AFI 1-2: COMMANDER'S RESPONSIBILITIES

AFI 1-2 — index record

Number	AFI 1-2
Title	COMMANDER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
Published	September 15, 2025
Certified current	September 15, 2025
Office of primary responsibility	AF/CC
Issued by	Headquarters, Department of the Air Force
Status on the index	Current
Last index action	Correction, January 7, 2026
Source index	Air Force e-Publishing
Index last read	October 20, 2026

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Purpose, in the publication’s words

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Summary of changes, as printed

This publication has been rewritten and needs to be completely reviewed. Major changes include updated information covering commander’s intent, mission command, trust and empowerment, and command team structure. Additionally, information regarding counterproductive leadership behaviors has been added to help commanders identify and avoid such behaviors. Finally, the commander’s application of acceptable risk management to accomplish mission objectives through the execution of data-driven decisions has been added. 1. Scope of Applicability.

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