BARKSDALEAFBI3-396 — Airfield Tool Control For All Non-aircraft Maintenance Agencies

BARKSDALEAFBI3-396 governs airfield tool control for nonaircraft maintenance agencies dispatching items to designated areas.

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  • Publication number: BARKSDALEAFBI3-396
  • Title: AIRFIELD TOOL CONTROL FOR ALL NON-AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AGENCIES
  • Date: 2014-03-14

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The publication establishes positive accountability and control for tools, equipment, and electronic devices used on the airfield and in aerospace maintenance facilities. It requires inventory systems, daily accountability, sign-in and sign-out records, and procedures for reporting lost items.

Applies to: It applies to all units assigned to the 2d Bomb Wing (2 BW) with the exception of the 2d Maintenance Group (2 MXG) and Aircrew Flight Equipment of 2d Operations Group (2 OG).

Topics covered

  • Tool and equipment accountability
  • Electronic device control
  • Master Inventory Listing
  • Daily Inventory Log
  • Sign In/Sign Out Log
  • Lost Tool/Object Report
  • Aerospace maintenance facilities

Questions and answers

What must units establish to comply with BARKSDALEAFBI3-396?

To be in compliance with this instruction, units must establish a program or demonstrate that existing programs meet the intent of positive tool and equipment accountability and control.

What must the daily inventory log show?

Proof of physical accountability of all items on the MIL before and after each duty day or shift.

What is required when a tool or equipment item is lost?

Lost or missing tool/equipment items within the airfield or aerospace maintenance facilities will be reported to the work center custodian or supervisor immediately.

What must commanders ensure for contractors working in controlled areas?

Commanders must also ensure that contractors who work on the airfield or on/in aerospace maintenance facilities understand the importance of tool control in these areas.

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