BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY
OF THE AIR FORCE
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
INSTRUCTION 16-1401
3 FEBRUARY 2023
Operations Support
INFORMATION
PROTECTION PROGRAM
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY
ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available for downloading or ordering on the e-
publishing website at www.e-Publishing.af.mil
RELEASABILITY: There are no release restrictions on this publication
OPR: SAF/AAZ Certified by: SAF/AA
(Mr. Anthony P. Reardon)
Supersedes: AFI16-1401, 29 July 2019 Pages: 12
This publication implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 16-14, Security Enterprise
Governance. It provides guidance and procedures for the oversight, management and execution
of information protection programs, throughout the Department of the Air Force (DAF). It may
be supplemented at any level, but all supplements must be routed to the office of primary
responsibility listed above for coordination prior to certification and approval. Refer
recommended changes and questions to the office of primary responsibility (OPR) listed above,
using the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Form 847, Recommendation for Change of
Publication, and route through your local information protection office. This publication applies
to all civilians and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, United States Space Force
(USSF), Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, the Civil Air Patrol (when conducting missions
as the official Air Force Auxiliary), and those with a contractual obligation to abide by the terms
of DAF issuances. The authorities to waive requirements in this publication are identified with a
Tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3”) number following the compliance statement. See Department of the
Air Force Manual (DAFMAN) 90-161, Publishing Processes and Procedures, for a description of
the authorities associated with the Tier numbers.
Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air
Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and
are disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is in the
Air Force Records Information Management System. The use of the name or mark of any specific
manufacturer, commercial product, commodity, or service in this publication does not imply
endorsement by the DAF.
