AFTTP3-32.33V2 — Expedient Roads, Drainage, And Protective Structures

AFTTP3-32.33V2 governs expedient construction and repair of roads, drainages, and protective structures when standard resources are unavailable.

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  • Publication number: AFTTP3-32.33V2
  • Title: EXPEDIENT ROADS, DRAINAGE, AND PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES
  • Date: 2018-08-02

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It covers environmental considerations, safety practices, construction materials, soil conditions, soil classification, field identification, and expedient road and drainage systems. It provides ideas and guidance for Air Force civil engineer craftsmen and does not supersede applicable legal requirements.

Applies to: It applies to AF, Air National Guard, and AF Reserve Command CE units.

Topics covered

  • Environmental considerations
  • General safety practices
  • Expedient construction materials
  • Soil classification
  • Field expedient soil identification
  • Road construction and repair
  • Drainage systems
  • Protective structures

Questions and answers

When are the expedient construction methods primarily applicable?

The expedient methods provided here are primarily applicable during wartime and overseas contingency operations, and force beddown at initial contingency locations outside the United States (US) with shortages of standard construction materials.

Can expedient methods be used during disaster recovery operations?

Some expedient methods may be applicable during disaster recovery operations when immediate action is necessary and resources are limited.

What does the publication say about using normal engineer practices?

Expedient engineering does not preclude using normal engineer practices where time and materials are available.

What legal requirements take precedence over the publication?

The information in this publication does not supersede any legal requirements (domestic US law for operations in the US and for operations outside the US: US law with extraterritorial application, applicable international agreement requirement, or combatant command directive) that specify how things must be done.

How must records created under the publication be handled?

Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with (IAW) Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of IAW the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) in the Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS).

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