BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 21-150 11 SEPTEMBER 2018 Maintenance AIRCRAFT REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE CROSS-SERVICING COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY ACCESSIBILITY: This instruction is available for downloading from the e-publishing website at www.e-publishing.af.mil. RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication. OPR: AF/A4LM Supersedes: AFI 21-150, 6 January 2017 Certified by: SAF/AQD (Mr. Lawrence S. Kingsley) Pages: 9 This AFI applies to all personnel (military, civilian, and contractors) working for the United States Air Force (USAF). It applies to Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard (ANG) along with their subordinate units. This publication implements AFPD 25-3, Allied Logistics Support, relative to leveraging maintenance capability across allied nations and implements AFPD 21-1, Maintenance of Military Materiel. This AFI provides the basic framework and guidance for aircraft repair and maintenance services, a sub-category of logistics support, supplies, or services in accordance with AFI 25-301, Acquisition Cross Servicing Agreements. This publication does not cover agreements with other U.S. military services or other government agencies, U.S. or foreign non-military organizations, or commercial contractors. Supplements to AFI 21-150 is authorized and must identify required deviations (applicability, variance, and/or differences in organizational placement of responsibilities/processes) on the supplement with the abbreviation (DEV). Place the DEV entry after the paragraph number and directly preceding the affected text (e.g. (AMC) (DEV) Use the...or (ADDED-AMC) (DEV) Use the...). All supplements and addendums shall be submitted to the Directorate of Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection (AF/A4L) for approval. Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF Form 847s from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command. The authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier ( T-0, T-1, T-2, and T-3 ) number following the compliance statement. See AFI 33-360, Publications and Forms Management, Table 1.1 for a description of the authorities associated with the Tier numbers. Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternatively, to the publication OPR for nontiered compliance items. Failure to observe the prohibitions and mandatory provisions in this
2 AFI21-150 11 SEPTEMBER 2018 publication (e.g. will, will not, shall, shall not, must, must not, etc.) by military members is a violation of Article 92 of the UCMJ, or similar language in the paragraphs or sections that contain these mandatory provisions or prohibitions IAW AFI 33-360. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with (IAW) Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of IAW Air Force records disposition schedule located in the Air Force records information management system. SUMMARY OF CHANGES The majority of this AFI s content remains unchanged. The revision updates format to comply with AFI 33-360, Publications and Forms Management, implements guidance to streamline and clarify publications.
AFI21-150 11 SEPTEMBER 2018 3 Chapter 1 PURPOSE, SCOPE AND DEFINITION 1.1. Compliance. The Secretary of the Air Force approves the promulgation of all Air Force Instructions (AFIs). Unless expressly stated otherwise in a particular instruction, or a waiver has been granted by the appropriate authority, all Airmen must follow AFIs. AFIs do not provide optional guidance, and failure to comply with AFIs can result in disciplinary action IAW AFI 1-1, Air Force Standards (T-0). 1.2. Purpose. The purpose of this instruction is to provide guidance to MAJCOMs and subordinate units for establishing a capability of exchanging aircraft repair and maintenance services with eligible foreign nations and organizations. 1.2.1. Airmen should consult with their Squadron Leadership to ensure that an established/active Implementing Arrangement exists with a particular foreign nation prior to taking any maintenance action. 1.3. Scope. Only nations or organizations with an established acquisition and cross-servicing agreement, and an implementing arrangement are authorized to exchange aircraft repair and maintenance services. Wing or MAJCOM acquisition and cross-servicing agreement program managers can provide a list of acquisition and cross-servicing agreement eligible nations/organizations; and/or those with existing aircraft repair and maintenance services implementing arrangements. Aircraft repair and maintenance services implementing arrangements are also retained within the acquisition and cross-servicing agreement Global Automated Tracking and Reporting System (https://www.jccs.gov/olvr), a world-wide library for concluded acquisition and cross-servicing agreements, implementing arrangements, and individual transactions. 1.3.1. MAJCOMs and subordinate units having like airframe repair and maintenance capability can entertain an aircraft repair and maintenance services support request, either receiving or providing service with a nation/organization having a concluded acquisition and cross-servicing agreement and aircraft repair and maintenance services implementing arrangement. 1.3.2. Acquisition and cross-servicing agreement guidance, authority, coordination and approval delegation, event tracking, reporting, reimbursement, negotiation of implementing arrangements and implementing instructions are all accomplished IAW AFI 25-301 and overseen by the appropriate acquisition and cross-servicing agreement program manager. 1.4. Definition. For the purposes of this instruction, aircraft repair and maintenance services is defined as the actual performance of an aircraft repair or maintenance service without the presence of a qualified technician from the eligible foreign nation/government which owns the aircraft. 1.4.1. An acquisition and cross-servicing agreement refers to a legal instrument entered into under the authority of Title 10, US Code (USC), Subtitle A, Part IV, Chapter 138, Subchapter 1, Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreements, which authorizes the acquisition and reciprocal provision of logistics support, supplies, or services. Acquisition and crossservicing agreement program managers are the lead for establishing implementing arrangements through the appropriate Combatant Command IAW AFI 25-301. NOTE: An
4 AFI21-150 11 SEPTEMBER 2018 acquisition and cross-servicing agreement may also be referred to as a Logistics Support Agreement, Mutual Support Agreements, or Mutual Logistics Support Agreement. Acquisition and cross-servicing agreements allow for the reimbursable exchange of logistics support, supplies, or services between the Armed Forces and military forces of nations or international organizations with which the US has a concluded acquisition and crossservicing agreement. 1.4.2. An implementing arrangement is an international agreement, supplementary to the acquisition and cross-servicing agreement that can never exceed the scope of the basic acquisition and cross-servicing agreement. Implementing arrangements establish POCs, common terminology, specify task lists, and outline responsibilities of both eligible foreign nations and Air Force units involved in cross-maintenance activities. Implementing arrangements provide the needed details to execute a complicated logistics support, supplies, or services transaction such as the exchange of aircraft repair and maintenance services. Implementing arrangements specify additional terms and conditions, types of support, reimbursement methods, and provides key points of contact. 1.4.2.1. Implementing arrangements must minimally establish: 1.4.2.1.1. Air Force and eligible foreign nation/organization Point of Contact (POC) for authorizing support request, and reimbursement/ Financial Management POCs 1.4.2.1.2. The need to follow acquisition and cross-servicing agreement processing procedures of both AFI 25-301 and component MAJCOM supplements 1.4.2.1.3. Aircraft repair and maintenance services activities are established IAW para 1.3.2 requirements of this AFI. 1.4.2.1.4. A master task list that includes required training and/or recognition of each nations training certification process. 1.4.2.1.5. Establish agreement on authorized maintenance documentation procedures. 1.5. Maintenance services is a logistics support, supplies, or services category. However, due to the complicated nature of exchanging aircraft repair and maintenance services, an implementing arrangement must be put in place to ensure aircraft safety, airworthiness, and proper maintenance accountability and documentation. 1.5.1. All instances of aircraft repair and maintenance services exchanges are accomplished IAW AFI 25-301; managed and overseen by an appointed acquisition and cross-servicing agreement program manager. Units exchanging aircraft repair and maintenance services must coordinate with their Wing or MAJCOM program manager to gain approval and document the exchange. Wing level program managers, if appointed, are within the Logistics Readiness Squadron. MAJCOM program managers are normally within the A4R Division. All MAJCOM A4s are Air Force acquisition and cross-servicing agreement authorities. Maintenance unit approvers must ensure they meet all the requirements of Chapter 3, paragraph 3.3 prior to agreeing to accomplish any cross-maintenance work. (T- 1).
AFI21-150 11 SEPTEMBER 2018 5 Chapter 2 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 2.1. Lead Command Responsibility. Lead Command will: 2.1.1. Provide support to the MAJCOM requesting the development of Mission Design Series (MDS) specific aircraft repair and maintenance services implementing arrangements. (T-1). 2.1.2. The MAJCOM acquisition and cross-servicing agreement program manager will assist in the development of an implementing arrangement; subordinate of an existing acquisition and cross servicing agreement as requested. (T-1). 2.1.3. Provide support to the using MAJCOM in the development of an MDS specific aircraft repair and maintenance services cross-servicing implementing arrangement that is approved with the eligible foreign nation/government s service, which outlines the responsibilities of the eligible foreign nation/government and Air Force units involved in aircraft repair and maintenance services cross-servicing. (T-1). 2.1.4. Review MAJCOM generated minimum maintenance tasks list with the MDS Program Office. (T-1). 2.2. MAJCOM Responsibilities. The MAJCOM will: 2.2.1. Determine need and seek delegation of authority from appropriate geographic combatant command to begin aircraft repair and maintenance services implementing arrangement negotiations. (T-1). The appropriate combatant command is the one in which the eligible foreign nation/organization is assigned based upon regional location. The MAJCOM acquisition and cross-servicing agreement program manager will assist in the development of an implementing arrangement; subordinate of an existing acquisition and cross-servicing agreement as requested. (T-1). 2.2.2. Direct the acquisition and cross-servicing agreement program manager to coordinate with other applicable MAJCOMs (aircraft lead and/or using commands), eligible foreign nation, and combatant command to develop, finalize, and maintain MDS specific aircraft repair and maintenance services implementing arrangements. (T-1). The combatant command and MAJCOM acquisition and cross-servicing agreement program manager will keep current signed copies of aircraft repair and maintenance services implementing arrangements IAW AFI 25-301, Chapter 4. (T-1). 2.2.3. Develop and maintain an approved and agreed to minimum maintenance tasks list (e.g. Foreign Military Sales MDS C17, C130 or F15) in coordination with lead commands and eligible foreign nation/government. (T-1). 2.2.4. Coordinate with the lead command and partner nation or organization to develop a maintenance data documentation procedure to capture aircraft repairs and maintenance services performed by Air Force and partner nation or organizations personnel. (T-1). 2.2.5. Identify support equipment and assets required to accomplish minimum maintenance task list and ensure airframe equipment compatibility with both national standards. NOTE: The Air Force is not authorized to increase inventories and/or preposition equipment for the sole purpose of supporting an eligible foreign nation. (T-1).
6 AFI21-150 11 SEPTEMBER 2018 2.2.6. Establish a process to communicate Air Force and eligible foreign nation/government maintenance cross-talk/cross-tell, lessons learned and limiting factors. (T-1). 2.2.7. MAJCOMs and wings, must exercise caution to ensure acquisition and cross-servicing agreement, aircraft repair and maintenance services and Implementing Arrangements are not established for routine support of another nation. (T-0). Acquisition and cross-servicing agreement is not a sustainment tool and there is no funding or authority to authorize manpower, equipment, spares, consumables, or other resources for the sole purpose of supporting an eligible foreign nation. Acquisition and cross-servicing agreement is never the primary means for obtaining logistics support, supplies, or services, including aircraft repair and maintenance services. Acquisition and cross-servicing agreement intent is to provide commanders with a flexible tool to obtain or provide logistics support, supplies, or services when mission needs prevent self-support IAW AFI 25-301. 2.3. Wing/Unit Responsibilities. Wings/Units will: 2.3.1. Maintain current copies of applicable/concluded acquisition and cross-servicing agreements and aircraft repair and maintenance services implementing arrangements and ensure the most current task list is attached IAW AFI 25-301. (T-1). 2.3.2. Designate in writing the Air Force aircraft maintenance personnel trained and certified to perform maintenance tasks on MAJCOM-approved eligible foreign nation/government aircraft. (T-2). 2.3.3. In coordination with MAJCOM, develop and maintain an aircraft repair and maintenance services cross-servicing MDS Specific Master Training Plan (MTP) IAW AFI 36-2201. (T-2). 2.3.4. Conduct an initial local flight line maintenance safety orientation/familiarization session with eligible foreign nation/government and Air Force unit. (T-1). 2.3.5. The Maintenance Group (MXG) may appoint an unfunded Aircraft Repair and Maintenance Servicing cross-servicing Manager to oversee approved cross-servicing events. 2.3.6. The MXG will ensure designated quality assurance personnel are familiar with MAJCOM/eligible foreign nation/government agreed maintenance tasks, including differences between Air Force and eligible foreign nation/government technical guidance, before evaluating maintenance performed on eligible foreign nation/government aircraft. (T- 1). 2.3.7. Ensure the appropriate wing or MAJCOM acquisition and cross-servicing agreement program manager oversees all instances of cross-maintenance, including documentation IAW 25-301. (T-2). 2.3.8. In coordination with participating eligible foreign nation/government provide a training program schedule for designated personnel to include period, place, responsible unit and content of training. (T-1). 2.4. Quality Assurance Requirements. Quality assurance will be performed IAW AFI 21-101 and using MAJCOM supplemental guidance. (T-1).
AFI21-150 11 SEPTEMBER 2018 7 Chapter 3 AIRCRAFT STATUS REPORTING AND MATERIEL MANAGEMENT 3.1. Aircraft Status. Air Force personnel will document aircraft status, in accordance with AFI 21-103, Equipment Inventory, Status, and Utilization Reporting, when eligible foreign nation/government have performed aircraft repair and maintenance services on Air Force aircraft. (T-1). 3.2. Red X, In Process Inspection (IPI) and Maintenance Data Documentation Requirements. When designated Air Force and eligible foreign nation/government maintenance personnel are performing the MAJCOM outlined aircraft repair and maintenance cross-servicing tasks, the designated maintainers will perform Red X, IPI and maintenance data documentation requirements IAW AFI 21-101, TO 00-20-1 and TO 00-20-2, to include using MAJCOM supplemental guidance and eligible foreign nation/government equivalent Instructions (as agreed per implementing arrangement). (T-1). 3.3. Aircraft Maintenance, Training and Certification, Documentation and Material Management. Air Force personnel will be perform IAW AFI 21-101, Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management, AFI 23-101, Air Force Materiel Management; AFMAN 23-122, Materiel Management Procedures; Technical Order (TO) 00-20-1, Aerospace Equipment Maintenance Inspection, Documentation, Policies, and Procedures; AFI 36-2201, Air Force Training Program; AFI 36-2650, Maintenance Training; and TO 00-20-2, Maintenance Data Documentation to include MAJCOM Supplemental guidance and foreign government guidance when Air Force personnel are approved to perform maintenance on eligible foreign nation/government MDS. (T-1). 3.3.1. Any Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement or Aircraft Repair and Maintenance Services Implementing Arrangement must ensure allied nation personnel performing maintenance on a DCA (Dual Capable Aircraft) configured aircraft loaded with a nuclear weapon meet all qualifications, certifications and clearance requirements prior to performing maintenance on that MDS. (T-1). 3.3.2. Materiel Management. Each spare part request is considered on a case-by-case basis, evaluated for legal authority, capability to support, and the supporting entity s mission impact prior to the support request being progressed to the MAJCOM and /or combatant command acquisition and cross-servicing agreement manager for authorization IAW AFI 25-301. The capability to support release of the part may include gaining authority from a program outside of acquisition and cross-servicing agreement. Instructions concerning the authority to exchange logistics support with eligible foreign nation/government for the purpose of recovering Not Mission Capable aircraft are found in AFMAN 23-122, Materiel Management Procedures. Always contact applicable wing or MAJCOM acquisition and cross-servicing agreement program manager to help facilitate spares/consumables support needed to execute a maintenance activity. WARREN D. BERRY Lieutenant General, USAF DCS/Logistics, Engineering & Force Protection
8 AFI21-150 11 SEPTEMBER 2018 References Attachment 1 GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION Title 10, United States Code, Subtitle A, Part IV, Chapter 138, Subchapter I, Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreements, 2 Jan 2013 DODD 2010.9, Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreements, 28 April 2003 AFPD 25-3, Allied Logistics Support, 26 Jun 2012 AFPD 21-1, Management of Military Materiel, 29 Oct 2015 AFI 21-101, Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management, 21 May 2015 AFI 21-103, Equipment Inventory, Status, and Utilization Reporting, 16 Dec 2016 AFI 23-101, Air Force Materiel Management, 12 Dec 2016 AFI 25-301, Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreements, 3 June 2016 AFI 33-360, Publications and Forms Management, 1 Dec 2015 AFI 36-2201, Air Force Training Program, 15 Sep 2010 AFI 36-2650, Maintenance Training, 20 May 2014 AFMAN 23-122, Materiel Management Procedures, 14 Dec 2016 AFMAN 33-363, Management of Records, 1 March 2008 AFPD 25-3, Allied Logistics Support, 18 Jun 2016 TO 00-20-1, Aerospace Equipment Maintenance Inspection, Documentation, Policies, and Procedures, 11 Jul 2016 TO 00-20-2, Maintenance Data Documentation, 15 Mar 2016 Adopted Forms AF IMT 797, Job Qualification Standard Continuation AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication Abbreviations and Acronyms AFI Air Force Instruction AFMAN Air Force Manual AFPD Air Force Policy Directive AMC Air Mobility Command DEV Deviation DOD Department of Defense DODD Department of Defense Directive IAW In Accordance With
AFI21-150 11 SEPTEMBER 2018 9 IPI In Process Inspection MAJCOM Major Command MDS Mission Design Series MXG Maintenance Group OPR Office of Primary Responsibility POC Point of Contact TO Technical Order USAF United States Air Force USC United States Code Terms Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement A legal instrument entered into under the authority of 10 USC 2342 that authorizes the reciprocal provision of logistic support, supplies, or services. A cross-servicing Agreement is an international agreement. Implementing Arrangements A supplementary arrangement that prescribes details, terms, and conditions to implement an acquisition and cross-servicing agreement in more defined levels of activity than acquisition and cross-servicing agreements. Aircraft repair and maintenance services implementing arrangements establish POCs, common terminology, specify task lists, and outline responsibilities of both eligible foreign nations and Air Force units involved in crossmaintenance activities. Implementing Arrangements must be completely consistent with associated acquisition and cross-servicing agreements and Department of Defense Directive (DODD) 2010.9. Implementing Arrangements that do not involve the obligation of funds may extend for an indefinite period of time. An implementing arrangement is an international agreement. Implementing Instructions Implementing instructions address the type of support exchanged, units involved, the duration required, any limitations involved, costs incurred, fund cite(s) to which payment will be transferred, billing cycles, and so on. Implementing instructions are distributed to all organizations identified in the implementing instruction, to include applicable foreign POCs. Since implementing instructions primarily address in-house administrative procedures and responsibilities for handling transactions, they are not international agreements and are not signed by both national forces. Lead Command A Secretary of the Air Force designated organization that serves as lead advocate for a weapon system during the entire life cycle. Lead Commands define and provide guidance and resolution for all using and supporting organizations. A Lead Command may also be a Using Command. Using Command ANG, MAJCOM, NAF, FOA or DRU identified in relation to an assigned weapon system. Using Commands advocate for sustainment requirements of assigned weapon systems through the Lead Command. Using Commands encompass assigned units that employ and operate weapons systems.