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AFH 1 · Chapter 5 · Section 5.9

USAF Service Component to a Combatant Commander

Part of Military Organization and Command · 1 section · ~162 words · WAPS PFE study material

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USAF Service Component to a Combatant Commander — COMAFFOR, OPCON, ADCON

Foundation

Title 10 + UCP
In compliance with:
  • Title 10 United States Code, *Armed Forces*
  • Unified Command Plan

…the Secretary of the Air Force, in accordance with direction of the Secretary of Defense, selects and assigns Air Force forces to Air Force Service Component Commands.

Commander Title

COMAFFOR Title
Air Force Service Component Commands are commanded by a Commander, Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR).

Two Chains of Command

Operational Chain — OPCON

OPCON Operational Chain
Under the operational chain of command, the COMAFFOR is assigned to a joint force commander who typically delegates operational authority (also called operational control or OPCON) of the Air Force.

Administrative Chain — ADCON

ADCON Administrative Chain
Under the administrative chain of command, administrative authority (also called administrative control or ADCON) of the Secretary of the Air Force.

Reference

AFI 38-101 Reference
Further details can be found in AFI 38-101, *Manpower and Organization*.

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