HOLLOMANAFBI21-380 — Tool/Equipment Control and Accountability Program

HOLLOMANAFBI21-380 governs control and accountability of tools, equipment, and electronic devices used on airfields and in maintenance facilities.

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  • Publication number: HOLLOMANAFBI21-380
  • Title: Tool/Equipment Control and Accountability Program
  • Date: 2019-11-08

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It covers positive control, inventory, identification, and reporting of tools and equipment brought to airfield and maintenance areas. Units must establish or demonstrate programs that meet the intent of positive tool and equipment accountability and control.

Applies to: It applies to all units assigned to the 49th Wing (49 WG) with the exception of the 49th Maintenance Group (49 MXG) and the aircrew and life support sections of the 49th Operations Group (49 OG).

Topics covered

  • Tool accountability
  • Electronic device control
  • Airfield equipment inventory
  • CTK and ITK inspections
  • Tool identification
  • Lost tool reporting

Questions and answers

What must units establish to comply with the tool control instruction?

To be in compliance with this instruction, units must establish a program or demonstrate that existing programs meet the intent of positive tool and equipment accountability and control. (paragraph 1)

When must composite and individual tool kits be inventoried?

Composite Tool Kit (CTK) and Individual Tool Kit (ITK) will be inventoried either at the start of the shift or before entering airfield environment. (paragraph 2)

What happens if a tool kit is stored on the airfield and is not used daily?

If the CTK/ITK is already located on the airfield (continuously stored in a locked shelter) and is not used on a daily basis, it will be inspected prior to each use. (paragraph 2)

How must tools be marked?

All tools will be marked and readily identifiable by squadron and shop or by CTK identifiers (see Attachment 2 for listing of identifying codes). (paragraph 2)

What must happen when a tool or equipment item is missing from a FOD critical area?

Lost or missing tool/equipment items within FOD critical areas need to be reported to the work center custodian or supervisor immediately. (paragraph 2)

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