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AFI 91-106 — Unauthorized Launch, Threat Mitigation, and Launch Action Studies

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BranchU.S. Air Force
SeriesAFI
Publication date2023-04-20 (3.4 years ago)
StatusCurrent
Proponent / OPRAF/SE
Source of recordAF e-Publishing

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What this publication covers

This Instruction establishes the process for planning, executing, safeguarding, and tracking Unauthorized Launch, Threat Mitigation, and Launch Action Studies in accordance with Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 3150.02, DoD Nuclear Weapons Surety Program. The Air Force studies fielded nuclear weapon systems to determine vulnerabilities and identify countermeasures to evolving unauthorized launch (UL) threats to maximize nuclear surety.

What changed in this edition

This revision clarified the assignment limitati ons for military, civilian, and contractor personnel who have had access to the Unauthorized Launch Program. Paragraphs 2.2, 2.9, 5.1, 6.1, and 6.3 have been rewritten to identify, document, and track personnel involved in this program. Additionally, administrative changes have been made throughout the document

Paragraphs this edition names as changed:

2.22.95.16.1

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