Publications

Question 1

Which collection of Publications is applicable to all Services?

Answer 1

Joint Service Publications

Question 2

If an amendment is made to the above set of Publications, what can be released to inform personnel of immediate policy changes?

Answer 2

Defence Instructions or Notices (DIN)

DIN’s are released to bridge the gap until changes have been made to the JSP.

Question 3

How long are these instructions valid for?

Answer 3

Defence Instructions or Notices (DIN) is valid for one year.

Question 4

What set of Publications only apply to the RAF?

Answer 4

Air Publications

Question 5

Air Publications are made up of six distinct volumes, what do these volumes relate to?

Answer 5

Technical Air Publications consist of six volumes they are;

• Volume 1: General and Technical Information
• Volume 2: General Orders and Modifications
• Volume 3: Equipment Schedule and Scales
• Volumes 4/5: Servicing Schedules (Planned and Basic)
• Volume 6: Repair and Reconditioning Instructions

Question 6

If hard copy versions of Air Publication are not available, what on-line directory can be used instead?

Answer 6

Technical Documents On-Line (TDOL)

Question 7

Where can this on-line directory be accessed from?

Answer 7

A link to TDOL is available through DefNet

Question 8

What does AESO stand for?

Answer 8

Aviation Engineering Standing Orders (AESO)

They are now called Aviation Standing Orders (ASO)

Question 9

What is the purpose of an AESO?

Answer 9

A method of publicising low-level engineering instructions to a wider audience.

Question 10

What does EOB stand for?

Answer 10

Engineering Order Book (EOB)

Question 11

What is the purpose of an EOB?

Answer 11

The Engineering Order Book contains local orders pertaining to the Section or Fight and details the responsibilities of all establishment personnel.

Question 12

State the three occasions that a tradesperson will read and sign the EOB publication?

Answer 12

• Upon arrival at their new Section or Flight
• Whenever an applicable order is amended or an addition of orders.
• Annually

Question 13

What information is annotated on a F4820?

Answer 13

Only trade courses should be listed on the F4820

Question 14

What is the purpose of a F4820A?

Answer 14

The F4820A or Tradesmen’s/Aircrew’s Specimen Initial and Signature provides details of applicable orders for their areas of current employment.

Question 15

On which occasions would a F4820A be signed?

Answer 15

• On arrival to Unit
• At least annually
• Following a change of employment at a Unit
• Following the issue of new or amended orders