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To attain national economic strength, the AF will rely on the private sector, to the maximum extent practicable, for goods and services. This reliance will help the nation as well as DoD and the AF achieve economy and enhance productivity to generate savings for AF modernization. The AF will operate inherently Governmental activities with Government personnel resources.

Applicability. Commands. This Instruction applies to all USAF activities, including major commands (MAJCOMs), field operating agencies (FOAs), and direct reporting units (DRUs), including the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) and Air National Guard (ANG)-hereafter referred to as commands.