AFMAN21-206 — Aircraft Armament Systems Management

AFMAN21-206 governs Air Force aircraft armament systems management, loading standardization, and evaluation program policies.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN21-206
  • Title: AIRCRAFT ARMAMENT SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2025-09-25

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AFMAN21-206 covers load crew readiness, munitions policy, weapons sections, armament flights, and weapons standardization. It establishes requirements for supplements, waivers, records, and coordination of publication changes.

Applies to: This publication applies to all uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, the Air National Guard (ANG), Department of the Air Force (DAF) civilian employees, and those who are contractually obligated to comply with DAF publications.

Topics covered

  • Load crew readiness
  • Munitions policy
  • Unit Committed Munitions List
  • Weapons sections
  • Armament flights
  • Weapons standardization

Questions and answers

What must supplements identify in AFMAN21-206?

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.

Which supplements must be submitted for approval?

Only supplements and addendums containing deviations must be submitted to Headquarters Air Force, Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, Directorate of Logistics, Nuclear Weapons, Missiles and Munitions Division (AF/A4LW) for approval.

How are waiver authorities identified in AFMAN21-206?

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.

How must records generated under AFMAN21-206 be handled?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

What does AFMAN21-206 require for MAJCOM-directed supplements?

MAJCOM-directed supplements to this publication must be routed to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) of this publication for coordination prior to certification and approval.

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