AFI21-101-AFRCSUP-433AWSUP — Aircraft And Equipment Maintenance Management

AFI21-101-AFRCSUP-433AWSUP governs aircraft and equipment maintenance management for the 433D Maintenance Group and associated units.

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  • Publication number: AFI21-101-AFRCSUP-433AWSUP
  • Title: AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2022-02-07

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It contains controls for connecting equipment to information technology, cyber discipline training, malicious-code reporting, and aircrew debriefing. The publication requires compliance, record maintenance, and chain-of-command processing for waivers.

Applies to: This supplement applies to all 433D Maintenance Group (MXG) and associated units who use and maintain equipment.

Topics covered

  • Information technology connection controls
  • Cyber discipline training
  • Malicious-code reporting
  • Aircrew debriefing
  • Aircraft forms
  • Removable media scanning
  • C-5M debrief procedures

Questions and answers

What government equipment can connect to Platform Information Technology?

Only government equipment authorized for C-5M aircraft or specialized equipment technical orders (TO) will be connected to Platform Information Technology or other DoD Information Technology via Universal Serial Bus (USB), card reader, cannon plug, Bluetooth, Infrared, WiFi or other connection method not yet developed.

Who installs updates and security patches on Air Force network devices?

433D Airlift Wing personnel with appropriate administrative permissions will install updates, security patches and software as directed by Air Force Network Alerts on Air Force Enterprise network enabled desktops, laptops, connected electronic tools (eTools) and other Personal electronic Devices.

What removable media must 433AW members scan?

433AW members will scan all approved removable media to include Automated Computer Program Identification Number System (ACPINS), software downloaded from government sites, (e.g., Automated Weight & Balance Systems (AWBS), Electronic Software Distribution System, etc.) and flight data or faults from aircraft which facilitate data transfer across an “Air Gap”.

What must personnel do if they suspect malicious code or cyber issues?

If members suspect malicious code/cyber issues while using government information technology equipment, they must immediately report and take remedial actions IAW TO 33-1-38.

Who must complete initial and annual Cyber Discipline training?

433MXG member will complete initial and annual Cyber Discipline and documented IAW DAFI 36-2670, Total Force Development and 433d Maintenance Group Instruction (MXGI) 21-117, Aircraft Maintenance Training Program for all DoD personnel utilizing Personal electronic Devices, computers or test equipment that may be connected to weapon system Platform Information Technology and could result in malware intrusion into DoD Information Technology or Platform Information Technology.

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