AFMAN11-218_AFSOCSUP — Aircraft Operations And Movement On The Ground

AFMAN11-218_AFSOCSUP governs aircraft operations and movement on the ground for Air Force Special Operations Command units.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-218_AFSOCSUP
  • Title: AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS AND MOVEMENT ON THE GROUND
  • Date: 2024-08-05

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The publication covers waivers, command and aircrew roles, aircraft movement areas, runway safety, transponders, clearances, and signaling. It requires waiver requests to follow the chain of command and records to comply with applicable records management requirements.

Applies to: This supplement is applicable to all Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) units and applies to commanders, operations and maintenance supervisors, and aircrews assigned or attached to all flying activities of AFSOC.

Topics covered

  • Aircraft marshallers
  • Runway safety areas
  • Controlled movement areas
  • Aircraft surface operations
  • Transponder operations
  • Taxi and towing clearance
  • Air traffic control light signals
  • Position lights

Questions and answers

How are waiver requests under AFMAN11-218_AFSOCSUP submitted?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate tier waiver approval authority.

What records requirements does AFMAN11-218_AFSOCSUP establish?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to AFI 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

How are recommended changes to AFMAN11-218_AFSOCSUP submitted?

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the OPR using DAF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; ensure to recommend changes to this instruction IAW AFI 11-215, Flight Manuals Program.

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