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DAFI 10-3601 — Procedures for Contracted Air Operations for Training Support

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BranchU.S. Air Force
SeriesDAFI
Publication date2026-07-02 (0.2 years ago)
StatusCurrent
Proponent / OPRAF/A3
Source of recordAF e-Publishing

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What this publication covers

This instruction provides practical guidance to requiring activities for planning and conducting the acquisition of contracted air services, particularly with regard to identifying the need to designate contractor aircraft for operation as public aircraft or state aircraft and identifying risk acceptance authorities.

What changed in this edition

This publication has been revised and should be completely reviewed. Changes include modifications based on changes to the parent directive, DAFPD 10-36, and other applicable policies

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