Which practice involves taking working parts from a deadline and swapping parts, not just removal?

Which practice involves taking working parts from a deadline and swapping parts, not just removal?

• A. Controlled Exchange
• B. Cannibalization
• C. Preventive Replacement
• D. Component Dismantling

Answer: (A)

Swapping a serviceable part from one asset into another in a controlled, authorized way keeps equipment operational while preserving accountability. This practice uses a serviceable replacement from a donor asset and exchanges it to restore the mission-capable unit, rather than just removing a part and leaving the donor asset down. The emphasis is on a planned, documented swap that maintains readiness for both assets, rather than unsystematic salvage.

Swapping a serviceable part from one asset into another in a controlled, authorized way keeps equipment operational while preserving accountability. This practice uses a serviceable replacement from a donor asset and exchanges it to restore the mission-capable unit, rather than just removing a part and leaving the donor asset down. The emphasis is on a planned, documented swap that maintains readiness for both assets, rather than unsystematic salvage.