AFI91-121_ACCSUP — Nuclear Surety Staff Assistance Visit Program

AFI91-121_ACCSUP governs the Nuclear Surety Staff Assistance Visit process, procedures, and participation.

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  • Publication number: AFI91-121_ACCSUP
  • Title: NUCLEAR SURETY STAFF ASSISTANCE VISIT PROGRAM
  • Date: 2023-08-03

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It covers visit scheduling, unit preparation, funding, team composition, duration, meetings, and report preparation. It also addresses medical personnel reliability assurance records, protected health information, and mandatory compliance with the attachments.

Applies to: It applies to designated directorates, Numbered Air Force and Center staff agencies, parent wing main operating bases when augmenting the Nuclear Surety Staff Assistance Visit team, and all units participating in the Nuclear Surety Staff Assistance Visit.

Topics covered

  • Nuclear Surety Staff Assistance Visits
  • Visit scheduling
  • Unit preparation
  • NSSAV funding
  • NSSAV team composition
  • Medical personnel reliability assurance
  • Protected health information
  • NSSAV reports

Questions and answers

Who can direct or request a Nuclear Surety Staff Assistance Visit?

Commander, Air Combat Command (COMACC) may direct a NSSAV, or the visit may be requested by the unit commander or Higher Headquarters Staff; however, the visit must be approved by the inspected commander (or higher authority within the inspected commander’s chain of command).

Are compliance requirements for the attachments mandatory?

Compliance with the attachments in this publication is mandatory.

What changes were made to medical personnel reliability assurance program records?

Changes the minimum percentage of personnel and medical personnel reliability assurance program record that will be reviewed for compliance with governing Department of Defense and United States Air Force (USAF) guidance.

How must protected health information be handled during the Nuclear Surety Staff Assistance Visit process?

Ensures that the use or disclosure of protected health information as part of the medical personnel reliability assurance program Nuclear Surety Staff Assistance Visit process are conducted properly.

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