MAXWELLAFBI36-502 — Release Of Personnel Due To Weather Or Severe Emergency Conditions

MAXWELLAFBI36-502 governs the release of military and civilian personnel during severe weather or other emergency conditions.

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  • Publication number: MAXWELLAFBI36-502
  • Title: RELEASE OF PERSONNEL DUE TO WEATHER OR SEVERE EMERGENCY CONDITIONS
  • Date: 2014-07-11

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It establishes base-wide administrative release decisions, emergency notification procedures, mission-essential personnel requirements, and shift modifications. It also specifies how civilian absences are treated and documented when personnel are released or excused.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all organizations or tenants, as well as all branches of the Armed Forces located on Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex.

Topics covered

  • Administrative release of personnel
  • Severe weather conditions
  • Emergency notification procedures
  • Mission-essential personnel
  • Shift modifications
  • Civilian absence accounting

Questions and answers

Who makes the final decision to release personnel from the base?

The 42d Air Base Wing Commander (42 ABW/CC) makes the final decision for base-wide administrative release of military and civilian personnel. (paragraph 1)

Which personnel may be required to remain on duty during an emergency release?

Personnel involved in critical functions or programs determined by proper authority to be mission essential may be required to remain on duty or report to duty if assigned to subsequent shifts. (paragraph 1)

How are mission-essential personnel defined during an emergency?

Personnel who are expected to report for, and remain at work, even when others are excused are called mission-essential personnel. (paragraph 2)

Who decides whether personnel are dismissed because of severe weather?

The 42 ABW/CC decides whether to dismiss personnel because of severe weather conditions or other emergency conditions. (paragraph 2)

Can personnel be dismissed in stages to reduce traffic congestion?

Personnel may be dismissed on a staggered basis to avoid traffic congestion. (paragraph 2)

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