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DAFI 90-802

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RISK MANAGEMENT

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

DAFI 90-802, "RISK MANAGEMENT", is a Department of the Air Force publication, dated January 20, 2026.

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NumberDAFI 90-802
TitleRISK MANAGEMENT
PublishedJanuary 20, 2026
Certified currentJanuary 20, 2026
Office of primary responsibilityAF/SE
Issued byHeadquarters, Department of the Air Force
Status on the indexCurrent
Last index actionUpdateContact, June 25, 2026
Source indexAir Force e-Publishing
Index last readOctober 20, 2026

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Summary of changes, as printed

This document has been substantially revised and must be completely reviewed. This revision redefines RM as a continuous, integrated process rather than a standalone program. This shift emphasizes that RM is embedded in daily operations and decision-making, ensuring that risk assessment and mitigation are standard practice across the DAF. The revision also emphasizes Real-Time Risk Management (RTRM), providing detailed guidance on applying RM principles dynamically during operations. Several revisions were made to standardize the DAF RM Process with sister services RM processes, terms and applications. Adds Tier/Waiver requirements IAW DAFMAN 90-161. The instruction now incorporates broader risk categories, including financial, legal, reputational, cybersecurity, and human performance risks. This change also makes Chapter 2 as the primary chapter for roles and responsibilities of DAF organizations and personnel. The new Chapter 5, Risk Management Application and Integration, was added to provide more guidance on identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks.

Contents

  1. Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 9
  2. Chapter 3—RISK MANAGEMENT LEVELS AND PROCESSESp. 21
  3. Chapter 4—RISK MANAGEMENT TRAININGp. 31
  4. Chapter 5—RISK MANAGEMENT APPLICATION AND INTEGRATIONp. 33
  5. Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 35
All 43 contents entries
  1. 1.1. Overviewp. 5
  2. 1.2. Risk Management Definitionp. 5
  3. 1.3. Risk Management Principlesp. 5
  4. 1.4. Risk Management Goalsp. 5
  5. 1.5. Risk Management Foundationsp. 6
  6. 1.6. Risk Management Does Notp. 7
  7. 1.7. Acquisition and Other Applicationsp. 8
  8. Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 9
  9. 2.1. Roles and Responsibilitiesp. 9
  10. 2.3. Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety (AF/SE) will:p. 9
  11. 2.4. Other Headquarters Air Force (HAF) Agenciesp. 10
  12. 2.5. Department of the Air Force RM Working Group will:p. 10
  13. 2.6. MAJCOM/FLDCOM Commanders or equivalent will:p. 10
  14. 2.7. MAJCOM/FLDCOM Risk Management Process Managers will:p. 11
  15. 2.8. AETC, AU and USAFA will:p. 13
  16. 2.9. All Commanders/Directors and equivalents will:p. 14
  17. 2.10. Wing/Delta commanders or equivalents will:p. 15
  18. 2.11. All DAF RM Advisors/Instructors will:p. 16
  19. 2.12. DAF Career Field Managers will:p. 17
  20. 2.13. System Safety Managers will:p. 17
  21. 2.14. Supervisors will:p. 19
  22. 2.15. All DAF Personnel will:p. 20
  23. Chapter 3—RISK MANAGEMENT LEVELS AND PROCESSESp. 21
  24. 3.1. Risk Management Levelsp. 21
  25. 3.2. The 5-Step Risk Management Processp. 22
  26. 3.3. Real-Time RMp. 28
  27. Chapter 4—RISK MANAGEMENT TRAININGp. 31
  28. 4.1. Training Resourcesp. 31
  29. 4.2. Training Requirementsp. 32
  30. 4.3. Training Documentationp. 32
  31. Chapter 5—RISK MANAGEMENT APPLICATION AND INTEGRATIONp. 33
  32. 5.1. Risk Management Application and Integrationp. 33
  33. 5.2. Establishing a Risk Management Frameworkp. 33
  34. 5.3. Leadership and Culturep. 33
  35. 5.4. Tools and Technologiesp. 33
  36. 5.5. Practical Application: 5-Step Processp. 33
  37. 5.6. Training and Educationp. 33
  38. 5.7. Measuring Effectivenessp. 33
  39. 5.8. Interoperability and Joint Operationsp. 34
  40. 5.9. Feedback and Continuous Improvementp. 34
  41. 5.10. Advanced Technologiesp. 34
  42. 5.11. Conclusionp. 34
  43. Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 35

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