AFMAN91-222_SPOCSUP — Space Safety Investigations And Reports

AFMAN91-222_SPOCSUP governs additional guidance for investigating and reporting space mishaps under Air Force safety policy.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN91-222_SPOCSUP
  • Title: SPACE SAFETY INVESTIGATIONS AND REPORTS
  • Date: 2022-02-25

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It covers space safety events, classifications, mishap costs, investigative responsibility, investigation timelines, and reporting. Compliance with this publication is mandatory, and it includes requirements for waivers, supplements, and records.

Applies to: It applies to United States Space Force Headquarters Space Operations Command (HQ SpOC) and all subordinate units.

Topics covered

  • Space safety events
  • Space safety event classifications
  • Space mishap costs
  • Investigative responsibility
  • Commercial space mishap ownership
  • Investigation timelines
  • Safety investigation boards
  • Technical assistance and laboratory analysis

Questions and answers

Where should Delta and unit supplements be sent before publication?

Send a copy of Delta and unit supplements to HQ SpOC/SEK @ SPOC.SE.Workflow@us.af.mil for review and coordination before publication.

How must records created under the publication be handled?

Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Instruction 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule located in the AF Records Information Management System.

How are waiver authorities identified in AFMAN91-222_SPOCSUP?

The authorities to waive Delta/Garrison/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier (T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3) number.

Is Attachment 1 mandatory for compliance?

Attachment 1 contains a glossary of references and is not mandatory for compliance.

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