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AFI 36-1301

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MANAGEMENT OF ACQUISITION KEY LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

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

AFI 36-1301, "MANAGEMENT OF ACQUISITION KEY LEADERSHIP POSITIONS", is a Department of the Air Force publication, dated July 23, 2019.

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July 23, 2019

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AFI 36-1301 — index record

NumberAFI 36-1301
TitleMANAGEMENT OF ACQUISITION KEY LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
PublishedJuly 23, 2019
Certified currentJuly 23, 2019
Office of primary responsibilitySAF/AQ
Issued byHeadquarters, Department of the Air Force
Status on the indexCurrent
Last index actionUpdateContact, February 23, 2022
Source indexAir Force e-Publishing
Index last readOctober 20, 2026

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Purpose, in the publication’s words

The purpose of this AFI is to carry out the requirements in DoDI 5000.66 and provide guidance for managing key leadership positions. This instruction also describes the roles and responsibilities of the Service Acquisition Executive, Program Executive Officers, Major Commands, Air Force Personnel Assignment and Employment Teams, and other personnel in the assignments to and management of key leadership positions.

Summary of changes, as printed

This document has been substantially revised and needs to be completely reviewed. Major changes include aligning the tenure periods for Acquisition Category I Program Managers with the Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act Sections 826 and 827. Also, the 6-month grace period for compliance is removed, thus members must meet key leadership position requirements prior to going into the position or provide a waiver and training plan when nominated. Also, the Service Acquisition Executive only has to approve position and tenure waivers for Program Executive Officers, Deputy Program Executive Officers, Program Managers of Acquisition and Business Category I, and Acquisition Category II programs, and Deputy Program Managers for Acquisition and Business Category I programs. For all other key leadership positions, the appropriate senior level official within the command will approve position and tenure waivers. Finally, the AFI was reorganized throughout. AFI36-1301 23 JULY 2019 3

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