BY ORDER OF THE
SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE TACTICS, TECHNIQUES
AND PROCEDURES 3-42.34
14 OCTOBER 2022
Tactical Doctrine
AIR FORCE RADIATION ASSESSMENT
TEAM (AFRAT)
ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-Publishing website at
www.e-Publishing.af.mil for downloading or ordering.
RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.
OPR: ACC/SGX Certified by: AF/SG3/5X
(Col Colin Smyth)
Supersedes: AFTTP 3-42.34, 19 September 2007 Pages: 36
The Air Force Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (AFTTP) 3-42 series of publications is the
primary reference for expeditionary medical support capability. AFTTP 3-42.34 provides the
tactics, techniques, and procedures for the Air Force Radiation Assessment Team (AFRAT). The
doctrine in this document is authoritative but not directive. This publication applies to all civilian
employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air
National Guard (ANG). This publication does not apply to the United States Space Force. Refer
recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility
(OPR) using Air Force Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication. Route AF 847
through the appropriate functional chain of command and parent major command. Ensure all
records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force
Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are
disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in
the Air Force Records Information Management System. The use of the name or mark of any
specific manufacturer, commercial product, commodity, or service in this publication does not
imply endorsement by the Air Force.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
The AFRAT construct has been restructured to improve mobility, simplify force presentation, and
ensure support for the full spectrum of radiological and nuclear (rad/nuc) operations. This
document has been updated to reflect the changes to the AFRAT unit type code (UTC) mission
capabilities, organization, and employment. It updates UTC-specific training requirements,
expeditionary combat support requirements, and site layout. It includes general content refresh
