LUKEAFBI32-1003 — Base Appearance

LUKEAFBI32-1003 governs base appearance standards, grounds maintenance, cleanup operations, special events, and compliance inspections at Luke AFB.

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  • Publication number: LUKEAFBI32-1003
  • Title: BASE APPEARANCE
  • Date: 2025-12-04

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LUKEAFBI32-1003 assigns duties for streets, parking lots, airfield pavements, landscaping, debris removal, and grounds maintenance contracts. It also covers cleanup coordination for special events and distinguished visitor visits, along with periodic inspections for compliance.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all U. S. Air Force Reserve units and members attached or assigned to Luke AFB.

Topics covered

  • Grounds maintenance
  • Base appearance standards
  • Landscape contractor duties
  • Special event cleanup
  • Distinguished visitor visits
  • Base compliance inspections

Questions and answers

Who is responsible for sweeping streets, parking lots, and airfield pavements?

Through the use of in-house personnel, the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron (56 CES) is responsible for sweeping streets, parking lots (to include AAFES and DeCA parking lots), airfield pavements, herbicide treatment, and insect control. (paragraph 2)

How high must grass be mowed under the grounds maintenance requirements?

Lawn mowing (2-4 inches in height), edging, and fertilizing grass. (paragraph 2)

What areas must grounds maintenance contractors keep weed free?

Grounds maintenance contractors’ primary responsibility includes those measures required to maintain improved grounds (with Bermuda grass) in a well-groomed, clean, neat, and attractive state of appearance, while keeping the desert landscape areas weed free. (paragraph 2)

What are facility managers responsible for removing in their areas of responsibility?

A facility manager’s responsibilities include removing natural debris, weeds, and trash as briefed in the initial Facility Manager training. (paragraph 2)

What information must routes for special events and distinguished visitor visits include?

Action officers sponsoring special events and DV visits will forward routes and itineraries to the 56th Fighter Wing Protocol Office, who will forward them to the 56 CES/CC and 56 MSG/CC at the earliest opportunity. (paragraph 3)

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