DAFMAN11-260 — Tactics Development Program

DAFMAN11-260 governs the Tactics Development Program, including the responsibilities and procedures for conducting it.

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  • Publication number: DAFMAN11-260
  • Title: TACTICS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
  • Date: 2023-03-17

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It covers tactics development, general guidance, TD&E procedures, tactics deficiencies, tasking, execution, reporting, and dissemination. It requires compliance with Attachments 2, 3, 4 and 5 and establishes processes for supplements and waivers.

Topics covered

  • Tactics Development Program
  • TD&E procedures
  • Tactics deficiencies
  • Tasking and planning
  • Tactic Improvement Proposal submission
  • Tactics Review Board timetable
  • Reporting and dissemination

Questions and answers

What records must follow Air Force records management requirements?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

How are recommended changes to DAFMAN11-260 submitted?

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route DAF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command.

Can subordinate organizations supplement DAFMAN11-260?

All subordinate organizations, including individual units, may supplement this publication to cover unique requirements.

Who approves waivers for wing, delta, or unit-level requirements?

The authorities to waive wing, delta or unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3”) number following the compliance statement.

How are waiver requests submitted?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority.

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