scope:

PURPOSE

General.

The Cybercrew Stan/Eval Program provides commanders a tool to validate mission readiness and the effectiveness of unit cyberspace operations, including documentation of individual cybercrew member qualifications and capabilities.

Cybercrews consist of individuals who conduct cyberspace operations and are assigned to a specific cyberspace weapon system (CWS).

This Instruction applies to cybercrew positions that are designated mission ready (MR)/combat mission ready (CMR) in the applicable lead MAJCOM-provided guidance. Personnel filling MR/CMR positions at the 624 OC will adhere to guidance in Paragraphs 1.1 through 1.3.5, and applicable lead MAJCOM-provided guidance only. (T-2)

Individuals who perform cyberspace support functions and are not assigned a MR/CMR cybercrew position within a CWS follow the guidance for AF cyberspace support activities contained in AFI 33-150, Management of Communications Activities, and/or AFI 36-2201, Air Force Training Program, as applicable. Examples include, but are not limited to, Information Assurance professionals, network administrators, help desk personnel, and Communications Focal Point (CFP) technicians.

Objectives.

Provide a system to assess and document individual proficiency and capability to accomplish assigned cyberspace operations duties.

Develop and ensure standardization of operational procedures for CWS employment.

Ensure compliance with appropriate operational, training, and administrative directives.

Evaluate and revise operational directives, procedures, and techniques as necessary.

Recognize trends in order to recommend/initiate changes to training programs and directives.

Waiver Authority.

Submit requests for waivers according to the instructions in this paragraph.

HQ AFSPC/A3T is the waiver authority for this instruction. Unless otherwise noted, waiver authority may be delegated to the appropriate Wing Commander, but may not be further delegated.

General Guidance. Provisions of this AFI may be waived by Wing, Group, or NAF Commanders with appropriate justification. Forward copies of all waivers granted to the next higher headquarters, and to HQ AFSPC/A3T and HQ AF/A6SS. AF Reserve and National Guard units will forward copies of waivers to HQ AFRC/A3T or NGB/A3, as appropriate, and to HQ AFSPC/A3T and HQ AF/A6SS. (T-1)

AF Reserve Units. Waiver authority granted in this instruction applies only to MR/CMR designation and does not extend to the waiver of AFSC-awarding requirements.

Air National Guard (ANG) units. NGB/A3C is the waiver authority for this instruction for ANG units. AFSPC gained units will process waivers IAW paragraph 1.3 through their appropriate ANG group commander where applicable. (T-2) The group/unit commander will submit waiver requests to NGB/A3C. (T-2) NGB/A3C will provide a copy of the waiver request and waiver decision to HQ AFSPC/A3T.

Waivers remain in effect for the life of the published guidance, unless a shorter period of time has been specified, the waiver is cancelled in writing, or a change to this AFI alters the basis for the waiver.