BY ORDER OF THE
SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
INSTRUCTION 91-101
26 MARCH 2020
Incorporating Change 1, 6 April 2022
Safety
AIR FORCE NUCLEAR WEAPONS
SURETY 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 releasability restrictions on this publication.
OPR: AFSEC/SEW Certified by: AF/SEI
(Colonel Lawrence A. Nixon)
Supersedes: AFI 91-101, 15 August 2014
AFI 91-103, 24 March 2016
AFI 91-104, 23 April 2013
AFI 91-105, 22 July 2016
AFI 91-107, 11 December 2012
Pages: 76
This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 91-1, Nuclear Weapons and
Systems Surety, and is consistent with AFPD 13-5, Air Force Nuclear Mission. This instruction
applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, Air Force
Reserve, and Air National Guard. This instruction applies to the United States Space Force (USSF)
unless and until such time as separate service guidance is published. In this event, USSF guidance
shall prevail in application to the USSF. Note: All references to United States Air Force (USAF)
terminology, units, grades, and positions will also apply to the equivalent in the USSF, as
appropriate. For example, references to Airmen will also apply to Guardians. References to
MAJCOMs or NAFs will also apply to field commands. References to wings will also apply to
deltas/garrisons. Air Staff roles and responsibilities (e.g., AF/A1, etc.) may also apply to the
equivalent Office of the Chief of Space Operations (Space Staff) position or office (e.g., SF/S1,
etc.), as deemed appropriate.
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 in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in
