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3.8.2. Air Attachés (AIRA) / Assistant Air Attachés (A/AIRA) represent the Secretary and Chief of 
Staff of the Air Force to host nation government officials. In this role, Air Attachés are charged with 
developing and maintaining harmonious and cooperative relationships between the USAF 
and the host-nation air force and establishing an environment conducive to the 
achievement of national objectives. Diplomatic representational activities shall be conducted in 
accordance with the guidance provided by the Chief of Mission (COM). These activities should be 
designed to foster (= promouvoir) relationships between the host nation and U.S. 
military/defense establishments and should enhance the status of the Air Attaché as an advisor 
to the COM. Specific duties required of the Air Attaché include:  
 
3.8.2.1. Support of official visits to your host country by U.S. Government representatives.  
3.8.2.2. Process aircraft diplomatic clearances, coordinate combined military exercises with U.S. 
involvement, and facilitate military-to-military contact programs.  
3.8.2.3. Provide assistance for prominent recurring ceremonial functions and provide 
ambassadorial and dignitary escorts.  
3.8.2.4. Use of quarters for representational and specific-event entertainment.  
3.8.2.5. Relay of correspondence between DoD and the host nation government.  
3.8.2.6. Observe and report military information to support U.S. national decision makers, focusing 
on emerging regional priorities associated with the dynamic global security environment.  
3.8.2.7. Provide advice and expertise on USAF issues to the U.S. COM and the Country Team. In 
this role, the Air Attaché provides an objective view of the capabilities, limitations, and intentions of 
the air forces of the host nation and their impact on relations with the United States and the 
functions of the diplomatic mission.  
 
3.8.2.8. The Air Attaché is also the principal advisor to the SDO/DATT and COM on the 
capabilities of the USAF.  
3.8.2.9. Conduct C-12 flying operations according to DIAM 100-1, Defense Attaché System 
Administration, dated March 17, 1997 in DAOs with a C-12 assigned.  
3.8.2.10. When designated by DoD and in accordance with DoD Publication 5105.38-M, Security 
Assistance Management Manual, dated October 3, 2003 perform the security cooperation mission.  
 
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3.8.3. OPSCOs represent the Secretary and Chief of Staff of the Air Force to the host nation 
government officials. In this role, OPSCOs are charged with developing and maintaining 
harmonious and cooperative relationships between the USAF and the host nation air force. 
Specific duties required of the Operations Coordinator include:  
3.8.3.1. Provide day-to-day office management of the USDAO and other duties as assigned by the 
SDO/DATT.  
3.8.3.2. Provide overall operational, financial, administrative, and logistical advice to the 
SDO/DATT, service attachés, and USDAO support staff.  
3.8.3.3. Act as primary action officer to embassy/mission support office.  
3.8.3.4. Provide supervision of assigned military and civilian personnel as directed.  
3.8.3.5. Act as the program manager for DIA’s budget and the disbursement of funds within the 
USDAO.  
3.8.3.6. Provide oversight and management of DIA’s reporting requirements.  
3.8.3.7. Support information exchange and collection management programs.  
3.8.4. OPSNCOs represent the Secretary and Chief of Staff of the Air Force to the host nation 
government officials. In this role, OPSNCOs are charged with developing and maintaining 
harmonious and cooperative relationships between the USAF and the host nation air force. 
Specific duties required of the OPSNCO include:  
3.8.4.1. Prepare office reports in accordance with DIA policy and regulations.  
3.8.4.2. Coordinate clearances and provide support for transiting aircraft and aircrews and for U.S. 
Navy ship visits.  
3.8.4.3. Coordinate personnel clearances for visiting DoD personnel.  
3.8.4.4. Prepare office correspondence, personnel evaluations, and award recommendations.