Pacific Air Forces - Organization - Brief Article

Airman, Jan, 2004

Commander: Gen. William J. Begert Headquarters: Hickam AFB, Hawaii

Command Chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. David W. Popp Established: Aug. 3, 1944. Web address: http://www2.hickam.af.mil/hqpacaf

Mission

Provides ready air and space power to promote U.S. Interests in the Asia-Pacific region during peacetime, crisis and war.

Responsibilities

Organizes, trains, equips and maintains resources to conduct air operations.

People

Active duty                                          33,131
  Officers                                            3,917
  Enlisted                                           29,214
AFRC                                                    702
ANG                                                   4,610
Civilians                                            13,168

Total                                                51,011

Flying Hours

Per month: 10A73

Organization

Direct Reporting Unit

I 15th Airlift Wing, Hickam AFB, Hawaii (C-37, C-40)

5th Air Force, Yokota AB, Japan

I 18th Wing, Kadena AB, Japan (E-3B, F-15C/D, HH-60G, KC-135)

I 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa AB, Japan (F-16C/D)

I 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota AB, Japan (C-21A, C-130E, UH-1N)

7th Air Force, Osan AB, South Korea

I 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan AB, South Korea (F-16C/D)

I 51st Fighter Wing, Osan AB, South Korea (A/OA-10A, C-12J, F-16C/D, HH 60G, U-2)

11th Air Force, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska

I 3rd Wing, Ehnendorf AFB, Alaska (C-12F/J. C-130H, E-3B, F 15C/D/E)

I 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson AFB, Alaska (A/OA-10A, F-16C/D)

13th Air Force, Andersen AFB, Guam

I 36th Air Base Wing, Andersen AFB, Guam