The JFACC

The JFACC (Joint Force Air Component Command) is the French Air Force capability to command and control air operations in a combined and multinational framework. First French component command to assume leadership of the NATO Response Force (NRF), the French JFACC was NATO-certified in 2005 and declared capable of commanding an operational air component.

Its organization relies on robust human expertise, on permanent and mobile infrastructures and on special operating tools and processes. It is a highly agile and modular command structure deployed by the Air Defence and Air Operations Command ; it can be augmented and optimized according to the operations in progress.

Missions of the standing JFACCe

The standing JFACC was created in 2005 following the experience gained throughout NRF 5 and 6 command preparation phase. It has a dual objective : • enhancing the responsiveness and efficiency of the French JFACC; • augmenting the leadership capability of the French air force component. The standing JFACC is integrated into the CASPOA (C2 Training centre for Air Operations) which role is to train and certify the air personnel of C2 structures.

The standing JFACC is integrated into the CASPOA (C2 Training centre for Air Operations) which role is to train and certify the air personnel of C2 structures.

The French JFACC at the heart of action

In 2005, within the framework of NRF 5, the French JFACC brought its support, in particular, to the victims of Katrina hurricane, when it hit the United States, and to the victims of Cachemire (Pakistan) earthquake, by organizing and scheduling the transport of humanitarian aid. The French JFACC was also deployed during operation EUFOR in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2006. It should be activated, besides the Force Command, within the framework of the planning phase of the European operation in Chad and Central Africa.