AFRLI16-1402 — Afrl Visual Indicator System (avis) Program

AFRLI16-1402 governs procedures for issuing, controlling, safeguarding, replacing, auditing, and disposing of AFRL Visual Indicators.

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  • Publication number: AFRLI16-1402
  • Title: AFRL VISUAL INDICATOR SYSTEM (AVIS) PROGRAM
  • Date: 2026-03-16

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It covers the AFRL Visual Indicator System, including access validation, issuance authority, badge use, loss or damage, inventory, auditing, and disposal. It requires procedures for return, safeguarding, replacement, logging, and out-processing.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all AFRL personnel.

Topics covered

  • AFRL Visual Indicator System
  • Visual Indicator issuance
  • Classified access verification
  • Visual Indicator safeguarding
  • Lost or damaged Visual Indicators
  • Visual Indicator inventory and auditing
  • Visual Indicator disposal

Questions and answers

What is the AFRL Visual Indicator badge used for?

The VI badge is used within AFRL to identify military and civilian personnel possessing SECRET level or above access, streamlining classified meetings/discussions by negating the requirement to send a visit request within AFRL. (paragraph 1)

When are visit requests required?

Visit requests must be submitted for any visit to agencies outside AFRL as well as visits requesting access to Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), or Special Access Programs (SAP) information. (paragraph 1)

Can a contractor receive classified access based on a Visual Indicator?

At no time will classified access be granted to a contractor based on a VI. (paragraph 1)

When must a Visual Indicator be returned after classified access is withdrawn?

Supervisors will ensure VI are returned immediately when classified access is withdrawn or suspended. (paragraph 2)

What must be done when a Visual Indicator is missing or lost?

Missing or lost VI must be reported to the IPO immediately. (paragraph 2)

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