J08_PWS_Attachment_7_BAAF_SOP_11DEC2023.pdf

Airfield Safety SOP to the BAAF Airfield Operations Manual

FORT BLISS/BIGGS AAF

AVIATION DIVISION

SAFETY STANDARD OPERATING

PROCEDURES

11 Dec 2023

BIGGS ARMY AIRFIELD SAFETY

OPERATIONS PLAN (Version 2)

1. PURPOSE

The SOP establishes procedures, guidelines, and responsibilities as described for airfield operations in compliance with applicable Army Regulations and manuals. quick and coordinated rescue efforts for aircraft accidents on or near the Fort Bliss Military Reservation. This plan includes accident investigative functions and test/exercise procedures to ensure currency.

2. SCOPE

This plan applies to all aviation units operating from Fort Bliss, and to all Fort Bliss personnel and activities assigned responsibilities in support of this plan. This plan will be employed to the extent required for any airfield operations on Fort Bliss military reservation or within the geographical areas. This plan is designed to function during and after normal duty hours. This plan will be applied to the extent practicable L

3. CONTENTS

In addition to basic instructions (this section) the plan includes

APPENDIX 1 SAFETY OVERVIEW

APPENDIX 2 AIRFIELD SAFETY COUNCIL & FOD COMMITTEE

APPENDIX 3 SAFETY AWARDS

APPENDIX 4 SAFETY FILES MNAGEMENT

APPENDIX 5 SAFETY TRAINING AND EDUCATION

APPENDIX 6 HAZARD TRACKING, OHRS, AND DA FORM 4755

APPENDIX 7 ACCIDENT PREVENTION SURVEYS

APPENDIX 8 ACCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS

APPENDIX 9 HAZARD CARGO OPERATIONS

APPENDIX 10 HAZMAT & HAZCOM

APPENDIX 11 HEARING CONSERVATION

APPENDIX 12 FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE PREVENTION PROGRAM

APPENDIX 13 FIRE PREVENTION

APPENDIX 14 REFUEL SERVICES

APPENDIX 15 RISK MANAGEMENT

APPENDIX 16 BIRD/WILDLIFE AIRCRAFT STRICK HAZARD (BASH)

APPENDIX 17 FORMS

APPENDIX 18 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

APPENDIX 19 AIRFIELD DRIVING POLICY AND PROCEDURES

APPENDIX 20 AIRFIELD PHYSICAL SECURITY

Each appendix describes its system with tabs showing the responsibilities of included agencies.

APPENDIX 1, (SAFETY) TO THE BIGGS ARMY AIRFIELD AOM,

RESPONSIBILITIES (V2)

1. PURPOSE: This Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) formally establishes the safety program section for Biggs Army Airfield (AAF) Airport Operations Manual (AOM) in order to minimize aircraft and ground mishaps.

2. REFERENCES: AR 385-10, DA PAM 385-10

3. SCOPE: This SOP applies to all personnel assigned, or attached to Airfield Division, DPTMS, Fort Bliss, TX.

4. RESPONSIBILITIES:

a. INDIVIDUALS: Accident prevention is the responsibility of each soldier and civilian serving the Army, both on and off duty (composite risk management). It is the responsibility of each individual to comply with rules, regulations, SOPs, correct or report unsafe conditions, report all accidents, use protective devices and equipment, and as appropriate, warn others of known hazards or of their failure to observe safety regulations. By developing awareness for safety in every activity, the individual makes his greatest contribution to the overall airfield safety program.

b. AIRFIELD SAFETY OFFICER:

(1) Manage/implement the airfield safety program and comply with AR 95-2 and other applicable directives.

(2) Use AR 385-10, and DA PAM 385-30 for risk management implementation.

(3) Advise and assist the Airfield Manager and staff in the development of safety policy, safety goals, objectives and priorities.

(4) Represent the Airfield Manager for all airfield safety issues and provide guidance and recommendations to all aviation activities and units on the installation relating to airfield/heliport safety.

(5) Assist the Airfield Manager with the development and administration of the pre-accident plan.

(6) Participate in headquarters level airfield QAE visits.

(7) Conduct safety training meetings for the airfield operations and ATC personnel.

(8) Develop a Newcomer’s/Employee safety Briefing where all hazards of the workplace are identified. Training in Flightline driving and airfield safety awareness must also be conducted.

(9) Ensure the airfield safety functional files are maintained IAW ARIMS

(10) Manage the airfield safety awards program.

(11) Establish an ongoing analysis program to identify current and projected airfield/heliport safety issues and recommend solutions to those issues.

(12) Develop a safety bulletin board for the purpose of educating and informing airfield operations and transient personnel of safety issues.

(13) Organize and implement a quarterly Airfield Safety Council (ASC) meeting IAW the IMCOM airfield SOP.

(14) Develop and implement an Operational Hazard Reporting (OHR) program.

(15) Develop and implement a Foreign Object Damage/Debris (FOD) program.

(16) Develop and implement airfield post-accident actions.

(17) Develop and implement/administer a program and/or procedure for the following areas:

(a) Fire Prevention

(b) Hazard Communication

(c) Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention

(d) Hearing Conservation

(e) Respiratory Protection

(f) Radiological Protection

(g) Protective Clothing and Equipment (PPE)

(h) Handling of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)

(i) Handling of Ammunition, explosives and Weapons

(j) Airfield Environmental Protection

(k) Fall Prevention/Protection

(18) Organize and conduct semi-annual safety surveys of Biggs AAF and the Garrison Fort Bliss and WBAMC helipads IAW IMCOM Airfield SOP, applicable supplements and appropriate guides and checklists.

(19) Maintain a hazards log of deficiencies identified during periodic surveys and assistance checks and recommend implementation and control procedures to correct deficiencies.

(20) Ensure that transient units are provided a local safety briefing prior to conducting extended airfield operations and act as liaison for safety matters.

(Memorandum to show compliance)

c. TENANT AVIATION/AGENCY SAFETY REPRESENTATIVES:

(1) Maintain a hazards log of deficiencies noted on inspections and surveys, analyze data, identify deficiencies and recommend corrections.

(2) Be a member and attend the Fort Bliss/Biggs AAF Aviation Safety Council.

(3) Forward/respond to all Airfield Division related DA Form 2696-R, Operational Hazard Reports (OHR) or DA Forms 4755, Employee Report of Alleged Unsafe of Unhealthful Working Conditions to the Airfield Safety Manager for processing.

(Exceptions are intra-unit OHRs and 4755s)

APPENDIX 2, (SAFETY) TO THE BIGGS ARMY AIRFIELD AOM,

AIRFIELD SAFETY COUNCIL & FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRIS (FOD) COMMITTEE

(V3)

1. PURPOSE: The purpose of the Airfield Safety Council is designed to promote accident prevention from the command level, provide the Garrison Commander, unit commanders and the and Airfield Manager another means to identify safety hazards and to coordinate actions to correct those hazards. The airfield has opted to combine the Safety Council and Operations Board into one meeting.

2. REFERENCE: AR 385-10

3. RESPONSIBILITIES:

a. The Airfield Safety Council and operations board will:

(1) Monitor Fort Bliss/Biggs AAF Aviation Safety Program.

(2) Identify and resolve systemic defects of Fort Bliss/Biggs Army Airfield Safety Program and Operational issues.

(3) Conduct quarterly council meetings, as a minimum.

(4) Membership will include, but not be limited to, the following or their designated representatives:

Garrison Commander - President Airfield Manager Airfield Safety Officer 204th MI Bn Safety Officer Installation Aviation Safety Officer Biggs AAF Tower Chief ATC Maintenance BDE/BN Flight Surgeon Crash Fire Rescue/Fire Department Contract Aircraft Maintenance Safety JTF-N Aviation Safety Officer Range Operations Safety Officer

Unit Movements Branch Safety Installation Safety Representative Airfield Operations Officer Fuel services/safety 1AD CAB Safety Officer

1AD CAB Standards Officer Fort Bliss Fire Department representative

APPENDIX 3, (SAFETY) TO THE BIGGS ARMY AIRFIELD AOM,

SAFETY AWARDS (V1)

1. PURPOSE: The Fort Bliss/Biggs AAF Aviation Safety Awards Program is designed to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the airfield accident prevention program and promote accident prevention.

2. REFERENCES: DA PAM 385-90, Para 1-4 and 2-5, AR 385-10, AR 600-8-22.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES:

a. The Airfield Manager will implement a safety awards program to recognize deserving individuals for specific acts which promote accident prevention. Managers will integrate and budget safety awards into the airfield budget forecasts. The budget can be used to purchase small safety-based Airfield Coins, Pens, Key tags, or producing of locally produced safety certificates.

b. The Airfield Safety Officer (AFSO) will manage the safety awards program with coordination through the Airfield Administrative Assistant. Impact awards can be given when notable safety practices were observed or report to the AFSO. A record of all awards given by DPTMS; Aviation Division will be kept in the awards log located in the AFSO safety files. Will track all awards issued regardless of recipient.

c. The Airfield Manager can quickly recognize individuals or units for specific acts that advance accident prevention using impact awards. Other staff personnel that observe acts that would benefit from an impact award can contact the Airfield Safety Officer to arrange for an impact award. Examples of impacts awards available through the airfield safety office are safety coins (when available), safety certificates (BAAF or Local DA Form 1119-1), or small safety give-away gifts, i.e. pens, flashlights, pins… as they are available.

d. Individuals / units may request an airfield award by forwarding the request through the Fort Bliss/Biggs AAF Airfield Safety Office NLT 90 days prior to intended date of presentation. A memorandum format should be used. Include: name, rank/grade, duty position, organization, arrival and departure dates from this installation and a brief history of event/circumstances.

4. The Airfield Managers’ Safety Awards Policy can be found in the Airfield Operations manual.

APPENDIX 4, (SAFETY) TO THE AIRFIELD AOM,

SAFETY FILES MANAGEMENT (V1)

1. PURPOSE: This plan establishes the requirements of managing the safety files for an airfield safety program.

2. REFERENCES: AR 385-90, AR 25-400-2

3. SAFETY FILES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARMY RECORDS INFORMATION

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ARIMS)

a. The Army Records Information Management System (ARIMS) will be utilized https://www.arims.army.mil to ensure that the records are properly managed and are available when needed and in usable format. The Airfield Safety Manager will establish an ARIMS account to create and maintain current safety functional files (labels and folders) IAW AR 25-400-2. The ARIMS may be either hard copies in file folders or digital records. It is recommended to use either paper copies or digital for ease of file management.

b. Office Records Lists (ORLs) can be created using the Records Management Assistance (RM–Assist) module in ARIMS to the greatest extent possible. ORLs are primarily used to identify long-term and permanent records for transfer or retirement and to ensure that the records listed thereon identify and document the business of the airfield safety management.

1). ORLs prepared in RM–Assist are also used to generate the required bar code labels for transferring hardcopy T records to an RHA (see para 6–2b) or to index electronic T records using the Electronic Capture and Store (ECS) feature (see para 9–

2) sent to the AEA. The RM–Assist is linked to the ARIMS RRS–A for ease in searching and selecting applicable record titles/RNs to electronically populate an ORL.

2). ORLs prepared without the RM–Assist should include at a minimum the ARIMS record titles, disposition codes, and the PA system numbers if applicable.

c. The Airfield Safety Manager will review the ORLs for accuracy and completeness and ensure that they are kept current as record titles are added, changed, or deleted.

1). The status column on the ORLs prepared using the RM Assist is provided as a convenience and should be used as a tool of the progress or results of the review and if any changes are needed.

2). ORLs prepared using the RM–Assist contain ARIMS record categories, titles, numbers, disposition codes, durations, permanent retentions, disposition authorities, PA system notice numbers, prescribe directives, and approval status.

https://www.arims.army.mil/

d. At a minimum, the following information will be maintained on file by the Safety Manager:

(01) 900A Accident and Incident Cases – OHR’s

(02) 900A AGAR’s DA Form 285

(03) 900A Aviation Accident Prevention Surveys (AAPS)

(04) 900A Quality Assurance Evaluation (QAE)

(05) 900A Airfield Safety Council Minutes

(06) 900A Airfield Operations Board Safety Slides

(07) 900A Fire Prevention File

(08) 900A FOD Surveys

(09) 900A Grounding Point Test Log

(10) 900A Hazard Inventory Log (HAZLOG)

(11) 900A Job Hazard Analysis JHA

(12) 900A Noise Hazard Surveys

(13) 900A Office File Numbers

(14) 900A Safety Awards

(15) 900A Safety Awareness New Personnel Safety Brief

(16) 900A Safety Awareness Risk Assessments

(17) 900A Safety Budget

(18) 900A FY Safety Training Calendar for Quarterly Classes

e. Other safety management and information files may be established and utilized at the discretion of the Airfield Safety Program Manager. Safety Hard Files/ORL Lists are located in the airfield safety office file cabinet.

f. Hard copy Safety Files will be located in Safety Office.

APPENDIX 5, (SAFETY) TO THE AIRFIELD AOM,

SAFETY TRAINING AND EDUCATION (V1)

1. PURPOSE: To establish procedures for managing annual and periodic safety training for personnel assigned to Aviation Division.

2. REFERENCES: DA PAM 385-90, AR 385-10

3. RESPONSIBILITIES:

a. The Airfield Safety Manager will be responsible for ensuring all required safety training is conducted. Initially, all airfield operations personnel must undergo a Newcomer’s Safety Briefing where all hazards of the workplace are identified. Training in flight line driving and airfield safety awareness must also be conducted for personnel requiring flight line driving privileges or use of a government vehicle.

b. The Airfield Manager will ensure airfield operations personnel participate in monthly safety training which includes issues or hazards that affect their duty positions and off-duty activities.

c. Quarterly safety training meeting topics for airfield operations personnel can be found posted on the safety bulletin board in the flight planning room, however, other subjects may be included as needed.

d. Safety training meetings will be scheduled at least 12 months out and a system for make-up training will be established to ensure all personnel absent, will receive the same quality training.

e. As part of the continued professional development for airfield safety specialists, and to ensure the airfield safety program is being managed effectively, the Airfield Manager will support periodic qualification and certification training for the Airfield Safety Manager. Emphasis should be placed on education provided by the US Army, Department of Transportation- Transportation Safety Institute, Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Labor-OSHA.

f. All employees not in attendance for training will read and initial the Safety Office makeup class located in the makeup class book that will be located on the Flight operations desk

APPENDIX 6, (SAFETY) TO THE AIRFIELD AOM,

HAZARD TRACKING, OHRS, DA FORM 4755 (V2)

1. PURPOSE:

2. REFERENCES: DA PAM 385-30, DA PAM 385-90, DA PAM 385-10

3. Hazard Tracking and analysis

a. Risk Management is an integral part of the airfield Quality Assurance and Self- Inspection Programs. The Airfield Manager will use the risk management process in conjunction with airfield inspections, evaluations, maintenance issues, and whenever non-aviation activities are proposed for the airfield. AR 385-30, and AR 385-10 will be used for risk management implementation. To ensure deficiencies or hazards are properly identified and analyzed, the file log found in AR385-10d will be used to track the deficiency or hazard to completion.

4. Operational Hazard Reports (OHR)

a. Operational Hazards are any condition, action or set of circumstances that compromise the safety of Army aircraft, associated personnel, airfields or equipment.

Operational Hazards should be corrected at the lowest level possible.

(1) When a written report is to be filed the DA Form 2696 will be used. The Safety Officer will ensure that OHRs are promptly forwarded to the commander for action and are returned to the Safety Officer within 10 working days of the date the report was received; ensuring that the completed action is returned to the originator within 20 working days of the date the report was received.

(2) In the event the action cannot be completed within 20 working days, then an interim report is returned to the originator with an updated written report provided every 10 working days until the action is completed.

5. Employee Hazard Reports

a. Employee Hazard reports will be completed using DA Form 4755, Employee Report of Alleged Unsafe or Unhealthful Working Conditions. These reports will be used for any hazards that are not aviation related (which would require an OHR to be used instead).

(1) All reports will be investigated by safety or health personnel. The originator, if known will be notified in writing of the results of the investigation within 10 working days of receipt of the hazard report. If the 10-workday suspense cannot be met, the originator should be provided an interim response.

(2) Copies of reports submitted under the Army employee hazard reporting system will be retained at the installation safety office and a Federal Record Retention Center (Fort Bliss Records Holding Area, DOIM) for at least 5 years following the end of the calendar year to which the relate.

APPENDIX 7, (SAFETY) TO THE AIRFIELD AOM,

ACCIDENT PREVENTION SURVEYS (V2)

1. PURPOSE: To establish the procedures for the accident prevention program through the use of periodic inspections and surveys.

2. REFERENCES: DA PAM 385-30, DA PAM 385-90, AR 95-2

3. Airfield Self Inspection Program

a. The airfield self-inspection program will encompass at a minimum, a daily inspection of facilities and FOD. Special inspections will be conducted as required to address environmental conditions or construction work being performed on the airfield.

b. The airfield self-inspection checklist found in AR 95-2 may be used as a guide in developing the self-inspection program.

c. The Airfield Safety Officer (AFSO) will conduct semi-annual accident prevention surveys (AAPS) and file them in the airfield safety files after a review has been conducted with the Airfield Manager. This AAPS will utilize the IMCOM QAE Checklist (in its entirety). Additionally, there will be an annual Safety and Occupational Health inspection conducted by the AFSO, using the Army CRC and safety Center approved checklist.

d. IAW the IMCOM supplement (95-2) airfield SOP, all helipads, airfields and landing strips will have a survey completed to ensure UFC standards can be met.

APPENDIX 8, (SAFETY) TO THE AIRFIELD AOM,

ACCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS (V1)

1. PURPOSE: To establish the procedures for the reporting and subsequent investigation of air and ground accidents on Biggs Army Airfield.

2. REFERENCES: AR 385-10, USAG 385-3.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Airfield Safety Officer will:

a. For post aviation accident actions.

1. Comply with the procedures, reporting, and investigation requirements as applicable of AR 385-10. Additionally, the notification requirements as outlined in the IMCOM Airfield SOP (95-2 supplement) will be observed for all aviation accidents occurring on the airfield/installation.

2. Assist the Army accident investigation board or Army safety personnel as needed in the event of an aircraft or ground accident on the airfield.

3. A safety point of contact list will be maintained and periodically updated by the AFSO for use as candidates for possible accident investigation board member selection.

APPENDIX 9, (SAFETY) TO THE AIRFIELD AOM,

HAZARDOUS CARGO OPERATIONS. (V1)

1. PURPOSE: This chapter provides guidance for the conduct of missions involving hazardous cargo for tenant units' aircraft as well as those conducted by transient aircraft operating on BAAF. In all cases, AR 95-27, TM 38-250, and DA PAM 385-64 Para 8-32 will be complied with.

2. REFERENCES: AR 95-27, TM 38-250, DA PAM 385-64 Para 8-32

3. RESPONSIBILITIES:

a. The Fort Bliss Airfield Operations Officer will screen all requests for transport of those items listed as hazardous cargo in TM 38-250. Only those missions identified as "Operational Necessity" will be approved.

b. Flight Dispatchers. Advise Operations Officer of inbound flights that are carrying hazardous cargo. Tower personnel will direct specific parking instructions to inbound aircraft.

c. All tenant units will brief crews selected to fly hazardous cargo to ensure compliance with AR 95-27, TM 38-250, DA PAM 385-64and this SOP.

d. Unit Movement Branch and DOMAD will ensure Cargo containing explosives, oxygen, or flammable gases or liquids are not loaded or unloaded during concurrent servicing operations. Ref. AF TO-00-25-172, and that all munitions palletized for deployment including ADA weapon systems being loaded at BAAF will utilize the airfield Hazardous Cargo Ramp located on the North side of the airfield. This is the only approved parking site for Hazardous Cargo. The Hazardous Cargo Ramp will be accessed by the unit movement branch and DOMAD via the North access road from the ADAACG to the HCR.

e. Any Aircraft arriving that reports AMM0 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 will be directed to park at the

Biggs Army Airfield Hazardous Cargo Ramp.

1. Ammo to be loaded or off loaded at the Hazardous cargo Pads will arrive and or exit through gate 13 north of the HCP.

2. All Hazardous cargo will be palletized and in original packaging

f. Aircraft arriving that has reported 1.4 hazardous cargo may be allowed to load and unload at the A-DAACG West Apron.

4. PROCEDURES:

a. Airfield Operations:

(1) Aircraft arriving or being loaded with hazardous cargo will normally use parking pads 2a or 2b on the hot load cargo apron. These two pads are capable of holding up to C-5/AN-124 size aircraft. The hazardous cargo area is designed to facilitate the movement for deployment pre-packaged munitions via Air Force C-5, C-17, or C-130 aircraft. Additionally, the hazardous cargo area will be used in the event an aircraft arrives with Hung munitions from the Fort Bliss training area after all attempts to dislodge the munition on the range. On a case-by-case basis aircraft will be allowed to upload IAW DA PAM 385-64 para 8-32.

“This paragraph applies to airfields, and heliports, located within the United States, its territories, and its possessions used by the Army at which ammunition and explosives are under the control and custody of DOD military or civilian personnel. Chapter 9 applies where these requirements cannot be met in a foreign nation. The provisions to this paragraph do not apply to explosives items installed on aircraft or contained in survival and rescue kits such as flares, signals, egress systems components, squibs, and detonators for jettisoning external stores, engine starter cartridges, fire extinguisher cartridges, destructors in electronic equipment, explosives components of emergency equipment, and other such items of materials necessary for safe flight operations.

b. Aircraft, parked in designated aircraft parking areas (Hazardous Cargo Ramp) that meet airfield criteria, loaded with palletized munitions, shown in paragraphs below, are exempt from quantity-distance requirements when evaluated as a potential explosion site—

(1) HD 1.2.2 - gun ammunition, 30 mm or less.

(2) HD 1.3 - Captive missiles or aircraft defensive flare/chaff.

(3) HD 1.4 - munitions.

c. Uploading and downloading of explosives will be conducted in explosives sited aircraft parking areas with the exception of munitions listed in paragraphs 4-8b (1) through 4–8b (3), above. These munitions can be uploaded and downloaded at the designated aircraft parking areas provided that the quantity of munitions involved in the operation is limited to a single aircraft load.”

(2) Aircraft operating in the BAAF traffic pattern or airfield operations area will not overfly cargo aircraft on the hot load cargo pads.

(3) Prior to hazardous cargo pad use, airfield operations will conduct a FOD check of all applicable areas and dispatch a sweeper as needed.

(4) The ready ammunition storage shelter will be used for temporary storage awaiting the arrival of aircraft only. Ammunition amounts and type will not exceed the limits as reflected in the quantity distance computation worksheet approved by the United States Army Technical Center for Explosives (USATCES). This data is on file in the airfield safety office and at the installation safety office. Ammunition and explosives awaiting loading will require the security guidelines as outlined in AR 190-11, paragraph 5-8e, which requires as a minimum: access and accountability procedures to be established; armed guards; two means of communication; and guards will be checked every 4 hours.

(5) Safe Haven operations on BAAF will require QASAS and Installation Safety approval. THAADS missile ‘contingency’ Safe Haven (aircraft) operations have already been approved for future missions and only requires notification to the QASAS should the aircraft need to land at BAAF.

(6) Passengers will be limited to the restrictions found in TM 38-250 for hazardous cargo operations. Additionally, the following restrictions will apply.

(a) Passengers will not be allowed on aircraft carrying hazardous materials coded as “cargo aircraft only” in table A4.1, column 7 and table A4.2 of TM 38-250.

(b) Aircraft carrying toxic chemical ammunition will be limited to technical escorts, authorized inspectors and mission essential personnel.

(c) Passengers will not be allowed at any time when the aircraft is flying nuclear airlift missions except in support of the mission or as authorized by parent command directives.

(7) The Installation Commander is required to notify his or her parent command and the pilot’s parent command for aircraft carrying hazardous cargo that lands without the proper advance notice as required in section II of AR 95-27.

(8) Aircraft experiencing an in-flight emergency that has either hazardous cargo or a loaded weapons system will as much as is practicable park on pads 2a or 2b.

Forward firing weapons systems will be faced to the northeast.

(9) Aircraft that contain installed explosives and safety devices such as authorized signals in survival kits, egress systems components, engine starter cartridges, fire extinguishers cartridges and other such items as listed in Chapter 5 of DA PAM 385- 64, necessary to flight operations are not regarded as potential explosion sites and can be parked in any authorized aircraft parking area.

b. Fire Department:

(1) The Fort Bliss Fire Department will be requested to standby during any aircraft loading/unloading operations at Biggs Army Airfield involving hazardous cargo.

(2) Fire fighting vehicle parking locations will be at the discretion of the Fire Chief.

(3) Fire fighting vehicles will be in-place no later than 30 minutes prior to hazardous cargo operations taking place.

c. Fuel Services:

(1) Fueling will be conducted separately from oxygen servicing or munitions loading. Simultaneous fueling and loading/unloading of munitions from/to aircraft is prohibited. Loading of passengers should be accomplished after refueling is completed.

Off-loading of passengers should be accomplished prior to aircraft refueling. Exception to this policy must be approved by the Airfield Manager.

d. Unit Movements Branch:

(1) Hazardous cargo being loaded at BAAF will be inspected and certified by a qualified inspector (must prove attendance at an approved school during the previous 24 calendar months). The inspector will sign and affix a completed DD Form 1387-2 to the cargo.

(2) Unit Movements personnel will notify airfield operations prior to conducting hazardous cargo operations (loading/unloading) on BAAF. The type and quantity of hazardous cargo must not exceed the limits of the apron or shelter. Storage limits are 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3, 20,000lbs 1.4 MEQ, or 10,000 lbs per aircraft parking spot.

(3) A joint physical inspection and verification of cargo being shipped/received will be conducted with the aircraft courier prior to custody transfer.

d. Aircrew:

(1) Aircrews involved in flights carrying hazardous cargo will contact all airfields at which the aircraft will stop 30 minutes before arrival at the airfield to:

(a) Announce that hazardous cargo is onboard.

(b) Verify receipt of the hazardous cargo advisory message.

(c) Identify any change to the hazardous cargo information or, if notification has not been received, relay the information in paragraph 5b (1) through 5b (6) of AR 95- 27.

(2) Aircrew flying hazardous cargo will be briefed on the following items:

(a) Name and classification (hazard) of cargo.

(b) Quantity by weight or volume.

(c) Where hazardous cargo will be secured in aircraft.

(d) Net Weight of Explosive (NEW) materials.

(e) Requirement for escort, courier, and protective equipment.

(f) Emergency procedures.

(3) The PIC will ensure the remarks block of the flight plan is annotated with the words "hazardous cargo".

(4) Aircrews stationed at BAAF and assigned to transport hazardous materials will familiarize themselves with this SOP, AR 95-27 and TM 38-250, Chapter 5, prior to flight.

5. UNEXPOLDED ORDINANCE:

(1) Any unexploded ordinance discovered on Biggs Army Airfield will be treated as follows.

a. Ordinance .50 Caliber and below can be picked up by the individual and deposited in the closet Amnesty container.

b. Ordinance larger than .50 Caliber will be reported to tower or base operations who will notify the EOD team on standby for emergency removal.

1. 734th EOD 569-7160

2. 741st EOD 568-8905

6. EXCEPTIONS: Operations outside the scope of this SOP or exceptions to this SOP will be forwarded to the Airfield Manager for review and determination.

7. REPORTING: Any accident involving personnel injury, aircraft damage, or Munitions incident will be reported to the Biggs AAF Operations allowing notification to the Team Bliss Operations Center (TBOC) and Airfield Safety Officer.

8. UPLOADING/ARMING OPERATIONS: DA PAM 385-64, DESR 6055.09 AFMAN

91-201 The Biggs AAF DESIGNATED Ammo uploading/Downloading area are listed below:

NOTE: Biggs Army Airfield has NO Explosive SITE PLAN for the upload of live munitions at this time. Limited site plan on hazardous cargo pad for prepackaged munitions, for deployments.

a. The Airfield Hazardous cargo/loading ramp. There are 7 spots with grounding points but no aircraft mooring available. This pad can be used for up loading and downloading Air Force fixed wing aircraft is allowed IAW DA PAM 385-64 Para 8-32.

with 1.2.2, 30mm or less training rounds, 1.3 Captive missiles or aircraft defensive flare/chaff, and 1.4 munitions (BDU-33) blue bombs. These operations will be requested and approved by the Airfield Operations and Airfield Manager at least 30 days prior to operations.

b. The airfield when available can authorize the use of the Taxiway H southeast Apron (Center Apron) also has 7 authorized parking spaces with mooring and grounding points, that can be used for up loading and downloading Air Force fixed wing aircraft is allowed with 1.2.2, 30mm or less training rounds, Captive missiles or aircraft defensive flare/chaff, and 1.4 munitions (BDU-33) blue bombs. These operations will be requested and approved by the Airfield Operations Officer and Airfield Manager at least 30 days prior to operations.

c. Uploading and arming operations will be conducted by the Air Force aircraft owners’ teams, under the supervision of the 7th ASOS and in accordance with their operational SOP.

d. Aircraft will be grounded at all times while on the hazardous cargo ramp facing approximately 020, towards the barriers, to protect soldiers working and training within 5 miles and 5 degrees either side of parked heading. or center Apron, parked facing west approximately 270 degrees.

e. All munitions will be properly stored IAW the installation safety office license requirements outlined in provided storage containers.

f. All personnel will utilize proper PPE, (Hearing protection, Safety Vests, Gloves, Helmets, etc).

g. With airfield approval and available space (CAB parking) after uploading the overflow aircraft may be parked on the main aircraft apron, NO UPLOADING of munitions will be allowed on the main apron.

h. Should a accidental discharge occur all operations will immediately stop, and a safety investigation will be conducted.

i. The airfield (End of Runway) arming points have been designated as the west warm up area south of the runway 04 (preferred location, the Northeast warm up area (Hammer Head) south of runway 22 or last resort is the intersection of taxiway Hotel north and the runway.

APPENDIX 10, (SAFETY) TO THE AIRFIELD AOM,

HAZMAT & HAZCOM (V2)

1. PURPOSE: To set forth procedures, responsibilities, and training guidelines for the management of hazardous materials and the handling of hazardous waste generated by Aviation Division and units operating on Biggs Army Airfield.

2. SCOPE: All personnel using hazardous materials and wastes will adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the Fort Bliss Directorate of Environments’ (DOE) Hazardous Waste Management Plan and the Hazardous Waste Accumulation Points SOP. Both documents are considered supplements to the Aviation Division SOP and will be maintained by the Division ECO. All Aviation Division personnel will complete the DOE HAZMAT General Awareness Training Course. All Aviation Division personnel will receive as a minimum an initial HAZCOM training course, and periodic updates conducted and have it recorded. The training standards used will be IAW DoDI 6050.5 (DoD Hazardous Communication System).

3. RESPONSIBILITIES: Biggs Army Airfield tenant units will:

a. Ensure that all personnel using hazardous materials and wastes are fully aware and operate in compliance with Fort Bliss’ policies as they pertain to their activities.

b. Report immediately all spills or leaks of hazardous waste or POL products IAW procedures outlined in this SOP.

c. All hazardous wastes must be characterized by the hazardous waste descriptions and codes provided by 40 CFR, and IAW AR 200-1, para 6-6d(2)(b).

4. HAZCOM PLAN:

a. HAZCOM training will be conducted by the AFSO initially during the safety in-processing to the organization for all new personnel and there-after annually.

b. An Environmental Compliance Officer will be appointed in writing and trained in ECO duties by the Fort Bliss DPW Environmental Division.

c. The ECO will maintain and inspect the hazardous waste accumulation point weekly. Inspection records will be maintained in the airfield safety files.

d. Personnel completing HAZCOM training will receive a HAZCOM completion certificate from the AFSO which will be entered in their personnel file.

e. If a recently purchased product comes with a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) the MSDS will be turned into the ECO for inclusion in the MSDS library. If a new or existing product does not have an MSDS the individual discovering the lack of an MSDS will request through the ECO an MSDS.

f. MSDS will be made available in binders posted in the right-to-know stations located in buildings 11210, 11205 and 11208. The ECO is responsible for maintaining and updating these binders as well as keeping a current hazardous materials list available for personnel to reference as needed.

g. As a minimum, labels should include these three items: Chemical Identity, Appropriate Hazards/Warnings, Name and address of manufacturer, importer or other responsible party. If a container is discovered that is suspected to have a hazardous material inside with no apparent label follow these steps: DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT, isolate the product to a safe location, and contact the ECO so product disposition and potential labeling/MSDS can be determined.

h. Contractors working on the airfield will be responsible to develop their own HAZCOM program that may mirror the Airfield Division’s program.

i. This SOP is supplemented by the Fort Bliss ECO SOP which provides additional detailed instructions.

APPENDIX 11, (SAFETY) TO THE BIGGS ARMY AIRFIELD AOM,

HEARING CONSERVATION (V1)

1. PURPOSE: This SOP sets forth the policy and procedures for the Fort Bliss, Aviation Division Hearing Conservation program.

2. REFERENCES: AR 385-10, AR 40-5, DA PAM 40-501

3. RESPONSIBILITIES:

a. Airfield Manager will:

(1) Implement a division hearing conservation program to protect unit personnel from occupational noise hazards and to ensure compliance with AR 40-5 and DA Pam 40-501.

(2) Designate a hearing Conservation representative to administer the unit program in conjunction with the local preventive medicine office.

b. Airfield Safety Officer will:

(1) Monitor the Hearing Conservation program.

(2) Schedule annual hearing conservation training as part of the annual required safety training/education schedule.

(3) Maintain a copy of the hearing surveys and individual hearing tests in the safety files IAW ARIMS standards.

c. Hearing Conservation Representative will:

(1) Identify noise hazard areas and schedule noise hazard surveys through WBAMC, Industrial Hygiene (569-4083/1254).

(2) Coordinate an initial audio metric examination with WBAMC, Occupational Health, for all individuals that work at Airfield Operations. Schedule annual re-examinations for personnel that are routinely exposed to hazardous noise areas/duties and all others as needed.

(3) Ensure that anyone entering a noise hazardous area wears the appropriate hearing protective devices during the time they remain in the area.

(4) Aviation Division will annually receive hearing conservation training.

(5) Identify any individual requiring hearing tests and refer these individuals to the WBAMC Occupational Health section for an appointment (569-2297/3171).

(6) Ensure that there are sufficient hearing protection devices available for personnel assigned to Airfield Operations as well for visitors that will need to access the noise hazardous areas of the flight line.

APPENDIX 12, (SAFETY) TO THE BIGGS ARMY AIRFIELD AOM,

FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE PREVENTION PROGRAM. (V2)

1. PURPOSE: To establish the procedures and guidelines for planning, organizing coordinating, and implementing an effective plan to prevent Foreign Object Damage.

The objective of the program is to minimize damage to aircraft, reducing exposure of personnel to injury and curtailing overall maintenance costs.

2. REFERENCES: DA PAM 385-90, AR 95-2

3. RESPONSIBILITIES: Each tenant unit commander will ensure that an aggressive and continuing prevention program is in effect. To assist the commander, a qualified FOD Officer and NCO(s) will be appointed on written orders as the FOD Prevention Officer/NCO(s). The commander and FOD Prevention Officer/NCO(s) will ensure that all personnel are made aware of their individual responsibilities for FOD prevention.

4. CAUSES. FOD has many causes, most of which are easy to prevent. People are the main cause of FOD. People who fail to clean work areas well, fail to keep account of hardware, safety wire and tools can greatly increase the possibility of a FOD accident. Listed below are JUST a few causes of FOD.

a. Improperly installed rivets, screws, and fasteners in runways.

b. Poor cleanup and policing of ramps, taxiways, and runways.

c. Improper or incomplete passenger briefings may result in FOD due to passenger's failure to properly secure objects on their persons inside or enroute to the aircraft.

d. Hasty or careless preflight or daily inspections potentially cause FOD because individuals may leave foreign objects undetected in the aircraft.

5. FOD PREVENTION PROGRAM. The FOD prevention program at Biggs Army Airfield will be IAW the appropriate regulations and supplements. However, Biggs Army Airfield has one of the largest runways in the United States, monthly FOD checks are not sufficient for this airport. FOD checks will be conducted and logged daily during normal operation.

a. Pick-up all FOD objects and place them in trash cans or in their proper place.

b. Account for all tools at the start and finish of each maintenance task. All tools and supplies or equipment will be accounted for upon completion of maintenance and before performing a maintenance operational check or other such activities. Only tools necessary to perform the maintenance should be removed from the toolbox. Tool control shall be maintained, and inventories should be accomplished at prescribed intervals and toolbox spot checks done as necessary. (Use the 5-tool rule).

c. Supervisors and technical inspectors will inspect the inlet and compressor inlet sections prior to installation of particle separators and screens.

d. Bolts, nuts, rivets, fasteners, screws, washer, safety wire, and other residue will be disposed on in receptacles appropriately marked for "FOD". These containers should be conspicuously placed in maintenance areas.

e. Items that may come loose from clothing such as personnel identification tags, pin on rank and other loose personnel objects (pens, pencils, etc.) will be removed when physically engages in maintenance of aircraft or aircraft components susceptible to FOD. Items such as rings and watches should be removed, not only from a FOD prevention aspect, but also as a safety measure.

f. Aircraft parking and taxi areas shall be kept free of all objects that could cause damage to either rotary-wing or fixed-wing aircraft. These areas shall be kept clean at all times.

g. Parking and/or ramp areas shall be policed, as needed, either by mechanical means or by personnel.

h. Include FOD prevention and preventive measures in all aviator/maintenance safety meetings.

i. Post FOD related educational material on unit/shop safety bulletin boards.

j. Airfield Operation Specialist (AOS) personnel will conduct a daily airfield inspection and incorporate a FOD check as part of their inspection. Personnel will also conduct periodic FOD check as needed during each shift and document on the Duty Log 1594 and Airfield Inspection checklist. Heavy FOD areas will be immediately reported to Aircraft Support Services.

k. Aircraft Support Services will conduct a minimum one FOD check prior to flying.

Additional FOD checks will be conducted as needed and report to AOS to access if closure restriction, NOTAMs submission are required. All FOD checks will be documented on Duty log 1594 and FOD checklist.

6. FOD REPORTS AND SWEEPER SUPPORT.

a. All Aviation related units assigned to Biggs Army Airfield with aircraft parking space should conduct a monthly FOD check of their area.

b. A hazard inventory log/report will be submitted to the airfield FOD Prevention Officer or FOD Prevention NCO whenever hazards are identified that cannot be corrected by the respective tenant unit.

c. Units can contact Airfield Operations to request sweeper support to assist with clean-up.

d. The Airfield Safety Officer will conduct an independent FOD inspection of the as a minimum of the airfield once per month. A report will be made upon completion of the monthly inspection and filed in the airfield safety files. If additional FOD clean-up is required a copy of the report should also be forwarded to the airfield FOD Prevention Officer or designated action officer.

APPENDIX 13, (SAFETY) TO THE BIGGS ARMY AIRFIELD AOM,

FIRE PREVENTION (V2)

1. PURPOSE: This SOP sets forth the policy and procedures for the Fort Bliss, Aviation Division Fire Prevention and Protection program.

2. REFERENCES: AR 420-1, FB DES Fire Prevention Guidebook

3. RESPONSIBILITIES:

a. Airfield Safety Manager:

(1) The Airfield Safety Manager will monitor and assist as necessary the fire prevention program.

(2) Ensure newly assigned personnel read and understand the fire prevention plan.

(3) Hazards awaiting disposition will be tracked on a HAZLOG and reviewed as a minimum of once per quarter.

b. Building Facility Manager:

(1) A Building Facility Manager will be designated in writing on an appointment letter.

(2) A fire prevention survey using FB form 1804 (or a local equivalent) will be conducted monthly of all the buildings assigned under Aviation Division. Upon completion of the survey, it will be forwarded to the Fire Chief and the Biggs AAF Safety Office for review and recording. Deficiencies that are uncorrectable by building occupants will have a service order/work order turned in to DPW.

(3) The Building Facility Manager will execute fire prevention measures in assigned buildings and provide written reports to the Fire Chief including self-inspections, emergency evacuation plans, and fire safety briefings/occupant training.

Program criteria can be found in the FB DES Fire prevention guidebook.

(4) A log will be kept with the inspection and test dates of all the building and flight line fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers that are unserviceable will be taken out of the usable inventory. Arrangements will be made to turn in fire extinguishers that are found to be unserviceable or requiring inspection/testing.

(5) Fire extinguishers will be relocated as needed on the various aircraft parking areas to conform with the aircraft parking requirements as outlined in AR 420-1, para

25-33. An inventory of all fire extinguishers, including any loaned to units on hand receipts will be accomplished as warranted to ensure 100% accountability.

(6) FB Label 5 will be posted in high traffic areas and all telephones will have the most current emergency telephone stickers posted on them. Ensure fire escape route diagrams are posted in every room and are clearly visible. Fire plans will be developed and posted in each building IAW the FP Guidebook.

(7) Smoking is prohibited anywhere on the flight line except at designated smoking areas that have been pre-approved by the Airfield Manager. Per the Fort Bliss fire prevention guidebook, smoking is prohibited in all DA/Fort Bliss occupied workplaces. Outdoor smoking sites will be designated at least 50 feet from any entrance/exit or air intake. Organizations with approved designated smoking areas will provide cigarette disposal bins.

(8) The Building Facility Manager will accompany the Fort Bliss Fire Inspector during fire risk management surveys. Upon completion of the inspection a copy of the inspection form will be forwarded to the Airfield Safety Office.

APPENDIX 14, (SAFETY) TO THE BIGGS ARMY AIRFIELD AOM,

REFUEL SERVICES (POL) (V1)

1. PURPOSE: This SOP sets forth the policy and procedures for the Fort Bliss, Biggs Army Airfield Refuel services concerns. All fuel services on BAAF are contractor operated and managed by LRC.

a. Aviation refuel is conducted by a contract service and has an assigned Contracting Officer Representative (COR). As such, the COR, by the terms outlined in the contract is responsible for providing periodic inspection of the services and equipment of the contract fuel services.

b. On the spot corrections can be advised in the interest of safety but the COR must be contacted in all incidents/situations not immediately correctable by the contractor.

d. Dual source fueling (multiple trucks to fuel one aircraft) may be conducted on Biggs AAF, provided the contractor has received training on the aircraft system being fueled.

e. The contractor will not connect to any military aircraft prior to receiving a crew safety briefing from the aircrew needing fuel.

f. Concurrent operation may be conducted (loading cargo and fueling) on BAAF in accordance with the Unit Movement Branch SOP written procedures, this Airfield Safety SOP and the Airfield Operations Manual.

g. Passengers will not be allowed on board any aircraft during refueling operations. Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the Airfield Manager, Operations Officer or Safety Officer.

h. Only Aircraft power needed for monitoring and controlling fuel flow to the aircraft, cargo, baggage loading equipment and servicing vehicles will be operating during refuel operations. Loading baggage and re-fueling will not be conducted simultaneously on the same side of the aircraft.

i. Aircraft servicing vehicles and equipment is allowed within 50 feet of the aircraft but no closer than 10 feet from a fuel vents. When refueling is being conducted all non-servicing vehicles and equipment will remain at least 50 feet from the aircraft.

j. Cargo containing explosives, oxygen, or flammable gases or liquids shall not be loaded or unloaded during concurrent servicing operations. Ref. AF TO-00-25-172

2. Any fuel spill will be reported to the tower or airfield operations and Fort Bliss Fire Department. Biggs Operations will ensure notification of the TBOC and Airfield Safety Officer.

3. No Cell Phone usage will be allowed during re-fuel operations by any member of the re-fuel team. The fuel truck personnel will at all times man the kill switch, the Load Master / Crew Chief or Maintenance person for a commercial aircraft will strictly monitor re-fuel management systems.

APPENDIX 15, (SAFETY) TO THE BIGGS ARMY AIRFIELD AOM,

RISK MANAGEMENT (V1)

1. PURPOSE: This SOP sets forth the policy and procedures for the Fort Bliss, Aviation Division Risk Management program.

2. REFERENCES: DA PAM 385-30 Mishap Risk Management, FM 5-19 Composite Risk Management

3. RESPONSIBILITIES:

a. The Airfield Safety Officer will monitor decisions that require Deliberate Risk Management (DRM) procedures and assist as necessary in applying DRM practices.

b. Airfield Division personnel will complete the Composite Risk Assessment Basic Course.

c. Annual classes may be conducted to educate and refresh personnel on the procedures for CRM.

d. When conducting Risk Assessments (RA) the CRM worksheet, DD Form 2977 will be used. The Fort Bliss approval authority will be determined as outlined in the USADACENFB Risk Decision Matrix. Both forms can be found in the Forms section of this SOP.

e. Minor issues on the Hazards log will be assessed Via the risk chart in the log and annotated in the log with the RAC.

f. Major Hazards…