DAFI90-302 — The Inspection System Of The Department Of The Air Force

DAFI90-302 governs the Department of the Air Force inspection system, including inspections, assessments, and readiness evaluation.

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  • Publication number: DAFI90-302
  • Title: THE INSPECTION SYSTEM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
  • Date: 2025-07-25

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It describes the Unit Self-Assessment Program, Commander’s Inspection Program, MAJCOM/FLDCOM/DRU Assessments, and Headquarters Inspection. It requires risk-based sampling and defines procedures for FRIs, CRIs, nuclear inspections, and continual evaluation.

Topics covered

  • Unit Self-Assessment Program
  • Commander’s Inspection Program
  • Foundational Readiness Inspections
  • Combat Readiness Inspections
  • Nuclear inspections
  • Risk-based sampling strategy
  • Continual evaluation

Questions and answers

What programs make up the Inspection System?

The Inspection System consists of a commander-led Unit Self-Assessment Program (USAP), key synergistic inspections (Commander’s Inspection Program [CCIP], MAJCOM/FLDCOM/DRU Assessments, and Headquarters Inspection [HQI]).

What strategy does the Inspection System use?

The Inspection System relies on a risk-based sampling strategy (RBSS).

Who conducts Foundational Readiness Inspections?

FRIs are conducted at the wing/delta-level by MAJCOM/FLDCOM IGs and AFIA IAW Chapter 3 of this instruction.

What must commanders of Air Force wings and Space Force deltas do?

Commanders of Air Force wings and Space Force deltas will execute a CCIP IAW Chapter 2 of this instruction.

What inspections apply to Space Force units?

Space Force units will also be inspected IAW guidance in Chapter 4 of this instruction.

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