AFI13-213_SPANGDAHLEMABSUP — Airfield Driving

AFI13-213_SPANGDAHLEMABSUP governs vehicle and pedestrian operations and airfield driving on Spangdahlem Air Base.

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  • Publication number: AFI13-213_SPANGDAHLEMABSUP
  • Title: Airfield Driving
  • Date: 2020-08-19

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The publication establishes airfield driving policies, procedures, training standards, and program management. It covers runway incursion prevention, controlled movement area access, testing, color vision requirements, vehicle passes, escorts, and TDY personnel and contractor training.

Applies to: Regardless of past airfield driving experience, the contents apply to all personnel who must operate government owned or leased vehicles on the airfield.

Topics covered

  • Airfield driving training
  • Runway incursion prevention
  • Controlled Movement Area access
  • Color vision testing
  • Vehicle passes
  • Escort procedures
  • TDY personnel and contractor training
  • AF IMT 483 certificates

Questions and answers

What is required before entering or exiting the controlled movement area?

I am also fully aware that no vehicle or pedestrian shall enter a runway or other controlled movement areas without approval from the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT). (paragraph 1)

Who must demonstrate the ability to contact ATCT for CMA approval?

Demonstrate the ability to contact ATCT for approval to enter/exit the CMA. (paragraph 1)

Who must demonstrate the ability to contact ATCT for runway approval?

Demonstrate the ability to contact ATCT for approval to enter/exit the runway. (paragraph 1)

What refresher training is required for drivers?

Are drivers receiving annual refresher training within the established time lines? (paragraph 4)

What credentials must TDY personnel and non-base assigned contractors have?

Are TDY personnel/Non base assigned contractors driving credentials verified (do TDY personnel/Non base assigned contractors have a valid state/GOV driver’s license and AF IMT 483 from their home base)? (paragraph 2)

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