CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1. Please throw light on the background of this Handbook (Right to Information Act, 2005).

2005.

This handbook is prepared in compliance with section 4 (1) (b) of RTI Act

1.2. Objective / purpose of this hand-book:

This handbook is meant to provide General information to the public about

the organisation and functions of Air Headquarters. 1.3. Who are the intended users of this handbook? :

General public including the service personnel.

1.4. Organisation of the information in this hand-book

The information is organised under 17 chapters as provided in the Act.

Since Air Headquarters comprises of six branches namely VCAS, DCAS, AOM, AOP, AOA and DG (I&S) under the CAS, the information is also organised branch wise.

1.5. Definitions (Please provide definitions of various terms used in the handbook).

The definition of various terms, abbreviations and acronyms pertaining to

Air Force are placed at Appendix ‘A’ to this handbook. 1.6. Contact person in case somebody wants to get more information on topics covered in the handbook as well as other information also.

CPIO/ CAPIO or Dte of PS

1.7. Procedure and Fee Structure for getting information not available in the handbook.

A bonafide citizen of India can seek information which has not been

provided in the handbook by making an application to the Central Public Information Officer, Dte of PS, Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan), New Delhi-110106. The fee structure for the same is as provided for in the RTI Act, 2005 & the Rules made thereunder.

CHAPTER 2 PARTICULARS OF ORGANISATION, FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

2.1. Objective/purpose of the public authority

(a) The Primary Objective / purpose of IAF is to defend the nation and its airspace against Air threats in coordination with Army and Navy. The secondary purpose is to assist civil power during natural calamities and internal disturbances.

(b) The objective/ purpose of Air HQ is to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the IAF as a whole.

2.2. Mission/Vision Statement of the public authority

To maintain high operational preparedness for defence of the Indian airspace

2.3. Brief history of the public authority and context of its formation

The Indian Air Force was officially established on 8 October 1932.Its first ac flight came into being on 01 Apr 1933. It possessed a strength of six RAF - trained officers and 19 Hawai Sepoys or air soldiers. Over these years, no less than twenty new aircraft types and sub-types entered the IAF's service including various strike fighters, third-generation supersonic interceptors, tri-sonic reconnaissance aircraft, strategic heavy lift transports, medium tactical transports, light transport aircraft, heavy lift and medium-assault helicopters, basic trainers, surface-to-air missiles and an array of sophisticated weaponry propelling the IAF, or ‘Bharatiya Vayu Sena’, into one of the world's best equipped air arms.

2.4. Duties of the public authority:

Air HQ has different PSOs assisting CAS in various functions. Duties of their branches are Attached as Appendix ‘B’

2.5. Main functions of the public authority

(a) The main function of Air HQ is to ensure smooth functioning of the IAF as a whole and work at a conceptual level.

(b) To achieve this objective, this HQ formulates, issues and reviews policies on various matters pertaining to the functioning of the IAF and exercises command and control through seven Command HQ viz. WAC, SWAC, CAC, EAC, SAC, TC and MC.

(c) Air HQ also interacts and liaises with Min of Defence Integrated Defence Services HQ and also other two sister services of Army & Navy.

2.6. List of services being provided by the public authority with a brief write-up on them.

Except for its primary and secondary functions as mentioned above, no services are provided to the public

2.7. Organisational Structure Diagram at various levels namely State, directorate, region, district, block etc (whichever is applicable):

Attached as Appendix ‘C’. 2.8. Expectation of the public authority from the public for enhancing its effectiveness and efficiency.

Nil 2.9. Arrangements and methods made for seeking public participation/ contribution.

Not applicable since the policies of IAF pertain to only service personnel and are not concerned with or affecting the public.

2.10. Mechanism available for monitoring the service delivery and public

grievance resolution. Not applicable since the policies of IAF pertain to only service personnel and are not concerned with or affecting the public.

2.11. Address/ Addresses of the main office and other officers at different levels.

Attached as Appendix ‘D’ 2.12. Working hours

The working hours of all Branches/ Directorates of Air HQ is as follows except for the Ops Room which is manned 24 Hrs a day 7 days a week:-

Morning hours of the office : 0900 to 1300 hrs & 1330 to 1730 hrs Closing hours of the office : 1730 to 0900 hrs (Next day) & 1300-1330 hrs (Lunch break).

CHAPTER 3

POWERS AND DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

1. Details of duties have been given in Appendix ‘B’ to this Hand Book.

2. Powers of CAS and other PSOs at Air HQ are given as follows:-

POWERS

ADMINISTRATIVE FINANCIAL

CAS Command and control of IAF

As laid down by Govt of India

VCAS

Operational matters and supervision of Air Operations activities

-do-

DCAS

Planning and procurement for the IAF -do-

AOP

Recruitment, Training & Posting of personnel

-do-

AOA

Supervision of administrative activities

-do-

AOM

Supervision of maintenance activities

-do-

DG I& S

Inspection and Flight safety activities

-do-

CHAPTER - 4

RULES, REGULATIONS, INSTRUCTIONS, MANUAL AND RECORDS, FOR DISCHARGING FUNCTIONS

Name/Title Type of the document

Brief Write-up From where one can get

Air Force Act 1950 Act Statute governing all personnel of Air Force Any legal book stores. Also published on IAF website - ‘www.indianairforce.nic. in’

Air Force Rules 1969 Rules Rules and procedures of Air Force Act 1950

Regulations for the Air Force 1964 (RE)

Regulations

Exhaustive guidelines to IAF governing various matters pertaining to IAF

AP & FS, Safdarjang, New Delhi. Also published on IAF website - ‘www.indianairforce.nic. in’

Travel Regulations 1991

The entitlements for moves of the different officers and airmen have been given in Travel Regulations, 1991.

D Accts

Financial Regulations Various instructions having financial implications issued by GoI.

Equipment Regulations (IAPs –1501,1541)

-DO- DMA, Air HQ

Air Force Instructions Instructions Various instructions issued by GoI, having financial implications

Dte of Org

Air Force Orders Orders Orders issued by the CAS on various matters for general administration of the IAF

Defence Procurement Manual-2009

Instruction Procedure for capital procurement Ministry of Defence website – ‘www.mod.nic.in’

General Financial Rules, 1984

Rules Lays down general principles for maintaining financial propriety in dealing with transactions of financial nature.

Dte of Fin P

GOI/MoD letter No. 16(8)/2001/D(Air-III) dated 16 Aug 01

Instructions The letter provides delegation of administrative powers to Air HQ

MoD/ D Fin P/ PD Org

IAP 4501 Instructions Detailed instructions on various matters pertaining to administrative matters

Dte of Org

IAP 3903 Instructions Information Security Instructions Dte of Int

Air HQ ASI 01/99 Instructions Standard Operation Procedure for Operations Room

Dte of Air Staff Inspection

Technical Staff Instructions

Instructions Instructions regarding maintenance of various systems and equipment in IAF

Dte of Maint Planning

IGSI 1/99 Instructions Detailed instructions governing various matters pertaining to Inspection

AF Publications & Form stores, Air HQ, RK Puram New Delhi

Aircraft Maint Manual Manual Instructions regarding maintenance of aircraft Dte of Maint Planning

Personal Licensing

Manual

The document is published by International Civil Aviation organization (ICAO) and lay down the International Standards And Recommended Practices to be adopted by contracting states. India is one of the contracting states and we adopt these standards.

The Director General Civil Aviation (DGCA), Technical HQ, Opp Safdargung Airport, New-Delhi-110003 Tele No: 24622495 Fax: 24644764 Email : dgca[at]nic[dot] in

Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC)

Circular

Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) on various subjects is issued by Director General Civil Aviation (DGCA). The AIC on medical deals with various criteria for evaluation specified disability / disease for considering certification.

Civil Aviation requirement (CAR)

Civil Aviation requirement (CAR) is also issued by DGCA. The CAR on medical requirement is issued under section 7, Flight Crew Standards.

Medical Information Circular

Medical Information Circular (MIC) is issued by DGMS (AIR) to IAF, boarding Centers carrying out medical evaluation for issue of civil pilot license. These circulars deal with criteria for assessing various diseases/ disability in connection with medical evaluation of civil aircrew. The same criteria/ guidelines are forwarded to DGCA for issue as AIC whenever required.

IAP 4303 (4th Edition) Manual It is the manual of Medical examinations & Medical boards of IAF.

Air Headquarters DGMS (Air), West Block – VI, RK Puram, New Delhi – 110 066 Tele No:23010231 Extn: 7807

IAP 4304 Manual Manual of hygiene for Non-Medical Officers

AFO/ AFI’s

Medical Orders

(i) AFO-20/97 Introduction med treatment entitlement certificate for ex-servicemen and their widows and families of ser personnel residing away from the head of the family (ii) AFO-52/98 Preservation of medical documents after non effectiveness/ other ranks (iii) AFO-29/88 Physical fitness rating tests, (v) AFO-11/99 Extension of engagement : Airmen (vi) AFO-33/95 Discharge of Airmen/NCs (E) on medical grounds except for cases of pulmonary TB/ Leprosy, (vii) AFO-63/2015 Payment procedure for re- imbursement of medical treatment taken in civil/private hospitals by officers, airmen and their families. (viii) AFO-10/2016 Procedure for appeal medical board candidates for enrolment in IAF (ix) AFO 28/16 Prevention of Epidemic Typhus (Louse borne Typhus) (x) AFO 31/16 Control of STD (xi) AFO 29/16 Relapsing Fever (xii) AFO 32/16 Barber’s Shop Cleanliness (xiii) AFO 30/16 Danger of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in confined spaces (xiv) AFO 38/16 International & Certificate of Vaccination & Inoculation (xv) AFO 56/16 Prevention of Diseases conveyed by Infected Food and Drinks

Air Headquarters DGMS (Air), West Block – VI, RK Puram, New Delhi – 110 066 Tele No:23010231 Extn: 7807

Aircraft Act 1934

Act Provisions mentioned under section 5(2) of Gazette of India GSR 751 (E) and other clauses/ sub sections of the Act for issue of NOC for construction of buildings and infrastructure likely to cause obstruction for an aircraft.

Ministry of Civil Aviation GoI

CHAPTER 5

PARTICULARS OF ANY ARRANGEMENT THAT EXISTS FOR CONSULTATION WITH, OR REPRESENTATION BY, THE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC IN RELATION TO THE FORMULATION OF ITS POLICY OR IMPLEMENTATION THEREOF

Formulation of Policy

5.1. Whether there is any provision to seek consultation/ participation of public or its representatives for formulation of policies? If there is, please provide details of such policy in following format.

Not applicable since the policies of IAF pertain to only service personnel subject to AF Act, 1950 and are not concerned with general public. Implementation of Policy

5.2. Whether there is any provision to seek consultation/ participation of public or its representatives for implementation of policies? If there is, please provide details of provisions in following format. Not applicable since the policies of IAF pertain to only service personnel subject to AF Act, 1950 and are not concerned with general public.

CHAPTER 6

A STATEMENT OF THE CATEGORIES OF DOCUMENTS THAT ARE HELD BY IT OR UNDER ITS CONTROL

All directorates of Air HQ maintain Files for the subject matter handled by

them. For every subject, a policy file, a general correspondence file and separate files for individual cases are maintained. This is in addition to the info provided under Chapter four of this Hand Book.

Sl No.

Category of the document

Name of the document and its introduction in one line

Procedure to obtain the document

Held by/ under control of

1

Files

Policy Correspondence and Individual Cases

1. A citizen can request for the specific info/ document required by him under Section 6 of the RTI Act, 2005 by an application made on plain paper addressed to CPIO, Air HQ (VB). 2. Rs 10/- should be paid along with application, by way of DD/Banker’s Cheque (not personal Cheque)/ Indian Postal Order payable to Air Force Public Fund Accounts, Air HQ (VB) or Cash against receipt from Accounts Section of any Air Force Station. 3. He should also write his correspondence details along with telephone number, if any, so that he can be contacted for payment of additional fees and providing the info without delay.

Concerned Directorate

CHAPTER 7

A STATEMENT OF BOARDS, COUNCILS, COMMITTEES AND OTHER

BODIES CONSTITUTED AS ITS PART

No board/ council / committee has been formed as part of Air HQ which pertains to general public.

CHAPTER 8

THE NAMES, DESIGNATIONS AND OTHER PARTICULARS OF THE

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICERS

(The following information is subject to change without prior notice due to service necessities)

(The above refers Page No. 21)

DESIGNATION NAME ADDRESS PHONE/ FAX/ EMAIL

Assistant Public Information Officer

Wg Cdr Ashok Chauhan

APIO AFRO Subroto Park New Delhi-10

Office: 011-25697505 Extn: 7236 Fax : 011-25696359 E-mail : Not available

Gp Capt SP Jakhar APIO AFCAO Subroto Park New Delhi-10

Office: 011-25697551 Extn: 7210 Fax : 011-25696366 E-mail : Not available

Wg Cdr Shailesh Sharma

APIO AF Stn New Delhi New Delhi-03

Office: 011-23010231 Extn: 7219 Fax : 011-23013717 E-mail : Not available

Sqn Ldr AN Thakur APIO CASB, Brar Square Delhi Cantt- 110 010

Office: 011-25699102 Extn: 7213 Fax : 011-23013717 E-mail : Not available

Public Information Officer

Public Information Officer

Wg Cdr Suman Adhikari

CPIO Room No. 162 Dte of PS Air HQ (VB) Rafi Marg New Delhi-106

Office: 011-23010231 Extn: 5160 Fax : 23017605

Depart Appellate Authority

Air Officer-in-Charge Administration (AOA)

Air Mshl HN Bhagwat

AOA Air HQ (VB) Rafi Marg New Delhi-106

Office: 011-23012934 Extn: 5100 Fax : 011-24616980 E-mail:aoaweb@iaf.nic.in

CHAPTER 9

PROCEDURE FOLLOWED IN DECISION MAKING PROCESS

9.1. What is the procedure followed to take a decision for various matters?

(a) All matters, notes are put up on file in the following chain of hierarchy depending on the organizational set up for decision. Dy Directors/ Jt Directors → D i r e c t o r / PD → ACAS → Concerned PSO. (b) In policy matters, the decision of CAS would be obtained through PSO. In certain cases concurrence of MoD is also obtained.

9.2. What are the documented procedures/ laid down procedures/ Defined Criteria /Rules to arrive at a particular decision for important matters? What are different levels through which a decision process moves?

Same as in para 9.1 9.3. What are the arrangements to communicate the decision to the public?

Wherever applicable, letter(s) communicating the decision would be sent directly to the concerned persons by concerned officers.

9.4. Who are the officers at various levels whose opinions are sought for the process of decision making?

Same as in para 9.1 9.5. Who is the final authority that vetts the decision?

(a) In policy matters: CAS (b) In other matters: Concerned PSO 9.6. Please provide information separately in the following format for the important matters on which the decision is taken by the public authority.

As mentioned above Contact information of above mentioned officers

As given in Directory If not satisfied by the decision, where and how to appeal.

Not Applicable

CHAPTER 10

DIRECTORY OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEE

Air HQ being a sensitive Organisation, the details of Officers and other employees employed at this HQ are considered to be sensitive information which if falls in the hands of anti-national elements may jeopardize the security of the nation. Therefore the directory of officers and employees are not published in this handbook in the interest of the security of the nation. However, relevant details can be made available to a genuine citizen of India with bonafide interest on a case to case basis in accordance with the RTI Act, 2005.

CHAPTER 11

THE MONTHLY REMUNERATION RECEIVED BY EACH OF ITS OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING THE SYSTEM OF COMPENSATION AS PROVIDED IN REGULATIONS

Air Force Central Accounts Office (AFCAO) maintains the records pertaining to monthly remunerations of all employees of IAF. The records are variable, huge and sensitive in nature. Therefore it will not be feasible to catalogue and index such individual records of pay and allowances. However, any information requested by public in any particular case can be provided AFCAO as per records.

CHAPTER 12

THE BUDGET ALLOCATED TO EACH AGENCY (PARTICULARS OF ALL PLANS, PROPOSED EXPENDITURES AND

REPORTS ON DISBURSEMENT MADE)

For Public Authorities responsible for developmental, construction,

Technical works 1. Not applicable since no developmental, construction, technical works concerning public are undertaken by IAF.

2. However, information related to infrastructure development and technical works pertaining to the IAF, can be provided on a request submitted under RTI Act, subject to the provisions of Section 8 of the Act.

CHAPTER - 13

THE MANNER OF EXECUTION OF SUBSIDY PROGRAMMES

Not Applicable since no subsidy programme are undertaken in IAF.

CHAPTER – 14

PARTICULARS OF RECIPIENTS OF CONCESSIONS, PERMITS OR AUTHORIZATION GRANTED BY IT

Not applicable since there are no concessions, permits or authorizations granted to the public by IAF.

CHAPTER - 15

NORMS SET BY IT FOR THE DISCHARGE OF ITS FUNCTIONS

Highest possible norms and standards are set for execution. However, Restricted and S & C classified information on the types and nature and specifics of projects cannot be provided. However, the unclassified information is available on MoD website.

CHAPTER – 16

INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN AN ELECTRONIC FORM

1. All rules and Regulations governing administration of t he I nd i a n Air Force viz, Air Force Act, 1950, Air Force Rules, 1969, Regulations for the Air Force, 1964 (Revised) and all current policy letters/ AFOs/ and IAPs are available in electronic form with concerned Directorates as well as on the IAF website: ‘www.iaf.nic.in’ .

2. Some of the information related to records and other documents pertaining to various files are also available in electronic form with concerned Directorates.

3. Old records/ documents are made available in electronic form by scanning or reproducing certified true copies of the relevant document, as and when need arises.

CHAPTER - 17

PARTICULARS OF THE FACILITIES AVAILABLE TO CITIZENS FOR OBTAINING INFORMATION

1. is available as mandated by RTI Act 2005. Citizens can approach CPIO/ CAPIO for information under the provisions of the RTI Act and the same shall be made available within the specified time frame. Particulars of the CPIO/ CAPIO of Air HQ are given below. (Mentioned at Chapter 8 of this handbook)

(a) Public Information Officer: Wg Cdr Suman Adhikari

Phone No. Office 011-23010231 Extn : 5160

Designation

Fax

CPIO

011-23017605

(b) Assistant Public Information Officer: Shri Sanjay Kumar, Dy Dir

Phone No. Office 011-23010231 Extn : 5695

Designation

Fax

APIO

011-23017605

Email Address Not Available

(The above information is subject to change without prior notice due to service necessities)

2. These are also published on the IAF website: ‘www.indianairforce.nic.in’

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION

18.1 Frequently Asked Questions and their Answers by Public:

Nil

18.2. Related to seeking Information

Application form (a copy of filled application form for reference) :

No Standard Application forms are available. Applications can be made on plain papers addressed to CPIO/ CAPIO.

Fee :

(a) Rs 10/- should be paid alongwith application, by way of DD/Banker’s Cheque (not personal cheque)/Indian Postal Order payable to ‘Air Force Public Funds Account, Air HQ(VB)’ or Cash against receipt from Accounts Section of any Air Force Station.

(b) Additional fees for providing the required information shall be charged as per Right to Information (Regulation of fee and cost) Rules, 2005 which are as follows:-

(i) Rs.2/= per page(A4/A3 size paper) created or copied

(ii) Actual charge/ cost price for larger size papers actual cost/price for models/ samples

(iii) For inspection of records: No fee for the first hour. Rs.5/- for each 15 minutes (or fractions) thereafter. (iv) Rs. 50 per Diskette/ Floppy.

(v) In case of publications/ books, the actual cost of such publication/ book.

How to write a precise information request. Few Tips : A citizen is expected to specify the details of exact information / document required by him. He should not generalize. He should also write his correspondence details alongwith telephone number if any so that he can be contacted for payment of fees and providing the information without delay.

Right of the Citizen in case of denial of information and procedure to appeal

In case of denial of information or if the applicant is not satisfied with the information provided by CPIO, he/she may submit an appeal, within 30 days from the date of receipt of the reply from CPIO, to the first Appellate Authority the details of whom are provided below:-

Air Officer-in-charge Administration AOA) Air HQ (VB), Rafi Marg, New Delhi – 110106

Phone No. Office 011-23012934, 23010231 Extn 7134

Res 011-23388314 Fax 011-23012934

Email: aoa1134[at]yahoo[dot]com

18.3. With relation to training imparted to public by Public Authority:

NOT APPLICABLE

18.4. With relation to Certificate, No objection certificate etc issued by the Public authority not included in Manual - 13:

NOT APPLICABLE

18.5. With relation to registration process:

NOT APPLICABLE

18.6. With relation to collection of tax by Public Authority ((Municipal Corporation, Trade Tax, Entertainment Tax etc):

NOT APPLICABLE 18.7. With relation to issuing new connection electricity / water supply, temporary and permanent disconnection etc. (This will be applicable to local bodies like Municipal Corporation/ Municipalities / UPCL):

NOT PPLICABLE

18.8. Details of any other public services provided by the Public Authority:

NOT APPLICABLE

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Appendix ‘A’ (Refers to Para 1.5, Chapter 1 of Hand Book for Air HQ)

ABBREVIATION FULL FORM ABBREVIATION FULL FORM

RANKS OFFICERS AIRMEN

Air Chief Mshl Air Chief Marshal HFL Honorary Flight Lieutenant

Air Mshl Air Marshal HFO Honorary Flying Officer

AVM Air Vice Marshal MWO Master Warrant Officer

Air Cmde Air Commodore WO Warrant Officer

Gp Capt Group Captain JWO Junior Warrant Officer

Wg Cdr Wing Commander Sgt Sergeant

Sqn Ldr Squadron Leader Cpl Corporal

Flt Lt Flight Lieutenant LAC Leading Aircraftsman

Fg Offr Flying Officer AC Aircraftsman

APPOINTMENTS

CAS Chief of the Air Staff JAG (Air) Judge Advocate General (Air Force)

VCAS Vice Chief of the Air Staff SA Scientific Advisor

DCAS Deputy Chief of the Air Staff DPS Director/ Directorate of Personal Services

AOM Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance DPA Director/ Dte of Personnel Airmen

AOA Air Officer-in-Charge Administration JDPS Joint Director Personal Services

AOP Air Officer-in-Charge Personal DDPS Deputy Director Personal Services

DG I&S Dir General Inspection & Safety CPIO Central Public Information Officer

DGMS(Air) Dir General of Medical Services (Air Force) CAPIO Central Assistant Public Information Officer

AOL Air Officer in charge Logistics SO Staff Officer/ Section Officer

ACAS Assistant Chief of Air Staff CAFSO Chief Air Formation Signals Officer

PD Principal Director DPP&R Director/Dte of Pay Pension & Regulations

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ABBREVIATION

FULL FORM

ABBREVIATION

FULL FORM

MISCELLANEOUS AD Air Defence GL Ground Electronics

ADGES Air Defense Ground Environment System GOVT Government

ADV Advisor/ Advance GP Group

AF NPF Air Force Non-Public Fund GWM Guided Weapon Maintenance

AFGIS Air Force Group Insurance Scheme Hony Honourary

AFSEC Air Force Standing Establishment Committee

IACCS Integrated Air Command & Control System

AIR HQ Air Headquarters IAF Indian Air Force

AMS Avionics Modifications & Simulators IAFBA Indian Air Force Benevolent Association

ASE Armament Safety & Equipment IDC International Defence Cooperatiion

ASI Air Staff Inspection IEW Information & Electronic Warfare

ASR Air Staff Requirements IFA Integrated Financial Advisor

ATS Air Traffic Services IM Inventory Management

AWACS

Airborne Warning And Control System

IMMOLS

Integrated Maintenance Management On Line System

Clk GD Clerk General Duties INSP Inspection

DAI Directorate of Adm Inspection INT Intelligence

DEV Development IT Information Technology

DICOST Directorate of Concept Studies IT & N Information Technology & Networking

DPP Directorate of Personnel Planning Jt PLG Joint Planning

DTE Directorate MA Maintenance Administratiion

ECHS Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme

MET Meteorology

EDN Education MI Maintenance Inspection

ENG Engineering MIS Management Information System

ES Engineering Support MP Maintenance Planning

EW Electronic Warfare OFF Offensive

FS Flight Safety FIN P Financial Planning

GC Global Coordinator

ABBREVIATION FULL FORM ABBREVIATION FULL FORM

P A&C Personnel Airmen & Civilians

PO Personnel Officers

PROC Procurement

PROJ Projects

PUB Publication

QAS Quality Assurance

RTC Russian Translation Cell

RTI Right to Information

SIGS Signals

SYS Systems

T&H Transport & Helicopters

TECH Technical

TETTRA Technical Type Training

Ops/ OPS Operations

TRG Training

VE Value Engineering

WAC Western Air Command

SWAC South Western Air Command

CAC Central Air Command

EAC Eastern Air Command

SAC Southern Air Command

TC Training Command

MC Maintenance Command

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Appendix ‘B’ (Refers to Para 2.4, Chapter 2 of Hand Book for Air HQ)

DUTIES

VCAS BRANCH

Note. DICOST has been reorgainised into Directorate of Ops Space under the functional control of ACAS Ops (Space) and Air War Strategy Cell (AWSC) under functional control of CAS Sectt. ACAS OPS (SPACE) Dte of Ops (IEW)

1. The Dte is responsible for policy formulation, planning and control of IEW activities of the Air force. Dte of Ops (ATS)

2. The Dte is responsible for higher level interaction with Civil Aviation Departments including DGCA, AAI and MoCA on all matters pertaining to Air Traffic Services. Dte of Ops (MPR) 3. The Dte is responsible for policy formulation, planning and control of all tasks relating to Media Publicity and Public Relations. Dte of Ops (Space) 4. The Dte is responsible for co-ordinating space related activities of the IAF with other services and space related agencies. ACAS OPS (OFF)

Dte of Ops (Off)

5. The Dte is a nodal agency for policy formulation planning and control of entire Offensive Air Operations of the IAF.

ACAS OPS (AD)

Dte of Ops (AD) 6. The Dte is the only agency responsible for entire Air Defence of Indian airspace as mandated by the Union War Book.

ACAS (COM) Dte of Sigs (Air)

7. The Dte is responsible for formulation of policy and planning with efficient operation of IAF terrestrial, mobile and satellite communication networks. ACAS OPS (T&H) Dte of Ops (T&H) 8. The Dte is responsible for policy formulation, planning and control of the entire transport and helicopter operations of the IAF. ACAS (IT) Dte of (IT) 9. It is responsible for formulation of policies and planning with respect to Information Technology, Radio Communication Systems, Navigational Systems and Code & Cipher. ACAS (MET) Dte of (Met) 10. Dte of Met functions through three components viz. Forecasting, Air Force Centre for Numerical Weather Prediction (AFCNWP) and Central Met Stores (CMS). This Dte is responsible for procurement of Met equipment, policy formulation, planning and execution of the Met services for safe air operations in IAF.

ACAS (INT) Dte of Int 11. It provides security clearance for visit of foreigners to units, Ests and HQs in conformity with existing rules and looks after Int affairs of IAF. OPS ROOM Dir Ops Room 12. Director Ops Room is responsible for the formulation of policies pertaining to the function of Ops Room. .

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DCAS BRANCH

1. Chief of Air Staff (DCAS) Branch is responsible for Perspective Planning, Financial Planning and capability building of IAF through acquisition of capital equipment & systems like aircraft (Fighters, transport and helicopters), Airborne and Ground Based Weapons, Avionics and Electronics Warfare Suites and their upgrades. The Branch is also responsible for contract management of aircraft and other systems after procurement from Indigenous as well as overseas sources besides planning & managing the expenditure of Defence Budget for IAF. The Branch is instrumental in giving a thrust to the modernization drive of the IAF in keeping with the latest advances in technology, rising aspirations of the nation and constantly changing global security scenario.

2. The Branch is function under following Assistant Chiefs of Air Staff (ACsAS) overseeing various areas of responsibility:

(a) Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Plans) (b) Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Projects) (c) Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Financial Planning)

3. These Assistant Chiefs of Air Staff are functioning through various directorates, each of which is placed under supervision of a Principal Director (PD). These directorates are as under: (a) Directorate of Air Staff Requirements (Dte of ASR) Under PD ASR.

Responsible for:-

(i) Identification of need for a new acquisition in consultation with user Directorates. Formulation of preliminary Staff Qualitative Air Requirements (PSQRS) based on feasibility study vis-a-vis Air Staff Targets (ASTs). Monitoring of indigenous development to ensure PSQR compliance and thereafter formulation of Air Staff Qualitative Requirements (ASQRs)/ Operational Requirements (Ors).

(ii) Indigenous Acquisition in consultation with the user Directorates, R&D agencies and Industry and Acquisition from abroad in consultation with Air Attaches (AAs) / Military Attaches (MAs) / Naval Attaches (NAs) abroad to identify suitable products and sources of supply.

(iii) Identification of equipment for upgrade and deciding upgrade architecture for the same in close liaison with DPSUs/DRDO and Defence Attaches abroad for identification of the suitable agency for undertaking the upgrade project and follow up equipment upgrade cases with MoD for formal/in-principle acceptance of the requirement.

(iv) Overseeing that the contracts for various Acquisitions are finalized in an efficient and time-bound manner.

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(b) Directorate of Acquisition Under PD (Acq). Responsible for:

(i) Monitoring the progress of all Capital Acquisitions up to the value of 150 Cr from the stage of Services Qualitative Requirements formulation to Contract conclusion.

(ii) Overseeing the Capital Acquisition cases within the delegated financial power to Air HQ at evaluation and negotiations stages of procurement and process the cases for approval of the Competent Authority.

(iii) Processing scaling cases for scaling of equipment in IAF.

(iv) Providing secretarial support for staff Equipment Policy Committee (SEPC) and Air Staff Equipment Policy Committee (ASPEC) meetings.

(v) Coordinating and monitoring the progress of ‘Make’ project of IAF under chapter III and III – A of DPP-2016.

(vi) Coordinating and monitoring the progress of Technological Development Fund projects of IAF with DRDO.

(c) Directorate of Integrated Air Command & Control System under PD (IACCS). Is responsible for planning, monitoring and execution of project IACCS through working group and active involvement in discussions, consultations and lab demonstrations on all development activities of the net-centric warfare capabilities of IAF.

(d) Directorate of Plans under PD (Plans). Responsible for:-

(i) Formulating the 15 years Long Term Perspective Plan (LTPP), the Five Years Services Capital Acquisition Plan (SCAP) and the two year roll-on Annual Acquisition Plan (AAP) for the IAF and monitoring progress thereof.

(ii) Vetting of all Capital procurement schemes from the point of view of compliance with the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) and their integration with the long term plans.

(iii) Processing of all Capital procurement cases till the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) stage through the SCAPCC/SCAPCHC/DAC/DPB.

(iv) Monitoring of the Capital Budget, in respect of all ‘New Schemes’ being processed.

(v) Providing specialist opinion for the co-ordination of Re-Equipment schemes, Unit Establishment (IEs), additional requirement of aircraft to sustain the UEs, action for withdrawal of aircraft from service, numbering of new units and disbandment/number plating of Air Force units in keeping with the future plans and programmes and obtaining Govt sanction for Key Location Plans of all Air Force formations/Units.

(vi) Replying to all Parliamentary Questions pertaining to Capital Procurement, observations by the Standing Committees of Parliament.

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(e) Directorate of Projects under PD (Projects). esponsible for:

(i) Post contract management and inductions of various fighter, helicopter, transport and trainer aircraft and weapon systems. (ii) The Directorate is also responsible for upgrade projects on f ighter, transport and helicopter aircraft. The Directorate also processes Capital Procurements. (iii) In addition, the Directorate exercises functional control over the Aircraft Systems and Testing Establishments (ASTE) and Software Development Institute (SDI). The directorate is also the nodal agency on all matters related to HAL

(f) Directorate of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance under PD (C4ISR). Responsible for identification of a need for a new acquisition, indigenous acquisitions and formulation of Air Staff Qualitative Requirements (ASQRs) / Operational Requirements (Ors) in consultation with user Directorates, MoD, various R&D agencies and DPSUs with respect to the C4ISR assets of the IAF.

(g) Directorate of Financial Planning under PD (Fin P). Responsible for:-

(i) Controlling and monitoring of allotment of funds under locally/centrally controlled heads and charged Air Force expenditure.

(ii) Examining the Air Force Plan Schemes & monitoring the cash flow. (iii) Forecasting of foreign exchange requirements, its working and utilization. (iv) Co-ordinating and handling of Draft Audit Para/ Audit Para / Performance Audit reports and Parliamentary Committee reports. (v) Examining and reviewing costing Policies of PSUs involving Air Force & offer recommendations besides rendering financial advice on all matters referred by MOD, IDS, Army HQ, Naval HQ and other Branch / Directorates of Air HQ / Comman (i) Preparation, examination, estimation, control and co-ordination of all matters relating to Air Force Revenue and Capital Budget. (ii) Compiling the data for fund requirements, assessing the requirements and compiling & projecting it to MoD (Fin). (iii) Allotment of funds, control and monitoring of expenditure under both Revenue and Capital Budget and Capital Procurements following Revenue Procedure. Also responsible for monitoring the cash flow of both Revenue and Capital Budget. (iv) Initiate and monitor aspects pertaining to Delegation of Financial Powers. (v) Monitoring IFA system in IAF.

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(vi) Co-ordinate activities pertaining to Draft Audit Paras and Audit Paras. (vii) Cost analysis and reviewing costing policies of IAF. The task involves finalizing the external costing policies for DPSUs. Determination of cost of flying, training, repair and overhaul at BRDs. Render financial advice on matters referred by MoD and to other branches/Dtes at Air HQ/ Commands.

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AIR OFFICER IN CHARGE MAINTENANCE (AOM) 1. The AOM is responsible for all maintenance and provisioning activities of all IAF aircraft, radars, missiles, communication systems and their sub systems. The AOM is assisted in performance of his duties by the Director General (Aircraft), Director General (System), ACAS (MP) and ACAS (Lgs). DIRECTOR GENERAL (AIRCRAFT) 2. DG (Aircraft) functions under the AOM and is responsible for administrative and functional control of the Sub Branches concerned with maintenance of aircraft system placed under him. 3. DG (Aircraft) is assisted by ACAS (Eng A), ACAS (Eng B) and ACAS (Eng T&H). The broad areas of responsibilities of these Sub Branches are as follows:-

(a) ACAS (Eng A) – Maintenance activities of all fighter aircrafts of Russian Origin. (b) ACAS (Eng B) – Maintenance activities of all fighter aircrafts of Non-Russian Origin, Vintage aircraft and RPAs. (c) ACAS Eng (T&H) – Maintenance activities of all Transports & Helicopters in the inventory of IAF.

4. Duties and responsibilities of DG (Aircraft) are as follows:-

(a) Maintenance Responsibilities:-

(i) To ensure that high serviceability of aircraft is maintained at all times for operational and training requirements.

(ii) To ensure timely formulation of proposal for life extension of weapon systems and equipment, their approval and execution.

(iii) To ensure contingency plans for the sub-branches placed under him are kept updated and in line with the contingency plans of the Maintenance Branch.

(iv) To ensure necessary coordination with higher echelons of the repair agencies (BRDs/HAL/OEMs abroad etc) to ensure that overhaul, upgrades and repairs on aircraft are completed in the desired timeframes.

(v) To ensure necessary coordination with various functionaries in MoD, PIFA, HQ MC and other branches of Air HQ, for processing financial sanction of cases relating to aircraft modifications, upgrades, improvements, test equipment and aircraft spares.

(vi) To exercise control through the respective ACsAS on all aspects of functioning of various directorates placed under them. (vii) To ensure that correct budgeting and strict budgetary control of the funds allocated to the sub-branch.

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(viii) To ensure that all recommendations of COI/TI are implemented in totality, with a view to enhance aerospace and maintenance safety.

(ix) To ensure formulation of necessary policies on technical matters.

(x) To ensure formulation of replies to Parliament questions, draft audit paras, CAG reports, Quality Audits etc and briefs to be submitted to MoD.

(xi) To ensure necessary communication flow on all matters under his jurisdiction between Air HQ, Command HQ and bases, between Air HQ and MoD, Air HQ and OEMs, Air HQ and AA/DA and Air HQ and repair agencies.

(b) Specialist Advisory Functions:-

(i) He is responsible for rendering specialist advice to Ops Staff on optimum utilisation of aircraft systems.

(ii) To render specialist advice to Plans Branch on introduction of new aircraft systems.

(c) Liaison Duties:-

(i) To ensure continuous dialogue with HAL, DRDO and PSUs in connection with Maintenance of concerned aircraft systems.

(ii) To ensure necessary coordination with other DG/ACsAS of Maintenance Branch and will ensure necessary coordination with MoD, Army, Navy, PSUs and other concerned government/private sector departments/organisations.

ASSISTANT CHIEF OF AIR STAFF (ENGINEERING A) Role 1. The role of ACAS (Eng A) functions under DG (Aircraft) and is responsible for maintenance and sustenance of MiG 21 variants (T-96, T-75, Bison and T-69/69B), Mig-27, MiG-23 UB, MiG-29 and Su-30 aircraft. 2. ACAS (Eng ‘A’) is assisted by PD Eng A1 and PD Eng A2. 3. Duties and responsibilities of ACAS (Eng-A) are as follows:-

(a) To ensure that adequate number of aircraft are available for allotment to the flying units.

(b) To ensure that a high serviceability of these aircraft is maintained at all times, for operational and training requirements.

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(c) To liaise with higher echelons of the repair agencies (IAF BRDs / HAL Divisions / OEMs abroad) to ensure that overhaul, upgrades and repairs on aircraft are completed in the desired timeframes.

(d) To liaise with various functionaries in MoD, PIFA, HQ MC and other branches / sub-branches of Air HQ, for processing financial sanction of cases relating to aircraft modifications, upgrades, improvements, test equipment and aircraft spares.

(e) To exercise control through the respective Principal Directors, on all aspects of functioning of various Directorates placed under him.

(f) To ensure that all recommendations of Courts of Inquiry / Technical Investigations are implemented in totality, with a view to enhance flight and maintenance safety.

(g) To monitor budget allocations progressively and ensure that requisite targets are met.

(h) To task Air Attache for procurement of supplies not available indigenously.

(j) To approve extension on aircraft servicing under extra-ordinary powers vested in Air HQ.

(k) To ensure communication flow on all matters under his jurisdiction between Air HQ, Command HQ and bases, between Air HQ and MoD, between Air HQ and OEMs and between Air HQ and repair agencies.

(l) Formulation of policies on technical matters.

(m) Vetting of replies to Parliament Questions, Draft Audit Paras, CAG reports, Quality Audits etc, and vetting of briefs submitted to MoD.

(n) Review of SRs / PRs, as applicable.

(o) Provisioning and procurement actions in case of AOG/ MCM/ PHU spares, as per delegated financial powers.

ASSISTANT CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF (ENGINEERING-B) 1. ACAS (Eng-B) functions under DG (Aircraft) and is responsible for administrative and functional control of the directorates concerned with maintenance of aircraft system placed under him. 2. ACAS (Eng ‘B’) is assisted by PD Eng (J,M & LCA) and PD Eng C

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3. Duties and responsibilities of ACAS (Eng-B) are as follows: -

(a) Maintenance Responsibilities:-

(i) He will control all aspects of maintenance i.e. servicing, repair, overhaul, reconditioning, storage, issue/disposal of equipment to ensure high percentage serviceability with optimum efficiency of all combat aircraft and their support equipment of the Dtes placed under him.

(ii) He is responsible for formulation of proposals for life extension of weapon systems and equipment, their approval and execution. He will formulate plans for indigenous development of spares and support equipment for weapon systems placed under him and execution of these plans in a time bound manner by concerned directors/project officers.

(iii) He will ensure contingency plans for the Dtes placed under him are kept updated in line with the contingency plans of the Maintenance Branch.

(iv) He will ensure that correct budgeting and strict budgetary control of the funds allocated to the directorates under him.

(b) Specialist Advisory Functions:-

(i) He is responsible for rendering specialist advice to Ops Staff on optimum utilisation of above mentioned aircraft.

(ii) He will render specialist advice to Plans Branch on introduction of new aircraft systems in Service belonging to non-CIS origin.

(c) Liaison Duties:-

(i) He will ensure necessary dialogue with HAL, Air India/Indian Airlines, DRDO, D Aero, DTD&P (Air) OEM and DGCA in connection with maintenance of concerned weapon systems.

(ii) He will ensure necessary co-ordination with other ACsAS of Maintenance Branch to achieve objectives and will ensure necessary coordination with MOD and other Government Departments.

ASSISTANT CHIEF OF AIR STAFF ENGINEERING (TRANSPORT AND HELICOPTER) 1. ACAS Eng (T&H) functions under the DG (AC) and is responsible for administrative and functional control of the sub branch with maintenance of aircraft system placed under him. 2. ACAS Eng (T&H) is assisted by PD Eng T and PD Eng H.

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3. Duties and responsibilities of ACAS Eng (T&H) are as follows:-

(a) Maintenance Responsibilities:-

(i) To ensure that high serviceability of Transport aircraft and Helicopters is maintained at all times for operational and training requirements.

(ii) He will ensure timely formulation of proposal for life extension of weapon systems and equipment, their approval and execution.

(iii) To ensure contingency plans for the sub-branches placed under him are kept updated and in line with the contingency plans of the Maintenance Branch.

(iv To ensure necessary coordination with higher echelons of the repair agencies (BRDs/HAL/OEMs abroad etc) to ensure that overhaul, upgrades and repairs on aircraft are completed in the desired timeframes.

(v) To ensure necessary coordination with various functionaries in MoD, PIFA, HQ MC and other branches of Air HQ, for processing financial sanction of cases relating to Transport aircraft and Helicopters modifications, upgrades, improvements, test equipment and aircraft spares.

(vi) To exercise control through the respective PDs (T&H) on all aspects of functioning of various directorates placed under the them.

(vii) To ensure that correct budgeting and strict budgetary control of the funds allocated to the sub-branch.

(viii) To ensure that all recommendations of COI/TI are implemented in totality, with a view to enhance aerospace and maintenance safety.

(ix) To ensure formulation of necessary policies on technical matters.

(x) To ensure formulation of replies to Parliament questions, draft audit paras, CAG reports, Quality Audits etc and briefs to be submitted to MoD.

(xi) To ensure necessary communication flow on all matters under his jurisdiction between Air HQ, Command HQ and bases, between Air HQ and MoD, Air HQ and OEMs, Air HQ and AA/DA and Air HQ and repair agencies.

(b) Liaison Duties:-

(i) He will ensure continuous dialogue with HAL, DRDO and PSUs in connection with Maintenance of concerned aircraft systems. (ii) To ensure necessary coordination with other DGs/ACsAS of Maintenance Branch and will ensure necessary coordination with MoD, Army, Navy, PSUs and other concerned government/private sector departments/organisations.

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DIRECTOR GENERAL (SYSTEMS)

1. DG (Sys) functions directly under the AOM and are responsible for maintenance management of Weapon systems, SAGW systems, ADGES / Non ADGES Radars, GCA Radars, Ground Electronics Systems, EW equipment, Arrester Barrier Systems, Airfield Lighting Systems, Aviation Simulator Systems and Post contract management of ‘Systems’ related projects of IAF. 2. DG (Sys) is assisted by ACAS (Wpn) and ACAS (Sys). 3. The duties and responsibilities of DG (Sys) are as follows:-

(a) Maintenance Responsibilities:- (i) Formulation of proposals for life extension of radars, missiles and GCA systems, their approval and execution. (ii) He will formulate plans for indigenous development of spares and support equipment for weapon systems. (iii) Provisioning of spares, ensuring high percentage of serviceability,

supply order for systems under his office through respective ACsAS. (iv) Exercising budgetary control over maintenance expenditure in respect of ACAS (Wpn) and ACAS (Sys) Sub Branches. (v) Formulation of maintenance policies plans and execution of major maintenance tasks in respect of all ground based systems and SAGW systems under the control of respective ACsAS. (vi) Modification, Up gradation and Retro fitment of existing systems. (vii) Execution of major and minor projects pertaining to all systems under the purview of respective ACsAS. (viii) Formulation of policy guidelines and conduct of training for maintenance

personnel for BRDs and Field units at various dedicated TETTRAs. (ix) Scrutiny of all cases of accidents, incidents and formulate policies for

instituting appropriate remedial measures/safety precautions. (x) Ensuring that the contingency plans for the ACsAS placed under him are kept updated in line with the contingency plans of the Maintenance Branch.

(b) Specialist Advisory functions:-

(i) He is responsible to render specialist advice to ACAS (Plans) on introduction of new equipment dealt by him and ACAS (MP) for manpower planning in respect of different range of equipment.

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(ii) He is to advice ‘P’ Branch in respect of manning levels selection and posting of AE (L) / AE (M) officers pertaining to systems and weapons stream.

(c) Other Responsibilities:-

(i) Govt approved annual task is issued to respective repair Depots in time and monitor their progress.

(ii) Staff visits are undertaken by officers of respective ACsAS.

(iii) Payments and budgeting is done as per instructions in vogue.

(iv) Contracts are followed up and registrations of firms are kept up to date.

(v) Warranty claims are actioned in time.

(vi) Policies, rules and regulations issued by the Govt/MoD/higher authorities are implemented by DG (Sys) Sub-Branch. (vii) Provisioning reviews are received in time and promptly actioned.

(d) LIAISON DUTIES:-

(i) Ensure necessary dialogue with HAL, DRDO, D Aero, DGAQA, HAL and DGCA in connection with maintenance of concerned weapon and ground systems.

(ii) Ensure necessary coordination with other DGs/ACsAS to achieve objectives and ensure necessary coordination with MoD, Army, Navy, PSUs and other concerned government/private sector departments/organisations.

ASSISTANT CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF (WEAPON) 1. ACAS (Wpn) functions directly under DG (Systems) is responsible for the maintenance management of the weapon systems of IAF. 2. ACAS (Wpn) is assisted by PD ASE and PD GWM. 3. Duties and responsibilities of ACAS (Wpn) are as follows:-

(a) Formulation and implementation of the policies regarding all aspects of maintenance of SAGW Systems and other indigenous / future missile systems like Brahmos, MRSAM etc under induction into IAF.

(b) Indenting, provisioning and timely procurement of following items through appropriate agencies based on periodic review:-

(i) Test Eqpt and Test Benches of both Russian and Non Russian Air Launched Missiles.

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(ii) Small Arms.

(iii) Small Arms Ammunition

(iv) Safety and Survival Equipment.

(v) Non aircraft explosives including initiators, pyrotechnics, demolition stores.

(vi) Escape Aid Explosives (EAX) and Power Cartridges.

(vii) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Equipment.

(viii) Demolition stores.

(ix) NBC equipment.

Maintenance Responsibilities:-

(a) Issue of Government approved annual task for repair of safety equipment, armament stores and Small Arms to respective repair depots and monitoring their progress.

(b) Lay down policies and guidelines on maintenance aspects in respect of all SAGW system.

(c) To help in provisioning and procurement of components/ materials for the repair task through appropriate agencies.

(d) Formulation of policy guidelines for storage of air launched missiles, explosives Safety Equipment and other armament stores. Also Initiation and monitoring of projects for modification, defect repair and maintenance of ALM and their testers.

(e) Lay down guidelines for the formulation repair task of 7 BRD, 9 BRD (for NBC eqpt) and 16 BRD.

(f) Initiation of projects for life extension/refurbishment of armament stores, air launched missiles, safety equipment including formulation and issue of lifing policy in consultation with appropriate agencies.

(g) Formulation of policies for administration of bomb dumps, armouries and operation / maintenance of air & ground ranges as per weapon clearance accorded by Ops Staff.

(h) Scrutiny of all cases of accidents, incidents involving armament and safety equipment stores and formulate policies for instituting appropriate remedial measures/safety precautions.

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(j) To analyse reported defects on Explosives, Small Arms, Small Arms, Ammunition and Safety equipment and initiate suitable measures to prevent their recurrence.

(k) Liaise with Ministry of Defence, Army, Navy & other Govt Departments and PSUs on matters connected with life extension/refurbishment /updation developments, production and evaluation of SAGW systems.

(l) Issuance and monitoring of repair and calibration task of testers pertaining to weapons dealt by the Sub branch.

(m) To arrange training of Air Warriors on armament stores and equipment, Small Arms and safety equipment dealt by this Sub branch.

(n) To be an ex-officio member of the Committee (STEC) and Chairman of the Fire Fighting Panel of the STEC.

(o) Maintenance and post contract management all capital projects of NBC equipments.

(p) To lay down and ensure the maintenance philosophy in respect of MHE/VCE. Liaison duties:-

(a) To liaise with the DRDO, DGAQA, DGOF, HAL, PSUs, Trade, Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Ministry of Defence (Finance) (MoD/Fin) for indigenous development and further production of escape aid and power cartridges, demolition explosives, Small Arms and Safety Equipment.

(b) To monitor flight/ground trials for stage/final clearance of imported and indigenously developed armament and safety equipment.

(c) To liaise with BDL for life extension/refurbishment programme of ALMs.

(d) To coordinate the activities of this Sub Branch with other Sub branches of Air Headquarters.

ASSISTANT CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF (SYSTEM)

1. ACAS (Systems) functions directly under DG (Systems) and is responsible for maintenance management of Ground ADGES and Non ADGES Radars, GCA Radars, Ground Electronics Systems, EW equipment, Arrester Barrier Systems, Airfield Lighting Systems, Aviation Simulator Systems and post contract management of ‘Systems’ related projects. 2. ACAS (Sys) is assisted by PD GL, PD EWAMS and PD Radar. 3. Duties and responsibilities of ACAS (Sys) are as follows:-

Maintenance Responsibility:-

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(a) All aspects of maintenance including provisioning of spares, supply order for systems under this office through respective directorates, engineering and installation.

(b) All aspects of maintenance of aircraft simulator and electro optical equipments including provisioning of spares, coordination of avionics modification of aircraft through aviation modification unit.

(c) Exercising budgetary control over maintenance expenditure in respect of all directorates under this office.

(d) Formulation of maintenance policies plans and execution of major maintenance tasks in respect of all systems under the control of respective directorates of this office.

(e) Modification, Upgradation and Retro fitment of existing systems.

(f) Execution of major and minor projects pertaining to all systems under the purview of respective directorates under this office. (g) Conduct of training for maintenance personnel for BRDs and Field units at various dedicated TETTRAs.

(h) Monitoring the functioning of PMG through Stn Cdr PMG, Dadri.

Specialist Advisory Functions:-

(a) Rendering specialist advice to ACAS (Plans) on introduction of new equipment dealt by him and ACAS (MP) for manpower planning in respect of different range of equipment.

(b) Advice DPO in respect of manning levels selection and posting of AE(L)

officers up to Wg Cdr rank.

Other Responsibilities:-

(a) Progressing the implementation of microwave communication system and the radar projects by projects monitoring group (PMG) and looking after their subsequent maintenance activities.

(b) Forecasting and planning the future requirements of systems for the IAF in order to maintain a high state of readiness and operational preparedness at all times.

(c) Issue of Govt approved annual task to respective repair depots and monitoring their progress.

(d) Ensure that staff visits are undertaken by officers of Air HQ to field units.

(e) Ensure that payments and budgeting is done as per instructions in vogue.

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(f) Ensure that Contracts are followed up and registrations of firms are kept up to date.

(g) Ensure that warranty claims are auctioned in time.

(h) Ensure that policies, rules and regulations issued by the Govt/MoD/higher authorities are implemented by all directorates.

(j) Ensure that provisioning reviews are received in time and promptly auctioned.

ASSISTANT CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF (MAINTENANCE PLANS)

1. ACAS(MP) functions directly under the AOM and is responsible for formulation of long term policies in respect of all maintenance activities of aircraft aero-engines and support equipment and formulation of policy on the mode of induction of new aircraft and ground support equipment in the Air Force. 2. ACAS (MP) is assisted by PD MP, PD Indg and PD eMMS. 3. Duties and responsibilities of ACAS (MP) are as follows:-

(a) Maintenance Responsibilities:-

(i) To evaluate the new maintenance practices developed on the basis of modern management techniques for introduction of the same in the Air Force.

(ii) Formulation of policy and procedure for monitoring and improving the reliability and maintainability of aircraft aero-engines, rotables and ground support equipment.

(iii) Formulation of policy on long term maintenance plans for third and fourth line servicing of aircraft, aero-engines, rotables and ground support equipment. (iv) Formulate policies on preparation of publications and maintenance documents and control issue and revision of AFOs on Technical Administration, TSI Vol I Leaflets and promulgation of TSIs, SIs, STIs and modification through routine order Pt-III. (v) Formulate policies on indigenisation for upgradation of items required to be indigenised for all type of fighter/transport aircraft, helicopters, weapons and ground radars. Identifying spares equipment and technology for indigenisation. (vi) Responsible for Technical human resource development and their management.

(b) Liaison Duties:-

(i) Liaise with other ACsAS of Maintenance Branch and obtain their advice in formulating maintenance plans.

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(ii) Processing various study reports rendered by system evaluation teams and various other agencies and consulting teams. (iii) To liaise laterally with Army and Navy for identifying commonality of requirement and also exchange mutually beneficial information. (iv) Liaise with CII and other suppliers to give boost to Indigenisation activities.

(v) To liaise with Dte of Standardisation and DRDO labs and exchange information on indigenisation. (vi) To explore the feasibility of third country substitution for technology/items which cannot be developed economically in near future. (vii) Liaise with MOD and other Govt agencies to expedite ongoing cases.

(c) Specialist Advisory Functions:-

(i) Formulating policies and advising ACAS (Trg), ACAS (PO) and ACAS (PA&C) on tech training and career planning of all technical personnel by reviewing the training pattern and syllabi for initial training and advance courses to keep pace with the advancing technology.

(ii) Advise DPP on technical organisation and establishment, strength and manning of technical personnel of all units.

(iii) Advise ACAS (Wks) on technical accommodation in respect of 1st and 2nd line servicing. ( iv) To render advise on review of re-group plan of AE officers of AOM Branch.

(d) Other Responsibilities:-

(i) Lay down guide lines for establishment of TETTRAs/ TTCUs and MCFs and constantly monitor & guide them for their efficient running. (ii) Translation of technical publications and provide interpretation facilities whenever required. (iii) Exercise functional and administrative control over CSDO through DMP. (iv) Printing of Air Publications (IAP/ IAPTs)/ classified reports/Manuals. (v) To exercise functional control over AP&FS through JD Indg. (vi) Information on short term and long term indigenisation plan. (vii) Assess available indigenisation infrastructure for accelerating this process at identified agencies.

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(viii) Monitor production and post production quality tests and also field trials. (ix) Identify and recommend areas in BRDs where augmentation/improvement of existing infrastructure would acquire greater benefit for indigenisation.

ASSISTANT CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF (LOGISTICS)

1. ACAS (Lgs) functions directly under the AOM and is responsible for formulating policies on logistics management, forecasting, provisioning, warehousing, stock holding, distribution and logistics procedures related to Air Force equipment. He is responsible for provisioning and procurement of non-technical stores, mechanical transport (including specialist MT) and procurement of other maintenance requirements. 2. ACAS (Lgs) is assisted by PD Ops Lgs, PD MT, PD Lgs Plg and PD Proc. 3. Duties and responsibilities of ACAS (Lgs) are as follows:-

(a) Functional Responsibilities:-

(i) Formulation of logistics policies and regulations on provisioning, procurement, stock holding and distribution of Air Force equipment and monitoring their implementation. (ii) Formulation and implementation of Air HQ Supply Instructions. (iii) Finalisation of Courts of Inquiry and losses relating to equipments other than aircraft. (iv) Co-ordination of Revenue Budget, foreign exchange, Parliamentary Questions, Audit Paragraphs pertaining to Maintenance Branch.

(v) Monitor procurement of indigenous and foreign stores against indents of various Directorates of Air HQs / HQ MC. (vi) Management of Mechanical Transport and all projects relating to common user and specialist MT including Air Support Vehicles. (vii) Non-technical stores, POL, Gas and facilities for movement of personnel and stores. (viii) Formulation of policies on logistics matters. (ix) Coordinating Joint Operation on Lgs matters with other two sister services. (x) Implementation of IMMOLS in Air Force.

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(b) Specialist Advisory Functions:-

(i) Advise ‘P’ Staff in respect of selection and posting of logistics officers up to and including the rank of Gp Capt. (ii) Advise ACAS (Plans) on the Policy Page of EDs, ASPs and MCUs. (iii) Specialist advisory function on new formation/number plating of EDs, ASPs and MCUs etc. (iv) Specialist advisory function on revision of establishment, KLP selection and Logistics Yardsticks formulation. (v) Advisory function on Manning Level calculation of Lgs Officers and Lgs staff.

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AOP BRANCH

ASSISTANT CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF (PERSONNEL OFFICERS) [ACAS (PO)] The ACAS (PO) is responsible for the following:-

(a) Forecasting manpower requirement of officer cadre in IAF. (b) Selection and Induction of officers. (c) Placement of officers of the rank of Gp Capt and Air Cmde. (d) Detailment of officers for courses within India and abroad. (e) Promotion-Actg / Substantive of all officers up to the rank of Air Cmde. (f) Conduct of promotion boards PB-1 (A and B) and PB-2. (g) Career Planning of officers of all branches. (h) Formulation of all HR policies pertaining to PO and Personnel Planning Directorates. (j) Deputation of officers within India and abroad. (k) According ‘P’ authority for foreign travel of all officers up to Air Cmde. (l) Processing the applications for Premature Separation from Service and normal retirement of all officers. (m) Timely conduct and processing of PSS boards. (n) Re-employment of officers in the IAF. (o) Budgetary control of funds for TD and other moves. (p) Custody of Dossiers of all retired and serving officers up to the rank of Air Cmde. CR Dossiers of officers of the rank of Gp Capt, Air Cmde and all officers on the posted strength of PO & PP Dte are held in the personal custody of ACAS (PO). (q) Attracting the youth of country for induction in IAF by enhancing the image of IAF through electronic, print and outdoor Media campaign and closely monitoring the publicity funds of IAF. (r) Functional control of AFSBs. (s) Proper manning of all formations of IAF.

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(t) Review of all ARs of officers’ up to the rank of Gp Capt (TS). (u) Formulating of policies for Honours and Awards and processing the same for deserving officers. (v) Processing of manpower accretion cases to MoD and MoF. (w) Cadre Management of IAF. (x) Review of AF Cadre and establishments of AF formations including tri-service establishments & Missions abroad.

PRINCIPAL DIRECTOR PERSONNEL OFFICER-1 (PDPO-1) The duties of PDPO-1 are:-

(a) Assist ACAS (PO) in the formulation of all policies pertaining to the Dte of PO. (b) Career planning of officers up to the rank of Gp Capt. (c) Planning courses for officers of all branches up to the rank of Gp Capt. (d) Supervise the functions of all the Directors and Joint Directors in PO-1. (e) Preparing panels for all deputations up to the rank of Gp Capt. (f) Approving postings of Wg Cdr of all branches. (g) Assist ACAS (PO) in disposal of all appeals / ROGs of officers up to the rank of Gp Capt. (h) Inter-act with Ops, Trg, Maint and Adm branches for maintaining optimum manning levels in Operational/Training units.

DIRECTORATE OF PO-2 DPO-2 is responsible for the following:-

(a) Postings / deputation of officers of the rank of Air Cmde and above for all branches (including Medical branch).

(b) Selection, processing and posting of Air Attaches/Air Advisor abroad. (c) Grant of Acting / Local Unpaid rank on promotion to Air officers. Grant of Substantive Rank and maintenance of seniority roll to the officers of Gp Capt and above.

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(d) Promotion policy in r/o Air Ranks and conduct of Special Promotion Board (Air Cmde to AVM) and Promotion Board -1 (Gp Capt to Air Cmde). (e) Posting of AsDC to the President of India. (f) Grant of Apex Scale and HAG+ scale to Air Mshls. (g) Retention of Air officers in the flying branch who become permanently unfit for flying duties. (h) Processing of all correspondence related to manning received from Commands, Units and inter service Establishments. (j) Premature Separation from Service and retirement on superannuation in respect of Gp Capt and above including Medical and Dental Branch officers. (k) Grant of permission to AF officers to accept commercial employment after retirement and issue of NOC to apply for civil employment. (l) Detailment of Air officer on various courses in India and abroad including NDC and equivalent courses and APPPA course. (m) P-staff clearance for Short visit abroad of Air ranks and appointment of Commodore Commandant of operational units. (n) Maintenance of P-files (all serving and retired officers) for 25 years from date of non-effectiveness. (o) Issue of President's Parchment to all newly commissioned officers and counting of previous service for pension except Medical and Dental branches. (p) Verification of Permanent home address at the time of commissioning for cash awardees (Gallantry and Non-gallantry). Issue of service certificate to retired Officer and domicile certificate for the ward of service officers. Preparation of Form-731 for Court Martial. (q) Processing the case for qualification grant on acquiring civil qualifications with Dy CDA (AF) and Change of Permanent home address. (r) Maintenance of AR Dossiers of all Air Force Officers of the rank of Gp Capt (Select) and above and processing the representations received expressing apprehension of adverse ARs. (s) Statutory/Non-Statutory Complaints and Court Cases iro Gp Capt (Select) and above regarding substantive promotions. (t) Circulation of advertisements and nomination/forwarding of applications of AF Officers to Public Enterprises Selection Board for various Board level appointments. (u) Posting/transfer and all other administrative matters of civilian employees of Dte of PO.

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Dte of Personnel Planning Air Force Reserve 1. “Air Force Reserve” is raised and maintained under Reserve and Auxiliary Air Forces Act, 1952. The competent authority may, by general and special order, transfer any officer or airman to `Air Force Reserve’, as and when constituted. For any officer/airman to be termed as a `reservist’, he/she should have served in the `Air Force Reserve’ if and when constituted. Merely being on reserve liability does not mean he/she is a reservist. The period of reserve liability for airmen is two years (after completion of service/release from service/superannuation). In case of officers, including SSC officers, the period of reserve liability is 5 years.

2. The following terms would elaborate the concept of `Reserve Service’ and `Reserve Liability’ more clearly.

(a) Reservist. Those retired officers and airmen under reserve liability and who are recalled for active duty during hostilities on constitution of `Air Force Reserve’ are called “reservists”. (b) Period of Reserve Liability As per Sec 7 of the Reserve and Auxiliary Air Forces Act, 1952, reserve liability means the period in which he/she was liable to serve in any ‘Air Force Reserve’ if and when constituted. (c) Period of Reserve Service Every member of Air Force Reserve shall be liable to serve in the reserve under Sec 5 of Reserve and Auxiliary Air Forces Act, 1952 for the period of his reserve liability. On constitution of Air Force Reserve by the competent authority, the period of service recall rendered by the retired officers and airmen after recall is called `reserve service’. (d) Quantum of Reserve Liability

(i) Permanent Commissioned Officers Permanent commissioned officers of the Air Force are placed under reserve liability for a period of five years from the date their service in Regular Air Force ends or upto the date on which the maximum prescribed age for superannuation in the rank, is attained by them. Officers of the rank of AVM and above are not placed under reserve liability.

(ii) SSC Officers SSC officers of Rationalized Scheme commencing from 17 SSC(W) F(P), 20 SSC (W) GDOC and 33 SSC (T) onwards, who have proceeded on release/premature retirement are placed under reserve liability. On completion of their service, the officers including those who have sought premature retirement/release will remain under reserve liability for five years extendable for another five years or till the age of 40 years, whichever is earlier.

(iii) Airmen Airman proceeding on discharge are being placed under reserve liability for a period of two years (extendable in such manners and to such extent as provided in the Reserve and Auxiliary Air Forces Act) from the date of discharge or on attaining the maximum prescribed age of 57 years, whichever is earlier.

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FAQs

1. What is difference between Reserve liability and Reserve service?

Ans. Reserve Liability - The period during which the retired officers and airmen are liable to be recalled and serve in the `Air Force reserve’, as and when constituted, is called `reserve liability’. Reserve service - On constitution of `Air Force Reserve’ by the competent authority during hostilities, retired officers and airmen are recalled for Reserve Service. On recall, the period of duty rendered by the retired officers and Airmen is called `Reserve Service’. 2. Is there a difference in reserve liability for SSC Officers? Ans. Yes. Permanent commissioned officers of the Air Force are being placed under reserve liability for a period of five years from the date their service in Regular Air Force ends or upto the date on which the maximum prescribed age is attained by them. SSC officers of Rationalized Scheme commencing from 17 SSC(W) F(P), 20 SSC (W) GDOC and 33 SSC (T) onwards, will remain under reserve liability for five years extendable for another five years or till the age of 40 years, whichever is earlier. Hence, there is an age ceiling of 40 years for SSC Officers, to remain on `reserve liability’. 3. When was the last `Air Force Reserve’ constituted? Ans. The last `Air Force Reserve’ was constituted in 1971 during the Indo-Pak War. 4. How will a retired airwarrior be informed about his reserve liability? Ans. The following is intimated:- (a) Officers. After AOP’s approval, intimation regarding the reserve liability is to be sent to the individual officer at his/her post retirement address, which is to be acknowledged by the officer. Cessation from reserve liability is automatic no intimation is sent to the individual on completion of the reserve liability period. (b) Airmen. Airmen are placed under reserve liability on receipt of the Discharge Order (DO) published by AFRO. . The placing of airmen under reserve liability would normally be the date on which regular engagement expired. On completion of reserve liability period no intimation is sent to the individual. 5. How will a retired airwarrior be recalled when `Air Force Reserve’ is constituted? Ans. During hostilities, on order by the competent authority MoD to recall the retired airwarriors, the retired officers and airmen would be intimated to report to their nearest assembly station by fastest communication means like Television/Radio and or individual letters by speed post. It is therefore, important that the contact details provided at the time of retirement/discharge are accurate. Any changes must also be intimated to DPP. This is in the interest of national security.

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6. Where is an individual supposed to report in case of recall and what is an individual to supposed to carry in person to the reporting station? Ans. A notice of recall will be sent to the individual by speed/registered post on the post retirement address. Reservists are allotted to specific commands/assembly stations based on their permanent address and are to report to the designated Command/Assembly Station. The following documents are to be carried by `retired officers/ex-airmen under reserve liability’ when called up for duty:

(a) Retired Officer’s/Ex-Airman’s Identity Card. (b) Copy of Certificate of service. (c) Copy of Permanent Pension Order. (d) Two photographs of self. (e) Discharge Book & other documents such as Voter Card, PAN Card, driving

license etc 7. What will be the action against defaulters who do no report to the assembly station on recall?

Ans. If a recalled person fails to report to the specified authority by due date he may be apprehended by serving a warrant of arrest upon him through a civil authority. In case of failure of the called up `retired officers/Ex-Airmen’ to report to the assembly point/station within seven days from the due date, an absentee report from duty will be sent by DPP to the following for further action:-

(a) Provost Marshal, Air HQ (b) Provost and Security Unit in whose area the absentee’s home is situated. (c) Superintendent of Police of the district to which the absentee belongs.

8. On what grounds personnel going out of service are not being placed under reserve liability?

Ans. The personnel going out of service on the following grounds are not placed under reserve liability.

(a) Discipline (b) Medical unfitness (c) Resignation/Discharge at own request without NE benefits. (d) Superannuation (only in case of airmen)

Dte of Personnel Officers-5 SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION (SSC) RELATED ISSUES 1. Consideration for grant of Permanent Commission to Short Service Commission officers, subject to service requirements, vacancies, willingness, suitability and merit will be as per the following:- (a) SSC officers of the Accounts and Education branches commissioned in or after Dec 2009 (GoI MoD letter No. 12(1)/2004-D(AG) PC-II dated 26 Sep 08 refers).

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(b) SSC officers of all Ground Duty branches commissioned in or after Dec 2012 (GoI MoD letter No. 671/2001-D(AG) dated 11 Nov 11 refers).

ASSISTANT CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF (PERSONNEL AIRMEN & CIVILIANS) [ACAS (PA&C)]

1. ACAS (PA&C) is responsible for overall supervision and efficient functioning of:

(a) Directorate of Personnel Airmen

(b) Directorate of Personnel Civilians

(c) Air Force Record Office

(d) Central Airmen Selection Board 3. He is ex-officio member of UPSC board for selection of AF Civilian Officers. DPA

1. Laying down policy and ensuring its implementation in respect of airmen and NCs (E) on the following aspect:-

(a) Recruitment (b) Terms and conditions of Engagement (c) Discharge and Release (d) Manning of Units (e) Tenure of duty Postings and deputations of airmen abroad. Career progression of airmen.

(h) Honorary Commissions/rank of airmen (j) Service Entry Commission. (k) Revision of Trade Structure. (l) Planning augmentation of manpower and its allocation during hostilities/ immense of hostilities in liaisonj with various Command Headquarters. (m) Dealing with court cases filed by Airmen/NCs(E) where Govt/Air HQs is one of the respondents pertaining to recruitment, promotion, posting, extension of service, discharge, Grant of NoC and re-instatement. (n) Calculation and release of vacancies for recruitment of NCs(E). (o) To monitor the functioning of:

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(i) Air Force Record Office

(ii) Central Airmen Selection Board and all Airmen Selection Centres. PDPC

1. Principal Director Personnel Civilian is head of PC Directorate and is responsible for:-

(a) General policy on civilian administration in the Air Force.

(b) Implementation of the Government policy in regard to recruitment, framing/revision of Recruitment Rules in respect of all the Gp ‘A’, ‘B’ & ‘C’ civilian posts in the Indian Air Force, confirmation, promotion, postings, retrenchment, maintenance of service records, rendition and maintenance of confidential reports extension of service, retirements, pension/gratuity, GP Fund, medical attendance etc.

(c) All matters relating to joint consultative machinery (JCM), trade unions, labour laws and other allied matters.

(d) Providing answers to Parliament Questions pertaining to Air Force and AFHQ civilians posted on the strength of Air Headquarters.

2. Acts as the delegate Prescribed Authority for the purpose of Rule 18 of CCS (Conduct) Rules 1964 in respect of Group ‘C’ civilians employed in Air HQ and units directly under Air HQ.

3. Acts as the delegate Competent Disciplinary Authority/appointing authority in respect of Group ‘C’ unit civilians serving at Air HQ. 4. Acts as the Chairman of the Screeni9ng Committee for compassionate appointment to Level-2 posts in IAF and Level-1 posts for Units directly under Air HQ.

5. Acts as the delegate authority for sanctions of various types of payments under Travel Regulations in respect of all categories of civilian personnel serving in Air HQ and units directly under Air HQ. 6. Acts as the delegate authority for regularization of time barred claims of civilian personnel serving in Air HQ. 7. Monitors progress of all court cases filed all over India in various courts by Air Force Civilians and monitors progress of implementation of court judgments. 8. Chairman of DPC for considering employees for promotion and grant of financial upgradation under MACP Scheme in respect of Centrally Controlled Group ‘B’ (Non-Gaz) and Group ‘C’ Civilian employees of Indian Air Force and to consider all Centrally Controlled Group ‘B’ (Non-Gaz) and above Civilian employees of Indian Air Force and Group ‘C’ Civilian employees of Units under Air HQ for removal from probation &

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confirmation. Member Secretary of Review Committee to consider all Centrally Controlled Group ‘B’ (Non-Gaz) and above civilian employees of Indian Air Force and Group ‘C’ Civilian employees of Units under Air HQ to review employees for retention in service under Rule 56 (j). 9. Represent Air HQ on various DPCs of AFHQ Cadre Staff. 10. Providing/ensuring training on rules/regulations of Civil Administration to the civilian employees of IAF. 11. Acts as General Secretary of the Air Force Civilians Sports Board and is responsible for day to day administration of the Board. ACAS (Training)

1. Advise AOP on ab-initio training matters & in-service courses at TIs and TEs under Training Command. 2. Formulation of all training policy and introduction of changes in training patterns commensurate with operational needs. 3. Review of KLP of training units. 4. Member of Joint Training Committee. 5. Member of Ministry of Defence psychological Research Panel. 6. Liaise with Army and Navy on training matters of mutual interest. 7. Advise the AOP in regard to training courses abroad and civil institutions in India. 8. Advise the AOP in regard to training of foreign nationals Defence personnel in India and control training of foreigners in India at IAF training establishments. 9. Keeping up-to-date information about the training policies/procedure being followed by other countries. 10. Advise AOP on training at NDC, DSSC, IAT, CDM, CAW and NDA. 11. Issue of training directives. 12. Liaise with Min of Def on matters relating to training. 13. Liaise with DGNCC on matters relating to training in Air NCC units. 14. Formulate policy relating to suspensions/reflighting of trainees in our training institutions. 15. Approval of syllabi and scales of training equipment.

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16 Control and supervision of all foreign courses of IAF personnel under aid programme. 17 Member of USI Executive Council. 18. Member of Advisory Council of Technical Training Institutes. 19. Member of Indira Gandhi Udaan Academy. 20. Control and allotment of ATG funds and POP grant to Commands and Units directly under Air HQs. PD Trg (F)

1 Advise ACAS(Trg) on all matters of policy concerning IAF, ab-initio aircrew training. Training of foreigners in India and training of AF Personnel abroad for ab-initio flying trg. 2. Liaise with concerned Directorates on policy matters concerning the continuity of aircrew training in IAF. 3. Liaise with Directorate of Intelligence/Air Advisers abroad in matters relating to foreign trainees being trained in IAF. 4. Implementation of aircrew training policy. 5. Formulate and evolve future flying training pattern in training commands in consultation with VCAS Branch. Identify and project resource requirements for the same. 6 Continuously study the quality of flying training imparted at FTE (including FIS). Analyse holistically the training of F(P) and F(N) branch in Training Command. 7. Liaison with Army, Naval and Coast Guard Headquarters for the training of IAF personnel at their institutions and vice versa and on all other inter-service training matters. 8. Sponsor cases to the Government on Aircrew training matters. 9. Oversee Air Staff Courses at DSSC and courses conducted at CAW. 10 Control and supervision of all foreign courses for IAF personnel under aid programme. 11 Control and supervision of foreigners’ training in India.

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12. Liaison with Ministries of Defence, Finance and External Affairs to the extent delegated by ACAS(Trg). 13 Liaison with appropriate agencies regarding matters related to CAW, CDM & NDA. PD Trg (G) 1. Advise ACAS(Trg) on all matters of policy governing ab-initio training of Ground duty officers of Engineering, Administration, Logistics, Accounts, Education and Met branches. 2. Advise ACAS (Trg) on all matters of policy governing ab-initio and in-service trade training of airmen.

3. Plan and conduct ab-initio training of officers and ab-initio and in-service trade training of airmen at various training establishments.

4. Formulation and implementation of AFIs, AFOs and Training Policies for all matters pertaining to ab-initio training of ground duty officers and airmen. 5. Co-ordinate with HQ TC and Specialist Dtes at Air HQ for ensuring development of training infrastructure (technical/ domestic accommodation, trained instructors, training aids etc) at all the training establishments.

6. Liaise with HQ TC, Dte of Plans and Dte of PP for review of Policy pages and Establishments of Training Institutes.

7. Liaise with HQ IDS, PDMP and PDPO-1 for allocation of vacancies for Post Graduate Engineering programme for AE branch officers.

8. Ensure the quality of training by timely revision and update of training syllabi.

9. Liaise with HQ IDS and advise ACAS (Trg) on matters pertaining to DIAT and MILIT.

10. Advise ACAS(Trg) on management and judicious allocation of funds under ATG (LCH 786/19), POP (LCH 786/25) and regulating the expenses under these funds.

11. Advise ACAS(Trg) on sponsoring of officers under ATG for various training programmes undertaken by govt./civil institutions. 12. Conduct of RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) courses in collaboration with NSDC.

DSD 1. Conduct of Air Force Commanders’ Conference (AFCC) and Commanders’ Conclave.

2. Co-ordination for conduct of Combined Commanders’ Conference (CCC) and Unified Commanders’ Conference (UCC).

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3. Liaison with Tri-Services’ Principal Personnel Officers Committee (PPOC) on relevant issues. 4. Conduct of Mandatory In-service courses. 5. Conduct of Post Graduate Engineering Entrance Examination (PGEEE). 6. Dealing with all matters related to Staff Duties.

ASSISTANT CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF (EDUCATION) [ACAS (EDN)]

Directorate of Education functions through various Sub Directorates, whose area of responsibilities is enumerated here under:-

(a) Formulation and implementation of policy on all educational training and services in IAF. (b) Formulation and implementation of General Education Scheme in IAF. (c) Formulation and implementation of policy on all in-service career examinations in respect of Officers and Airmen. (d) Formulation and implementation of policies on trade standards and testing. (e) Implementation of Government Policy Directives on progressive use of Official Language Hindi in official work in IAF. (f) Policy formulation and implementation for courses relating to School of Foreign Language. (g) Formulation and implementation of policies for Air Force Common Admission Test. (h) Formulation of policy on signing of MOUs with Universities and other institution for seeking recognition and certification of courses/training conducted by IAF. (j) Formulation and implementation of policies for management of Ref & Tech libraries in IAF.

Documents that can be shared by AFPCC (available in public domain) 1. Pay rules Officers. 2. Pay rules Airmen 3. Pay rules NCs (E)

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4. 7th CPC Govt. letters on Pay, Allowance and Pension 5. CPC Reports 6. MoD notification of 7th CPC 7. Copy of IDSE study carried for 7th CPC.

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AOA BRANCH

DIRECTOR GENERAL (WKS & CER) DG (Wks & Cer) is responsible for formulation and issue of policies on Org Instruction/Memo, Messes, FRW, Conservancy Contract, Catering, Printing of AFO and AFI, supply of office equipment, dress regulation, IAF Band, Co-ordination of Ceremonial Functions. In addition, he would be responsible for planning, prioritisation, processing, sanctioning and execution of works services in IAF and matters relating to schools, adventure and sports. The DG is assisted in his duties by ACAS (Org & Cer), ACAS (Wks) and PD SAS.

DGMS (AIR) 1. He keeps the DGAFMS informed of all general policy decisions and directions issued by the Chief of Air Staff; in as far as they affect the medical services of the Air force, the planning of hospitals, laboratories and other medical units and developments in preventive medicine and research.

2. He consults DGAFMS in respect of posting of all officers of medical, dental and nursing services of the rank of Gp Capt and above.

3. He is responsible to the CAS through the AOA for the following:- (a) Overall medical policy of the IAF in peace and war.

(b) For arranging posting, promotion, training and career planning of all medical and dental personnel. (c) Provisioning of medical stores for all medical units and medical sections of non-medical units in the Air force and formulating policy for its economic and judicious use. (d) Suitable recommendations regarding medical establishment, work services, budget planning and formulating policy thereof. (e) Periodical allocation of beds to Air Force Hospitals and Station Medicare Centers and to ensure adequate specialist over to the IAF personnel. (f) Formulating policy regarding medical examinations and Medical boards and categorization of all Air Force personnel. (g) Laying down guidelines, promotion and watching progress of Aero-medical research activities with the aim of improving flight safety. (h) Provisioning of efficient aero medical cover to flying personnel.

4. He is adviser to the Director General Civil Aviation on all medical matters pertaining to Civil Aviation and Civil Aircrew. He is the approving authority for all civil aircrew medical boards and act as President for Appeal Medical boards preferred by civil aircrew.

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5. He is responsible for rendering advice to Pension Sanctioning authority in respect of IAF personnel.

6. He is member of the Medical Services Advisory Committee. He keeps the CAS and AOA informed of all-important decisions/discussions taken place in the MSAC.

7. He is responsible for implementation of the decisions of MSAC after their approval by the COSC.

8. He acts as member of the Selection Boards for grant of commissions and promotions of Medical, Dental and MNS officers as per the constitution of the selection boards approved by the Government.

9. He is the Chairman of the Air Force Research Advisory panel of the Armed Forces Medical Research Committee. 10. He liaises with the Director General Health Services Govt. of India, DGMS (Army), DGMS(Navy) and the Scientific Adviser to the Ministry of Defence on matters relating to health and treatment of Air Force Personnel, research and training.

11. He exercises the under mentioned Financial Powers:

(a) Inherent powers of Rs 4,00,000.00 and Rs.8,00,000.00 in consultation with IFA in respect of emergent medical treatment to service personnel and their families afforded treatment in Government/ Private hospitals as a life saving measures (Revised financial powers under DFPDS-2016).

(b) Rs. 6.0 Lakhs in respect of purchases of medical stores and Rs. 500.00 lakhs in consultation with IFA (as per revised financial powers under DFPDS – 2016.)

12. He is responsible for:

(a) Air evacuation of casualties from forward areas to hospital in rear.

(b) Tender advice regarding clothing, equipment and rations of Air Force personnel.

(c) Formulating policy and issue of directives on prevention and control of diseases amongst Air force personnel.

(d) Rendering of reports and returns to CAS, DGAFMS and Ministry of Defence.

(e) Efficient functioning of the Directorate of Medical services.

(f) Periodic visits to Medical and Non –medical units as considered necessary.

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ASSISTANT CHIEF OF AIR STAFF (ORG & CER) 1. He is responsible to DG (Wks & Cer) for the following. (a) Advise AOA on matters related to Organisation. (b) Formulation and issue of Policies on Org Instructions and Org Memos. (c) Issue of Policies regarding Air Force Messes. (d) Issue of Policies regarding Conservancy Contracts, Domestic Fire Services, Dress Regulation and Catering. (e) Ceremonial Policies with respect to National, Inter-service and Air Force. Issuing instructions monitoring and supervision of ceremonies connected with Republic Day, Independence Day, Investiture at Rashtrapati Bhawan. (f) Exercise functional control over Air Force Forms and Stationery Depot, Kolkata. (g) Exercise functional control over Air Force Station, New Delhi. PRINCIPAL DIRECTOR ORGANISATION (ADM) 2 He will be responsible to ACAS (Org & Cer) for the following.~ (a) Coordination and supervision of the functioning of Director and Joint Directors and allocation of task. (b) Formulation of Policies with respect to. (i) Org Instructions. (ii) Org Memorandum. (iii) Membership and Mess charges of Air Force Messes. (c) Scaling/authorisation of Ration to IAF personnel and Messes/Cookhouses. (d) Issue/amendment/revision of AFOs/AFIs on Catering, Conservancy and General Administration / Organisation. (e) Policy matters on Domestic Fire Fighting Services and Fire prevention. (f) Coordination / Submission of Replies to Parliament Questions. (g) Policy with regard to Railway concession forms viz Warrants CVs, forms‘ D’ etc and e-ticketing. (f) Adm Support to Air HQ Branches and the directorates under them through the office

of Camp Commandant and general supervision on the functioning of Camp Commandant.

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(j) Exercise functional control over Air Force Forms and Stationery Depot, Kolkata. (k) Submission of RTI replies, CAS website points and representation received from MoD with respect to Dte of Org (Adm). (l) Through D Org (P&F) deal with all matters related to printing requirements of entire IAF including policy formulation, dissemination and implementation, audit objection etc. To exercise the budgetary control of Code Head-786/23 (Printing) including payment of all printing bills received from various Govt. of India Presses, Govt. of India Forms Store and Dte of Printing. DIRECTOR ORGANISATION (ADM) 3. He is responsible to PD Org (Adm) for the following. (a) EXTERNAL CONSERVANCY SERVICES (i) Implementation of policy on Conservancy Services Contracts. (ii) Processing of Court Cases related to External Conservancy Contracts. (iii) Action on representation/petition received from excontractors/ individuals regarding Conservancy Services. (iv) Policy with regard to issue of Sanctions for External Conservancy Contracts and approving Contract Agreements. (v) Processing of External Conservancy Audit Objections with MOD, CDA and CGDA. (vi) Processing of External Conservancy Sanctions by MOD. (vii To scrutinize Board Proceedings on External Conservancy Service and ensure rectification / overcoming shortcomings, before processing the Board Proceedings for issue of Sanctions. (viii) Scrutiny of SOCs related to modification of already sanctioned External Conservancy Contracts. (ix) Issue of guidelines to ensure correct utilization of funds under Code Head 786/14 for External Conservancy Services. (x) Ensuring time-bound issue of External Conservancy Sanctions by Air HQ. (xi) Policy on undertaking External Conservancy Services through Cantt Boards / Private Contractors / under Unit arrangements. (xii) To liaise with CGDA, 0/o DGDE, Cantt Boards and MOD on External Conservancy related issues.

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(b) ORG MEMORANDA & INSTRUCTIONS (i) Policy formulation and dissemination on issue of Org Memo/Inst. (ii) Vetting of Move Completion Reports (Temp / Permanent moves) received from HQ Commands / Units. To process discrepancies and ensure rectification by the sponsoring Dte / HQ Command / Unit of any shortcomings or errors in the reports received. (iii) To correspond with CGDA / CDA on queries with respect to Move of Units and process Audit Objections thereon. (iv) To supervise duplicating work associated with stencils cut for the issue of Org Memo / Insts, which is Secret correspondence. (v) Compilation and issue of List of Air Force Units (unit location booklet). (vi) Issue of the booklet on postal addresses of AF units. (vii) Issue of Directory of Duties for the Officers (up to AD level) posted at Air HQ (VB/RKP). (viii) Initiating cases with the Govt for opening of FPOs at AF units. (ix) Allotment of Despatch Indicators. (x) Allotment of file number blocks to all Branches/Dtes at Air HQ (VB/RKP). (c) Misc (i) Formulation of War Orders in respect of AOA's Branch. (ii). Augmentation Plan of Dte of Org. (iii) Progress on Agenda Points / Minutes of Air Force Commanders Conference. (iv) Submission of Briefs on Org matters, for CAS, prior to his visit to various Units/ Foreign countries. (v) Implementation of PSOs task directives and rendering feedback on the same. (vi) Processing Audit Objections received by the Directorate and rendering quarterly progress report thereon. (vii) Submission of monthly progress on various Court Cases to JAG(Air).

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(viii) Submission of inputs for inclusion in the Annual Report of the Ministry of Defence. 5. EXTERNAL CONSERVANCY SERVICES (a) Implementation of policy on Conservancy Services Contracts. (b) Processing of Court Cases related to External Conservancy Contracts. (c) Action on representation/petition received from excontractors/individuals regarding Conservancy Services.

(d) Policy with regard to issue of Sanctions for External Conservancy Contracts and approving Contract Agreements. (e) Processing of External Conservancy Audit Objections with MOD, CDA and CGDA. (f) Processing of External Conservancy Sanctions by MOD. (g) To scrutinise Board Proceedings on External Conservancy Service and ensure rectification / overcoming shortcomings, before processing the Board Proceedings for issue of Sanctions. (h) Scrutiny of SOCs related to modification of already sanctioned External Conservancy Contracts. ~ (j) Issue of guidelines to ensure correct utilisation of funds under Code Head 786/14 for External Conservancy Services. (k) Ensuring time-bound issue of External Conservancy Sanctions by Air HQ. (l) Policy on undertaking External Conservancy Services through Cantt Boards / Private Contractors / under Unit arrangements. (m) To liaise with CGDA, 0/o DGDE, Cantt Boards and MOD on External Conservancy related issues. 6. MISC (a) Formulation of War Orders in respect of AOA's Branch. (b) Augmentation Plan of Dte of Org. (c) Progress on Agenda Points / Minutes of Air Force Commanders Conference. (d) Submission of Briefs on Org matters, for CAS, prior to his visit to various Units/ Foreign countries.

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(e) Implementation of PS0s task directives and rendering feedback on the same. (f) Processing Audit Objections received by the Directorate and rendering quarterly progress report thereon. (g) Submission of monthly progress on various Court Cases to JAG(Air). (h) Submission of inputs for inclusion in the Annual Report of the Ministry of Defence. 7. CATERING (a) Formulation of Policy and procedures on Catering / Messing matters. (b) Formulation of Policy on Formation, Membership and Mess Charges in respect of Officers' Messes in the Air Force. (c) Liaison and co-ordination with Army and Navy in processing Inter Service scaling of Ration / Catering Items. (d) Formulation and dissemination of policy on Scales of Fuel and Rations in respect of Officers, Flight Cadets, Airmen and NCs(E). (e) Formulation and dissemination of policy with regard to Scales of Kitchen equipment and utensils in various cookhouses of the Air Force, introduction of Modern Kitchen Equipment /utensils. (f) To amend / revise various AF0s and AFIs on Catering. (g) Policy and procedures on conduct of Dining-in-Night and Guest Nights. (h) Scaling of Occupational Clothing for Civilian Mess Staff including female mess staff in various Cook Houses of the AF. (j) Vetting of Training Syllabus in respect of Catering Assistants and NCs(E) undergoing training at ATI Belgaum. 9 ORG MEMORANDA & INSTRUCTIONS (a) Policy formulation and dissemination on issue of Org Memo / Inst. (b) Vetting of Move Completion Reports (Temp / Permanent moves) received from HQ Commands / Units. To process discrepancies and ensure rectification by the sponsoring Dte / HQ Command / Unit of any shortcomings or errors in the reports received. (c) To correspond with CGDA / CDA on queries with respect to Move of Units and process Audit Objections thereon.

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(d) To supervise duplicating work associated with stencils cut for the issue of Org Memo/Insts, which is Secret correspondence. (e) Compilation and issue of List of Air Force Units (unit location booklet). (f) Issue of the booklet on postal addresses of AF units. (g) Issue of Directory of Duties for the Officers (up to AD level) posted at Air HQ (VB/RKP). (h) Initiating cases with the Govt for opening of FPOs at AF units. (j) Allotment of Despatch Indicators. (k) Allotment of file number blocks to all Branches/Dtes at Air HQ (VB/RKP). PRINCIPAL DIRECTOR ORGANISATION (CER) (a) Ceremonial policies with regard to national, inter-service and Air Force and issuing instructions, monitoring and supervision of ceremonies connected with the following. (i) Republic Day. (ii) Independence Day. (iii) Martyrs Day. (iv) Vijay Divas. (v) Investiture at Rashtrapati Bhawan. (vi) Remembrance Day. (b) Air Force Day-cum-Investiture Parade. Issue of policy instructions on ceremonies connected with Air Force Day. (c) Coordination and provisioning of ceremonial GOH to under mentioned VVIPs/VIPs (both foreign and Indian) visiting Delhi and elsewhere in India. (i) Foreign Heads of State. (ii) Foreign Service Chiefs of Staff. (iii) President/Vice President/PM/RM/RRM/Service Chiefs of Staff. (d) Homage ceremonies at Amar Jawan Jyoti Memorial at India Gate on Army Day, Navy Day, Air Force Day, Remembrance Day, Ex-Servicemen’s Day and at any other time required by MOD and Dte of Int. (e) Coordinate and issue instructions for homage ceremonies at Air Force War Memorial.

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(f) Cultural Shows – Printing, issue of Invitation Cards and issue of instructions for conducting the shows. (g) Air House Receptions. To plan and co-ordinate receptions at Air House on the following occasions. (i) Republic Day for NCC Cadets/Staff. (ii) Recipients of higher distinguished service and gallantry awards during Defence Investiture Ceremony. (iii) Air Force Day. (h) Retirement of CAS. All functions at the time of retirement of CAS. (j) Dress Regulations, policies and implementation in respect of officers, airmen and NCs (E) except occupational clothing. (k) Museum. Policies and their implementations with respect of AF Museum and construction of National War Memorial/Museum. (l) Air Force Band. All matters on AF Band pertaining to the following. (i) Policy, formulation and implementation. (ii) Budgeting. (iii) Inter-Command Movements. (m) State Funeral to the President, Ex-President and serving PM and other dignitaries as directed by MOD. (n) Service Funerals to Service dignitaries falling in Article 12 and 23 of Central Table of Precedence including those on retired list. (o) Air Force Publicity. (i) Publicity relating to Ceremonial functions. (ii) Exhibitions – Defence and other. (iii) Clearance of Articles, books, brochures etc. (iv) Static Display. (p) Award of Colour and Standards to units.

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(q) Approval of Crests and Motto of various units/formations. (r) Display of flags/star plates/insigna. (s) Appointment/visit/relinquishment of Commodore Commandant. (t) Battle Honours – processing of cases with MOD and promulgation. (u) Processing cases for Grants to formations/units on Jubilee celebrations. (v) Acceptance and Institution of trophies.

(w) Physical Fitness (PFR Test) – Policy and Implementations. (x) Air Force Day and New Year Messages. Messages from outgoing and incoming CAS. (y) Mementoes to retiring officers/airmen/NCs(E) – Policy and implementation. (z) Printing and Distribution of New Year Greeting Cards.

(aa) Brochure – Air Force Day and Colour Presentation. (ab) Secretary to the following Committees. (i) Air Force Standing Dress Committee. (ii) Air Force Nomenclature Committee. (iii) Air Force Battle Honours Committee. (iv) Member of Board of Governors of AF Museum. (ac) Briefs on ceremonial matters to the following. (i) COSC – Inter Service (ii) PPOC – Inter Service (iii) PSOs – Air Force (iv) AF Commanders Conference. (v) CASNET (Progress on CAS Points)

(ad) IAF representative in MOD and Inter-Service Meetings on ceremonial matters. (ae) Photographs for use in Stations and Messes.

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D Org (Cer). 1. He is responsible for policies on the following:-

(a) Policies regarding national, inter-services and Air Force ceremonial functions and supervision of the ceremonies like Republic day, Independence Day, Martyrs Day, Vijay Diwas, Investiture at Rashtrapati Bhawan.

(b) Provision of Inter-service and Air Force Guard of Honour to VVIPs/VIPs. (c) Homage Ceremonies at Amar Jawan Jyothi/ National War Memorial. (d) Policies regarding Air Force Museums. (e) AF Band.

D Org (P&F).

1. He is responsible for the following:-

(a) All matters regarding printing of IAF Standard and non-Standard Forms. (b) Procurement of specialized office equipment for Command HQs and Units directly under Air HQ beyond their financial powers. (c) Sanctions under delegated financial powers for procurement of stationery and consumables for Command HQs and Units directly under Air HQ beyond their financial powers. (d) All matters relating to printing of AFOs, Railway/ Accountable Forms, Journals, Other Publications, IAPs of general and Adm nature. (e) Functional control of Air Force Forms & Stationery Depot.

Camp Comdt. 1. He is responsible for the following:-

(a) House keeping and maintenance of building and assets of Air HQ Vayu Bhawan & RK Puram and Antyodaya Bhawan. (b) Works services at Air HQ buildings. (c) Provision of stationery and office contingency items for Air HQ.

ASSISTANT CHIEF OF AIR STAFF (AIR FORCE WORKS) 1. (a) ACAS (AF Wks) is responsible to the AOA for the efficient administration and functioning of the Directorate of Air Force Works.

(b) He is responsible for co-ordination and formulation of all works related policy matters, including discussions with sister services, DGDE, MoD and other Govt departments through MoD.

(c) To oversee planning, prioritisation, processing, sanctioning and the execution of works services in the Air Force. (d) He represents the Air Force at the Board of Management of Air Force, Naval Housing Board and its Executive Committee (Works) and PSOC on quartering matters relating to CAO pool accommodation. PRINCIPAL DIRECTOR AIR FORCE WORKS 2. PD AFW is responsible to the ACAS (AF Works) for general administration of the Directorate, planning, processing sanction and execution of policies, supervision of working of different sections including monitoring and co-ordination of.

(a) Parliament Questions, draft Audit Paras and Audit objections.

(b) Preparation of briefs for the CAS and AOA. (c) Preparation of Annual Capital Works Plan, 5 years/10 years Roll on plans

for the Air Force in consultation with different Commands/Groups and Air/Maint Staff at Air Headquarters. (d) Forecasting, planning, exercising overall control over the preparation of AF Budget and Budget Estimates. (e) Control of expenditure of the funds provided in the AF Budget. (f) Liaison with E-in-C's Branch, DML&C, CPWD, DGCA and CAO, Ministry of Defence and also his counterparts in the Army and Navy. (g) Air Force member on Joint Admin Planning Committee. (h) Progressing/actioning of points arising from.

(i) CAS's weekly meeting (ii) AOC-in-C's Quarterly Progress Report (iii) Air Force Commanders Conference (iv) Tour reports of CAS and AOA.

DIRECTOR OF AIR FORCE WORKS (BUDGET) 3. DAFW (Budget) is responsible for the following duties. (a) Finalisation of CWP & allotment of funds to Air Force Commands.

(b) Release of funds after issue of Admin approvals wherever applicable. (c) Periodical Reviews Monitoring of Capital and Revenue Funds for carry over works and maintenance services. (d) Monitoring of expenditure. (e) Forecast and preparation of budgetary provisions for land acquisition/ requisition/ hire etc. cases. (f) Control & monitoring of carry forward liabilities of works services. (g) Rendering advice on budgetary matters. DIRECTOR OF AIR FORCE WORKS 4. DAFW is responsible to the PDAFW for the following duties. (a) General administration of the Directorate and Supervision of working of

different sections.

(b) Control, supervision and co-ordination of work of all the JDWs/DDWs of the Directorate. All Files and correspondence from different JDWs/DDWs are to be routed to PDAFW through him. (c) Preparation/co-ordination of briefs for the CAS and AOA. (d) Representing air Headquarters on Inter Services Accommodation Advisory Committee. (e) Welfare matters of the personnel of the Directorate. (f) Progressing and actioning of points arising from: - CAS’s Weekly Meeting AOC-in-C’s Quarterly Progress Report Tour Reports of the CAS Tour Reports of the AOA Commanders’ Conference held in Air Headquarters. (g) Any other duty/task specially assigned by the PDAFW. ADDITIONAL CHIEF ENGINEER (LIAISON) : ACE(L) 5. The ACE (L) is an Engineering Officer of the rank of Col and is assisted by a Lt Col who is SO 1 (Works). The duties of ACE(L) are as follows. (a) Advising on all Engineering matters and coordinate all activities between the E-in-C's Branch and the Directorate of Air Force Works.

(b) Offer specialist advice/ comments on the BOOs and all technical aspects of work services to the various JDWs as and when asked for. (c) ACE(L) is also responsible for dealing with the following subjects. (i) Runway Rehabilitation Schemes. (ii) Position of Support Vehicles for Runway Rehabilitation Schemes (RRS).

(iii) All equipments/ tools connected with RRS. (iv) Procurement of Wheel Dozers, Track Dozers, etc. (v) Restructuring of MES and creation of new posts in MES for the Air Force. (vi) Monitoring of budgetary allocation pertaining to Dall Express Scheme and Runway Rehabilitation Scheme-76.

(vii) Matters pertaining reporting channels for ACRs in respect of MES personnel.

(viii) Airfield Grass Cutting Machines (Tractors & Jungle Jims). DIRECTOR AF ADVENTURE 1. The Director AF Adv has overall responsibility for the functioning of the Directorate of AF Adventure. He will carry out the following. (a) Liaise with Civil/Govt agencies connected with Adventure activities in the country.

(b) Organise Adventure Courses either through qualified instructions in the service or through Government/Civil agencies for AF personnel. (c) Plan adventure activities, get sanction/approval from concerned ministries. (d) Obtain budget clearance from AOA/MOD. (e) Supervision of finance and accounts. (f) Obtain clearance/exemptions of customs duty etc for purchase of equipment from abroad. (g) Co-ordinate with various agencies/command HQs/Units for Adm arrangements for all the expeditions. (h) Attend meetings of various civil/Govt. bodies in adventure sports.

(g) Arrange survey of routes and areas connected with mountaineering, treks, hang gliding, car rallies, cycling and other expeditions.

(k) Select AF personnel for various adventure activities. (l) Arrange press/TV cover for the expeditions. (m) Arrange for casualty evacuation of expedition members when necessary. (n) Arrange for flag-off and flag-in ceremonies for the expeditions. (o) Any other task allotted. 2. He is responsible for the following adventure activities. (a) Skydiving (b) Microlight Flying (c) Parasailing 3. Skydiving. (a) He is to plan, organise and execute all aspects of adventure parachuting and skydiving activity including courses, demonstration and competitions. (b) Organise all aspects of parachuting activity including air-effort, ground training, parachute packing and actual conduct of jumps. All aspects of flight safety and para safety are ro be adhered to. (c) Plan, obtain MoD sanction, procure and maintain all parachuting stores in proper condition. 4. Microlight. (a) He is to plan, organise and conduct courses/demonstration in microlight flying as authorised.

(b) He is responsible for maintenance, repairs and storage of machines as laid down in SOP. 5. Parasailing. (a) He is to plan, organise and conduct parasailing camps/demonstrations as authorised. (b) He is to maintain all parasailing stores in proper condition and carry out repairs when necessary.

(c) All safety norms are to be adhered to while conducting parasailing activity.

6. All flight safety norms are to be ensured while conducting the activity.

ACAS (P&D). 13. He is responsible for:- (a) The efficient functioning of the Dte of PM (Air) and Dte of PS.

(b) Coordination and formulation of policies, discussions with sister services, MoD and other Govt department on the subjects pertaining to Provost, Security, Vigilance, Personnel Services, GD, PAD & Trg on weapons/security & provost.

(c) Formulation of policies and ensure implementation of various measures

for Base Defence. (d) Provisioning of security related equipment for ensuring effective security

of AF installations. (e) Formulation of policies in respect of DSC and Dog Scheme in IAF. (f) Formulation of policy on matters of welfare measures of air warriors and

RTIs related to Air HQ & units under Air HQ. Formulation of policies related to maintenance allowances, implementation of Aadhar Card.

(g) Liaison with Directorate General of Resettlement, Kendriya Sainik Board,

Air Force Association and Air Force Welfare Association on welfare matters of serving personnel.

Provost Marshal (Air). 2. He will be responsible for:- (a) Formulation of Provost and Security Policy. (b) Establishment, administration and control of P&S Units and AFDTS. (c) Training of IAF Police tradesman. (d) Issue of Police Certificate and Provost Warrant Cards.

(e) Formulation of policy on vigilance matters pertaining to IAF and monitoring of vigilance cases.

(f) Progressing of Verification cases of Air Force personnel. (g) Ground Defence / PAD Schemes. (h) Verification of Cadets/Recruits. (j) Demand, receipt, issue and maintenance of record of Armed Forces Identity Cards. (k) Small arms: Scaling and investigation of losses.

(l) Provision of DSC platoons to Air Force Units against authorized establishments. (m) IAF Dog Scheme: Establishment, procurement, training and deployment. (n) Custody of Prisoners of War. (o) Investigation of unnatural/unusual occurrences/incidents. (p) To provide provost cover during ceremonial occasions as indicated by

Dte of Org (Ceremonials). (q) Coordination with TA and civil defence agencies. (r) Procurement of security related equipment.

DPS

1. Director Personal Services is responsible to AOA for advising on Welfare and personal matters of the Officers, Airmen and Non-Combatant (Enrolled) of IAF as well as ex-service men. He deals with the following subjects: -

(a) Personal Matters

(i) Marriage IAF Personnel-Policy and individual cases of Plural Marriages/Marriages with foreign nationals.

(ii) Debts by Air Force Personal-Policy and individual cases.

(iii) Living out permission to Air Force personnel, under their own arrangement without any financial aspect, Policy and individual cases.

(iv) Grant of Maintenance allowance to wives and children of Air Force personnel-Policy and individual cases.

(b) Property and Estates

(i) Property returns by Air Force personnel-Policy and individual cases. (ii) Disposal of Estates of deceased Air Force personnel.

(iii) Wills-Policy and procedure.

(c) Welfare Matters:

(i) Policy and individual cases. (ii) Liaison with Directorate General of Resettlement, Kendriya Sainik Boards, Air Force Association and Air Force Wives Welfare Association on welfare matters. (iii) Matters pertaining to Welfare Funds administered by Kendriya Sainik Board and National Defence Funds.

(iv) Electoral Rolls : Policy, procedure and liaison with civil and sister services.

(v) ACES grant and Air Force Reserve Fund.

(vi) Concessions by State Govts/Cash Award to Gallantry Award winners. (vii) Acceptance and retention of gifts by Air Force personnel in their individual capacity. (viii) Recommending financial assistance to the needy ex-IAF personnel from AF NPFs. (ix) Resettlement/Rehabilitation of Ex-Servicemen and war widows.

JAG (Air)

1. In terms of Section 4(xi) of the Air Force Act, 1950, JAG (Air) is ‘Chief Legal Advisor’ to the CAS to advise on matters relating to Air Force Law and to perform such other duties of a legal character as may arise in connection therewith.

2. He is responsible to advice the CAS, PSOs and Directors at Air HQ on various Legal and other related issues; liaise with the JAGs of Army and Navy on matters of Armed Forces Laws; inter-act and advise the MoD officials on the referred issues; advice on the pre and post-trial confirmation petitions ; issuance of JAG directives; control and guidance of the CJAs ; Legal training of AF personnel; and ensure central monitoring of all civil suits against the Air Force.

DIRECTORATE OF ACCOUNTS

ACAS (Accounts & Air Veterans) 1. He will be responsible to the CAS through AOA for the efficient and effective functioning of the IAF Accounts Branch of which he will be immediate administrative and professional head. He will also be responsible for the following.

(a) Render Financial Advice on all-important accounting matters. (b) Exercise functional control over AFCAO and Dte of AV. (c) Exercise admin & functional control over Dte of Accts, AFGIS, Dte of Air HQ NPFs and Air Force Pay Commission Cell. (d) Liaise with CGDA, DADS, CDA (AF), MoD, MoF etc. (e) Represent IAF in the Pay Review Committee (PARC). (f) Exercise financial powers as delegated by the CAS and AOA from time to time. (g) Monitor revision of establishment, manning and training of all personnel of Accts Branch and render advice in this regard to specialist Dtes whenever required. (h) Monitor training of all personnel of Accts for and equipping them with contemporary skills. (j) Function as Pr AO for the purpose of New Pension Scheme. (k) To vet and provide response to all Parliamentary (Starred / Un-starred) Questions. (l) Function/ represent in the capacity, as indicated against each of the following Institutions/ societies.

(i) AFGIS : Member BoT (ii) Dte of Air HQ NPFs : Member EC (iii) Defence Services Officers’ Welfare Fund : Hony Treasurer (iv) AFNHB : Member (Fin), BoM (v) JCM-III/Air HQ : Member Staff Side (vi) DPC at DDGCS for CSD Deputations : IAF Rep

Principal Director (Accounts) 2. PD Accts will be responsible to ACAS (Accts & AV) for all the matters pertaining to Dte of Accts. He will exercise both administrative and functional control over all personnel including civilians posted at Dte of Accts as well as all activities connected with the functioning of Dte of Accts. He will also be responsible for the following: -

(a) Formulate various policies and accounting procedures and issue clarifications on all subjects such as Pay & Allowances, Cash Services, Audit, Equipment

Accounting, Aircrew bills, Airlift Recoveries, HBA, NPFs and Computerisation of Accounting activities. (b) Render advice on important accounting matters referred to him by any functionary at Air Headquarters & Command Headquarters. (c) Act as Command Accountant Officer for all self accounting units placed directly under Air HQ. (d) General Administration, discipline and running of the Dte of Accts. (e) Liaise with various audit authorities such as CGDA, PDADS (AF) and other DAD Officials for issues related to audit and interpretation of rules/provisions. (f) Liaise with various functionaries in the MoD at appropriate level to expedite matters related to them. (g) Monitor and advice on activities related to automation and computerization of accounting at Units/Commands & Air HQ. (h) To monitor and advise on issues related to Airlift recoveries, NPS, EQUOLS, CSD and URC in IAF.

Principal Director (Air Veterans) 3. PD AV will be responsible to ACAS (Accts & AV) for all the matters pertaining to Dte of AV. He will exercise both administrative and functional control over all personnel including civilians posted at Dte of AV as well as all activities connected with the functioning of Dte of AV. He will also be responsible for the following: -

(a) Issue of PPO to officers/Airmen/NCs(E) proceeding on Superannuation/ premature from Pension sanctioing authority within stipulated time frame. (b) Liaison with PCDA (P) Allahabad/JCDA(AF) Subroto Park/AFCAO/JDMS (ME)/Dte of PO for all pension related matters. (c) Pursue all cases pertaining to NE benefits of Offrs/Airmen/NCs(E). (d) NE Benefits (Liberalised/Specialised/Ordinary Family Pension) including Ex-Gratia, DCRG to Retired / NOKs of deceased IAF personnel. (e) Efficient and smooth functioning of IAF Placement Cell and placement of Air Veterans in corporate sector and PSUs. (f) Family Pension to handicapped children of Air Veterans on death of parents in case they are incapable of their own livelihood. Family Pension to unmarried/widowed daughters of Air Force Officers/Airmen/NCs(E). (g) Policy matters relating to Pensionary awards. (h) NE benefits of NOK of Flt Cadets. (j) Disability Pension to all authorised personnel.

(k) Liaison with MoD/Service HQ/CGDA/Dy CDA (AF) seeking clarification on important cases/policies. (l) Submission of views of DAV to central organisation ECHS in formulating of policy letter to commands for implementation, matter related to 27 policlinics and on Regional Centres including manpower related issues establisment of new ECHS Regional centres & Polyclinics. (m) Pension Regulations & its revision/clarification etc. (n) Action on VVIP/VIP reference/Parliament Questions. (o) Welfare - Liaison and correspondence with three recognized Association viz. AFA, The Indian EX-Service League, Disabled war Veterans. All AGM correspondence with IAFBA and other issues related to welfare of AF Veterans.

DG I & S BRANCH

DASI

1. To inspect and report on Command HQs, Advance HQs, and TACs.

2. To inspect and report on Op preparedness, and efficacy of support services, of the following types of units

(a) Wings/FBSUs.

(b) Fighter , transport Helicopter and UAV Sqn/Units.

(c) ADDCs, ADCCs,GCIs, EW/limited GCI units, MOFs and MLCs. (d) ATS and GW units

3. To inspect and report on : -

(a) AD College and electronic school. (b) Training establishment of GW (c) Flying Trg Establishments. (d) To implement cat scheme for GW, ATS and C & R personnel. (e) Post – MR technical inspection of missiles.

D A I

1. To inspect and report on functioning of units which have predominantly administrative role.

2. To inspect and report on Op preparedness, and efficacy of support services, of the following types of units

(a) AFSBs/ASCs/CASB.

(b) Provost & Security Units. (c) AF Hospitals. (d) AFRO & AFCAO, AFAC. (e) AF Stn New Delhi,Belgaum, Tambram.

3. To inspect and report on matters mentioned at 2 above

DAS

1. To lay down the procedures for reporting and investigation of all accident/incident or hazards in relation to flying.

2. Creation and maintenance of flight safety network in the IAF to carry out preventive works at all levels.

3. Building up a database from the reported accidents/incidents for scientific analysis for the purpose of selecting preventive action.

4. Creation of safety awareness amongst all Air Force personnel and their families.

5. To closely monitor the progress of all Court of Inquiry and to ensure their timely finalisation.

6. To prepare briefs for PSOs, MoD, PM and any other relevant questions raised in Parliament.

7. To liaise, coordinate and correspond with Government of India, Civil involving accidents/incidents investigation and remedial measures for prevention.

8. Follow up on operational problem, OHR, honors and awards, good shows, fly past, flying clothing, airfield related matters, medical/psychological aspects of flight safety implementations of anti bird strike measures, FOD, BHCT, and vegetation clearance.

D M I 1. To inspect and assess the performance of all the Equipment Depots, Bases Repair Depots, TETTRAs,. Technical Training Institutions and all Tropo communication Units.

2. To inspect and report on Maintenance/Op preparedness, and efficacy of support services, of the following types of units:-

(a) BRDs, EDs, ASPs, MCUs. (b) ADGES Communication units. (c) Technical Training Institutes. (d) REBs and GEBs (e) CSDO and its detachments (f) TETTRAs/MCFs/AFLEs (g) R &SUs & RMUs

(i) 6 Wg, 402 AF Stn & 410 AF Stn

(j) Quality Control of weapon systems

(k) Any other units as directed by the DG(I&S) / ACAS(II) 3. To inspect and report on the functioning of designated units and their capability to achieve assigned task.

4. To inspect and assess BRDs/EDs/Tropo units which are short listed by HQ MC/Ops Commands for the best BRD/ED/Tropo unit trophy.

DQA 1. To inspect and report on quality assurance of clothing and kitting items of Air Warriors for conformance of laid down specifications.

2. To inspect and report on quality of flying clothing jointly with DGAQA, being the user.

3. To carry out survey and assessment of vendors to check infrastructure and core competency for registration to establish a vendor base.

Appendix ‘C’ (Refers to Para 2.7, Chapter 2 of

Hand Book for Air HQ)

ORGANISATION CHART: AIR HQ

CAS VCAS DCAS AOM AOP AOA DG I&S

ORGANISATION CHART: VCAS BRANCH

VCAS

ACAS (Ops) ACAS (Ops Space) ACAS SIGS/AIR ACAS (INT) ACAS (MET)

PD OPS (OFF) PD OPS (IEW) CAFSO (BRIG) PD INT (O) PD MET

PD OPS AD P DICOST D (IDC) PD OPS T & H D OPS (ATS)

D OPS ROOM D OPS (Jt PLG)

ORGANISATION CHART: DCAS BRANCH

DCAS ACAS (PLANS) ACAS (IT) ACAS FIN P PD IACCS SA TO CAS IFA

PD PLANS PD AWACS DIT

PD ASR DASR EW&VE PD PROJ

ORGANISATION CHART: AOM BRANCH

AOM ACAS (ENG A) ACAS (ENG B) ACAS (SYS) AOL ACAS MP

PD ENG A PD ENG (J&M) PD GL ACAS IM D MP

ENG D D ENG B PD GWM ACAS PROC DES

D ENG C PD PLANS ADGES GC IMMOLS TETRA

D ENG B(T) PD ASE PDMA D PUB

D AMS D AMS D MIS JD RTC

D SYS DEV TECH ADV GP

ORGANISATION CHART: AOP BRANCH

AOP ACAS (PO) ACAS (PA&C) ACAS (TRG) D EDN DPP AFSEC PDPO DPA PD TRG (F)

PDPC PD TRG (G)

ORGANISATION CHART: AOA BRANCH

AOA

PDSA PD AFW PD ACCTS DPM (V) ADM) PDMS PD AFGIS DPM (B) (SPL)

D NPF

DG MS ACAS ACAS JAG (AIR) PD ORG PD PP & R PM (AIR) DP D ADV

(AIR) (WORKS) (ACCTS)

ORGANISATION CHART: DG I&S BRANCH

DG I&S

ACAS (INSP) PDAS

PD ASI PD MI DAI D QAS (A)

Appendix ‘D’

(Refers to Para 2.11, Chapter 2 Of Hand Book for Air HQ)

ADDRESSES

Addresses of offices of Air HQ are given below Branch and Directorate wise:-

BRANCH

DIRECTORATE

ADDRESS

VCAS

D Ops (OFF), D Ops (AD), D Ops Room, D Ops (IEW), D OPS (IT&N), D INT D MET, D Ops ATS, D SIGS (AIR) DICOST, D Ops (T&H)

Air Headquarters, Vayu Bhawan, Rafi Marg New Delhi – 110106

DCAS

DIT, DASR, D AWACS, D Projects, D Plans, D Fin P D IACCS

Air Headquarters

Vayu Bhawan Room No.16, ‘J’ Block Motilal Nehru Marg New Delhi - 110 106

DG (AC), ACAS (Lgs) Air Headquarters, Vayu Bhawan,Rafi Marg New Delhi – 110106

DG (Sys) Air Headquarters, Antyodaya Bhawan,CGO, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-11003

ACAS (MP)

Air Headquarters, RK Puram, Rafi Marg West Block 06 New Delhi – 110066

AOP

DPO, DPA, DPC, D Trg, D Edn

Air Headquarters, Vayu Bhawan,

Rafi Marg New Delhi – 110106

D A F W, J A G (Air), D Org, D P S

AOA

DGMS (Air) D P P & R D Adventure

Air Headquarter

RK Puram

West Block 6

New Delhi 110 066

DG I&S

DAI, DAS, DASI, DMI, DQA