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DAFMAN 21-113

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AIR FORCE METROLOGY AND CALIBRATION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

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DAFMAN 21-113, "AIR FORCE METROLOGY AND CALIBRATION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT", is a Department of the Air Force publication, dated December 27, 2023.

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December 27, 2023

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AF/A4

Headquarters, Department of the Air Force

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DAFMAN 21-113 — index record

NumberDAFMAN 21-113
TitleAIR FORCE METROLOGY AND CALIBRATION PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
PublishedDecember 27, 2023
Certified currentDecember 27, 2023
Office of primary responsibilityAF/A4
Issued byHeadquarters, Department of the Air Force
Status on the indexCurrent
Last index actionCorrection, November 7, 2024
Source indexAir Force e-Publishing
Index last readOctober 20, 2026

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Purpose, in the publication’s words

This publication implements Air Force Policy Directive 21-1, Maintenance of Military Materiel. This Department of the Air Force Manual (DAFMAN) provides guidance and procedures on the United States Air Force Metrology and Calibration Program management requirements. This publication applies to all Department of the Air Force (DAF) civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, the Air National Guard, the United States Space Force, the Civil Air Patrol when conducting missions as the official Air Force Auxiliary, and those with a contractual obligation to abide by the terms of DAF publications. This manual may be supplemented at any level, but supplements that directly implement this publication must be routed to Director of Logistics, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection (AF/A4L) for coordination prior to certification and approval. Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary

Summary of changes, as printed

This document has been substantially revised and requires complete review. Significant changes include converting to DAFMAN for applicability for both USAF and USSF. Established AFLCMC/WNM Senior Enlisted Advisor responsibilities and updated Air Force Metrology and Calibration (AFMETCAL) Evaluation Team Superintendent’s. In addition, added requirements for sustainment of organic capability; Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) availability rate, TMDE in deferred and in-maintenance status, advocacy for Civil Engineer Maintenance Inspection and Repair Team for heating, shipping funds in accordance with annual AF Second Destination Transportation/Centrally Managed Allotment Transportation Account Code, and Product Quality Deficiency Reports for warranted centrally procured items. Finally, waiver authority has been lowered to the lowest acceptable level to support the Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff of the Air Force direction in accordance with the DAFMAN 90-161.

Contents

  1. Chapter 1—PROGRAM, PHILOSOPHY, POLICY, AND REQUIREMENTSp. 4
  2. 1.1. Introductionp. 4
  3. 1.2. Organizationp. 4
  4. 1.3. Calibration and Support Conceptp. 5
  5. 1.4. TMDE Limitationsp. 5
  6. 1.5. Cybersecurity Disciplinep. 6
  7. 1.6. Acquisition Requirementsp. 6
  8. 1.7. Aircraft Maintenance Policy Requirementp. 6
  9. Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 7
  10. 2.1. Generalp. 7
  11. 2.2. Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, Engineering, and Force Protection (AF/A4)p. 7
  12. 2.3. Commander, Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC/CC)p. 7
  13. 2.4. AF Program Executive Officer for Agile Combat Support (AFPEO/ACS)p. 7
  14. 2.5. Program Manager (PM)/Product Group Manager (PGM)p. 7
  15. 2.6. AFLCMC/WNM Director (AFMETCAL)p. 8
  16. 2.7. AFLCMC/WNM Senior Enlisted Advisorp. 11
  17. 2.8. AFMETCAL Evaluation Team Superintendentp. 11
  18. 2.9. AFMETCAL Evaluation Teamp. 12
  19. 2.10. MAJCOM Commanders (or equivalent)p. 12
  20. 2.11. PMEL MAJCOM Functional Managers (or equivalent)p. 12
  21. 2.12. ALC Metrology and Calibration Flight (MCF)p. 13
  22. 2.13. Squadron Commander Owning PMEL (or equivalent)p. 16
  23. 2.14. TMDE Flight Chief (or equivalent)p. 17
  24. 2.15. PMEL Quality Manager (or equivalent)p. 19
  25. 2.16. PMEL Section Chief (Lab Chief) (or equivalent)p. 20
  26. 2.17. Element NCOIC (or equivalent)p. 21
  27. 2.18. NCOIC, PMEL Logistics, (or equivalent)p. 21
  28. 2.19. PMEL Logistics Specialists, (or equivalent)p. 22
  29. 2.20. Commanders of Units Owning TMDEp. 22
  30. 3.1. Introductionp. 23
  31. 3.2. TMDE Flight Official Duty Titlesp. 23

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