Mission
To conduct tactical air operations in support to AFP forces
Functions
- Provide close air support to surface forces;
- Conduct limited interdiction and counter air operations in support to designated forces;
- Organize, train, and ewuip subordinate units for counter-insurgency and close air support of surface forces
- Develop plans and programs for counter insurgency and special warfare operations, to include limited search and rescue operations;
- Provide, operate and maintain aerodome facilities
- Conduct civil relation and other civic action action activities including but not limited to mass base operation
- Operate and maintain base facilities and provide base services; and
- Perform organizational, field and limited depot level maintenance of assigned aircraft