BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY
OF THE AIR FORCE
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
INSTRUCTION 10-3601
24 SEPTEMBER 2021
Operations
PROCEDURES FOR CONTRACTED AIR
OPERATIONS FOR TRAINING
SUPPORT
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: AF/A3TI
Supersedes: AFI10-3601V1, 12 May 20
Certified by: AF/A3T
(Maj Gen Albert G. Miller),
SF/S7O (Col Brande H. Walton)
Pages: 37
This publication implements Department of the Air Force Policy Directive (DAFPD) 10-36,
Contracted Operational Air Services for Training Support. This instruction provides mandatory
guidance and procedures to support the planning and procurement of Department of the Air Force
(DAF) operational air services for training support, including the sponsorship of contracted air
services procured by foreign governments. The DAF should consult with the State Department
prior to entering into a sponsorship of contracted air services procured by a foreign government.
This publication applies to DAF contractor aircraft operating to provide training support within
and outside of the United States (US) National Airspace System (NAS). This instruction applies
to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, United States Space
Force (USSF), Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard (ANG), and contractors to the extent
required by the applicable contract. This instruction does not apply to members assigned to the
Air Education Training Command or the Air Force Test Center. This instruction also applies to
DAF contractors to the extent required by the applicable contract. Ensure all records created as a
result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force
Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and
disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule located in the Air
Force Records Information Management System. Refer recommended changes and questions
about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR), Headquarters Air Force
Operational Training Infrastructure Division (AF/A3TI) AF.A3TI.Workflow@us.af.mil, using
the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF Forms 847 from the field
