DAFI 21-101 Flashcards Part 2

DAFI 21-101

• DAFI 21-101 outlines policies and procedures for aircraft and equipment maintenance management in the US Air Force.
• Ensures safe, reliable, and cost-effective maintenance for Air Force assets.

Maintenance Units

• An Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) focuses on organizational-level maintenance for Air Force aircraft.
• An Equipment Maintenance Unit (EMU) handles organizational-level maintenance for non-aircraft equipment.

Maintenance Squadrons and Groups

• A Maintenance Squadron (MXS) coordinates maintenance activities within a maintenance group.
• A Maintenance Group (MXG) manages maintenance operations for a specific wing or organization.

Training and Management

• Maintenance Training Sections (MTS) create and deliver training for maintenance personnel.
• Unit Training Managers (UTM) oversee training and certification within their respective units.

Air Force Inspection System (AFIS)

• AFIS provides independent assessments of unit effectiveness, efficiency, economy, and readiness.
• Four inspection types: unit self-assessment, external evaluation, readiness evaluation, and compliance inspection.

Inspections

• Unit self-assessments are conducted by unit commanders and their staff.
• External evaluations offer an objective review of unit performance and efficiency and are carried out by higher headquarters, other services, or contractors.

Compliance and Effectiveness Inspections

• Unit Effectiveness Inspection (UEI) assesses mission accomplishment and standards compliance.
• Unit Compliance Inspection (UCI) focuses on regulatory compliance.
• Both types of inspections are managed by the Inspector General or authorized inspection bodies.

Inspector General System

• Promotes Air Force efficiency and readiness through independent evaluations of unit performance.

Operational Risk Management (ORM)

• ORM helps identify, assess, and manage risks to minimize potential mishaps.
• Five steps in the ORM process: identify hazards, assess risks, develop controls, implement controls, and supervise/evaluate.

Hazards, Risks, and Mishaps

• A hazard refers to conditions that could cause harm or damage.
• Risk denotes the chance of occurrence of an event and its potential consequences.
• A mishap is an unplanned event leading to injury, illness, or significant damage or loss.

Levels of ORM

• Level 1 involves all personnel, Level 2 requires specialized training, and Level 3 focuses on high-risk operations needing advanced training.

Risk Assessment Code (RAC)

• The RAC standardizes communication of risk levels associated with various hazards.
• Four categories include:
  • Category I: Catastrophic
  • Category II: Critical
  • Category III: Moderate
  • Category IV: Negligible

Controls

• Controls are measures taken to eliminate or mitigate hazards and their consequences.

Difference Between Hazard and Risk

• A hazard is a potential source of harm, whereas risk measures the likelihood and severity of harm arising from that hazard.