HAFMD2-7 governs the mission, organizational relationships, responsibilities, and delegated authority of the SF/CTIO.
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It establishes the SF/CTIO’s role in advancing technologies, transforming USSF digitally, managing data, and supporting analysis. It requires written re-delegations and places delegated authorities and assigned responsibilities under specified oversight and control.
The SF/CTIO reports directly to the CSO and provides support to the SecAF, the Under Secretary of the Air Force, other Secretariat offices, the CSO, and other Space Staff offices. (paragraph 2)
The SF/CTIO is responsible for developing the USSF long-term military requirements to advance technologies, employing advanced technologies to digitally transform the USSF; assuring USSF digital infrastructure and IT needs are met; effectively managing USSF data; and coordinate, synchronize, and conduct analysis supporting all USSF staff. (paragraph 3)
The authorities delegated and responsibilities assigned to the SF/CTIO by this mission directive may generally be re-delegated to other DAF officials, unless re-delegation is expressly prohibited by the attached delegation or superseding law, regulation, or Department of Defense (DoD) Issuance. (paragraph 4)
Any re-delegation of authority/assignment of responsibility made shall not be effective unless it is in writing. (paragraph 4)
While the authorities are delegated and responsibilities are assigned to the SF/CTIO, the exercise of the authorities/responsibilities remain subject to the oversight and control of the SecAF, any Assistant Secretary of the Air Force having oversight, and the CSO. (paragraph 4)