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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.
1.5. Definitions (Please provide definitions of various terms used in the 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.
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
(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.
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.
(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.
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.
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
1. Details of duties have been given in Appendix ‘B’ to this Hand Book.
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-
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)
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
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.
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.
(The following information is subject to change without prior notice due to service
necessities)
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.
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?
9.3. What are the arrangements to communicate the decision to the public?
9.4. Who are the officers at various levels whose opinions are sought for the process
of decision making?
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
As given in Directory
Not Applicable
CHAPTER 10
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
Designation CPIO
Designation APIO
(The above information is subject to change without prior notice due to service
necessities)
Nil
Fee :
(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: aoa1134[at]yahoo[dot]com
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
NOT APPLICABLE
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
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.
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.
ACAS 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)
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
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:
(iv) Overseeing that the contracts for various Acquisitions are finalized
in an efficient and time-bound manner.
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(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.
(iv) Monitoring of the Capital Budget, in respect of all ‘New Schemes’ being
processed.
(ii) Examining the Air Force Plan Schemes & monitoring the cash flow.
(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
(ii) Compiling the data for fund requirements, assessing the requirements and
compiling & projecting it to MoD (Fin).
(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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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).
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.
(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.
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.
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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.
(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
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(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.
(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.
(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 the 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.
(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.
1. ACAS (Wpn) functions directly under DG (Systems) is responsible for the maintenance
management of the weapon systems of IAF.
(i) Test Eqpt and Test Benches of both Russian and Non Russian Air
Launched Missiles.
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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.
(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.
(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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(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.
(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.
(d) To coordinate the activities of this Sub Branch with other Sub branches of Air
Headquarters.
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.
(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.
(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.
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(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.
(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.
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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.
(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.
(iii) Advise ACAS (Wks) on technical accommodation in respect of 1 st and 2nd line
servicing.
(i) Lay down guide lines for establishment of TETTRAs/ TTCUs and
MCFs and constantly monitor & guide them for their efficient running.
(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 PD Ops Lgs, PD MT, PD Lgs Plg and PD Proc.
(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.
(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.
DIRECTORATE OF PO-2
(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.
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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).
(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.
(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.
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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’.
(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
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 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’.
Ans. The last `Air Force Reserve’ was constituted in 1971 during the Indo-Pak War.
(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.
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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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)
(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:
DPA
1. Laying down policy and ensuring its implementation in respect of airmen and NCs
(E) on the following aspect:-
(a) Recruitment
(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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(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.
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 &
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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.
7. Advise the AOP in regard to training courses abroad and civil institutions in India.
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.
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.
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.
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.
5. CPC Reports
AOA BRANCH
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.
(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.
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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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.
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.
(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.)
(b) Tender advice regarding clothing, equipment and rations of 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.
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(b) Formulation and issue of Policies on Org Instructions and Org Memos.
(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.
(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.
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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.
(xii) To liaise with CGDA, 0/o DGDE, Cantt Boards and MOD on
External Conservancy related issues.
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(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.
(c) Misc
(iv) Submission of Briefs on Org matters, for CAS, prior to his visit to
various Units/ Foreign countries.
(m) To liaise with CGDA, 0/o DGDE, Cantt Boards and MOD on External
Conservancy related issues.
6. MISC
(d) Submission of Briefs on Org matters, for CAS, prior to his visit to various
Units/ Foreign countries.
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(h) Submission of inputs for inclusion in the Annual Report of the Ministry of
Defence.
7. CATERING
(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.
(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.
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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.
(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.
(x) Air Force Day and New Year Messages. Messages from outgoing and
incoming CAS.
D Org (Cer).
(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.
(d) All matters relating to printing of AFOs, Railway/ Accountable Forms, Journals,
Other Publications, IAPs of general and Adm nature.
Camp Comdt.
(a) House keeping 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.
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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(c) Periodical Reviews Monitoring of Capital and Revenue Funds for carry
over works and maintenance services.
(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.
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.
(v) Restructuring of MES and creation of new posts in MES for the Air
Force.
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.
(n) Arrange for flag-off and flag-in ceremonies for the expeditions.
(a) Skydiving
(c) Parasailing
3. Skydiving.
(c) Plan, obtain MoD sanction, procure and maintain all parachuting stores
in proper condition.
4. Microlight.
5. Parasailing.
(b) He is to maintain all parasailing stores in proper condition and carry out
repairs when necessary.
6. All flight safety norms are to be ensured while conducting the activity.
ACAS (P&D).
(a) The efficient functioning of the Dte of PM (Air) and Dte of PS.
DPS
(iv) Electoral Rolls : Policy, procedure and liaison with civil and sister
services.
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
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.
(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
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.
(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.
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: -
(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
(a) Wings/FBSUs.
(d) To implement cat scheme for GW, ATS and C & R personnel.
D AI
(a) AFSBs/ASCs/CASB.
(c) AF Hospitals.
2. Creation and maintenance of flight safety network in the IAF to carry out
preventive works at all levels.
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.
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.
(f) TETTRAs/MCFs/AFLEs
3. To inspect and report on the functioning of designated units and their capability
to achieve assigned task.
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
ACAS (Ops) ACAS (Ops Space) ACAS SIGS/AIR ACAS (INT) ACAS (MET)
DCAS
PD PLANS PD AWACS
DIT
PD ASR DASR
EW&VE PD
PROJ
ORGANISATION CHART: AOM BRANCH
AOM
AOP
AOA
D NPF
ORGANISATION CHART: DG I&S BRANCH
DG I&S
PD ASI PD MI
Addresses of offices of Air HQ are given below Branch and Directorate wise:-
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