AFI61-101_AFSPCSUP_I — Management Of Science And Technology

AFI61-101_AFSPCSUP_I governs Air Force Science and Technology planning, governance, execution, roles, and responsibilities.

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  • Publication number: AFI61-101_AFSPCSUP_I
  • Title: MANAGEMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
  • Date: 2017-10-31

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The publication covers Capability Collaboration Teams, Flagship Capability Concepts, Joint Capability Technology Demonstrations, and technology transition plans. It requires coordination of supplements, review of implementing publications, waiver submission through the chain of command, and records disposition under applicable Air Force requirements.

Applies to: This supplement is applicable to all Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) subordinate units including Numbered Air Forces (NAFs), Headquarters (HQ) AFSPC Directorates, Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC), Air Force Network Integration Center (AFNIC) and Air Force Spectrum Management Office (AFSMO).

Topics covered

  • Air Force S&T planning
  • Capability Collaboration Teams
  • Flagship Capability Concepts
  • Joint Capability Technology Demonstrations
  • Technology Transition Plans
  • Applied Technology Councils
  • S&T-related MOAs and MOUs

Questions and answers

What does the Air Force S&T Program consist of?

The Air Force S&T Program consists of Basic Research, Applied Research, and Advanced Technology Development (research, development, test and evaluation [RDT&E] budget activity categories 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3, respectively).

What must the S&T Program do?

The S&T Program must be responsive to Air Force capability needs while guarding against technological surprise.

Can subordinate units develop implementing or supplementing publications?

Subordinate units may develop implementing or supplementing publications.

What must subordinate units do before publishing implementing or supplementing publications?

Subordinate units must forward implementing or supplementing publications to the OPR for review prior to publication.

How must waiver requests be submitted?

Request for waivers must be submitted through chain of command to the OPR listed above for consideration and approval.

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