SPFI16-403 — Space Force Weapon System Naming And Designators

SPFI16-403 governs the naming and designators of United States Space Force weapon systems, including military spacecraft.

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  • Publication number: SPFI16-403
  • Title: SPACE FORCE WEAPON SYSTEM NAMING AND DESIGNATORS
  • Date: 2023-10-26

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It defines organizational roles, request processes for new or retiring designators and popular names, and the relationship between military designators and names. It also provides standardized designator symbols, military department contacts, and sample request letters.

Topics covered

  • Weapon system designator nomenclature
  • Spacecraft designators
  • Popular names
  • Designator request process
  • Weapon system designator symbols
  • Space-based and terrestrial vehicles

Questions and answers

What does SPFI16-403 require for records generated by its processes?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

What does SPFI16-403 provide about weapon system designator requests?

The processes for requesting new or retiring old designators and popular names, and the relationship between military designators and names.

What must be considered as part of mission designation?

The update adds new designators and terminology to the nomenclature system for "systems, platforms, and vehicles," which must be considered as part of mission designation.

Who concurs on weapon system designation requests?

Chapter 5 has been updated to include concurrence for weapon system designation requests by PEO, SAF/SQ, and FLDCOMs.

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