AFGSCI23-203 — Missile Alert Facility-refueler Operations

AFGSCI23-203 governs helicopter refueling operations, equipment, fuel resupply, training, and accountability at Missile Alert Facilities.

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  • Publication number: AFGSCI23-203
  • Title: MISSILE ALERT FACILITY-REFUELER OPERATIONS
  • Date: 2023-04-10

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AFGSCI23-203 covers MAF-Refueler equipment, fuel inventories, refueling procedures, quality control, roles, and training certification. It requires coordination, inspections, reporting, and operational readiness for missile field helicopter refueling.

Topics covered

  • Missile Alert Facility helicopter refueling operations
  • MAF-Refueler equipment
  • Jet-A fuel resupply
  • Fuel inventory levels
  • Fuel quality control
  • MAF-Refueler training and certification

Questions and answers

Who conducts Missile Alert Facility refueling operations?

MAF refueling operations will be conducted by the aircrew.

Who prepares and operates the refueling system and equipment?

The refueling system and equipment will be prepared and operated by Missile Alert Facility Managers (MAFMs).

What communication is required for MAF-Refueler resupply?

To ensure mission effectiveness, MAFMs must provide vigilant communication with the local Fuels Management Teams (FMT) to ensure inventories are available and that external factors (i.e., weather degradation, changes in mission requirements, airframe upgrades) do not negatively impact MAF-R resupply capabilities.

When must a MAF-Refueler capability be reported as offline?

Determines overall site maintenance status and notifies the Command Post/Helicopter Squadrons when a MAF-R refueling capability will be offline for more than 24-hours due to fuel related issues or equipment.

How are fuel quality control samples handled?

Sample types and frequencies will be conducted as outlined in T.O. 42B-1-1, Quality Control of Fuels.

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