AFTACI61-301 — Fielding Process For New/upgraded Geophysical Stations

AFTACI61-301 governs the fielding process for new and upgraded seismic, hydroacoustic and infrasonic geophysical stations.

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  • Publication number: AFTACI61-301
  • Title: FIELDING PROCESS FOR NEW/UPGRADED GEOPHYSICAL STATIONS
  • Date: 2025-07-14

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It identifies AFTAC office roles, coordination requirements, technical requirements, and procedures for implementing new or upgraded stations. It requires documented procedures, project and fielding plans, configuration management, and security controls.

Applies to: This publication does not apply to the United States Space Force (USSF), Air Force Reserve (AFR), and Air National Guard (ANG), except where noted.

Topics covered

  • Geophysical station fielding
  • Seismic stations
  • Infrasonic stations
  • Hydroacoustic stations
  • Project Plans
  • Materiel Fielding Plans
  • Station infrastructure
  • Configuration management

Questions and answers

What process does AFTAC require for adding or upgrading stations?

AFTAC requires a systematic process for managing the addition and/or upgrade to seismic, infrasonic or hydroacoustic stations. (paragraph 1)

What must directorates and groups do for a new station?

Each directorate and group involved in the acquisition, maintenance, and sustainment of a new station will develop, document, and coordinate specific procedures to perform their tasks effectively and efficiently. (paragraph 1)

What do Project Plans document?

Project Plans document the requirement analysis, project scope, steps to address integrated product support elements, cost, and risks. (paragraph 2)

What must fielding checklists identify?

The checklists at a minimum must identify tasks to be accomplished, assigned POCs, date to accomplish tasks, and status updates. (paragraph 2)

What communication requirements apply to AFTAC-installed stations?

A dedicated AFTAC communication and control network exists. Intrasite communications between boreholes and the station is functional. Long haul connectivity between the station and AFTAC is functional. (paragraph 2)

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