16AFMAN23-300 — Materiel Management Processes

16AFMAN23-300 governs Sixteenth Air Force materiel management processes, organizational roles, and equipment accountability procedures.

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  • Publication number: 16AFMAN23-300
  • Title: Materiel Management Processes
  • Date: 2026-02-11

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The publication covers oversight, supply-system operations, self-assessments, waivers, inspections, and materiel management coordination. It requires designated representatives, recurring checks, documented processes, and command-channel handling of conflicts and changes.

Applies to: This publication applies to all military and civilian personnel assigned to the 16 AF and subordinate organizations who use standard and/or non-standard supply systems of record.

Topics covered

  • Materiel management processes
  • Equipment management accountability
  • Supply systems of record
  • Accountable Property Officers
  • DODAAC requests
  • Urgency Justification Code waivers
  • Self-assessment checklists
  • Staff Assistance Visits

Questions and answers

When do the procedures in 16AFMAN23-300 take effect?

Procedures in this instruction take effect upon receipt and apply to 16 AF organizations as indicated in each applicable section or page. (paragraph 1)

How close to an Inspector General inspection can Staff Assistance Visits be conducted?

SAVs will not be conducted within a 120-day period before an Inspector General (IG) inspection. (paragraph 2)

What should happen if 16AFMAN23-300 conflicts with another publication?

If procedures in this instruction conflict with procedures in Department of Air Force (DAF) or other publications, the conflict should be identified and submitted to 16 AF/A4RD for resolution. (paragraph 1)

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