BY ORDER OF THE HEADQUARTERS OPERATING INSTRUCTION 33-10
SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
December 16, 2003
Communications and Information
SUSPENSE AND CONTROL OF CONGRESSIONAL AND WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENCE
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY
NOTICE: This publication is available digitally on the SAF/AAX WWW site at:
http://www.hq.af.mil/saf/aax/hois.htm. If you lack access, contact the OPR to obtain a copy.
OPR: SAF/LLI (Col Thomas Shubert) Certified by: SAF/LL (Maj Gen Scott Custer)
Supersedes HOI 33-10, 29 August 2000 Number of Pages: 4
This instruction implements AFPD 37-1, Air Force Information Management (will convert to AFPD 33-3,
Information Management), as it specifically relates to information management, suspense, and control of
correspondence. This instruction gives more detailed guidance on preparing and processing replies to Congressional
and executive inquiries. It does not alter the provisions on processing and coordinating legislative papers (including
Executive Orders and Proclamations). It applies to all elements of the Secretariat and the Air Staff.
SUMMARY OF REVISIONS
This instruction clarifies the timelines for processing the various types of Congressional inquiries through Secretariat
and Air Staff agencies. This instruction also responds to processing and preparing replies to Congressional members
and White House inquiries by Secretariat and Air Staff agencies. A star (H) indicates a revision from the previous
edition.
1. General Terms for Inquiries and their Order of Precedence:
1.1. Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Signature: Inquiries requiring the Secretary’s or designated official’s
signature.
1.2. Secretary of Defense: Routine inquiries addressed to the Secretary or their designated official.
1.3. Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF): Routine inquiries addressed to the Secretary (EXCEPTION: Inquiries
which the SECAF will sign will be processed as priority.)
1.4. Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF): Routine inquiries addressed to the Chief of Staff (EXCEPTION:
Inquiries which the CSAF will sign will be processed as priority.)
1.5. White House: Routine inquiries addressed to the President from constituents (EXCEPTION: Inquiries which
have the personal interest of the President or his staff will be processed as priority.)
1.6. Legislative Liaison (SAF/LL): Routine inquiries addressed to LL representatives.
1.7. Budget and Appropriations Liaison (SAF/FMBL): Routine inquiries addressed to FML representatives.
