374 AW 24-301.pdf

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BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER,

374TH AIRLIFT WING

374 AW INSTRUCTION 24-301

31 OCTOBER 2006

Transportation

VEHICLE OPERATIONS ON

THE FLIGHTLINE (PA)

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OPR: 374 OSS/OSAM Certified by: 374 OG/CC (Colonel Kevin J. Kilb) Supersedes 374 AWI 24-301, 26 September 2002 Pages: 45

This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 13-2, Air Traffic Control, Airspace, Air-field and Range Management. It establishes procedures to govern all vehicular traffic: Government, com-mercial and private, on the Yokota Air Base (AB) flightline. Coordinate all changes, additions, or deletions with 374th Operations Support Squadron Airfield Management (374 OSS/OSAM) prior to for-mal change. 374 OSS/OSAM may publish interim changes, as necessary, to effect priority/emergency changes. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are main-tained in accordance with (IAW) Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 37-123 (will convert to AFMAN 33-363), Management of Records, and disposed of IAW the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located at https://afrims.amc.af.mil/. Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF Form 847s from the field through the appropriate functional’s chain of command.

This publication requires the collection and maintenance of information protected by the Privacy Act (PA) of 1974. The authorities to collect and or maintain the records prescribed in this publication are 10 U.S.C.

133. Forms affected by the PA have an appropriate PA statement. System of records notice F024 AF IL C Motor Vehicle Operators' Records applies.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

This revision supersedes AWI 24-301, 26 September 2002. The entire instruction has been rewritten and should be thoroughly reviewed.

Chapter 1— GENERAL INFORMATION 4

1.1. Applicability

1.2. Policy

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Chapter 2— RESPONSIBILITIES 5

2.1. 374 AW/CC and 374th Mission Support Group Commander (374 MSG/CC)

2.2. Unit Commanders

2.3. Deputy Airfield Manager (DAFM) or designated representative

2.4. Unit FDPM:

2.5. 374th Security Forces Squadron (374 SFS)

2.6. 374 MDG

2.7. 374th Civil Engineering Squadron (374 CES)

2.8. Flightline Personnel (Qualified Drivers and Operators)

2.9. Contractor/TDY Personnel

Chapter 3— VEHICLES AUTHORIZED ON THE AIRFIELD 10

3.1. Applicability

3.2. Vehicle Passes

Chapter 4— FLIGHTLINE OPERATING PROCEDURES 12

4.1. General

4.2. Speed Limits

4.3. Aircraft, Equipment and Trailer Towing

4.4. Airfield Access Points

4.5. Foreign Object Debris

4.6. Taxiways/Taxiing Aircraft

4.7. Operating In/Crossing the CMA

Figure 4.1. VFR Hold Line

4.8. Airfield Emergencies

4.9. Control Tower Light Gun Signals

4.10. Vehicle Operations in the Vicinity of Aircraft

4.11. Passengers and Cargo in Vehicles

4.12. Restricted Visibility and Night Operations

Figure 4.2. INST Hold Line

4.13. Pedestrian Movement

4.14. Red Carpet

4.15. Lateral Distance Requirements

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4.16. Control Tower Blind Spots

4.17. Traffic Control Devices/Lights

4.18. Snow Chains

Chapter 5— UNIT CONDUCTED TRAINING 22

5.1. Base Lesson Plan

5.2. Unit Review

Chapter 6— ISSUE OF AF FORM 483 23

6.1. Responsibility

6.2. Issue Hours

6.3. TDY Personnel

6.4. AF Form 483 Certificate Suspension/Surrender/Revocation/Reinstatement

Chapter 7— ADOPTED FORMS 26

7.1

Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 27

Attachment 2— FLIGHTLINE DRIVING COURSE LESSON PLAN 31

Attachment 3— SAMPLE FLIGHTLINE DRIVING TEST QUESTIONS 32

Attachment 4— CONTROL TOWER/RADIO PHRASEOLOGY 34

Attachment 5— AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS 37

Attachment 6— NIGHT VISION DEVICE (NVD) OPERATIONS 39

Attachment 7— FDPM BINDER INDEX 40

Attachment 8— FLIGHTLINE DRIVER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION LETTER 41

Attachment 9— FLIGHTLINE ORIENTATION CHECKLIST 42

Attachment 10— FDPM APPOINTMENT LETTER (SAMPLE) 43

Attachment 11— YOKOTA FLIGHTLINE DRIVING MAP 44

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Chapter 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. Applicability. All personnel operating a vehicle on the airfield at Yokota AB must be familiar with local flightline driving procedures as outlined in this instruction and must have a valid AF Form 483, Cer-tificate of Competency, signed by 374 OSS/OSAM with a Yokota AB stamp from 374 OSS/OSAM certi-fying all testing procedures have been accomplished.

1.2. Policy. The 374th Airlift Wing Commander’s (374 AW/CC) policy is to permit only the minimum number of vehicles required on the airfield to sustain operations. The flightline is a controlled area and entry into the area is approved through airfield operations. Only required Government-Owned Vehicles (GOV), Official-Plated Vehicles (OV), and authorized Privately-Owned Vehicles (POV) may operate on Yokota AB flightline in performance of normal maintenance and daily support operations. Vehicle traffic greatly increases the potential for security incidents, collisions, injury and Foreign Object Damage (FOD) to aircraft. Positive control of vehicles and operators is imperative. Vehicle operators shall comply with applicable directives concerning flightline vehicular traffic.

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Chapter 2

RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1. 374 AW/CC and 374th Mission Support Group Commander (374 MSG/CC).

2.1.1. Designate personnel and agencies to support the Flightline Driving Program.

2.1.2. Upon suspension/revocation of base driving privileges, the 374 MSG/CC can authorize re-instatement of flightline driving privileges to perform critical mission essential duties.

2.2. Unit Commanders.

2.2.1. Appoint a primary and alternate unit Flightline Driving Program Manager (FDPM) in writing (normally the Vehicle Control Officer [VCO] or Vehicle Control Noncommissioned Officer [VCNCO]) to conduct training for all their personnel where duties require operating a vehicle on the flightline. Forward a copy of the appointment letter to 374 OSS/OSAM. Note: The FDPM does not have to be the unit VCO/VCNCO. FDPMs must be trained prior to administering the program.

2.2.2. Certify personnel are qualified to drive on the flightline. Authority may be delegated in writing to the unit FDPM.

2.2.3. All base assigned personnel who operate a vehicle on the flightline must complete all training and testing requirements. Flightline experience (e.g. operating vehicles or aircraft) is not a substitute for completion of flightline driving training and testing requirements.

2.2.4. Limit the number of personnel authorized to cross the runway and drive on the flightline to the absolute minimum necessary to accomplish the mission.

2.2.5. Upon suspension/revocation of a unit member’s base driving privileges, suspend/revoke the member’s flightline driving authorization and notify the unit FDPM and 374 OSS/OSAM in writing.

Request for re-instatement must be processed according to paragraph 2.1.2.

2.3. Deputy Airfield Manager (DAFM) or designated representative.

2.3.1. Develop a local flightline driver's familiarization program and provide it to unit FDPMs. Note:

Attachment 2 will be used as a guide for training. It lists the minimum required training items/sub-jects; however, unit FDPMs may add unique unit training requirements as they deem necessary.

2.3.2. Train unit FDPMs on flightline driving requirements and provide information and supplemen-tal training material needed to train personnel operating vehicles on the flightline.

2.3.3. Proactively conduct spot checks of drivers on the airfield to ensure they have AF Form 483 endorsed for flightline driving at Yokota. Note: All 374 OSS/OSAM personnel have the authority to conduct random spot checks to ensure personnel driving on the airfield are in compliance with current directives.

2.3.4. Annually inspect all unit flightline driving programs. Inspections must focus on program integ-rity, compliance and support. At a minimum, inspection results will be briefed quarterly at the Airfield Operations Board (AOB) and information copies will be given to the unit commander.

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2.4. Unit FDPM: (References: AFI 31-204, Air Force Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision; AFJMAN 24-306, Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver, Chapter 25; and AFOSHSTD 91-100, Aircraft Flight line-Ground Operations and Activities.)

2.4.1. Must be trained and certified to drive on the flightline. Must receive training from wing FDPM prior to assuming FDPM duties.

2.4.2. Administer the unit’s Flightline Driver Training Program according to AFI 13-213, Airfield Management, Chapter 4, and this instruction. Ensure familiarization with AFOSHSTD 91-100, Chap-ter 6, and AFJMAN 24-306, Chapter 25. Add unique unit training requirements as necessary. Provide Control Tower light gun signal recognition training and classroom training (as required), practical flightline driving procedures for day and night (as required), a flightline driving test (check ride), a flightline driving test (written) and a phraseology test. Minimum passing score for the written flight-line driving test is 80% the written test must include a local airfield diagram to test knowledge and location of the runway, taxiways, aprons, perimeter roads and flightline access points. 374 OSS/ OSAM will provide two flightline driving tests to each unit FDPM. Note: Individuals not receiving night orientation/training check rides will have their AF Form 483s restricted to “AUTHORIZED DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY.” If the individual later requires night training, the unit FDPM will ensure training is accomplished and documented. Another AF Form 483 will be issued by 374 OSS/ OSAM upon successful completion of training.

2.4.3. Maintain a flightline driving binder with the information listed in Attachment 7. Use Attach-ment 7 as the index for the flightline driving binder.

2.4.4. Ensure all trainees complete the Flightline Driving Computer-Based Training (CBT) provided by 374 OSS/OSAM.

2.4.5. Ensure all trainees are licensed or certified to operate either a POV/GOV/contractor owned or rented/leased vehicle, and that assigned personnel are aware that operating a POV on the flightline without a pass is strictly prohibited. Ensure trainees possess a valid USFJ Form 4EJ, Operator’s Per-mit for Civilian Vehicles.

2.4.6. Maintain records, associated documentation/forms and a list of all unit personnel authorized to drive on the flightline. Review and update the list of all unit personnel authorized to drive on the flightline at least quarterly. Forward a copy to 374 OSS/OSAM.

2.4.7. Schedule training for replacement FDPMs at least 30 days prior to relinquishing unit duties.

2.4.8. Members requiring a color vision test will contact flight medicine at 374th Medical Group (374 MDG) for records screening to determine the results of previous tests. If the member has a previous failure, the member should be retested. If the member fails, he/she should be referred to the optometry clinic for retesting using the Farnsworth Dichotomous 15 Test. For civilian employees color vision should be listed as a requirement for employment. The color vision exam will be accomplished on the pre-employment exam. If the member fails the test, he/she will be referred to optometry to determine the level of deficiency. Coordinate with 374 AW Safety (374 AW/SE) and the hospital to evaluate granting a limited access permit. If a limited access permit is approved the driver will be allowed RAMP ONLY access and will not be able to drive in the Controlled Movement Area (CMA). Note:

Personnel that have a mandatory requirement for normal color vision (entry and retention) in their Air Force Specialty Code are exempt from color vision testing. Previous test results must indicate that the member can distinguish red, green, white, yellow and blue. The individual must provide official doc-umentation of test results from the 374 MDG to the FDPM for verification.

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2.4.9. Conduct and document annual refresher training for all flightline drivers on the reverse side of AF Form 483. The Flightline Driving CBT is a mandatory annual requirement. Other refresher train-ing such as retesting within the unit may be conducted in addition to the CBT. If the AF Form 483 is laminated, place a sticker on the back of the AF Form 483 documenting refresher training.

2.4.10. Upon completion of all flightline driving training requirements, the trainer and trainee will certify that each training item on the Flightline Driver Training and Certification Letter (Attachment

8) and the Flightline Orientation Checklist (Attachment 9) have been taught and successfully passed.

The unit commander or designated representative will then sign the document certifying that the trainee is qualified and authorized to drive on the airfield. Individuals will bring this document to 374 OSS/OSAM (building 703) for issuance of the AF Form 483, endorsed for flightline driving on the airfield. Designate on the Flightline Certification form “yes” or “no” that CMA training was accom-plished.

2.4.11. Notify the unit commander and 374 OSS/OSAM in writing after revoking an individual’s flightline driving privileges.

2.4.12. Conduct or personally oversee remedial training of those personnel who have had their AF Form 483 revoked for violation of this instruction.

2.4.13. Provide unit personnel with available references and material necessary to complete flightline driver training. This material should always be readily available in the event the program manager and alternate are not available.

2.4.14. Conduct a local conditions briefing, a local flightline training briefing and a practical orienta-tion (when necessary) for Temporary Duty (TDY)/contractor personnel that already possess a valid AF Form 483 that your unit is hosting. As a minimum the local briefing/training will include the fol-lowing: See 2.9. and 6.3. for issuance of a AF Form 483 to TDY/contractor personnel.

2.5. 374th Security Forces Squadron (374 SFS).

2.5.1. Enforce all traffic rules and directives on the flightline.

2.5.2. Ensure unauthorized vehicles are prohibited from operating on the flightline and inform 374 OSS/OSAM of violations. Include name, rank, unit, AF Form 483 number, duty phone, infraction and response in notification.

2.5.3. Detain all POVs without a valid pass driving on the airfield and notify Airfield Management Operations (AM Ops) at 225-7006.

2.5.4. Assist in escorting violators (as needed) to 374 OSS/OSAM and issue appropriate citations for violations.

2.6. 374 MDG.

2.6.1. The Flight Medicine Flight at the hospital shall screen records to determine the results of pre-vious tests. Conduct necessary color vision testing to determine if individuals can distinguish between red, green, white, yellow and blue. If the member has a previous failure, the member should be retested. If the member fails he/she should be referred to the optometry clinic for retesting using the Farnsworth Dichotomous 15 Test. The Optometry Flight shall test Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employees’ color vision to determine the level of deficiency if the member fails the pre-employment exam.

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2.6.2. Sign and/or stamp color vision testing results on the Flightline Driver Training and Certifica-tion Letter (Attachement 8).

2.7. 374th Civil Engineering Squadron (374 CES).

2.7.1. Ensure all 374 CES and associated personnel required to be in the CMA (see paragraph 4.7.)

are issued a radio with the “ramp net” frequency and have received all required training for that area.

If a translator/escort is required, the sponsor work center is responsible to furnish a qualified individ-ual. If a contract is within the CMA, the contractor must be provided an approved CMA escort and a radio that has the ramp net frequency. Details and assignment must be coordinated prior to contract approval. 374 OSS/OSAM does not provide escort personnel.

2.7.2. Ensure contractors and 374 CES personnel who must be in a restricted area have a valid restricted area badge or are provided with an approved escort. Escorts in restricted areas must have a valid restricted area badge. Details and escort assignment must be coordinated prior to contract approval. 374 OSS/OSAM does not provide escort personnel.

2.7.3. Ensure all military or civilian contractor personnel performing construction or repair work on the flightline are well briefed on this instruction before operating vehicles on the flightline. Forward contract manager’s signed letter requesting POV flightline decals to 374 OSS/OSAM with the follow-ing information: Contract manager’s name, title, telephone number, company name, contract number, valid dates, work location, license number, year, make, and model of all vehicles associated with the contract. Allow a minimum of three working days for decal completion. If rental/leased vehicles will be used, annotate such in the letter and include the approximate number of passes needed on a daily basis. Note: Passes for leased vehicles will be issued to contract manager by AFM or DAFM as needed on a daily basis for the duration of the contract.

2.8. Flightline Personnel (Qualified Drivers and Operators).

2.8.1. Ensure rules and safety practices are obeyed and report any violations to the proper level of authority.

2.8.2. Ensure compliance at FOD checkpoints: Check tires, secure loose items and properly dispose of FOD.

2.8.3. Be alert for FOD at all times while on the airfield. When possible, pick up FOD. If unable, report FOD to AM Ops (225-7006) who will respond to the location and request sweeper support if needed. FOD such as aircraft parts, tools, nuts, bolts etc. will be turned in to the unit FOD monitor or

374 OSS/OSAM.

2.8.4. Have in their possession a valid state driver’s license.

2.8.5. Have undergone flightline driver’s training certification and, while operating vehicles on the flightline, have in their possession a FLIGHTLINE AUTHORIZED, YOKOTA AB stamped AF Form 483 signed by the AFM, DAFM or NCOIC AM Ops.

2.9. Contractor/TDY Personnel.

2.9.1. Permanently assigned contractors (e.g. grass cutters, airfield lighting, pavement repair teams, etc.) must meet the same certification requirements as base assigned personnel.

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2.9.2. TDY/contractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station or com-plete the base flightline training program to operate a vehicle in the flightline area without an escort.

TDY/contractor personnel with a valid AF Form 483 from another duty station require a local brief-ing/training and, when necessary, a practical orientation by the host/sponsoring unit. As a minimum, the local briefing/training will include: Airfield signs/markings, speed limits, operating near aircraft, parking/chocking, lateral distances, FOD control/prevention, runway intrusion prevention, airfield violations/consequences, light gun signals and CMA procedures (if working in or crossing the CMA).

Non-base-assigned contractor personnel requiring temporary flightline access must be briefed by 374 OSS/OSAM on radio procedures and haul routes.

2.9.3. Must have written into their contracts that they adhere to the provisions concerning flightline driving contained in this instruction.

2.9.4. Must have work areas established and specified in their contracts, and exact routes to and from work locations must be authorized in writing by AFM or DAFM.

2.9.5. The authorizing contract manager must brief contractors on flightline vehicle operations. Con-tractors must obtain all required radios and restricted area escorts through the contracting office. If it is deemed necessary by AFM or DAFM that interpreters will be needed for CMAs, they must be obtained and provided by the contract manager. If needed, the funds for an interpreter will be written into the contract prior to contract acceptance by either the contracting office or contractor. 374 OSS/ OSAM will not furnish radios, interpreters, or escorts.

2.9.6. Must request, in writing authorization for a flightline decal from 374 OSS/OSAM. Forward contract manager’s signed letter requesting flightline decals with the following information: Contract manager’s name, title, telephone number, company name, contract number, valid dates, work loca-tion, license number, year, make, and model of all vehicles associated with contract. Allow a mini-mum of three working days for decal completion.

2.9.7. All contractor vehicles used to travel to/from work sites on the airfield must display a Orange/ White checkered flag. Drivers must also comply with the provisions of this instruction and any driv-ing conditions negotiated at pre-construction conferences.

2.9.8. Contractor vehicle operators who violate this instruction can be restricted from operating motor vehicles on the flightline. Replacement drivers will be the contractor’s responsibility.

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Chapter 3

VEHICLES AUTHORIZED ON THE AIRFIELD

3.1. Applicability. Any vehicle operating on the Yokota AB Flightline must have a direct mis-sion-related purpose. The flightline will not be used for convenience or as a shortcut to move from one part of the base to another. Only GOVs and OVs are authorized on the flightline without vehicle passes.

POVs and contractor vehicles that have the appropriate airfield passes will be authorized on a case-by-case basis. See paragraph 3.2. for details.

3.1.1. All flightline vehicles, including government-owned bicycles, golf carts, and utility trucks must meet the following requirements:

3.1.1.1. All items inside the vehicles must be secured so as not to be blown out by wind or jet blast.

3.1.1.2. Vehicles must remain at least 25 feet in front of and 200 feet behind all aircraft with engines running or about to start.

3.1.1.3. For vehicles not equipped with speedometers, extra care must be used to ensure speed limits do not exceed 15 miles per hour (MPH).

3.1.1.4. Vehicles must be equipped with headlights and taillights when operating during periods of darkness and/or inclement weather. Vehicles must also have reflective material visible from 360 degrees.

3.1.1.5. GOV Bicycles. Bicycles owned/controlled by units are authorized on the flightline. Each GOV bicycle must have a metal plate affixed to the bicycle displaying the unit and office symbol.

Units will assign control numbers to each bicycle and ensure it is displayed on the plate. GOV bicycles are authorized for official government business and will be ridden IAW the rules for vehi-cles on the flightline, meaning riders must possess a valid AF Form 483 stamped for Yokota AB.

When authorized to operate on the flightline during the hours of darkness, they will be equipped with a suitable headlight (turned on) and reflective markings front and rear. When not in use on the aircraft movement area, bicycles will be laid onto the ground outside wingtip clearance lines and away from vehicle traffic areas. This will prevent the bicycle from being blown (wind, jet blast, etc.) into airplanes, equipment, or vehicle traffic. Exception: Medics on GOV bicycles will be permitted on the Command Run course to provide medical coverage for the duration of the run.

While on the flightline, they must stay within the confines of the course and not cross into any Restricted Areas.

3.1.2. All non-government vehicles approved to operate on the flightline will display appropriate air-field passes in the lower right corner of the windshield.

3.2. Vehicle Passes. 374 AWVA 24-2, Yokota Air Base Airfield Pass, is issued to POVs and contractor vehicles that need access to the flightline. This form is a general form for all routes and will be marked according to the route needed. This form changes colors annually, and all passes must be revalidated annually. All pass holders will turn in passes to 374 OSS/OSAM or the respective OPR upon expiration.

All personnel on base requiring annual passes should start the revalidation process in December by send-ing request letters to the DAFM, 374 OSS/OSAM. The following passes are authorized at Yokota AB:

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3.2.1. White Route—Issued to government contract vehicles (contract airlines, Army and Air Force Exchange Service [AAFES]). Vehicles will display an airfield pass marked for White Route on the vehicle while operating on the flightline. Drivers must be trained for and possess an AF Form 483 for Yokota AB. White Route passes will be issued for the current calendar year or for the period needed.

Passes will be requested in writing through AFM or DAFM. White Route passes are assigned to vehi-cle license plates and are non-transferable.

3.2.2. Yellow Route—Issued to contractor (construction) vehicles. Vehicles will only be operated in those areas negotiated and specified at the pre-construction conference. Contractor vehicles operating on the flightline will comply with the provisions of this instruction and terms of their contract. Yellow Route passes will be issued for the current calendar year or for the period needed. The contract man-ager shall request Yellow Route passes in writing through AFM or DAFM. Yellow Route passes are assigned to vehicle license plates and are non-transferable.

3.2.3. Blue Route—Issued primarily to Air Traffic Control (ATC) and 374th Communications Squadron (374 CS) personnel. ATC and 374 CS will identify and train personnel that need access to their facilities. Decals will be issued only to those personnel who have completed the required train-ing. Training will be conducted and certified in writing using the modified Flightline Driver Training and Certification Letter (Attachment 8) by the ATC/374 CS OPR and trainee prior to decal issuance.

All personnel authorized to drive on the Blue Route will have their AF Form 483 stamped, BLUE ROUTE ONLY. Blue Route decals will be issued for the current calendar year or for the period needed. ATC and 374 CS will ensure personnel issued Blue Route passes operate POVs and pri-vately-owned bicycles to and from their facilities safely and IAW established flightline operating directives. Only the individual designated on the decal may utilize the route. Decals are not transfer-able to spouses and/or other military members.

3.2.4. Green Route—Issued to 374th Maintenance Squadron Munitions Flight (374 MXS/MXMW) and 374 MXS Propulsion Flight (374 MXS/MXMP) personnel. Munitions and test cell will identify and train personnel that need access to their facilities. Decals will be issued only to those personnel who have completed the required training. Training will be conducted and certified in writing using the modified Flightline Driver Training and Certification Letter (Attachment 8) by the 374 MXS/ MXMW and 374 MXS/MXMP OPRs and trainee prior to decal issuance. Green Route decals will be issued for the current calendar year or for the period needed. The 374 MXS/MXMW and 374 MXS/ MXMP will ensure personnel issued Green Route passes operate POVs and privately-owned bicycles to and from their facility safely and IAW established flightline operating directives. Only the individ-ual designated on the decal may utilize the route. Decals are not transferable to spouses and/or other military members.

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Chapter 4

FLIGHTLINE OPERATING PROCEDURES

4.1. General. Personnel driving on the airfield and with a valid AF Form 483 will comply with the pro-cedures, directions and limitations described in this instruction, AFJMAN 24-306, Chapter 25, and AFOSHSTD 91-100, Chapter 6.

4.1.1. Vehicle movement will be held to the absolute minimum consistent with mission requirements.

Only those vehicles and persons needed to be on the flightline to perform official duties are autho-rized. Non-flightline routes will be used to reduce ramp congestion as much as possible.

4.1.2. Personnel required to drive on the flightline for mission-related duties will receive training as outlined in this instruction, a TDY brief from the sponsoring/host unit (for TDY personnel) and/or be escorted prior to entry on the airfield. The sponsoring/host unit will provide escorts for personnel who are not flightline qualified. Personnel acting as an escort must be qualified and certified to drive on the Yokota Airfield.

4.1.3. Vehicles entering into restricted areas must have at least one person in the vehicle with a restricted area badge.

4.1.4. Vehicle operators performing On-the-Job-Training (OJT) for flightline duties will not operate a vehicle within 50 feet of aircraft. This restriction does not apply to fire fighting vehicles or equip-ment, OJT operators towing aircraft, loading, unloading or aircraft-servicing vehicles. In all cases, drivers in OJT status must be qualified to operate the vehicle, and a qualified instructor must accom-pany them.

4.1.5. Vehicle operations on the flightline will be conducted IAW AFJMAN 24-306, Chapter 25, AFOSHSTD 91-100, Chapter 6, and Technical Order 00-25-172, Ground Servicing of Aircraft and Static Grounding/Bonding, with the following exceptions: All vehicle operators will drive on the left side next to the taxiway centerline (same as the local driving conditions).

4.1.6. Vehicles will not be driven diagonally across the parking ramp, but at 90-degree angles to the taxiway centerline from flightline entry point to a point adjacent to destination aircraft (except when required to deviate for restricted area boundaries, entry control points, or aircraft operations).

4.1.6.1. Due to single lane, narrow driving between some aircraft and the edge of the flightline restricted area, the following lanes are one-way traffic:

4.1.6.1.1. Parking spots E8 – E10, D7 – D10, D11, D13, D15, D17, D19, D21, and D23 are one way only, south to north, on the narrow lane between the aircraft and the infield.

4.1.6.1.2. Parking spots D12, D14, D16, D18, D20, D22, and D24 are one way only, north to south, on the narrow lane between the aircraft and the flightline service road.

4.1.7. Do not park vehicles or equipment on the flightline between the wingtip clearance line and taxiway centerline.

4.1.8. To the greatest extent possible, do not operate vehicles behind C-5 or B-747 type aircraft closer than 300 feet when engines are running at low power settings, and not closer than 800 feet when the engines are operating at high power settings.

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4.1.9. Do not use radio call signs similar to aircraft call signs used in the local area. Use of simi-lar-sounding call signs causes confusion and can become a hazard to flight safety for aircraft in the vicinity of the aerodrome and ATC personnel monitoring flightline radios and ATC radios simulta-neously.

4.1.10. All vehicle movement around the aircraft, when within immediate vicinity to any aircraft, will be in a clockwise direction. This is applicable for both left and right hand drive vehicles.

4.1.11. All equipment not currently used to service an aircraft must be placed in approved equipment flightline storage locations.

4.2. Speed Limits. No vehicle will be operated at a speed in excess of that deemed reasonable and pru-dent for existing traffic and weather conditions. Under no circumstances is speeding permitted during an exercise. Emergency vehicles will not automatically assume the right of way, and the following speed limits will be observed:

4.2.1. Special Purpose Vehicles—10 MPH/16 kilometers per hour (KPH) maximum. Special purpose vehicles are classified as tugs, forklifts, refueling vehicles, K-loaders etc. Note: The speed limit is 5 MPH/8 KPH within 25 feet (close proximity) of an aircraft.

4.2.2. Flightline Service Road—15 MPH/24 KPH maximum or as posted.

4.2.3. Aircraft Parking Ramp—15 MPH/24 KPH maximum.

4.2.4. Taxiways—15 MPH/24 KPH. Note: Taxiway Foxtrot—25 MPH/40 KPH.

4.2.5. Runway—Driving while on the runway will be at a safe speed. If at any time the Control Tower informs the operator to expedite off the runway due to arriving/departing aircraft or other situation that requires the runway to be free of vehicles, the ground vehicle operator will depart the runway immediately at the nearest taxiway and at a safe speed.

4.2.6. Perimeter Road (McGuire/Walker)—40-60 KPH maximum or as posted. It is expressly forbid-den for any vehicle to use the runway as a shortcut to any point on or off the airfield that is accessible by roads outside the airfield environment. Perimeter roads provide vehicle access from one area of the airfield to another. Even though the travel distance and time may be longer, ALWAYS use a perime-ter road when it is available. Bicycles must stay on marked bike paths. Pedestrians may not use the south overrun bike path. This does not apply to emergency response vehicles responding to emergen-cies and 374 OSS/OSAM conducting the airfield inspection and/or responding to airfield incidents (Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard [BASH], FOD, intrusions, coordinate closers, etc). Note: Do not enter or cross the runway unless you have direct two-way radio contact with and approval from the Control Tower!

4.3. Aircraft, Equipment and Trailer Towing.

4.3.1. Towing speed is 5 MPH/8 KPH for all aircraft and two or more maintenance stands. Towing speed for one maintenance stand is 10 MPH/17 KPH.

4.3.2. The maximum towing speed for Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE), such as compressors, ground power units , oxygen carts, and similar equipment is 15 MPH/24 KPH (see AFOSHSTD 91-100, paragraph 8.3.4. for additional information on AGE).

4.3.3. Do not tow more than two units of any type in tandem.

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4.3.4. Do not use ropes, chains, cables or other flexible means of towing ground servicing equipment.

4.3.5. AGE towing vehicles may be placed in neutral and left running while the driver completes hook-up operations. This facilitates movement of the AGE towing vehicle by hand to align the pintle and hook. Drivers must shut off the vehicle, set the parking brake and place the vehicle in park or reverse if the AGE equipment is not to be towed immediately following hook-up.

4.3.6. Safety or cotter pins will be used to secure pintle hooks and trailer hitches.

4.3.7. Follow-me vehicles may be operated in excess of 15 MPH only to accommodate the optimum safe taxiing speed of aircraft and when safety is not compromised. Tugs will not be used as follow-me vehicles at any time.

4.4. Airfield Access Points. All normal entrances to the airfield are accessed through auto gates. Access points are buildings 97, 400, 605, 906, and 1585.

4.5. Foreign Object Debris. Pavement distresses, failure to secure items, vehicle parts and blowing debris account for the majority of FOD on the airfield. Negligence in picking up FOD can result in disas-trous and expensive incidents. Everyone is responsible to prevent damage to aircraft; therefore, everyone involved in flightline operations is responsible to pick up foreign material from the flightline surface. Air-craft maintainers must follow established FOD prevention procedures while performing maintenance.

Vehicle operators have specific responsibilities in the FOD control program which are listed below:

4.5.1. Ensure tires and undercarriage are free of rocks and debris. Physically inspect each tire and the vehicle undercarriage prior to entering the flightline, then roll the vehicle forward so the areas of the tires originally in contact with the road are now visible, and recheck all tires for foreign objects before proceeding. All vehicles operating on the flightline shall be equipped with a flashlight to properly check tires and undercarriage for FOD during hours of darkness.

4.5.2. Properly secure and store all equipment, materials, and property to ensure objects do not jar loose or fall out of the vehicle.

4.5.3. Remove FOD from the flightline whenever possible. When FOD is sighted, but you are unable to pick it up, or when debris is spread out over a large area, notify AM Ops on the ramp net or at exten-sion 225-7006. Provide the location and nature of the FOD. All sweeping operations on the flightline are coordinated through AM Ops.

4.5.4. Vehicle operators will do FOD checks prior to entering the flightline from an unpaved surface.

FOD checks will be accomplished when entering or crossing any taxiway, ramp or runway from an access road/unpaved surface or when exiting a construction area. This does not apply to the access roads supporting the Aircraft Arresting Systems.

4.6. Taxiways/Taxiing Aircraft. All flightline vehicles will fully stop before they enter or cross a taxi-way. Before proceeding the operator will determine visually that the way is clear.

4.6.1. Ground vehicle operators will not drive on the taxiway centerline or shoulders unless specifi-cally checking the pavement condition or checking for FOD. Normally the only vehicles that drive on the centerline are 374 OSS/OSAM vehicles, follow-me vehicles and the flightline sweeper.

4.6.2. Ground vehicle operators will drive on the left-hand side of the taxiway in reference to the vehicle’s direction of travel.

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4.6.3. Except for follow-me vehicles, vehicles will not be parked in front of or driven into the path of taxiing aircraft. Vehicles will not be driven between a taxiing aircraft and its follow-me guide. Vehi-cles will not be driven between an aircraft with engines running and the marshaller in front of it.

4.6.4. During the hours of darkness, headlights of a vehicle shining towards a moving aircraft will be turned off immediately so the pilot’s night vision is not affected. The vehicle parking lights or emer-gency flashers will be turned on so its position is known. Headlights will remain off until the aircraft is out of range and turned back on prior to putting the vehicle in motion. Vehicle operators with Day-time Running Lights (DRL)-equipped vehicles must know the operating procedures for their vehicles (consult the owner’s manual). The following procedures should work for most DRL-equipped vehi-cles: Stop the vehicle, shift transmission into park and apply the parking brake. If that does not turn off the lights, then turn the vehicle off and ensure parking lights or emergency flashers are on.

4.6.5. All vehicle drivers who operate on the parking ramp/apron and taxiways will give way to taxi-ing and towed aircraft. A minimum wingtip clearance of 25 feet is required. The responsibility to avoid aircraft rests with ground vehicle operators. Vehicle operators encountering an aircraft in front or behind will move behind the wingtip clearance lines, exit the taxiway by the shortest route or, if necessary, reverse course to quickly move out of the way. Only as a last resort should the vehicle is driven off prepared surfaces to ensure adequate wingtip clearance for the aircraft. All vehicles that re-enter from an unprepared surface must complete a FOD check.

4.6.6. Ground vehicle operators will yield the right-of-way to all aircraft and:

4.6.6.1. Will not cross a taxiway or cross in front of an approaching aircraft that is within 200 feet or until the aircraft has passed by at least 200 feet.

4.6.6.2. Will remain at least 100 feet away from any helicopter with its rotors in motion.

4.6.6.3. Will yield the right-of-way to emergency response vehicles with rotating lights/flashers in motion.

4.6.6.4. Will yield the right-of-way to any vehicle already operating on a taxiway they wish to enter or cross.

4.6.7. When a vehicle has a malfunction that prevents operation under its own power, every means will be used to alert taxiing aircraft in the vicinity. As a minimum, the ground vehicle operator will:

4.6.7.1. Leave the vehicle parking lights or emergency flashers ON if the malfunction occurs dur-ing the hours of darkness.

4.6.7.2. If the vehicle has two-way radio capability, make the following transmission: All parties BREAK, BREAK-This is (callsign) with an emergency for Airfield Management, Tower and Maintenance. State the nature of the problem and report your position on the airfield.

4.6.7.3. Operators of other radio-equipped vehicles (374 SFS, 374 CES, 374th Logistics Readi-ness Squadron, etc.) should make every effort to assist getting the disabled vehicle off the airfield especially if the vehicle is located on the parking aprons, taxiways or runway.

4.6.7.4. If a vehicle is not equipped with a two-way radio stay with the vehicle and continue attempts to alert any taxiing aircraft in the vicinity.

4.7. Operating In/Crossing the CMA. The CMA is protected by Visual Flight Rule (VFR) hold lines and Instrument (INST) Hold Lines. See paragraph 4.12.6. for more information on INST Hold Lines.

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VFR hold lines consist of four lines, two solid yellow and two dashed yellow lines, extending across the width of the taxiway (including the shoulders) 100 feet from the runway edge and at least 100 feet from the edge of Foxtrot Taxiway. VFR hold lines are located at: West side (holding short of Runway 18/ 36)-northwest hammerhead and taxiways A-E; East side (holding short of Runway 18/36 and taxiway Foxtrot)-northeast hammerhead, taxiways B-D; East side (holding short of taxiway Foxtrot)-taxiways G, H and K. See Figure 4.1. All aircraft, vehicles and pedestrians MUST stop at the solid lines which are located on the taxiway side (before you enter the CMA). Only vehicles/pedestrians possessing direct two-way radio contact with the Control Tower are permitted in the CMA. Ground vehicle operators/ pedestrians must FIRST get permission from the Control Tower prior to entering or crossing the CMA.

Access to the CMA is not granted if a person is identified as being color blind. All vehicles/pedestrians operating in the CMA must have a callsign. The following callsigns are used at Yokota:

NOTES:

1. This list contains only those ground vehicle operators who have mission essential requirements to drive on the airfield within the CMA and communicate with Control Tower on a regular basis. It does not include operators who occasionally communicate with Control Tower.

2. The base perimeter road travels through the CMA at both ends of the runway (Overruns). The overruns are protected by traffic signals, controlled by the Control Tower. Vehicles must never stop between the overrun traffic signals. 374 SFS patrols pulling over traffic offenders must insure all vehicles are not stopped between the overrun traffic signals. Disabled vehicles between the overrun traffic signals must be reported to 374 OSS/OSAM at 225-7006 as soon as possible (ASAP) since airfield advisories must be activated.

Tower/Ground Control Tower Samurai 374 AW/CC and Vice Commander Ops 1 374th Operations Group Commander Airfield 1-4 374 OSS/OSAM Airfield Lighting Exterior Electric Chief 1 and 2 Fire Chief and Deputy Crash 1-7 Fire/Crash Vehicles BASH1 BASH Team Barrier MX Power Production/Barrier Maintenance Sweeper 1 Airfield Sweeper Mower 1 Contracted Grass Cutters Horizontal Airfield Maintenance and Repair Alert Transient Alert Kilo 374 MXS Golf 730th Air Mobility Squadron

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Figure 4.1. VFR Hold Line.

4.7.1. In the event of an emergency recall, all pedestrians and vehicles shall exit the CMA ASAP.

Emergency recall notification will normally occur with radio instructions or light gun signals if radios are inoperable. If radio contact is lost or suspected lost while operating in the CMA, operators will monitor the Control Tower for light gun signals while immediately exiting the CMA. Unless previ-ously authorized by the Control Tower, do not cross another movement area to exit. For example, if you are on taxiway Foxtrot do not enter the runway to exit. If you are on the runway, do not cross taxi-way Foxtrot to exit. In the event these methods are inoperative, Control Tower will flash the airfield lights on and off to alert personnel of the immediate need to clear the area (this method does not replace the requirement for operators to monitor radios at all times). If radio failure is known or sus-pected, an escort official from AM Ops will survey the area for all vehicles and escort them out of the CMA. Remain with your vehicle out of the CMA until retrieved.

4.7.2. To enter or cross the CMA the following procedures will be followed:

4.7.2.1. All vehicles stop and hold short at the runway hold line. Contact the Control Tower and receive permission to cross/enter the CMA. Upon receiving permission, repeat the Control Tower’s instructions verbatim before proceeding. See Attachment 4 for phraseology.

4.7.2.2. If equipped, top-mounted rotating emergency lights/flashers must be in operation while in the CMA. Vehicles not equipped with top-mounted emergency lights may use warning flashers, dash or grill-mounted lighting. As a minimum the hazard lights must be turned on.

4.7.2.3. Personnel in the CMA must constantly monitor their two-way radio for instructions from the Control Tower. If instructed to exit acknowledge Control Tower with your call sign and advise Control Tower when you are off of the runway or taxiway Foxtrot.

4.7.2.4. When finished operating in the CMA, contact the Control Tower and report off.

4.7.3. To permit visual observation by Control Tower personnel, all routing vehicle crossings will be at Bravo, Charlie and Delta taxiways.

NOTES:

1. Personnel requiring access in the CMA who do not have two-way radio contact with the Con-trol Tower must be escorted. The escort must be authorized to drive on the flightline, be famil-iar with CMA procedures and have direct two-way radio contact with and approval from the Control Tower prior to entering the CMA.

2. The Control Tower is the only authority that permits ground vehicle operations in the CMA— permission may not be requested/granted from any other source. Three-way relayed messages to the Control Tower are prohibited.

3. Vehicles must not stop between the perimeter road lights at either end of the runway without radio contact with, and approval, from the Control Tower. Vehicles operating on the runway must yield to vehicles traveling across the overruns.

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4. Frequency Modulation net/Control Tower frequencies will be used for official airfield use only. Commanders will ensure only those operations requiring access are permitted in the

CMA.

4.8. Airfield Emergencies.

4.8.1. Immediate response vehicles responding to an airfield emergency may exceed the 15 MPH/24 KPH speed limit when they display a flashing beacon and when warranted by operational necessity.

No vehicle will be operated at a speed in excess of that deemed reasonable and prudent for existing traffic, road and weather conditions.

4.8.2. Ground vehicle operators will yield the right-of-way to all emergency and fire/crash vehicles with emergency flashers/rotating lights in motion.

4.8.3. Ground vehicles not in direct support of the emergency will remain clear of taxiways, the run-way and flightline access points until the emergency is terminated.

4.8.4. During emergency conditions, the Control Tower will advise aircraft to hold their positions so they will not interfere with responding emergency vehicles. At the Control Tower’s discretion, air-craft may be taxied to a more suitable parking place or holding area that is clear of ground vehicles.

4.9. Control Tower Light Gun Signals. All vehicles that operate on the flightline will have AFVA 11-240, USAF Airport Signs and Markings, signal decal (available for order at http://www.e-publish-ing.af.mil/). The decal may be permanently affixed in plain view of the driver or clipped to the inside of the sun visor on the driver’s side of the vehicle so it can be flipped down for ready reference. All flightline vehicle operators will know and comply with all airfield signs, markings and Control Tower signals. See Attachment 5 for Control Tower light gun signals and other additional airfield signs and markings.

4.10. Vehicle Operations in the Vicinity of Aircraft. Do not drive vehicles within 10 feet of a parked aircraft, except when the aircraft is being serviced, loaded or off-loaded. Then use spotters to guide the vehicle’s approach to the aircraft. The area within 10 feet of an aircraft is known as the circle of safety.

Vehicle operations within the circle of safety must comply with the following:

4.10.1. The maximum speed for vehicles in the vicinity of an aircraft is 5 MPH/8 KPH.

4.10.2. Vehicles will not be backed or parked in the immediate vicinity (25 feet in front, 200 feet to rear) of any aircraft, except as authorized for operations such as loading, unloading, servicing or tow-ing. When it becomes necessary to drive under or back toward an aircraft for loading or servicing (such as C-130, C-17 or C-5), stop at least 10 feet from the aircraft and verify overhead clearance with the guide, ensure chocks are pre-set in place, and proceed with caution. Once the chocks have been permanently set for the operations, do not remove them until the vehicle is at least 10 feet or more from the aircraft. All vehicles must operate under the direction of a guide.

4.10.3. The brakes on all parked vehicles will be set. All parked vehicles will be chocked within the circle of safety.

4.10.4. Vehicles are prohibited from driving or parking to the rear of aircraft unless required for main-tenance. Vehicles needed for maintenance at the rear of the aircraft may be parked there provided the vehicles do not interfere with taxiing aircraft or engine runs on adjacent aircraft.

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4.10.5. All unattended vehicles will be parked so they do not interfere with the aircraft being towed or taxied. Ignition will be turned off, keys left in the ignition and the gear lever put in reverse for vehi-cles with manual transmissions and in the park position for vehicles with automatic transmissions.