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
TypeRapid 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.