BY ORDER OF THE
SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
INSTRUCTION 13-504
23 NOVEMBER 2021
AIR FORCE MATERIAL COMMAND
Supplement
6 FEBRUARY 2023
Nuclear, Space, Missile, or Command and
Control Operations
NUCLEAR MISSION PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
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: AF/A10D Certified by: AF/A10D
(Col Elizabeth G. Keller)
Supersedes: AFI13-504, 12 October 2021 Pages: 59
OPR: HQ AFMC/A10NP Certified by: HQ AFMC/A10N
(Mr. Thomas Schneider)
Pages: 57
This publication implements Department of the Air Force Policy Directive (DAFPD) 13-5, Air
Force Nuclear Mission. It establishes Department of the Air Force (DAF) Nuclear Mission
Professionals (NMP) Development for career management and professional development of
Airmen and Guardians. This publication applies to the United States Space Force, Regular Air
Force, the Air Force Reserve, the Air National Guard and DAF civilian personnel, and contractors,
if included in the applicable contract, tasked with the responsibility to operate, maintain, control,
secure, inspect, manage, and account for nuclear equipment and accomplish nuclear-related tasks.
Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air
Force Instruction 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are
disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the
Air Force Records Information Management System. Refer recommended changes and questions
about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using the Air Force Form
