DAFPAM32-7003 — Operational Range Assessment Program

DAFPAM32-7003 governs Air Force management of operational range assessments and potential environmental contamination at active ranges.

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  • Publication number: DAFPAM32-7003
  • Title: Operational Range Assessment Program
  • Date: 2021-09-09

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DAFPAM32-7003 covers the Air Force Operational Range Assessment Program, including range assets, assessments, sustainment, program management, and communication. It sets procedures for evaluating munitions constituents migration, assessing risks to human health and the environment, and responding to environmental impacts from range activities and munitions use.

Topics covered

  • Operational range assessments
  • Munitions constituents migration
  • Environmental contamination
  • Range assets
  • Range sustainment
  • Program management
  • Communication planning

Questions and answers

What procedures does DAFPAM32-7003 establish for range assessments?

The DAFPAM sets forth procedures for conducting an operational range assessment, providing a mechanism for evaluating munitions constituents (MC) migration; assessing risks to human health and the environment; and responding to environmental impacts from range activities and munitions use.

Can managers use DAFPAM32-7003 for range sustainability efforts?

Managers may use this ORAP DAFPAM to augment test, training, and range sustainability efforts.

Which ranges does DAFPAM32-7003 apply to?

DAFPAM applies to all stand-alone ranges and range complexes associated with US bases only, and does not apply to DAF ranges overseas.

How must records generated under DAFPAM32-7003 be handled?

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, 23 March 2020, and are disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

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