| Branch | U.S. Air Force |
| Series | AFI |
| Publication date | 2025-09-29 (0.9 years ago) |
| Status | Current |
| Proponent / OPR | 18WG |
| Source of record | AF e-Publishing |
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This instruction applies to all flying units, including those operating Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) at launch and recovery airfields, of Air Combat Command (ACC), Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), Air Education Training Command (AETC), Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), Combat Air Forces (CAF) units within United States Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA), and CAF units within Air Force Reserve (AFR). This instruction applies to all ACC -, PACAF -, and AETC-gained Air National Guard units.
The publication has been revised to align the waiver authority statements (e.g., “T-1,” “T-2”), and to include many other administrative improvements. The document should be completely reviewed. (18WG) This document has been substantially revised and must be reviewed in its entirety. Major changes include paragraph renumbering and Tier numbered policy for waiver authority. 1. Overview.................................................................................................................. 4 2. Roles and Responsibilities. Note:............................................................................ 4 3. Operations Minimum Supervision Requirements.................................................... 13 Table 1. Minimum Flying Unit Supervision Requirements................................................... 14 4. Handling of In-Flight Emergencies/Safe Recovery................................................. 15 5. Supervisor of Flying (SOF) Guidance..................................................................... 16 6. CONFERENCE HOTEL......................................................................................... 23 7. Unit Supplement...................................................................................................... 24 8. ANG/AFR Provisions.............................................................................................. 25 9. Waivers.................................................................................................................... 25
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