BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY
OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 16-115
12 JUNE 2018
Operations Support
MANAGING INTERNATIONAL
PARTICIPATION IN FLYING
EXERCISES
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY
ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available for downloading or ordering on the
e-Publishing website at www.e-Publishing.af.mil for downloading
RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication
OPR: SAF/IAPX
Supersedes: AFI16-115, 18 June 2010
Certified by: SAF/IAP
(Mr. Michael Shoults)
Pages: 19
This AFI is rewritten for clarity and conciseness and in a manner that an average Airman can
understand. It is intended for use only by Airmen who have graduated from special schools and
possess an understanding of flying exercises beyond the basic level. This publication
implements AFPD 16-1, Security Cooperation by providing guidance and procedures for
validating, approving, and preparing essential parts of international affairs and security
assistance programs. This publication establishes overarching instruction on the management of
International Participation in major CONUS flying exercises, including RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-
A), RED FLAG-Nellis (RF-N), GREEN FLAG, RED FLAG-RESCUE (RF-R), and MOBILITY
GUARDIAN. This publication does not apply to the Civil Air Patrol (CAP). It applies to Air
Force personnel at all levels who prepare, manage, review, certify, approve, disseminate and/or
assist in routine international participation in USAF-sponsored CONUS flying training exercises,
including the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard (ANG), except where noted otherwise.
Selected paragraphs of this publication only apply to designated Air Force units. When an
exception exists to the requirements of a paragraph, the exception is indicated in a parenthetical
within the paragraph, or by using subparagraphs directed at specific units. Ensure that all
records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained IAW Air
Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of IAW the Air Force
Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) in the Air Force Records Information Management System
(AFRIMS). The use of the name or mark of any specific manufacturer, commercial product,
commodity, or service in this publication does not imply endorsement by the US Air Force.
Submit recommended changes and questions about this publication through Major Command
(MAJCOM) publications/forms managers to Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using AF
