1. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Headquarters U.S. Air Force AIR FORCE CAUCUS John Heliotis AF DepSO

2. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e TOPICS AF Standardization Policy RevisionsDepSO DoD 4120.24-M & other policy changesDepSO Overage documents & QPL review toolCode 99 Body Armor Document InitiativeDepSO ISA Implementation CoPDepSO Free-for-AllAll DoD Data Management Manual update QPD Module Training

3. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e AF Standardization Policy Revisions AFPD 60-1 Redefines scope of program Incorporates policy changes on use of Def Specs & Stds and ISAs Revises responsibilities for IMS and interface of IMS with DSP CNAD Complying with applicable materiel ISAs Identifies organizations with functional policy responsibility for use of DSP documents Assigns management responsibility for item reduction program Formalizes ComSO, CSE, and SME functions

4. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e AF Standardization Policy Revisions AFI 60-101 Updates to focus on materiel standardization and for external policy changes Acquisition System DSP Capabilities Based Requirements Development Revises guidance on use of Specs & Stds – supersedes Acquisition Policy Memo 99-1 References to interfacing policy Adds AF management responsibilities for SMAs Selected Major Commands AFMC Centers & Other Subordinate Organizations

5. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e AF Implementation of DoD 4120.24-M Defense Standardization Program Office (DSPO) Departmental Standardization Offices (DepSO) Command Standardization Office* (ComSO) Document Management Activity (DMA) Lead Standardization Activity (LSA) Participating Activity (PtA) Item Reduction Activity (IRA) Standardization Management Activity (SMA) DSP Function DoD 4120-24.M Air Force Implementation Added Function Defense Standardization Council (DSC)  Preparing Activity  Custodian  Adopting Activity  Military Coordinating Activity * When required by AF DepSO  Military Department and Agency Standardization Executives  Chaired by Defense Standardization Executive from USD(AT&L) Standardization Management Executive (SME) or Center Standardization Executive (CSE)

6. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e AF Standardization Policy Revisions Status Coordination Completed HAF 4-Ltr / MAJCOM-FOA 3-Ltr Nov 05 HAF 3-Ltr / AFPEOMar 06 Final Coordination Pending HAF 2-Ltr / MAJCOM-FOA May-Jun 06

7. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e DoD 4120.24-M & Other Policy Changes Policy Memo 06-3, Changes in Ordering and Referencing FED-STD-595, 27 Apr 06 Policy Memo 06-2, Discontinuance of Participation Databases, 31 Mar 06 Policy Memo 06-1, Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), 26 Jan 06 Policy Memo 05-8, Inactive for New Design, 13 Oct 05 Policy Memo 05-7, Authorizing Review Activities to Respond Directly to the Preparing Activity, 13 Oct 05 Policy Memo 05-6, Overage Document Review and Validation, 14 Sep 05 Policy Memo 05-5, Qualification and Aviation Critical Safety Items, 8 Jun 05

8. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e DoD 4120.24-M & Other Policy Changes USD(AT&L) Policy & Guidance United States Standards Strategy... endorses the United States Standards Strategy, and encourages Service Acquisition Executives and Defense Agency Heads to reassess the adequacy of participation of their personnel on non-government standards committees and to reaffirm their commitment to use non-government standards. 9 May 06 Appointment of DoD Standardization Executive... appoints Mr. James Hall, Acting ADUSD (Logistics Plans and Programs) as the new DoD Standardization Executive. 5 May 06

9. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Overage Documents & QPL Review Tool AFMC Command Standardization Officer briefed AFMC Chief Engineers Council on doc status Need for tool to aid review and coordination Considered Community of Practice and other forms Pre-briefed on ASSIST enhancement to aid document review and comment Assess its use to meet need

10. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Body Armor Document Initiative Army policy set “Interceptor” as standard armor Developed by Army and Marine Corps Procured using performance specs/purchase descriptions Some AF units exempted from use due to mission requirements Buying armor from sources based on National Institute of Justice (NIJ) standard for law enforcement Significant differences between NIJ and military requirements Mtg this afternoon to explore developing def std AF, Army, Marine Corps, Navy

11. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e ISA Implementation CoP Reminded AF PAs of open tasking Review and coordinate on remaining corrective actions Implementation problems ASSIST discrepancies

12. I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Free-for-All DoD 5010.12-M, PROCEDURES FOR THE ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT OF TECHNICAL DATA, 5/93 update Code 70 leading AF effort to revise doc QPD Module Training Noted desire for near term training on new module