EDWARDSAFBI99-104 — Deficiency Reporting

EDWARDSAFBI99-104 governs deficiency reporting, investigation, resolution, and tracking for Edwards Air Force Base test projects.

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  • Publication number: EDWARDSAFBI99-104
  • Title: DEFICIENCY REPORTING
  • Date: 2026-07-22

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The publication covers deficiency reports for military systems, including submission, validation, release, distribution, transmission limits, briefings, and formal feedback. It requires use of the Air Force deficiency reporting process and the Joint Deficiency Reporting System for applicable organizations.

Applies to: This instruction applies specifically to test projects and their personnel at Edwards Air Force Base, CA, which fall within the auspices of the 412th Test Wing.

Topics covered

  • Deficiency reports
  • Watch Items
  • Deficiency report validation
  • Joint Deficiency Reporting System
  • Transmission time limits
  • Installation-level briefings
  • Formal feedback

Questions and answers

What is the Air Force action document for identifying and tracking military system deficiencies?

The Deficiency Report (DR) is the sole Air Force (AF) action document for use in identifying, reporting, resolving, and tracking deficiencies on military systems. (paragraph 1)

When must Category I deficiency reports be reported to the SPO?

Notification of forthcoming Category I DRs will be provided over the telephone to the DR contact point and engineering/test personnel at the SPO no later than 24 hours after discovery provided security requirements are not compromised. (paragraph 2)

How are safety and safety-of-flight deficiency reports coordinated?

All safety and safety-of-flight related DRs will be coordinated with the local Safety Office. (paragraph 2)

What system is the official CMIS for Air Force test programs?

The official CMIS for Air Force test programs is the JDRS (refer to para 3.2 above). (paragraph 7)

Can a prime contractor’s CMIS be used as the formal system of record for deficiency tracking during government-conducted testing?

A prime contractor’s CMIS should not be used as the formal system of record for DR tracking during government-conducted T&E. (paragraph 7)

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