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13-212V1_ACCSUP1

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE

Supplement 1

12 OCTOBER 2001

Space, Missile, Command and Control

WEAPONS RANGES

OPR: 347th OSS/OSTW (TSgt Kyle C. Fagin II) Certified by: 347th OG/CC (Col. Steven A. McCain)

Supersedes AFI 13-212, V1_MAFB SUP 1 27 June 1996, AFI 13-212, V2_MAFB SUP 1

15 April 1996

Pages: 34 Distribution: F

AFI 13-212, ACC Sup 1, 25 August 1995 is supplemented as follows. This supplement establishes the Moody AFB policy and procedures for the conduct of operations on Grand Bay Range (GBR) and the R3008 airspace. It also assigns responsibilities, and defines operating criteria for both routine and emer-gency situations. This supplement applies to all users, maintainers, and support agencies under the 347th

Rescue Wing, as well as external users of the range and airspace. This supplement is not a sole source document and must be used in conjunction with AFI 13-212, Volumes I, II, and III as supplemented by ACC. If a perceived conflict exists between this supplement and AFI 13-212 or other applicable direc-tives, the most restrictive guidance applies. Local policies are designed to be only as detailed as required for the safe conduct of both flying and ground operations on GBR. All commanders and individual users of the range are responsible for complying with the directives contained in this supplement. All personnel involved in range activities are responsible for range safety and immediate notification of suspected safety hazards to the Range Control Officer (RCO) or Moody Command Post (MCP) respectively. 347th OG/ CC, or his representative, may waive the directives established by this supplement in the interest of safety or mission accomplishment. CHANGES: Submit changes to 347th OSS/OSTW using an AF Form 847

SUMMARY OF REVISIONS

The entire supplement has been revised. Major changes include the integration of HH-60, HC-130, and T-38 aircraft, the deletion of the 52nd ALS, new weapons safety footprints, and a change of format.

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CHAPTER 1

RESPONSIBILITIES

1.1. General.

1.1.1. General Description. Grand Bay is a Service Class A range as defined in Vol-1 of AFI 13-212, and is operated under the direction of the Commander, 347th Operations Group. 347th OG/CC has dele-gated operational and maintenance responsibilities through the 347th Operations Support Squadron Com-mander 347th OSS/OST (DSN 460-4452, COMM 912-257-4452, FAX Ext. 5917). Refer to Chapter 2 and attachments for expanded description and capabilities.

1.2. Real Estate.

1.2.1. Real Estate. The Grand Bay Weapons Range is located primarily in Lanier County, Georgia, east of and contiguous to Moody Air Force Base. Forestry and Wildlife Management have been the primary land users inside the Range boundaries (approximately 5,900 acres, with a 480 acre restricted easement). The area east and south of the Range boundaries is used for farming and scattered home sites. The west bound-ary of the range is constituted by the Moody AFB runway complex. Moody AFB Class D airspace is par-tially inside range restricted area; it contains high-density military air traffic to 2,700’ MSL

1.3. Physical Description.

1.3.1. Consult Attachment 2 for visual geographic depiction of the Grand Bay Range complex in rela-tion to Moody AFB.

1.4. Airspace and Boundaries.

1.4.1. Airspace. Grand Bay airspace consists of restricted areas R-3008A, R-3008B, R-3008C, R-3008D and is controlled by the RCO while Grand Bay Range is active.

1.4.1.1. R3008 is divided into four segments, with R-3008A being surface to 10,000' MSL, R-3008B being 100' AGL to 10,000’ MSL, R-3008C being 500' AGL to 10,000’ MSL and R-3008D being 10,000' MSL to, but not including FL230. Although the upper limit of R-3008D is listed as FL230, do not expect to be cleared above FL220 due to local altimeter settings possibly causing a conflict with over flights of commercial traffic at FL240. See Attachment 3 for remarks regarding the range layout and Attachment 4 for coordinates.

1.4.1.2. Coordination with the RCO is required prior to using airspace above 10,000’ MSL and up to but not including FL230 for high altitude/high release weapons delivery or any other range event above

10,000' MSL.

1.4.1.3. Valdosta Approach Control and the RCO will coordinate to activate the range airspace. The RCO will call RAPCON 15 minutes prior to the first scheduled range period. The terminology “active” or “inactive” will be used to describe the status (not use) of R-3008. When, in the RCO’s estimate, the range will not be used for an extended period of time (normally 40 minutes or more), he/she will return control of the airspace to Valdosta Approach Control and R-3008 will become “inactive”.

1.4.1.4. The terminology “Hot” and “Cold” will be used in coordination between the RCO and Moody AFB Tower / RAPCON to describe the status of R-3008. If there are no flying activities on the range, the range is considered “Cold” and the RCO may relinquish use of the range airspace to Moody Tower ("inac-tive") for short periods of time (normally for 20 minutes or more). Tower may then use the East VFR pat-

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tern. When the RCO wishes to regain use of the R-3008 airspace, he/she will inform Moody Tower, who will then redirect traffic as required. The redirection process may take up to 2 minutes, after which, the airspace becomes “active” and is available for use by aircraft under the direction of the RCO.

1.4.1.5. Valdosta Approach surveillance radar is not required for R-3008 operations.

1.4.1.6. In the event an emergency aircraft has to be vectored through R-3008, Valdosta Approach will notify the RCO via their hot line. Range operations will cease and on range aircraft will hold as specified by Valdosta Approach until they advise the RCO to resume normal range operations.

1.4.1.7. In the event a request is made to service farm area beneath R-3008 by agricultural spray aircraft, Valdosta Approach will notify the RCO via their hot line. The RCO will inform the flight on the range and request an estimate of the time they will need to complete training. The RCO will instruct the crop duster aircraft to remain clear of the range until the range can be inactivated.

1.5. Scheduling.

1.5.1. Range Operating Hours. Normal range operating hours are 0700L to 2400L Monday through Thursday and 8 hours on Friday. Actual hours of operation float with the 347th RQW flying schedule.

Other operating hours, including weekends and nights, will be based on training requirements. A six-hour notice is required to NOTAM a deviation to scheduled range operating hours.

1.5.2. Range Requests. All Grand Bay Range schedule requests will be forwarded to 347th OSS/OSOS (DSN 460-4544). Requests should be forwarded three weeks prior (but no later than two weeks prior) to the week desired.

1.5.3. Joint Use. Open range periods on the weekly schedule are available to any range user. Contact 347th OSS/OSOS the workday prior with the request for range time. Any changes to this schedule, for a period other than on the day of the mission, will be coordinated with 347th OSS/OSOS DSN 460-4544.

For same day scheduling, contact 347 RQW Command Post at DSN 460- 3501.

1.5.3.1. Para-sail Operations. 479 FTG may conduct para-sail operations at Bemiss Field as required.

Deconfliction and scheduling must be accomplished with Grand Bay range prior to conducting para-sail operations. Include sufficient time to transport personnel on and off the range before the next scheduled range user.

1.5.3.2. Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape Training (SERE). 347th OSS/OSTL may conduct Combat Land Survival Training on Grand Bay Range as required. Deconfliction and scheduling must be accomplished with Grand Bay Range prior to conducting SERE training operations. Ground movement will be planned to remain clear of active weapons delivery footprints using primarily ground space along the eastern edge north of Bemiss Field

1.5.4. Real-time Requests. In flight requests regarding range availability should be directed to Valdosta Approach Control, 259.3 or 285.6. DO NOT contact the 347th RQW Command Post with range availabil-ity questions while airborne.

1.5.5. Request Cancellation. For cancellations on the day scheduled, notify the Moody AFB Command Post at ext. 3501 (UHF 381.3), as soon as possible, but not less than one hour prior to the scheduled range time. Add-ons or changes require a 60-minute notification if the range period was not originally sched-uled to ensure the range is clear of personnel.

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1.5.6. Late Arrivals. The RCO enforces the range schedule. When a flight arrives late, the RCO will advise the flight leader of the scheduled time remaining. The RCO will not allow a flight to extend their range period if a scheduled flight is inbound unless the inbound flight concurs.

1.6. Maintenance.

1.6.1. Scheduled Range Maintenance. Scheduled range maintenance will be conducted on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

1.6.2. Routine Range Maintenance. Routine range maintenance will be performed daily, prior to and after scheduled range activity, and weekly as coordinated with 347th OSS/OSTR. Personnel and equipment will be clear of the target complex 15 minutes prior to the first flight scheduled on the range.

1.6.3. Operational Requirements. When operational mission requirements dictate use of the range during a normal maintenance period, stand-down periods will be required and will be coordinated with the 347th

OSS/OSOS.

1.6.4. Strafe Pit. The low angle strafe area is maintained in a stand-by configuration. A supply of neces-sary materials is kept on hand and ready for repairs.

1.6.5. Fire Breaks. Cleared/plowed on a quarterly basis.

1.6.6. Emergency Maintenance. Emergency maintenance of the range will be performed only when required for mission effectiveness, such as acoustic target transducer replacement or required night light-ing, and will be at the discretion of the RCO or higher authority and with notification of affected units

1.7. Decontamination and EOD Operations.

1.7.1. Schedule. For the purposes of this supplement, Grand Bay is considered an “operational” range.

Maintenance and decontamination will be in compliance with AFI 13-212 series, as supplemented by ACC, and this supplement. Range decontamination and disposal will be scheduled daily, every two months or 50 use days, annually, and every fifth year.

1.7.1.1. Annual range decontamination will normally be conducted during the last two weeks of the fiscal year or as coordinated by the 347th OSS/OSTR.

1.7.2. Overflight. Normally range operations will be suspended during decontamination and/or disposal periods. However, in the event over-flight is permitted by the RCO and EOD, the minimum altitudes pre-scribed in AFI 13-212 will be flown.

1.7.3. EOD Range.

1.7.3.1. For routine use of the EOD range, EOD personnel will contact range scheduling at

7-4544 to verify that range time is available. Prior to entering the Grand Bay range property, EOD person-nel will notify the RCO at 7-2765. Upon exit of Grand Bay Range property, EOD will notify the RCO that all EOD personnel are clear of the range. EOD operations concurrent with BDU-33 deliveries is permis-sible. All other air to ground profiles restrict EOD operations.

1.7.3.2. In case of emergency disposal operations, EOD will contact the 347th RQW Command Post who will initiate a conference call to the WG/CC. At this time, EOD will brief the emergency operation to the WG/CC and receive permission to temporarily stop strafing operations. Pending WG/CC permission, command post will contact the RCO at 7-2765 to notify the RCO of the WG/CC direction to temporarily

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stop firing/strafing operations. Prior to entering Grand Bay Range property, EOD will notify the RCO of entry. Upon exit EOD will notify the RCO that all EOD personnel are clear of the range.

1.7.4. Performing Detonations on the EOD Range

1.7.4.1. All EOD operations will be conducted IAW 347th CES/CED OI 32-3004.

1.7.4.2. Before detonating an explosive shot on the EOD range, EOD will contact Moody

Tower and RCO via land mobile radio (LMR) to request overhead and horizontal clearance of 3,000’ or as required for the Net Explosive Weight (NEW) of the detonation.

1.7.4.3. After detonating an explosive shot, EOD will expeditiously inspect the shot to ensure all explo-sives and/or ordnance was consumed in the detonation. Following inspection, EOD will immediately call Moody Tower and the RCO to notify that explosive operations have ceased.

1.8. Weather.

1.8.1. Minimums. Weather minimums are IAW AFI 11-214, MAJCOM 11-MDS series instructions, and this supplement; whichever is more restrictive.

1.8.2. The RCO will make the decision to close the range or cease operations on range due to inclement weather. This decision will be based on the best information available, regarding ceiling, visibility, and illumination required for the type of aircraft operating on the range, or other significant weather condi-tions that may be hazardous to aircraft operations. The RCO will use all available means to determine weather conditions affecting range operations. While the RCO is not a trained and qualified weather observer, he/she is ultimately responsible for the safe conduct of all range operations and can make a determination of current weather and the possible impact on safe range operations. The Moody AFB weather observation should be used for guidance only and should not be used as the official observation for the range.

1.8.3. The RCO may rely on pilot reports of in-flight ceiling, visibility, and illumination to determine if the range weather is suitable. Generally, minimum in-flight ceilings / visibility for range operations is 1,500’ AGL / 3 SM, unless paragraphs 1.8.3.1. or 1.8.3.2. apply. Additionally, the RCO must be able to see the target from the Range Tower to permit scoring and must have sufficient visibility to monitor safety of flight.

1.8.3.1. Fighter/AT-38 Minimums. Ceiling 1,500’ AGL, Visibility 5 NM night

1.8.3.2. Rotor Wing Minimums. Ceiling 700’ AGL, Visibility 3 NM day (5 NM at night).

1.8.4. Environmental Restrictions.

1.8.4.1. IAW MDS specific and unit regulatory guidance for the profile selected.

1.8.4.2. When computed crosswinds at the strafe targets exceed 35 knots, strafe targets will be removed and strafe will be discontinued. The range will be closed and the towers abandoned when the surface winds are greater than 50 knots.

1.8.4.3. All deliveries will cease when steady-state surface winds exceed 35 knots and a extreme fire haz-ard has been declared.

1.8.5. Weather Service.

1.8.5.1. Moody AFB weather shop will provide:

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1.8.5.1.1. Moody AFB Weather observations.

1.8.5.1.2. Range forecast disseminated via AWIS (to include winds aloft).

1.8.5.1.3. Forecast and observed weather advisories and warnings.

1.8.5.1.4. Forecast winds aloft for Grand Bay Range will be provided via AWIS one hour prior to the first scheduled mission with periodic updates dependent on the range schedule.

1.9. Proximity to Restricted Areas, MOAs, and Other Government Lands.

1.9.1. Military Operating Areas. The following locally scheduled MOAs abut the Grand Bay Range com-plex, both adjacent to the range and above the range airspace.

1.9.1.1. MOA-1 south overlies the R-3008 and starts at 8,000’ MSL up to FL180 with ATC assigned air-space up to FL 230.

1.9.1.2. MOA-2 North and South abut the range complex immediately to the East and share a common geographical boundary line of approximately W 0830 01’00”. The airspace limits for the MOA-2N area are 500’ AGL to 8,000’ MSL and the MOA-2S area extends from 100’ AGL to 8,000’ MSL. These areas are used extensively for local wing training on a daily basis. Extreme caution should be used when tran-siting these areas.

1.9.2. Military Training Routes (IR/VR/SR Routes). There are no Military Training Routes (MTRs), which begin or terminate in R-3008/Grand Bay Range complex. However, several MTRs run nearby the range and must be considered in mission planning.

1.9.2.1. The following routes are in close proximity to the range complex on the east side of R-3008C.

IR-016, VR-1002, VR-1003, and VR-1066. Consult the Jacksonville sectional and AP/1B for more infor-mation on these MTRs.

1.10. No Fly / Noise Sensitive Areas.

1.10.1. There are multiple noise sensitive areas that must be avoided to prevent further restrictions on range operations. Refer to Attachment 7.

1.10.2. Non Moody AFB assigned aircraft will contact 347th OSS/OSTW (DSN 460-4088) the day prior to range use to obtain the most current noise sensitive listing for R-3008, Moody MOA 2 North, and Moody MOA 2 South. All Pilots will take precautions to adequately insure that their aircraft will not encroach on posted no-fly/noise sensitive areas. Pilots will maneuver their aircraft to avoid over flight of noise sensitive areas during all GBR and Bemiss Field operations.

1.11. Range Fires.

1.11.1. High Fire Potential. When a high fire potential has been declared by the appropriate authority, the RCO will notify 347th OSS/OSTR who will, in turn, notify scheduled range users via DSN of the hazard and resultant operational limitations (i.e., cold spots required, no tracers allowed, etc.). In the event of a large fire on the range, the RCO will close the range and accomplish the following steps:

1.11.1.1. Advise aircraft on the range by UHF/VHF radio to cease operations and clear the range air-space.

1.11.1.2. Advise RAPCON of the situation.

1.11.1.3. Advise the QAE or Range Operations Officer.

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1.11.1.4. Advise the 347th OSS/OSOS, who will then notify units scheduled for remaining range periods by telephone

1.11.1.5. Inform the 347th OG/CC via the Moody AFB Command Post.

1.11.2. Pilot Responsibilities. Any pilot observing a fire on or near the range complex will notify the RCO immediately; if the range is closed, the pilot observing the fire should notify the SOF or command post.

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CHAPTER 2

RANGE DESCRIPTION, CAPABILITIES, AND ENTRY/EXIT PROCEDURES

2.1. General.

2.1.1. Grand Bay is a single range, conventional facility, consisting of scored targets for bombing and strafing, as well as selected side-fire targets and a Drop Zone (DZ). The range is manned by an RCO and provides:

2.1.1.1. Electronically scoreable strafe targets

2.1.1.2. A lighted conventional bombing circle with visual scoring

2.1.1.3. An infrared target

2.1.1.4. Various tactical targets

2.1.1.5. Specific helicopter side-fire gunnery targets

2.1.1.6. A drop zone (DZ)

2.1.1.7. Helicopter landing zones

2.1.1.8. Para-sail Operations

2.1.1.9. Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape Training Area

2.1.2. Scoring is available both day and night on the conventional circle, high angle strafe (HAS) target, the IR target, and helicopter side-fire panels. Strafe is acoustically scored on the panels, and scored as a hit or miss on the HAS target. Airdrop accuracy scoring is available on Grand Bay DZ.

2.1.3. The normal weapons delivery pattern is a north to south attack heading with left-hand turns. Pilots of base assigned aircraft may fly the conventional pattern in reverse to the main bomb circle, tactical, or IR target with a final attack heading of 360° IAW para. 3.4. All conventional bomb deliveries are autho-rized. Pop-up deliveries are authorized if pilots are able to adhere to the noise abatement procedures and avoidance areas listed in Attachment 7.

2.2. Physical Description. See attachments .

2.3. General Range Restrictions/Hazards .

2.3.1. Live Ordnance. Use of live ordnance is prohibited (exception 30mm, 20mm TP, and 7.62mm see

3.4.3. for details). Emergency jettison of live ordnance for safety reasons must be coordinated in detail with the RCO.

2.3.1.1. Chaff /Flare Usage. Chaff and Flares are authorized IAW AFI 11-214 and ACCI 11-214. Flares will be dispensed only within range impact area boundaries (within the firebreak areas), and fire response must be present. Aircrews are responsible for contacting RCO the day of proposed flare usage and con-firm current fire hazard. Should a ground fire occur, notify the RCO of size and location.

2.3.1.1.1. Flare Deployment Altitudes. If no fire hazard is present there is no minimum altitude. If a fire hazard is present the minimum altitude for flare deployment will be 700’ AGL.

2.3.1.2. Low Over Flight/Noise Abatement Procedures. Pilots will avoid low altitude over-flight of range towers and manned structures. Pilots will adhere to all noise sensitive/no-fly areas listed in Attachment

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7. Pilots will ensure that all gunnery/bombing patterns do not encroach on the listed noise sensitive/no-fly areas.

2.3.2. Safety.

2.3.2.1. Transient aircraft will perform a Dry-Clearing/Familiarization pass before weapons delivery to insure positive identification of the target and that the target is clear of all personnel, vehicles, and wild-life. Base assigned aircraft may deliver upon clearance from RCO.

2.3.2.2. Pilots utilizing the strafe pits will avoid a final attack heading which places the aircraft nose in line with either one of the scoring towers. It is important to note that arming the gun for the strafe on the base turn to final will put the aircraft in a position to drag a hot gun through the flank tower. This does not prohibit the pilot from placing the Master Arm to "ARM" and/or the Gun Rate switch to "HOT/ARM/HI" and leaving it there during the strafe pattern. Good trigger discipline and situational awareness apply.

2.3.2.3. Gunners on side-firing helicopters will avoid pointing weapon muzzles at any tower, building, or above the physical horizon. Weapons will be mechanically or electrically safed when not actively engag-ing an authorized target. Weapons will be trained down when maneuvering for target engagement.

2.3.2.4. Night strafe is restricted to the high angle strafe (HAS) target only.

2.3.2.5. Combat laser is not authorized on the range.

2.3.2.6. All aircraft weapons delivery systems will be placed in a “SAFE” configuration and confirmed with the RCO prior to departing the restricted area.

2.3.3. Low Level Hazards.

2.3.3.1. Bird Activity. When increased bird activity dictates, flight leads will report any hazardous bird activity to the RCO as soon as possible. The RCO should relay bird conditions to the Moody SOF. The SOF will then advise each squadron of the bird activity reported.

2.2.3.2. Bird Condition Moderate. Flight leads will change events as required to avoid bird activities.

Minimum altitude is 1,000' AGL for all fixed wing aircraft.

2.3.3.3. Bird Condition Severe. GBR will be closed until the Moody SOF/Range Control Officer deter-mines the bird hazard no longer exists. The bird condition will then return to "Moderate" or "No Condi-tion" at the discretion of the RCO and/or the Moody SOF.

2.3.4. Night Restrictions.

2.3.4.1. Aerial delivery of night ground illumination or illumination flares (LUU-1/2/4/5s or equivalents / variants) will not be used.

2.3.4.2. Aircraft visible or IR navigation / position lights are required to be on during night flights while using the range. Visible or IR anticollision lights or strobes are also required to be on. Flights may modify light configuration after coordination with RCO.

2.3.5. Range Occupancy.

2.3.5.1. The number of aircraft operating on the range is limited to that prescribed in AFI 11-214. Refer to the current drop zone survey contained in the HQ AMC Assault Zone Availability Report (http://www.amc.af.mil/do/dok/azar.htm) for any limitations on the number of aircraft performing air-drop operations.

2.3.6. Bemiss Field Attacks.

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2.3.6.1. All attacks on targets in the Bemiss Field area will be dry and aircraft will avoid noise sensitive areas listed in Attachment 7.

2.3.7. Helicopter Landings.

2.3.7.1. The whole of Grand Bay range may be used as a Landing Zone for helicopters. Aircrew will avoid landing in known impact areas. Aircrew will adhere to all operating procedures addressed in appli-cable regulatory data. Helicopter landings are prohibited in the field south of Bemiss east to west runway due to gopher tortoise colonies.

2.3.7.2. Helicopters may practice brownout landings by utilizing the most eastern half of the Grand Bay simulated runway. See para. 3.10. for additional information and restrictions.

2.4. Entry and Exit Procedures.

2.4.1. General Procedures. MAFBI 11-250 takes precedence when conflicts exist with this annex.

2.4.1.1. Entry requires prior coordination with the RCO or RAPCON for both IFR and VFR entries. At no time will aircraft enter R-3008 without clearance. Entry on Grand Bay will normally be at or above 4,000’ MSL or other altitudes as coordinated with the RCO. Range departures will normally be 3,000’ MSL and below. These altitude splits may be altered if both the entering and exiting flights coordinate deconfliction via the range frequency in use.

2.4.1.1.1. Helicopters enter and exit the range at or below 500’MSL (300’AGL).

2.4.1.2. An air advisory call will be made on UHF 349.0 if the flight transits MOA-2 VFR without coor-dinating with Valdosta Approach and time permits.

2.4.1.3. Prior to entry, clearance must be received from the RCO. Flights may enter from the specific entry points, or as coordinated with the RCO. The RCO will call Valdosta Approach and inform them of the flight on the range.

2.4.2. Communications.

2.4.2.1. Range Communications. All aircraft operating in R-3008 require radio contact with the RCO.

Grand Bay Range UHF frequencies are 236.075 primary and 252.775 secondary. All aircraft and the RCO must be on the same frequency during weapons delivery. All aircraft will monitor GUARD frequency (243.0) while on range.

2.4.2.2. Specific Requirements. Initial contact with the RCO will be on the primary frequency and the RCO may ask the flight to change to the secondary frequency if the range is active. Each flight-lead will pass his flight line-up to include call sign, pilot/gun numbers, scheduled range block time, and weapons delivery events as defined in applicable directives/publications and as listed in paragraph 3.4. of this sup-plement (unless previously passed) and squawk. Upon initial contact, the RCO will respond with clear-ance (if not already received) or holding instructions, range weather, altimeter setting, Moody's active runway, and any range restrictions/fire hazards.

2.4.2.3. Valdosta Approach is required to separate non-participating aircraft from range operations. To facilitate this separation, flight leads will ensure all aircraft squawk ATC assigned code and mode 3A “ON” while conducting range operations. C-130 and helicopter formation leads will squawk ATC assigned code mode 3A “ON", the rest of the formation will comply with AFI 11-202, Volume 3.

2.4.3. VFR Procedures.

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2.4.3.1. Entry. There are no Military Training Routes (MTRs) that terminate directly in R-3008. Flights operating VFR or on the MTRs may enter R-3008 after obtaining clearance from the RCO. NOTE: Due to numerous noise-sensitive areas within the restricted area, a minimum altitude of 1500' MSL (N/A for helicopters and C-130 type aircraft) will be observed prior to entering the range patterns.

2.4.3.1.1. C-130 Type Aircraft. Aircraft on visual low-level routes are required to contact Valdosta Approach Control on 285.6 UHF, 126.6 VHF ten minutes prior to TOT to ensure coordination is com-pleted to activate the appropriate airspace. VFR entry for aircraft on random run-ins to DZs will coordi-nate in advance with the RCO for entry and exit into the range. Once contact is established, advise RCO of intentions to follow. The RCO will provide clearance onto the range, relay winds and clearance to drop.

2.4.3.1.2. HH-60 Aircraft. Helicopters may coordinate direct transition to Grand Bay Range VFR through Moody ground/tower. When instructed they will establish contact with RCO and verify their pro-file. Radar pick-up is not required for VFR helicopter operations at Grand Bay Range.

2.4.3.2. Night Entry. Night entry will be coordinated through Valdosta Approach. If IFR holding is required, comply with para 2.4.5.1.2. If weather conditions dictate, Valdosta Approach will provide, enroute descents to VMC or 2,700' MSL (2,500' AGL), whichever is higher. Flights will then proceed to the north/south entry points. If entry from the east point is desired, further coordination with Valdosta Approach is required. If unable to maintain VFR on range, remain with Valdosta Approach and request IFR clearance IAW departure procedures. In the event of lost communications prior to receiving IFR range departure clearance, squawk IAW FLIP and proceed via flight planned route or maintain 3,000' MSL and intercept the VAD 15 DME arc and execute the appropriate approach for the landing runway at Moody AFB or as mission requirements dictate.

2.4.3.3. Exit. Flights planning to depart VFR upon completion of range activity must notify the RCO five minutes prior to proposed departure time and state their departure intentions. If not on an IFR flight plan or after canceling IFR, advise the RCO that you are departing VFR. Contact Moody Tower on 257.625 UHF 128.45 VHF prior to departing R-3008 for traffic advisories, then proceed to the VFR entry point or direct initial after coordination with the tower. Squawk MODE 3/1200. Departing R-3008 to the east point is authorized with RCO approval. If requesting VFR advisories, contact Valdosta Approach Control 285.6 prior to departing the range boundary. With RCO coordination, C-130 and HH-60 aircraft may depart direct Moody for visual recoveries. When instructed they will contact Moody Tower for landing clear-ance.

2.4.3.3.1. Pilots who wish to work in or transit MOA-2 without IFR service and receive traffic advisories and area monitoring will exit north or south (as appropriate) and make mandatory advisory call on 349.0 prior to entering MOA-2.

2.4.4. IFR Procedures.

2.4.4.1. Entry. If on an IFR flight plan, advise approach when changing to range frequency. Contact the RCO on local 236.075 or on the range back up frequency 252.775.

2.4.4.2. Exit. IFR/Night Departure. Do not exit R-3008 airspace until cleared by Valdosta Approach.

Flight lead will advise the RCO five minutes prior to his proposed departure time. The RCO will, in turn, advise Valdosta Approach, who will begin coordination for departure clearance. The flight will obtain their departure clearance prior to leaving the restricted area boundaries. Squawk assigned code.

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2.4.4.3. Pilots desiring to work in or transit MOA-2 under IFR clearance will exit north or south (as appropriate) and coordinate with Valdosta Approach. Valdosta Approach through the RCO must approve an east exit for IFR clearance into MOA-2.

2.4.5. Holding Procedures.

2.4.5.1. Off range.

2.4.5.1.1. VFR Holding. VFR holding can be in MOA-2 if already established in the MOA. If unable to get into the MOA or on the range, the flight will hold VFR at a RAPCON assigned altitude between MOA-1S and MOA-2 east of the VAD R090°/15DME fix. VFR holding may also be assigned at Grand Bay north, south, and east. If unable, or wishing to hold on range, contact the RCO to hold within the con-fines of R-3008 and deconflict with the other flight on range.

2.4.5.1.2. IFR/Night Holding. IFR holding, if required, must be within MOA-2 airspace, inbound, on the VAD R090º from 15-20 DME, left-hand pattern, at altitudes assigned by RAPCON. When cleared by RAPCON, let down in the holding pattern to a minimum of 2,500' AGL (2,700' MSL). RAPCON will notify the RCO of flights holding at VAD R090º/15DME. Entry will then be made VFR from the east entry point.

2.4.5.2. On Range (VFR Holding only).

2.4.5.2.1. Flights will coordinate with the RCO to hold VFR on the range above the flights working the range. A minimum of 1,000’ separation will be set as a safety buffer between the operating flight and the flight holding above them.

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CHAPTER 3

WEAPONS DELIVERY / AIRDROP PROCEDURES / PARA-SAIL OPERATIONS

3.1. General.

3.1.1. Operations. The Range Control Officer (RCO) is charged with the safe accomplishment of mis-sions flown on the range. The RCO is the final authority concerning decisions on all matters relating to aircraft operations on Grand Bay Range. Each RCO must strictly enforce established range flying proce-dures and aircraft minimums.

3.1.1.1. Valdosta Approach Control Authority. Valdosta Approach Control (Moody RAPCON) will have the authority to stop operations on Grand Bay Range to accommodate IFR operations at Moody AFB if required. Aircraft on the range will cease weapons delivery operations and hold at or above 2,000’ MSL or as directed by RAPCON. Additionally, Valdosta Approach Control has the authority to suspend opera-tions on the range in the interest of flight safety.

3.1.2. Terminology.

3.1.2.1. Hot/Cold/Active/Inactive. The terms “active” and “inactive” will apply to the status of the restricted area. The RCO becomes the real-time airspace manager and will use care not to activate any air-space until the weather is above that required for Grand Bay operations. C-130’s may fly into the range IMC but cannot drop unless the range is declared active. Normally, the range is active when the weather is 1,500’ ceiling and 3 SM. or better visibility. See para. 1.8. for specific aircraft weather requirements.

3.1.2.2. Impact Area. The impact area is the area depicted in Attachment 5.

3.2. Coordinating R-3008D Operations and Airspace.

3.2.1. Pilots wishing to use the high airspace (R-3008D) will request the airspace with RAPCON if not yet inside the range complex, and through the RCO if already established on range, to include the upper limit altitude of their request. Aircraft operating in R-3008D will use the local Moody AFB altimeter set-ting.

3.2.2. If the Moody MOA-1 is active, RAPCON will restrict the flight operating in the MOA to west of the 180/360° radial and/or an altitude restriction of specified limits while east of the VAD 180º/360° radial. Aircraft operating in R-3008D airspace have priority over aircraft operating in the MOA.

3.2.3. When the MOA flight is west of the 180º/360° radial, or above the specified altitude restriction east of the 180/360° radial, RAPCON will notify the RCO and the range flight may then use the appropriate airspace.

3.2.4. Once the range flight is finished with the airspace above 10,000' MSL, they will advise the RCO and the RCO will in turn notify RAPCON. Valdosta Approach Control will, in turn, inform the flight in MOA-1 that the temporary altitude restrictions no longer apply.

3.3. Restricted Airspace Violations.

3.3.1. In the event of a violation of R-3008 airspace, the RCO will:

3.3.1.1. Notify aircraft on the range of the intruding aircraft and, if necessary, direct them to hold in an area that will avoid the intruder.

3.3.1.2. Prohibit aircraft on the range from attempting to intercept the intruding aircraft.

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3.3.1.3. Request Valdosta Approach attempt contact with the intruder, obtain its identity, and vector the aircraft out of the area.

3.4. Authorized Deliveries.

3.4.1. Authorized deliveries for free-fall ordnance are in accordance with Figure 3.1., Figure 3.2., and

Figure 3.3. below.

Figure 3.1. F-16/F-18 Deliveries

DELIVERY /

FOOTPRINT #

TARGETS DELIVERY PROFILE

HARB # 85 BOMB CIRCLE 360 DEGREE RUN-IN

HADB # 83

BOMB CIRCLE, TAC, TAC A, TAC

B, TAC C, IR, VERTICAL

360 DEGREE RUN-IN

DB # 60

BOMB CIRCLE, TAC, TAC A, TAC

B, TAC C, IR, VERTICAL, LEGGO

180 OR 360 DEGREE

RUN-IN

(LEGGO TARGET 180

DEGREE RUN-IN ONLY)

LALD # 59

BOMB CIRCLE, TAC, TAC A, TAC

B, TAC C, IR, VERTICAL, LEGGO

180 OR 360 DEGREE

RUN-IN

(LEGGO TARGET 180

DEGREE RUN-IN ONLY)

LAHD # 91

BOMB CIRCLE, IR, VERTICAL,

LEGGO

180 DEGREE RUN-IN

SLD #115 IR 180 DEGREE RUN-IN

VLD # 74

BOMB CIRCLE, TAC, TAC A, TAC

B, TAC C, IR, VERTICAL, LEGGO

180 DEGREE RUN-IN

LATR #162 BOMB CIRCLE, TAC C 215 DEGREE RUN-IN

LAS #106 STRAFE PANELS 1 & 2

215 DEGREE RUN-IN, DAY

ONLY

HAS #107 HAS 215 DEGREE RUN-IN

MTA

(MAVERICK TARGET

ARRAY)

BEMISS FIELD COLD (DRY) TAR-

GETS

ANY AUTHORIZED PRO-

FILE THAT COMPLIES

WITH NOISE ABATE-

MENT AVOID AREAS

POPS ANY GBR TARGET

180 DEGREE RUN-IN

(PROFILE MUST COMPLY

WITH NOISE ABATE-

MENT AVOID AREAS)

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Figure 3.2. A-10 Deliveries

DELIVERY /

FOOTPRINT #

TARGETS DELIVERY PROFILE

HARB # 141 BOMB CIRCLE, IR

180 OR 360 DEGREE

RUN-IN

HADB # 93

BOMB CIRCLE, TAC, TAC A, TAC

B, TAC C, IR, VERTICAL, LEGGO

180 OR 360 DEGREE

RUN-IN

(LEGGO TARGET 180

DEGREE RUN-IN ONLY)

DB # 55

BOMB CIRCLE, TAC, TAC A, TAC

B, TAC C, IR, VERTICAL, LEGGO

180 OR 360 DEGREE

RUN-IN

(LEGGO TARGET 180

DEGREE RUN-IN ONLY)

LALD # 54

BOMB CIRCLE, TAC, TAC A, TAC

B, TAC C, IR, VERTICAL, LEGGO

180 OR 360 RUN-IN

(LEGGO TARGET 180

DEGREE RUN-IN ONLY)

LAHD # 99

BOMB CIRCLE, TAC, TAC A, TAC

B, TAC C, IR, VERTICAL, LEGGO

180 OR 360 RUN-IN

(LEGGO TARGET 180

DEGREE RUN-IN ONLY)

LAT #202 BOMB CIRCLE, IR

180 OR 360 DEGREE

RUN-IN

VLD # 101

BOMB CIRCLE, TAC, TAC A, TAC

B, TAC C, IR, VERTICAL, LEGGO

180 OR 360 RUN-IN

(LEGGO TARGET 180

DEGREE RUN-IN ONLY)

LATR #106 BOMB CIRCLE, TAC C

180 OR 215 DEGREE

RUN-IN

HAR #105 BOMB CIRCLE, TAC C

180 OR 215 DEGREE

RUN-IN

TTS LAS LRS

#189 #190 #191

STRAFE PANELS 3 & 4

215 DEGREE RUN-IN, DAY

ONLY

HAS #192 HAS

215 DEGREE RUN-IN, 15

DEGREE MINIMUM DIVE

ANGLE

MTA

(MAVERICK TARGET

ARRAY)

BEMISS FIELD COLD (DRY) TAR-

GETS

ANY AUTHORIZED (PRO-

FILE MUST COMPLY

WITH NOISE ABATE-

MENT AVOID AREAS)

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Figure 3.3. T-38 Deliveries

3.4.2. T-38C Simulated Deliveries.

3.4.2.1. T-38C operations are authorized random final attack headings on all targets provided the pattern complies with noise abatement procedures and does not over fly the main and flank towers under Class A range operations. Pilots will notify the RCO of type of attack and final attack heading. Patterns will be flown within the confines of the of R-3008 airspace and will not conflict with Moody AFB traffic pat-terns.

3.4.3. Helicopter Side-fire Deliveries.

3.4.3.1. Targets. Helicopters are permitted to engage any of the soft-target items arrayed in the immediate vicinity of the dirt runway. Additionally, four 8X8 foot wooden panels, covered with white cloth are posi-tioned along an east to west line immediately south of the dirt runway. These panels are available for man-ual scoring following prior coordination with the RCO. The panels are numbered east to west, #1 through #4.

3.4.3.1.1. Strafe Pits. Minimum altitude will be 200’ AGL. Minimum engagement distance is 1,000.

Maneuver aircraft to allow a firing azimuth of 215°.

3.4.3.1.2. Minimum Engagement Distance on any target and for any delivery is 1,000' slant range.

3.4.3.3. Authorized Munitions. 7.62mm ball, 9:1 tracer, 4:1 tracer, and blank.

3.4.3.4. Authorized Deliveries.

POPS (LAHD ONLY)

BOMB CIRCLE, TAC, TAC A, TAC

B, TAC C, IR, VERTICAL

180 DEGREE RUN-IN

(PROFILE MUST COMPLY

WITH NOISE ABATE-

MENT AVOID AREAS)

DELIVERY /

FOOTPRINT #

TARGETS DELIVERY PROFILE

10 DEGREE

# 82

BOMB CIRCLE 225 DEGREE RUN-IN

20 DEGREE

# 82

BOMB CIRCLE 225 DEGREE RUN-IN

30 DEGREE

# 82

BOMB CIRCLE 225 DEGREE RUN-IN

LEVEL

#82

BOMB CIRCLE 225 DEGREE RUN-IN

POP’S BOMB CIRCLE

225 DEGREE RUN-IN

(PROFILE MUST COMPLY

WITH NOISE ABATEMENT

AVOID AREAS)

DELIVERY /

FOOTPRINT #

TARGETS DELIVERY PROFILE

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3.4.3.4.1. Hover-Fire.

3.4.3.4.1.1. Minimum altitude of 50’ AGL, firing azimuth of 180° to 220°, most western target only, and minimum engagement is 1000’ slant range.

3.4.3.4.2. Forward-flight.

3.4.3.4.2.1. Minimum altitude 200’AGL, aircraft position and heading as required to allow a firing azi-muth from 160° clockwise to 310° (aircraft positioned north or east of the target array) minimum engage-ment distance is 1000’ slant range.

3.4.3.4.3. Additional Restrictions. Crews will not allow rounds and/or ricochets to cross (from northwest to southeast) the north south running road that is immediately to the east of the target array. No manned towers, unmanned towers or permanent range fixtures will be placed in the gun-target line and/or ricochet pattern. Pilots will avoid over-flight of towers and facilities. Likewise, gunners will maintain positive control of weapons and avoid pointing weapons at the towers and facilities. GAU-2B/C patterns are restricted to those that deposit brass within the range boundaries.

3.4.4. Authorized Ordnance:

3.4.4.1. Live Ordnance. The use of live ordnance on Grand Bay Range is prohibited!

3.4.4.1.1. BDU-33/Mk-106 (all variants/equivalents) are authorized on all free-fall targets. If both low drag and high drag training bombs are being used, they will not be loaded in the same SUU-20 dispenser or on the same TER.

3.4.4.1.2. 20mm/30mm Target Practice (TP) ammunition is authorized for use on the strafe panels and the high angle strafe (HAS) target. 20mm/30mm Target Practice Tracer (TPT) ammunition is authorized on the HAS target only.

3.4.4.1.3. Heavyweight Inert Ordnance. Not authorized.

3.4.4.1.4. Rockets. 2.75” TP (Mk-66) are authorized on main bomb circle, HAS, and TAC C targets.

3.4.4.1.5. 7.62mm ball l, 9:1 tracer, 4:1 tracer, and blank. Is authorized for use on designated helicopter targets. No SLAP or specialty ammunition is authorized without specific coordination with 347th OSS/

OSTR.

3.5. Targets.

3.5.1. Conventional Bomb Circle.

3.5.1.1. Description. The target is a vehicle in the center of an 184M (600') diameter cleared circle, with 25M (75') and 50M (150') radius circles outlined by white tires. For Night operations, the 600’ diameter circle is lit at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o’clock positions by white lights with the run-in line extending to the target from the north. At least two of the four ground run-in markers are on the outside of the circle. A white light also illuminates the target.

3.5.1.1.1. Elevation: 205’ MSL

3.5.1.2. Authorized Ordnance. BDU-33 (and equivalent) series practice munitions.

3.5.1.3. Authorized Deliveries. All deliveries listed in para. 3.4.1.

3.5.1.4. Remarks. A-10 pop-up bombing patterns are limited to LAHD with a run-in of 360°.

3.5.2. Tactical Target.

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3.5.2.1. Description. The target is a simulated SAM site containing a central radar van and 3 outlying TELs.

3.5.2.2. Elevation: 210' MSL

3.5.2.3. Authorized Ordnance. BDU-33 (and equivalent) series practice munitions.

3.5.2.4. Authorized Deliveries. All deliveries listed in paragraph 3.4.

3.5.2.5. Specific Restrictions. Do not over-fly the main tower or central range facility while in the weap-ons delivery pattern. Night use of the tactical target is restricted to aircraft equipped with LANTIRN pods (target pods) or NVDs.

3.5.2.6. Remarks. Pop-up bomb attacks and use of the tactical pattern is authorized.

3.5.3. Infrared (IR) Targets.

3.5.3.1. Description. The IR target is located 150’ east of the main bomb circle. The target is an electri-cally heated panel van. The overall dimensions are approximately 25’ long X 10’ wide X 10’ high. Addi-tional dry run targets are located on Bemiss Field and include armored vehicles and mockups. See paragraph 3.5.3.5. below.

3.5.3.2. Elevation: 210' MSL

3.5.3.3. Authorized Ordnance. BDU-33/Mk-76/Mk-106 series practice munitions.

3.5.3.4. Authorized Deliveries. All deliveries listed in paragraph 3.4.

3.5.3.5. Specific Restrictions. All IR targets located on Bemiss Field are for 347 WG aircrew use only. No ordnance will be dropped on IR targets located on Bemiss Field.

3.5.3.6. Remarks. This target will be heated for all scheduled night flights. For day use, call Grand Bay (ext. 2765) two hours prior to scheduled range time.

3.5.4. Leggo Target.

3.5.4.1. Description. A simulated bunker constructed of concrete blocks. The structure is 32’ long x 40’ wide x 16’ high and back-filled with soil on the South side.

3.5.4.2. Elevation. 196' MSL

3.5.4.3. Authorized Ordnance. BDU-33/Mk-76/Mk-106 series practice munitions.

3.5.4.4. Authorized Deliveries. All deliveries listed in para. 3.4.1. All attacks are 180º only.

3.5.4.5. Specific Restrictions. None.

3.5.4.6. Remarks. Can be used for both day and night deliveries, however it is not lighted.

3.5.5. Vertical Target.

3.5.5.1. Description. A simulated supply/command structure has been placed approximately 400 meters northeast of the conventional target. It is 60' long and 40' high, oriented east to west.

3.5.5.2. Elevation. 205’ MSL.

3.5.5.3. Authorized Ordnance. BDU-33/Mk-106 series practice munitions.

3.5.5.4. Authorized Deliveries. All deliveries listed in para. 3.4.1.

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3.5.5.5. Specific Restrictions: None.

3.5.5.6. Remarks. Actual target is 3 cargo/conex type containers stacked on top of each other; primarily designed for Maverick training.

3.5.6. Strafe Panels.

3.5.6.1. Description. Four, 16' diameter, acoustically scored strafe panel targets are available. All panels are located west of the main tower. The panels are numbered 1 to 4, from left to right, with panels 1 and 2 for 20mm, and panels 3 and 4 for 30mm.

3.5.6.2. Elevation. 190’ MSL

3.5.6.3. Authorized Ordnance. 20mm/30mm Target Practice (TP) ammunition, 7.62mm ball, 7.62mm 9:1 tracer, 4:1 tracer.

3.5.6.4. Authorized Deliveries. All deliveries listed in para. 3.4., except HAS. A-10 aircraft may perform Long Range Strafe (LRS) and Two-Target Strafe (TTS) from both conventional and pop-up patterns.

3.5.6.5. Remarks. The 2,000' foul line is marked by bright yellow painted drums mounted on 45' tall poles to the left and right of the strafe run-in lines and extends to the base of the main tower. It is further defined by a road of sand located on the left of the 2,000’ barrels. CAUTION: The 2,000' foul line is difficult to discern for first-time range users and may be confused with a dirt road that crosses the foul line. Addition-ally, 50’ to 100’ trees underlie the final approach segment of the strafe pattern.

3.5.7. High Angle Strafe (HAS) target.

3.5.7.1. Description. The target consists of a panel van body or other similar vehicle in the middle of a 100’ diameter circular cleared area located midway between the main bomb circle and the strafe pits. For night operations, the 100’ diameter circle is lit at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o’clock positions by white lights, with two additional white lights placed along the 215 degree run-in line at 200’ and 300’ respectively, from the tar-get.

3.5.7.2. Elevation. 210' MSL

3.5.7.3. Authorized Ordnance. 2.75” rockets with TP warheads only and 20mm/30mm TPT ammunition.

3.5.7.4. Authorized Deliveries. All deliveries listed in Para. 3.4.1.

3.5.7.5. Specific Restrictions. 15-degree minimum dive angle.

3.5.7.6. Remarks. Scoring will be given in meters/clock position from the target center during the day. At night, scoring will be given as either a “HIT” or “MISS” until a better scoring system is installed. The tar-get is illuminated for night operations, see the diagram in Attachment 5 for the lighting layout.

3.5.8. Fouls.

3.5.8.1. A foul will be charged by the RCO when any of the following occurs:

3.5.8.1.1. Entering the range without clearance.

3.5.8.1.2. Release below minimum abort altitudes IAW AFI 11-214 and MAJCOM 11-MDS series instructions.

3.5.8.1.3. Recovery below minimum altitudes IAW AFI 11-214 and MAJCOM 11-MDS series instruc-tions.

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3.5.8.1.4. Expending ordnance without clearance, or a double pickle on an intended single delivery pass.

3.5.8.1.5. Firing a double burst on a single strafe pass (except A10’s performing TTS and helicopters) during any strafe event.

3.5.8.1.6. Opening fire or continuing to strafe after crossing the foul line.

3.5.8.1.7. Attacking from other than the authorized final attack heading.

3.6. Night Operational Procedures (Fixed-wing).

3.6.1. Dry Tactical attacks using LANTIRN/LGB or TGM-65D/G are authorized. The use of MOA-2 to provide more maneuvering airspace must be coordinated through Valdosta Approach or the RCO. Pilots will ensure correct switchology is complied with to prevent any actual munitions expenditure.

3.7. Night Lighting Layout.

3.7.1. All of the flashing red main and flank tower-clearance markers must be operational in order to per-form any night weapons delivery (N/A for C-130 DZ airdrops). If necessary, the RCO will close the range and replace the necessary ground illumination markers before continuing night weapons delivery opera-tions.

3.7.2. See Attachment 5 for a detailed drawing of the night lighting diagram/layout.

3.7.3. Automatic light switching is available, specific lighting may be requested by the flight lead.

3.7.4. Night Exit. See paragraph 2.4.3.3.

3.8. Pave Penny/Smoky SAM Procedures.

3.8.1. Pave Penny Procedures.

3.8.1.1. Simulated Laser Transmitter (SLT) Location. SLT is normally located at the base of the main range tower. Movement to another area requires pre-coordination with the RCO and is also based on the availability of a power supply nearby.

3.8.1.2. SLT Availability. The SLT is normally available during regularly scheduled range periods and at other times as coordinated with the RCO. It will also be available for night operations as well.

3.8.1.3. Pave Penny Pattern. The normal pattern will be left turns if the final run in heading is southerly and right turns if the final run in heading is northerly. All switches will be safe.

3.8.1.4. Radio Calls. The standard position calls will be made, and additionally, the standardized J-LASER radio transmissions of “10 seconds”, “Laser on”, “Spot/No Spot”, and “Terminate” will be made.