SPFGM2026-10-01 governs the purpose and conduct of USSF assessments used for data-driven recommendations to senior leaders.
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The publication explains how assessments measure progress, identify problems, evaluate operations, and inform planning and resource decisions. It describes assessment roles across USSF echelons, strategic assessment functions, and the relationship between assessments and inspections.
Applies to: All USSF echelons of command have the authority and responsibility to conduct assessments, appropriate within their span of control, to increase the mission effectiveness of their organization.
Assessments are conducted according to Space Doctrine Publication 5-0, Planning, and occur at all levels. (paragraph 1)
As defined by JP 3-0, Joint Campaigns and Operations, assessments are a tool used as part of a continuous process that measures the overall effectiveness of employing capabilities, determining the progress toward accomplishing a task, or achieving an objective or meeting a standard at all levels, from tactical to strategic. (paragraph 5-0)
Assessment reports provide actionable recommendations to advocate for resources, inform decisions related to optimizing efforts and upskilling personnel to achieve operational objectives, highlight success or milestones, identify areas that need improvement, generate inputs for the budget, and more. (paragraph 5-0)
Nothing in this guidance is intended to leverage an additional standing inspection, assessment or evaluation on any unit, at any level. (paragraph 5-0)
SF/S3A conducts strategic-level assessments to inform key processes, such as the PPB&E cycle, and drive continuous improvement across the USSF. (paragraph 2)