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Purpose. This instruction:

1. Supersedes reference A1.

2. Establishes requirements for all ground and flight operations involving all contracted work performed on aircraft where the Government has assumed some of the risk of loss for aircraft as well as procedures to be followed by Government Flight Representatives (GFRs). Appendix C establishes policy and procedures to be followed by GFRs and establishes no contractor requirements. Service contracting activities shall include this instruction and applicable supplements in all contracts involving Government aircraft for which the Government is assuming some of the risk of loss or damage. This instruction describes the content of the contractor's aircraft ground and flight operations procedures (hereafter identified as Contractor's Procedures) and approval for these Contractor's Procedures. It provides for the delegation of authority for such approvals, regardless of Service affiliation.

APPLICABILITY. This instruction applies to contractors and their personnel whose duties pertain to the operation of any aircraft for which the Government is assuming some of the risk of loss or damage and to all Army, Navy, Air Force, and DLA GFRs. This instruction has been coordinated with and concurred in by the Military Services (hereafter referred to as the Services). References in this Instruction to FAA certifications or requirements may be substituted with applicable host Nation equivalent certifications or procedures. Recommendations for new policies or procedures should be submitted through channels to HQ DLA, ATTN: AQOI (the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for this joint military regulation) for review. Changes shall be coordinated with all Services and DLA prior to incorportation into this instruction. For specific guidance from each DoD Component, contact the following:

HQ DLA: AQOI, 8725 John J. Kingman Rd., Suite 2533, Ft Belvoir, VA 22060-6221 Army: Commander, U.S. Army Material Command, (703) 767-3428 ATTN: AMCLG-RS (AVN), 5001 Eisenhower Avenue (703) 274-9891 Alexandria, VA 22333-0001 Navy: NAVAIRSYSCOM (AIR-5.0F), Paxutent River, MD 20670-1547 (301) 757-2246 Air Force: HQ AFMC/DOO, 4225 Logistics Ave Suite 2, (513) 257-8222 Wright Patterson AFE, OH 45433