SPFI13-604_SPOCSUP — System Acceptance

SPFI13-604_SPOCSUP governs establishing, tracking, and closing liens on Operational Acceptance decisions.

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  • Publication number: SPFI13-604_SPOCSUP
  • Title: SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE
  • Date: 2025-05-02

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The publication addresses lien approval, documentation, tracking, closure, delinquency extensions, and required lien components. It requires compliance and specifies conditions for conditional trial period entry approval.

Applies to: This guidance applies to uniformed members of CFC and Department of the Air Force (DAF) civilian employees and all reserve and guard components in support of CFC missions.

Topics covered

  • Operational Acceptance liens
  • Lien establishment
  • Open lien tracking
  • Lien closure
  • Delinquent lien extensions
  • Lien components
  • Conditional trial period entry approval

Questions and answers

When is a lien placed on an Operational Acceptance decision?

A lien is placed on an operational acceptance (OA) decision when a required criterion is not met. (paragraph 1)

Who must approve the establishment of an Operational Acceptance lien?

Since liens incur risk, the OA Authority must approve their establishment. (paragraph 1)

Can multiple liens be placed on one Operational Acceptance decision?

Multiple liens can be placed on a single OA decision. (paragraph 1)

Can a lien be placed on a trial period entry decision?

Liens are not placed on trial period entry decisions. (paragraph 1)

Who has authority to close a lien?

The originating OA Authority retains sole authority for lien closure unless formally delegated. (paragraph 3)

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