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BY ORDER OF THE

SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 21-101

21 MAY 2015

AIR NATIONAL GUARD

Supplement

4 MARCH 2016

Maintenance

AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT

MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT

COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY

ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-Publishing website at www.e-publishing.af.mil.

RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.

OPR: AF/A4LM

Supersedes: AFI21-101, 26 July 2010

Certified by: AF/A4L (Mr Eugene Collins)

Pages: 381

(ANG)

OPR: NGB/A4MM

Supersedes: AFI21-101_ANGSUP, 19 May 2014

Certified by: NGB/A4

(Col. Keith G. MacDonald)

Pages:49

This publication implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 21-1, Maintenance of Military

Materiel; and is consistent with AFPD 13-5, Air Force Nuclear Enterprise. It is the basic Air

Force instruction (AFI) for all weapon system and support equipment maintenance management guidance. It provides the minimum essential guidance and procedures to safely and effectively maintain, service, and repair weapon systems and support equipment. It applies to all Major

Commands (MAJCOMs), including Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), and the Air National

Guard (ANG), along with their subordinates. Supplements and addendums must be written in accordance with (IAW) AFI 33-360, Publication and Forms Management. Supplements must identify required deviations (applicability, variance, and/or differences in organizational placement of responsibilities/processes) on the supplement with the abbreviation “(DEV)” directly preceding the affected paragraph number. Only supplements and addendums containing deviations must be submitted to AF/A4L for approval. The authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3”) number http://www.e-publishing.af.mil./

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following the compliance statement. See AFI 33-360, Table 1.1 for a description of the authorities associated with the tier numbers. Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate tier waiver approval authority IAW AFI 33-360. For questions on interpreting this instruction, first contact your MAJCOM maintenance functional activity. Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication through your MAJCOM, to the

Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of

Publication. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained IAW Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of IAW Air Force Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located in the Air Force

Records Information Management System (AFRIMS). The use of the name or mark of any specific manufacturer, commercial product, commodity, or service in this publication does not imply endorsement by the Air Force.

(ANG) Air Force Instruction (AFI) 21-101, Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management, 21 MAY 2015 is supplemented as follows. This supplement has been approved by Headquarters, United States Air Force, Directorate of Logistics (HQ USAF/A4L) and clarifies Aerospace

Equipment Maintenance Management for all Air National Guard (ANG) flying units. This instruction supersedes AFI 21-101_ANGSup, Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance

Management, dated 19 May 2014. Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command. This instruction applies to all ANG organizations

(including ANG-led Active Associations) and personnel during non-federalized periods that maintain aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment, support equipment, and components. It does not apply to Classic and AFRC-led ARC Associations. The MXG/CC ensures that all organizations which directly or indirectly support the maintenance effort or encroaches upon maintenance facilities and flightline areas, regardless of AFSC, are aware of guidance in this instruction.

Units must publish individual Instructions or Field Supplements to this instruction following guidance found in AFI 33-360 for items mandated by AFI 21-101 and this supplement. The authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier

(“T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3”) number following the compliance statement. See AFI 33-360, Publications and Forms Management, for a description of the authorities associated with the Tier numbers. Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the Publication OPR for non-tiered compliance items. Process waiver request IAW AFI 33-360 and submit the waiver request via e-mail to

NGB/A4MM. The National Guard Bureau (NGB) implements policy and management guidance. The use of the name or mark of any specific manufacturer, commercial product, commodity, or service in this publication does not imply endorsement by the Air Force. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with (IAW) Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of IAW Air Force Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located in the Air Force

Records Information Management System (AFRIMS).

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

This publication has been substantially revised and must be completely reviewed in its entirety.

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(ANG) This is a complete rewrite of AFI 21-101 ANG Supplement 1, dated 19 May 2014. It has been substantially revised and must be completely reviewed in its entirety.

Chapter 1—MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY AND POLICY 12

1.1. Introduction

1.1. (ANG) Introduction

1.2. Organization

1.3. Maintenance Concept

1.4. Aircraft Maintenance Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP)

1.5. Aircraft and Equipment Readiness

1.6. Maintenance Discipline

1.7. Communications Security (COMSEC)/Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI)

Accountability

1.8. Environmental Compliance

1.9. Publications

1.10. Maintenance Training

1.11. Modification Management

1.12. Maintenance Information Systems (MIS)

1.13. General Safety Guidance

1.14. Duty Shifts and Rest Periods

1.15. Communications

1.16. Maintenance Repair Priorities

Table 1.1. Maintenance Repair Priority Designators

1.17. Associate Unit Program/Total Force Integration (TFI)

1.18. Performance-Based Activities

Chapter 2—GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR COMMANDERS AND KEY

LEADERS 23

2.1. General

2.1. (ANG) General

2.2. Wing Commander (WG/CC) Responsibilities

2.3. Wing Vice Commander (WG/CV) Responsibilities

2.4. Maintenance Group Commander (MXG/CC) Responsibilities

2.5. Deputy Maintenance Group Commander (MXG/CD) will:

2.6. MXG Superintendent Responsibilities

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2.7. Wing Weapons Manager (WWM)

2.7. (ANG) Wing Weapons Manager (WWM)

2.8. Squadron Commander (SQ/CC) Responsibilities

2.9. Maintenance Supervision Responsibilities

2.10. Flight Commander/Flight Chief (Flight CC/Chief) or Aircraft Maintenance Unit

(AMU) Officer in Charge (OIC)/Chief

2.11. Production Superintendent (Pro Super)

2.12. Section NCOIC/Chief

Chapter 3—AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SQUADRON (AMXS) 44

3.1. General

3.2. Maintenance Supervision Responsibilities

3.3. Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU)

3.4. AMU OIC/Chief Responsibilities

3.5. Production Superintendent (Pro Super)

3.6. Flightline Expediter

3.7. Aircrew and Maintenance Debrief Section

3.7. (ANG) Aircrew and Maintenance Debrief Section

Table 3.1. Landing Status Codes

Table 3.2. System Capability Codes

Table 3.3. Deviation Cause Codes

3.8. Aircraft Section

3.9. Specialist Section

3.10. Weapons Section

3.10. (ANG) Weapons Section

3.11. Support Section

3.12. AMU Decentralized Materiel Support (DMS)

Chapter 4—MAINTENANCE SQUADRON (MXS) 60

4.1. General

4.2. Maintenance Supervision Responsibilities

4.3. MXS Production Superintendent (Pro Super)

4.4. Accessories Flight

4.5. Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Flight

4.5. (ANG) Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Flight

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4.6. Armament Flight

4.7. Avionics Flight

Figure 4.1. Example Index Numbers

4.8. Fabrication Flight

4.9. Maintenance Flight

4.10. Munitions Flight

4.11. Propulsion Flight

4.12. Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Flight (N/A to the ARC).

4.12. (ANG) Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Flight (N/A to the ARC)

Chapter 5—MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS 92

5.1. General

5.2. Maintenance Operations (MO)

5.3. Maintenance Training (MT)

5.3. (ANG) Maintenance Training (MT)

5.4. Programs and Resources (P&R)

Chapter 6—QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA) 104

6.1. General

6.1. (ANG) General

6.2. Responsibilities

6.3. QA Superintendent Responsibilities

6.4. Chief Inspector Responsibilities

6.5. Quality Assurance Inspector Responsibilities

6.6. Quality Assurance Inspector Training

6.7. Maintenance Standardization and Evaluation Program (MSEP)

6.8. MAJCOM-approved QA database

6.8. (ANG) ANG units will utilize QuAD

6.9. QA Product Improvement Programs (PIP)

6.10. Configuration Management (CM) and Modification Management

6.11. Technical Order Distribution Office (TODO)

6.12. One-Time Inspections (OTI) program

6.13. Functional Check Flights (FCFs) to include Operational Check Flights (OCFs). . 126

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6.14. Inflight Operational Checks

6.15. High Speed Taxi Checks

6.16. Weight and Balance (W&B) Program

6.16. (ANG) Weight and Balance (W&B) Program

Chapter 7—IMPOUNDMENT PROCEDURES 130

7.1. Aircraft and Equipment Impoundment

7.2. Specific Guidance

7.3. Impoundment Authorities

7.4. Impoundment Official Responsibilities

7.5. Mandatory Impoundments

7.6. Impoundment Procedures

7.7. Rules of Impoundment Specifically for Explosive-Related Events/Mishaps

Chapter 8—TOOL AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT 135

8.1. Tool and Equipment Management

8.1. (ANG) Tool and Equipment Management

8.2. Guidelines for Program Management

8.3. General Program Guidelines

8.4. TMDE Management Guidelines

8.5. Tool Accountability

8.6. Tool and Equipment Marking and Identification

8.7. Locally Manufactured, Developed, or Modified Tools and Equipment

8.8. Tool Room Operations and Security

8.9. Lost Item/Tool Procedures

Chapter 9—MATERIEL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT 149

9.1. General

9.1. (ANG) General

9.2. Decentralized Materiel Support

9.2. (ANG) Decentralized Material Support

9.3. Supply Discipline

9.4. Parts ordering

9.4. (ANG) Parts Ordering

9.5. Backorder review and validation

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9.6. Parts processing

9.6. (ANG) Parts processing

9.7. Readiness Spares Package (RSP) Review

9.8. Bench Stock

9.9. Consumable Readiness Spares Package (CRSP)

9.9. (ANG) Consumable Readiness Spares Package (CRSP)

9.10. Shop Stock

9.11. Operating Stock

9.12. Work Order Residue

9.13. Adjusted Stock Levels

9.14. Shelf-life Items

9.15. Equipment Items

9.16. Special Purpose Recoverable Authorized Maintenance (SPRAM)

9.17. Supply Assets Requiring Functional Check, Calibration, or Operational Flight

Programming

9.18. Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) Kit Procedures

9.19. Supply Points

9.20. Local Manufacture

9.21. DIFM Management

9.22. Tail Number Bins (TNB)

9.23. CANN actions

9.24. Bench Check and Repair Policy

9.25. Maintenance Turn-Around (TRN) Record Update Processing

9.25. (ANG) Maintenance Turn-Around (TRN) Record Update Processing

9.26. Buildup Items

9.27. Deficiency Report (DR) Exhibits

9.28. Destruction of TOP SECRET Material

9.29. Certifying Items Associated With Explosives

Chapter 10—MUNITIONS POLICY AND WEAPONS LOAD CREW PROGRAM 161

10.1. AF Munitions Policy

10.2. Unit Committed Munitions List (UCML), Test/Training Munitions List (TTML).

10.3. Weapons Load Crew Training Program (WLCTP)

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10.4. Loading Standardization Crew (LSC)

10.5. Weapons Academic Instructor

10.6. Lead Crews

10.7. Training Facilities/Aircraft

10.8. Weapons Academics

10.9. Practical Training

10.10. Task Assignment List (TAL)

10.11. Munitions Aircraft Loading Certification/Decertification

10.12. Proficiency Review Period

10.13. Minimum Required Proficiency Load

10.14. Load Crew Semi-Annual Evaluations (SAE)

10.14. (ANG) Load Crew Semi-Annual Evaluations (SAE)

Table 10.4. (Added-ANG) Example of a MPRL Schedule

10.15. Documenting Load Crew Certification/Decertification/Qualification

10.16. Weapons Task Qualification

10.17. Munitions Load Time Standards

Table 10.1. Fighter Aircraft Munitions Family Group and Munition Load Time Standards (in minutes)

Table 10.2. Bomber Aircraft Munitions Family Group and Munition Load Time Standards. . 179

Table 10.3. Remote Piloted/Special Mission Aircraft Munitions Family Group and Munition

Load Time Standards

Chapter 11—ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS AND PROGRAMS 182

11.1. Facility Housekeeping and Contamination Control

11.2. Personal Wireless Communications Systems (PWCS) Management

11.3. Special Certification Roster (SCR)

Table 11.1. Mandatory Special Certification Roster (SCR) and Prerequisites (T-1)

Table 11.1. (ANG) Mandatory Special Certification Roster (SCR) and Prerequisites (T-1). .. 190

11.4. Aircraft Grounding

11.5. Ramp Inspection Program

11.6. Red Ball Maintenance

11.6. (ANG) Red Ball Maintenance

11.7. Maintenance Recovery Team (MRT):

11.8. Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention Program

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11.9. Dropped Object Prevention (DOP) Program

11.10. Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP)

11.11. Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Program

11.12. Radar Warning Receiver (RWR)/Radar Threat Warning (RTHW) Testing

11.13. Cannibalization Program

11.14. Hangar Queen Aircraft

11.15. Ground Instructional Trainer Aircraft (GITA)

11.16. Aircraft Inlet/Intake/Exhaust Certification

11.17. Engine Run Training and Certification Program

11.18. Engine Blade Blending Training and Certification Program

11.19. Engine Flexible Borescope Inspection Training and Certification Program

11.19. (ANG) Engine Flexible Borescope Inspection Training and Certification Program.

11.20. Flying Crew Chief (FCC) Program

11.21. Maintenance of Flash Blindness Protective Devices

11.22. WRM External Nestable Fuel Tank Build-Up (NFTBU)

11.23. Protective Aircraft Shelters (PAS)

11.24. Combat Sortie Generation

11.24. (ANG) Combat Sortie Generation

11.25. Hot Refueling Procedures

Table 11.2. (Added-ANG) Hot Refuel Training/Certification Requirements

11.26. Aircraft Rapid/Hot Defueling

11.27. 406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) Systems

11.28. Crash Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) Program

11.29. Aircraft Battle Damage Repair (ABDR) (N/A to ARC)

11.30. Egress/Cockpit Familiarization Training

11.31. Aircraft Defensive Systems Loading Program

11.32. Aircraft and Equipment Decontamination

11.33. Senior Leader Mission Generation (SLMG) Course

Chapter 12—MAINTAINING COMMERCIAL DERIVATIVE AIRCRAFT (CDA) 247

12.1. Background Information and Objective

12.2. AF/A4L will:

12.3. The Program Manager (PM) will:

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12.4. Lead Commands will:

12.5. Units will:

12.6. Maintenance Personnel Requirements

12.7. Deviations/Changes to Inspection Requirements, Time Change Intervals, and

Component/Aircraft Overhaul

12.8. Air Force Modifications to CDA and Components

12.9. Certification Basis for CDA

Chapter 13—CENTRALIZED REPAIR FACILITIES (CRF) 250

13.1. Introduction

13.1. (ANG) Introduction

13.2. Organization

13.3. CRF Production Requirements

13.4. Maintenance Squadron (EMS, CMS, MXS) Operations Officer/MX SUPT will: 250

13.5. CRF Enterprise Information Management

13.6. Mission Generation Network Support

13.6. (ANG) Mission Generation Network Support

13.7. Documentation

13.8. Metrics

13.9. Agile Combat Support (ACS)

13.10. (Added-ANG) Engine Removal Procedures

Table 13.1. (Added-ANG) F110 Engine Retained Task

Table 13.2. (Added-ANG) F100 Engine Retained Task

Table 13.3. (Added-ANG) TF34 Engine Retained Task

Table 13.4. (Added-ANG) T33 Engine Retained Task

Chapter 14—AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

SURVEILLANCE 257

14.1. Contract Surveillance

14.2. Responsibilities

14.3. Training Requirements

14.4. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

14.5. COR Inspections

14.6. Surveillance Schedule

Table 14.1. Proposed QASP Layout

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Chapter 15—MAINTENANCE PLANS, SCHEDULING AND DOCUMENTATION

(PS&D) 270

15.1. Responsibilities:

Table 15.1. (Added-ANG) Scheduled Maintenance Actions (Note 1)

15.2. Data Documentation

15.3. Configuration, TCTO, SI and TCI Management

15.4. ENGINE MANAGEMENT (EM)

15.5. Maintenance and FHP Planning Cycle

15.6. Contingency and Expeditionary Responsibilities

Chapter 16—(Added-ANG) AIR NATIONAL GUARD ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE

REQUIREMENTS AND PROGRAMS 310

16.1. (Added-ANG) NGB Technical Support, Single Point of Contact (SPOC), and

Advisory Committees/Teams

16.2. (Added-ANG) Aerospace Control Alert (ACA)

16.3. (Added-ANG) Forward Operating Location (FOL), Fort Drum, New York

16.4. (Added-ANG) Combat Readiness Training Centers (CRTCs)

Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 326

Attachment 2—AIRCRAFT COMMANDER FEEDBACK ON FCC 366

Attachment 3—QUARTERLY FCC REPORT FORMAT 368

Attachment 4—ANNUAL FCC REPORT 369

Attachment 5—FCC SDAP REQUEST 370

Attachment 6—FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE (FOD) REPORT 371

Attachment 7—(Added-ANG) LOCAL PURCHASE FLOWCHART 373

Attachment 8—(Added-ANG) MAINTENANCE CHECKLISTS 378

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Chapter 1

MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY AND POLICY

1.1. Introduction. This instruction prescribes basic aircraft and equipment maintenance management policy implementation and procedures used throughout the USAF to perform

Mission Generation (MG) functions.

1.1. (ANG)Introduction. NGB/A4M implements AF management policy for all aircraft maintenance within the ANG.

1.2. Organization. AF organizations are structured according to AFI 38-101, Air Force

Organization, or as authorized by AF/A1M. Contracted maintenance functions are not required to organize IAW AFI 38-101, but will implement the organization as outlined in their proposal as accepted by the government. The term “Lead Command” is used to describe the technical advocacy and product support provided to individual weapon systems across the using

MAJCOMs as described in AFPD 10-9, Lead Command Designation and Responsibilities for

Weapon Systems.

1.2.1. (Added-ANG) ANG maintenance activities are organized by the various organizational structures IAW AFI 38-101. Workcenters are staffed consistent with mission requirements, workload, and available personnel. Units are encouraged to consolidate functions when warranted to streamline operations and enhance mission readiness. During non-federalized operations, ANG units are not resourced or structured to adopt all gaining command maintenance management policies and procedures. When the gaining command utilizes a different maintenance management program, the unit MXG/CC ensures management personnel are aware of the program to permit the unit to be incorporated into the gaining command management structure upon federalization.

1.3. Maintenance Concept. Per AFPD 21-1, organizational, intermediate and depot maintenance capabilities for operational readiness shall be maintained to ensure effective and timely response to peacetime operations, mobilizations, national defense contingencies and other emergencies.

1.3.1. As a minimum each capability will be able to:

1.3.1.1. Organizational: launch and recover sorties, maintain and repair material coded for organizational level repair.

1.3.1.2. Intermediate: repair materiel coded for organizational and intermediate level repair in back shops and/or centralized repair facilities.

1.3.1.3. Depot: repair materiel coded for organizational, intermediate and depot;

overhaul; rebuild; modify and manufacture.

1.3.2. Organizational and intermediate-level maintenance is organized into two mutally supporting networks, the Mission Generation Network (MGN) and the Repair Network (RN).

The MGN is optimized for mission generation at the wing level and consists of authorized

“on-equipment” and “off-equipment” maintenance capabilities required to launch, recover, configure, inspect and repair AF systems and equipment. The RN supports the MGN by providing maintenance required to fulfill operational needs outside the capability and/or capacity of MGN activities. The interface between the two networks takes place when the

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MGN activity relinquishes control of reparable assets to the RN activity (e.g. supply counter turn-in) or changing an end item possession code from an operational activity to a repair network activity (e.g. depot maintenance).1.3.1. Most MGN units possess a complement of equipment and supplies to perform on-equipment and off-equipment maintenance.

1.3.2.1. RN units may reside at bases that perform mission generation. RN requirements and processes are identified in AFI 20-117, Repair Network Integration (RNI) and when published, AFMAN 20-118, Repair Network Integration (RNI) Operations.

1.3.3. Requests for Assistance (RFA). If a maintenance activity requires assistance for evaluation and/or repair beyond unit capability, requests are made IAW AFI 21-103, Equipment Inventory, Status And Utilization Reporting; TO 00-25-107, Maintenance

Assistance; and TO 00-20-14, AF Metrology and Calibration Program, or automated process as approved by the Mission Design Series (MDS) Program Manager (PM) (e.g., C-130

AIRCATS, F-16 TAR). All requests for assistance must be coordinated through the originating MAJCOM and Lead Command as applicable. (T-2).

1.3.3. (ANG) Only request directed by the technical order requiring MAJCOM approval

(i.e., wash, ISO, PDM waivers, etc.) and Unit Depot Level Maintenance (UDLM) must by coordinated by NGB/A4M. (T-2).

1.4. Aircraft Maintenance Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP). TTPs are developed from lessons learned and best practices that provide valuable reference documents to improve maintenance processes and procedures. Maintenance leaders should utilize the maintenance fundamentals TTP volumes (Aircraft, Munitions/Missile) to effectively and efficiently support mission generation. Maintainers who attend the USAF Advanced Maintenance and Munitions

Operations School (AMMOS) are trained in advanced operational, expeditionary and tactical maintenance management concepts stemming from the alumni’s development and formalization of TTPs. MXG/CC’s should identify their AMMOS graduates and utilize them as advisors and instructors to enhance mission capability. TTP 3-3, Aircraft Maintenance, can be found at:

https://intelshare.intelink.gov/sites/561jts/3-3/default.aspx. For additional information on

AMMOS and TTP development see AFI 21-111, Advanced Maintenance and Munitions

Education Program.

1.5. Aircraft and Equipment Readiness. Aircraft and equipment readiness is the maintenance mission. The maintenance function ensures assigned aircraft and equipment are safe, serviceable, and properly configured to meet mission needs. Maintenance actions include, but are not limited to, inspection, repair, overhaul, modification, preservation, refurbishment, troubleshooting, testing, analyzing condition and performance and maintenance documentation.

All levels of supervision need to place emphasis on safety, quality, and timeliness in the performance of maintenance. The concept of quality maintenance must be fostered by each supervisor and technician to ensure the integrity and skill of each maintainer is not degraded. To the greatest extent possible, maintenance is accomplished on a preplanned scheduled basis.

Planning provides the most effective and efficient use of people, facilities, and equipment, reduces unscheduled maintenance, and allows for progressive actions toward maintaining and returning aircraft and equipment to safe operating condition. Exploiting repair network capability and maintaining visibility of repair cycle assets throughout the maintenance cycle are also critical elements of the equipment maintenance program.

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1.5.1. Preventive Maintenance. AF units implement and manage the tasks specified in the scheduled recurring maintenance program for their assigned aircraft and associated support equipment (SE). Preventive maintenance is achieved through the inspection requirement concepts described in TO 00-20-1, Aerospace Equipment Maintenance Inspection, Documentation, Policy, and Procedures, and applicable weapon system -6 TO.

1.6. Maintenance Discipline. It is the responsibility of all maintenance personnel to comply with all written guidance to ensure required repairs, inspections, and documentation are completed in a compliant, safe, timely, and effective manner. Supervisors are responsible for enforcing and establishing a climate that promotes maintenance and supply discipline.

1.6.1. Compliance Terminology. For the purposes of this instruction, the following definitions apply:

1.6.1.1. Shall, Must, Will - Indicates mandatory requirements. Note: “Will” is also used to express a declaration of purpose for a future event.

1.6.1.2. Should - Indicates a preferred method of accomplishment.

1.6.1.3. May - Indicates an acceptable or suggested means of accomplishment.

1.6.2. Use of Technical Orders (TO) and TO Supplements. Use of the prescribed technical data to maintain aircraft and equipment is mandatory and will be conducted and managed

IAW TO 00-5-1, Air Force Technical Order System. (T-1). All personnel will enforce compliance with technical data. (T-1).

1.7. Communications Security (COMSEC)/Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI)

Accountability. The Air Force COMSEC/Central CCI Authority is the Cryptologic and Cyber

Systems Division, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

1.7.1. COMSEC/CCI accountability will be accomplished IAW AFMAN 33-283, Communications Security (COMSEC) Operations and AFI 23-101, Air Force Materiel

Management. (T-1). Questions concerning COMSEC/CCI accountability can be directed to the Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division’s COMSEC Policy Office (AFLCMC/HNCLS) at DSN 969-3886.

1.8. Environmental Compliance. It is the responsibility of all maintenance personnel to comply with all written guidance to ensure compliance with hazardous material, hazardous waste management and air emissions record keeping as required for environmental compliance IAW

AFI 90- 803, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Compliance Assessment and

Management Program, installation ESOHMS/EMS policy/guidance and applicable environmental requirements and guidance. (T-0).

1.9. Publications. Units may tailor procedures to the unique aspects of their own maintenance operation and publish directives, instructions, supplements, addendums, and, for functional areas, Operating Instructions (OI) IAW AFI 33-360.

1.9.1. Develop, control, and maintain functional checklists, at a minimum, each functional checklist is titled and dated. Functional checklists are not be used in place of or to circumvent technical data for operation, servicing, inspection or maintenance of aircraft, aircraft systems, munitions, and all other equipment supporting aircraft and munitions maintenance.

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1.9.2. (Added-ANG) MXG Quality Assurance must be included in mandatory coordination of all Wing and/or Maintenance Group maintenance publications. (T-2). The OPR/POC is responsible for the accuracy, currency and integrity of their publications while MXG QA serves as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to review publications for accuracy. (T-2).

1.9.3. (Added-ANG) QA will ensure all local maintenance publications will be reviewed

NLT 180 days after higher level guidance has been revised. (T-2).

1.9.4. (Added-ANG) Any (T-2) waivers to this supplement must be approved by HQ

NGB/A4. (T-2). Send waiver requests to NGB/A4MM (usaf.jbanafw.ngb-a4.list.Maintenance-Policy@mail.mil), Maintenance Policy and Procedures. (T-2).

1.10. Maintenance Training. Maintenance training provides initial, recurring and advanced proficiency, qualification, or certification skills needed by a technician to perform duties in their primary AF Specialty Code (AFSC)/Civilian Job Series. Maintenance training includes combat and sortie generation skills not normally integrated into peacetime operations (e.g., munitions handling, and external fuel tank build-up, hot refueling). Maintenance training carries an equal priority with the operational training mission. For maintenance training policy and guidance, refer to AFI 36-2650, Maintenance Training and MAJCOM supplements.

1.11. Modification Management. A modification proposal is a recommendation to change the operation, use, or appearance of AF equipment. Modifications (temporary, permanent, or safety) to AF aircraft or equipment are expressly prohibited without PM approval. Note: PM is used in this publication as defined in DODD 5000.01. Refer to AFI 63-131, Modification Management, for modification management procedures.

1.11.1. Modifications to Munitions. All proposed modifications to aircraft-carried munitions include SEEK EAGLE certification IAW AFI 63-104, The SEEK EAGLE Program. All modifications to AF nuclear munitions or their associated support/training equipment are nuclear certified IAW AFI 91-103, Air Force Nuclear Safety Design Certification Program and AFI 63-125, Nuclear Certification Program. All modifications to AF conventional munitions or their associated support/training equipment are certified IAW AFI 91-205, Non-

Nuclear Munitions Safety Board.

1.12. Maintenance Information Systems (MIS). MIS refers to automated maintenance information systems that support and enable maintenance business processes. MIS is used to document maintenance actions and track fleet health. The information entered into the MIS is accomplished IAW TO 00-20-2, Maintenance Data Documentation and match the content of the aircraft forms. MIS data entries do not have to be accomplished by the same individual who documented the aircraft forms, but employee numbers/man numbers/USERIDs of individuals accomplishing the actual work are entered into the MIS. Red Ball maintenance is documented

IAW Chapter 11 of this instruction.

1.12.1. Units use the approved MIS for their assigned weapon system.

1.12.1. (ANG) Each effected unit shall develop local procedures in their local

OI/supplement to this instruction to cover requirements for use. (T-2).

1.13. General Safety Guidance. Maintenance personnel are exposed to a large variety of hazardous situations, machinery, equipment, and chemicals. Most hazardous situations can be mailto:usaf.jbanafw.ngb-a4.list.Maintenance-Policy@mail.mil mailto:usaf.jbanafw.ngb-a4.list.Maintenance-Policy@mail.mil

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avoided by following approved procedures, asking for help when needed, and using personal protective equipment (PPE).

1.13.1. Safety “Knock It Off” and Risk Management. Due to the inherent danger to life, limb, and property associated with maintenance operations, personnel are empowered to terminate an operation or situation which they perceive is unsafe or too dangerous. When supervisors/crew leaders become task-focused, junior personnel are often better able to assess the danger; however, deferring to the experience and judgment of the crew leader, they may choose to remain silent, missing an opportunity to break the mishap sequence chain.

Maintenance commanders and supervisors are responsible to foster a culture in their units so that a simple, but recognizable “audible” from anyone can prevent a potential mishap. Note:

See AFI 90-802, Risk Management, and AFPAM 90-803, Risk Management (RM) Guidelines and Tools for additional information.

1.13.2. Visitors. Units will not permit visitors to operate any AF equipment unless they are qualified to operate such equipment and are doing so in the performance of their assigned official duties. (T-1). Visitors will not be allowed in the flightline area if munitions operations are present IAW AFMAN 91-201, Explosive Safety Standards. (T-1).

1.13.3. (Added-ANG) Maintenance Resource Management (MRM). MRM is a course designed to immerse all personnel into the culture and knowledge of human factors philosophy focusing on the importance, requirements, and implementation of MRM principles into daily maintenance activities. Error reduction efforts through human factors will be used to improve processes, reduce maintenance errors, decrease maintenance induced damage, and decrease on-the-job-injuries. (T-2). This will be done by integrating the technical skills of maintenance personnel with interpersonal skills and basic human factors knowledge along with risk management in order to improve communication, effectiveness, and safety in maintenance operations. (T-2)

1.13.3.1. (Added-ANG) To facilitate our common MRM culture, the Air National

Guard MRM course will consist of a one-time, 2-hour block of instruction taught by a certified MRM instructor. (T-2). The MXG/CC retains the option to require refresher training. The course will consist of two one-hour blocks. (T-2). The first block will be taught using the mandatory course material located on the NGB/A4M SharePoint site at https://eissp.ang.af.mil/func/log/A4M/Pages/default.aspx. (T-2). The second block will be locally developed by the appointed MRM program manager and will cover information related to the particular unit. (T-2).

1.13.3.2. (Added-ANG) MRM training is required for all ANG military personnel serving in maintenance organizations. Contractors and Government civilian‘s directly performing maintenance on government owned aircraft will require MRM training. (T-

2). This must be identified in the PWS. (T-2). MXG/CC will determine the applicability and requirement for MRM training for contractors (if written into the contract), government civilians, and AF military personnel possessing maintenance AFSC but performing duties in a non-maintenance role. (T-2).

1.13.3.3. (Added-ANG) The NGB/A4M appointed OPR will:

1.13.3.3.1. (Added-ANG) Conduct annual course reviews to ensure currency of

MRM course content. (T-2).

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1.13.3.3.2. (Added-ANG) Ensure current course content is available on the

NGB/A4M SharePoint. (T-2).

1.13.3.3.3. (Added-ANG) Develop and administer MRM instructor training course.

(T-2).

1.13.3.4. (Added-ANG) MXG/CC will:

1.13.3.4.1. (Added-ANG) Appoint an MRM curriculum developer and instructors.

(T-2).

1.13.3.4.2. (Added-ANG) Will review the locally developed portion of the course annually. (T-2).

1.13.3.4.3. (Added-ANG) Encourage training participation and attendance by other base agencies. (T-2).

1.13.3.4.4. (Added-ANG) When practical, ensure classes are populated with a mixture of AFSCs, skill levels and ranks from across the MXG to maximize benefits of course discussions. (T-2).

1.13.3.4.5. (Added-ANG) Ensure course completion is tracked in the applicable

MIS. (T-2).

1.14. Duty Shifts and Rest Periods. Maintenance personnel duty hours are aligned to provide optimal mission support.

1.14.1. Supervision at all levels will be equitably distributed to cover all duty periods. (T-2).

1.14.2. Personnel will not be scheduled for more than 12 hours of continuous duty time. (T-

1). Duty time begins when personnel report for duty and ends when their supervisor releases them. Time spent in exercise/contingency deployment processing lines and in-transit counts toward the total duty day. Exception: MXG/CCs are final approval authority for duty time extensions exceeding 12-hour limit up to a maximum of 16 hours. Aircraft/Detachment CCs assume this responsibility in deployed/travel status.

1.14.3. Commanders and supervisors will provide a rest period after each shift. (T-1). A rest period is a block of time that gives a person the opportunity for 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep in a 24-hour period. Note: This rest period also applies during exercises or inspections.

1.14.4. Personnel will not handle, load or perform maintenance on nuclear weapons, conventional munitions and/or egress explosives beyond a 12-hour continuous duty period.

(T-1). This requirement may not be waived for exercises or inspections; however, the 12-hour continuous duty period may be exceeded for shift turnover/administrative actions only and will be avoided to the maximum extent possible. The MXG/CC or equivalent may waive this requirement during advance defense readiness conditions, actual emergencies as defined in DOD Directive 3150.02, DOD Nuclear Weapons Surety Program, or to resolve an unexpected event (e.g. disabled vehicle, WS3 fault, hoist failure, etc…).

1.14.5. In alert force or standby duty situations where facilities are available for resting, established norms may be exceeded. Adjust rest periods to allow for 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep.

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1.14.6. Commanders and supervisors will ensure individuals are afforded adequate duty rest periods and breaks to prevent fatigue or thermal injury. (T-1). Stop anyone if fatigue may jeopardize safety. In all cases, Aircraft Commanders (AC)/supervisors ensure aircraft maintenance personnel are not required to perform duty when they have reached the point of physical or mental fatigue rendering them incapable of performing their assigned duties safely and reliably.

1.15. Communications. Effective maintenance accomplishment requires the ability to efficiently and effectively communicate across all facets of the maintenance operation.

Communication technology (radios, cell phones, wireless internet, etc.) must be available to expedite personnel, equipment, material, and maintenance data throughout the maintenance complex. (T-2). Commanders shall develop communication plans according to mission requirements. (T-2). See Chapter 11 for detailed communication requirements.

1.15.1. MAJCOMs will develop guidance on the use and control of personal electronic and communication devices on the flightline, in munitions areas, hangars, and/or other industrial work areas.

1.15.1. (ANG) Personal cell phones and other electronic devices possessed on the flight line or in maintenance work areas will only be used for official/authorized business. (T-2). Cell phones will not be used while actively performing maintenance. (T-2). While performing maintenance actions, electronic devices not required in the performance of maintenance, shall be powered off. (T-2). Placing these devices in the silent or vibrate mode does not satisfy this requirement. This restriction does not apply to personnel performing maintenance management duties (e.g., Pro Super, Expediter), or official duties while TDY. Personnel will also comply with restrictions in TO 00-25-172, Ground Servicing of Aircraft and Static

Grounding/Bonding; AFMAN 91-201, Explosive Safety Standards; AFI 91-207, The USAF

Traffic Safety Program; AFI 31-218, Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision; AFMAN 33-282, Computer Security (COMPUSEC); and aircraft and equipment TOs. (T-1). Base/unit instructions may dictate additional guidance/restrictions.

1.15.1.1. (Added-ANG) Government equipment issued for the performance of official duties must be appropriately marked/identified IAW AFMAN 33-153, Information

Technology (IT) Asset Management. (T-1).

1.15.1.2. (Added-ANG) A Detected Safety Violation (DSV) exists when the use of a personal electronic or communication device occurs while engaged in the performance of maintenance, or when the use has a potential to create a distraction and is not conducive to a safe environment. (T-2).

1.16. Maintenance Repair Priorities. Maintenance repair priorities are listed in Table 1.1

This does not prohibit the Production Superintendent (Pro Super), in coordination with the

Maintenance Operations Center (MOC), from changing the maintenance repair priority when warranted. During tasked Operational Plan (OPLAN) or operational exercise, the preplanned maintenance flow determines job sequence. The maintenance repair priority and the Logistics

Readiness Squadron (LRS) delivery priorities (listed in AFI 23-123V1, Materiel Management

Reference Information) are normally identical. Raising or lowering maintenance repair priorities does not necessarily require a corresponding change in the LRS delivery priority. However, the

Pro Super may authorize the use of a less responsive LRS delivery priority.

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Table 1.1. Maintenance Repair Priority Designators.

PRIORITY APPLICATION

1 Aircraft on alert status, war plan or national emergency missions, including related Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE), munitions and munitions support equipment (MSE).

2 - Primary mission aircraft, related AGE, munitions, and munitions support equipment, for the first 8 work hours after landing or start of recovery or within 6 work hours of a scheduled launch, alert or test flight and during simulated generation/Operational Readiness Exercises (ORE).

- Air evacuation, rescue, Weather (WX) mission aircraft, related AGE, munitions, and munitions support equipment.

- All transient support, and FAA aircraft. Flight or missile crew training simulator, other training equipment or related AGE required repair, which is impacting the mission by preventing or delaying student training.

3 - Primary mission aircraft, engines, air launched missiles and related AGE, munitions and munitions equipment, and equipment undergoing scheduled or unscheduled maintenance, if not performed or repaired will prevent or delay mission accomplishment. Transient air vehicles not otherwise listed.

- Administrative aircraft within 8 hours of scheduled flight or on alert status with standby crews.

- Time change requirements for nuclear weapons.

- Repair cycle assets to satisfy a Mission Capable (MICAP) condition.

- Spares not available in supply.

- Critical end items and spares not available in supply.

- Routine maintenance of aircrew or missile-training simulator, or other training devices or related AGE or sites and aircraft or equipment used for maintenance training.

- Avionics shop electronic AGE and automated test stations.

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PRIORITY APPLICATION

4 - Routine or extensive repair of primary air mission and related AGE and repair cycle assets.

- Administrative aircraft undergoing scheduled or unscheduled maintenance.

- Routine maintenance of AGE, not otherwise listed above.

- War Reserve Materiel (WRM) items due maintenance or inspection.

- Inspection, maintenance, and Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) compliance of Mission Support Kit (MSK) or Mobility Readiness Spares Package

(MRSP) materiel.

- Extensive repair of aircrew or missile training simulators, other training devices, or related AGE.

- Inspection, maintenance, and TCTO compliance of munitions and munitions equipment, excluding spares excess to base requirements not listed above.

- Scheduled calibration and unscheduled repairs on Precision Measurement

Equipment (PME) not listed above.

- Scheduled maintenance to include periodic inspections, routine TCTO, Master Configuration Lists (MCL) Grounding, and Time Change Items (TCIs).

- Primary mission Comprehensive Engine Management System (CEMS) or equipment including associated AGE undergoing extensive repair or modification.

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PRIORITY APPLICATION

5 - Non-tactical or non-primary-mission aircraft undergoing extensive repair.

- Fabrication and repair of aeronautical items not carrying a higher priority.

- Bench stock requirements.

- Extensive repair of aircrew training devices.

- Time change requirements not listed above.

- Routine repair of AGE and repair cycle assets.

- Alternate and other CEMS or equipment, including associated AGE undergoing extensive repair or modification.

- Clearing routine delayed discrepancies on training equipment or AGE, and routine maintenance which will not impair or affect mission accomplishment.

- Equipment requirements.

6 - Fabrication and repair of non-aeronautical items.

- Repair cycle asset shortages required to fill a peacetime operating stock authorization

7 - Spares/repair cycle assets excess to base requirements.

1.17. Associate Unit Program/Total Force Integration (TFI). The USAF employs the

Associate Unit/TFI program in some locations where active and/or Air Reserve Component

(ARC) units are collocated and share aircraft, equipment, facilities, and other resources IAW AFI

90-1001, Responsibilities for Total Force Integration, and MAJCOM supplements. For the purpose of this instruction, in an Active Association, the ANG/AFRC owns the aircraft, and

Regular AF (RegAF) personnel will follow ANG/AFRC maintenance policy. (T-1). In an ARC association, AFRC owns the aircraft, and ANG personnel will follow AFRC guidance, or vice versa. (T-1). In a classic association, RegAF owns the aircraft, and ANG/AFRC personnel will follow RegAF maintenance policy. (T-1). Type of association is determined by the Program of

Record for the associated unit.

1.18. Performance-Based Activities. MAJCOMs may publish the basic responsibilities for managing performance-based activities. Additional guidance may be found in AFI 38-203, Commercial Activities Program. Note: A contractor, Most Efficient Organization (MEO), or

High Performance Organization (HPO) are referred to as a service provider.

1.18.1. MAJCOMs will:

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1.18.1.1. Designate focal points for organizational, functional, and technical questions pertaining to each performance-based activity program.

1.18.1.1. (ANG) Units will contact NGB/A4M Weapons System Manager with technical questions pertaining to each performance-based activity program. (T-2).

1.18.1.2. Specify measurement areas and performance levels required for aircraft, systems, and equipment operated or maintained by performance-based activities.

1.18.1.2. (ANG) Specified in Chapter 14.

1.18.1.3. Specify the forms, methods of documentation, and frequency of reporting used to assess performance-based activities and ensures these requirements are included in the

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

1.18.1.3. (ANG) Specified in Chapter 14.

1.18.1.4. Approve base-level requests that would permit a single Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA) certified Airframe/Powerplant (A/P) contractor technician maintaining contracted logistics support (CLS) aircraft to repair and sign off their own

Red X’s when sent to recover aircraft off-station.

1.18.1.5. Ensure units with assigned Contracting Officer Representative (COR) personnel meet requirements in Chapter 14 of this instruction and applicable 63-series

AFI requirements.

1.18.1.6. Ensure aircraft depot maintenance contracts, Statements of Work (SOW), and

Performance Work Statements (PWS) are coordinated with the MAJCOM Munitions

Functional to ensure munitions handling, accountability and disposition requirements are adhered to.

1.18.2. Units will:

1.18.2.1. Designate a focal point for all functional, technical, and COR matters pertaining to performance-based activities. (T-1).

1.18.2.2. In coordination with the contracting officer and the MXG/CC (or equivalent), provide specific guidance to the performance-based activity to ensure proper maintenance discipline and flight worthiness of aircraft and subsystems. (T-2).

1.18.2.3. Develop and publish contingency procedures for support of continuing operations in the event of disruption, termination, or default of contracts. (T-1).

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Chapter 2

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR COMMANDERS AND KEY LEADERS

2.1. General. This chapter outlines responsibilities for commanders and key leaders involved in maintenance activities. For the purpose of this instruction, in units where there is not a military commander responsible for maintenance, the applicable civilian Director of Maintenance (DOM) will ensure compliance with all responsibilities in this instruction. (T-1). For organizations without all commanders and key leaders assigned, MAJCOMs will identify equivalent positions of authority commensurate with the responsibilities of the leadership positions identified in this chapter in a MAJCOM supplement to this instruction. Note: For the purpose of this instruction, contractor equivalents are as follows: A1C—aircraft servicer or apprentice/journeyman; SrA (1 year time-in-grade)—aircraft worker or field maintenance worker or higher; SSgt—aircraft mechanic or field maintenance mechanic or higher; TSgt—senior mechanic or craftsman;

MSgt—lead mechanic; SMSgt/CMSgt/maintenance officer—foreman, branch chief or higher.

MAJCOMs may determine grade/skill level equivalents for civilians.

2.1. (ANG)General. In units where there is not a Maintenance Group, the applicable group commander or director of maintenance is the maintenance authority, as depicted by the wing’s organizational structure, and must ensure compliance with all responsibilities in this supplement.

(T-2). Also for the purpose of this instruction the term “civilian equivalent” does not apply. (T-

2).

2.2. Wing Commander (WG/CC) Responsibilities. The WG/CC allocates resources to meet all mission requirements. The WG/CC will:

2.2.1. Ensure that maintenance organizations are not overtasked with augmentation duties outside maintenance functional areas. (T-1).

2.2.2. Conduct a daily "Wing Standup" meeting. (T-1). The meeting will include, at a minimum, a review of previous, current, and future activities, focused on identifying and resolving issues with executing the established flying and maintenance schedule. (T-2).

2.2.3. Ensure a coordinated wing/base instruction is developed to control tools, equipment, and electronic devices applicable to all wing/base agencies dispatching to aircraft runway/taxi/parking and maintenance areas. (T-1).

2.2.4. Ensure maintenance and operations develop a joint annual maintenance and Flying

Hour Program (FHP) that establishes a balance between the requirement for sorties and maintenance capability. (T-1). The WG/CC will:

2.2.4.1. Establish a joint MXG and OG planning and scheduling cycle to ensure the best use of aircraft, equipment, and personnel to accomplish short-term sortie production and long-term fleet health. (T-1).

2.2.4.2. Approve the weekly; monthly, quarterly, and annual flying/test schedules

Chapter 15 of this instruction. (T-1).

2.2.4.3. Direct the use of the Maintenance Capability and Capacity (MxCAP2) model, if available,…