DAFI10-2602 — Countering Weapons Of Mass Destruction Enterprise

DAFI10-2602 governs the Department of the Air Force Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Enterprise through policy, responsibilities, and processes.

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  • Publication number: DAFI10-2602
  • Title: COUNTERING WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION ENTERPRISE
  • Date: 2022-06-30

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DAFI10-2602 addresses WMD threats, CBRN weapons, force preparation, mission-critical systems, and countering WMD objectives. It requires compliance with the publication and its attachments and establishes waiver and records requirements.

Applies to: This publication applies to the Regular United States Air Force (USAF), United States Space Force (USSF), Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Enterprise
  • WMD threats
  • CBRN weapons
  • WMD force preparation
  • Mission-critical systems
  • Chemical and biological defense priorities
  • Countering WMD governing bodies

Questions and answers

What does the Department of Defense define as WMD?

The Department of Defense defines WMD as chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) weapons capable of a high order of destruction or causing mass casualties, excluding the means of transporting or propelling the weapon where such means is a separable and divisible part from the weapon.

What does countering WMD involve?

Countering WMD describes the effort against actors of concern to curtail the conceptualization, development, possession, proliferation, use, and effects of weapons of mass destruction, related expertise, materials, technologies, and means of delivery.

What must the DAF do to counter adversary WMD capabilities?

In accordance with AFPD 10-26, the DAF will organize, train, and equip its forces to support DoD and US Government efforts to: deter or deny adversary acquisition and use of WMD; find and control, disrupt, or destroy adversary WMD capabilities; and, when necessary, minimize the effects of adversary WMD attacks on USAF and USSF operations.

Is compliance with the attachments required?

Compliance with Attachments 1, 2, and 3 of this publication is mandatory.

How are waiver requests submitted for DAFI10-2602 requirements?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the publication OPR for non-tiered compliance items.

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