Primary Mission Statement
1- Defense of Israel's airspace and the Israel Defense Forces' (IDF) operational region.
2- Achieving superiority (freedom of activity) above the battle arena.
3- Participating in the ground war.
4- Attacking strategic targets in enemy territory.
5- Participating in naval battles.
6- Providing aerial intelligence as part of the general intelligence picture.
7- Performing photo reconnaissance missions for all IDF needs.
8- Performing air transport operations for the IDF and in support of other national requirements.
9- Performing aerial search-and-rescue missions.
10- Providing control and communications assistance to civil air traffic authorities.