DAFI13-213_KADENAABSUP — Airfield Driving

DAFI13-213_KADENAABSUP governs airfield driving policies, procedures, and restrictions for safe vehicle operations at Kadena Air Base.

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  • Publication number: DAFI13-213_KADENAABSUP
  • Title: AIRFIELD DRIVING
  • Date: 2022-10-03

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DAFI13-213_KADENAABSUP covers trainer appointments, runway incursion prevention, color vision testing, escort procedures, airfield familiarization, and vehicle operator requirements. It requires training, testing, practical check rides, ATCT approval for runway and CMA access, and certification on AF Form 483.

Applies to: It applies to all military and civilian personnel conducting ground vehicular operations on the airfield at Kadena Air Base (AB), Okinawa Japan.

Topics covered

  • Runway incursion prevention
  • Color vision testing
  • Airfield familiarization
  • Vehicle operator requirements
  • Escort procedures
  • Airfield diagrams
  • Controlled Movement Area procedures
  • AF Form 483 certification

Questions and answers

What approval is required to enter or exit the Controlled Movement Area?

Demonstrate the ability to contact ATCT for approval to enter/exit the CMA. Note: Required for all personnel that require access on or across taxiways, helipad, and aprons located in the CMA. (paragraph 1-6)

What approval is required to enter or exit the runway?

Demonstrate the ability to contact ATCT for approval to enter/exit the runway. Note: Required for all personnel that require access on or across taxiways, helipad and aprons located in the CMA. (paragraph 1-7)

Can a vehicle or pedestrian enter a runway without Air Traffic Control Tower approval?

I am also fully aware that no vehicle or pedestrian shall enter a runway or other controlled movement area without approval from the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT). (paragraph 1-7)

What must practical day airfield familiarization training demonstrate?

Training Outcome(s): Trainee must be knowledgeable of the airfield environment. At a minimum, the trainee must demonstrate the ability to operate a vehicle to and from their designated work areas. (paragraph 7)

What must a unit airfield driving program manager appointment letter include?

At a minimum, the appointment letter must be signed by the current unit commander or equivalent and on file with the wing or garrison ADPM. (T-3). (paragraph 1-8)

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