AFI13-212_ACCSUP_MOUNTAINHOMEAFB_ADD_A.pdf

BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER

MOUNTAINHOME AFB

AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 13-212

AIR COMBAT COMMAND

Supplement

MOUNTAIN HOME AFB

Supplement

17 JANUARY 2012

Space, Missile, Command, and Control

RANGE PLANNING AND OPERATIONS

COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY

ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-Publishing website at www.e-publishing.af.mil for downloading or ordering.

RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.

OPR: 366 OSS/OSOR

Supersedes: AFI 13-212V1/ACC

Sup/MHAFB_Addendum A, 15 March 2007

Certified by: 366 OSS/CC (Lt Col William C. Finley, Jr.)

Pages: 78

This addendum compliments AFI 13-212 and the ACC Supplement, Range Planning and Operations. This addendum establishes responsibilities, policies and procedures for planning, maintenance and operation of the Mountain Home Range Complex (MHRC) and its associated air-to-ground and air-to-air training ranges. This publication pertains to Air National Guard units and the Air Force Reserve Command. The office of primary responsibility (OPR) determines whether waivers will be granted for any part of the publication. Insert this addendum behind AFI 13-212 and the ACC Supplement. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with (IAW) Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of IAW Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS) Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located at https://www.my.af.mil/afrims/afrims/afrims/rims.cfm. Contact supporting records managers as required. Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the office of primary responsibility (OPR) using AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication, route AF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate functional’s chain of command. See Attachment 1 for a Glossary of References and Supporting Information.

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

This document is substantially revised and must be completely reviewed. Significant specific changes include: Changed 366 OSS/OSR to 366 OSS/OSOR and 366 CES/CEV to 366 CES/CEAN throughout document. Changed Saylor Creek Range frequency from 262.75 to

292.2 throughout document. Paragraph 1.2 added MHRC Community of Practice (CoP) address.

Added paragraphs 1.3.3.5 and 1.3.4.7. Deleted obsolete paragraph under the 266th Range Squadron Commander (266 RANS/CC) responsibilities. Updated paragraphs 1.3.5.3 and 1.3.7.1 regarding 266 RANS and the 366th Communications Squadron (366 CS) responsibilities for communication support on the range. Deleted paragraph requiring 366 MSG/CC to declare start and end of fire season. Updated paragraph 1.4.1.1 regarding scheduling of areas. Updated paragraph 1.4.2.2 regarding range scheduling meetings. Added requirement to coordinate JTAC operations with 366 FW Ground Liaison Officer (GLO) at DSN 728-4862” to the end of paragraph 1.4.2.3. Paragraph 1.4.4 added Airspace and Range Scheduling CoP webpage address. Updated grazing dates in paragraph 1.5.3. Updated paragraph 1.6.1.1 that briefings at Air Operations Board satisfy requirements of Range Planning Board. Deleted obsolete paragraph on Airspace and Range Council. Updated local UHF frequencies in paragraph 2.4.

Updated Saylor Creek Range targets in paragraph 2.5.2.1.1. Updated tactical strafe information in paragraph 2.5.2.3. Updated authorized ordnance in paragraphs 2.5.3.1., 2.5.3.2. and 2.5.3.3.

Added paragraphs 2.5.3.4 and 2.5.3.5. Updated LESM coordinates in paragraph 2.5.4.3.

Updated targets on Juniper Butte Range in paragraph 2.6.2. Updated Ordnance delivery through Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) guidance in paragraph 3.2.4. Added paragraph

3.8.1.3. Added paragraphs 3.9.4., 3.9.5, 3.9.6., 3.9.7., 3.9.8, and 3.9.9. Added “During Fire Season the minimum altitude for expending flares is 5,000’ AGL to include the impact area in R- 3202. The waiver authority for this is the ROA” to the end of paragraph 3.10.3. Changed laser restrictions to permit combat laser with snow on ground in paragraph 3.17.3.2. Updated LESM coordinates in paragraph 3.17.4.41. Added “Prospective users must certify the DZ in advance of para-drop operations. ROA approval of Improved-Container Delivery System (I-CDS) or Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS) deliveries must be IAW AFI 13-212: to the end of paragraph

3.20.1. Changed authorized aircraft altitude on range during demolition operations to 7,000’ AGL in paragraph 3.21.2. Deleted coordinates for permanent EC sites. Listed in 366 FW Range Handbook. Added EC CoP location in paragraph 4.2.4. Added paragraph 4.4. Added EC contact numbers in paragraph 4.5.1. Added paragraph 5.9.2.3., 5.9.5.7., 5.11.2., 5.11.6., and

5.11.8. Added Chapter 6.

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Chapter 1—INTRODUCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES 6

1.1. General

1.2. Contact

1.3. Responsibilities:

1.4. Airspace and Range Scheduling:

1.5. Range Maintenance, Residue Clearance and Grazing Scheduling:

1.6. Range Planning:

1.7. Reports:

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2.1. General

2.2. Airspace:

2.3. Airspace Restrictions and Avoidance/No-Fly Areas:

2.4. Frequencies:

2.5. Saylor Creek Range:

Table 2.1. Saylor Creek Range Areas of Critical Concern

2.6. Juniper Butte Range:

Table 2.2. Juniper Butte Range Areas of Critical Concern

2.7. No-Drop Sites:

2.8. Weapons Scoring Systems:

2.9. Scoring and Target Support Request Procedures:

Chapter 3—AIR OPERATIONS 26

3.1. General

3.2. Mission Planning:

3.3. Airspace Procedures:

3.4. Airspace Entry Procedures:

3.5. Airspace Exit Procedures:

3.6. R-3202/Saylor Creek Range Class A Procedures (RCO Present):

3.7. Uncontrolled Range Procedures (Class B/C - No RCO):

3.7.6. Armament Safety Checks

3.8. Weapon Delivery Procedures and Restrictions:

3.9. JTAC Operations:

3.10. Flare Procedures:

3.11. Chaff Procedures:

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3.12. Weather:

3.13. Fire Season Procedures and Restrictions:

Table 3.1. Fire Category Restrictions

3.14. Jettison Procedures (Saylor Creek Range):

3.15. Lost Communication Procedures:

3.16. Abnormal Procedures:

3.17. Laser Operating Procedures:

3.18. Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) Procedures:

3.19. Joint Air Attack Team (JAAT)

3.20. Airlift/Drop Zone (DZ) Procedures:

3.21. Range clearance/maintenance restrictions

Chapter 4—ELECTRONIC COMBAT (EC) TRAINING 47

4.1. Purpose

4.2. Scheduling:

4.3. Events:

4.4. Restrictions

4.5. Communications

4.6. Tactics:

4.7. Operations:

4.8. Simulators

4.9. Feedback:

Chapter 5—GROUND OPERATIONS PROCEDURES 50

5.1. General

5.2. Mishap Procedures

5.3. Visitor Procedures and Security:

5.4. Ground Access and Movement Procedures:

5.5. Laser Eye Protection Procedures:

5.6. Fire Restrictions–Ground Operations:

Table 5.1. Fire Restrictions – Ground Operations

5.7. Fire Suppression and Reporting:

5.8. Natural and Cultural Resources Procedures:

5.9. RCO Operations and Procedures:

5.10. Range Maintenance Operations:

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5.11. Range Clearance Operations:

Chapter 6—AIR COMBAT MANEUVERING INSTRUMENTATION 60

6.1. General

6.2. User Requirements

6.3. Restrictions

6.4. Operations

6.5. Feedback

Attachment 1—GLOSSLARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 62

Attachment 2—MHRC AIRSPACE (ORBIT AREAS) 66

Attachment 3—JARBIDGE MOA 67

Attachment 4—SAYLOR CREEK RANGE LAYYOUT 68

Attachment 5—JUNIPER BUTTE RANGE LAYOUT 69

Attachment 6—JUNIPER BUTTE RANGE TARGETS 70

Attachment 7—MHRC NO DROP AND EMITTER SITES 71

Attachment 8—MHRC COORDINATION CHECKLIST 72

Attachment 9—JTAC REQUEST LETTER 73

Attachment 10—EC COORDINATION CHECKLIST, 266 RANS "SAGEBRUSH" 74

Attachment 11—ICADS ―RTO‖ MSN REQUEST 75

Attachment 12—P5 MISSION EVALUATION CHECKLIST 76

Attachment 13—DISTRIBUTION LIST 77

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Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.1. General. Mountain Home Range Complex (MHRC), designated by Air Combat Command (ACC) as a Primary Training Range (PTR), is utilized for air-to-ground training and air-to-air training. MHRC is operated and maintained by the 366th Fighter Wing, Mountain Home AFB (MHAFB), Idaho. This addendum establishes operations and procedures applicable to the MHRC training airspace and ranges. In conjunction with complementary references cited within, this addendum prescribes standard operating procedures to be used by all using and supporting agencies. Common abbreviations, acronyms and terms used throughout this document can be found in Attachment 1.

1.2. Contact. Users with questions regarding range use or procedures can write or call: 366 OSS/OSOR (Range Management), 1050 Desert Street, Bldg 2215, Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648-5527, DSN 728-2985/6956, Commercial (208) 828-2985/6956. Range Management can also be contacted by emailing to: 366OSSOSR@mountainhome.af.mil. Expanded range information is available on the MHRC Community of Practice (CoP) site at:

https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/community/views/home.aspx?Filter=AC-OP-03-16. Only “.mil” users with a Common Access Card login system can access this website. Users that cannot access the MHRC website should contact 366 OSS/OSOR to receive expanded range information.

1.3. Responsibilities:

1.3.1. General. Safe and optimum use of MHRC airspace and ranges can only be realized when tasks specified in AFI 13-212 and appropriate supplements are actively supported. All control agencies, aircrew, range control officers (RCO), and ground parties who control aircraft, or operate and perform duties within the boundaries of MHRC airspace and ranges shall comply with AFI 13-212, AFI 13-212_ACCSUP, and this addendum.

1.3.2. 366 FW/CC (Commander) will:

1.3.2.1. Serve as the Range Operating Authority (ROA) for the MHRC.

1.3.2.2. Be responsible for overall management, control, and safety of the MHRC.

1.3.2.3. Approve this supplement.

1.3.3. The 366th Operations Group Commander (366 OG/CC) will:

1.3.3.1. When delegated by 366 FW/CC, assume ROA responsibilities.

1.3.3.2. Coordinate with other wing agencies, subordinate and supporting units, and other using agencies and services to determine training priorities and requirements pertaining to use of, and improvements to, MHRC training airspace and ranges.

1.3.3.3. Closely monitor planning of MHRC training airspace use and range operations to ensure procedures are developed that comply with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), USAF directives, instructions, and policies, and other legally binding agreements.

mailto:366OSSOSR@mountainhome.af.mil.

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1.3.3.4. Approve risk assessments and management plans for range operational and sustainment issues, range maintenance, and range residue removal operations.

1.3.3.5. Implement range fire season restrictions by publishing a Flight Crew Information File (FCIF) declaring start of Range Fire Season. Rescind FCIF at end of fire season.

1.3.4. The 366th Operations Support Squadron Commander (366 OSS/CC) will:

1.3.4.1. Assume primary responsibility for managing long range planning and daily operations and maintenance of MHRC air-to-ground ranges as described in AFI 13-212, AFI 13-212/ACC Sup, and this addendum. 366 OSS/OSOR Quality Assurance Evaluators (QAE) will ensure contract compliance by the PTR contractor.

1.3.4.2. Ensure contract support personnel meet the requirements of the PTR operations and maintenance contract. Establish and maintain a Quality Assurance program and ACC/A3AR approved QAE training program.

1.3.4.3. Assume primary responsibility for scheduling MHRC airspace and ranges, related ground activities, and corresponding training infrastructure.

1.3.4.4. Determine and program requirements for range infrastructure, targets, facilities, and grounds improvements. Develop, publish and update, biennially, the MHRC Comprehensive Range Plan.

1.3.4.5. Closely monitor planning of range operations to ensure safe procedures are developed for the protection of range participants, ground personnel, and resources.

1.3.4.6. When required, develop operational risk assessments and management plans.

Forward to ROA for approval.

1.3.4.7. Will coordinate with 366 CES/CEF and Wing Wildland Fire Manager for start and ending of official fire season on the ranges. 366 OSS/OSOR will ensure 366 CES/CEF and 366 CES/CEAN receive a copy of the FCIF implementing fire season restrictions.

1.3.4.8. Act as Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) for this supplement.

1.3.5. The 266th Range Squadron Commander (266 RANS/CC) will:

1.3.5.1. Assume primary responsibility for management, operations, and maintenance of all electronic combat (EC) emitter and training systems.

1.3.5.2. Assume primary responsibility for management, operations, and maintenance of the parent Military Radar Unit (MRU), Cowboy Control.

1.3.5.3. Assume operations and maintenance responsibility for managing long range planning and daily operations and maintenance of all range communications infrastructure with the exception of the Land-Mobile Radio (LMR) program. Primary communications infrastructure includes the microwave system, local area network, telephones, fiber optic systems and ground-to air radio systems.

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1.3.6. The 366th Civil Engineer Squadron Commander (366 CES/CC) will:

1.3.6.1. Assume responsibility for MHRC range decontamination, on and off range disposition of dud ordnance, certification of range residue in residue storage yard, and use of the range for disposal and demolition of munitions IAW AFI 13-212.

1.3.6.1.1. Coordinate range clearance schedule with 366 OSS/OSOR and 366 OSS/OSOS (Airspace and Range Scheduling).

1.3.6.1.2. Coordinate range clearance manning requirements with ACC or other units to ensure they have sufficient manpower to accomplish range clearance in a timely manner.

1.3.6.1.3. Conduct initial and annual explosive ordnance safety briefings for personnel performing frequent duties on range. 366 CES/CED (Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight) may train and designate other range personnel to provide basic explosive ordnance training.

1.3.6.2. Act as the primary point of contact for day-to-day environmental and cultural issues for MHRC. Complete an Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP), Integrated Cultural Natural Resources Management Plan (ICRMP), and Wildland Fire Management Plan (WFMP). Process AF Form 813, Request for Environmental Impact Analysis, when requested.

1.3.6.2.1. Coordinate with 366 OSS/OSOR on range environmental and cultural issues.

1.3.6.2.2. Coordinate with ACC/A3A on significant range environmental and cultural management, policy, and program issues.

1.3.6.3. Aid 366 OG/CC in compliance with NEPA, Federal and State of Idaho environmental laws and regulations, and USAF environmental directives, instructions, and policies.

1.3.6.4. Act as the primary point of contact for range real estate issues. Coordinate with Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on range real-estate issues when required.

1.3.6.5. Act as the primary point of contact for range fire management.

1.3.6.5.1. During fire season, coordinate daily with the South-Central Idaho Interagency Dispatch Center to obtain the burn index. Determine MHRC Fire Category.

1.3.6.5.2. During fire season, notify the 366 FW/CP with the daily Fire Category.

1.3.6.5.3. Coordinate with 366 OSS/OSOR on MHRC fire issues.

1.3.6.6. Perform maintenance and repair on existing real property facilities and utility systems, which are beyond the scope of the range O&M contractor to ensure safe and efficient range operations.

1.3.6.7. Program, design, and construct additional facilities or utility systems as per requirements and applicable Air Force directives.

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1.3.6.8. Coordinate with 366 OSS/OSOR when personnel require entry into the Saylor Creek Range, Juniper Butte Range, or the No-Drop Sites.

1.3.6.9. Coordinate with 266 RANS Maintenance Operations Center when personnel require entry into Grasmere EC Site or B-Sites.

1.3.7. The 366th Communications Squadron Commander (366 CS/CC) will:

1.3.7.1. The 366 CS only has responsibility for managing the LMR system including repeaters, in support of range operations.

1.3.7.2. Coordinate with 366 OSS/OSOR when communication personnel or contractors require entry into Saylor Creek Range and Juniper Butte Range.

1.3.7.3. Coordinate with 266 RANS when personnel require entry into Grasmere EC Site or B-Sites.

1.3.8. The 366th Aerospace Medicine Commander (366 AMDS/CC) will:

1.3.8.1. Ensure proper bioenvironmental engineering health risk assessments (HRA) are completed. HRAs will be coordinated through 366 OSS/OSOR before proceeding to

MHRC.

1.3.8.2. Provide laser safety support when requested. (Note: Customer Support for Laser use on MHRC is provided through an ACC centrally managed contract through Optical Radiation Branch (AFRL/HEDO) located at Brooks City-Base, TX).

1.3.9. 366 FW/SE (Safety) will conduct periodic safety inspections as required IAW applicable safety instructions. Inspections will be coordinated through 366 OSS/OSOR before proceeding to Saylor Creek or Juniper Butte Range.

1.3.10. 366 FW/CP (Command Post) will:

1.3.10.1. Notify RCO of weather advisories, warnings or watches.

1.3.10.2. Receive the fire category from 366 CES/CEF (Fire Department) and notify units when requested.

1.3.11. 366 FW/PA (Public Affairs) will issue a press release when requested to notify BLM and the public of Composite Wing Training (CWT) exercises that occur during April through June.

1.4. Airspace and Range Scheduling:

1.4.1. General:

1.4.1.1. 366 OSS/OSOS is the designated scheduling authority responsible for Airspace and Range Scheduling. 366 OSS/OSOS schedules all MHRC air and ground training related activities (DSN 728-2172/2173), except EC related activities, which is addressed in Chapter 4 of this addendum. 366 OSS/OSOS is the authority for scheduling Saylor Creek Range (R-3202), Juniper Butte Range (R-3204), and Paradise, Owyhee and Jarbidge Military Operations Areas (MOA). 366 OSS/OSOS also schedules 366 FW Military Training Routes (MTR), IR-293, IR-300, IR-303, and IR-304 and MHRC Air Refueling Tracks, AR-452 (NE), AR-452(SW), AR-611(A), AR-611(B).

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1.4.1.2. 366 OSS/OSOS shall ensure scheduled ground range activities are coordinated through 366 OSS/OSOR. Pre-planned ground activity requiring personnel to enter the impact area shall be posted on the daily airspace schedule. All vehicle/personnel entry approval into/on the range impact areas shall be coordinated through 366 OSS/OSOR.

1.4.1.3. Training range operating hours. Saylor Creek Range is normally scheduled for a maximum 12-hour window with the window usually scheduled between 0730-2200 MST, Monday-Friday. Juniper Butte Range operational hours are the same as Saylor Creek Range except during fire season when ordnance release is only allowed during a

7.5 hour window on Monday through Thursday. Flying scheduled outside these hours may incur overtime charges and must be coordinated with 366 OSS/OSOS at least three working days prior to the requested day, and approved by 366 OSS/OSOR and ACC/A3AR. Overtime payment must be received prior to scheduled use.

1.4.1.4. Saylor Creek Range (R-3202) and Jarbidge North MOA are normally scheduled together. Juniper Butte Range (R-3204) and Jarbidge South MOA are scheduled together. Jarbidge West MOA is normally scheduled with the Owyhee MOA.

1.4.2. Scheduling Procedures:

1.4.2.1. Local Users. 366 FW and 124 WG receive priority for scheduling MHRC airspace and ranges. Airspace and range scheduling is conducted IAW the Airspace Range Operating Instruction (OI) 10-1, Regular User Programming. 366 OSS/OSOS determines if conflicts exist and is the final approval authority for airspace scheduling.

1.4.2.2. Off-Station Users. Off-station users are normally scheduled based upon availability of range time after the local users have finalized their requirements at the weekly range scheduling meeting. The range scheduling meeting ("Range Wars") is held at 0900L (1400L during night flying weeks), on Wednesday, 3 weeks prior to the week being scheduled, in the OSS Conference Room, Building 2215. Off-station users requesting airspace and range shall make their request to 366 OG/CC prior to the range scheduling meeting.

1.4.2.3. Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) Scheduling. JTACs shall request approval with 366 OSS/OSOR to operate on the MHRC air-to-ground ranges at least 48 hours prior to their requested range time. The request letter can be downloaded from the MHRC website. Additionally, JTACs requesting to use the Ranges or No-Drop sites shall submit an AF Form 813 to 366 CES/CEAN at least three weeks prior and receive approval prior to operations. Requests for local Air activity in support of JTAC operations, should be coordinated through the 366 FW Ground Liaison Officer (GLO) at

DSN 728-4862.

1.4.3. Scheduling Changes. 366 OSS/OSOS shall approve all schedule changes.

Scheduling changes that change operational hours shall be pre-coordinated with Cowboy Control to ensure they can support the requested change. 366 OSS/OSOS shall coordinate scheduling changes with Radar Approach Control (RAPCON), Cowboy Control and the RCO. Schedule changes requiring earlier or later manning of the RCO or weapons scoring support and are within normal operating hours require 24-hour advanced notice.

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1.4.4. Airspace and Range Schedule Access. Range users can access the weekly flying schedule through the 366 OSS/OSOS CoP at:

https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/community/views/home.aspx?Filter=AC-OP-03-19

The 366 OSS/OSOS can also fax hardcopy or e-mail an electronic copy of the weekly schedule to off-station users.

1.5. Range Maintenance, Residue Clearance and Grazing Scheduling:

1.5.1. Range Maintenance Schedule. Ranges will close annually and periodically for contactor maintenance activities. Annual target maintenance at Saylor Creek Range normally requires closing the range for 1-week and is usually done in conjunction with range clearance. Annual target maintenance at Juniper Butte Range normally requires closing the range for 2 weeks. 366 OSS/OSOR shall notify 366 OSS/OSOS of projected closures which will be posted on the weekly schedule and master calendar.

1.5.2. Range Clearance Schedule:

1.5.2.1. Annual Range Clearance. Annual range clearance is normally conducted for an approximate 3-week period during the period beginning with the middle of April and continuing though the end of July. 366 CES/CED is responsible for conducting range clearance. Saylor Creek Range is normally closed for 2-weeks. Juniper Butte Range is normally closed for 1-week. Juniper Butte Range closure is normally done in conjunction with 60-day grazing period. 366 OSS/OSOR shall provide 366 OSS/OSOS a tentative range maintenance and range clearance schedule no later than 1 October each year.

1.5.2.2. Periodic Range Clearance. Periodic range clearance is accomplished IAW AFI 13-212. Normally this results in Saylor Creek Range being closed a day per quarter for range clearance and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) training. 366 OSS/OSOR shall provide a tentative periodic range removal schedule to 366 OSS/OSOS at least 60-days prior to scheduled date.

1.5.3. Grazing Schedule. To reduce biomass and the risk of wild fires, cattle grazing is permitted at Juniper Butte Range for approximately 60 days between 15 April and 15 July.

During this time period there will be additional restrictions on weapons delivery. 366 CES/CEAN (Environmental Flight) manages the grazing program in accordance with AFI 32-7064 and in coordination with 366 OSS/OSOR. Grazing is conducted in accordance with the INRMP. Environmental conditions may influence the decision when to begin the grazing period, but is typically made no earlier than three days prior to start of the grazing period. 366 CES/CEAN shall coordinate closely with 366 OSS/OSOR when determining the start of the grazing date. The default grazing start date is NLT 15 May.

1.6. Range Planning:

1.6.1. Range Planning Board (RPB):

1.6.1.1. RPB will normally meet at least annually to review proposed and ongoing range projects. The range briefing at the quarterly Air Operations Board may also meet the requirements of the RPB. RPB will maintain meeting minutes and forward a copy to HQ

ACC/A3AR.

1.6.1.2. At a minimum, the primary areas reviewed will include:

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1.6.1.2.1. Range Operations and Procedures

1.6.1.2.2. Range Scheduling

1.6.1.2.3. Range Safety

1.6.1.2.4. Targets/Target Sets

1.6.1.2.5. Weapons Safety Footprints

1.6.1.2.6. Range Cleanup

1.6.1.2.7. Weapon Scoring Systems

1.6.1.2.8. Smokey-Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) Use

1.6.1.2.9. EC Operations and Infrastructure

1.6.1.2.10. Simulated Integrated Air Defense System (IADS) Operations and Infrastructure

1.6.1.2.11. Range Real Property Infrastructure

1.6.1.2.12. Range Command, Control, and Communications Infrastructure

1.6.1.2.13. Proposed and ongoing environmental and cultural research, monitoring, projects and significant issues.

1.6.1.3. RPB permanent members include:

1.6.1.3.1. 366 OG/CD (Chairperson)

1.6.1.3.2. 366 FW/SE/JA

1.6.1.3.3. 366 OSS/CC/OSOR/INT/OSK/OSO

1.6.1.3.4. 266 RANS/CC

1.6.1.3.5. 389 FS/390 FS/391 FS/190 FS Representative

1.6.1.3.6. 366 CES/CC/CEC/CED/CEAN/CERR

1.6.1.3.7. PTR Contract Range Manager

1.6.2. Range Users Conference (RUC). RUC as a minimum is held annually. The RUC is normally held in conjunction with the RPB. 366 OSS/OSOR is the OPR for the RUC and will solicit inputs on range improvements prior to the meeting. RUC meeting minutes will be signed by the ROA and forwarded to ACC/A3AR.

1.7. Reports:

1.7.1. RCO shall complete a Daily Range and Scoring Report, for each flying day's activity.

Updating an electronic copy of this report is acceptable. Weapon scoring operators prepare computer-generated score sheets and forward to aircrews via facsimile as requested.

Weapons scoring maintains a copy of daily computer score sheets for 1-year. Off-base users can request fax score sheets by contacting the weapons scoring operators.

1.7.2. 266 RANS and 366 OSS/OSOR shall oversee/prepare monthly and annual range airspace and EC utilization reports. These reports are forwarded to ACC/A3AR.

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1.7.3. 366 OSS/OSOR shall prepare quarterly range readiness reports. These reports are forwarded by 366 OSS/CC to ACC/A3A.

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Chapter 2

MHRC DESCRIPTION AND CAPABILITIES

2.1. General. This chapter provides a description and capabilities of the MHRC training airspace and ranges. Complete airspace and target descriptions are available in the 366 FW Range Handbook and AFI 13-201/MHAFB Sup 1, on the MHRC website.

2.2. Airspace:

2.2.1. Aircrews shall reference AFI 13-201/MHAFB Sup 1 and 366 FW Flight Crew Information File (FCIF) to ensure they have the most current airspace description and boundary coordinates.

2.2.2. Refer to Attachment 2, MHRC Airspace (Orbit Areas), is the area south of MHAFB made up of: Paradise West/East, Owyhee, Jarbidge MOAs; R-3202 Low/High, R-3204 A/B/C; Paradise, Owyhee, Jarbidge Air Traffic Control Assigned Airspace (ATCAA); and Rome, Sodhouse, and Elko Orbits (as activated). The ATCAA typically extends from the top of existing restricted areas and MOAs to FL 500. Lateral boundary coordinates are located in AFI 13-201/MHAFB Sup 1.

2.2.3. MOA Altitudes and Boundaries:

2.3.3.1. Jarbidge MOA. Vertical dimensions are 100’ AGL to, but not including, FL180.

2.2.3.1.1. There are three Jarbidge MOA exclusion areas, 1) an area in the northern part of Jarbidge North excludes airspace below 500’ AGL, 2) an area in Jarbidge South excludes airspace below 1,500’ AGL, and 3) an area in the southeast part of Jarbidge South excludes airspace below 2,000’ AGL.

2.2.3.1.2. Refer to Attachment 3, Jarbidge MOA. Jarbidge MOA is divided North/South at N42-25 latitude, and designated as Jarbidge North and Jarbidge South.

Additionally, that airspace from W116-00 to W115-47 longitude within the Jarbidge MOA is identified as Jarbidge West and is normally scheduled as part of the Owyhee MOA, all altitudes.

2.3.3.2. Owyhee MOA - Vertical dimensions are 100’ AGL to, but not including, FL180.

2.3.3.2.1. There is one Owyhee MOA exclusion area, an area in the northern part of Owyhee excludes airspace below 500’ AGL.

2.2.3.2.2. Internal Owyhee MOA Altitude Division. Owyhee MOA is divided high/low. Owyhee low starts at 100' AGL and extends to 10,000' MSL. Owyhee high starts at 11,000' MSL and extends to 17,999' MSL.

2.2.3.3. Paradise West MOA and Paradise East MOA - Vertical dimensions are 14,500’ MSL to, but not including, FL180.

2.2.4. ATCAAs:

2.2.4.1. Jarbidge ATCAA includes: 1) airspace overlaying the Jarbidge MOA beginning at FL180 extending upward to FL 500 or as assigned by Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC), 2) airspace FL180 to FL 500 or as assigned by ARTCC overlaying the R-3204

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B (Surface up to but not including FL180) except the R-3204 C airspace (FL180 to FL290) when active, and 3) airspace FL180 to FL500 or as assigned by ARTCC overlaying the R-3202 Low (Surface up to but not including FL180) except the R-3202 High airspace (FL180 to FL290) when active.

2.2.4.2. Owyhee ATCAA: Overlays the Owyhee MOA beginning at FL180 extending upward to FL 500 or as assigned by ARTCC.

2.2.4.3. Paradise West/East ATCAA: Overlays the Paradise West/East MOA beginning at FL180 extending upward to FL 500 or as assigned by ARTCC.

2.2.5. Restricted Areas:

2.2.5.1. R-3202:

2.2.5.1.1. Lateral boundary beginning N42-53 W115-42-20 to N42-53 W115-24-15 to N42-36 W115-24-15 to N42-36 W115-42-20 to the point of beginning.

2.2.5.1.2. R-3202 is divided into two sub-areas, low and high. The floor of low area begins at the surface and extends up to, but not including FL180. The high area begins at FL180 and extends up to FL290. R-3202 is scheduled in conjunction with Jarbidge North MOA. During Class A operations, the RCO controls R-3202 Low.

2.2.5.1.3. Northwest corner of R-3202, 16,000 feet MSL and below is used by RAPCON for instrument approaches to MHAFB. Aircrews operating within R-3202 at 16,000’ MSL or below shall remain south of the line running from N42-47-45 W115-42-23 to N42-53 W115-34. This airspace coincides with MUO 16 NM DME arc. Aircrews requiring this airspace shall request it through the RCO (Class A Operations) or airspace control agency (Class B/C Operations).

2.2.5.2. R-3204:

2.2.5.2.1. R-3204A (surface to 100’AGL) lateral boundary beginning at N42-20 W115-22-30 to N42-20 W115-18 to N42-19 W115-17 to N42-16-35 W115-17 to N42-16-35 W115-22-30 to the point of beginning.

2.2.5.2.2. R-3204B, (100’AGL to but not including, FL180) lateral boundary along a 5 nautical mile (NM) radius circle centered on N42-18 W115-20.

2.2.5.2.3. R-3204C, (FL180 to FL290) Juniper Butte, lateral boundary along a 5 NM radius circle centered on N42-18 W115-20.

2.2.6. MHRC Entry/Exit Points:

2.2.6.1. WHISKEY - N42-45 / W116-38-48 (MUO 228/038)

2.2.6.2. COYOTE - N42-45 / W116-15-48 (MUO 207/024)

2.2.6.3. ELK - N42-45 / W115-53-48 (MUO 165/017)

2.2.6.4. HAWWG - N42-44-48 / W115-09 (MUO 101/037)

2.3. Airspace Restrictions and Avoidance/No-Fly Areas:

2.3.1. General. Aircrews should reference AFI 13-201/MHAFB Sup and 366 FW FCIF to ensure they have the most current airspace restrictions and avoidance areas.

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2.3.2. Supersonic Flight. Supersonic flight in the Owyhee MOA, Jarbidge MOA, R-3202, and R-3204 is authorized at or above 10,000’ AGL. Supersonic flight in Paradise MOA is authorized at or above FL300. Supersonic flight over Duck Valley Indian Reservation is not authorized.

2.3.3. Avoidance Restrictions:

2.3.3.1. Grasmere Airport (N42-22 W115-52). Avoid by 3 NM or over-fly at or above 1,500’ AGL (Owyhee MOA).

2.3.3.2. Duck Valley Indian Reservation. Do not fly below 15,000’ AGL within the following boundaries (Owyhee/Paradise MOA): N42-09 W 116-24 to N 42-09 W115-59 to N41-51 W115-59 to N 41-51 W116-23 to N 42-04 W116-23 to N42-04 W116-24 to the point of beginning. No flares, chaff, or supersonic at any altitude. The Duck Valley Indian Reservation No-Fly Area is (N41-57 W116-06). Except in the case of an emergency, do not over-fly at any altitude within 5 NM (Paradise and Owyhee MOA).

This no-fly area lies within the confines of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation.

2.3.3.3. Riddle Airport (N42-11 W116-07). Avoid by 1 NM or over-fly at or above 1,500’ AGL (Owyhee MOA).

2.3.3.4. Riddle Ranch (N42-13 W116-10). Avoid by 1 NM or over-fly at or above 1,500’ AGL (Owyhee MOA).

2.3.3.5. Uncharted airport (N42-02.50 W115-45.50). Avoid by 1 NM or over-fly at or above 1,500’ AGL (Jarbidge MOA).

2.3.3.6. Grasmere EC Site (N42-17.53 W115-57.91). Avoid by 1 NM or over-fly at or above 1,500’ AGL (Owyhee MOA).

2.3.3.7. 45 Ranch (N42-10 W116-52.30) Avoid by 1 NM or over-fly at or 6,500’ AGL (Owyhee MOA)

2.3.3.8. North Fork Campground (N42-35.50 W116-59.00). Avoid by 1 NM or over-fly at or above 1,500’ AGL (Owyhee MOA)

2.3.3.9. Manned Sites: Do not overfly the manned sites or the North Tower Complex on Saylor Creek Range.

2.3.4. Seasonal Restrictions. The following restrictions apply from 1 Apr to 30 Jun.

2.3.4.1. Little Jacks Creek. No military overflights below 5,000’ AGL in the airspace over Little Jacks Wilderness Study Area within a 12-mile diameter circle centered on N42-41 W116-12.

2.3.4.2. Bruneau-Jarbidge River System:

2.3.4.2.1. Limit low-altitude training flights over canyons to 1,000’ AGL and at that level will only cross perpendicular to the major canyons. Limit parallel flights within a mile of canyons to 5,000’ AGL.

2.3.4.2.2. Within 1 mile of the canyon rim, from the confluence of the Bruneau and Jarbidge Rivers north to the intersection with the East Fork of the Bruneau River (Clover Creek), low altitude training flights will be limited to 5,000’ AGL, except for

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two CWT exercises per month. 366 FW/PA will issue a press release to notify BLM and the public of CWT exercises.

2.3.4.2.3. From Friday through Monday, training flights will be limited to 5,000’ AGL, within 1 mile from the rim, starting at the East Fork of the Bruneau (Clover Creek), N42-35 W115-38, north approximately 4.5 miles to Miller Water, N42-38 W115-41.

2.3.4.3. Owyhee River System:

2.3.4.3.1. Limit low-altitude training flights over canyons to 1,000 feet AGL and at that level will only cross perpendicular to the major canyons. Limit parallel flights within a mile of canyons to 5,000’ AGL.

2.3.4.3.2. Except for two CWT exercises per month, limit training flights to 5,000’ AGL within 1 mile of the canyon rim, from Coyote Hole, N42-06 W116-47, north on the South Fork of the Owyhee River, and east on the East Fork to Deep Creek, N42- 16 W116-39.

2.3.4.3.3. From Friday through Monday, limit training flights to 5,000’ AGL within 1 mile of the canyon rim, from the confluence of the East Fork of the Owyhee River and Deep Creek, N42-16 W116-39, southeast on the East Fork of the Owyhee to Battle Creek, N42-14 W116-32.

2.3.4.3.4. Supersonic Flight: No supersonic flights will occur below 15,000’ AGL over East Fork Owyhee, South Fork Owyhee, and Little Owyhee Rivers, except for two 1-day CWT exercises per month. Boundary coordinates are: N42-24 W117-00 to N42-20 W116-36 to N42-16 W116-27 to N42-09 W116-12 go N 42-09 W116- 23 to N 42-03 W116-23 to N42-03 W116-22 to N42-00 W166-22 to N42-00 W117-00 to point of beginning.

2.3.4.4. Whitewater Rafting Avoidance: Friday through Monday training flights are limited to 5,000’ AGL within 1 mile of the rim of the canyon. Coordinates of the affected section of the canyon are: N42-35 W115-38 to N42-38 W115-41 and N42-16 W116-39 to N42-14 W116-32.

2.4. Frequencies:

2.4.1. R-3202/Jarbidge North MOA Primary – 262.75 / 142.025

2.4.2. R-3204/Jarbidge South MOA Primary - 392.2

2.4.3. Jarbidge MOA Secondary - 251.2

2.4.4. Owyhee MOA – 225.55

2.4.5. Paradise MOA – 229.1

2.4.6. Cowboy Control – 236.05

2.4.7. MHAFB RAPCON - 259.1

2.4.8. Salt Lake Center – 306.95 or 363.0

2.4.9. Sagebrush - 251.2

2.4.10. Raymond 27 (366 FW/CP) – 311.0

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2.5. Saylor Creek Range:

2.5.1. General:

2.5.1.1. Refer to Attachment 4, Saylor Creek Range Layout, is a day and night multi-use Class A/B/C air-to-ground and EC training range located 25 NM southeast of MHAFB.

Impact area is a 6 x 3 statute mile area located within R-3202. Range is oriented north-south and lies in rolling, high desert terrain covered with grass and sagebrush with an average elevation of 3,600’ MSL. Pence Butte is the highest and most notable geographic point on the range at 3,700’ MSL. Range has conventional targets, tactical targets, EC sites, drop zone, and maintenance facilities located within the boundaries.

Ordnance impact area is north of the RCO tower.

2.5.1.2. Facilities. Range has two maintenance areas; one at the west entry gate (West Gate Area), and the other in the southern center part of the range (North Tower Area).

There are two large, brown cinder block buildings located at the West Gate Area. The RCO tower, three maintenance buildings, helicopter pad, and maintenance equipment staging area is located at the North Tower Area. Maintenance facilities on range are painted lime-yellow and buff-beige. Additionally there are EC emitters radars along the main road network to support three EC sites located on range. There is a zigzag, bladed line between South EC Site and North Tower Area to aid in identification of manned sites.

2.5.1.3. Night Range Lighting. Saylor Creek Range has 18 perimeter lights around the impact area to provide a visual demarcation of the impact area at night. The lights reduce the chance of an off range impact without adversely affecting flight operations. The lights can be set to green mode where they are seen visually, but still Night Vision Goggle (NVG) compatible, infrared mode (seen only by NVGs), or both modes of operation simultaneously. The lighting can be seen from approximately 10 miles and is turned on by the weapons scoring operators. There is a white strobe light approximately 100 meters east of the RCO tower to mark the North Tower Area at night.

2.5.1.4. JTAC Operations. There are multiple Observation Points (OP) at Saylor Creek Range to support JTAC operations. Operations from OPs may result in weapon delivery and laser restrictions. Reference 366 FW Range Handbook for OP information and associated restrictions.

2.5.2. Targets. The 366 FW Range Handbook provides target description, target coordinates, authorized ordnance, approved weapon delivery events, and weapon delivery restrictions and is updated on a frequent basis.

2.5.2.1. Bombing Targets:

2.5.2.1.1. Saylor Creek Range has a variety of simulated target sets that are available for conventional or tactical deliveries. Target sets include Urban Village with compounds, SAM sites, Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) sites, airfield complex, tower complex, aircraft, main battle tanks, convoys, vehicles, petroleum tanks, bridges, and ammo bunkers.

2.5.2.1.2. Saylor Creek Airfield Complex.

2.5.2.1.2.1. Runway – 7,882’ x 250’

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2.5.2.1.2.2. Taxiway – 40’ wide

2.5.2.1.2.3. Northwest Alert Apron – 325’ x 150’

2.5.2.1.2.4. Southeast Alert Apron – 1,650’ x 150’

2.5.2.2. Conventional Strafe Target:

2.5.2.2.1. Conventional Strafe Pits. Two acoustically scored 15’ diameter drag chute targets are available. Run-in lines are 2,000’ in length. The 2,000’ cease-fire line is an east-to-west road. The line is also marked by two pieces of white polyvinyl chloride piping 10 inches in diameter and 20’ long approximately four feet above the ground, perpendicular to the strafe run-in line.

2.5.2.2.2. Conventional Strafe Target Restrictions. Low Angle Strafe (LAS), Long Range Strafe (LRS), and Two Target Strafe (TTS) is authorized. Conventional strafe pits are only open during Class A operations and under RCO control. Only target practice (TP) ammunition is authorized.

2.5.2.3. Tactical Strafe Targets. Reference 366 FW Range Handbook for a list of designated targets authorized tactical strafe.

2.5.2.3.1. LAS, LRS, TTS, and High Angle Strafe (HAS) is authorized on all tactical strafe targets. Only TP ammunition is authorized.

2.5.2.3.2. Target 16/17 are the only scorable tactical strafe targets.

2.5.2.3.3. Strafe restrictions are listed on the 366 FW Range Handbook.

2.5.2.4. Night Lighted Targets. Reference 366 FW Range Handbook for list of night lighted targets.

2.5.2.5. Heated Targets. Reference 366 FW Range Handbook for list of heated targets.

2.5.3. Authorized ordnance and deliveries. Reference 366 FW Range Handbook for target specific restrictions. The 366 FW Range Handbook is usually updated twice a year.

Aircrews need to ensure they have the correct Handbook.

2.5.3.1. Authorized inert subscale ordnance on Saylor Creek Range is BDU-33 coldspots, BDU-48, MK-76, MK-106, and 2.75 inch rockets. Hotspot ordnance may not be expended on Saylor Creek Range without ROO written approval. Approved rocket warheads are illumination, white phosphorus and Smoke Signature Practice.

2.5.3.2. Authorized heavyweight ordnance on Saylor Creek Range is inert MK-82/83/84 (BDU-50/56), inert GBU-10/12, inert GBU-31/32/38/54, LGTR (BDU 57/59) and inert 105mm (AC-130). Like heavyweight inert ordnance (i.e., bombs up to 2,000) may be authorized with prior approval by 366 OSS/OSOR.

2.5.3.3. Authorized strafe ammunition on Saylor Creek Range is 7.62, .50 cal, 20mm, 27mm, 30mm, and 40mm Target Practice (TP). Aircraft requesting to shoot TP tracer must receive approval from 366 OSS/OSOR prior to use. Tracer rounds are prohibited during fire season.

2.5.3.4. Authorized surface-to-surface ordnance include 5.56mm, 7.62mm, and mortars.

Smoke, illumination and inert target practice rounds are authorized. Units must receive

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written approval from 366 OSS/OSOR prior to expenditure of surface-to-surface ordnance.

2.5.3.5. For any ordnance not listed in this addendum or the 366 FW Range Handbook units will need to submit an AF Form 813 at least 90 days prior to proposed date of use.

Approval of ordnance is not guaranteed.

2.5.3.6. Ripple deliveries on Saylor Creek Range are authorized. Maximum stick length is 150’. As an example, aircrews can ripple 3 bombs with 75’ spacing or 4 bombs with 50’ spacing. Aircrews requiring a ripple release of more than 150’ stick length shall submit their request to the 366 OSS/OSOR. Requests for stick lengths greater than 150’ will be approved on a case-by-case basis after applicable weapon footprint issues are resolved.

2.5.4. Laser Operations.

2.5.4.1. Combat and training laser operations are authorized on Saylor Creek Range.

Laser Safety Surveys which provide a complete list of authorized lasers and restrictions can be obtained from the by contacting 366 OSS/OSOR. Basic laser information is located in the 366 FW Range Handbook.

2.5.4.2. Units using ground based lasers must prior coordinate and obtain approval from 366 OSS/OSOR and RCO (Class A operations) prior to commencing operations.

2.5.4.3. Laser Evaluation System-Mobile (LES-M). LES-M is located near the West weapons scoring tower on the top of a fabricated concrete structure. Coordinates are N42

44.484 W115 36.418. Elevation is 3,580’. LES-M transmits a steady tone on 262.75 when it is illuminated by a laser designator. LES-M works with any PRF code. LES-M is a no-drop target. The LES-M will work with both the combat and training laser.

2.5.5. Drop Zone (DZ). There is a non-certified DZ on the southeast side of the range. The center point coordinates are N42 42.67 W115 33.89. User will survey the DZ prior to use.

2.5.6. Areas of Critical Concern. Saylor Creek Range contains several areas of critical concern including control towers, scoring system towers, manned emitter sites, and a helicopter landing pad (Table 2.1) Aircrews shall mission plan to ensure these locations are not targeted.

Table 2.1. Saylor Creek Range Areas of Critical Concern.

DESCRIPTION LATITUDE LONGITUDE ELEVATION

NORTH RCO TOWER (75’

Manned)

N42-43.474 W115-34.900 3600’

SOUTH TOWER N42-42.230 W115-34.789 3750’

WEST GATE N42-43.367 W115-36.641 3609’

HELO PAD N42-43.378 W115-34.890 3610’

PENCE BUTTE WISS TOWER N42-45.891 W115-34.743 3715’

NORTH WISS TOWER N42-47.125 W115-34.993 3552’

WEST WISS TOWER N42-44.475 W115-36.494 3515

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2.6. Juniper Butte Range:

2.6.1. General:

2.6.1.1. Refer to Attachments 5 and 6, Juniper Butte Range Targets, is a day and night multi-use Class B/C air-to-ground and EC range complex located 45 nautical miles southeast of MHAFB. Impact area is approximately 4.5 x 4.0 statue mile area located within R-3204. Range is oriented north–south and lies in flat, high desert terrain covered with grass and sagebrush. Average target elevation is 5,100’. Range has tactical bombing targets only. Although all of the range is considered an impact area, targets are in a 662-acre area in the center of the range.

2.6.1.2. The maintenance facility and fire guard observation point is located in the northwest corner of the range.

2.6.1.3. JTAC operations. There are multiple OPs at Juniper Butte Range to support JTAC operations. Reference 366 FW Range Handbook for OP information. Ground laser operations are authorized from these locations with some restrictions. Ground laser restrictions are listed in the range laser survey. Submit an AF Form 813 approved by 366 CES/CEAN prior to JTACs using Juniper Butte Range.

2.6.2. Targets. There are six primary target sets – An industrial complex (1,000’ x 3,000’);

north SAM site (360’ diameter); south SAM site (360’ diameter); and tank array (21 tanks and vehicles, east and southwest of the industrial site), East Convoy and Missile Resupply Convoy.

2.6.3. Authorized ordnance and deliveries are listed in the 366 FW Range Handbook.

2.6.3.1. Only BDU-33 with Cold Spot charges are authorized at Juniper Butte Range.

No other type of ordnance is authorized.

2.6.3.2. Industrial complex. Aircraft are limited to dropping one bomb per aircraft per sortie on targets in the industrial complex, except on designated rotational multiple drop targets. On the designated rotational multiple drop targets, multiple passes each sortie are authorized, but only one bomb per pass is authorized. Ripple releases on the industrial complex are prohibited at all times. There are also numerous no-drop targets within the industrial complex. The 366 FW Range Handbook lists the no-drop targets and rotational multi-drop targets. Note: Ordnance restrictions on the industrial complex are in-place to increase long term target survivability.

2.6.3.3. SAM sites, East Convoy, Missile Resupply Convoy, and Forward Edge of the Battle Area (FEBA) tanks are always multiple-drop targets. Multiple passes and ripple deliveries are authorized on these targets at all times. The maximum stick length is 375’.

As an example, aircrews can ripple 6 bombs with 75’ spacing or 4 bombs with 125’ spacing. Aircrews requiring to ripple more than 375’ stick length shall submit their request to the 366 OSS/OSOR. Requests for stick lengths greater than 375’ will be approved on a case-by-case basis after applicable weapon footprint issues are resolved.

2.6.4. Laser Operations:

2.6.4.1. Combat and training laser operations are authorized on Juniper Butte Range.

Laser Safety Surveys which provide a complete list of authorized lasers and restrictions can be obtained on the MHRC website or by contacting 366 OSS/OSOR.

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2.6.4.2. Units using ground based lasers must prior coordinate and obtain approval from 366 OSS/OSOR prior to commencing operations.

2.6.4.3. Laser Scale Target Scoring System (LSTSS). The LSTSS is a laser radiation sensor that determines laser spot position for laser scoring. System provides a laser spot position based on the selected target, simulated no-drop bomb score and remote replay capability. Weapons scoring operator must input the requested target and PRF code. The data file provides location of the laser spot for visual replay by the aircrew during debrief.

The 366 FW Range Handbook lists the LSTSS desired mean point of impact points.

LSTSS procedures are listed on the MHRC website or can be obtained by contacting 366

OSS/OSOR.

2.6.5. Areas of Critical Concern. Juniper Butte Range contains several areas of critical concern including scoring system towers and manned maintenance sites (Table 2.2) Aircrews shall mission plan to ensure these locations are not targeted.

Table 2.2. Juniper Butte Range Areas of Critical Concern.

DESCRIPTION LATITUDE LONGITUDE ELEVATION

NORTH WISS TOWER N42-18.092 W115-19.984 5095’

SOUTH WISS TOWER N42-17.332 W115-19.192 5187’

WEST WISS TOWER N42-16.742 W115-20.546 5427’

LSTSS TOWER N42-18.305 W115-19.837 5042’

MAINTENANCE

COMPLEX N42-19.910 W115 21.789 5010’

2.7. No-Drop Sites:

2.7.1. General. Various No-Drop (ND) target complexes and manned electronic combat sites are located within the MHRC. No ordnance is authorized on these sites.

2.7.2. Laser use. Only training mode laser employment (eye-safe lasers) is permitted on ND target and EC sites. Combat laser employment and ground laser operations are prohibited.

2.7.3. Refer to Attachment 7, MHRC No-Drop and Emitter Sites, are described below:

2.7.3.1. ND-1 (Tank Farm): 111 tanks and vehicles dispersed in various formations located in Jarbidge North MOA.