DAFI 10-3002 — index record
| Number | DAFI 10-3002 |
|---|---|
| Title | PERSONNEL RECOVERY FRIENDLY FORCE TRACKING DEVICE CONTROL AND AUTHORITY |
| Published | November 11, 2020 |
| Certified current | November 11, 2020 |
| Office of primary responsibility | AF/A3 |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Air Force |
| Status on the index | Current |
| Last index action | Correction, November 10, 2020 |
| Source index | Air Force e-Publishing |
| Index last read | October 20, 2026 |
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From the publication itself
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Purpose, in the publication’s words
This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 10-30, Personnel Recovery; AFPD 10-9, Lead Command Designation and Responsibilities for Weapon Systems; and provides guidance based on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction (CJCSI) 3910.01B, Friendly Force Tracking Operations Guidance; AFI 17-213, Warfighting Integration Satellite Communications Resource Management; and AFPD 10-8, Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA). It applies to all Air Combat Command (ACC), United States Air Forces Europe (USAFE), and Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) units, Air Force Reserve units under ACC oversight, and Air National Guard units that operate and maintain Friendly Force Tracking (FFT) devices for combat search and rescue. Any other units using FFT devices should refer to their Major Command’s functional guidance for operating and maintaining these devices. Additionally, any Air Force units working with or using FFTs from another service will use the guidance and procedures established by that
Summary of changes, as printed
This document has been substantially revised and needs to be completely reviewed. Major changes include an overhaul of the tiering requirements, reduction in acronyms and addition of the Global Tech Support Center (GTSC).
Contents
- Chapter 1—OVERVIEWp. 3
- Chapter 3—FFT INFORMATION CONTROL REQUIREMENTSp. 10
- Chapter 4—FFT PLANNING CONSIDERATIONSp. 12
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 13
- Attachment 2—FFT ACCOUNTABILITYp. 15
- Attachment 3—FFT NAMING CONVENTIONSp. 16
All 17 contents entries
- Chapter 1—OVERVIEWp. 3
- 1.1. Backgroundp. 3
- 1.2. Objectivep. 4
- 1.3. ACC Personnel Recovery Division (ACC/A3J) Approval of FFT Devicesp. 4
- 2.1. Generalp. 6
- 2.2. FFT Device Accountability and Managementp. 6
- 2.3. Roles and Responsibilities for Device Controlp. 7
- 2.4. Exercises and Trainingp. 9
- 2.5. Contact Informationp. 9
- Chapter 3—FFT INFORMATION CONTROL REQUIREMENTSp. 10
- 3.1. Classification of FFT Informationp. 10
- 3.2. General Considerationsp. 10
- Chapter 4—FFT PLANNING CONSIDERATIONSp. 12
- 4.1. FFT Planningp. 12
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 13
- Attachment 2—FFT ACCOUNTABILITYp. 15
- Attachment 3—FFT NAMING CONVENTIONSp. 16
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