AFMAN14-402 — Intelligence Mission Roles, Responsibilities, And Program Management

AFMAN14-402 governs Air Force intelligence mission roles, responsibilities, qualification programs, and management across Air Force missions.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN14-402
  • Title: INTELLIGENCE MISSION ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2025-01-27

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AFMAN14-402 establishes an overarching framework for organizing, training, and equipping intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance activities. It sets guidelines for operational requirements and intelligence qualification programs and contains 59 tiered compliance statements.

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

Topics covered

  • Intelligence mission roles
  • Intelligence qualification programs
  • Operational requirements
  • Organizing, training, and equipping activities
  • Initial Qualification Training
  • Intelligence realistic training reviews
  • Training and instructional systems

Questions and answers

Who defines how Initial Qualification Training is accomplished?

Lead Command/Agent will define the method(s) by which Initial Qualification Training (IQT) is accomplished (T-1).

How often must Intelligence Realistic Training Review Boards be conducted?

Conduct Intelligence Realistic Training Review Board(s) at least every other year to review training programs and tactics, techniques, and procedures for currency, applicability, compliance, and effectiveness in conjunction with applicable stakeholders.

What must Lead Commands ensure about training materials and standards?

Ensure units have access to validated and benchmarked training materials. Sponsor “best practices” exchanges to promote high quality training. Ensure units with similar missions have equivalent baseline training standards and evaluation procedures to promote uniformity.

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