AFMAN91-201_PACAFSUP_354FWSUP — Explosives Safety Standards

AFMAN91-201_PACAFSUP_354FWSUP sets mandatory explosives safety standards and compensatory measures at Eielson Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN91-201_PACAFSUP_354FWSUP
  • Title: EXPLOSIVES SAFETY STANDARDS
  • Date: 2019-10-29

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The publication covers explosive clear zones, aircraft parking, traffic controls, munitions facilities, and explosive operations. It requires specific separation distances, limits, closures, and restrictions for hazardous materials and activities.

Applies to: This publication applies to USAF, USA, USN, USMC, and other organizations handling explosives on Eielson Air Force Base.

Topics covered

  • Explosive clear zones
  • Hazard class/division 1.1 operations
  • Aircraft parking separation distances
  • Munitions processing facilities
  • Explosives operating locations
  • Net explosive weight limits

Questions and answers

Who must follow AFMAN91-201_PACAFSUP_354FWSUP while on Eielson AFB?

Reserve, Air National Guard, Civil Air Patrol, contractors, personnel on Eielson AFB, and other areas under jurisdiction of the 354th Fighter Wing Commander must follow this instruction while on Eielson AFB.

What traffic restriction applies during Railhead explosives operations?

Railhead Explosives Operating Location (EOL) unrelated vehicles will be prohibited from entering the area up to Public Traffic Route Distance (PTRD) when explosives operation are being conducted.

What restrictions apply at the Munitions Processing Facility when explosives are present?

Gates at each road leading to MPF will remain closed to unauthorized personnel anytime explosives are present at the MPF.

What separation distance is required between explosive loaded cargo aircraft and other aircraft on the South Ramp?

South Ramp Intermagizine (IM) distance K30 will be maintained between explosives loaded cargo aircraft and all other aircraft (i.e. Spot 2 has aircraft with 30k the next spot available would be spot 7).

What is required before aircraft parking on the Gun Clearing Butt?

Gun Clearing Butt All 1.1 & 1.2.1 munitions must be downloaded prior to aircraft parking on the Gun Clearing Butt.

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