LITTLEROCKAFBI21-125 — Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (laircm) Laser Operation Procedures

LITTLEROCKAFBI21-125 governs LAIRCM laser operation procedures, including operational checks, stray voltage checks, and laser safety.

Search LITTLEROCKAFBI21-125

  • Publication number: LITTLEROCKAFBI21-125
  • Title: LARGE AIRCRAFT INFRARED COUNTERMEASURES (LAIRCM) LASER OPERATION PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2021-04-15

View LITTLEROCKAFBI21-125 on armypubs.army.mil


The publication covers laser safety training, ocular examinations, nominal hazard zones, personnel limits, protective clothing, and operational notifications. It requires specific actions for suspected laser radiation exposures, including immediate medical attention and notifications.

Applies to: This instruction establishes specific guidelines for 19 AW, 314 AW (as required), and the 189 AW in reference to the Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) system operational check and stray voltage procedures for LAIRCM modified aircraft IAW TCTO 1C-130-1818.

Topics covered

  • LAIRCM operational checks
  • Stray voltage checks
  • Laser safety training
  • Laser ocular examinations
  • Nominal hazard zones
  • Laser eye protection
  • Laser radiation exposures

Questions and answers

How often is laser safety training required for LAIRCM maintenance personnel?

Laser safety training shall be provided initially and annually to ground maintenance personnel (military, civil servant, and contract) qualified to operate LAIRCM IAW training requirements in AFI 48-139 and AFI 48-148. (paragraph 2)

When must LAIRCM maintenance personnel receive a laser ocular examination?

Maintenance personnel (military, civil servant, and contract) qualified to operate LAIRCM and any appointed augmentees must receive an initial laser ocular examination. IAW AFI 48-148. (paragraph 48-148)

Which parking spots can be used for LAIRCM operational checks?

Operational checks will be conducted on any row, parking spots 3, 4, or 5. (paragraph 3)

How many people can be assigned to a LAIRCM operational check team?

Maximum Personnel Limits: One team leader, one safety observer, two workers and two casuals. (paragraph 5)

What protective clothing is required inside the laser safety area?

Ensure all personnel working within the NHZ safety area are wearing only specifically marked laser eye protection (Optical Density 3+) and long-sleeved tightly woven clothing, as approved by Bioenvironmental Engineering (e.g. Airman Battle Uniform (ABU) shirt), to protect from skin hazards. (paragraph 4)

Ask Reggie.Bot a question about LITTLEROCKAFBI21-125