AFI91-117 — Safety Rules For The Airborne Launch Control System

AFI91-117 governs safety rules for the Airborne Launch Control System and associated nuclear weapon system operations.

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  • Publication number: AFI91-117
  • Title: SAFETY RULES FOR THE AIRBORNE LAUNCH CONTROL SYSTEM
  • Date: 2022-08-29

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AFI91-117 covers general and specific safety rules, security criteria, personnel reliability, operational code control, aircraft configuration, and aircraft operations. It requires certified personnel, procedures, equipment, facilities, and organizations for nuclear weapon system operations, along with specified access controls and operational safeguards.

Applies to: This instruction applies to Department of the Air Force (DAF) civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard and nuclear certified equipment, facilities involved with nuclear weapons, nuclear weapon systems, and radioactive materials-related program.

Topics covered

  • Nuclear weapon system safety rules
  • Security criteria
  • Tamper control and detection
  • Personnel reliability
  • Operational code control
  • Aircraft configuration
  • Aircraft operations

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