WRIGHTPATTERSONAFBI36-802 — Release Of Personnel Due To Hazardous Weather Or Emergency Conditions

WRIGHTPATTERSONAFBI36-802 governs the release of personnel from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base during hazardous weather or emergency conditions.

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  • Publication number: WRIGHTPATTERSONAFBI36-802
  • Title: RELEASE OF PERSONNEL DUE TO HAZARDOUS WEATHER OR EMERGENCY CONDITIONS
  • Date: 2017-09-25

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The publication covers administrative release, delayed reporting, early departure, base closure, emergency notifications, staggered departures, and base-essential personnel. It requires timekeeping documentation for absences and establishes procedures for weather-related and isolated emergencies.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all organizations or tenants, as well as all branches of the Armed Forces located on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB).

Topics covered

  • Administrative release
  • Hazardous weather conditions
  • Emergency notifications
  • Delayed reporting
  • Base closure
  • Base-essential personnel
  • Staggered departure plans
  • Time absent from duty

Questions and answers

Who makes the final decision for basewide administrative release?

The Air Base Wing Commander (88 ABW/CC) makes the final decision for basewide administrative release of personnel, except for contractors (who follow their respective contracts). (paragraph 1)

What forms can administrative release take?

Administrative release may include early departure, a 1, 2, 3 or 4 hour delay, or base closure. (paragraph 1)

How are absences documented after personnel are released?

Documentation of absence is accomplished through the appropriate timekeeping system(s). (paragraph 1)

How are personnel normally dismissed during an emergency?

Normally, personnel are dismissed on a staggered basis to avoid traffic congestion. (paragraph 2)

What are base-essential personnel required to do during a release?

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

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