Tech Library_SAFB Snow and Ice Control Plan 4-4-16.pdf

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE

SNOW AND ICE CONTROL PLAN

4 April 2016

82 CES/CEOH

82D TRAINING WING

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS

82d Training Wing Sheppard AFB, Texas

Sheppard AFB Snow and Ice Control Plan APRIL 2016

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This form is completed by the plan OPR and placed inside the plan directly behind the front cover sheet. The form contains three parts: Part I identifies (name and/or office symbol) the individual that will conduct the administrative review (spelling/grammar). Part II identifies the Subject Matter Experts (SME) who should review and provide corrections/comments during the review process. Part III identifies the individuals who need to coordinate on the rewritten/changed plan.

Part I. Administrative Review Identification (Name and/or Office Symbol):

82 CES/CEIV Administrative Assistant

Part II. SME Identification (Name and/or Office Symbol):

82 CES/CEO Operations Manager 82 CES/CEOH Heavy Repair Supervisor 82 CES/CEOH Heavy Repair Assistant Supervisor

Part III. Coordination Process Identification (Name and/or Office Symbol):

82 TRW/CC 82 MSG/CC 982 MXS/CC 82 TRG/CC 82 TRW/JA 82 CES/CEH

82 CONS/CC 982 TRG/CC 366 TRS/CC 80 FTW/CC 82 CES/CL 82 LRS/CC

This plan describes the procedures that are employed by the 82d Training Wing for continuous operation of Sheppard AFB. Primary objective ensures uninterrupted 82 TRW mission capabilities via snow and ice control operations. The long title of this document is Sheppard AFB Snow and Ice Control Plan. This plan is unclassified IAW DoDM 5200.01-V4. Tasked organizations are authorized to extract and reproduce those portions of this document essential in the accomplishment of necessary planning and in preparation of supporting documents and Reports.

All personnel are cautioned not to link this plan with other documents that are classified in either discussion or correspondence as this could lead to inadvertent compromise of classified information. The provisions of AFI 10-701, Operations Security (OPSEC), and AFMAN 33-283, Communications Security (COMSEC) Operations, have been considered in the preparation of this document.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

This is a new plan developed IAW AFI 32-1002, Snow and Ice Control. This plan replaced SAFBI 32-1001. All of the key areas have been rewritten to accommodate the training mission at Sheppard AFB. The average snow fall for Sheppard AFB is 4.7 inches of annual snow fall.

AFI 32-1002, para 1.1.1. suggests the installation commander will create a Snow and Ice Control Plan (S&ICP) to meet their specific needs.

The purpose of this plan is to establish procedures to implement snow and ice control on Sheppard AFB and to permit safe mission accomplishment. This implement’s AFI 32-1002 and it applies to all base agencies. Tasked organizations are responsible for checking their portion of this instruction. 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. Establish snow and ice control procedures for use in areas for which the 82 CES Service Provider is responsible in accordance with AFI 32-1002.

The primary objective of snow and ice control operations is to maintain installation mission capability at all times. Primary responsibility for snow removal and ice control on runways, taxiways and ramps lies with the 82 CES Service Provider. They are also responsible for snow removal and ice control operations on primary roads, secondary roads and parking areas.

Chapter 1—SNOW AND ICE CONTROL PRIORITY 4

1.1. Prioritizing Snow Removal 4

Chapter 2—MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES 6

2.1. Administration Responsibilities and Roles 6

2.2. Snow and Ice Control Committee (S&ICC) Members 6

2.2.1 Installation Commander 6

2.2.2. Mission Support Group Commander (MSG). 6

2.2.3. Base Civil Engineer (BCE) 6

2.2.4. 82 CES Service Provider 6

2.2.5. 82d Security Forces Squadron (82 SFS) 8

2.2.6. 82d Force Support Squadron (82 FSS) 8

2.2.7. 82d Communications Squadron (82 CS) 8

2.2.8. 82d Logistics Readiness Squadron (82 LRS) 9

2.2.9. 82 TRW Safety 9

2.2.10. 80th Flying Training Wing 9

2.2.11. Wichita Falls Municipal Airport 10

2.2.12. Facility Managers 11

Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

Attachment 2— Snowfall Report

Attachment 3— Snow and Ice Control Assets

Attachment 4— SNOW REMOVAL PRIORITY MAP

Chapter 1

SNOW & ICE CONTROL PRIORITY

1. Prioritizing Snow Removal. Snow and Ice Control (S&IC) of all paved surfaces typically cannot be accomplished simultaneously; therefore, three priorities are established to ensure S&IC operations are accomplished in order of relative mission importance. Prioritized list will be publicized to avoid misunderstandings among base agencies. The S&ICP should be flexible to allow for separate mission operations. Priorities can change in response to flight safety, airfield mission and/or training requirements. Maps will be color-coded in the following manner: Priority 1: red; Priority 2: yellow; Priority 3: green. For safe operation of vehicles and equipment, establish a primary access route to and from the airfield. The established priorities are listed below in accordance with the AFI 32-1002 guidelines.

1.1. Priority 1 (Red):

1.1.1. Primary Runway 15R/33L, (overruns, when used for operations).

1.1.2. Euro NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training (ENJJPT) Ramp north to south, taxi routes from parking rows through N/S ramp entrances to Taxiway D and H.

1.1.3. Primary Runway Access Taxiways C (East of Regional Airport Ramp), D, and H.

1.1.4. Aircraft crash fire equipment lanes South Fire station: Taxiways E, G, and the fire access lane off Taxiway A.

1.1.5. Aircraft crash fire equipment lanes North Fire station.

1.1.6. For safe operations, establish navigational aids (NAVAIDS) for the primary instrument runway and primary access routes. This includes to and from the runway and emergency facilities, i.e., hospital, fire, and emergency services.

1.1.7. Main Gate, Clinic Gate, access roads to primary mission facilities: Avenues D, E, H, J, 9th, 22d, and Missile Rd, Bridwell Rd, Ave C to Clinic, and 10th from J to Missile Rd for the Fire Dept.

1.1.8. Intersections of Ave D/E at 1st, 5th, 9th, Missile Rd, and Bridwell at J Ave.

1.2. Priority 2 (Yellow):

1.2.1. Fuel truck parking lot.

1.2.2. AOC Parking Ramp (bldg. 1903) (MedEvac flights may be parked on Taxiway D between the North/South ENJJPT ramp entrances until AOC Ramp is cleared.).

1.2.3. Aircraft maintenance hangar access route and maintenance apron.

1.2.4. Building 1360 Ramp, Taxiway A from Taxiway E to Taxiway B.

1.2.5. Runway 15C/33C.

1.2.6. Runway 15L/33R

1.2.7. All remaining taxiways and parking aprons.

1.2.8. Access roads to secondary mission facilities: Avenues A, F, G, K, I, 1st, 5th, 10th, troop walks, 19th, 20th, 21st, and Drivers Rd from Missile to automated gas station.

1.3. Priority 3 (Green):

1.3.1. RWY 17/35 (For crosswind purposes the Airfield manager may adjust this RWY’s priority to 1 or 2).

1.3.2. Commissary/BX parking lot, hospital parking lot, child care, lodging, dining facilities.

1.3.3. All other paved areas not listed in priority 1 or 2.

Chapter 2

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1. Administration Responsibilities and Roles.

2.1.1. Installations.

2.1.1.1. Snow and Ice Control Plan (S&ICP). Each installation will create an S&ICP in accordance with AFI 32-1002. The S&ICP will include procedures from the AFI 32- 1002, but should be tailored to meet local needs. Attach snowfall history, equipment and attachment inventory, material and parts levels, and color-coded maps. The S&ICP should be reviewed annually and revised as necessary. The Installation Commander will give final approval to the base S&ICP. The service provider for S&IC operations will ensure adequate information is provided in the base S&ICP to effectively achieve mission requirements.

2.2. Snow and Ice Control Committee (S&ICC) Members. The following compose the S&ICC membership and will perform the described functions as needed at Shepard AFB:

Conduct a pre-season meeting between 15 October and 30 November and a post-season meeting between 15 March and 30 April. Installations which do not receive enough snow to warrant a physical meeting may elect to conduct the pre-season and post season meetings electronically.

2.2.1. Installation Commander (IC). The IC or their delegate chairs the S&IC meeting and requests additional attendees as needed. When snow removal conditions warrant S&IC activation, the service provider’s Heavy Repair Supervisor will conduct snow and ice control operations for both the airfield and main base.

2.2.2. 82d Mission Support Group Commander (82 MSG/CC)

2.2.2.1. The 82 MSG CC will activate the S&ICP when needed.

2.2.3. 82d Civil Engineer Squadron, Base Civil Engineer (BCE):

2.2.3.1. Coordinates installation S&IC activities.

2.2.3.2. Approves S&IC equipment for multiple uses.

2.2.3.3. Ensures new construction complies with AFI 32-1002 paragraph 3.5.

2.2.4. 82d Civil Engineer Squadron/Service Provider (82 CES Service Provider):

2.2.4.1. Asset Management Flight Chief (CEI):

2.2.4.1.1. Briefs the S&ICC on the environmental impact of aircraft and airfield deicing chemicals at the pre- and post-season meetings.

2.2.4.1.2. Provides storm water (SW) program oversight to ensure operational procedures minimize potential impacts of aircraft and airfield deicing chemicals; identifies environmental requirements to contain and control SW runoff for programming by installation;

programs for environmental funds to ensure requirements comply with current environmental programming guidance. The organization using mission-essential anti-icing/deicing chemicals is responsible for environmental cleanup of these products.

2.2.4.1.3. Reviews all snow dump locations for environmental impacts from runoff flow, monitoring requirements, annual maintenance, and chemical usage.

2.2.4.1.4. Ensures guidance on Pollution Prevention and Best Management

Practices (P2/BMPs) are disseminated to personnel conducting airfield deicing.

2.2.4.1.5. Performs annual evaluation of implementation status and effectiveness of P2/BMPs and recommends to the S&ICC actions to improve effectiveness.

2.2.4.2. Heavy Repair Section Supervisor (CEOH):

2.2.4.2.1. Prepares the S&ICP.

2.2.4.2.2. Plans the S&ICP meetings when required.

2.2.4.2.3. Complies with the instructions in AFI 32-1002 chapters 3, 4, and 5.

2.2.4.2.4. Activates a snow control center in building 1404 (extension 676-5155), when snow and ice accumulation is forecasted. The snow control center will be the SP focal point for executing operations. Upon activation of any operations, the snow control center will contact SP’s 24-hour Energy Management Control System (EMCS) operator, 676-4502, with current road conditions and actions underway. Contacts the command post upon initiation and provide periodic updates.

2.2.4.2.5. Accomplish snow and ice removal operations on the airfield and base pavements IAW priorities outlined in Attachment 4, unless directed to deviate by Installation Commander (IC) or their delegates. (NOTE: Only those areas necessary for mission accomplishment will be cleared. Sand will not be applied to airfield pavements. Snow/ice control equipment may be operated within 25ft of an aircraft, yet no closer than 10ft as long as a spotter is present. If a spotter is not present, snow/ice control equipment shall not be operated within 25ft of aircraft.)

2.2.4.2.6. Notifies Airfield Manager when S&IC operations will start or continue on airfield pavements before or after normal tower operations.

2.2.4.2.7. Store and inspect seasonal equipment during off-season months, using the applicable Operator’s Inspection Guide and Trouble Report. Fully operationally check motorized equipment during this inspection.

2.2.4.2.8. Request the barriers be removed from the over runs of 15R/33L as needed to accomplish S&IC operations.

2.2.4.3. Operations Manager (CEO):

2.2.4.3.1. Provides adequate facilities, equipment, materials, and trained personnel for the S&ICP.

2.2.4.3.2. Provides recommended changes as necessary to the snow removal fleet and S&ICP to the S&ICC.

2.2.4.3.3. Implements S&ICC changes to fleet and S&ICP.

2.2.4.3.4. Inspects airfield infrastructure for corrosion or deterioration caused by deicing chemicals; reports findings and recommendations to the S&ICC.

2.2.4.3.5. Coordinates chemical use and application locations with the environmental flight.

2.2.5. 82d Security Forces Squadron (82 SFS):

2.2.5.1. As snow begins, monitor all road conditions. Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC) and Defense Force Commander (DFC) will advise 82 MSG/CC of road conditions and recommend road condition status changes.

2.2.5.2. Enforce notices posted by the Snow Control Office, 82 CES Heavy Repair

S e c t i o n Supervisor, pertaining to restrictive parking and movement of vehicles on streets and common-use (Commissary, Base Exchange, etc.) areas, where snow removal operations are scheduled or being conducted.

2.2.5.3 Post color-coded (red, green, yellow) road condition signs at each entry gate.

2.2.6. 82d Force Support Squadron (82 FSS):

2.2.6.1. Provide food services at Dining Facility 1368 IAW AFI 34-239, Food

Services Management Program.

2.2.6.2. Provide box meals (Ground Support Meals) and/or Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) as needed for delivery by Civil Engineers to authorized personnel whose duty requirements do not permit sit down use of base dining facilities.

2.2.6.3. Stop receiving Space Available (Space-A) reservations at lodging.

2.2.6.4. Provide lodging rooms for mission essential snow/ice removal crews and dining facility staff from available inventory at the current room rate assigned to the room type being used. Receive payment for rooms used by the guest or create a unit account to bill IAW AFI 34-246, Air Force Lodging Program.

2.2.7. 82d Communications Squadron (82 CS):

2.2.7.1. Provides mobile radio and telephone communications for S&IC operations.

2.2.7.2. Reviews requests for managing personal wireless communication systems

(PWCS) in accordance with AFI 17-210, Radio Management.

2.2.7.3. Repairs communication equipment for S&IC operations using established priority repair lists in unit or base directives.

2.2.8. 82d Logistics Readiness Squadron (82 LRS):

2.2.8.1. Provide 24-hour wrecker service for disabled vehicles that interfere with snow removal operations or resumption of operational flying.

2.2.8.2. Ensure 24-hour fuel dispensing capability. Primary fueling point will be the automated gas station and on-site refueling provided for vehicles that cannot access the station.

2.2.8.3. Provide reimbursable repairs to snow equipment on an emergency basis, as needed.

2.2.9. 82 TRW Safety

2.2.9.1. Ensure base personnel are aware of the hazards of snow and ice and necessary precautions.

2.2.9.2. Ensure base personnel are aware of the safety considerations for snow/ice control vehicles (i.e., flying sand from spreader, maintain safe following distance, limited vision with snow/ice control vehicles, etc.).

2.2.10. 80th Flying Training Wing (80 FTW)

2.2.10.1. 80 OSS/OSA (Airfield Operations)

2.2.10.1.1. Act as the 80 FTW single point of contact for snow removal execution and operation on the airfield.

2.2.10.1.2. Coordinate with 80 OG/CC or 80 OG/CD and 80 OSS/DO for airfield priorities.

2.2.10.1.3. Coordinate with the snow control center to ensure adequate snow and ice removal to support flying operations.

2.2.10.1.4. Provides a list of POCs to contact when S&IC operations commence or continue after normal tower operations.

2.2.10.1.5. Determine and report the Runway Surface Condition (RSC) and

Runway Condition Readings (RCR), as required, using an authorized friction measuring equipment.

2.2.10.1.6. Publish instructions concerning:

2.2.10.1.6.1. Airfield driving certification for Sheppard AFB.

2.2.10.1.6.2. Vehicular traffic and communication procedures used in and around airfield areas.

2.2.10.1.7. Coordinate with the Wichita Falls Municipal Airport operations manager on flight schedules.

2.2.10.2. 80 OSS/DOW (Weather Operations Flight)

2.2.10.2.1. Provide weather briefing when requested by the snow control office.

Such briefings may include, but not limited to, observations and forecast of:

2.2.10.2.1.1. Freezing and frozen precipitation (onset, duration, and intensity).

2.2.10.2.1.2. Snow accumulation.

2.2.10.2.1.3. Surface wind (direction and speed).

2.2.10.2.1.4. Ambient air temperature.

2.2.10.2.1.5. Equivalent chill temperature (wind chill).

2.2.10.2.1.6. Other information as requested.

2.2.10.3. 80 FTW Director of Maintenance (80 FTW/CM)

2.2.10.3.1. Coordinates with 80 FTW T-6 and T-38 Branch Managers for planning and execution. Provides POC to the snow control center (676-5155) for equipment/aircraft removal and snow/ice control on the 80 FTW parking apron/ENJJPT Ramp/flight line.

2.2.10.3.2. Notify Maintenance Operations Center, 676-2936, to coordinate requirements ensuring that ENJJPT Ramp flight line areas to be cleared of snow/ice are prepared as follows:

2.2.10.3.2.1. Remove all tools, stands, fire extinguishers, unused wheel chock, and other removable items from parking ramps (except under shelters) to designated area not in use.

2.2.10.3.2.2. Remove snow from aircraft and clear paved surfaces to a 25-foot distance from aircraft to allow safe operation of snow and ice control equipment.

2.2.10.3.2.3. Remove snow and ice from under the aircraft shelters. Move the snow and ice into the taxiway of each row past the outer edge of the shelter. Use mechanical and chemical means to remove the snow and ice.

2.2.10.3.2.4. When feasible, remove aircraft from areas to be cleared.

2.2.11. Wichita Falls Regional Airport

2.2.11.1. Snow and Ice removal on RWY 17/35 is accomplished by the City of

Wichita Falls.

2.2.11.2. Snow and Ice removal on taxiway C West of the parking ramp to RWY

17/35 is accomplished by the City of Wichita Falls.

2.2.11.3. Snow and Ice removal on the municipal parking ramp is accomplished by the City of Wichita Falls.

2.2.12. Facility managers

2.2.12.1 Facility managers, other than the airfield, and occupants will remove snow from the following areas by hand shoveling, mechanical means, or using chemical deicers purchased and provided by individual units. Self-Help store does not fund deicer; it is the responsibility of the unit to fund, supply, and disperse to individual buildings. Contact 82 CES HazMat Manager (676-7842) for approved deicers for use on Sheppard AFB.

2.2.12.1.1. Sidewalks.

2.2.12.1.2. Fire hydrants and hose reel houses.

2.2.12.1.3. Entrances to buildings, including snow/ice dangers from facility overhangs where possible. If not possible, facility managers should block access to hazardous entrances to prevent injury from falling snow/ice.

2.2.12.1.4. Loading/unloading ramp areas.

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References AFI 10-206, Operational Reporting, 11 June 2014 AFI 10-701, Operations Security (OPSEC), 8 June 2011 AFI 13-204V3, Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs, 1 September 2010 AFI 17-210, Radio Management, 26 May 2016 AFI 32-1002, Snow and Ice Control, 22 January 2015 AFI 32-7001, Environmental Management, 16 April 2015 AFI 34-135, Air Force Lodging Program, 24 September 2014 AFI 34-239, Food Service Management Program, 17 April 2014 AFMAN 33-283, Communications Security (COMSEC) Operations, 3 September 2014 AFMAN 33-363, Management of Records, 1 March 2008 AFMS 44EO, Operations Flight AFPD 32-10, Installations and Facilities, 4 March 2010 AFPD 32-70, Environmental Quality, 20 July 1994 AS 010, Vehicles Owned by the United States Air Force for Permanent Bases, 2009 AS 464, Civil Engineer – Operations Flight Support Equipment ASTM E11, Standard Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves, 2009, http://www.astm.org/index.shtml DoDM 5200.01-V4, DoD Information Security Program, 24 February 2012 FAA AC 150/5200-30C, Airport Winter Safety and Operations, 9 December 2008, http://www.faa.gov/airports/resources/advisory_circulars/ FAA AC 150/5220-20, Airport Snow and Ice Control Equipment, 30 June 1992 FAA AC 150/5345-53C, Airport Lighting Equipment Certification Program, 30 September 2005 FHWA Manual of Practice for an Effective Anti-Icing Program, June 1996, http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/reports/mopeap/eapcov.htm SAE AMS 1431C, Compound, Solid Runway and Taxiway Deicing/Anti-Icing, September 2010 SAE AMS 1435B, Fluid, Generic, Deicing/Anti-Icing Runways and Taxiways, September 2010 TO 33-1-23, Equipment and Procedures for Obtaining Runway Condition Readings, 30 November 2006

Attachment 2

ANNUAL SNOW FALL AVERAGE

Month Year

Count Precip_Inches Snowfall_Inches Jan 112 1.09 1.6 Feb 112 1.34 1.4 Mar 110 1.9 0.6 Apr 111 2.67 0 May 111 4.31 0 Jun 111 3.39 0 Jul 111 2.02 0

Aug 110 2.24 0 Sep 109 2.93 0 Oct 109 2.73 0 Nov 111 1.54 0.3 Dec 108 1.48 0.8

Using sum of monthly values: 4.7

Year Count Precip_Inches Snowfall Inches 104* 27.27 4.7

* Using full-year (12 monthly) years only.

Attachment 3

SNOW AND ICE CONTROL ASSETS

1. Snow Removal Equipment:

3 - Dump truck with plow attachment 07D00213 90C01377 92C00464 1 - Snow air blast sweeper 90D00316 1 - Loader with bucket and plow attachment 08D00241 1 - Loader with bucket and broom attachment 07D00382 1 - Grader 08D00185 2 - Chemical/sand spreaders 03x85912 05x90959 2 - Bobcat loaders with bucket attachments

2. Snow Removal material:

Sodium Acetate solid deicer- 16 Metric tons Sand 300 tons Snow air blast sweeper broom core changes 3 Loader broom core changes 2 Plow blade changes for all plows 10 Blade changes for grader 7

Attachment 4

SNOW REMOVAL PRIORITY MAP