USAFEI32-9001_IP — Establishing Exterior-Protective or Safety Zones (SCHUTZBEREICHE) in Germany

USAFEI32-9001_IP governs procedures for establishing, processing, and administering exterior protective or safety zones in Germany.

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  • Publication number: USAFEI32-9001_IP
  • Title: Establishing Exterior-Protective or Safety Zones (SCHUTZBEREICHE) in Germany
  • Date: 2017-07-25

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It covers restricted-area criteria, requests, coordination with German authorities, reviews, cancellation, inspections, construction requests, and surveillance. It requires commanders to identify restricted areas and prepare requests when a need exists.

Applies to: This publication applies to all U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force units in Germany.

Topics covered

  • Exterior protective zones
  • Restricted-area criteria
  • Restricted-area requests
  • German authority coordination
  • Restricted-area inspections
  • Construction requests
  • Restricted-area surveillance

Questions and answers

When do German authorities normally establish a restricted area?

German authorities normally set up a restricted area only on receipt of a U.S. request.

Can German authorities establish restricted areas without a U.S. request?

German authorities may, however, establish restricted areas to comply with German safety standards.

Does the U.S. Government acquire real estate in restricted areas?

The U.S. Government does not acquire real estate in restricted areas.

What happens to restricted-area requests that cannot be validated?

Requests that cannot be validated will be returned to the requester. (paragraph 4)

What must USAG commanders and AFCEC/CFEE do with recommended requests?

Forward requests recommended for approval, together with an endorsement memorandum, to IMCOM-Europe (IMEU-GGR), Unit 23103, APO AE 09136-3103. (paragraph 4)

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