The descendant of the merger of the Air Force Systems Command (AFSC) and the Air Force Logistics Command (AFLC), Air Force Materiel Command is responsible for providing, testing, and maintaining US Air Force equipment. Prototype F-16 alongside the prototype F-17 54th Fighter Group (GSU) - Holloman Air Force Base.The command also provides for training of foreign air forces operating the F-16, with two squadrons providing training for Singapore and Taiwan. The Air Education and Training Command (AETC) provides for most of the US Air Force's F-16 training facilities and operations. 422d Test and Evaluation Squadron, Nellis AFB, NevadaĪir Education and Training Command.20th Fighter Wing - Shaw AFB, South Carolina.Originally, all new F-16s would be delivered to TAC or ACC and then transferred to other commands, but now aircraft are often delivered directly to the other commands. ACC is the primary combat aircraft operator of the United States Air Force. Air Combat Command Īir Combat Command (ACC) is the descendant of the merger of the Tactical Air Command (TAC) and Strategic Air Command (SAC). The USAF service branch has received a total of 2,231 F16s to its arsenal. The USAF operates 1,245 F-16s with 701 with active forces, 490 with Air National Guard and 54 with Reserve.
Several commands of the United States Air Force (USAF) as well as the United States Navy (USN) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) use various models of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. 12.1 Foreign sales programs by codename.1.3 National Aeronautics and Space Administration.1.1.2 Air Education and Training Command.