Appendix O - MAFBI 13-201 (Airfield Operations).pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS AIR MOBILITY COMMAND

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18 May 2015

MEMORANDUM FOR 6 OSS/OSA

FROM: HQ AMC/A3AP

402 Scott Drive Unit 3A1

Scott AFB IL 62225-5302

SUBJECT: Approval Letter – MAFBI 13-201, Dated: 6 May 2015.

1. Subject Instruction was reviewed and approved as written.

2. Retain a copy of this letter on file until rescinded, replaced or deleted.

5/18/2015

X JEREMY L. CALDWELL, MSgt, USAF

Airfield Operations and Procedures Branch

Signed by: CALDWELL.JEREMY.L.1243972902

BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE

INSTRUCTION 13-201

6 MAY 2015

Nuclear, Space, Missile, or Command and

Control Operations

AIRFIELD OPERATIONS PROCEDURES

AND PROGRAMS

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OPR: 6 OSS/OSA

Supersedes: MACDILLAFBI 11-250, 7

July 2010

Certified by: 6 OG/CC

(Col Brian N. Smith)

Pages: 66

This instruction implements policy guidance in Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 13-2, Air

Traffic Control, Airspace, Airfield, and Range Management and AFPD 11-1, Flying-Hour

Program. It consolidates into one publication those basic procedures concerning Air Traffic

Control, Airfield Operations (AMOps) and related operations essential for the safe and orderly conduct of aerodrome activities at MacDill Air Force Base (MAFB). These procedures are supplemental to AFI 11-202V3, General Flight Rules, AFI 13-204V3, Airfield Operations

Procedures and Programs AFJMAN 24-306, Manual for the Wheeled Operator, FAA JO

7110.65, Air Traffic Control and other applicable Air Force and Federal Aviation Administration

(FAA) directives. This publication applies to Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) Units.

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

MAFB Airfield Operations substantially revised this document, therefore it shall be reviewed in its entirety. Major changes include Airspace definition, Airfield Operations Board (AOB) annual review items, Night Vision Device (NVD) operations, the removal of low-altitude, high speed tactical departures, revision of the preventive maintenance inspection (PMI) schedule, new

Transient Alert after hours/runway closure procedures, UAS Operations, and amended local aircraft priorities.

Chapter 1—INTRODUCTION AND POLICY 6

1.1. General

1.2. Scope

1.3. Responsibilities

1.4. Revisions

Chapter 2—AIRSPACE DESCRIPTION AND AIRPORT FACILITIES 7

2.1. General

2.2. Runways and Taxiways (See Attachment 2)

2.3. MacDill Tower Frequencies

2.4. Weather Observation Equipment

2.5. Aircraft Arresting Systems

2.6. Airfield Lighting

2.7. Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATCALS) (see Attachment 2)

2.8. Servicing Radar Approach Control (FAA Tampa ATCT)

2.9. Airfield Areas (see Attachment 2)

2.10. Airspace Description (see Attachment 5)

2.11. Fire Department

2.12. AMOps and Weather

2.13. Aero Club

2.14. Civilian Landing Requests

Chapter 3—GENERAL INFORMATION 13

3.1. Hours of Operation

3.2. Runway in Use

3.3. Airfield Operating Restrictions (Quiet Hours & Freezes)

Table 3.1. Quiet Hours Restriction Guidance

3.4. Airfield Closures/Official Business Only

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3.5. Weather Information/Severe Weather Procedures

3.6. Airfield Inspections

3.7. Interruptions to Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATCALS)

3.8. Dual Operation of Instrument Landing System (ILS)

3.9. Airfield Facilities/Equipment and Aerodrome Surface Maintenance

3.10. Civil Aircraft Use of USAF ATCALS

3.11. Events and Exercises

3.12. Releasing Information

3.13. Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Program

3.14. Midair Collision Avoidance (MACA)

3.15. Flight Plan Processing

3.16. NOTAM Procedures

3.17. Flight Information Publications (FLIPs)

3.18. Airfield Waiver Review

3.19. Rubber Removal/Airfield Paint Plan

Chapter 4—GROUND OPERATIONS 23

4.1. Taxiing Aircraft

4.2. Airfield Driving Program

4.3. Uncontrolled Movement Areas

4.4. Controlled Movement Area (CMA)

4.5. Runway Incursions

4.6. Vehicular Traffic During Airborne/Jump Operations

4.7. Airfield Construction Procedures

4.8. Airfield Tours

4.9. Precision Approach Critical Areas (see Attachment 4)

Chapter 5—TERMINAL AREA PROCEDURES 27

5.1. Local Aircraft Priorities

5.2. Terminal Area Procedures

Table 5.1. VFR Pattern Weather Minimums

5.3. Departure Procedures

5.4. Standard Go-Around/Break Out Procedures

5.5. Controlled Departure Times

5.6. Noise Abatement

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5.7. KC-135 Cell Departure/MARSA Procedures

5.8. Protection from Ground Jet Blast

5.9. Intersection Departures

Table 5.4. Intersection Departure Distances

5.10. Opposite Direction Traffic

5.11. Helicopter Operations

5.12. Unusual Maneuvers

5.13. Reduced Same Runway Separation

5.14. Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS)

5.15. Prior Permission Required (PPR)

5.16. Transient Aircraft Inbound Notification

5.17. Distinguished Visitor (DV) Aircraft Notification

5.18. Med/Air Evacuation Aircraft Notification

5.19. Paradrop Operations

5.20. Night Vision Device (NVD) Operations

5.21. Drag Chutes

5.22. Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Operations

Chapter 6—EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 34

6.1. Aerodrome Closure, Suspension and Resumption of Runway Operations

6.2. Activation of the Primary Crash Alarm System (PCAS)

6.3. Activation of the Secondary Crash Net (SCN)

6.4. Emergency Response

6.5. Responsibilities During Emergencies

6.6. 8010 Alert Notification

6.7. Emergency Bailout/Jettison Procedures

6.8. Controlled Bailout Procedures

6.9. Controlled Jettison Procedures

6.10. Fuel Dump Procedures

6.11. Hot Brake Procedures

6.12. F-16 Emergency Power Unit /Hydrazine Procedures

6.13. Emergency Landing of Civil Aircraft at MacDill AFB

6.14. Dangerous Cargo

6.15. Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) Procedures

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6.16. Lost Communications

6.17. Aircraft Security/Stop Alert Procedures

6.18. Continuity of Air Traffic Services/ATC Facility Evacuation

6.19. Reduced Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Capabilities

Chapter 7—AIRCRAFT MASTER PARKING PLAN 45

7.1. General

7.2. Responsibilities

7.3. Procedures

7.4. Coordination

Chapter 8—MACDILL AIRFIELD OPERATIONS BOARD (AOB) 46

8.1. General

8.2. Board Membership

8.3. Agenda Items Requiring Annual Review

8.4. Distribution of Minutes

Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 49

Attachment 2—AIRFIELD DIAGRAM 54

Attachment 3—AIRCRAFT ARRESTING SYSTEMS 55

Attachment 4—CRITICAL AREA BOUNDARIES FOR INSTRUMENT LANDING

SYSTEM 56

Attachment 5—MAFB CLASS D AIRSPACE 57

Attachment 6—MAFB RUNWAY 04 TRAFFIC PATTERNS 58

Attachment 7—MAFB RUNWAY 22 TRAFFIC PATTERNS 59

Attachment 8—AVON PARK JETTISON/PRIMARY CONTROLLED BAILOUT AREAS

Attachment 9—TAMPA BAY AND IFR JETTISON/SECONDARY CONTROLLED

BAILOUT AREAS 61

Attachment 10—AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIRE FIGHTING (ARFF) RESTRICTION

INCLUSION 62

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Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION AND POLICY

1.1. General. This instruction prescribes local procedures and policies concerning aircraft and airfield operations at MacDill Air Force Base (MAFB). Content within this publication does not supersede United States Air Force, Air Mobility Command (AMC), or FAA directives.

Deviation from this instruction is authorized only in emergencies where adherence would jeopardize safe aircraft or vehicular operation.

1.2. Scope. This instruction applies to all attached, tenant and transient flying units, ATC agencies and other tasked units at MAFB. Unit commanders shall ensure transient aircrews under their jurisdiction are familiar and comply with the provisions of this document.

1.3. Responsibilities. Commanders and supervisors at all echelons are responsible for implementation of this instruction as it pertains to operations within their jurisdiction. All aircrew, air traffic controllers and other tasked units shall comply with this instruction.

1.4. Revisions. This instruction will be reviewed annually. Recommendations for revisions to

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Chapter 2

AIRSPACE DESCRIPTION AND AIRPORT FACILITIES

2.1. General. MAFB is located on the Tampa Peninsula. Air Mobility Command (AMC) is the resident host command.

2.1.1. MAFB’s flightline area, as defined in MACDILLAFBI 21-108, Foreign Object

Damage/Dropped Object Prevention Program, is a no hat area.

Note: Bump hats may be worn in response to Crash Damage Disabled Aircraft Recovery

(CDDAR) IAW AFI 21-101, paragraph 14.10.5.5.3.

2.1.2. MAFBI 32-106, Installation Fire Prevention Program, paragraph 31.1., states “except when permitted in designated areas, smoking, striking matches or operating lighters will be prohibited in or within 50 feet of aircraft, hangars, aircraft repair docks, paint and corrosion control shops, flammable liquids and within 100 feet of petroleum, oils and lubricants (POL) storage or dispensing areas, fuel dispensing vehicles or refueling/defueling operations, vehicle maintenance or similar facilities of an extra hazardous nature, aircraft liquid oxygen

(LOX) carts, LOX plants or flammable storage areas”.

2.1.3. Photography on the airfield is restricted. Comply with MAFBI 31-101, Installation

Security Instruction/Physical Security/Resource Protection (PA), to obtain authorization for any photography.

2.2. Runways and Taxiways (See Attachment 2).

2.2.1. Runway 04 is oriented on a true heading of 045°. Runway 22 is oriented on a true heading of 225°. The runway consists of 11,421 feet of asphalt and concrete (first 1,000 feet of Runway 04/22 is concrete, the middle 9,421 feet is asphalt); usable width is identified as

151 feet wide with paved 25-foot shoulders on both sides.

Note: All aircraft will use the concrete portions (first 1,000 feet of each runway end) for 180° turns on the runway.

2.2.2. The overruns are 1,000 feet x 200 feet bituminous asphalt at the Runway 04/22 approach ends.

2.2.3. The runway’s gradient is 0 degrees.

2.2.4. Field elevation is 14 feet (measured at the Runway 22 approach end).

2.2.5. Taxiways are 75 feet wide with 25-foot shoulders, unless otherwise noted.

2.2.6. All non-standard airfield markings are annotated in the DoD Flight Information

Publication (Enroute), IFR – Supplement, United States under the remarks section.

2.3. MacDill Tower Frequencies.

Position VHF UHF

Local Control 123.7 294.7

Ground Control 118.575 275.8

Emergency SFA N/A 285.55

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ATIS 133.825 270.1

Avon Park Operations 292.2 126.15

Pilot to Dispatch (AMOps) N/A 372.2

Pilot to Metro (WX) N/A 225.05

Lightning Ops (CP) N/A 311.0

Paradrop Operations N/A 240.1

2.4. Weather Observation Equipment.

2.4.1. Lighted windsocks are located between the runway and the parallel taxiway (Taxiway

G), 350 feet from the approach end of either runway and on the infield south of transient parking spot 18 (Tango 18).

2.4.2. Runway Visual Range (RVR) is measured by the FMQ-19. The equipment for

Runway 04 is located north of the runway approximately 1,000 feet from the approach end.

The equipment for Runway 22 is located north of the runway approximately 1,000 feet from the approach end.

2.5. Aircraft Arresting Systems.

2.5.1. Two Barrier Arresting Kit (BAK-12 B) devices stretch the width of the runway and are located as follows (see Attachment 3):

2.5.1.1. Runway 04 (South BAK-12): 1,338 feet from approach end (10,083 feet from departure end).

2.5.1.2. Runway 22 (North BAK-12): 1,397 feet from approach end (10,024 feet from departure end).

Note: (B) - Denotes bi-directional capability.

2.5.2. Arresting Systems and Procedures:

2.5.2.1. Maintenance of arresting systems will be accomplished in accordance with

AFI 32-1043, Managing, Operating, and Maintaining Aircraft Arresting Systems.

2.5.2.2. Arresting System Configuration:

2.5.2.2.1. Approach End: BAK-12 connected, raised, and in place across the runway.

2.5.2.2.2. Departure End: BAK-12 connected, raised, and in place across the runway.

2.5.2.3. Following any barrier engagement, Barrier Maintenance, from the 6th Civil

Engineer Squadron (6 CES), must recertify the arresting system before it can be put back in service. Recertification will take approximately 40 minutes for the BAK-12.

However, delays in response time for repositioning and recertification can lengthen this process depending on the duty/on-call status of personnel.

2.5.2.4. Barrier Maintenance will coordinate with AMOps when planned maintenance will affect the operational status of the arresting systems, providing the system’s outage dates and times. AMOps will then ensure proper authority has been granted to conduct

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the proposed maintenance and will issue a NOTAM. Only authorized Power Production personnel can take the barriers out of service.

2.5.2.5. Power Production will ensure AMOps is notified immediately when changes to the arresting system capabilities occur. AMOps will inform MacDill Tower of all operational changes to arresting systems. During the morning runway inspection, AMOps will verify the barriers’ status and report it and the airfield conditions to the

MacDill Tower.

2.5.2.6. The arresting system at the northeast end of the field near the Dale Mabry Gate shall be referred to as "North BAK-12." The arresting system at the south end of the field near the bay shall be referred to as "South BAK-12."

2.5.2.7. IAW 32-1043, 2.3.1. Annual BAK-12 certification, must take place at the 1 year mark if the system has not had an aircraft engagement within the past 12 months. Barrier certification procedures are specified in the Letter of Agreement between Eglin Air Force

Base, Homestead Air Reserve Base, and Tyndall Air Force Base. If extenuating circumstances prevent certification by engagement, a certification inspection must be performed or the system must be removed from service.

2.5.3. Emergency Actions:

2.5.3.1. Pilots shall state their intent to make a barrier/cable engagement to the controlling agency as soon as possible.

2.5.3.2. MacDill Tower shall:

2.5.3.2.1. Activate the Primary Crash Alarm System (PCAS).

2.5.3.2.2. Immediately after the engagement, make the following transmissions on all

ATC frequencies (275.8/118.575 and 294.7/123.7) and Guard frequencies

(243.0/121.5): "ATTENTION ALL AIRCRAFT, MACDILL TOWER ON GUARD,

MACDILL RUNWAY OPERATIONS ARE SUSPENDED DUE TO

CABLE/BARRIER ENGAGEMENT. EXPECT A 30-40 MINUTE DELAY FOR

LANDING AND DEPARTURES".

2.5.3.2.3. MacDill Tower shall grant runway access to the on-scene commander once the emergency aircraft has come to a complete stop. Authorize runway access to responding emergency vehicles using the following transmission: (Ex) "CHIEF 2

PLUS X (NUMBER), PROCEED ON RUNWAY 04/22".

2.5.3.2.4. Fire Department will notify MacDill Tower and AMOps upon termination of the emergency.

2.5.3.3. The Airfield Manager or designated representative will ensure the BAK-12 is properly configured, no foreign object debris (FOD) exists, and all vehicles are off the runway prior to informing MacDill Tower that runway operations can be resumed.

2.6. Airfield Lighting.

2.6.1. Airfield lighting will be operated in accordance with FAA JO 7110.65, Air Traffic

Control.

2.6.2. The following airfield lighting is available for both Runways 04 and 22:

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2.6.2.1. US Standard ALSF 1 Approach Lights with Sequenced Flashing Lights (SFL).

2.6.2.2. High Intensity Runway Lights (HIRL).

2.6.2.3. Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI).

Note: The PAPI lights provide a 3.0 degree visual glide path with a touchdown approximately

1,000’ past the runway threshold (PAPIs are operated continuously).

2.6.3. Taxiway Lights. All taxiways are lighted.

2.6.4. Preventive maintenance will not be performed during the hours of darkness or with current/forecasted IFR conditions.

2.6.5. Lighting outages. Refer to MacDill OSAA OI 13-204V3 for documentation and reporting procedures for lighting outages.

2.7. Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATCALS) (see Attachment 2).

2.7.1. MacDill Tower is a 137-foot tall structure located at midfield, 1,300 feet northwest of the Runway 04/22 centerline. For current local frequencies, see FLIPs U.S. Low Vol-19.

2.7.2. MAFB Tactical Air Navigation Aid (TACAN - FRN/45) (Identifier: MCF, Channel

47) is located on the west side of Runway 04/22, 860 feet from the Runway 22 approach end.

2.7.3. CAT I ILS. Runway 04 and 22 localizers are each offset 3 degrees from centerline.

2.7.3.1. Runway 04:

2.7.3.1.1. Localizer (Identifier: I-MCF, Frequency: 109.5 MHz) is located on the west side of the runway, 690 feet from the Runway 22 approach end.

2.7.3.1.2. Glideslope (Frequency: 332.60 MHz) is located on the west side of the runway, 1,111 feet from the landing threshold.

2.7.3.2. Runway 22:

2.7.3.2.1. Localizer (Identifier: I-GBZ, Frequency: 111.7 MHz) is located on the west side of the runway, 940 feet from the Runway 04 approach end.

2.7.3.2.2. Glideslope (Frequency: 333.50 MHz) is located on the west side of runway, 1,070 feet from the landing threshold.

2.8. Servicing Radar Approach Control (FAA Tampa ATCT). Tampa ATCT is the FAA facility at Tampa International Airport servicing a 30NM radius up to 10,000 feet MSL. It provides basic radar service to MAFB. An ATC clearance is required for all aircraft entering the

Tampa Class B Airspace. Airport Surveillance Radar/ Precision Approach Radar (ASR/PAR) approaches or monitoring services are not available.

2.9. Airfield Areas (see Attachment 2).

2.9.1. TACAN checkpoints are marked on the airfield as described below:

2.9.1.1. Taxiway Alpha - MAG Bearing 037°, Distance 1.7NM, CH 47.

2.9.1.2. Taxiway Echo - MAG Bearing 302°, Distance 0.6NM, CH 47.

2.9.2. Hot Brake Areas:

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2.9.2.1. Primary: The taxiway used to exit the runway or as instructed by ATC.

2.9.2.2. Alternate: Intersection of Birdbath and Taxiway Echo for Runway 04 and the northeast corner of the Mole Hole (Taxiway Hotel) for Runway 22.

2.9.3. Hydrazine inspection areas:

2.9.3.1. Primary: Taxiway Alpha for Runway 22 and Taxiway Echo for Runway 04.

2.9.3.2. Alternate: Taxiway Golf between Taxiways Delta and Echo.

2.9.4. Airfield Explosives Parking:

2.9.4.1. Dangerous (Hot) Cargo Areas: The primary parking/off-load area is located on

Taxiway Papa midway between Taxiways Kilo and Lima. Alternate parking/off-load is located on Taxiway Mike between Taxiways Lima and Golf.

2.9.4.2. Combat Aircraft Parking Areas (CAPA) are located on the Mole Hole and the

Deployed Unit Complex (DUC) Ramp.

2.9.4.3. The Wing Safety Office maintains approved explosive site plans and explosive limits for each location.

2.9.5. Refueling pits are located on the north ramp and are numbered A8-A19. MAFB does not have Hot Pit Refueling Areas.

2.9.6. Arm/De-Arm Quick Check Areas (see Attachment 2): The Arming Quick Check area for Runway 04 is located on Taxiway Hotel or Taxiway Juliet; the De-Arming Quick Check area for Runway 04 is located at the intersection of Taxiways Mike and Golf; the Arming

Quick Check area for Runway 22 is located at the intersection of Taxiways Mike and Golf;

and the De-Arming Quick Check area for Runway 22 is Taxiway Hotel or Taxiway Juliet.

2.9.7. Hot Gun/Hung Ordnance: Taxiway Alpha is designated as the Hot Gun/Hung

Ordnance clearing area with the following procedures:

2.9.7.1. Landing on Runway 04:

2.9.7.1.1. Upon landing, the aircraft will execute a 180° left turn in the departure end hammerhead and taxi via the runway to Taxiway Alpha.

2.9.7.1.2. When parking on Taxiway Alpha, the aircraft will establish a heading of

220° before engine shutdown.

2.9.7.1.3. Hung ordnance removal and gun clearing will be performed at the direction of the on-scene commander.

2.9.7.2. Landing on Runway 22:

2.9.7.2.1. Upon landing, the aircraft will continue on the runway to Taxiway Alpha.

2.9.7.2.2. When parking, the aircraft will establish a heading of 220° before engine shutdown.

2.9.7.2.3. Hung ordnance removal and gun clearing will be performed at the direction of the on-scene commander.

2.10. Airspace Description (see Attachment 5).

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2.10.1. The MAFB Class D airspace is defined in JO 7400.9 and depicted on the sectional charts as “that airspace extending upward from the surface of the Earth to but not including

1,200 feet MSL within a 4.5-mile radius of MacDill AFB; excluding the portion within the

Tampa International Airport, FL, Class B airspace area; excluding that portion southwest of a line connecting the 2 points of intersection with a 4 mile radius circle centered on the Albert

Whitted Airport. (Lat. 27°50’58”N., Long. 82°31’16”W.).

2.10.2. Operationally, and by letter of agreement with FAA Tampa ATCT, MAFB ATC is responsible for airspace (shaped like a capital letter D) 1.5 NM northwest of runway 04/22 arcing to the south out to 4.5 NM from the surface to 1,199’ MSL, and a portion of the

Tampa Class Bravo from 1200’ to 1600’ MSL.

2.10.3. The airspace between 1,600’ MSL and 2,099’ MSL cannot be used by either MacDill

Tower or Tampa ATCT without prior coordination.

2.11. Fire Department. The primary Crash Station is located on Taxiway Kilo (see Attachment

2). Fire fighting personnel are on duty 24 hours a day.

2.12. AMOps and Weather. Located in the north central portion of Hangar 3 on the first floor

(see Attachment 2).

2.13. Aero Club. MAFB does not have an aero club.

2.14. Civilian Landing Requests. Civilian requests to land at MAFB to conduct authorized business will be routed through 6 OSS/OSAA for disposition in accordance with AFI 10-1001, Civil Aircraft Landing Permits.

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Chapter 3

GENERAL INFORMATION

3.1. Hours of Operation.

3.1.1. MAFB airfield operates 24 hours per day/7 days per week.

3.1.2. IAW AFI 13-204V3, section 3.4, the 6 AMW/CC is the approval authority for all airfield closures of 96 hours and less. AMC/A3 is the approval authority for all closures in excess of 96 hours.

3.1.2.1. During approved closure periods, designated personnel will remain on standby to reopen the airfield in the event of an emergency or upon request by Airfield Operations

Flight leadership. These members must respond to to their airfield and respective duty stations 1-hour prior to an anticipated aircraft arrival/departure or as soon as possible.

Specific procedures for opening and closing the airfield are addressed in OSAT OI 13-

204, OSAA OI 13-204V3 and Base Weather Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

3.1.2.2. Local aircraft arriving and departing during closure periods require 6th

Operations Group Commander (6 OG/CC) approval. Requests will be coordinated through 6 OSS/OSA.

3.1.2.3. Transient aircraft desiring to depart or arrive at MAFB during a scheduled closure will be approved by the 6 OG/CC. Transient aircraft deemed non-mission essential for arrivals and departures during the closure period will be asked to reschedule during normal operating hours or land at an alternate location.

3.1.2.4. With prior AMOps coordination, vehicles requesting access to the Controlled

Movement Area (CMA)/runway during airfield closures will attempt to contact MacDill

Tower twice via the ramp net. If no response is received, vehicles shall visually check the runway and approach corridors; if clear, the vehicle may then enter the runway.

3.1.2.5. MAFB shall not operate as an uncontrolled airfield. Takeoffs and landings

(except for emergencies) are not authorized during airfield closures.

3.1.3. Transient Alert (TA) After-Hours Procedures.

3.1.3.1. TA hours are daily, 0600L-2200L as listed in the IFR Supplement. TA is unable to service aircraft with ordnance. Due to TA hours of operation, all transient fighter/trainer aircraft must land by 2100L; all other aircraft must land by 2130L. All transient aircraft requesting to arrive and/or depart during after-hours periods shall coordinate with AMOps for 6 MXG/COR approval.

3.2. Runway in Use.

3.2.1. The active runway shall be determined by the MacDill Tower Watch Supervisor only.

3.2.2. Runway 04 is designated the primary instrument and calm wind runway. This is to comply with the stringent noise abatement procedures and aircraft flow requirements in the

Tampa area. Runway 04 will normally be used for all flying operations at MAFB when the tailwind component is 4 knots or less.

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3.2.3. Runway 22 is the primary alert force runway. If tailwind exceeds aircrew requirements, Runway 04 will be utilized for the alert force. (Information on alert force runway orientation will be coordinated via Command Post).

Note: Before changing to Runway 22, the MacDill Tower Watch Supervisor shall coordinate with Tampa ATCT supervisor to determine their runway in use and any anticipated runway changes. When MAFB’s Runway 22 and Tampa’s Runway 01 are in use, aircraft operations may be delayed. This configuration is complex and severely limits air traffic operations at both airports. Safety, however, will not be compromised. If severe weather, thunderstorms, high winds or other weather-related phenomena warrant Runway 22 operations, this configuration will be utilized.

3.2.4. MacDill Tower will notify FAA Tampa ATCT, AMOps, Base Weather and Fire

Department of any change to the runway in use.

3.2.5. Runway Surface Condition (RSC) checks will be accomplished and reported in accordance with AFI 13-204V3, Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs, Chapter 18.

MAFB will report RSC as either wet or dry.

3.2.6. Runway Condition Readings (RCR) are not required at MAFB due to the climate.

3.3. Airfield Operating Restrictions (Quiet Hours & Freezes).

3.3.1. All requests for Airfield Operating Restrictions will be forwarded to AMOps no later than two weeks prior to the scheduled event. Once approved by the 6 OG/CC, the AOF/CC will notify AMOps, Maintenance Operations Plans and Scheduling, Command Post, Current

Operations, MacDill Tower, and the Mission Support Group Executive Office of the date and times. AMOps will prepare and disseminate NOTAMs as appropriate.

3.3.2. Restriction notifications will be broadcasted by MacDill Tower on local/ground control frequencies and the RAMPNET 10 minutes prior to a scheduled event and upon startup. MacDill Tower will use the following phraseology: "Attention all aircraft and personnel (specify airfield restriction) will commence in 10 minutes/are now in effect."

3.3.2.1. Quiet Hours:

The term “quiet hours” indicates a broad spectrum of airfield operating limitations; Table 1.1 is a guide for commonly issued restrictions based on noise limitation requirements.

Table 3.1. Quiet Hours Restriction Guidance.

Quiet Hours Restriction Guidance

Hangar 1 & 2

Alpha Ramp: no vehicle/aircraft movement, engine/APU runs, or construction. Aircraft requesting to operate must stage on an alternate ramp (DV/Transient/Bravo/DUC/Mole Hole) and utilize

TWY E, TWY L, or TWY K for transition to/from the runway.

Aircraft departures/arrivals are authorized; airborne operations should avoid direct overflight of the ceremony location.

Hangar 3 A1-A4, DV Spots 1-4, Transient Spots 17-20 and Numbered Rows

50 and 52: no vehicle/aircraft movement, engine/APU runs, or construction. Aircraft requesting to operate must stage on an

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alternate ramp (Bravo/DUC/Mole Hole) and utilize TWY K for transition to/from the runway. Aircraft departures/arrivals are authorized; airborne operations should avoid direct overflight of the ceremony location.

Hangar 4 & 5 DV Spots 1-4, Transient Ramp and Numbered Rows 46, 48, 50

52: no vehicle/aircraft movement, engine/APU runs, or construction. Aircraft requesting to operate must stage on an alternate ramp (Alpha/DV/Bravo/DUC/Mole Hole) and utilize

TWY E, TW L, or TWY K for transition to/from the runway.

Aircraft departures/arrivals are authorized; airborne operations should avoid direct overflight of the ceremony location.

Airfield/Aerodrome

No ground aircraft or airborne operations are permitted within the aerodrome to include engine/APU runs, engine starts, or taxi.

Deviations require OG/CC approval routed through 6 OSS/OSA.

3.3.2.1.1. The OG/CC may add/remove restrictions for quiet hours based on an event. Units should check the NOTAM publications for specific details.

3.3.2.2. Ramp Freeze (Specified Ceremonial Events, & Fallen Soldier):

No aircraft, vehicle or personnel movements are authorized on the Alpha and/or Bravo (with the exception of the triggering event). Aircraft, while on the ramp, are restricted from engine/APU runs or engine starts. Departures and arrivals are authorized, however arrivals will hold short of the ramp until the freeze is lifted. Departures must pre-stage their aircraft (locations other than the Alpha/Bravo Ramps) as to not interfere with the event. Pattern work is not permitted. All persons on the ground (i.e. maintenance personnel) must board the aircraft, go inside a building and all vehicles must exit the flightline. A Ramp Freeze may be initiated by Airfield

Management Operations or by Command Post.

3.3.2.3. Aerodrome Freeze (Special Air Missions): The term “Aerodrome Freeze” indicates that no operations are permitted on the airfield to include arrivals, departures, pattern work, transitions, engine starts, engine runs, taxiing, vehicle, or personnel movement (with the exception of the triggering aircraft, transient alert services, and security detail personnel.) The aerodrome is defined by the lateral limits of the perimeter fence (to include the runway, all taxiways, all parking aprons, North/South/DUC/Mole

Hole ramps, and encompassing infields and airfield structures).

3.3.2.3.1. An Aerodrome Freeze will be initiated by Command Post (in conjuction with Papa 1/ Executive Security Lead) 15 minutes prior to the triggering aircraft/personnel arrival. Airfield Management will implement a corresponding

NOTAM and alert agencies via checklist. An Aerodrome Freeze will remain in place until either (1) the triggering personnel are secured within an installation facility outside of the airfield or (2) the triggering aircraft/personnel has departed the aerodrome completely.

3.3.2.3.2. All persons on the ground (i.e. maintenance personnel) must board the aircraft, go inside a building and all vehicles must exit the flightline prior to the

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triggering event arrival. Command Post will notify the appropriate agencies for action when the Aerodrome Freeze can be lifted.

3.4. Airfield Closures/Official Business Only (OBO) Procedures. Requests for airfield closures will be coordinated by 6 OSS/OSA and approved by the 6 AMW/CC (periods of 96 hour or less) or AMC/A3 (periods over 96 hours). Requests for OBO operations will be coordinated by 6 OSS/OSA through the 6 OG/CC, or designated representative, for approval.

3.5. Weather Information/Severe Weather Procedures.

3.5.1. Weather observations shall be transmitted via the Joint Environment Toolkit (JET) to the Command Post, MacDill Tower and Tampa ATCT at least hourly.

3.5.2. Pilot Weather Reports (PIREP). MacDill Tower personnel will relay to Base Weather observer all PIREPs received from aircrew. Pilots may report PIREPs directly to

METRO/PMSV (225.05 MHz). Weather shall ensure MacDill Tower is informed of PIREPs transmitted via METRO/PMSV.

3.5.3. Lightning Warnings. When Base Weather disseminates a warning for lightning within five (5) nautical miles of the airfield, the following procedures apply:

3.5.3.1. All personnel, including civilians, contractors and transient/deployed personnel, must seek shelter in a vehicle, aircraft or structure immediately after notification until the lightning warning has expired. The aircraft commander (AC) of an aircraft armed/loaded with hot/ hazardous cargo may elect to disembark the crew/passengers if remaining on the aircraft creates a greater danger to personnel. Ground support will respond to transport the crew/passengers to shelter. Ground support will not vacate the transportation vehicle and no other ground/ maintenance support will be provided.

3.5.3.2. MacDill Tower (Local Controller) will inform all inbound aircraft, “A

LIGHTNING WARNING IS IN EFFECT; EXPECT SERVICE DELAYS.” MacDill

ATC (Ground Control) will broadcast the following message via ground frequencies, RAMPNET, and CRASHNET simultaneously: "THE AIRFIELD IS UNDER A

LIGHTNING WARNING DUE TO LIGHTNING WITHIN FIVE (5) MILES.

AIRCRAFT TAXI AND VEHICLE MOVEMENT IS AUTHORIZED. GROUND AND

MAINTENANCE SUPPORT ARE NOT AVAILABLE DURING THIS WARNING.”

3.5.3.3. Local aircraft arrivals are authorized to land and taxi to an OG/CC approved staging area. Crews and passengers will remain onboard the aircraft until the lightning warning has expired. Crews should not expect any ground support during the warning period.

3.5.3.4. Transient aircraft arrivals support services will be limited to “follow me” guidance from the runway to the assigned parking location. Transient Alert will not provide any ground support/services until after the lightning warning has expired.

3.5.3.5. Aircraft departures, at the discretion of the aircraft commander, are authorized provided no further ground support is required. Transient alert services will be limited to

“follow me” guidance from the parking location to the runway.

3.5.3.6. All agencies in receipt of the warning shall accomplish applicable checklists and relay the warning to personnel operating within the aerodrome and base to the maximum extent possible.

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3.5.3.7. The 6 OG/CC, in conjunction with the 6 MXG/CC (or their designated representatives) may elect to deviate from the above restrictions in the interest of safety or when other requirements dictate; decision guidance will be disseminated to all appropriate parties via Command Post.

3.6. Airfield Inspections.

3.6.1. Daily Airfield Inspections:

3.6.1.1. The AFM, or his/her designated representative, shall inspect the airfield at least once daily in accordance with AFI 13-204V3. To the maximum extent possible, daily inspections should be conducted during light traffic periods, usually at 0800L.

3.6.1.2. Inspection results will be documented on the airfield inspection checklist and AF

IMT 3616, Daily Record of Facility Operation.

3.6.1.3. AMOps personnel will conduct and document a daily lighting serviceability and marking retro-reflectivity check between sunset and sunrise and/or during hours of reduced visibility. Inspection requirements, documentation, and reporting will be in accordance with AFI 13-204V3.

3.6.1.4. MacDill Tower personnel will request visual inspection from inbound aircraft on the condition of approach lighting as required by AMOps.

3.6.2. Quarterly Airfield Inspections. A joint airfield inspection will be conducted quarterly, the month prior to the AOB. Participants will include, at a minimum, the following:

AOF/CC, AFM and/or DAFM, CE (Community Planner, Airfield Infrastructure/Pavement

Engineer, Environmental and Airfield Lighting), Flight Safety and Security Forces.

Inspection results will be coordinated with HQ AMC/A3AT (TERPS).

3.6.3. Annual Certification/Safety Inspection. An annual certification/safety inspection will be conducted each year to identify short-range requirements and to validate existing requirements. Participants will include, at a minimum, the following: AOF/CC, AFM and/or

DAFM, CE Airfield Infrastructure/Pavement Engineer and Flight Safety. All discrepancies will be identified to the appropriate agency to initiate corrective action(s). The AFM and/or

DAFM will annotate all discrepancies on the appropriate AFI 13-204V2 checklist and will document follow-up inspections.

3.6.4. Other events. Airfield checks will be completed for/after the following: Unauthorized landings, severe weather, airfield driving violations, checks of construction area, natural disasters (e.g., tornado, typhoon, earthquake etc.) or when deemed necessary.

3.7. Interruptions to Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATCALS).

3.7.1. Scheduling Interruptions to ATCALS. Preventive maintenance of ATCALS performed during other than published maintenance periods must be coordinated with the

AOF/CC and approved by the 6 OG/CC. The AOF/CC will perform required coordination with USAF and FAA ATC and affected base agencies. The identification feature of

ATCALS released to maintenance will be turned off when necessary in accordance with AFI

13-204V3, Airfield Operations. Equipment downtime can be coordinated by HQ/AFFSA

Remote Maintenance Center (RMC) or local ATCALS work center.

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3.7.2. A No-NOTAM Preventive Maintenance Schedule will be published in the DoD Flight

Information Publication (Enroute), IFR – Supplement, United States under the specific

NAVAID comments section. See Air Traffic Control Equipment Maintenance, Restoration, and Coordination Procedures Operations Letter for the No-NOTAM PMI schedule.

3.7.3. NAVAIDs will not be released unless the ceiling is at or above 3,000’ and visibility is at or above 5 statute miles. Additionally, if weather drops below these values after a

NAVAID is released, it will be returned to MacDill Tower control upon request.

3.7.4. Unscheduled Power Interruptions. In the event of loss of commercial power, a self-starting generator supports each NAVAID. The generator takes 5-10 seconds to start and is capable of providing needed power for 72 hours continuously without refueling.

3.8. Dual Operation of Instrument Landing System (ILS). Maintenance personnel may bypass the ILS interlock to allow simultaneous localizer and/or glideslope operations to accommodate facility installation, maintenance restoration, preventive maintenance or flight inspection. Maintenance personnel will contact MacDill Tower and make the request. The

MacDill Tower Watch Supervisor will ensure at least a 3,000-foot ceiling and/or 5 miles visibility exists prior to approving operation of the systems in dual mode. Maintenance will notify MacDill Tower when the system is returned to normal operational status.

3.9. Airfield Facilities/Equipment and Aerodrome Surface Maintenance.

3.9.1. Any maintenance performed on facilities or equipment that affects ATC shall be coordinated in advance with the MacDill Tower Chief Controller (CCTLR). If maintenance is in response to an outage logged by MacDill Tower but additional equipment must be taken out of service to repair, maintenance personnel will gain CCTLR approval prior to removing any piece of functional equipment from service.

3.9.2. Any maintenance on other facilities or equipment, or aerodrome surfaces (i.e., repair, resurfacing, painting, etc.) shall be coordinated with the AFM (6 OSS/OSAA).

3.9.3. Airfield sweeper operations are outlined in MAFBI 32-100, Airfield Sweeping

Operations.

3.9.4. Airfield mowing will be accomplished to maintain the vegetation height in accordance with AFI 91-212, paragraph 2.10.7.2. and the local contract Performance Work Statement.

3.9.4.1. CES is responsible for ensuring all personnel performing mowing operations on the airfield possess valid Airfield Drivers Licenses and are equipped with a land mobile radio to coordinate CMA access and movement with MacDill Tower.

3.9.4.2. CES Grounds Maintenance, in conjunction with AMOps, will establish a mowing schedule to ensure all grassy areas of the airfield are maintained between 7-14 inches IAW Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) requirements. Grass height maintenance between 7-14 inches applies to all infield areas, grassy areas surrounding taxiways/taxi lanes, aircraft hangars, ramps and other aircraft movement areas.

3.9.4.3. CES Grounds Maintenance will take advantage of low traffic volume periods and scheduled recurring preventative maintenance runway closures in order to cut grass close to runway edges.

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3.10. Civil Aircraft Use of USAF ATCALS. MacDill Tower may provide service to civil aircraft requesting practice approaches as long as it does not interfere with normal flying operations (as coordinated through 6 OSS/OSAB). Civil aircraft may not land or perform touch-and-go operations without prior coordination with AMOps. Civil Air Patrol (CAP) aircraft shall be considered military aircraft when using the CAP call sign.

3.11. Events and Exercises.

3.11.1. IAW AFI13-204V3, coordinate with Wing Plans to ensure activities such as exercises, deployments, etc., are not planned or executed on the airfield without proper coordination with the AFM.

3.11.2. AMOps will coordinate with CE, CP, FD, SE, SF, TA, Maintenance Operations

Center (MOC) and Wing Plans to develop short-term aircraft parking plans for distinguished visitors, contingencies, exercises, static displays, airshows and other special airfield projects.

3.11.3. The AOF/CC must be briefed at least 48 hours in advance of any exercise or inspection that involves Airfield Operations (AO) personnel, facilities to include ATCALS, or airfield (i.e. Operational Readiness Exercises [ORE], Operational Readiness Inspections

[ORI] and Major Accident Response Exercise [MARE]). The AOF/CC must approve, in advance, exercises that include removing AO personnel to alternate facilities or to shelter areas. The AOF/CC may delegate this approval authority to ATC and AM Exercise

Evaluation Team (EET) representatives working directly with 436 AW/XP to minimize potential impact on the flying mission.

3.11.4. Exercise staging locations shall be considered during planning phases for potential impact on real-world operations and proximity to Controlled Movement Area (CMA).

3.11.5. All exercise messages shall be preceded by the statement, “Exercise, Exercise, Exercise.”

3.11.6. ATCT Watch Supervisor has the authority to determine the extent of participation of their facility once an exercise begins. The Watch supervisor may terminate their participation if safety of flight will be jeopardized.

3.12. Releasing Information. Personnel shall not release information regarding aircraft incidents, accidents or operations to unauthorized agencies IAW AFI 13-204V3. Personnel requesting information shall be referred to 6 AMW Public Affairs (828-2215) during normal duty hours and to Command Post (828-4363) after duty hours.

3.13. Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Program.

3.13.1. For detailed guidance on the MacDill BASH Program, refer to MAFBI 91-212, MacDill AFB Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Program. Wing Safety is the OPR for this instruction. Bird Watch Conditions (BWC) and flight restrictions applicable to each BWC are detailed in the MAFBI 91-212.

3.13.2. AMOps, MacDill Tower, Wildlife Control and Wing Flight Safety will report any observed birds or wildlife on or near the runway/airfield. BWCs will be raised/lowered IAW

MAFBI 91-212.

3.14. Midair Collision Avoidance (MACA). (See AFI 91-202, The US Air Force Mishap

Prevention Program, paragraph 7.3.3.).

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3.14.1. Wing Safety is the primary OPR for MACA. MacDill Tower and AMOps will provide support for this program when requested.

3.15. Flight Plan Processing.

3.15.1. The following base and tenant units are authorized to fax domestic and international flight plans to AMOps (DSN FAX 968-3202, commercial FAX 828-3202): 91st Air

Refueling Squadron (91 ARS), 310th Airlift Squadron (310 AS), 23 Wing, Detachment 1 (23

Wg, Det 1/ DUC) and National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Note: All classified missions will be filed in person at AMOps.

3.15.2. The flying unit will:

3.15.2.1. Fax the flight plan to AMOps at least one hour prior to departure to ensure clearance is available to the aircrew. Any changes must be passed to AMOps at least 30 minutes prior to departure. Agencies in paragraph 3.15.1. may file a flight plan with local flight service stations or through other agencies (i.e., Jeppesen Civilian Dispatch

Centers) and must include KMCF YXYX as an addressee. If flight plans are filed with other agencies, units will assume flight following responsibilities. Jeppesen strips filed in lieu of the DD Form 175, Military Flight Plan, or DD Form 1801, DoD International

Flight Plan, will include the following information:

3.15.2.1.1. Printed name and signature of aircraft commander.

3.15.2.1.2. Point of contact phone number.

3.15.2.1.3. Alternate airfield (if required).

3.15.2.1.4. Fuel endurance.

3.15.2.1.5. Locations of crew orders/passenger manifest.

3.15.2.1.6. Aircraft registration number.

3.15.2.2. Maintain the original flight plan in accordance with the Air Force Records

Information Management System (AFRIMS) located at https://www.my.af.mil/gcss-af61a/afrims/afrims/.

3.15.2.3. Be responsible for checking Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) on the Internet or in person.

3.15.2.4. Fax any attachments (weight and balance, passenger listings, etc.) along with the flight plan.

3.15.2.5. Pilots will be required to fill out flight plans clearly and legibly to ensure accuracy of data and provide a contact number in case of questions. Annotations will be made in black or blue pen.

3.15.2.6. Contact AMOps by phone (DSN 968-2929, commercial 813-828-2929) to verify receipt of the flight plan.

3.15.3. AMOps will:

3.15.3.1. Ensure faxed flight plans are checked for accuracy and use the provided POC number to verify any information as needed.

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3.15.3.2. Ensure the flight plan is signed.

3.15.3.3. Enter the flight plan in the same manner and timeliness as if it were filed in person.

3.15.3.4. Ensure all NOTAMs for MAFB (KMCF) are current.

3.15.3.5. Maintain the Flight Information Publications account to ensure availability of products for mission planning.

3.15.3.6. Be responsible for sending any departure messages to destination airports/bases via Aeronautical Information System Replacement (AISR), in accordance with AFJMAN

11-213, Military Flight Data Telecommunications Systems. Any required DV information will be obtained from either the Command Post or Wing Protocol office.

Note: This applies to Jeppesen plans faxed to AMOps.

3.16. NOTAM Procedures.

3.16.1. AMOps is the central NOTAM issuing agency for MAFB. MacDill Tower is the

NOTAM monitoring facility.

3.16.2. Tower shall immediately report all interruptions and malfunctions.

3.16.3. AMOps will notify MacDill Tower of all NOTAMs dispatched.

3.17. Flight Information Publications (FLIPs).

3.17.1. Flight Information Publications (FLIPs). AMOps conducts an annual requirements review of unit FLIP accounts. All requests for changes shall be made through 6 OSS/OSAA.

AMOps will follow FLIP procedures IAW local operating instructions. AMC/A3AT conducts a monthly FLIP review to include new, rescinded, or outdated procedures.

3.18. Airfield Waiver Review.

3.18.1. 6 CES is responsible for conducting the annual airfield waiver review with the following agencies, as a minimum: Airfield Manager and/or Deputy Airfield Manager, Civil

Engineers (Community Planner, Airfield Infrastructure/Pavement Engineers and Airfield

Lighting), Flight Safety, Weather and ATCALS. This review will be conducted in concert with the annual airfield safety certification inspection. Results will be forwarded to

AMC/A3AP.

3.18.2. Temporary Airfield Waivers. 6 CES will initiate temporary waivers for all airfield construction projects, not later than 45 days prior to start date using the AMC Form 16, Request for Airfield and Airspace Criteria Waiver. Temporary waiver approval authority is 6

AMW/CC.

3.19. Rubber Removal/Airfield Paint Plan. AFM and/or DAFM will coordinate with CE to establish a rubber removal/airfield paint plan that will produce minimal disruption to the flying mission.

3.19.1. Rubber removal will be conducted as needed and based on determination from CES friction testing devices. Rubber removal will normally be conducted on the first 3,000 feet of

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each runway utilizing a State of Florida environmentally-approved chemical and mechanical action.

Note: Paint and rubber removal is considered satisfactory when 85% of the rubber or paint is removed.

3.19.2. Airfield markings discolored or obliterated by the rubber removal process shall be repainted as soon as possible to meet the standards in AFI 32-1042 and ETL 04-2.

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Chapter 4

GROUND OPERATIONS

4.1. Taxiing Aircraft.

4.1.1. Transient Alert Procedures. When the Transient Alert dispatcher is notified by

AMOps of a transient aircraft arrival, he/she will dispatch a "follow-me" vehicle to assist the aircraft. Transient aircraft not familiar with routes will be provided progressive taxi instructions and/or "follow-me" assistance.

4.1.2. Taxiing with Live Ordnance. All aircraft loaded with armed forward-firing ordnance will advise MacDill Tower prior to taxiing and will taxi so as to avoid pointing its ordinance at any passenger-carrying aircraft.

4.1.3. Jet Blast/Heavy Aircraft Jet Thrust. Engine run crews will abide by paragraph 5.8. of this instruction. Vehicles/personnel are expected to remain clear of taxiing aircraft IAW their airfield driver’s training and MAFBI 13-213, Airfield Driving.

4.1.4. Weight Restrictions. There are no weight restrictions on any taxiway/taxilane.

4.1.5. Taxi-route, Obstacle, and Wingtip Clearance Restrictions. Refer to DoD Flight

Information Publication (Enroute), IFR – Supplement, United States under MacDill AFB for a listing of airfield restrictions.

4.1.6. Towing. Aircraft towing will be accomplished in accordance with 6/927 MXG OI 21-

101.

4.2. Airfield Driving Program.

4.2.1. AMOps is the office of primary responsibility (OPR)…