Who is the waiver authority for Raven Required Missions?

• A. The President
• B. The Chief of staff at AMC/A3/10
• C. The MAWG-A lead
• D. The base commander

Answer: (B)

Waiver authority for Raven Required Missions is held by the Chief of staff at AMC/A3/10. This position handles overarching operations policy and risk management for Army unmanned aircraft, ensuring any deviations from standard Raven procedures are reviewed and approved at the proper level. Because these missions may require exceptions to normal flight rules, airspace usage, or mission parameters, the authority to grant such waivers sits with this central staff rather than at the unit or base level. The President does not manage UAS mission waivers, and while the MAWG-A lead may coordinate efforts, they do not serve as the final waiver authority. Local base commanders handle local approvals, but formal waivers for Raven Required Missions come from the AMC/A3/10 Chief of Staff.