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BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER

SHAW AFB

AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 13-212 VOLUME 1

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE

Supplement 1

4 OCTOBER 2000

Space, Missile, Command and Control

WEAPONS RANGES

OPR: 20 OSS/OSTW (Maj James R. Wilson) Certified by: 20 FW/CC (Col Dana T. Atkins) Supersedes AFI 13-212, Volume II/SAFB Sup 1, 10 September 1997 Pages: 41

Distribution: F;X

AFI 13-212, Volume 1, 28 July 1994 is supplement as follows: This supplement applies to all users and supporters of Poinsett Electronic Combat Range.

SUMMARY OF REVISIONS

This document is substantially revised and must be completely reviewed.

This supplement has been completely reformatted and revised and individual changes are too numerous to list. A complete reading of this supplement is encouraged. This revision incorporates the addition of the new southern target array and associated restrictions and procedures. Within this southern target array is one target that can be used for delivery of INERT MK-82/83/84s. Airspace has been added to R-6002. A new low MOA is now attached to R-6002. A high altitude release bomb (HARB) pattern has been added.

Personnel on range beyond the compound area are required to carry a radio. Guidance on public access to the range has been incorporated. Minor changes to decontamination procedures have been made. Several phone numbers have changed. This supplement is located at https://wwwmil.shaw.af.mil. Select “Shaw AFB”, “local publishing”, “local electronic pubs”, “series 13”, and “AFI 13-212 SHAWAFBSUP1”.

1.1. General. Commanders of 20FW units will ensure personnel under their command comply with the provisions of this supplement. Personnel of units or agencies outside the 20FW are also required to com-ply with this supplement when performing duties on or in support of Poinsett Range.

1.2. Scheduling.

1.2.1. Normal Range Flying Hours. Normal range flying hours are 0800 - 2215L Monday through Thurs-day and Friday 0800 - 1300L. All day Saturdays and Sunday afternoon are available for Air National https://wwwmil.shaw.af.mil

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Guard and Air Force Reserve upon request. All requests for weekend use will be made at least two weeks in advance and will be approved within budget constraints.

1.2.2. Range Schedule Requests. All range schedule requests will be forwarded to 20 OSS/OSOS, 438 Killian Ave., Shaw AFB, SC 29152-5510, (DSN 965-1118/1119, commercial (803) 895-1118/1119).

Requests must be received not later than the fifth day of the month for the next month's schedule (e.g., June requests must be received by the fifth of May). All using agencies will receive telephone confirma-tion of weekly range schedules two weeks prior to the fly week (e.g., fly week 20 - 24 Nov, confirmation will be 3 Nov). Monthly printed schedules are not provided.

1.2.3. Open Range Periods. Open range periods on the weekly schedule are available to any DOD user, provided the type aircraft and mission are compatible with the range. Contact 20 OSS/OSOS at least 24 hours prior to the desired range time. If after normal duty hours (0730 - 1630), contact Shaw AFB Com-mand Post (DSN 965-5850/5851).

1.2.4. Changes To Range Schedule. Any changes to the schedule for a range period will be coordinated through 20 OSS/OSOS (DSN 965-1118). For changes or cancellations on holidays, non-duty days, or after normal duty hours contact Shaw AFB Command Post (DSN 965-5850/5851) at least one hour prior to the approved range period.

1.3. Maintenance. Maintenance and decontamination of Poinsett Range is the responsibility of the 20 FW/OG and range contractor in compliance with the contract performance work statement and AFI 13-212, Vol 2. The range will normally close every Friday at 1300L for maintenance and all day the third Friday of each month for bomb decontamination.

1.4. Decontamination and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Operations. In accordance with AFI 13-212,Vol 2, AFMAN 91-201, T.O. 11A-1-60, and paragraph 10.1. of this supplement, EOD operations are required to remove expended practice munitions and prepare them for salvage. The destruction/dis-posal of all munitions, and the inspection/marking of all residue will be accomplished by EOD personnel.

The collection/removal of inspected, marked munitions residue will be accomplished by contractor per-sonnel. All contractor personnel will receive an EOD munitions safety briefing prior to handling any munitions.

1.4.1. Decontamination Procedures:

1.4.1.1. EOD will brief all personnel on safety procedures prior to the start of range munitions clearance.

1.4.1.2. EOD will inspect and mark munitions residue for safety and inert status prior to cleanup by detailed personnel or contractor.

1.4.1.3. Shaw AFB fire department will provide fire protection support as necessary.

1.4.1.4. The EOD NCOIC will exercise command of decontamination and any subsequent munitions dis-posal.

1.4.1.5. Augmentee and contractor personnel must not handle munitions residue until inspected and marked by EOD personnel.

1.4.2. Clearing Requirements:

1.4.2.1. Clearing/decontamination will be accomplished in accordance with AFI 13-212,Vol 2 and the Poinsett Electronic Combat Range Decontamination Plan.

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1.4.2.2. Monthly clearance may alternate between the tactical targets and the conventional circle. Targets will be cleared to a 500 foot radius.

1.4.2.3. The northern target array will be cleared annually to a radius of 2000 feet from each target. The southern target array will be cleared annually to a radius of 1000 feet from each target. This clearance will normally take place the last week in September. The area of the range complex within one mile of each target will be cleared every five years. To accomplish this requirement, one fifth of this area will be cleared each year during the last two weeks in January.

1.4.3. Safety Precautions:

1.4.3.1. One person will be detailed as radio and telephone watch by the range contract superintendent or manager during cleanup. Constant watch will be maintained on the FM net to ensure instant response in case of fire or accident. In case of an accident, notify the command post immediately. If professional med-ical assistance is required, call 911. Also, contact the on duty fire fighter.

1.4.3.2. Flying operations will be suspended during decontamination/cleanup.

1.4.3.3. Prior to any release of airspace to EOD personnel, the main tower will be evacuated and all per-sonnel non-essential to the EOD blast will either remain beyond the 2500’ radius circle or confine them-selves inside the range buildings during the blasting period. The main range road and buildings north of this road are beyond the weapons arc for the EOD pit.

1.5. Weather. 20 OSS/OSW will provide weather forecast for the range control officer (RCO) as needed.

The weather flight will notify the RCO of weather watches, warnings and wind advisories that affect the Poinsett range. The RCO will notify the Poinsett Electronic Combat Range personnel when weather warnings are received.

1.6. Reports. The RCO working night shift is responsible for completing the RCO report. The RCO is responsible for completion of the weapons delivery record and the range utilization summary for each day's activity. The range contractor will route these reports to the appropriate agencies.

1.7. Communication. All scheduling matters are handled through 20 OSS/OSOS (DSN 965-1118/1119).

The weapons range can be contacted at DSN 965-2597 (voice) or COM (803) 666-4273 (FAX). Elec-tronic combat issues can be coordinated through Beefeater at DSN 965-2581 (voice) or DSN 965-2592

(FAX).

1.8. Firefighting Responsibilities and General Firefighting Procedures.

1.8.1. Responsibility. Shaw AFB fire department is responsible for firefighting at Poinsett Range.

1.8.2. Firefighting Equipment and Personnel. Adequate firefighting equipment and personnel will be in place at the range prior to the first available flying period (normally 0800L) and will remain on duty until released by the RCO. Firefighting support may be required at other than normal duty time (i.e., late or early flights, EOD operations, or weekend flying). The range manager or range operations officer will be responsible for notifying the fire chief/assistant chief of required support for other than normal duty hours. Notification will be given as soon as possible, but in no case less than 12 hours prior to require-ment.

1.8.3. Event of Fire or Emergency. In the event of fire or an emergency, the senior firefighter on duty is responsible for requesting additional assistance from Shaw AFB fire department, if needed.

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1.8.4. Inclement Weather. During inclement weather, the fire truck may be parked inside the range main-tenance barn.

2.1. General. The Poinsett Electronic Combat Range (R-6002) complex is located seven air miles south of Shaw AFB near Wedgefield, SC. The complex consists of an air-to-ground bombing/gunnery range and an electronic combat range. The existing range encompasses 12,500 acres (19.5 sq. mi.) of which 427 acres are actual target areas. The existing range includes a conventional target and tactical targets for air-crew training in delivering inert practice bombs, rockets and 20/30mm bullets. The Electronic Combat facility provides electronic warfare (EW) training to aircrews. It uses the AN/MST-T1A Multiple Threat Emitter System (MUTES), AN/MST-T1(V) Mini-Multiple Threat Emitter System (Mini-MUTES), AN/ MSR-T4 Threat Reaction Analysis and Indicator System (TRAINS), and the AN/VPQ-1 Tactical Radar Threat Generator (TRTG) to simulate real world threat emitters and evaluate fighter electronic counter-measure pod capability or bomber EW countermeasure response. The EW facility is also capable of pro-viding Radar Bomb Scoring using the AN/TPQ-43 Radar System. This service is available to all DOD aircraft and helicopters.

2.2. Manned Range. Main tower is located in the range compound adjacent to the administration build-ing, coordinates No 33 50'10" - W80o 29'35". The flank tower is approximately 2823 feet east of the main tower, coordinates N33o 50'20" - W80o 29'03". Both are manned positions.

2.3. General Range Restrictions.

2.3.1. DO NOT OVERFLY MANNED LOCATIONS.

2.3.2. Ordnance. Only training ordnance is authorized at Poinsett Range, specifically training bombs (BDU-33, BDU-48, inert MK-82/83/84, MK-76, MK-106), 2.75 inch inert rockets and TP ammunition (7.62mm, 20mm, 30mm). Tracers, white phosphorous and live ordnance are prohibited. Inert MK-82 (BDU-50), inert MK-83 and inert MK-84 are only allowed on target #101 in the south target array.

2.3.3. Rocket Events. Rocket events are authorized on the conventional circle target and the TAC III tar-get only.

2.3.4. Ground Operations/Exercises. All ground operations or operations other than ordnance delivery must have prior approval of the range operations officer. Range personnel will control all activity within the fenced area any time the range is open. Range personnel will ensure all buildings and gates are locked prior to departing the range.

2.3.5. Manual Delivery. All manual, expanded mode, degraded mode ordnance deliveries will be dis-pensed on the conventional circle or the TAC III targets when on the northern array or on any southern array target. Inert MK-82/83/84 (regardless of mode of delivery) will only be expended on target #101 in the south target array.

2.4. Range Holding. Standard VFR holding is on the Shaw (CH 38) 195oR, 20-30 DME. See Rimini Bridge (N33o 39’/W080o 31.8’) in Attachment 1. Contact the RCO for range entry and traffic advisories on other aircraft entering or leaving the range. Holding is authorized within R-6002 above the employ-ment pattern for other scheduled range fighters when approved by the RCO. On-range holding must be in VFR conditions below 13,000 feet for R-6002A, below FL 180 for R-6002B, and below FL 230 for R-6002C. If IFR holding is required prior to range entry, contact Shaw Approach Control/RAPCON (118.85 / 358.3).

2.5. Airspace Availability and Restrictions.

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2.5.1. Airspace scheduling is handled through 20 OSS/OSOS (DSN965-1118/1119). See paragraph 1.2.

for further information.

2.5.2. Poinsett airspace consists of restricted area R-6002 from the surface to FL230 (see Attachment 2 and Attachment 3) and the Poinsett Low MOA (see Attachment 3 and Attachment 4). Note that Shaw AFB class C airspace out to 5 DME and from SFC-4,200 feet MSL is not included with R-6002 airspace.

R-6002 is controlled by the RCO while Poinsett Weapons Range is active.

2.5.3. R-6002 is divided into three altitude blocks; (A) surface up to but not including 13,000 feet MSL,

(B) 13,000' MSL up to but not including FL 180, and (C) FL 180 up to and including FL 230. This divi-sion of airspace allows ATC to use portions of the restricted area that are not active with aircraft.

2.5.4. The Poinsett Low MOA is attached to R-6002 to the south. It extends from 300' AGL to 2,500' MSL and is defined by the following points:

NOTE: VR-87,VR-88,VR-97, IR-35, IR-36 and SR-166 also transit or connect to this MOA.

2.6. Real Estate. The Poinsett Weapons Range target area is located seven miles south of Shaw AFB. It consists of 12,520 acres of government-owned land. Range terrain is flat, with a maximum elevation of 224’ MSL. Ground cover is primarily pine forest broken by swamps. A 115,000-volt transmission line crosses the range from NW to SE approximately one mile behind the strafe targets. The five power lines are 50 feet above ground level. The range boundaries are depicted in Attachment 2. See paragraph 11.3.

for real estate restrictions.

3.1. General. This chapter describes Poinsett Air to Ground Weapons Range, including procedures, restrictions, target descriptions and events.

3.2. Range Entry and Departure.

3.2.1. All aircraft must receive clearance from the RCO directly or from the RCO through Shaw Approach Control prior to entering R-6002 airspace.

3.2.2. McEntire Entry. Aircraft filing IFR or VFR from McEntire ANGB to Poinsett Range may proceed direct to Poinsett Range when in contact with and cleared by Shaw Approach Control. If filing VFR, the McEntire, Poinsett and enroute weather must be VFR.

3.2.3. Shaw Entry. Aircraft departing VFR from Shaw may proceed direct to Poinsett Range after coordi-nating entry with RCO and Shaw RAPCON. Weather at Shaw, R-6002, and enroute must be VFR.

from N 33o 51.343’ W 080o 23.655’ to N 33o 38.010’ W 080o 16.322’ along the Shaw TACAN (CH 38) 23 NM arc to N 33o 37.259’ W 080o 37.988’ to N 33o 42.140’ W 080o 35.833’ to N 33o 47.383’ W 080o 31.350’ along the R-6002 boundary to N 33o 44.467’ W 080o 31.683’ along the R-6002 boundary to N 33o 46.433’ W 080o 23.183’ along the R-6002 boundary to N 33o 51.343’ W 080o 23.655’

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3.2.4. Entry from VFR Flight or MTR Structure. Multiple MTRs terminate on R-6002. Flights operating VFR or on MTRs may enter R-6002 if the following conditions are met:

3.2.4.1. Flight is scheduled for the range period.

3.2.4.2. RCO clears the flight on the range. (RCO must confirm with Shaw Approach Control that the range airspace is clear prior to issuing entry clearance.)

3.2.4.3. Flight lead will ensure deconfliction from aircraft departing the range or aircraft holding. (See Attachment 1.)

3.2.4.4. Flights desiring VFR entry are reminded of Shaw AFB's Class C airspace. Clearance from Shaw Approach Control is required to fly within 10 DME between 1500 - 4200 MSL and within 5 DME from the surface to 4200 MSL.

3.2.5. IFR/Night Entry. IFR/night entry will be coordinated through ATC. Entry will usually be made from the depicted holding pattern. If required due to weather, Shaw RAPCON will provide radar descent from holding to 2000 feet MSL. If unable to maintain VFR, hold as directed by Shaw RAPCON and request IFR clearance IAW departure procedures (paragraph 3.2.7.). In the event of lost communications prior to receiving IFR range departure clearance, squawk IAW FLIP and proceed via flight planned route or at 3000 feet MSL to the SSC TACAN 220/10 (PINIE) for Runway 04, or 040/10 (GABLE) for Runway 22 and execute a straight-in TACAN approach for a full-stop landing at Shaw.

3.2.6. Range Entry Over a Working Flight:

3.2.6.1. To maximize allotted range time, flights may request range entry over the preceding flight. Min-imum requirements for entry into R-6002 over a working flight are:

3.2.6.1.1. The RCO, the on range flight, and the entering flight must all approve the request for entry above a working flight.

3.2.6.1.2. Minimum altitude for a flight entering the range while another flight is working is 4000 feet.

3.2.6.1.3. Entry altitude must be at least 2000 feet above the pattern being flown by the on range flight or 2000 feet above their planned apex altitude for pop-ups.

3.2.6.2. The entering flight will be cleared down to working altitude by the RCO when the preceding flight has exited.

3.2.7. Range Departure.

3.2.7.1. IFR/Night Departure. Those aircraft wishing to depart the range on an IFR clearance will notify the RCO upon entering the range with their departure clearance request.

3.2.7.2. VFR Departures. Flights departing VFR upon completion of range activity will notify the RCO and squawk mode 3/1200. All aircraft exiting VFR need to exit the range to the south or east outside 10 NM from Shaw AFB. Aircraft recovering at Shaw or McEntire contact Shaw Approach Control outside of 10 DME for entry into Shaw AFB Class C airspace.

3.3. Range Clearance.

3.3.1. All aircraft operating in R-6002 require radio contact with the RCO. Poinsett Range UHF frequen-cies are 264.7 MHz primary and 343.0 MHz backup. All aircraft and the RCO must be on the same fre-quency.

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3.3.2. On initial contact with the RCO, the flight leader will pass flight line-up to include call sign, pilot/ crew numbers, tail numbers, and weapons delivery events as defined in the appropriate volume of MCI 11 series. This series will be used to identify the events to be flown (ex: visual level delivery, low altitude toss, low angle low drag, low angle high drag, dive bomb or high altitude dive bomb). Simply transmitting dive angles ("We'll be doing 30's, 20's, and 10's.") is not sufficient. This step is not required if the above information was previously passed telephonically and there have been no changes.

3.3.3. The RCO will respond with clearance (if not already received), altimeter setting, Shaw active run-way, and any range restrictions. Each flight member will acknowledge in order.

3.3.4. The flight lead will retain the ATC assigned squawk code and wingmen will squawk Mode 3, code 4001, 4002, etc. while operating in R-6002.

3.4. Authorized Ordnance and Deliveries.

3.4.1. Targets. Poinsett Range is a single range conventional facility that has scorable targets for bomb-ing, rocket firing, and strafing. Poinsett Range also has Maverick (TGM-65) captive missile targets, one IR enhanced Maverick target, a laser target identification set, and tactics targets in both the northern and southern target arrays. The northern target array is depicted in Attachment 5. Bomb scoring is available both day and night on the conventional circle. All bomb scores are given in meters. NOTE: DO NOT OVERFLY RANGE BUILDINGS. The southern target array is depicted in Attachment 6.

3.4.2. Conventional Circle Target. The target is a vehicle in the center of 75-foot and 150-foot diameter circles outlined by white tires. The foul line and run-in line are illuminated for night delivery. The coordi-nates of the target are 33o 49.998’N and 80o 29.202’W (WGS 84). Target elevation is 220'. Circle target is used for manual bombs, expanded mode and degraded system bombs. Circle target is also used for night vision goggles (NVG) events. High angle strafe will be performed on the conventional circle target only.

3.4.2.1. Authorized Ordnance. Training bombs (MK-106, MK-76, BDU-33, BDU-48); inert rockets; and TP ammunition (7.62mm, 20mm, 30mm). Tracers, white phosphorous and live ordnance are prohibited.

3.4.2.2. Authorized Deliveries (see paragraph 3.11. for employment restrictions and Attachment 12 for authorized deliveries by aircraft).

3.4.2.3. Flares. Self protection flares may be dropped IAW AFI 11-214. Flares will be dropped on the conventional circle only on a heading of 164o. Flares may not be dropped if the fire code is five or higher or the cross wind component is 25 knots or higher.

3.4.3. Tactics Targets. There are three tactics targets located near the conventional circle and six tactics targets comprising the southern target array located approximately two miles south of the conventional circle. See Attachment 13, Table 1 for target coordinates.

3.4.3.1. Authorized Ordnance. Training bombs (MK-76, MK-106, BDU-33, BDU-48). 2.75 rockets are authorized on TAC III only. Inert MK-82/83/84s are authorized on target 101 only.

3.4.3.2. Authorized Deliveries (day only except for NVGs on TAC III) (see paragraph 3.11. for employ-ment restrictions and Attachment 12 for authorized deliveries by aircraft).

3.4.4. Strafe Targets. Four acoustically scored drag chute targets are available (16 ft diameter). All four targets are located west of the main tower. The foul line is 2000 feet short of the targets and is marked by a road running from the spotting tower through the main tower and continuing across the strafe run-in

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lines. The targets are numbered one through four, from east to west. Aircraft firing 20mm or 7.62mm will normally fire on targets one and two. Aircraft firing 30mm will normally fire on targets three and four.

3.4.4.1. Authorized Ordnance. TP ammunition (no tracers).

3.4.4.2. Authorized Deliveries. Low Angle Strafe (LAS) (High angle strafe will be performed on the con-ventional circle target only.). A-10 aircraft may perform long range strafe (LRS) and two target strafe (TTS) with the following restrictions:

3.4.4.2.1. Two target strafe will be on targets three and four. Final attack heading must be 170o or less on this event. Pilots will roll in for their first burst aligned with the run-in line for target four and fire on target three, then transition to target four for their second burst, thereby minimizing heading changes. The intent is to prevent pointing at the range towers during high crosswinds.

3.4.4.2.2. The maximum open fire range for the 30mm cannon is 6000 feet from the target. A ground ref-erence for 6000 feet is the dirt road approximately 500 feet south of Elliot Lake.

3.4.5. Maverick Missile Targets. The targets are military vehicles located throughout the range and air-craft just east of the main tower. These targets are used for captive air to surface training only. Firing or expending ordnance on these targets is prohibited.

3.4.5.1. Heated IR Maverick Target. There is an IR Maverick target located just north of the road connect-ing the main flank tower. It is an armored personnel carrier, electrically heated to maximize IR signature.

3.4.6. Simulated Laser Target. The simulated laser target is collocated with the IR target and can be acti-vated upon request for Pave Penny training.

3.5. External Stores Jettison Procedures. Poinsett Range can be used for the emergency jettison of ord-nance and associated suspension equipment. The VFR jettison area for munitions is the conventional cir-cle. If IFR, use the Shaw TACAN 184o radial/10 DME heading 184o. RAPCON is capable of vectoring an aircraft over this location, but the pilot must insure his ordnance will impact in the large swamp located at that position. (See Attachment 8).

3.6. Weather.

3.6.1. Range weather minimum (ceiling/visibility) for each weapons delivery event will be IAW the most restrictive instruction for the user’s aircraft and organization.

3.6.2. Poinsett Range weather forecasts may be obtained by calling 20 OSS/OSW at DSN 965-2362/ 2363/2364. Poinsett forecasts will include, as a minimum, lowest ceiling, visibility, surface and upper level winds, and minimum altimeter setting.

3.7. Range Restrictions/Minimums/Fouls.

3.7.1. Do not use afterburner while low level on Poinsett Range unless required for safety of flight. After-burner use during pop-up maneuvers is allowed if needed to comply with airspeed restrictions required by an aircraft or organizational instruction. For noise abatement purposes, do not initiate afterburner until established in the pop-up maneuver climb to roll-in.

3.7.2. There are areas on the range that have been identified as noise sensitive areas; avoid them when below 2500' AGL. Aircraft practicing AGM-65 tactics must pay close attention to these areas. See Attachment 7 and Attachment 13 (Table 2) for a map and coordinates of these areas.

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3.7.3. Aircrews are restricted to 2000 feet AGL or above north of N33o 53.5’ and reminded to pay partic-ular attention to Poinsett's northern boundary. The area outside of Poinsett's northern airspace is heavily populated and very noise sensitive. The intent is to have no low level flying north of McCray Lake.

3.7.4. Fire Control Readiness Plan Restrictions:

3.7.4.1. When a readiness plan Code 5 has been declared, there will be no low angle or stand-off rocket events allowed and practice bombs will either have spotting charges removed or use cold spots.

3.7.4.2. When a readiness plan Code 6 or 7 has been declared, no rocket events will be allowed and prac-tice bombs will either have spotting charges removed or use cold spots.

3.7.5. Wind Restrictions are:

3.7.5.1. Strafing will not be permitted when the crosswind exceeds 25 knots.

3.7.5.2. All deliveries cease when the wind exceeds 25 knots and the Fire Readiness Plan Code is 6 or 7.

3.7.5.3. The range will be closed and the tower abandoned when the surface winds exceed 40 knots.

3.7.5.4. No maintenance will be performed in the strafe beds when the wind velocity reaches 20 kts or greater. Maintenance may resume when the wind velocity drops to 10 kts or less.

3.7.5.5. The RCO may stop strafing or maintenance anytime he/she decides the wind presents a safety hazard, regardless of velocity or direction.

3.7.6. Minimums/Fouls:

3.7.6.1. Minimum/Foul altitudes will be IAW the appropriate aircraft or organizational instruction.

3.7.6.2. IAW AFI 11-214 and aircraft 11 series instructions, fouls will be charged by the RCO for the fol-lowing:

3.7.6.2.1. Expending ordnance without clearance.

3.7.6.2.2. Expending on a target other than the one declared by the pilot.

3.7.6.2.3. Firing a double burst on a single strafe pass (except A-10 during two-target strafe).

3.7.6.2.4. Strafing after crossing the foul line.

3.7.6.2.5. Attacking from other than the published final attack heading.

3.8. Emergency Procedures.

3.8.1. General. In the event an aircraft crashes on or near the range, the RCO will close the range and ini-tiate emergency and notification procedures immediately.

3.8.2. Radio Failure. The pilot will make a dry pass by the range tower at pattern altitude (for event being flown), rocking the wings to indicate radio failure. The pilot will then break in the direction of traffic for rejoin as briefed by the flight leader. If any crew member suspects an aircraft in the flight has radio failure, that member will inform the flight lead and RCO as soon as possible. Set IFF to 7600 or 7700 as appro-priate.

3.8.3. Emergency with Radio Failure. Pilots experiencing an emergency with radio failure will fly a dry pass by the tower, if practical, on the attack heading while rocking wings, and break to the west, climbing to 2500 feet or above if time and nature of emergency permit. Another flight member will escort the emer-gency aircraft to Shaw AFB or to home station for landing IAW the flight lead brief or direction. If the

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emergency dictates, a pilot may clear the range from any position in the pattern and proceed directly to the air base of intended landing. The pilot of the emergency aircraft or the escort aircraft will switch to Guard frequency and pass to Shaw RAPCON the aircraft position, altitude, heading, ordnance on board, and pilot's intentions, if known. The RCO will also immediately alert Shaw RAPCON via the hotline and pass the pilot's intentions and nature of emergency. The emergency aircraft should squawk emergency.

3.8.4. Radio Failure While Dropping on the Southern Array. Make a pass on the target maintaining nor-mal pattern spacing, if possible, while rocking wings. Another flight member will escort the NORDO air-craft to Shaw or other recovery base IAW the flight lead brief or direction or rejoin the flight in sequence and recover. If the NORDO aircraft has an emergency, if practical, the pilot will make a pass on the target maintaining normal pattern spacing, rocking wings, turn opposite direction of traffic and proceed to a recovery base. Another flight member will join-up and escort the emergency aircraft IAW the flight lead brief or direction. Even while a flight is working the southern array, an RCO will be in the tower in the northern array. If helpful, the NORDO aircraft can fly by the tower, rocking wings, so the RCO can give the flight lead and RAPCON notice of range departure and base recovery of the NORDO aircraft.

3.8.5. Divert Airfields. See Attachment 16 for divert airfield information.

3.9. Hung Ordnance Procedures.

3.9.1. If hung ordnance is confirmed, avoid populated areas when departing the range and proceed with hung ordnance recovery to base of intended landing.

3.9.2. If IFR recovery is desired, contact RAPCON over the range prior to exit for hung bomb ground track vectors to a straight-in approach.

3.9.3. If VFR hung bomb pattern is desired, use the same procedures outlined in paragraph 3.2.7.2. and advise RAPCON on initial contact that you are "hung bomb, VFR straight-in". If unable to proceed VFR, contact RAPCON prior to exiting range and request IFR vectors.

3.10. Unusual Situations.

3.10.1. An aircrew member observing a fire on or near the range complex will notify the RCO immedi-ately.

3.10.2. If an aircraft accident occurs on the range, the following procedures apply:

3.10.2.1. The RCO will notify the firefighter on duty, Shaw RAPCON, and the 20 FW Command Post.

Poinsett personnel will immediately notify 20 FW/SE and 20 OSS/OST.

3.10.2.2. Poinsett Range personnel, under the direction of the RCO in the tower, will go to the crash site to render any assistance possible. Ground crews will maintain two-way radio contact with RCO/range tower when possible.

3.10.2.3. Ground action will be taken to contain a range fire resulting from an aircraft accident.

3.10.3. Restricted Airspace Violations: In the event of a violation of R-6002 airspace, the RCO will:

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

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

3.10.3.3. Request RAPCON attempt contact with the intruder, obtain its identity and vector the aircraft out of the area.

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3.10.4. In the event an emergency aircraft has to be vectored through R-6002, Shaw RAPCON will notify the RCO via their hotline. The RCO will terminate operations until RAPCON advises the RCO that the emergency aircraft has cleared the range. Aircraft operating on the range will be advised of the emergency and given the position and altitude of the emergency aircraft, if known.

3.10.5. In the event the Shaw surveillance radar fails, the RCO will be notified by Shaw Approach Con-trol and range operations may continue provided Shaw RAPCON does not have conflicting traffic. The RCO will instruct the aircraft to hold VFR at or above 3500' MSL within the range until Shaw radar is restored. If required to depart the range prior to radar restoration, depart in accordance with paragraph

3.3.7. If deemed necessary by the RAPCON watch supervisor, control of the airspace will be returned to Shaw Approach. If Shaw RAPCON does not have conflicting traffic, range operations may be continued at the discretion of the RAPCON watch supervisor.

3.11. Weapons Delivery Procedures.

3.11.1. General:

3.11.1.1. Prior to dropping bombs, the master arm switch must be placed to "arm" from a position that would ensure that an inadvertent release would land within the impact area. This will be accomplished during the spacer pass or by flying an arming pass high and dry (see Attachment 6 and Attachment 8).

3.11.1.2. No toss or VLD with heavy weights.

3.11.1.3. No ripple releases. Release only in singles or pairs.

3.11.1.4. Limit HARBs to target 101.

3.11.1.5. Limit heavy weights to target 101.

3.11.1.6. Restrict rocket attacks to the circle and TAC III.

3.11.1.7. No live ordnance.

3.11.2. North Target Array Procedures:

3.11.2.1. Attack heading for all hot passes will be 164o (+15o) mag. Avoid noise sensitive areas in the pat-tern. Do not overfly towers and the operations complex. For pattern depictions, see Attachment 8.

3.11.2.2. All hot passes will be from a left-hand pattern.

3.11.2.3. Prior to strafe or rocket passes, the forward firing ordnance will be armed on final while pointed at the impact area.

3.11.2.4. For noise abatement, a minimum of 1000 feet AGL will be maintained on downwind leg, with a descending base turn to 500 feet AGL. (See Attachment 7 and Attachment 8.)

3.11.3. South Target Array Procedures:

3.11.3.1. The southern array does not have predesigned patterns, thus allowing pilots to design their own attacks. However, due to bomb footprint limitations, attack run-in heading windows are restricted based on the event and target. Footprints for HARB and 20o LALD cause them to be treated separately from other events. When designing attacks, avoid towns, schools, chicken farms, the range operations complex and towers, and other noise sensitive areas.

3.11.3.2. If using Poinsett Low MOA for attacks, remember to be within R-6002 before climbing above 2500’ AGL. Also, remember to wait to be within R-6002 before arming the Master Arm switch.

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3.11.3.3. For attack heading limitations, reference Attachment 9 and Attachment 10. HARB deliveries are only authorized on target 101. Due to the size of the pattern, a standard HARB pattern has been designed using a 180o attack heading (see Attachment 11).

3.11.3.4. The RCO has no capability to provide bomb scores for deliveries on southern array targets. As a reference for air scoring bombs, the diameter of the cutout in the trees surrounding target 101 is approx-imately 585 feet. For target 102-106, the distance between targets is approximately 600 feet.

3.11.4. Night Conventional Procedures. Night lighting consists of single electric lights in the target area at the 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock positions around a 600 foot diameter circle. The run-in line and foul line have electric lighting, forming an inverted "T" to the target center. See Attachment 5. At least two of the lights on the 600 foot circle must be operational in order to perform any night weapons delivery. If necessary, the RCO will close the range and re-light the ground illumination markers or have them replaced before continuing night weapons delivery operations.

3.11.5. Night Restrictions:

3.11.5.1. Airborne flares will not be used without permission of the RCO.

3.11.5.2. Low angle strafe is prohibited.

3.11.5.3. Night employment is limited to the circle and TAC III.

3.11.5.4. A maximum of three aircraft may be in the weapons delivery pattern at any one time, except during NVG operations. A maximum of four aircraft may be in the weapons delivery pattern if all pilots in the 4-ship are using NVGs.

3.11.5.5. During night operations, forward firing ordnance will be armed wings level, over the impact area on 164o heading so an inadvertent firing will impact south of the range complex.

4.1. Purpose. This chapter describes Poinsett Electronic Combat Range (ECR) capabilities and estab-lishes procedures and policies. Poinsett ECR provides Electronic Warfare (EW) training and Radar Bomb Scoring (RBS) to military aircrews. Poinsett ECR simulates ground-based elements of a hostile air defense system. It is used primarily for training aircrews to recognize and counter air defense threats while performing their missions. Poinsett ECR has the ability to evaluate a unit's EW capabilities by scor-ing/evaluating aircraft onboard Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) systems.

4.2. Location. Poinsett ECR threat emitters are located on Poinsett Range within Restricted Area R6002, approximately 9NM south of Shaw AFB, and at five remote sites. See Attachment 13, Table 3 for coor-dinates. Because of the small size of the range and close proximity to Shaw, available airspace for training is limited.

4.3. Equipment.

4.3.1. The primary threat emitter is the AN/MST-T1A Multiple Threat Emitter System (MUTES). It is a radar simulator capable of simultaneously emitting five signals from a total inventory of over 100 signals.

The MUTES tracks modes 1, 2, or 3 Identify Friend or Foe (IFF), therefore, aircraft maneuvers will not defeat the MUTES.

4.3.2. The secondary threat emitter, the AN/MST-T1(V) Mini-Multiple Threat Emitter System (Mini-MUTES), is a smaller, remotely located version of the MUTES. The Mini-MUTES is also an IFF tracker. The one Master Control Group (located on Poinsett Range) operates five Remote Emitter Units (REUs). A typical REU has three to four transmitters and is controlled via phone lines.

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4.3.3. The AN/VPQ-1 Tactical Radar Threat Generator (TRTG), is a small, highly mobile SAM/AAA system. It is an automatic tracking system that is a skin tracker mounted in a small, self-contained S-280 shelter.

4.3.4. The AN/TPQ-43 Seek Score, is an precision tracking radar (also a skin tracker) designed for RBS.

The system has a digital computer that provides accurate electronic bomb scoring for B-52, B-1B, and B-2 aircraft. It can also perform a controlled time position exercise with refueling and cargo aircraft.

4.3.5. The AN/MSR-T4 Threat Reaction Analysis and Indicator System (TRAINS) is a spectrum ana-lyzer based system originally designed for performing ECM analysis and providing feedback on bomber type aircraft. The TRAINS is capable of providing a certain level of analysis on fighter ECM pods. It is a receiver designed to capture, record, and analyze ECM. The data is stored and available for debrief pur-poses. When used, the TRAINS is slaved to the MUTES.

4.3.6. The SPS-60 (NITNOY) is a modified ship radar. This system is now being used for aircrews with a Suppression of Enemy Air Defense (SEAD) mission. These are small battery powered emitters.

4.3.7. The Smokey SAM Simulator or Visual Cueing System (VCS) fires rockets (made of cardboard and styrofoam, propelled by a pyrotechnic device) up to approximately 1000 feet AGL. Each launcher can ignite up to four rockets. The VCS is designed to provide aircrews with a visual indication of a sur-face-to-air missile launch. Depending on availability of personnel and launchers, Beefeater can provide this training from locations within the range property.

4.4. Scheduling. Operating hours are 0800-2230, Monday through Thursday, and 0800-1300 Friday.

Times outside this window will be addressed on a case by case basis, but every effort will be made to sup-port the mission. Users should schedule Poinsett ECR time with 20 OSS/OSOS, DSN 965-1118/1119.

ECR time will be scheduled in 15-minutes blocks. ECR time is not the same as Poinsett range time. After ECR time has been scheduled with the 20 OSS/OSOS, call Beefeater at DSN 965-2581, and contact the Operations Supervisor or Assistant Operations Supervisor with the following information:

4.4.1. Call Sign

4.4.2. Number/Type Aircraft

4.4.3. IP/Entry Point (range and bearing from Poinsett Range)

4.4.4. Entry Time and Altitude

4.4.5. Wing and Squadron

4.4.6. EW Request (see ACCI 11-456(S/NF)) Electronic Combat Training and ACC EMCON - Proce-dures (U)

4.4.7. IFF mode 1, 2 or 3 (this is how aircraft are tracked)

4.4.8. Flight Radio Frequency

NOTE: The above information can be faxed to Beefeater at DSN 965-2592.

4.5. Operations.

4.5.1. The priority for use of Poinsett ECR is as follows:

4.5.1.1. HARM Missions

4.5.1.2. Active ECM

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4.5.1.3. RBS

4.5.1.4. ECM systems checks

4.5.1.5. Passive ECM

4.5.2. Types of Training. This paragraph will give basic guidelines for using Poinsett ECR. Chaff is not authorized. ECM pods with training settings are authorized. Aircraft are encouraged to defend against "threats" as long as all procedures pertaining to LATN, VR routes, MOAs, VFR flying, and all applicable training rules are followed. Due to the large volume of traffic concentrated around the range, visual look-out and safety are paramount. There are several different types of EC missions that can be done with the Poinsett ECR. They are as follows:

4.5.2.1. HARM Training. The MUTES and Mini-MUTES are an excellent source of signals for HARM training. HARM missions are passive ECM missions and no score is given. The best airspace available for medium altitude work is in Gamecock C or D MOA.

4.5.2.2. Active ECM. The MUTES and TRAINS are used together to score or evaluate an aircraft's ECM system. This data is passed on to the aircrew at the time of reaction or is stored and then transmitted at a later time by either E-mail or FAX.

4.5.2.3. Radar Bomb Scoring (RBS). See Attachment 13, Table 4 for electronic scoring targets.

4.5.2.4. Electronic Warfare Assessment Program (EWAP) Profile/ECM System Checks (or Pod Checks).

See Attachment 14 for profile details and procedures.

4.5.2.5. Passive ECM. Provides a realistic threat environment for aircrews to observe and counter or maneuver against any threat presented by the MUTES, Mini-MUTES, or TRTG.

4.5.2.6. Special missions can be also done such as Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), or Combat Air-crew Survivability. Missions can also be tailored to the users' needs.

4.6. Communications. The UHF radio frequency is 354.3, call sign Beefeater. A multi-channel VHF radio (non-secure voice mode) is available to operate on the participating flight's squadron's frequency, if requested prior to the mission. Users of the Poinsett ECR will need a copy of ACCI 11-456 (S/NF) ACC Electronic Training. Do not discuss on the radio or telephone the type of signal with a specific name (E.g.

SA-X). The unclassified way to reference signals will be in generic terms such as 2, 3, or by use of the unclassified two or three character MUTES signal identifier. A STU III telephone is available when scheduling threats if needed.

4.7. Engagement Reports. Engagement reports that are used at Poinsett ECR will be distributed to the using organization either directly, by E-mail or FAX.

4.8. Activity Reports. Activity reports are forwarded to HQ/ACC in the monthly activity report that the Poinsett ECR sends in a combined packaged to ACC IAW ACC Supplement AFI 13-212, Vol 2, 25 August 1995, Attachment 1.

5.1. General.

5.1.1. Responsibilities. The RCO is charged with the safe accomplishment of missions flown on the range. Each RCO must strictly enforce established range flying procedures and aircraft weapons delivery minimums. Specifically, the RCO is responsible for:

5.1.1.1. Controlling air traffic on the range.

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5.1.1.2. Operating the range IAW procedures outlined in this supplement.

5.1.1.3. Inspecting range facilities.

5.1.2. Checkout and Certification Procedures. 20 OSS/OST and/or the Range operating contractor are the certifying agencies for RCO checkouts. Checkout of new RCOs will be conducted in accordance with AFI 13-212, Vol. I, ACC Sup 1, as supplemented, and the RCO read file maintained at Poinsett Range.

The 20 FW/RCO Certificate format is at Attachment 15.

5.1.3. Authority. The RCO is the final authority concerning decisions on all matters relating to aircraft operations at Poinsett Range.

5.1.4. Tour of Duty. RCOs may not control aircraft for more than 12 hours during any 24 hour period and will not control aircraft for at least 12 hours after being released from duty. The RCO will report to Poin-sett Range at least one hour prior to scheduled range periods to accomplish an inspection of the range and receive a briefing by the range personnel on the current condition of the range targets and equipment.

5.1.5. Range Schedule. The RCO enforces the schedule on the range. 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.

5.1.6. Range Activities. The RCO will monitor all range activities during the tour of duty. The RCO will supervise scoring, bomb plots, written reports and personnel access to various areas of the range.

5.1.7. Range Weather. The RCO will receive a complete weather briefing from Shaw AFB Weather Sta-tion, by telephone, not later than 30 minutes prior to activating the range. If the Poinsett weather differs significantly from the Shaw observed weather, the RCO will obtain a PIREP from a range user. The RCO will use this PIREP to determine range activation or closure. Additionally, the RCO will relay PIREPS to 20 OSS/OSW, as range traffic permits.

5.1.8. Reports and Score Sheets. The RCO will complete the range officer's report, the weapons delivery scoring record and the range opening and closing checklists.

5.2. Range Operations.

5.2.1. Opening the Range. The RCO will conduct an inspection of all ground facilities before opening the range. Specifically check that the strafe bed has been cleaned of all surface projectiles in an area of 75 feet in front of and 100 feet behind all strafe targets and ensure all objects of fist size and any remaining pro-jectiles on the surface are removed. Visually inspect strafe target supporting poles for obvious damage from ordnance (see AFI 13-212, Vol 2, para 5.10.4.2 for guidelines). Replace the poles if necessary.

5.2.2. Airspace Activation.

5.2.2.1. The RCO will call RAPCON 10 minutes prior to the first range period and request the anticipated altitude block for the arriving flight of aircraft. The RCO is a real time airspace manager and should use care not to request airspace that will not be used (i.e., weather is not sufficient for Poinsett operations).

The actual weather and altitude required by users are the determining factors in which altitude blocks are activated.

5.2.2.2. All activation/deactivations will be relayed through Shaw RAPCON.

5.2.2.3. Only the airspace necessary for the mission will be activated. The following guidelines are sug-gested as altitudes:

5.2.2.3.1. A-10: surface to 10,000' MSL.

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5.2.2.3.2. All other jet fighters: surface up to but not including 13,00 feet MSL (R-6002 A), surface up to but not including FL 180 (R-6002 A & B), or surface up to and including FL 230 (R-6002 A, B & C)

5.2.2.4. Airspace above 10,000 feet MSL will be called up only when requested by the flight leader and may require several minutes to activate. Flight leads should ask RAPCON direct or RAPCON via the RCO for the airspace they need.

5.2.3. Tape Recorder Operation. The RCO will ensure all ground-to-air communications on the range are recorded. Tapes will be numbered in sequence, and major changes, such as weather and RCOs, will be noted as they occur. Tapes will be held a minimum of 48 hours prior to reuse. The first tape used each day will contain range name, date, RCOs name, time and current weather.

5.2.4. Range Fire:

5.2.4.1. Advise aircraft on the range by UHF radio.

5.2.4.2. Inform the 20 FW/OG through the Shaw AFB Command Post.

5.2.4.3. Close the range, if necessary, for safety/fire fighting.

5.2.4.4. Notify units scheduled for remaining range periods by DSN.

5.2.5. Emergency Procedures for Aircraft Accident/Incidents:

5.2.5.1. Provide assistance to the crew, as necessary

5.2.5.2. Close the range.

5.2.5.3. Dispatch the range crew to accident site, if necessary

5.2.5.4. Notify Shaw RAPCON and report call sign, flight position, aircraft type and tail number, loca-tion, time and ordnance. Shaw RAPCON will notify Shaw tower of all information concerning an aircraft accident on Poinsett Range for primary crash net activation.

5.2.5.5. Notify the 20 FW Command Post.

5.2.5.6. RCO will remain in the range tower to ensure communications with appropriate agencies. DO NOT GO WITH THE RANGE CREW unless your emergency assistance is required. If the situation dic-tates leaving the tower, leave a range crew member in the tower to act as a radio or telephone relay and take a portable radio.

5.2.6. Off-Range Inadvertent or Unintentional Release. Call the Command Post and report type of object, aircraft position and time, damage, and aircraft's estimated time of arrival at recovery base.

6.1. Poinsett Range Planning Team (RPT).

6.1.1. ACC/XOR has outlined a program for a Range Planning Program (RPP) organized by a Range Operations Officer (ROO). The RPT will be comprised of representatives from:

20 FW/OG 20 OSS/OST 20 CES/CC

20 FW/SE 20 OSS/OSTW 20 CES/CEV

20 OSS/OSA 20 OSS/OSTRG 20 CES/CED

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6.1.2. The RPT will meet at least yearly to review present and future range operations, range scheduling, adequacy of range directives, and range problems.

7.1. Inspections.

7.1.1. Key supervisory personnel in the 20 FW should make periodic visits to Poinsett Range to insure Poinsett is being managed, operated, supported and maintained as efficiently and safely as possible.

7.1.2. Formal inspection of Poinsett Range will be conducted semiannually by an inspection team headed by 20…