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DODI 3216.02 DAFI 40-402 — Protection of Human Subjects and Adherence to Ethical Standards in Department of the Air Force Supported Research

DODI 3216.02 DAFI 40-402 is listed as current Current
in the AF e-Publishing catalog as of our last index refresh (2026-08-23). Status is mirrored from that catalog, re-checked weekly — every change is logged.

Branch	U.S. Air Force
Series	DODI
Publication date	2024-01-17 (2.6 years ago)
Status	Current
Proponent / OPR	AF/SG
Source of record	AF e-Publishing

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What changed in this edition

This document has been revised and should be completely reviewed. Major changes include procedures to implement the new DoDI 3216.02; inclusion of the A ir Force Medical (AFMED) Agency role; new delegations of authority; a new requirement for scientific merit review for exempt human subject research; a new section on artificial intelligence; and revised human research protection program (HRPP) plan requirements
— Summary of Changes, DODI 3216.02 DAFI 40-402, quoted from the official PDF

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Changes & supplements to DODI 3216.02 DAFI 40-402

DODI 3216.02 Not in the current catalog

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