DAFTTP3-42.8 — Expeditionary Medical Logistics (eml) System

DAFTTP3-42.8 governs tactics, techniques, and procedures for the Expeditionary Medical Logistics system and medical logistics unit type codes.

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  • Publication number: DAFTTP3-42.8
  • Title: EXPEDITIONARY MEDICAL LOGISTICS (EML) SYSTEM
  • Date: 2021-06-15

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The publication covers medical logistics organizations, operations, command and control, communications, and information systems. It states that its doctrine is authoritative but not directive and addresses records disposition requirements.

Applies to: It applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the United States Space Force, Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • Expeditionary Medical Logistics
  • Medical logistics unit type codes
  • Blood support
  • Patient Movement Item Program
  • Cargo movement
  • Materiel management
  • Medical maintenance
  • Command and control relationships

Questions and answers

Is the doctrine in DAFTTP3-42.8 directive?

The doctrine in this document is authoritative but not directive.

How are recommended changes and questions about DAFTTP3-42.8 submitted?

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using Air Force Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication.

How should Air Force Form 847 be routed for DAFTTP3-42.8 changes?

Route AF 847 through the appropriate functional chain of command and parent major/field command.

How must records generated by processes in DAFTTP3-42.8 be handled?

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

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