AFMC
Military abbreviation · Military Unit and Organization
| Stands for | Air Force Materiel Command |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
AFMC stands for Air Force Materiel Command, a military unit and organization abbreviation.
Air Force major command responsible for research, development, testing, acquisition and sustainment of weapons systems, including the Air Force Research Laboratory and air logistics complexes. It is headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
Example: AFMC's depot at Tinker completed the B-52 engine overhaul ahead of schedule.
Usage notes
Formed in 1992 by merging Air Force Logistics Command and Air Force Systems Command. Its three air logistics complexes, at Tinker, Robins and Hill Air Force Bases, perform heavy aircraft maintenance. AFMC employs a large civilian workforce alongside military members.
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