BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER
AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND
AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND
INSTRUCTION 10-210
14 FEBRUARY 2020
Operations
AIRCRAFT BATTLE DAMAGE REPAIR
ENGINEERING/ DEPOT LIAISON
ENGINEERING
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY
ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available for downloading or ordering on the
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RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication
OPR: HQ AFMC/EN
Supersedes: AFMCI 10-210, 18 July 2012
Certified by: HQ AFMC/A4/10-EN
(Mrs. Heather Moore)
Pages: 16
This instruction implements AFPD 10-2, Readiness. Additionally, it aligns guidance with AFPD
21-1, Managing Aerospace Equipment Maintenance, AFI 21-101, Aerospace Equipment
Maintenance Management, and AFI 99-103, Capabilities-Based Test And Evaluation. It
establishes policy and assigns responsibilities for AFMC's Expeditionary Aircraft Battle Damage
Repair Engineers (ABDREs) and deployed Depot Liaison Engineers (DLEs) as they prepare to
achieve and maintain the required level of readiness necessary to meet their assigned tasking. HQ
AFMC EN is the waiver authority for individual education and training requirements for ABDRE
eligibility and certification in accordance with this instruction. This publication is not applicable
to the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) or Air National Guard (ANG). Ensure that all records
created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with
Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with
(IAW) Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS) Records Disposition
Schedule (RDS) located at https://www.my.af.mil/afrims/afrims/afrims/rims.cfm. 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. This publication may be
supplemented at lower levels but, all supplements must be routed through the OPR for review prior
to publishing. The authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in this publication are
identified with a Tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3”) number following the compliance statement. See AFI
33-360, Publications and Forms Management, for a description of the authorities associated with
the Tier numbers. Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate
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Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the requestor’s commander for non-tiered
compliance items.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
This document has been extensively rewritten and should be read in its entirety. This revision
defines the roles of the Aircraft Battle Damage Repair Engineer (ABDRE) performing duties as
an ABDRE and as a Depot Liaison Engineer (DLE). This revision clarifies the eligibility
requirements for ABDRE certification, while establishing a new requirement for mandatory
certification at Hill, Robins, Tinker, and Wright Patterson AFBs for new accessions.
Chapter 1— Overview 4
1.1. Mission. ................................................................................................................. 4
1.2. General Policy. ...................................................................................................... 5
1.3. Organizational Structure. ........................................................................................ 6
Chapter 2— Roles and Responsibilities. 7
2.1. HQ AFMC EN. ....................................................................................................... 7
2.2. Organizational Commanders for ABDRE officers. .............................................. 7
2.3. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Engineering and Technical Services
Directorate (AFLCMC/EN-EZ). .............................................................................. 7
2.4. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Engineering & Technical
Management Directorate, Product Support Engineering Division
(AFLCMC/EZP). ..................................................................................................... 7
2.5. Lead Chief ABDRE. ............................................................................................... 8
2.6. Site Chief ABDRE. ................................................................................................. 8
2.7. AEF FAM Liaison Chief ABDRE. ....................................................................... 9
2.8. ABDREs. ................................................................................................................ 9
2.9. Weapon System Chief Engineer. .......................................................................... 10
Chapter 3— ABDRE Certification Eligibility. 11
3.1. General. ................................................................................................................... 11
3.2. Engineer Eligibility Waivers. ................................................................................ 11
Chapter 4— ABDRE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION. 12
4.1. General. .................................................................................................................. 12
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4.2. ABDRE Certification Course Requirements. ......................................................... 12
4.3. ABDRE Training Program. .................................................................................... 12
4.4. ABDRE Special Experience Identifiers (SEIs). .................................................... 12
Attachment 1— GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 14
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Chapter 1
OVERVIEW
1.1. Mission. Aircraft Battle Damage Repair Engineers (ABDREs) provide on-site structural
engineering support to unified combatant commanders and AF commanders for all phases of
maintenance, modification, and aircraft damage assessment and repair during contingency or
wartime operations. They are also utilized in the role as Depot Liaison Engineers (DLEs) to support
deployed Maintenance Groups to evaluate and/or assist in the repair of damaged aircraft from non-
combat related events.
1.1.1. The primary mission of the ABDRE program is to train and certify ABDREs to support
Expeditionary Depot Maintenance (EDMX) teams for Aircraft Battle Damage Repair (ABDR)
incidents. The term “battle” refers to the need to perform expedited repairs in urgent situations
to allow an aircraft to perform a contingency mission, perform a mission in a partial mission
capable or degraded status, or make a one-time flight to a more capable repair location. All
ABDR repairs are considered temporary repairs unless repairs are accomplished IAW
peacetime procedures or are reviewed and approved by the Chief Engineer for that particular
platform and designated as a permanent repair. ABDREs perform damage assessments, design
non-standard repairs, define and impose flight restrictions, and authorize deviations to T.O. 1-
1H-39, Aircraft Battle Damage Repair. ABDREs are normally deployed in this role for aircraft
requiring a rapid turnaround with damage that typically exceeds the capabilities of the
deployed organizational maintenance group. In rare circumstances, the ABDRE may serve as
the engineering authority to design and oversee repairs as outlined in paragraph 2.8.9.3.
1.1.2. ABDREs may be deployed in the role of a Depot Liaison Engineer (DLE) to support
contingency operations, other operational support to Combatant Commanders (COCOMs),
deployed Air Wings or other expeditionary forces. The DLE coordinates with the System
Program Office (SPO) engineers to expedite the analysis process, repair design and ensure any
technical assistance requests are given the proper level of urgency given an aircraft’s current
status, location, and mission impact.
1.1.3. ABDREs deployed to various COCOM Areas of Responsibility (AORs) should assist
and work closely with the Joint Combat Assessment Team (JCAT) members in the collection
of combat damage data. This data is used to enhance the survivability of aircraft systems and
provide theater intelligence personnel with weapons effects information. ABDREs will
coordinate the collection of aircraft battle damage with the JCAT office.
1.1.4. An ancillary function of ABDRE/DLE is to assist Live Fire Test and Evaluation
(LFT&E) programs with assessing damage post-Live Fire Event. This input is specifically
required within congressional reports and it is critical to leverage battle damage experience
within the community. LFT&E provides timely, rigorous, and credible vulnerability or
lethality test and evaluation of “covered” systems as they progress through the Engineering
and Manufacturing Development (EMD) Phase and early Production and Deployment Phase
prior to Full Rate Production, or a major system modification that affects survivability. While
assessment of battle damage repair is not a statutory requirement, test officials are encouraged
to exploit opportunities to assess such capabilities whenever prudent and affordable. This also
provides excellent training to ABDREs on actual threat weapons damage and reparability. AFI
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99-103, Capabilities-Based Test and Evaluation, provides additional information on the Live
Fire Program.
1.2. General Policy.
1.2.1. ABDRE unit type codes (UTCs) are non-standard or associate single-person UTCs
providing AOR structural engineering capability. The UTCs contain no Mission Capability
(MISCAP) statements and are not postured within AFMC. Therefore UTC readiness is not
reported in the ART (AEF (Air Expeditionary Force) UTC Reporting Tool) system nor in the
DRRS (Defense Readiness Reporting System). However, the support provided by these
positions within the AOR is critical for quickly addressing technical issues in a rapid manner.
As such, ABDREs deploy independently integrating into a host maintenance group or in
conjunction with Expeditionary Depot Maintenance (EDMX) ABDR teams. Deployed
engineers are dependent on available facilities and require Base Operating Support (BOS).
ABDRE UTCs can also be deployed separately from normal rotations in support of one time
engineering support mission; usually in conjunction with an EDMX team.
1.2.2. The Lead ABDRE Chief will work closely with site Chiefs and recommend to the
ABDRE AEF Functional Area Manager (FAM) the best qualified individuals to fill ABDRE
deployment tasking requirements. The taskings are filled first by active duty military
resources, then if available, by Individual Mobilization Augmentees (IMAs) [IAW AFI 36-
3802, Force Support Readiness Programs] and Air Force federal civilian resources (not
contractors). ABDREs must be fully qualified prior to deployment in a designated AOR.
1.2.3. ABDRE UTC taskings are assigned by the ABDRE AEF FAM located in HQ AFMC
EN.
1.2.3.1. Civilians may volunteer as ABDREs. If a civilian volunteers, he/she must sign a
DoD DD Form 2365, Department of Defense Civilian Employees Overseas Emergency-
Essential Position Agreement. Possible deployment then becomes a condition of
employment. Actions involving civilian volunteers will be coordinated as appropriate with
Civilian Personnel counterpart. AFI 36-129, Civilian Personnel Management and
Administration, contains specific guidance for civilians.
1.2.4. Any engineer is eligible for consideration for ABDRE certification, provided that
engineer meets the qualifications in section 3.1 or possesses a waiver per section 3.2. Typically,
ABDREs work for the various SPOs or within the Air Logistics Complexs (ALCs) in support
of center workloads. The use of these engineers in an ABDRE capacity provides valuable
experience which contributes to their increased expertise as an aircraft engineer.
1.2.5. ABDRE certification is mandatory for all component company grade officers (CGOs)
who meet the eligibility requirements specified in section 3.1 and are stationed at Wright
Patterson, Hill, Robins, or Tinker AFBs. ABDRE certification shall be achieved within two
years of arrival at station (T-2). The ABDRE Site Chief will notify an engineer’s organizational
commander of his/her failure to achieve ABDRE certification. The organizational commander
shall then determine the appropriate action for failing to meet requirements (T-3).
1.2.5.1. If the member is not able to complete ABDRE certification within the first two
years for reasons beyond the control of the member, that member can request a requirement
waiver through the Site Chief. The ABDRE Site Chief will coordinate the waiver through
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the Lead Chief and then send the waiver request to HQ AFMC EN for approval or
disapproval.
1.2.5.2. The member’s organization may also request a requirement waiver from training
if his/her command feels operational commitments and workload dictate such. This will
be on a case by case basis and re-evaluation will be required in conjunction with any
reassignment to the position.
1.3. Organizational Structure.
1.3.1. The Command 62E AEF Functional Area Manager (FAM) which includes ABDRE is
located in HQ AFMC EN. ABDREs are assigned to the Engineering & Technical Management
Directorate, Product Support Engineering Division (AFLCMC/EZP) within AFLCMC. The
AFLCMC/EZP Division Chief will appoint an ABDRE Site Chief to manage the ABDRE
functions for each of the following locations: Wright Patterson (WP), Hill, Robins, and Tinker
AFBs. One of the four Site Chiefs will be designated, in writing, as the Lead ABDRE Site
Chief by the AFLCMC Deputy Director. The WP Site Chief will also function as the AEF
FAM liaison to assist the FAM with any ABDRE/DLE issues. The FAM will designate, upon
the recommendation of the applicable Site Chief through the WP Site Chief, qualified
ABDREs for any deployment requirements. ABDREs/DLEs, once deployed, fall under the
operational chain of command at the deployed location.
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Chapter 2
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
2.1. HQ AFMC EN.
2.1.1. Assigned as office of primary responsibility (OPR) for the ABDRE functional area.
Establishes Command ABDRE AEF Functional Manager position. Responsible for policy,
guidance, procedures, standards, and oversight of all ABDRE operations. The FAM assists in
JCAT coordination and LFT&E coordination as required. Approves all ABDRE waiver
requests in accordance with Chapter 4.
2.1.2. HQ AFMC 62E AEF Functional Area Manager (FAM):
2.1.2.1. Manages the AF Materiel Command ABDRE program. Performs functional
manager responsibilities outlined in AFI 10-401, Air Force Operations Planning and
Execution, and AFI 10-403, Deployment Planning and Execution. The AEF FAM is
located in HQ AFMC EN. The FAM is required to have a SECRET Internet Protocol
Router Network (SIPRNET) account.
2.1.2.2. Establishes policy for the ABDRE/DLE program.
2.1.2.3. The AEF Indicator of “YR” is applied to ABDRE/DLE qualified individuals as
the engineering career field is typically coded as X-band due to their status as an
Institutional Force (as opposed to combat or combat support). The sourcing change waiver
is documented biennially by memorandum from SAF/AQH and will allow for greater
flexibility meeting deployment tasking.
2.1.2.4. Ensures the development of IG checklists to be used during inspections or
evaluations.
2.1.2.5. Assists in JCAT coordination and LFT&E coordination efforts as required.
2.2. Organizational Commanders for ABDRE officers.
2.2.1. Ensure new accessions meet ABDRE certification requirements specified in Chapter 4
and time line stated in 1.2.5.
2.2.2. Take appropriate action for officers who fail to meet ABDRE certification requirements.
2.3. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Engineering and Technical Services
Directorate (AFLCMC/EN-EZ).
2.3.1. Oversee training, certification, and readiness of ABDRE trained personnel (i.e., Active
Duty, Reservists, and Civilian).
2.3.2. Designate the Lead Chief ABDRE in writing. Provide a copy to the ABDRE AEF FAM.
2.3.3. Act as final approval authority for submitted Special Experience Identifiers (SEIs) for
qualified ABDREs.
2.4. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Engineering & Technical Management
Directorate, Product Support Engineering Division (AFLCMC/EZP).
2.4.1. Provides ABDRE program oversight. Advocates for manpower and funding resources
necessary to sustain the ABDRE program.
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2.4.1.1. Provides all necessary funding for training, travel, and equipment required by
ABDREs.
2.4.2. Appoints a Site Chief for each of the four bases delineated above. Notifies the
Command ABDRE AEF FAM within 15 days of a new appointment.
2.4.3. Advocates for resources (i.e. funding, manpower) necessary to maintain engineer kits
as required to execute ABDRE requirements such as deployments and supplies.
2.5. Lead Chief ABDRE.
2.5.1. Manages ABDRE training certification program. Conducts, schedules, and coordinates
formal ABDRE training at assigned installation. Is responsible to ensure proper tracking of
training completion and required annual recertification is maintained.
2.5.2. Develops, publishes, and maintains formal ABDRE training course standards,
requirements, and curriculum across all depot installations.
2.5.3. Reports status of ABDRE program to AFLCMC/EZP on a regular basis. Establishes
and reports metrics for the program.
2.5.4. Manages—with appropriate coordination of the AFLCMC Structures Branch,
AFLCMC/EZFS—the development, publication, and maintenance of the Engineering
Handbook for ABDREs.
2.5.5. Manages ABDRE kit requirements.
2.5.6. Supports AFRL and AFLCMC Program Offices as necessary in determining technical
requirements, repair techniques, and repair materials to advance ABDRE capabilities.
2.5.7. Incorporates JCAT topics into existing ABDRE courses that is focused on providing
limited support capability for the JCAT program in deployed environments.
2.5.8. Coordinates with the Air Force designated representative to the JCAT for the
nomination of ABDRE trained personnel to compete for selection into annual JCAT training
program. Objective is to leverage ABDRE capability in the AOR when JCAT has not been
surged for deployment.
2.6. Site Chief ABDRE.
2.6.1. Acts as the Site Functional Area Manager (FAM) for site ABDREs IAW AFI 10-401,
Air Force Operations Planning and Execution.
2.6.2. Conducts, schedules, and coordinates formal ABDRE training at assigned installation.
2.6.3. Establishes and conducts periodic ABDRE meetings.
2.6.4. Maintains liaison between Site ABDREs, supported System Program Offices (SPOs),
associated EDMX flight, deployed ABDREs and Lead Chief ABDRE.
2.6.5. Assesses deployment and employment effectiveness and efficiency of each ABDRE.
Ensures assessment includes applicable Air Force common inspection items from AFI 90-201,
The Air Force Inspection System, and AFI 90-201_AFMCSUP, The Air Force Inspection
System.
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2.6.6. Responsible for the overall technical competency of the site's ABDREs. This includes
evaluating and reporting engineering performance during field employment exercises, and
selecting the best candidate for deploying as an ABDRE or DLE.
2.6.7. Maintains a listing of all Weapon System Chief Engineers for their assigned UTCs and
will relay this information to the site ABDREs.
2.6.8. Site Chief ABDRE is the final authority to certify engineers for deployment.
2.6.9. Responsible for tracking, coordinating, initializing, and modifying Special Experience
Identifiers (SEIs) for qualified ABDREs per paragraph 4.4.
2.6.10. Shall meet the requirements specified in paragraph 4.3.3 for being qualified to
instruct the Introduction to ABDRE course (T-2).
2.7. AEF FAM Liaison Chief ABDRE.
2.7.1. Performs the duties of the Site Chief ABDRE for Wright Patterson AFB.
2.7.2. Assist the AEF FAM in the execution of his duties as needed and provide the ABDREs
for required tasking as provided by the Site Chief ABDREs.
2.8. ABDREs.
2.8.1. Accomplish mobility training specified by Unit Deployment Manager (UDM) and
certification training specified in Chapter 4.
2.8.2. Attend engineer meetings established by the Site Chief ABDRE.
2.8.3. Ensure all required deployment documents and immunizations are up to date.
2.8.4. Inform the Site Chief ABDRE of medical profiles or reasons why he/she cannot deploy
if selected for deployment.
2.8.5. Obtain and maintain all required deployment training as directed by their UDM and by
the Lead Chief ABDRE. Civilians will also receive training for E-E employees listed in AFI
36-507, Mobilization of the Civilian Work Force.
2.8.6. Establish and maintain contact with supported Weapon System Program Offices and
Weapon System Chief Engineer.
2.8.7. Maintain all required clothing and personal items to satisfy deployment requirements
(AFI 10-403).
2.8.8. ABDREs deploy with individual equipment, weapons, and other necessary equipment
and material as specified in the host installation deployment plan (IDP).
2.8.9. ABDRE role deployed responsibilities:
2.8.9.1. Performs damage assessments, designs non-standard structural repairs utilizing
the ABDRE Handbook, and defines and imposes flight restrictions outside of standard
aircraft T.O.s and T.O. 1-1H-39 as directed by their deployed maintenance commander.
2.8.9.2. Coordinates repair actions with SPO engineers prior to start of repair execution on
aircraft whenever timely communication is possible. Sends repair analysis and
documentation to the weapon system chief engineer as soon as practicable. This allows the
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chief engineer to provide a second examination of the analysis and allows for preparation
of long‐term repair or replacement of the damaged area.
2.8.9.3. Under extreme emergency circumstances where timely communication between
the ABDRE and SPO is not possible, a maintenance commander may grant the ABDRE
the authority to design repairs utilizing the ABDRE Handbook methods and to act as the
engineering authority over approving the installation of a repair.
2.8.10. DLE role deployed responsibilities:
2.8.10.1. Handle maintenance assist requests from operating activities IAW T.O. 00-25-
107, Maintenance Assistance, long and short term engineering projects, and damage
evaluation as directed by their deployed maintenance commander. Ensure all mandatory
and needed information is relayed to the engineering authority following T.O. 00-25-107.
Monitor, coordinate, and provide status to commanders of the technical assistance request
through repair completion.
2.8.10.2. Ensure a Form 97/97A is accomplished for all Battle Damage events as defined
in TO 1-1H-39 Table 1-2. Completed forms will be forwarded to the Aircraft Battle
Damage Repair Program Office (AFSC/LGPM).
2.8.10.3. Notify ABDR Program Office and the appropriate AOR/A4 or Maintenance
Group of damages that require -39 repairs. ABDR teams can be tasked for -39 repairs via
the 107 process. Repairs will be accomplished by trained ABDR personnel IAW AFI 21-
101 and TO 1-1H-39.
2.8.11. JCAT support role deployed responsibilities:
2.8.11.1. Collect combat damage data and photos (if able) for damaged aircraft in order to
identify the threat and causal factors. In most cases, the ABDRE will collect data in the
AOR, and then the JCAT office at home station will assess the data and determine if a
JCAT deployment is necessary.
2.9. Weapon System Chief Engineer.
2.9.1. Ensure weapon system Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs), and T.O.s are
available to ABDREs. At a minimum, this should include the -1 (flight manual), the -3
(structural repair instructions), the -4 (illustrated parts breakdown), the -5 (basic weight
checklist and loading data), the -6 (inspection requirements), the -23 (aircraft-specific
corrosion prevention and control handbook), the -36 (non-destructive inspection), the -38
(ASIP), and the -39 (ABDR).
2.9.2. Ensure specialty engineers are available to coordinate damage assessments and repairs
in a timely fashion
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Chapter 3
ABDRE CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY.
3.1. General.
3.1.1. Military individuals must possess an Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) of 62EXA
(aeronautical engineer), 62EXB (astronautical engineer), 62EXH (mechanical engineer), or
62EXG (project engineer with an ABET accredited degree in aeronautical, astronautical, or
mechanical engineering). Section 3.2 describes the waiver process for those engineers not
possessing the proper AFSC or degree.
3.1.2. Civilian engineers must occupy an 861 (aerospace engineer), an 830 (mechanical
engineer) or an 801 (general engineer with an ABET accredited degree in aeronautical,
aerospace, astronautical or mechanical engineering). The waiver process described in section
3.2 also applies to civilian engineers.
3.2. Engineer Eligibility Waivers.
3.2.1. Engineers seeking ABDRE training and certification who do not meet the criteria listed
in section 3.1 may request an eligibility waiver. The eligibility waiver allows the engineer to
receive ABDRE certification upon completion of the training identified in section 4.2.
3.2.2. Eligibility Conditions: An engineer who does not meet the criteria listed in section 3.1
may be eligible to receive an eligibility waiver if that engineer has an ABET accredited degree
in engineering and documented education in mechanics of materials (engineering mechanics)
and statics. Additional criteria for evaluating eligibility may include level of experience
working programs involving aircraft structures and systems, such as program office or aircraft
maintenance experience.
3.2.3. HQ AFMC EN is the authority to issue eligibility waivers for engineers who do not
meet the criteria listed in section 3.1.
3.2.4. Once an engineer has obtained an eligibility waiver, it will be effective for the remainder
of his/her career.
3.2.5. Waiver Process:
3.2.5.1. Site Chief ABDRE identifies the candidate and ensures eligibility according to
paragraph 3.2.2. The Site Chief ABDRE is responsible for maintaining documentation
of the waiver.
3.2.5.2. Site Chief ABDRE will obtain coordination for waiver from the Lead Chief
ABDRE and the ABDRE AEF FAM.
3.2.5.3. Site Chief ABDRE submits waiver request to HQ AFMC EN for approval.
Requests for waivers must be in writing. Verbal requests will not be accepted. HQ AFMC
EN waiver approval or disapproval will also be in writing.
3.2.5.4. Candidate completes all ABDRE engineer training as identified in section 4.2 of
this document. Site Chief ABDRE may authorize candidate to begin training before the
waiver process is completed.
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Chapter 4
ABDRE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION.
4.1. General. The focus of ABDRE training will be on deployment, employment,
wartime/contingency operations, and integration with supported command.
4.2. ABDRE Certification Course Requirements.
4.2.1. ABDR General Assessor.
4.2.2. ABDR General Technician.
4.2.3. Introduction to ABDRE.
4.2.4. EDMX hardstand exercise.
4.2.5. Although not required for certification as an ABDRE, JCAT training is highly
encouraged and recommended.
4.3. ABDRE Training Program.
4.3.1. Engineers will obtain ABDRE certification upon completion of the training
requirements in paragraph 4.2.
4.3.2. Engineers will complete ABDRE currency training within one year of deployment.
4.3.3. Engineers who fail the Introduction to ABDRE course will be informed of their
deficiencies. They will retake the exam (midterm or final) that was unsatisfactory. If they fail
the retest, they will be required to attend the course again. Engineers who are required to
achieve ABDRE certification will retake the course until a satisfactory score is achieved.
4.3.4. In order to receive credit for the ABDR General Technician course, the ABDR General
Assessor course, or the EDMX hardstand exercise, engineers will meet the course objectives
established by EDMX. Engineers who fail to meet the objectives will be required to attend the
course again. Engineers who are required to achieve ABDRE certification will retake the
course(s) until the objectives are met.
4.3.5. Instructors for the Introduction to ABDR Engineering Course: all instructors shall first
satisfactorily complete the Introduction to ABDR Engineering course and then teach at least
one course with a fully qualified instructor before they are fully qualified to teach the course
alone (T-2).
4.4. ABDRE Special Experience Identifiers (SEIs). Upon initial completion of the certification
requirements outlined in section 4.2, engineers shall be assigned an SEI of EZ7 per AFI 36-2101,
Classifying Military Personnel (Officer and Enlisted)(T-2). AF Form 2096, Classification/On-the-
Job-Training Action, will be initiated by the Site Chief ABDRE and submitted to AFLCMC/EZP
for review and final approval. The EZ7 SEI will remain on the officer’s record for the remainder
of their career to reflect ABDRE experience. Upon completion of the required courses, other
weapon system specific SEIs may be assigned in addition to the general EZ7. Refer to the Officer
Classification Directory (AFOCD) for a list of available SEIs.
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GAIL P. FOREST, SES
Director, Engineering and Technical Management
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Attachment 1
GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION
References
AFI 10-401, Air Force Operations Planning and Execution, 26 Jun 2015
AFI 10-403, Deployment Planning and Execution, 20 Sep 2012
AFI 21-101, Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management, 21 May 2015
AFI 36-2101, Classifying Military Personnel (Officer and Enlisted), 25 Jun 2013
AFI 36-3802, Force Support Readiness Programs, 09 Jan 2019
AFI 36-129, Civilian Personnel Management and Administration, 17 May 2019
AFI 90-201, The Air Force Inspection System, 20 Nov 2018
AFI 90-201_AFMCSUP, The Air Force Inspection System,
AFI 99-103, Capabilities-Based Test and Evaluation, 18 Nov 2019
AFMAN 33-363, Management of Records, 1 Mar 2008
AFPD 10-2, Readiness, 06 Nov 2012
AFSCI 10-202, Aircraft Battle Damage Repair Forces, 12 May 2016
TO 1-1H-39, Aircraft Battle Damage Repair, General, 01 Feb 2019
Adopted Forms
DoD DD Form 2365, Department of Defense Civilian Employees Overseas Emergency-Essential
Position Agreement
AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication
AF Form 2096, Classification/On-the-Job-Training Action
Abbreviations and Acronyms
ABDR—Aircraft Battle Damage Repair
ABDRE—Aircraft Battle Damage Repair Engineer
ABET—Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
AEF—Air Expeditionary Force
AFI—Air Force Instruction
AFLCMC—Air Force Life Cycle Management Center
AFMAN—Air Force Manual
AFMCI—Air Force Materiel Command Instruction
AFOCD—Air Force Officer Classification Directory
AFPD—Air Force Policy Directive
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AFRL—Air Force Research Laboratory
AFSC—Air Force Specialty Code
AOR—Area of Responsibility
ASIP—Aircraft Structural Integrity Program
BOS—Base Operating Support
CATM—Combat Arms Training and Maintenance
COCOM—Combatant Commander
DLE—Depot Liaison Engineer
EDMX—Expeditionary Depot Maintenance
FAM—Functional Area Manager
IDP—Installation Deployment Plan
IMA—Individual Mobilization Augmentee
JCAT—Joint Combat Assessment Team
OPR—Office of Primary Responsibility
SEI—Special Experience Identifier
SPO—System Program Office
TO—Technical Order
TCTO—Time Compliance Technical Order
UTC—Unit Type Code
Terms
Aircraft Battle Damage Repair (ABDR)—The capability to quickly assess and restore a
damaged aircraft to a useful level of combat capability within a tactically reasonable time period
with the resources reasonably available in theater. These repairs may be temporary or permanent;
they may restore full capability or partial capability compared to the undamaged state.
Additionally, to accomplish necessary maintenance actions to allow extensively damaged aircraft
to make a one-time flight to its home station, rear base, or major repair facility.
ABDR Forces—AFMC active duty forces of specially trained personnel who provide peacetime
or wartime technical assessment and repair of damaged aircraft. It consists primarily of the ABDR
team (known as EDMX during peace time), augmented by tasked Depot Liaison Engineers
(DLEs). If required, it can include civilian and/or contractor resources to meet specific
requirements. The DLEs are not formally part of the ABDR UTC, but fall under Institutional
Forces (IF) that can be trained and deployed to support ABDR efforts. See paragraph 2.1.2.3 for
additional information.
Emergency—Essential Position—An E-E position is a civilian position located overseas or one
that would be transferred overseas during a crisis situation, or which requires the incumbent to
perform temporary duty assignments overseas during a crisis in support of a military operation.
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All employees who occupy an E-E position must sign a DD Form 2365, DoD Civilian Employee
Overseas E-E Position Agreement.
Exercise—A military maneuver or simulated wartime operation involving planning, preparation,
and execution. It is carried out for the purpose of training and evaluation. It may be a combined,
joint, or single service exercise, depending on participating organizations.
Functional Area Manager (FAM)—The office of primary responsibility for a particular Air
Force unit, function, or specialty.
Readiness—The ability of forces, units, weapons, or equipment to deliver the output for which
they were designated. This includes the ability to deploy without unacceptable delays. The totality
of proficiency and sufficiency in forces, units, air bases, weapons systems, and equipment.
Prepared or available for service or action.
Special Experience Identifier (SEI)—A three-character alphanumeric code, consisting of an
activity code (first character) and an experience set (last two characters) that identifies the
training/experience required. In the case of ABDRE, the activity code “E” is for engineering and
“Z7” is the experience set. Hence the SEI for ABDREs is EZ7.
Weapon Familiarization Training—Training in addition to weapons qualification training
provided by Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM) and is conducted by personnel
within the unit. As a minimum, this familiarization will consist of weapon safety, loading and
clearing procedures, clearing barrel procedures, disassembly and assembly, function check, care
and cleaning, and visual inspection. The objective is to ensure all weapons qualified personnel
can handle weapons responsibly at home station and in a deployed environment.
