AFGSCI21-106 — Large Maintenance Vehicle Operations

AFGSCI21-106 governs large maintenance vehicle operations involving payload transporters and transporter erectors in the missile complex.

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  • Publication number: AFGSCI21-106
  • Title: LARGE MAINTENANCE VEHICLE OPERATIONS
  • Date: 2024-05-02

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AFGSCI21-106 describes procedures for operating ICBM transporter-erectors and payload transporters, including training, licensing, evaluations, and safety oversight. It requires pre-approved defense access road routes, documented evaluations, and specified certification records and exceptions.

Applies to: This publication applies to all Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, the Air National Guard, and those who are contractually obligated to comply with Department of the Air Force publications.

Topics covered

  • Large maintenance vehicle operations
  • Payload transporter operations
  • Transporter erector certification
  • Defense access road routes
  • Safety observer requirements
  • LMV operator training
  • Road evaluations

Questions and answers

What vehicles are included in large maintenance vehicle operations?

LMV Operations as referenced in this instruction include the on- or off-base operation of the payload transporter (PT), payload transporter replacement (PTR), transporter erector (TE), or transporter erector replacement program (TERP) whether they are loaded or not. (paragraph 6-7)

What is required during large maintenance vehicle operations?

A safety observer must be in the vehicle during LMV operations to provide safety oversight. (paragraph 6-7)

What routes can large maintenance vehicles use?

LMV operation routes of travel shall be conducted on pre-approved defense access road (DAR) routes only.

Do personnel with current TERP certification need additional training to recertify on the TE?

Personnel with current TERP certification who were previously certified on the TE do not require additional training when recertifying on the TE.

How are LMV operator road evaluations documented?

At the completion of training and licensing, QA will perform a road evaluation of all LMV operators IAW paragraph 4.1. QA evaluations will be documented using AFGSC Form 67.

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