HILLAFBI21-100 — Foreign Object Damage (fod) And Dropped Object Prevention (dop) Program

HILLAFBI21-100 governs Foreign Object Damage and Dropped Object Prevention program procedures, reporting, inspections, ramp areas, and training.

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  • Publication number: HILLAFBI21-100
  • Title: FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE (FOD) AND DROPPED OBJECT PREVENTION (DOP) PROGRAM
  • Date: 2024-05-16

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It identifies monitor duties, committee participation, incident reporting timelines, cut tire reporting, and organizational areas of responsibility. It requires reports, notifications, inspections, and FOD/DOP prevention and awareness activities.

Applies to: This instruction is applicable to all units assigned, associated, tenant, temporary duty (TDY), transient, civilian, and contractors to Hill Air Force Base (AFB).

Topics covered

  • Foreign Object Damage prevention
  • Dropped Object Prevention
  • FOD/DOP incident reporting
  • Cut tire reporting
  • Aircraft ramp area requirements
  • FOD/DOP committee meetings
  • FOD/DOP training and awareness

Questions and answers

How often must FOD/DOP Prevention and Awareness Committee Meetings be held?

Coordinate and conduct quarterly FOD/DOP Prevention and Awareness Committee Meetings, ensure required attendees are invited and minutes are published. (paragraph 2)

How quickly must FOD/DOP incidents be reported?

Ensure all FOD and Dropped Object Program (FOD/DOP) incidents are reported according to current applicable directives to HQ AFMC/A4, with copies provided to AFSC/LG through AFSC/LG Workflow within 24 hours. (paragraph 2)

When is an initial FOD/DOP report due after an incident?

Complex/Installation FOD/DOP Program Monitor shall provide the Complex and Installation FOD/DOP Program Managers an initial report via e-mail to AFSC/LG workflow and HQ AFMC/A4M workflow within 24 hours of occurrence. (paragraph 2)

How must cut tires be reported?

Report all cut tires to airfield management and responsible Maintenance Operation Center (MOC) immediately so that they may inspect the aircraft taxi route from the parking ramp up to the taxiway for possible foreign objects (FOs). (paragraph 3)

When must tenant units provide FOD/DOP reports?

Tenant units will provide an informational copy of initial FOD/DOP reports within 24 hours of incident occurrence to the installation FOD/DOP Monitor and provide informational final FOD/DOP reports upon closure. (paragraph 3)

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