DAFMAN 91-221 — index record
| Number | DAFMAN 91-221 |
|---|---|
| Title | WEAPONS SAFETY INVESTIGATIONS AND REPORTS |
| Published | September 12, 2024 |
| Certified current | September 12, 2024 |
| Office of primary responsibility | AF/SE |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Air Force |
| Status on the index | Current |
| Last index action | Correction, October 16, 2024 |
| Source index | Air Force e-Publishing |
| Index last read | October 20, 2026 |
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Summary of changes, as printed
This document has been substantially revised and must be completely reviewed. This publication is updated to reflect changes in guidance and procedures for weapons safety investigations and reports to align with reporting requirements in AF Safety Automated System (AFSAS) https://afsas.safety.af.mil. This document modified criteria for DULL SWORD reporting requirements, updated the Reportable Mishap Flow Chart, provided additional guidance for classified safety reporting, modified report message criteria, updated report submission schedules, modified glossary and terms, and incorporated numerous administrative revisions.
Contents
- Chapter 1—GENERAL INFORMATIONp. 4
- Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 14
- Chapter 3—SAFETY INVESTIGATIONSp. 17
- Chapter 4—REPORTS AND BRIEFINGSp. 20
- Chapter 5—FOLLOW-UP ACTIONSp. 28
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 29
All 31 contents entries
- Chapter 1—GENERAL INFORMATIONp. 4
- 1.1. Generalp. 4
- 1.2. Mishap Categoryp. 4
- 1.3. Mishap Severity Classificationp. 7
- 1.4. Flagwordsp. 7
- 1.5. DULL SWORDp. 9
- 1.6. Mishap Costsp. 12
- 1.7. Privileged Safety Informationp. 13
- 1.8. Determining Investigative Responsibilityp. 13
- Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 14
- 2.1. General Informationp. 14
- 2.2. Safety Investigation Personnelp. 14
- Chapter 3—SAFETY INVESTIGATIONSp. 17
- 3.1. General Informationp. 17
- 3.2. Safety Investigation Personnel Requirementsp. 17
- 3.3. Test and Evaluation (T&E) Mishapsp. 19
- 3.4. Obtaining and Using Technical Assistancep. 19
- Chapter 4—REPORTS AND BRIEFINGSp. 20
- 4.1. Generalp. 20
- 4.2. Multiple Categoriesp. 20
- 4.3. Preparing safety reports for weapons mishapsp. 21
- 4.4. Preliminary Messagep. 21
- 4.5. Status Message:p. 21
- 4.6. Final Messagep. 22
- 4.7. Incidents and Hazardsp. 22
- 4.8. Safety Reportsp. 22
- 4.9. Classified Safety Reportingp. 27
- 4.10. Assembling Safety Mishap Reportsp. 27
- Chapter 5—FOLLOW-UP ACTIONSp. 28
- 5.1. General Informationp. 28
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 29
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