BY ORDER OF THE
SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
TACTICS, TECHNIQUES AND
PROCEDURES 3-42.8
15 JUNE 2021
Tactical Doctrine
EXPEDITIONARY MEDICAL
LOGISTICS (EML) SYSTEM
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: AFMRA/SG4M
Supersedes: AFTTP 3-42.8, 16 November 2018
Certified by: AF/SG3/5X
(Col Colin Smyth)
Pages: 31
The Department of the Air Force Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (DAFTTP) 3-42 series of
publications is the primary reference for expeditionary medical support capability. DAFTTP 3-
42.8 provides tactics, techniques, and procedures for the Expeditionary Medical Logistics (EML)
system and medical logistics unit type codes (UTCs). The doctrine in this document is authoritative
but not directive. It applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the United States
Space Force, Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard. 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/field command. Ensure
that 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.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
This publication has been updated to reflect the redesignation of the Air Force Medical Operations
Agency (AFMOA) as the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency (AFMRA). References to
AFMOA have been deleted and replaced with the correct agency name and office symbol. This
revision also adds information on the new Forward Distribution Medical Logistics Manpower
Team (FFFDT) designed to establish and extend theater-level medical logistics support at major
