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,Directive Publications orders from the secretary of the Air Force that are necessary to meet the
requirements of law, safety, and security.
Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) Initiate, govern or regulate actions of conduct
Air Force Instructions (AFI) Guidance necessary to implement policy in the field
Air Force Manuals (AFMAN) guidance documents for procedures that contain examples for performing standard
tasks, or supporting education and training programs
Operating Instructions (OI) Assign responsibility, direct action, and prescribe procedures
Air Force Supplements (AFS) Adds material to existing publications
AFPDs may not be supplemented
Non-Directive Publications Suggest guidance that can be modified to fit the circumstances
Pamphlets informational publications.
"how to" documents
Bulletins contain temporary notices, announcements, and instructions
Locating Information Standard Publications are broken down into three sections: Cover Page, Body, and
Attachments
Cover Page Contains the publications Authority, Office of Primary Responsibility(OPR),
Identification, Date, Pages, and Superseded Publications
Body contains the table of contents, chapters, sections, and paragraphs
Attachments Usually in the back of the publications. Contains glossary, instructions, figures,
tables, and the index
Changes are inevitable. Aircraft and equipment are frequently updated, and procedures are
refined to ensure safety and continued use.
Supplements adds information, corrects publication errors, clarifies publications, supersedes or
changes the procedures of a basic publications. Cannot be less restrictive. AFPDs
CANNOT be supplemented!
, Technical Orders (TOs) cover aircraft specific information
Category/Mission The first group of the TO number identifies the aircraft category and the basic
aircraft mission.
Model/Modification The second TO alphanumeric group, The first part contains the aircraft model.
Second part indicates the aircraft production series or modification.
Type of TO The third TO alphanumeric group identifies the type of TO, instruction, or procedure.
Split into two parts. Part one indicates a specific type of TO. Part two indicates a
checklist (CL)
Section Number The fourth TO alphanumeric group. Identifies a supplemental manual.
Locating Information TOs are broken down into the following sections:
Title Page, List of Effective Pages, Body, Table of Contents, List of Illustrations, and
Emergency Procedures
Title Page Contains the TO number, update information, handling and destruction statements,
authority, initial issue date, change number, and change date.
List of Effective Pages (LOEP) -Commonly called "A" pages.
-lists all the changes to the publication in order of date.
-All of the TO's are listed under the "Page Number"
Warning may result in injury or loss of life if not carefully followed
Caution involves operating procedures or techniques that may result in damage to
equipment if not carefully followed
Note operating procedure or technique that is considered essential to emphasize
Table of Contents shows the chapter title, chapter/page.
Breaks down the information.
Emergency Procedures Identified by a hashed border
Glossary list of terms used in the manual, with the accompanying definitions
Index alphabet listing of information in the TO. Used as a quick reference to locate
information easily