AFSOCI14-401 — Air Force Special Operations Forces (afsof) Intelligence Operations

AFSOCI14-401 governs minimum standards for training and qualifying personnel performing intelligence operations in AFSOF units.

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  • Publication number: AFSOCI14-401
  • Title: AIR FORCE SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES (AFSOF) INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS
  • Date: 2023-12-13

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It covers initial, mission, continuation, specialized, and external intelligence training. It includes requirements for prerequisites, examinations, task evaluations, currency, regression, and requalification.

Applies to: This publication applies to all Regular Air Force (RegAF), Reserve and Air National Guard (ANG) intelligence personnel supporting AFSOF operations.

Topics covered

  • Initial qualification training
  • Mission qualification training
  • Continuation training
  • Specialized training programs
  • External intelligence training
  • Task evaluation
  • Requalification

Questions and answers

How is the National Guard Bureau treated under AFSOCI14-401?

The National Guard Bureau (NGB) is considered a major command (MAJCOM) for the purposes of this instruction.

Can wing or unit requirements in AFSOCI14-401 be waived?

The authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3”) number following the compliance statement.

How are recommended changes to AFSOCI14-401 submitted?

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command.

How must records created under AFSOCI14-401 be handled?

Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained IAW AFI 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program and disposed of IAW Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS) Records Disposition Schedule (RDS).

What routine-use rule applies to the system of records?

The DoD Blanket Routine Uses set forth at the beginning of the Air Force's compilation of systems of records notices also apply to this system.

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