AFRCI17-101 — Air Force Reserve Chief Information Officer (cio) Structure

AFRCI17-101 governs the Air Force Reserve Chief Information Officer governance structure, roles, scope, and implementation guidance.

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  • Publication number: AFRCI17-101
  • Title: AIR FORCE RESERVE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (CIO) STRUCTURE
  • Date: 2019-05-29

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It addresses CIO background, AFR CIO scope, governance bodies, and governance roles and responsibilities. It identifies implementation details and requires compliance with the publication.

Applies to: This instruction applies to Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command (HQ AFRC), all AFRC Numbered Air Forces (NAFs), AF/RE, Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center (HQ ARPC), and all AFR units.

Topics covered

  • CIO governance structure
  • AFR CIO scope
  • Cybersecurity
  • Cyber workforce management
  • IT funding
  • Applications and systems
  • Enterprise architecture
  • AFR data

Questions and answers

Who is designated as the AFR CIO?

The Director of Communications, Headquarters AFRC (HQ AFRC/A6), is designated as AFR CIO. (paragraph 4)

What areas does HQ AFRC/A6 have primary responsibility for?

HQ AFRC/A6 has primary responsibility for Cybersecurity, Cyber Workforce Management, IT Funding, IT Tech Strategy, Applications and Systems, Architecture and Data. (paragraph 2)

What must AFR organizations do for governance decisions involving IT capabilities and business systems?

All AFR organizations are responsible for ensuring the AFR CIO is included in any governance decisions (including Total Force) related to AFR IT enabling capabilities and AFR business systems. (paragraph 3)

What does the AFR CIO do for AFR IT management and oversight?

Establishes and manages strategies, policy, procedures, and standards related to the management and oversight of AFR IT. (paragraph 4)

What cybersecurity responsibilities does the AFR CIO have?

Provides, executes, and enforces Cyber Security policy, guidelines, and procedures for the AFR, including the development and sustainment of an information security program. (paragraph 4)

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