FA520520R0001_Atch2_PWS_Apdx5_Memorandum of Understanding with JASDF.pdf

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Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of Draughon Bombing and Electronic Attack Range, Misawa Air Base, Japan
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This memorandum of understanding outlines operating procedures for the Ripsaw Bombing and Electronic Attack Range located at Misawa Air Base in Japan. The range facilities are jointly used by the United States Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force. Day-to-day records of range usage will be jointly maintained by both parties and include details such as dates, squadrons, scheduled periods, ordnance expended, and number of sorties. The 432d Wing will serve as the scheduling authority for the range. Standard operating hours are weekly from 0700 to 2000 local time, with extended hours until 2200 allowed 15 days per month from April through September. Weekend access requires approval from the 432d Wing Commander.

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O&M of Draughon Bombing and Electronic Attack Range

PWS APPENDIX 5

Attachment 2 RFP No. FA520520R0001

FB5205-93172-30o6

A. General.

1. Definitions of terms used in! this agreement:

a. Sole Use USAF Facility: A facility CMned. by USAF that is solely used by USl\F (Attaclurent 1).

b. Joint Use US1\F Facility: A facility owned by USAF and jointly used by USl\F arrl Jl\SOF (Attaclurent 2).

c. JASDF SOle Use USAF Faci�ity: A facility CMlled by USAF Wose present user is JASDF (Attachment 3).

d. JASDF CMned Facility: A facility CMTled by JASDF and solely used by Jl\SOF (Attaclurent 4) • e, JASDF Joint Use Facility!: A facility CM1ed by JASDF and jointly used by JASDF arrl USAF. i

2. Records. JASOF and USAF wi!lt jointly work in cctipleting daily records on ran::ie usage, 'Ihe rea:>rd wlu: include the date, squadron, wi.rg, scheduled range periOOS, added range perµ.cx:1s, canceled: rarr;re pericds, times, ordnance USOO., and number of sorties fm:i each period.

B. Operatin;i Procedures.

1. Ripsaw Rarge utilization shall be governed by AFR 50-46, Weapons Ranges and any supplemmts thereto. I.ocal procedures regardi.rq Ripsaw Range may be developed at the discretion of USAF and JASOF; however, those procejures shall not be part of this agreement.

2. 432 FW will be the schedulil'g authority for Ripsaw Ran:;;e use.

3. Ripsaw Range operatin; hours are 0700 to 2000 Monday throogh Friday ( local time) , with exterded hours to 2200 during the months of April through September, for a waximum of 15 days per :roonth and a maximum total of 60 days for this six nonth period. Hoors of operation will be 0700-2000 or 0900-2200. For the pericxl of use between 2000 aril 2200 local, US officials will normally notify the local Defense Facilities J\dmi.nistration Office {DFAO) 15 days in ad� of interoed use. �, for unf"oreseeable circumstances, prior notification will be no less than 5 days. Thlring the remairrler of the year, the hours of use will a:mtinue to be 0700 to 2000 Monday through Friday (local time). Weekends are by exception· only am require the awroval of the 432 FW Comran:::1.er.

rJ. SPF.CTFIC RESONSIBILITIES OF 'IHE UNITED srATES AIR FORCE (USAF)

A. Facilities.

1. Ripsaw Rarge facilities are.listed in Attachrrents 1, 2, 3, and 4.

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