MINOTAFBI24-302 governs vehicle and equipment idling, operator care, readiness, accidents, and abuse at Minot AFB.
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The publication establishes Vehicle Control Official and operator responsibilities, inspection procedures, maintenance requirements, and vehicle readiness practices. It addresses scheduled maintenance, cold-weather starting, mobile maintenance assistance, severe-weather parking, and fluid servicing.
Applies to: It applies to all government motor vehicles and/or equipment (GMV) assigned to Minot Air Force Base (AFB).
Unit commanders with assigned Accountable Property System of Record registered and/or leased vehicles will appoint a primary and alternate VCO; appointees are designated in writing utilizing AF Form 172 and forwarded to the 5 LRS Vehicle Management Vehicle Control Function.
Vehicle operators are responsible to perform the required inspections, servicing, and maintenance of the vehicles they operate IAW current Air Force Instructions, Technical Orders, Operators Manual, and/or Vehicle Lesson Plans applicable to the specific make and model of the vehicle.
Vehicle Operators will ensure required vehicle inspections/processes are completed on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Vehicle operators will perform a thorough visual inspection or “walk-around” prior to each use or shift. (paragraph 2)
VCOs and/or operators will ensure vehicles parked outside will have engine block heaters plugged in to an appropriate power source when temperatures are at or below 20°F. (paragraph 2)