DAFI21-101_AFGSCSUP — Aircraft And Equipment Maintenance Management

DAFI21-101_AFGSCSUP governs Air Force Global Strike Command guidance for aircraft and equipment maintenance management.

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  • Publication number: DAFI21-101_AFGSCSUP
  • Title: AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2026-02-18

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It contains special certification prerequisites, Maintenance Recovery Team duties, tasking checklists, and maintenance scheduling effectiveness measures. It requires compliance with procedures for recovery operations, duty periods, equipment shipment, and maintenance schedule reporting.

Applies to: It applies to Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) organizations and personnel that maintain aircraft, aircraft systems, communication systems, equipment, support equipment, and components.

Topics covered

  • Special certification rosters
  • Maintenance Recovery Team duties
  • Recovery-site duty periods
  • Aircraft maintenance scheduling effectiveness
  • Flying scheduling effectiveness
  • Recovery shipment procedures
  • Maintenance schedule deviations

Questions and answers

What AFSC and skill level requirements apply to 5th Generation aircraft?

MAJCOMs will determine and document AFSC and skill level requirements for 5th Generation aircraft. (paragraph 6-73)

How long can the MRT duty day last?

The total duty day (home station duty, travel, and recovery site duty) will not exceed 12 hours without approval from owning MXG/CC and/or the group commander at the deployment site. (paragraph 2)

How much uninterrupted rest are technicians entitled to?

Technicians are entitled to at least eight hours of uninterrupted rest. (paragraph 2)

What is the normal work and rest period at the recovery site?

Normal work/rest period at recovery site is 12 hours of work, followed by 12 hours of rest. (paragraph 2)

What must happen to reparable assets brought from the home unit?

Reparable assets brought with you or shipped to you from your home unit must be returned to your unit. (paragraph 4)

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