DAFI48-151 — Thermal Stress Program

DAFI48-151 governs thermal stress education, environmental monitoring, guidance charts, and local Thermal Stress Program implementation.

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  • Publication number: DAFI48-151
  • Title: THERMAL STRESS PROGRAM
  • Date: 2022-05-02

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It provides supporting guidance for commanders, supervisors, medical personnel, and individuals at every level, and includes guidance charts and thermal stress education. Compliance is mandatory, and the instruction addresses records, supplements, waivers, and Privacy Act information.

Applies to: This publication applies to the entire Department of Air Force (DAF), including all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, the Air National Guard, and the United States Space Force.

Topics covered

  • Thermal stress education
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Thermal stress guidance charts
  • Heat stress program elements
  • Thermal stress prevention during training
  • Fighter Index of Thermal Stress Chart

Questions and answers

What records requirements does DAFI48-151 establish?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program.

Can requirements in DAFI48-151 be waived?

The authorities to waive wing/Space Force equivalent/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a tier ("T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3") number following the compliance statement.

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