AF Form 1192: USAF Installations Characteristics Report – The AF Form 1192, officially titled the USAF Installations Characteristics Report, serves as a critical document in U.S. Air Force real property management. It standardizes the reporting of additions, changes, deletions, activations, inactivations, transfers, and other modifications to Air Force and Space Force installations and sites.
This form ensures accurate, centralized tracking of installation data in the Air Force’s real property accountability systems, supporting mission readiness, infrastructure planning, and compliance with Department of the Air Force (DAF) policies.
What Is AF Form 1192 Used For?
Installations and the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC/CI) primarily use AF Form 1192 to document key real property actions. It updates the Automated Civil Engineer System – Real Property (ACES-RP) or similar authoritative real property systems with installation and site header information.
Common purposes include (as selected in Block 3 of the form):
- Reporting a characteristic change
- Establishing a new site or installation
- Programming a site or installation
Specific actions that typically require an AF Form 1192 (accompanied by a Memorandum for Record):
- Activation, assignment, or inactivation of off-installation, detached, or detached/leased sites
- Name changes for installations or sites
- Transfers between commands, DoD services, or other U.S. government agencies
- Activation or inactivation of primary or auxiliary installations
- Disposal of sites or changes in status (e.g., excess, under construction, industrial standby)
- Intercommand transfers (requiring AF/A4C approval)
- Updates for installations spanning multiple states (one form per state)
- Support for dedication ceremonies or naming approvals
Real Property Officers (RPOs) process the form for noncontiguous sites where the DAF holds real property interest. After approval, the form helps assign or update real property site unique identifiers and ensures data integrity before updates to installation/site header files. Do not update records until AF/A4C-level approval is obtained.
The form collects essential characteristics such as:
- Installation or site name and former names/codes
- Location details (state, possession, country, nearest city/town, urban/rural classification, county, latitude/longitude)
- Command jurisdiction and parent installation relationships
- Type and function of the installation (with codes)
- Key dates (military establishment, AF activation, reactivation, inactivation)
- Status indicators (active, inactive, excess, under construction, etc.)
- Programmed installation indicator and remarks
Approvals from the Major Command and HQ USAF (or equivalent) are required, with signatures and dates.
Prescribing Guidance and Related Policies
DAFI 32-9005, Real Property Accountability and Reporting (current as of the latest revision) governs the use of AF Form 1192 in detail, including roles for installations, AFCEC/CI, MAJCOMs, and AF/A4C. It outlines technical sufficiency reviews and staffing processes.
Other related instructions include:
- AFI 32-9001 (Acquisition of Real Property) — References the form for leases requiring new installation codes.
- DAFI 36-2880 — Requires the form for installation naming or dedication ceremonies.
- Legacy guidance (e.g., older AFR 87-series) established the foundational reporting procedures for land interests and installation characteristics.
The current version of the form is dated 20190501, V4 (May 1, 2019). Previous editions are obsolete.
Who Needs AF Form 1192?
- Real Property Officers (RPOs) at installations and MAJCOMs
- Civil Engineer squadrons and base-level personnel managing real property
- AFCEC/CI (Installations Directorate) for review and processing
- MAJCOM/FLDCOM staff handling command-level approvals
- Personnel involved in installation planning, disposal, acquisition, or naming actions
For U.S.-based users (active duty, civilians, or contractors supporting USAF/DAF real property functions), this form is essential for maintaining accurate inventory data that informs budgeting, environmental planning, force structure decisions, and infrastructure resilience.
How to Complete and Submit AF Form 1192?
- Download the official blank form here: AF Form 1192 PDF
- Select the purpose in Block 3.
- Fill in all applicable blocks with accurate data (names, codes, locations, dates, statuses, etc.).
- Attach a supporting Memorandum for Record (MFR) explaining the action.
- Route for technical review by AFCEC/CIT if required.
- Obtain MAJCOM approval, then forward to AFCEC/CI for staffing to AF/A4C (as needed).
- Once approved, update the authoritative real property system.
Always consult the latest DAFI 32-9005 for detailed instructions, tiered compliance requirements, and waiver processes.
Why Accurate Installation Reporting Matters?
Reliable data from AF Form 1192 supports:
- The Department of the Air Force’s annual real property inventory reporting
- Base Structure Report (BSR) inputs to OSD
- Installation development planning (see DAFI 32-1015)
- Environmental, encroachment, and compatible use zone management
- Efficient disposal or acquisition of real property assets
In an era of evolving mission requirements, fiscal responsibility, and infrastructure resilience, precise tracking prevents data errors that could impact readiness or lead to compliance issues.
Download AF Form 1192 Now
Official USAF Installations Characteristics Report (PDF)
For the most current policy, visit the official Air Force e-Publishing site (www.e-publishing.af.mil) and search for DAFI 32-9005 or related civil engineering publications.
This guide is for informational purposes and draws from official Department of the Air Force sources. Always verify with your local Real Property Office or AFCEC for installation-specific guidance and the latest form version.