Fact Sheet – 66 ABG/PA Security and Policy Review
The Department of the Air Force is committed to transparency while safeguarding sensitive information. To achieve this, Security and Policy Review is an ongoing effort to inform the public regarding the department's mission, operations, and programs, while protecting classified information, controlled unclassified information, and other unclassified data that could compromise national or operational security. Before public release, an S&PR must be conducted by Public Affairs.
What requires an S&PR review:
Any material proposed for public release by non-Public Affairs personnel that mentions the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, Department of Defense, or any other government agency's plans, policies, programs, operations, budget, personnel, or activities.
Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Abstracts
- Briefing slides
- Dissertations
- Journal articles
- Manuscripts
- News releases
- Photos
- Presentation charts
- Speeches
- Technical papers
- Thesis/Dissertation
- Videos
Review Timeframes:
- Local Review. Allow at least 10 business days for review after the material is submitted to Public Affairs. Exceptions are granted only in rare circumstances.
- Elevated Review. Allow up to 60 business days for review after submission. Complex material may require higher headquarters review (e.g., SAF/PA), which can take an additional 45-60 business days if other federal agencies have equity in the decision to release. Originators should plan accordingly.
- Based on guidance from Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center and in accordance with DAFI 35-101, Chapter 9 and AFMAN 35-101, Chapter 8, the following may trigger elevation for higher-level review.
Who must submit:
How to submit:
Before submitting for S&PR, the originator must complete the required AFIMSC Public Affairs Security and Policy Review Worksheet, ensure coordination through the reporting organization, and consult any agencies with equity in the release decision. Download and complete the AFIMSC S&PR worksheet.
- Email the worksheet and all proposed release materials to the 66 ABG Public Affairs workflow email: 66.abg.pa.workflow@us.af.mil.
- Once the case is logged, save a copy of the automated email and S&PR case number.
Disclaimer Verbiage
Originators must include disclaimers with any material not released in an "official Air Force or Space Force capacity."
Required disclaimer is: “The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Air Force, Space Force, Department of Defense, or U.S. Government.”
Software products
- Do not send the software with the request.
- Must include a statement that fully addresses: Description, function and use of the software; potential end-users; programming language, operating system, network architecture or other relevant features; DoD program, system or product related to the software.
- Air Force Information Protection officials may request the software code be submitted separately
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