AFI91-121 — Nuclear Surety Staff Assistance Visit Program

AFI91-121 governs the Nuclear Surety Staff Assistance Visit Program and its procedures, responsibilities, and participating units.

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  • Publication number: AFI91-121
  • Title: NUCLEAR SURETY STAFF ASSISTANCE VISIT PROGRAM
  • Date: 2024-07-16

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AFI91-121 describes visit objectives, assistance areas, team processes, command roles, and trend analysis. It requires compliance with the publication’s attachments and establishes procedures for conducting visits.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • Nuclear Surety Staff Assistance Visits
  • Nuclear surety program assistance
  • Visit objectives and assistance areas
  • Maintenance team selection
  • Root cause analysis
  • Trend analysis reports

Questions and answers

What is the purpose of a Nuclear Surety Staff Assistance Visit?

The Secretary of the Air Force established the Nuclear Surety Staff Assistance Visit program to assist nuclear tasked units, on a non-attribution basis, to maintain effective nuclear surety programs.

Can a Nuclear Surety Staff Assistance Visit give a rating or grade?

Nuclear Surety Staff Assistance Visits may not give a rating, score, grade, or assessment.

What are assessment statements limited to during a Nuclear Surety Staff Assistance Visit?

Assessment statements will be limited to processes and procedures.

What must units provide for the Nuclear Surety Staff Assistance Visit Program?

Units will provide a unit point of contact to MAJCOM Nuclear Surety Staff Assistance Visit Program Manager.

How often will AFSEC/SEW publish a Nuclear Surety trend analysis report?

AFSEC/SEW will publish a semiannual trend analysis report, not attributable to specific units, for Nuclear Surety senior leaders, MAJCOMs and/or other stakeholders to identify broad issues or root causes.

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