WRIGHTPATTERSONAFBI36-810 — Designation Of Base-essential Personnel

WRIGHTPATTERSONAFBI36-810 governs the designation, notification, and duty requirements of base-essential personnel.

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  • Publication number: WRIGHTPATTERSONAFBI36-810
  • Title: DESIGNATION OF BASE-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL
  • Date: 2016-10-04

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The publication covers identification and written notification of base-essential employees. It establishes reporting and leave requirements during delayed arrivals, early dismissals, and hazardous weather base closures.

Applies to: It contains information needed by supervisors and organizational commanders of civilian employees designated as base-essential.

Topics covered

  • Base-essential employee identification
  • Base-essential employee notification
  • Minimum base operating functions
  • Delayed reporting
  • Early dismissals
  • Hazardous weather base closures
  • Leave status during base closures

Questions and answers

Who designates base-essential employees?

Base-essential employees are designated by their organizational commanders based on recommendations made by the supervisory structure. (paragraph 1)

How often must base-essential employees be reminded of their designation?

Employees will be reminded annually, in writing, that they encumber a base-essential position by the organizational commander. This notification will take place by 31 October of each year. (paragraph 2)

When must base-essential employees report if delayed reporting is announced?

If a delayed reporting time is announced for base personnel, base-essential employees are still expected to report to duty at their regularly scheduled time unless otherwise instructed by their supervisor. (paragraph 3)

Are base-essential personnel released early when the base closes for hazardous weather?

If Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is initially open but subsequently closes due to hazardous weather, base-essential personnel are not released early by being granted administrative leave. (paragraph 3)

When are base-essential employees excused without charge to leave during a base closure?

Base-essential employees who are in an approved leave status for their entire shift are excused without charge to leave when the base is closed due to hazardous weather, providing they were in a pay status either the scheduled duty day preceding or the scheduled duty day following the day of excused absence and their supervisor does not require them to report for duty. (paragraph 3)

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