51FWI10-203 — Aircraft Shelter Cleanout

51FWI10-203 governs aircraft shelter cleanout procedures, storage requests, inspections, training, security, and daily management at Osan Air Base.

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  • Publication number: 51FWI10-203
  • Title: AIRCRAFT SHELTER CLEANOUT
  • Date: 2025-03-04

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It covers cleanout of Hardened Aircraft Shelters, hangars, revetments, and unprotected parking spaces. It requires peacetime shelter users to clean out facilities when directed and sets approval, inspection, and equipment requirements.

Applies to: It applies to all units assigned to 51st Fighter Wing (51 FW) Osan Air Base (AB), Korea.

Topics covered

  • Aircraft shelter cleanout
  • Shelter storage requests
  • Shelter cleanout plans
  • Shelter inspections
  • Aircraft reception readiness
  • Designated parking spaces

Questions and answers

When is a shelter cleanout initiated?

The 51 FW/CC will initiate the shelter cleanout upon notification of inbound deployed forces or when otherwise deemed necessary. (paragraph 4)

Which shelters require 51 OSS/DO approval before use?

Aircraft shelters without facility managers (revetments/unprotected parking) and those that lie outside of the 51 MXG designated spaces require 51 OSS/DO approval prior to use by utilizing the procedures within this instruction. (paragraph 8)

How often must Shelter Storage Requests and Shelter Clean out Plans be updated?

Assist 51 MOF/MXOP in ensuring users re-submit/update Shelter Storage Requests (Attachment 2) and Shelter Clean out Plans (Attachment 3) semi-annually, NLT 31 January and 31 July. (paragraph 3)

Can permanent shelter equipment be moved or tampered with?

No permanent shelter equipment will be moved, disabled or tampered with. (paragraph 8)

When must the cleanout inspection be completed?

Complete a cleanout inspection NLT 48 hours after Prepare to Deploy Order (PTDO) or 48 hours prior to arrival of inbound forces, whichever is later. (paragraph 2)

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