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AFI 11-289 — Phoenix Banner, Silver, and Copper Operations

AFI 11-289 is listed as current Current
in the AF e-Publishing catalog as of our last index refresh (2026-08-23). Status is mirrored from that catalog, re-checked weekly — every change is logged. Note: its publication date is 2020-11-25 — 5.8 years old — so check for newer interim changes before citing it.
BranchU.S. Air Force
SeriesAFI
Publication date2020-11-25 (5.8 years ago)
StatusCurrent
Proponent / OPRAF/A3
Source of recordAF e-Publishing

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Who this publication applies to

This instruction applies to all organizations and aircrew who are responsible for the operation and support of airlift aircraft flying missions in support of presidential requirements. The responsibility for operations security associated with special assignment airlift mission (SAAM) Phoenix Banner (supporting the President of the United States), Silver supporting the Vice President of the United States, and Copper supporting White House-directed missions when not supporting the President or Vice President) missions rests with all personnel involved. Commanders at all levels must ensure their units are fully aware of the importance and sensitivity of these missions. (T-2). Limit the dissemination of pertinent information to those having operational and/ or leadership responsibilities. (T-2).

If AFI 11-289 changes, who else is affected

Functional communityPublicationsWhich ones
Operations2AFMAN 10-207, AFMAN 10-207 USAFE-AFAFRICA Sup
Transportation1AFMAN 24-604

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