30SWI99-103 governs aeronautical operations and testing in the West Coast Offshore Operating Area and its support resources.
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It addresses range planning, airspace scheduling, flight safety analysis, real-time aircraft control, and Area Control Center services. It requires safety approval for missions involving supersonic flight or weapon system ordnance and sets procedures for test support.
Applies to: The provisions of this instruction apply to 30th Space Wing (30 SW) subordinate activities and special program offices supporting aeronautical operations and testing in the WCOOA.
The ACC will provide radar services (vectors and surveillance), flight following, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Air Traffic Control (ATC) flight plan coordination, radar handoff, and related services for mission and participating aircraft. (paragraph 1)
Obtain pre-operation safety approval from 30 SW/SEL for each mission involving supersonic flight or the discharge of any weapon system's ordnance, whether live or inert. (paragraph 3)
When designated as lead range, 30 SW support will include: planning, analysis and development of flight safety criteria, scheduling of facilities and airspace, and real-time operational control of aircraft. (paragraph 2)
Schedule required airspace in accordance with mission planning requirements. (paragraph 3)
The AOCO will monitor ACC personnel and manage range assets during aircraft testing operations. (paragraph 1)