What is the mission of Air Combat Command (ACC)?

• A. To provide air mobility support to warfighting commanders.
• B. To oversee all training for fighter pilots.
• C. To manage base security and safety.
• D. To provide air combat forces to warfighting commanders and support the national security strategy.

Answer: (D)

ACC is focused on delivering ready air power to the joint warfighting commands and reinforcing the national security strategy. Its mission is to provide air combat forces—the fighters and associated capabilities needed for air superiority, strike, and related missions—to commanders in the field, while supporting overarching national security goals. This makes it about combat capability and strategic alignment, not just one narrow function.

The other options mix in responsibilities that belong to different parts of the Air Force: air mobility is the domain of Air Mobility Command, fighter-pilot training is handled by the Air Education and Training Command, and base security and safety is managed by security and safety organizations on bases. So the statement about providing air combat forces to warfighting commanders and supporting the national security strategy best captures ACC’s role.