BY ORDER OF THE
SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE MISSION DIRECTIVE 56
3 AUGUST 2022
Mission Directive
AIR FORCE AGENCY FOR MODELING
AND SIMULATION (AFAMS)
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 and ordering.
RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.
OPR: AF/A3T Certified by: AF/A3T
(Major General Albert G. Miller)
Supersedes: AFMD56, 15 October 2018 Pages: 3
This directive states the mission, defines the command structure, and establishes the
responsibilities of the Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation (AFAMS). Refer
recommended changes and questions about this publication to the office of primary responsibility
(OPR) using the DAF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route DAF Forms
847 from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command. 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 the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule in the Air Force Records Information
Management System.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
This document is substantially revised to reflect the current responsibilities of the Agency and
must be completely reviewed.
1. Mission. The Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation (AFAMS) is a Field Operating
Agency of the Headquarters Air Force that is subordinate to the Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations
(AF/A3). Its mission is to champion multi-domain training and readiness focused Modeling and
Simulation (M&S) concepts, develop capability-based requirements, conduct studies and analysis,
foster collaboration, and drive solutions to advance Airmen preparedness and lethality.
