Organization of PAF:

The overall operational and administrative control of the PAF vests in the Chief of the Air Staff who exercise these functions through Air Head Quarters. He is assisted by the vice air chief and five deputy chiefs of the air staffs who control and administer the disciplines of operations, Administration, training, engineering and personnel in the PAF.

The flying operations of the PAF is carried out and supported by the number of operational, training and maintenance Air bases located all over the country. The respective Base commanders are responsible for the operational readiness and combat efficiency of their bases. These operational bases are placed under three regional commands, which are as follows:

1. Northern air command.

2. Central air command.

3. Southern air command.

Each of these are commanded by an Air Officer Commanding (AOC) who is responsible to the Air Chief. The field command structure is designed to ensure coordination among the various fighting elements of the three services as well as understanding  of one another's role in the defence of the country. Each base embodies a well-knit community of officers and men who operate and maintain  the various weapon systems of the air force and its well equipped to cater for all the needs of the personnel deployed their. An Air base is not only a place of work but a home for its personnel.

The Air Defence Command (ADC) maintains a year-round 24hrs surveillance of the national air space and controls all air defence activities of the PAF. The ADC exercise operational control over all the air defence elements (interceptor fighters, surface to air missiles, antiaircraft guns, etc) which are fully integrated with other weapon systems of the PAF to form a cohesive and potent deterrent force. Geographically, the air defense of the country is organized on a regional basis for greater efficiency; each region is look after by a sector headquarter.