AFRLI61-103V3 — Afrl Space Test And Operations

AFRLI61-103V3 governs how the Air Force Research Laboratory conducts space flight activities in support of its research mission.

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  • Publication number: AFRLI61-103V3
  • Title: AFRL SPACE TEST AND OPERATIONS
  • Date: 2023-08-24

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The publication covers space flight activity processes, preliminary planning, test plan development, reviews, approvals, and spacecrew or operator training and certification. It requires compliance, establishes waiver coordination, and requires records to be maintained and disposed of under applicable Air Force records requirements.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all AFRL personnel involved with the planning, management, or execution of space flight activities.

Topics covered

  • AFRL space flight activities
  • Space flight activity process
  • Preliminary planning
  • Test plan development
  • Reviews and approvals
  • Spacecrew and operator training and certification
  • Chains of authority

Questions and answers

How are recommended changes to AFRLI61-103V3 submitted?

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the OPR using DAF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication.

How must DAF Form 847 be routed?

Route DAF Form 847 from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command.

Who exercises waiver authority for AFRLI61-103V3?

As this volume is directive across the entire AFRL enterprise, it constitutes Tier 3-level guidance IAW DAFMAN 90-161, Publishing Processes and Procedures, where the AFRL Commander (or AFRL/CV if delegated) exercises waiver authority at the wing commander or equivalent level.

How are waiver requests for AFRLI61-103V3 staffed?

Waiver requests will be staffed through the Technology Directorate (TD) (i.e., two-letter mission organization or 711th Human Performance Wing (HPW) Test Lead or Deputy Director and submitted to the AFRL/DO staff for coordination by the CTA.

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