SPFI16-116 — Regional Space Advisor Program

SPFI16-116 governs the Regional Space Advisor Program and the Special Experience Identifier used to identify Regional Space Advisors.

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  • Publication number: SPFI16-116
  • Title: Regional Space Advisor Program
  • Date: 2024-04-11

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It establishes a cadre of Guardian leaders, with provisions for applications, selection, qualifications, waivers, award levels, and skills sustainment. It also covers regional and language designations and requires compliance with the publication.

Applies to: This guidance applies to all uniformed members of the United States Space Force (USSF) and Department of the Air Force (DAF) civilian employees assigned to USSF organizations.

Topics covered

  • Regional Space Advisor Program
  • Special Experience Identifier
  • RSA applications and selection
  • RSA qualifications and waivers
  • RSA award levels
  • Skills sustainment
  • Regional and language designations

Questions and answers

Who is excluded from the Regional Space Advisor guidance?

Uniformed members of the United States Air Force are excluded, except for those members assigned or attached to USSF organizations.

How long are Regional Space Advisor utilization tours normally limited to?

Utilization tours will normally be limited to 24 months to allow access across the Service to this opportunity.

Who can currently participate in the Regional Space Advisor program?

The program aspires to include all Guardians (Enlisted, Officers, and Civilians) but is currently exclusive to Officers.

What does the Regional Space Advisor program create?

The RSA program creates a cadre of Guardian leaders deliberately developed to enhance USSF capabilities and evolve and expand partnerships to strengthen relationships, secure common interests, and promote shared values in space.

What does the Special Experience Identifier identify?

The Space Force has established the Special Experience Identifier (SEI) of the Regional Space Advisor to identify Guardians suited to this important task.

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