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INTRODUCTION
1. Please throw light on the background of this Handbook (Right to Information Act,
2005).
This handbook is meant to provide general information to the public about the
Organisation and functions of Air Headquarters.
6. Contact person in case somebody wants to get more information on topics covered
in the handbook as well as other information also.
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
(a) The Primary Objective / purpose of IAF is to defend the nation and its
airspace against Air threats in co-ordination with Indian Army and Indian Navy.
The secondary purpose is to assist civil power during natural calamities and
internal disturbances.
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, trisonic 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.
Air HQ has different PSOs assisting CAS in various functions. Duties of their
branches are attached as Appendix ‘B’
(a) The main function of Air HQ is to ensure smooth functioning of the IAF
as a whole and work at a conceptual level.
(c) Air HQ also interacts and liaises with Ministry of Defence, Integrated
Defence Services HQ and also other two sister services of Army & Navy.
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.
8. Expectation of the public authority from the public for enhancing its effectiveness and
efficiency.
Nil
Not applicable since the policies of IAF pertain to only service personnel and
are not concerned with or affecting the public.
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.
11. Address/ Addresses of the main office and other officers at different levels.
Morning hours of the office : 0900 to 1300 hrs & 1330 to 1730 hrs,
Except Saturday/ Sunday/ Closed Holidays. 1300-1330 hrs (Lunch break).
CHAPTER 3
Details of duties have been given in Appendix ‘B’ to this Hand Book and Powers of
CAS and other PSOs at Air HQ are given as follows:-
POWERS
FINANCIAL
ADMINISTRATIVE
As laid down by Govt.
CAS Command and control of IAF
of India
VCAS Operational matters and supervision of -do-
Air Operations activities
DCAS Planning and Procurement for the IAF -do-
AOP Recruitment, Training & Posting of Personnel -do-
AOA Supervision of Administrative activities -do-
AOM Supervision of Maintenance activities -do-
DG (I&S) Inspection and Flight safety activities -do-
CHAPTER - 4
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
Air Force Rules, 1969 Rules Rules and procedures of Air Force Act 1950 published on IAF website
- ‘www.indianairforce.nic. in’
Regulations for the Air Exhaustive guidelines to IAF governing various matters AP & FS, Safdarjang, New Delhi.
Force, 1964 (RE) pertaining to IAF Also published on IAF website
- ‘www.indianairforce.nic. in’
Travel Regulations The entitlements for moves of the different officers and
Regulations
1991 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
(AFIs) financial implications
Dte of Org
Air Force Orders Orders Orders issued by the CAS on various matters for
(AFOs) 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 financial
Rules, 1984 propriety in dealing with transactions of financial Dte of Fin P
nature.
GOI/MoD letter No. Instructions The letter provides delegation of administrative powers
16(8)/2001/D(Air-III) to Air HQ MoD/ D Fin P/ PD Org
dated 16 Aug 01
IAP 4501 Instructions Detailed instructions on various matters pertaining to Dte of Org
administrative matters
Aeronautical Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) on various The Director General Civil
Information Circular subjects is issued by Director General Civil Aviation Aviation
(AIC) (DGCA), Technical HQ,
(DGCA). The AIC on medical deals with various criteria
Opp Safdargung Airport,
for evaluation specified disability / disease for New-Delhi-110003
considering certification. Tele No: 24622495
Civil Aviation Civil Aviation requirement (CAR) is also issued by Fax: 24644764
requirement (CAR) Circular DGCA. The CAR on medical requirement is issued Email : dgca[at]nic[dot] in
under section 7, Flight Crew Standards.
Medical Information Medical Information Circular (MIC) is issued by DGMS
Circular (AIR) to IAF, boarding Centres 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
Medical (i) AFO-20/97 Introduction Medical treatment
AFO/ AFI’s Orders entitlement certificate for ex-servicemen and their
widows and families of service personnel residing away
from the head of the family.
Formulation of Policy
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
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
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.
No Board/ Council / Committee has been formed as part of Air HQ which pertains
to general public.
CHAPTER 8
(The following information is subject to change without prior notice due to service
necessities)
All matters, notes are put up on file in the following chain of hierarchy depending
on the organizational set up for decision.
In policy matters, the decision of CAS would be obtained through PSO. In certain
cases concurrence of MoD is also obtained.
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 1
4. Who are the officers at various levels whose opinions are sought for the process
of decision making?
Same as in para 1
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.
As given in Directory.
Not Applicable.
CHAPTER 10
- Highest possible norms and standards are set for execution. However, Restricted
and Secret & 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
1. All Rules and Regulations governing administration of the Indian 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.indianairforce.nic.in.
1. Citizens can approach CPIO 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 of Air HQ are given below. (Mentioned at Chapter 8 of this handbook)
3. Other useful information related to seeking information under RTI Act, 2005:-
(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:-
(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.
Email : www.aoaweb@iaf.nic.in
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
10. 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
11. Details of any other public services provided by the Public Authority:
NOT APPLICABLE
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
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
ABBREVIATION FULL FORM ABBREVIATION FULL FORM
AD Air Defence GL Ground Electronics
ADGES Air Defense Ground Environment System GOVT Government
ADV Advisor/ Advance GP Group
AF NPF Air Force Non-Public Fund GWM Guided Weapon Maintenance
AFGIS Air Force Group Insurance Scheme Hony Honourary
AFSEC Air Force Standing Establishment Committtee IACCS Integrated Air Command & Control System
AIR HQ Air Headquarters IAF Indian Air Force
AMS Avionics Modifications & Simulators IAFBA Indian Air Force Benevolent Association
ASE Armament Safety & Equipment IDC International Defence Cooperation
ASI Air Staff Inspection IEW Information & Electronic Warfare
ASR Air Staff Requirements IFA Integrated Financial Advisor
ATS Air Traffic Services IM Inventory Management
AWACS Airborne Warning And Control System IMMOLS Integrated Material Management On Line
System
Clk GD Clerk General Duties INSP Inspection
DAI Directorate of Adm Inspection INT Intelligence
DEV Development IT Information Technology
DICOST Directorate of Concept Studies IT & N Information Technology & Networking
DPP Directorate of Personnel Planning Jt PLG Joint Planning
DTE Directorate MA Maintenance Administration
ECHS Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health scheme MET Meteorology
EDN Education MI Maintenance Inspection
ENG Engineering MIS Management Information System
ES Engineering Support MP Maintenance Planning
EW Electronic Warfare OFF Offensive
FS Flight Safety FIN P Financial Planning
GC Global Coordinator
ABBREVIATION FULL FORM ABBREVIATION FULL FORM
VCAS BRANCH
DICOST has been re-organised into Directorate of Ops Space under the
functional control of ACAS Ops (Space) and Air War Strategy Cell (AWSC) under
functional control of CAS Secretariat.
1. The Dte is responsible for policy formulation, planning and control of IEW activities
of the Air force.
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.
3. The Dte is responsible for policy formulation, planning and control of all tasks
relating to Media Publicity and Public Relations.
4. The Dte is responsible for co-ordinating space related activities of the IAF with
other services and space related agencies.
5. The Dte is a nodal agency for policy formulation planning and control of entire
Offensive Air Operations of the IAF.
6. The Dte is the only agency responsible for entire Air Defence of Indian airspace
as mandated by the Union War Book.
ACAS (COM)
7. The Dte is responsible for formulation of policy and planning with efficient
operation of IAF terrestrial, Mobile and Satellite communication networks.
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)
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
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:
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 Air Cmde
ASR. Responsible for:-
(i) Dte of ASR is the principal agency for the survey, identification,
evaluation and acquisition of new aircraft equipment, weapons, associated
airborne and ground based system for training and operational use. The Dte
regularly conducts survey of world market and interacts with Indian and
Foreign vendors for technical details, product survey, development and
testing aspects. In addition to capital procurements, all the development
projects being undertaken by DRDO labs are steered by this Directorate.
(v) Overseeing that the contracts for various Acquisitions are finalized in
an efficient and time-bound manner.
(i) This Directorate is assigned the role of monitoring the progress of all
Capital Acquisitions up to Rs.150 Cr from the stage of SoC formulation to
contract conclusion. The tasks include vetting of schemes of Capital
Acquisition at all stages of procurement and process them for approval of
the DCAS, through the PIFA. In addition, secretarial services to the Staff
Equipment Policy Committee and ASEPC are provided by this Directorate.
(i) The Dte of Plans formulates the long and short procurement plans
for the IAF and is responsible for the processing of all Capital Procurement
cases till the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) stage. The Plans Dte is also
responsible for the issue of Policy Pages for all existing Air Force Units as
well as for new raisings either through MoD or under the delegated powers
of the DCAS.
(ii) 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.
(iii) 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.
(i) Dte of Proj is tasked for the Post Contract Management, Induction
and Upgrade of various platforms/ systems. Another major responsibility of
the Dte is to exercises functional control and coordinates the various trials
undertaken by ASTE & SDI and also performs the task of the nodal Dte on
all matters related to HAL.
(f) Directorate of Financial Planning under Air Cmde (Fin P). Responsible
for:-
(i) Dte of Fin P controls the IAF budget and executes central
procurement under Capital and Revenue Heads as delegated by the
Government of India. Further, the Dte monitors all the financial aspects of
Air Force budget involving planning, projection, implementation, execution
and control, determination and analysis of cost of Flying, Training , Repair
and Overhaul activities of IAF.
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(iii) Examining the Air Force Plan Schemes & monitoring the cash flow.
(ag) Cost analysis and reviewing costing policies of IAF. The task
involves finalizing the external costing policies for DPSUs.
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).
1. 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.
2. 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.
(c) ACAS Eng (T&H) – Maintenance activities of all Transports & Helicopters in
the inventory of IAF.
(i) To ensure that high serviceability of aircraft is maintained at all times for
operational and training requirements.
(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.
(i) To ensure continuous dialogue with HAL, DRDO and PSUs in connection
with Maintenance of concerned aircraft systems.
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.
(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.
(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.
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(e) To exercise control through the respective Principal Directors, on all aspects of
functioning of various Directorates placed under him.
(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.
(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.
(m) Vetting of replies to Parliament Questions, Draft Audit Paras, CAG reports,
Quality Audits etc, and vetting of briefs submitted to MoD.
(o) Provisioning and procurement actions in case of AOG/ MCM/ PHU spares, as
per delegated financial powers.
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
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.
(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.
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.
(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.
(vi) To exercise control through the respective PDs (T&H) 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.
(i) He will ensure continuous dialogue with HAL, DRDO and PSUs in
connection with Maintenance of concerned aircraft 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.
(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.
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(vii) Execution of major and minor projects pertaining to all systems under the
purview of respective ACsAS.
(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.
(i) Govt approved annual task is issued to respective repair Depots in time
and monitor their progress.
(iv) Contracts are followed up and registrations of firms are kept up to date.
(i) Ensure necessary dialogue with HAL, DRDO, D Aero, DGAQA, HAL
and DGCA in connection with maintenance of concerned weapon and ground
systems.
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 Air Cmde ASE and Air Cmde GWM.
(i) Test Eqpt and Test Benches of both Russian and Non Russian Air
Launched Missiles.
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.
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(b) Lay down policies and guidelines on maintenance aspects in respect of all
SAGW system.
(e) Lay down guidelines for the formulation repair task of 7 BRD, 9 BRD (for NBC
eqpt) and 16 BRD.
(h) Scrutiny of all cases of accidents, incidents involving armament and safety
equipment stores and formulate policies for instituting appropriate remedial
measures/safety precautions.
(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
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development and further production of escape aid and power cartridges, demolition
explosives, Small Arms and Safety Equipment.
(d) To coordinate the activities of this Sub Branch with other Sub branches of Air
Headquarters.
2. ACAS (Sys) is assisted by Air Cmde GL, Air Cmde EWAMS and Air Cmde Radar.
Maintenance Responsibility:-
(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.
(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.
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(b) Advice DPO in respect of manning levels selection and posting of AE (L) officers
up to Wg Cdr rank.
Other Responsibilities:-
(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.
(f) Ensure that Contracts are followed up and registrations of firms are kept up to
date.
(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.
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 Air Cmde MP, Air Cmde Indg and Air Cmde eMMS/ CSDO.
(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.
(i) Liaise with other ACsAS of Maintenance Branch and obtain their advice in
formulating maintenance plans.
(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.
(i) Formulating policies and advising ACAS (Trg), ACAS (PO) and ACAS (PA&C)
on tech training and career planning of all technical personnel by reviewing the
training pattern and syllabi for initial training and advance courses to keep pace with
the advancing technology.
(ii) Advise DPP on technical organisation and establishment, strength and manning
of technical personnel of all units.
(iii) Advise ACAS (Wks) on technical accommodation in respect of 1st and 2nd line
servicing.
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(i) Lay down guide lines for establishment of TTCUs and MCFs and
constantly monitor & guide them for their efficient running.
(iii) Exercise functional and administrative control over CSDO through DMP.
(viii) Monitor production and post-production quality tests and also field trials.
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 Air Cmde Ops Lgs, Air Cmde MT, Air Cmde Lgs Plg and
Air Cmde Proc.
(vii) Non-technical stores, POL, Gas and facilities for movement of personnel
and stores.
(ix) Coordinating Joint Operation on Lgs matters with other two sister
services.
(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.
(v) Advisory function on Manning Level calculation of Lgs Officers and Lgs
staff.
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AOP BRANCH
(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.
(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.
(u) Formulating of policies for Honours and Awards and processing the same for
deserving officers.
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(a) Assist ACAS (PO) in the formulation of all policies pertaining to the Dte of PO.
(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.
(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.
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(a) Postings / deputation of officers of the rank of Air Cmde and above for all
branches (including Medical branch).
(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.
(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).
(g) Retention of Air officers in the flying branch who become permanently unfit for
flying duties.
(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.
(u) Posting/transfer and all other administrative matters of civilian employees of Dte
of PO.
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.
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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’.
(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.
FAQs
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’.
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
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Ans. The last `Air Force Reserve’ was constituted in 1971 during the Indo-Pak War.
4. How will a retired air warrior be informed about his reserve liability?
(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 air warrior be recalled when `Air Force Reserve’ is
constituted?
Ans. During hostilities, on order by the competent authority MoD to recall the retired air
warriors, 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.
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:
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:-
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)
(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).
(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:
1. Laying down policy and ensuring its implementation in respect of airmen and NCs
(E) on the following aspect:-
(a) Recruitment
(e) Tenure of duty Postings and deputations of airmen abroad. Career progression
of airmen.
(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.
(ii) Central Airmen Selection Board and all Airmen Selection Centres.
PDPC
(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.
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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.
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 & 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).
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/TETTRA
under Training Command.
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.
10. Advise AOP on training at NDC, DSSC, IAT, CDM, CAW and NDA.
13. Liaise with DGNCC on matters relating to training in Air NCC units.
16 Control and supervision of all foreign courses of IAF personnel under aid programme.
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.
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.
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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.
10. Control and supervision of all foreign courses for IAF personnel under aid
programme.
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.
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.
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DSD
(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.
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5. CPC Reports.
1. DGMS (Air) is the adviser to Chief of the Air Staff on all matters affecting the health of
Air Force personnel including physical and mental fitness and provision of efficient medical
and dental cover to all Air Force personnel and their families. As the head of medical
services, has overall responsibility for all medical matters and medical administration.
2. DGMS (Air) will keep 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. Will also refer to the DGAFMS important departmental
matters relating to the medical service in IAF.
3. Will consult DGAFMS in respect of posting of all officers of medical, dental and nursing
services of the rank of Cols and above, and their equivalent of Navy and Air Force before
obtaining approval of the CAS.
(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.
(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.
5. Is the advisor to the Director General Civil Aviation on all medical matters pertaining to
Civil Aviation and Civil Aircrew. Also the approving authority for all civil aircrew medical
boards and act as President for Appeal Medical boards preferred by civil aircrew.
7. 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.
8. Is responsible for implementation of the decisions of MSAC after their approval by the
COSC.
9. 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.
10. Is the Chairman of the Air Force Research Advisory panel of the Armed Forces Medical
Research Committee.
11. 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.
Exercises financial powers as laid down vide GoI MoD letter No.
Air HQ/95378/1/Fin P/2431/US (RC)/Air-11/06 dated 14 July 2006. Full powers on
behalf of AOA in respect of emergent medical treatment to service personnel and their
families afforded treatment in Government/ Private Hospitals as a life saving measures.
(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.
(f) Periodic visits to Medical and Non –medical units as considered necessary.
1. For planning postings, promotions, training and career planning of all medical
and dental personnel.
2. Assisting DGMS (Air) in provisioning of medical stores for all medical units and
medical sections of non-medical units in the Air Force and formulating policies for its
economic and judicious use.
10. Acting as a member, when so appointed, of the Selection Boards for grant of
commission to Medical, Dental Officers and Members of MNS (as per the constitution
of the Selection Boards).
11. Liaison 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.
12. Liaison with NMC and NBE for all the matters relating to training of IAF
personnel.
13. Rendering advice regarding clothing, equipment and rations of Air Force
personnel.
14. Rendition of report and return to CAS, DGAFMS and Ministry of Defence.
18. Overall coordination and supervision of Air Cmde MS (P), Air Cmde MS (O&P)
& Air Cmde MS (S).
2. Discipline, Honours and Awards of the Air Force Medical and Dental Officers
and Medical Assts.
4. Career Planning of the officers of the Air Force Medical and Dental branch.
5. Training, Grading and Classification of Medical and Dental officers and Medical
Assistants.
12. Discipline & training of officers and PBORs in consultation with Dte of PO and
Dte of Trg.
16. Carrying out any other duties assigned to him/ her by DGMS (Air).
He/ She will assist ACAS (Med) and be responsible for the following: -
6. Medical support in Air Force operations, both during peace and war.
7. All matters relating to the manpower authorization in IAF of medical, dental and
MNS personnel.
10. Processing and monitoring of audit objections pertaining to medical units, which
have to be taken up with MOD.
12. All matters relating to Scales of Accommodation for Armed Forces Hospitals,
Scales of Air Conditioning, Scales of Hospital Furniture, and modification of Ordinance
Scale of medical/dental units.
15. Liaison with his counterparts in the offices of DGAFMS, DGMS (Army), DGMS
(Navy), DGDS, Addl DGMNS, and DGHS in civil.
He/ She will assist ACAS (Med) and will be responsible on all matters relating to: -
3. Maintenance and promotion of health of Air Force personnel and families with
implementation of family welfare and other National Health Programmes as applicable
to Air Force.
6. Scrutinizing Medical Boards of Air Force personnel and action as President for
Air Force Appeal Medical and Special Medical Boards.
7. Approving Invaliding and Release Medical Boards of officers and airmen in the
IAF.
8. Co-ordination and supervision of medical research in the Air Force and projects
with other research agencies.
10. Perusal of all hospital and fatal documents referred to Air Headquarters and
putting them up to DGMS (Air) for suitable remarks, if required.
11. To monitor physical fitness of all stations in IAF on quarterly basis (along with
Quarterly Health Reports).
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DIRECTORATE OF ORGANISATION
(a) Coordination and supervision of the functioning of Director and Joint Directors
and allocation of task.
(e) Policy matters on Domestic Fire Fighting Services and Fire prevention.
(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.
(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.
(xii) To liaise with CGDA, 0/o DGDE, Cantt Boards and MOD on External
Conservancy related issues.
(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).
(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.
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(c) MISC.
(iv) Submission of Briefs on Org matters, for CAS, prior to his visit to various
Units/ Foreign countries.
(viii) Submission of inputs for inclusion in the Annual Report of the Ministry of
Defence.
(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.
(j) Issue of guidelines to ensure correct utilisation of funds under Code Head
786/14 for External Conservancy Services.
(m) To liaise with CGDA, 0/o DGDE, Cant. Boards and MOD on External
Conservancy related issues.
4. MISC.
(i) Formulation of War Orders in respect of AOA's Branch.
(l) Submission of Briefs on Org matters, for CAS, prior to his visit to various Units/
Foreign countries.
(m) Implementation of PS0s task directives and rendering feedback on the same.
(n) Processing Audit Objections received by the Directorate and rendering quarterly
progress report thereon.
(p) Submission of inputs for inclusion in the Annual Report of the Ministry of
Defence.
5. CATERING
(a) Formulation of Policy and procedures on Catering / Messing matters.
(c) Liaison and co-ordination with Army and Navy in processing Inter Service
scaling of Ration / Catering Items.
(h) Scaling of Occupational Clothing for Civilian Mess Staff including female mess
staff in various Cook Houses of the AF.
(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.
(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).
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(ii) Budgeting.
(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.
(x) Air Force Day and New Year Messages. Messages from outgoing and incoming CAS.
D Org (Cer)
(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.
(e) AF Band.
D Org (P&F)
(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.
Camp Comdt.
(a) Housekeeping and Maintenance of building and assets of Air HQ Vayu Bhawan
& RK Puram and Antyodaya Bhawan.
(c) Provision of stationery and office contingency items for Air HQ.
DIRECTORATE OF AIR FORCE WORKS
1. ACAS (AF Wks) is responsible to the AOA for the efficient administration and
functioning of the Directorate of Air Force Works.
(a) 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) He represents the Air Force at the Board of Management of Air Force Naval
Housing Board (AFHNB) and its Executive Committee (Works) and PSOC on
quartering matters relating to CAO pool accommodation.
2. Air Cmde 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.
(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/Maintenance Staff
at Air Headquarters.
(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.
3. 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.
(v) Restructuring of MES and creation of new posts in MES for the Air
Force.
DIRECTORATE OF ADVENTURE
1. 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.
(g) Co-ordinate with various agencies/command HQs/ Units for Adm arrangements
for all the expeditions.
(j) Arrange survey of routes and areas connected with mountaineering, treks, hang
gliding, car rallies, cycling and other expeditions.
(n) Arrange for flag-off and flag-in ceremonies for the expeditions.
(a) Skydiving
(c) Parasailing
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.
Microlight.
(b) He is responsible for maintenance, repairs and storage of machines as laid down in
SOP.
Parasailing
(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.
(d) All flight safety norms are to be ensured while conducting the activity.
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.
(f) Formulation of policy on matters of welfare measures of air warriors and RTIs related
to Air HQ & Units directly under Air HQ. Formulation of policies related to Maintenance
Allowances, implementation of Aadhar Card.
(j) Demand, receipt, issue and maintenance of record of Armed Forces Identity Cards.
(l) Provision of DSC platoons to Air Force Units against authorized establishments.
(p) To provide provost cover during ceremonial occasions as indicated by Dte of Org
(Ceremonials).
(iii) Living out permission to Air Force personnel, under their own
arrangement without any financial aspect, Policy and individual cases.
(iv) Electoral Rolls : Policy, procedure and liaison with civil and sister
services.
(vii) Acceptance and retention of gifts by Air Force personnel in their individual
capacity.
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.
(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.
(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.
(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
(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.
(c) Act as Command Accountant Officer for all self accounting units placed directly
under Air HQ.
(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.
(h) To monitor and advise on issues related to Airlift recoveries, NPS, EQUOLS,
CSD and URC in IAF.
(e) Efficient and smooth functioning of IAF Placement Cell and placement of Air
Veterans in corporate sector and PSUs.
(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.
(a) Wings/FBSUs.
(c) ADDCs, ADCCs, GCIs, EW/limited GCI units, MOFs and MLCs.
(d) To implement cat scheme for GW, ATS and C & R personnel.
DAI
1. To inspect and report on functioning of units which have predominantly
administrative role.
(a) AFSBs/ASCs/CASB.
(c) AF Hospitals.
1. Creation and maintenance of flight safety network in the IAF to carry out preventive
works at all levels.
2. Building up a database from the reported accidents/incidents for scientific analysis for
the purpose of selecting preventive action.
3. Creation of safety awareness amongst all Air Force personnel and their families.
4. To closely monitor the progress of all Court of Inquiry and to ensure their timely
finalisation.
5. To prepare briefs for PSOs, MoD, PM and any other relevant questions raised in
Parliament.
7. Follow up on operational problem, OHR, honours 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.
(f) TETTRAs/MCFs/AFLEs
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.
ADDRESSES
Addresses of Offices of Air HQs are given below Branch and Directorate wise:-
Air Headquarters
Vayu Bhawan
DCAS D IACCS Room No.16, ‘J’ Block
Motilal Nehru Marg
New Delhi - 110 106
DG (AC), ACAS (Lgs) Air Headquarters,
Vayu Bhawan, Rafi Marg
New Delhi – 110106
DG (Sys) Air Headquarters,
Antyodaya Bhawan,CGO,
AOM Lodhi Road, New Delhi-11003
ACAS (MP) Air Headquarters,
RK Puram, Rafi Marg
West Block 06
New Delhi – 110066