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

DAFI90-302_AETCSUP governs Air Education and Training Command guidance and procedures for Department of the Air Force inspections.

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  • Publication number: DAFI90-302_AETCSUP
  • Title: THE INSPECTION SYSTEM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
  • Date: 2025-12-23

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The publication addresses self-assessment, deficiency management, unit effectiveness, readiness evaluations, and inspection activities. It requires designated deficiency-management points of contact, mandatory training, annual assessments, and documented submissions for oversight.

Applies to: This publication applies to AETC Regular Air Force, AETC-gained ANG units, and AETC-gained AFRC units.

Topics covered

  • Self-assessment programs
  • Deficiency management
  • Capstone Readiness Evaluations
  • Continual evaluation assessments
  • Readiness Thread Inspection
  • Nuclear Surety Inspection
  • Commander briefings

Questions and answers

What training is required for deficiency management and oversight personnel?

HQ AETC Directorates are now required to appoint deficiency management POCs to track data and facilitate IGEMS actions, with mandatory training for both Pertinent Oversight Authorities (POA) and deficiency management POCs.

What must self-assessment programs include beyond MICT?

Self-assessment programs should expand beyond Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT), incorporating local functions, commander interests, and documented inspections, with annual MICT self-assessments and emphasis area inspections.

What documentation must assessors link to Blue Flagged Self-Assessment Checklist questions?

New commander briefings will emphasize DAFI 90-302 Attachment 3 requirements, and assessors will ensure Blue Flagged Self-Assessment Checklist questions have linked documentation.

What submissions are required for units undergoing a Capstone Readiness Evaluation?

Added timeline outlines the mandatory deliverables for units undergoing a Capstone Readiness Evaluation (CRE).

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