AFGSCI13-5203V1 — Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (icbm) And Weapon System Testing Personnel Training

AFGSCI13-5203V1 governs minimum requirements for ICBM and associated weapon system Operational Test and Evaluation mission certification training programs.

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  • Publication number: AFGSCI13-5203V1
  • Title: INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE (ICBM) AND WEAPON SYSTEM TESTING PERSONNEL TRAINING
  • Date: 2022-08-30

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It establishes structured training, evaluation, clarification, waiver, and local operating instruction provisions for ICBM test operations personnel. It requires standardized procedures and measures the skills and knowledge needed for Operational Test and Evaluation mission certification.

Topics covered

  • ICBM test training
  • Weapon system testing personnel
  • Operational Test and Evaluation mission certification
  • 576 FLTS evaluation program
  • Training clarification requests
  • Tiered waivers
  • Local Operating Instructions

Questions and answers

What must the 576 FLTS structured training program ensure?

The 576 FLTS will design and implement a structured training program to ensure procedures contained in technical orders, checklists, Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and operations manuals are standardized, accurate, and effective to fulfill mission accomplishment.

How are the skills and knowledge for OT&E mission certification measured?

The required skills and knowledge necessary for Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) mission certification are measured by the 576 FLTS evaluation program to assess the effectiveness of training and personnel currency.

What must units do after making a clarification request by telephone?

If a clarification request was initiated by telephone, units will follow up all requests in writing within one duty day.

Who is the waiver authority for Tier 1 and Tier 2 waivers?

HQ AFGSC/A3/6 is the waiver authority for Tier 1 and Tier 2 waivers within this instruction unless specifically stated otherwise.

How long do approved Tier 3 waivers remain in effect after a commander's change of command?

Tier 3 waivers, if approved, will remain in effect for 30 days following the approving commander’s change of command unless the new commander renews the waiver or HQ AFGSC/A3/6 states a specific period of time, cancels the waiver in writing, or issues a change that alters the basis for the waiver.

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