AFI63-125_SPOCSUP — Nuclear Certification Program

AFI63-125_SPOCSUP governs the certification of nuclear operations, equipment, software, facilities, personnel, and organizations.

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  • Publication number: AFI63-125_SPOCSUP
  • Title: NUCLEAR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
  • Date: 2024-05-29

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It covers the Nuclear Certification Program, including design and operational certification components. It requires compliance with certification standards and identifies waiver authorities, contractor conditions, and recordkeeping requirements.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all Space Operations Command (SpOC) personnel at all levels, including attached/gained Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard (ANG), and United States Space Force (USSF) involved in operation, maintenance, and modification of nuclear certified equipment.

Topics covered

  • Nuclear certification
  • Nuclear operations
  • Design certification
  • Operational certification
  • Nuclear certified equipment
  • Waiver authorities

Questions and answers

What must be true for contractor requirements in this supplement to be enforceable?

All contractor requirements contained within this addendum must be contained within the contract/grant/agreement to be enforceable.

How are waiver authorities identified in AFI63-125_SPOCSUP?

The authorities to waive wing/Space Force equivalent/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3”) number following the compliance statement.

How must waiver requests be submitted?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate waiver approval authority, through the publication OPR.

How must records generated by prescribed processes be handled?

Ensure that all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to AFI 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

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