BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY AIR FORCE …

1 BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 16-113 13 AUGUST 2015 Operations support usaf attach PROGRAM compliance with this publication IS MANDATORY ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-Publishing website at for downloading or ordering RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication OPR: SAF/IAPA Supersedes: AFI16-113, 6 September 2011 Certified by: SAF/IAP (Mr. Anthony P. Reardon) Pages: 13 this publication implements Air FORCE Policy Directive 16-1, International Affairs, and is consistent with Department of Defense (DoD) Directive (DoDD) , Department of Defense Operations at Embassies; DoD Instruction (DoDI) , Defense attach Service (DAS); and DoDI , Implementing Instructions for DoD Operations at Embassies.

2 It provides specific guidance for establishing and sustaining the Air FORCE attach Program. this Air FORCE Instruction (AFI) applies to all active and reserve component Air FORCE personnel involved in the United States Air FORCE ( usaf ) attach Program. this publication does not apply to the Air National Guard. this AFI may not be supplemented at any level. Send all recommended changes or comments about this publication to the Deputy Under SECRETARY of the Air FORCE , International Affairs, Policy, Programming and Strategic Directorate, International Airmen Division (SAF/IAPA), 1080 Air FORCE -Pentagon, Washington DC 20330 or email at through appropriate channels, using AF Form 847 Recommendation for Change of publication .

3 Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of publication ; route AF Form 847s from the field through Major Command (MAJCOM) publications/forms managers. Submit waiver requests for requirements contained in this instruction to SAF/IAPA. Records Management: Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with (IAW) Air FORCE Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of IAW the Air FORCE Records Disposition Schedule in the Air FORCE Records Information Management System.

4 Certified Current 25 March 2016 2 AFI16-113 13 AUGUST 2015 SUMMARY OF CHANGES this document contains minor administrative changes to include eliminating wing (or equivalent) and below compliance Statements in accordance with the Headquarters Air FORCE directed compliance Statement Review. References are updated and the Defense attach System (DAS) is changed to Defense attach Service (DAS). The documents Application/Selection and DAS Tour Curtailments also received minor changes to improve communication. AFI16-113 13 AUGUST 2015 3 Chapter 1 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Overview.

5 The DoD DAS is administered by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). The Deputy Under SECRETARY of the Air FORCE , International Affairs (SAF/IA) is responsible for the oversight and program management of the usaf attach Program. The usaf attach Program office within SAF/IAPA manages the screening, selection, assignment, and support for active duty Air FORCE officer and enlisted personnel filling DAS positions in our Embassies around the world. DIA also maintains Air FORCE Reserve attach and operations support positions in the DAS as Individual Mobilization Augmentees of DIA s Joint Reserve Unit. Officer Positions.

6 attach positions are filled by officers in the grade of O-4 through O-8 and include Senior Defense Official/Defense attach (SDO/DATT), Air attach (AIRA), and Assistant Air attach (A/AIRA). attach s represent the SECRETARY of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, SECRETARY and Chief of Staff of the Air FORCE , Geographic Combatant Commander (GCC), Combatant Command (COCOM), and provide critical advice on bilateral political-military issues to the Ambassador and Country Team. attach s serve as embassy liaison with host-nation defense establishments, openly observe and report developments and significant events, and actively participate in national security and operational policy development and coordination.

7 They build and sustain key international relationships that enable DoD global operations and directly support overseas contingency operations. attach s are selected from most line officer career specialties, and in general, an operations background, foreign language skills, experience in the region, and working in or with intelligence are all highly desired for attach candidates. Enlisted Positions. attach support positions include Operations Coordinator (OPSCO); Operations Non-Commissioned Officer (OPSNCO); and Airborne Mission Technician (AMT). They are special-duty positions filled by enlisted personnel in the grade of E-5 through E-9, who manage all operational support aspects of the Defense attach Office (DAO) mission.

8 attach support duties include managing logistics and administrative support ; executing budget requirements; working country, personnel, aircraft, and ship clearances; supervising foreign national office staff; and direct support of very important person (VIP) visits. attach support personnel need to be self-starters who are flexible, persuasive, and persistent. attach support duty is open to all Air FORCE Specialty Code s (AFSC), capitalizing on the wide range of professional expertise in the usaf enlisted corps. Screening and Selection. As a high visibility, special-duty assignment, the selection process for DAS duty is very thorough.

9 Screening typically starts two to three years prior to the required reporting date on station. Candidates are nominated by the Air FORCE Personnel Center (AFPC), the Air FORCE Colonel s Management Office (AF/DPO), or the Air FORCE Chief Master Sergeant Management Office (AF/DPE) to SAF/IAPA. this process includes extensive documentation requirements, interviews, and (for attach s only) approval by a usaf Selection Panel. The selection panel typically consists of representatives from SAF/IA; Air FORCE Deputy Chief of Staff, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (AF/A2); and DIA. Note: General officer attach screening and selection is accomplished by the Air FORCE General Officer Management Office (AF/DPG).

10 4 AFI16-113 13 AUGUST 2015 attach Training. Preparation of attach and attach - support designees for duty in the DAS normally involves a lengthy training period including DIA s Joint Military attach School (JMAS), language training, attach consultations and briefings (Cs and Bs), and for some, the Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management. Spouses of attach and attach - support designees may also attend formal language training and attend the JMAS spouse orientation course. AFI16-113 13 AUGUST 2015 5 Chapter 2 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT General Eligibility Requirements. Airmen are considered eligible if they are qualified in a primary Air FORCE career specialty, remain eligible for worldwide deployment or assignment, and are eligible for security clearance upgrades.