AFSOCI23-100 — Special Operations Forces Personal Equipment Advanced Requirements (spear)

AFSOCI23-100 governs the storage, issuing, receiving, inventory, transfer, and accountability of SPEAR equipment.

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  • Publication number: AFSOCI23-100
  • Title: SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES PERSONAL EQUIPMENT ADVANCED REQUIREMENTS (SPEAR)
  • Date: 2025-12-04

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AFSOCI23-100 covers inbound and outbound shipments, user profiles, inventory, transfers, financial liability, and out processing. It requires recurring validations and inspections, specified forms and records, shipment timelines, equipment turn-in, and procedures for unaccounted-for equipment.

Topics covered

  • SPEAR inbound shipments
  • SPEAR receiving procedures
  • Temporary issue receipts
  • SPEAR user profile validation
  • SPEAR inventory planning
  • Ballistic armor plate inspection
  • SPEAR outbound shipments
  • SPEAR out processing

Questions and answers

How quickly must inbound SPEAR receipts be processed?

Unit SPEAR Administrators will process all inbound receipts within 7 calendar days. (paragraph 700-26)

What form is used when the SPEAR web application is unavailable for individual issue?

Utilize Department of the Air Force (DAF) Form 1297, Temporary Issue Receipt, when SPEAR web application is not available for individual issue. (paragraph 8)

How often must using units validate SPEAR Clothing Records?

To ensure system and inventory integrity, using units are required to validate current alpha rosters with SPEAR Clothing Records quarterly. (paragraph 3-42)

When must SPEAR inventory be accomplished?

Inventory for on-hand SPEAR must be accomplished annually.

How often is nondestructive inspection required for ballistic armor plates?

Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) of ballistic armor plates is mandatory every 24 months from the most recent inspection date whether in storage or issued to service members.

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