Direct reporting units - Organisation - Air Forces - Brief Article

Airman, Jan, 2002

Direct reporting units are subdivisions of the Air Force, directly subordinate to Air Force headquarters and are separate from any major command or field operating agency due to unique missions, legal requirements or other factors.

11th Wing

Headquarters: Boiling AFB, D.C.

Established: March 1, 1995

http://wwwmil.bolling.af.mil

Mission

Sole provider of support for Headquarters Air Force and other Air Force units in the National Capital Region, including personnel, operations, logistics, finance and recreation services. Also provides support to more than 40,000 people located across the United States and in 108 countries. Maintains the daily operations of Boiling AFB. Plans and directs the Air Force Band and the Air Force Honor Guard support for the Air Force chief of staff, Air Force secretary, the White House, Arlington National Cemetery and other joint ceremonial activities.

People


Active Duty  1,516
  Officer      157
  Enlisted   1,359
Civilians      717

Total        2,233

Air Force Doctrine Center

Headquarters: Maxwell AFB, Ala.

Established: Feb. 24, 1997

https://www.doctrine.af.mil

Mission

The Air Force Doctrine Center is directly responsible to the Air Force chief of staff for developing and publishing Air Force basic and operational doctrine, as well as joint and multinational doctrine. The center stewards the Air Force Doctrine Working Group made up of major command and Air Staff representatives and hosts the annual Aerospace Power Doctrine Symposium. It also supports the doctrinally correct use of aerospace power in key joint campaign models and exercise scenarios used throughout the world. In addition, the center participates in developing future operational concepts, technologies and strategies to enhance aerospace power for the nation.

People


Active Duty  63
  Officer    55
  Enlisted    8
Civilians    13
Reservists   11

Total        87

Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center

Headquarters: Kirtland AFB, N.M.

Established: Jan. 1, 1974

http://www.afotec.af.mil

Mission

Assess the capability of new systems to meet warfighter needs by planning, executing and reporting independent operational evaluations. From concept development through system employment, provide effectiveness, suitability and operational impact expertise in the battlespace environment.

People


Active Duty  508
  Officer    325
  Enlisted   183
Civilians    182

Total        690

U.S. Air Force Academy

Headquarters: Colorado Springs, Colo.

Established: April 1, 1954

http://www.usafa.af.mil

Mission

The United States Air Force Academy staff and faculty inspire and develop outstanding young men and women to become Air Force officers with knowledge, character and discipline motivated to lead the world's greatest aerospace force. The academy prepares these future officers to assume leadership roles in the 21st century through character, academic, military and athletic programs. Graduates receive bachelor of science degrees in one of 30 academic majors and commissions as second lieutenants.

People


Active Duty  1,936
  Officers     918
  Enlisted   1,018
Cadets       4,347
  Men        3,666
  Women        681
Civilians    1,862

Total        8,145

Flying Hours

Per Month: 3,400

Aircraft

Cessna T-41D, Super Cub towplane, Cessna C-150, TG-3 cross-country sailplane, Stemme S-10 motorized glider, TG-7A motorized glider, TG-9 aerobatic glider, TG-4 glider, Cessna 172, Cessna T-41C, UV-18 jump plane