Immediate Response Force
| Immediate Response Force | |
|---|---|
Paratroopers assigned to the Immediate Response Force make their way to a U.S. Air Force transport during an emergency deployment in January 2020 | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Type | Rapid deployment force |
The Immediate Response Force (IRF) is a rapid deployment force jointly maintained by the United States Army and United States Air Force, which is capable of deploying worldwide within 18 hours of notification.