
their  supplements  with  parent  organizations.    The  authorities  to  waive  wing/Space  Force 
equivalent/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, T-
3”) number following  the compliance statement.   See Department  of the  Air Force  Instruction 
(DAFI)  33-360,  Publications  and  Forms  Management,  for  a  description  of  the  authorities 
associated with the Tier numbers.  Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to 
the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, as directed in paragraph 1.2 in this 
publication.  Compliance with the attachments in this publication is mandatory. 
SUMMARY OF CHANGES 
This interim change revises DAFMAN 11-401 with (1) corrections to cited notes for orientation 
flights in Table 5.1, (2) an update of requirements for government civilian employees and contract 
aircrew, (3) and an update to general officer flying positions. A margin bar (|) indicates newly 
revised material. 
 
Chapter 1—OVERVIEW    6 
1.1.  Purpose.....................................................................................................................   6 
1.2.  Waiver requests for this publication. .......................................................................   6 
1.3.  Terminology.............................................................................................................   6 
Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES    7 
2.1.  Headquarters Air Force (HAF), Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (AF/A3), 
through the Director of Training and Readiness (AF/A3T): ....................................   7 
2.2.  Major Commands (MAJCOM). ...............................................................................   7 
2.3.  Subordinate Organizations (Below HAF and MAJCOMs). ....................................   8 
Chapter 3—FLYING OBLIGATIONS    10 
3.1.  During Time of War. ...............................................................................................   10 
3.2.  Aeronautical Orders and Flight Authorization.........................................................   10 
Chapter 4—ISSUING FLIGHT AUTHORIZATIONS    12 
4.1.  Authorizing. .............................................................................................................   12 
Chapter 5—USE OF U.S. AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT    15 
5.1.  Authorizing. .............................................................................................................   15 
5.2.  Orientation Flights. ..................................................................................................   15 
Table  5.1.  Flight Approval Authorities (by Type of Flight) (Note 1). ......................................   16 
5.3.  Public Affairs Flights. ..............................................................................................   19 

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Chapter 6—AUTHORIZATION TO PERFORM INFLIGHT DUTIES IN U.S. AIR 
FORCE AIRCRAFT    20 
6.1.  Authority. .................................................................................................................   20 
6.2.  Authorizing. .............................................................................................................   20 
6.3.  Authorized Personnel. ..............................................................................................   20 
Chapter 7—AUTHORIZATION TO PERFORM INFLIGHT DUTIES IN NON-U.S. AIR 
FORCE AIRCRAFT    25 
7.1.  Authority. .................................................................................................................   25 
7.2.  Flights in Non-USAF Air Force Aircraft. ................................................................   25 
7.3.  Flight in Foreign-Owned Military Aircraft. .............................................................   26 
7.4.  U.S. Air Force Exchange Personnel. .......................................................................   26 
7.5.  Combat Aviation Advisors and General Purpose Force Air Advisors. ...................   26 
Chapter 8—DUAL-CONTROLLED AIRCRAFT    27 
8.1.  Pilot Requirements. ..................................................................................................   27 
8.2.  Exceptions. ...............................................................................................................   27 
Chapter 9—FLYING BY FOREIGN MILITARY AND CIVILIAN PERSONNEL IN U.S. 
AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT    29 
9.1.  Overview. .................................................................................................................   29 
9.2.  Flight Authorizations. ..............................................................................................   29 
9.3.  Processing Requests that Require Headquarters Air Force Approval. ....................   30 
9.4.  Requests for Exception. ...........................................................................................   31 
Chapter 10—AVIATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT    32 
Section 10A—Supervisory Operational Flying    32 
10.1.  Supervisory Position Criteria. ..................................................................................   32 
10.2.  Supervisory Flying. ..................................................................................................   32 
10.3.  General Officer Flying. ............................................................................................   33 
Table  10.1.  General Officer Flying Positions. ............................................................................   33 
10.4.  Indoctrination Flying. ..............................................................................................   36 
Table  10.2.  Indoctrination Flying Approval Authority. ..............................................................   37 
10.5.  Operational Support Aircraft and Aircrew Management. ........................................   37 
Section 10B—Support of Personnel Assigned to Locations or Organizations Lacking Flying 
Facilities or Aircraft    38 
10.6.  Attachment for Flying/Parachuting. .........................................................................   38 

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Section 10C—Flying with Air Reserve Component Units    39 
10.7.  Total Force Integration. ...........................................................................................   39 
10.8.  Flying with Air Force Reserve Units. ......................................................................   39 
10.9.  Flying with Air National Guard Units. ....................................................................   40 
10.10.  Coordination Authorization. ....................................................................................   40 
10.11.  Total Force Integration and Associate Units. ..........................................................   40 
Chapter 11—FLIGHT DOCUMENTATION    42 
Section 11A—Logging of Flight Activity    42 
11.1.  Logging Flight Activity. ..........................................................................................   42 
11.2.  Crediting Flight Time. .............................................................................................   42 
11.3.  Definition of Flight Time Categories. ......................................................................   43 
11.4.  Flight Condition Time. ............................................................................................   50 
11.5.  Non-rated/non-career enlisted aviator Flight Time. .................................................   52 
Section 11B—Logging of Flight Activity (General)    52 
11.6.  Logging Flight Time for Pay. ..................................................................................   52 
11.7.  Logging Flight Time by Rated Officers and Career Enlisted Aviators in Inactive 
Flying Status. ...........................................................................................................   53 
11.8.  Non-Rated/Non-Career Enlisted Aviator Crewmembers and Operational Support 
Flight Time. .............................................................................................................   53 
11.9.  Logging Flight Time in Non-U.S. Air Force Aircraft. .............................................   53 
11.10.  Logging Other U.S. Military Time. .........................................................................   54 
11.11.  Logging Student Time. ............................................................................................   54 
11.12.  Logging Foreign Military Time. ..............................................................................   54 
11.13.  Logging Flight Time in Other Than Military Aircraft. ............................................   54 
11.14.  Logging Civilian Flight Time. .................................................................................   54 
Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION    56 
Attachment 2—INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFTO FORM 781, ARMS AIRCREW/MISSION 
FLIGHT DATA DOCUMENT    64 
Attachment 3—INSTRUCTIONS FOR AF FORM 3521, ARMS RPA 
AIRCREW/MISSION FLIGHT DATA DOCUMENT    69 
Attachment 4—AUTHORIZED MISSION SYMBOLS    74 
Attachment 5—FLIGHT AUTHORIZATION DUTY CODES    79 
Attachment 6—ARMS AIRCREW/MISSION FLIGHT DATA EXTRACT    82 

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Attachment 7—INSTRUCTIONS FOR AF FORM 4327, ARMS FIGHTER FLIGHT

AUTHORIZATION (FA), AND FORM 4327A, CREW FLIGHT

AUTHORIZATION 83

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Chapter 1

OVERVIEW

1.1. Purpose. This publication establishes processes and procedures for managing Air Force

flying resources and provides guidance applicable to the administration of aircrew flight

management programs. This publication applies to all USAF flying and parachutist units,

associated commanders, and personnel authorized duties related to aviation or parachutist service.

The guidance and requirements of this publication apply to all personnel who fly onboard Air

Force aircraft, and their commanders.

1.2. Waiver requests for this publication.

1.2.1. When complying with official policy, guidance, and/or procedures, a unit may request

a waiver under the guidance listed in DAFI 33-360. For waivers where authority is not already

identified in this publication, the office of primary responsibility (OPR) is the approval

authority. Route those requests through MAJCOM/A3s (any reference to MAJCOM/A3 in

this publication also refers to equivalent offices if MAJCOM operations/training is not named

A3) for consideration. Use the AF Form 679, Air Force Publication Compliance Item Waiver

Request/Approval, for waiver requests.

1.2.2. MAJCOMs may disseminate approved waivers in supplements citing the authority (e.g.,

AF/A3T memo, date, subject). Commanders will ensure that waiver authority for

supplemental guidance will be as specified in the supplement and approved through the higher-

level coordination authority. (T-1).

1.3. Terminology. All references to USAF terminology, units, grades, and positions will also

apply to the equivalent in the USSF, as appropriate. For example, references to MAJCOMs or

NAFs will also apply to field commands. References to wings will also apply to deltas/garrisons.

Air Staff roles and responsibilities (i.e., AF/A1) may also apply to the equivalent Office of the

Chief of Space Operations (Space Staff) office (i.e., SF/S1), as appropriate.

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Chapter 2

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1. Headquarters Air Force (HAF), Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (AF/A3), through

the Director of Training and Readiness (AF/A3T):

2.1.1. Establishes and monitors the Air Force flying program as outlined in this publication to

ensure effective use of resources.

2.1.2. Designates AF/ACTF as the office of primary responsibility for this publication.

2.2. Major Commands (MAJCOM).

2.2.1. Provide oversight of their flying programs, establish a system to carry out the

requirements of this publication and meet training and operational needs of the Air Force. For

purposes of this publication, the ANG, FOAs, and DRUs are considered MAJCOM-equivalent,

unless provided otherwise.

2.2.2. Prohibit any agency or unit from operating or maintaining an aircraft that does not have

an established system program director. USAF units will not fly aircraft procured through

non-Department of Defense resources. (T-1).

2.2.3. Have the authority to direct grounding of mission design series (MDS)-specific or all

aircraft within their commands for maintenance reasons. When a MAJCOM has lead

command/agency responsibility, the MAJCOM may recommend grounding of all aircraft

within an MDS-specific fleet.

2.2.3.1. MAJCOMs may also direct a stand-down of aircrew personnel when warranted

by operational considerations, in conjunction with aircraft grounding, or as a separate

action. A stand-down has no immediate impact on the operational status of any unit

aircraft; it is the result of an operational unit commander directing unit aircrews not to fly

for a specific reason. A stand-down provides the commander time to assess an incident or

finding and actions required to safely resume operations. Commanders will ensure that

notification is provided in accordance with AFMAN 10-206, Operational

Reporting(OPRED). (T-1). See AFI 21-101, Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance

Management, for additional guidance.

2.2.3.2. The approval authority directing the original grounding/stand-down will initiate

return to normal operations. (T-1).

2.2.3.3. Authority for grounding and/or stand-down may be delegated in supplements to

no lower than MAJCOM/A3T (or equivalent).

2.2.4. Manage inter-fly activities. Inter-fly is the exchange and/or substitution of aircrews and

aircraft between MAJCOMs.

2.2.4.1. Flights not in the same MDS type will be classified as orientation flights. (T-1).

Lead MAJCOMs will place inter-fly guidance (if applicable) in 11-2MDS specific

AFMAN Volumes 3 and/or in the MAJCOM supplements to this publication. (T-1). Prior

to the flight, inter-fly agreements must be approved and all unit coordination completed.

Lead MAJCOM will ensure a copy of the approved inter-fly agreement is sent to the

servicing Host Aviation Resource Management (HARM) office. (T-2).

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2.2.4.2. Inter-fly agreements are not required for flight surgeons.

2.2.4.3. Intra-fly agreements involve the exchange and/or substitution of aircrew members

and/or aircraft between units within a MAJCOM to accomplish flying support of

contingencies, exercises or designated missions according to the appropriate operational

plan/concept of operations.

2.2.5. Ensure no aircrew member is assigned flying status code “S”, “K” or “04” beyond 365

days without being disqualified from aviation service, returned to flying/ground-based radar

duties or assigned to non-flying status/duty. (T-2)

2.3. Subordinate Organizations (Below HAF and MAJCOMs).

2.3.1. Commanders at all operational levels are responsible for compliance with the

requirements of this publication. Commanders:

2.3.1.1. Ensure compliance with appropriate instructions and adequate crew preparation

for safe conduct of flight. (T-2).

2.3.1.2. Verify aircrew member qualification before assignment to an aircrew position.

(T-2).

2.3.1.3. Manage rated officers and career enlisted aviator aircrew positions in accordnce

with AFI 11-412, Aircrew Management. (T-2). The total number categorically of rated

staff aircrew position identifiers “5,” “6,” “8,” “B,” and “D” coded positions may exceed

the number of unit manpower document authorizations for up to 30 days when the overage

is caused by permement change of station/assignment (PCS/PCA) actions or if over-

manned in that crew position. On or before the 30th day, the commander will identify

which aircrew member to assign inactive flying activity, flying status code “H”. (T-2).

MAJCOM/A3 may waive this paragraph to allow double-billeting and active flying for no

longer than 180 calendar days (N/A for AFRC). Exception: Rated officer and career

enlisted aviator positions tasked to fill a deployed active flying billet may be double billeted

for the duration of the deployment. See AFMAN 11-402, Aviation and Parachutist Service

for a list of aircrew position indicators and flying status codes.

2.3.1.4. Notify the Host Aviation Resource Management office, through the Squadron

Aviation Resource Management office, within 10 duty days of the beginning of any

investigations that may affect an aircrew member’s aviation service, including Flying

Evaluation Boards. (T-1).

2.3.1.5. Notify MAJCOM/A3T when members suspended from aviation or parachutist

service are not separated or permanently reassigned until disqualification action is

submitted through channels and completed by the MAJCOM. (T-2). Commanders notify

the MAJCOM A3T or equivalent when members are separated from military service before

disqualification actions are completed.

2.3.1.6. Ensure aircrew members assigned flying status code “S” “K” or “04” do not

exceed 365 calendar days in this status without obtaining approval from the

MAJCOM/A3T. (T-2) Exception: Members in flying status code “S” due to duty not

involving flying (DOWN) do not require a waiver. For members previously in DOWN

status, the 365-day period begins on the date the member was cleared to perform flying

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duties. For members placed in DOWN status while already assigned flying status code “S”,

this time will be subtracted and will not count toward the 365-day limit.

2.3.1.7. May cancel flying or direct an operational pause of unit flying operations when

warranted by maintenance, operational, or safety considerations.

2.3.2. Commanders, including nonflying unit commanders, shall manage assigned

aircrew/parachutist members and coordinate changes affecting aircrew members flying status

and parachutist members jump status with the servicing Host Aviation Resource Management

office. (T-3).

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Chapter 3

FLYING OBLIGATIONS

3.1. During Time of War. Commanders may order Air Force members to perform flight activity

in any aircraft within their specific Air Force specialty. Members are not entitled to incentive pay

unless placed on active aeronautical orders that require them to perform specific inflight duties on

a frequent and regular basis as defined in this publication. Members are entitled to flight credit in

accordance with Chapter 11 of this publication. (T-1).

3.1.1. Members qualified on the aircraft in which they are tasked to perform inflight duties log

the appropriate flight authorization duty code in accordance with Table A5.1 and flight time

associated with duties performed in accordance with Section 11A of this publication.

3.1.2. Members not qualified on the aircraft in which they are tasked to perform inflight duties

log “O” or “X” flight authorization duty code (first character) and other time in accordance

with Chapter 11 of this publication. (T-1).

3.2. Aeronautical Orders and Flight Authorization. Commanders will ensure that military and

civil service aircrew members who are properly qualified, meet the criteria of this publication and

AFMAN 11-402 for initiating aviation service, and are directed to perform specific inflight duties

on a frequent and regular basis, shall be placed on aeronautical orders and a flight authorization.

(T-1).

3.2.1. Commanders will ensure that an aircrew member (rated officers, career enlisted

aviators, non-rated aircrew, operational support flyers, indoctrination flyers, and non-

interference flyers) not obtaining or maintaining qualification in a specific aircraft is not placed

on the flight authorization unless their presence is required for accomplishment of the mission.

These members will log time in accordance with Chapter 11 of this publication. (T-2).

3.2.2. Aircrew members in a specialty not listed in an AFMAN 11-2MDS, Volume 3

publication who are not obtaining or maintaining aircraft qualification (rated officers, career

enlisted aviators, non-rated aircrew, operational support flyers, indoctrination flyers, and non-

interference flyers), may be authorized to fly and log flying times per Chapter 11 of this

publication when required for the mission. (T-2).

3.2.3. Non-aircrew members who are properly qualified and directed to perform specific

inflight non-interference duties shall be assigned aviation service code (ASC) “9W” and placed

on the flight authorization, but shall not be placed on the Air Force Technical Order (AFTO)

Form 781, ARMS Aircrew/Mission Flight Data Document. (T-2). Exception: Non-aircrew

members assigned to flying unit commander positions or remotely piloted aircraft sensor

operator positions may log flying time in assigned aircraft in accordance with Chapter 11 of

this publication. (T-2).

3.2.4. Military members who are not required to obtain and maintain qualification in the

aircraft and perform aircrew duties on the sortie must fly in passenger status. (T-1).

Commanders will ensure these members are placed on a passenger manifest, and fly on

commercial or military aircraft with adequate facilities for transporting passengers. (T-2).

Refer to Chapter 10 of this publication and applicable MDS-specific guidance for further

passenger guidance and restrictions.

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3.2.5. Commanders may detail (by written orders) personnel under their command to take part

in aircraft flights of foreign-owned military aircraft as passengers or aircrew, provided they

comply with paragraph 7.3 of this publication. Flights cannot incur additional expense to the

U.S. government, and personnel must be on aeronautical orders authorizing frequent and

regular flights. (T-1).

3.2.6. Personnel who are required for the execution of the mission, to include follow-on

missions, and personnel not authorized aeronautical orders may fly as Mission Essential

Personnel (MEP) (see paragraph 4.1.14). Exception: The operations group commanders

(OG/CC) may designate aircrew members who travel as additional crewmembers (not required

for the mission being flown but required for follow-on missions) as mission essential

personnel. See AFMAN 11-202, Volume 3, Flight Operations, for additional restrictions.

3.2.6.1. Mission essential personnel may include: military staff personnel; U.S.

government employees; U.S. State government civilian employees or other civilians while

operating under United States Code Title 32; government contract employees (in

accordance with the terms and conditions of a current government contract); and foreign

military, civilian, and contract employees (in accordance with the terms and conditions of

a current government contract) when those individuals are required for the mission. Flights

involving foreign nationals must be reviewed for foreign disclosure requirements and

political concerns, to include compliance with AFI 16-201, Air Force Foreign Disclosure

and Technology Transfer Program, and must include SAF/IA regional division

coordination. (T-1). MEP includes personnel tasked to perform unique ground support

duties at an enroute location or destination point that are directly related and essential to

accomplishment of the mission (e.g., a specialist or technician required to provide aircraft

support or a security team required to guard the aircraft). Fixed Wing mission essential

personnel must be eligible passengers in accordance with Department of Defense

Instruction (DoDI) 4515.13, Air Transportation Eligibility. (T-0). MAJCOMs may further

define mission essential personnel in supplements to this publication.

3.2.6.2. The OG/CC (or equivalent) with operational control of the mission being flown

authorizes mission essential personnel status. This authority may be delegated, but no

lower than the squadron commander. Prior to OG/CC approval, the non-aircrew duties

being performed while on-board Air Force aircraft will be identified. (T-2). Required

training will be accomplished in accordance with applicable 11-2MDS-specific manuals.

(T-2). If operational control transfers, the OG/CC (or equivalent) who assumes follow-on

operational control may continue/revise mission essential personnel status.

3.2.6.2.1. Coordinate changes with originating OG/CC. (T-2).

3.2.6.2.2. MAJCOMs may establish intra-command and inter-command guidance to

facilitate this process. At a minimum, mission essential personnel must have a current

physical (when required), physiological training (when required), egress training, and

aircrew flight equipment training. (T-3).

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Chapter 4

ISSUING FLIGHT AUTHORIZATIONS

4.1. Authorizing. Prior to flights in Air Force aircraft, commanders issue authorizations

documenting all personnel required to perform inflight duties on the mission. (T-1).

4.1.1. Units will use AF Form 4327, ARMS Fighter Flight Authorization (FA), or AF Form

4327a, Crew Flight (FA) Authorization, as applicable to the unit aircraft (see Attachment 7,

Table A7.1, and Table A7.2). (T-1).

4.1.2. A commander's verbal authorization may direct aircraft flight only when time

constraints or administrative procedures prevent written authorization. Commanders will

ensure confirmation of this authorization is issued within three duty-days. (T-2).

4.1.3. Once a flight authorization has been signed, changes in a member’s name, duty position

or the Air Reserve Component duty status code must be validated by a designated approving

authority. (T-2). The authority does so by placing the approving authority’s initials in the

initial for changes block for verbal authorization changes, annotate on the flight authorization

the authenticating official, date, and time, and have the authenticating official initial within 24

hours. Any other changes to the flight authorizations do not require initials. The commander

(or equivalent commander) with operational control of the mission is responsible for the

publication, maintenance, and retention of the aircraft flight authorizations. (T-2). The

original flight document remains in the squadron (aircrew may take a copy on aircraft if

desired). Signatures/initials may be wet (black or blue pen) or common access card (CAC)

enabled. (T-3).

4.1.4. The flight authorization is used to validate aircrew member’s duties/flight time logged

on the AFTO Form 781 or AF Form 3521, ARMS RPA Aircrew/Mission Flight Data

Document. The commander (or equivalent commander, to include detachment commanders

in “C” coded billets) will designate officers, or officer equivalent government civilians as flight

authorization authenticating officials in writing. (T-2) Members designated as authenticating

officials are not required to be assigned to an active flying position to perform flight

authorization authentication duties. Authenticating officials are authorized to sign the flight

authorization even if they are listed on the flight authorization.

4.1.5. Commanders or designated authenticating officials must ensure all members listed meet

go/no-go criteria prior to authenticating the flight authorization. (T-2).

4.1.6. Aeromedical Evacuation (AE), Pararescue, and ANG senior scout flight authorizations

will be attached to the primary aircraft flight authorization for the mission on which aircrew

members were required to perform inflight duties. (T-2).

4.1.6.1. If the aeromedical evacuation or pararescue crew is scheduled to perform aircrew

duties on more than one mission, commanders will ensure that a remark is placed on the

flight authorization to depict variations. (T-2).

4.1.6.2. At a minimum, the information in blocks 11 through 18 will be documented on

the flight authorization. (T-2). In the remarks section of the aircraft flight authorization,

annotate the aeromedical evacuation/pararescue flight authorization number, date, and unit

designation. (T-2).

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4.1.7. Units will validate go/no-go qualification in accordance with AFI 11-202 Volume 2,

Aircrew Standardization and Evaluation Program, prior to authorizing members to participate

in aircrew or operational support duties. (T-1).

4.1.7.1. Once a flight/crew authorization has been published, the pilot in command, or

flight authorization authenticating official, will validate go/no-go status for additional

aircrew or operational support members prior to adding or attaching them to the flight

authorization. (T-1).

4.1.7.2. Validation may include Aviation Resource Management System products in

accordance with AFMAN 11-421, Aviation Resource Management (or comparable

database for United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) airmanship programs), a flight

authorization from an aeromedical evacuation or pararescue unit commander (or

designated representative), or a letter from the member’s unit validating the individual’s

qualification to fly on required missions. (T-2).

4.1.8. The flight authorization is an official document relating what actually occurred on the

mission. The original, signed forms with annotated changes as applicable are required

documentation.

4.1.8.1. For off-station missions that had any changes, attach a copy of the flight

authorization with annotated changes to the original flight authorization. (T-2). Annotate

changes to the original flight authorization only if the changes affect the entire

mission/flight and are necessary.

4.1.8.2. Documentation should be retained in accordance with the Records Disposition

Schedule within the Air Force Records Information Management System. (T-2).

Reproduction and disposal of the original forms to remove pen/ink changes after the flight

authenticating official has signed the form and sorties/missions have occurred is not

authorized.

4.1.9. When preparing flight/crew authorizations for missions scheduled on future dates, the

aviation resource management specialist or designated representative responsible for go/no-go

validation (i.e., remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) mission commander (MCC)) will confirm

members’ active aeronautical order status and ensure required currency (to include flight

physical and physiological training) and qualification remain valid through the scheduled flight

date(s). (T-2).

4.1.10. Remotely piloted aircraft units can delay flight authorization preparation until the

termination of the mission for contingency operations, but it must be accomplished prior to

local training sorties. (T-2).

4.1.11. The flight authorization includes (minimum requirements):

4.1.11.1. A designated pilot in command, and formation flight leader of each flight or

flight element (as applicable). (T-2).

4.1.11.2. Name, grade, and flight authorization duty code (see Table A5.1) of each

crewmember, operational support flier, or any other official personnel (use the position

designation established by the MAJCOM) required for the mission or flight. (T-2).

4.1.11.3. Type, serial number, mission symbol, and call sign of aircraft or formation. (T-

2).

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4.1.11.4. Place from which the flight is scheduled to depart and “on-or-about” departure

date. (T-2).

4.1.11.5. An itinerary and the phrase “Variations in itinerary authorized.” (T-2).

4.1.11.6. Flights involving foreign nationals must be reviewed for foreign disclosure

requirements and political concerns, to include compliance with AFI 16-201 and must

include Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs (SAF/IA) regional

division coordination. (T-2).

4.1.12. Commanders will ensure that flight authorizations only include personnel on

aeronautical orders (or contract aircrew personnel on a memorandum of agreement/contract

validating what flying duties were agreed upon between government flight representatives and

the contract agency) authorized to perform inflight duties for that mission and an AF Form

4324, Aircraft Assignment/Aircrew Qualification Worksheet, signed by the commander, or

mission requirement letter authorizing duties. (T-2). Except for mission essential personnel

and non-interference members, individuals on the flight authorization should match those

authorized to log time on the AFTO Form 781 or AF Form 3520, ARMS Aircrew/Mission

Flight Data Extract. (T-2).

4.1.13. Commanders will ensure that personnel who are on the aircraft for point-to-point

travel, an orientation flight, or only to perform a proficiency jump (not performing aircrew

duties for that mission) are listed on the passenger manifest. (T-2). Commanders will ensure

passenger manifesting is accomplished on all DoD owned and controlled aircraft, in

accordance with Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 4500.09, Transportation and

Traffic Management. (T-0). When not accomplished by a passenger terminal, once passenger

manifest is completed, attach a copy to the flight authorization. (T-2).

4.1.14. If mission essential personnel (see paragraph 3.2.5) are transported, they may be

listed on the flight authorization in the remarks section only. If mission essential personnel are

listed on the flight authorization, the remarks section will include all information required by

paragraph 4.1.13 and the Department of Defense (DD) Form 2131, Passenger Manifest, to

include emergency contact information. (T-2). If mission essential personnel are not listed on

the flight authorization, they must be included on the passenger manifest in accordance with

paragraph 4.1.13. (T-2). Mission essential personnel will not be listed on the AFTO Form

781, will not log time, and will not accrue operational flying duty accumulator credit. (T-1).

Adding mission essential personnel or any other passenger must be authorized by the

authenticating official once orders are signed, prior to flight. (T-2). Documentation of all

aircrew/passengers on board is critical for accountability. (T-1).

4.1.15. If a mission is cancelled after the flight authorization is signed, line through the

canceled portion(s) of the flight authorization and annotate the reason for cancellation (e.g.,

weather or maintenance cancel). (T-3).

4.1.16. MAJCOMs will establish procedures to ensure compliance with the guidance in this

section for alert sorties (if applicable). (T-2).

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Chapter 5

USE OF U.S. AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT

5.1. Authorizing. Commanders authorize aircraft flights to support command operations.

5.1.1. Commanders will ensure each flight is in the direct interest of government business and

does not exceed flying hour allocations without specific approval. (T-1). Commanders will

not authorize flights for personal convenience or recreation. (T-0).

5.1.2. Commanders will ensure that the transportation of passengers and cargo is in

accordance with DoDI 4515.13. (T-0).

5.1.2.1. The Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection (AF/A4),

develops and publishes passenger policy to oversee passenger movement. AFI 24-602,

Volume 1, Passenger Movement, provides guidance and procedures for arranging official

transportation of Air Force personnel.

5.1.2.2. Commanders are not authorized to use passenger status for non-aircrew personnel

for local area flying in lieu of orientation flight requirements. (T-2).

5.1.3. Commanders may use Air Force aircraft under their control to:

5.1.3.1. Perform necessary military operations.

5.1.3.2. Train aircrew personnel and evaluate aircrew performance.

5.1.3.3. Allow aircrews to meet the flying requirements of this manual.

5.1.3.4. Further national health or safety interests, to include saving of human life if a

medical officer indicates the situation involves possible loss of life, limb, or sight, in

accordance with DoDI 4515.13.

5.1.3.5. Cooperate with foreign governments per DoDI 4515.13 and implementing

publications.

5.1.3.6. Perform other official missions as necessary.

5.1.3.7. Manage the orientation flights and public affairs transportation programs in

accordance with DoDI 4515.13; AFI 11-301V1, Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE)

Program; AFMAN 11-403, Aerospace Physiological Training Program; AFI 35-101,

Public Affairs Operations, DAFMAN 48-123, Medical Examinations and Standards; this

publication; and applicable MAJCOM supplemental guidance to the listed directives.

5.2. Orientation Flights. The Air Force conducts orientation flights to ensure a better

understanding of a particular weapon system and its role or when the flight is determined to be in

the best interest of the Air Force. Orientation flights are approved as provided in DoDI 4515.13,

AFI 35-101, and this publication. (T-0) Reference Table 5.1 and paragraph 5.3 for categories of

orientation flights and the approval authority.

5.2.1. All orientation flights are subject to the following guidance:

5.2.1.1. Flights will be local area flights that begin and return to the point of origin or a

point nearby, and will not be conducted to provide transportation. (T-2). Units will not

conduct orientation flights on which a record attempt will be made, or which is the first

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flight of each aircraft just accepted into the inventory, or on any other flight of a similar or

special nature where the safety of the aircraft, persons on board the aircraft, or persons on

the ground may be endangered for any reason. (T-0).

5.2.1.2. All participants under 18 years of age must have written parental approval

beforehand. (T-0).

5.2.1.3. Flights are conducted within approved flying hour programs. (T-2).

5.2.1.4. Units with fighter, bomber, and two-seat trainer aircraft may establish an aircraft

taxi-ride program.

5.2.1.5. When applicable, participants must be in appropriate organizational uniform, and

present appropriate identification. (T-3).

5.2.1.6. MAJCOMs, ANG and DRUs will administer orientation flight programs

according to the above guidelines, maintain appropriate documentation on activity levels

and periodically evaluate program effectiveness. (T-1). For approval authorities in Table

5.1, ANG will use equivalent positions, as appropriate. (T-1).

5.2.1.7. Units requesting orientation flight support from other MAJCOMs will submit a

request through their owning MAJCOM/A3T to the supporting MAJCOM (delegated no

lower than MAJCOM/A3T) for staffing and approval. (T-1). Cross command coordination

is not required when supporting MAJCOM has possession of the aircraft (for example:

Exercise Red Flag, Continuous Bomber Presence); host MAJCOM will approve in

accordance to Table 5.1 (T-1).

5.2.1.8. Table 5.1 provides approval authority guidance for orientation flight participants;

refer to DoDI 4515.13 and paragraph 5.3 on Public Affairs Flights for additional

restrictions information. MAJCOMs may delegate approval authority in their supplements

to this publication following guidance in DAFI 33-360.

Table 5.1. Flight Approval Authorities (by Type of Flight) (Note 1).

Line

Type of Flight

Authorized Participants

Approving

Authority

Distinguished

Visitors

Members of Congress or their staffs (Note 2)

SecAF via

SAF/LL

Senior federal government (U.S.), and equivalent

foreign government officials (general officer

[equivalent] or civilian equivalents) (Note 3)

MAJCOM/CC

(may be

delegated no

lower than the

MAJCOM/A3)

(Note 5)

U.S. ambassadors or their senior deputies within

overseas theaters, when invited by the combatant

or military department component commander

(Note 3)

Orientation

(Note 1)

U.S. and foreign military members (Notes 3, 4, 6),

and Department of Defense civilian employees

MAJCOM/CC

(may be

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Federal government (U.S.), foreign officials (Notes

3, 4)

delegated no

lower than the

Wing/CC)

Foreign nationals during participation in exercises

sponsored or directed by: CJCS, combatant

commanders, and Air Force component

commanders of the Combatant Commands, which

include combined operations of U.S. and foreign

forces. (Ref. DoDI 4515.13, Section 9) (Notes 1

N/A, 3, 4, 7)

Service Academy and Reserve Officer Training

Corps (ROTC) cadets; Junior ROTC students who

apply; and associated personnel (Note 8, Note 9

applies for minors)

Civil Air Patrol cadets

Air Force and Navy Aerospace Education

Workshop participants

Boy Scouts of America members and

accompanying adults when participating in DoD-

approved activities. Minors must possess a

completed parent or guardian consent form.

FAA Personnel as outlined in DoDI 4515.13

Youth in congressionally sanctioned, DoD-

approved Youth Programs (Note 9)

Spouses of USAF Aircrew (US active-duty, ARC

military, Department of the Air Force civilian

employees). See paragraph 5.2.1.9.

Exceptions to

policy/All other

orientation

flights

Not listed above in accordance with DoDI

4515.13 (Note 3)

MAJCOM/CC

(may be

delegated no

lower than the

MAJCOM/A3)

Notes:

1. “Orientation flights” are defined as continuous flights performed within the local flying area

(see DoDI 4515.13 Section 8).

1 N/A. This category of flight is not to be considered an orientation flight; however, it is

included in the table as a consolidated reference source.

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2. Travel for members and employees of Congress is governed by DoDI 4515.13 and DoDD

4515.12, DoD Support for Travel of Members and Employees of Congress. Coordinate

orientation flights and other congressional travel through SAF/LLZ at

[email protected]il.

3. Flights involving foreign nationals must be reviewed for foreign disclosure requirements and

political concerns. (T-1) Foreign government officials are equivalent to U.S. federal

government officials and do not include local government officials such as mayors, police chiefs,

and other local officials who do not represent a foreign government at the national level.

Foreign military “civilian equivalents” are comparable to DoD “civilian equivalents.”

a. Ensure foreign disclosure requirements and base visit requests are satisfied according to AFI

16-201. Contact MAJCOM or Combatant Command Foreign Disclosure Officer for assistance.

(T-1)

b. Coordinate with the country director in the appropriate SAF/IA regional division (four-letter

level), before approval, to ensure no political concerns exist that would prevent the flight. (T-1)

Contact SAF/IAR on the Global address list at usaf.pentagon.saf-ia.mbx.saf-iar-

[email protected] (Note: SAF/IA Regional Divisions: A for AFRICOM as in SAF/IARA, C

for CENTCOM, E for EUCOM, L for NORTHCOM/SOUTHCOM, P for PACOM).