| Branch | U.S. Air Force |
| Series | AFMAN |
| Publication date | 2021-12-23 (4.7 years ago) |
| Status | Current |
| Proponent / OPR | AFGSC |
| Source of record | AF e-Publishing |
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This manual provides broad guidance for aircraft operations. It is consolidated to help aviators to identify and synthesize potentially applicable standards and procedures, and to unde rstand application and waiver authority. General guidance cannot address every situation, therefore, Major Commands (MAJCOMs) and wing commanders should provide additional guidance further supporting safe aircraft operations. In the absence of specific guidance, aircrew will seek clarification and use sound judgment.
This document has been substantially revised and must be completely reviewed. Major changes include: (1) consolidating AFMAN 11-217 and AFI 11-202V3; (2) expanding allowable departure methods; and (3) reorganizing chapter order for better information flow. (AFGSC) This supplement has been substantially altered due to changes in the parent instruction and must be thoroughly reviewed. Changes include: Paragraph 3.2.5 and Table 3.1 implement AFGSC alert duty requirements. Guidance redundant with DAFI 36-2903, Dress and Appearance of Air Force Personnel, paragraphs 3.1.3.1 (buns and ponytails), 3.1.3.3 (braids) are removed. All AFGSC aircraft use of Electronic Flight Bags in accordance with AFGSCI 11-270, Electronic Flight Bag Operations, in paragraph 3.15.1 Guidance regarding ejection seats for bomber aircraft added in paragraph 3.6.9 of this publication following Barksdale and Minot FCIF
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