USAFE-AFAFRICAI16-611 — Implementation Of, And Compliance With, The Conventional Armed Forces In Europe (cfe) Treaty

USAFE-AFAFRICAI16-611 governs U.S. Air Force implementation of and compliance with the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe.

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  • Publication number: USAFE-AFAFRICAI16-611
  • Title: IMPLEMENTATION OF, AND COMPLIANCE WITH, THE CONVENTIONAL ARMED FORCES IN EUROPE (CFE) TREATY
  • Date: 2025-04-28

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It covers treaty authority, inspection planning and execution, data exchanges, equipment tracking, training, preparedness, and organization. The instruction requires treaty-related inspections, equipment and organizational data submissions, routed supplements, waiver requests, and records management.

Applies to: Per DODD 2060.1, this instruction is applicable to all US Air Forces (Active, Reserve, and Guard components), including Major Commands (MAJCOMs), Direct Reporting Units (DRUs), Field Operating Agencies (FOAs), and independent units (such as wing/group/squadron-level/or equivalent) permanently located in,

Topics covered

  • CFE Treaty inspections
  • Inspection notifications
  • Inspection access and OPSEC
  • Annual Exchange of Information
  • Arms Control Enterprise System
  • Equipment tracking
  • Support to deploying units
  • Disposal guidance

Questions and answers

What treaty obligations does the United States have under USAFE-AFAFRICAI16-611?

The protocols of the CFE Treaty and implementing legislation mandate that the US will receive on-site inspections and submit equipment/organizational structure data to meet Treaty obligations.

How are waiver requests submitted under USAFE-AFAFRICAI16-611?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the Publication Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for non-tiered compliance items.

How must records created under USAFE-AFAFRICAI16-611 be maintained?

Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with (IAW) AFI 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and disposed of IAW Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS) Records Disposition Schedule (RDS).

Where should recommended changes to USAFE-AFAFRICAI16-611 be sent?

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the OPR using the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication.

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