36WGI21-107 — Crashed, Damaged Or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (cddar) Program

36WGI21-107 governs the Crashed, Damaged, or Disabled Aircraft Recovery program and its aircraft recovery procedures.

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  • Publication number: 36WGI21-107
  • Title: CRASHED, DAMAGED OR DISABLED AIRCRAFT RECOVERY (CDDAR) PROGRAM
  • Date: 2020-08-24

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It covers responsibilities, training, equipment, procedures, and special circumstances for CDDAR operations. The publication requires annual initial and recurring CDDAR training and establishes requirements for recovery personnel and equipment.

Applies to: The instruction applies to all 36th Wing (36 WG) organizations and personnel including associate and deployed units that maintain aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment, support equipment and components regardless of Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC).

Topics covered

  • CDDAR program management
  • Aircraft recovery procedures
  • CDDAR training requirements
  • Recovery equipment
  • Barrier engagement
  • Aircraft debogging
  • Special recovery circumstances

Questions and answers

Who does 36WGI21-107 apply to?

The instruction applies to all 36th Wing (36 WG) organizations and personnel including associate and deployed units that maintain aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment, support equipment and components regardless of Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC).

How often must initial and recurring CDDAR training be conducted?

Ensure initial and recurring CDDAR training is conducted on an annual basis and is annotated on a MFR that is maintained in the CDDAR binder.

What is the CDDAR Team Chief responsible for?

Responsible for the overall CDDAR Program development, implementation, and management. (paragraph 1)

What must the 36th Wing Safety Office do before the initial crash-site walkthrough?

Prior to initial CDDAR team walkthrough of the crash site, brief all organizations directly involved in CDDAR operations on the importance of preserving evidence. (paragraph 2)

What qualifications must the Recovery Operations Chief have for a HAZMAT incident?

The Recovery Operations Chief must be a subject matter expert in the hazards or activities within the incident site. (paragraph 3)

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