Attachment_1_-_Performance_Work_Statement_and_Attachments.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

AERIAL GUNNERY – ELECTRONIC ATTACK (AGEA)

FLIGHT TRAINING

RAF LAKENHEATH, UNITED KINGDOM

21 June 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Description of Services

1.1. General

1.2. Objective

2. General Information

2.1. Supervision of Employees

2.2. Contractor Identification

2.3. Contractor Training

2.4. Contractor/Government Communication

2.5. Place of Performance

2.6. Mission/Emergency Essential Determination

2.7. Legal Holidays

2.8. Conflict of Interest

2.9. Conduct of Personnel

2.10. Disclosure of Information

2.11. Logistical Support

2.12. Insurance

3. Contract Requirements

3.1. Aircraft Specifications

3.2. Aerial Gunnery Flight Training

3.3. Electronic Attack Flight Training

3.4. Performance Timeline

3.5. Duration

3.6. Mission Coordination

3.7. Mission Cancellation/Delays

3.8. Authority to Transmit

3.9. Range Personnel Training

3.10. Personnel Security Clearance

3.11. Performance of Services during Crisis

3.12. Classified Materials

3.13. Environmental Requirements

3.14. Manpower Reporting Requirements

3.15. Quality Control

4. Performance Objective

4.1. Services Summary

4.2. Services Summary Surveillance

5. Government-Furnished Property and Services

6. Airworthiness

7. Liability

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 General. The contractor shall provide non-personnel services to include all management, personnel, aircraft, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items to perform Aerial Gunnery and Electronic Attack Flight Training in support of the 48th Fighter Wing (48 FW) within the United Kingdom (UK). The dates, times, and locations for the required services may fluctuate depending on changes in the mission and available resources.

1.2 Objective. This contract shall serve as a vehicle to provide airborne support, to ensure 48 FW compliance with the training requirements outlined in Air Force Instruction (AFI) 11-2F-15V1 and AFI 11-2F-15EV1.

2. GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1 Supervision of Employees.

2.1.1 This requirement is a non-personal services contract, defined by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as a “contract under which the personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.”

2.1.2 The Government will not supervise or otherwise direct Contractor employees. The Contractor shall not supervise or otherwise direct Government employees, nor shall the Contractor supervise employees of other Contractors outside the Contractors’ own subcontracting/teaming arrangements.

2.2 Contractor Identification. When conversing with Government personnel during business meetings, over the telephone or via electronic mail, support Contractor personnel shall identify themselves as such to avoid any perception that they may be Government employees and to avoid situations arising where sensitive topics might be better discussed solely between Government employees. Electronic mail signature blocks and business cards shall identify Contractor/company affiliation. Documents or reports produced by Contractors shall be suitably marked as Contractor products or Contractor participation appropriately disclosed.

2.3 Contractor Training. All contracted pilots who participate in operations under this contract shall be fully qualified, proficient, and hold all required licenses that are standard in the local commercial marketplace.

2.4 Contractor/Government Communication

2.4.1 The Contractor shall provide a dedicated Point of Contact (POC) to act as the focal point for all Contractor and Government correspondence. The Contractor POC shall provide clear and consistent written and verbal response to the Government within 24 business hours of Government initiated communication (e.g., return phone calls, emails or other communication).

2.4.2 The Contractor’s POC shall meet with the Government team within 30 days of the start of contract performance to establish operating parameters, communication procedures, and required safety procedures throughout the performance of the contract.

Additional meetings may be requested by the Government or the Contractor as necessary.

2.5 Place of Performance. Performance of this contract will be completed within the UK. Aerial training operations shall take place within UK controlled airspace. The primary training area is the D513 and D323 military airspace, although circumstances may require operations in other similar types of UK airspace.

2.6 Mission/Emergency Essential Determination. Services identified within this Performance Work Statement are not Mission Critical. Personnel working under this contract are not Emergency Essential.

2.7 Legal Holidays. The U.S. Government observes the following holidays:

New Year's Day Martin Luther King's Birthday President's Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

2.8 Conflict of Interest. The Contractor shall not employ, hire, or contract with employees of the United States Government or the DoD, either military or civilian, if such employment would create a conflict of interest. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the DoD, unless such person receives prior approval, in writing, from the CO.

2.9 Conduct of Personnel. The CO or designated Government representative may require the Contractor to remove from the job site any Contractor employee working under this contract for reasons of misconduct, security violations, or found to be or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other incapacitating agent. The Installation Commander has the authority to bar individuals from the installation. Such removal from the job site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the Contractor of the contract requirements.

2.10 Disclosure of Information. In the performance of this contract, the Contractor may have access to data and information proprietary to a Government agency or to another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use, other than as specified in this contract, would be illegal or otherwise adverse to the interests of the Government or others. The Contractor and its personnel shall not divulge or release data or information developed or obtained under performance of this contract, except to authorize Government personnel or upon written approval of the CO. The Contractor and its Contractor personnel shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary information bearing a restrictive legend, other than as specified in the contract.

2.10.1 Disclosure of information regarding operations and services of the activity to persons not authorized to receive it, or failure to safeguard any classified information that may come to the Contractor (or any persons under the Contractor’s control) in connection with work under this contract, may subject the Contractor, Contractor’s agent, or employees to criminal liability under Title 18, Sections 793 and 798 of the United States Code. Neither the Contractor nor the Contractor’s employees shall disclose or cause to be disseminated, any information concerning the operations of the activity that could result in, or increase the likelihood of, the possibility of a breach of the activities’ security or interrupt the continuity of operations.

2.10.2 The Contractor shall not release any information (including contact lists, photographs, files, public announcements, statements, denials, or confirmations) on any part of the subject matter of this contract, or any phase of any program hereunder, without the prior written approval of the CO. Any documentation showing individuals’ names or other personal information shall be controlled and protected.

2.11 Logistical Support. No logistical support funding is available or required for this contract.

2.12 Insurance. The following types of insurance are required IAW the clause, FAR 52.228-5, “Insurance--Work on a Government Installation” and shall be maintained in the minimum amounts identified below:

2.12.1. Comprehensive General Liability: $500,000 per person and $500,000 per accident for bodily injury.

2.12.2. Automobile Insurance: $200,000 per person and $500,000 per accident for bodily injury and $500,000 per accident for property damage.

2.12.3. Standard Workman’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance (or, where maritime employment is involved, Longshoremen’s and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Insurance) in the minimum amount of $100,000.

2.12.4. Aircraft public and passenger liability: $500,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger liability; $1,000,000 per occurrence for property damage.

Passenger bodily injury liability limits of $500,000 per passenger, multiplied by the number of seats or number of passengers, whichever is greater.

3. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Aircraft Specifications. Contractor shall provide aircrafts, in order to allow for support of both the Aerial Gunnery and Electronic Attack portions of the PWS. One aircraft for Aerial Gunnery and one aircraft for Electronic Attack shall be required. Both aircraft shall at a minimum adhere to all specifications in this section.

3.1.1 In addition to Aerial Gunnery or Electronic Attack support, contracted aircraft must be able to communicate via VHF and UHF radios, with contractor personnel qualified to operate as a Range Control Officer (RCO). A dedicated additional aircraft is not required. Per Attachment 1, AFI 11-214, A5.1.1.1.3., the contractor Tow pilot may perform RCO duties when the contractor RCO flight lead is not present even though the asterisk comment is included in the pictures found later. RCO requirements are outlined in Attachment 5 of that document.

3.1.2 Contracted aircraft must be able to fly a minimum airspeed of 250 knots calibrated and at least 20,000 feet MSL. Aircraft certification must be FAA or UK equivalent. A copy of the certificate must be submitted with the proposal as well as maintained in the aircraft during each flight/ mission performance as required by appropriate regulations.

3.1.3 The contractor shall be responsible for storage of aircraft and associated equipment. The government will not provide facilities for the contractor’s aircraft and equipment.

3.2 Aerial Gunnery Flight Training

3.2.1 Target/Banner Tow. The purpose of this training is to allow 48th Fighter Wing aircraft to practice target shoot against a moving target.

3.2.2 Target Tow. The Contractor shall provide target tow services. The Contractor shall provide two tow reels. The tow reels must be either RM-30A/A1 or MTR-101. The aircraft must carry and deploy targets, cable and material, and cartridges.

3.2.3 Banner Tow. The Contractor shall provide banner tow flight training. The aircraft must carry and deploy banners, cables, material and cartridges. Each banner is laid out with associated cable (takeoff launch towline) and is paid out upon aircraft takeoff. Upon completion of the banner tow mission, the banner is dropped by the aircraft at a pre-determined location.

3.2.4 The target is required to be visible to the shooting aircraft at 3,000 foot range and scoreable, either via a banner or electronic means. Scoring shall be made available on an inflight basis, at post-briefings, and at any other reasonable request by the Government.

It should be towed a minimum of 2,000 feet from the towing aircraft. This support aircraft must be able to tow the target at a minimum speed of 250 knots indicated in a minimum of 45 degrees angle of bank and up to an altitude of 20,000 feet MSL.

3.2.5 Start to end of one tow exercise is approximately 60 minutes.

3.3 Electronic Attack Flight Training

3.3.1 Electronic Attack: The purpose of this training is to allow 48 FW aircraft to practice air combat tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) against contractor aircraft with electronic countermeasures support.

3.3.2 Contractor shall provide noise, deception, and Digital Radio Frequency Memory (DRFM) for 8-10 GHz frequency bands in the forward hemisphere within +/-60 degrees of the aircraft bore line for Electronic Attack training support. Must have the ability to select standby modes during transit to and from the airspace to ensure no transmissions outside of approved areas. Radios must have the ability to transmit continuously up to 20 minutes at a time.

3.3.3 Start to end of one Electronic Attack exercise is approximately 60 minutes.

3.4 Aircraft Mission Profiles. The aircraft mission profiles below are representative of typical operations conducted in a training environment. The Contractor shall provide aircraft capable of meeting the mission criteria IAW aircraft requirements in PWS.

Specific training scenarios are subject to change based on the mission profiles at the request of the customer.

3.5 Performance Timeline. The contract performance times for this contract are dependent on airspace times. The performance times shall include a pre-brief to be held no earlier than 3.5 hours prior to the scheduled Airspace times and post brief concluding no later than 3.5 hours after the end of the scheduled Airspace times. Airspace times may be scheduled any time between 0800 to 1800 hours. The Government will try to minimize duty day where able.

3.5.1 Contractor aircraft must be available in the designated airspace for all scheduled sortie support time, no more than a 10 minute delay of arrival from opening of scheduled airspace time.

3.6 Duration. The aircraft shall be available for a minimum of 60 minutes of aerial gunnery or electronic attack training with a maximum time not to exceed the quantity time stated in the specific Order. For contingency weather or maintenance delays, minimum aerial gunnery time may be reduced to 30 minutes with 48 FW coordination, via the sortie Flight Lead.

3.7 Mission Coordination. Mission scheduling for a monthly schedule or flights scheduled at any time during daylight hours, Monday through Friday, throughout the year, will be coordinated between 48 FW Mission Scheduling and or Fighter Squadron (FS) Flight Leads and the contractor.

Specific mission coordination will take place one day prior to each daily mission detailing marshalling locations for aircraft, coordination frequencies, required formations and maneuvers and other pertinent mission planning data. The Contractor shall provide a phone number to the supported squadron for these briefings and debriefings. Contractor must have the ability to pre-brief and de-brief (ex: telephonic, email, face-to-face) with customer units IAW AFI 11-214.

3.7.1 The contractor is responsible for complying with all United Kingdom (UK) regulations for operating within UK airspace and obtaining approval to operate within said airspace.

3.7.2 Daily mission coordination/pre-brief will be conducted via telephone between the 48 FW Mission Scheduling and or Fighter Squadron (FS) Flight Leads and the contractor to ensure the mission can be executed as briefed.

3.7.3 A mission post-brief shall be conducted between the 48 FW and contractor in accordance with paragraph 3.7. Scoring by individual aircraft shall be provided to the 48 FW Mission Scheduling and or Fighter Squadron (FS) Flight Leads. Contractor shall provide electronic attack on and off times, type of attack used, kill/ removal times, and regeneration times as part of each post-brief.

3.8 Mission Cancellations/Delays. In the event of a weather, maintenance, or aircraft availability cancelation/delay, the 48 FW Mission Scheduling and or Fighter Squadron (FS) Flight Leads shall notify the contractor no later than 3.0 hours prior to scheduled airspace time.

3.8.1 In the event of a cancelation notice, no costs will be incurred under the contract if made more than 120 minutes prior to scheduled airspace time. Cancelations less than 120 minutes notification time shall incur contract hourly costs not to exceed 60 minutes.

3.8.2 In the event of a delay Airspace times may be pushed back up to 1.5 hours. This notification shall be given in accordance with paragraph 3.6.1. with no additional costs incurred to the contract.

3.9 Authority to Transmit. Contractor shall comply with procedures outlined in AFI 11-214 attachment 5, "Air to Air Live Fire Procedures” (Attachment 1). Contractor shall obtain approval to transmit electronics attack from the Joint Spectrum Authority OPS, ISS Des Spectrum within 15 days after award of the contract.

3.10 Range Personnel Training. Contractor personnel shall comply with AFI 13-212V1 attachment 5, Range Personnel Training, Attachment 2.

3.11 Personnel Security Clearance. This contract does not require active security clearances.

3.12 Classified Materials. Classified materials will not be present under this contract.

3.13 Mishap Response (MRP) for Accidents and Incident Reporting. The Contractor shall report all aircraft accidents and incidents to include all air, ground mishaps and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)/Safety violations. The Contractor shall immediately contact the local base Commanding Officer or Command Duty Officer or the officer conducting the exercise, as applicable, and the COR. Leaving a voicemail alone is not sufficient. Incident reporting phone numbers will be provided at award. Accident/Damage reports, at a minimum must be marked FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (FOUO) or classified IAW the appropriate security classification guide.

3.14 Environmental Requirements. The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with applicable UK environmental laws, regulations and operating standards.

The Contractor shall be immediately capable of understanding and addressing environmental laws and regulations as they pertain to work performed under this contract.

3.15 Manpower Reporting Requirements. The Contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontracted labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Air Force and Army via a secure data collection site.

The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields at http://www.ecmra.mil. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance for each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs 1 October through 30 September. While inputs may be reported at any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the CMRA help desk.

3.15.1 Uses and Safeguarding of Information. Information from the secure web site is considered to be proprietary in nature when the contract number and contractor identity are associated with the direct labor hours and direct labor dollars. At no time will any data be released to the public with the Contractor name and contract number associated with the data.

3.15.2 User Manuals. Data for Air Force service requirements must be input at the Air Force Contract Manpower Reporting Application (CMRA) link. However, user manuals for Government personnel and Contractors are available at the Army CMRA link http://www.ecmra.mil.

3.16 Quality Control. The Contractor shall develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive Quality Control Plan (QCP) to identify potential and actual problem areas in providing specified requirements of the contract and documenting the resulting corrective action throughout the life of the contract. The Contractor shall provide the QCP to the CO at the Post-Award Conference for final review and acceptance. During the performance of the contract, any changes to the QCP shall be submitted to the CO and the COR not later than 10 workdays prior to effective date of change. The basic intent of the plan is to document and outline that the Contractor is responsible for quality. All methods, procedures, and forms shall support this concept. Upon acceptance by the CO, the QCP will become an attachment to the contract.

3.16.1 At a minimum, the QCP shall describe a method, acceptable to the Government, of identifying deficiencies in the quality of service performed under this contract before the level of performance becomes unacceptable, and address processes for corrective actions without dependence upon Government direction.

3.16.2 Establish an inspection system covering all services required by this contract. This plan shall specify areas to be inspected, whether on a scheduled or unscheduled basis, and the name and title of the individual who will perform the inspection.

3.16.3 Require documentation of all Contractor quality control inspections and corrective actions be maintained by the contactor throughout the term of this contract.

Copies of inspection documents shall be provided to the CO or COR.

3.16.4 Contain specific quality control techniques for contract services identified in the Services Summary. The quality control methods shall be comprehensive and adaptable to the reporting systems of the QCP.

3.16.5 Include a customer complaint feedback system for correction of validated complaints and to inform the customer of corrections. The QCP shall describe how users, or other interested parties, may identify problem areas or situations to the Contractor.

The customer complaint program shall be compatible with the reporting and communication systems of the QCP.

3.16.6 Describe methods of direct and indirect communications with the Government/COR(s) regarding performance of the contract. The QCP shall include http://www.ecmra.mil/ regular meetings with the Government. These meetings may be held in person or via telecommunication. When practical, these meetings may be held in conjunction with other regularly scheduled meetings.

4. PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

4.1 Service Summary (SS). The table below outlines specific performance objectives and performance thresholds that will regularly be verified by Government personnel.

Each performance objective represents a significant task identified in the basic contract PWS. The performance threshold represents the minimum acceptable level of performance. The performance objectives and performance thresholds represent only the significant tasks outlined in the PWS and do not excuse the Contractor from performance of other responsibilities identified in this PWS. Performance objectives will be monitored regularly by the CORs. During contract performance, service summary performance thresholds may be updated by mutual agreement of the parties.

SS # Performance Objective PWS Paragraph Performance Threshold

Aircraft/ Target/Banner Tow / Electronic Attack

Capabilities 3.1; 3.2; 3.3

Contractor receives no more than one validated customer complaint 90% of the time.

Contract Performance Timelines

3.7 Contractor must attend in-person or via telephone all pre and post mission briefs, 100% of the time.

Contract Performance Timelines

3.5.1

Contractor aircraft must be available in the designated airspace for all scheduled sortie support time, no more than a 10 minute delay of arrival from opening of scheduled airspace time, 100% of the time.

4.2 Services Summary Surveillance. The Government will monitor and assess the Contractor’s quality of performance using the accepted quality levels specified in the contract. The COR will follow the methods of surveillance specified in the QASP and will evaluate Contractor performance of the services listed in the SS table to determine if the performance thresholds are met. All surveillance shall be documented with the QASP checklist. Additional performance objectives may be added at the task order level as required. All actions taken by the Contractor to correct deficiencies found by the Government as a result of quality assurance surveillance, and by the Contractor as a result of quality control, shall be at the Contractor’s own expense, and without additional reimbursement by the Government.

4.2.1 Deficiencies. A deficiency is any Government-identified non-compliance with the SS or other contract requirements that specifies that an activity or action did not take place, or did not take place to the standards of timeliness or quality required.

4.2.1.1 Deficiency Resolution. The Contractor shall take immediate action to correct all Government reported deficiencies and to prevent recurrence of the deficiency.

4.2.2 Corrective Action Report (CAR). A CAR or electronic equivalent will be initiated by the COR or CO when contract requirement deficiencies are found and subsequent corrective action are to be taken.

5. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

5.1 Government Furnished Property and Services. None.

5.2 Government Furnished Equipment. None.

6. AIRWORTHINESS FRAMEWORK

Aircraft must meet airworthiness certification in accordance with Airworthiness Bulletin (AWB)-340 dated 26 Oct 2018. Aircraft/operator(s) must be FAA or UK equivalent certified for performance of aerial target towing missions. A copy of the certificate must be sent with the proposal as well as maintained in the aircraft during each flight/mission performance as required by appropriate regulations.

7. LIABILITY

The contractor hereby agrees to release the Government (to include its officers, enlisted personnel, agents, and employees) from any liability for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by the contractor or his employees during the performance of this contract. The contractor also agrees to indemnify the Government for any loss, damage, or injury to Government personnel or agents or other third parties, provided such loss to the Government is caused by the negligence of the contractor or his personnel while performing this contract.

8. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The Contractor shall utilize and adhere to the following documents, and updates or revisions thereto, in satisfying the performance requirements of this PWS, and copies may be provided upon request.

Applicable Document References:

(a) AWB-340, USAF Airworthiness Contractor-Owned and Contractor-Operated Air

Systems

(b) AFPD 62-6, USAF Airworthiness

(c) AFI-10-220 IP DCMA 8210.1C, Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations

(d) CFR Title 14, Aeronautics and Space (14 CFR)

(e) DoD 5500.7R Joint Ethics Regulation (JER)

(f) Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) INST 8210.1C Change 1, April 5, 2017, Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations

(g) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circular (AC) 91-91 Maintaining Public

Aircraft

(h) United States Code (USC) Title 49 Part 830 Notification and Reporting of Aircraft Accidents or

Incidents and Overdue Aircraft, and Preservation of Aircraft Wreckage, Mail, Cargo and Records

(i) FAA AC 00-1.1B Public Aircraft Operations (PAO)

(j) National Transportation Safety Board 830 or indigenous equivalent

9. ATTACHMENTS

AFI 11-214, Attachment 1: Air-to-Air Live Fire Procedures AFI 13-212V1, Attachment 2: Range Personnel Training (22 June 2018)

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Attachment 1

AIR-TO-AIR LIVE FIRE PROCEDURES

A5.1. Aerial Gunnery. The following rules apply to missions involved in live gun firings against towed targets.

A5.1.1. General.

A5.1.1.1. The TRs in this instruction apply with the following additional restrictions:

A5.1.1.1.1. Implement procedures to ensure the range are clear of surface activity and other aircraft before firing over an undercast.

A5.1.1.1.2. Cease fire if sighting any surface activity or other aircraft in the bullet impact area.

A5.1.1.1.3. A Range Control Officer (RCO) must be present during firing. After join-up with the tow aircraft, the engaging flight lead will become the RCO (if qualified). A Tow pilot may perform RCO duties (if qualified) when an RCO flight lead is not present.

A5.1.1.2. The Flight Lead and Tow Pilot will:

A5.1.1.2.1. Ensure firing occurs within the range boundaries.

A5.1.1.2.2. Ensure the range is clear of surface and other airborne traffic at all times during firing.

A5.1.1.2.3. Ensure TR compliance.

A5.1.1.2.4. Assess fouls.

A5.1.1.3. The Tow Pilot will:

A5.1.1.3.1. If chased, make a warning call before deploying the AGTS.

A5.1.1.3.2. Fly the pre-briefed pattern.

A5.1.1.3.3. Initiate radio calls to control the firing sequence.

A5.1.1.3.4. Establish a turn before issuing a "CLEARED TO FIRE" call.

A5.1.1.3.5. Record hits for each pass

A5.1.1.4. The Shooter will:

A5.1.1.4.1. Monitor the AGTS deployment and notify the tow if any malfunctions occur

A5.1.1.4.2. Not fly directly below or astern the tow aircraft at any time.

A5.1.1.4.3. Acknowledge all calls from the tow pilot.

A5.1.1.4.4. Maintain safe separation from the target if the shooter air scores the target.

A5.1.1.4.5. Not make firing passes on a target that rolls in a turn, is flying high on the tow, or flying in an erratic manner.

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A5.1.1.4.6. Maintain positive overtake and a minimum of 5 degrees angle-off to the inside of the target's turn while engaged.

A5.1.1.4.7. Prepare to avoid target debris that will result from a hit.

A5.1.1.4.8. Immediately after firing, perform a reposition to get out of the target's plane of motion (POM) and avoid a 5-degree cone aft of the target's POM.

A5.1.1.4.9. Visually inspect all shooter aircraft with another aircraft to search for damage at the conclusion of gunnery operations.

A5.1.1.5. If the shooter requires a chase aircraft, the chase will maneuver as necessary to observe the firing distance, effectiveness, and shooter position relative to the gun line of fire. The chase will fly a position to avoid target debris and the shooter during post-fire reposition maneuvers.

A5.1.1.6. Fouls. Assess a foul to the aircrew for any of the following conditions:

A5.1.1.6.1. Firing without a clearance

A5.1.1.6.2. Firing from outside the turn of the target.

A5.1.1.6.3. Firing within 1,000 feet of the target.

A5.1.1.6.4. Flying within 800 feet of the target.

A5.1.2. AGTS/BANNER Basic Patterns. The following section defines various setups available for aerial gunnery training. The pattern selected and the tactics employed should meet the training requirements for the individual unit. Ideally, shooters will engage the aerial target as a two-ship element if two aircraft are available.

A5.1.2.1. Combat Pattern (Figure A5.1 & Figure A5.2):

A5.1.2.1.1. The tow will maintain 300 to 450 KIAS for AGTS and 200-250 KIAS for BANNER. The shooters will perform a two-ship front quarter tactical intercept using AFTTP 3-1 tactics. Prior to the merge, the RCO will call "Arm Hot" and the shooter(s) will arm hot. The altitude separation requirements in paragraph 4.2.11 apply.

A5.1.2.1.2. Clearance for the tow ship to maneuver occurs after one of the following is met.

A5.1.2.1.2.1.

3/9 line.

A5.1.2.1.2.2. The attacking flight leader directs the tow ship to maneuver with a

A5.1.2.1.2.3. As briefed by the attacking flight lead.

A5.1.2.1.3. The tow pilot will issue "Cleared to Fire" after establishing the turn.

A5.1.2.1.4. Shooter tactics should include simulated missile employment culminating in a gun attack on the target, using proper radio terminology and attack procedures.

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A5.1.2.1.5. Each shooter will ensure that the other attacker is clear of the target before shooting. If able, the old attacker should reposition high after firing to avoid conflict with the target and the new shooter's attack.

A5.1.2.2. Butterfly Pattern (Figure A5.3 & Figure A5.4):

A5.1.2.2.1. Begin the setup with the shooter and the tow flying in a co-altitude, line abreast, tactical formation. After the shooter(s) and the tow are ready, the flight lead calls "check away," and the aircraft turn 45 degrees away from each other. For the BANNER, the tow will maintain 200-250 KIAS and check 30 degrees away; the shooters will check away 45 degrees and accelerate.

A5.1.2.2.2. During the turn away, the RCO will call "Arm Hot" and the shooter(s) will arm hot. At the briefed range, the flight lead will call, "Turn in, Fights On." The tow will turn into the shooters and reference 90 degrees off of the original heading.

The shooter(s) will maneuver to the merge with 2000 feet of horizontal and vertical separation from the tow until tally both the tow and the target.

A5.1.2.2.3. After the shooter(s) pass the tow's 3/9 position and the tow begins turning, the tow pilot will call, "Cleared to Fire."

A5.1.2.2.4. The tow will maintain a continuous turn into one of the shooters. If there are two shooters, the first shooter will maneuver to a high-angle tracking shot on the AGTS/BANNER and then reposition high and outside of the target flight path. The second shooter will maneuver to a lower aspect gun attack after the first shooter has repositioned clear of the fight. After the second shooter has attempted a gun attack, initiate a "KIO" or continue with sequential attacks.

A5.1.2.3. Perch Pattern (Figure A5.5):

A5.1.2.3.1. Begin the setup with the shooter 6000 feet behind the tow with a radar lock on the AGTS/BANNER (4000 feet radar range) and 10 to 30 degrees of aspect.

The wingman will be in spread formation with the flight lead.

A5.1.2.3.2.

will arm hot. The AGTS tow should make a "30 seconds" call indicating that the tow is accelerating to final towing airspeed and a "10 seconds" call will be made indicating that the tow is starting the turn. A "Cleared to fire" call will be made by the tow when established in the turn.

A5.1.2.3.3. Once the setup begins, the fighters will perform sequential attacks against the AGTS/BANNER.

A5.2. Live Missile Firing. This section applies to live missile-firing exercises. Pre-deployment and deployment briefings will cover specific procedures, requirements, and restrictions.

A5.2.1. Terms Explained.

A5.2.1.1. Range Safety Officer. The Range Safety Officer is the individual responsible for monitoring all parameters of operations safety during live-fire missions. The Range Safety Officer normally operates out of Range Control.

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A5.2.1.2. Safety Chase. An aircrew member qualified to brief and control live missile firing missions. Acts as mission commander for firings.

A5.2.1.3. ABM/WD. A GCI or AWACS controller who provides mission support assistance as dictated by the profile.

A5.2.2. General. The TRs of this instruction apply with the following additional restrictions and requirements:

A5.2.2.1.1. Dash-34 Checklist items (ground checks)

A5.2.2.1.2. Pre-range checks

A5.2.2.1.3. Telemetry procedures

A5.2.2.1.4. Range procedures

A5.2.2.1.5. Firing procedures

A5.2.2.1.6. Launch procedures and parameters.

A5.2.2.1.7. Debris areas and FOD potential.

A5.2.2.1.8. Emergency procedures.

A5.2.2.2. Conduct all missile firings in appropriate Air-to-Air ranges under positive radar control. The safety chase will fly a chase formation position with the firing aircraft (shooter(s)). Safety chase qualified aircrew may act as safety chase for missiles fired from their own aircraft.

A5.2.2.3. Implement procedures to ensure the range is clear of surface activity and other aircraft before firing over an undercast.

A5.2.3. Arming and De-arming. Follow locally established arming and de-arming procedures for live missile firing missions.

A5.2.4. Firing Procedures.

A5.2.4.1. All members of the flight will clear the range area visually and check for surface activity while in the firing pattern (weather permitting).

A5.2.4.2. Members of the flight not engaged in firing will fly a position as directed by the safety chase or GCI or AWACS director. Conduct the flight to preclude any aircraft from entering an area forward of the shooter's 3/9 line within the missile footprint when the Master Arm switch is in an armed position. Immediately safe the aircraft weapons systems anytime another aircraft moves forward of the shooter's 3/9 line within the missile footprint.

A5.2.4.3. Conduct firings to ensure launch, impact, and missile fallout all occur within the range safety footprint.

A5.2.4.4. After firing a missile, the flight will maneuver as necessary to clear possible debris.

A5.2.4.5. Drone Deconfliction. All mission aircraft own deconfliction responsibility on the drone at all times. Maintain 2,000 feet slant range from all drones during presentation.

Shooters will change positions when cleared by the safety chase.

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A5.2.4.6. The safety chase will advise the ABM/WD upon completion of armament safety checks and on clearing the range (if required).

A5.2.4.7. Even if observing a normal missile launch, visually inspect all shooter aircraft with another aircraft to search for damage.

A5.2.5. Communications. Exercise strict radio discipline to alleviate the risk of confusing transmissions. Normally only the ABM/WD, safety chase, shooter, or range safety officer will make transmissions. This is not to preclude anyone having knowledge of a dangerous situation from transmitting a KIO, cease fire or other appropriate warnings. Establish voice communications between the firing flight and range control facility before firing. Shooters must acknowledge all radio calls. Along with the radio calls prescribed elsewhere in this instruction, use the following transmissions for Air-to-Air Weapons System Evaluation Program (Air-Air WSEP) missions:

A5.2.5.1.

AWACS director to indicate that the tactical lead has been given to the shooter.

A5.2.5.2. "COMMIT": Call transmitted by the range safety officer, through GCI or AWACS director, to the shooter to intercept the target. This call allows the safety chase to issue clearance to arm after establishing formation criteria.

A5.2.5.3. "ARM HOT": Call transmitted by the safety chase allowing the shooters to arm weapons systems. Shooters will not place the Master Arm switch to ARM until cleared.

A5.2.5.4. "BANDIT, BANDIT": Call transmitted by the range safety officer, through GCI, to transfer range safety responsibility to the safety chase. The safety chase will clear shooters to fire when appropriate.

A5.2.5.5. "HOSTILE, CLEARED TO FIRE": Call transmitted by the safety chase to the individual shooters after meeting all safety conditions and accomplishing all mandatory radio calls. This is the only transmission that allows shooters to fire their weapons.

Clearance to fire is clearance to arm.

A5.2.5.6. "ARM SAFE": Call transmitted by the safety chase or range control facility.

This call cancels clearance to fire. Shooters will safe their weapon system but may continue to maneuver to launch parameters.

A5.2.5.7. "CEASE FIRE": Call transmitted by the safety chase or range control facility.

This call cancels clearance to fire. Shooter may remain armed and continue to maneuver to launch parameters.

A5.2.5.8. "FOX": Call transmitted by the shooter at weapons launch.

A5.2.5.9.

A5.2.5.10. "KNOCK IT OFF, ARM SAFE": Call transmitted by the safety chase to terminate the engagement and safe the weapons systems following missile flyout. The shooter will acknowledge this call, terminate the engagement and safe the weapons systems.

A5.2.6. Abnormal Procedures.

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A5.2.6.1. If required, missiles will be "safe jettisoned" in the range area according to locally established procedures.

A5.2.6.2. Conduct jettison procedures to ensure both launch and missile fallout occurs within the range boundary.

A5.2.6.3. Hung ordnance and misfire procedures will be according to locally established procedures.

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Figure A5.1. Typical AGTS/BANNER Combat Pattern.

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Figure A5.2. Typical AGTS/BANNER Combat Pattern (Continued).

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Figure A5.3. Typical AGTS/BANNER Butterfly Pattern.

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Figure A5.4. Typical AGTS/BANNER Butterfly Pattern (Continued).

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Figure A5.5. Typical AGTS/BANNER Perch Pattern.

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Attachment 2

RANGE PERSONNEL TRAINING

A5.1. General Training. All personnel assigned to the range will be trained in or demonstrate adequate knowledge of the following subjects:

A5.1.1. Local range operating procedures.

A5.1.2. Maintenance procedures and issues.

A5.1.3. Range stewardship (environmental awareness and protection)

A5.1.4. Hazardous Materials/Hazardous Waste and local environmental procedures.

A5.1.5. Poisonous or dangerous fauna and flora.

A5.1.6. Local weather hazards.

A5.1.7. Range fire protection/fire suppression procedures.

A5.1.8. Aircraft crash procedures.

A5.1.9. Local safety, emergency, and contingency procedures.

A5.1.10. Basic first aid procedures.

A5.1.11. Explosive and other ordnance hazards (EOD safety briefing).

A5.1.12. Range access control and security procedures.

A5.2. Range Operations Officer Training. As a minimum, the ROO should be trained in or demonstrate adequate knowledge of the following publications or subjects (Test sites not conducting air operations are exempt for the items indicated by *):

A5.2.1. Wing scheduling.

A5.2.2. QAE (phase I & II) training. (N/A for ANG)

A5.2.3. Unit Level On-Scene Mishap Investigation Commander.

A5.2.4. NEPA training.

A5.2.5. Risk Communication training.

A5.2.6. AFI 11-202, Volume 3, General Flight Rules.*

A5.2.7. AFI 11-214, Air Operations Rules and Procedures.*

A5.2.8. Aircraft specific AFI 11-2MDS series.*

A5.2.9. Unimproved landing zone and drop zone operations, as applicable.*

A5.2.10. Local airspace configuration.

A5.2.11. AFI 13-212, as supplemented.

A5.2.12. Approved Range Construction and Maintenance Methods.

A5.2.13.

A5.2.14. RCO authority and responsibilities.

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A5.2.15. Range Utilization Report/Range record keeping.

A5.2.16. EOD briefing on the proper handling of training munitions.

A5.2.17. USO or designated LSO training.

A5.2.18. WDZ and SDZ Program training.

A5.2.19. Proper use and handling of applicable ground launched visual threats.

A5.3. Range Control Officer / Test Area Control Officer Training. As a minimum, the RCO/TACO should be trained in or demonstrate adequate knowledge of the following publications or subjects (Test sites not conducting air operations are exempt for the items indicated by *):

A5.3.1. Wing scheduling.

A5.3.2. Unit Level On-Scene Mishap Investigation Commander.

A5.3.3. Public Affairs training.

A5.3.4. AFI 11-202, Volume 3, General Flight Rules.*

A5.3.5. AFI 11-214, Air Operations Rules and Procedures.*

A5.3.6. Aircraft specific AFI 11-2MDS series.*

A5.3.7. Unimproved landing zone and drop zone operations, as applicable.*

A5.3.8. Local airspace configuration.

A5.3.9. AFI 13-212, as supplemented.

A5.3.10.

A5.3.11. RCO/TACO authority and responsibilities.

A5.3.12. Day/night aircraft ordnance delivery patterns for all aircraft using the range.*

A5.3.13. Obtain and interpret weather observations.

A5.3.14. Required weather minimums for each event.

A5.3.15. Use of the Avian Hazard Advisory System (AHAS, http://www.usahas.com).*

A5.3.16. Foul criteria.

A5.3.17. Communications procedures.

A5.3.18. Capabilities and limitations of range facilities.

A5.3.19. Hazard Areas, pattern safety, WDZ, SDZ, and overall range safety.

A5.3.20. Range Utilization Report/Range record keeping.

A5.3.21. EOD briefing on the proper handling of training munitions.

A5.3.22. Night operations.

A5.3.23. NVD training (if applicable) to include: human visual system, physiological issues, NVD adjustment, care, use and limitations, disorientation, and aircrew limitations as a minimum.

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A5.3.24. Proper use and handling of applicable ground launched visual threats.

A5.3.25. On-range Training. A qualified RCO/ROO will supervise on-range RCO training.

A qualified TACO/RCO/ROO will supervise test site TACO training. The ROA will develop a checklist to ensure complete and professional training. Emphasize the use of sound judgment and common sense while controlling both aircraft and personnel during range operations. The on-range training should include the following items as a minimum:

A5.3.25.1. Range Hazard Areas.

A5.3.25.2. Inspection of strafe Impact Areas.*

A5.3.25.3. Range fire protection/fire suppression procedures.

A5.3.25.4. Aircraft crash procedures.*

A5.3.25.5. First Aid and evacuation of injured personnel.

A5.3.25.6. Traffic conflict with other ranges in the area.

A5.3.25.7. Range pattern spacing.

A5.3.25.8. Minimum altitude measuring devices.

A5.3.25.9. Cease fire distance estimation for low angle strafe.*

A5.3.25.10. Foul criteria and procedures.

A5.3.25.11. Bomb plotting and electronic strafe scoring equipment.*

A5.3.25.12. Radio, other communications, and tape recorder operation.

A5.3.25.13. Lost communications procedures.

A5.3.25.14. Overall range safety.

A5.3.25.15. Night, laser, and tactical range operations (if applicable).

A5.3.25.16. Training on WDZ and SDZ tool applications

A5.3.25.17. Proper use and handling of applicable ground launched visual threats.

A5.4. Range Training Officer (RTO) Training. As a minimum, the RTO will be trained in or demonstrate adequate knowledge of the following publications or subjects:

A5.4.1. AFI 11-202, Volume 3, General Flight Rules.

A5.4.2. AFI 11-214, Air Operations Rules and Procedures.

A5.4.3. Aircraft specific AFI 11-2MDS series.

A5.4.4. AFI 13-212, as supplemented.

A5.4.5. Intermediate

A5.4.6. RTO authority and responsibilities.

A5.4.7. Capabilities and limitations of ACTS facilities.

A5.5. Electronic Warfare (EW) Personnel Training. As a minimum, the EW personnel (Government or Contracted Support) will be trained in or demonstrate adequate knowledge of the following publications or subjects:

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A5.5.1. AFI 11-202, Volume 3, General Flight Rules.

A5.5.2. AFI 11-214, Air Operations Rules and Procedures.

A5.5.3. Aircraft specific AFI 11-2MDS series.

A5.5.4. Aircraft specific RAP tasking messages or Volume 1 training requirements.

A5.5.5. AFI 13-212, as supplemented (applicable sections).

A5.5.6.

A5.5.7. Local EW Equipment operating restrictions.

A5.5.8. Capabilities and limitations of ACTS facilities.

A5.5.9. Range safety.

A5.5.10. EW equipment operating procedures for the applicable range equipment.

A5.5.11. Current scenarios/equipment uses and aircrew-developed timelines as directed by the ROA.