Draft_PWS_Atch_8_-_USCG_Airfield_Survey_Checklist.pdf

DRAFT

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CBP/USCG

Foreign Operations

Site Survey Checklist

- GENERAL

- CLEARANCES, VISAS, PASSPORTS

- AIRFIELD DETAILS

- FLIGHT OPERATIONS

- LOGISTICS, SERVICES, RESUPPLY, FUEL GSE, PARTS,FACILITIES

- SECURITY/FORCE PROTECTION, AIRCRAFT, PERSONNEL, PROPERTY,

PUBLIC SENSITIVITIES

- COMMUNICATIONS

- HOUSING, FOOD, PROCUREMENT, TRANSPORTATION

- FINANCE, CURRENCY EXCHANGE, FUNDING, CREDIT

- MEDICAL

- GEOGRAPHY & SITE CONSIDERATIONS

- LOCAL POINTS OF CONTACTS

FOREIGN OPERATIONS

SITE SURVEY CHECKLIST

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GENERAL

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COUNTRY:

DATES SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED:

SURVEY TEAM MEMBERS:

CITY / LOCATION:

AIRFIELD VISITED (NAMES)

ELEVATION:

MILITARY / CIVILIAN /JOINT USE:

TIME ZONE OF AIRFIELD:

LATITUDE/LONGITUDE:

ICAO IDENTIFIER:

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CLEARANCES, VISAS,

PASSPORTS

CLEARANCES, VISAS, PASSPORTS

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What is the country clearance procedure: APACS, ECC, Other?

What are the credential, passport and VISA requirements?

What are the weapons regulations or requirements?

What are the aircraft clearance procedure: JIATF-South, FCG or Other?

Names, EMAIL, Phone Numbers for Clearance POC and US Embassy Assistance?

What section of the Embassy is the POC –MILGP, DEA, NAS DHS, etc.?

General Declaration, Immigration Forms and/or Other Forms Required, i.e. CDC?

What are the Arrival and Departure Clearance Procedures for Customs, Immigrations, Security, etc.?

Is a PPR Required? If so, Who Obtains the PPR and From Whom?

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AIRFIELD DETAILS

RUNWAYS

TAXIWAYS

RAMP

AIRFIELD DETAILS

Runways

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What runways exist?

What are the lengths & widths?

What is the runway composition, (Concrete, asphalt, dirt, etc.)?

What is the general condition of the runway surface(s)? Excellent, Fair, Poor, Unsat?

What is the runway crown (should be 1 degree from centerline to edge to allow for water runoff)?

Are there wind indicators visible near the runways? Are they lighted?

Does the runway(s) slope uphill or downhill longitudinally?

Is there an Optical Landing System or Visual Approach Slope Indicator Installed?

Do any of the runways have a displaced threshold? Are they clearly marked?

Does the airfield have arresting gear?

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What is the location of the gear – distance form approach end and what is remaining?

What is the normal gear status when airfield is open for flight ops?

Is the arresting gear adequately marked?

Are there any runways currently closed or portions closed due to maintenance?

When will maintenance be completed?

Are there any runways not satisfactory for fixed wing operations, if so, Why?

Are the airfield surfaces clearly marked with painted edges, centerlines, distance remaining, etc?

Are airfield surfaces clearly lighted for nighttime operations (ends, edges, distance remaining)?

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Taxiways

What taxiways exist off of the active to parking?

What are the length and width of the taxiways?

What is the surface of each taxiway made of (concrete, asphalt, dirt, etc)?

Are there any taxiways not satisfactory for supporting fixed wing operations?

Is there a parallel taxiway or does the aircraft have to back taxi on the active?

How are closed taxiways marked?

Are taxiways surfaces clearly marked (lighted) for nighttime operations?

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Do taxiways slope uphill or downhill longitudinally?

Is there construction or obstacles on the airfield that may interfere with approach, landing or taxi? Note: Obstacles must be at least 100 feet from the edge of the runways unless waivers exist.)

What is the terrain like surrounding the airport?

Are there potential Line of Sight (LOS) obstructions at the airfield?

What is the weight bearing capabilities? Is it published?

Ramp

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Where is the parking ramp in relation to the runway?

Use cardinal directions.

What is the largest aircraft that have used the ramp?

Is the ramp Civil or Military or Joint?

What taxiways access the ramp, and from where?

What is the width and length of the parking ramp, in feet?

Measure the ramp.

Are there any hazards on or surrounding the ramp?

Is the ramp marked with taxi lines, border lines and parking spots?

Are there aircraft tie down points.

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Is the ramp adequately illuminated for night operations?

Is the ramp adequately illuminated routinely for security?

What is the weight bearing capabilities?

What is the ramp access procedure for the crew and maintainers?

Are flight line badges required?

Are vehicles permitted on the ramp?

Is there an active FOD control program?

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FLIGHT OPERATIONS

HOURS OF OPERATIONS & POC INFO

OIC/DETCO/GLO OFFICE AND CREW SPACE

BASE OPERATIONS

FLIGHT PLANNING

AIRFIELD TOWER AND GROUND

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

FLIGHT OPERATIONS

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Availability, Hours of Operation, Location POC, phone number and email address for:

Base Operations:

Flight Filing / Planning:

Airfield Tower:

Air Traffic Control:

Airport Terminal:

Crash, Fire and Rescue:

Radar Approach Facilities:

OIC/DETCO/GLO Office And Crew Space

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Is there Office Space Available? Where?

How Large is the Room?

Can the Room Be Locked?

What is the Electrical Current (110/220)? And how many pulgs are in the office?

Do we need extension cords?

Is the Room Air Conditioned? If Not, Can One Be Provided? i.e. Is There a Window?

Is There a Telephone? If So, What is the Phone Number to Contact the Office?

Is There Internet Access?

Is There a Location to Place a SATCOM and/or COTHEN Antennae?

Is there a Crew Waiting Area in the Vicinity of the Office?

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What is Available to the Crew in the Waiting Area? i.e. water, soft drinks, food?

Is There Bathroom Facilities Near the Office? Is There a Shower? Is There Hot Water?

What Type of Security is Provided for the Facility?

Base Operations

What are the flight filing procedures?

Canned/Stereo Departures/Arrivals? 1801 Submitted by FBO or HN Military, Faxed or called?

Etc…..

What are the capabilities of the Tower?

And do the operators speak English?

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What Instrument Approaches (IAPs) are published for the airfield?

TACAN,

ASR,

PAR,

ILS,

GPS,

VOR,

NDB

Are they (IAPs) working and are they current?

Are any fixes located outside the airfield perimeter? What is the distance?

Are the approached published in the FLIP system?

Does the airfield have SID’s STAR’s or other special departure/arrival procedures?

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Are area hazards posted?

What are the bird hazards to the airfield?

What are the limitations for running engines or APU?

(formations, hazards, etc)

Flight Planning

Does a flight planning area exist with 7x24 access?

Are NOTAMS pertinent to the airfield/area and visible or readily available electronically?

Is all necessary FLIP current and available for flight plan filing by the pilot?

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What is the prevailing wind at the airfield?

Is it calm, windy, gusts?

Are there forecasters or local weather observers available at the site?

What type of weather reporting is available?

Is there internet available?

Is there ground fog or frequency of blowing sand? What are the hours?

Airfield Tower & Ground

What is the hours of operations?

What is the tower & ground frequency?

Is there a requirement to contact ground or tower prior to starting engines? What are the procedures and on what frequency?

Do the tower controllers speak English?

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Are the controllers Military, English or manned by both?

Is the Civilian and Military traffic controlled by the same tower controllers?

Are the taxiways, ramps and runway all visible from the tower?

Is the NAVAIDS status displayed to the controllers?

Are there established taxi procedures? What are they?

Are closed-field operations approved for Taxi, Takeoff and landing?

Are there standard holding positions or procedures?

What is required to operate the tower outside of normal hours of operation and is there a cost?

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Air Traffic Control

Do radar control facilities exist for the airfield?

What are the hours of operations?

What is the ATC frequency?

Is the status of NAVAIDS displayed near the ATC controllers?

Are GCA approaches provided?

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LOGISTICS, SERVICES

RESUPPLY, FUEL, GSE,

PARTS, FACILITIES

POWER

FUEL

PARTS RE-SUPPLY

GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

CRASH, FIRE AND RESCUE (CFR) SERVICES

WORKING SPACES AND HANGERS

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LOGISTICS, SERVICES, RESUPPLY, FUEL, GSE, PARTS, FACILITIES

Power

What is the primary source of power to the airport?

Does the airport have backup generators?

Does the airport have generators dedicated to the/a approach fix and radios?

Does the airport have generator power for airport lighting; i.e: runway, taxiway, ramp?

Does the base (HN Military) have back up power?

What is the capacity of the back up power from the base?

Fuel

What type of fuel is available at the airfield?

JP4, JP5, JP8, AVGAS, PRIST

What is the quantity available?

How is the fuel dispensed? Truck, In-ground cart and is open-port and closed circuit refueling available?

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What is the frequency fuel is tested for contamination?

What is the Quality Control for fuel?

What are the hours of operation for fuel?

What is the procedure for having fuel outside normal hours of operation?

What are the methods of payment?

Is there a priority for fuel, i.e. commercial, GA etc.?

Is aircraft de-fueling available?

Who is the supplier of the fuel, i.e. Commercial, Military?

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What are the procedures for requesting fuel, both planned and on-call?

Is there an AMC station manager at the FBO that supports refueling? What are the particulars of the AMC support and contact info.

What interaction does the DRL play for fuel?

Are fire extinguishers provided for the flight line refueling?

Question the grounding procedures; i.e. truck to ground, aircraft to ground, truck to aircraft and fueling nozzle to the aircraft.

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Parts Re-supply

How can items be shipped to the airport?

(MILAIR, DHL, FEDX etc)

What commercial airlines service the site? What are the connecting flights and what is the frequency and times of commercial flights?

Can they be shipped directly to the airport or must they first go through the capital?

What assistance does the US Embassy provide and who would be the POC?

What is the exoneration process?

What Customs requirements exist at the airfield for inbound shipments?

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Are there special packaging or shipping requirements, i.e. Specific address, markings, taping etc.?

Are there size or weight limitations for packages shipped to the location?

Can emergency shipments be coordinated if there is not 24x7 access to the site?

What assistance does the FBO provide?

What is the contact information for the fuel vendor or FBO, both phones and email?

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Ground Support Equipment

What GSE equipment is available either through renting or provided by the Host Nation (HN) Military or the airport. Ensure that the DRL can make arrangements as required.

Request a price list from the FBO or have the DRL get a price list from the HN or Civil Aviation service provider.

Is a fork lift available? What is the capacity; both weight and height lift ability? Cost?

(20K with 20’ lift capability is recommended for P-3 Engine and Propeller changes)

Is a crane available? Cost?

Are flat bed trucks available for transport or pallets or parts (eng/prop)? Cost?

Are maintenance stands available and are they serviceable? What is the cost? What are the inspection dates? What is the height capability of the stands?

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Is there a ground power unit (GPU)? What is the capacity? What is the cost per use?

Is a tug or tractor available for aircraft towing? What is the cost per use?

Is aircraft toilet service available? What is the cost?

Is there a tow bar capable of supporting the specific aircraft?

Are O2 and N2 available?

Is additional lighting available to support flight line maintenance?

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Crash, Fire and Rescue (CFR) Services

Does the airfield have CFR response assets?

What is the condition of the vehicles and equipment?

Does the fighting equipment appear to be tagged with current inspection and functional?

How often does CFR conduct drills?

Is the rating of the CFR available?

What type of fire suppression system is available?

Is emergency medical services (ambulance) part of the unit?

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Are CFR personnel qualified in basic first aid and CPR?

When was the last emergency?

Is the unit available 24/7?

What is the status of the CFR assets when the field is not open for flight operations?

Are they willing to conduct an aircraft orientation for their personnel? When?

What is the status of CFR when the field is open to flight operations?

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Is the unit in a position on the airfield ready for immediate response?

Is the unit located in their garage ready for quick response?

Is the unit in their garage in a slow response?

Is the unit on-call only?

How the CFR contacted and what is the normal response time?

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Working Spaces and Hangars

Are hangers or clamshells available at the airfield for use?

What are the hangar dimensions(include height)?

What is the general condition of the hangars?

What is the facility power at the hanger (110/220)?

Are there bathrooms located near or in the hangars and working areas?

Are the hangars well lighted?

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Are the hangars or any part of the hanger temperature controlled either by air-conditioning or fans?

Are the hangars sufficient for protection from weather hazards (high winds, lightening etc.)?

Is there dedicated work space or office spaces at the hangars?

Are the work and/or office space capable of securing?

Are the spaces air conditioned? Can a window unit be installed?

What type of electrical power supplies the office space?

Is there adequate storage space for a parts pack out?

Either in the hangar or on the ramp or near the office space?

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SECURITY / FORCE

PROTECTION AIRCRAFT,

PERSONNEL, PROPERTY

PUBLIC SENSITIVITIES

FORCE PROTECTION

AIRCRAFT SECURITY

PERSONNEL

HOTELPUBLIC SENSITIVITIES

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SECURITY / FORCE PROTECTION

AIRCRAFT, PERSONNEL, PROPERTY

PUBLIC SENSITIVITIES

Force Protection

What are the threat levels of the country and local area?

As established by STATE Department and SOUTHCOM?

Level III Force Protection Officer will provide details in a separate Annex, if required.

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Aircraft Security

Is there controlled access to the airport Civilain & Miliatry?

Is the parking ramp adequately illuminated? Illumination should allow 360 degree observation of the aircraft during all hours of limited visibility.

Are security guards provided?

Who provides the guards?

What are the hours the guards are on duty?

How frequently are the guards rotated?

How frequently are they checked by the Sergeant of the Guard?

Are the guards’ stationary, roving or both?

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What is the proximity of the parking ramp to local housing, highways/roads or communities?

Can the parked aircraft be observed from the local population?

How well are guards equipped? i.e. flashlights weapons?

What type of communications do the guards have?

What is the proximity of the aircraft parking to the detachment OIC office?

What type of credentials is required to access the parking ramp?

What restrictions exist for ramp access?

If applicable, does the Host Nation have a response team for emergency or contingencies?

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Can civilians access the runway or ramp from any part of the airfield?

Can livestock access the runway or ramp from any part of the airfield?

What type of security exists for fuel trucks and fuel storage?

Are the trucks and storage easily accessible from outside the air port?

Is the access to the fuel storage controlled?

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Personnel

What restriction are on the crew movement?

What is the attire on the base? In the community?

i.e. flight suits on base, civilian attire in the community?

What are the off limit locations as defined by the US Embassy (RSO)?

What are the off limit locations recommended by the Host Nation?

Is the route from the aircraft parking to the hotel illuminated at night?

Is the route of travel from the aircraft to the hotel populated with towns? Is it rural?

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Is there many traffic lights enroute?

Is there heavy traffic congestion? What type of delays and what are the hours when traffic is the heaviest?

What precautions should be taken during transportation from the hotel to the aircraft?

What is the travel time from the hotel to the aircraft and vice versa?

Are there alternate routes to and from the hotel and the aircraft parking?

Are police patrols visible, both foot and vehicle?

What type of presence do the police have in the town and around the hotel?

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What, if any, restrictions are placed for rental car use?

What, if any, restrictions are required for use of taxis?

Who will give the crew a security/force protection briefing?

Hotel

Is the hotel in a populated area?

How many floors exist for the hotel?

Is there security in the hotel?

Does security control access into the hotel and to the rooms?

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Does the hotel have a security camera system?

How is it monitored? Where are the Cameras?

Are emergency exits secured from the inside?

Is there free public access to the hotel to use other service provided by the hotel? Example:

casino, bar, disco?

Are rooms equipped with safes?

Public Sensitivities

What is the attitude of the local toward the USA?

What is the attitude of the local toward the military?

What is the attitude of the locals toward the police?

What is the attitude of the police and military toward our presence?

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Accommodating, helpful?

Is the environment friendly? Do people turn away from you, steer at you, smile at you, and look at you with contempt or curiosity? Do they greet you or acknowledge you when you give them greetings?

Do the people ask questions (like your driver or taxi or restaurant or people on the street? Are the questions curiosity, interest or more?

Is the activity outside the airport watching you something that is a past time or is it suspicious?

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COMMUNICATIONS

BASE AND AIRFIELD

BASE OPERATIONS

DETACHMENT OPERATIONS OFFICE

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COMMUNICATIONS

General

What is the country access from the USA, within country and from other foreign locations?

What phone and internet service is available at this location?

Can cellular phones be purchased locally with pay as you go access cards?

Does the DRL or Embassy provide cellular phones?

Where can you purchase phone cards for the cellular phones? And what is the price for phone cards?

What is the electrical power; voltage, phase, frequency?

Does the USG issued phone work in country and at this location?

What is the access for the USG phone to call out?

Does the USG issued Blackberry message/email delivery system work at this site?

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Base or Airfield

Is there an outside access phone line for the detachment use or is it shared?

What type of access does it have and who will pay the bill? i.e. base only, local city, national, international?

What is the phone number?

What is the phone number of the duty officer?

Does the facility have broadband access for detachment use?

Is there a base and/or an airfield phone directory/list?

Base Operations

What is the base operations phone number and who is the Operations Chief?

What phone lines exist?

Is there facsimile capability?

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Is there internet capability? Is it dial up or broad band?

What radios exist and what are the frequencies? (HF, VHF etc)?

What radios exist for what purpose at the base? i.e. what is the base VHF frequency and do they use handhelds?

Detachment Operations Office

Does a phone line exist in the office?

What is the capability? Base/ local/national/international?

Is there broad band capability for computer hook up?

Is the room capable of installing SATCOM and COTHEN?

Is there a way to run the antennas for both radios?

Is the line of sight obstructed by buildings (like in a court yard)?

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HOUSING, FOOD,

PROCUREMENT,

TRANSPORTATION

HOUSING

HOST NATION MILITARY BILLETING

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

TRANSPORTATION

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HOUSING, FOOD, PROCUREMENT, TRANSPORTATION

Housing Hotel 1 Hotel 2

Hotel Name?

Minimum of two hotels.

Use back page to record more than two hotels.

Price per Room?

Number and type of room

Telephone Number(s)?

Facsimile Phone Number?

Email Address?

Point of Contact

Restaurant(s) in the Hotel?

Restaurant(s) Hours?

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Quality?

Will the Hotel/Restaurant provide irregular meal times?

What are the procedures for arranging the irregular times?

Will the hotel provide box lunches? What is the procedure for arranging lunches?

What credit cards are accepted? Are any that are not accepted?

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Will the Hotel do money exchange and/or advances?

What is the charge?

Where is the Hotel located?

Address & physical location from airfield and within the city?

Television? Size?

Stations? News Stations?

English Speaking Stations?

Maid Service provided?

Can the service time be arranged?

Daily exchange of towels or weekly?

Daily exchange of the bedding or weekly?

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Does the hotel provide laundry service? What is the cost and turnaround?

Hot Water Available? In the shower and in the vanity sink?

Is there just a shower or a bath tub as well?

Is there a pool? What are the hours of access?

Is there a Gymnasium

What are the hours of operations?

What equipment is provided in the GYM?

Is there taxi service at the hotel?

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What is the phone number to call if at a restaurant?

Does the hotel have a business center? What are the hours and what is the cost for services?

broad band access in the rooms? What is the charge?

What is the charge for phone calls from hotel rooms using AT&T or other long distance provider?

What is the AT&T or other access numbers from the hotel room?

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Does the hotel provide a charge to connect? What is it?

Is the water in the hotel drinkable (potable) from the tap? Example:

(Panama, Aruba and Curacao) bottled water to its guest?

Are there local restaurants near the hotel (walking distance)?

Can the hotel provide ice?

What is the quantity and What is the cost? How is it arranged?

Does the room have coffee pots?

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Host Nation Military Billeting

Is Host Nation billeting available?

What is the cost?

How many rooms are available?

Is there maid service?

How frequently?

What types of beds are provided?

Is the room equipped with a private bathroom or are joint use bathing facilities used?

Is there hot water?

Why is HN billeting being considered?

What conditions would require the use of HN billets?

Is the room air-conditioned?

Is the officer mess available for crews?

What are the meal hours?

What is the price per meal?

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Food & Beverage

What Restaurants are recommended by the survey team?

What are the locations of those restaurants? Are they within walking distance or is a taxi required?

Is there any food to be avoided?

Is there a 24 hour restaurant available that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner items?

Where?

Are there convenient stores near the hotel? Near the airport? Enroute to the airport?

Is the water in the hotel potable?

Where can you buy bottled water? What is the cost?

Is there a cantina on the military base? Is the food acceptable? What are the hours?

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Transportation

Who is the POC for coordinating transportation? FBO, DRL?

What are the preferred rental car companies to use?

What are the rates? Daily, Weekly?

What types of vehicles are available?

Is insurance provided?

Where are the refueling locations (gas stations)?

What is the best way to pay for fuel? Credit Card? US Dollar? HN Currency?

What is the recommended taxi per the US Embassy?

What is the cost for a local taxi ride?

What is the cost for a taxi ride from the airport to the hotel and vice versa?

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Are there a preferred taxi or a recommended driver and company according to the survey team’s visit?

What taxi cabs should be avoided?

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FINANCE, CUURENCY,

EXCHANGE, FUNDING,

CREDIT

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FINANCE, CURRENCY EXCHANGE, FUNDING, CREDIT

What is the currency for the site?

What are the denominations for the local currency?

(Bills and coin?)

What is the rate of exchange?

Is the US Dollar accepted?

Are there any considerations if using or not using the dollar?

What credit cards are accepted most?

Is the government credit card readily accepted at restaurants?

Does the government credit card work in the ATM?

What are the locations of ATM machines?

What ATM machines are preferred?

Is there a usage fee charge for the ATM machine locally?

What is the per diem for the location?

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Is there hazard pay for the location?

Are there any locations at the site that deal directly with the US Embassy for supplies, gas, hotels, meals, transportation, etc?

What banks are in the area?

What are the locations?

Are any of them international?

What are the hours of the bank?

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MEDICAL

BEFORE YOU GO

MEDICAL FACILITIES

HEALTH CONCERNS

MEDEVAC PROCEDURES

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MEDICAL

Before You Go

Obtain a copy of SOUTHCOM medical assessment for the country. The SOUTHCOM web site references medical conditions.

US Embassy will post health alert advisories for the area of the survey, obtain this information by coordinating through your Embassy POC hosting the survey visit.

Check the Center for Disease Control web site.

The Armed Forces Medical Intelligence Center list infectious diseases that pose the greatest risk for the area you are going. You can access this through the AFMIS web site.

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Medical Facilities

Note: Some private clinics are staffed and equipped as well as similar clinics and small hospitals in the US. However, the quality of care is uneven. For serious cases, the patient should be medically evacuated to the US. Hotels are equipped with information for qualified and safe medical care and normally have a doctor on call. The US Embassy is the point of contact for updated medical facility information. However the one(s) listed below is/are an approved and adequate facility for complete treatment from routine to trauma emergencies.

Facility: Hospital, Clinic, Government or Private Operated -

Address:

Location and Distance in reference to the Hotel and Airport:

Phone Numbers:

Type: Civilian/Military –

Emergency Services Available: Trauma Equipped –

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Services Provided:

How is Services Paid For?

Is there a POC for assistance at the Facility?

Who Recommended the Facility?

Health Concerns

Check the city and surrounding areas for sanitary conditions and make and educated guess or opinion. Photos should be provided.

Is the Water Potable?

How is Bottle Water Obtained?

Restaurants to Avoid and Why?

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Are There Any Special Immunizations Required?

Are There Any Prevalent Diseases in the Area? Dysentery, Malaria, Dengue Fever?

What is the Level of Mosquito Activity at: The Hotel, The Flight-line, Restaurants?

Is There Any Food That Should Be Avoided?

MEDEVAC Procedures

What Are the Med-Evac Procedures for This Site? POC, Phone Number and Procedures Should Be Outlined Below.

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GEOGRAPHY AND SITE

CONSIDERATIONS

TOPOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE

AIRLINE CONSIDERATIONS

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GEOGRAPHY AND SITE CONSIDERATIONS

Topography and Climate

Description of the Area: (DESERT, JUNGLE, MOUNTAINS, PLAINS, AGRICULTURE, ETC.)

What are the yearly weather patterns? Ask the locals and base personnel.

Climate: Humid, Arid, Cold?

Are sand storms prevalent? What is the frequency?

When is the rainy season?

What is the average rain fall? Does it create hazards on the runway, taxiway or parking areas?

What type of flooding is experienced during the rainy season? Does it impact transportation or impede your route of travel from the hotel to the airport?

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Airline Considerations

What airlines service the site or area?

What US carriers service the site or area?

What is the flight frequency?

What are the connections to: the Capitol or to CONUS?

How are tickets purchased?

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LOCAL POINTS OF

CONTACTS

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Local Points of Contact

1. What is his name?

2. Where is he located?

3. What is the phone numbers? Office and Cellular.

4. What is the email address?

5. What is the role and type of support each is expected to provide to the crew when they are in country and prior to deployment?

- Down Range Logistician:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

- US Military Representative:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

- US DHS Representative: CBP, USCG, ICE?

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- Drug Enforcement Administration:

- Tactical Analysis Team:

3.

- Station Manager (FBO)

- Other Points of Contacts?

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