Field operating agencies: field operating agencies are subdivisions that carry out activies under the operational control of a headquarters Air Force functional manager

Air Force Communications Agency, Scott AFB, Ill.: Assigned to Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Warfighting Integration. Designs architectures such as C2 ConstellationNet that integrate information technology systems into the Air Force network to achieve assured and interoperable communications capabilities. Lead command management designee for enterprise C41SR capabilities that support network requirements on behalf of the warfighter. Leads Air Force's $6.4 billion network infrastructure modernization program, Combat Information Transport System, which delivers infrastructure network operations/information assurance capabilities to bases worldwide. Identifies and defines information technology technical standards, compliant products, components, policy and platform profiles. Focal point for Airborne Networking initiatives across the Air Force to eliminate seams between airborne and terrestrial domains. Engineers, evaluates, tests and certifies emerging technologies, and develops network integration solutions in a realistic environment, through its Air Force Network Emulation Center and its Technology and Interoperability Facility. Specialized learns provide network optimization and standardization and evaluation functions flint support Air Force network operations. Deploys unique, rapid response Hammer ACE C4 teams with capability for worldwide support of emergency operations, nuclear and aircraft mishaps, domestic terrorism events, consequence management actions and natural disaster civil relief operations, Provides communications services supporting U.S. Secret Service, the Executive Office of the President and the White House Communications Agency. Serves as communications force structure and policy expert. Publishes the monthly Intercom magazine, http://public. afca.af.mil

Air Force Cost Analysis Agency, Arlington, Va.: Performs independent component cost analyses for major Air Force space, aircraft and information system programs as required by public law and DOD policy, or those of special interest. Responsible for Air Force cost estimating and for enhancing the state-of-the-art in cost analysis. Provides guidance, analytical support and quantitative risk analyses to 11 major commands and the Air Force corporate staff on development of cost per flying hour factors and resource requirements supporting the Air Force's annual flying hour program. Performs special studies supporting long-range planning, force structure, analysis of alternatives and life-cycle cost analyses. Conducts a full research program in developing cost models, methodologies and databases necessary to ensure credible cost analyses are performed. Maintains a central cost analysis library and the Air Force total ownership cost database--an important tool to assist in the analysis and management of weapon system and infrastructure costs, www.saffm.hq.af. mil/afcaa

Air Force Flight Standards Agency, Andrews AFB, Md.: Develops standardizes evaluates and certifies procedures, equipment and standards to support global flight operations. Lead command for management of air traffic control, airfield management and landing systems. Performs worldwide peacetime and wartime inspection of airfields, navigation systems and instrument approaches. Manages the DOD Notice to Airmen System.