DAFMAN90-161 — Publishing Processes And Procedures

DAFMAN90-161 governs the creation, management, and dissemination of Department of the Air Force publications and forms.

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  • Publication number: DAFMAN90-161
  • Title: PUBLISHING PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2023-10-18

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DAFMAN90-161 covers publication basics, writing, compliance, hierarchy, accessibility, and coordination with reserve, guard, and Civil Air Patrol organizations. It establishes mandatory processes, tiered waiver authorities, and requirements for records generated by prescribed processes.

Topics covered

  • Publication basics
  • Writing considerations
  • Publication compliance
  • Publication hierarchy
  • Publication accessibility
  • Reserve and guard coordination
  • Civil Air Patrol coordination
  • Waiver approval authorities

Questions and answers

What must happen to records generated by processes in DAFMAN90-161?

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 waiver authorities identified in DAFMAN90-161?

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

Where should requests for waivers be submitted?

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

What statement is required when a publication collects information from the public?

A Paperwork Reduction Act statement is required when information is being collected from the public (not military members or federal employees). (paragraph 33-332)

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