BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY
OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 16-113
16 JANUARY 2019
Operations Support
USAF ATTACHÉ PROGRAM
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY
ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-Publishing website at
www.e-Publishing.af.mil for downloading or ordering
RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication
OPR: SAF/IAPA
Certified by: SAF/IAP
(Mr. Michael R. Shoults)
Pages: 12
This publication implements Air Force Policy Directive 16-1, Security Cooperation. It provides
specific guidance for establishing and sustaining the Air Force Attaché Program. This AFI applies
to all regular and Air Force Reserve (AFR) personnel involved in the United States Air Force
(USAF) Attaché Program. This publication does not apply to the Air National Guard. This AFI
may not be supplemented at any level. Send all recommended changes or comments about this
publication to the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs, Policy, Programs
and Strategy Directorate, International Airmen Division (SAF/IAPA), 1080 Air Force-Pentagon,
Washington DC 20330 or email at usaf.pentagon.saf-ia.mbx.saf-iapa-attache-
workflow@mail.mil, through appropriate channels, using AF Form 847, Recommendation for
Change of Publication. Route AF Form 847s from the field through Major Command
publications/forms managers. Also, submit waiver requests for requirements contained in this
instruction to SAF/IAPA, using the same routing chain. Ensure all records created as a result of
processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual 33-
363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records
Disposition Schedule located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
This document contains minor administrative changes to include renaming Regional Affairs
Strategist to Foreign Affairs Officer, removing duplicate instructions and updating references.
