From the Radio Free Michigan archives ftp://141.209.3.26/pub/patriot If you have any other files you'd like to contribute, e-mail them to bj496@Cleveland.Freenet.Edu. ------------------------------------------------ BY ORDER OF THE AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 10-704 SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE 25 MARCH 1994 [USAF] Operations [seal] MILITARY DECEPTION PROGRAM _____________________________________________________________________ This instruction implements AFPD 10-7, Command and Control Warfare, by providing guidance for planning, coordinating, and executing tactical military deception. This instruction does not apply to Air Force Education and Training Command and Air Force Materiel Command. For a comprehensive review of deception above the wing level, see Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Instruction (CJCSI) 3211.O1, Joint Military Deception. Use CJCSI 3211.01 when involved in joint operations, joint exercises, or Joint task forces. SUMMARY OF CHANGES This is the initial publication of AFI 10-704, substantially revising AFR 55-49. 1. Authority To Plan and Execute Tactic Military Deception (TD): 1.1 Under the authority of Commanders in Chief (CINC), tactical commanders at all levels develop and employ TD tactics during peacetime, crisis, or war. 1.2. The commander authorized to review TD supported operations plans (OPlans), not requiring CJCS review, will review and approve the TD plan. 1.2.1. For all joint deception, commanders must comply with CJCSI 3211.01 1.2.2. Approval authority for unilateral USAF deceptions is the supported major command (MAJCOM). MAJCOMs must ensure deception plans are forwarded to the Joint Staff, through HQ USAF, for approval if it meets any of the criteria listed in CJCSI 3211.O1, Enclosure B, Policy, paragraph 2, Joint Military Deception Policy. 2. TD Program Objectives: 2.1. Support theater operations plans including tactical levels of war using conventional and unconventional forces. 2.2. Support contingency operations and plans including emergencies caused by terrorists or subversives, and situations requiring a military response. 2.3. In war or contingency, enable commanders to: * Achieve surprise. * Enhance security. * Seize the initiative by actively misleading the enemy tactical commander. * Destroy an adversary's command and control capabilities. 2.4. In peacetime. deceive by conditioning opposing commanders to expect false procedures, capabilities, limitations, and tactics. 2 5. Involve the TD Working Group and intelligence personnel. 2.6. Target a person, usually the enemy's tactical or operational commander. 2.7 Enable commanders to routinely develop and implement TD exercises. 2 8. Enhance combat effectiveness and contribute to the success of military operations. 2.9. Combine deception with other Command and Control Warfare activities: * Operations security (OPSEC). * Psychological operations (PSYOPS). * Electronic warfare (EW). * Destruction of enemy capabilities. 2.10. Support normal operations, exercises, crises, and wars with efficient planning, coordinating, and execution of TD. 2.11. Follow security procedures described in: * TD Program Security Classification Guide. * AFI 31-4O1, Information Security Program Management (formerly AFRs 205-1 and 205-43). * AFPD 31-4, Information Security. * CJCSI 3211.01. 3. Responsibilities: 3.1. Directorate of Forces, Special Operations Division (HQ USAF/XOOFU): 3.1.1. Serves as the office of primary responsibility (OPR) for TD. 3.1.2. Provides policy guidance for planning, coordinating. and executing TD operations. 3.1.3. Manages forces, personnel, materiel quantities, and costs. 3.1.4. Provides liaison with the Joint Staff. 3.1.5. Augments supported or supporting commands, as needed, during contingencies, exercises, and provides staff assistance. 3.1.6. Helps MAJCOMs develop and maintain their TD programs. 3.1.7. Coordinates MAJCOM TD efforts to prevent conflicts with other organizations. 3.1.8. Publishes the Air Force TD Program Security Classification Guide. 3.1.9. Publishes an annual roster listing US Air Force MAJCOM and numbered Air Force (NAF) TD officers and noncommissioned officers (NCO). 3.1.10. Coordinates, through the Office of the Vice Chief of Staff Air Force, Disclosure Branch (CVAII), the release of any TD information to foreign nationals. 3.1.11. Compiles the annual TD activity report required by CJCSI 3211.O1. 3.1.12. Maintains archives of TD operations. 3.1.13. Publishes and disseminates case studies detailing lessons learned about TD. 3.1.14. Integrates such lessons learned into Air Force TD training course. 3.2. Directorate of Plans, Technical Plans Division (HQ USAF/XOXT): 3.2.1. Serves as OPR for the Command and Control Warfare functions of PSYOP and OPSEC as they relate to TD. 3.2.2. Reviews TD doctrine and guidance as they relate to PSYOP and OPSEC. 3.2.3. Documents and submits PSYOP and OPSEC funding requirements as they relate to TD to HQ USAF/XOFU. 3 3. MAJCOMs: 3.3.1. Coordinate all MAJCOM peacetime TD to prevent conflicts with other activities. 3.3.2. Develop and maintain capabilities for planning and conducting TD. 3.3.3. Adapt TD programs to support specific MAJCOM missions. * Publish a MAJCOM-specific supplement to this instruction. * Send a copy of the supplement to HQ USAF/XOFU, 1480 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1480. 3.3.4. Conduct TD exercises during peacetime and as required for mission success during periods of crisis and wartime. 3.3.5. Ensure that their planning staff deliberately considers TD during all stages of operational and exercise activities. 3.3.6. Ensure that all NAFs and wings are familiar with the command TD program and objectives, and comply with this instruction. 3.3.7. Appoint a command TD officer. 3.3.8. Conduct educational and training programs and exercises to develop proficiency in the planning, execution, and use of TD. 3.3.9. Give exercise participants from other MAJCOMs the mission and TD objective at least 150 days prior to the exercise. 3.3.10. Complete a TD after-action report for all Joint Chiefs of Staff, MAJCOM, and NAF exercises. Submit the report to HQ USAF/XOFU not later than 45 days after exercise termination date. Establish procedures to capture lessons learned from unit TD training and TD activity. 3.3.11. Develop TD annexes to OPlans and contingency plans. Review TD annexes prepared by subordinate units to prevent conflicts with other units. 3.3.12. Document and send TD funding requirements, including equipment and personnel, to HQ USAF/XOFU. 3.3.13. Maintain a list of all primary and alternate MAJCOM subordinate TD officers and NCOs. 3.3.14. Submit an annual report of RCS: HAF-XOO(A) 9128, Tactical Deception Activities. * Follow the end-of-year report format in the TD Security Classification Guide. * Submit the report to HQ USAF/XOFU not later than 1 October. * Because this report has emergency status code C-2, continue normal reporting during emergency conditions, and continue reporting by message during MINIMIZE. BUSTER C. GLOSSON, Lt General, USAF DCS/Plans and Operations Supersedes AFR 55-49, 26 May 1989 OPR: HQ USAF/XOFU (Maj Joe Collins) Certified by: HQ USAF/XO (Lt Gen Buster C. Glosson) Pages: 3/Distribution: F ------------------------------------------------ (This file was found elsewhere on the Internet and uploaded to the Radio Free Michigan site by the archive maintainer. Protection of Individual Rights and Liberties. E-mail bj496@Cleveland.Freenet.Edu)