AFI11-2B-1V3_DYESSAFBSUP_ADDENDUM-A — B-1 Operations Procedures

AFI11-2B-1V3_DYESSAFBSUP_ADDENDUM-A governs local B-1B flying operations procedures for Dyess Air Force Base units.

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  • Publication number: AFI11-2B-1V3_DYESSAFBSUP_ADDENDUM-A
  • Title: B-1 Operations Procedures
  • Date: 2017-09-26

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The publication establishes requirements for ground operations, flying operations, weapons employment, and abnormal procedures. It requires mandatory compliance with local procedures, including scheduling, takeoff, recording, weapons release, and emergency actions.

Applies to: This publication applies to all aircrew assigned to the 7 BW.

Topics covered

  • B-1B flying operations
  • Show-and-go sorties
  • Low-altitude procedures
  • Digital Data Recorder policy
  • Weapons release parameters
  • Emergency aircraft recovery
  • Aircraft impoundment criteria

Questions and answers

How must deviations from the addendum be reported?

Mission Leads (MLs) will report deviations from this addendum as soon as possible through channels to the operations officer, squadron commander, and the 7th Operations Group Commander (7 OG/CC) or 489 Bomb Group commander during UTA operations. (paragraph 3)

What scheduling system is the primary source for B-1 flying units on Dyess AFB?

Patriot Excalibur (PEX) will be used as the primary scheduling source for all B-1 flying units on Dyess AFB. (paragraph 5)

How long may a show-and-go sortie last after aircrew show time?

Aircrew will not plan to land more than 12 hours after aircrew show time. (paragraph 1)

What is the on-time takeoff window?

On-time takeoff is 30 minutes early to 30 minutes late from scheduled takeoff. (paragraph 1)

Are rolling takeoffs permitted?

Aircrew will not perform rolling takeoffs. (paragraph 1)

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