HAFMD1-16 — Deputy Under Secretary Of The Air Force, International Affairs

HAFMD1-16 governs the mission, organizational relationships, and responsibilities of the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs.

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  • Publication number: HAFMD1-16
  • Title: DEPUTY UNDER SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
  • Date: 2022-09-13

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It establishes the SAF/IA within the Department of the Air Force Secretariat and defines relationships with senior Air Force officials. It requires oversight of Security Cooperation, international affairs, Foreign Military Sales, disclosure policy, partnerships, and related programs.

Topics covered

  • Security Cooperation programs
  • Foreign Military Sales
  • International Armaments Cooperation
  • Foreign disclosure policy
  • International partnerships
  • Foreign Area Officer programs
  • Air and space attaché management
  • Security Cooperation workforce development

Questions and answers

What is the SAF/IA responsible for?

The SAF/IA has overall responsibility for Security Cooperation programs and related activities for the Department of the Air Force (DAF). (paragraph 1)

Who has ultimate responsibility for DAF policies?

The SecAF retains ultimate responsibility for all policies related to the DAF. (paragraph 1)

Who does the SAF/IA report to?

The SAF/IA reports to the SecAF, serves as an agent of the SecAF within assigned policy and program domains, and provides guidance, direction, and oversight for all matters pertaining to the formulation, review, and execution of plans, policies, programs, and budgets within his/her area of responsibility. (paragraph 2)

What Security Cooperation programs does the SAF/IA oversee?

Overseeing development and execution of Security Cooperation programs through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process in accordance with Title 10 and Title 22, United States Code, and any applicable Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs); ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies including the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), Foreign Assistance Act (FAA), 10 USC Chapter 16 (Security Cooperation), and National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA). (paragraph 3)

What is the SAF/IA responsible for in International Armaments Cooperation?

Developing, negotiating, and concluding International Armaments Cooperation (IAC) agreements on behalf of the DAF and its two Military Services, developing policy, and managing IAC programs for which the DoD and foreign governments jointly manage efforts to satisfy common military requirements through cooperation in research, development, test, evaluation, acquisition, and production, in support of air, space, and cyberspace technology and systems. (paragraph 3)

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