DAFPD16-6 — International Arms Control And Non-proliferation Treaties And Agreements, And The Dod Foreign Clearance Program

DAFPD16-6 governs Department of the Air Force policy for arms control, non-proliferation agreements, and the DoD Foreign Clearance Program.

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  • Publication number: DAFPD16-6
  • Title: INTERNATIONAL ARMS CONTROL AND NON-PROLIFERATION TREATIES AND AGREEMENTS, AND THE DOD FOREIGN CLEARANCE PROGRAM
  • Date: 2024-08-07

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It addresses treaty implementation, compliance, inspections, verification, acquisition programs, foreign clearances, and aircraft operations in foreign airspace. It requires DAF activities to integrate treaty and Foreign Clearance Program requirements while protecting national security information.

Topics covered

  • Arms control treaties
  • Non-proliferation agreements
  • Foreign Clearance Program
  • Foreign government clearances
  • Aircraft operations in foreign airspace
  • Acquisition program compliance
  • Treaty inspections and verification

Questions and answers

How must treaty and Foreign Clearance Program requirements be implemented?

Implement arms control, non-proliferation treaties and agreements, and the FCP by integrating their requirements into the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System at all levels. (paragraph 2)

What information must the DAF protect when carrying out these requirements?

Ensure implementation of, and compliance with, arms control and non-proliferation treaties agreements, and that the FCP is carried out in a manner that avoids the compromise of national security information. (paragraph 2)

What is AF/A10's role in arms control and non-proliferation matters?

Serve as the DAF central authority for all activities related to managing arms control and non-proliferation treaties and agreements. (paragraph 3)

What must happen before milestone approval for certain acquisition programs?

Ensure AF/A10 arms control compliance certification statements are obtained for AF/A10 identified programs prior to milestone approval for the phase when initially entering the acquisition framework and when significant changes are made impacting the certification. (paragraph 3)

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