AFPAM10-219V6 — Planning And Design Of Expeditionary Airbases

AFPAM10-219V6 governs planning and design criteria for expeditionary airbases, including facilities, infrastructure, security, and sustainment.

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  • Publication number: AFPAM10-219V6
  • Title: PLANNING AND DESIGN OF EXPEDITIONARY AIRBASES
  • Date: 2012-03-08

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AFPAM10-219V6 provides deployment information for civil engineers and logistics planners establishing and sustaining expeditionary airbases. It addresses required facilities, support forces and resources, construction standards, deployment timelines, operations and maintenance, and facility operations through redeployment and reconstitution.

Applies to: Applies to billeting and primary gathering structures only.

Topics covered

  • Expeditionary airbase planning
  • Bare base development
  • Construction standards
  • Expeditionary facilities and beddown sets
  • Transportability and logistics
  • Security engineering measures
  • Buried utilities

Questions and answers

Are generators allowed to be enclosed in wooden buildings?

Enclosing generators in wooden buildings is not authorized. (paragraph 5)

Where is a gravel perimeter road authorized?

A gravel perimeter road is authorized inside the berm. (paragraph 5)

How must culverts under the perimeter fence be secured?

Culverts underneath the perimeter fence will be caged to prevent persons from crawling through. (paragraph 5)

What type of lumber is the standard for walkways and decks?

Pressure treated, rot-resistant lumber is the standard. (paragraph 5)

When can untreated wood be used for walkways and decks?

Untreated wood can be used if primed and painted. (paragraph 5)

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