This document discusses the Total Force concept in the US Air Force and its major commands (MAJCOMs). It provides an overview of how the Total Force integrates the Active Duty Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard to maximize cost-effectiveness. It then summarizes each of the MAJCOMs, including their mission and leadership. The document concludes with action items for the next class, such as preparing briefings on international studies topics and completing a take-home exam.
81. Major Commands ACC is Air Combat Command Headquarters is Langley AFB, VA Mission: Air Combat Command is the primary force provider of combat airpower to America's warfighting commands. To support global implementation of national security strategy, ACC operates fighter, bomber, reconnaissance, battle-management and electronic-combat aircraft. It also provides command, control, communications and intelligence systems, and conducts global information operations.As a force provider, ACC organizes, trains, equips and maintains combat-ready forces for rapid deployment and employment while ensuring strategic air defense forces are ready to meet the challenges of peacetime air sovereignty and wartime air defense. ACC numbered air forces provide the air component to U.S. Central and Southern Commands with Headquarters ACC serving as the air component to U.S. Northern and Joint Forces Commands. ACC also augments forces to U.S. European, Pacific and Strategic Commands. Facts Leadership Organizations http://www.acc.af.mil/units/
82. Major Commands AETC is Air Education and Training Command Headquarters is Randolph AFB, TX Mission: AETC's mission is to develop America's Airmen today... for tomorrow.AETC was established July 1, 1993, with the realignment of Air Training Command and Air University. AETC's role makes it the first command to touch the life of almost every Air Force member. Facts Leadership Organizations http://www.aetc.af.mil/index.asp
83. Major Commands AFGSC is Air Force Global Strike Command Headquarters is Barksdale AFB, LA Mission: The mission of the command is to implement the Secretary of the Air Force's and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force's decision to establish Air Force Global Strike Command - a single major command focused on and dedicated to the nuclear and conventional global strike mission - a key component of strategic deterrence. This organizational construct will clearly align Intercontinental Ballistic Missile and dual-mission capable bomber forces under a single command and demonstrate a visible commitment to the global strike mission while taking full advantage of the existing Air Force field organizational structure. Air Force Global Strike Command will be responsible for organizing, training and equipping ICBM forces, B-2 and B-52 bomber forces, and other deterrence capabilities to conduct operations. Facts Leadership Organizations http://www.afgsc.af.mil/index.asp
84. Major Commands AFMC is Air Force Material Command Headquarters is Wright-Patterson AFB, OH Mission: AFMC delivers war-winning expeditionary capabilities to the warfighter through development and transition of technology, professional acquisition management, exacting test and evaluation, and world-class sustainmentof all Air Force weapon systems. From cradle-to-grave, AFMC provides the work force and infrastructure necessary to ensure the United States remains the world's most respected Air and Space Force. Facts Leadership Organizations http://www.afmc.af.mil/index.asp
85. Major Commands AFSOC is Air Force Special Ops Command Headquarters is Hurlburt Field, FL Mission: America’s specialized air power…a step ahead in a changing world, delivering special operations combat power anytime, anywhere. Facts Leadership Organizations http://www2.afsoc.af.mil/index.asp
86. Major Commands AFSPC is Air Force Space Command Headquarters is Peterson AFB, CO Mission: Provide an integrated constellation of space and cyberspace capabilities at the speed of need. Facts Leadership Organizations http://www.afspc.af.mil/index.asp
87. Major Commands AMC is Air Mobility Command Headquarters is Scott AFB, IL Mission: To provide airlift, air refueling, special air mission, and aeromedical evacuation for U.S. forces, and to provide forces to theater commands to support wartime tasking Facts Leadership Organizations http://www.amc.af.mil/index.asp
88. Major Commands PACAF is Pacific Air Forces Headquarters is Hickam AFB, HI Mission: PACAF's primary mission is to provide U.S. Pacific Command integrated expeditionary Air Force capabilities to defend the Homeland, promote stability, dissuade/deter aggression, and swiftly defeat enemies. Facts Leadership Organizations http://www.pacaf.af.mil/
89. Major Commands USAFE is United States Air Forces in Europe Headquarters is Ramstein AB, Germany Mission: As the air component for U.S. European Command (EUCOM), USAFE directs air operations in a theater spanning three continents, covering more than eight million square miles, containing 51 independent states, and possessing one-eighth of the world's population and about one-fourth of the world's Gross Domestic Product. Facts Leadership Organizations http://www.usafe.af.mil/
90. Air Force Team Global Vigilance, Reach & Power Active Duty Air Force Air Force Reserve Air National Guard