AFGSCI13-5201V5 — Code Control Standardization: Procedures, Training, And Evaluation

AFGSCI13-5201V5 governs code control procedures, training, certification, evaluation, and missile systems and codes flight activities.

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  • Publication number: AFGSCI13-5201V5
  • Title: CODE CONTROL STANDARDIZATION: PROCEDURES, TRAINING, AND EVALUATION
  • Date: 2026-05-06

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It establishes policies for missile systems and codes flight activities and for the evaluation, training, and certification of code handlers and code controllers. The publication also addresses field operations, codes vault or secure area operations, and facility and security requirements.

Applies to: This instruction applies to Headquarters (HQ) Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), Twentieth Air Force (20 AF), AFGSC missile wings, and the 377th Test and Evaluation Group (TEG).

Topics covered

  • Code handler field operations
  • Codes vault or secure area operations
  • Missile systems and codes flight activities
  • Code handler training and certification
  • Facility and security requirements
  • Holographic tamper detection indicators
  • New START inspections

Questions and answers

How must supplements to AFGSCI13-5201V5 be handled?

Individual paragraphs to this instruction may only be supplemented by 20 AF. Supplements will not be less restrictive than the provisions of this publication and will be coordinated for AFGSC/A3O review prior to certification and publishing.

How are waiver requests for AFGSCI13-5201V5 submitted?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority in accordance with paragraph 1.4.

How must records created under AFGSCI13-5201V5 be maintained and disposed of?

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

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