JBMCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURSTI21-101 — Crashed, Damaged, Or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (cddar) Program

JBMCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURSTI21-101 governs responsibilities, procedures, and operating instructions for crashed, damaged, or disabled aircraft recovery.

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  • Publication number: JBMCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURSTI21-101
  • Title: CRASHED, DAMAGED, OR DISABLED AIRCRAFT RECOVERY (CDDAR) PROGRAM
  • Date: 2026-03-19

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The publication addresses off-base crash recovery, transient aircraft, Joint Base assigned aircraft support, equipment, and training. Compliance with the publication is mandatory, and it establishes requirements for recovery coordination, equipment, personnel, and recurring training.

Applies to: It applies to all JB MDL organizations and personnel that maintain aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment, support equipment, and components regardless of AFSC.

Topics covered

  • Off-base crash recovery
  • Transient aircraft support
  • Joint Base assigned aircraft
  • Aircraft recovery equipment
  • CDDAR training
  • Recovery operations
  • Crash site cleanup

Questions and answers

When can personnel or equipment be dispatched off-base for crash recovery?

Under no circumstances will personnel or equipment be dispatched off-base if it jeopardizes on-base recovery operations, unless directed by the 305 AMW/CC or designated representative. (paragraph 10-2)

Who can authorize the removal or disturbance of crash recovery equipment?

Do not remove or disturb equipment unless directed by the IC, ROC, and/or ISB/SIB President. (paragraph 10-2)

Who provides towing support for disabled transient aircraft?

Transient Alert personnel will provide a tow vehicle operator to assist with towing disabled aircraft from active runways or taxiways. (paragraph 4)

What must each Joint Base flying unit submit for asset status?

Each Joint Base flying unit will submit formal notification of an itemized list in writing to the 305 MXS CDDAR Team Chief of asset status that indicates excess, or shortage equipment items is completed and sent NLT 15 Sep. (paragraph 5)

Who provides initial and recurring annual CDDAR training?

CDDAR Team Chief will provide initial and recurring annual training to CDDAR Team members. (paragraph 6)

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