HAFMD1-46 governs the Chief of Safety’s role in Department of the Air Force safety and nuclear surety programs.
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HAFMD1-46 covers organizational relationships, safety and nuclear surety policy, mishap prevention, system safety, and safety investigations. It requires written re-delegations of authority and keeps delegated responsibilities subject to oversight and control.
The SecAF retains ultimate responsibility for all policies related to the DAF. (paragraph 1)
Within his/her areas of responsibility, the AF/SE prepares policies for approval and issues guidance/procedures to ensure implementation of those policies. (paragraph 1)
The AF/SE reports directly to the CSAF, but provides support to the SecAF, the Under Secretary of the Air Force (USecAF), other Secretariat offices, other Air Staff offices, the CSO, and the Office of the Chief of Space Operations (OCSO). (paragraph 2)
While the authorities are delegated/responsibilities assigned to the AF/SE, the exercise of the authorities/responsibilities remain subject to the oversight and control of the SecAF, any Assistant Secretary of the Air Force having oversight, and the CSAF. (paragraph 4)
Redelegations of authorities made prior to the date of issuance of this HAF Mission Directive remain effective insofar as such re-delegations are not inconsistent with the terms of this HAF Mission Directive, unless superseded by new issuances. (paragraph 5)