BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY
OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE MANUAL 10-3507
9 MAY 2023
Operations
AFSPECWAR MOUNTAIN
OPERATIONS PROGRAM
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY
ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available for downloading or ordering on the e-
Publishing web site at www.e-Publishing.af.mil
RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication
OPR: AF/A3S Certified by: AF/A3S
(Colonel Leland K. Cowie II)
Pages: 41
This manual implements Department of the Air Force Policy Directive (DAFPD) 10-35, Air Force
Special Warfare. This publication establishes the Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR)
Mountain Operations Program, to include program authority and administration; training,
qualifications, and requirements; and procedures applicable to mountain operations. This
publication applies to all AFSPECWAR personnel as defined by DAFPD 10-35, including
AFSPECWAR assigned mission support and civilian personnel involved in mountain operations
missions, training, support, or administration. Except where noted otherwise, this publication
applies to all levels of the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.
For the purpose of this manual, references to major commands (MAJCOMs) shall be interpreted
to include the Air National Guard and the Director, Air National Guard shall be interpreted to be
the equivalent of a MAJCOM commander. This publication does not apply to the United States
Space Force. Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication
adhere to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance
Program, and are disposed in accordance with (IAW) the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule,
which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System. Refer recommended
changes and questions about this publication to the office of primary responsibility (OPR) using
the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication;
route DAF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command. This
publication may be supplemented at any level, but all supplements must be routed to the OPR of
this publication for coordination prior to qualification and approval. Send supplements to
Headquarters Air Force Special Warfare Directorate (AS/A3S) at AF.A3S.Workflow@us.af.mil
or to AF/A3S, 1480 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1480. The authorities to waive