A Brief History of System Safety and Its Current Status in Air Force Acquisition Programs
Abstract
This thesis explores the origin, evolution, and present status of system safety in the Air Force Systems Command (AFSC) acquisition process. System safety was first applied to the Minuteman Missile Program in 1962. Since then, its scope has expanded and its governing documents have further specified responsibilities. The new AFSC Form 180 is required by the AFSC Supplement to AFR 800-16 to be filled out and signed by program managers. This form shows the residual risk associated with each hazard identified in a system and documents the program manager's acceptance of the residual risk. Thirty-five system safety personnel and thirty-five program management and engineering personnel from the four AFSC Product Divisions were interviewed to determine the current effectiveness of system safety. The study shows that system safety is considered an important part of the acquisition process and cost-effective. There is a need for improved software system safety in the future along with a continuing need for personnel. Theses.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA201587
Entities
People
- Lowell E. Thorson
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology