AFTTP3-32.13 — Airfield Marking And Striping After Major Attack

AFTTP3-32.13 governs airfield marking and striping after major attack to support alternate airfield operations and post-attack air tasking.

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  • Publication number: AFTTP3-32.13
  • Title: AIRFIELD MARKING AND STRIPING AFTER MAJOR ATTACK
  • Date: 2023-12-08

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AFTTP3-32.13 covers safety, personal protective equipment, resources, planning factors, MOS layout and marking, and blackout and striping. It requires records generated by prescribed processes to adhere to AFI 33-322 and be disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule.

Applies to: This publication applies to the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • Airfield marking and striping
  • Minimum airfield operating surfaces
  • Minimum operating strip layout
  • Pavement reference marking systems
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Post-attack airfield recovery
  • MOS blackout and striping

Questions and answers

What personal protective equipment changes are included in AFTTP3-32.13?

Major changes include Unit Type Code (UTC) equipment updates and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required during operations.

What is the minimum operating strip?

The minimum operating strip (MOS) is the smallest acceptable length and width of operating surface that meets an aircraft's mission configuration for launch and/or recovery, allows minimum clearances for operations, and can be readied to meet mission ATOs.

When does the Marking and Striping Team begin operations?

After Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel have mitigated UXO allowing sufficient space on the MAOS for the airfield recovery teams to begin operations, the Civil Engineer (CE) Unit Control Center (UCC) directs the Marking and Striping Team to begin operations when and where appropriate.

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