AEDCI21-111 — Foreign Object Damage (fod) Prevention Program

AEDCI21-111 governs the Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention Program at all Arnold Engineering Development Complex locations.

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  • Publication number: AEDCI21-111
  • Title: FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE (FOD) PREVENTION PROGRAM
  • Date: 2019-01-23

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AEDCI21-111 covers FOD prevention responsibilities, FO Critical Areas, reporting, audits, training, and program oversight. It requires defined personnel and organizations to conduct prevention activities, maintain information, and report FOD and DOD investigation results.

Topics covered

  • Foreign Object Damage prevention
  • FO Critical Areas
  • FOD Prevention Program monitors
  • FOD and Domestic Object Damage reporting
  • FOD prevention audits
  • FOD awareness practices

Questions and answers

Who is responsible for preventing FOD?

Prevention of FOD is the responsibility of everyone; therefore, this instruction applies to all Government, contractor, and test customer personnel working in, around, or traveling through Foreign Object (FO) Critical Areas and FO Awareness Areas at all locations of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex including the Geographically Separated Units (GSUs).

What must the AEDC Commander do for the FOD Prevention Program?

The AEDC Commander (AEDC/CC) shall ensure assets and resources are allocated to implement and execute this instruction. (paragraph 2)

When must Division Chiefs impound facilities?

Division Chiefs shall impound facilities per AEDCI 21-112 when a FOD or potential FOD event warrants. (paragraph 2)

How are FO Critical Areas audited?

Perform and document spot check audits of FO Critical Areas using AEDC 890, FOD Audit. (paragraph 2)

What must organizations do before permitting work in FO Critical Areas?

Brief all personnel who must perform operations, maintenance, or transient through FO Critical Areas on the work area specific FOD awareness and prevention practices prior to permitting work to be performed. (paragraph 2)

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