BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY
OF THE AIR FORCE
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
MISSION DIRECTIVE 33
16 JULY 2021
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
CYBER CRIME CENTER (DC3)
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY
ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-Publishing website at
http://www.e-Publishing.af.mil for downloading or ordering
RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication
OPR: SAF/IGX
Certified by: SAF/IGX
(Mr. James Penn)
Pages: 4
On 12 November 2020, by order of the Secretary of the Air Force (SecAF), the Department of
Defense (DoD) Cyber Crime Center (DC3) was activated as a Field Operating Agency (FOA),
effective 15 January 2021. This Directive states the mission, defines the organization and
command structure, establishes the responsibilities for the DC3, and summarizes delegations of
authority from SecAF to Director, DC3, as set forth in Headquarters Air Force Mission Directive
(HAFMD) 1-20, The Inspector General. This Directive also rescinds Air Force Office of Special
Investigations (AFOSI) responsibility as the designated focal point to coordinate administrative
matters regarding DoD Executive Agent responsibilities, functions, and authorities for DC3 as
specified in Air Force Mission Directive 39, Paragraph 3.18. Refer recommended changes and
questions to the Office of Primary Responsibility using Air Force Form 847, Recommendation for
Change of Publication. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this
publication adhere to Air Force Instruction 33-322, Records Management and Information
Governance Program, and are disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition
Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.
