MACDILLAFBI48-101 — Health Inspection For Arriving Flights Originating Outside The Untied States

MACDILLAFBI48-101 governs the handling of crew or passenger illness on flights arriving at MacDill Air Force Base from foreign countries.

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  • Publication number: MACDILLAFBI48-101
  • Title: HEALTH INSPECTION FOR ARRIVING FLIGHTS ORIGINATING OUTSIDE THE UNTIED STATES
  • Date: 2020-12-02

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It assigns duties to Base Operations, the 6th Security Forces Squadron, Public Health, and Flight Medicine. It requires notifications, aircraft security, epidemiological investigations, illness evaluations, and isolation or quarantine determinations.

Applies to: It applies to individuals at all levels who work at MacDill Air Force Base, including the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard (ANG), except where noted otherwise.

Topics covered

  • Arriving flights originating outside the United States
  • Crew or passenger illness
  • Quarantine requirements
  • Epidemiological investigations
  • Aircraft security
  • Isolation and quarantine levels

Questions and answers

When must Base Operations notify medical authorities about an arriving foreign flight?

Immediately notify medical authorities when a flight arriving from a foreign country has passengers or crew who have any of the conditions listed below. (paragraph 2)

When can Security Forces personnel board an arriving aircraft?

Security Forces personnel will not board aircraft unless directed by APHIS, medical authority or someone in their chain of command. (paragraph 2)

Why should Security Forces not segregate or isolate contaminated individuals?

Security Forces should not be segregating or isolating contaminated individuals unless competent medical personnel are on scene. (paragraph 2)

What does Public Health do during an illness investigation?

Conduct epidemiological investigations as needed. (paragraph 2)

Who evaluates passengers or aircrew who are ill or exposed to communicable disease?

Evaluate all passengers/aircrew who are ill or exposed to a communicable disease. (paragraph 2)

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