ROBINSAFBI21-101 — Process Orders

ROBINSAFBI21-101 governs the preparation, control, monitoring, distribution, and deletion of Air Force Sustainment Center Process Orders.

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  • Publication number: ROBINSAFBI21-101
  • Title: PROCESS ORDERS
  • Date: 2026-03-11

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It defines roles for organizations involved in coordinating and implementing Process Orders. It describes when new Process Orders may be developed, how requests are initiated and reviewed, and how PODDS is used.

Topics covered

  • Process orders
  • New PO development
  • PODDS coordination
  • Technical data
  • RAFB Form 20
  • Planner review
  • PO request validity

Questions and answers

Can a Process Order replace available official technical data?

The intent must not be to develop and use a PO in lieu of official technical data that is available and can be used.

What must Process Orders not compromise?

POs shall not compromise form, fit, or function of an aircraft, missile, or commodity. (T-3). (paragraph 1)

Who can identify that a new Process Order is needed?

An individual performing, planning, or engineering either a repair or manufacturing function can identify that a PO is needed and falls within the guidelines of AFMCI 21-102V2_AFSCSUP, chapter 2.1.12.7.

When is a Process Order request considered valid?

The PO request will be considered valid if authorized technical data is not available to support the maintenance process, no other authorization exists that precludes the need for a PO and existing technical data structure restricts the establishment of identified efficient work sequences.

What must a planner do when a Process Order is rescinded?

Upon notification that a PO is rescinded, the planner shall remove the PO number from all affected WCDs. (T-3).

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