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AFI 10-4301V1

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AIR ADVISOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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

AFI 10-4301V1, "AIR ADVISOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING", is a Department of the Air Force publication, dated January 13, 2026.

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January 13, 2026

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AF/A3

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AFI 10-4301V1 — index record

NumberAFI 10-4301V1
TitleAIR ADVISOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING
PublishedJanuary 13, 2026
Certified currentJanuary 13, 2026
Office of primary responsibilityAF/A3
Issued byHeadquarters, Department of the Air Force
Status on the indexCurrent
Last index actionRewrite, January 13, 2026
Source indexAir Force e-Publishing
Index last readOctober 20, 2026

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Purpose, in the publication’s words

The purpose of this instruction is to provide United States Air Force (USAF) guidance and direction on the education and training of Airmen conducting air advising operations.

Summary of changes, as printed

This publication has been completely revised and should be reviewed in its entirety. Numerous changes include but are not limited to 1) the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders within the Air Advisor enterprise, 2) the establishment of a two-star lead for Air Advisors and Security Force Assistance, 3) modifications to training requirements for Air Force personnel executing Operational Air Advising, 4) the establishment of a new classification identifier for air advisors and 5) updated qualifications for wear of the Air Advisor Tabs.

Contents

  1. Chapter 1—GENERAL GUIDANCEp. 4
  2. Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 8
  3. Chapter 3—INITIAL QUALIFICATION TRAININGp. 14
  4. Chapter 4—ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAININGp. 16
  5. Chapter 5—INSTRUCTOR TRAININGp. 18
  6. Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 20
All 44 contents entries
  1. Chapter 1—GENERAL GUIDANCEp. 4
  2. 1.1. Purposep. 4
  3. 1.2. Generalp. 4
  4. 1.3. Key Definitions and Termsp. 5
  5. 1.4. Scopep. 5
  6. 1.5. Applicabilityp. 6
  7. 1.6. Air Advisor Education and Training Course Guidancep. 6
  8. 1.7. Air Advisor Scheduling Prioritiesp. 6
  9. 1.8. Exemptions and Waiversp. 7
  10. Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 8
  11. 2.1. Overviewp. 8
  12. 2.2. Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations (AF/A3)p. 8
  13. 2.3. Deputy Chief of Staff, Manpower, Personnel, and Services (AF/A1)p. 9
  14. 2.4. Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection (AF/A4)p. 9
  15. 2.5. Deputy Chief of Staff, Strategy, Integration and Requirements (AF/A5)p. 9
  16. 2.6. Director, Studies, Analyses and Assessments (AF/A9)p. 9
  17. 2.7. Surgeon General of the Air Force (AF/SG)p. 9
  18. 2.8. Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs (SAF/IA)p. 9
  19. 2.9. Commander, Air Education and Training Commandp. 10
  20. 2.10. Lead MAJCOMsp. 11
  21. 2.11. Commander, Air Mobility Commandp. 11
  22. 2.12. Commander, Air Force Special Operations Commandp. 12
  23. 2.13. C-MAJCOM/C-NAF Commandersp. 13
  24. 2.14. Commanders of Supporting Commands (including AFR and ANG)p. 13
  25. 2.15. Commander, United States Air Force Expeditionary Centerp. 13
  26. Chapter 3—INITIAL QUALIFICATION TRAININGp. 14
  27. 3.1. General Requirementsp. 14
  28. 3.2. Common Training Standards for Security Force Assistance Missionsp. 14
  29. 3.3. Training Levelsp. 14
  30. 3.4. Training Requirementsp. 14
  31. 3.5. Training Methodsp. 15
  32. 3.6. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Attitudesp. 15
  33. Chapter 4—ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAININGp. 16
  34. 4.1. Overviewp. 16
  35. 4.2. Mission Qualification Trainingp. 16
  36. 4.3. Continuation Trainingp. 16
  37. 4.4. Specialized Trainingp. 16
  38. 4.5. Requalification Trainingp. 17
  39. 4.6. Senior Officer Trainingp. 17
  40. Chapter 5—INSTRUCTOR TRAININGp. 18
  41. 5.1. Overviewp. 18
  42. 5.2. Responsibilitiesp. 18
  43. 5.3. Instructor Trainee Requirementsp. 19
  44. Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 20

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