FORCE
AIR FORCE MISSION DIRECTIVE 31
28 JANUARY 2015
AIR FORCE INSPECTON AGENCY (AFIA)
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY
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OPR: SAF/IG
Supersedes: AFMD 31, 24 October 2012
Certified by: SAF/IG
(Lt Gen Gregory A. Biscone)
Pages: 3
This directive outlines the core responsibilities of the Air Force Inspection Agency (AFIA), a
field operating agency (FOA) that serves as the action arm for the Secretary of the Air Force
(SECAF) Inspection System. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed
in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363,
Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition
Schedule (RDS) located in the Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS).
Route recommended changes and questions to the Office of Primary Responsibility using AF
Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
This document has been updated to reflect the agency’s reorganization which realigned existing
resources to better support its current and expanding mission.
1. Mission. AFIA provides independent inspection, evaluation, oversight and analysis to
advance continuous improvement of mission effectiveness at all AF levels. AFI 90-201, The Air
Force Inspection System, outlines agency responsibilities to evaluate AF activities and policies,
identify deficiencies, and recommend improvement areas for peacetime and wartime missions.
2. Organizational and Command Structure. The agency reports directly to the SECAF
Office of the Inspector General (SAF/IG) and is comprised of six directorates: Enterprise
Support, Oversight and Evaluation, Inspections, Medical Operations, Mission Support and
Nuclear Inspections.
3. Responsibilities. AFIA:
3.1. Integrates medical inspectors with MAJCOM IG teams to conduct UEIs; as required.
