What is the primary purpose of Individual Augmentees?

The primary purpose of Individual Augmentees is to fill combat support and combat service support billets. Individual Augmentees are personnel who are temporarily assigned to roles or duties that are not in their regular unit. This typically occurs in operational environments, particularly in support of missions where additional personnel are needed to fulfill critical roles in areas such as logistics, medical, maintenance, or other support functions associated with combat operations.

By filling these billets, Individual Augmentees help to ensure that units can maintain their readiness and effectively accomplish their missions even when facing personnel shortages. This flexibility is vital, as deploying units often require specific skill sets in various areas to meet operational objectives. The focus is on enhancing the overall capability and effectiveness of the force by providing essential support functions that allow combat units to focus on their primary objectives.