JBELMENDORF-RICHARDSONI32-1004 — Jbelmendorf-richardson Airdrome Sweeping

JBELMENDORF-RICHARDSONI32-1004 governs procedures and priorities for sweeping the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson airdrome.

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  • Publication number: JBELMENDORF-RICHARDSONI32-1004
  • Title: JBELMENDORF-RICHARDSON AIRDROME SWEEPING
  • Date: 2022-11-28

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The publication sets responsibilities for FOD removal, sweeping coordination, magnetic sweeping, and airfield inspections. It defines satisfactory surface conditions, priority areas, emergency request processing, and summer operating shifts.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all organizations and individuals operating on, or adjacent to, the JBER airdrome.

Topics covered

  • Airdrome sweeping
  • Foreign object debris removal
  • Magnetic sweeping operations
  • Airfield sweeping priorities
  • Emergency sweeping requests
  • Summer sweeping hours

Questions and answers

Who must keep aircraft parking, maintenance, and loading areas clean?

Organizations using areas on the airfield for aircraft parking, maintenance, and loading will continually police and hand sweep areas clean of small amounts of foreign object debris (FOD) and damage causing material, as necessary. (paragraph 1)

What must personnel operating vehicles do with FOD found on the airfield?

All personnel operating vehicles on the airfield will remove any FOD materials observed on the airfield and place them in the FOD containers carried in each vehicle and at the designated FOD collection points. (paragraph 1)

When are runways, taxiways, and parking aprons satisfactory for use?

Runways, taxiways, and parking aprons are considered satisfactory for use when free of all gravel, sand, and other foreign materials. (paragraph 2)

How are unscheduled emergency sweeping requests processed?

All requests for unscheduled emergency sweeping will be processed through 3 OSS/OSAM. The requesting organization will ensure areas are clear of all ground equipment. (paragraph 2)

Which airfield areas receive the highest sweeping priority?

Approach of active runway, the expected taxi routes, aircraft parking areas will maintain highest priority. (paragraph 3)

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