The office of the assistant secretary of the Air Force (Installations, Environment & Energy) is comprised of four departments that deal at the policy level with Air Force facility and logistical issues: Energy; Environment, Safety and Occupational Health; Installations; and Logistics.
The principal subordinate of the SAF/IE is the principal deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force (installations, environment & energy). Other major subordinates include the deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force (installations), the deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force (environment, safety and occupational health) and the deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force (operational energy).
The organization also consists of headquarters elements providing executive services and support; strategic basing; and a field operating agency, the Air Force Real Property Agency, which manages the Air Force real property portfolio.
The SAF/IE provides policy and oversight for the Air Force’s $6 billion annual installation programs.
The SAF/IE is responsible for leading the Air Force through oversight, advocacy, representation, innovation and policy development in the areas of environmental, safety and occupational health services to:
• Sustain a ready and robust force
• Protect the health and safety of Air Force employees and their families
• Promote sound environmental practices
• Preserve the nation’s investment
• Provide guidance, direction and oversight in matters pertaining to the shaping and strengthening of installations in support of personnel and logistical combat capability
• Manage assets, including military construction, family housing, airfields and ranges
• Engage in acquisition, purchase, lease and disposal of real property
• Connect with the community and Congress
• Manage strategically the operational energy efforts required for training, moving and sustaining forces, tactical power systems, generators and weapon platforms
• Manage the Air Force real property portfolio
• Execute military construction efforts
• Engage in planning, programming, budgeting and execution for construction, operations and maintenance