MEMORANDUM FOR A1 - Air Force E-Publishing

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Safety Course within 90 days of assignment (or first available course thereafter). Safety
offices must document reasons for assigned individuals who have not completed training
within 120 days of assignment.
2.1.8. Space Safety Officer (SSO). These positions include System Safety Manager, Ground
Based Space Safety Officer, Launch Safety Officer (LSO) and Orbital Safety Officer. These
individuals will be trained in System Safety, and space mishap prevention and investigation
within 120 days (or first available course). The Mishap Investigation Non-Aviation course
(WCIP 059) or equivalent is a suitable mishap investigation course. The AMIC (WCIP 05A)
is recommended for LSOs with some knowledge of aircraft. NASA courses may be
substituted for greater applicability if basic mishap prevention and investigation material is
covered.
2.1.8.1. As appropriate for the assigned mission, each wing (or equivalent) will have at
least one SSO for each program. These individuals may be assigned to subordinate
units. With approval from the NAF/Center Safety Office, these positions may be assigned
as an additional duty or multiple programs may be covered by the same SSO.
2.1.8.2. Safety Offices must document reasons for assigned individuals who have not
completed training within 120 days (or first available course) of assignment.
2.2. Unit Safety Representative (USR). Each unit will have a primary and alternate USR.
Individuals assigned safety responsibilities at the unit level receive training from the installation
safety staff or through a course approved by their MAJCOM Safety office. Primary and
Alternate USRs for active duty units will complete initial training within 30 working days after
appointment. Air Reserve Component Primary and Alternate USRs will complete initial training
within two unit training assemblies of appointment. The unit is responsible for maintaining USR
training records.
2.2.1. USRs will complete any Air Force level ORM course. Training can be obtained at
https://rmis.kirtland.af.mil/index.asp. Training certificate will be maintained by the USR.
2.2.2. Each safety discipline will train their respective USRs. This training is available
electronically through the host safety office.
2.2.3. Organizations may augment the Primary and Alternate safety representatives using a
―team concept‖ by adding representatives at the flight level. However, the Primary and
Alternate representation will serve as the primary points of contact for all unit safety issues.
If the team concept is used, each member must be trained.
2.2.4. For specific USR responsibilities, see the discipline-specific chapters. USRs will, as a
minimum:
2.2.4.1. Advise the commander on safety matters.
2.2.4.2. Conduct and document spot inspections in conjunction with facility managers
when possible and IAW paragraph 3.5 of this instruction.
2.2.4.3. Ensure unit personnel are aware of mishap reporting requirements. Assist unit
commander and supervisors in mishap investigation when required.
2.2.4.4. Assist supervisors who develop JST Guides.