SSCI17-150 governs the implementation plan for the Supra Coder program within Space Systems Command, including roles and procedures.
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SSCI17-150 addresses Supra Coder applications, Software Development Immersive training, Z-prefix qualifications, project work, and innovation showcases. It requires supervisor approval, a three-year Active Duty Service Commitment after training, and presentation of projects at the innovation showcase.
Applies to: This instruction applies to SSC and subordinate units, and USAF personnel assigned to SSC.
Supra Coders are not intended to gap-fill manpower shortages or contract support ceilings, nor develop digital solutions that are commercially available, for the purpose of circumventing the Authority to Operate process. (paragraph 1)
Package approval is an agreement that the supervisor will allow the member duty time to use their new digital skills upon completion of the program. (paragraph 2)
The SDI academic portion concludes with an exit exam. (paragraph 2)
The Z-prefix does not constitute a new AFSC nor SFSC, but rather a special qualification designator. (paragraph 2)
Projects are self-directed; leadership may provide a priority list of needs/gaps/areas of improvement, but the Supra Coders have agency to work on a project of their choosing that falls within digital competencies. (paragraph 2)