AFSPCI10-1204 governs satellite operations, disposal, function transitions, capability assessment, and constellation sustainment within AFSPC.
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It establishes guidance and procedures for satellite operations and disposal and directs the transition of functions and responsibilities to subordinate units. It covers R&D system transition, SYSCAP and OPSCAP assessments, CSAT reviews, launch recommendations, and operational reporting.
Applies to: It applies to Headquarters Air Force Space Command (HQ AFSPC) and all subordinate units utilizing dedicated or shared satellite control assets, except for Royal Air Force (RAF) Telemetry and Command Station (TCS), Oakhanger.
CSATs will convene at least semi-annually, prior to the CLSRB, and review the Space Launch Manifest and Current Launch Schedule (CLS), examine the health of operational constellations (including possible disposal actions), ensure user requirements are satisfied and forecast launch requirements. (paragraph 7)
SYSCAP and OPSCAP assessments support real-time planning and serve as a measure of system capability. (paragraph 63-114)
14 AF/A3 is the final approval authority for these criteria, IAW COCOM mission policies and procedures. (paragraph 63-114)
Decisions to address a critical capability gap, shortfall or system enhancement will be made by HQ AFSPC/A5 based on recommendations from HQ AFSPC Staff, to include validated requirements not met by existing systems, funding availability, and any resource limitations. (paragraph 8)
Once capability requirement is validated through either the Operational Capability Requirements Development or Quick Reaction Capability processes, new systems will follow established acquisition, integration, program management and testing standards (when applicable). (paragraph 10-205)