HAFMD2-3 — Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Human Capital

HAFMD2-3 governs the mission, organizational relationships, responsibilities, and authority delegations of the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Human Capital.

Search HAFMD2-3

  • Publication number: HAFMD2-3
  • Title: Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Human Capital
  • Date: 2023-12-21

View HAFMD2-3 on armypubs.army.mil

It describes SF/S1 support to senior Department of the Air Force and Space Force officials and assigns duties for personnel, manpower, policy, systems, accessions, and funding. It requires written redelegations and keeps delegated authorities subject to oversight and control.

Topics covered

  • Human capital mission
  • SF/S1 organizational relationships
  • USSF personnel policies
  • Manpower requirements
  • Senior leader development
  • Personnel systems
  • Authority redelegation

Questions and answers

What mission does the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Human Capital perform?

The Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Human Capital, SF/S1, pursuant to sections 9013-9024 and 9081-9084 of Title 10, United States Code (USC), and this Headquarters Air Force Mission Directive (HAFMD), assists the Secretary of the Air Force (SecAF), other Secretariat offices, and the Chief of Space Operations (CSO) by developing programs and processes for the recruitment, employment, organization, professional development, and retention of personnel to meet Department of the Air Force (DAF) and United States Space Force (USSF) manpower requirements. (paragraph 1)

Who retains ultimate responsibility for DAF policies?

The SecAF retains ultimate responsibility for all policies related to the DAF. (paragraph 1)

Who does the SF/S1 report to and support?

The SF/S1 reports directly to the CSO, but provides support to the SecAF, the Under Secretary of the Air Force (USecAF), other Secretariat offices, and other Space Staff offices. (paragraph 2)

What personnel areas must SF/S1 policies and programs address?

Developing USSF personnel policies, guidance, programs, and legislative initiatives as well as providing coordination on departmental publications to meet strategic objectives for military and civilian accessions; recruiting; assignments; benefits; joint talent development; compensation; career development (education, training, and experience); leave; performance management; promotions; mentoring; recognition; military dress and personal appearance; uniforms; fitness; retention; separation; retirement; workforce shaping; interservice transfers; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility; integrated resilience; care solutions; and violence prevention. (paragraph 3)

How must redelegations of authority or assignments of responsibility be made?

Redelegation of authority/assignment of responsibility made shall not be effective unless it is in writing. (paragraph 3)

Ask Reggie.Bot a question about HAFMD2-3