AFI 13-212 DCBR Addendum Sep 10.pdf

BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER SJAFB ADDENDUM A

4TH FIGHTER WING (ACC) 10 Sept 2010

Space, Missile, Command, and Control

DARE COUNTY BOMBING RANGE

COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY

ACCESSIBILITY: This publication is available digitally at the Dare County Bombing Range website: https://wwwmil.seymourjohnson.af.mil/og/oss/osorr/homepage.htm.

RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.

OPR: 4 OSS/OSOR Certified by: 4 FW/CC

Supersedes DCBECR OI, 28 May 2008 (Col Patrick Doherty)

Pages: 56

This Addendum complements AFI 13-212, dated 16 Nov 2007, and AFI 13-212_ACC SUP, Range

Planning and Operations dated 29 April 2010. It establishes responsibilities, policies, and procedures for the maintenance, operation, and use of the Dare County Bombing Range, R-5314, and Phelps

MOA airspace. This addendum applies to all who use and operate this range and airspace. Send comments and recommendations for changes to this addendum on AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication, through locally prescribed channels to 4 OSS/OSOR, 1075 Blakeslee

Ave, Bldg 4900, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC 27531-2201. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes in this publication are maintained in accordance with AFPD 33-3, Information

Management, and AFMAN 37-123, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the

Air Force Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located at https://afrims.amc.af.mil. Contact supporting records managers as required.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

This document supersedes DCBECR OI, 28 May 2008 and must be completely reviewed.

Instructions apply to general operations on both the Air Force and Navy Dare Range Complex and include specific instructions for operations on the Air Force Dare Range Complex. The Navy Dare

Range Complex is located on Air Force property and must comply with applicable Air Force instructions including this addendum. This addendum includes reference information for Navy Dare https://wwwmil.seymourjohnson.af.mil/og/oss/osorr/homepage.htm to facilitate aircrew awareness of adjoining operations; however, aircrew must reference Fleet Area

Control and Surveillance Facility, Virginia Capes (FACSFACVACAPES) INST 3710.1 for specific instructions to operate on the Navy Dare portion of the range complex. Numerous paragraphs are renumbered to comply with AFI-33-360, Publication and Forms Management. All delivery run-in headings are corrected to reflect current magnetic variation at the range. Delivery restrictions are updated. Electronic Combat procedures are rewritten for the new emitters used on the range. BDU-33 spotting charge restrictions are changed.

CHAPTER 1

RESPONSIBILITIES

1.1 General Information

1.1.1. Commanders of 4th Fighter Wing (4 FW) squadrons are responsible for ensuring applicable personnel within their jurisdiction comply with the provisions of this supplement.

Units and agencies not assigned to, or part of, the 4 FW must comply with this supplement when operating aircraft or performing duties on Dare County Bombing Range (DCBR) Restricted Area

(R-5314). Individual unit instructions may be more restrictive.

1.1.2. The DCBR consists of the Air Force and Navy Dare Range Complexes, which are in the

R-5314 complex, and the Phelps MOA. Additional information, including FACSFACVACAPES

INST 3710.1, which governs Navy Dare operations, can be found on the DCBR website:

https://wwwmil.seymourjohnson.af.mil/og/oss/osorr/regulations/default.html. This site requires

128-bit encryption capability from a “.mil” network.

1.2. 4 FW (ROA). The 4th Fighter Wing Commander (4 FW/CC) is the Range Operating

Authority (ROA) for the Dare County Range.

1.3. Other Agencies

1.3.1. North Carolina Department of Forest Resources (NCDFR)

1.3.1.1. Fire fighting responsibility at the DCBR rests with the NCDFR under the auspices of a cooperative agreement with 4 FW.

1.3.1.2. Fire Codes. The North Carolina Department of Forest Resources (NCDFR), District 13 sets the Fire Readiness Plan (RP) level which indicates the level of fire risk for any given day.

An RP level of 1-7 determines the operational response by the state to the prevailing fire condition. RP is synonymous with “fire code”.

1.3.1.3. Either the Air Force or Navy Dare Range Manager may determine a more hazardous situation exists warranting a higher fire code. Under this circumstance, the fire code may be raised as required at the discretion of the 4 OSS/CC to mitigate the risk of a range fire. Refer to

Table 1.1 for the fire codes and their impact on range operations.

Table 1.1: Dare Range Fire Codes and Restrictions.

CODE BDU-33,

MK-76 / 106 AFD

BDU-33,

MK-76 / 106

Navy Dare

Flares/

Smokey

Devils

Smokey SAMs Strafe Rockets

1-3 -- -- >500‟ AGL -- -- --

4 *Cold Spot Only *Cold Spot

Only

>2000‟

AGL

-- No Tracers Must Fire above 2000‟

AGL

5 - 6 Cold Spot Only Cold Spot Only >2000‟

AGL

Not

Authorized

No Tracers Must Fire above 2000‟

AGL

7 May Restrict at

RCO discretion

May Restrict at

RCO discretion

Not

Authorized

Not

Authorized

No Tracers Not

Authorized

* Hot Spots may be used at night to allow for weapons scoring on formal training or AEF Spinup sorties. Hot Spots will be restricted to Tgt 16 & 24 on AF Dare and the CTR & Short Bull on Navy

Dare (Tgts 16 & 14) during a fire code of 4.

1.3.1.4. High Fire Seasons. March through May and October through November are considered high fire seasons. Historically the fire codes will be higher during these time frames. Range users should consider using cold spot or inert full scale munitions during these timeframes.

1.4. Host Unit. The 4th Fighter Wing, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC is the host unit for the

DCBR.

1.5. CES

1.5.1. Air Force Dare. The 4th Operations Group Commander (4 OG/CC) is responsible for the maintenance of the Air Force portion of DCBR. Range facilities, grounds, and targets must be maintained IAW Air Force / ACC directives and this addendum.

1.5.1.1. The 4th Civil Engineering Squadron (4 CES) supports the 4 OG/CC in maintaining and modernizing range infrastructure , ensuring compliance with environmental regulation, and performing range decontamination and ordnance disposal.

1.5.1.1.1. Decontamination and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Operations.

1.5.1.1.1.2. Air Force Dare (AFD). 4 CES/CED (EOD) is responsible for range clearance operations IAW AFI13-212.

1.5.1.1.1.3. If emergency EOD assistance is needed on or off DCBR, the range contractor will request EOD assistance through the 4 FW Command Post, DSN 722-1973/1974 or commercial

(919) 722-1973/1974.

1.5.1.1.1.4. CES/CED, through 4 OSS/OSOR, will schedule 150 use-day, biennial, and ten-year ordnance clearances of DCBR. Mission requirements may require occasional additional ordnance clearance.

1.5.1.1.1.4.1. 150 use-day clearances require three consecutive days. Clearance should extend to a radius of 500 feet from the center of all targets. It is not always possible due to meet this criterion due to excessive water, vegetation and/or snake infestation. Consequently, clearance may be limited to surface clearance of accessible target areas and down-range roads.

1.5.1.1.1.4.2. Biennial and decennial clearances require five consecutive days (Monday through

Friday). EOD will normally schedule the biennial and decennial clearances during March after the North Carolina Forestry Service (NCFS) has completed surface burning. Figure 1, EOD

Clearance Plan, shows the areas discussed for the 150 use-day and decennial clearances and schedule as appropriate.

1.5.1.1.1.4.2.1. Area A - Years ending with 1 or 2.

1.5.1.1.1.4.2.2. Area B - Years ending with 3 or 4.

1.5.1.1.1.4.2.3. Area C - Years ending with 5 or 6.

1.5.1.1.1.4.2.4. Area D - Years ending with 7 or 8.

1.5.1.1.1.4.2.5. Area E - Years ending with 9 or 0.

1.5.1.1.1.4.2.6. Biennial clearances will extend to a radius of 300 feet of each target.

1.5.1.1.1.4.2.7. Ten-year clearances (boundary-to-boundary) will be performed IAW AFI 13-212.

Each target will be cleared to a radius of 1000‟ over the course of the ten-year period. Approximately

20 percent of the targets will be cleared every two years, and may be completed in conjunction with the biennial clearance schedule.

Figure 1: EOD Clearance Plan

1.5.1.3.3. Target access ways and roads, as defined in AFI 13-212, will be cleared as required in conjunction with other scheduled range clearance times.

1.5.1.4. Heavy equipment will be provided IAW Primary Training Range Performance Work

Statement (PWS).

1.5.1.5. Only qualified EOD personnel will inspect and mark munitions found on range. Other personnel may assist in the removal and transport of munitions that have been inspected and certified expended/empty by EOD IAW AFI 13-212 and T.O. 11A-1-60.

1.5.1.6. EOD will brief all personnel assisting in range clearance prior to the start of clearance operations IAW AFI 13-212.

1.5.1.7. Munitions will not be transported to SJAFB from DCBR. EOD personnel will explosively treat these items on range. All inspected range residue will be placed in the DCBR residue holding area adjacent to Stomper Road.

1.5.1.8. Inert ordnance and target residue for DRMO sale or reclamation will be demilitarized

IAW DoD 4160.21-M-1 and certified IAW T.O. 11A-1-60 through the ACC Range Residue contract.

1.5.2. Navy Dare. FACSFACVACAPES will ensure range clearance is performed IAW

FACSFACVACAPES INST 3710.1, Jan 2008.

1.6. Weather. 4 OSS/OSW and the range contractor provide support in accordance with SJAFB

Weather Support Plan, SJAFBI 15-101, and the range contract. 4 OSS/OSW provides a weather forecast for 4 FW use, and off-base units may obtain this forecast from their local weather shop or DSN 722-4089 / (919) 722-4089.

1.6.1. The following is a link to the 4 OSS/OSW weather daily weather planning document:

https://wwwmil.seymourjohnson.af.mil/misc/weather/WxPlngFlimsy.asp.

1.7. Range User. All range users, air and ground, must be completely familiar with the contents of this supplement and comply with its requirements. Forward questions concerning the supplement‟s content and/or requests for additional planning information to 4 OSS/OSOR

(Range and Airspace), DSN 722-2104, Commercial (919) 722-2104, or, to the Range Operations

Officer (ROO), DSN 722-1045/1014, Commercial (919) 722-1045/1014.

1.8. Unit Feedback. Units may forward feedback to 4 OSS/OSOR (Range and Airspace), DSN

722-2104, Commercial (919) 722-2104.

1.9. Scheduling Authority

1.9.1.. Air Force Dare. 4 OSS/OSOS (Wing Scheduling), DSN 722-2129/2124, Commercial

(919) 722-2129/2124, schedules the Air Force portion of DCBR. 4 OSS/OSOR (Range &

Airspace), DSN 722-2104, Commercial (919) 722-2104, is the final authority for scheduling the range outside of normal operating hours.

CHAPTER 2

DESCRIPTION OF RANGE AND MILITARY OPERATING AREA

2.1. General Information. This chapter describes DCBR and includes detailed target descriptions, general restrictions, and airspace boundaries. DCBR is a joint Air Force/Navy

Weapons Range, with the Air Force as the host unit. It is located in northeastern North Carolina on a peninsula bounded by the waters of the Alligator River, Albemarle Sound, and Pamlico

Sound. The range is constructed on swampy, wooded land that is predominately comprised of peat bog.

2.1.1. Capabilities. The range is divided so that Air Force Dare uses the airspace in the south and Navy Dare uses the airspace in the north. Note: R-5314 airspace has been aligned to facilitate this delineation; however the sub-areas are not currently depicted on aeronautical charts. Users scheduled for Air Force Dare have exclusive use of R-5314 A, B, and C, while

Navy Dare users have exclusive use of R-5314 D, E, and F. The R-5314 division is depicted in

Figure 2 and described in Table 1. R-5314 H and J are concurrent-use airspace and caution should be exercised when using this airspace.

Figure 2: R-5314 Airspace.

Table 1: R-5314 Dare County Range Airspace Layout. AREA

COORDINATES ALTITUDE

A A1 N35-42.60 W075-49.82, A2 N35-

40.08 W075-50.14, A3 N35-40.25

W075-52.15, A4 N35-38.41 W075-

52.34, A5 N35-39.01 W075-54.34, A6

N35-40.41 W075-54.09, A7 N35-41.31

W076-00.19, A8 N35-44.17 W075-

59.68

SURFACE to FL 205

B B1 N35-41.87 W075-45.18, B2 N35-

34.41 W075-46.49, B3 N35-36.46

W076-01.19, B4 N35-41.31 W076-

00.19, B5 N35-40.41 W075-54.19, B6

N35-39.01 W075-54.34, B7 N35-38.41

W075-52.15, B8 N35-40.25 W075-

52.15, B9 N35-40.08 W075-50.14, B10

N35-42.60 W075-49.82

500‟ AGL to FL 205

C C1 N35-38.55 W076-00.52, C2 N35-

39.21 W076-04.59, C3 N35-44.80

W076-03.73, C4 N35-44.17 W075-

59.68

200‟ AGL to 15,000‟ MSL

D D1 N35-41.51 W075-48.49, D2 N35-

42.60 W075-49.82, D3 N35-44.17

W075-59.68, D4 N35-47.01 W075-

58.59, D5 N35-46.08 W075-52.35, D6

N35-48.01 W075-51.59

SURFACE to FL205

E E1 N35-48.31 W075-43.39, E2 N35-

41.87 W075-45.18, E3 N35-42.60

W075-49.82, E4 N35-41.51 W075-

48.49, E5 N35-48.01 W075-51.59, E6

N35-46.08 W075-52.35, E7 N35-47.01

W075-58.89, E8 N35-51.36 W075-

57.54, E9 N35-49.31 W075-44.59

500‟ AGL to FL 205

F F1 N35-51.36 W075-57.54, F2 N35-

44.17 W075-59.68, F3 N35-44.80

W076-03.73, F4 N35-51.53 W076-

02.08

200‟ AGL to 15,000‟ MSL

H N35-51.883 W076-02.133, N35-

39.350 W07604.983, N35-40.433

W076-12.400, N35-52.383 W076-

10.867 to beginning

500‟ AGL to 10,000‟ MSL

J N35-52.383 W076-10.867, N35-

40.433 W076-12.400, N35-44.850

W076-35.483, N35-54.850 W076-

33.150 to beginning

1,000‟ AGL to 6,000‟ MSL

2.1.1.1. During operations in R-5314 H and J, aircraft will monitor the Air Force Dare RCO frequency (Primary 349.1 / Secondary 378.65) as a common frequency for aircraft deconfliction unless Air Force Dare is not active. All aircrew must be aware of the midair potential and make attempts to contact other aircraft operating concurrently in R-5314. Air Force Dare and Navy

Dare impact area are separated by 2.1 nm. RCOs should notify aircraft of the status of the other range upon check-in. If the opposite range is not active at check-in, but later becomes active then

RCOs should notify aircraft operating on their frequency.

2.1.1.2. Aircraft will not enter Navy Dare‟s airspace (R-5314 D, E, and F) without prior coordination. Navy Dare RCO frequencies are: Primary 358.8, Secondary 320.2. They can also be contacted at DSN 433-2959, Commercial (252) 473-2720.

2.1.1.3. If the opposite range is cold, aircrew are encouraged to coordinate the use of the airspace for additional maneuvering room. Respective ranges are expected to accommodate aircrew requests if their airspace is not actively in use.

2.1.1.4.. All Coordinates in this Addendum are WGS-84 and use the following format:

2.1.1.5.. Coordinates: <Degrees>-<Minutes>.<Decimal Minutes> (DD-MM.MMM).

2.1.1.6. Elevation is always stated in feet Mean Sea Level (MSL).

2.1.2. Hours of Operation. Bomb range operating hours vary weekly based on the 4 FW flying schedule and depending on requirements. Scheduling the range outside of the typical hours listed below requires at least 24 hours advance coordination with 4 OSS/OSOS however requests made one week in advance are more likely to be granted (see Attachment 2). The range is available for a total of 66 hours during every week which will normally be scheduled between Monday and

Friday.

2.1.2.1. Monday through Thursday: 14 hour window – typically 0800-2200.

2.1.2.2. Friday: 10 hour window – typically 0800-1800.

2.1.2.3. Weekends: Available by exception for actual ordnance deliveries in support of ORE, ORI, LFE, or deployment preparation operations. Weekend operations must be coordinated as early as possible, but no later than one week prior through 4 OSS/OSOS. Requesting units must submit the Additional Operating Hour (AOH) Request Form, available electronically from 4

OSS/OSOS. 4 OSS/OSOS will submit the AOH request through the Air Force Dare Range

Manager to ACC/A3AR. The request must be approved by ACC/A3AR before weekend operations will be authorized. The range is closed on all Federal Holiday weekends

2.1.2.4. Operation Outside Operating Hours. When the range is closed, dry passes may be flown with prior coordination through 4 OSS/OSOS to ensure Washington ARTCC is notified of

R-5314 activity. 4 OSS/OSOS will also notify 4 OSS/OSOR.

2.1.3. Scheduling Procedures

2.1.3.1. Units will provide 4 OSS/OSOS their range time requests via telephone, message, fax

(DSN 722-2125 / (919) 722-2125), or e-mail at 4oss.osos2@seymourjohnson.af.mil no later than three weeks prior to the affected week. Any special consideration should be included with requests; otherwise all requests receive equal priority. 4 OSS/OSOS will confirm range time requests two weeks prior to the affected week.

2.1.3.1.1. Ground units (JTAC, TACP, SOC, etc) wishing to use the range should coordinate projected dates with 4 OSS/OSOS to avoid scheduling conflicts with other ground users. Users may also contact the range directly at DSN 722-1012/13/ Commercial (919) 722-1012/13 to coordinate plans and forward any special requests. Units intending to conduct simultaneous air/ground training scenarios (i.e. Marine Recon, STS, etc) must ensure that the required range time has been scheduled as per normal procedures.

2.1.3.2. 4 OSS/OSOS will allocate open range periods to non-4 FW units on a first-come, first-served basis, unless special mission requirements dictate otherwise.

2.1.3.3. Call any cancellations into 4 OSS/OSOS as soon as possible. Direct contact with Air

Force DCBR for scheduling or cancellation is NOT authorized unless after 1630L on the day in reference. 4 OSS/OSOS will communicate schedule changes to the Air Force Dare Site Manager and Range Manager.

2.1.3.4. Navy Dare. Refer to FACSFACVACAPES INST 3710.1, also available at:

https://wwwmil.seymourjohnson.af.mil/og/oss/osorr/regulations/default.html.

2.1.3.5. Coordination with Washington ARTCC. 4 OSS/OSOS will pass to Washington

ARTCC, via message, the following week‟s active times (Monday-Friday, and Saturday when scheduled) for R-5314 NLT close of business the Friday prior. This activity notice will include both the Air Force and the Navy complexes. 4 OSS/OSOR will request a NOTAM identifying any schedule changes outside of the published flying window.

2.1.3.6. Schedule Coordination with DCBR. 4 OSS/OSOS will forward the DCBR schedule for the following week to both the Air Force Dare Range Manager and the Contract Site

Manager no later than Thursday the week prior. The schedule will include daily opening and closing times

2.2. Restrictions

2.2.1. Common/General

2.2.1.1. Supersonic flight in R-5314 is prohibited.

2.2.1.2. All flights within R-5314 will be in contact with an RCO. During operations in R-5314

H and J, aircraft will use the AFD RCO frequency to provide a common frequency for aircraft deconfliction unless AFD is closed.

2.2.1.3. Use the AFD RCO frequency in the AFD pattern which is defined as R-5314 A, B, and

C.

2.2.1.4. Use the ND RCO frequency in the ND pattern, which is defined as R-5314 D, E, and F.

2.2.1.5. Avoidance Areas. Refer to Figure 3 for a visual depiction of the Avoidance Areas.

2.2.1.5.1. The minimum over-flight altitude for the Pungo, Lake Mattamuskeet, and Swan

Quarter National Wildlife Refuges is 2000‟ AGL.

2.2.1.5.2. Hyde County Airport: 1,500‟ AGL or 3 NM (N35-33.7, W075-57.3)

2.2.1.5.3. Phelps Dock: 1,000‟ AGL or 0.5 NM (N35-47.4, W076-24.7)

2.2.1.5.4. Town of Gum Neck: 1,500‟ AGL or 1.5 NM (N35-44.1, W076-08.5)

2.2.1.5.5. Town of Stumpy Point: 1,500‟ AGL or 1.5 NM (N35-41.9, W075-44.3)

2.2.1.5.6. Manteo Amphitheater 5 NM (N35-56.2, W075-42.4)

Figure 3: R-5314 Avoidance Areas

2.2.2. Range

2.2.2.1. Visitors will report directly to the operations building. Visitors will sign-in, report their purpose for needing access to range property, and receive a briefing on range restrictions and safety measures.

2.2.2.2. Civilian vehicles are not permitted on DCBR property except when authorized by the

RCO, range contractor, ROO, or QAP.

2.2.2.3. Gates restrict access to areas of range property that are within the “weapons footprint area”.

2.2.2.4. 4 OSS/OSOR allows public access to areas of range property outside of the weapons footprint area unless further restricted by DoD Force Protection Measures. At no time will the public be granted unrestricted access to the impact areas.

2.2.2.5. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the range.

2.2.2.6. Firearms are not permitted in range compounds, buildings or impact areas.

2.2.2.7. The Primary Training Range (PTR) Contractor shall provide necessary keys to the assigned AF civilian personnel and the NCFS. The contractor shall also establish and implement procedures that ensure keys and locks issued to the contractor and Navy Dare employees are not lost, misplaced, duplicated, or used by unauthorized persons. The contractor shall furnish the

QAP with keys/lock combinations to all range entry gates and facilities.

2.2.3. Airspace

2.2.3.1. Airspace Availability and Restrictions.

2.2.3.1.1. Controlling agency for R-5314 is the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), ARTCC

Washington, DC. Hours of operation vary, but are normally contained in the window of 0600 -

2400L Mon-Fri, 0700-1800L Sat and Sun. The airspace may be activated at other times by

NOTAM.

2.2.3.1.2. Aircraft/aircrew must receive clearance from the RCO prior to entering R-5314.

2.2.3.1.3. Agencies that have reason to over fly DCBR and the restricted area must be cleared by the RCO before patrolling for fires, conducting waterfowl census, etc.

2.2.3.1.4. Air Force Dare range frequencies are 349.1 (primary) and 378.65 (secondary). The Air

Force Dare VHF frequency is 122.9. Navy Dare range frequencies are 358.8 (primary) and 320.2

(secondary).

2.2.3.1.5. Aircrew must be aware of the increased midair potential when both ranges are active and make attempts to contact aircraft already operating in R-5314 areas H and J.

2.2.3.1.6. Reference Figure 2 for range airspace separation.

2.2.3.1.7. Aircrew must be aware that AFD and ND impact area are separated by only 2.1 nm.

2.2.3.1.8. RCOs should notify aircraft of the status of the other range upon check-in. If the opposite range is not active at check-in, but later becomes active, the RCOs should notify aircraft operating on their frequency.

2.2.3.1.9 When both Air Force and Navy ranges are closed, the airspace will revert to the control of Washington ARTCC.

2.3. Range and Military Operating Area (MOA)

2.3.1. Air-to-Ground Range. AF Dare is a three-tower, class-A range. The range contains a nuclear target, a conventional target, heavyweight ordnance targets, a strafe pit, laser targets, two

Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) target arrays, and multiple tactical targets dispersed throughout the range complex. The tactical targets include specialized active infrared targets. The conventional and nuclear targets are equipped with lights for night deliveries. Figure

4 describes the detailed range layout. All coordinates in Table 2 are WGS-84. The scored DMPI is ordinarily the center of mass. Direct any further questions to the duty RCO at DSN 722-

1012/1013 / (252) 473-2201.

2.3.1.1. Nuclear Target (TGT #16).

2.3.1.1.1. The nuclear target is centered within three concentric circles with radii of 500, 800, and 2,000 feet. The 500‟ circle is a 15‟ wide canal adjacent to the road.

2.3.1.1.2. The run-in line is easily identified as a 500‟ wide by 15,000‟ long clearing cut through the wooded area to Target 16. Orientation of the run-in line, and the final attack heading, is 111º magnetic.

2.3.1.2.. Laser City (TGT #1). This is a no-drop target complex that contains a laser scoring target. Default pulse repetition frequency (PRF) is 1688; inform the RCO if you will use an alternate PRF.

2.3.1.3. Conventional Target (TGT #24). The target is surrounded by concentric circles with radii of 75‟ and 150‟.

2.3.1.4. Strafe Panels.

2.3.1.4.1. The two strafe panels on the conventional range are scored using the Improved Remote

Strafe Scoring System (IRSSS). The final attack heading for strafe passes on these panels is 021º magnetic. The panels are identified as “Left” and “Right”. Either low or high angle strafe is authorized.

2.3.1.4.2. The current strafe target configuration is a 15‟ drag chute with a four-foot bull center.

2.3.1.4.3. All aircraft expending cannon ammunition will cease-fire no later than the 2,000‟ foul line. Foul line is defined as a 40‟ wide canal, 400‟ south of the center tower and 3,600‟ in length.

2.3.1.5. Tactical Targets. Tactical events are authorized on all targets north of the line between the conventional target and Laser City. Aircraft are not authorized to point toward or over-fly occupied range facilities during ingress for planned weapons delivery. Over-flight is authorized above 1500‟ AGL during designator turns. At no time will aircraft with a "hot pickle" button over-fly any manned facility. The flank towers are typically unmanned.

2.3.1.6. Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT). The AF Dare impact area contains two MOUT target arrays.

2.3.1.6.1. The MOUT complex located in the east central section of the impact area simulates 2

½ square blocks of an urban environment and includes buildings of varying size and shape, a hospital, mosque, bunker, water tower, and various high fidelity targets such as trucks, cars, Vulcan cannons, APCs, and T-72s. Refer to the Air Force Dare website for the most current target imagery.

2.3.1.6.2. The Afghan Compound array is located on the north perimeter road simulating a walled compound.

2.3.1.6.1. The intent of the MOUT arrays is to provide improved urban CAS training to aircrew.

Due to airspace limitations, flights on CAS sorties must ensure they remain within assigned airspace. Flight leads are encouraged to contact Navy Dare for clearance to use their airspace in accordance with the High Block procedures in 3.1.5.

2.3.1.6.1.1. The MOUT is authorized for BDU-33 and GBU-38 delivery, 20mm High Angle

Strafe (HAS), 7.62 mm and .50 cal helicopter strafe and helicopter, forward-firing rocket attack.

These deliveries should be done in conjunction with CAS training and not pattern procedures training. This will lengthen the target lifespan and allow for more manageable maintenance of the MOUT.

2.3.1.6.1.2. The Afghan compound is dry only due to its proximity to the tree line.

2.3.1.6.1.3. Targets designated as “Tactical Pads” are all „Dry Only‟ and may or may not have a high fidelity target collocated. High fidelity targets will be interspersed throughout the MOUT and will be moved occasionally.

2.3.1.6.1.4. Aircrew are encouraged to use the range‟s EW capabilities (RWR LTEs, Smokey

SAMs) in conjunction with CAS training on the MOUT to increase realism and training effectiveness.

2.3.1.7. IR Targets. IR targets consist of a vertical target, one T-72 tank replica and one ZSU

23-4 replica. The 20‟x16‟ IR vertical target (TGT #81) is oriented to the primary attack axis of

111º magnetic. This target is suitable for both low and medium altitude deliveries. The T-72 IR target (TGT #02) is a three-dimensional, high-fidelity tank replica. The ZSU 23-4 target (TGT

#04) is also a three-dimensional, high-fidelity replica. These replica targets are to be used as

“difficult” targets to acquire (visually and via system) and for visual recognition purposes only.

Release is not authorized on these targets.

2.3.1.7.1. Targets in the Iraqi MOUT array may be heated to provide an IR signature. Users desiring this training capability should contact range operations in advance to forward your requested scenario. These IR targets may be bombed and strafed.

FIGURE 4: Air Force Dare Target Layout

FIGURE 4a.:

FIGURE 4b.: Compound as of 10 Sept 2010

Table 2: Air Force Dare Targets and Authorized Ordnance

TGT # Description

Run-in Magnetic

Ordnance* Coordinates / Elevation

D 3 R H J L S

WGS-84 / DD-MM.MMM

LSTSS – Laser City – Top

Bldg.

111 D N35-40.814 W075-52.959 / 4’

02 T-72 Tank (Heated) 111/291 D N35-41.151 W075-53.299 / 4’

03 SA-6 111/291 D N35-41.169 W075-53.296 / 4’

04 ZSU 23-4 (Heated) 111/291 D N35-41.179 W075-53.292 / 4’

05 SCUD 111/291 D N35-41.112 W075-52.565 / 4’

07 Aircraft Tug 111/291 3 N35-41.484 W075-53.538 / 4’

10 South Pad – vertical 111/291 3 S N35-41.101 W075-53.336 / 4’

11 MINI-MOUT 111/291 3 S N35-41.542 W075-53.684 / 4’

North Pad - Revetted Ammo

Storage 111/291 3 R H 8 L S N35-41.805 W075-53.172 / 4’

East Pad - Revetted Ammo

Storage 111/291 3 R H 8 L S N35-41.412 W075-52.865 / 4’

16 Nuclear Target 111/291 3 H 8 L S N35-41.455 W075-53.281 / 4’

17 Barge 111/291 3 H L S N35-41.614 W075-52.942 / 4’

20 LGB Cave Target 111 H 8 L N35-41.805 W075-53.172 / 4’

24 West Conventional TGT 021 111/291 3 R

N35-40.873 W075-53.900 / 4’

27 LGB Target (Trailer) 111/291** 3 H

L S N35-41.872 W075-53.338 / 4’

39 Vehicle 111/291 3 N35-40.908 W075-53.006 / 4’

MOUT

All targets with exception of those annotated in Fig 4a 111/291 3 R 8 S

Compound All targets 111/291 D

81 Vertical IR TGT 111/291 3 N35-41.298 W075-53.258 / 4

99 Vertical Target 111/291 3 N35-41.430 W075-53.061 / 4’

D – Dry Only

3 – BDU-33

R – 2.75 Inert Rockets H – Inert Heavyweight

J – JDAM: F-15E, F/A-18

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** T-27 HAS 109º run-in ONLY

***MK-76 and MK-106 authorized on BDU-33 Targets

2.3.2. Tactical Range. There are no tactical ranges in R-5314. Air Force Dare and Navy Dare are only authorized for Class A range deliveries. No ordnance may be released without a RCO on duty

2.3.3. Electronic Range. See Chapter 4.

2.3.4. Air-to-Air Range. There are no Air-to-Air ranges in R-5314. Phelps MOA was designed to increase the flexibility of the R-5314 airspace and allow limited bandit presentation for aircrew conducting air-ground training. The airspace is suitable for conducting Low Altitude

Awareness Training (LOWAT); however, priority should be given to aircraft that are actively using Air Force or Navy Dare.

2.3.4.1. Air-to-Air Range Procedures.

2.3.4.1.1. Dart Firing: Not Authorized

2.3.4.1.2. Missile Firing: Not Authorized

2.3.4.1.3. Air-to-Air Intercept Training.

2.3.4.1.3.1. All intercept flights will enter, exit, and operate in VMC conditions only. Aircraft will monitor the AFD RCO frequency (primary 349.1 / secondary 378.65). Upon completion of operations, the flight lead will checkout with the RCO to confirm that all flight members have departed R-5314.

2.3.4.1.3.2. Aircraft may conduct LOWAT intercepts on a flight conducting air-to-ground operations on the range. This intercept training must be thoroughly coordinated between the flights and the intention to conduct intercept training must be relayed to the RCO.

2.3.4.1.3.3. Flights will not over-fly the area of R-5314 (A-F) east of the Alligator River and north of the line from Lake Worth (N35-41.8 W075-46.4) to the Frying Pan Inlet (N35-47

W076-06) without coordinating with Navy Dare, via telephone or radio (primary UHF 358.8, VHF 122.9).

2.3.4.1.3.4. Vertical and lateral airspace limits are found in Figure 5.

2.3.5. MOA

2.3.5.1. Phelps MOA. Users of Air Force Dare or Navy Dare can schedule the Phelps MOA through 4 OSS/OSOS, DSN 722-2129/2124 / (919) 722-2129/2124.

2.3.5.2. The Phelps MOA consists of airspace above R-5314 C, F, H, and J up to, but not including, FL180. Washington ARTCC will activate the Phelps MOA only for scheduled users upon request. Phelps MOA is considered exclusive use airspace when activated; however, the scheduled flight lead may allow “coordinated use” at his discretion.

2.3.5.2.1. “Coordinated Use” is intended to allow multiple flights to use the airspace at the same time, but ensure deconfliction. Deconfliction should be coordinated during pre-flight, but may be coordinated while airborne if required. Aircraft in Phelps MOA must monitor the AF Dare RCO frequency: primary 349.1, secondary 378.65. This will facilitate in-flight coordination if required and increase the utilization of Phelps MOA for all users.

2.3.5.3. Avoid Navy Dare airspace (R-5314 D, E, and F) until coordinating with the Navy Dare

RCO and aircraft on Navy Dare.

Figure 5: R-5314 Air Force Dare / Phelps MOA

(Side view with altitudes)

2.4. Range Routes, Air Refueling Tracks and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Corridors

2.4.1. Range Routes. No specific routes are designed for use in R-5314. All aircraft must be aware of the possibility of concurrent operations on AF Dare and Navy Dare.

2.4.2. Air Refueling Tracks. There are no air refueling tracks in R-5314.

2.4.3. RPA Corridors. There are no RPA corridors in R-5314.

2.5. Landing Zones (LZ) and Drop Zones (DZ). There are no designated LZs or DZs in AF

Dare.

CHAPTER 3

OPERATIONS/WEAPONS DELIVERY PROCEDURES

3.1. Overview

3.1.1. Area Over flight.

3.1.1.1. Range Clearance. Clearance into or across R-5314 airspace must be received from the

Air Force RCO or Navy Controller, as appropriate. Air Force Dare range frequencies are 349.1

(primary) and 378.65 (secondary). Navy Dare range frequencies are 358.8 (primary) and 320.2

(secondary). Flights without clearance will avoid the lateral and vertical confines of R-5314 until cleared to enter the airspace by the RCO.

3.1.1.2. Area Over flight. R-5314 may be over-flown above FL 205 for Areas A, B, D and E, or above FL 180 for Areas C, F, H and J when Phelps MOA is active; otherwise, above 15,000 ft

MSL for Areas C and F, above 10,000 ft MSL for Area H, and above 6,000 ft MSL for Area J.

Flights should contact the RCO or Washington ARTCC as appropriate for IFR clearance and radar-assisted aircraft deconfliction.

3.1.2. Range Entry and Departure.

3.1.2.1. General Range Entry. Flights will contact Air Force Dare (349.1/378.65) or Navy Dare

(358.8/320.2) prior to entering R-5314 airspace. The flight lead will repeat the altimeter setting;

all flight members will acknowledge his call on the primary/secondary range frequency as appropriate. If not previously coordinated with the RCO, flight leads will then report the number and type of aircraft, aircrew gun-numbers, ordnance, events, and laser usage (combat, training, none). The flight lead should make every effort to coordinate with the RCO prior to their flight.

Flights cleared onto the range will enter via the Radar/System pattern, a spacer pass into the conventional pattern, or a tactical pass. Refer to Figure 6 for Entry Procedures.

Figure 6: Range Entry and Exit Routing

3.1.2.2. High Entry. Flights using medium altitude tactics or fly-ups to medium altitude when entering the range should coordinate altitude/geographic deconfliction with the flight assigned the previous range time whenever possible. Inform the RCO of such intentions via a telephonic range pre-brief.

3.1.2.3. Low Entry. Flights entering via military training routes will remain within the lateral and vertical confines of R-5314 once exiting the low level. Aircraft may enter R-5314 airspace at the western boundary of R-5314 Area H by under-flying R-5314 Area J below 1,000‟ AGL.

Flights will obtain clearance and maintain radio contact with the AFD RCO on the range primary frequency while under-flying R-5314J. Aircrews will not enter R-5314H without further clearance from the respective RCO. Flight leads should pre-brief the RCO of their intentions by phone prior to such an entry.

3.1.2.4. IMC Entry. Flights may enter R-5314 under IMC if on an IR route or from medium altitude by obtaining clearance directly from the AFD RCO if entering areas A, B, C, H, or J. ND

RCO may approve entry directly into areas D, E, or F. Once clearance is obtained, aircraft will inform Washington Center who will, in turn, clear the flight to descend to 5,000 ft MSL and proceed to Phelps (N35-47 W076-24). Phelps is defined as GSB 076/79, TYI 105/64, or CVI

157/40. Once the flight enters the confines of R-5314, they will cancel IFR with Washington

Center regardless of flight conditions. If radio reception inhibits cancellation of IFR with

Washington Center, the flight lead will inform the RCO to relay cancellation via telephone.

Aircrew may still request a descent from Washington Center to Minimum Vectoring Altitude

(MVA) if they wish to cancel IFR and precede VFR into the restricted area. The recommended

Minimum Safe Altitudes (MSA) listed below are based upon the R-5314 operating areas, not a specific route of flight:

3.1.2.4.1. R-5314 A-H MSA: 1400‟ MSL based on a 317‟ MSL (315‟) tower at located at N35-

32.0, W075-58.5.

3.1.2.4.2. R-5314 J MSA: 2700‟ MSL based on a MSL (1641‟) tower located at N35-54.0, W076-20.7.

3.1.2.5. IR Low-Level Routes: Flights entering DCBR will contact the appropriate RCO before entering R-5314 and relay intentions. If radio reception inhibits cancellation of IFR with

Washington Center, the flight lead will inform the RCO to relay cancellation via telephone. All flights will intercept a 111º magnetic run-in to the nuclear target on the respective range proceed at no lower than MSA until able to proceed VFR.

3.1.2.6. Manteo Entry for Navy Dare. Unless cleared for a 291º magnetic run-in, proceed westbound to intercept the target pattern downwind leg, descending to the pattern altitude. Avoid restrictions outlined in paragraph 2.2.1.5.

3.1.3. Range Departure. If established in the target area and encountering weather conditions less than 1,500‟/3 NM, climb to VMC or 14,000‟ MSL within the vertical and lateral limits of R-

5314 airspace, continue overhead the nuclear target, obtain an IFR clearance, and exit the restricted area after IFR pickup/radar contact. Separate aircraft/elements will maintain 1,000‟ altitude separation.

3.1.3.1. Phelps Lake. Depart to the west along the southern border (AFD) or northern border

(ND). Aircraft will be above 6,000‟ MSL and call “switches safe” prior to the Alligator River. If an IFR clearance is required, maintain VMC conditions or stay within the confines of R-5314 and contact Washington Center (272.75). Flights not receiving an IFR clearance and IMC at the

Alligator will make a right hand turn for AFD, or left hand turn for ND and proceed to the

“Overhead Holding Pattern” and hold at 14,000‟ MSL. Separate aircraft/elements will maintain

1,000‟ separation. The RCO may assist in obtaining the clearance via telephone. See Figure 6 for a depiction of the exit routing.

3.1.3.2. Stumpy Point. Depart to the east by proceeding VFR to Stumpy Point (N35-41 W075-

44) then via flight-planned route. If in IMC conditions, hold in the appropriate “Overhead

Holding Pattern” at 14,000‟ MSL using right-hand turns, and obtain an IFR clearance prior to exiting the restricted area. The RCO may assist by obtaining the clearance via telephone.

3.1.4. Holding. DCBR has four holding points - Phelps Lake, Overhead Air Force Dare, Overhead Navy Dare, and Stumpy Point (see Figure 7). All patterns are VMC only (except the

Air Force Dare overhead pattern when waiting for an IFR clearance). Night missions will use the

Phelps Lake and Overhead patterns only. Aircrews must be aware of the midair collision potential with VFR civilian traffic and numerous low level routes entering DCBR. The RCO will not provide deconfliction in the VFR holds. Flight leads or aircraft commanders must coordinate on AF Dare primary frequency (349.1) to deconflict with other flights established or inbound to holding. R-5314 H and J airspace is concurrent use; be aware of aircraft from both Navy and Air

Force Dare. Helicopter holding is IAW Figure 18.

Figure 7: Fixed-Wing Holding Procedures.

3.1.4.1. Phelps Lake Holding: Phelps Lake Holding point is defined as the boat dock on the northeast corner of Phelps Lake: N35-47.4 W076-24.7, GSB 077/79 DME (CH 112), or NKT

031/58 DME (CH 75). Hold southeast on a 111° magnetic heading from the holding point, 10

NM legs, right hand turns, 2,700‟ to 5,500‟ MSL. The easternmost limit of the Phelps holding patterns is NC Route 94. Flights may extend westward provided they remain within the western boundary of R-5314. Initial holding altitude will be 4,500‟ MSL (weather permitting). If a second flight is required to hold, their assigned altitude will be 3,500‟ MSL or 5,500‟ MSL depending on whether they are entering the holding airspace from high altitude (5,500‟ MSL) or low altitude (3,500‟).

3.1.4.2. Air Force Dare Holding: Air Force Dare holding is above the Air Force target area in right-hand “clockwise” turns at 14,000‟ MSL, or as directed/approved by the RCO. Flights must not over-fly Navy Dare.

3.1.4.3. Navy Dare Holding: Navy Dare Holding is above the Navy Dare target area in left-hand

“counter-clockwise” turns at 14,000‟ MSL or as directed/approved by the RCO. Flights must not over fly Air Force Dare.

3.1.4.4. Stumpy Point Holding: Stumpy Point holding point is defined as the drain point on the south end of Stumpy Point Harbor: N35-41 W075-44, NKT 057/73 DME (CH 75). Flights awaiting clearance will anchor southeast (feet wet), left turns, at even thousands of feet plus

500‟. Hold outside R-5314 in VMC at all times

3.1.5. CAS High Block (CASHB). In order to achieve more realistic CAS training within the limited confines of R-5314, CASHB procedures establish a coordination process for use of the vertical airspace above the other range's bombing pattern. This enables flights conducting CAS training to over-fly the other active range and still deliver ordnance on their scheduled range. A

CASHB may be established by a formation on either Air Force Dare or Navy Dare. The block will be defined by a “Coordination Altitude” which will serve as the floor for the formation within the high block. The formation within the low block must remain a minimum of 2000‟ below the coordination altitude. Any reference to a scheduled formation or range also includes formations which are “bootlegging” range time.

CASHB Request. The flight lead desiring to operate within the CAS block will contact the flight lead on the opposite range using that range‟s primary frequency. They will request to operate within the CASHB and state a desired coordination altitude.

CASHB Approval/Denial. The flight lead already established on the opposite range will ultimately decide the coordination altitude, and retains the right to deny or terminate CASHB operations at any point. Once High Block operations are terminated or denied, both flights must immediately return to and remain within their respective range boundaries.

3.1.5.1. RCO Coordination. Both the Air Force and Navy RCOs must be informed of the

CASHB activation and Coordination Altitude before overflight of the opposite range. The Air

Force and Navy RCOs must have direct communication at all times during CASHB operations through either a landline or handheld radio.

3.1.5.2. Communications. Each formation will monitor their respective primary range frequencies during CAS operations. Safety of flight information will be passed by the RCOs.

Each formation will monitor their tactical frequencies on their aux radios and will not be in direct communication with the other formation after coordination has been completed.

3.1.5.3. Altitude Deconfliction. The flight operating within the CASHB will use the

Coordination Altitude as their floor while overflying the opposite range complex. They are cleared to the surface over their scheduled range to include actual ordnance deliveries in accordance with range regulations. The flight operating within the low block will remain within their scheduled range boundaries and a minimum of 2000‟ below the coordination altitude.

3.1.5.4. Either Range Cold. If the opposite range is cold, a formation may establish and operate within a CAS block by coordinating with both RCOs. CASHB operations will be terminated immediately upon the arrival of another formation. Re-established the CAS block only through direct coordination between the flight leads.

3.1.5.5. Termination of CAS Operations. Terminate CASHB operations upon the departure of either flight lead or at the request of the flight lead in the low block. Whichever flight lead departs first is responsible for informing the opposite range of CASHB termination. This coordination may be passed by the respective RCO upon request. CASHB operations may only be resumed after coordination with the next flight lead or through the Range Cold procedures in paragraph 3.1.5.4. Once High Block operations are terminated, all formations must remain within their scheduled range boundaries.

3.1.6. Moving Target Procedures (4 FW F-15Es ONLY). Government range vehicles can be used to simulate moving targets. Moving target vehicles may drive on any roads within the range boundaries. Only 4 FW aircrew will use these procedures due to resource limitations.

3.1.6.1. Aircrew will ensure no ordnance is loaded and training laser is selected during the preflight. Aircrew will NOT request a moving target with any ordnance loaded or after expending ordnance.

3.1.6.2. Flight leads must coordinate for a moving target scenario with the RCO prior to takeoff.

The RCO will contact range operations as soon as possible to coordinate for a moving target driver. If no driver is available, the RCO will inform the flight lead when they check in.

3.1.6.3. As all attacks are dry only, no specific delivery or ordnance restrictions apply. However, aircraft must remain within the confines of the range airspace during moving target scenarios.

WARNING: MOVING TARGETS ARE MANNED VEHICLES.

ONLY DRY PASSES ARE AUTHORIZED.

3.1.6.4. No contractor equipment, vehicles, or government furnished property will be used as moving targets. Only government employees will drive moving target vehicles.

3.2. Authorized Ordnance

3.2.1. Only training ordnance and inert heavyweight ordnance may be expended on Dare County

Ranges. It is important that aircrew understand all ordnance restrictions for the targets on which they intend to drop. Fire hazards, target replacement costs, and weapon safety footprint models result in a complex set of restrictions for ordnance. Some targets are “Dry Only”. Some targets are “No Heavyweights.” Some targets are “Heavyweight Only.” These restrictions are subject to change. For the most current restrictions, consult the Air Force Dare Web Page at https://wwwmil.seymourjohnson.af.mil/og/oss/osorr/restrictions/default.html. When a change occurs to the fire code, bird hazard status or real time damage to targets the RCO will call all scheduled users for that day. For 4 FW units the RCO will call the 4 FW Command Post who will pass these changes to 4 FW units. Flight leads should call the RCO prior to flight in addition to checking the website above to ensure their planned deliveries are authorized and planned targets are available

3.2.1.1. Training Ordnance. BDU-33, MK-76, BDU-48, and MK-106 weapons are authorized.

Hot & cold spots are authorized. Cold spots are required during certain fire codes (refer to Table

1.1).

3.2.1.1.1. DO NOT drop training ordnance with spotting charges on Target 20.

3.2.1.1.2. Above 10,000’:

111/291° ± 20° M on final

No level deliveries south of Target 81

No Loft/Low Altitude Toss (LAT) deliveries

3.2.1.1.3. From 5,001’ to 10,000’:

111/291° ± 20° M on final

Diving deliveries (≥ 25° dive angle) 111/291° ± 45° M on final

No level deliveries south of Target 81

LAT deliveries south of Target 81 111/291° ± 10° M on final

No Loft deliveries

3.2.1.1.4. 5000’ and below:

111/291° ± 45° M on final

Loft/LAT south of Target 81 111/291° ± 10° M on final

3.2.1.2. Heavyweight Ordnance (Un-Guided). Heavyweight ordnance is defined as inert general-purpose (GP) bombs and laser-guided bombs (LGB) with a ballistic “no-guide” flight profile. Refer to paragraph 3.3.1.5 for specific delivery procedures and restrictions. Up to 2000lb class inert weapons are authorized on heavyweight targets.

3.2.1.2.1. Above 10,000’:

No Loft/LAT deliveries

3.2.1.2.2. 5001’ – 10,000’:

Diving deliveries (≥ 25° dive angle) 111/291° ± 45° M on final

No Loft deliveries

3.2.1.2.3. 5000’ and below:

111/291° ± 45° M on final

3.2.1.3. Laser Guided Bombs

3.2.1.3.1. Inert LGB deliveries are authorized on Heavyweight Targets only.

3.2.1.3.2. LAT and Loft LGB Deliveries are authorized on Target 20 only. (≤ 11,000‟ MSL release)

3.2.1.3.3. Level High Altitude Release Bomb (HARB) releases ≤ 11,000‟ MSL are authorized using 111° ± 10° M

3.2.1.3.4. Above 10,000’:

111/291° ± 10° M

5° or steeper dive angle

Targets 13 & 17 (also Target 16 on 4 FW Warday)

3.2.1.3.5. From 5,001’ to 10,000’:

111/291° ± 10° M

0-24° dive angle only on 4 FW Warday for Target 13 and 17

≥ 25° dive angle all heavyweight targets

3.2.1.3.6. 5000’ and below:

111/291° ± 10° M

0-5° dive angle all heavyweight targets

3.2.1.4. Inertially Aided Munitions (IAMs).

3.2.1.4.1. Ordnance. Inert GBU-31s, -32s, and -38s (JDAM) are the only authorized IAMs at

Air Force Dare.

3.2.1.4.2. Targets. GBU-31s and -32s are authorized on Target 27 only. GBU-38s are authorized on Targets 11, 12, 13, 16, 20, 27 and targets in the Iraqi MOUT array.

3.2.1.4.3. Procedures. Aircraft specific weapon targeting and coordinate safety check procedures must be approved by the 4 FW before that aircraft type will be allowed to release any

IAM at Air Force Dare. Approved aircraft specific procedures are contained in Attachment 1.

All aircrew will telephone and pre-coordinate JDAM deliveries with the AF Dare RCO. Failure to pre-coordinate will preclude JDAM deliveries.

3.2.1.4.4. Delivery Modes. Bomb on Coordinate (BOC) and Relative Targeting modes of the

GBU-38, -32, and -31 are authorized. Refer to aircraft specific procedures for limitations.

Aircrew will pre-coordinate delivery modes with the RCO before takeoff.

3.2.1.4.5. Coordinate Safety Checks. Each aircraft will accomplish three independent safety checks (two person minimum) before releasing a JDAM on Air Force Dare. These checks must ensure accurate coordinates are loaded into the weapon memory prior to release.

3.2.1.4.5.1. Radio confirmation of the weapon memory coordinates by the RCO or a JTAC is a required safety check for all aircraft. Additional checks are aircraft specific.

3.2.1.4.5.2. Clearance: Aircrew verbal confirmation of weapon memory coordinates with the

RCO or JTAC signifies their completion of the required safety checks. Aircrew will not be

“Cleared Hot” until target direct with this final verification complete. RCO maintains ultimate authority to deny clearance.

3.2.1.4.6. Weather. Instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) JDAM deliveries through the weather are approved at Air Force Dare IAW AFI 11-214. All deliveries must be wings level and greater than 5,000 ft AGL.