Fleet

AAOC Fleet

AAOC maintains twelve mission-qualified aircraft types grouped by operational purpose.

DivisionAircraftPrimary Role
Combat AirF-16C, F-15E, F-22A, F-35AAir superiority, escort, and tactical strike
Strategic StrikeB-1BLong-range precision strike
Global Reach / Air MobilityC-17A, C-130J, KC-135R, KC-46AStrategic lift, tactical lift, and aerial refueling
Rescue / Personnel RecoveryHC-130J, HH-60WRecovery command-and-control, refueling, and rescue
Rotary OperationsMH-139ARotary-wing support and security scenarios

Qualification Standard

Each fleet type has an active AAOC type rating. Pilots should complete division training and receive the applicable qualification before accepting a tasking in that aircraft.

Initial Airframes

The operations system includes one active launch aircraft for every fleet type. Additional tails can be added as membership and mission tempo grow.