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AFI 10-601

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OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENTATION AND VALIDATION

Reviewed by Guilherme Correia, active-duty U.S. Air Force

AFI 10-601, "OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENTATION AND VALIDATION", is a Department of the Air Force publication, dated April 27, 2021.

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April 27, 2021

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AF/A5

Headquarters, Department of the Air Force

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AFI 10-601 — index record

NumberAFI 10-601
TitleOPERATIONAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS DOCUMENTATION AND VALIDATION
PublishedApril 27, 2021
Certified currentApril 27, 2021
Office of primary responsibilityAF/A5
Issued byHeadquarters, Department of the Air Force
Status on the indexCurrent
Last index actionRewrite, April 27, 2021
Source indexAir Force e-Publishing
Index last readOctober 20, 2026

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Purpose, in the publication’s words

The AF/A5R operational capability requirements documentation and validation process provides approved requirements documents to facilitate timely implementation of solutions to address identified deficiencies associated with validated capability requirements (mission needs) or to otherwise take advantage of opportunities to improve operational mission effectiveness.

Summary of changes, as printed

This document has been substantially revised and should be reviewed in its entirety. It incorporates changes necessary to provide updated guidance for development and approval of requirements documents within the Air Force that align with current guidelines of the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System and the Adaptive Acquisition Framework. AFI10-601 27 APRIL 2021 3 Section 1A— Overview 1. Overview.

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