DAFI 51-403 — index record
| Number | DAFI 51-403 |
|---|---|
| Title | INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS |
| Published | February 8, 2019 |
| Certified current | February 8, 2019 |
| Guidance memorandum | May 12, 2026 |
| Office of primary responsibility | AF/JA |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Air Force |
| Status on the index | Current |
| Last index action | GM, May 15, 2026 |
| Source index | Air Force e-Publishing |
| Index last read | October 20, 2026 |
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Purpose, in the publication’s words
This publication implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 51-4, Operations and International Law. It describes the authority to negotiate and conclude certain categories of international agreements and sets guidelines for processing these agreements. It also explains how to gain the approval to negotiate and conclude international agreements that are beyond the listed delegations as set out in the governing Department of Defense (DoD) issuance. It details reporting and record-keeping requirements and is consistent with Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 5530.3, International Agreements, Title 1 United States Code Section 112b (Case-Zablocki Act), AFPD 51-4 and Headquarters Air Force Mission Directive (HAFMD), 114 General Counsel and the Judge Advocate General. This publication applies to all Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard military and civilian personnel. This publication may be supplemented at any level, but all supplements must be routed to the Office
Summary of changes, as printed
This document has been revised and needs to be completely reviewed. It replaces Air Force Instruction (AFI) 51-701, Negotiating, Concluding, Reporting, and Maintaining International Agreements and changes the name of the instruction. Major changes include incorporating the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 splitting of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology & Logisticts) into two offices of under secretary, specifically the Office of the Under Secretary (Acquisition and Sustainment) and Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Research and Engineering), and coordination of all intelligence- associated international agreements with Air Force/Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (AF/A2). 1. Roles and Responsibilities. ..................................................................................... 3 2. Scope of Authority. ................................................................................................. 5 3. Procedures............................................................................................................... 10 4. International Agreement Amendments. .................................................................. 11 5. Oral Agreements. .................................................................................................... 11 6. Agreements in Foreign Languages. ........................................................................ 11 7.
Contents
- 1. Roles and Responsibilitiesp. 3
- 2. Scope of Authorityp. 5
- 3. Proceduresp. 10
- 4. International Agreement Amendmentsp. 11
- 5. Oral Agreementsp. 11
- 6. Agreements in Foreign Languagesp. 11
- 7. International Agreements Containing Advance Payment Termsp. 11
- 8. Reporting Agreementsp. 12
- 9. Negotiating History of Agreementsp. 12
- 10. Office of Recordp. 12
- 11. Compliancep. 12
- Attachment 1— GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 14
- Attachment 3— REPORTING INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTSp. 19
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