HAF MISSION DIRECTIVE 1-10
SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
(ACQUISITION)
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY
ACCESSIBILITY:
Publications and forms are available on the e-
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www.e-Publishing.af.mil for downloading or ordering.
RELEASABILITY:
There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.
Certified by: SAF/AQ (Ms. Darlene Costello)
Supersedes: HAF MD 1-10, June 24, 2014
SUMMARY OF CHANGES. Major changes to this document include changes from the
Headquarter Air Force reorganization, new Defense Department Directives and Instructions, and
updated roles and responsibilities.
1. Mission. The Secretary of the Air Force, pursuant to 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) Sections
§§ 8013-8016, may establish offices and officials within the Secretariat to assist the Secretary in
carrying out his or her responsibilities. As documented by paragraph 4.1 of Air Force Mission
Directive (AFMD) 1, Headquarters Air Force, and this Headquarters Air Force Mission
Directive (HAFMD), the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition (SAF/AQ) is
established as part of the Secretariat. The SAF/AQ has overall responsibility for acquisition of
systems, including product support, for the Department of the Air Force; serves as the senior
procurement executive for the Department of the Air Force; serves as the single Service
Acquisition Executive (SAE) for the Department of the Air Force; and is a member of the Air
Force Council, Air Force Space Board, and the Special Programs Oversight Committee. The
Secretary of the Air Force retains ultimate responsibility for all policies related to the
Department of the Air Force. Within his or her areas of responsibility, SAF/AQ prepares
policies for approval and issues official guidance via official Air Force publication to ensure
implementation of those policies.
2. Organizational Relationships. The Secretary of the Air Force is responsible for, and has all
legal authority necessary to conduct, the affairs of the Department of the Air Force. The
Secretariat, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and Air Staff offices perform their Department of
the Air Force functions subject to the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of the Air
Force.
2.1. The SAF/AQ reports to the Secretary of the Air Force, serves as an agent of the Secretary
within assigned policy and program domains, and provides guidance, direction, and oversight for
