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DAFI 10-2601

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ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE SURVIVABILITY PROGRAM

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

DAFI 10-2601, "ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE SURVIVABILITY PROGRAM", is a Department of the Air Force publication, dated September 18, 2025.

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September 18, 2025

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AF/A10

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DAFI 10-2601 — index record

NumberDAFI 10-2601
TitleELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE SURVIVABILITY PROGRAM
PublishedSeptember 18, 2025
Certified currentSeptember 18, 2025
Office of primary responsibilityAF/A10
Issued byHeadquarters, Department of the Air Force
Status on the indexCurrent
Last index actionUpdateContact, August 6, 2026
Source indexAir Force e-Publishing
Index last readOctober 20, 2026

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Purpose, in the publication’s words

This instruction establishes the DAF Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Survivability Program and the roles and responsibilities to ensure it is integrated into the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution process. This publication applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, the Air National Guard, the United States Space Force (USSF), and those with a contractual obligation to abide by the terms of DAF publications. It applies to personnel who develop, manage or operate conventional or nuclear mission-critical systems and/or infrastructure requiring EMP survivability in order to operate in and through, or quickly recover from an EMP event. For the purposes of this Instruction, reference to Major Commands (MAJCOM)/Field Commands (FLDCOM) should include Direct Reporting Units (DRUs) when applicable. Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to AFI 33-322,

Summary of changes, as printed

This document has been revised and should be completely reviewed. Changes include updating EMP Test Priority Lists (ETPL) from equipment, facility, aircraft lists to mission-centric lists. Additionally, changes to USSF structure are included. Furthermore, roles/responsibilities pertaining to the Nuclear Oversight Council are defined.

Contents

  1. Chapter 1—INTRODUCTIONp. 4
  2. Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 6
  3. Chapter 3—GOVERNANCEp. 23
  4. Chapter 4—REQUIREMENTSp. 25
  5. Chapter 5—RISK DECISIONp. 30
  6. Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 31
All 20 contents entries
  1. Chapter 1—INTRODUCTIONp. 4
  2. 1.1. Backgroundp. 4
  3. 1.2. Implementationp. 4
  4. 1.3. Objectivesp. 5
  5. Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 6
  6. 2.1. Headquarters Air Forcep. 6
  7. Chapter 3—GOVERNANCEp. 23
  8. 3.1. Overviewp. 23
  9. 3.2. Department of the Air Force Governance Processp. 23
  10. 3.3. DAF Senior EMP Working Group (SEWG)p. 23
  11. 3.4. Reportingp. 24
  12. 3.5. Mission Assurance Working Group (MAWG)p. 24
  13. Chapter 4—REQUIREMENTSp. 25
  14. 4.1. Overviewp. 25
  15. 4.2. Systems and Aircraftp. 25
  16. 4.3. Facilities and Infrastructurep. 27
  17. 4.4. Types of Testsp. 28
  18. Chapter 5—RISK DECISIONp. 30
  19. 5.2. Waiver Cancellation Processp. 30
  20. Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 31

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