AFPD10-24 — Mission Assurance

AFPD10-24 governs Air Force policy for implementing Mission Assurance and protecting the continued function and resilience of critical capabilities and assets.

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  • Publication number: AFPD10-24
  • Title: MISSION ASSURANCE
  • Date: 2019-11-05

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It establishes the Mission Assurance Forum, incorporates the Critical Asset Risk Management Program, and identifies programs supporting Mission Assurance. The directive sets requirements for prioritizing missions, managing risk to critical assets and defense critical infrastructure, and coordinating Air Force responsibilities.

Applies to: This publication applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, contractors and consultants, and non-DoD U.S. Government Agencies whose personnel, by mutual agreement, require support from or conduct operational activity with the Air Force.

Topics covered

  • Mission Assurance
  • Critical Asset Risk Management
  • Defense critical infrastructure
  • Mission Assurance-Related Programs and Activities
  • Mission Assurance Forum
  • Critical asset risk management
  • Installation Mission Assurance structures

Questions and answers

What does AFPD10-24 require the Air Force to protect?

Establish policy and implement MA as a process to protect or ensure the continued function and resilience of capabilities and assets by refining, integrating, and synchronizing the aspects of the Air Force Mission Assurance-Related Programs and Activities (MARPA) in accordance with DoDD 3020.40. (paragraph 1)

What is the purpose of the Mission Assurance Forum?

Establish an MA Forum, and processes necessary to synchronize the MARPAs and provide an enterprise-wide, integrated organizational perspective to MA policy development, risk management framework, resource advocacy, oversight, implementation, and training. (paragraph 1)

How does AFPD10-24 use the Critical Asset Risk Management Program?

Implement the DoD MA Construct and incorporate the CARM Program to identify, assess, manage, and monitor the risk to task critical assets and DCI deemed essential to strategic mission execution. (paragraph 1)

Which units must participate in installation Mission Assurance structures?

Direct all AF tenant units on an installation or residing in separate defense agencyowned or commercial leased spaces, to participate in applicable installation MA structures and processes. (paragraph 1)

Who is responsible for acquisition and sustainment of prioritized critical systems and assets?

Maintain responsibility for the acquisition and sustainment of prioritized systems and assets identified as critical. (paragraph 2)

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