MINOTAFBI21-206 — Launch And Recovery Of Explosives-loaded Aircraft

MINOTAFBI21-206 governs the proper launch and recovery of explosives-loaded aircraft at Minot Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: MINOTAFBI21-206
  • Title: LAUNCH AND RECOVERY OF EXPLOSIVES-LOADED AIRCRAFT
  • Date: 2026-08-04

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The publication covers end-of-runway inspections, arm/de-arm procedures, and hung munitions procedures. It requires inspections, safe handling, ground emergency declarations, and coordination among maintenance, weapons, aircrew, and EOD personnel.

Applies to: This publication applies to all organizations on Minot AFB that launch or recover explosives-loaded aircraft.

Topics covered

  • End-of-runway inspections
  • Arm/de-arm procedures
  • Hung munitions procedures
  • Externally hung munitions
  • Internally hung munitions
  • Explosive Clear Zone restrictions

Questions and answers

When must aircraft carrying munitions receive an end-of-runway inspection?

Upon landing, all sorties that carry munitions, regardless of indications (i.e., released, retained, or hung), will be inspected at the end of the runway.

What must weapons loading personnel do before towing or applying external power?

Weapons loading personnel will meet the aircraft at the assigned parking location and pin all munitions prior to towing or applying external power to the aircraft.

Where may an aircraft with hung ordnances not be parked?

If hung ordnances are present, do not park aircraft in Explosive Clear Zone on the Delta Hammerhead.

Who has authority to declare munitions safe?

The Weapons Expediter will be the on-scene supervisor for munitions operations and be the sole authority for declaring munitions safe.

What happens when externally hung munitions cannot be declared safe?

If munitions cannot be declared safe, the aircrew will shut down engines and egress the aircraft.

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