Field operating agencies are subdivisions that carry out activities under the operational control of a headquarters Air Force manager.

Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation, Orlando, Fla.: Implements Air Force, joint and Department of Defense modeling and simulation policies and standards, supports corporate Air Force modeling and simulation planning, requirements and investment, supports establishment, transition and integration of major Air Force modeling and simulation initiatives and programs, and supports Air Force decision making and mission execution. Supports cross-cutting initiatives such as distributed mission operations and the joint synthetic battlespace, manages the Air Force modeling and simulation professional development program and sponsors the annual Air Force modeling and simulation conference.