AFMAN13-212V1 — Range Planning And Operations

AFMAN13-212V1 governs the planning, operations, management, safety, equipment, facilities, and security of Air Force ranges.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN13-212V1
  • Title: RANGE PLANNING AND OPERATIONS
  • Date: 2023-03-14

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AFMAN13-212V1 covers comprehensive range planning, range operations and safety, environmental impact analysis, waivers, supplements, and written agreements. It requires compliance with the publication and its attachments, and establishes tiered waiver authorities.

Applies to: This publication applies to Department of the Air Force civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard (ANG).

Topics covered

  • Comprehensive range planning
  • Range operations and safety
  • Environmental impact analysis
  • Range equipment and facilities
  • Range security
  • Waiver requests
  • Written agreements

Questions and answers

How are waivers to AFMAN13-212V1 authorized and processed?

Waivers to this manual are authorized and are processed in accordance with DAFMAN 90-161.

Who approves waivers for compliance items without a tier number?

For compliance items not identified with a tier number, waiver authority is delegated to the Headquarters Air Force Operational Training Infrastructure Division (AF/A3TI). (paragraph 90-161)

When do T-1, T-2, and T-3 waivers expire after a change of command?

T-1, T-2, and T-3 waivers automatically expire 30 days after a change of command unless the new commander renews the waiver. (paragraph 90-161)

What must be done with records generated under AFMAN13-212V1?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with (IAW) the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System. (paragraph 90-161)

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