AFI24-302_LAKENHEATHSUP — Vehicle Management

AFI24-302_LAKENHEATHSUP governs vehicle accident and abuse procedures, vehicle cleanliness, and idling at RAF Lakenheath.

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  • Publication number: AFI24-302_LAKENHEATHSUP
  • Title: Vehicle Management
  • Date: 2019-10-15

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The publication identifies vehicle abuse examples, damage reporting deadlines, accident documentation, and notification responsibilities. It also addresses repair actions, cost memorandums, reimbursement, and liability for vehicle damage.

Applies to: This supplement sets procedures relating to an effective vehicle accident and abuse program, vehicle cleanliness and idling procedures at Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath and applies to all units assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing (48 FW).

Topics covered

  • Vehicle accident reporting
  • Vehicle abuse
  • Vehicle damage notifications
  • Accident documentation
  • Vehicle repair costs
  • Government motor vehicle operations

Questions and answers

When must vehicle damage be reported?

Any damage incurred must be reported to the Vehicle Management Customer Service Section no later than the following duty day from identification or occurrence.

What are examples of vehicle abuse?

Overloading, or failing to tie down, or otherwise secure cargo.

What forms are required after a vehicle accident?

If a vehicle is involved in an accident, the operator must fill out the AF Form 1800, Operator’s Inspection Guide and Trouble Report, SF 91, Motor Vehicle Accident Report, and notify their supervisor, unit Vehicle Control Officer (VCO)/Vehicle Control Noncommissioned Officer (VCNCO), Security Forces and local police (if off-base).

What additional form is required when a government vehicle strikes a privately owned vehicle?

If the vehicle is involved in an accident with a privately owned vehicle (POV), the GMV operator must additionally fill out a DD Form 518, Accident Identification Card, and give the form to the operator of the POV.

How long will damaged vehicles be held before repair action begins?

The 48 LRS/LGRV will hold all vehicles damaged as a result of alleged accident or abuse for no more than 3 days before initiating repair action unless the owning and/or responsible unit commander communicates repairs may initiate sooner or that he/she intends to conduct a ROS.

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