BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY
OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 16-1003
18 SEPTEMBER 2018
Operations Support
AIR FORCE STANDARD ANALYSIS
TOOLKIT
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY
ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-Publishing website at
www.e-Publishing.af.mil for downloading or ordering
RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication
OPR: HQ USAF/A9AA
Supersedes: AFI16-1003,
17 February 2006
Certified by: HQ USAF/A9DS
(Mr. Randall D. Hall)
Pages: 21
This Air Force (AF) Instruction (AFI) implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 16-10,
Modeling and Simulation, and responsibilities described in Headquarters Air Force Mission
Directive (HAFMD) 1-58, Director Air Force Studies, Analyses and Assessments. AFI 16-1003
describes the concept and philosophy that underpin the Air Force Standard Analysis Toolkit. It
prescribes the procedures and criteria for both entering new models into and retiring models from
the Air Force Standard Analysis Toolkit. This AFI assigns responsibilities for Air Force Standard
Analysis Toolkit management and covers the policies and procedures that govern the
management of the toolkit.
This instruction applies to all Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard
organizations and civilian, military or contractor personnel managing or using tools in the Air
Force Standard Analysis Toolkit or proposing entry of new tools into or retirement of existing
tools from the toolkit. Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this
publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363,
Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition
Schedule located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.
Direct questions, comments, recommended changes, or conflicts for this publication the Office
of Primary Responsibility through command channels using the AF Form 847, Recommendation
for Change of Publication, to Air Force Studies, Analyses and Assessments (AF/A9 or HQ
USAF/A9). Major commands, field operating agencies, and direct reporting units may
supplement this instruction. Send any supplements to this publication to the Office of Primary
Responsibility for review, coordination, and approval prior to publication. The authorities to
