DAFI 10-801 — index record
| Number | DAFI 10-801 |
|---|---|
| Title | DEFENSE SUPPORT OF CIVIL AUTHORITIES |
| Published | February 26, 2025 |
| Certified current | February 26, 2025 |
| Office of primary responsibility | AF/A3 |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Air Force |
| Status on the index | Current |
| Last index action | Rewrite, February 26, 2025 |
| 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 Department of the Air Force Policy Directive (DAFPD) 10-8, Defense Support of Civil Authorities. This instruction aligns the Department of the Air Force (DAF) with Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5, Management of Domestic Incidents; Presidential Policy Directive 8, National Preparedness; the National Incident Management System (NIMS); and National Planning Frameworks to include: the National Prevention Framework, National Mitigation Framework, National Response Framework (NRF), National Protection Framework, and the National Disaster Recovery Framework. This publication applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, the Air National Guard, the United States Space Force (USSF), the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) when performing AF-assigned missions for DSCA operations under Air Force Northern & Air Forces Space (AFNORTH & AFSPACE), 11 AF, and PACAF, and those with a contractual obligation to abide by the terms of
Summary of changes, as printed
This document has been extensively revised and needs to be reviewed in its entirety. Major changes include the addition of language incorporating the USSF and updates to documents referenced in this publication.
Contents
- Chapter 1—GENERAL OVERVIEWp. 4
- Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 9
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 40
All 32 contents entries
- Chapter 1—GENERAL OVERVIEWp. 4
- 1.1. Overviewp. 4
- 1.2. Conceptp. 4
- 1.3. Overarching DSCA Guidancep. 4
- 1.4. Overview of DSCA Response Phasesp. 5
- 1.5. Overview of Higher Headquarters Organizationsp. 6
- Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 9
- 2.1. Deputy Assistant SecAF for Budget (SAF/FMB)p. 9
- 2.2. AF Director of Current Operations (AF/A3O)p. 9
- 2.3. AF Surgeon General (AF/SG)p. 10
- 2.4. Air Combat Command (ACC)p. 10
- 2.5. Air Force Material Command (AFMC)p. 11
- 2.6. Air Mobility Command (AMC)p. 11
- 2.7. Pacific Air Forces (PACAF)p. 11
- 2.8. Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC)p. 11
- 2.10. Director, ANG (NGB/CF)p. 13
- 2.11. Commander, Air Force District of Washington (AFDW)p. 13
- 2.12. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC)p. 13
- 2.13. Commander, Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC)p. 14
- 2.14. Air Forces Northern and Air Forces Spacep. 14
- 2.15. Civil Air Patrol (CAP) / United States Air Force Auxiliary (AFAUX)p. 17
- 2.16. Air Force and Space Force Installation Commandersp. 17
- 3.1. DAF Response in DSCA Operations and RFA Processp. 19
- 3.2. Categories of DSCA operationsp. 23
- 3.3. DAF Resources in DSCA Operationsp. 29
- 3.4. DAF Reporting in DSCA Operationsp. 30
- 3.5. DAF Reimbursement in DSCA Operationsp. 30
- 4.1. Force Presentationp. 32
- 4.2. Command and Control in DSCA Operationsp. 32
- 4.3. State Civil Authority Roles - Governor, and Local Governmentp. 37
- 4.4. Dual Status Commanderp. 38
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 40
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