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Ofcial magazine o the U.S. Air Force

The Book 2010, Volume LIV, Number 3

Michael Donley

Gen. Norton Schwartz

Col. Les Kodlick

Col. Clifton Douglas Jr.

Jeffrey L. Whitted

Dick Hodgson

James B. Pritchett

Collen McGee

Randy RoughtonStaff Sgt. J. Paul Croxon

G. Patrick Harris

Luke Borland

Andrew Yace nda

Steve Richards

Janie Santos

Master Sgt. Jack Braden

Lance Cheung

Staff Sgt. Bennie Davis

Staff Sgt. Desiree Palacios

Secretary of the Air Force

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff

Director of Air Force Public Affairs

Commander DMA - San Antonio

Deputy for Public Affairs Operations

Chief, Print and Web

Senior Editor

Managing Editor

Associa te Edit orAssista nt Edit or

Design Director

Deputy Design Director

Production Manager

Copy Editor

Copy Editor

Chief, Photo

Photojournalist

Photojournalist

Photojournalist


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ContentTHE BOOK 2010

4 OrganizatiOnThis section covers missions and manning othe major commands and their subordinate units, direct reporting units and

feld operating agencies.


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Michael Donley

Secretary of the air force

Hometown: Novato, Calif.

Gen. noRTon SchWaRTZ

chief of Staff of the air force

Hometown: Toms River, N.J.

JaMeS a. Roy

chief MaSter Sgt. of the air for

Hometown: Monroe, Mich.

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BuiLding BLocks of the air force

Headquarters Air ForceHAF

Headquarters Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

AF/SG Surgeon General

Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Charles B. Green

AF/ST Chief Scientist

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Commander: Gen. William M. Fraser III

Command Chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Martin K

Headquarters: Langley AFB, Va.

Web address: www.acc.af.mil

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Commander: Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz

Command Chief Master Sg t.:Chief Master Sgt. Robert Tappa

Headquarters: Randolph AFB, Texas

Web address: www.aetc.af.mil

Air EducAtion

And trAining

commAnd

MissionDevelops Americas Airmen today, for tomorrow. With a vision

to deliver unrivaled air and space education and training, the

command recruits Airmen and provides basic military training,

initial and advanced technical training, ying training, medical

training, space and missile training, cyber training, and pro-

fessional military and degree-granting professional education.

The command also conducts joint, readiness and Air Force

security assistance training.

ResponsibilitiesSustains the combat capability of the operational Air Force

with highly trained and motivated Airmen; recalls individual

ready Reservists and manages mobility and contingency

tasking support for combatant commanders.

PeopleActive duty ...............................................................34,723

Ofcers.................................................7,573

Enlisted...............................................27,150

AFRC .........................................................................3,178

ANG ...........................................................................5,534

Civilians ....................................................................14,348

Contracted workers ..................................................11,593NAF Civilians ..............................................................4,348

Total .........................................................................73,724

Student Education GraduatesOfcer accessions ......................................................3,933

AirWarCollegenonresident.......................2,409 AirCommandandStaCollegenonresident...3,167

Professional continuing education .............................30,249

AirForceInstituteoTechnology................23,950

AirUniversity..........................................5,253

AirForceInstituteorAdvanced

DistributedLearning(Special).....................1,046

Academic education .................................................18,923

AirForceInstituteoTechnology..................1,318

SchooloAdvancedAir

andSpaceStudies........................................42

AdvancedStudiesGroup

(SAMS,SAW,JAWS)......................................16

CommunityCollegeotheAirForce............17,547

Other educational activities .......................................32,024

Technical training ......................................................67,618

AirUniversityresident...............................2,144

AirForceInstituteorAdvancedDistributedLearning

(CareerDevelopmentCourses-TT)..............65,474

Total .......................................................................202,260

Student Training Graduates

Basic Military Training ...............................................35,086Technical Training ...................................................101,564

Field Training ............................................................29,454

Distance Learning .......................................................8,182

Joint Sourcing Solut ion Graduates ..............................7,131

Total .......................................................................181,417

OrganizationAir University, Maxwell AFB, Ala.

y Carl A. Spaatz Center for ofcer education

y Ira C. Eaker Center for professional development

y Jeanne M. Holm Center for ofcer accessions and

development

y Thomas N. Barnes Center for enlisted education

y Air Force Institute of Technology

y Air Force Research Institute

y Curtis E. LeMay Center for doctrine development

education

y Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center

y Air University Television

y Air University Press

y Civil Air Patrol - U.S. Air Force

y 42nd Air Base Wing

2nd Air Force (technical training),

Keesler AFB, Miss.

y 17th Training Wing, Goodfellow AFB, Texas

y 37th Training Wing, Lackland AFB, Texas

y 81st Training Wing, Keesler AFB, Miss.

y 82nd Training Wing, Sheppard AFB, Texas

y 381st Training Group, Vandenberg AFB, Calif.y Technical Training Operations Center, Keesler AFB

y Detachment 1, TTOG, Lackland AFB, Texas

19th Air Force (fying training),

Randolph AFB, Texas

y 12th Flying Training Wing, Randolph AFB, Texas (


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Commander: Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr.

Command Chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. David E.

Headquarters: Scott AFB, Ill.

Web address: www.amc.af.mil

Air Mobility

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Commander: Gen. Donald J. Hoffman

Command Chief Master Sg t.: Chief Master Sgt. William C. G

Headquarters: Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

Web address: www.afmc.af.mil

Air Force

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Commander: Lt. Gen. Charles E . Stenner, Jr.

Command Chie Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Dwight D

Headquarters: Robins AFB, Ga.

Web address: www.afrc.af.mil

Air Force

reserve

commAnd

y916th Air Reueling Wing, Seymour Johnson

(KC-135R)

y 927th Air Reueling Wing, MacDill AFB, Fla. (K

y 931st Air Reueling Group, McConnell AFB, K

y 932nd Airlit Wing, Scott AFB, Ill. (C-9A, C-40

10th Air Force, Naval Air Station Joint

Base, Fort Worth, Texas

y 44th Fighter Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB,

y 301st Fighter Wing, NAS JRB Fort Worth, Te

y 301st Fighter Squadron, Holloman AFB, N.M

y 307th Fighter Squadron, Langley AFB, Va. (F

y 310th Space W ing, Schriever AFB, Colo. (DS

SMIRS, satellites)

y 340th Flying Training Group, Randolph AFB, T

T-38, AT-38)

y Subordinate squadrons located at Moody A

(A-10); Vance AFB, Okla. (T-1, T-6, T-38); Colu

Miss. (T-1, T-6, T-37, T-38); Laughlin AFB, Texa

T-38); Sheppard AFB, Texas (T-38)

y 419th Fighter Wing, Hill AFB, Utah (F-16C/D)

y 442nd Fighter Wing, Whiteman AFB, Mo. (A-

y 476th Fighter Group, Moody AFB, Ga. (A-10A

y 477th Fighter Group, Elmendor AFB, Alaska y 482nd Fighter Wing, Homestead ARB, Fla. (F

y 610th Regional Support Group, Carswell AFB

y 917th Wing, Barksdale AFB, La. (A-10A, B-5

y 919th Special Operations Wing, Duke Field, F

(MC-130E)

y 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick AFB, Fla. (HH-60

AFRC File Photo

Tech. Sgt. Christopher Walls (let) and Sta Sgt. Chris Wietecha use a breakaway orce tester to check out a KC-135 Stratotanker

aerial reueling drogue. The sergeants are members o the 452nd Maintenance Squadrons aircrat pneudraulics systems shop at

March Air Reserve Base, Cali. March ARB is the home o the largest air mobility wing in Air Force Reserve Command.

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Director: Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III

Command Chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Christopher E

Headquarters: Arlington, Va.

Web address: www.ang.af.mil

Air NAtioNAl

GuArd

Fdal Mss

Maintains well-trained, well-equipped units available forprompt utilization. Enforces federal authority, suppresses

insurrection and defends the nation when called to federal

service by the president, Congress or both. Units augment

the Air Force in operations and exercises worldwide by direc-

tion of the chief of the National Guard Bureau, Air Staff, major

commands, or joint or unied commands.

Air Combat Commandy 102nd Intellegence Wing, Otis ANGB, Mass.

y 104th FW, Barnes ANG MAP, Mass. (F-15C/D)

y106th RQW, Francis S. Gabreski Airport, N.Y. (HH-60G,

HC-130P)

y 111th FW, NAS JRB Willow Grove, Pa. (A-10)

y 113th WG, Joint Base Andrews, Md. (C-38A, F-16C/D,

C-40C)

y 114th FW, Joe Foss Field MAP, S.D. (F-16C/D)

y 115th FW, Truax Field, Wis. (F-16C/D, RC-26B)

y 116th ACW, Robins AFB, Ga. (E-8C)

y 119th WG, Hector IAP, N.D. (MQ-1, C-21)

y 120th FW, Great Falls IAP, Mont. (F-15C/D)

y 122nd FW, Fort Wayne ANGB, Ind. (F-16C)

y 124th WG, Boise Air Terminal (Gowan Field), Idaho

(A-10)

y 125th FW, Jacksonville IAP, Fla. (F-15C/D, RC-26)

y 127th WG, Selfridge ANGB, Mich. (A-10, KC-135R)

y129th RQW, Moffett Field, Calif. (HH-60G, MC-130P/N)

y 131st FW, Whiteman AFB, Mo. (B-2 associate)

y 132nd FW, Des Moines IAP, Iowa (F-16C/D)

y 138th FW, Tulsa IAP, Okla. (F-16C/D)

y 140th WG, Buckley AFB, Colo. (C-21, F-16C/D)

y 142nd FW, Portland IAP, Ore. (F-15C/D)y 144th FW, Fresno Yosemite IAP, Calif. (F-16C, RC-26B)

y 147th RW, Ellington Field, Texas (RC-26B, MQ-1)

y 148th FW, Duluth IAP, Minn. (F-16C/D)

y 150th FW, Kirtland AFB, N.M. (F-16C/D, RC-26B)

y 156th AW, Muiz ANGB, Puerto Rico (C-130E)

y 158th FW, Burlington IAP, Vt. (F-16C/D)

y126th ARW, Scott AFB, Ill. (KC-135E/R)

y 127th AG, Selfridge ANGB, Mich. (KC-135R)

y 128th ARW, General Mitchell IAP, Wis. (KC-135R)

y 130th AW, Yeager Airport, W.Va. (C-130H, RC-26

y 133rd AW, Minneapolis-St. Paul JARS, Minn. (C-

y 134th ARW, McGhee Tyson Airport, Tenn. (KC-13

y 135th AG, Martin State Airport, Md. (C-130J)

y 136th AW, NAS JRB Fort Worth, Texas (C-130H)

y 137th AW, Will Rogers World Airport, Okla. (KC-135

sociate)

y 139th AW, Rosencrans Memorial Airport, Mo. (C-

y 141st ARW, Fairchild AFB, Wash. (KC-135R asso

RC-26B)

y 143rd AW, Quonset State Airport, R.I. (C-130J)

y 145th AW, Charlotte/Douglas IAP, N.C. (C-130H)

y 146th AW, Channel Islands ANGS, Calif. (C-130J

y 151st ARW, Utah ANGB, Salt Lake City (KC-135

y 152nd AW, Reno-Tahoe IAP, Nev. (C-130H)

y 153rd AW, Cheyenne MAP, Wyo. (C-130H)

y 155th ARW, Lincoln MAP, Neb. (KC-135R)

y 157th ARW, Pease International Tradeport ANGS

(KC-135R)

y 161st ARW, Phoenix-Sky Harbor IAP, Ariz. (KC-13

y 164th AW, Memphis IAP, Tenn. (C-5A)y 165th AW, Savannah IAP, Ga. (C-130H)

y 166th AW, New Castle County ANGB, Del. (C-13

y 167th AW, Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport

Field), W.Va. (C-5A)

y 171st ARW, Pittsburgh IAP (KC-135R)

y 172nd AW, Jackson IAP, Miss. (C-17)

photo by Master Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo

Tech. Sgt. Aaron Avery prepares to release pallets of relief

supplies from a C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft for a

humanitarian air delivery over Haiti. The C-17 and crew

conducted the rst humanitarian air delivery own in sup-

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Commander: Gen. C. Robert Kehler

Command Chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Richard T

Headquarters: Peterson AFB, Colo.

Web address: www.afspc.af.mil

Air Force

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ResponsibilitiesAir Force Space Command is responsible for organizing,equipping, training and maintaining mission-ready space

and cyberspace forces and capabilities for North American

Aerospace Defense Command, U.S. Strategic Command

and other combatant commands around the world. AFSPC

oversees Air Force network operations to provide capabilities

in, through, and from cyberspace; manages a global network

of satellite command and control and communications, and

is responsible for space system development and acquisi-

tion. It places high-value satellites in space wi th a variety of

expendable launch systems and operates them to provide

space capabilities to support combatant commanders

around the clock. It provides navigation, communications,

ballistic missile warning, weather and intelligence warghting

support.

AFSPC operates sensors that provide direct attack warning

and assessments to U.S. Strategic Command and North

American Aerospace Defense Command.

The command develops, acquires, elds and sustains the

Air Force Satellite Control Network, Upgraded Early Warning

Radar System, Defense Satellite Communications System,Wideband Global SATCOM Satellite, Defense Support

Program, Space Based Infrared Systems, Global Positioning

System, Milstar, Advanced Extremely High Frequency Satellite,

Ground-Based Electro-Optical Deep Space Surveillance

System, PAVE Phased Array Warning System radar, Delta IV

and Atlas V.

Organization14th Air Force, Air Forces Strategic-SVandenberg AFB, Calif.

y 21st Space Wing, Peterson AFB, Colo. (miss

space control)

y 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg AFB, Calif. (sp

space and ICBM test support)

y 45th Space Wing, Patrick AFB, Fla. (space la

shuttle support)

y 50th Space Wing, Schriever AFB, Colo. (sate

and control)

y 460th Space Wing, Buckley AFB, Colo. (miss

global surveillance)

24th Air Force, Lackland AFB, Texas

y 67th Network Warfare Wing, Lackland AFB, T

y 688th Information Operations Wing, Lackland

y 689th Combat Communications Wing, Robins A

Space Innovation and Development C

Schriever AFB, Colo. (testing, training an

development)

Space and Missile Systems Center, LoAFB, Calif.

yMilitary Satellite Communication Systems Win

y Global Positioning Systems Wing

y Space Based Infrared Systems Wing

y Launch and Range Systems Wing

y Space Superiority Systems Wing

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Commander: Gen. Gary North

Command Chie Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Brooke P. McLean

Headquarters: Hickam AFB, Hawaii

Web address: www.pacaf.af.mil

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Commander: Gen. Roger A. Brady

Command Chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Pamela A

Headquarters: Ramstein Air Base, Germany

Web address: www.usafe.af.mil

U.S. Air ForceS

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MissionU.S. Air Forces in Europe executes the U.S. European

Command mission with forward-based air power to provide

PeopleActive duty ..................................................... Ofcers ..................... ............ 3,251

Enlisted ................. .............. 22,416

AFRC .............................................................

ANG ...............................................................

Civilians ..........................................................

Total ...............................................................

Organization3rd Air Force, Ramstein AB, Germany

y31st Fighter Wing, Aviano AB, Italy (F-16)

y 39th Air Base Wing, Incirlik AB, Turkey (rotatio

y 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England

HH-60G)

y 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem AB, Germa

F-16)

y 65th Air Base Wing, Lajes Field, Azores

y 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein AB, Germany (C-2

C-40, C-130E/J)

y 100th ARW, RAF Mildenhall, England (KC-13

y 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, Ramstein

y 501st Combat Support Wing, RAF Alconburyy 603rd Air and Space Operations Center, Ram

Germany

y 603rd Support Group, Ramstein AB, German

to 3rd AF

y 401st AEG, Ramstein AB, Germany (direct re

This C-17 is part of a rst-of-its-kind multinational Heavy Airlift Wing at Papa Air Base, Hungary. The organization will providestrategic airlift worldwide for humanitarian, disaster relief and peacekeeping missions in support of the European Union, United

Nations and NATO.

photo by Master Sgt. Scott Wagers

ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain partnerships, promote regional stability,

provide forces for global operations, support combatant

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photo by Sta Sgt Samuel Rogers

Commander: Lt. Gen. Frank G. Klotz

Command Chie Master Sg t.: Chief Master Sgt. Jack Johns

Headquarters: Barksdale AFB, La.

Web address: www. afgsc.af.mil

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Direct

reporting Units

photo by Master Sgt. Scott Reed

U.S. Air Force AcademySuperintendent: Lt. Gen. Michael C. Gould

Headquarters: Colorado Springs, Colo.

Web address: www.usafa.edu or www.usafa.af.mil

MissionTo educate, train and inspire men and women to become

ofcers o character motivated to lead the Air Force in service

to the nation.

Vision

Aircraft

T-51 (C-150) Cadet Flying Team aircrat, Piper Super Cub

tow plane, TG-10B basic sail plane trainer, TG-10C aerobatic

sailplane trainer, TG-15 A/B advanced c ross-country glider,

T-41D (C-172) TACAV and ight test aircrat, UV-18B para-chuting jump plane.

Air Force District of WashingtonCommander: Maj. Gen. Darrell D. Jones

Headquarters: Joint Base Andrews, Md.

Web address: www.afdw.af.mil

assigned units and more than 40,000 Airmen w

AFDW organizations include the 11th Wing at

D.C.; and the 79th Medical Wing, 316th Wing

Communications Group at Joint Base Andrews

cialized units include the U.S. Air Force Band a

Force Honor Guard.

People

Active duty .....................................................

Ofcers...................................... 694

Enlisted...................................3,447

Civilians..........................................................

Appropriated Fund Civilians ................1,334

Non-appropriated Fund Civilians ............404

Total ...............................................................

Air Force Operational Testand Evaluation CenterCommander: Maj. Gen. Stephen T. Sargean

Headquarters: Kirtland AFB, N.M.

Web address: www.afotec.af.mil

Mission

Test and evaluate new weapon system capabioperationally realistic battlespace environments

act-based, decision-quality data to inorm dec

on a range o accurate, balanced, and timely a

eectiveness, suitability, and mission capability

development to system felding, AFOTEC main

tional ocus ensuring our Airmen, and oten join

U.S. Air Force Academy basic cadets practice the low crawl prior to the bayonet assault course. Ten squadrons o 1,280

cadets are participating in the feld portion o Basic Cadet Training held at Jacks Valley on the U.S. Air Force Academy,

Colorado Springs, Colo. The training, which tests the cadets stamina and determination, includes M-16 weapons training,

obstacle and confdence courses, drill instruction and evaluation and leadership response courses.

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Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simula-

tion, Orlando, Fla.: The agency implements Air

Force modeling and simulation policy and integrates

realistic and cost-effective simulations to support

operations, planning, training, education, experimen-

FIELD OPERATING

AGENCIES

contractors are the nations most respected private

rms. The centers multi-billion dollar contracting

capacity covers the entire range of environmental

and construction management services that take

place worldwide.

requirements. AFCAA performs special stud

supporting long-range planning, force struct

analysis of alternatives and life-cycle cost an

Air Force Flight Standards Agency,

Oklahoma City:AFFSA cons istently inc

the effectiveness and combat capability of

Force global air operations by ensuring ac

to worldwide airspace in all weather condi

The agency prov ides accurate, relevant an

ight information and support services to

national and coalition aviators. AFFSA esta

U.S. Air Force ight rules, standards and p

ensures congruity with DoD, Joint, Federa

Adminis trat ion, NATO and ICAO standardsdevelops, revises, coordinates and ensure

teroperability of global Air Force visual/ins

ight procedures. AFFSA acts as lead com

for the creation and application of criteria,

dures, and precision equipment for worldw

strument ight operations, air trafc contro

management, and air trafc control and la

systems for the Air Force. The agency eva

and leverages emerging technologies to e

unrestricted access to domestic and inter

airspace. It partners with FAA, sister servijor commands, coa lit ion partners and hos

to maintain the consistency and accuracy

than 81 airelds, 1,092 navigation systems

8,214 instrument approach procedures wo

It performs combat ight inspections, ove

Air Force air eld operations standard izat io

Maintainers from the 41st Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron watch as an EC-130H Compass Call starts its

engines before a combat sortie at an air base in Southwest Asia.

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FIELD OPERATING

AGENCIES CONTINuED

Air Force Historical Research Agency,

Maxwell AFB, Ala.: The agency is the Air Forces

historical resource for the study, promotion and ex-

ecution of airpower. It records and disseminates Air

Force history to enable decision makers and planners

to formulate strategy, plans and doctrine to conduct

operations. AFHRA informs the public about the role

of the Air Force and airpower in national security. It

archives more than 100 million pages of historical

documents. The agency responds to inquiries for

historical data and provides research facilities for of-

cial researchers and the public. It drafts and updates

ofcial lineage and honors of Air Force organizationsand records their heritage. AFHRS approves and

maintains records of ofcial Air Force organizational

emblems. It researches and maintains ofcial aerial

victory credit information. It also conducts acces-

sions and processes oral history interviews with key

Air Force people and prepares manuscr ipts regarding

Air Force histor y for publication. AFRHA educates Air

Force students at professional military schools.

www.afhra.maxwell.af.mil

Air Force Inspection Agency, Kirtland AFB,N.M.: It is the primary action arm of the Secretary of

the Air Force inspection system. In partnership with

the ofce of Air Force Smart Operations, the agency

promotes AFSO21 and provides assistance for

process improvement activities. It conducts nuclear

surety inspection oversight, nuclear inspection train-

AF ISR Agency primary cryptologic intelligence staff

in the National Capitol Region, and represents and

coordinates all cryptologic matters for the Air Force

within the National Security Agency. The Air Force

Combat ISR Ofce, Langley AFB, Va., is the agencys

on-site representative to Air Combat Command and

tasked with conducting DCGS sustainment, modern-

ization and security. The 361st ISR Group, Hurlburt

Field, Fla., organizes, trains, equips and presents ISR

forces for Special Operations forces employment.

www.asr.af.mil.

Air Force Legal Operations Agency, BollingAFB, Washington, D.C.: The agency includes

all senior defense counsel, senior trial counsel and

appellate defense and government counsel in the Air

Force, as well as all Air Force civil litigators defending

the Air Force against civil law suits claiming damages

and seeking other remedies in contracts, environ-

mental, labor and tort litigation. The agency includes

numerous eld support centers to include Tort Claim,

Environmental Law, Labor Law, Commercial Litiga-

tion, Contract Law, Medical Law and Accident In-

vestigation Board. It also includes the utility litigationteam, the Medical Cost Reimbursement program and

the Air Force Claims Service Center. The agency also

includes the Judge Advocate Generals school and

the Information Systems Directorate. The latter pro-

vides IT services to Air Force legal ofces worldwide

and as the DoD Executive Agent for Federal Legal

batant commanders in determining mili

requirements in support of warghting s

supports the manpower functional com

is home to the Air Force Survey Ofce,

attitude and opinion survey tools includ

Force Climate Survey. www.afma.af.mil

Air Force Medical Operations Age

San Antonio, Texas: The agency ov

execution of the Air Force Surgeon Gene

supporting Air Force expeditionary capa

healthcare operations and national secu

It provides expert consultative leadershito 75 military treatment facilities and 11 m

mands/direct reporting units to ensure c

modern and prevention-based healthcar

for 2.1 million beneciaries worldwide. A

directs and supports the clinical currency

healthcare professionals providing 6.6 m

and 133,500 bed days. The agency prov

and population health data and analysis

and MAJCOM surgeons. Partners with t

secretary of Defense (Health Affairs), sec

Air Force, chief of staff of the Air Force ament of Veterans Affairs.

Air Force Medical Support Agenc

ton, Va.: The agency provides compre

consultative support and policy develop

Air Force Surgeon General in medical fo

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ness or good order and discipline; combat threats

to inormation systems and technologies; and deeat

and deter raud in acquisition o prioritized weapons

systems. The ofce has been the Air Forces major

investigative service since Aug. 1, 1948. The agency

reports to the Air Force Inspector General.

www.osi.andrews.a.mil

Air Force Personnel Center, Randolph AFB,

Texas: It ensures the Air Force has skilled people

in the proper grades and specialties to complete

its mission. The 2,300 personnel and unctional

representatives ensure the integration and executiono personnel operations to meet feld command-

ers requirements. AFPC operates the Air Force

Contact Center, where personnel experts provide

high-quality customer service around the clock. The

center improves personnel services by develop-

ing programs that allow individuals to perorm

personnel actions, anytime, anywhere, through

Web-based, sel-service applications such as online

retirements and virtual enlisted promotion releases.

It manages assignments and acilitates the proes-

sional development o all enlisted members and o-fcers below the grade o colonel, with the exception

o chie master sergeants and members o the sta

judge advocate. It plays an integral role in civ ilian

orce shaping and orce development initiatives,

providing personnel management advisory services,

recruitment and placement support, benefts and

support issues. The organization provides a ull

range o technical and proessional services related

to uels, propellants, chemicals, lubricants, gases,

and cryogenics or all aerospace vehicles, systems,

and equipment. It is composed o three directorates;

Operations Support, Business Support and Product

Support and six area aerospace laboratories with

worldwide presence. AFPA also develops quality

assurance specifcations and agreements to ensure

interoperability with commercial, inter-service, and

international partners or sustainment o Air Force,

joint, and combined orce actions.

www.apa.a.mil

Air Force Publ ic Affairs Agency, Arlington,

Va.: It provides an agile and responsive public

aairs capabili ty to the Air Force through three

combat camera squadrons 1st CTCS, Charles-

ton AFB, S.C.; 2nd CTCS, Hill AFB, Utah; and 3rd

CTCS, Lackland AFB, Texas and seven operating

locations. It provides an archiving and distribution

capability or all PA products; manages licens-

ing and branding o the Air Force trademark; and

deploys crisis response teams or Air Force PA sup-port to contingencies. It also enhances the uture

capabilities o the entire Public Aairs career feld

by conducting research and establishing guidance

on emerging technologies or uture PA operations.

The agency also provides graphics suppor t to all

PA ofces; manages career feld orce development

Air Force Safety Center, Kirt land AF

The centers goal is to prevent mishaps and

combat readiness by developing, implement

ing, executing and evaluating Air Force aviat

ground, weapons, nuclear surety, space and

programs. It conducts research to promote

and awareness and mishap prevention. It ov

mishap investigations, evaluates corrective

and ensures implementation. It develops an

saety and operational risk management edu

It publishes Wingman magazine in an eort

lives and protect national assets.

www.asc.a.mil

Air Force Security Forces Center, La

AFB, Texas: It organizes, trains and equip

Force security orces worldwide. It develops

protection doctrine, programs and policies b

ning and programming resources to execute

missions o nuclear and non-nuclear weapo

security, physical security, integrated deens

bat arms, law enorcement, antiterrorism, re

protection and corrections. It identifes and d

emergent and uture orce protection and oplication solutions through modeling and sim

It acts as the executive agency or the Depa

Deense military working dog program.

https://as.lackland.a.mil

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A-10A/C Thunderbolt IIPrimary function: Close air support and airborne

forward air control. Speed: 420 mph. Dimensions:

Wingspan 57 ft. 6 in.; length 53 ft. 4 in.; height 14 ft.

8 in. Range: 800 miles.Armament: 30 mm seven-

barrel Gatling gun; up to 16,000 pounds of mixedordnance, including 500 pound Mk-82 and 2,000

pound Mk-84 series low/high drag bombs, incendiary

cluster bombs, combined effects munitions, AGM-65

missiles and laser-guided/electro-optically guided

bombs; M-129 leaet bombs, infrared countermea-

sure ares; electronic countermeasure chaff; jammer

pods; 2.75-inch rockets; illumination ares and AIM-9

missiles. Crew: One.

B-2A SpiritPrimary function: Multi-role heavy bomber. Speed:

High subsonic. Dimensions: Wingspan 172 ft.;

length 69 ft.; height 17 ft. Range: Intercontinental,

unrefueled.Armament: MK-62/82/84, CBU-87/89/97,

GBU-28/31/38, AGM-154A, AGM-158A; nuclearweapons. Crew: Two.

B-52H StratofortressPrimary function: Heavy bomber. Speed: 650 mph.

Dimensions: Wingspan 185 ft.; length 159 ft. 4 in.;

height 40 ft. 8 in. Range: 8,800 miles unrefueled.

C-17A Globemaster IIIPrimary function: Cargo and troop trans

Speed: 518 mph. Dimensions: Wingsp

10 in. (to winglet tips); length 174 ft.; heig

Range: Unlimited with aerial refueling. C

C-12C/D/F/J HuronPrimary function: Passenger and cargo

seasoning. Speed: 336 mph. Dimension

54 ft. 6 in.; length 43 ft. 9 in.; height 14 ft

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C-37APrimary function: Special air missions. Speed: 600

mph. Dimensions: Wingspan 93 ft. 6 in.; length 96 f t.

5 in.; height 25 ft. 11 in. Range: 6,300 miles.

Crew: Five.

C-32A/BPrimary function: High-priority personnel transport.

Speed: 530 mph. Dimensions: Wingspan 124 ft.

8 in.; length 155 ft. 3 in.; height 44 ft. 6 in. Range:

6,329 miles. Crew: 16.

C-130E/H/J HerculesPrimary function: Global airlift. Speed: C-130E,

345 mph; C-130H, 366 mph; C-130J, 417 mph;

C-130J-30, 410 mph. Dimensions: Wingspan 132

ft. 7 in.; length 97 ft. 9 in. (C-130J-30 length, 112 ft. 9

in.); height 38 ft. 10 in. Range: C-130E, 1,438 miles;

C-130H, 1,496 miles; C-130J, 1,841 miles; C-130J-30,2,417 miles. Crew: C-130E/H, ve; C-130J, three.

E-4BPrimary function: Airborne operations cente

Dimensions: Wingspan 195 ft. 8 in.; length 2

in.; height 63 ft. 5 in. Range: 6,200 miles. Crto 112.

CV-22A OspreyPrimary function: Special operations forces long-

range inltration, exltration and re-supply.

E-8C Joint STARSPrimary function: Airborne battle managem

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EC-130J Commando Solo

Primary function: Psychological and informationoperations. Dimensions: Wingspan 132 ft. 6 in.;

length 97 ft.; height 38 ft. 8 in. Speed: 335 mph.

Range: 2,300 miles unrefueled. Crew:Ten.

F-16A/B/C/D Fighting FalconPrimary function: Multi-role ghter. Speed: 1,500 mph. Dimensions: Wingspan 32 ft. 8 in.; length

height 16 ft. Range: 2,000 miles unrefueled.Armament: M-61A1 20 mm cannon with 500 rounds; stations carry up to six air-to-air missiles, conventional air-to-air and air-to-surface munitions and el

countermeasure pods. M129, MK-82/84, GBU-10/12/24/27/31/38, CBU-87/89/97/103/104/105/107

65/88/154/158, nuclear weapons. Crew: F-16C, one; F-16D, one or two.

HH-60G Pave HawkPrimary function: Combat search and re


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LC-130HPrimary function:Tactical and intratheater airlift; special capability for polar regions. Speed: 350 mph. Dimen-

sions: Wingspan 132 ft. 7 in.; length 97 ft. 9 in.; height 38 ft. 3 in. Range: 2,500 miles unrefueled. Crew: Six.

RC-135U Combat Sent

and RC-135V/W Rivet JointPrimary function: RC-135U electronic re

naissance and surveillance; RC-135V/W re

naissance. Speed: RC-135U 403 mph; RC-1

500 mph. Dimensions: RC-135U wingspan

in.; length 140 ft. 1 in.; height 41 ft. 8 in.; RC-1

wingspan 131 ft.; length 135 ft.; height 42 f t. R

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T-6A Texan IIPrimary function: Undergraduate pilot training.

Speed: 320 mph. Dimensions: Wingspan 33 ft. 5 in.;

length 33 ft. 4 in.; height 10 ft. 7 in. Range: 1,036 miles.Crew: Two.

T-38A/C and AT-38B TalonPrimary function:Advanced jet pilot training. Speed:

812 mph. Dimensions: Wingspan 25 ft. 3 in.; length

U-2S Dragon LadyPrimary function: High-altitude reconnaissance.

Speed: 410 mph. Dimensions: Wingspan 105 ft.;

length 63 ft.; height 16 ft. Range: 7,000 miles. Crew:U-2S, one; TU-2S, (trainer) two.

UH-1H/N/V IroquoisPrimary function: Support for distinguished visitors,

missile sites, ranges, and search and rescue. Speed:

WC-135C/W Constant PhoenixPrimary function:Air sampl ing and coll

tions. Speed: 403 mph. Dimensions: W

WC-130JPrimary function: Weather reconnaissa

350 mph. Dimensions: Wingspan 132 ft

99 ft. 4 in.; height 38 ft. 6 in. Range: 4,00unrefueled. Crew: Five.

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MQ-9 ReaperPrimary function: Unmanned hunter/killer weapon system. Speed: 230 mph. Dimensions: Wingspan 66 f t.; length 36 ft.; height 12.5 ft. Range: 3,682 miles.Ar

AGM-114 Hellre miss iles; GBU-12, GBU-38 JDAM. Crew: Pilot and sensor operator on the ground.

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Weapons and radar

AN/FPQ-16: Perimeter Acquisition At-tack Characterization System (PARCS)Unit location: 10th Space Warning Squadron, Cavalier

AFS, N.D. Primary mission: Missile warning pro-

vides detection, attack warning, and attack assessmento sea-launched ballistic missiles and ICBMs launched

against the continental United States and Canada.

Secondary mission: Space surveillance provides

radar surveillance and tracking data on newly launched

and orbiting space objects. Supports space object

identifcation. Radar details: Single ace phased array

Azimuth: maximum o 156 degrees Elevation view

1.9 degrees to a maximum o 95 degrees Range: ap-

proximately 2,000 nautical miles; 6,888 array elements

on the ace.

AN/FSQ-114: Ground-Based Etical Deep Space Surveillance (Unit location: Det. 1, 21st Operations Gro

Sands Missile Range, N.M.; Det. 2, 21st O

Group, Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean

Det. 3, 21st Operations Group, Maui, Hawa

Space surveillance to detect, track, and

more than 2,500 objects in deep-space or

photometric space object identifcation.Ap

opening: 40 inches Range: 3,000 miles t

22,000 miles.

western continental United States and allied countries.

Co-primary mission: Missile deense - provides

detection, tracking, interception and destruction o

incoming missiles towards the continental United

States and allied countries. Secondary mission:Space surveillance provides radar surveillance and

tracking data on newly launched and orbiting space

objects. Supports space object identifcation. Tertiary

(RAF Fylingdales only): United Kingdom missile warn-

ing and space surveillance missions - parallel to the

missions listed above but or United Kingdom use.

Radar details: Dual ace phased array (7th SWS and

12th SWS) Triple ace phased array (RAF Fylingdales)

Azimuth: 240 degrees using both radar aces (7th

SWS and 12th SWS) 360 degrees using all three aces

(RAF Fylingdales) Elevation view 3 to 85 degreesabove horizontal (all three units) Range: approximately

2,800 nautical miles (12th SWS) approximately 3,000

nautical miles (7th SWS and RAF FylingdalesArray El-

ements: 5,354 on each ace (7th SWS); 3,589 on each

ace (12th SWS; 2,560 on each ace (RAF Fylingdales)

earth-orbiting space objects by eectively directing the

Space Surveillance Network. Provides in-depth orbital

analysis on space objects, and efciently disseminates

orbital positional data to customers worldwide. Range:

approximately 15,000 nautical miles.

surveillance under USSTRATCOMs space c

sion.Processes all manmade and environme

activities against United States and a llied sa

ground stations. Provides accurate position

all manmade earth-orbiting space objects b

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strAteGIc MIssIles

AGM-86B/C/D Air- launched Cruise MissilePrimary function: Air-to-ground strategic cruise missile. Speed: 550 mph. Dimensions: Wingspan 12 ft.;

length 20 ft. 10 in.; body diameter 2 ft. 0.5 in. Range: 1,500 miles. Payload: Nuclear or conventional warhead.

LGM-30G Minuteman IIIPrimary function: Intercontinental ballistic m

Speed: Approximately 15,000 mph. Dimens

Length 60 ft.; diameter 5 ft. 6 in. Range: Mo

than 6,000 miles. Payload: Three Mk-12 or M

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Defense MeteorologicalSatellite ProgramPrimary function: Collect terrestrial, space en-

vironment and Earth surface data. Dimensions:

Approximately 14 ft. long. Weight: 2,545 lbs., includ-

ing 592-pound sensor payload. Power: 10 panels,

generating 2,000 watts of power. Orbit: Approximately

Defense Support ProgramPrimary function: Strategic and tactical missile

launch detection. Dimensions: Diameter approxi-

Milstar SatelliteCommunications SystemPrimary function: Global military comm

system. Weight: 10,000 lbs. Power: Solgenerating 8,000 watts. Orbit:22,250 m

Air Force Satellite Control NetworkThis network consists of worldwide remote tracking stations providing as-

sured command, control and communications connectivity between ground

satellite operations centers and more than 150 Department of Defense,

national program and civil satellites. The network conducts approximately165,000 satellite sorties per year and is critical for Command Control and

Communications, space safety, position determination, emergency recov-

ery, initial launch, and deployment and disposal operations.

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Launch vehIcLes

Atlas V

Primary function: Evolved expendable launc

designed to improve space launch operability

standardization. Dimensions: Common core

approximately 12 ft. in diameter by approxima

ft. long. Payloadcapability: 40,780 Ibs. into

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GBU-10 Paveway IIPrimary function: 2,000-lb. unpowered, laser-guided weapon. Dimensions:

Length 14 ft. 9 in.; diameter 18 in. Range: More than six miles.

GBU-27 Paveway IIIPrimary function: 2,000-lb. unpowered, hard target laser-guided wea

Dimensions: Length 13 ft. 10 in.; diameter 1 ft. 2.5 in.; wingspan 5 ft.

More than 11 miles.

CBU-87/89/97 Combined Effects Munition/Gator/SensorFuzed WeaponPrimary function: All-purpose, air-delivered cluster weapons system.

Dimensions: Length 7 ft. 8 in.; diameter 1 f t. 3 in. Combines with Wind Cor-

rected Munitions tailkit to create CBU-103/104/105.

GBU-28Primary function: 5,000-lb. unpowered, hard target laser-guided wea

Dimensions: Length 19 ft.; diameter 1 ft. 2.5 in.; wingspan 5 ft. 5 in. R

than six miles.

GBU-31/32/38 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAMPrimary function: GPS/INS smart tailkit that ts on general-purpose

bombs. Dimensions: Length GBU-31, 12 ft. 8 in; GBU-32, 9 ft. 11 in.;

7 ft. 6 in.; wingspan: GBU-31, 2 ft. 1 in.; GBU-32, 1 ft. 7 in.; GBU-38, 1

Range: Up to 15 miles.

BomBs

Abbreviation codes:AGM Air-to-Ground Missile

AIM Air Intercept Missile

CBU Cluster Bomb Unit

EGBU Enhanced Guided Bomb UnitGBU Guided Bomb Unit

GPS/INS Global Positioning System/Internal Navigation System

M Army Designation for Unguided Munition

Mk Mark (General Purpose Bomb)

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AGM-88A/B/C High-speed Anti-radiation Missile (HARM)Primary function: Air-to-surface anti-radiation missile. Dimensions: Length 13 ft.

8 in.; diameter 10 in.; wingspan 3 ft. 8 in. Speed: Supersonic. Range: 30 miles.

AIM-7F/M SparrowPrimary function: Radar-guided air-to-air missile. Dimensions: Length 1

diameter 8 in.; wingspan 3 ft. 4 in.

AIM-9M SidewinderPrimary function: Heat-seeking air-to-air missile. Dimensions: Length 9 diameter 5 in.; wingspan 1 ft. 10 in.

AIM-9X Next Generation SidewinderPrimary function: Heat seeking air-to-air missile. Dimensions:Length 9 ft.

diameter 5 in.; wingspan 13.9 in.

AGM-65A/B/D/E/G/G2/H/K MaverickPrimary function: Tactical, air-to-surface guided missile. Dimensions: Length

8.1 ft.; diameter 1 ft.; wingspan 2 ft. 6 in. Speed/Range: Classied.

AGM-130 Powered Standoff WeaponPrimary function: Precision, air-to-surface, all-weather, television/infrared and/or

GPS/INS-guided, powered bomb. Dimensions: Length 13 ft. 3 in.; diameter 1 ft. 6

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M4 Carbine with M203 Grenade LauncherPrimary unction: Anti-personnel, light materiel targets and less-than-lethal.

Length: Buttstock closed 29.75 in.; buttstock opened 33.0 in.; M203 15.3

in. with 12 in. barrel. Weight: 7.5 lbs. with 30-round magazine; M203 3 lbs.

Caliber: 5.56 mm NATO.; M203 40 mm. Maximum eective range: Individual/

point target: 500 meters, area target: 600 meters; M203 individual/point target:

150 meters; area target: 350 meters (50 percent casualt y rate of exposed person-

nel within a 5-meter radius). Cyclic rate o fre: 700-970 rounds per minute; M203

5-7 rounds per minute.

M9 PistolPrimary unction: Personal defense. Length: 8.5 in. Weight: 2.55 lbs. (fully-loaded).

Caliber: 9 mm NATO. Maximum eective range: 50 meters.

M24 RiflePrimary unction: Anti-personnel. Length: 43 in. Weight: 64 lbs. (com

Caliber: 7.62 mm. Maximum eective range: 800 meters.

M67 Fragmentation Grenade

M18A1 Claymore MinePrimary unction: Anti-personnel, defensive. Dimensions: 8.5 in. lon

wide; 3.25 in. high. Weight: 3.5 lbs. Composition: 700 steel spheres

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M240B Medium Machine GunPrimary unction: Anti-personnel, aerial defense and light materiel targets.

Length: 4 ft. 1 in. Weight: 27.1 lbs. Caliber: 7.62 mm NATO. Maximum e-

ective range: Area target: 800 meters; point target: 1,800 meters with tripod.

Cyclic rate o fre: 650-950 rounds per minute.

M249 Automatic RiflePrimary unction: Anti-personnel and light materiel targets. Length: 40.75 in.

Weight: 17 lbs. with bipod and tools. Caliber: 5.56 mm NATO. Maximum eec-

tive range: Area target: 600 meters; point target: 800 meters. Cyclic rate o fre:

850 rounds per minute.

UZI Submachine Gun

Primary unction: Anti-personnel. Length: 25.6 in. Weight: 7.7 lbs.Caliber: 9 mm NATO. Maximum eective range: 206 meters. Cyclic rat

600 rounds per minute.

M72 Light Anti-tank WeaponPrimary unction: Anti-armor, gun emplacements, pillboxes, buildings an

vehicles. Length: Extended 34.67 in.; closed 24.8 in.; rocket 20 in. Weigh

lbs. Bore diameter: 66 mm. Maximum eective range: Stationary 200 m

moving 165 meters.

M1200, M500, M870 ShotgunPrimary unction: Anti-personnel, breaching and less-than-lethal. Leng

in. Weight: 8 lbs. Caliber: 12 gage. Maximum eective range: 68 meterM60 Medium Machine Gun

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Ofcer Classifcation Totals

10C0 OperationsCommander 336

11BX BomberPilot 641

11EX E xperimentalTestPilot 139

11FX FighterPilot 2,803

11GX GeneralistPilot 248

11HX HelicopterPilot 456

11KX TrainerPilot 1,317

11MX MobilityPilot 4,508

11RX Reconnaissance/Surveillance/

ElectronicWarfarePilot 708

11SX SpecialOperationsPilot 981

11UX RemotelyOperatedAircraftPilot 621

12BXBomberCombatSystemsOperator 737

12EX ExperimentalTestCombat

SystemsOfcer 30

12FX FighterCombatSystemsOfcer 474

12GXGeneralistCombatSystemsOfcer 113

12KX TrainerCombatSystemsOfcer 183

12MX MobilityCombatSystemsOfcer 591

12RXReconnaissance/Surveillance/Electronic

WarfareCombatSystemsOfcer 812

12SX SpecialOperationsCombat

SystemsOfcer 538

12UX UnmannedAircraftSystemsOfcer 24

13AX Astronaut 9

13BX AirBattleManager 1,1404

13DX ControlandRecovery 178

13LX AirLiaisonOfcer 3

13MXAireldOperation 273

13SX SpaceandMissile 2,999

14NXIntelligence 2,721

15WX Weather 574

16FXRegionalAffairsStrategist 26016GX OperationsStaffOfcer 252

16PX Political-MilitaryAffairsStrategist 294

16RX P lanningandProgramming 418

20C0 LogisticsCommander 165

21AX AircraftMaintenance 1,388

21MXMunitionsandMissileMaintenance 344

21RX LogisticsReadiness 1,497

30C0SupportCommander 296

31PX SecurityForces 690

32EXCivilEngineer 1,145

33C0 CommunicationsCommander 12

33SX CommunicationsandInformation 2,961

35BX Band 16

35PX PublicAffairs 267

38FX F orceSupportOfcer 1,657

40C0MedicalCommander 80

41AXHealthServicesAdministrator 1,031

42BXPhysicalTherapist 137

42EXOptometrist 121

42FXPodiatrist 16

42GX PhysicianAssistant 294

42NX Audiology/SpeechPathologist 40

42PX ClinicalPsychologist 205

42SX ClinicalSocialWorker 218

42TX OccupationalTherapist 14

43AXAerospaceandOperational

Physiologist 120

43BX BiomedicalScientist 61

43DX Dietitian 44

43EX BioenvironmentalEngineer 329

43HX PublicHealth 183

43MX MedicalEntomologist 15

43PX Pharmacist 216

43TX BiomedicalLaboratory 173

44AX Ch ief,Hospital /C linicServices 71

44BX PreventiveMedicine 24

44DX Pathologist 62

44EX EmergencyServicesPhysician 154

44FX FamilyPhysician 49244GX GeneralPracticePhysician 45

44HX NuclearMedicinePhysician -

44JX ClinicalGeneticist 2

44KX Pediatrician 304

44MX Internist 405

44NX Neurologist 34

44PX Psychiatrist 132

44RX DiagnosticRadiologist 167

44SX Dermatologist 36

44TXRadiotherapist 14

44UX OccupationalMedicine 12

44YX CriticalCareMedicine 3

44ZX Allergist 27

45AX Anesthesiologist 124

45BX OrthopedicSurgeon 120

45EX Ophthalmologist 47

45GXOB/GYN 137

45NX Otorhinolaryngologist 55

45PX P hysicalMedicinePhysician 1

45SX Surgeon 244

45UXUrologist 35

46AX NurseAdministrator 178

46FX FlightNurse 178

46GX Nurse-Midwife -

46MX NurseAnesthetist -

46NX ClinicalNurse 2,236

46PX MentalHealthNurse 26

46SX OperatingRoomNurse 195

46YX PrivilegedAdvancedPracticeNurse 199

47BX Orthodontist 37

47DX OralandMaxillofacialPathologist 7

47EX Endodontist 31

47GX Dentist 637

47HX Periodontist 52

47KX PediatricDentist 18

47PX Prosthodontist 46

47SX Oral andMaxil lo facial Surgeon 55

48AX AerospaceMedicineSpecialist 171

48GX GeneralMedicalOfcer FlightSurgeon 215

48RXResidencyTrainedFlightSurgeon 173

48VX Pilot-Physician 9

51JX JudgeAdvocate 1,1236

52RX Chaplain 527

60C0 ProgramDirector

61AX OperationsResearchAn

61BX BehaviorialScience/Hum

Scientist

61CX Chemist/Biologist

61DX Physicist/NuclearEngine

62EX DevelopmentalEngineer

63AX AcquisitionManager

64PX Contracting

65AX Auditor

65FXFinancialManagement

65WX CostAnalysis

71SX SpecialInvestigator

80C0 Commander,CadetSqua

81C0 TrainingCommander,OT

81T0 Instructor

82A0 AcademicProgramMan

83R0 RecruitingService

85G0 U.S.AirForceHonorGu

86M0 OperationsManagemen

86P0 CommandandControl

87GX Instal lat ion InspectorGe

88A0 Aide-de-camp

90G0 GeneralOfcer

91C0 Commander

91W0 WingCommander

92JX Non-designatedLawyer

92MX Heath ProfessionsScho

Program(HPSP)Medica

92RX ChaplainCandidate

92SX StudentOfcerAuthoriz

92TX PilotTrainee

93PX Patient

95AX Non-ExtendedActiveDu Academy/CAPLiaisonO

96DX Ofcernotavailinaward

AFSCforcause

96UX UnclassiedOfcer

97EX ExecutiveOfcer

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Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart Defense Meritorious Service

Medal

Meritorious

Air Force

Achievement Medal

Air Force

Combat Action Medal

President ia l Unit Citat ion Gall an t U

Combat Readiness Medal Air Force

Good Conduct Medal

Good Conduct Medal Air Rese

Meritorious

Euro-African-Middle

Eastern Campaign Medal

World War II

Victory Medal

Army of Occupat ion Medal Medal for H

Southwest Asia

Service Medal

Afghanistan Campaign

Medal

Iraq Cam

Military Outstanding

Volunteer Service Medal

Air and Space

Campaign Medal

Air Force Overseas

Ribbon - Short Tour

Air Force

Ribbon -

Medal of Honor Air Force Cross Defense Distinguished

Service Medal

Distin

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Silver/Bronze Stars

The bronze service star

represents participation in

campaigns or operations,multiple qualications or

an additional award to

any of the various ribbons

on which it is authorized.

The silver star is worn

in the same manner as

the bronze star, but each

silver star is worn in lieu

of ve bronze stars. When

worn together on a single

ribbon, the silver star(s) will

be worn to the wearers

right of any bronze star(s).

Silver/Bronze

Oak Leaf Clusters

The bronze oak leaf cluster

represents second and

subsequent entitlements of

awards. The silver oak leaf

cluster represents sixth,11th, etc., entitlements or

in lieu of ve bronze oak

leaf clusters. Silver oak

leaf clusters are worn to

the wearers right of any

M Device

The M device is worn

with the Armed Forces

Reserve Medal to denoteactive duty status for at

least one day during a

contingency.

Valor Devices and

Clusters

The V device represents

valor and does not denote

an additional award. Only

one may be worn on any

ribbon. When worn on thesame ribbon with clusters,

it is worn to the wearers

right of such clusters.

Hourglass Device

The hourglass is worn with

the Armed Forces Reserve

Medal in bronze for 10

years of service, silver for

20 years and gold for 30

years.

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Silver Star Medal Defense Superior

Service Medal

Legion of Merit Distinguished

Flying Cross

Airmans Medal

Air Medal Aerial Achievement Medal Joint Service

Commendation Medal

Air Force

Commendation Medal

Joint Service Achievement

Medal

Joint Meritorious

Unit Award

Meritorious

Unit Award

Air Force Outstanding

Unit Award

Air Force Organizational

Excellence Award

Prisoner of War Medal

Outstanding Airman

of the Year Ribbon

Air Force

Recognition Ribbon

American Defense

Service Medal

American Campaign Medal Asiatic-Pac ic

Campaign Medal

National Defense

Service Medal

Korean Service Medal Antarctica Service Medal Armed Forces

Expeditionary Medal

Vietnam Service Medal

Global War on Terrorism

Expeditionary Medal

Global War on Terrorism

Service Medal

Korean Defense

Service Medal

Armed Forces

Service Medal

Humanitarian Service Medal

Air Force Expeditionary

Service Ribbon**

Air Force Longevity Service

Award

Air Force Basic Military

Training Instructor Ribbon

Air Force

Recruiter Ribbon

Armed Forces

Reserve Medal

* Also awarded with

or bronze devices. T

frame on the ribbon

a unit citation; witho

individual citation.

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Communications & InformationCivil Engineer

Force Support

Command & Control Explosive Ordnance Disposal Force Prot

IntelligenceHistorian Information Management Judge Ad

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Operations Support

BandAcquisition & Financial Mgmt Air Trafc Control Chaplain Services Support Civil Engineer

occupational baDges


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Fire Protection Shield Joint Chies o StaHeadquarters Air Force

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100,000

200,000

300,000

400,000

500,000

600,000

700,000

800,000

900,000

1,000,000

1948 20001990198019701960

Officer: 65Enlisted: 264

Total:

Total Active Duty strength, fscal years 1948 - 2009

Civilian strength, fscal years 1948 - 2009

400000

500,000


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Civilian employee demographics

Citizenship

U.S. citizens including U.S. nationals:9,637 are foreign national employees

5 are other non-U.S. employees in the U.S. or a

territory

Age

average age: . . . . . . . . . . .

Length of service

average length of service:. . . . .

Retirement eligibility

more than 20 years: . . . . . . . . . . . 11-20 years: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-10 years: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5 years:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

0-5 years ago: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .more than 5 years ago: . . . . . . . . . .

Age

Average age of the ofcer force is . . . . . . . . . .Average age of the enlisted force is . . . . . . . . . 29Of the force, 38.9% are below the age of 26

45.2% of the enlisted force are below 26 versus

13.61% of ofcers

Gender

men, total force: . . . . . . . . . . . . .women, total force: . . . . . . . . . . . .19.4%

18.4% of the ofcers are women and19.7% of the enlisted force are women

Race of Airmen

The following percentages, which are self-reported, cover

Air Force military members racial information.

white: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .African-American or black: . . . . . . . .14.6%Asian: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6%more than one of the categories: . . . . 2.1%native Hawaiian or other Pacic Islander: 1.0%

American Indian or native Alaskan: . . . . .0.6%5.6% declined to report their race

EthnicityHispanic or Latino is now considered an ethnic, not a

racial, category that is registered separately and in addition

to the above racial categories.

Hispanic/Latino: . . . . . . . . . . . 10.4%not Hispanic/Latino: . . . . . . . . . . . 86%

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Documents

USAF Annual Yearbook (2010)