This course provides a general overview of the United States Air Force USAF airworthiness process in the acquisition and sustainment of its systems. It presents policy, guides, and handbooks for practitioners to know the requirements, flow, and needed data for the approval of airworthiness.

This course provides a thorough examination of the United States Air Force USAF airworthiness process in the acquisition and sustainment of its systems. It quickly reviews the content in AIR116 policy, guides, and handbooks for practitioners to understand the application of the MIL- HDBK-516 in the generation of requirements, flow, and needed data for the approval of airworthiness.

This course provides a hands on application of the United States Air Force USAF airworthiness process in the acquisition and sustainment of its systems. It reviews the content covered in AIR116 & AIR 216 regarding the policy, guides, and handbooks for in the generation of requirements, flow, and needed data for the approval of airworthiness. The course provides personnel with the knowledge to properly assess a weapon system's airworthiness with the topics of: examining a weapon system modification, understanding impacts to airworthiness, making a reportability determination, and assessing the technical interrelationships of MIL- HDBK-516 to develop the Certification Basis and Compliance Report. This application level course will use examples, case studies, and exercises based on actual experiences with the USAF weapon systems to allow the student to develop the skills required to support the Airworthiness Certification process.

This course is required for all civilian and military Science and Technology Managers in AFRL. It is designed to give students the tools they need to plan and execute S&T programs. The course presents tailored information on the S&T program lifecycle, each functional management area, and technology transition. The course content is based on the latest policy, guidance, and best practices. JUSTIFICATON: AFRL has determined that their S&T workforce needs fundamental insights and a working knowledge of S&T program management as it currently exists in the laboratory acquisition process. TARGET AUDIENCE: Scientists, Engineers and Program Managers in AFRL and their supervisors.

A broad two-day survey of basic reliability principles with emphasis on the acquisition life cycle, including how reliability affects cost, schedule, and performance. Focus is on using a proactive system reliability design approach and how to monitor improvements through management-led reliability growth programs. Mathematical topics are limited to basic concepts necessary to understand how reliability affects acquisition decisions. The course includes instructor led demonstrations and some in-class student assignments. Note: this course is aimed at the general acquisition workforce and is not a prerequisite to or a substitute for REL310. Students wanting a more in- depth technical discussion of reliability should consider REL310 or WKSP 0695 where applicable.

This four day course is designed for reliability practitioners. Students will be introduced to a wide range of reliability engineering concepts based on mathematical and statistical principles discussed in class. Students will use these technical concepts and statistical principles to analyze reliability data, draw conclusions from the data, and then to construct graphs and reports required in the acquisition process, for example, Test and Evaluation Master Plans. This course emphasizes a hands- on approach where students complete in -class exercises using AFIT provided software tools currently used in the industry. Note: Individuals wishing to take a less technical course on reliability should consider REL 210, Reliability Basics for Acquisition Professionals.

The course provides engineers and other acquisition professionals with an introduction to the basic System Safety principles and methodologies described by MIL-STD-882, System Safety, that need to be implemented by defense program offices as part of their program's acquisition and sustainment activities.

This course provides Air and Space Force System Safety practitioners with the comprehensive concepts needed to implement System Safety principles and methodologies described by MIL-STD-882 on defense weapon system programs as part of their acquisition and sustainment activities.

Design of Experiments (DOE) is a powerful test methodology recommended by DoD leadership for the development and implementation of rigorous Test and Evaluation (T&E) programs. This course, designed for DoD test practitioners, engineers and analysts, introduces and expands essential DOE techniques, with emphasis on the methodical employment of tailorable tools in comprehensive DOE applications. Graduates will gain immediate skills for building defensible test and analysis plans, whose ultimate goal is an efficient and effective approach for understanding system performance and delivering quality information to decision makers.

The SYS110 course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of data management and the importance of the data management function in an integrated product team (IPT). Topics covered include the following: Evaluating data requirements to achieve the goal of"minimum essential" being placed on contract. Ensuring the data being ordered are legally binding (authorized Data Item Descriptions) properly called out on the Contract Requirements List (DD Form 1423). Coordinating the data order through a data review process to achieve an accurate order tailored down to fit the program. Planning for and developing a Government Concept of Operations for an Integrated Digital Environment (IDE).

The goal of this course is to introduce acquisition professionals to Human Systems Integration (HSI) across the acquisition lifecycle. This course will discuss the seven HSI domains, and the why, what, and who of HSI with regard to the development and sustainment of systems. HSI implications in acquisition programs have not traditionally been given the emphasis they warrant. DODI 5000.02 and AFI 63-101 require that program managers implement a plan for HSI early in the program life cycle and that HSI considerations are included in all key acquisition documents. This course will give acquisition professionals an introduction to the knowledge needed to comply with these requirements.

This self-paced, web-based course introduces students to the importance of applying SE to acquisition and sustainment programs, provides an overview of SE concepts and process elements, and describes the interactions between SE and other functional areas.

SYS 183 introduces the student to the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and how the Air Force and DoD use DoDAF-based architectures to inform: interoperability assessments for weapon and business systems; and organization/enterprise-wide planning and evolution. Objective At the end of this course, each student will be able to comprehend what architectures are and how they are relevant in the Air Force and the DoD. Students will understand the major elements of the DoD Architectural Framework v2.0 and the associated architectural viewpoints and products.

A course for all who manage, design, and support systems containing items whose failure would directly result in loss of an air vehicle or loss of life. This internet-based course will enable students to achieve a basic comprehension of Critical Safety Item CSI management within the Air Force. It provides a simple overview of CSIs--what they are, why and to whom they are important, and the policies, processes and procedures for managing them. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, the student should comprehend: 1 the overall role of acquisition and sustainment personnel in identification and management of CSIs and 2 the role of CSIs identification and management in the Systems Engineering SE environment.

This course is an introduction to the three distinct areas of Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health, or ESOH, risk management using the DOD Standard Practice for System Safety, MIL-STD-882E. Students will acquire an understanding of the Programmatic ESOH Evaluation (PESHE) document requirement and the integration of ESOH into Systems Engineering and the acquisition Strategy. Upon completion, students will be able to identify the ESOH aspects of Systems Engineering and be able to recognize the ESOH regulatory drivers.

This course comprises six modules that describe and illustrate the integration of Environment, Safety, & Occupational Health (ESOH) principles into the systems engineering process using the DOD Standard Practice for System Safety, MIL-STD-882D. Specifically, it will relate those ESOH considerations to the systems engineering inputs, outputs, activities, and analyses for the Materiel Solution Analysis and Technology Maturation & Risk Reduction phases of the DOD System Acquisition framework.

This course describes and illustrates the integration of Environment, Safety, & Occupational Health (ESOH) principles into the systems engineering process using the DOD Standard Practice for System Safety, MIL-STD-882D. It is directed towards the integration of ESOH principles into the systems engineering process during the Engineering and Manufacturing Development, Production and Deployment, and Operations and Support phases of the DoD System Acquisition Framework.

The Technology Readiness Assessment TRA Course provides instruction for Scientists and Engineers and Acquisition personnel who may support a formal TRA for a given project. The goals are for the students to understand: 1 when and why they should conduct a TRA. 2 their roles and responsibilities for conducting a TRA, 3 what a program manager within a program office needs to do for planning and supporting required TRAs, and 4 how to plan, conduct and participate on a team performing a TRA.

The Management of the Manufacturing Readiness Process Course is intended to prepare the student to integrate the DoD Manufacturing Readiness Level MRL Deskbook criteria and the DoD Manufacturing Readiness Level assessment process into the acquisition life cycle of DoD Programs and Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul MRO activities. The course will use examples based on actual DoD MRL Assessments, as well as the DoD MRL Deskbook, to educate students on the proper use of MRL criteria/methodology to assess the readiness of the critical manufacturing elements associated with DoD activities. The course will also prepare the student to immediately participate in and/or conduct accurate MRL assessments and prepare a defensible MRL Assessment Report on DoD activities. The target student audience will consist of acquisition professionals who will be members of a Manufacturing Readiness Level Assessment team and other acquisition professionals program managers, Science & Technology personnel, logistics managers, etc. who have non-technical roles in the MRL assessment process. The course will provide the student with knowledge of existing policy, guides and deskbooks/handbooks as a set of information that allows the MRL practitioner to use the MRL assessment process to fit the unique needs of all DoD activities that need to address manufacturing readiness. Students will also become familiar with integrating MRL criteria and Manufacturing Readiness Level assessment process into contract language. COURSE OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how MRL criteria/methodology and MRAs are applicable throughout the lifecycle of DoD programs. Students will understand MRL terminology, the meaning of Manufacturing Readiness Levels MRLs, the use of best practices, how to properly conduct an MRA, and how to manage manufacturing risk. Students will also become familiar with integrating MRL criteria and MRAs into contract language

Acquisition and sustainment personnel are introduced to SE concepts, tools, and processes including Digital Engineering, MOSA, and Agile. The activities for implementing and managing the SE process across the system life cycle and the interactions between SE and other functional areas are discussed. Exercises/scenarios give students the opportunity to apply SE tools in a team setting.

BLUF: The Chief Engineer course sequence, SYS382, SYS392, and SYS492, is a by nomination only course sequence. Nominations are made by Command or Center (LCMC, NWC, SF, AFRL) senior engineering leadership. If nominated, students will be contacted by AFIT with registration instructions.

This course teaches the process of and motivation behind using integrated architectures as a key decision support tool in the Air Force. Students are instructed on the integrated architecture requirements imposed by DoD and AF processes and the standard tools to support creating, analyzing, and using integrated architectures and architecture products. Career field Requirement/Impact: Weapon System Architectures are required by DoD and AF processes. Similarly, Enterprise Architectures are required to meet Laws, Regulations and Policies, as well as to integrate the planning and execution of DoD capabilities. Without an understanding of “why architecture,” practitioners will likely expend resources checking squares without providing decision-quality information to DoD and AF Leaders .Utilization of graduates: Acquisition Program Offices mainly, but no exclusively, system engineering AF MAJCOM/JS/COCOM staffs particularly in the A8/J8, A5/J5, and A6/J6 organizations dealing with strategic planning, requirements, capabilities, and information infrastructure.

BLUF: The Chief Engineer course sequence, SYS382, SYS392, and SYS492, is a by nomination only course sequence. Nominations are made by Command or Center (LCMC, NWC, SF, AFRL) senior engineering leadership. If nominated, students will be contacted by AFIT with registration instructions.

BLUF: The Chief Engineer course sequence, SYS382, SYS392, and SYS492, is a by nomination only course sequence. Nominations are made by Command or Center (LCMC, NWC, SF, AFRL) senior engineering leadership. If nominated, students will be contacted by AFIT with registration instructions.

This workshop equips you with the knowledge and skills to excel in the evolving landscape of digital materiel management (DMM), aligning with critical Department of Defense (DoD) modernization initiatives to rapidly deliver scaled digital capabilities. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the "what," "who," and "how" of DMM, with a particular focus on the pressing cultural shift required to transition from traditional document-based systems to a model-based approach in acquisition systems engineering and program management. This transformation is essential for all functional areas involved in the acquisition lifecycle, ensuring a cohesive, integrated framework for modern defense procurement and lifecycle management.

This workshop will provide a powerful framework for designing and analyzing complex systems. Participants will gain a strong foundational knowledge of Model- Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) along with the Systems Modeling Language (SysML) and how they work within the DoD to reform its acquisition processes in order to acquire, deliver, and iterate on our weapon and business systems.

This workshop will help you to rapidly deliver scaled digital capabilities as you apply the three pillars of MBSE – methods, languages, and tools. Using hands-on exercises, you will learn how to create and use a system model by implementing the Object-Oriented System Engineering Method (OOSEM) to generate a descriptive model of a military system using SysML and the CATIA Magic Systems of Systems Architect (formerly Cameo Systems Modeler) tool. Software access will be provided, but participants are encouraged to maximize the use of existing authorities using their Launchpad account.

This hands-on workshop equips participants with the skills to apply advanced analysis techniques—such as parametric modeling, trade studies, and Monte Carlo assessments—to representative military systems using SysML and the CATIA Magic Systems of Systems Architect (formerly Cameo Systems Modeler). Emphasizing practical, scalable, and mission- relevant methods, this course enables participants to develop adaptable digital models that enhance decision- making, improve system performance, and support the rapid evolution of defense capabilities in a dynamic technological landscape. Software access will be provided, but participants are encouraged to maximize the use of existing authorities using their Launchpad account.

Design of Experiments DOE is a powerful test methodology recommended by DoD leadership for the development and implementation of rigorous Test and Evaluation T&E programs. This workshop, designed for all DoD personnel, provides foundational understanding of essential DOE techniques, with emphasis on both statistical and non-quantitative elements. Participants will gain immediate skills for increased engagement within test planning teams, whose ultimate goal is an efficient and effective approach for understanding system performance and delivering quality information to decision makers.

Design of Experiments DOE is a powerful test methodology recommended by DoD leadership for the development and implementation of rigorous Test and Evaluation T&E programs. This workshop, designed for DoD test practitioners, engineers and analysts, reinforces and expands the techniques discussed in Foundational Concepts WKSP 0686, with emphasis on the DOE process and the methodical employment of tailored statistical tools. Participants will gain immediate skills for building defensible test and analysis plans, whose ultimate goal is an efficient and effective approach for understanding system performance and delivering quality information to decision makers.

This workshop is a supplement to the AIR 216 Intermediate Airworthiness Certification course. It aims to provide a deeper dive into the application of MIL-HDBK-516 and the USAF Airworthiness Office Certification Process. AFLCMC-based Airworthiness Subject Matter Experts will present and discuss pertinent material relating to the major areas of Flight Systems, Avionics, and Systems Engineering.

Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability RAM play important roles in the design, development, test, use, and maintenance of modern weapon systems and thus their total ownership costs. This workshop builds on conceptual foundations introduced in REL 210 but concentrates more on the application of statistical and other quantitative methods and tools. Instructor led lectures will be followed by participates solving a number of representative real-world problems using provided software. Graduates will gain critical understanding, experience, and skills needed to effectively manage RAM in their respective acquisition processes. This workshop is open to all acquisition professionals meeting the prerequisites.

Requirements are the foundation of every acquisition program within the Air Force. The statements that make up your Systems Requirements Document or Technical Requirements Document are supposed to capture the needed user capabilities while clearly conveying to others the technical functionality and performance needed to meet those capabilities. If the requirements statements are poorly written, it can lead to misunderstandings with both your user and your contractor. This class will cover the 14 characteristics of quality requirement statements and the 41 rules that can be used to meet these characteristics. Using actual examples, students will be shown how these rules can be applied to create quality requirement statements. Students are also encouraged to bring unclassified requirement statements to class so they can be assessed and worked as well.