WR-ALCI21-128 — Tools And Equipment Management Program

WR-ALCI21-128 governs the tools and equipment management program, including tool identification, long-term storage, and lost-tool procedures.

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  • Publication number: WR-ALCI21-128
  • Title: TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
  • Date: 2026-06-04

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It addresses tool marking, long-term storage of tool kits, and procedures for lost tools and items. It requires specific identification markings, inventory documentation, storage controls, and actions when tools may be lost on aircraft or aerospace ground equipment.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC) groups and applicable staff offices.

Topics covered

  • Tool marking for identification
  • Tool kit long-term storage
  • Lost tool procedures
  • Aircraft tool loss response
  • Aerospace ground equipment impoundment
  • Tool kit inventory documentation

Questions and answers

How must Complex tool kits be identified?

All Complex TKs will be identified externally with one-half inch or larger lettering with the individual’s name or satellite tool crib assigned, “Robins Air Force Base Georgia”, and TK ID number. (paragraph 1)

How must new and replacement tools be marked?

Markings for all MTC-issued tools (new and replacement) will be accomplished by legible laser-etching. (paragraph 1)

What must employees verify about tool identification?

Employees must verify all tools have the correct, legible ID number. (paragraph 1)

When must tool kits be stored in long-term storage?

TKs will be stored in LTS when the owner is absent for more than 90 days or at the supervisor’s request. (paragraph 4)

Which tools are covered by the lost tool procedures?

Lost tool/item procedures will apply to all PSC, satellite TC, or MTC issued tools. (paragraph 5)

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