Air Force Materiel Command - Organization

Airman, Jan, 2004

Commander: Gen. Gregory S. Martin Headquarters: Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

Command chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Vickie C. Mauldin Established: July 1, 1992 Web address: www.afmc.wpafb.af.mil

Mission

Delivers war-winning expeditionary capabilities to the warfighter through technology, acquisition support and sustainment by employing management, research, acquisition, development, testing and maintenance of existing and future weapons systems and their components. Blends acquisitions, science and technology with logistics and sustainment to provide cradle-to-grave program management--everything from new programs such as the Joint Strike Fighter and Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle, to retiring weapon systems like the C-141. Provides warfighters the weapon systems and support needed for air and space superiority through eight distinct mission areas. Provides effective and efficient support in science and technology, test and evaluation, information management, product support, supply management, depot maintenance, information services, and installations and support.

Responsibilities

Major product, logistics and Lest centers, Air Force Research Laboratory, Air Force Test Pilot School and the Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine.

People

Active duty                                          23,409
  Officers                                            7,213
  Enlisted                                           16,196
AFRC                                                  3,058
ANG                                                   2,340
Civilians                                            56,489

Total                                                85,296

Flying Hours

Per month: 1,500

Organization

Major Product Centers

I Aeronautical Systems Center, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio (develops, acquires and sustains aeronautica] systems)

II 311th Human Systems Wing, Brooks City-Base, Texas (ensures weapon systems and people operating them are compatible)

I Air Armament Center, Eglin AFB, Fla. (development, acquisition, testing, deployment and sustainment of all air-delivered weapons)

II 377th Air Base Wing, Kirtland AFB, N.M. (provides munitions maintenance, readiness and base operating support)

I Electronic Systems Center, Hanscom AFB, Mass. (center for development, acquisition and integration of command and control systems)

II Standard Systems Group, Maxwell AFB, Ala. (acquires, develops, integrates, implements and sustains secure combat support information systems and networks)

II Materiel Systems Group, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio (provides rapid response and delivery of weapon systems and support to engineering and acquisition communities)

Test Centers

I Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards AFB, Calif. (provides aerospace research, development, test and evaluation, and support for the United States and its allies)

I Arnold Engineering Development Center, Arnold AFB, Tenn. (operates flight simulation test facilities)

Research and Technology

I Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio (leading the discovery, development and Integration of affordable warfighting technologies for air and space forces)

Air Logistics Centers

I Ogden Air Logistics Center, Hill AFB, Utah (intercontinental ballistic missiles, A-10, B-2, C-130, F-4, F-16, KC-135)

I Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, Tinker AFB, Okla. (B-1B, B-2, B-52, E-3, E-6, KC-135, jet engines, air launched cruise missiles)

I Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, Robins AFB, Ga. (C-5, C-130, C-141, F-15, Air Force helicopters)

Specialized Centers

I Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. (stores preserved aircraft for regeneration and reclamation)

I Air Force Security Assistance Center, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio (negotiates foreign military sales and defense agreements with foreign countries and International organizations)

I U.S. Air Force Museum, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio (preserves heritage of American aviation and showcases the Air Force mission along with the service's continuing contribution to national defense)