CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

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

This handbook is prepared in compliance with section 4 (1) (b) of RTI Act
2005.

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

FINANCIAL
ADMINISTRATIVE
As laid down by
CAS
Command and control of IAF Govt of India
Operational matters and supervision of Air
VCAS Operations activities -do-
Planning and procurement for the IAF
DCAS -do-
Recruitment, Training & Posting of
AOP 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 Brief Write-up From where one can get
document
Air Force Act 1950 Act Statute governing all personnel of Air Force Any legal book stores. Also published
Air Force Rules 1969 Rules Rules and procedures of Air Force Act 1950 on IAF website
- ‘www.indianairforce.nic. in’
Regulations for the Air Exhaustive guidelines to IAF governing various AP & FS, Safdarjang, New Delhi.
Force 1964 (RE) matters pertaining to IAF Also published on IAF website
- ‘www.indianairforce.nic. in’
Travel Regulations The entitlements for moves of the different
1991 Regulations officers and airmen have been given in Travel
Regulations, 1991. D Accts
Financial Regulations Various instructions having financial implications
issued by GoI.
Equipment Regulations -DO- DMA, Air HQ
(IAPs –1501,1541)
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 Instruction Procedure for capital procurement Ministry of Defence website –
Manual-2009 ‘www.mod.nic.in’
General Financial Rules Lays down general principles for maintaining
Rules, 1984 financial propriety in dealing with transactions of Dte of Fin P
financial nature.
GOI/MoD letter No. Instructions The letter provides delegation of administrative
16(8)/2001/D(Air-III) powers to Air HQ MoD/ D Fin P/ PD Org
dated 16 Aug 01
IAP 4501 Instructions Detailed instructions on various matters Dte of Org
pertaining to administrative matters
IAP 3903 Instructions Information Security Instructions Dte of Int
Air HQ ASI 01/99 Instructions Standard Operation Procedure for Operations Dte of Air Staff Inspection
Room
Technical Staff Instructions Instructions regarding maintenance of various Dte of Maint Planning
Instructions systems and equipment in IAF
IGSI 1/99 Instructions Detailed instructions governing various matters AF Publications & Form stores, Air
pertaining to Inspection HQ, RK Puram New Delhi
Aircraft Maint Manual Manual Instructions regarding maintenance of aircraft Dte of Maint Planning
The document is published by International Civil
Personal Licensing Manual 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.
Aeronautical Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) on various The Director General Civil Aviation
Information Circular subjects is issued by Director General Civil (DGCA), Technical HQ,
(AIC) Aviation (DGCA). The AIC on medical deals with Opp Safdargung Airport,
various criteria for evaluation specified disability / New-Delhi-110003
disease for considering certification. Tele No: 24622495
Civil Aviation Civil Aviation requirement (CAR) is also issued by Fax: 24644764
requirement (CAR) DGCA. The CAR on medical requirement is issued Email : dgca[at]nic[dot] in
Circular under section 7, Flight Crew Standards.
Medical Information Medical Information Circular (MIC) is issued by
Circular 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 Air Headquarters
boards of IAF. DGMS (Air), West Block – VI,
IAP 4304 Manual Manual of hygiene for Non-Medical Officers RK Puram, New Delhi – 110 066
Tele No:23010231
Extn: 7807
AFO/ AFI’s Medical (i) AFO-20/97 Introduction med treatment Air Headquarters
Orders entitlement certificate for ex-servicemen DGMS (Air), West Block – VI,
and their widows and families of ser personnel RK Puram, New Delhi – 110 066
residing away from the head of the family Tele No:23010231
(ii) AFO-52/98 Preservation of medical Extn: 7807
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
Aircraft Act 1934 Act Provisions mentioned under section 5(2) of Ministry of Civil Aviation
Gazette of India GSR 751 (E) and other clauses/ GoI
sub sections of the Act for issue of NOC for
construction of buildings and infrastructure likely to
cause obstruction for an aircraft.
 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 Category Name of the Procedure to obtain the Held by/

No. of the document and document under control
document its introduction of
in one line
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
Policy personal Cheque)/ Indian
1 Files Correspondence Postal Order payable to Concerned
and Individual Air Force Public Fund Directorate
Cases 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.
 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)

DESIGNATION NAME ADDRESS PHONE/ FAX/ EMAIL

Wg Cdr Ashok APIO Office: 011-25697505
Chauhan AFRO Extn: 7236
Subroto Park Fax : 011-25696359
New Delhi-10 E-mail : Not available

Gp Capt SP Jakhar APIO Office: 011-25697551

AFCAO Extn: 7210
Subroto Park Fax : 011-25696366
New Delhi-10 E-mail : Not available
Assistant Public
Information Officer
Wg Cdr Shailesh APIO Office: 011-23010231
Sharma AF Stn New Delhi Extn: 7219
New Delhi-03 Fax : 011-23013717
E-mail : Not available
Sqn Ldr AN Thakur APIO Office: 011-25699102
CASB, Extn: 7213
Brar Square Fax : 011-23013717
Delhi Cantt- E-mail : Not available
110 010
Public Information Officer
Public Information Wg Cdr Suman CPIO Office: 011-23010231
Officer Adhikari Room No. 162 Extn: 5160
Dte of PS Fax : 23017605
Air HQ (VB)
Rafi Marg
New Delhi-106

Depart Appellate Authority

Air Officer-in- Air Mshl HN AOA Office: 011-23012934
Charge Bhagwat Air HQ (VB) Extn: 5100
Administration Rafi Marg Fax : 011-24616980
(AOA) New Delhi-106 E-
mail:aoaweb@iaf.nic.in
(The above refers Page No. 21)
 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 h e I n d 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

Fax 011-23017605

Designation CPIO

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

Phone No. Office 011-23010231 Extn : 5695

Fax 011-23017605

Designation APIO

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

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

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

MISCELLANEOU
AD Air Defence S 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 IACCS Integrated Air Command & Control System
AIR HQ Committee
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
Integrated Maintenance Management On Line
AWACS Airborne Warning And Control System IMMOLS 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 MET Meteorology
EDN Scheme
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
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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
 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 fighter, 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 1 st 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)

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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.
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(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 AI

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.

DMI

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

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

(AIR) (WORKS) (ACCTS)

PDSA PD AFW PD ACCTS DPM (V) ADM)

PDMS PD AFGIS DPM (B) (SPL)

D NPF
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

D Ops (OFF), D
Ops (AD), D Ops
Room, D Ops
(IEW), D OPS
(IT&N), D INT
VCAS D MET, D Ops ATS, D Air Headquarters, Vayu
SIGS (AIR) Bhawan, Rafi Marg
DICOST, D Ops (T&H) New Delhi – 110106
DIT, DASR, D
AWACS, D Projects,
D Plans, D Fin P
Air Headquarters

Vayu Bhawan
DCAS
Room No.16, ‘J’ Block
D IACCS 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
DPO, DPA, DPC, D Trg,
AOP Air Headquarters, Vayu
D Edn Bhawan,

Rafi Marg
New Delhi – 110106
D A F W, J A G (Air), D
Org, D P S
 DGMS
AOA (Air) D P Air Headquarter
P&R
D Adventure RK Puram

West Block 6
DAI, DAS, DASI, DMI,
DG I&S DQA New Delhi 110 066