DAFMAN17-1304 — Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM)

DAFMAN17-1304 governs identity, credential and access management (ICAM) for Department of the Air Force organizations.

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  • Publication number: DAFMAN17-1304
  • Title: Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM)
  • Date: 2021-08-18

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DAFMAN17-1304 covers identity management, credential management, identity proofing, credential life cycles, and token management. Compliance is mandatory, and records generated from its prescribed processes must follow applicable records management requirements.

Topics covered

  • Identity management
  • Identity proofing
  • Credential management
  • Credential life cycle
  • CAC token management
  • SIPRNET token management
  • Virtual Smart Card

Questions and answers

What records requirements does DAFMAN17-1304 establish?

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

How are recommended changes to DAFMAN17-1304 submitted?

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

How are waiver authorities identified in DAFMAN17-1304?

The authorities to waive wing 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 under DAFMAN17-1304?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the requestor’s commander for non-tiered compliance items.

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