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New Automated Monitoring for Policy and Publication Update

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The SAF/AQXP Strategic Change Management (SCM) team has implemented scheduled monitoring to help identify changes to key acquisition policies, publications, and guidance that may affect the Modernization Process Model (MPM). These automated checks routinely review designated sources for newly published, rescinded, or updated information. Scheduled monitoring allows the SCM team to identify relevant changes more quickly and supports timely review and incorporation of applicable updates into the MPM. The team will continue to evaluate identified changes before updating MPM content.

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MPM Executive Summary Announcement

NOTAM: DAF Modernization Process Model Executive White Paper Published

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The SAF/AQXP Strategic Change Management (SCM) lead has published a new DAF Modernization Process Model (MPM) Executive White Paper. The paper provides a high-level overview of the MPM and explains how it serves as the Department of the Air Force enterprise process reference and workforce enablement capability for understanding, navigating, and executing the modernization lifecycle. The Executive White Paper highlights the MPM’s role in connecting modernization activities with current policy, roles, decision points, training, templates, tools, and other resources. It also outlines key benefits of the MPM, including process understanding, authoritative reference integration, rapid policy-to-workforce translation, enterprise integration and collaboration, and digital and AI-enabled decision support. Read the DAF Modernization… Read More

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Modernization Process Model Updated to Version 2026.08.05

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The SAF/AQXP Strategic Change Management team updated the Modernization Process Model (MPM) to Version 2026.08.05. This release contains only administrative changes that improve document quality and organization. There are no changes to the process, methodology, guidance, roles, or required activities contained within the model. Version 2026.08.05 ensures the Modernization Process Model remains current and well maintained while preserving the existing guidance.

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Interim Air Force Requirements Process Guidance Effective Immediately

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The Department of the Air Force has issued the Interim Air Force Guidance for Requirements Process, establishing a new Air Force requirements framework and governance structure pending publication of updated AFPD 10-6, AFI 10-601, and the AF A5/7 Capability Development Guidebooks. This guidance replaces portions of the legacy Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) process with a more agile and collaborative capability development approach. The Strategic Change Management (SCM) team is currently reviewing the interim guidance to assess its impact on the Modernization Process Model (MPM). Updates to MPM content will be implemented following completion of the review and validation process to ensure alignment with approved Air Force guidance.… Read More

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MPM Version 26.07.21 Now Available

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The SAF/AQXP Strategic Change Management (SCM) team has released Modernization Process Model (MPM) Version 26.07.21, continuing its commitment to providing the acquisition workforce with timely, authoritative, and integrated process guidance. This release incorporates recent Department of the Air Force organizational changes, expands the Software Acquisition Pathway, and updates key acquisition references to ensure practitioners have access to the latest policy, guidance, and process information. Supporting the Transition from PEO to PAE To align with the Department of the Air Force’s transition from Program Executive Officers (PEOs) to Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs), the MPM has been comprehensively updated throughout the model. Changes include process names, descriptions, performers, owners, inputs and outputs, specialized views, diagrams, and user guidance… Read More

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