DAFI91-202_AFMCSUP_AEDCSUP — The Us Air Force Mishap Prevention Program

DAFI91-202_AFMCSUP_AEDCSUP governs additional system safety, system software safety, and risk acceptance guidance for AEDC.

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  • Publication number: DAFI91-202_AFMCSUP_AEDCSUP
  • Title: THE US AIR FORCE MISHAP PREVENTION PROGRAM
  • Date: 2026-05-01

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It establishes AEDC processes for hazard analysis, risk assessment, software safety, risk control validation, and risk approval across a system’s life cycle. It sets approval, notification, reassessment, and review requirements for high, medium, and low risks.

Applies to: This publication applies to all AEDC personnel.

Topics covered

  • System safety hazard analysis
  • System software safety
  • Risk assessment matrices
  • Risk acceptance authorities
  • Operational Readiness Reviews
  • Human factors engineering
  • Information Technology resource protection

Questions and answers

How is high system safety risk approved at AEDC?

High Risk will be determined using the AEDC risk assessment matrix and will require approval by the AEDC/CC.

How often must high-risk hazards be reviewed?

High Risk hazards will be reviewed on a yearly basis or when modifications to the system occur.

Who approves medium-risk hazards at AEDC?

Medium Risk hazards will require approval from the responsible AEDC Group or Division commander/director.

How often are low-risk hazards reviewed?

Low Risk hazards will be reviewed every three years or when modifications to the system occur.

What does the AEDC System Safety Process include?

The AEDC System Safety Process consists of analyzing for risk, documenting that analysis, reviewing the analysis, verifying the risk controls are successfully validated and verified, and finally obtaining risk approval using the process shown in Figure A6.1.).

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