This United States Air Force manual, Air Force Instruction AFI 10-202 Operations: Contingency Response Forces July 2024, implements the Department of the Air Force Policy Directive (DAFPD) 10-2, Readiness. It provides guidance and procedures on organizing, training, equipping, and utilizing identified Contingency Response forces to rapidly respond and operate at any worldwide location that requires an organic capability to provide initial 'Open the Airbase' Force Element, initial airfield operations, command and control, and mobility support. This publication applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, the Air National Guard, and those who are contractually obligated to comply with Department of the Air Force publications.