BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY
OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE MANUAL 16-101
2 AUGUST 2018
Operations Support
SECURITY COOPERATION (SC) AND
SECURITY ASSISTANCE (SA)
MANAGEMENT
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY
ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-Publishing web site at
www.e-Publishing.af.mil for downloading or ordering
RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication
OPR: SAF/IAPX
Supersedes: AFMAN16-101,
15 February 2011
Certified by: SAF/IA
(Ms. Heidi H. Grant)
Pages: 185
This manual implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 16-1, Security Cooperation. It
provides guidance and procedures for validating, approving, and preparing essential parts of
International Affairs (IA), SC, and SA programs. It applies to all United States Air Force
(USAF) personnel who perform duties under the umbrella of IA, SC, and SA programs,
including the Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Force Reserve units. Note: All contractor
requirements contained within this publication must be contained within the contract, grant, or
agreement to be enforceable in accordance with (IAW) Title 48 United States Code (U.S.C.)
Section 5301.601(a)(i)(A), Federal Acquisition Regulations, Chapter 53, “Department of the Air
Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement,” 1 October 1996. Ensure that all records
created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained IAW Air Force
Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of IAW the Air Force
Records Disposition Schedule in the Air Force Records Information Management System
(AFRIMS).
Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the office of primary
responsibility (OPR) using the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route
AF Form 847 from the field through the appropriate function’s chain of command. This
publication may be supplemented at any level, and all Supplements must be routed to the OPR of
this publication for coordination prior to certification and approval. The Deputy Under Secretary
of the Air Force, International Affairs (SAF/IA); Major Commands (MAJCOMs); USAF Direct
Reporting Units (DRUs); and, the Field Operating Agencies (FOAs) may develop handbooks or
other publications to supplement this manual. Copies of supplements will be sent to the SAF/IA
