Joint & A-Staff Directorates

Air Force directorates

A1 - Manpower & Personnel

A2 - Intelligence

A3 - Operations

A4 - Logistics

A5 - Plans & Requirements

A6 - Communication

A7 - Installations and Mission Support

A8 - Strategic Plans and Programs

A9 - Studies, Analyses, Assessments and Lessons Learned

Joint Staff Directorates

J1 - Manpower and Personnel

J2 - Intelligence

J3 - Operations

J4 - Logistics

J5 - Strategic Plans and Policy

J6 - Command, Control, Communications and Computers/Cyber (C4)

J7 - Joint Force Development

J8 - Force Structure, Resources and Assessment

A1 – Manpower and Personnel

Manages personnel policies, assignments, and manpower requirements to ensure the effective utilization of Air Force personnel.

A2 – Intelligence

Provides intelligence support, including threat assessments and reconnaissance, to inform operations and strategic planning.

A3 – Operations

Oversees the planning and execution of air operations, ensuring mission readiness and operational effectiveness.

A4 – Logistics

Manages logistics support, including supply chain management, maintenance, and transportation, to sustain Air Force operations.

A5 – Plans and Requirements

Develops strategic plans and identifies requirements to meet future operational needs and capabilities.

A6 – Communications

Oversees communications infrastructure, ensuring secure and reliable information systems and technology support.

A7 – Installations and Mission Support

Manages base infrastructure, security, and support services to maintain operational facilities and readiness.

A8 – Strategic Plans and Programs

Focuses on long-term strategic planning and programming to align resources with Air Force priorities.

A9 – Studies, Analyses, Assessments, and Lessons Learned

Conducts analyses and assessments to derive lessons learned and inform future operations and strategies.

J1 – Manpower and Personnel

Manages joint force personnel policies, assignments, and manpower to ensure effective human resource utilization across services.

J2 – Intelligence

Provides intelligence support to joint operations, including threat analysis and dissemination of intelligence products.

J3 – Operations

Directs current operations and planning for joint missions, ensuring coordination and execution across services.

J4 – Logistics

Oversees logistics planning and support for joint operations, including supply, maintenance, and transportation.

J5 – Strategic Plans and Policy

Develops strategic plans and policies to guide joint operations and align with national defense objectives.

J6 – Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4)

Manages C4 systems to ensure effective command and control and information sharing in joint operations.

J7 – Joint Force Development

Focuses on joint training, education, and doctrine development to enhance joint force capabilities.

J8 – Force Structure, Resources, and Assessment

Conducts analysis and assessment of force structure and resources to inform joint capability development and resource allocation.