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

DAFI31-131_USAFE-AFAFRICASUP governs the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance program and sustainment and proficiency firing in USAFE-AFAFRICA.

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  • Publication number: DAFI31-131_USAFE-AFAFRICASUP
  • Title: COMBAT ARMS TRAINING AND MAINTENANCE (CATM) PROGRAM
  • Date: 2026-01-20

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The publication covers CATM roles, training, qualification, firing frequencies, and mechanical training. It requires compliance with tiered requirements and establishes waiver processes for applicable items.

Applies to: This publication applies to all civilian employees, AFRC, and ANG assigned to USAFE-AFAFRICA.

Topics covered

  • Combat Arms Training and Maintenance
  • Sustainment firing
  • Proficiency firing
  • Mechanical training
  • Live-fire qualification
  • CATM trainer duties

Questions and answers

How are waiver authorities identified in DAFI31-131_USAFE-AFAFRICASUP?

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.

How are waiver requests submitted under DAFI31-131_USAFE-AFAFRICASUP?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver authority, or alternately, to the publication OPR for nontiered compliance items.

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