DAFMAN21-201_USAFE-AFAFRICASUP — Munitions Management

DAFMAN21-201_USAFE-AFAFRICASUP governs USAFE-AFAFRICA munitions management, including asset positioning and ISO container shipments.

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  • Publication number: DAFMAN21-201_USAFE-AFAFRICASUP
  • Title: MUNITIONS MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2024-05-13

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The publication establishes procedures for ISO container inspections, documentation, labeling, markings, and RFID tags. It sets allocation and pre-positioning objectives for OCONUS commands, CONUS units, and STAMP, and addresses shipping documentation requirements.

Applies to: This publication applies to all USAFEAFAFRICA munitions activities and munitions using organizations.

Topics covered

  • ISO container shipments
  • Munitions container inspections
  • Shipping documentation
  • CONUS asset allocation
  • OCONUS theater pre-positioning
  • STAMP positioning objectives
  • RFID tag handling

Questions and answers

What container is preferred for Air Force munitions movements?

The use of side-opening MILVAN containers is preferred for all Air Force munitions movements. (paragraph 7)

What inspections are required before loading munitions into ISO containers?

Before loading munitions for shipment, prior-to-use inspections will be performed on the containers, to include visual interior and exterior examination for obvious defects. (paragraph 7)

Where must shipping documents be attached on ISO containers?

Munitions activities that generate munitions shipments using ISO containers will attach shipping documents to the inside of a door on each container. (paragraph 7)

What quantity is the STAMP positioning objective?

25-percent of the total CONUS allocated quantity is the STAMP positioning objective. (paragraph 3)

Can CONUS units requisition STAMP positioning quantities?

CONUS units, including ARC units, will not requisition these quantities. (T-1) STAMP requisitions and positions these assets. (paragraph 3)

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