BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER
AIR COMBAT COMMAND
AIR COMBAT COMMAND
INSTRUCTION 10-255
18 NOVEMBER 2019
Operations
HQ AIR COMBAT COMMAND (ACC)
OPERATIONS CENTER (OC)
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY
ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-Publishing web site at
www.epublishing.af.mil for downloading or ordering.
RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.
OPR: ACC/A3O3
Supersedes: ACCI 10-255, 12 June 2013
Certified by: ACC/A3O
(Col John K Lussier)
Pages: 39
This instruction implements the AFPD 10-2, Readiness, to establish command and control
structures to support the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) and provide continuity of
command and control in the event of hostile action or natural disaster. It establishes and defines
the composition, functions, training requirements, and activation procedures of the Headquarters
Air Combat Command (HQ ACC) Operations Center (OC). It applies to HQ ACC and special
staff agency personnel performing duties as members of the OC. It does not apply to Air National
Guard (ANG) and Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) field units and members, but does apply
to ANG and AFRC personnel assigned or attached for duty to HQ ACC. This publication is
affected by the Privacy Act of 1974, Authority: 44 USC 3101. Ensure that all records created as
a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with AFMAN 33-
363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records
Information Management System (AFRIMS) Records Disposition Schedule (RDS). Contact
supporting records managers as required for approval. Send comments and suggested
improvements to this instruction on AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication,
through normal channels, to HQ ACC/A3O, 22 Rickenbacker Rd, Bldg 10, Langley AFB VA
23665. This publication may be supplemented by any level, but all Supplements must be routed to
the OPR of this publication for coordination prior to certification and approval. Submit requests
for waivers through the chain of command to the Publication OPR for non-tiered compliance items.
