8FWI21-103 — Crash, Damaged Or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (cddar) Plan

8FWI21-103 governs crashed, damaged, or disabled aircraft recovery responses and recovery operations at Kunsan Air Base.

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  • Publication number: 8FWI21-103
  • Title: CRASH, DAMAGED OR DISABLED AIRCRAFT RECOVERY (CDDAR) PLAN
  • Date: 2025-04-22

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8FWI21-103 covers CDDAR responsibilities, response procedures, on- and off-base recovery, training, certification, equipment, vehicles, and safety checklists. It requires recovery resources to be available, establishes team chief appointment provisions, and addresses runway reopening, evidence preservation, aircraft protection, and personnel safety.

Applies to: It applies to all personnel assigned, attached, or associated units to the 8 MXG, Kunsan AB, Republic of Korea.

Topics covered

  • Aircraft recovery operations
  • Crash recovery response procedures
  • On- and off-base recovery
  • CDDAR training and certification
  • Recovery equipment and vehicles
  • Crash Recovery Team Chief appointments
  • CDDAR safety briefings

Questions and answers

What is the mission of the CDDAR program?

The Crashed, Damaged, or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) Program is established to provide local requirements for the response to aircraft related ground or in-flight emergencies; and, to recover damaged or disabled aircraft in minimal time to return Kunsan AB to operational status as soon as possible after a mishap. (paragraph 1)

Who has primary responsibility for conducting CDDAR operations?

The 8th Maintenance Squadron Commander (8 MXS/CC) has the primary responsibility for conducting CDDAR operations, as directed by the 8th Fighter Wing Commander (8 FW/CC). (paragraph 2)

What must recovery vehicles have for CDDAR response?

Each vehicle has been strategically located within the 8 MXS complex and shall have 24-hour availability IAW AFI 21-101, Chapter 11, para 11.28.2.5. (paragraph 1)

What grade must a Crash Recovery Team Chief normally hold?

IAW T. O. 00-80C-1, Chap 1, para 1.10.2, a Crash Recovery Team Chief must be a SNCO. (paragraph 1)

When can the Crash Recovery Team Chief grade requirement be waived?

Due to a shortage of SNCOs qualified in crash recovery operations, this letter waives the grade requirement and appoints the following individuals as Crash Recovery Team Chief’s. (paragraph 1)

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