scope:

The AF program execution chain, consisting of the Service Acquisition Executive (SAF/AQ), Program Executive Officers (PEO), and program managers (PM), is responsible for assuring the manufacturability and quality of assigned products. PMs are primarily responsible for the execution of the manufacturing and quality management tasks in this instruction. The PM relies on the Product Support Manager, the Lead Systems Engineer, contracting, and quality assurance personnel to accomplish manufacturing and quality management tasks. These positions are supported by personnel throughout the integrated life cycle management process who are responsible for performing manufacturing and quality management functions that are inherent in their assigned duties.