MEMORANDUM FOR A1 - Air Force E-Publishing

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Chapter 5
INFORMATION AND DATA ANALYSIS
5.1. Information Protection. Safety mishap reports have information in them that must be
protected under for official use only (FOUO), Privacy Act or Export Control Act. For FOUO
handling procedures, see AFI 91-204, Safety Investigation and Reports, and DoD Regulation
5200.1R, Information Security Program. Any release of safety mishap reports outside Air Force
safety channels must be coordinated with AFSC/JA prior to release. Refer to AFI 91-204 for
further information, possible exceptions and handling restrictions.
5.2. Safety Information.
5.2.1. Forward reports of Air Force mishaps as directed by AFI 91-204. Some of these
reports may have recommendations requiring urgent action by some addressees. Consider
mishap reports to be action documents.
5.2.2. Urgent action notices will be forwarded to HQ AFSC through the Air Force Service
Watch Center (AFSWC) at DSN 227-6103 or AFWatch@Pentagon.af.mil. HQ AFSC will
distribute these notices to safety offices through electronic distribution as appropriate to
organizations with applicable guidance/instructions.
5.3. Recurring Publications. The goal of these publications is to prevent mishaps in operating
and maintaining aircraft and associated equipment and workplaces, storing and handling
explosives and weapons, conducting industrial operations, operating government and privately
owned vehicles, and participating in off-duty sports and recreation. These publications also
provide educational information on implementing applicable standards and in establishing and
maintaining nuclear surety and environmental safety programs. The OPR for each publication
will determine the content and frequency. HQ AFSC/SEF posts monthly Blue Four News on the
Air Force Safety Automated System (AFSAS) website, summarizing the previous month's Class
A flight mishaps. This summary contains privileged information and will be protected IAW AFI
91-204, Chapter 3.
5.3.1. HQ AFSC/SE will issue recurring publications pertaining to the Air Force mishap
prevention program.
5.3.2. MAJCOM Publications. MAJCOMs will publish a safety magazine, newsletter or
other media to disseminate command-specific safety information to subordinate units.
MAJCOMs without published media may use an electronic website or Community of
Practice to satisfy this requirement.
5.3.3. Periodic Summaries. HQ/AFSC sends periodic mishap summaries to the MAJCOM
safety staffs. These summaries include recent mishap experience, mishap statistics, analyses
of current problem areas and proposed changes in safety policy. These summaries will be
disseminated, as appropriate, to subordinate organizations for mishap prevention purposes.
5.4. Methods of Information Distribution. Select an appropriate distribution method by
considering content, time available and audience. The MAJCOM/SE will determine the
appropriate distribution methods for their subordinate organizations. Suggested methods of
distributing advisory information are: