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Scope and Applicability.

This instruction addresses mission, roles and responsibilities; structures the intelligence mission qualification program, and identifies the key processes the unit must perform to accomplish its mission.

This guidance applies to those Airmen who perform intelligence duties supporting AF operational missions at wing-level and below units as depicted in Air Force Instruction 38-101, Air Force Organization. Organizations conducting combatant command and national intelligence missions follow command, Department of Defense and Intelligence Community guidance accordingly.

This publication is not intended to fully apply to functions such as command staff, technical training activities, intelligence production centers, or acquisition support unless specifically directed by Higher Headquarters guidance. Commanders of these units may choose to adopt the processes contained in this publication for their personnel. Major Commands, Field Operating Agencies, and Direct Reporting Units determine the applicability of this publication for mission sets not otherwise specifically addressed by published guidance.