AFGSCMAN13-5202V1 — Airborne Launch Control System (alcs) Crew Training And Certification

AFGSCMAN13-5202V1 governs Airborne Launch Control System crew training and certification for Minuteman III ICBM operations.

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  • Publication number: AFGSCMAN13-5202V1
  • Title: AIRBORNE LAUNCH CONTROL SYSTEM (ALCS) CREW TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
  • Date: 2026-08-06

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It covers mission qualification, recurrency, decertification and recertification, formal training, qualification training, and continuation training. It requires implementation within 60 days of publication and addresses waiver authorities, privacy-protected information, and records disposition.

Applies to: This publication applies to personnel assigned to Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), Eighth Air Force (8 AF) and Air Force Reserve.

Topics covered

  • ALCS mission-ready training programs
  • Combat Mission Ready qualification
  • Recurrency
  • Decertification and recertification
  • Formal training
  • Qualification training
  • Continuation training

Questions and answers

When must units implement AFGSCMAN13-5202V1 requirements?

Units will implement requirements within this manual no later than 60 days from its publication date.

What records requirements apply to processes prescribed in AFGSCMAN13-5202V1?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to AFI 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

How may individual paragraphs of AFGSCMAN13-5202V1 be supplemented?

Individual paragraphs to this manual may only be supplemented by 8 AF. Supplements will not be less restrictive than the provisions of this publication and will be coordinated for AFGSC/A3T review prior to certification and publishing.

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