1AFI10-601 — Requirements Development Process

1AFI10-601 governs the First Air Force requirements development process for documenting operational capability gaps and obtaining mission solutions.

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  • Publication number: 1AFI10-601
  • Title: Requirements Development Process
  • Date: 2023-04-12

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It covers capability gap identification, gap tracking, command engagement, fielding, submission frequency, feedback, and internal and external processes. Compliance is mandatory, and the instruction requires records created by its prescribed processes to be maintained and disposed of under specified Air Force records requirements.

Applies to: It applies to individuals at all levels who directly support the Homeland Defense, Civil Support, and Theater Security Cooperation missions of 1 AF, including the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard, except where noted otherwise.

Topics covered

  • Capability gap identification
  • Requirements development process
  • Gap tracking
  • Command engagement
  • Fielding
  • Submission frequency
  • Unfunded operational support requirements
  • DevSecOps working group

Questions and answers

How are waiver requests for 1AFI10-601 submitted?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the Publication OPR for non-tiered compliance items.

How must records created under 1AFI10-601 be handled?

Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with AFI 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located in the Air Force Records Management System.

How are recommended changes and questions about 1AFI10-601 submitted?

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility listed above using the Air Force Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate chain of command.

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