AFI13-212V1_Avon_Park(29Sep2005).pdf

BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 13-212

18TH AIR SUPPORT OPERATIONS GROUP VOLUME 1

AVON PARK AIR FORCE RANGE

ADDENDA-A

29 September 2005

Training

COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY

OPR: 18th ASOG, Det1/ROO (Mr. Cutshall) Certified by: 18th ASOG, Det 1/CC Lt Col Walden

Pages: 103

Distribution: F

AFI 13-212 Volume 1, 7 August 2001 is supplemented as follows:

SUMMARY OF REVISIONS: This entire supplement has been revised.

Attachment 1 Establishes procedures and requirements for conducting flying operations and activities on the MacDill Auxiliary Field. Contains requirements and procedures when air traffic control is required. Procedures for refueling aircraft, Stop Alert, Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Program, Mid Air Collision Avoidance (MACA) Procedures and Program, Runway Lighting, Control of vehicles on the flight line, Procedures for establishing temporary ATCALS, Runway Barriers, Flight line Drivers Training and Emergency response procedures for aircraft incidents or accidents.

Attachment 2 Establishes the basic responsibilities of 18th ASOG and 18th ASOG Det 1 agencies/personnel responsible for coordination, scheduling, and control of all EOD operations on APAFR.

Attachment 3 RESERVED – Reference only - Establishes procedures and criteria for Navy/Marine HE training at Avon Park AFR.

Attachment 4 Establishes procedures and criteria for using assigned Avon Park EC capability and Smokey SAMs.

Attachment 5 Establishes a single source document for conducting, scheduling, and administrating the safe executions and operations of the Avon Park Air/Ground Training Complex (AAGTC). It includes procedures for scheduling and exercise development, coordinating air assets, range lodging, messing, environmental responsibilities and control of OPFOR personnel and planning. Supersedes 18th ASOG, Detachment 1 Operations Plan, 2-97, dated May 1999.

Attachment 6 Establishes procedures for requesting and authorizing use of runways and firefighting requirements.

CONTENTS

Chapter 1- Responsibilities Page

1.1. General

1.2. Scheduling- 18th ASOG, Det I/RO/ROA- DSN 968-2902

EMAIL: Avon Park Schedule@Avonpark.macdill.af .mil

1.3. Management/Maintenance

1.4. Decontamination & Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)

1.5. Weather

1.6. Range Reports

1.7. Paradrops

1.8. Army Artillery Operations

1.9. Range Board

1.10. Fire Fighting Procedures

Chapter 2 -Range Description and Capabilities

2.1. User Classification

2.2. Operating Hours

2.3. Airspace

2.4. Real Estate Boundaries

2.5. Avon Park AFR Auxiliary Field

2.6. Alpha Range

2.7. Avon North Conventional Target Complex

2.8. Avon South Conventional Target Complex

2.9. Reserved

2.10. Avon South Tactical Target Complex

2.11. Avon North Tactical Target Complex

2.12. Oscar Training Area (Fire Base Oscar)

Chapter 3- Weapons Delivery Procedures

Section 3A General Range Procedures

3.1. Area Over-f1ight

3.2. General Range Restrictions

3.3. Range Clearance

3.4. APAFR North Entry, Holding/Exit Procedures

3.5. APAFR South Entry, Holding/Exit Procedures

3.6. Oscar Holding, Entry, West Exit

3.7. East Exits

3.8. Emergency Procedures/Radio Failure

3.9. Ordnance Procedures

3.10. Scoring Procedures

3.11. Weather Minimums

3.12. Minimum Altitudes/Fouls

3.13. Laser Designator Training

3.14. Practice Low Approach Procedures

3.15. Baron Low Altitude Threat Awareness Training (Lowat)

3.16. ECM and IR Counter Measures

3.17. Buffer-Zone Procedures

Section 3B - Scoreable Range Procedures

3.18. Day Conventional

3.19. Pop-Up Patterns on the Conventional Ranges

3.20. Simulated Nuclear Weapons Delivery/Radar Procedures

3.21. Night Weapons Delivery

Section 3C - Tactical Range Procedures

3.22. Day Procedures

3.23. Night Procedures

3.24. Ground Illumination; Flare/LUU-2 Procedures

Section 3D - Bomber Procedures

3.25. General Procedures

3.26. Simulated Nuclear Weapons Delivery/Radar Procedures

3.27. Avon North Tactical Procedures

3.28 Avon South Tactical Procedures

Section 3E - Side-Firing Helicopter Procedures

3.29. Side-Firing Helicopter Procedures

Chapter 4 -Electronic Combat Ranges - RESERVED

Chapter 5 - Range Control Officer/Specialist Procedures

5.1. General

5.2. RCO Checkout Procedures

5.3. RCO Publications

5.4. RCO Procedures

5.5. Night RCO Duties

5.6. Emergency Procedures

5.7. Scoring

5.8. Miami ARTCC Procedures

5.9. Bird Conditions

5.10. Tactics Missions

5.11. Reports and Forms

5.12. Airborne Laser Procedures

5.13. Ground Laser Procedures

Chapter 6 -Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation -RESERVED

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 -Auxiliary Airfield and Flying Operations Procedures

Attachment 2 -Explosive Ordnance Disposal Procedures

Attachment 3 -High Explosives (HE) Procedures (RESERVED)

Attachment 4- Electronic Combat Range Surface to Air Simulator Procedures

Attachment 5 -Avon Park Air Ground Training Complex (AAGTC)

Attachment 6- Runway Use Procedures

Attachment 7 –RESERVED

Attachment 8 -Avon South Tactical Range Targets -See separate target brief located @ https://avonpark.acc.af.mil/

Attachment 9 -Avon South Conventional Targets -See Table 5.2

Attachment 10- OSCAR Range Conventional Targets -See Table 5.3

Attachment 11 –RESERVED

Attachment 12- Avon North Tactical Range Targets -See separate target brief located @ https://avonpark.acc.af.mil/

Attachment 13- Avon North Conventional Targets -See separate target brief located @ https://avonpark.acc.af.mil/ https://avonpark.acc.af.mil/ https://avonpark.acc.af.mil/

FIGURES

Figure 1 -Avon Park Air Force Range Layout

Figure 2- Avon/Bassingers/Marian/Lake Placid MOAs

Figure 3- R2901 Airspace

Figure 4- MacDill (Avon Park) Auxiliary Field Diagram

Figure 5 -Buffer Zone and Maneuvering Airspace

Figure 6 -Range Laser Initial Points

Figure 7- Bomber Delivery Patterns

Figure 8- North/South Conventional and Tactical East Exits

Figure 9- Conventional Nuclear Fighter/Attack Aircraft Patterns

Figure 10- North/South/Oscar Conventional Box Patterns

Figure llA -South Complex Holding, Entry, and West Exits

Figure 11B -South Tactical Range Layout

Figure 11C -South Conventional Range Layout

Figure 11D -South Conventional Pop-Up and Box Patterns

Figure 11E -South Tactical 30mm A-10 Strafe Berm Patterns

Figure 12A -North Complex Holding, Entry, and West Exit

Figure 12B -North Tactical Range Layout

Figure 12C -North Conventional Range Layout

Figure 13A -Oscar Holding, Entry and West Exit

Figure 13B -Oscar Conventional Pop-Up Pattern

Figure 13C -Oscar Range Layout

Figure 14- Intruder Report

Figure 15 -Proposed HE Allowable Target Placement Area

Figure 16- Risk Area Off-limits Without EOD Escort and CC Permission

CHAPTER 1

1. Responsibilities.

1.1. General. This supplement is a central source document providing guidance for operations on the APAFR complex.

1.1.1. The 18th ASOG/CC through the Det 1/CC, MacDill AFB, establishes the overall safety and procedural standards for weapons delivery and operations on APAFR and Det 1. The 18th ASOG, Det 1/RO/ROO/DO and ROOG are the central point of contacts between using agencies and

APAFR.

1.1.2. All units using the APAFR complex will comply with this supplement. Any deviations from procedures in this supplement must be coordinated with and approved by 18th ASOG, Det 1/CC and through 18th ASOG, Det 1/RO.

1.2. Scheduling. The Programming and Scheduling Section (18th ASOG, Det 1/RO/ROA, MacDill AFB), is the single point of contact for centralized scheduling for APAFR.

1.2.1. Units utilizing APAFR on a continual basis shall submit a yearly (FY) forecast to 18th ASOG, Det 1/ROA, NLT 1 October each year. This information will be included in the planning calendar for long range scheduling and EOD deconfliction. This request will contain monthly requirements broken down into the number of weeks, days, periods, and any night requirements.

A range period is defined as a 30-minute block of range time. Failure to comply with suspense may result in range time non-availability.

1.2.1.1. Primary using agencies will submit their updated range activity request to 18th ASOG, Det 1/ROA NLT Friday, 17 days prior to the week of execution. Conflicts will be resolved via telephone during the following week, and the schedule will be confirmed NLT 1200L on Friday, 10 days prior to the week of execution. 18th ASOG, Det 1/ROA will provide a weekly range schedule by NLT COB Tuesday.

1.2.1.2. RESERVED

Non-primary using agencies will submit their range activity request NLT 30 days prior to the week desired. These forecast requests will be consolidated by 18th ASOG, Det 1/ROA and range periods will be confirmed NLT 1200L on Friday, 10 days prior to the week of execution. Non-primary users will be afforded range time on a first come, first serve basis after primary user requirements are met. Units must obtain and be familiar with AFI 13-212/APAFR Addenda-A and all restrictions contained therein. A copy of this supplement may be obtained from 18th ASOG, Det 1/RO. Prior to operations on the range, units will contact 18th ASOG, Det 1/ROA , ROO, and/or ROCC to receive the most current changes to AFI 13-212, APAFR Addenda-A.

The following information is required for all range requests:

1.2.1.2.1. Type mission

1.2.1.2.2. Primary and secondary requested dates of training

1.2.1.2.3. Time of range use

1.2.1.2.4. Specific range or ranges required

1.2.1.2.5. Type and number of aircraft

1.2.1.2.6. Type ordnance

1.2.1.2.7. Scoring requirements

1.2.1.2.8. Airspace required (Altitudes)

1.2.1.2.9. MOA use required

1.2.1.2.10. Type LASER or Baron Requirements

1.2.1.2.11. Unit, POC and contact telephone numbers.

1.2.2. Changes required after confirmation of the schedule will be coordinated through 18th ASOG, Det 1/ROA NLT 1500L the day prior to the requirement. Additions to the controlled range periods before 0900L must be coordinated through 18th ASOG, Det 1/ROA prior to 1500L the day prior. This restriction does not apply if an earlier controlled range period (on the applicable range) is already scheduled. No same day scheduled add-ons that extend the range hours already scheduled. Schedule changes will be the responsibility of 18th ASOG, Det 1/ROA and will be coordinated as follows:

1.2.2.1. DAILY CHANGES: Daily changes will be completed telephonically between 18th ASOG, Det 1/ROA and ROCC.

1.2.2.2. NEXT DAY CHANGES: Changes required after confirmation of the schedule will be coordinated through 18th ASOG, Det 1/ROA NLT 1600L the day prior to the requirement. No additions to range periods prior to 0900L will be approved after 1600L the day prior. All requested changes must be coordinated with 18th ASOG, Det 1/ROA.

1.2.2.3. SAME DAY CHANGES: Same day changes will be made on a case by case basis.

Same day requests/changes to airspace requires at least 4 hours notification. Same day airspace changes and requests can only be made starting after 1130L. All requested changes must be coordinated with 18th ASOG, Det 1/ROA.

1.2.2.4. POC WHEN 18th ASOG, Det 1/ROA IS NOT OPERATIONAL: ROCC (Range Operations Control Center) will act as the point of contact for range operations after normal duty hours, weekends, holidays, etc. or if no contact is made due to disruption of communication.

1.2.3. All air-to-ground units using the range will provide ROCC with call signs of the flights utilizing the range, NLT 1500L the day prior to the scheduled mission.

1.2.4. All units must have received a safety and procedure briefing prior to conducting ordnance missions on the range. This briefing may be accomplished by telephone between ROCC and the User or RO personnel can conduct the briefing at the users unit or at APAFR.

1.2.5. One week prior to date scheduled 18th ASOG, Det 1/ROA will send a hard copy of the weekly schedule to ROCC. 18th ASOG, Det 1/ROA will also send a daily schedule for the next day activities to ROCC and Miami ARTCC. FAX or E-Mail copies will be used where possible.

See Para 1.2.1.1

1.2.6. The following information shall be included in the weekly schedule to assure range personnel are available to respond:

1.2.6.1. Specific target complex or airfield

1.2.6.2. Baron or LASER training

1.2.6.3. Type mission (nuclear, conventional, tactical, paradrops, ground ops, laser guided bomb (LGB) or joint direct attack munitions (JDAM), etc.)

1.2.6.4. Type aircraft

1.2.6.5. Number of aircraft in flight

1.2.6.6. User unit

1.2.6.7. Scoring requirements

1.2.6.8. Smokey SAMs

1.2.6.9. POC

1.2.7. Units must submit laser requirements to 18th ASOG, Det 1/ROA NLT 48 hours prior to scheduled mission. 18th ASOG, Det 1/ROA will submit all laser requirements to ROCC NLT 24 hours prior to scheduled mission. Failure to meet these time lines will result in loss of mission.

1.2.8. Tactical scoring requirements will be coordinated in accordance with Chapter 3 of this supplement.

1.2.9. All requests for range use will include the specific target complex intended to be used (Avon North Tactical, Avon North Conventional, Avon South Tactical, Avon South Conventional, or Oscar Training Site). If a range is not scheduled, you are not authorized to use or overfly it unless arrangements have been made prior to your range time. Each user is responsible for knowing which range or combinations of ranges have been scheduled prior to their range time.

1.3. Management/Maintenance. The RO is responsible for the management and maintenance of all ranges within the APAFR complex. Range areas and targets are maintained as outlined in Air Force, ACC, 9AF directives, and as directed in this supplement.

1.3.1 Range and Target Maintenance: The 18th ASOG, Det 1/RO-DO is responsible for ensuring impact areas and target complexes meet constantly changing mission requirements. Range and target maintenance is performed by contractor personnel currently administratively aligned under FSSI Civil Engineering. In order to meet changing mission requirements and new weapons systems and to more efficiently respond to users requirements, target and range maintenance will operate at the direction of 18th ASOG, Det 1/RO-DO.

1.4. Decontamination and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). EOD operations will be IAW Chapter 2 of this supplement. When air-to-ground deliveries are being accomplished on an adjacent range to EOD operations, a range safety observer is required at that range. During EOD operations any aircrew violating the following restrictions will be charged with a dangerous pass and directed to depart the range: (Note: Over-flight of ranges undergoing EOD are authorized to overfly that range above 10,000 MSL).

1.4.1. EOD on Avon North Tactical Target Complex:

1.4.1.1. Avon North Tactical Target Complex closed

1.4.1.2. Avon North Conventional closed

1.4.1.3. No over-flight of Avon North Tactical Target Complex.

1.4.2. EOD on Avon North Conventional Target Complex:

1.4.2.1. Avon North Conventional closed

1.4.2.2. No ordnance deliveries on Avon North Tactical Target Complex with an attack heading towards Avon North Conventional.

1.4.2.3. Avon North Tactical deliveries must be northeast of the nuclear target.

1.4.3. EOD on Avon South Conventional:

1.4.3.1. Avon South Conventional, applied tactics, and nuclear targets will be closed.

1.4.3.2. RESERVED

1.4.3.3. No over-flight of Avon South Conventional.

1.4.3.4. No ordnance deliveries Avon South Tactical Target Complex with an attack heading towards Avon South Conventional.

1.4.4. EOD on Avon South Tactical Range:

1.4.4.1. Avon South Tactical Target Complex closed.

1.4.4.2. No over-flight of Avon South Tactical Target Complex.

1.4.4.3. Avon South Conventional, and applied tactics target will be closed.

1.4.4.4. Avon South Conventional nuclear target will remain open with right traffic only.

1.5. Weather. Shaw AFB, SC provides forecasts for Avon Park. APAFR ROCC personnel are capable of providing users with real time limited weather observations.

1.6. Range Reports.

1.6.1. Weapons Range Activity Report. RCS: ACC-DOX (Q) 7301. ROO will submit this monthly range report IAW AFI 13-212/ACC Sup 1.

1.7. Paradrops. Units/Commanders desiring to use the APAFR for paradrop training must comply with the scheduling/operating provisions outlined in this supplement.

1.7.1. Non-primary using organizations must brief the ROO on paradrop operations specifying their requirements. Once ROO has determined that the paradrop operation is feasible, the unit must then schedule their activity with 18th ASOG, Det 1/ROA.

1.7.2. The ROO will determine any operational factors that will preclude the proposed training and advise the requesting agency of these factors.

1.7.3. Pilots of drop aircraft are required to have an operations/safety briefing from the ROO prior to participating in paradrop operations.

1.7.4. Paradrops are only authorized in areas specified by ROO. Because multiple missions may be occurring simultaneously at APAFR, unless specifically approved, aircrews are prohibited from over-flying adjacent target complexes or near the flight path of aircraft operating on the other target complexes. No paradrops operations are authorized on the airfield when fighters are using R-2901 impact areas.

1.7.5. Restrictions: MacDill Auxiliary Airfield is a restricted use airfield. Paradrop aircrews intending to land at MacDill Auxiliary Airfield must be briefed by and have the approval of the 18th ASOG, Det 1/ ROO before permission to land will be granted.

1.8. Army Artillery/MLRS Operations. All ground artillery/MLRS operations will be conducted IAW this AFI supplement and Florida National Guard Pamphlet 210-2. Any deviations will be coordinated with 18th ASOG, Det 1/ ROO.

1.9. Range Board

1.9.1. The APAFR Board will convene once a year in conjunction with the scheduling meeting to review operations procedures, scheduling conflicts, and maintenance problems. A semi-annual scheduling meeting will be held to provide primary users with a “soft” schedule.18th ASOG, Det 1/RO will host and chair the board.

1.9.2. Members of the Range Board are:

1.9.2.1. DET 1/CC/ RO/ROA

1.9.2.2. CC/ROO/ROOG/RS/CEV/QAE/FSSI

1.9.2.3. Avon Range Operations Contract Manager

1.10. Fire Fighting Procedures

1.10.1. Aircrews using the APAFR will ensure the ROCC or Range Operations Control Center (ROCC) is aware of fires observed on range property. Fires must be called in rapidly to prevent their spreading to property bordering the range complex.

1.10.2. Upon notification of requirement for range fire fighting personnel to enter impact areas, aircrews will terminate deliveries, safe switches and depart the range area. The range will remain closed until fire fighting is completed and personnel have cleared the range.

1.10.3. During the dry periods of the year, targets/target complexes representing a high fire hazard will be placed on the inactive list and will not be bombed with munitions containing pyrotechnic spotting charges. Additional restrictions, such as altitude limitations on flares and use of cold spots will be implemented as required. This information will be passed by 18th ASOG, Det 1/ROA to all primary users.

CHAPTER 2

2. Range Description and Capabilities The APAFR complex is located in central Florida approximately 60 NM east of MacDill AFB.

Two class A Target Complexes (Avon North Conventional and Avon South Conventional), one class B Target Complex (Avon South Tactical), and one class C Target Complex (Avon North Tactical) lay within the restricted airspace R-2901A and B. Avon Park also includes an auxiliary airfield, paradrop areas, and an artillery range.

2.1. User Classification

2.1.1. Primary users: Air Combat Command active and gained units are considered primary users and receive priority scheduling of open range times. Carrier Group 4 Units are also considered primary users and will compete equally with ACC Units. Exceptions to this priority are: Higher Headquarters directed exercises, evaluations, or training.

2.1.2. Non-Primary users: All other units.

2.2. Operating Hours:

2.2.1. Normal hours of operation are as follows: Monday through Friday 0730L to 2300L.

2.2.1.1. Any use of the range before and after normal duty hours will be considered “overtime,” and must be coordinated with 18th ASOG, Det 1/ROA and ROO and if required, paid for NLT the day prior to the scheduled mission. Failure to make proper pay arrangements will result in canceled missions. Overtime hours are considered to be from 2300L to 0730L, Monday through Friday and from 2300L Friday through 0730L Monday. Same day cancellations will be considered as completed and the unit will be responsible for payment of time. Overtime costs will only be canceled if cancellation is made a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the scheduled range time and 18th ASOG, Det 1/ROA or ROO, Det 1 is notified of the cancellation. Note: Not all units are required to pay overtime, check with ROO to determine applicable overtime charges.

2.2.1.2. To effectively perform weekly maintenance, Avon South Conventional Target Complex will be normally closed: Friday, 0730-0930.

2.3. Airspace. Airspace available for use during range operations is defined by the limits of R- 2901A through I (Figure 3). Airspace restrictions contained in this supplement provide safe separation only between flights scheduled into R-2901A through I and adjoining MOAs by 18th ASOG, Det 1/ROA. SEE AND AVOID RULES APPLY BOTH IN AND AROUND R-2901.

2.3.1. Military Operations Area (MOA) locations and altitudes are depicted in (Figure 2)

2.3.2. The airspace immediately north of R-2901 as well as above the north entry extension is heavily used by civil aircraft in the Orlando approach pattern.

2.3.3. Restricted Range Airspace: Refer to Figure 3 for a pictorial presentation of R-2901A through I. R-2901A through I (excluding B) is automatically reserved in conjunction with the appropriate scheduled range as outlined in Chapter 3. Aircrews must be knowledgeable of all airspace boundaries:

2.3.4. Flights are cleared to operate only in that portion of their scheduled range.

2.3.5. R-2901 B, Avon High and Ultra High must be specifically requested/scheduled through 18th ASOG, Det 1/ROA.

2.4. Real Estate Boundaries. Figure 1 illustrates the real estate boundaries at the APAFR complex and the general positions of the various ranges.

2.5. MacDill Auxiliary Field (Figure 4)

2.5.1. Location: 2738.890N/08120.514W, Centerline 4000’. As referred to by this supplement, the Main Base is the area to the northwest of the airfield to include housing on the shoreline of Lake Arbuckle. Elevation: 68 feet.

2.5.2. Runway: 05/23, 7984 feet X 150 feet. Overruns on approach end of 05/23 are non-load bearing.

2.5.3. Barriers: BAK 12 approximately 1500 feet from the approach end of Runway 23, BAK 12 approximately 1300 feet from the approach end of Runway 05, E-5 departure end overrun of active Runway 23.

2.5.4. Lighting: HIRL runway lighting, threshold lighting 3.0 PLASI, rotating beacon, no taxiway lighting. Note: Runway lighting is currently non-operational and awaiting funding.

2.5.5. RESERVED

2.5.6. Aircraft maintenance/munitions capability: None.

2.5.7. Runway 14/32, 5384 feet X 150: This runway/landing surface is not normally used, does not have barriers, and is not swept or maintained. It does have the same load bearing capacity as runway 05/23, and could be used in extreme emergency situations. Routine use of this runway/landing surface must be approved by the 18th ASOG, Det 1/CC.

2.5.8. Air Traffic Control Services: There are no ATC controllers at MacDill Auxiliary Airfield.

Avon Operations can provide wind, altimeter settings, traffic advisories, and clearances on 292.2 or 126.15. See Attachment 6 for detailed runway use procedures.

2.5.9. Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Traffic Patterns:

2.5.9.1. The Commander 18th ASOG, Detachment 1 (or designated representative) approves requests for landings at the MacDill Auxiliary Field. The 18th ASOG, Det 1/RO/ROO is responsible for:

2.5.9.1.1. Ensuring pilots are familiar with the VFR traffic patterns and procedures prior to releasing aircraft for flight to the MacDill Auxiliary Field.

2.5.9.1.2. Notifying Range Operations Control Center of approved landings. Annotating landing aircraft on the daily schedule constitutes ROCC notification.

2.5.9.2. The Avon Park Air Force Range requires PPR (Prior Permission Required) landing approval. Units and agencies desiring to land aircraft and helicopters at MacDill Auxiliary are responsible for requesting approval not later than 24 hours in advance of intended landing.

2.5.9.3. The MacDill Auxiliary Field lies within Restricted Area R-2901A and is adjacent to tactical jet aircraft target complexes.

2.5.9.3.1. The MacDill Auxiliary Field: (Figure 4)

2.5.9.3.1.1. Has two BAK-12s and an E-5 modified barrier without webbing.

2.5.9.3.1.2. Has no facilities for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) approaches or landings.

2.5.9.3.1.3. Has an advisory only tower.

2.5.9.3.1.4. Has no transit alert facilities or personnel.

2.5.9.3.1.5. Has limited fire fighting capabilities.

2.5.9.4. Pattern Procedures at MacDill Auxiliary Field:

2.5.9.4.1. Fixed Wing Aircraft:

2.5.9.4.1.1. All VFR traffic will contact Avon Operations on UHF 292.2 primary, 276.6 secondary, or VHF 126.15. Prior to entering the restricted area and prior to takeoff from the range Avon Operations will provide current landing information, barrier status, and other aircraft traffic advisories.

2.5.9.4.1.2. Aircraft will approach the airfield from the west when the range is active, and avoid over-flight of Avon Park Municipal and Sebring Airports.

2.5.9.4.1.3. Aircraft landing on runway 05/23 may use left or right traffic to final.

2.5.9.4.1.4. Aircraft will avoid over-flight of Avon Park Municipal Airport, Sebring Airport and River Ranch Airport.

2.5.9.4.2. Helicopter Operations: All helicopter traffic will contact Avon Operations on UHF

292.2 primary, 276.6 secondary, or VHF 126.15 prior to entering the restricted area and prior to takeoff from the range. Approaches will normally be from the west to the airfield remaining clear of all active ranges. Avoid over-flight of Avon Park Municipal Airport, Sebring Airport, River

Ranch Airport, and over-flight of the prison complex north of the airfield.

2.5.9.4.3. Departure on runway 23 will fly runway heading until clear of R-2901. Aircraft departing runway 05 will make a left or right turn to avoid any active range. Avoid over-flight of Avon Park Municipal Airport, Sebring Airport, River Ranch Airport, and the prison complex.

2.5.9.4.4. Range Operations Control Center (ROCC) will notify the affected range control officer of any traffic that needs to be relayed to aircraft working on the range.

2.6. Alpha Range. Alpha Range was an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) range located approximately 4 NM east of the APAFR Auxiliary Airfield. The center coordinates for Alpha Range are 27 39'N 81 16'W. Ordnance delivery is not authorized on this range.

2.7. Avon North Conventional Target Complex: (Figure 9 & 10) A Class "A" scoreable day/night nuclear and conventional weapons delivery Target Complex. Scoring is Manual (M2) only. Scores are given in meters from the target and clock position (e.g., 5 meters at 12).

2.7.1. Location: Approximately 3NM Northeast of MacDill Auxiliary Airfield. Coordinates are 27 41.3'N/ 81 19.6'W. The left and right flank towers are 4400 feet from the center tower.

2.7.2. Highest elevation is 129 feet and lowest elevation is 75 feet. The mean elevation is 100 feet.

2.7.3. Target Layout: See Figure 12C

2.7.4. Two conventional bombing circles:

2.7.4.1. The conventional target complex is divided into a left and right target complex with both sides having 300 foot/92 meter (diameter) sand filled bombing circle.

2.7.4.2. Each bombing circle will have a visible target in the center with 75 foot/23 meter and 150 foot/46 meter (radius) marked circles.

2.7.4.3. Aim off distance markers are at 1,000, 1,250, and 1,500 feet beyond the right bomb circle in the shape of a backward E.

2.7.4.4. High angle strafe is permitted only on the conventional bombing circles.

2.7.5. Low Angle Strafe:

2.7.5.1. There are two acoustic scored strafe panels on each side of the center tower.

2.7.5.2. A road connecting the range towers forms the 2,000 foot foul line.

2.7.6. Applied Tactics Targets. There is a scoreable tactical target (armored personnel carrier) 2,000 feet beyond each of the bombing circles.

2.7.7. Nuclear Target: See Figure 12C.

2.7.7.1. The nuclear target is surrounded by concentric circles 500, 1,000, 1,500, and 2,000 feet (152,305,457, and 610 meters) in radius from the target.

2.7.7.2. An 11,000 foot run-in line leads to the target with panels marking the 10,000 and 7,000 foot points. Another VRP panel is located 16,049 feet short of the target.

2.7.7.3. There are radar reflectors 2,000 feet beyond the target and 7,000 feet short of the target.

There is an offset reflector located approximately 3NM west of the target.

2.7.7.4. Attack Headings:

2.7.7.4.1. Conventional 050 degrees magnetic

2.7.7.4.2. Strafe 050 degrees magnetic

2.7.7.4.3. Nuclear 178 degrees magnetic

2.7.7.4.4. Side firing helicopter gunships 320 degrees magnetic or 140 degrees magnetic

2.7.7.4.5. FAC standoff rocket deliveries (delivery angle +10 to -30) on Avon North Conventional Target Complex will be employed against the nuclear target on a heading of 140 degrees magnetic clockwise to 178 degrees magnetic.

2.7.8. Communications: UHF 264.625/292.2, VHF 126.15

2.7.9. Restrictions:

2.7.9.1. Avon North Tactical Target Complex must be "cold" when Avon North Conventional Target Complex is in operation.

2.7.9.2. Avon North Conventional delivery pattern will always use left traffic regardless of which Target Complex (left/right) is active. All conventional events will be right range, left traffic, or left range, left traffic. Exception: Low Angle Strafe on left range will be right traffic.

Presently all targets on the left side of the conventional range are closed.

2.7.9.3. Refer to Paragraph 1.4 for EOD restrictions.

2.7.10. Authorized Ordnance: (Designated or Equivalent)

2.7.10.1. BDU-33, MK-76, MK-106 and BDU-38 (on nuclear target only). Note: See target brief for other weapon restrictions.

2.7.10.2. 2.75 inch rockets with inert warheads may be used on the conventional bomb circle.

WP may be used only on the nuclear target.

2.7.10.3 9mm, 5.56mm, 7.62mm, 20mm/TP, 25mmTP, 30mm/TP, 40 mm TP, 50CAL, Shotgun Gauges can be fired on all tactical/conventional ranges.

2.7.10.4. Flares (See paragraph 3.24)

2.7.11. Over-flight of Indian Lake Estates housing area located west of the junction of SR 60 and 630 (North Extension) and River Ranch Resort located northeast of R-2901A is prohibited.

2.7.12. Arbuckle Creek defines the western range boundary (not coincidental with R-2901A/B).

The south range boundary is defined as an east-west line 3NM south of the Oscar Range conventional target. Do not fly outside the range boundaries with any weapons systems armed.

2.8. Avon South Conventional Target Complex (Figure 11C & 11D). Class "A" scoreable day/night nuclear and conventional weapons delivery ranges

2.8.1. Location: Approximately 7.5 NM East Southeast of MacDill Auxiliary Field. Main tower coordinates are 27 35.7'N 81 12.7'W. The left and right flank towers are approximately 4,000 feet from the center tower.

2.8.2. Highest elevation is 125 feet and the lowest elevation is 55 feet. The mean elevation is 60 feet.

2.8.3. Targets: See Figure 11C.

2.8.3.1. Conventional bombing circles

2.8.3.1.1. The conventional Target Complex is divided into a left and right range with both sides having 300 foot/92 meter (diameter) sand filled bombing circle.

2.8.3.1.2 Each bombing circle has a target vehicle in the center with 75 foot/23 meter and 150 foot/46 meter (radius) marked circle.

2.8.3.1.3. Aim off distance markers are at 1,000, 1,250, and 1,500 feet beyond the right bomb circle in the shape of a backward E.

2.8.3.1.4. High Angle Strafe is permitted only on the conventional bombing circles and the IRSSS applied tactics target.

2.8.3.2. Low Angle Strafe:

2.8.3.2.1. There are two acoustic scored strafe panels on each side of the center tower.

2.8.3.2.2. The road connecting the range towers forms the 2,000 foot foul line.

2.8.3.3. RESERVED

2.8.3.4. Nuclear Target:

2.8.3.4.1. The nuclear target is surrounded by concentric circles 500, 1,000, 1,500, and 2,000 feet (152, 305, 457, and 610 meters) in radius from the target.

2.8.3.4.2. A 10,000 foot run-in line leads to the target.

2.8.3.4.3. There are radar reflectors 2,000 feet beyond and 7,000 feet short of the target. There is an offset reflector located approximately 2 NM northeast of the target. There is a radar reflector 2,000 feet short for bomber aircraft.

2.8.4. Attack Headings:

2.8.4.1. Conventional - 050 Magnetic, Strafe - 050 Magnetic

2.8.4.2. Nuclear - 332 Magnetic; Bomber aircraft B1, B-2, and B-52 will use 152 degrees magnetic as depicted in Figure 7.

2.8.4.3. Side firing helicopter gunships - 320 degrees magnetic or 140 degrees magnetic

2.8.4.4. Forward Air Control (FAC) standoff rocket deliveries (delivery angle + 10 to -30) on Avon South Conventional Target Complex will be employed against the nuclear target heading 322 + 10 degrees magnetic.

2.8.5. Communications: UHF285.725/292.2, VHF 126.15

2.8.6. Restrictions:

2.8.6.1. Avon South Tactical will be "cold" when Avon South Conventional is in operation. Refer to paragraph 1.4 for EOD restrictions affecting Avon South Conventional.

2.8.7. Authorized Ordnance: (Designated or Equivalent)

2.8.7.1. BDU-33, MK-76, MK-106 and BDU-38 (on nuclear target only). Note: See target brief for other weapon restrictions.

2.8.7.2. RESERVED

2.8.7.3. RESERVED

2.8.7.4. 9mm, 5.56mm, 7.62mm, 20mm/TP, 25mmTP, 30mm/TP, 40 mm TP, 50CAL, Shotgun Gauges can be fired on all tactical/conventional ranges.

2.8.7.5. RESERVED

2.8.7.6. Flares: (See paragraph 3.24)

2.9 RESERVED

2.10. Avon South Tactical Target Complex (Figure 11B). A Class "B" day/night tactical target complex.

2.10.1. Location: Approximately 7 NM Southeast of MacDill Auxiliary Airfield, the center coordinates are 27 35.0'N 81 14.0'W.

2.10.2. Highest elevation is 125 feet and the lowest elevation is 55 feet. Mean elevation is 65 feet.

2.10.3. Targets: See Target Brief.

2.10.4. Attack Headings/Restrictions:

2.10.4.1. Bombs: Automatic release deliveries (e.g. dive toss, loft, etc.) and/or inert heavyweight ordnance deliveries are restricted to attack headings which do not require a flight path toward or over-flight of Avon South Conventional during roll-in or recovery.

2.10.4.2. Rockets:

2.10.4.2.1. Rockets will not be delivered towards or over Avon South Conventional Towers.

2.10.4.2.2. Impact points must not be within 2,000 meters of any range tower.

2.10.4.2.3. FAC standoff deliveries are authorized as long as the aircraft is armed inside the APAFR boundaries.

2.10.4.2.4. Rockets will only be delivered on numbered targets described in the target brief.

2.10.4.3. Strafe: High angle strafe is authorized on certain targets (See current target brief).

Minimum dive angle is 30 degrees. Do not strafe at slant ranges that place the Avon South Conventional center or flank towers between the aircraft and the target. Plan the roll-in so as not to drag the gun through any of the Avon South Conventional towers.

2.10.4.3.1. High angle strafe is also authorized on Target with no attack heading restrictions. (See current target brief) 20mm HEI may be used on Target ST-17. (See current Target Brief)

2.10.4.3.2. A-10 aircraft are authorized low/high angle strafe on Target ST-19 with a restricted attack heading of 290 + 10. (See current target brief)

2.10.4.3.3. The 30mm strafe berms are located 200 meters east/northeast of Target (See current target brief). Aircraft will utilize right pattern only, avoiding Avon South Conventional towers.

Final attack heading will be 270 + 5.

2.10.5. Communications: UHF285.725/292.2, VHF 126.15.

2.10.6. Restrictions:

2.10.6.1. Avon South Conventional will be "Cold."

2.10.6.2. Refer to paragraph 1.4 for EOD restrictions.

2.10.7. Authorized Ordnance: (Designated or Equivalent) See current target brief for ordnance/target designation. No ordnance of any type will be delivered against any Avon South Tactical Target Complex target not identified by number.

2.11. Avon North Tactical Target Complex (Figure 12B). A Class "C" day/night tactical range.

2.11.1. Location: Approximately 4 NM Southeast of MacDill Auxiliary Airfield, the center coordinates are 27 42.5'N 81 17.5'W.

2.11.2. Highest elevation is 129 feet and the lowest elevation is 75 feet. Mean elevation is 100 feet.

2.11.3. Targets: See current target brief.

2.11.3.1. Attack Headings/Restrictions:

2.11.3.2. Rockets:

2.11.3.2.1. FAC standoff deliveries are authorized as long as the aircraft is armed inside the APAFR boundaries.

2.11.3.2.2. Rockets will only be delivered on numbered targets. (See current target brief)

2.11.3.3. Strafe: (See current target brief or see Para 2.10.4.3)

2.11.3.3.1. RESERVED

2.11.4. Communications: UHF 264.625/276.6, VHF 126.15.

2.11.5. Restrictions:

2.11.5.1. Refer to paragraph 1.4 for EOD restrictions affecting Avon North Tactical Target Complex.

2.11.6. Authorized Ordnance: (Designated or Equivalent) See target brief for current ordnance/target designation. No ordnance of any type will be delivered against any Avon North Tactical Target Complex target not identified in current target brief.

2.12. Oscar Training Complex (Figure 13C). This complex is used primarily for ground training.

Oscar Range is also a class “C” scoreable day/night conventional weapons delivery target complex. NOTE: This range is currently in inactive status and is used for garrison and field training. The following information applies only when the Oscar complex has been reactivated for air-to-ground training. Reactivating Oscar complex for air-to-ground ops will required a lead time of 6 months.

2.12.1. Average elevation: 62 feet

2.12.2. RESERVED

2.12.2.1. Conventional bombing circle:

2.12.2.1.1. There is one sand filled conventional bombing circle with a 300 foot/92 meter diameter plowed out area.

2.12.2.1.2. The bombing circle has a target vehicle in the center is surrounded by two marked circles, one at 75 feet/23 meters (radius) and another at 150 feet/46 meters (radius).

2.12.2.1.3. An aim off distance marker is a box at 950 feet beyond the target.

2.12.2.1.4. High angle strafe is permitted only on the bombing circle.

2.12.3. Low angle strafe:

2.12.3.1. RESERVED

2.12.3.2. The road connecting the range towers forms a 2,000 foot foul line.

2.12.4. Attack headings:

2.12.4.1. Conventional - 340 Magnetic

2.12.4.2. Strafe - 340 Magnetic

2.12.4.3. Side-firing helicopter gunship - 250 or 070 Magnetic

2.12.4.4. Rocket deliveries - 340 Magnetic

2.12.5. Communications: UHF 285.725/276.6, VHF 126.15

2.12.6. Restrictions:

2.12.6.1 Avon South Tactical Target Complex will be “cold” when Oscar Target Complex is “hot”.

2.12.6.2. Avon South Conventional will be closed when the pop pattern is used on Oscar.

2.12.6.3. Pop strafe is prohibited on Oscar.

2.12.7. Authorized Ordnance: (Designated or equivalent)

2.12.7.1. BDU-33

2.12.7.2. MK-106

2.12.7.3. 2.75 inch rockets with inert warheads. WP is authorized on targets as described on current target brief.

2.12.7.4. 7.62mm,20mm/TP,30mm/TP, 50 CAL

2.12.7.5 . Flares: See paragraph 3-24.

CHAPTER 3

3. WEAPONS DELIVERY PROCEDURES

Section 3A - General Range Procedures

3.1. Area Over-flight. Over-flight of MacDill Auxiliary Airfield within the R-2901 B airspace is permitted only during range entry IAW this chapter and/or while under Miami ARTCC control.

Operations within R-2901 airspace, the North and South MOA extensions, Avon East, and Bassinger MOA will only be accomplished IAW the guidelines established in this supplement.

3.2. General Range Restrictions

3.2.1. Over-flight of the MacDill Auxiliary Airfield base cantonment area is prohibited. Avon Operations is the only clearance authority for low approaches at MacDill Auxiliary Airfield (UHF

292.2/276.6, VHF 126.15).

3.2.2. Over-flight of any range tower during ingress, egress, or ordnance delivery is prohibited.

Over-flight of any conventional target complex while delivering, or after delivering, heavyweight ordnance is prohibited.

3.2.3. Aircrews using the range must be aware of the range boundaries (Figure 3) and the ordnance restrictions and procedures in Chapters 2 and 3. Dropping on targets other than the designated targets within these areas could have serious consequences. First-time users of any target complex (conventional or tactical) will make the first pass dry for range orientations.

3.2.4. No more than four fighter aircraft will be in a conventional or nuclear pattern at one time.

(Exception: A chase aircraft may also be in the pattern). Only one FAC is authorized to control a flight of aircraft when operating on tactics ranges. This does not preclude the practice of two FACs employing High/Low Tactics in conjunction with fighter aircraft within the guidelines of unit operating procedures.

3.2.5. Pop-up delivery patterns flown on the conventional ranges must conform to the patterns depicted in Figure 11D.

3.2.6. The Range Control Officer (RCO) will clear each aircraft before every pass on all conventional and nuclear targets. Note: High altitude release bombs events are authorized to be conducted on the nuclear conventional targets at Avon Park Air Force Range under flight lead control. If an RCO is required for a tactics mission, the RCO will clear the flight to operate on the tactics range but will not clear each pass.

3.2.7. Minimum run-in/recovery altitudes on conventional, tactical, and nuclear ranges are IAW applicable ACC Regulations/Manuals.

3.2.8. Aircraft cleared to operate on the ranges will remain below 3,000 feet MSL in the North and South extensions to preclude conflict with other aircraft holding at 4,000 feet MSL.

3.2.9. No aircraft will be allowed to enter R-2901 A/B without a FAC/JTAC or RCO on duty when ground personnel are working on any of the ranges. Range Maintenance and EOD operations are conducted on a regular basis. In order to avoid a conflict between aircraft using the range and ground personnel, all non-primary users are required to obtain current EOD range restrictions from the 18th ASOG, Det 1/ROA, or ROO prior to commencing flying operations on the APAFR complex. Any flight that attempts to drop on a restricted range will be charged with a dangerous pass and instructed to depart the range complex immediately.

3.2.10. Over-flight of Indian Lake Estates housing area located west of the junction of SR 60 and 630 (North Extension) and River Ranch Resort is prohibited.

3.2.11. RESERVED

3.2.12. Check with the Range Operations Manager for current bald eagle locations and restrictions. (DSN 968-2902)

3.3. Range Clearance. Day and night range entry procedures and restrictions have been developed to enhance a safe and orderly flow of traffic, maximize range use, and standardize aircrew procedures. Flights are scheduled on the range back-to-back for the most part and aircrews should expect ranges to be hot with additional aircraft in holding at any given time. Adherence to the procedures established in the supplement are intended to keep aircraft inside R-2901 airspace, enable flights to determine what portions of R-2901 are hot, and procedurally deconflict one aircraft from another through altitude and horizontal separation.

3.3.1. Prior to entering R-2901, aircrews MUST contact Range Operations Control Center (ROCC) for clearance into restricted airspace and to ensure there are no other aircraft in the area of intended holding/operations.

3.3.2. The flight will give Range Operation Control Center (call sign “Avon Operations”) the following information at check in (unless previously provided). For purposes of this section the Range Operation Control Center (ROCC) and the call sign “Avon Operations” are used interchangeably.

3.3.2.1. Call sign

3.3.2.2. Number of aircraft in flight

3.3.2.3. Scheduled range and range time

3.3.2.4. Request holding altitude if required to hold

3.3.3. Avon Operations will reply with the following:

3.3.3.1. Status of all ranges

3.3.3.2. Holding area status and altitude for any known flights still holding

3.3.3.3. Altimeter

3.3.4. When the scheduled range is cold, ROCC will instruct the flight to contact the RCO for range entry. When a FAC/JTAC is on the range, he assumes the RCO responsibilities.

3.3.5. When the scheduled range is hot, ROCC may instruct the flight to monitor the appropriate range frequency for clearance from the RCO for range entry.

3.3.6. The RCO/FAC may clear flights to depart the holding fix for range entry as soon as he/she has determined there will be no conflict with the departing flight. If either the departing flight or the entering flight is using a nonstandard profile, the RCO/FAC will advise the other flight.

3.3.7. Flights requesting entry/exit routes and procedures other than those described in this supplement will coordinate with ROO and Miami ARTCC for approval.

3.3.8. Clearance to enter ranges to check weather is not clearance to expend ordnance.

3.4. Avon North Conventional/Tactical Range Complex Entry, Holding and West Exit procedures.

(Figure 8, 11A, 12A)

3.4.1. North Entry into North Holding: Aircraft will arrive at R-2901 via the appropriate IR/VR route or may file to the ORL 179/42.

3.4.1.1. If Avon Operations advises that Avon North Conventional/Tactical range complex is hot and there are no known flights in North holding, enter by one of the following methods:

3.4.1.1.1. If entering via IR routes, climb to 4,000 feet MSL prior to entering R-2901 “E” and hold.

(Caution: See FLIP for associated IR Route altitude restrictions) If required to hold IMC instruct Avon Ops to inform Miami ARTCC to ensure Miami provides IFR traffic separation from the holding Pattern (IMC holding pattern depicts the western boundary of R-2901). If in North holding and the flight is able to maintain visual ground reference while VMC at the holding altitude, adjust the pattern to remain over Lake Kissimmee.

3.4.1.1.2. If entering via IR47 or HST Avon entry, descend to 4,000 feet MSL prior to entering R-

2901E and hold as depicted in Figure 12A. Hold IMC or VMC as instructed above.

3.4.1.1.3. If no contact with Avon Operations, coordinate with Miami ARTCC to hold at 5,000 feet MSL. (NOTE: These procedures are to prevent a flight from entering, R-2901E below 4,000 feet MSL while another flight is on the range and is R-2901 or at 3,000 feet MSL and below).

3.4.1.1.4 If Avon Operations advises there are aircraft holding at 4,000 feet MSL then expect clearance to hold at 5,000 feet MSL or above (NOTE: Aircrews must be aware that flying further south than 45 DME from ORL will cause a conflict with flights operating on Avon North Conventional/Tactical Range Complex and flying north of 32 DME from ORL will result in a conflict with Victor Airway 441 and Orlando final approach control)

3.4.1.1.4.1. If the flight is IMC in the holding pattern and has received clearance to enter the range, the flight may then descend to no lower than 2,000 feet MSL. This may be accomplished in the holding pattern or inbound to the target on the ORL 179 radial. This radial is closely aligned with the Avon North Conventional Range nuclear pattern run-in. If unable to attain/maintain VMC by the ORL 179/47(4 NM prior to the NUC target), the flight will execute a right turn, climb to 3,000 feet MSL, and return to holding at 3,000 feet MSL. Contact Avon Ops or the RCO for RTB clearance.

3.4.1.1.4.2. Avon North Conventional Range should be entered by flying down the run in and turning right after crossing SR 60. Do not overfly Indian Lake Estates. Remain south of SR 630 and proceed to the north end of Lake Arbuckle to enter base leg. Flight split up may be accomplished enroute or by a spacer pass.

3.4.2. South Entry into North Holding: Aircraft using this entry will maintain a minimum of 15,000 feet MSL when over R2901-A. Proceed outbound at 15,000 feet MSL on the PHK 330 degree radial until intercepting the ORL 173 degree radial inbound to ORL. Cross the ORL 173/44 at or above 15,000 feet MSL. Begin a descent to 4000 feet MSL and proceed inbound to the ORL 173/37, then execute a left hand descending turn to intercept the ORL 179 degree radial to the 42 degree DME fix. At the ORL 179/42, be established at 4,000 feet MSL or as assigned. If required to hold, begin a right turn and hold as depicted in Figure 12A.

3.4.3. Avon North Conventional Range entries from North Holding: if entry to Avon North Target Complex does not require holding, enter the range from the north at or below 3,000 feet MSL.

NOTE: The following procedure will be used when a flight on Avon North Conventional range is utilizing the Avon North MOA and another flight checks in early for clearance on the range: Avon Operations will advise the flight checking in early to contact Orlando approach control for clearance to hold outside of R-2901 to the North.

3.4.4. Avon North Conventional/Tactical Range Complex Departures. Five minutes prior to departure, the flight will instruct the RCO or Avon Operations to coordinate with Miami Center for a departure clearance. After receiving the clearance, flights will proceed with the departure and contact Miami Center.

3.4.4.1. MacDill - Avon North Conventional/Tactical Range Complex Recovery. After the last pass (conventional or NUC) begin a climbing left turn to 3,000 feet MSL (or as assigned). Depart the range over the north end of Lake Arbuckle and proceed MCF 110/30IR 048 (heading 267) to the BRDGE Intersection, Miami ARTCC will hand off to Tampa Approach MCF110/30. The ground track during departure should be flown as depicted in Figure 11A to preclude conflict with holding flights. Flights on tactical missions will also depart along the same ground track.

3.4.4.2. Homestead - Avon North Conventional/Tactical Range Complex recovery. Recoveries will be IAW the local letter of agreement with Miami ARTCC.

3.5. Avon South Conventional/Tactical Range Complex Entry and West Exit (Figure 11A). South Entry into South Holding:

3.5.1. Aircraft will arrive at R-2901 via the appropriate IR/VR routes or may file to the PHK 330/37.

3.5.1.1. If entering via an IR/VR route, climb to 4,000 feet MSL prior to entering R-2901 G/H/I and hold. If required to hold IMC in the established holding pattern, instruct Avon Ops to inform Miami ARTCC.