DAFMAN17-1305 — Department Of Air Force Cyberspace Workforce Management Program

DAFMAN17-1305 governs Department of the Air Force cyberspace workforce positions, qualifications, training, certification, reporting, metrics, and validation.

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  • Publication number: DAFMAN17-1305
  • Title: DEPARTMENT OF AIR FORCE CYBERSPACE WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
  • Date: 2024-06-07

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The manual implements DoD 8140 series policies and the DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework. It addresses network access, identification, organizational roles, privacy-protected information, records, supplements, and waivers.

Topics covered

  • Cyberspace workforce positions
  • Network access requirements
  • Cyberspace workforce qualifications
  • Training and certification requirements
  • Cyber workforce reporting
  • Cyber workforce metrics
  • Cyber workforce validation

Questions and answers

How must records generated under DAFMAN17-1305 be handled?

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, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

How are recommended changes to DAFMAN17-1305 submitted?

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the office of primary responsibility (OPR) using the DAF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route DAF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command, via the Air Force Major Command (MAJCOM), Space Force Field Command (FLDCOM), or Field Operating Agencies/Direct Reporting Units (FOA/DRU) representatives as described in this manual.

Who approves waivers for DAFMAN17-1305 requirements?

The authorities to waive wing, unit, delta, or garrison 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 under DAFMAN17-1305 submitted?

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

Does use of a specific manufacturer or commercial product imply DAF endorsement?

The use of the name or mark of any specific manufacturer, commercial product, commodity, or service in this publication does not imply endorsement by the DAF.

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