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AFI 10-1301

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AIR FORCE DOCTRINE DEVELOPMENT

Reviewed by Guilherme Correia, active-duty U.S. Air Force

AFI 10-1301, "AIR FORCE DOCTRINE DEVELOPMENT", is a Department of the Air Force publication, dated April 26, 2023.

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April 26, 2023

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LeMay Center

Headquarters, Department of the Air Force

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AFI 10-1301 — index record

NumberAFI 10-1301
TitleAIR FORCE DOCTRINE DEVELOPMENT
PublishedApril 26, 2023
Certified currentApril 26, 2023
Office of primary responsibilityLeMay Center
Issued byHeadquarters, Department of the Air Force
Status on the indexCurrent
Last index actionUpdateContact, July 24, 2026
Source indexAir Force e-Publishing
Index last readOctober 20, 2026

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Purpose, in the publication’s words

This publication implements Department of the Air Force Policy Directive (DAFPD) 10-13, Doctrine and Lessons Learned. It establishes responsibilities and procedures for developing and coordinating doctrine for the Air Force. It identifies the roles and responsibilities of the Commander, Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education (LeMay Center/CC) as principal agent for basic and operational doctrine to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF), and those who support the Air Force doctrine process. It addresses doctrine focused at the basic and operational levels, as well as responsibilities and processes for developing tactics, techniques, and procedures. This instruction applies to all Regular Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and Department of the Air Force civilian personnel responsible for doctrine development. This publication does not apply to the United States Space Force. Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction

Summary of changes, as printed

Major changes include: (1) Incorporating discussion on doctrine’s relation to policy, strategy, and concepts in para 1.3.1 and para 1.3.2; (2) Reflecting the restructuring of the former AF/A3/A5 Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans, and Requirements, mentioned in para 1.4.3, into separate deputy chiefs of staff; (3) Adding guidance on Air Force terminology in para 2.4; (4) Updating the developmental organization for support tactics, techniques, and procedures in para 3.2.2; (5) Updating the signature block; and (6) Updating all references. AFI10-1301 26 APRIL 2023 3

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