Who should accompany maintenance personnel on this inspection and log any new equipment limitations into the Flight Information Handbook or report equipment issues to higher level(s) (e.g., AFWA, MAJCOM)?

• A. Exploitation units (EU) leadership
• B. Exploitation units (EU) personnel
• C. ATC personnel
• D. Maintenance supervisor

Answer: (A)

Exploitation unit leadership should accompany maintenance personnel because they are responsible for translating equipment status into operational risk guidance for the flight line. Their presence ensures that any new equipment limitations are accurately logged in the Flight Information Handbook so crews have current, official limits when planning and executing missions. If the issue has broader implications, they are also the proper channel to raise and route the problem to higher levels such as AFWA or MAJCOM for awareness, analysis, and potential policy or configuration changes. This pairing keeps the information flow aligned with mission needs and ensures documentation and escalation happen through the appropriate authority.