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This Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) defines and explains the Air Force contracting system, whose primary mission is to acquire and support warfighter capabilities through responsive business solutions. This publication implements the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). This publication is also consistent with the Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS). This publication applies to all Air Force, Air Force component organizations, Field Operating Agencies, Direct Reporting Units, Air Force Reserve and personnel responsible for training and equipping contingency contracting officers, planning and executing emergency and contingency contract support to include contract requirements development and performance oversight, except where noted otherwise. Only applicable to Air National Guard when performing duties under Air Force warrant authority. Not applicable to Civil Air Patrol.