DAFI 21-101 Flashcards Part 2

DAFI 21-101 is a guidance document that provides policies and procedures for aircraft and equipment maintenance management within the US Air Force.

The purpose of DAFI 21-101 is to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective maintenance of Air Force aircraft and equipment.

An aircraft maintenance unit (AMU) is a unit responsible for performing organizational level (O-level) maintenance on Air Force aircraft.

<p>An equipment maintenance unit (EMU) is a unit responsible for performing O-level maintenance on Air Force equipment other than aircraft.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A maintenance squadron (MXS) is a squadron that oversees and coordinates maintenance activities within a maintenance group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A maintenance group (MXG) is a group that manages the maintenance activities for a specific wing or organization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A maintenance training section (MTS) is a section responsible for developing and providing training to maintenance personnel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A unit training manager (UTM) is an individual responsible for managing the training and certification of personnel within a unit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The purpose of the AFIS is to provide commanders with an independent assessment of unit effectiveness, efficiency, economy, and readiness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unit self-assessment, external evaluation, readiness evaluation, and compliance inspection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A compliance inspection assesses a unit's compliance with regulations, policies, and directives, while a readiness evaluation assesses a unit's ability to perform its wartime mission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The unit commander and their staff are responsible for conducting unit self-assessments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The purpose of an external evaluation is to provide a more objective assessment of a unit's effectiveness, efficiency, and readiness than can be achieved through a self-assessment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>External evaluations are conducted by higher headquarters, other services, or contracted agencies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A UEI is a type of compliance inspection that evaluates a unit's ability to accomplish its assigned mission and meet standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A UCI is a type of compliance inspection that evaluates a unit's compliance with regulations, policies, and directives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>UCIs and UEIs are conducted by the Inspector General or by authorized inspection agencies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The purpose of the Inspector General system is to promote efficiency, effectiveness, and readiness in the Air Force by providing an independent and objective assessment of unit performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The purpose of an ORM program is to systematically identify, assess, and manage risks to minimize the probability and severity of mishaps.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Step 1: Identify hazards. Step 2: Assess hazards to determine risks. Step 3: Develop controls and make risk decisions. Step 4: Implement controls. Step 5: Supervise and evaluate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A hazard is any real or potential condition that can cause injury, illness, death, or damage to or loss of equipment or property.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A risk is the chance of an event occurring and its consequences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A mishap is an unplanned event or series of events that result in death, injury, occupational illness, or damage to or loss of equipment or property.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Level 1: Involves everyone in the organization. Level 2: Requires more specialized training and experience. Level 3: Focuses on high-risk operations and requires specialized training and experience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The purpose of a RAC is to provide a standardized way to communicate the level of risk associated with a particular hazard.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Category I: Catastrophic. Category II: Critical. Category III: Moderate. Category IV: Negligible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A control is any measure that can eliminate or reduce a hazard or mitigate its consequences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A hazard is a condition that can cause harm, while a risk is the probability and severity of harm resulting from that condition.</p> Signup and view all the answers