Air Force Doctrine Document 2–6 Secretary of the Air Force 25 June 1999

By Ryan, Michael E.

Description
Government Reference Publication

Excerpt
Introduction: PURPOSE Air Force Doctrine Document (AFDD) 2–6, Air Mobility, has been prepared under the direction of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF). This document establishes doctrinal guidance for the application of air mobility forces and is consistent with, and complementary to, capstone doctrine contained in AFDD 1, Air Force Basic Doctrine, and AFDD 2, Organization and Employment of Aerospace Power. AFDD 2–6 serves as the keystone doctrine document for employing airlift, air refueling, and air mobility support elements as an integrated air mobility system. APPLICATION AFDD 2–6 applies to all active duty, Air Force Reserve (AFR), Air National Guard (ANG), and civilian Air Force personnel. The doctrine in this document is authoritative but not directive; therefore, commanders are encouraged to exercise judgement in applying this doctrine to accomplish their missions.

Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION ................................................................................. vii CHAPTER ONE—General .................................................................... 1 Overview ............................................................................................ 1 Air mobility Triad ............................................................................... 2 The Mobility Air Forces (MAF) .......................................................... 2 Air Mobility Functions And Associated Missions ............................... 3 Air Mobility And Air Expeditionary Forces (AEF) ............................. 3 Summary ............................................................................................ 3 CHAPTER TWO—Air Mobility, an Integral Part of Aerospace Power ...................................................................................................... 5 General ............................................................................................... 5 Air Mobility And Tenets Of Aerospace Power .................................... 5 Centralized Control and Decentralized Execution ......................... 5 Flexiblity and Versatility ................................................................ 6 Synergistic Effects .......................................................................... 6 Priority ........................................................................................... 7 Air Mobility And Air Force Core Competencies ................................. 8 Rapid Global Mobility ..................................................................... 8 Agile Combat Support .................................................................... 8 Information Superiority ................................................................. 8 Precision Engagement .................................................................... 9 Air and Space Superiority ............................................................ 10 Global Attack .................................................................................11 Summary ...........................................................................................11 CHAPTER THREE—Command and Control .................................. 13 National Direction ............................................................................ 13 Assignment Of Air Mobility Forces .................................................. 13 Intertheater Air Mobility .................................................................. 14 United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) .......... 14 Air Mobility Command (AMC)..................................................... 15 AMC Tanker/Airlift Control Center (TACC) ................................ 16 Intratheater Air Mobility .................................................................. 16 Theater Command and Control Organization ............................. 16 Air Mobility Operations Control Center (AMOCC) ...................... 17 The Transition To Contingency Operations ..................................... 17 Joining Intertheater and Intratheater Air Mobility .......................... 18 iv Contingency Operations ................................................................... 19 Commander, Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR) .............................. 20 Director of Mobility Forces (DIRMOBFOR) ................................. 20 Air Mobility Division (AMD) ........................................................ 21 Air Mobility Control Team (AMCT) ............................................. 22 Airlift Control Team (ALCT) ........................................................ 23 Air Refueling Control Team (ARCT) ............................................ 23 Air Mobility Element (AME) ........................................................ 24 Pr