35FWI13-203 — Range Operations And Maintenance

35FWI13-203 governs range operations and maintenance for Draughon Range, including airspace, scheduling, boundaries, restrictions, and operating procedures.

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  • Publication number: 35FWI13-203
  • Title: RANGE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
  • Date: 2020-04-16

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The publication covers the R-130 air-to-ground and electronic warfare training range, target area maintenance, decontamination, clearance, firefighting, and public facility locations. It requires coordination for range closures and an annually published decontamination clearance plan.

Applies to: This supplement contains information and directives applicable to Draughon Range.

Topics covered

  • R-130 air-to-ground training range
  • Electronic warfare training
  • Range scheduling procedures
  • Target area maintenance
  • Munitions decontamination and clearance
  • Range firefighting
  • Public facilities around FAC2012

Questions and answers

Who exercises operational control of Draughon Range?

Operational control of Draughon Range is exercised by the 35th Operations Group (35 OG) and implemented by the 35th Operations Support Squadron (35 OSS) as the USAF Range Operating Agency (ROA) for Draughon Range (R-130). (paragraph 2)

Who schedules range periods for United States Forces Japan?

The 35 OSS flight scheduling section (35 OSS/OSOS) is responsible for scheduling range periods for United States Forces Japan (USFJ) and for coordinating use by Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF). (paragraph 2)

What firefighting capability does Draughon Range have?

Draughon Range has limited firefighting capability. (paragraph 2)

What happens while decontamination and clearance operations are active?

While decontamination and clearance operations are active, Draughon Range will be closed and emitters located on the range property will not emanate (see 2.3.6 for further details). (paragraph 2)

When must the decontamination clearance plan be published?

Range Operations Officer (ROO) will publish a decontamination clearance plan annually by 1 October for the upcoming 12-month period. (paragraph 2)

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