DODI5000.89_DAFI99-103_AFMCSUP — Capabilities-based Test And Evaluation

DODI5000.89_DAFI99-103_AFMCSUP governs capabilities-based test and evaluation planning, conduct, and reporting across the system life cycle.

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  • Publication number: DODI5000.89_DAFI99-103_AFMCSUP
  • Title: CAPABILITIES-BASED TEST AND EVALUATION
  • Date: 2026-05-15

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The publication provides Department of the Air Force guidance for cost-effective test and evaluation programs and implements DoDI 5000.89 and DAFPD 99-1. It addresses integrated testing, acquisition projects, waiver authorities, and records management.

Applies to: This instruction applies to the United States Space Force (USSF), Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • Capabilities-based test and evaluation
  • Integrated testing throughout the system life cycle
  • DAF acquisition projects
  • USSF Test and Evaluation
  • Lead Developmental Test and Evaluation Organization selection
  • Center Test Authorities
  • Test program tailoring for rapid acquisition

Questions and answers

How are waiver authorities identified in DODI5000.89_DAFI99-103_AFMCSUP?

The authorities to waive wing/delta/unit level requirements that are outside of the acquisition execution chain 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 for non-tiered compliance items?

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, non-acquisition execution compliance items.

What form is required for waiver requests?

Use a completed AF Form 679, Air Force Publication Compliance Item Waiver Request/Approval (or equivalent information) for waiver requests and provide completed copy of the waiver to the publication OPR.

How must records generated by prescribed processes be handled?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction 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. (paragraph 33-360)

Does naming a 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. (paragraph 33-360)

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