BY ORDER OF THE HAF MISSION DIRECTIVE 1-4
SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE 7 MARCH 2012
CHIEF OF STAFF OF THE AIR FORCE
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY
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RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.
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OPR: HAF/CX Certified by: AF/CC (Gen Norton A. Schwartz)
Supersedes: HAF MD 1-4, 5 August 2009 Pages: 5
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1. Mission. The Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF) assists the Secretary of the Air
Force (SecAF) in conducting the affairs of the Department of the Air Force as set forth in
Title 10 of the United States Code (10 USC) and relevant Department of Defense (DoD)
issuances.
2. Organizational relationships. The SecAF is responsible for, and has all legal
authority necessary to conduct, the affairs of the Department of the Air Force. The
Secretariat, the CSAF, and Air Staff offices perform their Department of the Air Force
functions subject to the authority, direction and control of the SecAF.
2.1. The CSAF serves at the pleasure of the President, is the principal military advisor
to the SecAF, and acts as the agent of the SecAF in executing responsibilities under 10
USC § 8033. The CSAF further performs the duties prescribed by Title 10 USC
Section 171 and other provisions of law; and performs such other military duties, not
otherwise assigned by law, as are assigned by the President, the Secretary of Defense
(SecDef), or SecAF.
2.1.1. To the extent that CSAF’s independence is not impaired in the performance of
duties as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), CSAF shall inform the SecAF
regarding military advice rendered by members of the JCS on matters affecting the
Department of the Air Force. Subject to the authority, direction, and control of the
SecDef, the CSAF shall keep the SecAF fully informed of significant military
operations affecting the duties and responsibilities of the SecAF.
