AFI13-212_ACCSUP_SHAWAFBSUP — Poinsett Electronic Combat Range

AFI13-212_ACCSUP_SHAWAFBSUP governs maintenance, operation, and use of the Poinsett Bombing & Gunnery and Electronic Combat Range Complex.

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  • Publication number: AFI13-212_ACCSUP_SHAWAFBSUP
  • Title: POINSETT ELECTRONIC COMBAT RANGE
  • Date: 2021-11-24

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The publication addresses range responsibilities, weather forecasts, firefighting, explosive ordnance disposal, inspections, communications, and scheduling. It requires personnel supporting the Poinsett Electronic Combat Range to comply with its provisions and establishes duties for range support agencies.

Applies to: This supplement applies to all who use and operate this range.

Topics covered

  • Poinsett Electronic Combat Range operations
  • Bombing and gunnery range management
  • Electronic combat range facilities
  • Range firefighting support
  • Explosive ordnance disposal
  • Range weather forecasts
  • Range user assignments
  • Range scheduling authority

Questions and answers

Who has operational control of the Poinsett Electronic Combat Range?

The 20th Operations Support Squadron (20 OSS) is afforded operational control of the range and is the central point of contacts between using agencies and range personnel.

What must Poinsett Electronic Combat Range weather forecasts include?

Poinsett forecasts will include, as a minimum, lowest ceiling, visibility, minimum forecasted, humidity, highest forecasted wind speed, and KBDI (Drought Index) from the SC Forest Commission.

When must firefighting support be at the range?

Be in place at the range prior to the first available flying period (normally 0800L) and will remain on duty until released by the RCO.

How much advance notice is required for firefighting support outside normal duty hours?

Notification will be given as soon as possible, but in no case less than 12 hours prior to requirement.

What does the Shaw AFB fire department provide for small range fires?

Provide firefighting equipment and a sufficient number of firefighters to adequately cover small range fires.

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