DAFPD60-1 governs the Department of the Air Force Standardization Program and establishes policy to achieve standardization.
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DAFPD60-1 addresses defense standardization processes, interoperability, logistics, ownership costs, procurement cycle time, and international standardization agreements. It requires standardization in acquisition and sustainment programs and assigns duties to Air Force offices and officials.
Standards provide a basis for warfighters to identify and assess military capability needs for solutions during capability-based requirements development. (paragraph 1)
Use non-government standards and defense standardization program specifications and standards mandated by public law or regulation for the acquisition and sustainment of weapon systems. (paragraph 2)
Ensures acquisition and sustainment programs consider standardization requirements. (paragraph 3)
The Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Science, Technology and Engineering (SAF/AQR) serves as the Department of Air Force Standardization Executive as described in DoDI 4120.24 and is responsible for implementing the defense standardization program. (paragraph 3)