AFTACI17-209 — Aftac Secure Voice Program

AFTACI17-209 governs the AFTAC Secure Voice Program, including secure voice device use, protection, responsibilities, and procedures.

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  • Publication number: AFTACI17-209
  • Title: AFTAC SECURE VOICE PROGRAM
  • Date: 2025-03-13

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AFTACI17-209 covers the roles of commanders, CROs, SVROs, USVRs, and secure voice users. It requires training, approved user lists, inventories, continuity binders, quarterly vIPer rekeying, and incident reporting.

Applies to: This AFTACI applies to all personnel assigned to AFTAC, its Detachments, and individual mobilization augmentees.

Topics covered

  • Secure Voice Program
  • Secure voice devices
  • vIPer secure telephones
  • COMSEC responsibilities
  • Secure Voice training
  • Approved Users Lists
  • Equipment inventories
  • Security incidents

Questions and answers

Who appoints the primary and alternate COMSEC Responsible Officers?

AFTAC 709th Cyberspace Squadron. Will appoint a primary COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO) and at least one alternate CRO to support AFTAC’s COMSEC mission IAW AFMAN 17-1302-O, Paragraph 2.12. (paragraph 2)

How often must USVRs complete Secure Voice training?

Complete annual Secure Voice training provided by the SVRO.

What permission is required before relocating Secure Voice equipment?

Attain permission from the SVRO before approving relocation of Secure Voice equipment.

How often must users rekey their vIPers?

Ensure all users rekey their vIPers by calling the Key Management Center (KMC) on a quarterly basis.

What must users do before using a vIPer in secure mode?

Read, sign, and return the AFTAC Secure Voice Training form (Attachment 4) provided by the USVR prior to using a vIPer in secure mode.

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