15-R-0004_Atch_3_-_Cell_Phone_Use_Policy_Letter.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS 509TH BOMB WING (AFGSC)

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, MISSOURI

MEMORANDUM FOR ALL PERSONNEL

FROM: 509 BW/CC

SUBJECT: Interim Change #1 to WAFBI 31-116, Installation Traffic Code

1. The below changes to Whiteman AFB Instruction 31-116 are effective immediately and apply to all military personnel and civilians assigned, employed, or visiting on the installation with the exception of bargaining unit employees. With regard to bargaining unit employees, the below changes will be implemented in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Labor Management Agreement.

a. Delete paragraph 4.3.18.

b. Add paragraph: 2.5.3.9. Vehicle operators on Whiteman AFB and operators of government owned vehicles, both on and off the installation, will not use cell phones unless the vehicle is safely parked or unless they are using a hands-free device. In addition, the wearing and use of other portable headphones, earphones or other listening devices is prohibited while operating a motor vehicle. Exceptions: Hearing protection as required by AFI 91-203, (Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction) standards for operating certain types of heavy equipment and hands-free devices for cell phones.

c. Add paragraph: 2.5.3.10. Using a cell phone in a manner prohibited by paragraph 2.5.3.9.

(e.g. talking, texting, etc.) shall result in a suspension of the operator’s driving privileges.

Suspension of driving privileges pursuant to this section shall be made as follows:

2.5.3.10.1. First Offense: 30-day suspension of driving privileges.

2.5.3.10.2. Second Offense: up to 6 month suspension of driving privileges.

2.5.3.10.3. Third or any subsequent offense: up to 1 year suspension of driving privileges.

2. My POC for this policy is Mr. Don MacMillan, 509 SFS/S5, ext. 687-6688.

GLEN D. VANHERCK

Brigadier General, USAF Commander

To Deter and Assure