DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

1000 NAVY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20350-1000

SECNAVINST 5442.3
ASN (RD&A)
6 Feb 2019

SECNAV INSTRUCTION 5442.3

From: Secretary of the Navy

Subj: MANAGEMENT OF THE NAVAL AIRCRAFT INVENTORY AND UNMANNED

AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

Ref: (a) CNO Memorandum for the Record of 16 March 2011 (NOTAL)
(b) Joint Concept of Operations for Unmanned Aircraft
Systems of November 2008(NOTAL)
(c) CJCSI 4410.01G of 11 October 2013
(d) SECNAVINST 5755.2A
(e) DoD Instruction 1225.06 of 30 November 2017
(f) OPNAVINST C3501.2L (NOTAL)
(g) NAVAIR 15-01-500
(h) COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2C
(i) NAVAIR 4850-1 (NOTAL)
(j) SECNAV M-5214.1

Encl: (1) Management of Naval Aircraft Inventory Procedures

(2) Aircraft Inventory Management Definitions
(3) Responsibilities

1. Purpose. To issue policy and procedures for the management

of active and inactive aircraft inventories.

2. Cancellation. SECNAVINST 5442.2.

3. Applicability. This instruction applies to active and

inactive aircraft in the Navy and Marine Corps inventory to
include Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) group 3 and above. UAS
class 2 and below will be managed within the units that procure
and operate them per reference (a). Reference (b) outlines the
different UAS categories. All active and inactive aircraft are
the direct responsibility of the Office of the Chief of Naval
Operations (OPNAV), Director, Air Warfare (OPNAV N98). All
stricken aircraft are managed by Naval Supply Systems Command
(NAVSUPSYSCOM), Weapons Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS), except
designated Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Security Assistance
Program (SAP) aircraft for which a letter of offer and acceptance
has been forwarded from the U.S. Government to a foreign
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government. FMS and SAP aircraft are the responsibility of the

Navy International Programs Office (IPO).

4. Background. The procedures for the management of aircraft

inventory are outlined per references (a) through (i). This
instruction is designed to serve as a single point of reference
for the aircraft inventory management process.

5. Policy. Effective management of aircraft inventory involves

close coordination between fleet commanders, type commanders
(TYCOM), Commander, Naval Air Forces Pacific (COMNAVAIRPAC), and
Commander, Naval Air Forces Atlantic (COMNAVAIRLANT); Chief of
Naval Air Training (CNATRA); Head Quarters Marine Corps (HQMC)
Aviation Department; Commander, Naval Air Systems Command
(COMNAVAIRSYSCOM); Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Information
Dominance (OPNAV N2/N6); and Director Air Warfare (OPNAV N98).

a. OPNAV N98, with Commander, Naval Air Forces

(COMNAVAIRFOR), is responsible for ensuring that ai r c r a f t
inventory is distributed to meet requirements and that aircraft
above authorization are appropriately disposed or stored.

b. Enclosure (1) outlines the management procedures of the

naval aircraft inventory.

6. Definitions. See enclosure (2).

7. Responsibilities. See enclosure (3).

8. Records Management

a. Records created as a result of this instruction,

regardless of format or media, must be maintained and
dispositioned according to the records disposition schedules
found on the Directives and Records Management Division (DRMD)
portal page:

https://portal.secnav.navy.mil/orgs/DUSNM/DONAA/DRM/SitePages/Ho
me.aspx

b. For questions concerning the management of records

related to this instruction or the records disposition
schedules, please contact your local Records Manager or the DRMD
program office.

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9. Forms and Reports

a. 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG)

Form 44 is accessible via the Form 44 Web Site at
https://amstars.dm.af.mil/Form44.

b. The reporting requirement contained in enclosure (2)

parargraph 3 is exempt from information collection control by per
paragraph 7j of reference (j).

Distribution:
Electronic only, via Department of the Navy Issuances Web site
https://www.secnav.navy.mil/doni/default.aspx

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MANAGEMENT OF NAVAL AIRCRAFT INVENTORY PROCEDURES

Effective management of naval aircraft inventory shall be

conducted as outlined in the procedures below.

1. Requirement Determination. The overall requirement for naval

aircraft is defined as Primary Aircraft Authorization (PAA) plus
Backup Aircraft Authorization (BAA). An illustration of
requirements determination calculations and inventory
distribution, conducted by OPNAV N98, is depicted in figure 1-1.
These numbers are derived as follows:

a. PAA. The governing documents for determination of PAA

are the Required Operational Capabilities (ROC) and Projected
Operational Environment (POE) for Navy units; reference (f); and
the Marine Corps Aviation Plan (AVPLAN) for Marine Corps units.
Deviations from the ROC and POE or AVPLAN PAA are not allowed
unless approved through the review and approval procedures
outlined below:

(1) For aircraft covered by a ROC and POE document or

AVPLAN, PAA equals the number of aircraft listed in the ROC and
POE or AVPLAN. Modifications are permitted to ensure timely and
accurate information for budget preparation and to ensure
incorporation of all approved force structure plans. OPNAV N98
and OPNAV N2/N6 Requirements Officers (ROs), with COMNAVAIRFOR
(N8) concurrence, and the HQMC Aviation Department, shall
maintain adequate documentation to support the deviation from the
ROC and POE or AVPLAN and shall initiate a change to the
applicable governing document as soon as practical. OPNAV N98,
OPNAV N2/N6, and HQMC ROs shall ensure that OPNAV N98 aircraft
inventory managers are informed of changes to ROC and POE and
AVPLAN PAA.

Note: The Aircraft Program Data File (APDF) is a budget document

and not a statement of requirement. In the event that there is
insufficient inventory to fill PAA, OPNAV N98 shall coordinate
with the associated ROs to determine how the APDF shall be
adjusted. ADPF PAA shall not exceed available inventory.

(2) For aircraft not included in a ROC and POE and AVPLAN
document, COMNAVAIRFOR (N8) with input from OPNAV N98, OPNAV
N2/N6, and HQMC ROs shall validate the PAA each time the APDF is
updated. Because these aircraft are not covered by a formal

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justification document, it is imperative that OPNAV, HQMC ROs,

and COMNAVAIRFOR maintain close scrutiny over their requirements
and keep documents up-to-date to validate these aircraft. ROs
shall coordinate with the applicable program office and the
Aircraft Controlling Custodians (ACCs) to ensure all
developmental and operational test aircraft are depicted in the
APDF. CNATRA shall provide updates to OPNAV N98 based on student
loading and syllabus requirements. As with ROC and POE and
AVPLAN-justified aircraft, the PAA shall not exceed available
inventory.

b. BAA. Backup aircraft requirements are calculated for

each type, model and series (T/M/S) by multiplying the annual PAA
by the aircraft pipeline planning factor. OPNAV N98 publishes
the planning factors for pipeline percentages annually. Pipeline
planning factors are expressed as a percentage. This percentage
represents the ratio of aircraft reported in a pipeline status
divided by the number of operating aircraft plus pipeline
aircraft. The quarterly percentages are averaged over the past 5
years. Pipeline planning factors are derived from the Aircraft
Inventory and Readiness Reporting System (AIRRS) database using
historical data from the past 5 years and are adjusted up or down
for known inventory anomalies (such as lengthy modifications, new
aircraft, no historical data, etc.). Any adjustment to the
planning factor shall be based on the professional judgment and
with the mutual agreement of the ROs, inventory managers, and the
program manager for that specific aircraft T/M/S.

2. APDF Update Process. Periodic updates to the APDF are

required in order to populate current and projected force
structure information into the flying hour program (FHP)
projection system. The procedure for updating the APDF is
outlined below:

a. OPNAV N98 aircraft inventory managers shall develop and

distribute a draft version of the APDF to ROs in OPNAV N98, OPNAV
N2/N6, CNATRA (N3), HQMC, and NAVAIR 5.0D for update;

b. OPNAV N98, OPNAV N2/N6, and HQMC ROs shall publish

changes based on T/M/S, ROC/POE, or AVPLAN. CNATRA (N3) shall
provide updates based on student loading changes;

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c. COMNAVAIRFOR (N8) shall review and approve the APDF to

ensure concurrence with the proposed updates (Navy aircraft
only);

d. OPNAV N98 shall coordinate with the applicable ROs and

COMNAVAIRFOR (N8) on any updates not approved by COMNAVAIRFOR.
COMNAVAIRFOR (N8) and the RO shall review the issue, determine
the aircraft authorization, and provide OPNAV N98 inventory
managers with the final APDF input;

e. OPNAV N98, through COMNAVAIRFOR (N8), shall forward to

COMNAVAIRFOR any unresolved force structure issues for final
decision; and

f. Upon final concurrence, OPNAV N98 shall update the FHP

system with the finalized version of the APDF, then lock the file
and distribute to appropriate users.

2. Inventory Management. Aircraft inventory and status

terminology are diagrammed in figures 1-2 and 1-3. The inventory
shall be assigned using the following priority:

a. Fill primary aircraft inventory (PAI) to equal PAA;

b. Fill backup aircraft inventory (BAI) to equal BAA;

c. Fill Attrition Reserve (AR) inventory with 1 year’s

predicted attrition (defined as attrition planning factor
multiplied by PAI).

d. Fill force level assurance storage as determined by the

strike board;

e. Reconstitution Reserve (RR) aircraft may be stored at the

organizational level with approval from the OPNAV N98. Preferred
method of storage for RR aircraft should be level II or III
preservation per reference (g).

f. OPNAV N98 shall annually produce the aircraft inventory

budget exhibit A-II to support the budget submission process. The
force structure depicted in exhibit A-II shall be based on the
APDF version that coincides with the applicable Presidential
budget APDF and FHP budget submission. During the process of
producing each APDF and exhibit A-II, OPNAV N98 shall scrutinize

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the inventory for aircraft in excess of approved requirement.

Disposition of aircraft shall be discussed and documented at each
strike board. The preferred location for aircraft storage is at
309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (309th AMARG).
Note: OPNAV N98 will advise and coordinate with HQMC Aviation
Department on disposition instructions affecting the Marine
Corps.

3. Material Reclamation

a. Reclamation procedures will increase the availability of

spare parts in the supply system and reduce cost. Additionally,
a limited number of stricken aircraft will be held as reclamation
insurance type and retained on a long term basis for material no
longer being manufactured or available in the supply system.

b. When the need arises to remove a part from an aircraft

stored at 309th AMARG there may be significant cost to break
preservation, remove the part, and reseal the aircraft. Approval
must come from OPNAV N98 or NAVSUP WSS as delineated in the
guidelines in paragraph c. Priority parts removal includes:
support of aircraft that are not mission capable supply or
partial mission capable supply, a mobilization or extreme
operational need, and depot level maintenance work stoppages.
All requests for parts removal from stored and stricken aircraft
at 309th AMARG must be submitted to 309th AMARG per Military
Standard Requisition and Issue Procedure. Requisitions shall b e
submitted for all removal requests from mobilization, FMS and SAP
and inviolate stored aircraft to NAVSUP WSS FSO either by 309th
AMARG Form 44 or as a special work project. NAVSUP WSS
reclamation manager shall obtain authorization from the Chief of
Naval Operations (CNO) prior to providing removal authorization
to 309th AMARG via NAVSUP WSS detachment Field Support Office
(FLDSUPPO).

c. The following applies to removal and replacement of

parts:

AIRCRAFT REPLACEMENT REMOVAL

STRIKE CATEGORY REQUIRED AUTHORIZATION
Section 1 RR/Force Level Assurance Yes (1) OPNAV N98
Section 2 OPNAV/Special Programs Yes (1) OPNAV N98
Section 3 FMS/SAP No (2) OPNAV N98/
Navy IPO

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Section 4 Museum No (3) NAVSUP WSS

Section 5 Stricken Aircraft No NAVSUP WSS
Note 1: Priority removal of parts from war reserve, force level
assurance, and CNO special programs is the last source to satisfy
a parts requirement. The removal of parts shall cause no damage
to the airframe, components, or systems.

Note 2: Parts removal is not authorized from aircraft on a

designated security assistance case after the letter of offer by
the U.S. government has been forwarded. Prior to case offer,
OPNAV N98 approval is required. Parts required to support FMS
and SAP aircraft must be requisitioned via NAVSUP WSS.

Note 3: Prior to museum trade agreements, parts removal can be

requested via NAVSUP WSS.

4. Inviolate Aircraft Storage

a. All mobilization, force level assurance, CNO special

programs, or other inviolate aircraft directed to 309th AMARG will
arrive complete to mission "K" status, with the exception of
fleet controlled material that must be returned. All fleet
controlled material not required for the ferry flight will be
removed by the transferring activity. Fleet controlled material
necessary for ferry flight will subsequently be returned to the
TYCOM at their cost.

b. Aircraft arriving at 309th AMARG will be inventoried to

identify all missing items.

c. Prior to accepting aircraft that are missing items,

NAVSUP WSS Detachment FLDSUPPO will communicate with the
transferring activity identifying the missing items and
requesting replacement material, turn in documentation, or funded
requisitions, using media and status code D, with 309th AMARG
designated as the "ship to" addressee for the missing material.
Exceptions to meet missing item requirements require OPNAV N98
approval.

5. Aircraft Strike Board Procedures. A review board, or strike

board shall be held semiannually. The strike board members shall
follow the procedures as outlined below.

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a. NAVSUP WSS will host and OPNAV N98 will chair the semi-
annual aircraft strike board. Prior to commencement of the board
meeting, OPNAV N98 will solicit aircraft strike recommendations
and dispositions from the ACCs. OPNAV N98 will consolidate the
strike recommendations and present a list with proposed
disposition to the strike board members. The members will review
the list, make adjustments as necessary, and prepare a proposed
strike list along with recommended disposition for submission to
OPNAV N98. Membership of the strike board is provided in
paragraph 34 of enclosure (2).

b. Procedures for conduct of the strike board are outlined

below:

(1) OPNAV N98 aircraft inventory managers shall compile a

list of strike recommendations from the ACCs, OPNAV N98, OPNAV
N2/N6, and HQMC ROs.

(2) Organizations submitting strike recommendations shall

recommend appropriate disposition. Considerations for strike
disposition include:

(a) Location of the strike. Careful consideration

must be given to requests to strike aircraft at locations other
than the 309th AMARG. Prior to approval for requests for strike
locations other than 309th AMARG, the board shall ensure the
requesting organization has adequate funding and personnel to
complete all demilitarization and SARDIP actions. In addition,
the board shall ensure the requesting organization has
coordinated with applicable agencies, e.g., Defense Logistics
Agency Disposition Services, to dispose of the aircraft carcass.
The intent is to ensure air stations and other facilities are not
left with aircraft remnants that may become environmental risks
or pose other disposal problems.

(b) Suitability for reserve storage. Potential for

section one storage is based on several factors that include:
continued operation of that T/M/S; service life remaining on the
particular bureau number; program office recommendation on
suitability of aircraft for reactivation; and TYCOM or OPNAV N98
and OPNAV N2/N6 ROs input on likelihood of withdrawal and other
factors as required.

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(c) Long-term parts support. The unique climatic

conditions at 309th AMARG make it an ideal location to store
aircraft for long-term parts support. Consideration should be
given to placing aircraft in storage (section 5) if the T/M/S
will continue in service for several more years.

(d) Potential for FMS. Navy IPO and COMNAVAIRSYSCOM

FMS representatives shall provide the board input on the
potential for FMS sale of aircraft recommended for strike.

(e) Potential for museum display. All requests for

display aircraft shall be coordinated through NAVSUP WSS. NAVSUP
WSS shall assign display aircraft to the National Naval Aviation
Museum or National Museum of the Marine Corps.

(3) Review status of stored and pending storage aircraft.

Change status as required.

(4) Discuss issues and concerns related to inventory

management.

(5) OPNAV N98 aircraft inventory managers shall document

the proceedings of the strike board and publish minutes
highlighting board decisions on aircraft preservation,
reassignment within 309th AMARG sections, and other administrative
decisions as applicable.

c. OPNAV N98 aircraft inventory managers shall authorize

aircraft strike and establish aircraft disposition via naval
message.

d. On occasion, the need arises to authorize aircraft strike

prior to the commencement of the next aircraft strike board
meeting. On those occasions the ACC shall submit to OPNAV N98 a
request to strike. The request shall include the aircraft
requiring strike and the proposed disposition and justification
for strike action prior to the next strike board. OPNAV N98 will
review the request and notify the applicable RO, program office,
and others as required, ensuring full concurrence of proposed
action. OPNAV N98 shall authorize strike via a special strike
authorization message.

e. ACCs and reporting custodians shall ensure all

administrative actions related to the strike, including aircraft

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transfer orders and aircraft custody and status change reports

(XRAYs), are per the procedures outlined per reference (h).

(1) ACCs shall transfer strike-authorized aircraft to

COMNAVAIRSYSCOM fleet support custody for aircraft directed to
the 309th AMARG. NAVSUP WSS Detachment FLDSUPPO, not the
squadron, shall submit the strike XRAY following aircraft
process-in.

(2) ACCs shall ensure the reporting custodians submit the

strike XRAY for aircraft stricken at sites other than 309th AMARG
per reference (h).

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FIGURE 1-1. SAMPLE REQUIREMENT METHODOLOGY AND INVENTORY

D ISTRIBUTION

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FIGURE 1-2. AIRCRAFT INVENTORY TERMINOLOGY DIAGRAM

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FIGURE 1-3. AIRCRAFT STATUS TERMINOLOGY DIAGRAM

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AIRCRAFT INVENTORY MANAGEMENT DEFINITIONS

The inventory terms defined below are diagramed per enclosure (1)
figures 1-2 and 1-3; and reference (c). For the purpose of
clarity, inventory, requirement, and status terms are labeled as
such in the respective definitions. A sample inventory and
requirement methodology comparison is diagramed in enclosure (1)
figure 1-1.

1. 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (309th

AMARG). A Department of Defense (DoD) activity, operated by the
Air Force at Davis- Monthan Air Force Base (AFB). NAVSUP WSS,
Philadelphia, maintains a resident detachment FLDSUPPO within
the 309th AMARG complex. Reference (i) is a monthly inventory
report of naval aircraft stored at 309th AMARG produced by 309th
AMARG.

2. Aircraft Controlling Custodian (ACC). ACC is a term applied

to air commands and COMNAVAIRSYSCOM for exercising administrative
control of assignment, employment, and logistic support of
aircraft as specified by the CNO. The following ACCs have been
designated by CNO: COMNAVAIRPAC, COMNAVAIRLANT, CNATRA,
Commander Naval Reserve Force, and COMNAVAIRSYSCOM.

3. Aircraft Inventory and Readiness Reporting System (AIRRS).

AIRRS is the Navy’s official source of aircraft inventory
information from cradle to grave. The database provides current
and historical data on aircraft inventory’s location, status, and
flight hours. Reporting custodians submit reports on each
aircraft per reference (h). COMNAVAIRSYSCOM 6.8.4 manages the
AIRRS database. Specific instructions pertaining to AIRRS are
delineated per reference (h).

4. Aircraft Program Data File (APDF). An 11-year projection

that depicts the aircraft authorization for each unit in the DON.
The APDF provides the basis for budgeting documents used to
provide funding for naval aviation operations, maintenance, spare
parts, and manpower. The APDF is the starting point for the
development of the FHP and is developed using the Flying Hour
Projection System, which is managed by the Naval Sea Logistics
Center. The APDF is not a statement of requirement, but rather a
depiction of aircraft authorization. Because it is a budgeting
document, not a requirement document, PAA shall not exceed
projected total active inventory (TAI) in future years. The

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APDF is produced by OPNAV N98 and is distributed electronically

to users in the budgeting process.

5. Attrition Reserve (AR). (Inventory Term) As a planning

factor, AR is a prediction of the number of aircraft that will
cease operating because of a category one (loss or damage)
strike. Attrition planning factors are computed by using a 5-
year running average from the AIRRS database. This number may be
adjusted using professional judgment when agreed upon by OPNAV
N98, COMNAVAIRFOR, and the Program/Project Management, Air
(NAVAIR) when required to factor out unusual circumstances such
as an unusually high mishap rate in a particular year and as a
method to predict attrition rates for new aircraft, which have
not established an attrition rate. Attrition rates are expressed
as a percentage of PAA projected to attrite from the operating
inventory annually. OPNAV N98 publishes predicted attrition
rates annually.

6. Backup Aircraft Authorization (BAA). (Requirement Term)

Aircraft over and above the PAA to permit scheduled and
unscheduled maintenance, modifications, inspections, and repair
without reduction of aircraft available for operational mission.
No operating resources are allocated for these aircraft in the
defense budget.

7. Backup Aircraft Inventory (BAI). (Inventory Term) Aircraft

available to fill BAA.

8. Bailment Aircraft. Government aircraft in the physical

custody of a non-military organization (typically an aircraft
manufacturer, aircraft modification company, or contractor
providing the government a service requiring military aircraft)
under the terms of a bailment agreement.

Note: Since the mid-1990s, the Department of the Navy has

discouraged the use of bailments due to the increased exposure to
liability presented by such agreements and advocates the use of
leases in instances where the Government must provide an aircraft
to a contractor. This stated, bailments are still valid
contractual agreements.

9. Budget Exhibit A-II. The U.S. Navy aircraft inventory budget

exhibit A-II depicts the spread of inventory into specific
categories across the Future Years Defense Plan. The A-II uses

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AIRRS inventory as a starting point. Aircraft authorization

information is drawn directly from the APDF. The A-II displays
aircraft authorization and requirement as well as inventory,
procurement, retirement, and attrition projections. The A-II is
developed using the FHP/Cost Adjustment Sheet System and is
produced by OPNAV N98. The A-II is distributed electronically to
users in the budgeting process.

10. CNO Inviolate. Aircraft that are in a storage status for

which OPNAV N98 must approve prior to removal of components.
Aircraft in any storage category can bear the “CNO inviolate”
caveat in the remarks section of reference (i).

11. Contractor Held or Contractor Custody. Aircraft is either

pre-accepted or is provided back to the contractor as Government
furnished property (GFP) or through some contractual means.

12. Drones. An unmanned aircraft remotely controlled for

testing or target training. Inactive aircraft programmed as
drones are reported in this category. Stricken aircraft in this
status are not reported as part of the Total Inactive Inventory
(TII).

13. Fleet Replacement Squadrons (FRS). Upon approval of

COMNAVAIRFOR (N8), FRS PAA Primary Training Aircraft
Authorization (PTAA) and flight line requirements are computed
and published by OPNAV Training and Manpower (N980T) using an
aircraft requirement algorithm. The formula calculates aircraft
requirements based on aircrew student load.

14. Foreign Military Sales (FMS). That portion of U.S. security

assistance authorized by the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as
amended, and the Arms Export Control Act of 1976, as amended.
The recipient provides reimbursement of defense articles and
services transferred. Stricken aircraft in this status are not
reported as part of the TII.

15. Lease. Military aircraft provided to agencies and

organizations outside the federal government departments and
agencies on a temporary basis.

16. Loaned Aircraft. Aircraft whose physical custody is

temporarily transferred without benefit of formal transfer of
controlling and/or reporting custody, within the inventory

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accounting system. A loan agreement shall be accomplished by a

memorandum of agreement (MOA) which, at a minimum, must address
duties, responsibilities, mishap investigation, and
accountability throughout the duration of the loan.

17. Operating. (Status Term) Aircraft actually in an operating

status.

18. Physical Custody. Sometimes termed “In Service Reporting”

when a government unit, squadron, or depot, not assigned as the
official Reporting Custodian, takes physical custody of an
aircraft to support an operation, test, or depot level rework,
through a transfer, secondary controlling authority (SCA), MOA,
loan, or lease, that unit is said to have physical custody of the
aircraft. The exact extent of the responsibility and
accountability associated with the custody must be defined in the
SCA, MOA, loan, lease, or contract. This term does not
necessarily imply reporting custody.

19. Pipeline (or Pipe). (Status Term) Aircraft actually in

integrated maintenance concept, standard and special rework, in-
service repair or modification or in transit to/from or awaiting
any of the above. This term is often incorrectly used
interchangeably with BAA or BAI. BAA is a statement of
requirement. BAI is the number of aircraft above the PAI
available to fill the BAA. Pipeline is a status term that refers
to aircraft actually in the maintenance pipeline at a specific
point in time.

20. Pre-accepted Aircraft. Any aircraft for which funding has

been provided through the Navy. Navy retains an equitable
interest in the aircraft being procured, but which has not
formally been accepted into the Navy’s aircraft inventory.

21. Preservation. The inventories of PAI, BAI, and AR manifest

themselves on the fleet flight lines, specifically in the fleet
readiness squadrons. COMNAVAIRFOR will manage excess flight line
entitlement through the use of preservation. Preservation places
an active aircraft in a temporary inactive status of longer than
14 days for any specific T/M/S aircraft. The three levels of
preservation are listed below and should be preserved per
reference (g):

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a. Level I. This is a short duration of less than 90 days

and is the baseline for all subsequent levels. This preservation
is conducted at the organizational level of maintenance.

b. Level II. This procedure allows the aircraft to be

preserved for up to 1 year and must be done at the depot level of
a Fleet Readiness Center (FRC).

c. Level III. This is the highest preservation

incorporating the procedures for levels I and II. This level
requires dehumidification of the whole aircraft and must be
completed at the depot within the FRC. Level III can be an
indefinite period of time, but is not intended to replace
aircraft storage.

22. Primary Aircraft Authorization (PAA). (Requirement Term)

Aircraft authorized to a unit for performance of its operational
mission. The primary authorization forms the basis for the
allocation of operational resources to include manpower, support
equipment, and flying hour funds. PAA is the sum of the
following authorizations:

a. Primary Mission Aircraft Authorization (PMAA).

(Requirement Term) Aircraft authorized to a unit for performance
of its mission.

b. Primary Training Aircraft Authorization (PTAA).

(Requirement Term) Aircraft required primarily for technical and
specialized training for crew personnel or leading to aircrew
qualifications.

c. Primary Development/Test Aircraft Authorization (PDAA).

(Requirement Term) Aircraft required primarily for the test of
the aircraft or its components for purposes of research,
development, test and evaluation, operational test and
evaluation, or support for testing programs.

Note: These aircraft are usually authorized to the

COMNAVAIRSYSCOM test directorate or to the Operational Test and
Evaluation Force. Aircraft in this category are not normally
covered by ROC and POE justification, but are included in the
overall PAA computation for a given T/M/S.

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d. Primary Other Aircraft Authorization (POAA). (Requirement

Term) Aircraft required for special missions not classified
elsewhere.

23. Primary Aircraft Inventory (PAI). (Inventory Term) Aircraft

assigned to meet the PAA. PAI is the sum of the following
inventories:

a. Primary Mission Aircraft Inventory (PMAI). (Inventory

Term) Aircraft assigned to meet the PMAA.

b. Primary Training Aircraft Inventory (PTAI). (Inventory

Term) Aircraft assigned to meet the PTAA.

c. Primary Development/Test Aircraft Inventory (PDAI).

(Inventory Term) Aircraft assigned to meet the PDAA.

d. Primary Other Aircraft Inventory (POAI). (Inventory

Term) Aircraft assigned to meet the POAA.

24. Procurement Objective. The procurement objective for a

specific T/M/S naval aircraft is the sum of PAA plus BAA plus AR.

25. Projected Operational Environment (POE). The most demanding

condition (wartime or peacetime) of operation for which a unit
must be manned.

26. Reclamation. Aircraft removed from operational service due

to damage, depreciation, administrative decision, or completion
of service life. Stricken aircraft that are stored for
reclamation are not reported as part of the TII.

27. Reconstitution Reserve (RR). (Inventory and Status Term)

Aircraft stored, in preservation, or on the ramp which are
planned for return to the operating forces in the event of
mobilization, replacement, or reconstitution. As an inventory
term, only those aircraft, which are excess to the sum of PAI,
BAI, and AR, are counted as RR. As a status term, per reference
(c), only aircraft in status code RR0 are considered RR. OPNAV
N98 authorization is required to place any aircraft in this
status. The TYCOMs preference is to preserve RR.

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28. Required Operational Capabilities (ROC). A composite

listing of required capabilities for a type of aircraft squadron
or other unit as assigned by the CNO.

29. Stricken Aircraft Reclamation and Disposal Program (SARDIP).

NAVSUP WSS instructions that direct parts from a stricken
aircraft be removed according to a “NAVSUP save list” for
induction into the supply system. The remaining aircraft shell
is normally sold as scrap after demilitarization code of the
airframe.

30. Storage. Aircraft removed from the active inventory and

held in a preserved condition indefinitely.

31. Storage Categories – 309th AMARG. Naval aircraft stored at

309th AMARG fall under one of the following storage categories
and are listed in reference (i) by section. Only aircraft in
section 1 are counted in TII. Aircraft stored in any other
section are stricken from the inventory.

a. War Reserve and Force Level Assurance Storage (Section

1). CNO inviolate. Inactive aircraft in war reserve and force
level assurance storage at 309th AMARG are listed in section 1 of
reference (i). No parts removals are allowed. The strike board
determines suitability for section 1 storage. Generally,
aircraft designated for retention in section 1 shall be re-
preserved every 4 years. Aircraft in section 1 are not stricken
from the inventory and are counted in TII.

b. CNO Special Program Storage (Section 2). Stricken

aircraft held in storage as a hedge against future force
structure and procurement uncertainties. Aircraft designated for
retention in this section may be re-preserved every 4 years as
determined by the strike board.

c. FMS and SAP (Section 3). Stricken aircraft on hold for

FMS and SAP are CNO inviolate.

d. Museum (Section 4). Stricken aircraft identified for

donation to service museums. The “maintain-in” storage fees for
these aircraft are borne by the museums.

e. Reclamation and Disposition (Section 5). Stricken

aircraft awaiting final reclamation and disposition.

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f. Identified for Disposal (Section 6). Stricken aircraft,

fully reclaimed and being prepared for final disposal.

32. Storage Preservation Levels – 309th AMARG. Type 1000

storage is specified for aircraft placed in war reserve, force
level assurance, or OPNAV inviolate storage. FMS and reclamation
status aircraft are usually placed in type 2000 preservation.
Aircraft stored for disposal or held for museums are inducted in
type 4000 preservation. The following describes preservation
types that may be specified for aircraft stored at 309th AMARG:

a. Type 1000. Aircraft is fully preserved. The intent is

to provide maximum protection to maintain the aircraft for return
to service.

b. Type 1500. Aircraft previously fully preserved. Strike

board decision to not re-preserve the aircraft at the 4-year
mark.

c. Type 2000. Aircraft systems are preserved to provide the

maximum protection to parts for reclamation. The aircraft is not
treated for existing corrosion. The aircraft is cleaned only
sufficiently for application of sealing materials. Lubrication is
applied only to areas affected by the cleaning process. The amount
of sealing material applied is significantly less than in type
1000.

d. Type 3000. Temporary storage. Aircraft is maintained in

flyable status. Must be converted to another type of storage or
returned to service within 180 days.

e. Type 4000. Make safe for return to Defense Reutilization

Management Office. Remove explosive devices, bleed pneumatic and
hydraulic systems, remove classified items, de-fuel aircraft,
drain oxygen system, batten control surfaces, and secure doors,
hatches, and canopies.

33. Strike. The official action that removes an aircraft from

the inventory and commensurate reporting responsibilities per
reference (h). All stricken aircraft are managed by NAVSUP WSS,
except designated FMS or SAP aircraft for which a letter of offer
and acceptance has been forwarded by the U.S. government to a
foreign government. These aircraft are the responsibility of
Navy IPO. Aircraft cannot be stricken without authorization from

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OPNAV N98. Exceptions include those are aircraft lost or

irreparably damaged through accident or incident. Those aircraft
may be stricken by the cognizant ACC per reference (h), followed
by notification to OPNAV N98. These aircraft are published by
the strike board.

34. Strike Board. A review board or strike board held

semiannually. NAVSUP WSS schedules and hosts the board and OPNAV
N98 serves as the chairman. Voting members shall include OPNAV
N98, a representative of each ACC, and the NAVSUP WSS stricken
aircraft inventory manager. Additional participants include Navy
IPO, the National Naval Aviation Museum, National Museum of the
Marine Corps and representatives of the FRCs, COMNAVAIRSYSCOM
program offices, and other interested organizations as required.

35. Strike Categories

a. Category 1. Loss or damage to the extent that

restoration is uneconomical or militarily impractical.

b. Category 2. Depreciation caused by time and usage to the

extent restoration is uneconomical or militarily impractical.

c. Category 3. Administrative decision.

d. Category 4. Completion of service life.

36. Total Active Authorization. (Requirement Term) Aircraft

required in operating forces for mission, training, test, or
maintenance functions.

37. Total Active Inventory (TAI). (Inventory and Status Term)

Aircraft assigned to operating forces for mission, training,
test, or maintenance functions. In inventory terminology, TAI is
the sum of PAI, BAI, AR, and RR. As a status term, TAI is equal
to the sum of operating, pipeline, and RR.

38. Total Inactive Inventory (TII). (Inventory Term) Aircraft

in storage, bailment, loan, or lease outside the defense
establishment, used as GFP, or otherwise not available for
military service. TII is the sum of the following inventory
categories: bailment, drones, FMS, lease, loan, reclamation, and
storage.

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39. Total Overall Aircraft Inventory (TOAI). (Inventory and

Status Term) TOAI is the sum of the total active and inactive
aircraft inventories.

40. Workload Working Group. A review board held in conjunction

with the semiannual strike board. The purpose of the working
group is to identify and document the 10-year Navy workload
projection of inductions, withdraws, preservation, and disposals
at the 309th AMARG. The results of the working group are
documented by strike board and are the input source for
development of the OPNAV N98/309th AMARG budget.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

1. OPNAV N98 shall:

a. Manage active and inactive Navy and Marine aircraft

inventory by type, model, and series (T/M/S);

b. Direct and fund the management of the AIRRS; DON official

source for aircraft inventory reporting;

c. Construct and distribute an APDF which authorizes

aircraft by squadron for a minimum of 11 years. A 30-year
projection will be built for limited release;

d. Construct a budget exhibit A-II document which delineates

future aircraft inventory projections;

e. Chair semi-annual strike board and workload planning

group;

f. Approve and release all strike authorizations,

disposition changes, and strike revocation messages, except when
an aircraft is to be stricken due to loss or damage through
accident or incident to the extent that restoration is
uneconomical or militarily impractical. In these cases, the ACC
may authorize the aircraft to be stricken;

g. Direct disposition of those aircraft recommended for

retention or disposal by the strike board;

h. Establish the budget for induction, preservation,

maintenance, storage, and disposal of naval aircraft, aircraft
engines, and support equipment at fleet sites, or at 309th AMARG
Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ;

i. Approve the removal of components and accessories from

aircraft stored in an inviolate status at 309th AMARG;

j. Identify inviolate aircraft storage categories,

disposition, and type preservation by bureau number; and

k. Determine annual input and withdrawal projections at

309th AMARG and approve changes to preservation requirements.

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2. OPNAV N98 aviation RO and OPNAV N2/N6 shall provide PAA input
to OPNAV N98 aircraft inventory managers for incorporation into
the APDF per enclosure (1).

3. NAVSUP WSS and NAVSUP WSS Detachment FLDSUPPO shall:

a. Host semi-annual strike board and workload planning

group;

b. Manage established budget for inactive aircraft storage

and supporting services at 309th AMARG;

c. Maintain up-to-date records on material condition and

serviceability of aircraft in the inactive inventory;

d. Plan work and other necessary logistics actions including

input to, withdrawal from, and maintenance of aircraft stored at
309th AMARG;

e. Provide 309th AMARG cost information to FMS and SAP, and

to support CNO decisions;

f. Effect reutilization screening for all stricken aircraft

in accordance with DON and DoD instructions and public law;

g. Effect transfers of aircraft resulting from screening or

direction by OPNAV N98;

h. Authorize and direct the disposal of aircraft per current

DON and DoD instructions when stricken and inform OPNAV N98 of
all disposition actions.

i. Make available stricken aircraft to museums and guide and

effect museum exchanges per reference (d);

j. Determine parts to be removed in conjunction with

Stricken Aircraft Reclamation and Disposal Program (SARDIP) and
provide master save lists when appropriate; and

k. Approve Form 44 removals from stricken aircraft in

AMARG Sections 5 and 6.

4. COMNAVAIRFOR, Force Requirements (N8) shall validate the

APDF’s PAA for all units, with the exception of aircraft

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assigned to HQMC, CNATRA, and COMNAVAIRSYSCOM. HQMC, Aviation

Plans and Policy constructs the Marine Corps AVPLAN and shall
provide input to OPNAV 98 for construction of the APDF.

a. CNATRA, Operations and Requirements (N3) validates PTAA

for aircraft assigned to CNATRA.

b. COMNAVAIRSYSCOM ACC office (5.0D) validates requirement

for research development test and evaluation aircraft for input
into the APDF.

5. ACC shall:

a. Be responsible for the administrative control of the

assignment, logistic support, and employment of aviation assets;
and

b. Direct transfers of aircraft between reporting custodians

under their cognizance. Aircraft transfers to and from
COMNAVAIRSYSCOM custody must be coordinated with the
COMNAVAIRSYSCOM ACC and approved by OPNAV N98 prior to the
transfer. Transfers of aircraft from the Reserve to the active
forces shall be conducted per the procedures outlined in
reference (e).

6. ACCs are designated as follows:

a. COMNAVAIRFOR, Naval Aviation Force Aviation Maintenance

and Material (N42);

b. Commander, Naval Air Forces Reserve;

c. CNATRA; and

d. COMNAVAIRSYSCOM (Test and Evaluation and Fleet Support

Aircraft).

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