ATP 3-04.16 — Airfield Operations
ATP 3-04.16 governs techniques and non-descriptive ways to operate and manage Army airfields and facilities.
- Publication number: ATP 3-04.16
- Title: AIRFIELD OPERATIONS
- Date: 09/21/2023
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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ATP 3-04.16 covers airfield considerations, operational environments, organizational design, protection, construction, management, safety, and aviation operations. It requires procedural compliance when it uses the terms shall and will.
Applies to: Active Army, Army National Guard, and United States Army Reserve.
Topics covered
- Airfield protection
- Contingency airfield operations
- Airfield damage repair operations
- Airfield design and construction
- Airfield marking and lighting
- Flight planning and operations
- Airfield services and safety
- Aviation mission planning
Questions and answers
What is the primary function of the AMPS?
The primary function of the AMPS is to manage mission planning data and load Army aircraft with mission data via data transfer devices. (paragraph 6-46)
What measures are included in airfield security?
Physical security measures deter, detect, and defend against threats from terrorists, criminals, and unconventional forces. (paragraph 2-20)
What must be prepared as part of the base defense plan for CBRN defense?
A chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defense and decontamination plan are prepared as a part of the base defense plan. (paragraph 2-24)
When can an engineer alter standard airfield designs?
The engineer in charge of construction may alter designs within the limits prescribed by the HQ directing construction; however, major changes must be approved by the HQ before work begins. (paragraph 2-24)
What is a bare base airfield?
A bare base airfield is a site with a usable RWY, a TWY, parking areas, and a source of water that can be made potable. (paragraph 5-40)