Training Circular TC 5-340 Air Base Damage Repair (Pavement Repair) December 1998 This training circular provides doctrine to commanders and staffs concerning the repair of damaged air bases. It provides a single source of information on all aspects of air base damage repair (ADR). The circular describes the ADR environment, Army and Air Force interaction during peacetime and war, and the potential missions for Army engineer units. Air base damage repair can be defined as the responsive restoration of air bases to operational levels after an attack. Restoration of air bases after an enemy attack is critical to provide vital tactical air and logistical support in both developed and undeveloped theaters of operations. Tactical air support is an essential combat muitlplier that must be available for victory. Since air power is dependent upon support bases to launch and recover aircraft, air base survivability is essential. Efficient and responsive restoration of damaged air bases will be a critical factor in determining the outcome of any conflict. Air base damage repair includes repair of pavements, structures, utilities and essential support facilities that are required for aircraft launching, recovery, rearming, refueling and security. This training circular addresses Air Land battle (ALB) doctrine; nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) operations; and Threat analysis. Also discussed are ADR responsibilities and criteria which have led to the repair methods currently used by Army and Air Force units to repair craters and spalls and to remove unexploded ordnance (UXO). It provides a practical approach for repairing air base pavements and discusses the materials, equipment, and techniques used by the two services.