DAFI10-2601 — Electromagnetic Pulse Survivability Program

DAFI10-2601 governs the Department of the Air Force Electromagnetic Pulse Survivability Program and its implementation roles.

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  • Publication number: DAFI10-2601
  • Title: ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE SURVIVABILITY PROGRAM
  • Date: 2025-09-18

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It covers EMP governance, requirements for systems, aircraft, facilities, infrastructure, and testing, plus risk decisions and waivers. It requires integration into the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution process.

Applies to: This publication applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, the Air National Guard, the United States Space Force (USSF), and those with a contractual obligation to abide by the terms of DAF publications.

Topics covered

  • Electromagnetic pulse survivability
  • EMP test priority lists
  • EMP governance process
  • Systems and aircraft requirements
  • Facilities and infrastructure requirements
  • EMP testing
  • Waiver process

Questions and answers

What can an electromagnetic pulse event damage?

EMP events affect terrestrial, air, and space platforms and have the capability to significantly disrupt, degrade, and damage electronic technology, critical measurement, and critical infrastructure systems.

What changes were made to the EMP Test Priority Lists?

Changes include updating EMP Test Priority Lists (ETPL) from equipment, facility, aircraft lists to mission-centric lists.

How are waiver authorities identified for wing and unit requirements?

The authorities to waive wing/unit-level requirements will be identified by tier number (“T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3”) following the compliance statement.

How must records generated under DAFI10-2601 be handled?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to AFI 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

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