AFRLI84-101 — AFRL Annual History

AFRLI84-101 governs production, review, coordination, and milestones for the Air Force Research Laboratory fiscal year annual history.

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  • Publication number: AFRLI84-101
  • Title: AFRL Annual History
  • Date: 2026-01-06

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It covers thematic history writing, historian and Technology Directorate duties, technical coordination, security review, and annual history milestones. It requires supporting documentation, review and approval, and electronic submission to AFHRA within 15 calendar days after final approval by AFMC/HO.

Applies to: This instruction provides guidance for the production of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) fiscal year annual history and applies to the AFRL Headquarters (HQ), Technology Directorates (TDs), Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), and 711th Human Performance Wing.

Topics covered

  • AFRL annual history production
  • Thematic history writing
  • Technology Directorate tasking
  • Technical activity coordination
  • Security and Policy Review
  • Annual history milestones
  • AFHRA electronic submission

Questions and answers

Who is responsible for producing the AFRL annual history?

The AFRL History Office (AFRL/HO) is responsible for producing the AFRL annual history. (paragraph 2)

What must each AFRL Technology Directorate do for the annual history tasking?

Each AFRL TD will be responsible for replying in a timely manner to each fiscal year’s annual history tasking. (paragraph 2)

When must AFRL historians coordinate major technical activity in draft chapters?

Before submission to AFRL/HO for editing, historians will coordinate treatment of major technical activity in draft chapters of the annual history with the technical experts who provided documentation and verbal advice. (paragraph 84-101)

When does AFRL/PA review the annual history report?

AFRL/PA will review the annual history report through the Security and Policy Review process outlined in AFRLI 35-102 prior to public release. (paragraph 84-101)

What must accompany each draft chapter submitted for review?

Electronic copies of narrative and supporting documents—which meet Air Force Historical Research Agency (AFHRA) standards for electronic submission—will accompany each draft chapter. (paragraph 4)

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