WHITEMANAFBI21-1021 — Foreign Object Damage (fod) Prevention

WHITEMANAFBI21-1021 governs foreign object damage prevention for resources at Whiteman Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: WHITEMANAFBI21-1021
  • Title: FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE (FOD) PREVENTION
  • Date: 2023-02-22

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It covers awareness and education, prevention, protection, local incentive programs, and incident and mishap investigation. It requires FOD walks, spot inspections, maintenance checklists, and procedures for investigating preventable incidents and bird strikes.

Applies to: It is applicable to all personnel entering or working on the flight line at Whiteman Air Force Base (WAFB) including the Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, and Army National Guard except where noted otherwise.

Topics covered

  • FOD walks
  • Spot inspections
  • Parts and tool accountability
  • FOD incentive programs
  • Aircraft impoundment
  • Bird strike procedures

Questions and answers

What must happen if a scheduled FOD walk is not completed?

If a scheduled FOD walk is not completed, a FOD walk will be accomplished on the next duty day. (paragraph 6)

How diligently must unit FOD walks be performed?

FOD walks must be performed diligently, as they are our last line of defense for preventing FOD. (paragraph 6)

What does finding the Golden Bolt tag earn?

Retrieving the tag will earn an individual one Certified Time Off (CTO) day authorized by 509 BW/CV. (paragraph 6)

What does earning a FOD Fighter award provide?

Earning a FOD Fighter award will earn an individual one CTO Day authorized by 509 BW/CV. (paragraph 6)

Who investigates a preventable FOD incident and what must the investigation identify?

For any preventable FOD incident, the Impound Official, 509 BW FOD Monitor, and 509 BW Flight Safety shall investigate to identify the source of FOD, where it came from, what element of the program failed to eliminate the FOD, and what steps require additional emphasis, immediate change, or attention. (paragraph 6)

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