SPFI14-402 — Intelligence Mission Roles, Responsibilities, And Program Management

SPFI14-402 governs Space Force intelligence organization, training, equipping, mission training, and qualification programs.

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  • Publication number: SPFI14-402
  • Title: INTELLIGENCE MISSION ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2026-02-09

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It establishes an overarching framework for Field Commands and Field Operating Agencies supporting multi-domain, global intelligence operations. It also defines intelligence roles, training responsibilities, qualification requirements, and tiered compliance and waiver processes.

Applies to: This publication applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the United States Space Force and those with a contractual obligation to abide by the terms of DAF issuances, except where otherwise noted.

Topics covered

  • Intelligence organization
  • Intelligence training
  • Intelligence qualification program
  • Initial skills training
  • Intelligence Foundational Training
  • Classified National Intelligence protection
  • Operational requirements

Questions and answers

Who falls under the intelligence mission training and qualification program?

All USSF intelligence personnel fall under the purview of the intelligence mission training and qualification program, tailored to the needs of each unit.

What additional training is required for intelligence Guardians in a SPAFORGEN crew?

Intelligence Guardians who are part of a Space Force Generation (SPAFORGEN) crew must require additional training.

Who manages intelligence initial skills training?

Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) is the lead command responsible for managing intelligence initial skills training (IST) as well as all coordinating developmental intelligence discipline specific training and advanced training that may result in awarding an intelligence discipline special experience identifier (SEI) (e.g. Signals Intelligence, Geospatial Intelligence, Cyber, Targeting).

What training must all intelligence personnel receive?

Ensure all intelligence personnel receive Intelligence Foundational Training (IFT) designed to orient and baseline personnel to USSF missions and applicable mission threats.

What guidance applies to personnel assigned to Combatant Commands and National Intelligence organizations?

Personnel and units assigned to Combatant Commands, National Intelligence organizations, and US Air Force missions follow applicable command, Department of Defense, and Intelligence Community guidance.

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