HAFMD1-17 — Assistant Secretary Of The Air Force (space Acquisition And Integration)

HAFMD1-17 governs the mission, authority, responsibilities, and organizational relationships of the Assistant Secretary for Space Acquisition and Integration.

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  • Publication number: HAFMD1-17
  • Title: ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE (SPACE ACQUISITION AND INTEGRATION)
  • Date: 2022-09-30

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It establishes the Office of the SAF/SQ and defines its role in space acquisition, architecture, technical integration, and science and technology. It assigns authority and responsibility and limits certain congressional notifications under lower-level redelegations.

Topics covered

  • Space acquisition mission
  • Space architecture and technical integration
  • Space science and technology
  • Organizational relationships
  • Delegations of authority
  • Congressional notifications

Questions and answers

Who does SAF/SQ report to?

The SAF/SQ reports directly to the SecAF, serves as an agent of the Secretary 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 their area of responsibility. (paragraph 2)

What authority cannot be included in lower-level redelegations under HAFMD1-17?

No re-delegation of authority or assignment of responsibility under this HAFMD below the level of a Deputy Assistant Secretary or three-letter/digit office shall include authority to provide notifications or reports to Congress. (paragraph 2)

Do prior redelegations remain effective after HAFMD1-17 is issued?

Redelegations of authority/assignments of responsibility made prior to the date of issuance of this HAFMD remain effective insofar as such re-delegations are not inconsistent with the terms of this HAFMD, unless superseded by a new re-delegation or assignment of responsibility. (paragraph 6)

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