AFPAM10-219V5 — Bare Base Conceptual Planning

AFPAM10-219V5 governs bare base conceptual planning, including civil engineer roles, tasks, and Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources.

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  • Publication number: AFPAM10-219V5
  • Title: BARE BASE CONCEPTUAL PLANNING
  • Date: 2012-03-30

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The publication describes civil engineer tasks for establishing and operating a bare base and projecting airpower forward. It addresses BEAR asset management, water use rates, contract force multipliers, CE task standards, and planning factors for contingency tasks.

Applies to: This volume is of particular importance to engineers and mobility team chiefs responsible for initial beddown planning and execution at bare base and forward operating locations.

Topics covered

  • Bare base conceptual planning
  • Civil engineer tasks
  • Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources
  • Bare base asset management
  • Emergency-only fuel use
  • Alternate fuel blending
  • Diesel engine fuel authorization

Questions and answers

When should JP-4 or Jet B be used?

Aviation Fuel Grade JP-4 (or Jet B) should be used only when no other fuels are available. (paragraph 2)

What precautions apply when JP-4 or Jet B is used inside buildings?

When this fuel or fuel mixtures must be used in DAY TANKS or operating tanks located inside buildings or structures, every precaution must be taken to protect the product from any ignition source. (paragraph 2)

Who must be consulted before using JP-4 in diesel engines?

Base Ground Safety Personnel must be consulted prior to implementing use of JP-4 in diesel engines. (paragraph 2)

How should tanks containing the JP-4 and diesel mixture be marked?

Tanks containing this mixture should be temporarily marked - BLENDED FUEL IN USE — DANGER. (paragraph 2)

What coordination is required for blending alternate fuels with conventional boiler fuel?

Blending and burning alternate fuels with conventional boiler fuel must be coordinated with civil engineering at command level. (paragraph 4)

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