AFMAN21-206_AETCSUP — Aircraft Armament Systems Management

AFMAN21-206_AETCSUP governs aircraft armament systems management, loading standardization, and evaluation policies across AETC.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN21-206_AETCSUP
  • Title: AIRCRAFT ARMAMENT SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2026-05-06

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It covers aircraft armament systems maintenance activities, weapons-related reporting, F-35 armament management, and Integrated Combat Turnarounds. It requires specified records management, waiver approval, supplement coordination, and reporting procedures.

Applies to: This supplement applies to all Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Regular Air Force, aircraft and trainer maintenance activities.

Topics covered

  • Aircraft armament systems management
  • Loading standardization
  • Aircraft armament systems personnel recognition
  • Weapons-related issue reporting
  • F-35 AME management
  • Integrated Combat Turnarounds
  • Gun room security

Questions and answers

How are waivers to AFMAN21-206_AETCSUP approved?

Waivers and recommended changes must be approved by the group commander (or squadron commander, if not assigned to a group).

What reporting system must AETC units use for weapons-related issues?

For F-35 units, significant changes include authorizing the Wing Weapons Manager to modify load crew CTKs and implementing comprehensive procedures for managing AME through ALIS, which covers logistics, storage, usage tracking, and gun room security.

What records requirements does AFMAN21-206_AETCSUP establish?

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 (IAW) the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

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