AFI91-115 — Safety Rules For Nuclear Airlift Operations

AFI91-115 governs safety rules for nuclear airlift operations involving nuclear weapons and nuclear weapon systems.

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  • Publication number: AFI91-115
  • Title: SAFETY RULES FOR NUCLEAR AIRLIFT OPERATIONS
  • Date: 2022-11-01

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It addresses weapons movements, security, personnel reliability, aircraft preparation, loading, fuel, firefighting, flight restrictions, air refueling, and emergency operations. It requires certified procedures and equipment, controls personnel and cargo, and establishes limits for aircraft operations and weapon handling.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, and nuclear certified equipment, facilities involved with nuclear weapons, nuclear weapon systems, and radioactive materials-related program.

Topics covered

  • Nuclear weapons movements and configurations
  • Personnel reliability assurance
  • Aircraft preparation and servicing
  • Pre-load requirements
  • Flight restrictions
  • Air refueling
  • Command disable or jettison

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