Plan, implement, and support aerospace operations.ĝevelop Air Force positions on strategy, policy, and objectives.Primary areas of responsibility include the following: As the Air and Space Operations Deputy for the Chief of Staff, AF/XO is primarily responsible for formulating Air Staff positions on matters under consideration by the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) and National Security Council (NSC), and is the single point of contact (POC) in Headquarters United States Air Force (HQ USAF) for JCS and NSC related matters. Deputy Chief of Staff for Air and Space Operations (AF/XO).

All weapon system requirements for Air Force MAJCOMs are coordinated, evaluated, and approved by the Air Staff.ĥ.1.1. The Air Staff is the focal point for the documentation, coordination, and oversight of requirements within the Air Force. The Air Staff organization, shown in Figure 5.1, is primarily concerned with, and plays a vital role in providing resources to the Air Force Major Commands (MAJCOM) ensuring that operational forces are properly trained, equipped, and maintained and providing overall guidance and support to the operating commands. Under supervision of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF), the Air Staff serves as the military staff of the Secretary of the Air Force (SAF) and is responsible for the efficiency and operational readiness of the Air Force. This is not a complete list but should provide a solid foundation from which to work.ĥ.1. This chapter presents a brief overview of the key roles and functions of some of the organizations that a WSIIO may work with throughout the ISP development process. Weapon Systems Intelligence Integration (WSII) Handbook June 1999

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