A3-2 signed_Tab 3 ABAV AoR For Signature.pdf
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This document is a memorandum from Headquarters Air Combat Command (HQ ACC) approving the use of the Aviation Body Armor Vest (ABAV) and accessories for all HH-60 G/W aircrew members. HQ ACC assumes responsibility for the operational safety, suitability, and effectiveness of the ABAV. The Human Systems Division completed an evaluation of the ABAV and identified low to occasional risks, which will be briefed to aircrew. The Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) sections will continue to inspect and maintain the ABAV system. The ACC/A3 POC is MSgt Cynthia Bernhardt.
The related federal contract opportunity is a pre-solicitation for Moody AFB seeking potential sources capable of providing Aviation Body Armor Vests. Firms responding shall provide evidence they can meet the requirement specifications, as outlined in the Authorized For Use List, which includes various product numbers and quantities for USAF Rotary Wing Kits, Tourniquet Pouches, Magazine Rangers, Radio Pockets, Medical Kits, Survival Modules, and other accessories. The purpose of this post is market research, and no contract or obligation will result from it. All information and questions should be submitted to darien.savage@us.af.mil.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS AIR COMBAT COMMAND
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS VA
18 January 2023
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
FROM: HQ ACC/A3
205 Dodd Blvd, Ste 101 Joint Base Langley-Eustis VA 23665
SUBJECT: Assumption of Risk for Aviation Body Armor Vest (ABAV)
1. HQ ACC/A3 approves the Aviation Body Armor Vest (ABAV) and accessories for all Air Combat Command HH-60 G/W aircrew members. Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) sections will continue to inspect and maintain the ABAV system and its components, including the Cummerbund Tactical Aid to Floatation (CTAF) per technical guidance.
2. The Human Systems Division (HSD) provided an interim safe-to-fly for ABAV while they completed an evaluation of the equipment for H-1/HH-60 helicopters and CV-22 aircraft for all aircrew positions. In December of 2022 HSD completed their evaluation for ABAV and advised the MAJCOMS that ABAV is not safe-to-fly and exposes aircrew to multiple risks. The risks were identified using the risk assessment matrix (see attached memo).
All identified risks were found to be of low severity with the frequency of occurrence being rarely to the highest frequency being occasional. Regardless of the significance, all risks identified will be briefed during appropriate "LL" courses, e.g., LL01 Aircrew Flight Equipment Familiarization and LL02/LL03 Emergency Egress to ensure 100% aircrew safety and understanding of risks associated with equipment use.
3. Air Combat Command assumes operational safety, suitability, and effectiveness responsibility for the Aviation Body Armor Vest for all HH-60 aircrew. As a commercial off-the-shelf item, the unit's responsibility is to ensure configuration management with the appropriate technical guidance and sustainment of the ABAV and its components. AFE will conduct familiarization training before an aircrew member's first flight and collect aircrew feedback on equipment issues/concerns moving forward. Any concerns with manufacturing or equipment safety will be routed through ACC/A3TO.
4. The ACC/A3 POC is MSgt Cynthia Bernhardt Cynthia.bernhardt@us.af.mil DSN: 764-9320.
//SIGNED/ttu/18Jan23//
TED T. UCHIDA
Senior Executive Service, DAF Deputy Director of Operations
Attachment:
1. Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheet 16 Oct 20
People First… Mission Always mailto:Cynthia.bernhardt@us.af.mil
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