AFI36-1301 — Management Of Acquisition Key Leadership Positions

AFI36-1301 governs the management, coding, and tracking of Air Force acquisition key leadership positions.

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  • Publication number: AFI36-1301
  • Title: MANAGEMENT OF ACQUISITION KEY LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
  • Date: 2019-07-23

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It establishes authority for the Defense Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Workforce Education, Training, and Career Development Program. It identifies mandatory positions, designation procedures, tenure requirements, and waiver responsibilities.

Topics covered

  • Acquisition key leadership positions
  • Position designation
  • Program Executive Officers
  • Acquisition Category I programs
  • Business Category I programs
  • Tenure requirements
  • Position and tenure waivers

Questions and answers

Who is the Service Acquisition Executive for the Air Force?

The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (SAF/AQ) is the Service Acquisition Executive within the Air Force.

Who designates key leadership positions?

Key leadership positions are designated by the Service Acquisition Executive.

What funding thresholds define Acquisition Category I programs?

Acquisition Category I programs are those that require expenditure of more than $480 million in research, development, test and evaluation funding, or $2.79 billion in procurement funding.

What positions are mandatory key leadership positions for Acquisition Category II programs?

Program Managers for Acquisition Category II programs are also designated as mandatory key leadership positions.

Who recommends program key leadership positions for designation?

Air Force Program Executive Officers and Major Commands recommend program key leadership positions for designation by the Service Acquisition Executive.

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