COLUMBUSAFBI21-104 — Foreign Object Damage (fod) And Dropped Object Program (dop)

COLUMBUSAFBI21-104 governs the Foreign Object Damage Prevention Program and Dropped Object Prevention Program at Columbus Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: COLUMBUSAFBI21-104
  • Title: FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE (FOD) AND DROPPED OBJECT PROGRAM (DOP)
  • Date: 2024-02-09

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COLUMBUSAFBI21-104 addresses FOD prevention roles, clothing, general requirements, vehicle controls, and base-wide FOD walks. It requires reporting, inspections, training, equipment and tool control, vehicle checks, and documented prevention activities.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all Air Force Active Duty, civilian, and contractor personnel working in, on, or near 14 FTW aircraft or equipment, and to personnel traveling through 14 FTW facilities or aircraft parking ramp.

Topics covered

  • Foreign Object Damage prevention
  • Dropped Object Prevention Program
  • Flightline clothing policy
  • Vehicle FOD prevention
  • Base-wide FOD walks
  • FOD training
  • Tool and equipment control

Questions and answers

What hats and caps are allowed on the flightline under COLUMBUSAFBI21-104?

Under no circumstances will any hat or cap be worn on the flightline. (paragraph 1)

Are open containers allowed on the flight line or in aircraft maintenance areas?

Open containers including, but not limited to, glass bottles and aluminum cans are prohibited on the flight line and aircraft maintenance areas. (paragraph 4)

What marking is required for water bottles?

Water bottles are allowed as long as they are marked with employee’s name. (paragraph 4)

When is a tire rollover FO check required for vehicles?

Prior to entry, a tire rollover FO check (to include towed equipment) will be accomplished at the actual point of entry to flight line and/or aircraft maintenance areas. (paragraph 4)

When can base flying operations resume after a FOD walk?

Base flying operations will not resume until the Wing’s FOD monitor and Airfield Managers certify the FOD walk as complete. (paragraph 3)

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