DAFI14-411 — Acquisition Intelligence

DAFI14-411 governs acquisition intelligence roles, responsibilities, qualification training, and force development across DAF acquisition activities.

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  • Publication number: DAFI14-411
  • Title: Acquisition Intelligence
  • Date: 2025-02-19

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It addresses intelligence supportability analysis, threat support, ISR interoperability reviews, and force development. It requires qualification, mission, continuation, specialized, and difference training for intelligence personnel.

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, and those with a contractual obligation to abide by the terms of DAF publications.

Topics covered

  • Intelligence supportability analysis
  • Threat support to capability development
  • ISR interoperability reviews
  • Acquisition intelligence training
  • Mission qualification training
  • Continuation training
  • Specialized training
  • Difference training

Questions and answers

Who is responsible for integrating intelligence into acquisition activities?

The entire capability development and Materiel Enterprise is collectively responsible for integrating intelligence into capability development, R&D, test, and the acquisition life cycle. (paragraph 2)

What must acquisition intelligence policy and guidance ensure?

Provide policy and guidance to ensure intelligence integrates throughout capability development, test, R&D, and the acquisition life cycle IAW this instruction. (paragraph 2)

When must personnel complete Initial Qualification Training?

All personnel will complete IQT during the first year of assignment to their unit. (paragraph 2)

What does Mission Qualification Training provide?

MQT applies specific organization and mission context to skills gained in IQT and provides additional training to achieve mission ready qualification. (paragraph 2)

What is the purpose of Continuation Training?

Continuation Training promotes a continuous learning environment, ensuring that intelligence personnel are always qualified and current to perform their assigned duties by maintaining proficiency in the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities. (paragraph 2)

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