DAFI31-131_AETCSUP — Combat Arms Training And Maintenance (catm) Program

DAFI31-131_AETCSUP governs the AETC Combat Arms Training and Maintenance program, including sustainment and proficiency firing.

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  • Publication number: DAFI31-131_AETCSUP
  • Title: COMBAT ARMS TRAINING AND MAINTENANCE (CATM) PROGRAM
  • Date: 2026-06-26

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It outlines sustainment and proficiency firing for Security Forces personnel assigned to AETC Security Forces Squadrons performing base defense missions. It also establishes a 20% parts requirement for AETC training units for M18 handguns and requires compliant records management.

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

Topics covered

  • AETC Security Forces sustainment firing
  • AETC Security Forces proficiency firing
  • Base defense missions
  • M18 handgun parts requirements
  • Combat Arms Training and Maintenance
  • Waiver authorities

Questions and answers

What records management requirement does DAFI31-131_AETCSUP establish?

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

Can subordinate units supplement DAFI31-131_AETCSUP?

Subordinate units may supplement this instruction.

How are waiver authorities identified in DAFI31-131_AETCSUP?

The authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier number (“T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3”) following the compliance statement.

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