DOVERAFBI21-106 — Crash, Damage, Disabled Aircraft Recovery (cddar)

DOVERAFBI21-106 governs the Crash, Damage, Disabled Aircraft Recovery program at Dover Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: DOVERAFBI21-106
  • Title: CRASH, DAMAGE, DISABLED AIRCRAFT RECOVERY (CDDAR)
  • Date: 2024-07-31

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DOVERAFBI21-106 addresses CDDAR personnel positions, training, equipment, vehicles, communications, and organizational roles. It establishes response procedures, equipment deployment requirements, and responsibilities for incident coordination, safety, hazards, and recovery operations.

Applies to: This instruction outlines policy and establishes responsibility and procedural guidelines to support an effective Crash Recovery Program and is applicable to all active, reserve, and tenant units assigned to Dover Air Force Base (AFB).

Topics covered

  • CDDAR personnel positions
  • Team chief training
  • Recovery equipment and vehicles
  • Aircraft incident communications
  • Hazardous material spills
  • Explosive component removal
  • Aircraft recovery operations

Questions and answers

How many personnel must be assigned to the CDDAR team?

There will be a minimum of 10 personnel assigned at all times to effectively fill all required positions IAW Technical Order (TO) 00-80C-1, Crash, Damaged, Disabled Aircraft Recovery Manual. (paragraph 1)

What training and qualification requirements apply to CDDAR team chiefs?

Team chief training consist of a formal team chief course as well as a requirement to conduct an aircraft lift once every three years. (paragraph 1)

How are CDDAR equipment rentals under $2500 procured?

Equipment rental costs under $2500 can be procured utilizing the Government Purchase Card (GPC). (paragraph 21-108)

When must CDDAR equipment be available?

The crane and all CDDAR equipment currently possessed by the Repair and Reclamation shop will be available 24/7 for any CDDAR incident. (paragraph 21-108)

Who assesses and removes hazardous material spills during recovery?

Assess, control, and remove hazardous material spills per OPLAN 32-7. (paragraph 2)

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