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

Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation, Orlando, Fla.: Supports development and use of the joint synthetic battlespace for training, analysis, acquisition, test and evaluation, experimentation and operations. Implements Air Force, joint and Department of Defense modeling and simulation policies and standards. Manages, coordinates and integrates major Air Force and joint modeling and simulation programs and initiatives. Supports corporate Air Force modeling and simulation operations. Promotes and supports modeling and simulation technology improvements and innovation.