A commander designated when airlift aircraft are participating in airlift operations specified in the implementing directive. The airlift mission commander is usually designated by the commander of the deployed airlift unit, but may be selected by the Air Force component commander or joint force air component commander depending on the nature of the mission. See also joint force air component commander. (JP 3-17)
AIRLIFT MISSION COMMANDER
Meaning of AIRLIFT MISSION COMMANDER in English
DOD English dictionary of military terms. Английский словарь военных терминов DOD. 2012