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BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER 30TH SPACE WING 30TH SPACE WING INSTRUCTION 13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 Space, Missile, Command and Control AIRFIELD DRIVING COMPLIANCE WITH THIS INSTRUCTION IS MANDATORY ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-Publishing website at www.e-publishing.af.mil for downloading or ordering RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication. OPR: 30 OSS/OSA Supersedes: 30SWI13-204, 5 April 2007 Certified by: 30 OG/CC (Col Todd W. Gossett) Pages: 53 This instruction implements AFPD 13-2, Air Traffic Control, Airspace, Airfield, and Range Management, and establishes procedures and guidelines for all personnel using the Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB) airfield. This instruction is consistent with guidance provided in AFI 13- 213, Airfield Management, and AFSPC supplement 1 thereto; AFI 31-101, The Air Force Installation Security Program, 30 SWI 31-101, Installation Security Instruction; AFI 13-204 Volume 1, Airfield Operation Career Field Development, AFI 13-204 Volume 2, Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations, AFI 13-204 Volume 3, Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs, AFI 31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision. This instruction supplements guidance contained in AFJMAN 24-306, Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver; AFI 24-301, Vehicle Operations, and AFI 32-1042, Standards for Marking Airfields. It applies to all military personnel, DoD civilian employees, civilian contract and vendor personnel. This instruction requires collecting and maintaining information protected by the Privacy Act of 1974 authorized by 10 USC 8013. Privacy Act system notice number F036 AFFSA A, USAF Air Traffic Control (ATC) Certification and Withdrawal Documentation and F036 AF PC Q, Personnel Data System (PDS) applies. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained IAW AFMAN 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of IAW the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located at http:/// . SUMMARY OF CHANGES This document is substantially revised and must be completely reviewed.

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BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER

30TH SPACE WING

30TH SPACE WING INSTRUCTION 13-204

26 OCTOBER 2010

Space Missile Command and Control

AIRFIELD DRIVING

COMPLIANCE WITH THIS INSTRUCTION IS MANDATORY

ACCESSIBILITY Publications and forms are available on the e-Publishing website at

wwwe-publishingafmil for downloading or ordering

RELEASABILITY There are no releasability restrictions on this publication

OPR 30 OSSOSA

Supersedes 30SWI13-204 5 April 2007

Certified by 30 OGCC

(Col Todd W Gossett)

Pages 53

This instruction implements AFPD 13-2 Air Traffic Control Airspace Airfield and Range

Management and establishes procedures and guidelines for all personnel using the Vandenberg

Air Force Base (VAFB) airfield This instruction is consistent with guidance provided in AFI 13-

213 Airfield Management and AFSPC supplement 1 thereto AFI 31-101 The Air Force

Installation Security Program 30 SWI 31-101 Installation Security Instruction AFI 13-204

Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development AFI 13-204 Volume 2 Airfield

Operations Standardization and Evaluations AFI 13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations

Procedures and Programs AFI 31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision This instruction

supplements guidance contained in AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver

AFI 24-301 Vehicle Operations and AFI 32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields It applies

to all military personnel DoD civilian employees civilian contract and vendor personnel This

instruction requires collecting and maintaining information protected by the Privacy Act of 1974

authorized by 10 USC 8013 Privacy Act system notice number F036 AFFSA A USAF Air

Traffic Control (ATC) Certification and Withdrawal Documentation and F036 AF PC Q

Personnel Data System (PDS) applies Ensure that all records created as a result of processes

prescribed in this publication are maintained IAW AFMAN 33-363 Management of Records

and disposed of IAW the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located at http

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

This document is substantially revised and must be completely reviewed

2 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 1mdashGENERAL 5

11 Airfield Driving -General 5

12 Vehicles Authorized Unlimited Airfield Access (Without Airfield Management

Notification) 5

13 Vehicles Authorized Limited Airfield Access (Without AMOPs notification) 6

Chapter 2mdashRESPONSIBILITIES 7

21 Individual and Unit Responsibilities 7

22 Unit Commanders will 7

23 Deputy Airfield Manager (DAFM) will 7

24 30 SW Command Post (when airfield is closed) will 9

25 30 Security Forces Squadron (SFS) will 9

26 Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower will 9

27 30 SW Safety Office (30 SWSE) will 9

28 30 Medical Group (MDG) will 10

29 30 Contracting Squadron (CONS) will 10

210 30 Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) will 10

211 Contractors (Non permanent partytemporary) will 10

212 Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers (ADPMs) will 11

Chapter 3mdashAIRFIELD ACCESS PROCEDURES 13

31 Airfield Training Program Requirements 13

32 Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers amp Airfield Driving Instructor Qualification 14

Chapter 4mdashPROCURING AIRFIELD DRIVING AUTHORIZATION 16

41 Airfield Access amp Operating Procedures 16

42 AMOPs Airfield Access Responsibilities 16

43 Airfield Entry Points 16

44 Driving in the CMA 17

45 Disabled Vehicles 17

46 Radio Control Procedures 17

47 Operating a Vehicle on the Parking Ramp 19

48 Airfield Speed Limits 20

49 Immediate Vicinity of Aircraft 20

410 Encountering Aircraft on a Taxiway 20

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 3

411 Emergency Vehicle Operations 21

412 Fog Night and Reduced Visibility Conditions 21

413 Airfield Driving Blackout Procedures 21

414 Vehicle Lights on the Airfield 21

415 Control Tower Light Gun Signals 21

416 Airfield Signs and Markings 22

417 Tower Visual and Radio Blind Spots 22

418 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention 22

419 Mobile Obstacles on Taxiways and Aprons 23

420 Restrictions for Operating Bicycles on the Airfield 23

421 Vehicle Traffic Control Devices 23

422 Traction Devices 23

423 Vehicle Call Signs 23

424 Procedures to Use Infield andor Other Airfield Routes 24

425 Night Vision Devices (NVDs) 24

426 Smoking Areas 24

427 Cell Phone Usage on the Airfield 25

428 Loss of Communications 25

429 Fuel Pits 25

Chapter 5mdashVEHICLE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS 26

51 Prerequisites for Airfield Driving 26

Chapter 6mdashOPERATING PROCEDURES 27

61 Reporting Violations and Runway Incursions 27

62 Airfield Driving Violation Recourse 27

Chapter 7mdashTRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL 29

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel 29

Chapter 8mdashPRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS) 30

81 Authorization 30

Chapter 9mdashTERMS EXPLAINED 31

91 Airfield Driving Terms 31

Chapter 10mdashADOPTED FORMS 32

101 Adopted Forms 32

4 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 1mdashGLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 33

Attachment 2mdashSAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION 35

Attachment 3mdashSAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL 36

Attachment 4mdashAIRFIELD DIAGRAM 37

Attachment 5mdashRUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES 38

Attachment 6mdashRUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS 39

Attachment 7mdashRUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS 40

Attachment 8mdashAFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS 41

ATTACHMENT 9mdashSAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES 42

Attachment 10mdashAIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS 44

Attachment 11mdashAIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS 45

Attachment 12mdashACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS 48

Attachment 13mdashTDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET 51

Attachment 14mdashAPRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW 52

Attachment 15mdashADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE 53

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 5

Chapter 1

GENERAL

11 Airfield Driving -General

111 There is a danger to aircraft and ground personnel due to aircraft and vehicle traffic

The airfield is a potentially hazardous area where carelessness and disregard for safety

cannot be tolerated Everyone driving on the airfield is required to maintain a safe

environment at all times Carelessness and disregard for safety will not be tolerated

112 Access to the airfield or controlled movement area will be restricted to a mission

essential basis only

113 Anyone requiring to drive on the airfield or controlled movement area will check in

and out at Airfield Management (Building 1746) have in their possession the proper

documents (state driverrsquos license and AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency) and a valid

need to operate a vehicle on the airfield Sponsoring agencies (eg Fire Department

Western Range Operation Communications and Information (WROCIInDyne) Civil

Engineering etchellip) will provide an airfield driving qualified escort for personnel working on

the airfield Personnel designated as an escort must be authorized and certified under this

instruction to drive on the airfield

114 Anyone requiring access to the airfield for temporary purposes who do not possess an

AF Form 483 (eg construction site surveys Orbital Science NASA Boeing ULA

Lockheed Martin etchellip) will be determined on a case by case basis by the Airfield Manager

(AFM) or Deputy Airfield Manager (DAFM)

115 Personnel requiring access shall make an appointment with Airfield Management to

be briefed on airfield safety routes smoking policy speed limits cell phone use Transient

Alert and vehicle procedures

116 Crossing the airfield and or runway will only be done for mission requirements No

person shall cross or use the airfield for convenience or personal use

12 Vehicles Authorized Unlimited Airfield Access (Without Airfield Management

Notification)

121 The following agencies and associated government vehicles are authorized access to

the airfield controlled movement area and the airfield without notifying Airfield Management

Operations (AMOPs)

1211 Aircraft Fuel Trucks (30 LRSLGRMF)

1212 Security Forces Squadron (30 SFS)

1213 Fire Department (30 CESCEF)

1214 Air Terminal Operations (30 LRSLGRTA)

1215 Wing Flight Safety Officer (30 SWSEF)

1216 Transient Aircraft MaintenanceAerospace Ground Equipment (TAMAGE)

6 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

1217 Emergency response personnel (30 MDOSSGOJ 30 MDOSSGOA)

122 Command vehicles

1221 14 AFCCCV

1222 30 SWCCCV

1223 30 OGCCCD

13 Vehicles Authorized Limited Airfield Access (Without AMOPs notification)

131 The following agencies are authorized limited access to the specified areas without

notifying Airfield Management If a specific mission requires the following limitations be

exceeded notify Airfield Management in advance This exemption does not relieve the

vehicle operator of the requirements for driving on the airfield

132 Meteorological and Navigation Equipment (METNAV) Maintenance vehicles are

limited to the area west of the runway as necessary to service navigational aids and

meteorological instruments In the course of providing service do not operate any vehicle

closer than 100 feet from the runway without radio contact with and permission from the

Tower

133 30 CES Power Production vehicles are authorized to perform necessary maintenance

on emergency generators in support of ATCALS equipment In the course of providing

service do not operate any vehicle closer than 100 feet from the runway without radio

contact and permission from the Tower Power Production must coordinate with Tower to

access Runway 12 Glide slope critical area

NOTE Agencies with non-routine requirements shall coordinate access to the airfield with

Airfield Management personnel

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 7

Chapter 2

RESPONSIBILITIES

21 Individual and Unit Responsibilities

211 The 30 SWCC designates the 30 OSSOSA responsibility for administering the

Vandenberg AFB Airfield Driving Program

212 Upon suspension or revocation of base or civilian driving privileges the wing

commander may authorize re-instatement of airfield driving privileges to perform critical

mission essential duties This authority shall not be delegated (Paragraph 626)

213 Individualrsquos shall immediately report to their ADPM if their base or civilian driverrsquos

license has been suspended or revoked by authorities Airfield driving privileges are

automatically suspended effective the date of the suspension

214 The 30 SWCC Approves publication of this Airfield Driving Instruction (ADI)

22 Unit Commanders will

221 Appoint all Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers (ADPM) in writing and forward

a copy of the appointment letter to Airfield Management (30 OSSOSAA) ADPMs must be

a minimum of a SSgt 7-Level or above (or civilian equivalent) unless manning constraints

absolutely prohibit then most qualified SSgt 5-Level available Commanders will ensure

that an updated appointment letter is sent to Airfield Management no later than 30 days prior

to the replacement of Unit ADPM to ensure adequate training time is allotted

222 Certify personnel are qualified to drive on the airfield (Attachment 2) (Authority

may be delegated in writing to the Unit ADPM a copy of the delegation letter shall be

forwarded to Airfield Management Operations)

223 Limit the number of personnel and vehicles authorized to drive on the airfield and the

runway to the absolute minimum necessary to accomplish the mission

224 Upon suspension or revocation of a unit memberrsquos base driving privileges suspend or

revoke the memberrsquos airfield driving authorization and notify the unit ADPM and Deputy

Airfield Manager (DAFM) in writing Request for re-instatement must be processed

according to (Paragraph 626)

225 Certify POV justification letters (Attachment 3)

23 Deputy Airfield Manager (DAFM) will

231 Develop and manage Vandenberg AFB Airfield Driving Program

232 Develop a standardized checklist to train each organizationrsquos Unit ADPM on the

Airfield Driverrsquos Program requirements IAW AFI 13-213 Airfield Management and this

instruction

2321 Verify rankskill level requirements are met prior to certifying new ADPMs

233 Provide a copy of this ADI and instructional course material to include tests to serve

units with formal airfield driving training requirements

8 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

234 Develop and coordinate airfield driverrsquos test to include map test with wing safety

Provide copies of approved written airfield driverrsquos tests map tests and other training

material to Unit ADPMrsquos

NOTE Unit ADPMrsquos may administer AMOPs approved written and map tests

235 Ensure all airfield drivers are trained and possess an AF Form 483 Annotate

―Airfield Authorized on AF Form 483 to identify who has specialized runway access

training

236 Monitor radio communications between the control tower and vehicles for proper

terminologyphraseology and discipline Report violations with spot check findings in the

AOB

237 Review the 30SWI 13-204 Airfield Driving Instruction Airfield Driverrsquos

Familiarization Program and tests annually or when course materials change Ensure

Airfield Driving Instruction (ADI) is in compliance with AFI 13-213 and this instruction

238 Conduct airfield driver training for contractors POV operators and agencies with non-

routine airfield operations (Chapter 7 and 8)

239 Upon receipt of 30 SW Form 30 coordinate instructions operations plans Missile

Operations Support Requirements (MOSR) contracts and other documents involving access

to the airfield controlled movement areas to ensure safety and compliance with this

instruction

2310 When notified attend site visits and pre-performance conferences for projects

involving airfield access

2311 Control access of motor vehicles to the airfield controlled movement area under the

provisions of this instruction

2312 Respond to driving violations during airfield operating hours Determine if the

violatorrsquos airfield access authorization (AF Form 483) should be revoked

2313 Review Airfield Training and Certification memo (Attachment 2) and approve

requests for airfield driving authorization Certify individuals to drive on the airfield

2314 Perform periodic spot checks of personnel driving on the airfield to ensure

compliance with airfield driving procedures Authority to conduct spot check is delegated to

any airfield management personnel

23141 Document and track all AF Form 483 spot inspections

23142 Report results (unitoffice symbol) in the ―status of airfield driving section of

the Airfield Operations Board (AOB)

2315 Develop and provide driving program inspection checklist to ADPMs IAW AFI 13-

213

2316 Conduct quarterly reviews of selected unit airfield driver training programs Review

each unit program annually Report results of the annual inspection to unit commanders

2317 Conduct a semi-annual meeting with unit ADPMs to provide training brief runway

incursions CMAVs and trends

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 9

2318 Maintain documents on all runway taxiway controlled movement area (CMA)

violations and actions taken Maintain these results for the current and previous calendar

year All airfield violations shall be briefed at the Airfield Operations Board and

documented in meeting minutes

23181 Provide a detailed description of each incident to include (What When Where

and How type vehicleaircraft involved and action taken to prevent a reoccurrence)

2319 Report any violations involving VAFB personnel to the 30 SWSEF (Flight Safety)

office and Airfield Management Operations

2320 Ensure the following ADPMs receive formal training IAW AFI 13-213

30 CESCEFCEOCEOHH

30 SFS

30 LRSLGRDDOLGRM

30 LRSLGRTA

30 SCSSCOAM

2321 Limit vehicle access to the controlled movement area and runway to only those

required to perform mission essential airfield duties

24 30 SW Command Post (when airfield is closed) will

241 Maintain a record of personnel and vehicles on the airfield

242 Notify Vandenberg Emergency Control Center and Fire Dispatchers of personnel or

vehicles accessing or departing the airfield

243 Advise personnel or vehicle operators of ongoing or proposed aircraft operations

244 Relay reports of access or driving violations to Security Forces Law Enforcement and

Airfield Management

245 Upon receiving notification from Airfield Management that the airfield is open or will

open for aircraft operations advise Airfield Management of any known personnelvehicles

on the airfield

25 30 Security Forces Squadron (SFS) will

251 Patrol Airfield Road and the aircraft parking ramp IAW applicable directives If

questions arise concerning vehicle access contact Airfield Management during airfield

operating hours and 30 SWCP during non-operating hours Warn or ticket violators as the

situation warrants

252 Respond as soon as possible when access or driving violations are reported

26 Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower will

261 Maintain positive control of all aircraft and vehicle traffic on the airfield via two-way

radio communications or in the event of lost communications by light gun signals If use of

light gun signals is unsuccessful contact AMOPs for assistance

27 30 SW Safety Office (30 SWSE) will

271 Flight safety is trained for airfield driving by AMOPs personnel Their program is

maintained by 30 OSSOSAA (Airfield Management)

10 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

272 Ensure all Hazard Reports and Hazardous Air Traffic Reports (HATRs) are

investigated IAW applicable instructions

273 Ensure safety violations are reported to Airfield Management

274 Coordinate with DAFM on airfield driving written tests prior to test being

implemented Test will include OPR and currency date

28 30 Medical Group (MDG) will

281 Respond as tasked with Bioenvironmental Engineering Team (BET) Field Treatment

Team (FTT) andor contracted ambulance service American Medical Response (AMR)

282 Conduct color vision testing for airfield driving applicants that are not pre-qualified

per career field requirements Personnel will report to the 30 Medical Clinic to obtain

verification of normal color vision Individuals not having normal color vision will not be

granted permission to access controlled movement areas and will have ―NO CMA ACCESS

stampedwritten on their AF Form 483

29 30 Contracting Squadron (CONS) will

291 Notify the Airfield Manager of any proposed site visit or pre-performance conference

for construction projects or service contracts on or near the airfield

292 Ensure all contracts for work on the airfield include requirements for airfield driver

training

210 30 Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) will

2101 Ensure agencies requesting rental vehicle support for official business involving

airfield access are made aware of the requirement to coordinate with Airfield Management

for airfield driver training and POV pass requirements

2102 Ensure any vehicle dispatched to support airfield operations is equipped with wheel

chocks

211 Contractors (Non permanent partytemporary) will

2111 Appoint the minimum number of airfield drivers needed to complete contract

requirements

2112 Ensure airfield drivers are able to distinguish red green and white Tower light-gun

signals

2113 Coordinate with Airfield Management for a Tower light gun signal test

2114 Complete a 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project InformationAuthorization

21141 Complete part I and II of the 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Management (30

OSSOSAA) or designated representative will complete part III

21142 The government contract evaluator signs as project officer in the block at the

end of section II

21143 The Airfield Manager or designated representative will provide training for

contractor vehicle operators based on the contract requirements They will return a copy

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 11

of the completed 30 SW Form 30 to the contractor and maintain the original at Airfield

Management

21144 Vehicle operators will follow access and driving procedures and will not

operate a vehicle on the airfield unless trained and licensed to do so Each driver must

have in his or her possession a valid driverrsquos license from any state and an AF Form 483

212 Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers (ADPMs) will

2121 Be trained and certified to drive on the airfield by the DAFM

2122 Ensure unit assigned personnel required to operate a vehicle on the airfield complete

the required training on the Airfield Driver Training and Certification MFR (Attachment 2)

and test prior to obtaining an AF Form 483

21221 Unit personnel who are not trained and certified to drive at night must have

their AF Form 483 restricted (eg ―DAYTIME ONLY) If the individual is later

required to drive on the airfield at night the unit ADPM will ensure training (night

airfield orientation) is conducted and documented The AFM DAFM or designated

representative will update the AF Form 483

2123 Ensure unit personnel have a valid state driver license to operate privately owned

government (may also require a Government driver license) contractor ownedleased

vehicles on the airfield

2124 Ensure personnel requiring CMA access are trained in accordance with all applicable

guidance

2125 Administer the unit airfield driving program IAW AFI 13-213

21251 Provide control tower light gun signal recognition and classroom training

21252 Proctor airfield driving orientation for day and night (if applicable)

21253 Proctor airfield driving test (practical and written)

21254 Administer required Computer Based Training modules (CBTs)

2126 Maintain records associated forms and listings of all unit personnel authorized to

drive on the airfield Review and update the listing of all unit personnel authorized to drive

on the airfield at least quarterly Forward updated information to the DAFM

21261 Ensure listing of unit personnel includes individualrsquos full name rank unit

office symbol AF Form 483 certificate number restrictions (eg Daytime only) and date

refresher due

2127 Administer the written airfield driving test and Airfield Driving CBTs Annotate

memberrsquos score on the Memorandum of Airfield Training and Certification (Attachment 2)

Maintain copy of CBT module results for one year

2128 Notify the unit commander and Deputy Airfield Manager in writing after revoking an

individualrsquos airfield driving privileges Ensure individual is retrained and documented prior

to the individual resuming airfield driving duties

12 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

2129 Ensure replacement is trained and certified to drive on the airfield at least 30 days

prior to the replacement assuming Unit ADPM duties Schedule initial training with the

DAFM and notify unit commander of completed training

21210 Ensure unit personnel are qualified to drive appropriate types of vehicles they are

registered for

21211 Ensure applicants score 80 or higher (corrected to 100) on all airfield drivers

test All applicants with test scores below 80 will retest Primary and Alternate Unit

ADPMrsquos are required to score 90 or higher on all tests and CBTrsquos

21212 Conduct annual refresher training and document individualrsquos AF Form 483 by

signing the back Refresher CBT printouts will be kept with each individuals training and

certification paperwork

212121 Annual refresher training will consist of the following

2121211 Complete USAF Airfield Driving CBT

2121212 Review VAFB Airfield Driving Video

2121213 Review VAFB Airfield Driving PowerPoint Presentation

2121214 Review VAFB Airfield Driving Instruction

21213 Attend semi-annual Airfield Drivers Program Managers meetings

21214 Maintain an airfield driving (electronically or paper) continuity binder in the

following format

212141 TAB A Unit ADPM appointment letter

212142 TAB B Airfield Driving Instruction

212143 TAB C Annual Program Inspection Results

212144 TAB D Airfield Drivers Training and Certification letters

212145 TAB E List of unit assigned airfield drivers

212146 TAB F Airfield Driving CBT Training Curriculum TestAnswer Key

212147 TAB G Unit airfield driving safety requirements as applicable

212148 TAB H Airfield ViolationsCorrective actions

212149 TAB I References (AFJMAN 24-306 Chapter 25 and AFOSHSTD 91-100

Chapter 6 AFI 21-101 etc) and other miscellaneous information

21215 Become a registered member of the Vandenberg airfield driving CoP ADPMs can

register at httpswwwdmyafmilafknprodASPsCoPOpenCoPaspFilter=20710

21216 Schedule training for replacement ADPM with the DAFM at least 30 days prior to

relinquishing duties

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 13

Chapter 3

AIRFIELD ACCESS PROCEDURES

31 Airfield Training Program Requirements

311 Pass a color vision test

3111 Personnel must provide official documentation of test results from the 30 MDG

when submitting a request for an airfield driving permit

3112 Personnel will report to the 30 MDG Optometry Clinic to obtain verification of

normal color vision Appointments are not necessary testing is completed on a walk-in

basis

3113 Members must be able to distinguish red green white yellow and blue colors

NOTE Personnel who have a mandatory requirement for normal color vision (entry and

retention) in their Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) are exempt from color vision testing

portion of the airfield driversrsquo program provided previous test results indicate the member

can distinguish red green white yellow and blue

3114 The Optometry Clinic will document the test results (or non-applicability) on the

individualrsquos Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification

NOTE Coordination with MDG and safety officials may be necessary to evaluate those cases

where individuals fail the color vision test to determine if issuance of a limited access permit

excluding the CMA should be approved

3115 Personnel not having normal color vision will not be granted permission to

access controlled movement areas and will have ―NO CMA ACCESS stampedwritten

on their AF Form 483

312 Complete VAFB Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program

313 Pass a color vision test Document the test (or non-applicability) on the individualrsquos

Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification

314 Unit ADPMs will administer tests provided by Airfield Management Tests will cover

VAFB Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program this instruction local airfield

diagramlayout test phraseology test for individuals operating in the CMA and referenced

material in the beginning of this instruction A passing grade is 80 Tests will be corrected

to 100 Test completion is entered on Memorandum for Airfield Training and

Certification Those failing the exam will be interviewed by the Airfield Manager and

referred back to the Unit ADPM for appropriate remedial training Member must receive

documented remedial training after failing the exam Retests will be given no sooner than 48

hours after the initial test

315 After successful completion of the test the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will sign the Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification The AF

Form 483 will be endorsed for airfield driving by the Airfield Manager or designated

representative and returned to the individual The Memorandum for Airfield Training and

Certification will be returned to the applicable unit ADPM

14 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

NOTE Authority for signing the front of the AF Form 483 shall not be delegated outside

Airfield Management

NOTE For units requiring ramp only access members will complete all training for airfield

driving except the CMA access and phraseology portions Members AF Form 483 will be

annotated for ―RAMP ONLY access

316 Complete both day and night (if applicable) orientation on the airfield

3161 Academics and orientation rides will be comprehensive as a minimum they will

cover the following subjects

31611 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention Checking tires for FOD prior

to operating the vehicle on the airfield and ensuring tires are checked when vehicle is

driven off paved airfield surfaces prior to reentering paved airfield surface

31612 Procedures for approaching an aircraft during the day or night to include

daytime running lights (DRL)

31613 Traffic flow procedures including driving lane locations mandatory stop

and yield areas accident reporting and vehicle parking on airfield

31614 Parking and chocking requirements Vehicles will be chocked if left

unattended for any reason

31615 Restricted Areas Controlled Movement Areas and Local Airfield

Restrictions

31616 Extreme caution shall be used while operating within the Distinguished

Visitorrsquos aircraft operating area (Protocol will brief DV pick-up drivers and baggage

truck drivers on operations in this area) Vehicles shall not drive across the painted

red carpet located on the parking apron

31617 Two way radio communications is required with the Control Tower when

driving inside of the localizer and glideslope critical areas (Attachments 6 and 7)

31618 Night and inclement weather driving conditions During periods of

extremely low visibility airfield driving will be limited to mission essential duties

only

31619 Speed Limits on VAFB Airfield (Paragraph 48)

316110 Location and description of Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and instrument

(INST) holding position signs and markings (Attachment 5)

316111 Airfield entry points (Paragraph 43)

316112 Critical area boundaries for precision navigation aids (ILS Localizer

etchellip) Permission is required from the tower before entering these areas

(Attachments 6 and 7)

32 Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers amp Airfield Driving Instructor

Qualification The following are minimum requirements for ADPMs and airfield driving

instructors

321 Successfully completed the VAFB Airfield Driving Training Program

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 15

322 Be familiar with the following references

3221 AFI13-213 Airfield Management (Chapter 4)

3222 30SWI 13-204 Airfield Driving

3223 AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations

3224 AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities

(Chapter 6)

3225 AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver (Chapter 25)

16 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 4

PROCURING AIRFIELD DRIVING AUTHORIZATION

41 Airfield Access amp Operating Procedures

411 During airfield operating hours personnel and agencies without airfield access and not

granted specific exemption will report to Airfield Management Bldg 1746 before accessing

the airfield

412 After airfield operating hours all personnel and agencies will contact 30 SWCP prior

to accessing the airfield The 30 SWCP will advise of ongoing or proposed aircraft

operations

NOTE Even though this instruction grants access to several specific agencies and individuals

it is required that visits to the airfield be preceded by a call to the appropriate agency (30

OSSOSAA or 30 SWCP)

413 30 SWCP does not approvedeny requests for airfield access Personnelagencies

without airfield access and not granted specific exemption requiring access after-hours must

pre-coordinate with AMOPs during duty hours

414 Failure to contact 30 SWCP prior to entering the airfield or failure to pre-coordinate

after-hours airfield access with AMOPs may result in apprehension and denial of future

access

42 AMOPs Airfield Access Responsibilities

421 AMOPs will

4211 Before the airfield opens and throughout the duty day notify the Tower of all

personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that might affect aircraft operations as soon

as this information is received

4212 Notify 30 SWCP of all known personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that

will remain on after hours that might affect aircraft operations and of any personnel or

agencies without airfield access and not granted specific exemption who pre-coordinated

after-hours airfield access

43 Airfield Entry Points The airfield has 9 gates (Attachment 4) which are managed as

follows

431 Gate 1 Pedestrian gate only

432 Gate 2 Pedestrian gate only

433 Gate 3 Open 24 hours (emergency vehicles only) Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

434 Gate 4 Open 0700 to 1700L MonmdashFri (May be required locked during increased

Force Protection Conditions) Mandatory vehicle FOD checkpoint

435 Gates 5-9 Used by AM CE FD METNAV and SFS Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 17

44 Driving in the CMA

441 General procedures for operating vehicles in the CMA are included in the airfield

driving CBTs which can be accessed via the ancillary training link

442 Vehicles operating in the CMA will be assigned call signs (Airfield Lighting Fire

Department Transient AlertMaintenance Airfield Ops etc) Vehicle call signs are only

approved by the AFM or designated representative to ensure duplicate call signs are not used

443 No vehicle or person may enter Vandenbergrsquos CMA without approval from the

Control Tower Vehicles or persons entering the CMA must have direct two way contact

with the Control Tower Telephone coordination is not acceptable to gain permission to

enter the CMA during duty hours Only mission essential vehicles will drive on the airfield

or in the CMA

444 See Paragraph 46 for radio procedures and Attachment 9 for phraseology to use

when contacting the Control Tower

445 Vehicles directed to hold short of a runway will come to a complete stop at the

runway hold line and will not proceed until permission is received from the Control Tower

(Attachments 5 6 and 7)

446 In the event of lost communication with the Control Tower while driving on a taxiway

comply with the last instruction issued by Control Tower

NOTE If on the runway exit to nearest taxiway or road and contact AMOPs for instructions

Tower will contact AMOPs to track down vehicles that have lost contact and remove them from

the CMA

447 Vehicle operators on the CMA (including ILS Critical Areas) shall notify Tower of

their position via radio call not later than 0755L (or five minutes prior to airfield opening) If

radio contact cannot be established the vehicle operator will exit the CMA and ensure all

personnel and vehicles are clear of the CMA NLT 0800L (or such time as the airfield opens

if other than regularly scheduled) Failure to either notify Tower or exit the aircraft

movement area will be documented as a CMA violation or runway intrusion

45 Disabled Vehicles

451 In the event a vehicle becomes disabled anywhere on the airfield immediately notify

the control tower and Airfield Management office During non duty hours contact Command

Post State the problem vehicle registration number and where the vehicle is located Under

no circumstances will the operator abandon the vehicle

452 Airfield Management or Command Post will contact 30 LRSLGRDDO and

coordinate immediate removal of the vehicle from the airfield

453 Airfield Management will close the portion of the airfield until the vehicle has been

removed

46 Radio Control Procedures

461 When the airfield is open the control tower controls and directs all ground traffic and

vehicles in the CMA To achieve this control the following must be obeyed

18 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

462 Maintain two-way radio communication with Tower Organizations must provide

their own radios however AMOPs may loan a radio if one is available

NOTE Tower light-gun signals will not be used as a substitute for the two-way radio

requirement

463 Use the Tower Crash and Security Forces FM Nets or Ground Control frequencies

(UHFVHF) to communicate with Tower Tower does not continuously monitor the Security

Forces or Crash FM Nets Security Forces and Fire Department vehicle operators who

require communications with Tower on these frequencies must coordinate with Vandenberg

Emergency Control Center (VECC) and Fire Dispatch to have Tower monitor the frequency

VECC or Fire Dispatch will activate the select-call equipment or call the Tower on a landline

to request for Tower to monitor the appropriate frequency When communication with the

Tower is no longer required VECC Fire Dispatch or the vehicle operator(s) will inform the

Tower

464 Request and receive permission from the Tower before entering the CMA

4641 There is a runway hold line painted across the taxiway at the three locations

where taxiways intersect the runway A runway hold line consists of two solid yellow

lines and two dashed yellow lines (Attachment 5)

WARNING DO NOT confuse controlled movement area hold lines with runway hold lines

(Attachment 5) DO NOT cross a runway hold line without permission from the Tower

4642 Tower approval to cross the runway is a one-time approval only Once your

vehicle has exited the runway beyond the runway hold line(s) tower approval is required

to re-enter the runway

4643 Make radio communications concise to eliminate the possibility of confusion

State who you are your position on the airfield the route you wish to use and your

destination Tower will respond with a specific clearance Repeat instructions back to

the Tower exactly as they are received

4644 Ask Tower to repeat instructions you do not fully understand DO NOT

ASSUME ANYTHING When in doubt always take the safest course of action If the

Tower does not respond to your request to enter the movement area or cross the runway

do not proceed until Tower tells you

4645 Immediately report to tower when you depart the runway or CMA State the

location where you exited the runway or CMA

NOTE Until you pass the runway hold lines you are not off the runway If you exit the runway

into the grass or you pass over the runway edge lines you are to report off the runway Remain

in radio contact with the tower if you are within 100 feet of the runway edge

4646 Obey all Tower instructions If Tower instructions conflict with guidance in the

Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program or this instruction Tower instructions have

priority If for example Tower instructs you to ―exit the runway immediately you are

not expected to obey the 40 mph speed limit

4647 If you are operating a vehicle on the runway and Tower directs you to exit the

runway exit the runway at any of the taxiway intersections with the runway or position

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 19

yourself at least 100 feet from the edge of the runway or runway overrun As a guide the

runway distance remaining markers (large black signs with larger white numbers)

located in the grass on both sides of the runway are approximately 75 feet from the

runway edge

4648 Never use the word ―clear in radio transmissions Radio transmissions can

bleed through to different frequencies and cause aircraft in-flight to misinterpret landing

instructions

4649 Control tower controllers will not issue unconditional instructions when

authorizing movement on a runway or taxiway for the purpose of airfield checks or other

airport operations Instructions must ensure positive control with specific instructions to

proceed on a runway or movement area and as necessary hold short instructions

47 Operating a Vehicle on the Parking Ramp

471 Vehicles may not be driven diagonally across the ramp Travel parallel or

perpendicular to Airfield Road and make all turns at 90 degree angles There are very few

painted lines on the ramp to use for a reference As a guide follow the seams in the concrete

slabs that make up the ramp

472 Use taxiway centerlines as highway dividersndashdrive to the right Remain on concrete

surfaces when possible and avoid the airfield lights on the asphalt surfaces

473 If a vehicle must be backed or driven forward toward an aircraft clear the area use a

spotter and ensure the spotter uses chocks pre-positioned to keep your vehicle from striking

the aircraft

474 If parking near an aircraft do not park with front or rear of vehicle pointed towards

the aircraft unless absolutely necessary park perpendicular to the aircraftrsquos fuselage off the

nose of the aircraft or parallel to the aircraft off a wing tip Again the driverrsquos side of the

vehicle should be closest to the aircraft Park at least 25 feet away unless you are servicing

the aircraft or loadingunloading cargo

475 When leaving a parked vehicle unattended

4751 Turn off the ignition

EXCEPTIONS Emergency or servicing vehicles that must remain in operation to perform their

function may be parked with engine running transmission in park (automatic) or neutral

(manual) parking brake set and rear wheel chocked

4752 Leave vehicle unlocked with key in ignition

4753 Shift transmission to park (automatic) or reverse (manual)

4754 Set parking brake

4755 Turn on emergency flashers

4756 Place chocks in front of and behind a rear wheel of any vehicle left unattended

within 50 feet of an aircraft

EXCEPTION Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if

the engine is shut off

20 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

48 Airfield Speed Limits

481 5 mph ndash in close proximity (within 25 feet) of an aircraft

482 10 mph ndash for special purpose vehicles and for vehicles towing multiple pieces of

equipment

483 15 mph ndash when towing equipment or for general purpose vehicles on the aircraft

parking ramp

484 40 mph ndash for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway If you encounter an

aircraft pull over to the side stop and wait for the aircraft to pass then proceed

EXCEPTION Emergency vehicles (Fire Dept Ambulance Security Forces AMOPs) may

exceed the speed limit during emergency situations Extreme caution must be used during these

periods

485 During hours of darkness or reduced visibility speed limits for towing equipment and

for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway shall be reduced by 10 mph Those

agencies responding to an emergency and exceeding the speed limit shall consider the current

road conditions (nighttime precipitation present) and adjust their speed accordingly

49 Immediate Vicinity of Aircraft

491 If a vehicle must approach an aircraft approach with the driverrsquos side of the vehicle

closest to the aircraft so the driver can judge the distance separating the vehicle and aircraft

492 If an aircraftrsquos engines are running do not drive or park a vehicle within 25 feet

forward or 200 feet behind the aircraft

493 Do not drive within 25 feet of a parked aircraft except when the vehicle is involved in

servicing or loadingunloading cargo

494 Do not drive a vehicle under any part of an aircraft unless your vehicle is part of a

cargo loading or unloading operation and a vehicle is specifically designed to do so (Aircraft

certified forklift 60K cargo loader or missilebomb loader)

410 Encountering Aircraft on a Taxiway

4101 Small Wing Span (C-130 or less) The vehicle operator may simply elect to move to

the side of the taxiway to let it pass The vehicle operator must maintain a minimum 25 feet

separation from the aircraft

4102 Large Wing Span (C-5 B-52 etchellip) Vehicle operator should turn around and

proceed off the taxiway at the nearest exit Avoid driving into the grass do so because of the

potential (FOD) hazard If getting out of the way of taxiing aircraft means you need to drive

into the grass and then drive at a minimum of 200 feet from the taxiway centerline

4103 Aircraft always have the right of way over vehicles Never cross the path of a

moving aircraft Yield to the right of aircraft approaching head-on Always wait until a

taxiing aircraft has cleared your path before proceeding then pass to the rear All aircraft

create ―jet blast or ―prop wash do not come any closer than 200 feet behind or 25 feet in

front of an aircraft whose engines are running (Attachment 10) VAFB does not have any

designated ―jet blast areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 21

4104 When an aircraft is approaching your vehicle at night stop and turn off your

headlights but leave your parking lights on until the aircraft passes you Know how to turn

off DRLs If you are unsure on how to turn off your DRLs refer to the vehicle operators

manual

4105 Any vehicle mishap on the VAFB airfield will be reported to the AFM DAFM 30

SWSE 30 SFSCC and 30 OSSCC

411 Emergency Vehicle Operations

4111 During emergencies responding vehicles (Fire Department Ambulance Security

Forces and Airfield Management) may

4112 Exceed the speed limits only when necessary to save lives or property

NOTE Emergency response vehicles are not exempt from contacting the Tower for permission

into the controlled movement arearsquos or onto the runway

4113 Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if the

engine is shut off

4114 During an emergency all non-essential vehicle traffic and radio transmissions shall

be kept to a minimum

412 Fog Night and Reduced Visibility Conditions

4121 Exercise extreme caution during these conditions Most aircraft are painted gray and

are difficult to see under adverse conditions During low visibility conditions (eg fog night

rain etc) aircraft occasionally operate without landing lights to reduce glare

4122 At night do not direct vehicle headlights toward a moving aircraft Leave the

parking lights on to mark your vehiclersquos position Keep the headlights off until the aircraft is

out of range It is difficult to see on the airfield during hours of darkness exercise extreme

caution when performing nighttime operations

4123 During low visibility conditions all vehicles will stop short of the ILS hold sign

(Attachment 5 and 16) and ask permission from the Tower to cross andor enter the runway

Contact AMOPs during periods of inclement weather for reduced visibility conditions prior

to entering the airfield

4124 There is minimal flood lighting available on the parking ramp Portable lighting

units are sometimes used to supplement security however these units cast shadows that can

easily hide hazards

4125 During Fog conditions and at night speed limits will be reduced

413 Airfield Driving Blackout Procedures It is prohibited to drive on the VAFB airfield in

black out conditions

414 Vehicle Lights on the Airfield All vehicles operating within the CMA will use rotating

beacon lights or hazardwarning flashers and headlights Vehicles equipped with daytime

running lights will ensure they are on when operating on the airfield

415 Control Tower Light Gun Signals

22 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

4151 All vehicles that operate on the airfield will have AFVA 11-240 Airport Signs and

Markings signal decal (available for order at httpwwwe-publishingafmil)

4152 The decal may be permanently affixed in plain view of the driver or clipped to the

inside of the sun visor on the driverrsquos side of the vehicle so it can be flipped down for ready

reference

4153 All airfield vehicle operators will know and comply with all airfield signs markings

and control tower signals (Attachment 8)

416 Airfield Signs and Markings

4161 A comprehensive listing of general airfield signsmarkings is contained in the

Airfield Driving CBT and the Vandenberg Airfield Driving Familiarization Program slide

presentation

4162 There are two types of signs on VAFB airfield mandatory and informative

Definitions of signs are as follows

41621 Mandatory signs are provided when pilots and vehicle operators must follow an

instruction such as at runway hold positions Mandatory signs have a red background

with white lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

41622 Non-mandatory signs are classified as informative These signs are necessary

to indicate a specific movement area or to provide other useful information Informative

signs have a yellow background with black lettering or black background with yellow

lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

4163 Airfield markings unique to Vandenberg include the cargo Deployment Functional

area located on the airfield in front of the Transient Maintenance building This area is

marked with a dashed alternating green and white line This area is only used during

contingency or exercise operations (Attachment 16)

417 Tower Visual and Radio Blind Spots

4171 The ramp behind the aircraft hangar is a visual blind spot from the Tower

4172 The runway 12 approach end (Extended for Shuttle Program) is a hard to see area

(Attachment 4)

418 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention

4181 Hats may not be worn anywhere on the airfield

NOTE DVs and DV greeters may wear headgear in the red carpet area in the performance of

official duties

4182 Vehicle operators must ensure all loose items are secured within their vehicle before

entering the airfield

4183 Injury and equipment damage may result if objects (Rocks bolts tools etc) are

ingested or blown about by aircraft engines All vehicle operators must help keep airfield

pavements FOD free Drivers must stop and pick up FOD when seen

4184 When entering the airfield all personnel will stop at the FOD checkpoint sign and

inspectclear rocks or debris from tires before driving on pavements Roll the vehicle

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 23

forward 18 ndash 24 and re-inspect tires for FOD or other debris (rollover FOD check) When

you drive a vehicle off of any prepared surface (including onto the runway overruns and

asphalt shoulders adjacent to the taxiways and runway) where tires may pick up rocks and

gravel conduct a rollover FOD check and remove any foreign objects immediately after you

return to a prepared road surface

419 Mobile Obstacles on Taxiways and Aprons

4191 No equipment will be left unmanned in the following areas

41911 1000 feet from runway centerline out to either side

41912 200 feet from taxiway centerline out to either side

41913 98 feet from the edge of the apron boundary (C-17) For all other aircraft

types check with Airfield Management to determine distance to fixed or mobile

obstacles

419131 The North side of the aircraft hanger is closed NOTE Aerospace

ground equipment (AGE) may be left unmanned on the apron for up to 3 hours before

an aircraft arrival or following an aircraft departure if it is in direct support of aircraft

operations AGE equipment must be returned to the designated storage area when no

longer in use

420 Restrictions for Operating Bicycles on the Airfield The use of bicycles is prohibited on

the airfield

421 Vehicle Traffic Control Devices Vandenberg airfield does not have any vehicle traffic

control devices or lights for crossing active taxiwaysrunways In the event of radio outage

Tower will use light gun signals

422 Traction Devices It is prohibited to drive vehicles with tire chains or traction devices on

VAFB airfield Only normal tread tires will be used

423 Vehicle Call Signs

4231 The following call signs are permanently assigned to their associated

agenciesoffices for use while driving on the airfield Any others shall be coordinated

through Airfield Management prior to driving on the airfield

42311 Airfield Operations Flight Commander (AOFCC) OPSmdash1

42312 Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash1

42313 Deputy Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash2

42314 Other AMOPs Personnel AIRFIELDmdash3

42315 Control Tower vehicle ATCmdash

42316 Transient Aircraft Maintenance TAmdash

42317 METNAV METNAVmdash

42318 Airfield Lighting AIRFIELD LIGHTINGmdash

42319 Airfield Sweeper SWEEPERmdash

24 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

423110 Airfield Mower MOWERmdash

423111 Fire Chief CHIEFmdash1

423112 Emergency Fire Response Vehicles CRASHmdash

423113 When conducting training all unit ADPM and instructors will use a training

callsign (TRAININGmdash) assigned by AMOPs personnel

4232 Vehicle operators must be able to clearly communicate and understand instructions

from the Tower If an operator does not understand they will ask Tower to repeat the

message The radio operator will relay information back to the Tower exactly as it was

stated Ground vehicle operators will not use the word ―Clear when communicating with

the Tower (Attachment 9)

424 Procedures to Use Infield andor Other Airfield Routes

4241 Vehicle operators must understand standard traffic flow procedures including

driving lane locations mandatory stop and yield signs accident reporting and vehicle

parking on airfield (Attachment 11 12 and 14) Vandenberg AFB does not have designated

driving lanes painted on the aircraft parking apron When driving on taxiways or toward

approaching aircraft approach at a 90 degree angle (Attachment 14)

4242 Airfield Road is a two-way traffic lane marked with yellow paint which runs North

and South from Gate 4 to the south end of the hanger Use caution in front of Airfield

Operations (Building 1746) due to DV activity (Attachments 11 and 13) Do not drive on or

across the painted red carpet located on the parking ramp

42421 Operating a Vehicle on Airfield Road Stop signs are painted on Airfield Road

in three critical locations two near the aircraft hangar and one in front of Fire Station 1

Obey stop signs and visually clear the area for moving vehicles and aircraft before

proceeding

4243 Immediate Runway Departure Procedure If you are operating a vehicle on the

runway and Tower directs you to depart the runway immediately drive onto a taxiway

(beyond the hold line) if one is immediately available If a taxiway is not available drive

into the grass along the runway at least 100 feet beyond the runway edge As a guide the

runway distance markers (large black signs with white numbers located in the grass on both

sides of the runway) are approximately 75 feet from the runway edge These instructions are

for emergency situations only Remember to complete a FOD check prior to re-entering the

runway or taxiway area from off un-improved surfaces

425 Night Vision Devices (NVDs)

4251 NVDs will only be used on a case by case basis with the approval of the AOFCC

AFM or DAFM

426 Smoking Areas

4261 Smoking is prohibited on the airfield

4262 Designated smoking areas are between AMOPs and TA buildings on the south side

of TA and on the North side of the aircraft hangar Smoking is not allowed in any

government vehicle or POV operated on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 25

427 Cell Phone Usage on the Airfield Cell phones will not be used while operating a vehicle

on the airfield except under the following circumstances

4271 If vehicle operators must use a cell phone on the airfield they shall stop the vehicle

prior to using the phone

4272 Cell phones shall not be used within the distances listed below when near aircraft

being serviced with fuel or oxygen

42721 Within 50 feet of any pressurized aircraft fuel or oxygen servicing components

42722 Within 25 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet during fuel transfer

42723 Within 10 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet

428 Loss of Communications

4281 While on the runway If Tower loses radio contact they will flash the runway lights

on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle operatorrsquos attention

All personnel will be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for aircraft DO NOT re-

enter or cross the runway without ATCrsquos permission Immediately leave the controlled

movement area and contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the situation

4282 On the movement area (area other than runway) If Tower loses radio they will flash

the taxiway lights on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle

operatorrsquos attention All personnel shall be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for

aircraft Immediately move to the extreme edge of the taxiway and drive slowly to the

nearest movement area exit Contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the

situation

429 Fuel Pits

4291 Vandenberg has fuel pits located on the main parking ramp annotated by white

squares painted on the concrete The fuel pits are empty and not active

4292 Do not drive over the fuel pits covers

26 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 5

VEHICLE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS

51 Prerequisites for Airfield Driving

511 All operators must have a valid state motor vehicle license and a valid AF Form 2293

US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card in their possession while

operating a Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) Additionally operators must have a

Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter on file (Attachment 2)

NOTE Only Airfield Management personnel may issue AF Form 483rsquos

512 Individuals will complete all prerequisites and bring their completed Airfield Driving

Training and Certification letters and CBT score sheet to Airfield Management Operations

(Building 1746) during normal operating hours (Monday through Friday 0800 ndash 1700)

513 AMOPs personnel shall ensure the above forms are properly documented and

completed

514 Airfield driving trainees must pass (80) a map and written test ADPMs must have a

90 on all tests

515 If they meet all prerequisites the trainee will be issued a completed AF Form 483

Airfield Management will sign the Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter issue a

certificate number (next in sequence on the airfield license issue log) on the AF Form 483

sign the AF Form 483 and record information on the airfield license database located in the

AMOPs section

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 27

Chapter 6

OPERATING PROCEDURES

61 Reporting Violations and Runway Incursions

611 Violations of airfield access procedures airfield driving rules aircraft movement area

violations or unauthorized runway entry must be reported to AMOPs as soon as the incident

occurs

612 The Airfield Manager will initiate an investigation and coordinate with 30 SWSEF

and the AOFCC to determine the proper method of reporting the incident and to decide

which agency will investigate The following guidelines apply

6121 Airfield Manager will investigate general motor vehicle violations of access

procedures airfield driving rules and movement area procedures

6122 For a runway incursion the individualrsquos AF Form 483 must be surrendered to

AMOPs and airfield driving privileges revoked until an investigation retraining and

certification is complete

6123 Coordinate with 30SWSE to assign all runway incursions an operational

category (Operational Error Pilot Deviation VehiclePedestrian)

6124 Use AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report to report a runway intrusion that does

not involve an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program

prescribes the use of this form

613 Use AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR) to report a runway intrusion

that involves an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program and

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports prescribes the use of this form

62 Airfield Driving Violation Recourse

621 Violation of airfield driving procedures is a serious safety issue and will be handled

according to the seriousness of the offense Serious offenses such as a runway incursion and

controlled movement area violations will be addressed as follows

6211 A first-time offense will result in a one-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6212 A second offense will result in a 3-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6213 The third offense will result in a permanent revocation of all airfield driving

privileges

622 Punishment for other violations such as speeding and not performing FOD checks will

be determined by the Airfield Manager

623 In all cases of suspension or revocation the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will take possession of the individualrsquos AF Form 483

28 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

624 The Airfield Manager will send a letter to the individualrsquos supervisor unit ADPM and

unit commander informing them of the airfield violation and suspension of airfield driving

privileges

625 If the individual is needed to alleviate manning shortages to support a mission on the

airfield the individualrsquos unit commander may submit a letter requesting reinstatement of

airfield driving privileges The petition will be on official letterhead and addressed to the

Wing Commander (30 SWCC)

626 The 30 SWCC is the only one that can reinstate airfield driving privileges This

authority cannot be delegated The letter must explain the reason(s) why the individual

should retain their airfield driving privileges and state the driver has been counseled by their

supervisor about the airfield driving violation

627 For reinstatement of airfield driving privileges following a suspension an individual

must complete remedial training under the guidance of their ADPM The remedial training

consists of all training requirements for individuals undergoing initial training and

certification After all training requirements are met and the individual passes the written

airfield driving test a new AF Form 483 will be issued If the individual fails the written

exam a retest will be conducted no earlier than 48 hours after the initial test

628 If an individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license has been suspended or revoked by civil

authorities the unit commander will also suspend or revoke the individualrsquos airfield driving

privileges confiscate their AF Form 483 and notify the individualrsquos unit ADPM and the

Airfield Manager in writing The Airfield Manager will take possession of the individualrsquos

AF Form 483 upon presentation of written notification Upon reinstatement of the

individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license the individual will undergo remedial training in airfield

driving procedures

NOTE Reporting of runway taxiway ramp and CMA violations are the responsibility of all

personnel operating and utilizing the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 29

Chapter 7

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel

711 TDY and Contractor Personnel need not complete the VAFB airfield training program

provided they possess a valid AF Form 483 stamped for their home base airfield These

individuals will receive an in-depth briefing (documented on the TDYContractor Briefing

Certification Log) from the host Unit ADPM on local airfield operations before driving on

the airfield Personnel without proof of airfield certification will be required to complete the

entire Vandenberg AFB airfield driving program This briefing must include as a minimum

7111 Vandenberg AFB airfield boundary limits

7112 Entry Control Points (ECPs) and restricted areas

7113 Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

7114 FOD control and prevention

7115 Fire station mandatory stop areas

7116 Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

7117 Speed limits

7118 Parking and chocking requirements

7119 Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

71110 Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on

runwaystaxiwaysaprons

71111 Runway intrusion prevention

71112 Airfield violations and consequences

71113 Tower light gun signals

71114 CMA procedures including proper radio terminology and phraseology

71115 Airfield signs and markings

71116 Emergency response vehicles

71117 General and special purpose vehicles

71118 Day and night time orientations

30 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 8

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS)

81 Authorization

811 POVs are not authorized to operate on the airfield (to include Airfield Road) unless

granted permission by the Airfield Manager POVs shall not cross the white line parallel to

Airfield Road without explicit approval from Airfield Management

812 The AFM DAFM or designated AMOPs representative are responsible for issuing

POV airfield permits to individuals who have a justifiable reason for driving a POV on the

airfield (Attachment 3)

NOTE Authority will not be delegated outside of Airfield Management

813 POV authorizations will be restricted to mission essential requirements will not be

issued for individual convenience and will be endorsed by the individualrsquos unit commander

For the purpose of obtaining an airfield POV pass the POV must have updated registration

with appropriate stickers prior to approval by the Deputy Airfield Manager

8131 Airfield passes will be issued the first week in January of every year and will be

valid until the last day in December of that calendar year

8132 All passes will be renewed annually with a new justification letter from the

individualrsquos unit commander

814 Issue temporary POV passes by entering all information in the POV log and have

individual sign 30 SW Form 30 The individual will then be given a pass with a number

starting with current year and three digit sequence to correspond with number of pass issued

815 Pass will be returned to AMOPs when mission is complete

816 Permanent passes will only be issued to those that need to have them and have

justifiable reason on record Passes will be renewed annually on an ―as needed basis with

justification (Attachment 3)

817 Permanent POV passes will be issued by entering the vehicle information on the

permanent log and assigning a number to it the same as temporary POV passes User will

then be issued a placard with all pertinent information to be kept on the vehicle dashboard at

all times when on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

2 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 1mdashGENERAL 5

11 Airfield Driving -General 5

12 Vehicles Authorized Unlimited Airfield Access (Without Airfield Management

Notification) 5

13 Vehicles Authorized Limited Airfield Access (Without AMOPs notification) 6

Chapter 2mdashRESPONSIBILITIES 7

21 Individual and Unit Responsibilities 7

22 Unit Commanders will 7

23 Deputy Airfield Manager (DAFM) will 7

24 30 SW Command Post (when airfield is closed) will 9

25 30 Security Forces Squadron (SFS) will 9

26 Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower will 9

27 30 SW Safety Office (30 SWSE) will 9

28 30 Medical Group (MDG) will 10

29 30 Contracting Squadron (CONS) will 10

210 30 Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) will 10

211 Contractors (Non permanent partytemporary) will 10

212 Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers (ADPMs) will 11

Chapter 3mdashAIRFIELD ACCESS PROCEDURES 13

31 Airfield Training Program Requirements 13

32 Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers amp Airfield Driving Instructor Qualification 14

Chapter 4mdashPROCURING AIRFIELD DRIVING AUTHORIZATION 16

41 Airfield Access amp Operating Procedures 16

42 AMOPs Airfield Access Responsibilities 16

43 Airfield Entry Points 16

44 Driving in the CMA 17

45 Disabled Vehicles 17

46 Radio Control Procedures 17

47 Operating a Vehicle on the Parking Ramp 19

48 Airfield Speed Limits 20

49 Immediate Vicinity of Aircraft 20

410 Encountering Aircraft on a Taxiway 20

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 3

411 Emergency Vehicle Operations 21

412 Fog Night and Reduced Visibility Conditions 21

413 Airfield Driving Blackout Procedures 21

414 Vehicle Lights on the Airfield 21

415 Control Tower Light Gun Signals 21

416 Airfield Signs and Markings 22

417 Tower Visual and Radio Blind Spots 22

418 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention 22

419 Mobile Obstacles on Taxiways and Aprons 23

420 Restrictions for Operating Bicycles on the Airfield 23

421 Vehicle Traffic Control Devices 23

422 Traction Devices 23

423 Vehicle Call Signs 23

424 Procedures to Use Infield andor Other Airfield Routes 24

425 Night Vision Devices (NVDs) 24

426 Smoking Areas 24

427 Cell Phone Usage on the Airfield 25

428 Loss of Communications 25

429 Fuel Pits 25

Chapter 5mdashVEHICLE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS 26

51 Prerequisites for Airfield Driving 26

Chapter 6mdashOPERATING PROCEDURES 27

61 Reporting Violations and Runway Incursions 27

62 Airfield Driving Violation Recourse 27

Chapter 7mdashTRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL 29

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel 29

Chapter 8mdashPRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS) 30

81 Authorization 30

Chapter 9mdashTERMS EXPLAINED 31

91 Airfield Driving Terms 31

Chapter 10mdashADOPTED FORMS 32

101 Adopted Forms 32

4 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 1mdashGLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 33

Attachment 2mdashSAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION 35

Attachment 3mdashSAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL 36

Attachment 4mdashAIRFIELD DIAGRAM 37

Attachment 5mdashRUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES 38

Attachment 6mdashRUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS 39

Attachment 7mdashRUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS 40

Attachment 8mdashAFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS 41

ATTACHMENT 9mdashSAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES 42

Attachment 10mdashAIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS 44

Attachment 11mdashAIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS 45

Attachment 12mdashACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS 48

Attachment 13mdashTDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET 51

Attachment 14mdashAPRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW 52

Attachment 15mdashADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE 53

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 5

Chapter 1

GENERAL

11 Airfield Driving -General

111 There is a danger to aircraft and ground personnel due to aircraft and vehicle traffic

The airfield is a potentially hazardous area where carelessness and disregard for safety

cannot be tolerated Everyone driving on the airfield is required to maintain a safe

environment at all times Carelessness and disregard for safety will not be tolerated

112 Access to the airfield or controlled movement area will be restricted to a mission

essential basis only

113 Anyone requiring to drive on the airfield or controlled movement area will check in

and out at Airfield Management (Building 1746) have in their possession the proper

documents (state driverrsquos license and AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency) and a valid

need to operate a vehicle on the airfield Sponsoring agencies (eg Fire Department

Western Range Operation Communications and Information (WROCIInDyne) Civil

Engineering etchellip) will provide an airfield driving qualified escort for personnel working on

the airfield Personnel designated as an escort must be authorized and certified under this

instruction to drive on the airfield

114 Anyone requiring access to the airfield for temporary purposes who do not possess an

AF Form 483 (eg construction site surveys Orbital Science NASA Boeing ULA

Lockheed Martin etchellip) will be determined on a case by case basis by the Airfield Manager

(AFM) or Deputy Airfield Manager (DAFM)

115 Personnel requiring access shall make an appointment with Airfield Management to

be briefed on airfield safety routes smoking policy speed limits cell phone use Transient

Alert and vehicle procedures

116 Crossing the airfield and or runway will only be done for mission requirements No

person shall cross or use the airfield for convenience or personal use

12 Vehicles Authorized Unlimited Airfield Access (Without Airfield Management

Notification)

121 The following agencies and associated government vehicles are authorized access to

the airfield controlled movement area and the airfield without notifying Airfield Management

Operations (AMOPs)

1211 Aircraft Fuel Trucks (30 LRSLGRMF)

1212 Security Forces Squadron (30 SFS)

1213 Fire Department (30 CESCEF)

1214 Air Terminal Operations (30 LRSLGRTA)

1215 Wing Flight Safety Officer (30 SWSEF)

1216 Transient Aircraft MaintenanceAerospace Ground Equipment (TAMAGE)

6 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

1217 Emergency response personnel (30 MDOSSGOJ 30 MDOSSGOA)

122 Command vehicles

1221 14 AFCCCV

1222 30 SWCCCV

1223 30 OGCCCD

13 Vehicles Authorized Limited Airfield Access (Without AMOPs notification)

131 The following agencies are authorized limited access to the specified areas without

notifying Airfield Management If a specific mission requires the following limitations be

exceeded notify Airfield Management in advance This exemption does not relieve the

vehicle operator of the requirements for driving on the airfield

132 Meteorological and Navigation Equipment (METNAV) Maintenance vehicles are

limited to the area west of the runway as necessary to service navigational aids and

meteorological instruments In the course of providing service do not operate any vehicle

closer than 100 feet from the runway without radio contact with and permission from the

Tower

133 30 CES Power Production vehicles are authorized to perform necessary maintenance

on emergency generators in support of ATCALS equipment In the course of providing

service do not operate any vehicle closer than 100 feet from the runway without radio

contact and permission from the Tower Power Production must coordinate with Tower to

access Runway 12 Glide slope critical area

NOTE Agencies with non-routine requirements shall coordinate access to the airfield with

Airfield Management personnel

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 7

Chapter 2

RESPONSIBILITIES

21 Individual and Unit Responsibilities

211 The 30 SWCC designates the 30 OSSOSA responsibility for administering the

Vandenberg AFB Airfield Driving Program

212 Upon suspension or revocation of base or civilian driving privileges the wing

commander may authorize re-instatement of airfield driving privileges to perform critical

mission essential duties This authority shall not be delegated (Paragraph 626)

213 Individualrsquos shall immediately report to their ADPM if their base or civilian driverrsquos

license has been suspended or revoked by authorities Airfield driving privileges are

automatically suspended effective the date of the suspension

214 The 30 SWCC Approves publication of this Airfield Driving Instruction (ADI)

22 Unit Commanders will

221 Appoint all Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers (ADPM) in writing and forward

a copy of the appointment letter to Airfield Management (30 OSSOSAA) ADPMs must be

a minimum of a SSgt 7-Level or above (or civilian equivalent) unless manning constraints

absolutely prohibit then most qualified SSgt 5-Level available Commanders will ensure

that an updated appointment letter is sent to Airfield Management no later than 30 days prior

to the replacement of Unit ADPM to ensure adequate training time is allotted

222 Certify personnel are qualified to drive on the airfield (Attachment 2) (Authority

may be delegated in writing to the Unit ADPM a copy of the delegation letter shall be

forwarded to Airfield Management Operations)

223 Limit the number of personnel and vehicles authorized to drive on the airfield and the

runway to the absolute minimum necessary to accomplish the mission

224 Upon suspension or revocation of a unit memberrsquos base driving privileges suspend or

revoke the memberrsquos airfield driving authorization and notify the unit ADPM and Deputy

Airfield Manager (DAFM) in writing Request for re-instatement must be processed

according to (Paragraph 626)

225 Certify POV justification letters (Attachment 3)

23 Deputy Airfield Manager (DAFM) will

231 Develop and manage Vandenberg AFB Airfield Driving Program

232 Develop a standardized checklist to train each organizationrsquos Unit ADPM on the

Airfield Driverrsquos Program requirements IAW AFI 13-213 Airfield Management and this

instruction

2321 Verify rankskill level requirements are met prior to certifying new ADPMs

233 Provide a copy of this ADI and instructional course material to include tests to serve

units with formal airfield driving training requirements

8 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

234 Develop and coordinate airfield driverrsquos test to include map test with wing safety

Provide copies of approved written airfield driverrsquos tests map tests and other training

material to Unit ADPMrsquos

NOTE Unit ADPMrsquos may administer AMOPs approved written and map tests

235 Ensure all airfield drivers are trained and possess an AF Form 483 Annotate

―Airfield Authorized on AF Form 483 to identify who has specialized runway access

training

236 Monitor radio communications between the control tower and vehicles for proper

terminologyphraseology and discipline Report violations with spot check findings in the

AOB

237 Review the 30SWI 13-204 Airfield Driving Instruction Airfield Driverrsquos

Familiarization Program and tests annually or when course materials change Ensure

Airfield Driving Instruction (ADI) is in compliance with AFI 13-213 and this instruction

238 Conduct airfield driver training for contractors POV operators and agencies with non-

routine airfield operations (Chapter 7 and 8)

239 Upon receipt of 30 SW Form 30 coordinate instructions operations plans Missile

Operations Support Requirements (MOSR) contracts and other documents involving access

to the airfield controlled movement areas to ensure safety and compliance with this

instruction

2310 When notified attend site visits and pre-performance conferences for projects

involving airfield access

2311 Control access of motor vehicles to the airfield controlled movement area under the

provisions of this instruction

2312 Respond to driving violations during airfield operating hours Determine if the

violatorrsquos airfield access authorization (AF Form 483) should be revoked

2313 Review Airfield Training and Certification memo (Attachment 2) and approve

requests for airfield driving authorization Certify individuals to drive on the airfield

2314 Perform periodic spot checks of personnel driving on the airfield to ensure

compliance with airfield driving procedures Authority to conduct spot check is delegated to

any airfield management personnel

23141 Document and track all AF Form 483 spot inspections

23142 Report results (unitoffice symbol) in the ―status of airfield driving section of

the Airfield Operations Board (AOB)

2315 Develop and provide driving program inspection checklist to ADPMs IAW AFI 13-

213

2316 Conduct quarterly reviews of selected unit airfield driver training programs Review

each unit program annually Report results of the annual inspection to unit commanders

2317 Conduct a semi-annual meeting with unit ADPMs to provide training brief runway

incursions CMAVs and trends

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 9

2318 Maintain documents on all runway taxiway controlled movement area (CMA)

violations and actions taken Maintain these results for the current and previous calendar

year All airfield violations shall be briefed at the Airfield Operations Board and

documented in meeting minutes

23181 Provide a detailed description of each incident to include (What When Where

and How type vehicleaircraft involved and action taken to prevent a reoccurrence)

2319 Report any violations involving VAFB personnel to the 30 SWSEF (Flight Safety)

office and Airfield Management Operations

2320 Ensure the following ADPMs receive formal training IAW AFI 13-213

30 CESCEFCEOCEOHH

30 SFS

30 LRSLGRDDOLGRM

30 LRSLGRTA

30 SCSSCOAM

2321 Limit vehicle access to the controlled movement area and runway to only those

required to perform mission essential airfield duties

24 30 SW Command Post (when airfield is closed) will

241 Maintain a record of personnel and vehicles on the airfield

242 Notify Vandenberg Emergency Control Center and Fire Dispatchers of personnel or

vehicles accessing or departing the airfield

243 Advise personnel or vehicle operators of ongoing or proposed aircraft operations

244 Relay reports of access or driving violations to Security Forces Law Enforcement and

Airfield Management

245 Upon receiving notification from Airfield Management that the airfield is open or will

open for aircraft operations advise Airfield Management of any known personnelvehicles

on the airfield

25 30 Security Forces Squadron (SFS) will

251 Patrol Airfield Road and the aircraft parking ramp IAW applicable directives If

questions arise concerning vehicle access contact Airfield Management during airfield

operating hours and 30 SWCP during non-operating hours Warn or ticket violators as the

situation warrants

252 Respond as soon as possible when access or driving violations are reported

26 Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower will

261 Maintain positive control of all aircraft and vehicle traffic on the airfield via two-way

radio communications or in the event of lost communications by light gun signals If use of

light gun signals is unsuccessful contact AMOPs for assistance

27 30 SW Safety Office (30 SWSE) will

271 Flight safety is trained for airfield driving by AMOPs personnel Their program is

maintained by 30 OSSOSAA (Airfield Management)

10 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

272 Ensure all Hazard Reports and Hazardous Air Traffic Reports (HATRs) are

investigated IAW applicable instructions

273 Ensure safety violations are reported to Airfield Management

274 Coordinate with DAFM on airfield driving written tests prior to test being

implemented Test will include OPR and currency date

28 30 Medical Group (MDG) will

281 Respond as tasked with Bioenvironmental Engineering Team (BET) Field Treatment

Team (FTT) andor contracted ambulance service American Medical Response (AMR)

282 Conduct color vision testing for airfield driving applicants that are not pre-qualified

per career field requirements Personnel will report to the 30 Medical Clinic to obtain

verification of normal color vision Individuals not having normal color vision will not be

granted permission to access controlled movement areas and will have ―NO CMA ACCESS

stampedwritten on their AF Form 483

29 30 Contracting Squadron (CONS) will

291 Notify the Airfield Manager of any proposed site visit or pre-performance conference

for construction projects or service contracts on or near the airfield

292 Ensure all contracts for work on the airfield include requirements for airfield driver

training

210 30 Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) will

2101 Ensure agencies requesting rental vehicle support for official business involving

airfield access are made aware of the requirement to coordinate with Airfield Management

for airfield driver training and POV pass requirements

2102 Ensure any vehicle dispatched to support airfield operations is equipped with wheel

chocks

211 Contractors (Non permanent partytemporary) will

2111 Appoint the minimum number of airfield drivers needed to complete contract

requirements

2112 Ensure airfield drivers are able to distinguish red green and white Tower light-gun

signals

2113 Coordinate with Airfield Management for a Tower light gun signal test

2114 Complete a 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project InformationAuthorization

21141 Complete part I and II of the 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Management (30

OSSOSAA) or designated representative will complete part III

21142 The government contract evaluator signs as project officer in the block at the

end of section II

21143 The Airfield Manager or designated representative will provide training for

contractor vehicle operators based on the contract requirements They will return a copy

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 11

of the completed 30 SW Form 30 to the contractor and maintain the original at Airfield

Management

21144 Vehicle operators will follow access and driving procedures and will not

operate a vehicle on the airfield unless trained and licensed to do so Each driver must

have in his or her possession a valid driverrsquos license from any state and an AF Form 483

212 Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers (ADPMs) will

2121 Be trained and certified to drive on the airfield by the DAFM

2122 Ensure unit assigned personnel required to operate a vehicle on the airfield complete

the required training on the Airfield Driver Training and Certification MFR (Attachment 2)

and test prior to obtaining an AF Form 483

21221 Unit personnel who are not trained and certified to drive at night must have

their AF Form 483 restricted (eg ―DAYTIME ONLY) If the individual is later

required to drive on the airfield at night the unit ADPM will ensure training (night

airfield orientation) is conducted and documented The AFM DAFM or designated

representative will update the AF Form 483

2123 Ensure unit personnel have a valid state driver license to operate privately owned

government (may also require a Government driver license) contractor ownedleased

vehicles on the airfield

2124 Ensure personnel requiring CMA access are trained in accordance with all applicable

guidance

2125 Administer the unit airfield driving program IAW AFI 13-213

21251 Provide control tower light gun signal recognition and classroom training

21252 Proctor airfield driving orientation for day and night (if applicable)

21253 Proctor airfield driving test (practical and written)

21254 Administer required Computer Based Training modules (CBTs)

2126 Maintain records associated forms and listings of all unit personnel authorized to

drive on the airfield Review and update the listing of all unit personnel authorized to drive

on the airfield at least quarterly Forward updated information to the DAFM

21261 Ensure listing of unit personnel includes individualrsquos full name rank unit

office symbol AF Form 483 certificate number restrictions (eg Daytime only) and date

refresher due

2127 Administer the written airfield driving test and Airfield Driving CBTs Annotate

memberrsquos score on the Memorandum of Airfield Training and Certification (Attachment 2)

Maintain copy of CBT module results for one year

2128 Notify the unit commander and Deputy Airfield Manager in writing after revoking an

individualrsquos airfield driving privileges Ensure individual is retrained and documented prior

to the individual resuming airfield driving duties

12 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

2129 Ensure replacement is trained and certified to drive on the airfield at least 30 days

prior to the replacement assuming Unit ADPM duties Schedule initial training with the

DAFM and notify unit commander of completed training

21210 Ensure unit personnel are qualified to drive appropriate types of vehicles they are

registered for

21211 Ensure applicants score 80 or higher (corrected to 100) on all airfield drivers

test All applicants with test scores below 80 will retest Primary and Alternate Unit

ADPMrsquos are required to score 90 or higher on all tests and CBTrsquos

21212 Conduct annual refresher training and document individualrsquos AF Form 483 by

signing the back Refresher CBT printouts will be kept with each individuals training and

certification paperwork

212121 Annual refresher training will consist of the following

2121211 Complete USAF Airfield Driving CBT

2121212 Review VAFB Airfield Driving Video

2121213 Review VAFB Airfield Driving PowerPoint Presentation

2121214 Review VAFB Airfield Driving Instruction

21213 Attend semi-annual Airfield Drivers Program Managers meetings

21214 Maintain an airfield driving (electronically or paper) continuity binder in the

following format

212141 TAB A Unit ADPM appointment letter

212142 TAB B Airfield Driving Instruction

212143 TAB C Annual Program Inspection Results

212144 TAB D Airfield Drivers Training and Certification letters

212145 TAB E List of unit assigned airfield drivers

212146 TAB F Airfield Driving CBT Training Curriculum TestAnswer Key

212147 TAB G Unit airfield driving safety requirements as applicable

212148 TAB H Airfield ViolationsCorrective actions

212149 TAB I References (AFJMAN 24-306 Chapter 25 and AFOSHSTD 91-100

Chapter 6 AFI 21-101 etc) and other miscellaneous information

21215 Become a registered member of the Vandenberg airfield driving CoP ADPMs can

register at httpswwwdmyafmilafknprodASPsCoPOpenCoPaspFilter=20710

21216 Schedule training for replacement ADPM with the DAFM at least 30 days prior to

relinquishing duties

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 13

Chapter 3

AIRFIELD ACCESS PROCEDURES

31 Airfield Training Program Requirements

311 Pass a color vision test

3111 Personnel must provide official documentation of test results from the 30 MDG

when submitting a request for an airfield driving permit

3112 Personnel will report to the 30 MDG Optometry Clinic to obtain verification of

normal color vision Appointments are not necessary testing is completed on a walk-in

basis

3113 Members must be able to distinguish red green white yellow and blue colors

NOTE Personnel who have a mandatory requirement for normal color vision (entry and

retention) in their Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) are exempt from color vision testing

portion of the airfield driversrsquo program provided previous test results indicate the member

can distinguish red green white yellow and blue

3114 The Optometry Clinic will document the test results (or non-applicability) on the

individualrsquos Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification

NOTE Coordination with MDG and safety officials may be necessary to evaluate those cases

where individuals fail the color vision test to determine if issuance of a limited access permit

excluding the CMA should be approved

3115 Personnel not having normal color vision will not be granted permission to

access controlled movement areas and will have ―NO CMA ACCESS stampedwritten

on their AF Form 483

312 Complete VAFB Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program

313 Pass a color vision test Document the test (or non-applicability) on the individualrsquos

Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification

314 Unit ADPMs will administer tests provided by Airfield Management Tests will cover

VAFB Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program this instruction local airfield

diagramlayout test phraseology test for individuals operating in the CMA and referenced

material in the beginning of this instruction A passing grade is 80 Tests will be corrected

to 100 Test completion is entered on Memorandum for Airfield Training and

Certification Those failing the exam will be interviewed by the Airfield Manager and

referred back to the Unit ADPM for appropriate remedial training Member must receive

documented remedial training after failing the exam Retests will be given no sooner than 48

hours after the initial test

315 After successful completion of the test the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will sign the Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification The AF

Form 483 will be endorsed for airfield driving by the Airfield Manager or designated

representative and returned to the individual The Memorandum for Airfield Training and

Certification will be returned to the applicable unit ADPM

14 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

NOTE Authority for signing the front of the AF Form 483 shall not be delegated outside

Airfield Management

NOTE For units requiring ramp only access members will complete all training for airfield

driving except the CMA access and phraseology portions Members AF Form 483 will be

annotated for ―RAMP ONLY access

316 Complete both day and night (if applicable) orientation on the airfield

3161 Academics and orientation rides will be comprehensive as a minimum they will

cover the following subjects

31611 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention Checking tires for FOD prior

to operating the vehicle on the airfield and ensuring tires are checked when vehicle is

driven off paved airfield surfaces prior to reentering paved airfield surface

31612 Procedures for approaching an aircraft during the day or night to include

daytime running lights (DRL)

31613 Traffic flow procedures including driving lane locations mandatory stop

and yield areas accident reporting and vehicle parking on airfield

31614 Parking and chocking requirements Vehicles will be chocked if left

unattended for any reason

31615 Restricted Areas Controlled Movement Areas and Local Airfield

Restrictions

31616 Extreme caution shall be used while operating within the Distinguished

Visitorrsquos aircraft operating area (Protocol will brief DV pick-up drivers and baggage

truck drivers on operations in this area) Vehicles shall not drive across the painted

red carpet located on the parking apron

31617 Two way radio communications is required with the Control Tower when

driving inside of the localizer and glideslope critical areas (Attachments 6 and 7)

31618 Night and inclement weather driving conditions During periods of

extremely low visibility airfield driving will be limited to mission essential duties

only

31619 Speed Limits on VAFB Airfield (Paragraph 48)

316110 Location and description of Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and instrument

(INST) holding position signs and markings (Attachment 5)

316111 Airfield entry points (Paragraph 43)

316112 Critical area boundaries for precision navigation aids (ILS Localizer

etchellip) Permission is required from the tower before entering these areas

(Attachments 6 and 7)

32 Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers amp Airfield Driving Instructor

Qualification The following are minimum requirements for ADPMs and airfield driving

instructors

321 Successfully completed the VAFB Airfield Driving Training Program

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 15

322 Be familiar with the following references

3221 AFI13-213 Airfield Management (Chapter 4)

3222 30SWI 13-204 Airfield Driving

3223 AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations

3224 AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities

(Chapter 6)

3225 AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver (Chapter 25)

16 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 4

PROCURING AIRFIELD DRIVING AUTHORIZATION

41 Airfield Access amp Operating Procedures

411 During airfield operating hours personnel and agencies without airfield access and not

granted specific exemption will report to Airfield Management Bldg 1746 before accessing

the airfield

412 After airfield operating hours all personnel and agencies will contact 30 SWCP prior

to accessing the airfield The 30 SWCP will advise of ongoing or proposed aircraft

operations

NOTE Even though this instruction grants access to several specific agencies and individuals

it is required that visits to the airfield be preceded by a call to the appropriate agency (30

OSSOSAA or 30 SWCP)

413 30 SWCP does not approvedeny requests for airfield access Personnelagencies

without airfield access and not granted specific exemption requiring access after-hours must

pre-coordinate with AMOPs during duty hours

414 Failure to contact 30 SWCP prior to entering the airfield or failure to pre-coordinate

after-hours airfield access with AMOPs may result in apprehension and denial of future

access

42 AMOPs Airfield Access Responsibilities

421 AMOPs will

4211 Before the airfield opens and throughout the duty day notify the Tower of all

personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that might affect aircraft operations as soon

as this information is received

4212 Notify 30 SWCP of all known personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that

will remain on after hours that might affect aircraft operations and of any personnel or

agencies without airfield access and not granted specific exemption who pre-coordinated

after-hours airfield access

43 Airfield Entry Points The airfield has 9 gates (Attachment 4) which are managed as

follows

431 Gate 1 Pedestrian gate only

432 Gate 2 Pedestrian gate only

433 Gate 3 Open 24 hours (emergency vehicles only) Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

434 Gate 4 Open 0700 to 1700L MonmdashFri (May be required locked during increased

Force Protection Conditions) Mandatory vehicle FOD checkpoint

435 Gates 5-9 Used by AM CE FD METNAV and SFS Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 17

44 Driving in the CMA

441 General procedures for operating vehicles in the CMA are included in the airfield

driving CBTs which can be accessed via the ancillary training link

442 Vehicles operating in the CMA will be assigned call signs (Airfield Lighting Fire

Department Transient AlertMaintenance Airfield Ops etc) Vehicle call signs are only

approved by the AFM or designated representative to ensure duplicate call signs are not used

443 No vehicle or person may enter Vandenbergrsquos CMA without approval from the

Control Tower Vehicles or persons entering the CMA must have direct two way contact

with the Control Tower Telephone coordination is not acceptable to gain permission to

enter the CMA during duty hours Only mission essential vehicles will drive on the airfield

or in the CMA

444 See Paragraph 46 for radio procedures and Attachment 9 for phraseology to use

when contacting the Control Tower

445 Vehicles directed to hold short of a runway will come to a complete stop at the

runway hold line and will not proceed until permission is received from the Control Tower

(Attachments 5 6 and 7)

446 In the event of lost communication with the Control Tower while driving on a taxiway

comply with the last instruction issued by Control Tower

NOTE If on the runway exit to nearest taxiway or road and contact AMOPs for instructions

Tower will contact AMOPs to track down vehicles that have lost contact and remove them from

the CMA

447 Vehicle operators on the CMA (including ILS Critical Areas) shall notify Tower of

their position via radio call not later than 0755L (or five minutes prior to airfield opening) If

radio contact cannot be established the vehicle operator will exit the CMA and ensure all

personnel and vehicles are clear of the CMA NLT 0800L (or such time as the airfield opens

if other than regularly scheduled) Failure to either notify Tower or exit the aircraft

movement area will be documented as a CMA violation or runway intrusion

45 Disabled Vehicles

451 In the event a vehicle becomes disabled anywhere on the airfield immediately notify

the control tower and Airfield Management office During non duty hours contact Command

Post State the problem vehicle registration number and where the vehicle is located Under

no circumstances will the operator abandon the vehicle

452 Airfield Management or Command Post will contact 30 LRSLGRDDO and

coordinate immediate removal of the vehicle from the airfield

453 Airfield Management will close the portion of the airfield until the vehicle has been

removed

46 Radio Control Procedures

461 When the airfield is open the control tower controls and directs all ground traffic and

vehicles in the CMA To achieve this control the following must be obeyed

18 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

462 Maintain two-way radio communication with Tower Organizations must provide

their own radios however AMOPs may loan a radio if one is available

NOTE Tower light-gun signals will not be used as a substitute for the two-way radio

requirement

463 Use the Tower Crash and Security Forces FM Nets or Ground Control frequencies

(UHFVHF) to communicate with Tower Tower does not continuously monitor the Security

Forces or Crash FM Nets Security Forces and Fire Department vehicle operators who

require communications with Tower on these frequencies must coordinate with Vandenberg

Emergency Control Center (VECC) and Fire Dispatch to have Tower monitor the frequency

VECC or Fire Dispatch will activate the select-call equipment or call the Tower on a landline

to request for Tower to monitor the appropriate frequency When communication with the

Tower is no longer required VECC Fire Dispatch or the vehicle operator(s) will inform the

Tower

464 Request and receive permission from the Tower before entering the CMA

4641 There is a runway hold line painted across the taxiway at the three locations

where taxiways intersect the runway A runway hold line consists of two solid yellow

lines and two dashed yellow lines (Attachment 5)

WARNING DO NOT confuse controlled movement area hold lines with runway hold lines

(Attachment 5) DO NOT cross a runway hold line without permission from the Tower

4642 Tower approval to cross the runway is a one-time approval only Once your

vehicle has exited the runway beyond the runway hold line(s) tower approval is required

to re-enter the runway

4643 Make radio communications concise to eliminate the possibility of confusion

State who you are your position on the airfield the route you wish to use and your

destination Tower will respond with a specific clearance Repeat instructions back to

the Tower exactly as they are received

4644 Ask Tower to repeat instructions you do not fully understand DO NOT

ASSUME ANYTHING When in doubt always take the safest course of action If the

Tower does not respond to your request to enter the movement area or cross the runway

do not proceed until Tower tells you

4645 Immediately report to tower when you depart the runway or CMA State the

location where you exited the runway or CMA

NOTE Until you pass the runway hold lines you are not off the runway If you exit the runway

into the grass or you pass over the runway edge lines you are to report off the runway Remain

in radio contact with the tower if you are within 100 feet of the runway edge

4646 Obey all Tower instructions If Tower instructions conflict with guidance in the

Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program or this instruction Tower instructions have

priority If for example Tower instructs you to ―exit the runway immediately you are

not expected to obey the 40 mph speed limit

4647 If you are operating a vehicle on the runway and Tower directs you to exit the

runway exit the runway at any of the taxiway intersections with the runway or position

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 19

yourself at least 100 feet from the edge of the runway or runway overrun As a guide the

runway distance remaining markers (large black signs with larger white numbers)

located in the grass on both sides of the runway are approximately 75 feet from the

runway edge

4648 Never use the word ―clear in radio transmissions Radio transmissions can

bleed through to different frequencies and cause aircraft in-flight to misinterpret landing

instructions

4649 Control tower controllers will not issue unconditional instructions when

authorizing movement on a runway or taxiway for the purpose of airfield checks or other

airport operations Instructions must ensure positive control with specific instructions to

proceed on a runway or movement area and as necessary hold short instructions

47 Operating a Vehicle on the Parking Ramp

471 Vehicles may not be driven diagonally across the ramp Travel parallel or

perpendicular to Airfield Road and make all turns at 90 degree angles There are very few

painted lines on the ramp to use for a reference As a guide follow the seams in the concrete

slabs that make up the ramp

472 Use taxiway centerlines as highway dividersndashdrive to the right Remain on concrete

surfaces when possible and avoid the airfield lights on the asphalt surfaces

473 If a vehicle must be backed or driven forward toward an aircraft clear the area use a

spotter and ensure the spotter uses chocks pre-positioned to keep your vehicle from striking

the aircraft

474 If parking near an aircraft do not park with front or rear of vehicle pointed towards

the aircraft unless absolutely necessary park perpendicular to the aircraftrsquos fuselage off the

nose of the aircraft or parallel to the aircraft off a wing tip Again the driverrsquos side of the

vehicle should be closest to the aircraft Park at least 25 feet away unless you are servicing

the aircraft or loadingunloading cargo

475 When leaving a parked vehicle unattended

4751 Turn off the ignition

EXCEPTIONS Emergency or servicing vehicles that must remain in operation to perform their

function may be parked with engine running transmission in park (automatic) or neutral

(manual) parking brake set and rear wheel chocked

4752 Leave vehicle unlocked with key in ignition

4753 Shift transmission to park (automatic) or reverse (manual)

4754 Set parking brake

4755 Turn on emergency flashers

4756 Place chocks in front of and behind a rear wheel of any vehicle left unattended

within 50 feet of an aircraft

EXCEPTION Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if

the engine is shut off

20 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

48 Airfield Speed Limits

481 5 mph ndash in close proximity (within 25 feet) of an aircraft

482 10 mph ndash for special purpose vehicles and for vehicles towing multiple pieces of

equipment

483 15 mph ndash when towing equipment or for general purpose vehicles on the aircraft

parking ramp

484 40 mph ndash for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway If you encounter an

aircraft pull over to the side stop and wait for the aircraft to pass then proceed

EXCEPTION Emergency vehicles (Fire Dept Ambulance Security Forces AMOPs) may

exceed the speed limit during emergency situations Extreme caution must be used during these

periods

485 During hours of darkness or reduced visibility speed limits for towing equipment and

for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway shall be reduced by 10 mph Those

agencies responding to an emergency and exceeding the speed limit shall consider the current

road conditions (nighttime precipitation present) and adjust their speed accordingly

49 Immediate Vicinity of Aircraft

491 If a vehicle must approach an aircraft approach with the driverrsquos side of the vehicle

closest to the aircraft so the driver can judge the distance separating the vehicle and aircraft

492 If an aircraftrsquos engines are running do not drive or park a vehicle within 25 feet

forward or 200 feet behind the aircraft

493 Do not drive within 25 feet of a parked aircraft except when the vehicle is involved in

servicing or loadingunloading cargo

494 Do not drive a vehicle under any part of an aircraft unless your vehicle is part of a

cargo loading or unloading operation and a vehicle is specifically designed to do so (Aircraft

certified forklift 60K cargo loader or missilebomb loader)

410 Encountering Aircraft on a Taxiway

4101 Small Wing Span (C-130 or less) The vehicle operator may simply elect to move to

the side of the taxiway to let it pass The vehicle operator must maintain a minimum 25 feet

separation from the aircraft

4102 Large Wing Span (C-5 B-52 etchellip) Vehicle operator should turn around and

proceed off the taxiway at the nearest exit Avoid driving into the grass do so because of the

potential (FOD) hazard If getting out of the way of taxiing aircraft means you need to drive

into the grass and then drive at a minimum of 200 feet from the taxiway centerline

4103 Aircraft always have the right of way over vehicles Never cross the path of a

moving aircraft Yield to the right of aircraft approaching head-on Always wait until a

taxiing aircraft has cleared your path before proceeding then pass to the rear All aircraft

create ―jet blast or ―prop wash do not come any closer than 200 feet behind or 25 feet in

front of an aircraft whose engines are running (Attachment 10) VAFB does not have any

designated ―jet blast areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 21

4104 When an aircraft is approaching your vehicle at night stop and turn off your

headlights but leave your parking lights on until the aircraft passes you Know how to turn

off DRLs If you are unsure on how to turn off your DRLs refer to the vehicle operators

manual

4105 Any vehicle mishap on the VAFB airfield will be reported to the AFM DAFM 30

SWSE 30 SFSCC and 30 OSSCC

411 Emergency Vehicle Operations

4111 During emergencies responding vehicles (Fire Department Ambulance Security

Forces and Airfield Management) may

4112 Exceed the speed limits only when necessary to save lives or property

NOTE Emergency response vehicles are not exempt from contacting the Tower for permission

into the controlled movement arearsquos or onto the runway

4113 Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if the

engine is shut off

4114 During an emergency all non-essential vehicle traffic and radio transmissions shall

be kept to a minimum

412 Fog Night and Reduced Visibility Conditions

4121 Exercise extreme caution during these conditions Most aircraft are painted gray and

are difficult to see under adverse conditions During low visibility conditions (eg fog night

rain etc) aircraft occasionally operate without landing lights to reduce glare

4122 At night do not direct vehicle headlights toward a moving aircraft Leave the

parking lights on to mark your vehiclersquos position Keep the headlights off until the aircraft is

out of range It is difficult to see on the airfield during hours of darkness exercise extreme

caution when performing nighttime operations

4123 During low visibility conditions all vehicles will stop short of the ILS hold sign

(Attachment 5 and 16) and ask permission from the Tower to cross andor enter the runway

Contact AMOPs during periods of inclement weather for reduced visibility conditions prior

to entering the airfield

4124 There is minimal flood lighting available on the parking ramp Portable lighting

units are sometimes used to supplement security however these units cast shadows that can

easily hide hazards

4125 During Fog conditions and at night speed limits will be reduced

413 Airfield Driving Blackout Procedures It is prohibited to drive on the VAFB airfield in

black out conditions

414 Vehicle Lights on the Airfield All vehicles operating within the CMA will use rotating

beacon lights or hazardwarning flashers and headlights Vehicles equipped with daytime

running lights will ensure they are on when operating on the airfield

415 Control Tower Light Gun Signals

22 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

4151 All vehicles that operate on the airfield will have AFVA 11-240 Airport Signs and

Markings signal decal (available for order at httpwwwe-publishingafmil)

4152 The decal may be permanently affixed in plain view of the driver or clipped to the

inside of the sun visor on the driverrsquos side of the vehicle so it can be flipped down for ready

reference

4153 All airfield vehicle operators will know and comply with all airfield signs markings

and control tower signals (Attachment 8)

416 Airfield Signs and Markings

4161 A comprehensive listing of general airfield signsmarkings is contained in the

Airfield Driving CBT and the Vandenberg Airfield Driving Familiarization Program slide

presentation

4162 There are two types of signs on VAFB airfield mandatory and informative

Definitions of signs are as follows

41621 Mandatory signs are provided when pilots and vehicle operators must follow an

instruction such as at runway hold positions Mandatory signs have a red background

with white lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

41622 Non-mandatory signs are classified as informative These signs are necessary

to indicate a specific movement area or to provide other useful information Informative

signs have a yellow background with black lettering or black background with yellow

lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

4163 Airfield markings unique to Vandenberg include the cargo Deployment Functional

area located on the airfield in front of the Transient Maintenance building This area is

marked with a dashed alternating green and white line This area is only used during

contingency or exercise operations (Attachment 16)

417 Tower Visual and Radio Blind Spots

4171 The ramp behind the aircraft hangar is a visual blind spot from the Tower

4172 The runway 12 approach end (Extended for Shuttle Program) is a hard to see area

(Attachment 4)

418 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention

4181 Hats may not be worn anywhere on the airfield

NOTE DVs and DV greeters may wear headgear in the red carpet area in the performance of

official duties

4182 Vehicle operators must ensure all loose items are secured within their vehicle before

entering the airfield

4183 Injury and equipment damage may result if objects (Rocks bolts tools etc) are

ingested or blown about by aircraft engines All vehicle operators must help keep airfield

pavements FOD free Drivers must stop and pick up FOD when seen

4184 When entering the airfield all personnel will stop at the FOD checkpoint sign and

inspectclear rocks or debris from tires before driving on pavements Roll the vehicle

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 23

forward 18 ndash 24 and re-inspect tires for FOD or other debris (rollover FOD check) When

you drive a vehicle off of any prepared surface (including onto the runway overruns and

asphalt shoulders adjacent to the taxiways and runway) where tires may pick up rocks and

gravel conduct a rollover FOD check and remove any foreign objects immediately after you

return to a prepared road surface

419 Mobile Obstacles on Taxiways and Aprons

4191 No equipment will be left unmanned in the following areas

41911 1000 feet from runway centerline out to either side

41912 200 feet from taxiway centerline out to either side

41913 98 feet from the edge of the apron boundary (C-17) For all other aircraft

types check with Airfield Management to determine distance to fixed or mobile

obstacles

419131 The North side of the aircraft hanger is closed NOTE Aerospace

ground equipment (AGE) may be left unmanned on the apron for up to 3 hours before

an aircraft arrival or following an aircraft departure if it is in direct support of aircraft

operations AGE equipment must be returned to the designated storage area when no

longer in use

420 Restrictions for Operating Bicycles on the Airfield The use of bicycles is prohibited on

the airfield

421 Vehicle Traffic Control Devices Vandenberg airfield does not have any vehicle traffic

control devices or lights for crossing active taxiwaysrunways In the event of radio outage

Tower will use light gun signals

422 Traction Devices It is prohibited to drive vehicles with tire chains or traction devices on

VAFB airfield Only normal tread tires will be used

423 Vehicle Call Signs

4231 The following call signs are permanently assigned to their associated

agenciesoffices for use while driving on the airfield Any others shall be coordinated

through Airfield Management prior to driving on the airfield

42311 Airfield Operations Flight Commander (AOFCC) OPSmdash1

42312 Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash1

42313 Deputy Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash2

42314 Other AMOPs Personnel AIRFIELDmdash3

42315 Control Tower vehicle ATCmdash

42316 Transient Aircraft Maintenance TAmdash

42317 METNAV METNAVmdash

42318 Airfield Lighting AIRFIELD LIGHTINGmdash

42319 Airfield Sweeper SWEEPERmdash

24 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

423110 Airfield Mower MOWERmdash

423111 Fire Chief CHIEFmdash1

423112 Emergency Fire Response Vehicles CRASHmdash

423113 When conducting training all unit ADPM and instructors will use a training

callsign (TRAININGmdash) assigned by AMOPs personnel

4232 Vehicle operators must be able to clearly communicate and understand instructions

from the Tower If an operator does not understand they will ask Tower to repeat the

message The radio operator will relay information back to the Tower exactly as it was

stated Ground vehicle operators will not use the word ―Clear when communicating with

the Tower (Attachment 9)

424 Procedures to Use Infield andor Other Airfield Routes

4241 Vehicle operators must understand standard traffic flow procedures including

driving lane locations mandatory stop and yield signs accident reporting and vehicle

parking on airfield (Attachment 11 12 and 14) Vandenberg AFB does not have designated

driving lanes painted on the aircraft parking apron When driving on taxiways or toward

approaching aircraft approach at a 90 degree angle (Attachment 14)

4242 Airfield Road is a two-way traffic lane marked with yellow paint which runs North

and South from Gate 4 to the south end of the hanger Use caution in front of Airfield

Operations (Building 1746) due to DV activity (Attachments 11 and 13) Do not drive on or

across the painted red carpet located on the parking ramp

42421 Operating a Vehicle on Airfield Road Stop signs are painted on Airfield Road

in three critical locations two near the aircraft hangar and one in front of Fire Station 1

Obey stop signs and visually clear the area for moving vehicles and aircraft before

proceeding

4243 Immediate Runway Departure Procedure If you are operating a vehicle on the

runway and Tower directs you to depart the runway immediately drive onto a taxiway

(beyond the hold line) if one is immediately available If a taxiway is not available drive

into the grass along the runway at least 100 feet beyond the runway edge As a guide the

runway distance markers (large black signs with white numbers located in the grass on both

sides of the runway) are approximately 75 feet from the runway edge These instructions are

for emergency situations only Remember to complete a FOD check prior to re-entering the

runway or taxiway area from off un-improved surfaces

425 Night Vision Devices (NVDs)

4251 NVDs will only be used on a case by case basis with the approval of the AOFCC

AFM or DAFM

426 Smoking Areas

4261 Smoking is prohibited on the airfield

4262 Designated smoking areas are between AMOPs and TA buildings on the south side

of TA and on the North side of the aircraft hangar Smoking is not allowed in any

government vehicle or POV operated on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 25

427 Cell Phone Usage on the Airfield Cell phones will not be used while operating a vehicle

on the airfield except under the following circumstances

4271 If vehicle operators must use a cell phone on the airfield they shall stop the vehicle

prior to using the phone

4272 Cell phones shall not be used within the distances listed below when near aircraft

being serviced with fuel or oxygen

42721 Within 50 feet of any pressurized aircraft fuel or oxygen servicing components

42722 Within 25 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet during fuel transfer

42723 Within 10 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet

428 Loss of Communications

4281 While on the runway If Tower loses radio contact they will flash the runway lights

on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle operatorrsquos attention

All personnel will be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for aircraft DO NOT re-

enter or cross the runway without ATCrsquos permission Immediately leave the controlled

movement area and contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the situation

4282 On the movement area (area other than runway) If Tower loses radio they will flash

the taxiway lights on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle

operatorrsquos attention All personnel shall be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for

aircraft Immediately move to the extreme edge of the taxiway and drive slowly to the

nearest movement area exit Contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the

situation

429 Fuel Pits

4291 Vandenberg has fuel pits located on the main parking ramp annotated by white

squares painted on the concrete The fuel pits are empty and not active

4292 Do not drive over the fuel pits covers

26 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 5

VEHICLE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS

51 Prerequisites for Airfield Driving

511 All operators must have a valid state motor vehicle license and a valid AF Form 2293

US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card in their possession while

operating a Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) Additionally operators must have a

Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter on file (Attachment 2)

NOTE Only Airfield Management personnel may issue AF Form 483rsquos

512 Individuals will complete all prerequisites and bring their completed Airfield Driving

Training and Certification letters and CBT score sheet to Airfield Management Operations

(Building 1746) during normal operating hours (Monday through Friday 0800 ndash 1700)

513 AMOPs personnel shall ensure the above forms are properly documented and

completed

514 Airfield driving trainees must pass (80) a map and written test ADPMs must have a

90 on all tests

515 If they meet all prerequisites the trainee will be issued a completed AF Form 483

Airfield Management will sign the Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter issue a

certificate number (next in sequence on the airfield license issue log) on the AF Form 483

sign the AF Form 483 and record information on the airfield license database located in the

AMOPs section

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 27

Chapter 6

OPERATING PROCEDURES

61 Reporting Violations and Runway Incursions

611 Violations of airfield access procedures airfield driving rules aircraft movement area

violations or unauthorized runway entry must be reported to AMOPs as soon as the incident

occurs

612 The Airfield Manager will initiate an investigation and coordinate with 30 SWSEF

and the AOFCC to determine the proper method of reporting the incident and to decide

which agency will investigate The following guidelines apply

6121 Airfield Manager will investigate general motor vehicle violations of access

procedures airfield driving rules and movement area procedures

6122 For a runway incursion the individualrsquos AF Form 483 must be surrendered to

AMOPs and airfield driving privileges revoked until an investigation retraining and

certification is complete

6123 Coordinate with 30SWSE to assign all runway incursions an operational

category (Operational Error Pilot Deviation VehiclePedestrian)

6124 Use AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report to report a runway intrusion that does

not involve an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program

prescribes the use of this form

613 Use AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR) to report a runway intrusion

that involves an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program and

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports prescribes the use of this form

62 Airfield Driving Violation Recourse

621 Violation of airfield driving procedures is a serious safety issue and will be handled

according to the seriousness of the offense Serious offenses such as a runway incursion and

controlled movement area violations will be addressed as follows

6211 A first-time offense will result in a one-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6212 A second offense will result in a 3-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6213 The third offense will result in a permanent revocation of all airfield driving

privileges

622 Punishment for other violations such as speeding and not performing FOD checks will

be determined by the Airfield Manager

623 In all cases of suspension or revocation the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will take possession of the individualrsquos AF Form 483

28 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

624 The Airfield Manager will send a letter to the individualrsquos supervisor unit ADPM and

unit commander informing them of the airfield violation and suspension of airfield driving

privileges

625 If the individual is needed to alleviate manning shortages to support a mission on the

airfield the individualrsquos unit commander may submit a letter requesting reinstatement of

airfield driving privileges The petition will be on official letterhead and addressed to the

Wing Commander (30 SWCC)

626 The 30 SWCC is the only one that can reinstate airfield driving privileges This

authority cannot be delegated The letter must explain the reason(s) why the individual

should retain their airfield driving privileges and state the driver has been counseled by their

supervisor about the airfield driving violation

627 For reinstatement of airfield driving privileges following a suspension an individual

must complete remedial training under the guidance of their ADPM The remedial training

consists of all training requirements for individuals undergoing initial training and

certification After all training requirements are met and the individual passes the written

airfield driving test a new AF Form 483 will be issued If the individual fails the written

exam a retest will be conducted no earlier than 48 hours after the initial test

628 If an individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license has been suspended or revoked by civil

authorities the unit commander will also suspend or revoke the individualrsquos airfield driving

privileges confiscate their AF Form 483 and notify the individualrsquos unit ADPM and the

Airfield Manager in writing The Airfield Manager will take possession of the individualrsquos

AF Form 483 upon presentation of written notification Upon reinstatement of the

individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license the individual will undergo remedial training in airfield

driving procedures

NOTE Reporting of runway taxiway ramp and CMA violations are the responsibility of all

personnel operating and utilizing the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 29

Chapter 7

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel

711 TDY and Contractor Personnel need not complete the VAFB airfield training program

provided they possess a valid AF Form 483 stamped for their home base airfield These

individuals will receive an in-depth briefing (documented on the TDYContractor Briefing

Certification Log) from the host Unit ADPM on local airfield operations before driving on

the airfield Personnel without proof of airfield certification will be required to complete the

entire Vandenberg AFB airfield driving program This briefing must include as a minimum

7111 Vandenberg AFB airfield boundary limits

7112 Entry Control Points (ECPs) and restricted areas

7113 Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

7114 FOD control and prevention

7115 Fire station mandatory stop areas

7116 Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

7117 Speed limits

7118 Parking and chocking requirements

7119 Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

71110 Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on

runwaystaxiwaysaprons

71111 Runway intrusion prevention

71112 Airfield violations and consequences

71113 Tower light gun signals

71114 CMA procedures including proper radio terminology and phraseology

71115 Airfield signs and markings

71116 Emergency response vehicles

71117 General and special purpose vehicles

71118 Day and night time orientations

30 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 8

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS)

81 Authorization

811 POVs are not authorized to operate on the airfield (to include Airfield Road) unless

granted permission by the Airfield Manager POVs shall not cross the white line parallel to

Airfield Road without explicit approval from Airfield Management

812 The AFM DAFM or designated AMOPs representative are responsible for issuing

POV airfield permits to individuals who have a justifiable reason for driving a POV on the

airfield (Attachment 3)

NOTE Authority will not be delegated outside of Airfield Management

813 POV authorizations will be restricted to mission essential requirements will not be

issued for individual convenience and will be endorsed by the individualrsquos unit commander

For the purpose of obtaining an airfield POV pass the POV must have updated registration

with appropriate stickers prior to approval by the Deputy Airfield Manager

8131 Airfield passes will be issued the first week in January of every year and will be

valid until the last day in December of that calendar year

8132 All passes will be renewed annually with a new justification letter from the

individualrsquos unit commander

814 Issue temporary POV passes by entering all information in the POV log and have

individual sign 30 SW Form 30 The individual will then be given a pass with a number

starting with current year and three digit sequence to correspond with number of pass issued

815 Pass will be returned to AMOPs when mission is complete

816 Permanent passes will only be issued to those that need to have them and have

justifiable reason on record Passes will be renewed annually on an ―as needed basis with

justification (Attachment 3)

817 Permanent POV passes will be issued by entering the vehicle information on the

permanent log and assigning a number to it the same as temporary POV passes User will

then be issued a placard with all pertinent information to be kept on the vehicle dashboard at

all times when on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 3

411 Emergency Vehicle Operations 21

412 Fog Night and Reduced Visibility Conditions 21

413 Airfield Driving Blackout Procedures 21

414 Vehicle Lights on the Airfield 21

415 Control Tower Light Gun Signals 21

416 Airfield Signs and Markings 22

417 Tower Visual and Radio Blind Spots 22

418 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention 22

419 Mobile Obstacles on Taxiways and Aprons 23

420 Restrictions for Operating Bicycles on the Airfield 23

421 Vehicle Traffic Control Devices 23

422 Traction Devices 23

423 Vehicle Call Signs 23

424 Procedures to Use Infield andor Other Airfield Routes 24

425 Night Vision Devices (NVDs) 24

426 Smoking Areas 24

427 Cell Phone Usage on the Airfield 25

428 Loss of Communications 25

429 Fuel Pits 25

Chapter 5mdashVEHICLE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS 26

51 Prerequisites for Airfield Driving 26

Chapter 6mdashOPERATING PROCEDURES 27

61 Reporting Violations and Runway Incursions 27

62 Airfield Driving Violation Recourse 27

Chapter 7mdashTRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL 29

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel 29

Chapter 8mdashPRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS) 30

81 Authorization 30

Chapter 9mdashTERMS EXPLAINED 31

91 Airfield Driving Terms 31

Chapter 10mdashADOPTED FORMS 32

101 Adopted Forms 32

4 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 1mdashGLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 33

Attachment 2mdashSAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION 35

Attachment 3mdashSAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL 36

Attachment 4mdashAIRFIELD DIAGRAM 37

Attachment 5mdashRUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES 38

Attachment 6mdashRUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS 39

Attachment 7mdashRUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS 40

Attachment 8mdashAFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS 41

ATTACHMENT 9mdashSAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES 42

Attachment 10mdashAIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS 44

Attachment 11mdashAIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS 45

Attachment 12mdashACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS 48

Attachment 13mdashTDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET 51

Attachment 14mdashAPRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW 52

Attachment 15mdashADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE 53

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 5

Chapter 1

GENERAL

11 Airfield Driving -General

111 There is a danger to aircraft and ground personnel due to aircraft and vehicle traffic

The airfield is a potentially hazardous area where carelessness and disregard for safety

cannot be tolerated Everyone driving on the airfield is required to maintain a safe

environment at all times Carelessness and disregard for safety will not be tolerated

112 Access to the airfield or controlled movement area will be restricted to a mission

essential basis only

113 Anyone requiring to drive on the airfield or controlled movement area will check in

and out at Airfield Management (Building 1746) have in their possession the proper

documents (state driverrsquos license and AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency) and a valid

need to operate a vehicle on the airfield Sponsoring agencies (eg Fire Department

Western Range Operation Communications and Information (WROCIInDyne) Civil

Engineering etchellip) will provide an airfield driving qualified escort for personnel working on

the airfield Personnel designated as an escort must be authorized and certified under this

instruction to drive on the airfield

114 Anyone requiring access to the airfield for temporary purposes who do not possess an

AF Form 483 (eg construction site surveys Orbital Science NASA Boeing ULA

Lockheed Martin etchellip) will be determined on a case by case basis by the Airfield Manager

(AFM) or Deputy Airfield Manager (DAFM)

115 Personnel requiring access shall make an appointment with Airfield Management to

be briefed on airfield safety routes smoking policy speed limits cell phone use Transient

Alert and vehicle procedures

116 Crossing the airfield and or runway will only be done for mission requirements No

person shall cross or use the airfield for convenience or personal use

12 Vehicles Authorized Unlimited Airfield Access (Without Airfield Management

Notification)

121 The following agencies and associated government vehicles are authorized access to

the airfield controlled movement area and the airfield without notifying Airfield Management

Operations (AMOPs)

1211 Aircraft Fuel Trucks (30 LRSLGRMF)

1212 Security Forces Squadron (30 SFS)

1213 Fire Department (30 CESCEF)

1214 Air Terminal Operations (30 LRSLGRTA)

1215 Wing Flight Safety Officer (30 SWSEF)

1216 Transient Aircraft MaintenanceAerospace Ground Equipment (TAMAGE)

6 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

1217 Emergency response personnel (30 MDOSSGOJ 30 MDOSSGOA)

122 Command vehicles

1221 14 AFCCCV

1222 30 SWCCCV

1223 30 OGCCCD

13 Vehicles Authorized Limited Airfield Access (Without AMOPs notification)

131 The following agencies are authorized limited access to the specified areas without

notifying Airfield Management If a specific mission requires the following limitations be

exceeded notify Airfield Management in advance This exemption does not relieve the

vehicle operator of the requirements for driving on the airfield

132 Meteorological and Navigation Equipment (METNAV) Maintenance vehicles are

limited to the area west of the runway as necessary to service navigational aids and

meteorological instruments In the course of providing service do not operate any vehicle

closer than 100 feet from the runway without radio contact with and permission from the

Tower

133 30 CES Power Production vehicles are authorized to perform necessary maintenance

on emergency generators in support of ATCALS equipment In the course of providing

service do not operate any vehicle closer than 100 feet from the runway without radio

contact and permission from the Tower Power Production must coordinate with Tower to

access Runway 12 Glide slope critical area

NOTE Agencies with non-routine requirements shall coordinate access to the airfield with

Airfield Management personnel

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 7

Chapter 2

RESPONSIBILITIES

21 Individual and Unit Responsibilities

211 The 30 SWCC designates the 30 OSSOSA responsibility for administering the

Vandenberg AFB Airfield Driving Program

212 Upon suspension or revocation of base or civilian driving privileges the wing

commander may authorize re-instatement of airfield driving privileges to perform critical

mission essential duties This authority shall not be delegated (Paragraph 626)

213 Individualrsquos shall immediately report to their ADPM if their base or civilian driverrsquos

license has been suspended or revoked by authorities Airfield driving privileges are

automatically suspended effective the date of the suspension

214 The 30 SWCC Approves publication of this Airfield Driving Instruction (ADI)

22 Unit Commanders will

221 Appoint all Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers (ADPM) in writing and forward

a copy of the appointment letter to Airfield Management (30 OSSOSAA) ADPMs must be

a minimum of a SSgt 7-Level or above (or civilian equivalent) unless manning constraints

absolutely prohibit then most qualified SSgt 5-Level available Commanders will ensure

that an updated appointment letter is sent to Airfield Management no later than 30 days prior

to the replacement of Unit ADPM to ensure adequate training time is allotted

222 Certify personnel are qualified to drive on the airfield (Attachment 2) (Authority

may be delegated in writing to the Unit ADPM a copy of the delegation letter shall be

forwarded to Airfield Management Operations)

223 Limit the number of personnel and vehicles authorized to drive on the airfield and the

runway to the absolute minimum necessary to accomplish the mission

224 Upon suspension or revocation of a unit memberrsquos base driving privileges suspend or

revoke the memberrsquos airfield driving authorization and notify the unit ADPM and Deputy

Airfield Manager (DAFM) in writing Request for re-instatement must be processed

according to (Paragraph 626)

225 Certify POV justification letters (Attachment 3)

23 Deputy Airfield Manager (DAFM) will

231 Develop and manage Vandenberg AFB Airfield Driving Program

232 Develop a standardized checklist to train each organizationrsquos Unit ADPM on the

Airfield Driverrsquos Program requirements IAW AFI 13-213 Airfield Management and this

instruction

2321 Verify rankskill level requirements are met prior to certifying new ADPMs

233 Provide a copy of this ADI and instructional course material to include tests to serve

units with formal airfield driving training requirements

8 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

234 Develop and coordinate airfield driverrsquos test to include map test with wing safety

Provide copies of approved written airfield driverrsquos tests map tests and other training

material to Unit ADPMrsquos

NOTE Unit ADPMrsquos may administer AMOPs approved written and map tests

235 Ensure all airfield drivers are trained and possess an AF Form 483 Annotate

―Airfield Authorized on AF Form 483 to identify who has specialized runway access

training

236 Monitor radio communications between the control tower and vehicles for proper

terminologyphraseology and discipline Report violations with spot check findings in the

AOB

237 Review the 30SWI 13-204 Airfield Driving Instruction Airfield Driverrsquos

Familiarization Program and tests annually or when course materials change Ensure

Airfield Driving Instruction (ADI) is in compliance with AFI 13-213 and this instruction

238 Conduct airfield driver training for contractors POV operators and agencies with non-

routine airfield operations (Chapter 7 and 8)

239 Upon receipt of 30 SW Form 30 coordinate instructions operations plans Missile

Operations Support Requirements (MOSR) contracts and other documents involving access

to the airfield controlled movement areas to ensure safety and compliance with this

instruction

2310 When notified attend site visits and pre-performance conferences for projects

involving airfield access

2311 Control access of motor vehicles to the airfield controlled movement area under the

provisions of this instruction

2312 Respond to driving violations during airfield operating hours Determine if the

violatorrsquos airfield access authorization (AF Form 483) should be revoked

2313 Review Airfield Training and Certification memo (Attachment 2) and approve

requests for airfield driving authorization Certify individuals to drive on the airfield

2314 Perform periodic spot checks of personnel driving on the airfield to ensure

compliance with airfield driving procedures Authority to conduct spot check is delegated to

any airfield management personnel

23141 Document and track all AF Form 483 spot inspections

23142 Report results (unitoffice symbol) in the ―status of airfield driving section of

the Airfield Operations Board (AOB)

2315 Develop and provide driving program inspection checklist to ADPMs IAW AFI 13-

213

2316 Conduct quarterly reviews of selected unit airfield driver training programs Review

each unit program annually Report results of the annual inspection to unit commanders

2317 Conduct a semi-annual meeting with unit ADPMs to provide training brief runway

incursions CMAVs and trends

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 9

2318 Maintain documents on all runway taxiway controlled movement area (CMA)

violations and actions taken Maintain these results for the current and previous calendar

year All airfield violations shall be briefed at the Airfield Operations Board and

documented in meeting minutes

23181 Provide a detailed description of each incident to include (What When Where

and How type vehicleaircraft involved and action taken to prevent a reoccurrence)

2319 Report any violations involving VAFB personnel to the 30 SWSEF (Flight Safety)

office and Airfield Management Operations

2320 Ensure the following ADPMs receive formal training IAW AFI 13-213

30 CESCEFCEOCEOHH

30 SFS

30 LRSLGRDDOLGRM

30 LRSLGRTA

30 SCSSCOAM

2321 Limit vehicle access to the controlled movement area and runway to only those

required to perform mission essential airfield duties

24 30 SW Command Post (when airfield is closed) will

241 Maintain a record of personnel and vehicles on the airfield

242 Notify Vandenberg Emergency Control Center and Fire Dispatchers of personnel or

vehicles accessing or departing the airfield

243 Advise personnel or vehicle operators of ongoing or proposed aircraft operations

244 Relay reports of access or driving violations to Security Forces Law Enforcement and

Airfield Management

245 Upon receiving notification from Airfield Management that the airfield is open or will

open for aircraft operations advise Airfield Management of any known personnelvehicles

on the airfield

25 30 Security Forces Squadron (SFS) will

251 Patrol Airfield Road and the aircraft parking ramp IAW applicable directives If

questions arise concerning vehicle access contact Airfield Management during airfield

operating hours and 30 SWCP during non-operating hours Warn or ticket violators as the

situation warrants

252 Respond as soon as possible when access or driving violations are reported

26 Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower will

261 Maintain positive control of all aircraft and vehicle traffic on the airfield via two-way

radio communications or in the event of lost communications by light gun signals If use of

light gun signals is unsuccessful contact AMOPs for assistance

27 30 SW Safety Office (30 SWSE) will

271 Flight safety is trained for airfield driving by AMOPs personnel Their program is

maintained by 30 OSSOSAA (Airfield Management)

10 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

272 Ensure all Hazard Reports and Hazardous Air Traffic Reports (HATRs) are

investigated IAW applicable instructions

273 Ensure safety violations are reported to Airfield Management

274 Coordinate with DAFM on airfield driving written tests prior to test being

implemented Test will include OPR and currency date

28 30 Medical Group (MDG) will

281 Respond as tasked with Bioenvironmental Engineering Team (BET) Field Treatment

Team (FTT) andor contracted ambulance service American Medical Response (AMR)

282 Conduct color vision testing for airfield driving applicants that are not pre-qualified

per career field requirements Personnel will report to the 30 Medical Clinic to obtain

verification of normal color vision Individuals not having normal color vision will not be

granted permission to access controlled movement areas and will have ―NO CMA ACCESS

stampedwritten on their AF Form 483

29 30 Contracting Squadron (CONS) will

291 Notify the Airfield Manager of any proposed site visit or pre-performance conference

for construction projects or service contracts on or near the airfield

292 Ensure all contracts for work on the airfield include requirements for airfield driver

training

210 30 Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) will

2101 Ensure agencies requesting rental vehicle support for official business involving

airfield access are made aware of the requirement to coordinate with Airfield Management

for airfield driver training and POV pass requirements

2102 Ensure any vehicle dispatched to support airfield operations is equipped with wheel

chocks

211 Contractors (Non permanent partytemporary) will

2111 Appoint the minimum number of airfield drivers needed to complete contract

requirements

2112 Ensure airfield drivers are able to distinguish red green and white Tower light-gun

signals

2113 Coordinate with Airfield Management for a Tower light gun signal test

2114 Complete a 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project InformationAuthorization

21141 Complete part I and II of the 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Management (30

OSSOSAA) or designated representative will complete part III

21142 The government contract evaluator signs as project officer in the block at the

end of section II

21143 The Airfield Manager or designated representative will provide training for

contractor vehicle operators based on the contract requirements They will return a copy

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 11

of the completed 30 SW Form 30 to the contractor and maintain the original at Airfield

Management

21144 Vehicle operators will follow access and driving procedures and will not

operate a vehicle on the airfield unless trained and licensed to do so Each driver must

have in his or her possession a valid driverrsquos license from any state and an AF Form 483

212 Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers (ADPMs) will

2121 Be trained and certified to drive on the airfield by the DAFM

2122 Ensure unit assigned personnel required to operate a vehicle on the airfield complete

the required training on the Airfield Driver Training and Certification MFR (Attachment 2)

and test prior to obtaining an AF Form 483

21221 Unit personnel who are not trained and certified to drive at night must have

their AF Form 483 restricted (eg ―DAYTIME ONLY) If the individual is later

required to drive on the airfield at night the unit ADPM will ensure training (night

airfield orientation) is conducted and documented The AFM DAFM or designated

representative will update the AF Form 483

2123 Ensure unit personnel have a valid state driver license to operate privately owned

government (may also require a Government driver license) contractor ownedleased

vehicles on the airfield

2124 Ensure personnel requiring CMA access are trained in accordance with all applicable

guidance

2125 Administer the unit airfield driving program IAW AFI 13-213

21251 Provide control tower light gun signal recognition and classroom training

21252 Proctor airfield driving orientation for day and night (if applicable)

21253 Proctor airfield driving test (practical and written)

21254 Administer required Computer Based Training modules (CBTs)

2126 Maintain records associated forms and listings of all unit personnel authorized to

drive on the airfield Review and update the listing of all unit personnel authorized to drive

on the airfield at least quarterly Forward updated information to the DAFM

21261 Ensure listing of unit personnel includes individualrsquos full name rank unit

office symbol AF Form 483 certificate number restrictions (eg Daytime only) and date

refresher due

2127 Administer the written airfield driving test and Airfield Driving CBTs Annotate

memberrsquos score on the Memorandum of Airfield Training and Certification (Attachment 2)

Maintain copy of CBT module results for one year

2128 Notify the unit commander and Deputy Airfield Manager in writing after revoking an

individualrsquos airfield driving privileges Ensure individual is retrained and documented prior

to the individual resuming airfield driving duties

12 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

2129 Ensure replacement is trained and certified to drive on the airfield at least 30 days

prior to the replacement assuming Unit ADPM duties Schedule initial training with the

DAFM and notify unit commander of completed training

21210 Ensure unit personnel are qualified to drive appropriate types of vehicles they are

registered for

21211 Ensure applicants score 80 or higher (corrected to 100) on all airfield drivers

test All applicants with test scores below 80 will retest Primary and Alternate Unit

ADPMrsquos are required to score 90 or higher on all tests and CBTrsquos

21212 Conduct annual refresher training and document individualrsquos AF Form 483 by

signing the back Refresher CBT printouts will be kept with each individuals training and

certification paperwork

212121 Annual refresher training will consist of the following

2121211 Complete USAF Airfield Driving CBT

2121212 Review VAFB Airfield Driving Video

2121213 Review VAFB Airfield Driving PowerPoint Presentation

2121214 Review VAFB Airfield Driving Instruction

21213 Attend semi-annual Airfield Drivers Program Managers meetings

21214 Maintain an airfield driving (electronically or paper) continuity binder in the

following format

212141 TAB A Unit ADPM appointment letter

212142 TAB B Airfield Driving Instruction

212143 TAB C Annual Program Inspection Results

212144 TAB D Airfield Drivers Training and Certification letters

212145 TAB E List of unit assigned airfield drivers

212146 TAB F Airfield Driving CBT Training Curriculum TestAnswer Key

212147 TAB G Unit airfield driving safety requirements as applicable

212148 TAB H Airfield ViolationsCorrective actions

212149 TAB I References (AFJMAN 24-306 Chapter 25 and AFOSHSTD 91-100

Chapter 6 AFI 21-101 etc) and other miscellaneous information

21215 Become a registered member of the Vandenberg airfield driving CoP ADPMs can

register at httpswwwdmyafmilafknprodASPsCoPOpenCoPaspFilter=20710

21216 Schedule training for replacement ADPM with the DAFM at least 30 days prior to

relinquishing duties

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 13

Chapter 3

AIRFIELD ACCESS PROCEDURES

31 Airfield Training Program Requirements

311 Pass a color vision test

3111 Personnel must provide official documentation of test results from the 30 MDG

when submitting a request for an airfield driving permit

3112 Personnel will report to the 30 MDG Optometry Clinic to obtain verification of

normal color vision Appointments are not necessary testing is completed on a walk-in

basis

3113 Members must be able to distinguish red green white yellow and blue colors

NOTE Personnel who have a mandatory requirement for normal color vision (entry and

retention) in their Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) are exempt from color vision testing

portion of the airfield driversrsquo program provided previous test results indicate the member

can distinguish red green white yellow and blue

3114 The Optometry Clinic will document the test results (or non-applicability) on the

individualrsquos Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification

NOTE Coordination with MDG and safety officials may be necessary to evaluate those cases

where individuals fail the color vision test to determine if issuance of a limited access permit

excluding the CMA should be approved

3115 Personnel not having normal color vision will not be granted permission to

access controlled movement areas and will have ―NO CMA ACCESS stampedwritten

on their AF Form 483

312 Complete VAFB Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program

313 Pass a color vision test Document the test (or non-applicability) on the individualrsquos

Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification

314 Unit ADPMs will administer tests provided by Airfield Management Tests will cover

VAFB Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program this instruction local airfield

diagramlayout test phraseology test for individuals operating in the CMA and referenced

material in the beginning of this instruction A passing grade is 80 Tests will be corrected

to 100 Test completion is entered on Memorandum for Airfield Training and

Certification Those failing the exam will be interviewed by the Airfield Manager and

referred back to the Unit ADPM for appropriate remedial training Member must receive

documented remedial training after failing the exam Retests will be given no sooner than 48

hours after the initial test

315 After successful completion of the test the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will sign the Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification The AF

Form 483 will be endorsed for airfield driving by the Airfield Manager or designated

representative and returned to the individual The Memorandum for Airfield Training and

Certification will be returned to the applicable unit ADPM

14 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

NOTE Authority for signing the front of the AF Form 483 shall not be delegated outside

Airfield Management

NOTE For units requiring ramp only access members will complete all training for airfield

driving except the CMA access and phraseology portions Members AF Form 483 will be

annotated for ―RAMP ONLY access

316 Complete both day and night (if applicable) orientation on the airfield

3161 Academics and orientation rides will be comprehensive as a minimum they will

cover the following subjects

31611 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention Checking tires for FOD prior

to operating the vehicle on the airfield and ensuring tires are checked when vehicle is

driven off paved airfield surfaces prior to reentering paved airfield surface

31612 Procedures for approaching an aircraft during the day or night to include

daytime running lights (DRL)

31613 Traffic flow procedures including driving lane locations mandatory stop

and yield areas accident reporting and vehicle parking on airfield

31614 Parking and chocking requirements Vehicles will be chocked if left

unattended for any reason

31615 Restricted Areas Controlled Movement Areas and Local Airfield

Restrictions

31616 Extreme caution shall be used while operating within the Distinguished

Visitorrsquos aircraft operating area (Protocol will brief DV pick-up drivers and baggage

truck drivers on operations in this area) Vehicles shall not drive across the painted

red carpet located on the parking apron

31617 Two way radio communications is required with the Control Tower when

driving inside of the localizer and glideslope critical areas (Attachments 6 and 7)

31618 Night and inclement weather driving conditions During periods of

extremely low visibility airfield driving will be limited to mission essential duties

only

31619 Speed Limits on VAFB Airfield (Paragraph 48)

316110 Location and description of Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and instrument

(INST) holding position signs and markings (Attachment 5)

316111 Airfield entry points (Paragraph 43)

316112 Critical area boundaries for precision navigation aids (ILS Localizer

etchellip) Permission is required from the tower before entering these areas

(Attachments 6 and 7)

32 Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers amp Airfield Driving Instructor

Qualification The following are minimum requirements for ADPMs and airfield driving

instructors

321 Successfully completed the VAFB Airfield Driving Training Program

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 15

322 Be familiar with the following references

3221 AFI13-213 Airfield Management (Chapter 4)

3222 30SWI 13-204 Airfield Driving

3223 AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations

3224 AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities

(Chapter 6)

3225 AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver (Chapter 25)

16 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 4

PROCURING AIRFIELD DRIVING AUTHORIZATION

41 Airfield Access amp Operating Procedures

411 During airfield operating hours personnel and agencies without airfield access and not

granted specific exemption will report to Airfield Management Bldg 1746 before accessing

the airfield

412 After airfield operating hours all personnel and agencies will contact 30 SWCP prior

to accessing the airfield The 30 SWCP will advise of ongoing or proposed aircraft

operations

NOTE Even though this instruction grants access to several specific agencies and individuals

it is required that visits to the airfield be preceded by a call to the appropriate agency (30

OSSOSAA or 30 SWCP)

413 30 SWCP does not approvedeny requests for airfield access Personnelagencies

without airfield access and not granted specific exemption requiring access after-hours must

pre-coordinate with AMOPs during duty hours

414 Failure to contact 30 SWCP prior to entering the airfield or failure to pre-coordinate

after-hours airfield access with AMOPs may result in apprehension and denial of future

access

42 AMOPs Airfield Access Responsibilities

421 AMOPs will

4211 Before the airfield opens and throughout the duty day notify the Tower of all

personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that might affect aircraft operations as soon

as this information is received

4212 Notify 30 SWCP of all known personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that

will remain on after hours that might affect aircraft operations and of any personnel or

agencies without airfield access and not granted specific exemption who pre-coordinated

after-hours airfield access

43 Airfield Entry Points The airfield has 9 gates (Attachment 4) which are managed as

follows

431 Gate 1 Pedestrian gate only

432 Gate 2 Pedestrian gate only

433 Gate 3 Open 24 hours (emergency vehicles only) Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

434 Gate 4 Open 0700 to 1700L MonmdashFri (May be required locked during increased

Force Protection Conditions) Mandatory vehicle FOD checkpoint

435 Gates 5-9 Used by AM CE FD METNAV and SFS Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 17

44 Driving in the CMA

441 General procedures for operating vehicles in the CMA are included in the airfield

driving CBTs which can be accessed via the ancillary training link

442 Vehicles operating in the CMA will be assigned call signs (Airfield Lighting Fire

Department Transient AlertMaintenance Airfield Ops etc) Vehicle call signs are only

approved by the AFM or designated representative to ensure duplicate call signs are not used

443 No vehicle or person may enter Vandenbergrsquos CMA without approval from the

Control Tower Vehicles or persons entering the CMA must have direct two way contact

with the Control Tower Telephone coordination is not acceptable to gain permission to

enter the CMA during duty hours Only mission essential vehicles will drive on the airfield

or in the CMA

444 See Paragraph 46 for radio procedures and Attachment 9 for phraseology to use

when contacting the Control Tower

445 Vehicles directed to hold short of a runway will come to a complete stop at the

runway hold line and will not proceed until permission is received from the Control Tower

(Attachments 5 6 and 7)

446 In the event of lost communication with the Control Tower while driving on a taxiway

comply with the last instruction issued by Control Tower

NOTE If on the runway exit to nearest taxiway or road and contact AMOPs for instructions

Tower will contact AMOPs to track down vehicles that have lost contact and remove them from

the CMA

447 Vehicle operators on the CMA (including ILS Critical Areas) shall notify Tower of

their position via radio call not later than 0755L (or five minutes prior to airfield opening) If

radio contact cannot be established the vehicle operator will exit the CMA and ensure all

personnel and vehicles are clear of the CMA NLT 0800L (or such time as the airfield opens

if other than regularly scheduled) Failure to either notify Tower or exit the aircraft

movement area will be documented as a CMA violation or runway intrusion

45 Disabled Vehicles

451 In the event a vehicle becomes disabled anywhere on the airfield immediately notify

the control tower and Airfield Management office During non duty hours contact Command

Post State the problem vehicle registration number and where the vehicle is located Under

no circumstances will the operator abandon the vehicle

452 Airfield Management or Command Post will contact 30 LRSLGRDDO and

coordinate immediate removal of the vehicle from the airfield

453 Airfield Management will close the portion of the airfield until the vehicle has been

removed

46 Radio Control Procedures

461 When the airfield is open the control tower controls and directs all ground traffic and

vehicles in the CMA To achieve this control the following must be obeyed

18 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

462 Maintain two-way radio communication with Tower Organizations must provide

their own radios however AMOPs may loan a radio if one is available

NOTE Tower light-gun signals will not be used as a substitute for the two-way radio

requirement

463 Use the Tower Crash and Security Forces FM Nets or Ground Control frequencies

(UHFVHF) to communicate with Tower Tower does not continuously monitor the Security

Forces or Crash FM Nets Security Forces and Fire Department vehicle operators who

require communications with Tower on these frequencies must coordinate with Vandenberg

Emergency Control Center (VECC) and Fire Dispatch to have Tower monitor the frequency

VECC or Fire Dispatch will activate the select-call equipment or call the Tower on a landline

to request for Tower to monitor the appropriate frequency When communication with the

Tower is no longer required VECC Fire Dispatch or the vehicle operator(s) will inform the

Tower

464 Request and receive permission from the Tower before entering the CMA

4641 There is a runway hold line painted across the taxiway at the three locations

where taxiways intersect the runway A runway hold line consists of two solid yellow

lines and two dashed yellow lines (Attachment 5)

WARNING DO NOT confuse controlled movement area hold lines with runway hold lines

(Attachment 5) DO NOT cross a runway hold line without permission from the Tower

4642 Tower approval to cross the runway is a one-time approval only Once your

vehicle has exited the runway beyond the runway hold line(s) tower approval is required

to re-enter the runway

4643 Make radio communications concise to eliminate the possibility of confusion

State who you are your position on the airfield the route you wish to use and your

destination Tower will respond with a specific clearance Repeat instructions back to

the Tower exactly as they are received

4644 Ask Tower to repeat instructions you do not fully understand DO NOT

ASSUME ANYTHING When in doubt always take the safest course of action If the

Tower does not respond to your request to enter the movement area or cross the runway

do not proceed until Tower tells you

4645 Immediately report to tower when you depart the runway or CMA State the

location where you exited the runway or CMA

NOTE Until you pass the runway hold lines you are not off the runway If you exit the runway

into the grass or you pass over the runway edge lines you are to report off the runway Remain

in radio contact with the tower if you are within 100 feet of the runway edge

4646 Obey all Tower instructions If Tower instructions conflict with guidance in the

Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program or this instruction Tower instructions have

priority If for example Tower instructs you to ―exit the runway immediately you are

not expected to obey the 40 mph speed limit

4647 If you are operating a vehicle on the runway and Tower directs you to exit the

runway exit the runway at any of the taxiway intersections with the runway or position

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 19

yourself at least 100 feet from the edge of the runway or runway overrun As a guide the

runway distance remaining markers (large black signs with larger white numbers)

located in the grass on both sides of the runway are approximately 75 feet from the

runway edge

4648 Never use the word ―clear in radio transmissions Radio transmissions can

bleed through to different frequencies and cause aircraft in-flight to misinterpret landing

instructions

4649 Control tower controllers will not issue unconditional instructions when

authorizing movement on a runway or taxiway for the purpose of airfield checks or other

airport operations Instructions must ensure positive control with specific instructions to

proceed on a runway or movement area and as necessary hold short instructions

47 Operating a Vehicle on the Parking Ramp

471 Vehicles may not be driven diagonally across the ramp Travel parallel or

perpendicular to Airfield Road and make all turns at 90 degree angles There are very few

painted lines on the ramp to use for a reference As a guide follow the seams in the concrete

slabs that make up the ramp

472 Use taxiway centerlines as highway dividersndashdrive to the right Remain on concrete

surfaces when possible and avoid the airfield lights on the asphalt surfaces

473 If a vehicle must be backed or driven forward toward an aircraft clear the area use a

spotter and ensure the spotter uses chocks pre-positioned to keep your vehicle from striking

the aircraft

474 If parking near an aircraft do not park with front or rear of vehicle pointed towards

the aircraft unless absolutely necessary park perpendicular to the aircraftrsquos fuselage off the

nose of the aircraft or parallel to the aircraft off a wing tip Again the driverrsquos side of the

vehicle should be closest to the aircraft Park at least 25 feet away unless you are servicing

the aircraft or loadingunloading cargo

475 When leaving a parked vehicle unattended

4751 Turn off the ignition

EXCEPTIONS Emergency or servicing vehicles that must remain in operation to perform their

function may be parked with engine running transmission in park (automatic) or neutral

(manual) parking brake set and rear wheel chocked

4752 Leave vehicle unlocked with key in ignition

4753 Shift transmission to park (automatic) or reverse (manual)

4754 Set parking brake

4755 Turn on emergency flashers

4756 Place chocks in front of and behind a rear wheel of any vehicle left unattended

within 50 feet of an aircraft

EXCEPTION Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if

the engine is shut off

20 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

48 Airfield Speed Limits

481 5 mph ndash in close proximity (within 25 feet) of an aircraft

482 10 mph ndash for special purpose vehicles and for vehicles towing multiple pieces of

equipment

483 15 mph ndash when towing equipment or for general purpose vehicles on the aircraft

parking ramp

484 40 mph ndash for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway If you encounter an

aircraft pull over to the side stop and wait for the aircraft to pass then proceed

EXCEPTION Emergency vehicles (Fire Dept Ambulance Security Forces AMOPs) may

exceed the speed limit during emergency situations Extreme caution must be used during these

periods

485 During hours of darkness or reduced visibility speed limits for towing equipment and

for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway shall be reduced by 10 mph Those

agencies responding to an emergency and exceeding the speed limit shall consider the current

road conditions (nighttime precipitation present) and adjust their speed accordingly

49 Immediate Vicinity of Aircraft

491 If a vehicle must approach an aircraft approach with the driverrsquos side of the vehicle

closest to the aircraft so the driver can judge the distance separating the vehicle and aircraft

492 If an aircraftrsquos engines are running do not drive or park a vehicle within 25 feet

forward or 200 feet behind the aircraft

493 Do not drive within 25 feet of a parked aircraft except when the vehicle is involved in

servicing or loadingunloading cargo

494 Do not drive a vehicle under any part of an aircraft unless your vehicle is part of a

cargo loading or unloading operation and a vehicle is specifically designed to do so (Aircraft

certified forklift 60K cargo loader or missilebomb loader)

410 Encountering Aircraft on a Taxiway

4101 Small Wing Span (C-130 or less) The vehicle operator may simply elect to move to

the side of the taxiway to let it pass The vehicle operator must maintain a minimum 25 feet

separation from the aircraft

4102 Large Wing Span (C-5 B-52 etchellip) Vehicle operator should turn around and

proceed off the taxiway at the nearest exit Avoid driving into the grass do so because of the

potential (FOD) hazard If getting out of the way of taxiing aircraft means you need to drive

into the grass and then drive at a minimum of 200 feet from the taxiway centerline

4103 Aircraft always have the right of way over vehicles Never cross the path of a

moving aircraft Yield to the right of aircraft approaching head-on Always wait until a

taxiing aircraft has cleared your path before proceeding then pass to the rear All aircraft

create ―jet blast or ―prop wash do not come any closer than 200 feet behind or 25 feet in

front of an aircraft whose engines are running (Attachment 10) VAFB does not have any

designated ―jet blast areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 21

4104 When an aircraft is approaching your vehicle at night stop and turn off your

headlights but leave your parking lights on until the aircraft passes you Know how to turn

off DRLs If you are unsure on how to turn off your DRLs refer to the vehicle operators

manual

4105 Any vehicle mishap on the VAFB airfield will be reported to the AFM DAFM 30

SWSE 30 SFSCC and 30 OSSCC

411 Emergency Vehicle Operations

4111 During emergencies responding vehicles (Fire Department Ambulance Security

Forces and Airfield Management) may

4112 Exceed the speed limits only when necessary to save lives or property

NOTE Emergency response vehicles are not exempt from contacting the Tower for permission

into the controlled movement arearsquos or onto the runway

4113 Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if the

engine is shut off

4114 During an emergency all non-essential vehicle traffic and radio transmissions shall

be kept to a minimum

412 Fog Night and Reduced Visibility Conditions

4121 Exercise extreme caution during these conditions Most aircraft are painted gray and

are difficult to see under adverse conditions During low visibility conditions (eg fog night

rain etc) aircraft occasionally operate without landing lights to reduce glare

4122 At night do not direct vehicle headlights toward a moving aircraft Leave the

parking lights on to mark your vehiclersquos position Keep the headlights off until the aircraft is

out of range It is difficult to see on the airfield during hours of darkness exercise extreme

caution when performing nighttime operations

4123 During low visibility conditions all vehicles will stop short of the ILS hold sign

(Attachment 5 and 16) and ask permission from the Tower to cross andor enter the runway

Contact AMOPs during periods of inclement weather for reduced visibility conditions prior

to entering the airfield

4124 There is minimal flood lighting available on the parking ramp Portable lighting

units are sometimes used to supplement security however these units cast shadows that can

easily hide hazards

4125 During Fog conditions and at night speed limits will be reduced

413 Airfield Driving Blackout Procedures It is prohibited to drive on the VAFB airfield in

black out conditions

414 Vehicle Lights on the Airfield All vehicles operating within the CMA will use rotating

beacon lights or hazardwarning flashers and headlights Vehicles equipped with daytime

running lights will ensure they are on when operating on the airfield

415 Control Tower Light Gun Signals

22 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

4151 All vehicles that operate on the airfield will have AFVA 11-240 Airport Signs and

Markings signal decal (available for order at httpwwwe-publishingafmil)

4152 The decal may be permanently affixed in plain view of the driver or clipped to the

inside of the sun visor on the driverrsquos side of the vehicle so it can be flipped down for ready

reference

4153 All airfield vehicle operators will know and comply with all airfield signs markings

and control tower signals (Attachment 8)

416 Airfield Signs and Markings

4161 A comprehensive listing of general airfield signsmarkings is contained in the

Airfield Driving CBT and the Vandenberg Airfield Driving Familiarization Program slide

presentation

4162 There are two types of signs on VAFB airfield mandatory and informative

Definitions of signs are as follows

41621 Mandatory signs are provided when pilots and vehicle operators must follow an

instruction such as at runway hold positions Mandatory signs have a red background

with white lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

41622 Non-mandatory signs are classified as informative These signs are necessary

to indicate a specific movement area or to provide other useful information Informative

signs have a yellow background with black lettering or black background with yellow

lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

4163 Airfield markings unique to Vandenberg include the cargo Deployment Functional

area located on the airfield in front of the Transient Maintenance building This area is

marked with a dashed alternating green and white line This area is only used during

contingency or exercise operations (Attachment 16)

417 Tower Visual and Radio Blind Spots

4171 The ramp behind the aircraft hangar is a visual blind spot from the Tower

4172 The runway 12 approach end (Extended for Shuttle Program) is a hard to see area

(Attachment 4)

418 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention

4181 Hats may not be worn anywhere on the airfield

NOTE DVs and DV greeters may wear headgear in the red carpet area in the performance of

official duties

4182 Vehicle operators must ensure all loose items are secured within their vehicle before

entering the airfield

4183 Injury and equipment damage may result if objects (Rocks bolts tools etc) are

ingested or blown about by aircraft engines All vehicle operators must help keep airfield

pavements FOD free Drivers must stop and pick up FOD when seen

4184 When entering the airfield all personnel will stop at the FOD checkpoint sign and

inspectclear rocks or debris from tires before driving on pavements Roll the vehicle

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 23

forward 18 ndash 24 and re-inspect tires for FOD or other debris (rollover FOD check) When

you drive a vehicle off of any prepared surface (including onto the runway overruns and

asphalt shoulders adjacent to the taxiways and runway) where tires may pick up rocks and

gravel conduct a rollover FOD check and remove any foreign objects immediately after you

return to a prepared road surface

419 Mobile Obstacles on Taxiways and Aprons

4191 No equipment will be left unmanned in the following areas

41911 1000 feet from runway centerline out to either side

41912 200 feet from taxiway centerline out to either side

41913 98 feet from the edge of the apron boundary (C-17) For all other aircraft

types check with Airfield Management to determine distance to fixed or mobile

obstacles

419131 The North side of the aircraft hanger is closed NOTE Aerospace

ground equipment (AGE) may be left unmanned on the apron for up to 3 hours before

an aircraft arrival or following an aircraft departure if it is in direct support of aircraft

operations AGE equipment must be returned to the designated storage area when no

longer in use

420 Restrictions for Operating Bicycles on the Airfield The use of bicycles is prohibited on

the airfield

421 Vehicle Traffic Control Devices Vandenberg airfield does not have any vehicle traffic

control devices or lights for crossing active taxiwaysrunways In the event of radio outage

Tower will use light gun signals

422 Traction Devices It is prohibited to drive vehicles with tire chains or traction devices on

VAFB airfield Only normal tread tires will be used

423 Vehicle Call Signs

4231 The following call signs are permanently assigned to their associated

agenciesoffices for use while driving on the airfield Any others shall be coordinated

through Airfield Management prior to driving on the airfield

42311 Airfield Operations Flight Commander (AOFCC) OPSmdash1

42312 Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash1

42313 Deputy Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash2

42314 Other AMOPs Personnel AIRFIELDmdash3

42315 Control Tower vehicle ATCmdash

42316 Transient Aircraft Maintenance TAmdash

42317 METNAV METNAVmdash

42318 Airfield Lighting AIRFIELD LIGHTINGmdash

42319 Airfield Sweeper SWEEPERmdash

24 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

423110 Airfield Mower MOWERmdash

423111 Fire Chief CHIEFmdash1

423112 Emergency Fire Response Vehicles CRASHmdash

423113 When conducting training all unit ADPM and instructors will use a training

callsign (TRAININGmdash) assigned by AMOPs personnel

4232 Vehicle operators must be able to clearly communicate and understand instructions

from the Tower If an operator does not understand they will ask Tower to repeat the

message The radio operator will relay information back to the Tower exactly as it was

stated Ground vehicle operators will not use the word ―Clear when communicating with

the Tower (Attachment 9)

424 Procedures to Use Infield andor Other Airfield Routes

4241 Vehicle operators must understand standard traffic flow procedures including

driving lane locations mandatory stop and yield signs accident reporting and vehicle

parking on airfield (Attachment 11 12 and 14) Vandenberg AFB does not have designated

driving lanes painted on the aircraft parking apron When driving on taxiways or toward

approaching aircraft approach at a 90 degree angle (Attachment 14)

4242 Airfield Road is a two-way traffic lane marked with yellow paint which runs North

and South from Gate 4 to the south end of the hanger Use caution in front of Airfield

Operations (Building 1746) due to DV activity (Attachments 11 and 13) Do not drive on or

across the painted red carpet located on the parking ramp

42421 Operating a Vehicle on Airfield Road Stop signs are painted on Airfield Road

in three critical locations two near the aircraft hangar and one in front of Fire Station 1

Obey stop signs and visually clear the area for moving vehicles and aircraft before

proceeding

4243 Immediate Runway Departure Procedure If you are operating a vehicle on the

runway and Tower directs you to depart the runway immediately drive onto a taxiway

(beyond the hold line) if one is immediately available If a taxiway is not available drive

into the grass along the runway at least 100 feet beyond the runway edge As a guide the

runway distance markers (large black signs with white numbers located in the grass on both

sides of the runway) are approximately 75 feet from the runway edge These instructions are

for emergency situations only Remember to complete a FOD check prior to re-entering the

runway or taxiway area from off un-improved surfaces

425 Night Vision Devices (NVDs)

4251 NVDs will only be used on a case by case basis with the approval of the AOFCC

AFM or DAFM

426 Smoking Areas

4261 Smoking is prohibited on the airfield

4262 Designated smoking areas are between AMOPs and TA buildings on the south side

of TA and on the North side of the aircraft hangar Smoking is not allowed in any

government vehicle or POV operated on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 25

427 Cell Phone Usage on the Airfield Cell phones will not be used while operating a vehicle

on the airfield except under the following circumstances

4271 If vehicle operators must use a cell phone on the airfield they shall stop the vehicle

prior to using the phone

4272 Cell phones shall not be used within the distances listed below when near aircraft

being serviced with fuel or oxygen

42721 Within 50 feet of any pressurized aircraft fuel or oxygen servicing components

42722 Within 25 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet during fuel transfer

42723 Within 10 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet

428 Loss of Communications

4281 While on the runway If Tower loses radio contact they will flash the runway lights

on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle operatorrsquos attention

All personnel will be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for aircraft DO NOT re-

enter or cross the runway without ATCrsquos permission Immediately leave the controlled

movement area and contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the situation

4282 On the movement area (area other than runway) If Tower loses radio they will flash

the taxiway lights on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle

operatorrsquos attention All personnel shall be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for

aircraft Immediately move to the extreme edge of the taxiway and drive slowly to the

nearest movement area exit Contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the

situation

429 Fuel Pits

4291 Vandenberg has fuel pits located on the main parking ramp annotated by white

squares painted on the concrete The fuel pits are empty and not active

4292 Do not drive over the fuel pits covers

26 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 5

VEHICLE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS

51 Prerequisites for Airfield Driving

511 All operators must have a valid state motor vehicle license and a valid AF Form 2293

US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card in their possession while

operating a Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) Additionally operators must have a

Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter on file (Attachment 2)

NOTE Only Airfield Management personnel may issue AF Form 483rsquos

512 Individuals will complete all prerequisites and bring their completed Airfield Driving

Training and Certification letters and CBT score sheet to Airfield Management Operations

(Building 1746) during normal operating hours (Monday through Friday 0800 ndash 1700)

513 AMOPs personnel shall ensure the above forms are properly documented and

completed

514 Airfield driving trainees must pass (80) a map and written test ADPMs must have a

90 on all tests

515 If they meet all prerequisites the trainee will be issued a completed AF Form 483

Airfield Management will sign the Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter issue a

certificate number (next in sequence on the airfield license issue log) on the AF Form 483

sign the AF Form 483 and record information on the airfield license database located in the

AMOPs section

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 27

Chapter 6

OPERATING PROCEDURES

61 Reporting Violations and Runway Incursions

611 Violations of airfield access procedures airfield driving rules aircraft movement area

violations or unauthorized runway entry must be reported to AMOPs as soon as the incident

occurs

612 The Airfield Manager will initiate an investigation and coordinate with 30 SWSEF

and the AOFCC to determine the proper method of reporting the incident and to decide

which agency will investigate The following guidelines apply

6121 Airfield Manager will investigate general motor vehicle violations of access

procedures airfield driving rules and movement area procedures

6122 For a runway incursion the individualrsquos AF Form 483 must be surrendered to

AMOPs and airfield driving privileges revoked until an investigation retraining and

certification is complete

6123 Coordinate with 30SWSE to assign all runway incursions an operational

category (Operational Error Pilot Deviation VehiclePedestrian)

6124 Use AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report to report a runway intrusion that does

not involve an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program

prescribes the use of this form

613 Use AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR) to report a runway intrusion

that involves an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program and

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports prescribes the use of this form

62 Airfield Driving Violation Recourse

621 Violation of airfield driving procedures is a serious safety issue and will be handled

according to the seriousness of the offense Serious offenses such as a runway incursion and

controlled movement area violations will be addressed as follows

6211 A first-time offense will result in a one-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6212 A second offense will result in a 3-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6213 The third offense will result in a permanent revocation of all airfield driving

privileges

622 Punishment for other violations such as speeding and not performing FOD checks will

be determined by the Airfield Manager

623 In all cases of suspension or revocation the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will take possession of the individualrsquos AF Form 483

28 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

624 The Airfield Manager will send a letter to the individualrsquos supervisor unit ADPM and

unit commander informing them of the airfield violation and suspension of airfield driving

privileges

625 If the individual is needed to alleviate manning shortages to support a mission on the

airfield the individualrsquos unit commander may submit a letter requesting reinstatement of

airfield driving privileges The petition will be on official letterhead and addressed to the

Wing Commander (30 SWCC)

626 The 30 SWCC is the only one that can reinstate airfield driving privileges This

authority cannot be delegated The letter must explain the reason(s) why the individual

should retain their airfield driving privileges and state the driver has been counseled by their

supervisor about the airfield driving violation

627 For reinstatement of airfield driving privileges following a suspension an individual

must complete remedial training under the guidance of their ADPM The remedial training

consists of all training requirements for individuals undergoing initial training and

certification After all training requirements are met and the individual passes the written

airfield driving test a new AF Form 483 will be issued If the individual fails the written

exam a retest will be conducted no earlier than 48 hours after the initial test

628 If an individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license has been suspended or revoked by civil

authorities the unit commander will also suspend or revoke the individualrsquos airfield driving

privileges confiscate their AF Form 483 and notify the individualrsquos unit ADPM and the

Airfield Manager in writing The Airfield Manager will take possession of the individualrsquos

AF Form 483 upon presentation of written notification Upon reinstatement of the

individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license the individual will undergo remedial training in airfield

driving procedures

NOTE Reporting of runway taxiway ramp and CMA violations are the responsibility of all

personnel operating and utilizing the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 29

Chapter 7

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel

711 TDY and Contractor Personnel need not complete the VAFB airfield training program

provided they possess a valid AF Form 483 stamped for their home base airfield These

individuals will receive an in-depth briefing (documented on the TDYContractor Briefing

Certification Log) from the host Unit ADPM on local airfield operations before driving on

the airfield Personnel without proof of airfield certification will be required to complete the

entire Vandenberg AFB airfield driving program This briefing must include as a minimum

7111 Vandenberg AFB airfield boundary limits

7112 Entry Control Points (ECPs) and restricted areas

7113 Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

7114 FOD control and prevention

7115 Fire station mandatory stop areas

7116 Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

7117 Speed limits

7118 Parking and chocking requirements

7119 Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

71110 Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on

runwaystaxiwaysaprons

71111 Runway intrusion prevention

71112 Airfield violations and consequences

71113 Tower light gun signals

71114 CMA procedures including proper radio terminology and phraseology

71115 Airfield signs and markings

71116 Emergency response vehicles

71117 General and special purpose vehicles

71118 Day and night time orientations

30 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 8

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS)

81 Authorization

811 POVs are not authorized to operate on the airfield (to include Airfield Road) unless

granted permission by the Airfield Manager POVs shall not cross the white line parallel to

Airfield Road without explicit approval from Airfield Management

812 The AFM DAFM or designated AMOPs representative are responsible for issuing

POV airfield permits to individuals who have a justifiable reason for driving a POV on the

airfield (Attachment 3)

NOTE Authority will not be delegated outside of Airfield Management

813 POV authorizations will be restricted to mission essential requirements will not be

issued for individual convenience and will be endorsed by the individualrsquos unit commander

For the purpose of obtaining an airfield POV pass the POV must have updated registration

with appropriate stickers prior to approval by the Deputy Airfield Manager

8131 Airfield passes will be issued the first week in January of every year and will be

valid until the last day in December of that calendar year

8132 All passes will be renewed annually with a new justification letter from the

individualrsquos unit commander

814 Issue temporary POV passes by entering all information in the POV log and have

individual sign 30 SW Form 30 The individual will then be given a pass with a number

starting with current year and three digit sequence to correspond with number of pass issued

815 Pass will be returned to AMOPs when mission is complete

816 Permanent passes will only be issued to those that need to have them and have

justifiable reason on record Passes will be renewed annually on an ―as needed basis with

justification (Attachment 3)

817 Permanent POV passes will be issued by entering the vehicle information on the

permanent log and assigning a number to it the same as temporary POV passes User will

then be issued a placard with all pertinent information to be kept on the vehicle dashboard at

all times when on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

4 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 1mdashGLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 33

Attachment 2mdashSAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION 35

Attachment 3mdashSAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL 36

Attachment 4mdashAIRFIELD DIAGRAM 37

Attachment 5mdashRUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES 38

Attachment 6mdashRUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS 39

Attachment 7mdashRUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS 40

Attachment 8mdashAFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS 41

ATTACHMENT 9mdashSAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES 42

Attachment 10mdashAIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS 44

Attachment 11mdashAIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS 45

Attachment 12mdashACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS 48

Attachment 13mdashTDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET 51

Attachment 14mdashAPRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW 52

Attachment 15mdashADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE 53

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 5

Chapter 1

GENERAL

11 Airfield Driving -General

111 There is a danger to aircraft and ground personnel due to aircraft and vehicle traffic

The airfield is a potentially hazardous area where carelessness and disregard for safety

cannot be tolerated Everyone driving on the airfield is required to maintain a safe

environment at all times Carelessness and disregard for safety will not be tolerated

112 Access to the airfield or controlled movement area will be restricted to a mission

essential basis only

113 Anyone requiring to drive on the airfield or controlled movement area will check in

and out at Airfield Management (Building 1746) have in their possession the proper

documents (state driverrsquos license and AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency) and a valid

need to operate a vehicle on the airfield Sponsoring agencies (eg Fire Department

Western Range Operation Communications and Information (WROCIInDyne) Civil

Engineering etchellip) will provide an airfield driving qualified escort for personnel working on

the airfield Personnel designated as an escort must be authorized and certified under this

instruction to drive on the airfield

114 Anyone requiring access to the airfield for temporary purposes who do not possess an

AF Form 483 (eg construction site surveys Orbital Science NASA Boeing ULA

Lockheed Martin etchellip) will be determined on a case by case basis by the Airfield Manager

(AFM) or Deputy Airfield Manager (DAFM)

115 Personnel requiring access shall make an appointment with Airfield Management to

be briefed on airfield safety routes smoking policy speed limits cell phone use Transient

Alert and vehicle procedures

116 Crossing the airfield and or runway will only be done for mission requirements No

person shall cross or use the airfield for convenience or personal use

12 Vehicles Authorized Unlimited Airfield Access (Without Airfield Management

Notification)

121 The following agencies and associated government vehicles are authorized access to

the airfield controlled movement area and the airfield without notifying Airfield Management

Operations (AMOPs)

1211 Aircraft Fuel Trucks (30 LRSLGRMF)

1212 Security Forces Squadron (30 SFS)

1213 Fire Department (30 CESCEF)

1214 Air Terminal Operations (30 LRSLGRTA)

1215 Wing Flight Safety Officer (30 SWSEF)

1216 Transient Aircraft MaintenanceAerospace Ground Equipment (TAMAGE)

6 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

1217 Emergency response personnel (30 MDOSSGOJ 30 MDOSSGOA)

122 Command vehicles

1221 14 AFCCCV

1222 30 SWCCCV

1223 30 OGCCCD

13 Vehicles Authorized Limited Airfield Access (Without AMOPs notification)

131 The following agencies are authorized limited access to the specified areas without

notifying Airfield Management If a specific mission requires the following limitations be

exceeded notify Airfield Management in advance This exemption does not relieve the

vehicle operator of the requirements for driving on the airfield

132 Meteorological and Navigation Equipment (METNAV) Maintenance vehicles are

limited to the area west of the runway as necessary to service navigational aids and

meteorological instruments In the course of providing service do not operate any vehicle

closer than 100 feet from the runway without radio contact with and permission from the

Tower

133 30 CES Power Production vehicles are authorized to perform necessary maintenance

on emergency generators in support of ATCALS equipment In the course of providing

service do not operate any vehicle closer than 100 feet from the runway without radio

contact and permission from the Tower Power Production must coordinate with Tower to

access Runway 12 Glide slope critical area

NOTE Agencies with non-routine requirements shall coordinate access to the airfield with

Airfield Management personnel

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 7

Chapter 2

RESPONSIBILITIES

21 Individual and Unit Responsibilities

211 The 30 SWCC designates the 30 OSSOSA responsibility for administering the

Vandenberg AFB Airfield Driving Program

212 Upon suspension or revocation of base or civilian driving privileges the wing

commander may authorize re-instatement of airfield driving privileges to perform critical

mission essential duties This authority shall not be delegated (Paragraph 626)

213 Individualrsquos shall immediately report to their ADPM if their base or civilian driverrsquos

license has been suspended or revoked by authorities Airfield driving privileges are

automatically suspended effective the date of the suspension

214 The 30 SWCC Approves publication of this Airfield Driving Instruction (ADI)

22 Unit Commanders will

221 Appoint all Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers (ADPM) in writing and forward

a copy of the appointment letter to Airfield Management (30 OSSOSAA) ADPMs must be

a minimum of a SSgt 7-Level or above (or civilian equivalent) unless manning constraints

absolutely prohibit then most qualified SSgt 5-Level available Commanders will ensure

that an updated appointment letter is sent to Airfield Management no later than 30 days prior

to the replacement of Unit ADPM to ensure adequate training time is allotted

222 Certify personnel are qualified to drive on the airfield (Attachment 2) (Authority

may be delegated in writing to the Unit ADPM a copy of the delegation letter shall be

forwarded to Airfield Management Operations)

223 Limit the number of personnel and vehicles authorized to drive on the airfield and the

runway to the absolute minimum necessary to accomplish the mission

224 Upon suspension or revocation of a unit memberrsquos base driving privileges suspend or

revoke the memberrsquos airfield driving authorization and notify the unit ADPM and Deputy

Airfield Manager (DAFM) in writing Request for re-instatement must be processed

according to (Paragraph 626)

225 Certify POV justification letters (Attachment 3)

23 Deputy Airfield Manager (DAFM) will

231 Develop and manage Vandenberg AFB Airfield Driving Program

232 Develop a standardized checklist to train each organizationrsquos Unit ADPM on the

Airfield Driverrsquos Program requirements IAW AFI 13-213 Airfield Management and this

instruction

2321 Verify rankskill level requirements are met prior to certifying new ADPMs

233 Provide a copy of this ADI and instructional course material to include tests to serve

units with formal airfield driving training requirements

8 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

234 Develop and coordinate airfield driverrsquos test to include map test with wing safety

Provide copies of approved written airfield driverrsquos tests map tests and other training

material to Unit ADPMrsquos

NOTE Unit ADPMrsquos may administer AMOPs approved written and map tests

235 Ensure all airfield drivers are trained and possess an AF Form 483 Annotate

―Airfield Authorized on AF Form 483 to identify who has specialized runway access

training

236 Monitor radio communications between the control tower and vehicles for proper

terminologyphraseology and discipline Report violations with spot check findings in the

AOB

237 Review the 30SWI 13-204 Airfield Driving Instruction Airfield Driverrsquos

Familiarization Program and tests annually or when course materials change Ensure

Airfield Driving Instruction (ADI) is in compliance with AFI 13-213 and this instruction

238 Conduct airfield driver training for contractors POV operators and agencies with non-

routine airfield operations (Chapter 7 and 8)

239 Upon receipt of 30 SW Form 30 coordinate instructions operations plans Missile

Operations Support Requirements (MOSR) contracts and other documents involving access

to the airfield controlled movement areas to ensure safety and compliance with this

instruction

2310 When notified attend site visits and pre-performance conferences for projects

involving airfield access

2311 Control access of motor vehicles to the airfield controlled movement area under the

provisions of this instruction

2312 Respond to driving violations during airfield operating hours Determine if the

violatorrsquos airfield access authorization (AF Form 483) should be revoked

2313 Review Airfield Training and Certification memo (Attachment 2) and approve

requests for airfield driving authorization Certify individuals to drive on the airfield

2314 Perform periodic spot checks of personnel driving on the airfield to ensure

compliance with airfield driving procedures Authority to conduct spot check is delegated to

any airfield management personnel

23141 Document and track all AF Form 483 spot inspections

23142 Report results (unitoffice symbol) in the ―status of airfield driving section of

the Airfield Operations Board (AOB)

2315 Develop and provide driving program inspection checklist to ADPMs IAW AFI 13-

213

2316 Conduct quarterly reviews of selected unit airfield driver training programs Review

each unit program annually Report results of the annual inspection to unit commanders

2317 Conduct a semi-annual meeting with unit ADPMs to provide training brief runway

incursions CMAVs and trends

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 9

2318 Maintain documents on all runway taxiway controlled movement area (CMA)

violations and actions taken Maintain these results for the current and previous calendar

year All airfield violations shall be briefed at the Airfield Operations Board and

documented in meeting minutes

23181 Provide a detailed description of each incident to include (What When Where

and How type vehicleaircraft involved and action taken to prevent a reoccurrence)

2319 Report any violations involving VAFB personnel to the 30 SWSEF (Flight Safety)

office and Airfield Management Operations

2320 Ensure the following ADPMs receive formal training IAW AFI 13-213

30 CESCEFCEOCEOHH

30 SFS

30 LRSLGRDDOLGRM

30 LRSLGRTA

30 SCSSCOAM

2321 Limit vehicle access to the controlled movement area and runway to only those

required to perform mission essential airfield duties

24 30 SW Command Post (when airfield is closed) will

241 Maintain a record of personnel and vehicles on the airfield

242 Notify Vandenberg Emergency Control Center and Fire Dispatchers of personnel or

vehicles accessing or departing the airfield

243 Advise personnel or vehicle operators of ongoing or proposed aircraft operations

244 Relay reports of access or driving violations to Security Forces Law Enforcement and

Airfield Management

245 Upon receiving notification from Airfield Management that the airfield is open or will

open for aircraft operations advise Airfield Management of any known personnelvehicles

on the airfield

25 30 Security Forces Squadron (SFS) will

251 Patrol Airfield Road and the aircraft parking ramp IAW applicable directives If

questions arise concerning vehicle access contact Airfield Management during airfield

operating hours and 30 SWCP during non-operating hours Warn or ticket violators as the

situation warrants

252 Respond as soon as possible when access or driving violations are reported

26 Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower will

261 Maintain positive control of all aircraft and vehicle traffic on the airfield via two-way

radio communications or in the event of lost communications by light gun signals If use of

light gun signals is unsuccessful contact AMOPs for assistance

27 30 SW Safety Office (30 SWSE) will

271 Flight safety is trained for airfield driving by AMOPs personnel Their program is

maintained by 30 OSSOSAA (Airfield Management)

10 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

272 Ensure all Hazard Reports and Hazardous Air Traffic Reports (HATRs) are

investigated IAW applicable instructions

273 Ensure safety violations are reported to Airfield Management

274 Coordinate with DAFM on airfield driving written tests prior to test being

implemented Test will include OPR and currency date

28 30 Medical Group (MDG) will

281 Respond as tasked with Bioenvironmental Engineering Team (BET) Field Treatment

Team (FTT) andor contracted ambulance service American Medical Response (AMR)

282 Conduct color vision testing for airfield driving applicants that are not pre-qualified

per career field requirements Personnel will report to the 30 Medical Clinic to obtain

verification of normal color vision Individuals not having normal color vision will not be

granted permission to access controlled movement areas and will have ―NO CMA ACCESS

stampedwritten on their AF Form 483

29 30 Contracting Squadron (CONS) will

291 Notify the Airfield Manager of any proposed site visit or pre-performance conference

for construction projects or service contracts on or near the airfield

292 Ensure all contracts for work on the airfield include requirements for airfield driver

training

210 30 Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) will

2101 Ensure agencies requesting rental vehicle support for official business involving

airfield access are made aware of the requirement to coordinate with Airfield Management

for airfield driver training and POV pass requirements

2102 Ensure any vehicle dispatched to support airfield operations is equipped with wheel

chocks

211 Contractors (Non permanent partytemporary) will

2111 Appoint the minimum number of airfield drivers needed to complete contract

requirements

2112 Ensure airfield drivers are able to distinguish red green and white Tower light-gun

signals

2113 Coordinate with Airfield Management for a Tower light gun signal test

2114 Complete a 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project InformationAuthorization

21141 Complete part I and II of the 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Management (30

OSSOSAA) or designated representative will complete part III

21142 The government contract evaluator signs as project officer in the block at the

end of section II

21143 The Airfield Manager or designated representative will provide training for

contractor vehicle operators based on the contract requirements They will return a copy

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 11

of the completed 30 SW Form 30 to the contractor and maintain the original at Airfield

Management

21144 Vehicle operators will follow access and driving procedures and will not

operate a vehicle on the airfield unless trained and licensed to do so Each driver must

have in his or her possession a valid driverrsquos license from any state and an AF Form 483

212 Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers (ADPMs) will

2121 Be trained and certified to drive on the airfield by the DAFM

2122 Ensure unit assigned personnel required to operate a vehicle on the airfield complete

the required training on the Airfield Driver Training and Certification MFR (Attachment 2)

and test prior to obtaining an AF Form 483

21221 Unit personnel who are not trained and certified to drive at night must have

their AF Form 483 restricted (eg ―DAYTIME ONLY) If the individual is later

required to drive on the airfield at night the unit ADPM will ensure training (night

airfield orientation) is conducted and documented The AFM DAFM or designated

representative will update the AF Form 483

2123 Ensure unit personnel have a valid state driver license to operate privately owned

government (may also require a Government driver license) contractor ownedleased

vehicles on the airfield

2124 Ensure personnel requiring CMA access are trained in accordance with all applicable

guidance

2125 Administer the unit airfield driving program IAW AFI 13-213

21251 Provide control tower light gun signal recognition and classroom training

21252 Proctor airfield driving orientation for day and night (if applicable)

21253 Proctor airfield driving test (practical and written)

21254 Administer required Computer Based Training modules (CBTs)

2126 Maintain records associated forms and listings of all unit personnel authorized to

drive on the airfield Review and update the listing of all unit personnel authorized to drive

on the airfield at least quarterly Forward updated information to the DAFM

21261 Ensure listing of unit personnel includes individualrsquos full name rank unit

office symbol AF Form 483 certificate number restrictions (eg Daytime only) and date

refresher due

2127 Administer the written airfield driving test and Airfield Driving CBTs Annotate

memberrsquos score on the Memorandum of Airfield Training and Certification (Attachment 2)

Maintain copy of CBT module results for one year

2128 Notify the unit commander and Deputy Airfield Manager in writing after revoking an

individualrsquos airfield driving privileges Ensure individual is retrained and documented prior

to the individual resuming airfield driving duties

12 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

2129 Ensure replacement is trained and certified to drive on the airfield at least 30 days

prior to the replacement assuming Unit ADPM duties Schedule initial training with the

DAFM and notify unit commander of completed training

21210 Ensure unit personnel are qualified to drive appropriate types of vehicles they are

registered for

21211 Ensure applicants score 80 or higher (corrected to 100) on all airfield drivers

test All applicants with test scores below 80 will retest Primary and Alternate Unit

ADPMrsquos are required to score 90 or higher on all tests and CBTrsquos

21212 Conduct annual refresher training and document individualrsquos AF Form 483 by

signing the back Refresher CBT printouts will be kept with each individuals training and

certification paperwork

212121 Annual refresher training will consist of the following

2121211 Complete USAF Airfield Driving CBT

2121212 Review VAFB Airfield Driving Video

2121213 Review VAFB Airfield Driving PowerPoint Presentation

2121214 Review VAFB Airfield Driving Instruction

21213 Attend semi-annual Airfield Drivers Program Managers meetings

21214 Maintain an airfield driving (electronically or paper) continuity binder in the

following format

212141 TAB A Unit ADPM appointment letter

212142 TAB B Airfield Driving Instruction

212143 TAB C Annual Program Inspection Results

212144 TAB D Airfield Drivers Training and Certification letters

212145 TAB E List of unit assigned airfield drivers

212146 TAB F Airfield Driving CBT Training Curriculum TestAnswer Key

212147 TAB G Unit airfield driving safety requirements as applicable

212148 TAB H Airfield ViolationsCorrective actions

212149 TAB I References (AFJMAN 24-306 Chapter 25 and AFOSHSTD 91-100

Chapter 6 AFI 21-101 etc) and other miscellaneous information

21215 Become a registered member of the Vandenberg airfield driving CoP ADPMs can

register at httpswwwdmyafmilafknprodASPsCoPOpenCoPaspFilter=20710

21216 Schedule training for replacement ADPM with the DAFM at least 30 days prior to

relinquishing duties

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 13

Chapter 3

AIRFIELD ACCESS PROCEDURES

31 Airfield Training Program Requirements

311 Pass a color vision test

3111 Personnel must provide official documentation of test results from the 30 MDG

when submitting a request for an airfield driving permit

3112 Personnel will report to the 30 MDG Optometry Clinic to obtain verification of

normal color vision Appointments are not necessary testing is completed on a walk-in

basis

3113 Members must be able to distinguish red green white yellow and blue colors

NOTE Personnel who have a mandatory requirement for normal color vision (entry and

retention) in their Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) are exempt from color vision testing

portion of the airfield driversrsquo program provided previous test results indicate the member

can distinguish red green white yellow and blue

3114 The Optometry Clinic will document the test results (or non-applicability) on the

individualrsquos Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification

NOTE Coordination with MDG and safety officials may be necessary to evaluate those cases

where individuals fail the color vision test to determine if issuance of a limited access permit

excluding the CMA should be approved

3115 Personnel not having normal color vision will not be granted permission to

access controlled movement areas and will have ―NO CMA ACCESS stampedwritten

on their AF Form 483

312 Complete VAFB Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program

313 Pass a color vision test Document the test (or non-applicability) on the individualrsquos

Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification

314 Unit ADPMs will administer tests provided by Airfield Management Tests will cover

VAFB Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program this instruction local airfield

diagramlayout test phraseology test for individuals operating in the CMA and referenced

material in the beginning of this instruction A passing grade is 80 Tests will be corrected

to 100 Test completion is entered on Memorandum for Airfield Training and

Certification Those failing the exam will be interviewed by the Airfield Manager and

referred back to the Unit ADPM for appropriate remedial training Member must receive

documented remedial training after failing the exam Retests will be given no sooner than 48

hours after the initial test

315 After successful completion of the test the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will sign the Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification The AF

Form 483 will be endorsed for airfield driving by the Airfield Manager or designated

representative and returned to the individual The Memorandum for Airfield Training and

Certification will be returned to the applicable unit ADPM

14 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

NOTE Authority for signing the front of the AF Form 483 shall not be delegated outside

Airfield Management

NOTE For units requiring ramp only access members will complete all training for airfield

driving except the CMA access and phraseology portions Members AF Form 483 will be

annotated for ―RAMP ONLY access

316 Complete both day and night (if applicable) orientation on the airfield

3161 Academics and orientation rides will be comprehensive as a minimum they will

cover the following subjects

31611 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention Checking tires for FOD prior

to operating the vehicle on the airfield and ensuring tires are checked when vehicle is

driven off paved airfield surfaces prior to reentering paved airfield surface

31612 Procedures for approaching an aircraft during the day or night to include

daytime running lights (DRL)

31613 Traffic flow procedures including driving lane locations mandatory stop

and yield areas accident reporting and vehicle parking on airfield

31614 Parking and chocking requirements Vehicles will be chocked if left

unattended for any reason

31615 Restricted Areas Controlled Movement Areas and Local Airfield

Restrictions

31616 Extreme caution shall be used while operating within the Distinguished

Visitorrsquos aircraft operating area (Protocol will brief DV pick-up drivers and baggage

truck drivers on operations in this area) Vehicles shall not drive across the painted

red carpet located on the parking apron

31617 Two way radio communications is required with the Control Tower when

driving inside of the localizer and glideslope critical areas (Attachments 6 and 7)

31618 Night and inclement weather driving conditions During periods of

extremely low visibility airfield driving will be limited to mission essential duties

only

31619 Speed Limits on VAFB Airfield (Paragraph 48)

316110 Location and description of Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and instrument

(INST) holding position signs and markings (Attachment 5)

316111 Airfield entry points (Paragraph 43)

316112 Critical area boundaries for precision navigation aids (ILS Localizer

etchellip) Permission is required from the tower before entering these areas

(Attachments 6 and 7)

32 Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers amp Airfield Driving Instructor

Qualification The following are minimum requirements for ADPMs and airfield driving

instructors

321 Successfully completed the VAFB Airfield Driving Training Program

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 15

322 Be familiar with the following references

3221 AFI13-213 Airfield Management (Chapter 4)

3222 30SWI 13-204 Airfield Driving

3223 AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations

3224 AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities

(Chapter 6)

3225 AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver (Chapter 25)

16 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 4

PROCURING AIRFIELD DRIVING AUTHORIZATION

41 Airfield Access amp Operating Procedures

411 During airfield operating hours personnel and agencies without airfield access and not

granted specific exemption will report to Airfield Management Bldg 1746 before accessing

the airfield

412 After airfield operating hours all personnel and agencies will contact 30 SWCP prior

to accessing the airfield The 30 SWCP will advise of ongoing or proposed aircraft

operations

NOTE Even though this instruction grants access to several specific agencies and individuals

it is required that visits to the airfield be preceded by a call to the appropriate agency (30

OSSOSAA or 30 SWCP)

413 30 SWCP does not approvedeny requests for airfield access Personnelagencies

without airfield access and not granted specific exemption requiring access after-hours must

pre-coordinate with AMOPs during duty hours

414 Failure to contact 30 SWCP prior to entering the airfield or failure to pre-coordinate

after-hours airfield access with AMOPs may result in apprehension and denial of future

access

42 AMOPs Airfield Access Responsibilities

421 AMOPs will

4211 Before the airfield opens and throughout the duty day notify the Tower of all

personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that might affect aircraft operations as soon

as this information is received

4212 Notify 30 SWCP of all known personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that

will remain on after hours that might affect aircraft operations and of any personnel or

agencies without airfield access and not granted specific exemption who pre-coordinated

after-hours airfield access

43 Airfield Entry Points The airfield has 9 gates (Attachment 4) which are managed as

follows

431 Gate 1 Pedestrian gate only

432 Gate 2 Pedestrian gate only

433 Gate 3 Open 24 hours (emergency vehicles only) Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

434 Gate 4 Open 0700 to 1700L MonmdashFri (May be required locked during increased

Force Protection Conditions) Mandatory vehicle FOD checkpoint

435 Gates 5-9 Used by AM CE FD METNAV and SFS Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 17

44 Driving in the CMA

441 General procedures for operating vehicles in the CMA are included in the airfield

driving CBTs which can be accessed via the ancillary training link

442 Vehicles operating in the CMA will be assigned call signs (Airfield Lighting Fire

Department Transient AlertMaintenance Airfield Ops etc) Vehicle call signs are only

approved by the AFM or designated representative to ensure duplicate call signs are not used

443 No vehicle or person may enter Vandenbergrsquos CMA without approval from the

Control Tower Vehicles or persons entering the CMA must have direct two way contact

with the Control Tower Telephone coordination is not acceptable to gain permission to

enter the CMA during duty hours Only mission essential vehicles will drive on the airfield

or in the CMA

444 See Paragraph 46 for radio procedures and Attachment 9 for phraseology to use

when contacting the Control Tower

445 Vehicles directed to hold short of a runway will come to a complete stop at the

runway hold line and will not proceed until permission is received from the Control Tower

(Attachments 5 6 and 7)

446 In the event of lost communication with the Control Tower while driving on a taxiway

comply with the last instruction issued by Control Tower

NOTE If on the runway exit to nearest taxiway or road and contact AMOPs for instructions

Tower will contact AMOPs to track down vehicles that have lost contact and remove them from

the CMA

447 Vehicle operators on the CMA (including ILS Critical Areas) shall notify Tower of

their position via radio call not later than 0755L (or five minutes prior to airfield opening) If

radio contact cannot be established the vehicle operator will exit the CMA and ensure all

personnel and vehicles are clear of the CMA NLT 0800L (or such time as the airfield opens

if other than regularly scheduled) Failure to either notify Tower or exit the aircraft

movement area will be documented as a CMA violation or runway intrusion

45 Disabled Vehicles

451 In the event a vehicle becomes disabled anywhere on the airfield immediately notify

the control tower and Airfield Management office During non duty hours contact Command

Post State the problem vehicle registration number and where the vehicle is located Under

no circumstances will the operator abandon the vehicle

452 Airfield Management or Command Post will contact 30 LRSLGRDDO and

coordinate immediate removal of the vehicle from the airfield

453 Airfield Management will close the portion of the airfield until the vehicle has been

removed

46 Radio Control Procedures

461 When the airfield is open the control tower controls and directs all ground traffic and

vehicles in the CMA To achieve this control the following must be obeyed

18 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

462 Maintain two-way radio communication with Tower Organizations must provide

their own radios however AMOPs may loan a radio if one is available

NOTE Tower light-gun signals will not be used as a substitute for the two-way radio

requirement

463 Use the Tower Crash and Security Forces FM Nets or Ground Control frequencies

(UHFVHF) to communicate with Tower Tower does not continuously monitor the Security

Forces or Crash FM Nets Security Forces and Fire Department vehicle operators who

require communications with Tower on these frequencies must coordinate with Vandenberg

Emergency Control Center (VECC) and Fire Dispatch to have Tower monitor the frequency

VECC or Fire Dispatch will activate the select-call equipment or call the Tower on a landline

to request for Tower to monitor the appropriate frequency When communication with the

Tower is no longer required VECC Fire Dispatch or the vehicle operator(s) will inform the

Tower

464 Request and receive permission from the Tower before entering the CMA

4641 There is a runway hold line painted across the taxiway at the three locations

where taxiways intersect the runway A runway hold line consists of two solid yellow

lines and two dashed yellow lines (Attachment 5)

WARNING DO NOT confuse controlled movement area hold lines with runway hold lines

(Attachment 5) DO NOT cross a runway hold line without permission from the Tower

4642 Tower approval to cross the runway is a one-time approval only Once your

vehicle has exited the runway beyond the runway hold line(s) tower approval is required

to re-enter the runway

4643 Make radio communications concise to eliminate the possibility of confusion

State who you are your position on the airfield the route you wish to use and your

destination Tower will respond with a specific clearance Repeat instructions back to

the Tower exactly as they are received

4644 Ask Tower to repeat instructions you do not fully understand DO NOT

ASSUME ANYTHING When in doubt always take the safest course of action If the

Tower does not respond to your request to enter the movement area or cross the runway

do not proceed until Tower tells you

4645 Immediately report to tower when you depart the runway or CMA State the

location where you exited the runway or CMA

NOTE Until you pass the runway hold lines you are not off the runway If you exit the runway

into the grass or you pass over the runway edge lines you are to report off the runway Remain

in radio contact with the tower if you are within 100 feet of the runway edge

4646 Obey all Tower instructions If Tower instructions conflict with guidance in the

Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program or this instruction Tower instructions have

priority If for example Tower instructs you to ―exit the runway immediately you are

not expected to obey the 40 mph speed limit

4647 If you are operating a vehicle on the runway and Tower directs you to exit the

runway exit the runway at any of the taxiway intersections with the runway or position

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 19

yourself at least 100 feet from the edge of the runway or runway overrun As a guide the

runway distance remaining markers (large black signs with larger white numbers)

located in the grass on both sides of the runway are approximately 75 feet from the

runway edge

4648 Never use the word ―clear in radio transmissions Radio transmissions can

bleed through to different frequencies and cause aircraft in-flight to misinterpret landing

instructions

4649 Control tower controllers will not issue unconditional instructions when

authorizing movement on a runway or taxiway for the purpose of airfield checks or other

airport operations Instructions must ensure positive control with specific instructions to

proceed on a runway or movement area and as necessary hold short instructions

47 Operating a Vehicle on the Parking Ramp

471 Vehicles may not be driven diagonally across the ramp Travel parallel or

perpendicular to Airfield Road and make all turns at 90 degree angles There are very few

painted lines on the ramp to use for a reference As a guide follow the seams in the concrete

slabs that make up the ramp

472 Use taxiway centerlines as highway dividersndashdrive to the right Remain on concrete

surfaces when possible and avoid the airfield lights on the asphalt surfaces

473 If a vehicle must be backed or driven forward toward an aircraft clear the area use a

spotter and ensure the spotter uses chocks pre-positioned to keep your vehicle from striking

the aircraft

474 If parking near an aircraft do not park with front or rear of vehicle pointed towards

the aircraft unless absolutely necessary park perpendicular to the aircraftrsquos fuselage off the

nose of the aircraft or parallel to the aircraft off a wing tip Again the driverrsquos side of the

vehicle should be closest to the aircraft Park at least 25 feet away unless you are servicing

the aircraft or loadingunloading cargo

475 When leaving a parked vehicle unattended

4751 Turn off the ignition

EXCEPTIONS Emergency or servicing vehicles that must remain in operation to perform their

function may be parked with engine running transmission in park (automatic) or neutral

(manual) parking brake set and rear wheel chocked

4752 Leave vehicle unlocked with key in ignition

4753 Shift transmission to park (automatic) or reverse (manual)

4754 Set parking brake

4755 Turn on emergency flashers

4756 Place chocks in front of and behind a rear wheel of any vehicle left unattended

within 50 feet of an aircraft

EXCEPTION Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if

the engine is shut off

20 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

48 Airfield Speed Limits

481 5 mph ndash in close proximity (within 25 feet) of an aircraft

482 10 mph ndash for special purpose vehicles and for vehicles towing multiple pieces of

equipment

483 15 mph ndash when towing equipment or for general purpose vehicles on the aircraft

parking ramp

484 40 mph ndash for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway If you encounter an

aircraft pull over to the side stop and wait for the aircraft to pass then proceed

EXCEPTION Emergency vehicles (Fire Dept Ambulance Security Forces AMOPs) may

exceed the speed limit during emergency situations Extreme caution must be used during these

periods

485 During hours of darkness or reduced visibility speed limits for towing equipment and

for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway shall be reduced by 10 mph Those

agencies responding to an emergency and exceeding the speed limit shall consider the current

road conditions (nighttime precipitation present) and adjust their speed accordingly

49 Immediate Vicinity of Aircraft

491 If a vehicle must approach an aircraft approach with the driverrsquos side of the vehicle

closest to the aircraft so the driver can judge the distance separating the vehicle and aircraft

492 If an aircraftrsquos engines are running do not drive or park a vehicle within 25 feet

forward or 200 feet behind the aircraft

493 Do not drive within 25 feet of a parked aircraft except when the vehicle is involved in

servicing or loadingunloading cargo

494 Do not drive a vehicle under any part of an aircraft unless your vehicle is part of a

cargo loading or unloading operation and a vehicle is specifically designed to do so (Aircraft

certified forklift 60K cargo loader or missilebomb loader)

410 Encountering Aircraft on a Taxiway

4101 Small Wing Span (C-130 or less) The vehicle operator may simply elect to move to

the side of the taxiway to let it pass The vehicle operator must maintain a minimum 25 feet

separation from the aircraft

4102 Large Wing Span (C-5 B-52 etchellip) Vehicle operator should turn around and

proceed off the taxiway at the nearest exit Avoid driving into the grass do so because of the

potential (FOD) hazard If getting out of the way of taxiing aircraft means you need to drive

into the grass and then drive at a minimum of 200 feet from the taxiway centerline

4103 Aircraft always have the right of way over vehicles Never cross the path of a

moving aircraft Yield to the right of aircraft approaching head-on Always wait until a

taxiing aircraft has cleared your path before proceeding then pass to the rear All aircraft

create ―jet blast or ―prop wash do not come any closer than 200 feet behind or 25 feet in

front of an aircraft whose engines are running (Attachment 10) VAFB does not have any

designated ―jet blast areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 21

4104 When an aircraft is approaching your vehicle at night stop and turn off your

headlights but leave your parking lights on until the aircraft passes you Know how to turn

off DRLs If you are unsure on how to turn off your DRLs refer to the vehicle operators

manual

4105 Any vehicle mishap on the VAFB airfield will be reported to the AFM DAFM 30

SWSE 30 SFSCC and 30 OSSCC

411 Emergency Vehicle Operations

4111 During emergencies responding vehicles (Fire Department Ambulance Security

Forces and Airfield Management) may

4112 Exceed the speed limits only when necessary to save lives or property

NOTE Emergency response vehicles are not exempt from contacting the Tower for permission

into the controlled movement arearsquos or onto the runway

4113 Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if the

engine is shut off

4114 During an emergency all non-essential vehicle traffic and radio transmissions shall

be kept to a minimum

412 Fog Night and Reduced Visibility Conditions

4121 Exercise extreme caution during these conditions Most aircraft are painted gray and

are difficult to see under adverse conditions During low visibility conditions (eg fog night

rain etc) aircraft occasionally operate without landing lights to reduce glare

4122 At night do not direct vehicle headlights toward a moving aircraft Leave the

parking lights on to mark your vehiclersquos position Keep the headlights off until the aircraft is

out of range It is difficult to see on the airfield during hours of darkness exercise extreme

caution when performing nighttime operations

4123 During low visibility conditions all vehicles will stop short of the ILS hold sign

(Attachment 5 and 16) and ask permission from the Tower to cross andor enter the runway

Contact AMOPs during periods of inclement weather for reduced visibility conditions prior

to entering the airfield

4124 There is minimal flood lighting available on the parking ramp Portable lighting

units are sometimes used to supplement security however these units cast shadows that can

easily hide hazards

4125 During Fog conditions and at night speed limits will be reduced

413 Airfield Driving Blackout Procedures It is prohibited to drive on the VAFB airfield in

black out conditions

414 Vehicle Lights on the Airfield All vehicles operating within the CMA will use rotating

beacon lights or hazardwarning flashers and headlights Vehicles equipped with daytime

running lights will ensure they are on when operating on the airfield

415 Control Tower Light Gun Signals

22 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

4151 All vehicles that operate on the airfield will have AFVA 11-240 Airport Signs and

Markings signal decal (available for order at httpwwwe-publishingafmil)

4152 The decal may be permanently affixed in plain view of the driver or clipped to the

inside of the sun visor on the driverrsquos side of the vehicle so it can be flipped down for ready

reference

4153 All airfield vehicle operators will know and comply with all airfield signs markings

and control tower signals (Attachment 8)

416 Airfield Signs and Markings

4161 A comprehensive listing of general airfield signsmarkings is contained in the

Airfield Driving CBT and the Vandenberg Airfield Driving Familiarization Program slide

presentation

4162 There are two types of signs on VAFB airfield mandatory and informative

Definitions of signs are as follows

41621 Mandatory signs are provided when pilots and vehicle operators must follow an

instruction such as at runway hold positions Mandatory signs have a red background

with white lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

41622 Non-mandatory signs are classified as informative These signs are necessary

to indicate a specific movement area or to provide other useful information Informative

signs have a yellow background with black lettering or black background with yellow

lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

4163 Airfield markings unique to Vandenberg include the cargo Deployment Functional

area located on the airfield in front of the Transient Maintenance building This area is

marked with a dashed alternating green and white line This area is only used during

contingency or exercise operations (Attachment 16)

417 Tower Visual and Radio Blind Spots

4171 The ramp behind the aircraft hangar is a visual blind spot from the Tower

4172 The runway 12 approach end (Extended for Shuttle Program) is a hard to see area

(Attachment 4)

418 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention

4181 Hats may not be worn anywhere on the airfield

NOTE DVs and DV greeters may wear headgear in the red carpet area in the performance of

official duties

4182 Vehicle operators must ensure all loose items are secured within their vehicle before

entering the airfield

4183 Injury and equipment damage may result if objects (Rocks bolts tools etc) are

ingested or blown about by aircraft engines All vehicle operators must help keep airfield

pavements FOD free Drivers must stop and pick up FOD when seen

4184 When entering the airfield all personnel will stop at the FOD checkpoint sign and

inspectclear rocks or debris from tires before driving on pavements Roll the vehicle

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 23

forward 18 ndash 24 and re-inspect tires for FOD or other debris (rollover FOD check) When

you drive a vehicle off of any prepared surface (including onto the runway overruns and

asphalt shoulders adjacent to the taxiways and runway) where tires may pick up rocks and

gravel conduct a rollover FOD check and remove any foreign objects immediately after you

return to a prepared road surface

419 Mobile Obstacles on Taxiways and Aprons

4191 No equipment will be left unmanned in the following areas

41911 1000 feet from runway centerline out to either side

41912 200 feet from taxiway centerline out to either side

41913 98 feet from the edge of the apron boundary (C-17) For all other aircraft

types check with Airfield Management to determine distance to fixed or mobile

obstacles

419131 The North side of the aircraft hanger is closed NOTE Aerospace

ground equipment (AGE) may be left unmanned on the apron for up to 3 hours before

an aircraft arrival or following an aircraft departure if it is in direct support of aircraft

operations AGE equipment must be returned to the designated storage area when no

longer in use

420 Restrictions for Operating Bicycles on the Airfield The use of bicycles is prohibited on

the airfield

421 Vehicle Traffic Control Devices Vandenberg airfield does not have any vehicle traffic

control devices or lights for crossing active taxiwaysrunways In the event of radio outage

Tower will use light gun signals

422 Traction Devices It is prohibited to drive vehicles with tire chains or traction devices on

VAFB airfield Only normal tread tires will be used

423 Vehicle Call Signs

4231 The following call signs are permanently assigned to their associated

agenciesoffices for use while driving on the airfield Any others shall be coordinated

through Airfield Management prior to driving on the airfield

42311 Airfield Operations Flight Commander (AOFCC) OPSmdash1

42312 Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash1

42313 Deputy Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash2

42314 Other AMOPs Personnel AIRFIELDmdash3

42315 Control Tower vehicle ATCmdash

42316 Transient Aircraft Maintenance TAmdash

42317 METNAV METNAVmdash

42318 Airfield Lighting AIRFIELD LIGHTINGmdash

42319 Airfield Sweeper SWEEPERmdash

24 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

423110 Airfield Mower MOWERmdash

423111 Fire Chief CHIEFmdash1

423112 Emergency Fire Response Vehicles CRASHmdash

423113 When conducting training all unit ADPM and instructors will use a training

callsign (TRAININGmdash) assigned by AMOPs personnel

4232 Vehicle operators must be able to clearly communicate and understand instructions

from the Tower If an operator does not understand they will ask Tower to repeat the

message The radio operator will relay information back to the Tower exactly as it was

stated Ground vehicle operators will not use the word ―Clear when communicating with

the Tower (Attachment 9)

424 Procedures to Use Infield andor Other Airfield Routes

4241 Vehicle operators must understand standard traffic flow procedures including

driving lane locations mandatory stop and yield signs accident reporting and vehicle

parking on airfield (Attachment 11 12 and 14) Vandenberg AFB does not have designated

driving lanes painted on the aircraft parking apron When driving on taxiways or toward

approaching aircraft approach at a 90 degree angle (Attachment 14)

4242 Airfield Road is a two-way traffic lane marked with yellow paint which runs North

and South from Gate 4 to the south end of the hanger Use caution in front of Airfield

Operations (Building 1746) due to DV activity (Attachments 11 and 13) Do not drive on or

across the painted red carpet located on the parking ramp

42421 Operating a Vehicle on Airfield Road Stop signs are painted on Airfield Road

in three critical locations two near the aircraft hangar and one in front of Fire Station 1

Obey stop signs and visually clear the area for moving vehicles and aircraft before

proceeding

4243 Immediate Runway Departure Procedure If you are operating a vehicle on the

runway and Tower directs you to depart the runway immediately drive onto a taxiway

(beyond the hold line) if one is immediately available If a taxiway is not available drive

into the grass along the runway at least 100 feet beyond the runway edge As a guide the

runway distance markers (large black signs with white numbers located in the grass on both

sides of the runway) are approximately 75 feet from the runway edge These instructions are

for emergency situations only Remember to complete a FOD check prior to re-entering the

runway or taxiway area from off un-improved surfaces

425 Night Vision Devices (NVDs)

4251 NVDs will only be used on a case by case basis with the approval of the AOFCC

AFM or DAFM

426 Smoking Areas

4261 Smoking is prohibited on the airfield

4262 Designated smoking areas are between AMOPs and TA buildings on the south side

of TA and on the North side of the aircraft hangar Smoking is not allowed in any

government vehicle or POV operated on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 25

427 Cell Phone Usage on the Airfield Cell phones will not be used while operating a vehicle

on the airfield except under the following circumstances

4271 If vehicle operators must use a cell phone on the airfield they shall stop the vehicle

prior to using the phone

4272 Cell phones shall not be used within the distances listed below when near aircraft

being serviced with fuel or oxygen

42721 Within 50 feet of any pressurized aircraft fuel or oxygen servicing components

42722 Within 25 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet during fuel transfer

42723 Within 10 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet

428 Loss of Communications

4281 While on the runway If Tower loses radio contact they will flash the runway lights

on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle operatorrsquos attention

All personnel will be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for aircraft DO NOT re-

enter or cross the runway without ATCrsquos permission Immediately leave the controlled

movement area and contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the situation

4282 On the movement area (area other than runway) If Tower loses radio they will flash

the taxiway lights on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle

operatorrsquos attention All personnel shall be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for

aircraft Immediately move to the extreme edge of the taxiway and drive slowly to the

nearest movement area exit Contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the

situation

429 Fuel Pits

4291 Vandenberg has fuel pits located on the main parking ramp annotated by white

squares painted on the concrete The fuel pits are empty and not active

4292 Do not drive over the fuel pits covers

26 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 5

VEHICLE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS

51 Prerequisites for Airfield Driving

511 All operators must have a valid state motor vehicle license and a valid AF Form 2293

US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card in their possession while

operating a Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) Additionally operators must have a

Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter on file (Attachment 2)

NOTE Only Airfield Management personnel may issue AF Form 483rsquos

512 Individuals will complete all prerequisites and bring their completed Airfield Driving

Training and Certification letters and CBT score sheet to Airfield Management Operations

(Building 1746) during normal operating hours (Monday through Friday 0800 ndash 1700)

513 AMOPs personnel shall ensure the above forms are properly documented and

completed

514 Airfield driving trainees must pass (80) a map and written test ADPMs must have a

90 on all tests

515 If they meet all prerequisites the trainee will be issued a completed AF Form 483

Airfield Management will sign the Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter issue a

certificate number (next in sequence on the airfield license issue log) on the AF Form 483

sign the AF Form 483 and record information on the airfield license database located in the

AMOPs section

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 27

Chapter 6

OPERATING PROCEDURES

61 Reporting Violations and Runway Incursions

611 Violations of airfield access procedures airfield driving rules aircraft movement area

violations or unauthorized runway entry must be reported to AMOPs as soon as the incident

occurs

612 The Airfield Manager will initiate an investigation and coordinate with 30 SWSEF

and the AOFCC to determine the proper method of reporting the incident and to decide

which agency will investigate The following guidelines apply

6121 Airfield Manager will investigate general motor vehicle violations of access

procedures airfield driving rules and movement area procedures

6122 For a runway incursion the individualrsquos AF Form 483 must be surrendered to

AMOPs and airfield driving privileges revoked until an investigation retraining and

certification is complete

6123 Coordinate with 30SWSE to assign all runway incursions an operational

category (Operational Error Pilot Deviation VehiclePedestrian)

6124 Use AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report to report a runway intrusion that does

not involve an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program

prescribes the use of this form

613 Use AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR) to report a runway intrusion

that involves an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program and

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports prescribes the use of this form

62 Airfield Driving Violation Recourse

621 Violation of airfield driving procedures is a serious safety issue and will be handled

according to the seriousness of the offense Serious offenses such as a runway incursion and

controlled movement area violations will be addressed as follows

6211 A first-time offense will result in a one-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6212 A second offense will result in a 3-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6213 The third offense will result in a permanent revocation of all airfield driving

privileges

622 Punishment for other violations such as speeding and not performing FOD checks will

be determined by the Airfield Manager

623 In all cases of suspension or revocation the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will take possession of the individualrsquos AF Form 483

28 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

624 The Airfield Manager will send a letter to the individualrsquos supervisor unit ADPM and

unit commander informing them of the airfield violation and suspension of airfield driving

privileges

625 If the individual is needed to alleviate manning shortages to support a mission on the

airfield the individualrsquos unit commander may submit a letter requesting reinstatement of

airfield driving privileges The petition will be on official letterhead and addressed to the

Wing Commander (30 SWCC)

626 The 30 SWCC is the only one that can reinstate airfield driving privileges This

authority cannot be delegated The letter must explain the reason(s) why the individual

should retain their airfield driving privileges and state the driver has been counseled by their

supervisor about the airfield driving violation

627 For reinstatement of airfield driving privileges following a suspension an individual

must complete remedial training under the guidance of their ADPM The remedial training

consists of all training requirements for individuals undergoing initial training and

certification After all training requirements are met and the individual passes the written

airfield driving test a new AF Form 483 will be issued If the individual fails the written

exam a retest will be conducted no earlier than 48 hours after the initial test

628 If an individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license has been suspended or revoked by civil

authorities the unit commander will also suspend or revoke the individualrsquos airfield driving

privileges confiscate their AF Form 483 and notify the individualrsquos unit ADPM and the

Airfield Manager in writing The Airfield Manager will take possession of the individualrsquos

AF Form 483 upon presentation of written notification Upon reinstatement of the

individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license the individual will undergo remedial training in airfield

driving procedures

NOTE Reporting of runway taxiway ramp and CMA violations are the responsibility of all

personnel operating and utilizing the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 29

Chapter 7

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel

711 TDY and Contractor Personnel need not complete the VAFB airfield training program

provided they possess a valid AF Form 483 stamped for their home base airfield These

individuals will receive an in-depth briefing (documented on the TDYContractor Briefing

Certification Log) from the host Unit ADPM on local airfield operations before driving on

the airfield Personnel without proof of airfield certification will be required to complete the

entire Vandenberg AFB airfield driving program This briefing must include as a minimum

7111 Vandenberg AFB airfield boundary limits

7112 Entry Control Points (ECPs) and restricted areas

7113 Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

7114 FOD control and prevention

7115 Fire station mandatory stop areas

7116 Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

7117 Speed limits

7118 Parking and chocking requirements

7119 Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

71110 Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on

runwaystaxiwaysaprons

71111 Runway intrusion prevention

71112 Airfield violations and consequences

71113 Tower light gun signals

71114 CMA procedures including proper radio terminology and phraseology

71115 Airfield signs and markings

71116 Emergency response vehicles

71117 General and special purpose vehicles

71118 Day and night time orientations

30 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 8

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS)

81 Authorization

811 POVs are not authorized to operate on the airfield (to include Airfield Road) unless

granted permission by the Airfield Manager POVs shall not cross the white line parallel to

Airfield Road without explicit approval from Airfield Management

812 The AFM DAFM or designated AMOPs representative are responsible for issuing

POV airfield permits to individuals who have a justifiable reason for driving a POV on the

airfield (Attachment 3)

NOTE Authority will not be delegated outside of Airfield Management

813 POV authorizations will be restricted to mission essential requirements will not be

issued for individual convenience and will be endorsed by the individualrsquos unit commander

For the purpose of obtaining an airfield POV pass the POV must have updated registration

with appropriate stickers prior to approval by the Deputy Airfield Manager

8131 Airfield passes will be issued the first week in January of every year and will be

valid until the last day in December of that calendar year

8132 All passes will be renewed annually with a new justification letter from the

individualrsquos unit commander

814 Issue temporary POV passes by entering all information in the POV log and have

individual sign 30 SW Form 30 The individual will then be given a pass with a number

starting with current year and three digit sequence to correspond with number of pass issued

815 Pass will be returned to AMOPs when mission is complete

816 Permanent passes will only be issued to those that need to have them and have

justifiable reason on record Passes will be renewed annually on an ―as needed basis with

justification (Attachment 3)

817 Permanent POV passes will be issued by entering the vehicle information on the

permanent log and assigning a number to it the same as temporary POV passes User will

then be issued a placard with all pertinent information to be kept on the vehicle dashboard at

all times when on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 5

Chapter 1

GENERAL

11 Airfield Driving -General

111 There is a danger to aircraft and ground personnel due to aircraft and vehicle traffic

The airfield is a potentially hazardous area where carelessness and disregard for safety

cannot be tolerated Everyone driving on the airfield is required to maintain a safe

environment at all times Carelessness and disregard for safety will not be tolerated

112 Access to the airfield or controlled movement area will be restricted to a mission

essential basis only

113 Anyone requiring to drive on the airfield or controlled movement area will check in

and out at Airfield Management (Building 1746) have in their possession the proper

documents (state driverrsquos license and AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency) and a valid

need to operate a vehicle on the airfield Sponsoring agencies (eg Fire Department

Western Range Operation Communications and Information (WROCIInDyne) Civil

Engineering etchellip) will provide an airfield driving qualified escort for personnel working on

the airfield Personnel designated as an escort must be authorized and certified under this

instruction to drive on the airfield

114 Anyone requiring access to the airfield for temporary purposes who do not possess an

AF Form 483 (eg construction site surveys Orbital Science NASA Boeing ULA

Lockheed Martin etchellip) will be determined on a case by case basis by the Airfield Manager

(AFM) or Deputy Airfield Manager (DAFM)

115 Personnel requiring access shall make an appointment with Airfield Management to

be briefed on airfield safety routes smoking policy speed limits cell phone use Transient

Alert and vehicle procedures

116 Crossing the airfield and or runway will only be done for mission requirements No

person shall cross or use the airfield for convenience or personal use

12 Vehicles Authorized Unlimited Airfield Access (Without Airfield Management

Notification)

121 The following agencies and associated government vehicles are authorized access to

the airfield controlled movement area and the airfield without notifying Airfield Management

Operations (AMOPs)

1211 Aircraft Fuel Trucks (30 LRSLGRMF)

1212 Security Forces Squadron (30 SFS)

1213 Fire Department (30 CESCEF)

1214 Air Terminal Operations (30 LRSLGRTA)

1215 Wing Flight Safety Officer (30 SWSEF)

1216 Transient Aircraft MaintenanceAerospace Ground Equipment (TAMAGE)

6 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

1217 Emergency response personnel (30 MDOSSGOJ 30 MDOSSGOA)

122 Command vehicles

1221 14 AFCCCV

1222 30 SWCCCV

1223 30 OGCCCD

13 Vehicles Authorized Limited Airfield Access (Without AMOPs notification)

131 The following agencies are authorized limited access to the specified areas without

notifying Airfield Management If a specific mission requires the following limitations be

exceeded notify Airfield Management in advance This exemption does not relieve the

vehicle operator of the requirements for driving on the airfield

132 Meteorological and Navigation Equipment (METNAV) Maintenance vehicles are

limited to the area west of the runway as necessary to service navigational aids and

meteorological instruments In the course of providing service do not operate any vehicle

closer than 100 feet from the runway without radio contact with and permission from the

Tower

133 30 CES Power Production vehicles are authorized to perform necessary maintenance

on emergency generators in support of ATCALS equipment In the course of providing

service do not operate any vehicle closer than 100 feet from the runway without radio

contact and permission from the Tower Power Production must coordinate with Tower to

access Runway 12 Glide slope critical area

NOTE Agencies with non-routine requirements shall coordinate access to the airfield with

Airfield Management personnel

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 7

Chapter 2

RESPONSIBILITIES

21 Individual and Unit Responsibilities

211 The 30 SWCC designates the 30 OSSOSA responsibility for administering the

Vandenberg AFB Airfield Driving Program

212 Upon suspension or revocation of base or civilian driving privileges the wing

commander may authorize re-instatement of airfield driving privileges to perform critical

mission essential duties This authority shall not be delegated (Paragraph 626)

213 Individualrsquos shall immediately report to their ADPM if their base or civilian driverrsquos

license has been suspended or revoked by authorities Airfield driving privileges are

automatically suspended effective the date of the suspension

214 The 30 SWCC Approves publication of this Airfield Driving Instruction (ADI)

22 Unit Commanders will

221 Appoint all Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers (ADPM) in writing and forward

a copy of the appointment letter to Airfield Management (30 OSSOSAA) ADPMs must be

a minimum of a SSgt 7-Level or above (or civilian equivalent) unless manning constraints

absolutely prohibit then most qualified SSgt 5-Level available Commanders will ensure

that an updated appointment letter is sent to Airfield Management no later than 30 days prior

to the replacement of Unit ADPM to ensure adequate training time is allotted

222 Certify personnel are qualified to drive on the airfield (Attachment 2) (Authority

may be delegated in writing to the Unit ADPM a copy of the delegation letter shall be

forwarded to Airfield Management Operations)

223 Limit the number of personnel and vehicles authorized to drive on the airfield and the

runway to the absolute minimum necessary to accomplish the mission

224 Upon suspension or revocation of a unit memberrsquos base driving privileges suspend or

revoke the memberrsquos airfield driving authorization and notify the unit ADPM and Deputy

Airfield Manager (DAFM) in writing Request for re-instatement must be processed

according to (Paragraph 626)

225 Certify POV justification letters (Attachment 3)

23 Deputy Airfield Manager (DAFM) will

231 Develop and manage Vandenberg AFB Airfield Driving Program

232 Develop a standardized checklist to train each organizationrsquos Unit ADPM on the

Airfield Driverrsquos Program requirements IAW AFI 13-213 Airfield Management and this

instruction

2321 Verify rankskill level requirements are met prior to certifying new ADPMs

233 Provide a copy of this ADI and instructional course material to include tests to serve

units with formal airfield driving training requirements

8 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

234 Develop and coordinate airfield driverrsquos test to include map test with wing safety

Provide copies of approved written airfield driverrsquos tests map tests and other training

material to Unit ADPMrsquos

NOTE Unit ADPMrsquos may administer AMOPs approved written and map tests

235 Ensure all airfield drivers are trained and possess an AF Form 483 Annotate

―Airfield Authorized on AF Form 483 to identify who has specialized runway access

training

236 Monitor radio communications between the control tower and vehicles for proper

terminologyphraseology and discipline Report violations with spot check findings in the

AOB

237 Review the 30SWI 13-204 Airfield Driving Instruction Airfield Driverrsquos

Familiarization Program and tests annually or when course materials change Ensure

Airfield Driving Instruction (ADI) is in compliance with AFI 13-213 and this instruction

238 Conduct airfield driver training for contractors POV operators and agencies with non-

routine airfield operations (Chapter 7 and 8)

239 Upon receipt of 30 SW Form 30 coordinate instructions operations plans Missile

Operations Support Requirements (MOSR) contracts and other documents involving access

to the airfield controlled movement areas to ensure safety and compliance with this

instruction

2310 When notified attend site visits and pre-performance conferences for projects

involving airfield access

2311 Control access of motor vehicles to the airfield controlled movement area under the

provisions of this instruction

2312 Respond to driving violations during airfield operating hours Determine if the

violatorrsquos airfield access authorization (AF Form 483) should be revoked

2313 Review Airfield Training and Certification memo (Attachment 2) and approve

requests for airfield driving authorization Certify individuals to drive on the airfield

2314 Perform periodic spot checks of personnel driving on the airfield to ensure

compliance with airfield driving procedures Authority to conduct spot check is delegated to

any airfield management personnel

23141 Document and track all AF Form 483 spot inspections

23142 Report results (unitoffice symbol) in the ―status of airfield driving section of

the Airfield Operations Board (AOB)

2315 Develop and provide driving program inspection checklist to ADPMs IAW AFI 13-

213

2316 Conduct quarterly reviews of selected unit airfield driver training programs Review

each unit program annually Report results of the annual inspection to unit commanders

2317 Conduct a semi-annual meeting with unit ADPMs to provide training brief runway

incursions CMAVs and trends

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 9

2318 Maintain documents on all runway taxiway controlled movement area (CMA)

violations and actions taken Maintain these results for the current and previous calendar

year All airfield violations shall be briefed at the Airfield Operations Board and

documented in meeting minutes

23181 Provide a detailed description of each incident to include (What When Where

and How type vehicleaircraft involved and action taken to prevent a reoccurrence)

2319 Report any violations involving VAFB personnel to the 30 SWSEF (Flight Safety)

office and Airfield Management Operations

2320 Ensure the following ADPMs receive formal training IAW AFI 13-213

30 CESCEFCEOCEOHH

30 SFS

30 LRSLGRDDOLGRM

30 LRSLGRTA

30 SCSSCOAM

2321 Limit vehicle access to the controlled movement area and runway to only those

required to perform mission essential airfield duties

24 30 SW Command Post (when airfield is closed) will

241 Maintain a record of personnel and vehicles on the airfield

242 Notify Vandenberg Emergency Control Center and Fire Dispatchers of personnel or

vehicles accessing or departing the airfield

243 Advise personnel or vehicle operators of ongoing or proposed aircraft operations

244 Relay reports of access or driving violations to Security Forces Law Enforcement and

Airfield Management

245 Upon receiving notification from Airfield Management that the airfield is open or will

open for aircraft operations advise Airfield Management of any known personnelvehicles

on the airfield

25 30 Security Forces Squadron (SFS) will

251 Patrol Airfield Road and the aircraft parking ramp IAW applicable directives If

questions arise concerning vehicle access contact Airfield Management during airfield

operating hours and 30 SWCP during non-operating hours Warn or ticket violators as the

situation warrants

252 Respond as soon as possible when access or driving violations are reported

26 Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower will

261 Maintain positive control of all aircraft and vehicle traffic on the airfield via two-way

radio communications or in the event of lost communications by light gun signals If use of

light gun signals is unsuccessful contact AMOPs for assistance

27 30 SW Safety Office (30 SWSE) will

271 Flight safety is trained for airfield driving by AMOPs personnel Their program is

maintained by 30 OSSOSAA (Airfield Management)

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272 Ensure all Hazard Reports and Hazardous Air Traffic Reports (HATRs) are

investigated IAW applicable instructions

273 Ensure safety violations are reported to Airfield Management

274 Coordinate with DAFM on airfield driving written tests prior to test being

implemented Test will include OPR and currency date

28 30 Medical Group (MDG) will

281 Respond as tasked with Bioenvironmental Engineering Team (BET) Field Treatment

Team (FTT) andor contracted ambulance service American Medical Response (AMR)

282 Conduct color vision testing for airfield driving applicants that are not pre-qualified

per career field requirements Personnel will report to the 30 Medical Clinic to obtain

verification of normal color vision Individuals not having normal color vision will not be

granted permission to access controlled movement areas and will have ―NO CMA ACCESS

stampedwritten on their AF Form 483

29 30 Contracting Squadron (CONS) will

291 Notify the Airfield Manager of any proposed site visit or pre-performance conference

for construction projects or service contracts on or near the airfield

292 Ensure all contracts for work on the airfield include requirements for airfield driver

training

210 30 Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) will

2101 Ensure agencies requesting rental vehicle support for official business involving

airfield access are made aware of the requirement to coordinate with Airfield Management

for airfield driver training and POV pass requirements

2102 Ensure any vehicle dispatched to support airfield operations is equipped with wheel

chocks

211 Contractors (Non permanent partytemporary) will

2111 Appoint the minimum number of airfield drivers needed to complete contract

requirements

2112 Ensure airfield drivers are able to distinguish red green and white Tower light-gun

signals

2113 Coordinate with Airfield Management for a Tower light gun signal test

2114 Complete a 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project InformationAuthorization

21141 Complete part I and II of the 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Management (30

OSSOSAA) or designated representative will complete part III

21142 The government contract evaluator signs as project officer in the block at the

end of section II

21143 The Airfield Manager or designated representative will provide training for

contractor vehicle operators based on the contract requirements They will return a copy

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 11

of the completed 30 SW Form 30 to the contractor and maintain the original at Airfield

Management

21144 Vehicle operators will follow access and driving procedures and will not

operate a vehicle on the airfield unless trained and licensed to do so Each driver must

have in his or her possession a valid driverrsquos license from any state and an AF Form 483

212 Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers (ADPMs) will

2121 Be trained and certified to drive on the airfield by the DAFM

2122 Ensure unit assigned personnel required to operate a vehicle on the airfield complete

the required training on the Airfield Driver Training and Certification MFR (Attachment 2)

and test prior to obtaining an AF Form 483

21221 Unit personnel who are not trained and certified to drive at night must have

their AF Form 483 restricted (eg ―DAYTIME ONLY) If the individual is later

required to drive on the airfield at night the unit ADPM will ensure training (night

airfield orientation) is conducted and documented The AFM DAFM or designated

representative will update the AF Form 483

2123 Ensure unit personnel have a valid state driver license to operate privately owned

government (may also require a Government driver license) contractor ownedleased

vehicles on the airfield

2124 Ensure personnel requiring CMA access are trained in accordance with all applicable

guidance

2125 Administer the unit airfield driving program IAW AFI 13-213

21251 Provide control tower light gun signal recognition and classroom training

21252 Proctor airfield driving orientation for day and night (if applicable)

21253 Proctor airfield driving test (practical and written)

21254 Administer required Computer Based Training modules (CBTs)

2126 Maintain records associated forms and listings of all unit personnel authorized to

drive on the airfield Review and update the listing of all unit personnel authorized to drive

on the airfield at least quarterly Forward updated information to the DAFM

21261 Ensure listing of unit personnel includes individualrsquos full name rank unit

office symbol AF Form 483 certificate number restrictions (eg Daytime only) and date

refresher due

2127 Administer the written airfield driving test and Airfield Driving CBTs Annotate

memberrsquos score on the Memorandum of Airfield Training and Certification (Attachment 2)

Maintain copy of CBT module results for one year

2128 Notify the unit commander and Deputy Airfield Manager in writing after revoking an

individualrsquos airfield driving privileges Ensure individual is retrained and documented prior

to the individual resuming airfield driving duties

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2129 Ensure replacement is trained and certified to drive on the airfield at least 30 days

prior to the replacement assuming Unit ADPM duties Schedule initial training with the

DAFM and notify unit commander of completed training

21210 Ensure unit personnel are qualified to drive appropriate types of vehicles they are

registered for

21211 Ensure applicants score 80 or higher (corrected to 100) on all airfield drivers

test All applicants with test scores below 80 will retest Primary and Alternate Unit

ADPMrsquos are required to score 90 or higher on all tests and CBTrsquos

21212 Conduct annual refresher training and document individualrsquos AF Form 483 by

signing the back Refresher CBT printouts will be kept with each individuals training and

certification paperwork

212121 Annual refresher training will consist of the following

2121211 Complete USAF Airfield Driving CBT

2121212 Review VAFB Airfield Driving Video

2121213 Review VAFB Airfield Driving PowerPoint Presentation

2121214 Review VAFB Airfield Driving Instruction

21213 Attend semi-annual Airfield Drivers Program Managers meetings

21214 Maintain an airfield driving (electronically or paper) continuity binder in the

following format

212141 TAB A Unit ADPM appointment letter

212142 TAB B Airfield Driving Instruction

212143 TAB C Annual Program Inspection Results

212144 TAB D Airfield Drivers Training and Certification letters

212145 TAB E List of unit assigned airfield drivers

212146 TAB F Airfield Driving CBT Training Curriculum TestAnswer Key

212147 TAB G Unit airfield driving safety requirements as applicable

212148 TAB H Airfield ViolationsCorrective actions

212149 TAB I References (AFJMAN 24-306 Chapter 25 and AFOSHSTD 91-100

Chapter 6 AFI 21-101 etc) and other miscellaneous information

21215 Become a registered member of the Vandenberg airfield driving CoP ADPMs can

register at httpswwwdmyafmilafknprodASPsCoPOpenCoPaspFilter=20710

21216 Schedule training for replacement ADPM with the DAFM at least 30 days prior to

relinquishing duties

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Chapter 3

AIRFIELD ACCESS PROCEDURES

31 Airfield Training Program Requirements

311 Pass a color vision test

3111 Personnel must provide official documentation of test results from the 30 MDG

when submitting a request for an airfield driving permit

3112 Personnel will report to the 30 MDG Optometry Clinic to obtain verification of

normal color vision Appointments are not necessary testing is completed on a walk-in

basis

3113 Members must be able to distinguish red green white yellow and blue colors

NOTE Personnel who have a mandatory requirement for normal color vision (entry and

retention) in their Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) are exempt from color vision testing

portion of the airfield driversrsquo program provided previous test results indicate the member

can distinguish red green white yellow and blue

3114 The Optometry Clinic will document the test results (or non-applicability) on the

individualrsquos Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification

NOTE Coordination with MDG and safety officials may be necessary to evaluate those cases

where individuals fail the color vision test to determine if issuance of a limited access permit

excluding the CMA should be approved

3115 Personnel not having normal color vision will not be granted permission to

access controlled movement areas and will have ―NO CMA ACCESS stampedwritten

on their AF Form 483

312 Complete VAFB Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program

313 Pass a color vision test Document the test (or non-applicability) on the individualrsquos

Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification

314 Unit ADPMs will administer tests provided by Airfield Management Tests will cover

VAFB Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program this instruction local airfield

diagramlayout test phraseology test for individuals operating in the CMA and referenced

material in the beginning of this instruction A passing grade is 80 Tests will be corrected

to 100 Test completion is entered on Memorandum for Airfield Training and

Certification Those failing the exam will be interviewed by the Airfield Manager and

referred back to the Unit ADPM for appropriate remedial training Member must receive

documented remedial training after failing the exam Retests will be given no sooner than 48

hours after the initial test

315 After successful completion of the test the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will sign the Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification The AF

Form 483 will be endorsed for airfield driving by the Airfield Manager or designated

representative and returned to the individual The Memorandum for Airfield Training and

Certification will be returned to the applicable unit ADPM

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NOTE Authority for signing the front of the AF Form 483 shall not be delegated outside

Airfield Management

NOTE For units requiring ramp only access members will complete all training for airfield

driving except the CMA access and phraseology portions Members AF Form 483 will be

annotated for ―RAMP ONLY access

316 Complete both day and night (if applicable) orientation on the airfield

3161 Academics and orientation rides will be comprehensive as a minimum they will

cover the following subjects

31611 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention Checking tires for FOD prior

to operating the vehicle on the airfield and ensuring tires are checked when vehicle is

driven off paved airfield surfaces prior to reentering paved airfield surface

31612 Procedures for approaching an aircraft during the day or night to include

daytime running lights (DRL)

31613 Traffic flow procedures including driving lane locations mandatory stop

and yield areas accident reporting and vehicle parking on airfield

31614 Parking and chocking requirements Vehicles will be chocked if left

unattended for any reason

31615 Restricted Areas Controlled Movement Areas and Local Airfield

Restrictions

31616 Extreme caution shall be used while operating within the Distinguished

Visitorrsquos aircraft operating area (Protocol will brief DV pick-up drivers and baggage

truck drivers on operations in this area) Vehicles shall not drive across the painted

red carpet located on the parking apron

31617 Two way radio communications is required with the Control Tower when

driving inside of the localizer and glideslope critical areas (Attachments 6 and 7)

31618 Night and inclement weather driving conditions During periods of

extremely low visibility airfield driving will be limited to mission essential duties

only

31619 Speed Limits on VAFB Airfield (Paragraph 48)

316110 Location and description of Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and instrument

(INST) holding position signs and markings (Attachment 5)

316111 Airfield entry points (Paragraph 43)

316112 Critical area boundaries for precision navigation aids (ILS Localizer

etchellip) Permission is required from the tower before entering these areas

(Attachments 6 and 7)

32 Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers amp Airfield Driving Instructor

Qualification The following are minimum requirements for ADPMs and airfield driving

instructors

321 Successfully completed the VAFB Airfield Driving Training Program

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 15

322 Be familiar with the following references

3221 AFI13-213 Airfield Management (Chapter 4)

3222 30SWI 13-204 Airfield Driving

3223 AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations

3224 AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities

(Chapter 6)

3225 AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver (Chapter 25)

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Chapter 4

PROCURING AIRFIELD DRIVING AUTHORIZATION

41 Airfield Access amp Operating Procedures

411 During airfield operating hours personnel and agencies without airfield access and not

granted specific exemption will report to Airfield Management Bldg 1746 before accessing

the airfield

412 After airfield operating hours all personnel and agencies will contact 30 SWCP prior

to accessing the airfield The 30 SWCP will advise of ongoing or proposed aircraft

operations

NOTE Even though this instruction grants access to several specific agencies and individuals

it is required that visits to the airfield be preceded by a call to the appropriate agency (30

OSSOSAA or 30 SWCP)

413 30 SWCP does not approvedeny requests for airfield access Personnelagencies

without airfield access and not granted specific exemption requiring access after-hours must

pre-coordinate with AMOPs during duty hours

414 Failure to contact 30 SWCP prior to entering the airfield or failure to pre-coordinate

after-hours airfield access with AMOPs may result in apprehension and denial of future

access

42 AMOPs Airfield Access Responsibilities

421 AMOPs will

4211 Before the airfield opens and throughout the duty day notify the Tower of all

personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that might affect aircraft operations as soon

as this information is received

4212 Notify 30 SWCP of all known personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that

will remain on after hours that might affect aircraft operations and of any personnel or

agencies without airfield access and not granted specific exemption who pre-coordinated

after-hours airfield access

43 Airfield Entry Points The airfield has 9 gates (Attachment 4) which are managed as

follows

431 Gate 1 Pedestrian gate only

432 Gate 2 Pedestrian gate only

433 Gate 3 Open 24 hours (emergency vehicles only) Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

434 Gate 4 Open 0700 to 1700L MonmdashFri (May be required locked during increased

Force Protection Conditions) Mandatory vehicle FOD checkpoint

435 Gates 5-9 Used by AM CE FD METNAV and SFS Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 17

44 Driving in the CMA

441 General procedures for operating vehicles in the CMA are included in the airfield

driving CBTs which can be accessed via the ancillary training link

442 Vehicles operating in the CMA will be assigned call signs (Airfield Lighting Fire

Department Transient AlertMaintenance Airfield Ops etc) Vehicle call signs are only

approved by the AFM or designated representative to ensure duplicate call signs are not used

443 No vehicle or person may enter Vandenbergrsquos CMA without approval from the

Control Tower Vehicles or persons entering the CMA must have direct two way contact

with the Control Tower Telephone coordination is not acceptable to gain permission to

enter the CMA during duty hours Only mission essential vehicles will drive on the airfield

or in the CMA

444 See Paragraph 46 for radio procedures and Attachment 9 for phraseology to use

when contacting the Control Tower

445 Vehicles directed to hold short of a runway will come to a complete stop at the

runway hold line and will not proceed until permission is received from the Control Tower

(Attachments 5 6 and 7)

446 In the event of lost communication with the Control Tower while driving on a taxiway

comply with the last instruction issued by Control Tower

NOTE If on the runway exit to nearest taxiway or road and contact AMOPs for instructions

Tower will contact AMOPs to track down vehicles that have lost contact and remove them from

the CMA

447 Vehicle operators on the CMA (including ILS Critical Areas) shall notify Tower of

their position via radio call not later than 0755L (or five minutes prior to airfield opening) If

radio contact cannot be established the vehicle operator will exit the CMA and ensure all

personnel and vehicles are clear of the CMA NLT 0800L (or such time as the airfield opens

if other than regularly scheduled) Failure to either notify Tower or exit the aircraft

movement area will be documented as a CMA violation or runway intrusion

45 Disabled Vehicles

451 In the event a vehicle becomes disabled anywhere on the airfield immediately notify

the control tower and Airfield Management office During non duty hours contact Command

Post State the problem vehicle registration number and where the vehicle is located Under

no circumstances will the operator abandon the vehicle

452 Airfield Management or Command Post will contact 30 LRSLGRDDO and

coordinate immediate removal of the vehicle from the airfield

453 Airfield Management will close the portion of the airfield until the vehicle has been

removed

46 Radio Control Procedures

461 When the airfield is open the control tower controls and directs all ground traffic and

vehicles in the CMA To achieve this control the following must be obeyed

18 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

462 Maintain two-way radio communication with Tower Organizations must provide

their own radios however AMOPs may loan a radio if one is available

NOTE Tower light-gun signals will not be used as a substitute for the two-way radio

requirement

463 Use the Tower Crash and Security Forces FM Nets or Ground Control frequencies

(UHFVHF) to communicate with Tower Tower does not continuously monitor the Security

Forces or Crash FM Nets Security Forces and Fire Department vehicle operators who

require communications with Tower on these frequencies must coordinate with Vandenberg

Emergency Control Center (VECC) and Fire Dispatch to have Tower monitor the frequency

VECC or Fire Dispatch will activate the select-call equipment or call the Tower on a landline

to request for Tower to monitor the appropriate frequency When communication with the

Tower is no longer required VECC Fire Dispatch or the vehicle operator(s) will inform the

Tower

464 Request and receive permission from the Tower before entering the CMA

4641 There is a runway hold line painted across the taxiway at the three locations

where taxiways intersect the runway A runway hold line consists of two solid yellow

lines and two dashed yellow lines (Attachment 5)

WARNING DO NOT confuse controlled movement area hold lines with runway hold lines

(Attachment 5) DO NOT cross a runway hold line without permission from the Tower

4642 Tower approval to cross the runway is a one-time approval only Once your

vehicle has exited the runway beyond the runway hold line(s) tower approval is required

to re-enter the runway

4643 Make radio communications concise to eliminate the possibility of confusion

State who you are your position on the airfield the route you wish to use and your

destination Tower will respond with a specific clearance Repeat instructions back to

the Tower exactly as they are received

4644 Ask Tower to repeat instructions you do not fully understand DO NOT

ASSUME ANYTHING When in doubt always take the safest course of action If the

Tower does not respond to your request to enter the movement area or cross the runway

do not proceed until Tower tells you

4645 Immediately report to tower when you depart the runway or CMA State the

location where you exited the runway or CMA

NOTE Until you pass the runway hold lines you are not off the runway If you exit the runway

into the grass or you pass over the runway edge lines you are to report off the runway Remain

in radio contact with the tower if you are within 100 feet of the runway edge

4646 Obey all Tower instructions If Tower instructions conflict with guidance in the

Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program or this instruction Tower instructions have

priority If for example Tower instructs you to ―exit the runway immediately you are

not expected to obey the 40 mph speed limit

4647 If you are operating a vehicle on the runway and Tower directs you to exit the

runway exit the runway at any of the taxiway intersections with the runway or position

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 19

yourself at least 100 feet from the edge of the runway or runway overrun As a guide the

runway distance remaining markers (large black signs with larger white numbers)

located in the grass on both sides of the runway are approximately 75 feet from the

runway edge

4648 Never use the word ―clear in radio transmissions Radio transmissions can

bleed through to different frequencies and cause aircraft in-flight to misinterpret landing

instructions

4649 Control tower controllers will not issue unconditional instructions when

authorizing movement on a runway or taxiway for the purpose of airfield checks or other

airport operations Instructions must ensure positive control with specific instructions to

proceed on a runway or movement area and as necessary hold short instructions

47 Operating a Vehicle on the Parking Ramp

471 Vehicles may not be driven diagonally across the ramp Travel parallel or

perpendicular to Airfield Road and make all turns at 90 degree angles There are very few

painted lines on the ramp to use for a reference As a guide follow the seams in the concrete

slabs that make up the ramp

472 Use taxiway centerlines as highway dividersndashdrive to the right Remain on concrete

surfaces when possible and avoid the airfield lights on the asphalt surfaces

473 If a vehicle must be backed or driven forward toward an aircraft clear the area use a

spotter and ensure the spotter uses chocks pre-positioned to keep your vehicle from striking

the aircraft

474 If parking near an aircraft do not park with front or rear of vehicle pointed towards

the aircraft unless absolutely necessary park perpendicular to the aircraftrsquos fuselage off the

nose of the aircraft or parallel to the aircraft off a wing tip Again the driverrsquos side of the

vehicle should be closest to the aircraft Park at least 25 feet away unless you are servicing

the aircraft or loadingunloading cargo

475 When leaving a parked vehicle unattended

4751 Turn off the ignition

EXCEPTIONS Emergency or servicing vehicles that must remain in operation to perform their

function may be parked with engine running transmission in park (automatic) or neutral

(manual) parking brake set and rear wheel chocked

4752 Leave vehicle unlocked with key in ignition

4753 Shift transmission to park (automatic) or reverse (manual)

4754 Set parking brake

4755 Turn on emergency flashers

4756 Place chocks in front of and behind a rear wheel of any vehicle left unattended

within 50 feet of an aircraft

EXCEPTION Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if

the engine is shut off

20 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

48 Airfield Speed Limits

481 5 mph ndash in close proximity (within 25 feet) of an aircraft

482 10 mph ndash for special purpose vehicles and for vehicles towing multiple pieces of

equipment

483 15 mph ndash when towing equipment or for general purpose vehicles on the aircraft

parking ramp

484 40 mph ndash for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway If you encounter an

aircraft pull over to the side stop and wait for the aircraft to pass then proceed

EXCEPTION Emergency vehicles (Fire Dept Ambulance Security Forces AMOPs) may

exceed the speed limit during emergency situations Extreme caution must be used during these

periods

485 During hours of darkness or reduced visibility speed limits for towing equipment and

for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway shall be reduced by 10 mph Those

agencies responding to an emergency and exceeding the speed limit shall consider the current

road conditions (nighttime precipitation present) and adjust their speed accordingly

49 Immediate Vicinity of Aircraft

491 If a vehicle must approach an aircraft approach with the driverrsquos side of the vehicle

closest to the aircraft so the driver can judge the distance separating the vehicle and aircraft

492 If an aircraftrsquos engines are running do not drive or park a vehicle within 25 feet

forward or 200 feet behind the aircraft

493 Do not drive within 25 feet of a parked aircraft except when the vehicle is involved in

servicing or loadingunloading cargo

494 Do not drive a vehicle under any part of an aircraft unless your vehicle is part of a

cargo loading or unloading operation and a vehicle is specifically designed to do so (Aircraft

certified forklift 60K cargo loader or missilebomb loader)

410 Encountering Aircraft on a Taxiway

4101 Small Wing Span (C-130 or less) The vehicle operator may simply elect to move to

the side of the taxiway to let it pass The vehicle operator must maintain a minimum 25 feet

separation from the aircraft

4102 Large Wing Span (C-5 B-52 etchellip) Vehicle operator should turn around and

proceed off the taxiway at the nearest exit Avoid driving into the grass do so because of the

potential (FOD) hazard If getting out of the way of taxiing aircraft means you need to drive

into the grass and then drive at a minimum of 200 feet from the taxiway centerline

4103 Aircraft always have the right of way over vehicles Never cross the path of a

moving aircraft Yield to the right of aircraft approaching head-on Always wait until a

taxiing aircraft has cleared your path before proceeding then pass to the rear All aircraft

create ―jet blast or ―prop wash do not come any closer than 200 feet behind or 25 feet in

front of an aircraft whose engines are running (Attachment 10) VAFB does not have any

designated ―jet blast areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 21

4104 When an aircraft is approaching your vehicle at night stop and turn off your

headlights but leave your parking lights on until the aircraft passes you Know how to turn

off DRLs If you are unsure on how to turn off your DRLs refer to the vehicle operators

manual

4105 Any vehicle mishap on the VAFB airfield will be reported to the AFM DAFM 30

SWSE 30 SFSCC and 30 OSSCC

411 Emergency Vehicle Operations

4111 During emergencies responding vehicles (Fire Department Ambulance Security

Forces and Airfield Management) may

4112 Exceed the speed limits only when necessary to save lives or property

NOTE Emergency response vehicles are not exempt from contacting the Tower for permission

into the controlled movement arearsquos or onto the runway

4113 Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if the

engine is shut off

4114 During an emergency all non-essential vehicle traffic and radio transmissions shall

be kept to a minimum

412 Fog Night and Reduced Visibility Conditions

4121 Exercise extreme caution during these conditions Most aircraft are painted gray and

are difficult to see under adverse conditions During low visibility conditions (eg fog night

rain etc) aircraft occasionally operate without landing lights to reduce glare

4122 At night do not direct vehicle headlights toward a moving aircraft Leave the

parking lights on to mark your vehiclersquos position Keep the headlights off until the aircraft is

out of range It is difficult to see on the airfield during hours of darkness exercise extreme

caution when performing nighttime operations

4123 During low visibility conditions all vehicles will stop short of the ILS hold sign

(Attachment 5 and 16) and ask permission from the Tower to cross andor enter the runway

Contact AMOPs during periods of inclement weather for reduced visibility conditions prior

to entering the airfield

4124 There is minimal flood lighting available on the parking ramp Portable lighting

units are sometimes used to supplement security however these units cast shadows that can

easily hide hazards

4125 During Fog conditions and at night speed limits will be reduced

413 Airfield Driving Blackout Procedures It is prohibited to drive on the VAFB airfield in

black out conditions

414 Vehicle Lights on the Airfield All vehicles operating within the CMA will use rotating

beacon lights or hazardwarning flashers and headlights Vehicles equipped with daytime

running lights will ensure they are on when operating on the airfield

415 Control Tower Light Gun Signals

22 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

4151 All vehicles that operate on the airfield will have AFVA 11-240 Airport Signs and

Markings signal decal (available for order at httpwwwe-publishingafmil)

4152 The decal may be permanently affixed in plain view of the driver or clipped to the

inside of the sun visor on the driverrsquos side of the vehicle so it can be flipped down for ready

reference

4153 All airfield vehicle operators will know and comply with all airfield signs markings

and control tower signals (Attachment 8)

416 Airfield Signs and Markings

4161 A comprehensive listing of general airfield signsmarkings is contained in the

Airfield Driving CBT and the Vandenberg Airfield Driving Familiarization Program slide

presentation

4162 There are two types of signs on VAFB airfield mandatory and informative

Definitions of signs are as follows

41621 Mandatory signs are provided when pilots and vehicle operators must follow an

instruction such as at runway hold positions Mandatory signs have a red background

with white lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

41622 Non-mandatory signs are classified as informative These signs are necessary

to indicate a specific movement area or to provide other useful information Informative

signs have a yellow background with black lettering or black background with yellow

lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

4163 Airfield markings unique to Vandenberg include the cargo Deployment Functional

area located on the airfield in front of the Transient Maintenance building This area is

marked with a dashed alternating green and white line This area is only used during

contingency or exercise operations (Attachment 16)

417 Tower Visual and Radio Blind Spots

4171 The ramp behind the aircraft hangar is a visual blind spot from the Tower

4172 The runway 12 approach end (Extended for Shuttle Program) is a hard to see area

(Attachment 4)

418 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention

4181 Hats may not be worn anywhere on the airfield

NOTE DVs and DV greeters may wear headgear in the red carpet area in the performance of

official duties

4182 Vehicle operators must ensure all loose items are secured within their vehicle before

entering the airfield

4183 Injury and equipment damage may result if objects (Rocks bolts tools etc) are

ingested or blown about by aircraft engines All vehicle operators must help keep airfield

pavements FOD free Drivers must stop and pick up FOD when seen

4184 When entering the airfield all personnel will stop at the FOD checkpoint sign and

inspectclear rocks or debris from tires before driving on pavements Roll the vehicle

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 23

forward 18 ndash 24 and re-inspect tires for FOD or other debris (rollover FOD check) When

you drive a vehicle off of any prepared surface (including onto the runway overruns and

asphalt shoulders adjacent to the taxiways and runway) where tires may pick up rocks and

gravel conduct a rollover FOD check and remove any foreign objects immediately after you

return to a prepared road surface

419 Mobile Obstacles on Taxiways and Aprons

4191 No equipment will be left unmanned in the following areas

41911 1000 feet from runway centerline out to either side

41912 200 feet from taxiway centerline out to either side

41913 98 feet from the edge of the apron boundary (C-17) For all other aircraft

types check with Airfield Management to determine distance to fixed or mobile

obstacles

419131 The North side of the aircraft hanger is closed NOTE Aerospace

ground equipment (AGE) may be left unmanned on the apron for up to 3 hours before

an aircraft arrival or following an aircraft departure if it is in direct support of aircraft

operations AGE equipment must be returned to the designated storage area when no

longer in use

420 Restrictions for Operating Bicycles on the Airfield The use of bicycles is prohibited on

the airfield

421 Vehicle Traffic Control Devices Vandenberg airfield does not have any vehicle traffic

control devices or lights for crossing active taxiwaysrunways In the event of radio outage

Tower will use light gun signals

422 Traction Devices It is prohibited to drive vehicles with tire chains or traction devices on

VAFB airfield Only normal tread tires will be used

423 Vehicle Call Signs

4231 The following call signs are permanently assigned to their associated

agenciesoffices for use while driving on the airfield Any others shall be coordinated

through Airfield Management prior to driving on the airfield

42311 Airfield Operations Flight Commander (AOFCC) OPSmdash1

42312 Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash1

42313 Deputy Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash2

42314 Other AMOPs Personnel AIRFIELDmdash3

42315 Control Tower vehicle ATCmdash

42316 Transient Aircraft Maintenance TAmdash

42317 METNAV METNAVmdash

42318 Airfield Lighting AIRFIELD LIGHTINGmdash

42319 Airfield Sweeper SWEEPERmdash

24 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

423110 Airfield Mower MOWERmdash

423111 Fire Chief CHIEFmdash1

423112 Emergency Fire Response Vehicles CRASHmdash

423113 When conducting training all unit ADPM and instructors will use a training

callsign (TRAININGmdash) assigned by AMOPs personnel

4232 Vehicle operators must be able to clearly communicate and understand instructions

from the Tower If an operator does not understand they will ask Tower to repeat the

message The radio operator will relay information back to the Tower exactly as it was

stated Ground vehicle operators will not use the word ―Clear when communicating with

the Tower (Attachment 9)

424 Procedures to Use Infield andor Other Airfield Routes

4241 Vehicle operators must understand standard traffic flow procedures including

driving lane locations mandatory stop and yield signs accident reporting and vehicle

parking on airfield (Attachment 11 12 and 14) Vandenberg AFB does not have designated

driving lanes painted on the aircraft parking apron When driving on taxiways or toward

approaching aircraft approach at a 90 degree angle (Attachment 14)

4242 Airfield Road is a two-way traffic lane marked with yellow paint which runs North

and South from Gate 4 to the south end of the hanger Use caution in front of Airfield

Operations (Building 1746) due to DV activity (Attachments 11 and 13) Do not drive on or

across the painted red carpet located on the parking ramp

42421 Operating a Vehicle on Airfield Road Stop signs are painted on Airfield Road

in three critical locations two near the aircraft hangar and one in front of Fire Station 1

Obey stop signs and visually clear the area for moving vehicles and aircraft before

proceeding

4243 Immediate Runway Departure Procedure If you are operating a vehicle on the

runway and Tower directs you to depart the runway immediately drive onto a taxiway

(beyond the hold line) if one is immediately available If a taxiway is not available drive

into the grass along the runway at least 100 feet beyond the runway edge As a guide the

runway distance markers (large black signs with white numbers located in the grass on both

sides of the runway) are approximately 75 feet from the runway edge These instructions are

for emergency situations only Remember to complete a FOD check prior to re-entering the

runway or taxiway area from off un-improved surfaces

425 Night Vision Devices (NVDs)

4251 NVDs will only be used on a case by case basis with the approval of the AOFCC

AFM or DAFM

426 Smoking Areas

4261 Smoking is prohibited on the airfield

4262 Designated smoking areas are between AMOPs and TA buildings on the south side

of TA and on the North side of the aircraft hangar Smoking is not allowed in any

government vehicle or POV operated on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 25

427 Cell Phone Usage on the Airfield Cell phones will not be used while operating a vehicle

on the airfield except under the following circumstances

4271 If vehicle operators must use a cell phone on the airfield they shall stop the vehicle

prior to using the phone

4272 Cell phones shall not be used within the distances listed below when near aircraft

being serviced with fuel or oxygen

42721 Within 50 feet of any pressurized aircraft fuel or oxygen servicing components

42722 Within 25 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet during fuel transfer

42723 Within 10 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet

428 Loss of Communications

4281 While on the runway If Tower loses radio contact they will flash the runway lights

on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle operatorrsquos attention

All personnel will be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for aircraft DO NOT re-

enter or cross the runway without ATCrsquos permission Immediately leave the controlled

movement area and contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the situation

4282 On the movement area (area other than runway) If Tower loses radio they will flash

the taxiway lights on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle

operatorrsquos attention All personnel shall be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for

aircraft Immediately move to the extreme edge of the taxiway and drive slowly to the

nearest movement area exit Contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the

situation

429 Fuel Pits

4291 Vandenberg has fuel pits located on the main parking ramp annotated by white

squares painted on the concrete The fuel pits are empty and not active

4292 Do not drive over the fuel pits covers

26 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 5

VEHICLE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS

51 Prerequisites for Airfield Driving

511 All operators must have a valid state motor vehicle license and a valid AF Form 2293

US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card in their possession while

operating a Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) Additionally operators must have a

Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter on file (Attachment 2)

NOTE Only Airfield Management personnel may issue AF Form 483rsquos

512 Individuals will complete all prerequisites and bring their completed Airfield Driving

Training and Certification letters and CBT score sheet to Airfield Management Operations

(Building 1746) during normal operating hours (Monday through Friday 0800 ndash 1700)

513 AMOPs personnel shall ensure the above forms are properly documented and

completed

514 Airfield driving trainees must pass (80) a map and written test ADPMs must have a

90 on all tests

515 If they meet all prerequisites the trainee will be issued a completed AF Form 483

Airfield Management will sign the Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter issue a

certificate number (next in sequence on the airfield license issue log) on the AF Form 483

sign the AF Form 483 and record information on the airfield license database located in the

AMOPs section

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 27

Chapter 6

OPERATING PROCEDURES

61 Reporting Violations and Runway Incursions

611 Violations of airfield access procedures airfield driving rules aircraft movement area

violations or unauthorized runway entry must be reported to AMOPs as soon as the incident

occurs

612 The Airfield Manager will initiate an investigation and coordinate with 30 SWSEF

and the AOFCC to determine the proper method of reporting the incident and to decide

which agency will investigate The following guidelines apply

6121 Airfield Manager will investigate general motor vehicle violations of access

procedures airfield driving rules and movement area procedures

6122 For a runway incursion the individualrsquos AF Form 483 must be surrendered to

AMOPs and airfield driving privileges revoked until an investigation retraining and

certification is complete

6123 Coordinate with 30SWSE to assign all runway incursions an operational

category (Operational Error Pilot Deviation VehiclePedestrian)

6124 Use AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report to report a runway intrusion that does

not involve an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program

prescribes the use of this form

613 Use AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR) to report a runway intrusion

that involves an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program and

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports prescribes the use of this form

62 Airfield Driving Violation Recourse

621 Violation of airfield driving procedures is a serious safety issue and will be handled

according to the seriousness of the offense Serious offenses such as a runway incursion and

controlled movement area violations will be addressed as follows

6211 A first-time offense will result in a one-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6212 A second offense will result in a 3-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6213 The third offense will result in a permanent revocation of all airfield driving

privileges

622 Punishment for other violations such as speeding and not performing FOD checks will

be determined by the Airfield Manager

623 In all cases of suspension or revocation the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will take possession of the individualrsquos AF Form 483

28 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

624 The Airfield Manager will send a letter to the individualrsquos supervisor unit ADPM and

unit commander informing them of the airfield violation and suspension of airfield driving

privileges

625 If the individual is needed to alleviate manning shortages to support a mission on the

airfield the individualrsquos unit commander may submit a letter requesting reinstatement of

airfield driving privileges The petition will be on official letterhead and addressed to the

Wing Commander (30 SWCC)

626 The 30 SWCC is the only one that can reinstate airfield driving privileges This

authority cannot be delegated The letter must explain the reason(s) why the individual

should retain their airfield driving privileges and state the driver has been counseled by their

supervisor about the airfield driving violation

627 For reinstatement of airfield driving privileges following a suspension an individual

must complete remedial training under the guidance of their ADPM The remedial training

consists of all training requirements for individuals undergoing initial training and

certification After all training requirements are met and the individual passes the written

airfield driving test a new AF Form 483 will be issued If the individual fails the written

exam a retest will be conducted no earlier than 48 hours after the initial test

628 If an individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license has been suspended or revoked by civil

authorities the unit commander will also suspend or revoke the individualrsquos airfield driving

privileges confiscate their AF Form 483 and notify the individualrsquos unit ADPM and the

Airfield Manager in writing The Airfield Manager will take possession of the individualrsquos

AF Form 483 upon presentation of written notification Upon reinstatement of the

individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license the individual will undergo remedial training in airfield

driving procedures

NOTE Reporting of runway taxiway ramp and CMA violations are the responsibility of all

personnel operating and utilizing the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 29

Chapter 7

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel

711 TDY and Contractor Personnel need not complete the VAFB airfield training program

provided they possess a valid AF Form 483 stamped for their home base airfield These

individuals will receive an in-depth briefing (documented on the TDYContractor Briefing

Certification Log) from the host Unit ADPM on local airfield operations before driving on

the airfield Personnel without proof of airfield certification will be required to complete the

entire Vandenberg AFB airfield driving program This briefing must include as a minimum

7111 Vandenberg AFB airfield boundary limits

7112 Entry Control Points (ECPs) and restricted areas

7113 Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

7114 FOD control and prevention

7115 Fire station mandatory stop areas

7116 Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

7117 Speed limits

7118 Parking and chocking requirements

7119 Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

71110 Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on

runwaystaxiwaysaprons

71111 Runway intrusion prevention

71112 Airfield violations and consequences

71113 Tower light gun signals

71114 CMA procedures including proper radio terminology and phraseology

71115 Airfield signs and markings

71116 Emergency response vehicles

71117 General and special purpose vehicles

71118 Day and night time orientations

30 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 8

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS)

81 Authorization

811 POVs are not authorized to operate on the airfield (to include Airfield Road) unless

granted permission by the Airfield Manager POVs shall not cross the white line parallel to

Airfield Road without explicit approval from Airfield Management

812 The AFM DAFM or designated AMOPs representative are responsible for issuing

POV airfield permits to individuals who have a justifiable reason for driving a POV on the

airfield (Attachment 3)

NOTE Authority will not be delegated outside of Airfield Management

813 POV authorizations will be restricted to mission essential requirements will not be

issued for individual convenience and will be endorsed by the individualrsquos unit commander

For the purpose of obtaining an airfield POV pass the POV must have updated registration

with appropriate stickers prior to approval by the Deputy Airfield Manager

8131 Airfield passes will be issued the first week in January of every year and will be

valid until the last day in December of that calendar year

8132 All passes will be renewed annually with a new justification letter from the

individualrsquos unit commander

814 Issue temporary POV passes by entering all information in the POV log and have

individual sign 30 SW Form 30 The individual will then be given a pass with a number

starting with current year and three digit sequence to correspond with number of pass issued

815 Pass will be returned to AMOPs when mission is complete

816 Permanent passes will only be issued to those that need to have them and have

justifiable reason on record Passes will be renewed annually on an ―as needed basis with

justification (Attachment 3)

817 Permanent POV passes will be issued by entering the vehicle information on the

permanent log and assigning a number to it the same as temporary POV passes User will

then be issued a placard with all pertinent information to be kept on the vehicle dashboard at

all times when on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

6 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

1217 Emergency response personnel (30 MDOSSGOJ 30 MDOSSGOA)

122 Command vehicles

1221 14 AFCCCV

1222 30 SWCCCV

1223 30 OGCCCD

13 Vehicles Authorized Limited Airfield Access (Without AMOPs notification)

131 The following agencies are authorized limited access to the specified areas without

notifying Airfield Management If a specific mission requires the following limitations be

exceeded notify Airfield Management in advance This exemption does not relieve the

vehicle operator of the requirements for driving on the airfield

132 Meteorological and Navigation Equipment (METNAV) Maintenance vehicles are

limited to the area west of the runway as necessary to service navigational aids and

meteorological instruments In the course of providing service do not operate any vehicle

closer than 100 feet from the runway without radio contact with and permission from the

Tower

133 30 CES Power Production vehicles are authorized to perform necessary maintenance

on emergency generators in support of ATCALS equipment In the course of providing

service do not operate any vehicle closer than 100 feet from the runway without radio

contact and permission from the Tower Power Production must coordinate with Tower to

access Runway 12 Glide slope critical area

NOTE Agencies with non-routine requirements shall coordinate access to the airfield with

Airfield Management personnel

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 7

Chapter 2

RESPONSIBILITIES

21 Individual and Unit Responsibilities

211 The 30 SWCC designates the 30 OSSOSA responsibility for administering the

Vandenberg AFB Airfield Driving Program

212 Upon suspension or revocation of base or civilian driving privileges the wing

commander may authorize re-instatement of airfield driving privileges to perform critical

mission essential duties This authority shall not be delegated (Paragraph 626)

213 Individualrsquos shall immediately report to their ADPM if their base or civilian driverrsquos

license has been suspended or revoked by authorities Airfield driving privileges are

automatically suspended effective the date of the suspension

214 The 30 SWCC Approves publication of this Airfield Driving Instruction (ADI)

22 Unit Commanders will

221 Appoint all Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers (ADPM) in writing and forward

a copy of the appointment letter to Airfield Management (30 OSSOSAA) ADPMs must be

a minimum of a SSgt 7-Level or above (or civilian equivalent) unless manning constraints

absolutely prohibit then most qualified SSgt 5-Level available Commanders will ensure

that an updated appointment letter is sent to Airfield Management no later than 30 days prior

to the replacement of Unit ADPM to ensure adequate training time is allotted

222 Certify personnel are qualified to drive on the airfield (Attachment 2) (Authority

may be delegated in writing to the Unit ADPM a copy of the delegation letter shall be

forwarded to Airfield Management Operations)

223 Limit the number of personnel and vehicles authorized to drive on the airfield and the

runway to the absolute minimum necessary to accomplish the mission

224 Upon suspension or revocation of a unit memberrsquos base driving privileges suspend or

revoke the memberrsquos airfield driving authorization and notify the unit ADPM and Deputy

Airfield Manager (DAFM) in writing Request for re-instatement must be processed

according to (Paragraph 626)

225 Certify POV justification letters (Attachment 3)

23 Deputy Airfield Manager (DAFM) will

231 Develop and manage Vandenberg AFB Airfield Driving Program

232 Develop a standardized checklist to train each organizationrsquos Unit ADPM on the

Airfield Driverrsquos Program requirements IAW AFI 13-213 Airfield Management and this

instruction

2321 Verify rankskill level requirements are met prior to certifying new ADPMs

233 Provide a copy of this ADI and instructional course material to include tests to serve

units with formal airfield driving training requirements

8 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

234 Develop and coordinate airfield driverrsquos test to include map test with wing safety

Provide copies of approved written airfield driverrsquos tests map tests and other training

material to Unit ADPMrsquos

NOTE Unit ADPMrsquos may administer AMOPs approved written and map tests

235 Ensure all airfield drivers are trained and possess an AF Form 483 Annotate

―Airfield Authorized on AF Form 483 to identify who has specialized runway access

training

236 Monitor radio communications between the control tower and vehicles for proper

terminologyphraseology and discipline Report violations with spot check findings in the

AOB

237 Review the 30SWI 13-204 Airfield Driving Instruction Airfield Driverrsquos

Familiarization Program and tests annually or when course materials change Ensure

Airfield Driving Instruction (ADI) is in compliance with AFI 13-213 and this instruction

238 Conduct airfield driver training for contractors POV operators and agencies with non-

routine airfield operations (Chapter 7 and 8)

239 Upon receipt of 30 SW Form 30 coordinate instructions operations plans Missile

Operations Support Requirements (MOSR) contracts and other documents involving access

to the airfield controlled movement areas to ensure safety and compliance with this

instruction

2310 When notified attend site visits and pre-performance conferences for projects

involving airfield access

2311 Control access of motor vehicles to the airfield controlled movement area under the

provisions of this instruction

2312 Respond to driving violations during airfield operating hours Determine if the

violatorrsquos airfield access authorization (AF Form 483) should be revoked

2313 Review Airfield Training and Certification memo (Attachment 2) and approve

requests for airfield driving authorization Certify individuals to drive on the airfield

2314 Perform periodic spot checks of personnel driving on the airfield to ensure

compliance with airfield driving procedures Authority to conduct spot check is delegated to

any airfield management personnel

23141 Document and track all AF Form 483 spot inspections

23142 Report results (unitoffice symbol) in the ―status of airfield driving section of

the Airfield Operations Board (AOB)

2315 Develop and provide driving program inspection checklist to ADPMs IAW AFI 13-

213

2316 Conduct quarterly reviews of selected unit airfield driver training programs Review

each unit program annually Report results of the annual inspection to unit commanders

2317 Conduct a semi-annual meeting with unit ADPMs to provide training brief runway

incursions CMAVs and trends

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 9

2318 Maintain documents on all runway taxiway controlled movement area (CMA)

violations and actions taken Maintain these results for the current and previous calendar

year All airfield violations shall be briefed at the Airfield Operations Board and

documented in meeting minutes

23181 Provide a detailed description of each incident to include (What When Where

and How type vehicleaircraft involved and action taken to prevent a reoccurrence)

2319 Report any violations involving VAFB personnel to the 30 SWSEF (Flight Safety)

office and Airfield Management Operations

2320 Ensure the following ADPMs receive formal training IAW AFI 13-213

30 CESCEFCEOCEOHH

30 SFS

30 LRSLGRDDOLGRM

30 LRSLGRTA

30 SCSSCOAM

2321 Limit vehicle access to the controlled movement area and runway to only those

required to perform mission essential airfield duties

24 30 SW Command Post (when airfield is closed) will

241 Maintain a record of personnel and vehicles on the airfield

242 Notify Vandenberg Emergency Control Center and Fire Dispatchers of personnel or

vehicles accessing or departing the airfield

243 Advise personnel or vehicle operators of ongoing or proposed aircraft operations

244 Relay reports of access or driving violations to Security Forces Law Enforcement and

Airfield Management

245 Upon receiving notification from Airfield Management that the airfield is open or will

open for aircraft operations advise Airfield Management of any known personnelvehicles

on the airfield

25 30 Security Forces Squadron (SFS) will

251 Patrol Airfield Road and the aircraft parking ramp IAW applicable directives If

questions arise concerning vehicle access contact Airfield Management during airfield

operating hours and 30 SWCP during non-operating hours Warn or ticket violators as the

situation warrants

252 Respond as soon as possible when access or driving violations are reported

26 Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower will

261 Maintain positive control of all aircraft and vehicle traffic on the airfield via two-way

radio communications or in the event of lost communications by light gun signals If use of

light gun signals is unsuccessful contact AMOPs for assistance

27 30 SW Safety Office (30 SWSE) will

271 Flight safety is trained for airfield driving by AMOPs personnel Their program is

maintained by 30 OSSOSAA (Airfield Management)

10 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

272 Ensure all Hazard Reports and Hazardous Air Traffic Reports (HATRs) are

investigated IAW applicable instructions

273 Ensure safety violations are reported to Airfield Management

274 Coordinate with DAFM on airfield driving written tests prior to test being

implemented Test will include OPR and currency date

28 30 Medical Group (MDG) will

281 Respond as tasked with Bioenvironmental Engineering Team (BET) Field Treatment

Team (FTT) andor contracted ambulance service American Medical Response (AMR)

282 Conduct color vision testing for airfield driving applicants that are not pre-qualified

per career field requirements Personnel will report to the 30 Medical Clinic to obtain

verification of normal color vision Individuals not having normal color vision will not be

granted permission to access controlled movement areas and will have ―NO CMA ACCESS

stampedwritten on their AF Form 483

29 30 Contracting Squadron (CONS) will

291 Notify the Airfield Manager of any proposed site visit or pre-performance conference

for construction projects or service contracts on or near the airfield

292 Ensure all contracts for work on the airfield include requirements for airfield driver

training

210 30 Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) will

2101 Ensure agencies requesting rental vehicle support for official business involving

airfield access are made aware of the requirement to coordinate with Airfield Management

for airfield driver training and POV pass requirements

2102 Ensure any vehicle dispatched to support airfield operations is equipped with wheel

chocks

211 Contractors (Non permanent partytemporary) will

2111 Appoint the minimum number of airfield drivers needed to complete contract

requirements

2112 Ensure airfield drivers are able to distinguish red green and white Tower light-gun

signals

2113 Coordinate with Airfield Management for a Tower light gun signal test

2114 Complete a 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project InformationAuthorization

21141 Complete part I and II of the 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Management (30

OSSOSAA) or designated representative will complete part III

21142 The government contract evaluator signs as project officer in the block at the

end of section II

21143 The Airfield Manager or designated representative will provide training for

contractor vehicle operators based on the contract requirements They will return a copy

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 11

of the completed 30 SW Form 30 to the contractor and maintain the original at Airfield

Management

21144 Vehicle operators will follow access and driving procedures and will not

operate a vehicle on the airfield unless trained and licensed to do so Each driver must

have in his or her possession a valid driverrsquos license from any state and an AF Form 483

212 Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers (ADPMs) will

2121 Be trained and certified to drive on the airfield by the DAFM

2122 Ensure unit assigned personnel required to operate a vehicle on the airfield complete

the required training on the Airfield Driver Training and Certification MFR (Attachment 2)

and test prior to obtaining an AF Form 483

21221 Unit personnel who are not trained and certified to drive at night must have

their AF Form 483 restricted (eg ―DAYTIME ONLY) If the individual is later

required to drive on the airfield at night the unit ADPM will ensure training (night

airfield orientation) is conducted and documented The AFM DAFM or designated

representative will update the AF Form 483

2123 Ensure unit personnel have a valid state driver license to operate privately owned

government (may also require a Government driver license) contractor ownedleased

vehicles on the airfield

2124 Ensure personnel requiring CMA access are trained in accordance with all applicable

guidance

2125 Administer the unit airfield driving program IAW AFI 13-213

21251 Provide control tower light gun signal recognition and classroom training

21252 Proctor airfield driving orientation for day and night (if applicable)

21253 Proctor airfield driving test (practical and written)

21254 Administer required Computer Based Training modules (CBTs)

2126 Maintain records associated forms and listings of all unit personnel authorized to

drive on the airfield Review and update the listing of all unit personnel authorized to drive

on the airfield at least quarterly Forward updated information to the DAFM

21261 Ensure listing of unit personnel includes individualrsquos full name rank unit

office symbol AF Form 483 certificate number restrictions (eg Daytime only) and date

refresher due

2127 Administer the written airfield driving test and Airfield Driving CBTs Annotate

memberrsquos score on the Memorandum of Airfield Training and Certification (Attachment 2)

Maintain copy of CBT module results for one year

2128 Notify the unit commander and Deputy Airfield Manager in writing after revoking an

individualrsquos airfield driving privileges Ensure individual is retrained and documented prior

to the individual resuming airfield driving duties

12 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

2129 Ensure replacement is trained and certified to drive on the airfield at least 30 days

prior to the replacement assuming Unit ADPM duties Schedule initial training with the

DAFM and notify unit commander of completed training

21210 Ensure unit personnel are qualified to drive appropriate types of vehicles they are

registered for

21211 Ensure applicants score 80 or higher (corrected to 100) on all airfield drivers

test All applicants with test scores below 80 will retest Primary and Alternate Unit

ADPMrsquos are required to score 90 or higher on all tests and CBTrsquos

21212 Conduct annual refresher training and document individualrsquos AF Form 483 by

signing the back Refresher CBT printouts will be kept with each individuals training and

certification paperwork

212121 Annual refresher training will consist of the following

2121211 Complete USAF Airfield Driving CBT

2121212 Review VAFB Airfield Driving Video

2121213 Review VAFB Airfield Driving PowerPoint Presentation

2121214 Review VAFB Airfield Driving Instruction

21213 Attend semi-annual Airfield Drivers Program Managers meetings

21214 Maintain an airfield driving (electronically or paper) continuity binder in the

following format

212141 TAB A Unit ADPM appointment letter

212142 TAB B Airfield Driving Instruction

212143 TAB C Annual Program Inspection Results

212144 TAB D Airfield Drivers Training and Certification letters

212145 TAB E List of unit assigned airfield drivers

212146 TAB F Airfield Driving CBT Training Curriculum TestAnswer Key

212147 TAB G Unit airfield driving safety requirements as applicable

212148 TAB H Airfield ViolationsCorrective actions

212149 TAB I References (AFJMAN 24-306 Chapter 25 and AFOSHSTD 91-100

Chapter 6 AFI 21-101 etc) and other miscellaneous information

21215 Become a registered member of the Vandenberg airfield driving CoP ADPMs can

register at httpswwwdmyafmilafknprodASPsCoPOpenCoPaspFilter=20710

21216 Schedule training for replacement ADPM with the DAFM at least 30 days prior to

relinquishing duties

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 13

Chapter 3

AIRFIELD ACCESS PROCEDURES

31 Airfield Training Program Requirements

311 Pass a color vision test

3111 Personnel must provide official documentation of test results from the 30 MDG

when submitting a request for an airfield driving permit

3112 Personnel will report to the 30 MDG Optometry Clinic to obtain verification of

normal color vision Appointments are not necessary testing is completed on a walk-in

basis

3113 Members must be able to distinguish red green white yellow and blue colors

NOTE Personnel who have a mandatory requirement for normal color vision (entry and

retention) in their Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) are exempt from color vision testing

portion of the airfield driversrsquo program provided previous test results indicate the member

can distinguish red green white yellow and blue

3114 The Optometry Clinic will document the test results (or non-applicability) on the

individualrsquos Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification

NOTE Coordination with MDG and safety officials may be necessary to evaluate those cases

where individuals fail the color vision test to determine if issuance of a limited access permit

excluding the CMA should be approved

3115 Personnel not having normal color vision will not be granted permission to

access controlled movement areas and will have ―NO CMA ACCESS stampedwritten

on their AF Form 483

312 Complete VAFB Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program

313 Pass a color vision test Document the test (or non-applicability) on the individualrsquos

Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification

314 Unit ADPMs will administer tests provided by Airfield Management Tests will cover

VAFB Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program this instruction local airfield

diagramlayout test phraseology test for individuals operating in the CMA and referenced

material in the beginning of this instruction A passing grade is 80 Tests will be corrected

to 100 Test completion is entered on Memorandum for Airfield Training and

Certification Those failing the exam will be interviewed by the Airfield Manager and

referred back to the Unit ADPM for appropriate remedial training Member must receive

documented remedial training after failing the exam Retests will be given no sooner than 48

hours after the initial test

315 After successful completion of the test the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will sign the Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification The AF

Form 483 will be endorsed for airfield driving by the Airfield Manager or designated

representative and returned to the individual The Memorandum for Airfield Training and

Certification will be returned to the applicable unit ADPM

14 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

NOTE Authority for signing the front of the AF Form 483 shall not be delegated outside

Airfield Management

NOTE For units requiring ramp only access members will complete all training for airfield

driving except the CMA access and phraseology portions Members AF Form 483 will be

annotated for ―RAMP ONLY access

316 Complete both day and night (if applicable) orientation on the airfield

3161 Academics and orientation rides will be comprehensive as a minimum they will

cover the following subjects

31611 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention Checking tires for FOD prior

to operating the vehicle on the airfield and ensuring tires are checked when vehicle is

driven off paved airfield surfaces prior to reentering paved airfield surface

31612 Procedures for approaching an aircraft during the day or night to include

daytime running lights (DRL)

31613 Traffic flow procedures including driving lane locations mandatory stop

and yield areas accident reporting and vehicle parking on airfield

31614 Parking and chocking requirements Vehicles will be chocked if left

unattended for any reason

31615 Restricted Areas Controlled Movement Areas and Local Airfield

Restrictions

31616 Extreme caution shall be used while operating within the Distinguished

Visitorrsquos aircraft operating area (Protocol will brief DV pick-up drivers and baggage

truck drivers on operations in this area) Vehicles shall not drive across the painted

red carpet located on the parking apron

31617 Two way radio communications is required with the Control Tower when

driving inside of the localizer and glideslope critical areas (Attachments 6 and 7)

31618 Night and inclement weather driving conditions During periods of

extremely low visibility airfield driving will be limited to mission essential duties

only

31619 Speed Limits on VAFB Airfield (Paragraph 48)

316110 Location and description of Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and instrument

(INST) holding position signs and markings (Attachment 5)

316111 Airfield entry points (Paragraph 43)

316112 Critical area boundaries for precision navigation aids (ILS Localizer

etchellip) Permission is required from the tower before entering these areas

(Attachments 6 and 7)

32 Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers amp Airfield Driving Instructor

Qualification The following are minimum requirements for ADPMs and airfield driving

instructors

321 Successfully completed the VAFB Airfield Driving Training Program

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 15

322 Be familiar with the following references

3221 AFI13-213 Airfield Management (Chapter 4)

3222 30SWI 13-204 Airfield Driving

3223 AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations

3224 AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities

(Chapter 6)

3225 AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver (Chapter 25)

16 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 4

PROCURING AIRFIELD DRIVING AUTHORIZATION

41 Airfield Access amp Operating Procedures

411 During airfield operating hours personnel and agencies without airfield access and not

granted specific exemption will report to Airfield Management Bldg 1746 before accessing

the airfield

412 After airfield operating hours all personnel and agencies will contact 30 SWCP prior

to accessing the airfield The 30 SWCP will advise of ongoing or proposed aircraft

operations

NOTE Even though this instruction grants access to several specific agencies and individuals

it is required that visits to the airfield be preceded by a call to the appropriate agency (30

OSSOSAA or 30 SWCP)

413 30 SWCP does not approvedeny requests for airfield access Personnelagencies

without airfield access and not granted specific exemption requiring access after-hours must

pre-coordinate with AMOPs during duty hours

414 Failure to contact 30 SWCP prior to entering the airfield or failure to pre-coordinate

after-hours airfield access with AMOPs may result in apprehension and denial of future

access

42 AMOPs Airfield Access Responsibilities

421 AMOPs will

4211 Before the airfield opens and throughout the duty day notify the Tower of all

personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that might affect aircraft operations as soon

as this information is received

4212 Notify 30 SWCP of all known personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that

will remain on after hours that might affect aircraft operations and of any personnel or

agencies without airfield access and not granted specific exemption who pre-coordinated

after-hours airfield access

43 Airfield Entry Points The airfield has 9 gates (Attachment 4) which are managed as

follows

431 Gate 1 Pedestrian gate only

432 Gate 2 Pedestrian gate only

433 Gate 3 Open 24 hours (emergency vehicles only) Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

434 Gate 4 Open 0700 to 1700L MonmdashFri (May be required locked during increased

Force Protection Conditions) Mandatory vehicle FOD checkpoint

435 Gates 5-9 Used by AM CE FD METNAV and SFS Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 17

44 Driving in the CMA

441 General procedures for operating vehicles in the CMA are included in the airfield

driving CBTs which can be accessed via the ancillary training link

442 Vehicles operating in the CMA will be assigned call signs (Airfield Lighting Fire

Department Transient AlertMaintenance Airfield Ops etc) Vehicle call signs are only

approved by the AFM or designated representative to ensure duplicate call signs are not used

443 No vehicle or person may enter Vandenbergrsquos CMA without approval from the

Control Tower Vehicles or persons entering the CMA must have direct two way contact

with the Control Tower Telephone coordination is not acceptable to gain permission to

enter the CMA during duty hours Only mission essential vehicles will drive on the airfield

or in the CMA

444 See Paragraph 46 for radio procedures and Attachment 9 for phraseology to use

when contacting the Control Tower

445 Vehicles directed to hold short of a runway will come to a complete stop at the

runway hold line and will not proceed until permission is received from the Control Tower

(Attachments 5 6 and 7)

446 In the event of lost communication with the Control Tower while driving on a taxiway

comply with the last instruction issued by Control Tower

NOTE If on the runway exit to nearest taxiway or road and contact AMOPs for instructions

Tower will contact AMOPs to track down vehicles that have lost contact and remove them from

the CMA

447 Vehicle operators on the CMA (including ILS Critical Areas) shall notify Tower of

their position via radio call not later than 0755L (or five minutes prior to airfield opening) If

radio contact cannot be established the vehicle operator will exit the CMA and ensure all

personnel and vehicles are clear of the CMA NLT 0800L (or such time as the airfield opens

if other than regularly scheduled) Failure to either notify Tower or exit the aircraft

movement area will be documented as a CMA violation or runway intrusion

45 Disabled Vehicles

451 In the event a vehicle becomes disabled anywhere on the airfield immediately notify

the control tower and Airfield Management office During non duty hours contact Command

Post State the problem vehicle registration number and where the vehicle is located Under

no circumstances will the operator abandon the vehicle

452 Airfield Management or Command Post will contact 30 LRSLGRDDO and

coordinate immediate removal of the vehicle from the airfield

453 Airfield Management will close the portion of the airfield until the vehicle has been

removed

46 Radio Control Procedures

461 When the airfield is open the control tower controls and directs all ground traffic and

vehicles in the CMA To achieve this control the following must be obeyed

18 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

462 Maintain two-way radio communication with Tower Organizations must provide

their own radios however AMOPs may loan a radio if one is available

NOTE Tower light-gun signals will not be used as a substitute for the two-way radio

requirement

463 Use the Tower Crash and Security Forces FM Nets or Ground Control frequencies

(UHFVHF) to communicate with Tower Tower does not continuously monitor the Security

Forces or Crash FM Nets Security Forces and Fire Department vehicle operators who

require communications with Tower on these frequencies must coordinate with Vandenberg

Emergency Control Center (VECC) and Fire Dispatch to have Tower monitor the frequency

VECC or Fire Dispatch will activate the select-call equipment or call the Tower on a landline

to request for Tower to monitor the appropriate frequency When communication with the

Tower is no longer required VECC Fire Dispatch or the vehicle operator(s) will inform the

Tower

464 Request and receive permission from the Tower before entering the CMA

4641 There is a runway hold line painted across the taxiway at the three locations

where taxiways intersect the runway A runway hold line consists of two solid yellow

lines and two dashed yellow lines (Attachment 5)

WARNING DO NOT confuse controlled movement area hold lines with runway hold lines

(Attachment 5) DO NOT cross a runway hold line without permission from the Tower

4642 Tower approval to cross the runway is a one-time approval only Once your

vehicle has exited the runway beyond the runway hold line(s) tower approval is required

to re-enter the runway

4643 Make radio communications concise to eliminate the possibility of confusion

State who you are your position on the airfield the route you wish to use and your

destination Tower will respond with a specific clearance Repeat instructions back to

the Tower exactly as they are received

4644 Ask Tower to repeat instructions you do not fully understand DO NOT

ASSUME ANYTHING When in doubt always take the safest course of action If the

Tower does not respond to your request to enter the movement area or cross the runway

do not proceed until Tower tells you

4645 Immediately report to tower when you depart the runway or CMA State the

location where you exited the runway or CMA

NOTE Until you pass the runway hold lines you are not off the runway If you exit the runway

into the grass or you pass over the runway edge lines you are to report off the runway Remain

in radio contact with the tower if you are within 100 feet of the runway edge

4646 Obey all Tower instructions If Tower instructions conflict with guidance in the

Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program or this instruction Tower instructions have

priority If for example Tower instructs you to ―exit the runway immediately you are

not expected to obey the 40 mph speed limit

4647 If you are operating a vehicle on the runway and Tower directs you to exit the

runway exit the runway at any of the taxiway intersections with the runway or position

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 19

yourself at least 100 feet from the edge of the runway or runway overrun As a guide the

runway distance remaining markers (large black signs with larger white numbers)

located in the grass on both sides of the runway are approximately 75 feet from the

runway edge

4648 Never use the word ―clear in radio transmissions Radio transmissions can

bleed through to different frequencies and cause aircraft in-flight to misinterpret landing

instructions

4649 Control tower controllers will not issue unconditional instructions when

authorizing movement on a runway or taxiway for the purpose of airfield checks or other

airport operations Instructions must ensure positive control with specific instructions to

proceed on a runway or movement area and as necessary hold short instructions

47 Operating a Vehicle on the Parking Ramp

471 Vehicles may not be driven diagonally across the ramp Travel parallel or

perpendicular to Airfield Road and make all turns at 90 degree angles There are very few

painted lines on the ramp to use for a reference As a guide follow the seams in the concrete

slabs that make up the ramp

472 Use taxiway centerlines as highway dividersndashdrive to the right Remain on concrete

surfaces when possible and avoid the airfield lights on the asphalt surfaces

473 If a vehicle must be backed or driven forward toward an aircraft clear the area use a

spotter and ensure the spotter uses chocks pre-positioned to keep your vehicle from striking

the aircraft

474 If parking near an aircraft do not park with front or rear of vehicle pointed towards

the aircraft unless absolutely necessary park perpendicular to the aircraftrsquos fuselage off the

nose of the aircraft or parallel to the aircraft off a wing tip Again the driverrsquos side of the

vehicle should be closest to the aircraft Park at least 25 feet away unless you are servicing

the aircraft or loadingunloading cargo

475 When leaving a parked vehicle unattended

4751 Turn off the ignition

EXCEPTIONS Emergency or servicing vehicles that must remain in operation to perform their

function may be parked with engine running transmission in park (automatic) or neutral

(manual) parking brake set and rear wheel chocked

4752 Leave vehicle unlocked with key in ignition

4753 Shift transmission to park (automatic) or reverse (manual)

4754 Set parking brake

4755 Turn on emergency flashers

4756 Place chocks in front of and behind a rear wheel of any vehicle left unattended

within 50 feet of an aircraft

EXCEPTION Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if

the engine is shut off

20 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

48 Airfield Speed Limits

481 5 mph ndash in close proximity (within 25 feet) of an aircraft

482 10 mph ndash for special purpose vehicles and for vehicles towing multiple pieces of

equipment

483 15 mph ndash when towing equipment or for general purpose vehicles on the aircraft

parking ramp

484 40 mph ndash for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway If you encounter an

aircraft pull over to the side stop and wait for the aircraft to pass then proceed

EXCEPTION Emergency vehicles (Fire Dept Ambulance Security Forces AMOPs) may

exceed the speed limit during emergency situations Extreme caution must be used during these

periods

485 During hours of darkness or reduced visibility speed limits for towing equipment and

for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway shall be reduced by 10 mph Those

agencies responding to an emergency and exceeding the speed limit shall consider the current

road conditions (nighttime precipitation present) and adjust their speed accordingly

49 Immediate Vicinity of Aircraft

491 If a vehicle must approach an aircraft approach with the driverrsquos side of the vehicle

closest to the aircraft so the driver can judge the distance separating the vehicle and aircraft

492 If an aircraftrsquos engines are running do not drive or park a vehicle within 25 feet

forward or 200 feet behind the aircraft

493 Do not drive within 25 feet of a parked aircraft except when the vehicle is involved in

servicing or loadingunloading cargo

494 Do not drive a vehicle under any part of an aircraft unless your vehicle is part of a

cargo loading or unloading operation and a vehicle is specifically designed to do so (Aircraft

certified forklift 60K cargo loader or missilebomb loader)

410 Encountering Aircraft on a Taxiway

4101 Small Wing Span (C-130 or less) The vehicle operator may simply elect to move to

the side of the taxiway to let it pass The vehicle operator must maintain a minimum 25 feet

separation from the aircraft

4102 Large Wing Span (C-5 B-52 etchellip) Vehicle operator should turn around and

proceed off the taxiway at the nearest exit Avoid driving into the grass do so because of the

potential (FOD) hazard If getting out of the way of taxiing aircraft means you need to drive

into the grass and then drive at a minimum of 200 feet from the taxiway centerline

4103 Aircraft always have the right of way over vehicles Never cross the path of a

moving aircraft Yield to the right of aircraft approaching head-on Always wait until a

taxiing aircraft has cleared your path before proceeding then pass to the rear All aircraft

create ―jet blast or ―prop wash do not come any closer than 200 feet behind or 25 feet in

front of an aircraft whose engines are running (Attachment 10) VAFB does not have any

designated ―jet blast areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 21

4104 When an aircraft is approaching your vehicle at night stop and turn off your

headlights but leave your parking lights on until the aircraft passes you Know how to turn

off DRLs If you are unsure on how to turn off your DRLs refer to the vehicle operators

manual

4105 Any vehicle mishap on the VAFB airfield will be reported to the AFM DAFM 30

SWSE 30 SFSCC and 30 OSSCC

411 Emergency Vehicle Operations

4111 During emergencies responding vehicles (Fire Department Ambulance Security

Forces and Airfield Management) may

4112 Exceed the speed limits only when necessary to save lives or property

NOTE Emergency response vehicles are not exempt from contacting the Tower for permission

into the controlled movement arearsquos or onto the runway

4113 Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if the

engine is shut off

4114 During an emergency all non-essential vehicle traffic and radio transmissions shall

be kept to a minimum

412 Fog Night and Reduced Visibility Conditions

4121 Exercise extreme caution during these conditions Most aircraft are painted gray and

are difficult to see under adverse conditions During low visibility conditions (eg fog night

rain etc) aircraft occasionally operate without landing lights to reduce glare

4122 At night do not direct vehicle headlights toward a moving aircraft Leave the

parking lights on to mark your vehiclersquos position Keep the headlights off until the aircraft is

out of range It is difficult to see on the airfield during hours of darkness exercise extreme

caution when performing nighttime operations

4123 During low visibility conditions all vehicles will stop short of the ILS hold sign

(Attachment 5 and 16) and ask permission from the Tower to cross andor enter the runway

Contact AMOPs during periods of inclement weather for reduced visibility conditions prior

to entering the airfield

4124 There is minimal flood lighting available on the parking ramp Portable lighting

units are sometimes used to supplement security however these units cast shadows that can

easily hide hazards

4125 During Fog conditions and at night speed limits will be reduced

413 Airfield Driving Blackout Procedures It is prohibited to drive on the VAFB airfield in

black out conditions

414 Vehicle Lights on the Airfield All vehicles operating within the CMA will use rotating

beacon lights or hazardwarning flashers and headlights Vehicles equipped with daytime

running lights will ensure they are on when operating on the airfield

415 Control Tower Light Gun Signals

22 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

4151 All vehicles that operate on the airfield will have AFVA 11-240 Airport Signs and

Markings signal decal (available for order at httpwwwe-publishingafmil)

4152 The decal may be permanently affixed in plain view of the driver or clipped to the

inside of the sun visor on the driverrsquos side of the vehicle so it can be flipped down for ready

reference

4153 All airfield vehicle operators will know and comply with all airfield signs markings

and control tower signals (Attachment 8)

416 Airfield Signs and Markings

4161 A comprehensive listing of general airfield signsmarkings is contained in the

Airfield Driving CBT and the Vandenberg Airfield Driving Familiarization Program slide

presentation

4162 There are two types of signs on VAFB airfield mandatory and informative

Definitions of signs are as follows

41621 Mandatory signs are provided when pilots and vehicle operators must follow an

instruction such as at runway hold positions Mandatory signs have a red background

with white lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

41622 Non-mandatory signs are classified as informative These signs are necessary

to indicate a specific movement area or to provide other useful information Informative

signs have a yellow background with black lettering or black background with yellow

lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

4163 Airfield markings unique to Vandenberg include the cargo Deployment Functional

area located on the airfield in front of the Transient Maintenance building This area is

marked with a dashed alternating green and white line This area is only used during

contingency or exercise operations (Attachment 16)

417 Tower Visual and Radio Blind Spots

4171 The ramp behind the aircraft hangar is a visual blind spot from the Tower

4172 The runway 12 approach end (Extended for Shuttle Program) is a hard to see area

(Attachment 4)

418 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention

4181 Hats may not be worn anywhere on the airfield

NOTE DVs and DV greeters may wear headgear in the red carpet area in the performance of

official duties

4182 Vehicle operators must ensure all loose items are secured within their vehicle before

entering the airfield

4183 Injury and equipment damage may result if objects (Rocks bolts tools etc) are

ingested or blown about by aircraft engines All vehicle operators must help keep airfield

pavements FOD free Drivers must stop and pick up FOD when seen

4184 When entering the airfield all personnel will stop at the FOD checkpoint sign and

inspectclear rocks or debris from tires before driving on pavements Roll the vehicle

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 23

forward 18 ndash 24 and re-inspect tires for FOD or other debris (rollover FOD check) When

you drive a vehicle off of any prepared surface (including onto the runway overruns and

asphalt shoulders adjacent to the taxiways and runway) where tires may pick up rocks and

gravel conduct a rollover FOD check and remove any foreign objects immediately after you

return to a prepared road surface

419 Mobile Obstacles on Taxiways and Aprons

4191 No equipment will be left unmanned in the following areas

41911 1000 feet from runway centerline out to either side

41912 200 feet from taxiway centerline out to either side

41913 98 feet from the edge of the apron boundary (C-17) For all other aircraft

types check with Airfield Management to determine distance to fixed or mobile

obstacles

419131 The North side of the aircraft hanger is closed NOTE Aerospace

ground equipment (AGE) may be left unmanned on the apron for up to 3 hours before

an aircraft arrival or following an aircraft departure if it is in direct support of aircraft

operations AGE equipment must be returned to the designated storage area when no

longer in use

420 Restrictions for Operating Bicycles on the Airfield The use of bicycles is prohibited on

the airfield

421 Vehicle Traffic Control Devices Vandenberg airfield does not have any vehicle traffic

control devices or lights for crossing active taxiwaysrunways In the event of radio outage

Tower will use light gun signals

422 Traction Devices It is prohibited to drive vehicles with tire chains or traction devices on

VAFB airfield Only normal tread tires will be used

423 Vehicle Call Signs

4231 The following call signs are permanently assigned to their associated

agenciesoffices for use while driving on the airfield Any others shall be coordinated

through Airfield Management prior to driving on the airfield

42311 Airfield Operations Flight Commander (AOFCC) OPSmdash1

42312 Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash1

42313 Deputy Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash2

42314 Other AMOPs Personnel AIRFIELDmdash3

42315 Control Tower vehicle ATCmdash

42316 Transient Aircraft Maintenance TAmdash

42317 METNAV METNAVmdash

42318 Airfield Lighting AIRFIELD LIGHTINGmdash

42319 Airfield Sweeper SWEEPERmdash

24 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

423110 Airfield Mower MOWERmdash

423111 Fire Chief CHIEFmdash1

423112 Emergency Fire Response Vehicles CRASHmdash

423113 When conducting training all unit ADPM and instructors will use a training

callsign (TRAININGmdash) assigned by AMOPs personnel

4232 Vehicle operators must be able to clearly communicate and understand instructions

from the Tower If an operator does not understand they will ask Tower to repeat the

message The radio operator will relay information back to the Tower exactly as it was

stated Ground vehicle operators will not use the word ―Clear when communicating with

the Tower (Attachment 9)

424 Procedures to Use Infield andor Other Airfield Routes

4241 Vehicle operators must understand standard traffic flow procedures including

driving lane locations mandatory stop and yield signs accident reporting and vehicle

parking on airfield (Attachment 11 12 and 14) Vandenberg AFB does not have designated

driving lanes painted on the aircraft parking apron When driving on taxiways or toward

approaching aircraft approach at a 90 degree angle (Attachment 14)

4242 Airfield Road is a two-way traffic lane marked with yellow paint which runs North

and South from Gate 4 to the south end of the hanger Use caution in front of Airfield

Operations (Building 1746) due to DV activity (Attachments 11 and 13) Do not drive on or

across the painted red carpet located on the parking ramp

42421 Operating a Vehicle on Airfield Road Stop signs are painted on Airfield Road

in three critical locations two near the aircraft hangar and one in front of Fire Station 1

Obey stop signs and visually clear the area for moving vehicles and aircraft before

proceeding

4243 Immediate Runway Departure Procedure If you are operating a vehicle on the

runway and Tower directs you to depart the runway immediately drive onto a taxiway

(beyond the hold line) if one is immediately available If a taxiway is not available drive

into the grass along the runway at least 100 feet beyond the runway edge As a guide the

runway distance markers (large black signs with white numbers located in the grass on both

sides of the runway) are approximately 75 feet from the runway edge These instructions are

for emergency situations only Remember to complete a FOD check prior to re-entering the

runway or taxiway area from off un-improved surfaces

425 Night Vision Devices (NVDs)

4251 NVDs will only be used on a case by case basis with the approval of the AOFCC

AFM or DAFM

426 Smoking Areas

4261 Smoking is prohibited on the airfield

4262 Designated smoking areas are between AMOPs and TA buildings on the south side

of TA and on the North side of the aircraft hangar Smoking is not allowed in any

government vehicle or POV operated on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 25

427 Cell Phone Usage on the Airfield Cell phones will not be used while operating a vehicle

on the airfield except under the following circumstances

4271 If vehicle operators must use a cell phone on the airfield they shall stop the vehicle

prior to using the phone

4272 Cell phones shall not be used within the distances listed below when near aircraft

being serviced with fuel or oxygen

42721 Within 50 feet of any pressurized aircraft fuel or oxygen servicing components

42722 Within 25 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet during fuel transfer

42723 Within 10 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet

428 Loss of Communications

4281 While on the runway If Tower loses radio contact they will flash the runway lights

on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle operatorrsquos attention

All personnel will be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for aircraft DO NOT re-

enter or cross the runway without ATCrsquos permission Immediately leave the controlled

movement area and contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the situation

4282 On the movement area (area other than runway) If Tower loses radio they will flash

the taxiway lights on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle

operatorrsquos attention All personnel shall be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for

aircraft Immediately move to the extreme edge of the taxiway and drive slowly to the

nearest movement area exit Contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the

situation

429 Fuel Pits

4291 Vandenberg has fuel pits located on the main parking ramp annotated by white

squares painted on the concrete The fuel pits are empty and not active

4292 Do not drive over the fuel pits covers

26 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 5

VEHICLE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS

51 Prerequisites for Airfield Driving

511 All operators must have a valid state motor vehicle license and a valid AF Form 2293

US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card in their possession while

operating a Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) Additionally operators must have a

Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter on file (Attachment 2)

NOTE Only Airfield Management personnel may issue AF Form 483rsquos

512 Individuals will complete all prerequisites and bring their completed Airfield Driving

Training and Certification letters and CBT score sheet to Airfield Management Operations

(Building 1746) during normal operating hours (Monday through Friday 0800 ndash 1700)

513 AMOPs personnel shall ensure the above forms are properly documented and

completed

514 Airfield driving trainees must pass (80) a map and written test ADPMs must have a

90 on all tests

515 If they meet all prerequisites the trainee will be issued a completed AF Form 483

Airfield Management will sign the Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter issue a

certificate number (next in sequence on the airfield license issue log) on the AF Form 483

sign the AF Form 483 and record information on the airfield license database located in the

AMOPs section

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 27

Chapter 6

OPERATING PROCEDURES

61 Reporting Violations and Runway Incursions

611 Violations of airfield access procedures airfield driving rules aircraft movement area

violations or unauthorized runway entry must be reported to AMOPs as soon as the incident

occurs

612 The Airfield Manager will initiate an investigation and coordinate with 30 SWSEF

and the AOFCC to determine the proper method of reporting the incident and to decide

which agency will investigate The following guidelines apply

6121 Airfield Manager will investigate general motor vehicle violations of access

procedures airfield driving rules and movement area procedures

6122 For a runway incursion the individualrsquos AF Form 483 must be surrendered to

AMOPs and airfield driving privileges revoked until an investigation retraining and

certification is complete

6123 Coordinate with 30SWSE to assign all runway incursions an operational

category (Operational Error Pilot Deviation VehiclePedestrian)

6124 Use AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report to report a runway intrusion that does

not involve an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program

prescribes the use of this form

613 Use AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR) to report a runway intrusion

that involves an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program and

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports prescribes the use of this form

62 Airfield Driving Violation Recourse

621 Violation of airfield driving procedures is a serious safety issue and will be handled

according to the seriousness of the offense Serious offenses such as a runway incursion and

controlled movement area violations will be addressed as follows

6211 A first-time offense will result in a one-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6212 A second offense will result in a 3-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6213 The third offense will result in a permanent revocation of all airfield driving

privileges

622 Punishment for other violations such as speeding and not performing FOD checks will

be determined by the Airfield Manager

623 In all cases of suspension or revocation the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will take possession of the individualrsquos AF Form 483

28 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

624 The Airfield Manager will send a letter to the individualrsquos supervisor unit ADPM and

unit commander informing them of the airfield violation and suspension of airfield driving

privileges

625 If the individual is needed to alleviate manning shortages to support a mission on the

airfield the individualrsquos unit commander may submit a letter requesting reinstatement of

airfield driving privileges The petition will be on official letterhead and addressed to the

Wing Commander (30 SWCC)

626 The 30 SWCC is the only one that can reinstate airfield driving privileges This

authority cannot be delegated The letter must explain the reason(s) why the individual

should retain their airfield driving privileges and state the driver has been counseled by their

supervisor about the airfield driving violation

627 For reinstatement of airfield driving privileges following a suspension an individual

must complete remedial training under the guidance of their ADPM The remedial training

consists of all training requirements for individuals undergoing initial training and

certification After all training requirements are met and the individual passes the written

airfield driving test a new AF Form 483 will be issued If the individual fails the written

exam a retest will be conducted no earlier than 48 hours after the initial test

628 If an individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license has been suspended or revoked by civil

authorities the unit commander will also suspend or revoke the individualrsquos airfield driving

privileges confiscate their AF Form 483 and notify the individualrsquos unit ADPM and the

Airfield Manager in writing The Airfield Manager will take possession of the individualrsquos

AF Form 483 upon presentation of written notification Upon reinstatement of the

individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license the individual will undergo remedial training in airfield

driving procedures

NOTE Reporting of runway taxiway ramp and CMA violations are the responsibility of all

personnel operating and utilizing the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 29

Chapter 7

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel

711 TDY and Contractor Personnel need not complete the VAFB airfield training program

provided they possess a valid AF Form 483 stamped for their home base airfield These

individuals will receive an in-depth briefing (documented on the TDYContractor Briefing

Certification Log) from the host Unit ADPM on local airfield operations before driving on

the airfield Personnel without proof of airfield certification will be required to complete the

entire Vandenberg AFB airfield driving program This briefing must include as a minimum

7111 Vandenberg AFB airfield boundary limits

7112 Entry Control Points (ECPs) and restricted areas

7113 Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

7114 FOD control and prevention

7115 Fire station mandatory stop areas

7116 Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

7117 Speed limits

7118 Parking and chocking requirements

7119 Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

71110 Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on

runwaystaxiwaysaprons

71111 Runway intrusion prevention

71112 Airfield violations and consequences

71113 Tower light gun signals

71114 CMA procedures including proper radio terminology and phraseology

71115 Airfield signs and markings

71116 Emergency response vehicles

71117 General and special purpose vehicles

71118 Day and night time orientations

30 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 8

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS)

81 Authorization

811 POVs are not authorized to operate on the airfield (to include Airfield Road) unless

granted permission by the Airfield Manager POVs shall not cross the white line parallel to

Airfield Road without explicit approval from Airfield Management

812 The AFM DAFM or designated AMOPs representative are responsible for issuing

POV airfield permits to individuals who have a justifiable reason for driving a POV on the

airfield (Attachment 3)

NOTE Authority will not be delegated outside of Airfield Management

813 POV authorizations will be restricted to mission essential requirements will not be

issued for individual convenience and will be endorsed by the individualrsquos unit commander

For the purpose of obtaining an airfield POV pass the POV must have updated registration

with appropriate stickers prior to approval by the Deputy Airfield Manager

8131 Airfield passes will be issued the first week in January of every year and will be

valid until the last day in December of that calendar year

8132 All passes will be renewed annually with a new justification letter from the

individualrsquos unit commander

814 Issue temporary POV passes by entering all information in the POV log and have

individual sign 30 SW Form 30 The individual will then be given a pass with a number

starting with current year and three digit sequence to correspond with number of pass issued

815 Pass will be returned to AMOPs when mission is complete

816 Permanent passes will only be issued to those that need to have them and have

justifiable reason on record Passes will be renewed annually on an ―as needed basis with

justification (Attachment 3)

817 Permanent POV passes will be issued by entering the vehicle information on the

permanent log and assigning a number to it the same as temporary POV passes User will

then be issued a placard with all pertinent information to be kept on the vehicle dashboard at

all times when on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 7

Chapter 2

RESPONSIBILITIES

21 Individual and Unit Responsibilities

211 The 30 SWCC designates the 30 OSSOSA responsibility for administering the

Vandenberg AFB Airfield Driving Program

212 Upon suspension or revocation of base or civilian driving privileges the wing

commander may authorize re-instatement of airfield driving privileges to perform critical

mission essential duties This authority shall not be delegated (Paragraph 626)

213 Individualrsquos shall immediately report to their ADPM if their base or civilian driverrsquos

license has been suspended or revoked by authorities Airfield driving privileges are

automatically suspended effective the date of the suspension

214 The 30 SWCC Approves publication of this Airfield Driving Instruction (ADI)

22 Unit Commanders will

221 Appoint all Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers (ADPM) in writing and forward

a copy of the appointment letter to Airfield Management (30 OSSOSAA) ADPMs must be

a minimum of a SSgt 7-Level or above (or civilian equivalent) unless manning constraints

absolutely prohibit then most qualified SSgt 5-Level available Commanders will ensure

that an updated appointment letter is sent to Airfield Management no later than 30 days prior

to the replacement of Unit ADPM to ensure adequate training time is allotted

222 Certify personnel are qualified to drive on the airfield (Attachment 2) (Authority

may be delegated in writing to the Unit ADPM a copy of the delegation letter shall be

forwarded to Airfield Management Operations)

223 Limit the number of personnel and vehicles authorized to drive on the airfield and the

runway to the absolute minimum necessary to accomplish the mission

224 Upon suspension or revocation of a unit memberrsquos base driving privileges suspend or

revoke the memberrsquos airfield driving authorization and notify the unit ADPM and Deputy

Airfield Manager (DAFM) in writing Request for re-instatement must be processed

according to (Paragraph 626)

225 Certify POV justification letters (Attachment 3)

23 Deputy Airfield Manager (DAFM) will

231 Develop and manage Vandenberg AFB Airfield Driving Program

232 Develop a standardized checklist to train each organizationrsquos Unit ADPM on the

Airfield Driverrsquos Program requirements IAW AFI 13-213 Airfield Management and this

instruction

2321 Verify rankskill level requirements are met prior to certifying new ADPMs

233 Provide a copy of this ADI and instructional course material to include tests to serve

units with formal airfield driving training requirements

8 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

234 Develop and coordinate airfield driverrsquos test to include map test with wing safety

Provide copies of approved written airfield driverrsquos tests map tests and other training

material to Unit ADPMrsquos

NOTE Unit ADPMrsquos may administer AMOPs approved written and map tests

235 Ensure all airfield drivers are trained and possess an AF Form 483 Annotate

―Airfield Authorized on AF Form 483 to identify who has specialized runway access

training

236 Monitor radio communications between the control tower and vehicles for proper

terminologyphraseology and discipline Report violations with spot check findings in the

AOB

237 Review the 30SWI 13-204 Airfield Driving Instruction Airfield Driverrsquos

Familiarization Program and tests annually or when course materials change Ensure

Airfield Driving Instruction (ADI) is in compliance with AFI 13-213 and this instruction

238 Conduct airfield driver training for contractors POV operators and agencies with non-

routine airfield operations (Chapter 7 and 8)

239 Upon receipt of 30 SW Form 30 coordinate instructions operations plans Missile

Operations Support Requirements (MOSR) contracts and other documents involving access

to the airfield controlled movement areas to ensure safety and compliance with this

instruction

2310 When notified attend site visits and pre-performance conferences for projects

involving airfield access

2311 Control access of motor vehicles to the airfield controlled movement area under the

provisions of this instruction

2312 Respond to driving violations during airfield operating hours Determine if the

violatorrsquos airfield access authorization (AF Form 483) should be revoked

2313 Review Airfield Training and Certification memo (Attachment 2) and approve

requests for airfield driving authorization Certify individuals to drive on the airfield

2314 Perform periodic spot checks of personnel driving on the airfield to ensure

compliance with airfield driving procedures Authority to conduct spot check is delegated to

any airfield management personnel

23141 Document and track all AF Form 483 spot inspections

23142 Report results (unitoffice symbol) in the ―status of airfield driving section of

the Airfield Operations Board (AOB)

2315 Develop and provide driving program inspection checklist to ADPMs IAW AFI 13-

213

2316 Conduct quarterly reviews of selected unit airfield driver training programs Review

each unit program annually Report results of the annual inspection to unit commanders

2317 Conduct a semi-annual meeting with unit ADPMs to provide training brief runway

incursions CMAVs and trends

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 9

2318 Maintain documents on all runway taxiway controlled movement area (CMA)

violations and actions taken Maintain these results for the current and previous calendar

year All airfield violations shall be briefed at the Airfield Operations Board and

documented in meeting minutes

23181 Provide a detailed description of each incident to include (What When Where

and How type vehicleaircraft involved and action taken to prevent a reoccurrence)

2319 Report any violations involving VAFB personnel to the 30 SWSEF (Flight Safety)

office and Airfield Management Operations

2320 Ensure the following ADPMs receive formal training IAW AFI 13-213

30 CESCEFCEOCEOHH

30 SFS

30 LRSLGRDDOLGRM

30 LRSLGRTA

30 SCSSCOAM

2321 Limit vehicle access to the controlled movement area and runway to only those

required to perform mission essential airfield duties

24 30 SW Command Post (when airfield is closed) will

241 Maintain a record of personnel and vehicles on the airfield

242 Notify Vandenberg Emergency Control Center and Fire Dispatchers of personnel or

vehicles accessing or departing the airfield

243 Advise personnel or vehicle operators of ongoing or proposed aircraft operations

244 Relay reports of access or driving violations to Security Forces Law Enforcement and

Airfield Management

245 Upon receiving notification from Airfield Management that the airfield is open or will

open for aircraft operations advise Airfield Management of any known personnelvehicles

on the airfield

25 30 Security Forces Squadron (SFS) will

251 Patrol Airfield Road and the aircraft parking ramp IAW applicable directives If

questions arise concerning vehicle access contact Airfield Management during airfield

operating hours and 30 SWCP during non-operating hours Warn or ticket violators as the

situation warrants

252 Respond as soon as possible when access or driving violations are reported

26 Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower will

261 Maintain positive control of all aircraft and vehicle traffic on the airfield via two-way

radio communications or in the event of lost communications by light gun signals If use of

light gun signals is unsuccessful contact AMOPs for assistance

27 30 SW Safety Office (30 SWSE) will

271 Flight safety is trained for airfield driving by AMOPs personnel Their program is

maintained by 30 OSSOSAA (Airfield Management)

10 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

272 Ensure all Hazard Reports and Hazardous Air Traffic Reports (HATRs) are

investigated IAW applicable instructions

273 Ensure safety violations are reported to Airfield Management

274 Coordinate with DAFM on airfield driving written tests prior to test being

implemented Test will include OPR and currency date

28 30 Medical Group (MDG) will

281 Respond as tasked with Bioenvironmental Engineering Team (BET) Field Treatment

Team (FTT) andor contracted ambulance service American Medical Response (AMR)

282 Conduct color vision testing for airfield driving applicants that are not pre-qualified

per career field requirements Personnel will report to the 30 Medical Clinic to obtain

verification of normal color vision Individuals not having normal color vision will not be

granted permission to access controlled movement areas and will have ―NO CMA ACCESS

stampedwritten on their AF Form 483

29 30 Contracting Squadron (CONS) will

291 Notify the Airfield Manager of any proposed site visit or pre-performance conference

for construction projects or service contracts on or near the airfield

292 Ensure all contracts for work on the airfield include requirements for airfield driver

training

210 30 Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) will

2101 Ensure agencies requesting rental vehicle support for official business involving

airfield access are made aware of the requirement to coordinate with Airfield Management

for airfield driver training and POV pass requirements

2102 Ensure any vehicle dispatched to support airfield operations is equipped with wheel

chocks

211 Contractors (Non permanent partytemporary) will

2111 Appoint the minimum number of airfield drivers needed to complete contract

requirements

2112 Ensure airfield drivers are able to distinguish red green and white Tower light-gun

signals

2113 Coordinate with Airfield Management for a Tower light gun signal test

2114 Complete a 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project InformationAuthorization

21141 Complete part I and II of the 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Management (30

OSSOSAA) or designated representative will complete part III

21142 The government contract evaluator signs as project officer in the block at the

end of section II

21143 The Airfield Manager or designated representative will provide training for

contractor vehicle operators based on the contract requirements They will return a copy

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 11

of the completed 30 SW Form 30 to the contractor and maintain the original at Airfield

Management

21144 Vehicle operators will follow access and driving procedures and will not

operate a vehicle on the airfield unless trained and licensed to do so Each driver must

have in his or her possession a valid driverrsquos license from any state and an AF Form 483

212 Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers (ADPMs) will

2121 Be trained and certified to drive on the airfield by the DAFM

2122 Ensure unit assigned personnel required to operate a vehicle on the airfield complete

the required training on the Airfield Driver Training and Certification MFR (Attachment 2)

and test prior to obtaining an AF Form 483

21221 Unit personnel who are not trained and certified to drive at night must have

their AF Form 483 restricted (eg ―DAYTIME ONLY) If the individual is later

required to drive on the airfield at night the unit ADPM will ensure training (night

airfield orientation) is conducted and documented The AFM DAFM or designated

representative will update the AF Form 483

2123 Ensure unit personnel have a valid state driver license to operate privately owned

government (may also require a Government driver license) contractor ownedleased

vehicles on the airfield

2124 Ensure personnel requiring CMA access are trained in accordance with all applicable

guidance

2125 Administer the unit airfield driving program IAW AFI 13-213

21251 Provide control tower light gun signal recognition and classroom training

21252 Proctor airfield driving orientation for day and night (if applicable)

21253 Proctor airfield driving test (practical and written)

21254 Administer required Computer Based Training modules (CBTs)

2126 Maintain records associated forms and listings of all unit personnel authorized to

drive on the airfield Review and update the listing of all unit personnel authorized to drive

on the airfield at least quarterly Forward updated information to the DAFM

21261 Ensure listing of unit personnel includes individualrsquos full name rank unit

office symbol AF Form 483 certificate number restrictions (eg Daytime only) and date

refresher due

2127 Administer the written airfield driving test and Airfield Driving CBTs Annotate

memberrsquos score on the Memorandum of Airfield Training and Certification (Attachment 2)

Maintain copy of CBT module results for one year

2128 Notify the unit commander and Deputy Airfield Manager in writing after revoking an

individualrsquos airfield driving privileges Ensure individual is retrained and documented prior

to the individual resuming airfield driving duties

12 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

2129 Ensure replacement is trained and certified to drive on the airfield at least 30 days

prior to the replacement assuming Unit ADPM duties Schedule initial training with the

DAFM and notify unit commander of completed training

21210 Ensure unit personnel are qualified to drive appropriate types of vehicles they are

registered for

21211 Ensure applicants score 80 or higher (corrected to 100) on all airfield drivers

test All applicants with test scores below 80 will retest Primary and Alternate Unit

ADPMrsquos are required to score 90 or higher on all tests and CBTrsquos

21212 Conduct annual refresher training and document individualrsquos AF Form 483 by

signing the back Refresher CBT printouts will be kept with each individuals training and

certification paperwork

212121 Annual refresher training will consist of the following

2121211 Complete USAF Airfield Driving CBT

2121212 Review VAFB Airfield Driving Video

2121213 Review VAFB Airfield Driving PowerPoint Presentation

2121214 Review VAFB Airfield Driving Instruction

21213 Attend semi-annual Airfield Drivers Program Managers meetings

21214 Maintain an airfield driving (electronically or paper) continuity binder in the

following format

212141 TAB A Unit ADPM appointment letter

212142 TAB B Airfield Driving Instruction

212143 TAB C Annual Program Inspection Results

212144 TAB D Airfield Drivers Training and Certification letters

212145 TAB E List of unit assigned airfield drivers

212146 TAB F Airfield Driving CBT Training Curriculum TestAnswer Key

212147 TAB G Unit airfield driving safety requirements as applicable

212148 TAB H Airfield ViolationsCorrective actions

212149 TAB I References (AFJMAN 24-306 Chapter 25 and AFOSHSTD 91-100

Chapter 6 AFI 21-101 etc) and other miscellaneous information

21215 Become a registered member of the Vandenberg airfield driving CoP ADPMs can

register at httpswwwdmyafmilafknprodASPsCoPOpenCoPaspFilter=20710

21216 Schedule training for replacement ADPM with the DAFM at least 30 days prior to

relinquishing duties

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 13

Chapter 3

AIRFIELD ACCESS PROCEDURES

31 Airfield Training Program Requirements

311 Pass a color vision test

3111 Personnel must provide official documentation of test results from the 30 MDG

when submitting a request for an airfield driving permit

3112 Personnel will report to the 30 MDG Optometry Clinic to obtain verification of

normal color vision Appointments are not necessary testing is completed on a walk-in

basis

3113 Members must be able to distinguish red green white yellow and blue colors

NOTE Personnel who have a mandatory requirement for normal color vision (entry and

retention) in their Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) are exempt from color vision testing

portion of the airfield driversrsquo program provided previous test results indicate the member

can distinguish red green white yellow and blue

3114 The Optometry Clinic will document the test results (or non-applicability) on the

individualrsquos Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification

NOTE Coordination with MDG and safety officials may be necessary to evaluate those cases

where individuals fail the color vision test to determine if issuance of a limited access permit

excluding the CMA should be approved

3115 Personnel not having normal color vision will not be granted permission to

access controlled movement areas and will have ―NO CMA ACCESS stampedwritten

on their AF Form 483

312 Complete VAFB Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program

313 Pass a color vision test Document the test (or non-applicability) on the individualrsquos

Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification

314 Unit ADPMs will administer tests provided by Airfield Management Tests will cover

VAFB Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program this instruction local airfield

diagramlayout test phraseology test for individuals operating in the CMA and referenced

material in the beginning of this instruction A passing grade is 80 Tests will be corrected

to 100 Test completion is entered on Memorandum for Airfield Training and

Certification Those failing the exam will be interviewed by the Airfield Manager and

referred back to the Unit ADPM for appropriate remedial training Member must receive

documented remedial training after failing the exam Retests will be given no sooner than 48

hours after the initial test

315 After successful completion of the test the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will sign the Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification The AF

Form 483 will be endorsed for airfield driving by the Airfield Manager or designated

representative and returned to the individual The Memorandum for Airfield Training and

Certification will be returned to the applicable unit ADPM

14 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

NOTE Authority for signing the front of the AF Form 483 shall not be delegated outside

Airfield Management

NOTE For units requiring ramp only access members will complete all training for airfield

driving except the CMA access and phraseology portions Members AF Form 483 will be

annotated for ―RAMP ONLY access

316 Complete both day and night (if applicable) orientation on the airfield

3161 Academics and orientation rides will be comprehensive as a minimum they will

cover the following subjects

31611 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention Checking tires for FOD prior

to operating the vehicle on the airfield and ensuring tires are checked when vehicle is

driven off paved airfield surfaces prior to reentering paved airfield surface

31612 Procedures for approaching an aircraft during the day or night to include

daytime running lights (DRL)

31613 Traffic flow procedures including driving lane locations mandatory stop

and yield areas accident reporting and vehicle parking on airfield

31614 Parking and chocking requirements Vehicles will be chocked if left

unattended for any reason

31615 Restricted Areas Controlled Movement Areas and Local Airfield

Restrictions

31616 Extreme caution shall be used while operating within the Distinguished

Visitorrsquos aircraft operating area (Protocol will brief DV pick-up drivers and baggage

truck drivers on operations in this area) Vehicles shall not drive across the painted

red carpet located on the parking apron

31617 Two way radio communications is required with the Control Tower when

driving inside of the localizer and glideslope critical areas (Attachments 6 and 7)

31618 Night and inclement weather driving conditions During periods of

extremely low visibility airfield driving will be limited to mission essential duties

only

31619 Speed Limits on VAFB Airfield (Paragraph 48)

316110 Location and description of Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and instrument

(INST) holding position signs and markings (Attachment 5)

316111 Airfield entry points (Paragraph 43)

316112 Critical area boundaries for precision navigation aids (ILS Localizer

etchellip) Permission is required from the tower before entering these areas

(Attachments 6 and 7)

32 Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers amp Airfield Driving Instructor

Qualification The following are minimum requirements for ADPMs and airfield driving

instructors

321 Successfully completed the VAFB Airfield Driving Training Program

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 15

322 Be familiar with the following references

3221 AFI13-213 Airfield Management (Chapter 4)

3222 30SWI 13-204 Airfield Driving

3223 AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations

3224 AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities

(Chapter 6)

3225 AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver (Chapter 25)

16 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 4

PROCURING AIRFIELD DRIVING AUTHORIZATION

41 Airfield Access amp Operating Procedures

411 During airfield operating hours personnel and agencies without airfield access and not

granted specific exemption will report to Airfield Management Bldg 1746 before accessing

the airfield

412 After airfield operating hours all personnel and agencies will contact 30 SWCP prior

to accessing the airfield The 30 SWCP will advise of ongoing or proposed aircraft

operations

NOTE Even though this instruction grants access to several specific agencies and individuals

it is required that visits to the airfield be preceded by a call to the appropriate agency (30

OSSOSAA or 30 SWCP)

413 30 SWCP does not approvedeny requests for airfield access Personnelagencies

without airfield access and not granted specific exemption requiring access after-hours must

pre-coordinate with AMOPs during duty hours

414 Failure to contact 30 SWCP prior to entering the airfield or failure to pre-coordinate

after-hours airfield access with AMOPs may result in apprehension and denial of future

access

42 AMOPs Airfield Access Responsibilities

421 AMOPs will

4211 Before the airfield opens and throughout the duty day notify the Tower of all

personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that might affect aircraft operations as soon

as this information is received

4212 Notify 30 SWCP of all known personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that

will remain on after hours that might affect aircraft operations and of any personnel or

agencies without airfield access and not granted specific exemption who pre-coordinated

after-hours airfield access

43 Airfield Entry Points The airfield has 9 gates (Attachment 4) which are managed as

follows

431 Gate 1 Pedestrian gate only

432 Gate 2 Pedestrian gate only

433 Gate 3 Open 24 hours (emergency vehicles only) Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

434 Gate 4 Open 0700 to 1700L MonmdashFri (May be required locked during increased

Force Protection Conditions) Mandatory vehicle FOD checkpoint

435 Gates 5-9 Used by AM CE FD METNAV and SFS Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 17

44 Driving in the CMA

441 General procedures for operating vehicles in the CMA are included in the airfield

driving CBTs which can be accessed via the ancillary training link

442 Vehicles operating in the CMA will be assigned call signs (Airfield Lighting Fire

Department Transient AlertMaintenance Airfield Ops etc) Vehicle call signs are only

approved by the AFM or designated representative to ensure duplicate call signs are not used

443 No vehicle or person may enter Vandenbergrsquos CMA without approval from the

Control Tower Vehicles or persons entering the CMA must have direct two way contact

with the Control Tower Telephone coordination is not acceptable to gain permission to

enter the CMA during duty hours Only mission essential vehicles will drive on the airfield

or in the CMA

444 See Paragraph 46 for radio procedures and Attachment 9 for phraseology to use

when contacting the Control Tower

445 Vehicles directed to hold short of a runway will come to a complete stop at the

runway hold line and will not proceed until permission is received from the Control Tower

(Attachments 5 6 and 7)

446 In the event of lost communication with the Control Tower while driving on a taxiway

comply with the last instruction issued by Control Tower

NOTE If on the runway exit to nearest taxiway or road and contact AMOPs for instructions

Tower will contact AMOPs to track down vehicles that have lost contact and remove them from

the CMA

447 Vehicle operators on the CMA (including ILS Critical Areas) shall notify Tower of

their position via radio call not later than 0755L (or five minutes prior to airfield opening) If

radio contact cannot be established the vehicle operator will exit the CMA and ensure all

personnel and vehicles are clear of the CMA NLT 0800L (or such time as the airfield opens

if other than regularly scheduled) Failure to either notify Tower or exit the aircraft

movement area will be documented as a CMA violation or runway intrusion

45 Disabled Vehicles

451 In the event a vehicle becomes disabled anywhere on the airfield immediately notify

the control tower and Airfield Management office During non duty hours contact Command

Post State the problem vehicle registration number and where the vehicle is located Under

no circumstances will the operator abandon the vehicle

452 Airfield Management or Command Post will contact 30 LRSLGRDDO and

coordinate immediate removal of the vehicle from the airfield

453 Airfield Management will close the portion of the airfield until the vehicle has been

removed

46 Radio Control Procedures

461 When the airfield is open the control tower controls and directs all ground traffic and

vehicles in the CMA To achieve this control the following must be obeyed

18 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

462 Maintain two-way radio communication with Tower Organizations must provide

their own radios however AMOPs may loan a radio if one is available

NOTE Tower light-gun signals will not be used as a substitute for the two-way radio

requirement

463 Use the Tower Crash and Security Forces FM Nets or Ground Control frequencies

(UHFVHF) to communicate with Tower Tower does not continuously monitor the Security

Forces or Crash FM Nets Security Forces and Fire Department vehicle operators who

require communications with Tower on these frequencies must coordinate with Vandenberg

Emergency Control Center (VECC) and Fire Dispatch to have Tower monitor the frequency

VECC or Fire Dispatch will activate the select-call equipment or call the Tower on a landline

to request for Tower to monitor the appropriate frequency When communication with the

Tower is no longer required VECC Fire Dispatch or the vehicle operator(s) will inform the

Tower

464 Request and receive permission from the Tower before entering the CMA

4641 There is a runway hold line painted across the taxiway at the three locations

where taxiways intersect the runway A runway hold line consists of two solid yellow

lines and two dashed yellow lines (Attachment 5)

WARNING DO NOT confuse controlled movement area hold lines with runway hold lines

(Attachment 5) DO NOT cross a runway hold line without permission from the Tower

4642 Tower approval to cross the runway is a one-time approval only Once your

vehicle has exited the runway beyond the runway hold line(s) tower approval is required

to re-enter the runway

4643 Make radio communications concise to eliminate the possibility of confusion

State who you are your position on the airfield the route you wish to use and your

destination Tower will respond with a specific clearance Repeat instructions back to

the Tower exactly as they are received

4644 Ask Tower to repeat instructions you do not fully understand DO NOT

ASSUME ANYTHING When in doubt always take the safest course of action If the

Tower does not respond to your request to enter the movement area or cross the runway

do not proceed until Tower tells you

4645 Immediately report to tower when you depart the runway or CMA State the

location where you exited the runway or CMA

NOTE Until you pass the runway hold lines you are not off the runway If you exit the runway

into the grass or you pass over the runway edge lines you are to report off the runway Remain

in radio contact with the tower if you are within 100 feet of the runway edge

4646 Obey all Tower instructions If Tower instructions conflict with guidance in the

Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program or this instruction Tower instructions have

priority If for example Tower instructs you to ―exit the runway immediately you are

not expected to obey the 40 mph speed limit

4647 If you are operating a vehicle on the runway and Tower directs you to exit the

runway exit the runway at any of the taxiway intersections with the runway or position

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 19

yourself at least 100 feet from the edge of the runway or runway overrun As a guide the

runway distance remaining markers (large black signs with larger white numbers)

located in the grass on both sides of the runway are approximately 75 feet from the

runway edge

4648 Never use the word ―clear in radio transmissions Radio transmissions can

bleed through to different frequencies and cause aircraft in-flight to misinterpret landing

instructions

4649 Control tower controllers will not issue unconditional instructions when

authorizing movement on a runway or taxiway for the purpose of airfield checks or other

airport operations Instructions must ensure positive control with specific instructions to

proceed on a runway or movement area and as necessary hold short instructions

47 Operating a Vehicle on the Parking Ramp

471 Vehicles may not be driven diagonally across the ramp Travel parallel or

perpendicular to Airfield Road and make all turns at 90 degree angles There are very few

painted lines on the ramp to use for a reference As a guide follow the seams in the concrete

slabs that make up the ramp

472 Use taxiway centerlines as highway dividersndashdrive to the right Remain on concrete

surfaces when possible and avoid the airfield lights on the asphalt surfaces

473 If a vehicle must be backed or driven forward toward an aircraft clear the area use a

spotter and ensure the spotter uses chocks pre-positioned to keep your vehicle from striking

the aircraft

474 If parking near an aircraft do not park with front or rear of vehicle pointed towards

the aircraft unless absolutely necessary park perpendicular to the aircraftrsquos fuselage off the

nose of the aircraft or parallel to the aircraft off a wing tip Again the driverrsquos side of the

vehicle should be closest to the aircraft Park at least 25 feet away unless you are servicing

the aircraft or loadingunloading cargo

475 When leaving a parked vehicle unattended

4751 Turn off the ignition

EXCEPTIONS Emergency or servicing vehicles that must remain in operation to perform their

function may be parked with engine running transmission in park (automatic) or neutral

(manual) parking brake set and rear wheel chocked

4752 Leave vehicle unlocked with key in ignition

4753 Shift transmission to park (automatic) or reverse (manual)

4754 Set parking brake

4755 Turn on emergency flashers

4756 Place chocks in front of and behind a rear wheel of any vehicle left unattended

within 50 feet of an aircraft

EXCEPTION Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if

the engine is shut off

20 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

48 Airfield Speed Limits

481 5 mph ndash in close proximity (within 25 feet) of an aircraft

482 10 mph ndash for special purpose vehicles and for vehicles towing multiple pieces of

equipment

483 15 mph ndash when towing equipment or for general purpose vehicles on the aircraft

parking ramp

484 40 mph ndash for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway If you encounter an

aircraft pull over to the side stop and wait for the aircraft to pass then proceed

EXCEPTION Emergency vehicles (Fire Dept Ambulance Security Forces AMOPs) may

exceed the speed limit during emergency situations Extreme caution must be used during these

periods

485 During hours of darkness or reduced visibility speed limits for towing equipment and

for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway shall be reduced by 10 mph Those

agencies responding to an emergency and exceeding the speed limit shall consider the current

road conditions (nighttime precipitation present) and adjust their speed accordingly

49 Immediate Vicinity of Aircraft

491 If a vehicle must approach an aircraft approach with the driverrsquos side of the vehicle

closest to the aircraft so the driver can judge the distance separating the vehicle and aircraft

492 If an aircraftrsquos engines are running do not drive or park a vehicle within 25 feet

forward or 200 feet behind the aircraft

493 Do not drive within 25 feet of a parked aircraft except when the vehicle is involved in

servicing or loadingunloading cargo

494 Do not drive a vehicle under any part of an aircraft unless your vehicle is part of a

cargo loading or unloading operation and a vehicle is specifically designed to do so (Aircraft

certified forklift 60K cargo loader or missilebomb loader)

410 Encountering Aircraft on a Taxiway

4101 Small Wing Span (C-130 or less) The vehicle operator may simply elect to move to

the side of the taxiway to let it pass The vehicle operator must maintain a minimum 25 feet

separation from the aircraft

4102 Large Wing Span (C-5 B-52 etchellip) Vehicle operator should turn around and

proceed off the taxiway at the nearest exit Avoid driving into the grass do so because of the

potential (FOD) hazard If getting out of the way of taxiing aircraft means you need to drive

into the grass and then drive at a minimum of 200 feet from the taxiway centerline

4103 Aircraft always have the right of way over vehicles Never cross the path of a

moving aircraft Yield to the right of aircraft approaching head-on Always wait until a

taxiing aircraft has cleared your path before proceeding then pass to the rear All aircraft

create ―jet blast or ―prop wash do not come any closer than 200 feet behind or 25 feet in

front of an aircraft whose engines are running (Attachment 10) VAFB does not have any

designated ―jet blast areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 21

4104 When an aircraft is approaching your vehicle at night stop and turn off your

headlights but leave your parking lights on until the aircraft passes you Know how to turn

off DRLs If you are unsure on how to turn off your DRLs refer to the vehicle operators

manual

4105 Any vehicle mishap on the VAFB airfield will be reported to the AFM DAFM 30

SWSE 30 SFSCC and 30 OSSCC

411 Emergency Vehicle Operations

4111 During emergencies responding vehicles (Fire Department Ambulance Security

Forces and Airfield Management) may

4112 Exceed the speed limits only when necessary to save lives or property

NOTE Emergency response vehicles are not exempt from contacting the Tower for permission

into the controlled movement arearsquos or onto the runway

4113 Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if the

engine is shut off

4114 During an emergency all non-essential vehicle traffic and radio transmissions shall

be kept to a minimum

412 Fog Night and Reduced Visibility Conditions

4121 Exercise extreme caution during these conditions Most aircraft are painted gray and

are difficult to see under adverse conditions During low visibility conditions (eg fog night

rain etc) aircraft occasionally operate without landing lights to reduce glare

4122 At night do not direct vehicle headlights toward a moving aircraft Leave the

parking lights on to mark your vehiclersquos position Keep the headlights off until the aircraft is

out of range It is difficult to see on the airfield during hours of darkness exercise extreme

caution when performing nighttime operations

4123 During low visibility conditions all vehicles will stop short of the ILS hold sign

(Attachment 5 and 16) and ask permission from the Tower to cross andor enter the runway

Contact AMOPs during periods of inclement weather for reduced visibility conditions prior

to entering the airfield

4124 There is minimal flood lighting available on the parking ramp Portable lighting

units are sometimes used to supplement security however these units cast shadows that can

easily hide hazards

4125 During Fog conditions and at night speed limits will be reduced

413 Airfield Driving Blackout Procedures It is prohibited to drive on the VAFB airfield in

black out conditions

414 Vehicle Lights on the Airfield All vehicles operating within the CMA will use rotating

beacon lights or hazardwarning flashers and headlights Vehicles equipped with daytime

running lights will ensure they are on when operating on the airfield

415 Control Tower Light Gun Signals

22 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

4151 All vehicles that operate on the airfield will have AFVA 11-240 Airport Signs and

Markings signal decal (available for order at httpwwwe-publishingafmil)

4152 The decal may be permanently affixed in plain view of the driver or clipped to the

inside of the sun visor on the driverrsquos side of the vehicle so it can be flipped down for ready

reference

4153 All airfield vehicle operators will know and comply with all airfield signs markings

and control tower signals (Attachment 8)

416 Airfield Signs and Markings

4161 A comprehensive listing of general airfield signsmarkings is contained in the

Airfield Driving CBT and the Vandenberg Airfield Driving Familiarization Program slide

presentation

4162 There are two types of signs on VAFB airfield mandatory and informative

Definitions of signs are as follows

41621 Mandatory signs are provided when pilots and vehicle operators must follow an

instruction such as at runway hold positions Mandatory signs have a red background

with white lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

41622 Non-mandatory signs are classified as informative These signs are necessary

to indicate a specific movement area or to provide other useful information Informative

signs have a yellow background with black lettering or black background with yellow

lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

4163 Airfield markings unique to Vandenberg include the cargo Deployment Functional

area located on the airfield in front of the Transient Maintenance building This area is

marked with a dashed alternating green and white line This area is only used during

contingency or exercise operations (Attachment 16)

417 Tower Visual and Radio Blind Spots

4171 The ramp behind the aircraft hangar is a visual blind spot from the Tower

4172 The runway 12 approach end (Extended for Shuttle Program) is a hard to see area

(Attachment 4)

418 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention

4181 Hats may not be worn anywhere on the airfield

NOTE DVs and DV greeters may wear headgear in the red carpet area in the performance of

official duties

4182 Vehicle operators must ensure all loose items are secured within their vehicle before

entering the airfield

4183 Injury and equipment damage may result if objects (Rocks bolts tools etc) are

ingested or blown about by aircraft engines All vehicle operators must help keep airfield

pavements FOD free Drivers must stop and pick up FOD when seen

4184 When entering the airfield all personnel will stop at the FOD checkpoint sign and

inspectclear rocks or debris from tires before driving on pavements Roll the vehicle

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 23

forward 18 ndash 24 and re-inspect tires for FOD or other debris (rollover FOD check) When

you drive a vehicle off of any prepared surface (including onto the runway overruns and

asphalt shoulders adjacent to the taxiways and runway) where tires may pick up rocks and

gravel conduct a rollover FOD check and remove any foreign objects immediately after you

return to a prepared road surface

419 Mobile Obstacles on Taxiways and Aprons

4191 No equipment will be left unmanned in the following areas

41911 1000 feet from runway centerline out to either side

41912 200 feet from taxiway centerline out to either side

41913 98 feet from the edge of the apron boundary (C-17) For all other aircraft

types check with Airfield Management to determine distance to fixed or mobile

obstacles

419131 The North side of the aircraft hanger is closed NOTE Aerospace

ground equipment (AGE) may be left unmanned on the apron for up to 3 hours before

an aircraft arrival or following an aircraft departure if it is in direct support of aircraft

operations AGE equipment must be returned to the designated storage area when no

longer in use

420 Restrictions for Operating Bicycles on the Airfield The use of bicycles is prohibited on

the airfield

421 Vehicle Traffic Control Devices Vandenberg airfield does not have any vehicle traffic

control devices or lights for crossing active taxiwaysrunways In the event of radio outage

Tower will use light gun signals

422 Traction Devices It is prohibited to drive vehicles with tire chains or traction devices on

VAFB airfield Only normal tread tires will be used

423 Vehicle Call Signs

4231 The following call signs are permanently assigned to their associated

agenciesoffices for use while driving on the airfield Any others shall be coordinated

through Airfield Management prior to driving on the airfield

42311 Airfield Operations Flight Commander (AOFCC) OPSmdash1

42312 Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash1

42313 Deputy Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash2

42314 Other AMOPs Personnel AIRFIELDmdash3

42315 Control Tower vehicle ATCmdash

42316 Transient Aircraft Maintenance TAmdash

42317 METNAV METNAVmdash

42318 Airfield Lighting AIRFIELD LIGHTINGmdash

42319 Airfield Sweeper SWEEPERmdash

24 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

423110 Airfield Mower MOWERmdash

423111 Fire Chief CHIEFmdash1

423112 Emergency Fire Response Vehicles CRASHmdash

423113 When conducting training all unit ADPM and instructors will use a training

callsign (TRAININGmdash) assigned by AMOPs personnel

4232 Vehicle operators must be able to clearly communicate and understand instructions

from the Tower If an operator does not understand they will ask Tower to repeat the

message The radio operator will relay information back to the Tower exactly as it was

stated Ground vehicle operators will not use the word ―Clear when communicating with

the Tower (Attachment 9)

424 Procedures to Use Infield andor Other Airfield Routes

4241 Vehicle operators must understand standard traffic flow procedures including

driving lane locations mandatory stop and yield signs accident reporting and vehicle

parking on airfield (Attachment 11 12 and 14) Vandenberg AFB does not have designated

driving lanes painted on the aircraft parking apron When driving on taxiways or toward

approaching aircraft approach at a 90 degree angle (Attachment 14)

4242 Airfield Road is a two-way traffic lane marked with yellow paint which runs North

and South from Gate 4 to the south end of the hanger Use caution in front of Airfield

Operations (Building 1746) due to DV activity (Attachments 11 and 13) Do not drive on or

across the painted red carpet located on the parking ramp

42421 Operating a Vehicle on Airfield Road Stop signs are painted on Airfield Road

in three critical locations two near the aircraft hangar and one in front of Fire Station 1

Obey stop signs and visually clear the area for moving vehicles and aircraft before

proceeding

4243 Immediate Runway Departure Procedure If you are operating a vehicle on the

runway and Tower directs you to depart the runway immediately drive onto a taxiway

(beyond the hold line) if one is immediately available If a taxiway is not available drive

into the grass along the runway at least 100 feet beyond the runway edge As a guide the

runway distance markers (large black signs with white numbers located in the grass on both

sides of the runway) are approximately 75 feet from the runway edge These instructions are

for emergency situations only Remember to complete a FOD check prior to re-entering the

runway or taxiway area from off un-improved surfaces

425 Night Vision Devices (NVDs)

4251 NVDs will only be used on a case by case basis with the approval of the AOFCC

AFM or DAFM

426 Smoking Areas

4261 Smoking is prohibited on the airfield

4262 Designated smoking areas are between AMOPs and TA buildings on the south side

of TA and on the North side of the aircraft hangar Smoking is not allowed in any

government vehicle or POV operated on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 25

427 Cell Phone Usage on the Airfield Cell phones will not be used while operating a vehicle

on the airfield except under the following circumstances

4271 If vehicle operators must use a cell phone on the airfield they shall stop the vehicle

prior to using the phone

4272 Cell phones shall not be used within the distances listed below when near aircraft

being serviced with fuel or oxygen

42721 Within 50 feet of any pressurized aircraft fuel or oxygen servicing components

42722 Within 25 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet during fuel transfer

42723 Within 10 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet

428 Loss of Communications

4281 While on the runway If Tower loses radio contact they will flash the runway lights

on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle operatorrsquos attention

All personnel will be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for aircraft DO NOT re-

enter or cross the runway without ATCrsquos permission Immediately leave the controlled

movement area and contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the situation

4282 On the movement area (area other than runway) If Tower loses radio they will flash

the taxiway lights on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle

operatorrsquos attention All personnel shall be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for

aircraft Immediately move to the extreme edge of the taxiway and drive slowly to the

nearest movement area exit Contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the

situation

429 Fuel Pits

4291 Vandenberg has fuel pits located on the main parking ramp annotated by white

squares painted on the concrete The fuel pits are empty and not active

4292 Do not drive over the fuel pits covers

26 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 5

VEHICLE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS

51 Prerequisites for Airfield Driving

511 All operators must have a valid state motor vehicle license and a valid AF Form 2293

US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card in their possession while

operating a Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) Additionally operators must have a

Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter on file (Attachment 2)

NOTE Only Airfield Management personnel may issue AF Form 483rsquos

512 Individuals will complete all prerequisites and bring their completed Airfield Driving

Training and Certification letters and CBT score sheet to Airfield Management Operations

(Building 1746) during normal operating hours (Monday through Friday 0800 ndash 1700)

513 AMOPs personnel shall ensure the above forms are properly documented and

completed

514 Airfield driving trainees must pass (80) a map and written test ADPMs must have a

90 on all tests

515 If they meet all prerequisites the trainee will be issued a completed AF Form 483

Airfield Management will sign the Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter issue a

certificate number (next in sequence on the airfield license issue log) on the AF Form 483

sign the AF Form 483 and record information on the airfield license database located in the

AMOPs section

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 27

Chapter 6

OPERATING PROCEDURES

61 Reporting Violations and Runway Incursions

611 Violations of airfield access procedures airfield driving rules aircraft movement area

violations or unauthorized runway entry must be reported to AMOPs as soon as the incident

occurs

612 The Airfield Manager will initiate an investigation and coordinate with 30 SWSEF

and the AOFCC to determine the proper method of reporting the incident and to decide

which agency will investigate The following guidelines apply

6121 Airfield Manager will investigate general motor vehicle violations of access

procedures airfield driving rules and movement area procedures

6122 For a runway incursion the individualrsquos AF Form 483 must be surrendered to

AMOPs and airfield driving privileges revoked until an investigation retraining and

certification is complete

6123 Coordinate with 30SWSE to assign all runway incursions an operational

category (Operational Error Pilot Deviation VehiclePedestrian)

6124 Use AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report to report a runway intrusion that does

not involve an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program

prescribes the use of this form

613 Use AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR) to report a runway intrusion

that involves an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program and

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports prescribes the use of this form

62 Airfield Driving Violation Recourse

621 Violation of airfield driving procedures is a serious safety issue and will be handled

according to the seriousness of the offense Serious offenses such as a runway incursion and

controlled movement area violations will be addressed as follows

6211 A first-time offense will result in a one-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6212 A second offense will result in a 3-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6213 The third offense will result in a permanent revocation of all airfield driving

privileges

622 Punishment for other violations such as speeding and not performing FOD checks will

be determined by the Airfield Manager

623 In all cases of suspension or revocation the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will take possession of the individualrsquos AF Form 483

28 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

624 The Airfield Manager will send a letter to the individualrsquos supervisor unit ADPM and

unit commander informing them of the airfield violation and suspension of airfield driving

privileges

625 If the individual is needed to alleviate manning shortages to support a mission on the

airfield the individualrsquos unit commander may submit a letter requesting reinstatement of

airfield driving privileges The petition will be on official letterhead and addressed to the

Wing Commander (30 SWCC)

626 The 30 SWCC is the only one that can reinstate airfield driving privileges This

authority cannot be delegated The letter must explain the reason(s) why the individual

should retain their airfield driving privileges and state the driver has been counseled by their

supervisor about the airfield driving violation

627 For reinstatement of airfield driving privileges following a suspension an individual

must complete remedial training under the guidance of their ADPM The remedial training

consists of all training requirements for individuals undergoing initial training and

certification After all training requirements are met and the individual passes the written

airfield driving test a new AF Form 483 will be issued If the individual fails the written

exam a retest will be conducted no earlier than 48 hours after the initial test

628 If an individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license has been suspended or revoked by civil

authorities the unit commander will also suspend or revoke the individualrsquos airfield driving

privileges confiscate their AF Form 483 and notify the individualrsquos unit ADPM and the

Airfield Manager in writing The Airfield Manager will take possession of the individualrsquos

AF Form 483 upon presentation of written notification Upon reinstatement of the

individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license the individual will undergo remedial training in airfield

driving procedures

NOTE Reporting of runway taxiway ramp and CMA violations are the responsibility of all

personnel operating and utilizing the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 29

Chapter 7

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel

711 TDY and Contractor Personnel need not complete the VAFB airfield training program

provided they possess a valid AF Form 483 stamped for their home base airfield These

individuals will receive an in-depth briefing (documented on the TDYContractor Briefing

Certification Log) from the host Unit ADPM on local airfield operations before driving on

the airfield Personnel without proof of airfield certification will be required to complete the

entire Vandenberg AFB airfield driving program This briefing must include as a minimum

7111 Vandenberg AFB airfield boundary limits

7112 Entry Control Points (ECPs) and restricted areas

7113 Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

7114 FOD control and prevention

7115 Fire station mandatory stop areas

7116 Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

7117 Speed limits

7118 Parking and chocking requirements

7119 Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

71110 Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on

runwaystaxiwaysaprons

71111 Runway intrusion prevention

71112 Airfield violations and consequences

71113 Tower light gun signals

71114 CMA procedures including proper radio terminology and phraseology

71115 Airfield signs and markings

71116 Emergency response vehicles

71117 General and special purpose vehicles

71118 Day and night time orientations

30 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 8

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS)

81 Authorization

811 POVs are not authorized to operate on the airfield (to include Airfield Road) unless

granted permission by the Airfield Manager POVs shall not cross the white line parallel to

Airfield Road without explicit approval from Airfield Management

812 The AFM DAFM or designated AMOPs representative are responsible for issuing

POV airfield permits to individuals who have a justifiable reason for driving a POV on the

airfield (Attachment 3)

NOTE Authority will not be delegated outside of Airfield Management

813 POV authorizations will be restricted to mission essential requirements will not be

issued for individual convenience and will be endorsed by the individualrsquos unit commander

For the purpose of obtaining an airfield POV pass the POV must have updated registration

with appropriate stickers prior to approval by the Deputy Airfield Manager

8131 Airfield passes will be issued the first week in January of every year and will be

valid until the last day in December of that calendar year

8132 All passes will be renewed annually with a new justification letter from the

individualrsquos unit commander

814 Issue temporary POV passes by entering all information in the POV log and have

individual sign 30 SW Form 30 The individual will then be given a pass with a number

starting with current year and three digit sequence to correspond with number of pass issued

815 Pass will be returned to AMOPs when mission is complete

816 Permanent passes will only be issued to those that need to have them and have

justifiable reason on record Passes will be renewed annually on an ―as needed basis with

justification (Attachment 3)

817 Permanent POV passes will be issued by entering the vehicle information on the

permanent log and assigning a number to it the same as temporary POV passes User will

then be issued a placard with all pertinent information to be kept on the vehicle dashboard at

all times when on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

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Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

8 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

234 Develop and coordinate airfield driverrsquos test to include map test with wing safety

Provide copies of approved written airfield driverrsquos tests map tests and other training

material to Unit ADPMrsquos

NOTE Unit ADPMrsquos may administer AMOPs approved written and map tests

235 Ensure all airfield drivers are trained and possess an AF Form 483 Annotate

―Airfield Authorized on AF Form 483 to identify who has specialized runway access

training

236 Monitor radio communications between the control tower and vehicles for proper

terminologyphraseology and discipline Report violations with spot check findings in the

AOB

237 Review the 30SWI 13-204 Airfield Driving Instruction Airfield Driverrsquos

Familiarization Program and tests annually or when course materials change Ensure

Airfield Driving Instruction (ADI) is in compliance with AFI 13-213 and this instruction

238 Conduct airfield driver training for contractors POV operators and agencies with non-

routine airfield operations (Chapter 7 and 8)

239 Upon receipt of 30 SW Form 30 coordinate instructions operations plans Missile

Operations Support Requirements (MOSR) contracts and other documents involving access

to the airfield controlled movement areas to ensure safety and compliance with this

instruction

2310 When notified attend site visits and pre-performance conferences for projects

involving airfield access

2311 Control access of motor vehicles to the airfield controlled movement area under the

provisions of this instruction

2312 Respond to driving violations during airfield operating hours Determine if the

violatorrsquos airfield access authorization (AF Form 483) should be revoked

2313 Review Airfield Training and Certification memo (Attachment 2) and approve

requests for airfield driving authorization Certify individuals to drive on the airfield

2314 Perform periodic spot checks of personnel driving on the airfield to ensure

compliance with airfield driving procedures Authority to conduct spot check is delegated to

any airfield management personnel

23141 Document and track all AF Form 483 spot inspections

23142 Report results (unitoffice symbol) in the ―status of airfield driving section of

the Airfield Operations Board (AOB)

2315 Develop and provide driving program inspection checklist to ADPMs IAW AFI 13-

213

2316 Conduct quarterly reviews of selected unit airfield driver training programs Review

each unit program annually Report results of the annual inspection to unit commanders

2317 Conduct a semi-annual meeting with unit ADPMs to provide training brief runway

incursions CMAVs and trends

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 9

2318 Maintain documents on all runway taxiway controlled movement area (CMA)

violations and actions taken Maintain these results for the current and previous calendar

year All airfield violations shall be briefed at the Airfield Operations Board and

documented in meeting minutes

23181 Provide a detailed description of each incident to include (What When Where

and How type vehicleaircraft involved and action taken to prevent a reoccurrence)

2319 Report any violations involving VAFB personnel to the 30 SWSEF (Flight Safety)

office and Airfield Management Operations

2320 Ensure the following ADPMs receive formal training IAW AFI 13-213

30 CESCEFCEOCEOHH

30 SFS

30 LRSLGRDDOLGRM

30 LRSLGRTA

30 SCSSCOAM

2321 Limit vehicle access to the controlled movement area and runway to only those

required to perform mission essential airfield duties

24 30 SW Command Post (when airfield is closed) will

241 Maintain a record of personnel and vehicles on the airfield

242 Notify Vandenberg Emergency Control Center and Fire Dispatchers of personnel or

vehicles accessing or departing the airfield

243 Advise personnel or vehicle operators of ongoing or proposed aircraft operations

244 Relay reports of access or driving violations to Security Forces Law Enforcement and

Airfield Management

245 Upon receiving notification from Airfield Management that the airfield is open or will

open for aircraft operations advise Airfield Management of any known personnelvehicles

on the airfield

25 30 Security Forces Squadron (SFS) will

251 Patrol Airfield Road and the aircraft parking ramp IAW applicable directives If

questions arise concerning vehicle access contact Airfield Management during airfield

operating hours and 30 SWCP during non-operating hours Warn or ticket violators as the

situation warrants

252 Respond as soon as possible when access or driving violations are reported

26 Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower will

261 Maintain positive control of all aircraft and vehicle traffic on the airfield via two-way

radio communications or in the event of lost communications by light gun signals If use of

light gun signals is unsuccessful contact AMOPs for assistance

27 30 SW Safety Office (30 SWSE) will

271 Flight safety is trained for airfield driving by AMOPs personnel Their program is

maintained by 30 OSSOSAA (Airfield Management)

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272 Ensure all Hazard Reports and Hazardous Air Traffic Reports (HATRs) are

investigated IAW applicable instructions

273 Ensure safety violations are reported to Airfield Management

274 Coordinate with DAFM on airfield driving written tests prior to test being

implemented Test will include OPR and currency date

28 30 Medical Group (MDG) will

281 Respond as tasked with Bioenvironmental Engineering Team (BET) Field Treatment

Team (FTT) andor contracted ambulance service American Medical Response (AMR)

282 Conduct color vision testing for airfield driving applicants that are not pre-qualified

per career field requirements Personnel will report to the 30 Medical Clinic to obtain

verification of normal color vision Individuals not having normal color vision will not be

granted permission to access controlled movement areas and will have ―NO CMA ACCESS

stampedwritten on their AF Form 483

29 30 Contracting Squadron (CONS) will

291 Notify the Airfield Manager of any proposed site visit or pre-performance conference

for construction projects or service contracts on or near the airfield

292 Ensure all contracts for work on the airfield include requirements for airfield driver

training

210 30 Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) will

2101 Ensure agencies requesting rental vehicle support for official business involving

airfield access are made aware of the requirement to coordinate with Airfield Management

for airfield driver training and POV pass requirements

2102 Ensure any vehicle dispatched to support airfield operations is equipped with wheel

chocks

211 Contractors (Non permanent partytemporary) will

2111 Appoint the minimum number of airfield drivers needed to complete contract

requirements

2112 Ensure airfield drivers are able to distinguish red green and white Tower light-gun

signals

2113 Coordinate with Airfield Management for a Tower light gun signal test

2114 Complete a 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project InformationAuthorization

21141 Complete part I and II of the 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Management (30

OSSOSAA) or designated representative will complete part III

21142 The government contract evaluator signs as project officer in the block at the

end of section II

21143 The Airfield Manager or designated representative will provide training for

contractor vehicle operators based on the contract requirements They will return a copy

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 11

of the completed 30 SW Form 30 to the contractor and maintain the original at Airfield

Management

21144 Vehicle operators will follow access and driving procedures and will not

operate a vehicle on the airfield unless trained and licensed to do so Each driver must

have in his or her possession a valid driverrsquos license from any state and an AF Form 483

212 Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers (ADPMs) will

2121 Be trained and certified to drive on the airfield by the DAFM

2122 Ensure unit assigned personnel required to operate a vehicle on the airfield complete

the required training on the Airfield Driver Training and Certification MFR (Attachment 2)

and test prior to obtaining an AF Form 483

21221 Unit personnel who are not trained and certified to drive at night must have

their AF Form 483 restricted (eg ―DAYTIME ONLY) If the individual is later

required to drive on the airfield at night the unit ADPM will ensure training (night

airfield orientation) is conducted and documented The AFM DAFM or designated

representative will update the AF Form 483

2123 Ensure unit personnel have a valid state driver license to operate privately owned

government (may also require a Government driver license) contractor ownedleased

vehicles on the airfield

2124 Ensure personnel requiring CMA access are trained in accordance with all applicable

guidance

2125 Administer the unit airfield driving program IAW AFI 13-213

21251 Provide control tower light gun signal recognition and classroom training

21252 Proctor airfield driving orientation for day and night (if applicable)

21253 Proctor airfield driving test (practical and written)

21254 Administer required Computer Based Training modules (CBTs)

2126 Maintain records associated forms and listings of all unit personnel authorized to

drive on the airfield Review and update the listing of all unit personnel authorized to drive

on the airfield at least quarterly Forward updated information to the DAFM

21261 Ensure listing of unit personnel includes individualrsquos full name rank unit

office symbol AF Form 483 certificate number restrictions (eg Daytime only) and date

refresher due

2127 Administer the written airfield driving test and Airfield Driving CBTs Annotate

memberrsquos score on the Memorandum of Airfield Training and Certification (Attachment 2)

Maintain copy of CBT module results for one year

2128 Notify the unit commander and Deputy Airfield Manager in writing after revoking an

individualrsquos airfield driving privileges Ensure individual is retrained and documented prior

to the individual resuming airfield driving duties

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2129 Ensure replacement is trained and certified to drive on the airfield at least 30 days

prior to the replacement assuming Unit ADPM duties Schedule initial training with the

DAFM and notify unit commander of completed training

21210 Ensure unit personnel are qualified to drive appropriate types of vehicles they are

registered for

21211 Ensure applicants score 80 or higher (corrected to 100) on all airfield drivers

test All applicants with test scores below 80 will retest Primary and Alternate Unit

ADPMrsquos are required to score 90 or higher on all tests and CBTrsquos

21212 Conduct annual refresher training and document individualrsquos AF Form 483 by

signing the back Refresher CBT printouts will be kept with each individuals training and

certification paperwork

212121 Annual refresher training will consist of the following

2121211 Complete USAF Airfield Driving CBT

2121212 Review VAFB Airfield Driving Video

2121213 Review VAFB Airfield Driving PowerPoint Presentation

2121214 Review VAFB Airfield Driving Instruction

21213 Attend semi-annual Airfield Drivers Program Managers meetings

21214 Maintain an airfield driving (electronically or paper) continuity binder in the

following format

212141 TAB A Unit ADPM appointment letter

212142 TAB B Airfield Driving Instruction

212143 TAB C Annual Program Inspection Results

212144 TAB D Airfield Drivers Training and Certification letters

212145 TAB E List of unit assigned airfield drivers

212146 TAB F Airfield Driving CBT Training Curriculum TestAnswer Key

212147 TAB G Unit airfield driving safety requirements as applicable

212148 TAB H Airfield ViolationsCorrective actions

212149 TAB I References (AFJMAN 24-306 Chapter 25 and AFOSHSTD 91-100

Chapter 6 AFI 21-101 etc) and other miscellaneous information

21215 Become a registered member of the Vandenberg airfield driving CoP ADPMs can

register at httpswwwdmyafmilafknprodASPsCoPOpenCoPaspFilter=20710

21216 Schedule training for replacement ADPM with the DAFM at least 30 days prior to

relinquishing duties

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Chapter 3

AIRFIELD ACCESS PROCEDURES

31 Airfield Training Program Requirements

311 Pass a color vision test

3111 Personnel must provide official documentation of test results from the 30 MDG

when submitting a request for an airfield driving permit

3112 Personnel will report to the 30 MDG Optometry Clinic to obtain verification of

normal color vision Appointments are not necessary testing is completed on a walk-in

basis

3113 Members must be able to distinguish red green white yellow and blue colors

NOTE Personnel who have a mandatory requirement for normal color vision (entry and

retention) in their Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) are exempt from color vision testing

portion of the airfield driversrsquo program provided previous test results indicate the member

can distinguish red green white yellow and blue

3114 The Optometry Clinic will document the test results (or non-applicability) on the

individualrsquos Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification

NOTE Coordination with MDG and safety officials may be necessary to evaluate those cases

where individuals fail the color vision test to determine if issuance of a limited access permit

excluding the CMA should be approved

3115 Personnel not having normal color vision will not be granted permission to

access controlled movement areas and will have ―NO CMA ACCESS stampedwritten

on their AF Form 483

312 Complete VAFB Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program

313 Pass a color vision test Document the test (or non-applicability) on the individualrsquos

Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification

314 Unit ADPMs will administer tests provided by Airfield Management Tests will cover

VAFB Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program this instruction local airfield

diagramlayout test phraseology test for individuals operating in the CMA and referenced

material in the beginning of this instruction A passing grade is 80 Tests will be corrected

to 100 Test completion is entered on Memorandum for Airfield Training and

Certification Those failing the exam will be interviewed by the Airfield Manager and

referred back to the Unit ADPM for appropriate remedial training Member must receive

documented remedial training after failing the exam Retests will be given no sooner than 48

hours after the initial test

315 After successful completion of the test the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will sign the Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification The AF

Form 483 will be endorsed for airfield driving by the Airfield Manager or designated

representative and returned to the individual The Memorandum for Airfield Training and

Certification will be returned to the applicable unit ADPM

14 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

NOTE Authority for signing the front of the AF Form 483 shall not be delegated outside

Airfield Management

NOTE For units requiring ramp only access members will complete all training for airfield

driving except the CMA access and phraseology portions Members AF Form 483 will be

annotated for ―RAMP ONLY access

316 Complete both day and night (if applicable) orientation on the airfield

3161 Academics and orientation rides will be comprehensive as a minimum they will

cover the following subjects

31611 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention Checking tires for FOD prior

to operating the vehicle on the airfield and ensuring tires are checked when vehicle is

driven off paved airfield surfaces prior to reentering paved airfield surface

31612 Procedures for approaching an aircraft during the day or night to include

daytime running lights (DRL)

31613 Traffic flow procedures including driving lane locations mandatory stop

and yield areas accident reporting and vehicle parking on airfield

31614 Parking and chocking requirements Vehicles will be chocked if left

unattended for any reason

31615 Restricted Areas Controlled Movement Areas and Local Airfield

Restrictions

31616 Extreme caution shall be used while operating within the Distinguished

Visitorrsquos aircraft operating area (Protocol will brief DV pick-up drivers and baggage

truck drivers on operations in this area) Vehicles shall not drive across the painted

red carpet located on the parking apron

31617 Two way radio communications is required with the Control Tower when

driving inside of the localizer and glideslope critical areas (Attachments 6 and 7)

31618 Night and inclement weather driving conditions During periods of

extremely low visibility airfield driving will be limited to mission essential duties

only

31619 Speed Limits on VAFB Airfield (Paragraph 48)

316110 Location and description of Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and instrument

(INST) holding position signs and markings (Attachment 5)

316111 Airfield entry points (Paragraph 43)

316112 Critical area boundaries for precision navigation aids (ILS Localizer

etchellip) Permission is required from the tower before entering these areas

(Attachments 6 and 7)

32 Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers amp Airfield Driving Instructor

Qualification The following are minimum requirements for ADPMs and airfield driving

instructors

321 Successfully completed the VAFB Airfield Driving Training Program

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 15

322 Be familiar with the following references

3221 AFI13-213 Airfield Management (Chapter 4)

3222 30SWI 13-204 Airfield Driving

3223 AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations

3224 AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities

(Chapter 6)

3225 AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver (Chapter 25)

16 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 4

PROCURING AIRFIELD DRIVING AUTHORIZATION

41 Airfield Access amp Operating Procedures

411 During airfield operating hours personnel and agencies without airfield access and not

granted specific exemption will report to Airfield Management Bldg 1746 before accessing

the airfield

412 After airfield operating hours all personnel and agencies will contact 30 SWCP prior

to accessing the airfield The 30 SWCP will advise of ongoing or proposed aircraft

operations

NOTE Even though this instruction grants access to several specific agencies and individuals

it is required that visits to the airfield be preceded by a call to the appropriate agency (30

OSSOSAA or 30 SWCP)

413 30 SWCP does not approvedeny requests for airfield access Personnelagencies

without airfield access and not granted specific exemption requiring access after-hours must

pre-coordinate with AMOPs during duty hours

414 Failure to contact 30 SWCP prior to entering the airfield or failure to pre-coordinate

after-hours airfield access with AMOPs may result in apprehension and denial of future

access

42 AMOPs Airfield Access Responsibilities

421 AMOPs will

4211 Before the airfield opens and throughout the duty day notify the Tower of all

personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that might affect aircraft operations as soon

as this information is received

4212 Notify 30 SWCP of all known personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that

will remain on after hours that might affect aircraft operations and of any personnel or

agencies without airfield access and not granted specific exemption who pre-coordinated

after-hours airfield access

43 Airfield Entry Points The airfield has 9 gates (Attachment 4) which are managed as

follows

431 Gate 1 Pedestrian gate only

432 Gate 2 Pedestrian gate only

433 Gate 3 Open 24 hours (emergency vehicles only) Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

434 Gate 4 Open 0700 to 1700L MonmdashFri (May be required locked during increased

Force Protection Conditions) Mandatory vehicle FOD checkpoint

435 Gates 5-9 Used by AM CE FD METNAV and SFS Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 17

44 Driving in the CMA

441 General procedures for operating vehicles in the CMA are included in the airfield

driving CBTs which can be accessed via the ancillary training link

442 Vehicles operating in the CMA will be assigned call signs (Airfield Lighting Fire

Department Transient AlertMaintenance Airfield Ops etc) Vehicle call signs are only

approved by the AFM or designated representative to ensure duplicate call signs are not used

443 No vehicle or person may enter Vandenbergrsquos CMA without approval from the

Control Tower Vehicles or persons entering the CMA must have direct two way contact

with the Control Tower Telephone coordination is not acceptable to gain permission to

enter the CMA during duty hours Only mission essential vehicles will drive on the airfield

or in the CMA

444 See Paragraph 46 for radio procedures and Attachment 9 for phraseology to use

when contacting the Control Tower

445 Vehicles directed to hold short of a runway will come to a complete stop at the

runway hold line and will not proceed until permission is received from the Control Tower

(Attachments 5 6 and 7)

446 In the event of lost communication with the Control Tower while driving on a taxiway

comply with the last instruction issued by Control Tower

NOTE If on the runway exit to nearest taxiway or road and contact AMOPs for instructions

Tower will contact AMOPs to track down vehicles that have lost contact and remove them from

the CMA

447 Vehicle operators on the CMA (including ILS Critical Areas) shall notify Tower of

their position via radio call not later than 0755L (or five minutes prior to airfield opening) If

radio contact cannot be established the vehicle operator will exit the CMA and ensure all

personnel and vehicles are clear of the CMA NLT 0800L (or such time as the airfield opens

if other than regularly scheduled) Failure to either notify Tower or exit the aircraft

movement area will be documented as a CMA violation or runway intrusion

45 Disabled Vehicles

451 In the event a vehicle becomes disabled anywhere on the airfield immediately notify

the control tower and Airfield Management office During non duty hours contact Command

Post State the problem vehicle registration number and where the vehicle is located Under

no circumstances will the operator abandon the vehicle

452 Airfield Management or Command Post will contact 30 LRSLGRDDO and

coordinate immediate removal of the vehicle from the airfield

453 Airfield Management will close the portion of the airfield until the vehicle has been

removed

46 Radio Control Procedures

461 When the airfield is open the control tower controls and directs all ground traffic and

vehicles in the CMA To achieve this control the following must be obeyed

18 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

462 Maintain two-way radio communication with Tower Organizations must provide

their own radios however AMOPs may loan a radio if one is available

NOTE Tower light-gun signals will not be used as a substitute for the two-way radio

requirement

463 Use the Tower Crash and Security Forces FM Nets or Ground Control frequencies

(UHFVHF) to communicate with Tower Tower does not continuously monitor the Security

Forces or Crash FM Nets Security Forces and Fire Department vehicle operators who

require communications with Tower on these frequencies must coordinate with Vandenberg

Emergency Control Center (VECC) and Fire Dispatch to have Tower monitor the frequency

VECC or Fire Dispatch will activate the select-call equipment or call the Tower on a landline

to request for Tower to monitor the appropriate frequency When communication with the

Tower is no longer required VECC Fire Dispatch or the vehicle operator(s) will inform the

Tower

464 Request and receive permission from the Tower before entering the CMA

4641 There is a runway hold line painted across the taxiway at the three locations

where taxiways intersect the runway A runway hold line consists of two solid yellow

lines and two dashed yellow lines (Attachment 5)

WARNING DO NOT confuse controlled movement area hold lines with runway hold lines

(Attachment 5) DO NOT cross a runway hold line without permission from the Tower

4642 Tower approval to cross the runway is a one-time approval only Once your

vehicle has exited the runway beyond the runway hold line(s) tower approval is required

to re-enter the runway

4643 Make radio communications concise to eliminate the possibility of confusion

State who you are your position on the airfield the route you wish to use and your

destination Tower will respond with a specific clearance Repeat instructions back to

the Tower exactly as they are received

4644 Ask Tower to repeat instructions you do not fully understand DO NOT

ASSUME ANYTHING When in doubt always take the safest course of action If the

Tower does not respond to your request to enter the movement area or cross the runway

do not proceed until Tower tells you

4645 Immediately report to tower when you depart the runway or CMA State the

location where you exited the runway or CMA

NOTE Until you pass the runway hold lines you are not off the runway If you exit the runway

into the grass or you pass over the runway edge lines you are to report off the runway Remain

in radio contact with the tower if you are within 100 feet of the runway edge

4646 Obey all Tower instructions If Tower instructions conflict with guidance in the

Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program or this instruction Tower instructions have

priority If for example Tower instructs you to ―exit the runway immediately you are

not expected to obey the 40 mph speed limit

4647 If you are operating a vehicle on the runway and Tower directs you to exit the

runway exit the runway at any of the taxiway intersections with the runway or position

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 19

yourself at least 100 feet from the edge of the runway or runway overrun As a guide the

runway distance remaining markers (large black signs with larger white numbers)

located in the grass on both sides of the runway are approximately 75 feet from the

runway edge

4648 Never use the word ―clear in radio transmissions Radio transmissions can

bleed through to different frequencies and cause aircraft in-flight to misinterpret landing

instructions

4649 Control tower controllers will not issue unconditional instructions when

authorizing movement on a runway or taxiway for the purpose of airfield checks or other

airport operations Instructions must ensure positive control with specific instructions to

proceed on a runway or movement area and as necessary hold short instructions

47 Operating a Vehicle on the Parking Ramp

471 Vehicles may not be driven diagonally across the ramp Travel parallel or

perpendicular to Airfield Road and make all turns at 90 degree angles There are very few

painted lines on the ramp to use for a reference As a guide follow the seams in the concrete

slabs that make up the ramp

472 Use taxiway centerlines as highway dividersndashdrive to the right Remain on concrete

surfaces when possible and avoid the airfield lights on the asphalt surfaces

473 If a vehicle must be backed or driven forward toward an aircraft clear the area use a

spotter and ensure the spotter uses chocks pre-positioned to keep your vehicle from striking

the aircraft

474 If parking near an aircraft do not park with front or rear of vehicle pointed towards

the aircraft unless absolutely necessary park perpendicular to the aircraftrsquos fuselage off the

nose of the aircraft or parallel to the aircraft off a wing tip Again the driverrsquos side of the

vehicle should be closest to the aircraft Park at least 25 feet away unless you are servicing

the aircraft or loadingunloading cargo

475 When leaving a parked vehicle unattended

4751 Turn off the ignition

EXCEPTIONS Emergency or servicing vehicles that must remain in operation to perform their

function may be parked with engine running transmission in park (automatic) or neutral

(manual) parking brake set and rear wheel chocked

4752 Leave vehicle unlocked with key in ignition

4753 Shift transmission to park (automatic) or reverse (manual)

4754 Set parking brake

4755 Turn on emergency flashers

4756 Place chocks in front of and behind a rear wheel of any vehicle left unattended

within 50 feet of an aircraft

EXCEPTION Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if

the engine is shut off

20 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

48 Airfield Speed Limits

481 5 mph ndash in close proximity (within 25 feet) of an aircraft

482 10 mph ndash for special purpose vehicles and for vehicles towing multiple pieces of

equipment

483 15 mph ndash when towing equipment or for general purpose vehicles on the aircraft

parking ramp

484 40 mph ndash for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway If you encounter an

aircraft pull over to the side stop and wait for the aircraft to pass then proceed

EXCEPTION Emergency vehicles (Fire Dept Ambulance Security Forces AMOPs) may

exceed the speed limit during emergency situations Extreme caution must be used during these

periods

485 During hours of darkness or reduced visibility speed limits for towing equipment and

for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway shall be reduced by 10 mph Those

agencies responding to an emergency and exceeding the speed limit shall consider the current

road conditions (nighttime precipitation present) and adjust their speed accordingly

49 Immediate Vicinity of Aircraft

491 If a vehicle must approach an aircraft approach with the driverrsquos side of the vehicle

closest to the aircraft so the driver can judge the distance separating the vehicle and aircraft

492 If an aircraftrsquos engines are running do not drive or park a vehicle within 25 feet

forward or 200 feet behind the aircraft

493 Do not drive within 25 feet of a parked aircraft except when the vehicle is involved in

servicing or loadingunloading cargo

494 Do not drive a vehicle under any part of an aircraft unless your vehicle is part of a

cargo loading or unloading operation and a vehicle is specifically designed to do so (Aircraft

certified forklift 60K cargo loader or missilebomb loader)

410 Encountering Aircraft on a Taxiway

4101 Small Wing Span (C-130 or less) The vehicle operator may simply elect to move to

the side of the taxiway to let it pass The vehicle operator must maintain a minimum 25 feet

separation from the aircraft

4102 Large Wing Span (C-5 B-52 etchellip) Vehicle operator should turn around and

proceed off the taxiway at the nearest exit Avoid driving into the grass do so because of the

potential (FOD) hazard If getting out of the way of taxiing aircraft means you need to drive

into the grass and then drive at a minimum of 200 feet from the taxiway centerline

4103 Aircraft always have the right of way over vehicles Never cross the path of a

moving aircraft Yield to the right of aircraft approaching head-on Always wait until a

taxiing aircraft has cleared your path before proceeding then pass to the rear All aircraft

create ―jet blast or ―prop wash do not come any closer than 200 feet behind or 25 feet in

front of an aircraft whose engines are running (Attachment 10) VAFB does not have any

designated ―jet blast areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 21

4104 When an aircraft is approaching your vehicle at night stop and turn off your

headlights but leave your parking lights on until the aircraft passes you Know how to turn

off DRLs If you are unsure on how to turn off your DRLs refer to the vehicle operators

manual

4105 Any vehicle mishap on the VAFB airfield will be reported to the AFM DAFM 30

SWSE 30 SFSCC and 30 OSSCC

411 Emergency Vehicle Operations

4111 During emergencies responding vehicles (Fire Department Ambulance Security

Forces and Airfield Management) may

4112 Exceed the speed limits only when necessary to save lives or property

NOTE Emergency response vehicles are not exempt from contacting the Tower for permission

into the controlled movement arearsquos or onto the runway

4113 Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if the

engine is shut off

4114 During an emergency all non-essential vehicle traffic and radio transmissions shall

be kept to a minimum

412 Fog Night and Reduced Visibility Conditions

4121 Exercise extreme caution during these conditions Most aircraft are painted gray and

are difficult to see under adverse conditions During low visibility conditions (eg fog night

rain etc) aircraft occasionally operate without landing lights to reduce glare

4122 At night do not direct vehicle headlights toward a moving aircraft Leave the

parking lights on to mark your vehiclersquos position Keep the headlights off until the aircraft is

out of range It is difficult to see on the airfield during hours of darkness exercise extreme

caution when performing nighttime operations

4123 During low visibility conditions all vehicles will stop short of the ILS hold sign

(Attachment 5 and 16) and ask permission from the Tower to cross andor enter the runway

Contact AMOPs during periods of inclement weather for reduced visibility conditions prior

to entering the airfield

4124 There is minimal flood lighting available on the parking ramp Portable lighting

units are sometimes used to supplement security however these units cast shadows that can

easily hide hazards

4125 During Fog conditions and at night speed limits will be reduced

413 Airfield Driving Blackout Procedures It is prohibited to drive on the VAFB airfield in

black out conditions

414 Vehicle Lights on the Airfield All vehicles operating within the CMA will use rotating

beacon lights or hazardwarning flashers and headlights Vehicles equipped with daytime

running lights will ensure they are on when operating on the airfield

415 Control Tower Light Gun Signals

22 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

4151 All vehicles that operate on the airfield will have AFVA 11-240 Airport Signs and

Markings signal decal (available for order at httpwwwe-publishingafmil)

4152 The decal may be permanently affixed in plain view of the driver or clipped to the

inside of the sun visor on the driverrsquos side of the vehicle so it can be flipped down for ready

reference

4153 All airfield vehicle operators will know and comply with all airfield signs markings

and control tower signals (Attachment 8)

416 Airfield Signs and Markings

4161 A comprehensive listing of general airfield signsmarkings is contained in the

Airfield Driving CBT and the Vandenberg Airfield Driving Familiarization Program slide

presentation

4162 There are two types of signs on VAFB airfield mandatory and informative

Definitions of signs are as follows

41621 Mandatory signs are provided when pilots and vehicle operators must follow an

instruction such as at runway hold positions Mandatory signs have a red background

with white lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

41622 Non-mandatory signs are classified as informative These signs are necessary

to indicate a specific movement area or to provide other useful information Informative

signs have a yellow background with black lettering or black background with yellow

lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

4163 Airfield markings unique to Vandenberg include the cargo Deployment Functional

area located on the airfield in front of the Transient Maintenance building This area is

marked with a dashed alternating green and white line This area is only used during

contingency or exercise operations (Attachment 16)

417 Tower Visual and Radio Blind Spots

4171 The ramp behind the aircraft hangar is a visual blind spot from the Tower

4172 The runway 12 approach end (Extended for Shuttle Program) is a hard to see area

(Attachment 4)

418 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention

4181 Hats may not be worn anywhere on the airfield

NOTE DVs and DV greeters may wear headgear in the red carpet area in the performance of

official duties

4182 Vehicle operators must ensure all loose items are secured within their vehicle before

entering the airfield

4183 Injury and equipment damage may result if objects (Rocks bolts tools etc) are

ingested or blown about by aircraft engines All vehicle operators must help keep airfield

pavements FOD free Drivers must stop and pick up FOD when seen

4184 When entering the airfield all personnel will stop at the FOD checkpoint sign and

inspectclear rocks or debris from tires before driving on pavements Roll the vehicle

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 23

forward 18 ndash 24 and re-inspect tires for FOD or other debris (rollover FOD check) When

you drive a vehicle off of any prepared surface (including onto the runway overruns and

asphalt shoulders adjacent to the taxiways and runway) where tires may pick up rocks and

gravel conduct a rollover FOD check and remove any foreign objects immediately after you

return to a prepared road surface

419 Mobile Obstacles on Taxiways and Aprons

4191 No equipment will be left unmanned in the following areas

41911 1000 feet from runway centerline out to either side

41912 200 feet from taxiway centerline out to either side

41913 98 feet from the edge of the apron boundary (C-17) For all other aircraft

types check with Airfield Management to determine distance to fixed or mobile

obstacles

419131 The North side of the aircraft hanger is closed NOTE Aerospace

ground equipment (AGE) may be left unmanned on the apron for up to 3 hours before

an aircraft arrival or following an aircraft departure if it is in direct support of aircraft

operations AGE equipment must be returned to the designated storage area when no

longer in use

420 Restrictions for Operating Bicycles on the Airfield The use of bicycles is prohibited on

the airfield

421 Vehicle Traffic Control Devices Vandenberg airfield does not have any vehicle traffic

control devices or lights for crossing active taxiwaysrunways In the event of radio outage

Tower will use light gun signals

422 Traction Devices It is prohibited to drive vehicles with tire chains or traction devices on

VAFB airfield Only normal tread tires will be used

423 Vehicle Call Signs

4231 The following call signs are permanently assigned to their associated

agenciesoffices for use while driving on the airfield Any others shall be coordinated

through Airfield Management prior to driving on the airfield

42311 Airfield Operations Flight Commander (AOFCC) OPSmdash1

42312 Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash1

42313 Deputy Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash2

42314 Other AMOPs Personnel AIRFIELDmdash3

42315 Control Tower vehicle ATCmdash

42316 Transient Aircraft Maintenance TAmdash

42317 METNAV METNAVmdash

42318 Airfield Lighting AIRFIELD LIGHTINGmdash

42319 Airfield Sweeper SWEEPERmdash

24 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

423110 Airfield Mower MOWERmdash

423111 Fire Chief CHIEFmdash1

423112 Emergency Fire Response Vehicles CRASHmdash

423113 When conducting training all unit ADPM and instructors will use a training

callsign (TRAININGmdash) assigned by AMOPs personnel

4232 Vehicle operators must be able to clearly communicate and understand instructions

from the Tower If an operator does not understand they will ask Tower to repeat the

message The radio operator will relay information back to the Tower exactly as it was

stated Ground vehicle operators will not use the word ―Clear when communicating with

the Tower (Attachment 9)

424 Procedures to Use Infield andor Other Airfield Routes

4241 Vehicle operators must understand standard traffic flow procedures including

driving lane locations mandatory stop and yield signs accident reporting and vehicle

parking on airfield (Attachment 11 12 and 14) Vandenberg AFB does not have designated

driving lanes painted on the aircraft parking apron When driving on taxiways or toward

approaching aircraft approach at a 90 degree angle (Attachment 14)

4242 Airfield Road is a two-way traffic lane marked with yellow paint which runs North

and South from Gate 4 to the south end of the hanger Use caution in front of Airfield

Operations (Building 1746) due to DV activity (Attachments 11 and 13) Do not drive on or

across the painted red carpet located on the parking ramp

42421 Operating a Vehicle on Airfield Road Stop signs are painted on Airfield Road

in three critical locations two near the aircraft hangar and one in front of Fire Station 1

Obey stop signs and visually clear the area for moving vehicles and aircraft before

proceeding

4243 Immediate Runway Departure Procedure If you are operating a vehicle on the

runway and Tower directs you to depart the runway immediately drive onto a taxiway

(beyond the hold line) if one is immediately available If a taxiway is not available drive

into the grass along the runway at least 100 feet beyond the runway edge As a guide the

runway distance markers (large black signs with white numbers located in the grass on both

sides of the runway) are approximately 75 feet from the runway edge These instructions are

for emergency situations only Remember to complete a FOD check prior to re-entering the

runway or taxiway area from off un-improved surfaces

425 Night Vision Devices (NVDs)

4251 NVDs will only be used on a case by case basis with the approval of the AOFCC

AFM or DAFM

426 Smoking Areas

4261 Smoking is prohibited on the airfield

4262 Designated smoking areas are between AMOPs and TA buildings on the south side

of TA and on the North side of the aircraft hangar Smoking is not allowed in any

government vehicle or POV operated on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 25

427 Cell Phone Usage on the Airfield Cell phones will not be used while operating a vehicle

on the airfield except under the following circumstances

4271 If vehicle operators must use a cell phone on the airfield they shall stop the vehicle

prior to using the phone

4272 Cell phones shall not be used within the distances listed below when near aircraft

being serviced with fuel or oxygen

42721 Within 50 feet of any pressurized aircraft fuel or oxygen servicing components

42722 Within 25 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet during fuel transfer

42723 Within 10 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet

428 Loss of Communications

4281 While on the runway If Tower loses radio contact they will flash the runway lights

on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle operatorrsquos attention

All personnel will be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for aircraft DO NOT re-

enter or cross the runway without ATCrsquos permission Immediately leave the controlled

movement area and contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the situation

4282 On the movement area (area other than runway) If Tower loses radio they will flash

the taxiway lights on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle

operatorrsquos attention All personnel shall be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for

aircraft Immediately move to the extreme edge of the taxiway and drive slowly to the

nearest movement area exit Contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the

situation

429 Fuel Pits

4291 Vandenberg has fuel pits located on the main parking ramp annotated by white

squares painted on the concrete The fuel pits are empty and not active

4292 Do not drive over the fuel pits covers

26 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 5

VEHICLE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS

51 Prerequisites for Airfield Driving

511 All operators must have a valid state motor vehicle license and a valid AF Form 2293

US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card in their possession while

operating a Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) Additionally operators must have a

Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter on file (Attachment 2)

NOTE Only Airfield Management personnel may issue AF Form 483rsquos

512 Individuals will complete all prerequisites and bring their completed Airfield Driving

Training and Certification letters and CBT score sheet to Airfield Management Operations

(Building 1746) during normal operating hours (Monday through Friday 0800 ndash 1700)

513 AMOPs personnel shall ensure the above forms are properly documented and

completed

514 Airfield driving trainees must pass (80) a map and written test ADPMs must have a

90 on all tests

515 If they meet all prerequisites the trainee will be issued a completed AF Form 483

Airfield Management will sign the Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter issue a

certificate number (next in sequence on the airfield license issue log) on the AF Form 483

sign the AF Form 483 and record information on the airfield license database located in the

AMOPs section

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 27

Chapter 6

OPERATING PROCEDURES

61 Reporting Violations and Runway Incursions

611 Violations of airfield access procedures airfield driving rules aircraft movement area

violations or unauthorized runway entry must be reported to AMOPs as soon as the incident

occurs

612 The Airfield Manager will initiate an investigation and coordinate with 30 SWSEF

and the AOFCC to determine the proper method of reporting the incident and to decide

which agency will investigate The following guidelines apply

6121 Airfield Manager will investigate general motor vehicle violations of access

procedures airfield driving rules and movement area procedures

6122 For a runway incursion the individualrsquos AF Form 483 must be surrendered to

AMOPs and airfield driving privileges revoked until an investigation retraining and

certification is complete

6123 Coordinate with 30SWSE to assign all runway incursions an operational

category (Operational Error Pilot Deviation VehiclePedestrian)

6124 Use AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report to report a runway intrusion that does

not involve an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program

prescribes the use of this form

613 Use AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR) to report a runway intrusion

that involves an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program and

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports prescribes the use of this form

62 Airfield Driving Violation Recourse

621 Violation of airfield driving procedures is a serious safety issue and will be handled

according to the seriousness of the offense Serious offenses such as a runway incursion and

controlled movement area violations will be addressed as follows

6211 A first-time offense will result in a one-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6212 A second offense will result in a 3-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6213 The third offense will result in a permanent revocation of all airfield driving

privileges

622 Punishment for other violations such as speeding and not performing FOD checks will

be determined by the Airfield Manager

623 In all cases of suspension or revocation the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will take possession of the individualrsquos AF Form 483

28 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

624 The Airfield Manager will send a letter to the individualrsquos supervisor unit ADPM and

unit commander informing them of the airfield violation and suspension of airfield driving

privileges

625 If the individual is needed to alleviate manning shortages to support a mission on the

airfield the individualrsquos unit commander may submit a letter requesting reinstatement of

airfield driving privileges The petition will be on official letterhead and addressed to the

Wing Commander (30 SWCC)

626 The 30 SWCC is the only one that can reinstate airfield driving privileges This

authority cannot be delegated The letter must explain the reason(s) why the individual

should retain their airfield driving privileges and state the driver has been counseled by their

supervisor about the airfield driving violation

627 For reinstatement of airfield driving privileges following a suspension an individual

must complete remedial training under the guidance of their ADPM The remedial training

consists of all training requirements for individuals undergoing initial training and

certification After all training requirements are met and the individual passes the written

airfield driving test a new AF Form 483 will be issued If the individual fails the written

exam a retest will be conducted no earlier than 48 hours after the initial test

628 If an individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license has been suspended or revoked by civil

authorities the unit commander will also suspend or revoke the individualrsquos airfield driving

privileges confiscate their AF Form 483 and notify the individualrsquos unit ADPM and the

Airfield Manager in writing The Airfield Manager will take possession of the individualrsquos

AF Form 483 upon presentation of written notification Upon reinstatement of the

individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license the individual will undergo remedial training in airfield

driving procedures

NOTE Reporting of runway taxiway ramp and CMA violations are the responsibility of all

personnel operating and utilizing the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 29

Chapter 7

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel

711 TDY and Contractor Personnel need not complete the VAFB airfield training program

provided they possess a valid AF Form 483 stamped for their home base airfield These

individuals will receive an in-depth briefing (documented on the TDYContractor Briefing

Certification Log) from the host Unit ADPM on local airfield operations before driving on

the airfield Personnel without proof of airfield certification will be required to complete the

entire Vandenberg AFB airfield driving program This briefing must include as a minimum

7111 Vandenberg AFB airfield boundary limits

7112 Entry Control Points (ECPs) and restricted areas

7113 Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

7114 FOD control and prevention

7115 Fire station mandatory stop areas

7116 Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

7117 Speed limits

7118 Parking and chocking requirements

7119 Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

71110 Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on

runwaystaxiwaysaprons

71111 Runway intrusion prevention

71112 Airfield violations and consequences

71113 Tower light gun signals

71114 CMA procedures including proper radio terminology and phraseology

71115 Airfield signs and markings

71116 Emergency response vehicles

71117 General and special purpose vehicles

71118 Day and night time orientations

30 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 8

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS)

81 Authorization

811 POVs are not authorized to operate on the airfield (to include Airfield Road) unless

granted permission by the Airfield Manager POVs shall not cross the white line parallel to

Airfield Road without explicit approval from Airfield Management

812 The AFM DAFM or designated AMOPs representative are responsible for issuing

POV airfield permits to individuals who have a justifiable reason for driving a POV on the

airfield (Attachment 3)

NOTE Authority will not be delegated outside of Airfield Management

813 POV authorizations will be restricted to mission essential requirements will not be

issued for individual convenience and will be endorsed by the individualrsquos unit commander

For the purpose of obtaining an airfield POV pass the POV must have updated registration

with appropriate stickers prior to approval by the Deputy Airfield Manager

8131 Airfield passes will be issued the first week in January of every year and will be

valid until the last day in December of that calendar year

8132 All passes will be renewed annually with a new justification letter from the

individualrsquos unit commander

814 Issue temporary POV passes by entering all information in the POV log and have

individual sign 30 SW Form 30 The individual will then be given a pass with a number

starting with current year and three digit sequence to correspond with number of pass issued

815 Pass will be returned to AMOPs when mission is complete

816 Permanent passes will only be issued to those that need to have them and have

justifiable reason on record Passes will be renewed annually on an ―as needed basis with

justification (Attachment 3)

817 Permanent POV passes will be issued by entering the vehicle information on the

permanent log and assigning a number to it the same as temporary POV passes User will

then be issued a placard with all pertinent information to be kept on the vehicle dashboard at

all times when on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 9

2318 Maintain documents on all runway taxiway controlled movement area (CMA)

violations and actions taken Maintain these results for the current and previous calendar

year All airfield violations shall be briefed at the Airfield Operations Board and

documented in meeting minutes

23181 Provide a detailed description of each incident to include (What When Where

and How type vehicleaircraft involved and action taken to prevent a reoccurrence)

2319 Report any violations involving VAFB personnel to the 30 SWSEF (Flight Safety)

office and Airfield Management Operations

2320 Ensure the following ADPMs receive formal training IAW AFI 13-213

30 CESCEFCEOCEOHH

30 SFS

30 LRSLGRDDOLGRM

30 LRSLGRTA

30 SCSSCOAM

2321 Limit vehicle access to the controlled movement area and runway to only those

required to perform mission essential airfield duties

24 30 SW Command Post (when airfield is closed) will

241 Maintain a record of personnel and vehicles on the airfield

242 Notify Vandenberg Emergency Control Center and Fire Dispatchers of personnel or

vehicles accessing or departing the airfield

243 Advise personnel or vehicle operators of ongoing or proposed aircraft operations

244 Relay reports of access or driving violations to Security Forces Law Enforcement and

Airfield Management

245 Upon receiving notification from Airfield Management that the airfield is open or will

open for aircraft operations advise Airfield Management of any known personnelvehicles

on the airfield

25 30 Security Forces Squadron (SFS) will

251 Patrol Airfield Road and the aircraft parking ramp IAW applicable directives If

questions arise concerning vehicle access contact Airfield Management during airfield

operating hours and 30 SWCP during non-operating hours Warn or ticket violators as the

situation warrants

252 Respond as soon as possible when access or driving violations are reported

26 Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower will

261 Maintain positive control of all aircraft and vehicle traffic on the airfield via two-way

radio communications or in the event of lost communications by light gun signals If use of

light gun signals is unsuccessful contact AMOPs for assistance

27 30 SW Safety Office (30 SWSE) will

271 Flight safety is trained for airfield driving by AMOPs personnel Their program is

maintained by 30 OSSOSAA (Airfield Management)

10 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

272 Ensure all Hazard Reports and Hazardous Air Traffic Reports (HATRs) are

investigated IAW applicable instructions

273 Ensure safety violations are reported to Airfield Management

274 Coordinate with DAFM on airfield driving written tests prior to test being

implemented Test will include OPR and currency date

28 30 Medical Group (MDG) will

281 Respond as tasked with Bioenvironmental Engineering Team (BET) Field Treatment

Team (FTT) andor contracted ambulance service American Medical Response (AMR)

282 Conduct color vision testing for airfield driving applicants that are not pre-qualified

per career field requirements Personnel will report to the 30 Medical Clinic to obtain

verification of normal color vision Individuals not having normal color vision will not be

granted permission to access controlled movement areas and will have ―NO CMA ACCESS

stampedwritten on their AF Form 483

29 30 Contracting Squadron (CONS) will

291 Notify the Airfield Manager of any proposed site visit or pre-performance conference

for construction projects or service contracts on or near the airfield

292 Ensure all contracts for work on the airfield include requirements for airfield driver

training

210 30 Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) will

2101 Ensure agencies requesting rental vehicle support for official business involving

airfield access are made aware of the requirement to coordinate with Airfield Management

for airfield driver training and POV pass requirements

2102 Ensure any vehicle dispatched to support airfield operations is equipped with wheel

chocks

211 Contractors (Non permanent partytemporary) will

2111 Appoint the minimum number of airfield drivers needed to complete contract

requirements

2112 Ensure airfield drivers are able to distinguish red green and white Tower light-gun

signals

2113 Coordinate with Airfield Management for a Tower light gun signal test

2114 Complete a 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project InformationAuthorization

21141 Complete part I and II of the 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Management (30

OSSOSAA) or designated representative will complete part III

21142 The government contract evaluator signs as project officer in the block at the

end of section II

21143 The Airfield Manager or designated representative will provide training for

contractor vehicle operators based on the contract requirements They will return a copy

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 11

of the completed 30 SW Form 30 to the contractor and maintain the original at Airfield

Management

21144 Vehicle operators will follow access and driving procedures and will not

operate a vehicle on the airfield unless trained and licensed to do so Each driver must

have in his or her possession a valid driverrsquos license from any state and an AF Form 483

212 Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers (ADPMs) will

2121 Be trained and certified to drive on the airfield by the DAFM

2122 Ensure unit assigned personnel required to operate a vehicle on the airfield complete

the required training on the Airfield Driver Training and Certification MFR (Attachment 2)

and test prior to obtaining an AF Form 483

21221 Unit personnel who are not trained and certified to drive at night must have

their AF Form 483 restricted (eg ―DAYTIME ONLY) If the individual is later

required to drive on the airfield at night the unit ADPM will ensure training (night

airfield orientation) is conducted and documented The AFM DAFM or designated

representative will update the AF Form 483

2123 Ensure unit personnel have a valid state driver license to operate privately owned

government (may also require a Government driver license) contractor ownedleased

vehicles on the airfield

2124 Ensure personnel requiring CMA access are trained in accordance with all applicable

guidance

2125 Administer the unit airfield driving program IAW AFI 13-213

21251 Provide control tower light gun signal recognition and classroom training

21252 Proctor airfield driving orientation for day and night (if applicable)

21253 Proctor airfield driving test (practical and written)

21254 Administer required Computer Based Training modules (CBTs)

2126 Maintain records associated forms and listings of all unit personnel authorized to

drive on the airfield Review and update the listing of all unit personnel authorized to drive

on the airfield at least quarterly Forward updated information to the DAFM

21261 Ensure listing of unit personnel includes individualrsquos full name rank unit

office symbol AF Form 483 certificate number restrictions (eg Daytime only) and date

refresher due

2127 Administer the written airfield driving test and Airfield Driving CBTs Annotate

memberrsquos score on the Memorandum of Airfield Training and Certification (Attachment 2)

Maintain copy of CBT module results for one year

2128 Notify the unit commander and Deputy Airfield Manager in writing after revoking an

individualrsquos airfield driving privileges Ensure individual is retrained and documented prior

to the individual resuming airfield driving duties

12 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

2129 Ensure replacement is trained and certified to drive on the airfield at least 30 days

prior to the replacement assuming Unit ADPM duties Schedule initial training with the

DAFM and notify unit commander of completed training

21210 Ensure unit personnel are qualified to drive appropriate types of vehicles they are

registered for

21211 Ensure applicants score 80 or higher (corrected to 100) on all airfield drivers

test All applicants with test scores below 80 will retest Primary and Alternate Unit

ADPMrsquos are required to score 90 or higher on all tests and CBTrsquos

21212 Conduct annual refresher training and document individualrsquos AF Form 483 by

signing the back Refresher CBT printouts will be kept with each individuals training and

certification paperwork

212121 Annual refresher training will consist of the following

2121211 Complete USAF Airfield Driving CBT

2121212 Review VAFB Airfield Driving Video

2121213 Review VAFB Airfield Driving PowerPoint Presentation

2121214 Review VAFB Airfield Driving Instruction

21213 Attend semi-annual Airfield Drivers Program Managers meetings

21214 Maintain an airfield driving (electronically or paper) continuity binder in the

following format

212141 TAB A Unit ADPM appointment letter

212142 TAB B Airfield Driving Instruction

212143 TAB C Annual Program Inspection Results

212144 TAB D Airfield Drivers Training and Certification letters

212145 TAB E List of unit assigned airfield drivers

212146 TAB F Airfield Driving CBT Training Curriculum TestAnswer Key

212147 TAB G Unit airfield driving safety requirements as applicable

212148 TAB H Airfield ViolationsCorrective actions

212149 TAB I References (AFJMAN 24-306 Chapter 25 and AFOSHSTD 91-100

Chapter 6 AFI 21-101 etc) and other miscellaneous information

21215 Become a registered member of the Vandenberg airfield driving CoP ADPMs can

register at httpswwwdmyafmilafknprodASPsCoPOpenCoPaspFilter=20710

21216 Schedule training for replacement ADPM with the DAFM at least 30 days prior to

relinquishing duties

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 13

Chapter 3

AIRFIELD ACCESS PROCEDURES

31 Airfield Training Program Requirements

311 Pass a color vision test

3111 Personnel must provide official documentation of test results from the 30 MDG

when submitting a request for an airfield driving permit

3112 Personnel will report to the 30 MDG Optometry Clinic to obtain verification of

normal color vision Appointments are not necessary testing is completed on a walk-in

basis

3113 Members must be able to distinguish red green white yellow and blue colors

NOTE Personnel who have a mandatory requirement for normal color vision (entry and

retention) in their Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) are exempt from color vision testing

portion of the airfield driversrsquo program provided previous test results indicate the member

can distinguish red green white yellow and blue

3114 The Optometry Clinic will document the test results (or non-applicability) on the

individualrsquos Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification

NOTE Coordination with MDG and safety officials may be necessary to evaluate those cases

where individuals fail the color vision test to determine if issuance of a limited access permit

excluding the CMA should be approved

3115 Personnel not having normal color vision will not be granted permission to

access controlled movement areas and will have ―NO CMA ACCESS stampedwritten

on their AF Form 483

312 Complete VAFB Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program

313 Pass a color vision test Document the test (or non-applicability) on the individualrsquos

Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification

314 Unit ADPMs will administer tests provided by Airfield Management Tests will cover

VAFB Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program this instruction local airfield

diagramlayout test phraseology test for individuals operating in the CMA and referenced

material in the beginning of this instruction A passing grade is 80 Tests will be corrected

to 100 Test completion is entered on Memorandum for Airfield Training and

Certification Those failing the exam will be interviewed by the Airfield Manager and

referred back to the Unit ADPM for appropriate remedial training Member must receive

documented remedial training after failing the exam Retests will be given no sooner than 48

hours after the initial test

315 After successful completion of the test the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will sign the Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification The AF

Form 483 will be endorsed for airfield driving by the Airfield Manager or designated

representative and returned to the individual The Memorandum for Airfield Training and

Certification will be returned to the applicable unit ADPM

14 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

NOTE Authority for signing the front of the AF Form 483 shall not be delegated outside

Airfield Management

NOTE For units requiring ramp only access members will complete all training for airfield

driving except the CMA access and phraseology portions Members AF Form 483 will be

annotated for ―RAMP ONLY access

316 Complete both day and night (if applicable) orientation on the airfield

3161 Academics and orientation rides will be comprehensive as a minimum they will

cover the following subjects

31611 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention Checking tires for FOD prior

to operating the vehicle on the airfield and ensuring tires are checked when vehicle is

driven off paved airfield surfaces prior to reentering paved airfield surface

31612 Procedures for approaching an aircraft during the day or night to include

daytime running lights (DRL)

31613 Traffic flow procedures including driving lane locations mandatory stop

and yield areas accident reporting and vehicle parking on airfield

31614 Parking and chocking requirements Vehicles will be chocked if left

unattended for any reason

31615 Restricted Areas Controlled Movement Areas and Local Airfield

Restrictions

31616 Extreme caution shall be used while operating within the Distinguished

Visitorrsquos aircraft operating area (Protocol will brief DV pick-up drivers and baggage

truck drivers on operations in this area) Vehicles shall not drive across the painted

red carpet located on the parking apron

31617 Two way radio communications is required with the Control Tower when

driving inside of the localizer and glideslope critical areas (Attachments 6 and 7)

31618 Night and inclement weather driving conditions During periods of

extremely low visibility airfield driving will be limited to mission essential duties

only

31619 Speed Limits on VAFB Airfield (Paragraph 48)

316110 Location and description of Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and instrument

(INST) holding position signs and markings (Attachment 5)

316111 Airfield entry points (Paragraph 43)

316112 Critical area boundaries for precision navigation aids (ILS Localizer

etchellip) Permission is required from the tower before entering these areas

(Attachments 6 and 7)

32 Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers amp Airfield Driving Instructor

Qualification The following are minimum requirements for ADPMs and airfield driving

instructors

321 Successfully completed the VAFB Airfield Driving Training Program

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 15

322 Be familiar with the following references

3221 AFI13-213 Airfield Management (Chapter 4)

3222 30SWI 13-204 Airfield Driving

3223 AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations

3224 AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities

(Chapter 6)

3225 AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver (Chapter 25)

16 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 4

PROCURING AIRFIELD DRIVING AUTHORIZATION

41 Airfield Access amp Operating Procedures

411 During airfield operating hours personnel and agencies without airfield access and not

granted specific exemption will report to Airfield Management Bldg 1746 before accessing

the airfield

412 After airfield operating hours all personnel and agencies will contact 30 SWCP prior

to accessing the airfield The 30 SWCP will advise of ongoing or proposed aircraft

operations

NOTE Even though this instruction grants access to several specific agencies and individuals

it is required that visits to the airfield be preceded by a call to the appropriate agency (30

OSSOSAA or 30 SWCP)

413 30 SWCP does not approvedeny requests for airfield access Personnelagencies

without airfield access and not granted specific exemption requiring access after-hours must

pre-coordinate with AMOPs during duty hours

414 Failure to contact 30 SWCP prior to entering the airfield or failure to pre-coordinate

after-hours airfield access with AMOPs may result in apprehension and denial of future

access

42 AMOPs Airfield Access Responsibilities

421 AMOPs will

4211 Before the airfield opens and throughout the duty day notify the Tower of all

personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that might affect aircraft operations as soon

as this information is received

4212 Notify 30 SWCP of all known personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that

will remain on after hours that might affect aircraft operations and of any personnel or

agencies without airfield access and not granted specific exemption who pre-coordinated

after-hours airfield access

43 Airfield Entry Points The airfield has 9 gates (Attachment 4) which are managed as

follows

431 Gate 1 Pedestrian gate only

432 Gate 2 Pedestrian gate only

433 Gate 3 Open 24 hours (emergency vehicles only) Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

434 Gate 4 Open 0700 to 1700L MonmdashFri (May be required locked during increased

Force Protection Conditions) Mandatory vehicle FOD checkpoint

435 Gates 5-9 Used by AM CE FD METNAV and SFS Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 17

44 Driving in the CMA

441 General procedures for operating vehicles in the CMA are included in the airfield

driving CBTs which can be accessed via the ancillary training link

442 Vehicles operating in the CMA will be assigned call signs (Airfield Lighting Fire

Department Transient AlertMaintenance Airfield Ops etc) Vehicle call signs are only

approved by the AFM or designated representative to ensure duplicate call signs are not used

443 No vehicle or person may enter Vandenbergrsquos CMA without approval from the

Control Tower Vehicles or persons entering the CMA must have direct two way contact

with the Control Tower Telephone coordination is not acceptable to gain permission to

enter the CMA during duty hours Only mission essential vehicles will drive on the airfield

or in the CMA

444 See Paragraph 46 for radio procedures and Attachment 9 for phraseology to use

when contacting the Control Tower

445 Vehicles directed to hold short of a runway will come to a complete stop at the

runway hold line and will not proceed until permission is received from the Control Tower

(Attachments 5 6 and 7)

446 In the event of lost communication with the Control Tower while driving on a taxiway

comply with the last instruction issued by Control Tower

NOTE If on the runway exit to nearest taxiway or road and contact AMOPs for instructions

Tower will contact AMOPs to track down vehicles that have lost contact and remove them from

the CMA

447 Vehicle operators on the CMA (including ILS Critical Areas) shall notify Tower of

their position via radio call not later than 0755L (or five minutes prior to airfield opening) If

radio contact cannot be established the vehicle operator will exit the CMA and ensure all

personnel and vehicles are clear of the CMA NLT 0800L (or such time as the airfield opens

if other than regularly scheduled) Failure to either notify Tower or exit the aircraft

movement area will be documented as a CMA violation or runway intrusion

45 Disabled Vehicles

451 In the event a vehicle becomes disabled anywhere on the airfield immediately notify

the control tower and Airfield Management office During non duty hours contact Command

Post State the problem vehicle registration number and where the vehicle is located Under

no circumstances will the operator abandon the vehicle

452 Airfield Management or Command Post will contact 30 LRSLGRDDO and

coordinate immediate removal of the vehicle from the airfield

453 Airfield Management will close the portion of the airfield until the vehicle has been

removed

46 Radio Control Procedures

461 When the airfield is open the control tower controls and directs all ground traffic and

vehicles in the CMA To achieve this control the following must be obeyed

18 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

462 Maintain two-way radio communication with Tower Organizations must provide

their own radios however AMOPs may loan a radio if one is available

NOTE Tower light-gun signals will not be used as a substitute for the two-way radio

requirement

463 Use the Tower Crash and Security Forces FM Nets or Ground Control frequencies

(UHFVHF) to communicate with Tower Tower does not continuously monitor the Security

Forces or Crash FM Nets Security Forces and Fire Department vehicle operators who

require communications with Tower on these frequencies must coordinate with Vandenberg

Emergency Control Center (VECC) and Fire Dispatch to have Tower monitor the frequency

VECC or Fire Dispatch will activate the select-call equipment or call the Tower on a landline

to request for Tower to monitor the appropriate frequency When communication with the

Tower is no longer required VECC Fire Dispatch or the vehicle operator(s) will inform the

Tower

464 Request and receive permission from the Tower before entering the CMA

4641 There is a runway hold line painted across the taxiway at the three locations

where taxiways intersect the runway A runway hold line consists of two solid yellow

lines and two dashed yellow lines (Attachment 5)

WARNING DO NOT confuse controlled movement area hold lines with runway hold lines

(Attachment 5) DO NOT cross a runway hold line without permission from the Tower

4642 Tower approval to cross the runway is a one-time approval only Once your

vehicle has exited the runway beyond the runway hold line(s) tower approval is required

to re-enter the runway

4643 Make radio communications concise to eliminate the possibility of confusion

State who you are your position on the airfield the route you wish to use and your

destination Tower will respond with a specific clearance Repeat instructions back to

the Tower exactly as they are received

4644 Ask Tower to repeat instructions you do not fully understand DO NOT

ASSUME ANYTHING When in doubt always take the safest course of action If the

Tower does not respond to your request to enter the movement area or cross the runway

do not proceed until Tower tells you

4645 Immediately report to tower when you depart the runway or CMA State the

location where you exited the runway or CMA

NOTE Until you pass the runway hold lines you are not off the runway If you exit the runway

into the grass or you pass over the runway edge lines you are to report off the runway Remain

in radio contact with the tower if you are within 100 feet of the runway edge

4646 Obey all Tower instructions If Tower instructions conflict with guidance in the

Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program or this instruction Tower instructions have

priority If for example Tower instructs you to ―exit the runway immediately you are

not expected to obey the 40 mph speed limit

4647 If you are operating a vehicle on the runway and Tower directs you to exit the

runway exit the runway at any of the taxiway intersections with the runway or position

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 19

yourself at least 100 feet from the edge of the runway or runway overrun As a guide the

runway distance remaining markers (large black signs with larger white numbers)

located in the grass on both sides of the runway are approximately 75 feet from the

runway edge

4648 Never use the word ―clear in radio transmissions Radio transmissions can

bleed through to different frequencies and cause aircraft in-flight to misinterpret landing

instructions

4649 Control tower controllers will not issue unconditional instructions when

authorizing movement on a runway or taxiway for the purpose of airfield checks or other

airport operations Instructions must ensure positive control with specific instructions to

proceed on a runway or movement area and as necessary hold short instructions

47 Operating a Vehicle on the Parking Ramp

471 Vehicles may not be driven diagonally across the ramp Travel parallel or

perpendicular to Airfield Road and make all turns at 90 degree angles There are very few

painted lines on the ramp to use for a reference As a guide follow the seams in the concrete

slabs that make up the ramp

472 Use taxiway centerlines as highway dividersndashdrive to the right Remain on concrete

surfaces when possible and avoid the airfield lights on the asphalt surfaces

473 If a vehicle must be backed or driven forward toward an aircraft clear the area use a

spotter and ensure the spotter uses chocks pre-positioned to keep your vehicle from striking

the aircraft

474 If parking near an aircraft do not park with front or rear of vehicle pointed towards

the aircraft unless absolutely necessary park perpendicular to the aircraftrsquos fuselage off the

nose of the aircraft or parallel to the aircraft off a wing tip Again the driverrsquos side of the

vehicle should be closest to the aircraft Park at least 25 feet away unless you are servicing

the aircraft or loadingunloading cargo

475 When leaving a parked vehicle unattended

4751 Turn off the ignition

EXCEPTIONS Emergency or servicing vehicles that must remain in operation to perform their

function may be parked with engine running transmission in park (automatic) or neutral

(manual) parking brake set and rear wheel chocked

4752 Leave vehicle unlocked with key in ignition

4753 Shift transmission to park (automatic) or reverse (manual)

4754 Set parking brake

4755 Turn on emergency flashers

4756 Place chocks in front of and behind a rear wheel of any vehicle left unattended

within 50 feet of an aircraft

EXCEPTION Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if

the engine is shut off

20 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

48 Airfield Speed Limits

481 5 mph ndash in close proximity (within 25 feet) of an aircraft

482 10 mph ndash for special purpose vehicles and for vehicles towing multiple pieces of

equipment

483 15 mph ndash when towing equipment or for general purpose vehicles on the aircraft

parking ramp

484 40 mph ndash for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway If you encounter an

aircraft pull over to the side stop and wait for the aircraft to pass then proceed

EXCEPTION Emergency vehicles (Fire Dept Ambulance Security Forces AMOPs) may

exceed the speed limit during emergency situations Extreme caution must be used during these

periods

485 During hours of darkness or reduced visibility speed limits for towing equipment and

for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway shall be reduced by 10 mph Those

agencies responding to an emergency and exceeding the speed limit shall consider the current

road conditions (nighttime precipitation present) and adjust their speed accordingly

49 Immediate Vicinity of Aircraft

491 If a vehicle must approach an aircraft approach with the driverrsquos side of the vehicle

closest to the aircraft so the driver can judge the distance separating the vehicle and aircraft

492 If an aircraftrsquos engines are running do not drive or park a vehicle within 25 feet

forward or 200 feet behind the aircraft

493 Do not drive within 25 feet of a parked aircraft except when the vehicle is involved in

servicing or loadingunloading cargo

494 Do not drive a vehicle under any part of an aircraft unless your vehicle is part of a

cargo loading or unloading operation and a vehicle is specifically designed to do so (Aircraft

certified forklift 60K cargo loader or missilebomb loader)

410 Encountering Aircraft on a Taxiway

4101 Small Wing Span (C-130 or less) The vehicle operator may simply elect to move to

the side of the taxiway to let it pass The vehicle operator must maintain a minimum 25 feet

separation from the aircraft

4102 Large Wing Span (C-5 B-52 etchellip) Vehicle operator should turn around and

proceed off the taxiway at the nearest exit Avoid driving into the grass do so because of the

potential (FOD) hazard If getting out of the way of taxiing aircraft means you need to drive

into the grass and then drive at a minimum of 200 feet from the taxiway centerline

4103 Aircraft always have the right of way over vehicles Never cross the path of a

moving aircraft Yield to the right of aircraft approaching head-on Always wait until a

taxiing aircraft has cleared your path before proceeding then pass to the rear All aircraft

create ―jet blast or ―prop wash do not come any closer than 200 feet behind or 25 feet in

front of an aircraft whose engines are running (Attachment 10) VAFB does not have any

designated ―jet blast areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 21

4104 When an aircraft is approaching your vehicle at night stop and turn off your

headlights but leave your parking lights on until the aircraft passes you Know how to turn

off DRLs If you are unsure on how to turn off your DRLs refer to the vehicle operators

manual

4105 Any vehicle mishap on the VAFB airfield will be reported to the AFM DAFM 30

SWSE 30 SFSCC and 30 OSSCC

411 Emergency Vehicle Operations

4111 During emergencies responding vehicles (Fire Department Ambulance Security

Forces and Airfield Management) may

4112 Exceed the speed limits only when necessary to save lives or property

NOTE Emergency response vehicles are not exempt from contacting the Tower for permission

into the controlled movement arearsquos or onto the runway

4113 Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if the

engine is shut off

4114 During an emergency all non-essential vehicle traffic and radio transmissions shall

be kept to a minimum

412 Fog Night and Reduced Visibility Conditions

4121 Exercise extreme caution during these conditions Most aircraft are painted gray and

are difficult to see under adverse conditions During low visibility conditions (eg fog night

rain etc) aircraft occasionally operate without landing lights to reduce glare

4122 At night do not direct vehicle headlights toward a moving aircraft Leave the

parking lights on to mark your vehiclersquos position Keep the headlights off until the aircraft is

out of range It is difficult to see on the airfield during hours of darkness exercise extreme

caution when performing nighttime operations

4123 During low visibility conditions all vehicles will stop short of the ILS hold sign

(Attachment 5 and 16) and ask permission from the Tower to cross andor enter the runway

Contact AMOPs during periods of inclement weather for reduced visibility conditions prior

to entering the airfield

4124 There is minimal flood lighting available on the parking ramp Portable lighting

units are sometimes used to supplement security however these units cast shadows that can

easily hide hazards

4125 During Fog conditions and at night speed limits will be reduced

413 Airfield Driving Blackout Procedures It is prohibited to drive on the VAFB airfield in

black out conditions

414 Vehicle Lights on the Airfield All vehicles operating within the CMA will use rotating

beacon lights or hazardwarning flashers and headlights Vehicles equipped with daytime

running lights will ensure they are on when operating on the airfield

415 Control Tower Light Gun Signals

22 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

4151 All vehicles that operate on the airfield will have AFVA 11-240 Airport Signs and

Markings signal decal (available for order at httpwwwe-publishingafmil)

4152 The decal may be permanently affixed in plain view of the driver or clipped to the

inside of the sun visor on the driverrsquos side of the vehicle so it can be flipped down for ready

reference

4153 All airfield vehicle operators will know and comply with all airfield signs markings

and control tower signals (Attachment 8)

416 Airfield Signs and Markings

4161 A comprehensive listing of general airfield signsmarkings is contained in the

Airfield Driving CBT and the Vandenberg Airfield Driving Familiarization Program slide

presentation

4162 There are two types of signs on VAFB airfield mandatory and informative

Definitions of signs are as follows

41621 Mandatory signs are provided when pilots and vehicle operators must follow an

instruction such as at runway hold positions Mandatory signs have a red background

with white lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

41622 Non-mandatory signs are classified as informative These signs are necessary

to indicate a specific movement area or to provide other useful information Informative

signs have a yellow background with black lettering or black background with yellow

lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

4163 Airfield markings unique to Vandenberg include the cargo Deployment Functional

area located on the airfield in front of the Transient Maintenance building This area is

marked with a dashed alternating green and white line This area is only used during

contingency or exercise operations (Attachment 16)

417 Tower Visual and Radio Blind Spots

4171 The ramp behind the aircraft hangar is a visual blind spot from the Tower

4172 The runway 12 approach end (Extended for Shuttle Program) is a hard to see area

(Attachment 4)

418 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention

4181 Hats may not be worn anywhere on the airfield

NOTE DVs and DV greeters may wear headgear in the red carpet area in the performance of

official duties

4182 Vehicle operators must ensure all loose items are secured within their vehicle before

entering the airfield

4183 Injury and equipment damage may result if objects (Rocks bolts tools etc) are

ingested or blown about by aircraft engines All vehicle operators must help keep airfield

pavements FOD free Drivers must stop and pick up FOD when seen

4184 When entering the airfield all personnel will stop at the FOD checkpoint sign and

inspectclear rocks or debris from tires before driving on pavements Roll the vehicle

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 23

forward 18 ndash 24 and re-inspect tires for FOD or other debris (rollover FOD check) When

you drive a vehicle off of any prepared surface (including onto the runway overruns and

asphalt shoulders adjacent to the taxiways and runway) where tires may pick up rocks and

gravel conduct a rollover FOD check and remove any foreign objects immediately after you

return to a prepared road surface

419 Mobile Obstacles on Taxiways and Aprons

4191 No equipment will be left unmanned in the following areas

41911 1000 feet from runway centerline out to either side

41912 200 feet from taxiway centerline out to either side

41913 98 feet from the edge of the apron boundary (C-17) For all other aircraft

types check with Airfield Management to determine distance to fixed or mobile

obstacles

419131 The North side of the aircraft hanger is closed NOTE Aerospace

ground equipment (AGE) may be left unmanned on the apron for up to 3 hours before

an aircraft arrival or following an aircraft departure if it is in direct support of aircraft

operations AGE equipment must be returned to the designated storage area when no

longer in use

420 Restrictions for Operating Bicycles on the Airfield The use of bicycles is prohibited on

the airfield

421 Vehicle Traffic Control Devices Vandenberg airfield does not have any vehicle traffic

control devices or lights for crossing active taxiwaysrunways In the event of radio outage

Tower will use light gun signals

422 Traction Devices It is prohibited to drive vehicles with tire chains or traction devices on

VAFB airfield Only normal tread tires will be used

423 Vehicle Call Signs

4231 The following call signs are permanently assigned to their associated

agenciesoffices for use while driving on the airfield Any others shall be coordinated

through Airfield Management prior to driving on the airfield

42311 Airfield Operations Flight Commander (AOFCC) OPSmdash1

42312 Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash1

42313 Deputy Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash2

42314 Other AMOPs Personnel AIRFIELDmdash3

42315 Control Tower vehicle ATCmdash

42316 Transient Aircraft Maintenance TAmdash

42317 METNAV METNAVmdash

42318 Airfield Lighting AIRFIELD LIGHTINGmdash

42319 Airfield Sweeper SWEEPERmdash

24 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

423110 Airfield Mower MOWERmdash

423111 Fire Chief CHIEFmdash1

423112 Emergency Fire Response Vehicles CRASHmdash

423113 When conducting training all unit ADPM and instructors will use a training

callsign (TRAININGmdash) assigned by AMOPs personnel

4232 Vehicle operators must be able to clearly communicate and understand instructions

from the Tower If an operator does not understand they will ask Tower to repeat the

message The radio operator will relay information back to the Tower exactly as it was

stated Ground vehicle operators will not use the word ―Clear when communicating with

the Tower (Attachment 9)

424 Procedures to Use Infield andor Other Airfield Routes

4241 Vehicle operators must understand standard traffic flow procedures including

driving lane locations mandatory stop and yield signs accident reporting and vehicle

parking on airfield (Attachment 11 12 and 14) Vandenberg AFB does not have designated

driving lanes painted on the aircraft parking apron When driving on taxiways or toward

approaching aircraft approach at a 90 degree angle (Attachment 14)

4242 Airfield Road is a two-way traffic lane marked with yellow paint which runs North

and South from Gate 4 to the south end of the hanger Use caution in front of Airfield

Operations (Building 1746) due to DV activity (Attachments 11 and 13) Do not drive on or

across the painted red carpet located on the parking ramp

42421 Operating a Vehicle on Airfield Road Stop signs are painted on Airfield Road

in three critical locations two near the aircraft hangar and one in front of Fire Station 1

Obey stop signs and visually clear the area for moving vehicles and aircraft before

proceeding

4243 Immediate Runway Departure Procedure If you are operating a vehicle on the

runway and Tower directs you to depart the runway immediately drive onto a taxiway

(beyond the hold line) if one is immediately available If a taxiway is not available drive

into the grass along the runway at least 100 feet beyond the runway edge As a guide the

runway distance markers (large black signs with white numbers located in the grass on both

sides of the runway) are approximately 75 feet from the runway edge These instructions are

for emergency situations only Remember to complete a FOD check prior to re-entering the

runway or taxiway area from off un-improved surfaces

425 Night Vision Devices (NVDs)

4251 NVDs will only be used on a case by case basis with the approval of the AOFCC

AFM or DAFM

426 Smoking Areas

4261 Smoking is prohibited on the airfield

4262 Designated smoking areas are between AMOPs and TA buildings on the south side

of TA and on the North side of the aircraft hangar Smoking is not allowed in any

government vehicle or POV operated on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 25

427 Cell Phone Usage on the Airfield Cell phones will not be used while operating a vehicle

on the airfield except under the following circumstances

4271 If vehicle operators must use a cell phone on the airfield they shall stop the vehicle

prior to using the phone

4272 Cell phones shall not be used within the distances listed below when near aircraft

being serviced with fuel or oxygen

42721 Within 50 feet of any pressurized aircraft fuel or oxygen servicing components

42722 Within 25 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet during fuel transfer

42723 Within 10 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet

428 Loss of Communications

4281 While on the runway If Tower loses radio contact they will flash the runway lights

on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle operatorrsquos attention

All personnel will be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for aircraft DO NOT re-

enter or cross the runway without ATCrsquos permission Immediately leave the controlled

movement area and contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the situation

4282 On the movement area (area other than runway) If Tower loses radio they will flash

the taxiway lights on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle

operatorrsquos attention All personnel shall be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for

aircraft Immediately move to the extreme edge of the taxiway and drive slowly to the

nearest movement area exit Contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the

situation

429 Fuel Pits

4291 Vandenberg has fuel pits located on the main parking ramp annotated by white

squares painted on the concrete The fuel pits are empty and not active

4292 Do not drive over the fuel pits covers

26 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 5

VEHICLE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS

51 Prerequisites for Airfield Driving

511 All operators must have a valid state motor vehicle license and a valid AF Form 2293

US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card in their possession while

operating a Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) Additionally operators must have a

Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter on file (Attachment 2)

NOTE Only Airfield Management personnel may issue AF Form 483rsquos

512 Individuals will complete all prerequisites and bring their completed Airfield Driving

Training and Certification letters and CBT score sheet to Airfield Management Operations

(Building 1746) during normal operating hours (Monday through Friday 0800 ndash 1700)

513 AMOPs personnel shall ensure the above forms are properly documented and

completed

514 Airfield driving trainees must pass (80) a map and written test ADPMs must have a

90 on all tests

515 If they meet all prerequisites the trainee will be issued a completed AF Form 483

Airfield Management will sign the Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter issue a

certificate number (next in sequence on the airfield license issue log) on the AF Form 483

sign the AF Form 483 and record information on the airfield license database located in the

AMOPs section

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 27

Chapter 6

OPERATING PROCEDURES

61 Reporting Violations and Runway Incursions

611 Violations of airfield access procedures airfield driving rules aircraft movement area

violations or unauthorized runway entry must be reported to AMOPs as soon as the incident

occurs

612 The Airfield Manager will initiate an investigation and coordinate with 30 SWSEF

and the AOFCC to determine the proper method of reporting the incident and to decide

which agency will investigate The following guidelines apply

6121 Airfield Manager will investigate general motor vehicle violations of access

procedures airfield driving rules and movement area procedures

6122 For a runway incursion the individualrsquos AF Form 483 must be surrendered to

AMOPs and airfield driving privileges revoked until an investigation retraining and

certification is complete

6123 Coordinate with 30SWSE to assign all runway incursions an operational

category (Operational Error Pilot Deviation VehiclePedestrian)

6124 Use AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report to report a runway intrusion that does

not involve an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program

prescribes the use of this form

613 Use AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR) to report a runway intrusion

that involves an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program and

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports prescribes the use of this form

62 Airfield Driving Violation Recourse

621 Violation of airfield driving procedures is a serious safety issue and will be handled

according to the seriousness of the offense Serious offenses such as a runway incursion and

controlled movement area violations will be addressed as follows

6211 A first-time offense will result in a one-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6212 A second offense will result in a 3-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6213 The third offense will result in a permanent revocation of all airfield driving

privileges

622 Punishment for other violations such as speeding and not performing FOD checks will

be determined by the Airfield Manager

623 In all cases of suspension or revocation the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will take possession of the individualrsquos AF Form 483

28 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

624 The Airfield Manager will send a letter to the individualrsquos supervisor unit ADPM and

unit commander informing them of the airfield violation and suspension of airfield driving

privileges

625 If the individual is needed to alleviate manning shortages to support a mission on the

airfield the individualrsquos unit commander may submit a letter requesting reinstatement of

airfield driving privileges The petition will be on official letterhead and addressed to the

Wing Commander (30 SWCC)

626 The 30 SWCC is the only one that can reinstate airfield driving privileges This

authority cannot be delegated The letter must explain the reason(s) why the individual

should retain their airfield driving privileges and state the driver has been counseled by their

supervisor about the airfield driving violation

627 For reinstatement of airfield driving privileges following a suspension an individual

must complete remedial training under the guidance of their ADPM The remedial training

consists of all training requirements for individuals undergoing initial training and

certification After all training requirements are met and the individual passes the written

airfield driving test a new AF Form 483 will be issued If the individual fails the written

exam a retest will be conducted no earlier than 48 hours after the initial test

628 If an individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license has been suspended or revoked by civil

authorities the unit commander will also suspend or revoke the individualrsquos airfield driving

privileges confiscate their AF Form 483 and notify the individualrsquos unit ADPM and the

Airfield Manager in writing The Airfield Manager will take possession of the individualrsquos

AF Form 483 upon presentation of written notification Upon reinstatement of the

individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license the individual will undergo remedial training in airfield

driving procedures

NOTE Reporting of runway taxiway ramp and CMA violations are the responsibility of all

personnel operating and utilizing the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 29

Chapter 7

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel

711 TDY and Contractor Personnel need not complete the VAFB airfield training program

provided they possess a valid AF Form 483 stamped for their home base airfield These

individuals will receive an in-depth briefing (documented on the TDYContractor Briefing

Certification Log) from the host Unit ADPM on local airfield operations before driving on

the airfield Personnel without proof of airfield certification will be required to complete the

entire Vandenberg AFB airfield driving program This briefing must include as a minimum

7111 Vandenberg AFB airfield boundary limits

7112 Entry Control Points (ECPs) and restricted areas

7113 Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

7114 FOD control and prevention

7115 Fire station mandatory stop areas

7116 Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

7117 Speed limits

7118 Parking and chocking requirements

7119 Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

71110 Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on

runwaystaxiwaysaprons

71111 Runway intrusion prevention

71112 Airfield violations and consequences

71113 Tower light gun signals

71114 CMA procedures including proper radio terminology and phraseology

71115 Airfield signs and markings

71116 Emergency response vehicles

71117 General and special purpose vehicles

71118 Day and night time orientations

30 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 8

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS)

81 Authorization

811 POVs are not authorized to operate on the airfield (to include Airfield Road) unless

granted permission by the Airfield Manager POVs shall not cross the white line parallel to

Airfield Road without explicit approval from Airfield Management

812 The AFM DAFM or designated AMOPs representative are responsible for issuing

POV airfield permits to individuals who have a justifiable reason for driving a POV on the

airfield (Attachment 3)

NOTE Authority will not be delegated outside of Airfield Management

813 POV authorizations will be restricted to mission essential requirements will not be

issued for individual convenience and will be endorsed by the individualrsquos unit commander

For the purpose of obtaining an airfield POV pass the POV must have updated registration

with appropriate stickers prior to approval by the Deputy Airfield Manager

8131 Airfield passes will be issued the first week in January of every year and will be

valid until the last day in December of that calendar year

8132 All passes will be renewed annually with a new justification letter from the

individualrsquos unit commander

814 Issue temporary POV passes by entering all information in the POV log and have

individual sign 30 SW Form 30 The individual will then be given a pass with a number

starting with current year and three digit sequence to correspond with number of pass issued

815 Pass will be returned to AMOPs when mission is complete

816 Permanent passes will only be issued to those that need to have them and have

justifiable reason on record Passes will be renewed annually on an ―as needed basis with

justification (Attachment 3)

817 Permanent POV passes will be issued by entering the vehicle information on the

permanent log and assigning a number to it the same as temporary POV passes User will

then be issued a placard with all pertinent information to be kept on the vehicle dashboard at

all times when on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

10 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

272 Ensure all Hazard Reports and Hazardous Air Traffic Reports (HATRs) are

investigated IAW applicable instructions

273 Ensure safety violations are reported to Airfield Management

274 Coordinate with DAFM on airfield driving written tests prior to test being

implemented Test will include OPR and currency date

28 30 Medical Group (MDG) will

281 Respond as tasked with Bioenvironmental Engineering Team (BET) Field Treatment

Team (FTT) andor contracted ambulance service American Medical Response (AMR)

282 Conduct color vision testing for airfield driving applicants that are not pre-qualified

per career field requirements Personnel will report to the 30 Medical Clinic to obtain

verification of normal color vision Individuals not having normal color vision will not be

granted permission to access controlled movement areas and will have ―NO CMA ACCESS

stampedwritten on their AF Form 483

29 30 Contracting Squadron (CONS) will

291 Notify the Airfield Manager of any proposed site visit or pre-performance conference

for construction projects or service contracts on or near the airfield

292 Ensure all contracts for work on the airfield include requirements for airfield driver

training

210 30 Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) will

2101 Ensure agencies requesting rental vehicle support for official business involving

airfield access are made aware of the requirement to coordinate with Airfield Management

for airfield driver training and POV pass requirements

2102 Ensure any vehicle dispatched to support airfield operations is equipped with wheel

chocks

211 Contractors (Non permanent partytemporary) will

2111 Appoint the minimum number of airfield drivers needed to complete contract

requirements

2112 Ensure airfield drivers are able to distinguish red green and white Tower light-gun

signals

2113 Coordinate with Airfield Management for a Tower light gun signal test

2114 Complete a 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project InformationAuthorization

21141 Complete part I and II of the 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Management (30

OSSOSAA) or designated representative will complete part III

21142 The government contract evaluator signs as project officer in the block at the

end of section II

21143 The Airfield Manager or designated representative will provide training for

contractor vehicle operators based on the contract requirements They will return a copy

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 11

of the completed 30 SW Form 30 to the contractor and maintain the original at Airfield

Management

21144 Vehicle operators will follow access and driving procedures and will not

operate a vehicle on the airfield unless trained and licensed to do so Each driver must

have in his or her possession a valid driverrsquos license from any state and an AF Form 483

212 Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers (ADPMs) will

2121 Be trained and certified to drive on the airfield by the DAFM

2122 Ensure unit assigned personnel required to operate a vehicle on the airfield complete

the required training on the Airfield Driver Training and Certification MFR (Attachment 2)

and test prior to obtaining an AF Form 483

21221 Unit personnel who are not trained and certified to drive at night must have

their AF Form 483 restricted (eg ―DAYTIME ONLY) If the individual is later

required to drive on the airfield at night the unit ADPM will ensure training (night

airfield orientation) is conducted and documented The AFM DAFM or designated

representative will update the AF Form 483

2123 Ensure unit personnel have a valid state driver license to operate privately owned

government (may also require a Government driver license) contractor ownedleased

vehicles on the airfield

2124 Ensure personnel requiring CMA access are trained in accordance with all applicable

guidance

2125 Administer the unit airfield driving program IAW AFI 13-213

21251 Provide control tower light gun signal recognition and classroom training

21252 Proctor airfield driving orientation for day and night (if applicable)

21253 Proctor airfield driving test (practical and written)

21254 Administer required Computer Based Training modules (CBTs)

2126 Maintain records associated forms and listings of all unit personnel authorized to

drive on the airfield Review and update the listing of all unit personnel authorized to drive

on the airfield at least quarterly Forward updated information to the DAFM

21261 Ensure listing of unit personnel includes individualrsquos full name rank unit

office symbol AF Form 483 certificate number restrictions (eg Daytime only) and date

refresher due

2127 Administer the written airfield driving test and Airfield Driving CBTs Annotate

memberrsquos score on the Memorandum of Airfield Training and Certification (Attachment 2)

Maintain copy of CBT module results for one year

2128 Notify the unit commander and Deputy Airfield Manager in writing after revoking an

individualrsquos airfield driving privileges Ensure individual is retrained and documented prior

to the individual resuming airfield driving duties

12 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

2129 Ensure replacement is trained and certified to drive on the airfield at least 30 days

prior to the replacement assuming Unit ADPM duties Schedule initial training with the

DAFM and notify unit commander of completed training

21210 Ensure unit personnel are qualified to drive appropriate types of vehicles they are

registered for

21211 Ensure applicants score 80 or higher (corrected to 100) on all airfield drivers

test All applicants with test scores below 80 will retest Primary and Alternate Unit

ADPMrsquos are required to score 90 or higher on all tests and CBTrsquos

21212 Conduct annual refresher training and document individualrsquos AF Form 483 by

signing the back Refresher CBT printouts will be kept with each individuals training and

certification paperwork

212121 Annual refresher training will consist of the following

2121211 Complete USAF Airfield Driving CBT

2121212 Review VAFB Airfield Driving Video

2121213 Review VAFB Airfield Driving PowerPoint Presentation

2121214 Review VAFB Airfield Driving Instruction

21213 Attend semi-annual Airfield Drivers Program Managers meetings

21214 Maintain an airfield driving (electronically or paper) continuity binder in the

following format

212141 TAB A Unit ADPM appointment letter

212142 TAB B Airfield Driving Instruction

212143 TAB C Annual Program Inspection Results

212144 TAB D Airfield Drivers Training and Certification letters

212145 TAB E List of unit assigned airfield drivers

212146 TAB F Airfield Driving CBT Training Curriculum TestAnswer Key

212147 TAB G Unit airfield driving safety requirements as applicable

212148 TAB H Airfield ViolationsCorrective actions

212149 TAB I References (AFJMAN 24-306 Chapter 25 and AFOSHSTD 91-100

Chapter 6 AFI 21-101 etc) and other miscellaneous information

21215 Become a registered member of the Vandenberg airfield driving CoP ADPMs can

register at httpswwwdmyafmilafknprodASPsCoPOpenCoPaspFilter=20710

21216 Schedule training for replacement ADPM with the DAFM at least 30 days prior to

relinquishing duties

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 13

Chapter 3

AIRFIELD ACCESS PROCEDURES

31 Airfield Training Program Requirements

311 Pass a color vision test

3111 Personnel must provide official documentation of test results from the 30 MDG

when submitting a request for an airfield driving permit

3112 Personnel will report to the 30 MDG Optometry Clinic to obtain verification of

normal color vision Appointments are not necessary testing is completed on a walk-in

basis

3113 Members must be able to distinguish red green white yellow and blue colors

NOTE Personnel who have a mandatory requirement for normal color vision (entry and

retention) in their Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) are exempt from color vision testing

portion of the airfield driversrsquo program provided previous test results indicate the member

can distinguish red green white yellow and blue

3114 The Optometry Clinic will document the test results (or non-applicability) on the

individualrsquos Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification

NOTE Coordination with MDG and safety officials may be necessary to evaluate those cases

where individuals fail the color vision test to determine if issuance of a limited access permit

excluding the CMA should be approved

3115 Personnel not having normal color vision will not be granted permission to

access controlled movement areas and will have ―NO CMA ACCESS stampedwritten

on their AF Form 483

312 Complete VAFB Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program

313 Pass a color vision test Document the test (or non-applicability) on the individualrsquos

Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification

314 Unit ADPMs will administer tests provided by Airfield Management Tests will cover

VAFB Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program this instruction local airfield

diagramlayout test phraseology test for individuals operating in the CMA and referenced

material in the beginning of this instruction A passing grade is 80 Tests will be corrected

to 100 Test completion is entered on Memorandum for Airfield Training and

Certification Those failing the exam will be interviewed by the Airfield Manager and

referred back to the Unit ADPM for appropriate remedial training Member must receive

documented remedial training after failing the exam Retests will be given no sooner than 48

hours after the initial test

315 After successful completion of the test the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will sign the Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification The AF

Form 483 will be endorsed for airfield driving by the Airfield Manager or designated

representative and returned to the individual The Memorandum for Airfield Training and

Certification will be returned to the applicable unit ADPM

14 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

NOTE Authority for signing the front of the AF Form 483 shall not be delegated outside

Airfield Management

NOTE For units requiring ramp only access members will complete all training for airfield

driving except the CMA access and phraseology portions Members AF Form 483 will be

annotated for ―RAMP ONLY access

316 Complete both day and night (if applicable) orientation on the airfield

3161 Academics and orientation rides will be comprehensive as a minimum they will

cover the following subjects

31611 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention Checking tires for FOD prior

to operating the vehicle on the airfield and ensuring tires are checked when vehicle is

driven off paved airfield surfaces prior to reentering paved airfield surface

31612 Procedures for approaching an aircraft during the day or night to include

daytime running lights (DRL)

31613 Traffic flow procedures including driving lane locations mandatory stop

and yield areas accident reporting and vehicle parking on airfield

31614 Parking and chocking requirements Vehicles will be chocked if left

unattended for any reason

31615 Restricted Areas Controlled Movement Areas and Local Airfield

Restrictions

31616 Extreme caution shall be used while operating within the Distinguished

Visitorrsquos aircraft operating area (Protocol will brief DV pick-up drivers and baggage

truck drivers on operations in this area) Vehicles shall not drive across the painted

red carpet located on the parking apron

31617 Two way radio communications is required with the Control Tower when

driving inside of the localizer and glideslope critical areas (Attachments 6 and 7)

31618 Night and inclement weather driving conditions During periods of

extremely low visibility airfield driving will be limited to mission essential duties

only

31619 Speed Limits on VAFB Airfield (Paragraph 48)

316110 Location and description of Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and instrument

(INST) holding position signs and markings (Attachment 5)

316111 Airfield entry points (Paragraph 43)

316112 Critical area boundaries for precision navigation aids (ILS Localizer

etchellip) Permission is required from the tower before entering these areas

(Attachments 6 and 7)

32 Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers amp Airfield Driving Instructor

Qualification The following are minimum requirements for ADPMs and airfield driving

instructors

321 Successfully completed the VAFB Airfield Driving Training Program

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 15

322 Be familiar with the following references

3221 AFI13-213 Airfield Management (Chapter 4)

3222 30SWI 13-204 Airfield Driving

3223 AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations

3224 AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities

(Chapter 6)

3225 AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver (Chapter 25)

16 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 4

PROCURING AIRFIELD DRIVING AUTHORIZATION

41 Airfield Access amp Operating Procedures

411 During airfield operating hours personnel and agencies without airfield access and not

granted specific exemption will report to Airfield Management Bldg 1746 before accessing

the airfield

412 After airfield operating hours all personnel and agencies will contact 30 SWCP prior

to accessing the airfield The 30 SWCP will advise of ongoing or proposed aircraft

operations

NOTE Even though this instruction grants access to several specific agencies and individuals

it is required that visits to the airfield be preceded by a call to the appropriate agency (30

OSSOSAA or 30 SWCP)

413 30 SWCP does not approvedeny requests for airfield access Personnelagencies

without airfield access and not granted specific exemption requiring access after-hours must

pre-coordinate with AMOPs during duty hours

414 Failure to contact 30 SWCP prior to entering the airfield or failure to pre-coordinate

after-hours airfield access with AMOPs may result in apprehension and denial of future

access

42 AMOPs Airfield Access Responsibilities

421 AMOPs will

4211 Before the airfield opens and throughout the duty day notify the Tower of all

personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that might affect aircraft operations as soon

as this information is received

4212 Notify 30 SWCP of all known personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that

will remain on after hours that might affect aircraft operations and of any personnel or

agencies without airfield access and not granted specific exemption who pre-coordinated

after-hours airfield access

43 Airfield Entry Points The airfield has 9 gates (Attachment 4) which are managed as

follows

431 Gate 1 Pedestrian gate only

432 Gate 2 Pedestrian gate only

433 Gate 3 Open 24 hours (emergency vehicles only) Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

434 Gate 4 Open 0700 to 1700L MonmdashFri (May be required locked during increased

Force Protection Conditions) Mandatory vehicle FOD checkpoint

435 Gates 5-9 Used by AM CE FD METNAV and SFS Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 17

44 Driving in the CMA

441 General procedures for operating vehicles in the CMA are included in the airfield

driving CBTs which can be accessed via the ancillary training link

442 Vehicles operating in the CMA will be assigned call signs (Airfield Lighting Fire

Department Transient AlertMaintenance Airfield Ops etc) Vehicle call signs are only

approved by the AFM or designated representative to ensure duplicate call signs are not used

443 No vehicle or person may enter Vandenbergrsquos CMA without approval from the

Control Tower Vehicles or persons entering the CMA must have direct two way contact

with the Control Tower Telephone coordination is not acceptable to gain permission to

enter the CMA during duty hours Only mission essential vehicles will drive on the airfield

or in the CMA

444 See Paragraph 46 for radio procedures and Attachment 9 for phraseology to use

when contacting the Control Tower

445 Vehicles directed to hold short of a runway will come to a complete stop at the

runway hold line and will not proceed until permission is received from the Control Tower

(Attachments 5 6 and 7)

446 In the event of lost communication with the Control Tower while driving on a taxiway

comply with the last instruction issued by Control Tower

NOTE If on the runway exit to nearest taxiway or road and contact AMOPs for instructions

Tower will contact AMOPs to track down vehicles that have lost contact and remove them from

the CMA

447 Vehicle operators on the CMA (including ILS Critical Areas) shall notify Tower of

their position via radio call not later than 0755L (or five minutes prior to airfield opening) If

radio contact cannot be established the vehicle operator will exit the CMA and ensure all

personnel and vehicles are clear of the CMA NLT 0800L (or such time as the airfield opens

if other than regularly scheduled) Failure to either notify Tower or exit the aircraft

movement area will be documented as a CMA violation or runway intrusion

45 Disabled Vehicles

451 In the event a vehicle becomes disabled anywhere on the airfield immediately notify

the control tower and Airfield Management office During non duty hours contact Command

Post State the problem vehicle registration number and where the vehicle is located Under

no circumstances will the operator abandon the vehicle

452 Airfield Management or Command Post will contact 30 LRSLGRDDO and

coordinate immediate removal of the vehicle from the airfield

453 Airfield Management will close the portion of the airfield until the vehicle has been

removed

46 Radio Control Procedures

461 When the airfield is open the control tower controls and directs all ground traffic and

vehicles in the CMA To achieve this control the following must be obeyed

18 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

462 Maintain two-way radio communication with Tower Organizations must provide

their own radios however AMOPs may loan a radio if one is available

NOTE Tower light-gun signals will not be used as a substitute for the two-way radio

requirement

463 Use the Tower Crash and Security Forces FM Nets or Ground Control frequencies

(UHFVHF) to communicate with Tower Tower does not continuously monitor the Security

Forces or Crash FM Nets Security Forces and Fire Department vehicle operators who

require communications with Tower on these frequencies must coordinate with Vandenberg

Emergency Control Center (VECC) and Fire Dispatch to have Tower monitor the frequency

VECC or Fire Dispatch will activate the select-call equipment or call the Tower on a landline

to request for Tower to monitor the appropriate frequency When communication with the

Tower is no longer required VECC Fire Dispatch or the vehicle operator(s) will inform the

Tower

464 Request and receive permission from the Tower before entering the CMA

4641 There is a runway hold line painted across the taxiway at the three locations

where taxiways intersect the runway A runway hold line consists of two solid yellow

lines and two dashed yellow lines (Attachment 5)

WARNING DO NOT confuse controlled movement area hold lines with runway hold lines

(Attachment 5) DO NOT cross a runway hold line without permission from the Tower

4642 Tower approval to cross the runway is a one-time approval only Once your

vehicle has exited the runway beyond the runway hold line(s) tower approval is required

to re-enter the runway

4643 Make radio communications concise to eliminate the possibility of confusion

State who you are your position on the airfield the route you wish to use and your

destination Tower will respond with a specific clearance Repeat instructions back to

the Tower exactly as they are received

4644 Ask Tower to repeat instructions you do not fully understand DO NOT

ASSUME ANYTHING When in doubt always take the safest course of action If the

Tower does not respond to your request to enter the movement area or cross the runway

do not proceed until Tower tells you

4645 Immediately report to tower when you depart the runway or CMA State the

location where you exited the runway or CMA

NOTE Until you pass the runway hold lines you are not off the runway If you exit the runway

into the grass or you pass over the runway edge lines you are to report off the runway Remain

in radio contact with the tower if you are within 100 feet of the runway edge

4646 Obey all Tower instructions If Tower instructions conflict with guidance in the

Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program or this instruction Tower instructions have

priority If for example Tower instructs you to ―exit the runway immediately you are

not expected to obey the 40 mph speed limit

4647 If you are operating a vehicle on the runway and Tower directs you to exit the

runway exit the runway at any of the taxiway intersections with the runway or position

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 19

yourself at least 100 feet from the edge of the runway or runway overrun As a guide the

runway distance remaining markers (large black signs with larger white numbers)

located in the grass on both sides of the runway are approximately 75 feet from the

runway edge

4648 Never use the word ―clear in radio transmissions Radio transmissions can

bleed through to different frequencies and cause aircraft in-flight to misinterpret landing

instructions

4649 Control tower controllers will not issue unconditional instructions when

authorizing movement on a runway or taxiway for the purpose of airfield checks or other

airport operations Instructions must ensure positive control with specific instructions to

proceed on a runway or movement area and as necessary hold short instructions

47 Operating a Vehicle on the Parking Ramp

471 Vehicles may not be driven diagonally across the ramp Travel parallel or

perpendicular to Airfield Road and make all turns at 90 degree angles There are very few

painted lines on the ramp to use for a reference As a guide follow the seams in the concrete

slabs that make up the ramp

472 Use taxiway centerlines as highway dividersndashdrive to the right Remain on concrete

surfaces when possible and avoid the airfield lights on the asphalt surfaces

473 If a vehicle must be backed or driven forward toward an aircraft clear the area use a

spotter and ensure the spotter uses chocks pre-positioned to keep your vehicle from striking

the aircraft

474 If parking near an aircraft do not park with front or rear of vehicle pointed towards

the aircraft unless absolutely necessary park perpendicular to the aircraftrsquos fuselage off the

nose of the aircraft or parallel to the aircraft off a wing tip Again the driverrsquos side of the

vehicle should be closest to the aircraft Park at least 25 feet away unless you are servicing

the aircraft or loadingunloading cargo

475 When leaving a parked vehicle unattended

4751 Turn off the ignition

EXCEPTIONS Emergency or servicing vehicles that must remain in operation to perform their

function may be parked with engine running transmission in park (automatic) or neutral

(manual) parking brake set and rear wheel chocked

4752 Leave vehicle unlocked with key in ignition

4753 Shift transmission to park (automatic) or reverse (manual)

4754 Set parking brake

4755 Turn on emergency flashers

4756 Place chocks in front of and behind a rear wheel of any vehicle left unattended

within 50 feet of an aircraft

EXCEPTION Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if

the engine is shut off

20 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

48 Airfield Speed Limits

481 5 mph ndash in close proximity (within 25 feet) of an aircraft

482 10 mph ndash for special purpose vehicles and for vehicles towing multiple pieces of

equipment

483 15 mph ndash when towing equipment or for general purpose vehicles on the aircraft

parking ramp

484 40 mph ndash for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway If you encounter an

aircraft pull over to the side stop and wait for the aircraft to pass then proceed

EXCEPTION Emergency vehicles (Fire Dept Ambulance Security Forces AMOPs) may

exceed the speed limit during emergency situations Extreme caution must be used during these

periods

485 During hours of darkness or reduced visibility speed limits for towing equipment and

for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway shall be reduced by 10 mph Those

agencies responding to an emergency and exceeding the speed limit shall consider the current

road conditions (nighttime precipitation present) and adjust their speed accordingly

49 Immediate Vicinity of Aircraft

491 If a vehicle must approach an aircraft approach with the driverrsquos side of the vehicle

closest to the aircraft so the driver can judge the distance separating the vehicle and aircraft

492 If an aircraftrsquos engines are running do not drive or park a vehicle within 25 feet

forward or 200 feet behind the aircraft

493 Do not drive within 25 feet of a parked aircraft except when the vehicle is involved in

servicing or loadingunloading cargo

494 Do not drive a vehicle under any part of an aircraft unless your vehicle is part of a

cargo loading or unloading operation and a vehicle is specifically designed to do so (Aircraft

certified forklift 60K cargo loader or missilebomb loader)

410 Encountering Aircraft on a Taxiway

4101 Small Wing Span (C-130 or less) The vehicle operator may simply elect to move to

the side of the taxiway to let it pass The vehicle operator must maintain a minimum 25 feet

separation from the aircraft

4102 Large Wing Span (C-5 B-52 etchellip) Vehicle operator should turn around and

proceed off the taxiway at the nearest exit Avoid driving into the grass do so because of the

potential (FOD) hazard If getting out of the way of taxiing aircraft means you need to drive

into the grass and then drive at a minimum of 200 feet from the taxiway centerline

4103 Aircraft always have the right of way over vehicles Never cross the path of a

moving aircraft Yield to the right of aircraft approaching head-on Always wait until a

taxiing aircraft has cleared your path before proceeding then pass to the rear All aircraft

create ―jet blast or ―prop wash do not come any closer than 200 feet behind or 25 feet in

front of an aircraft whose engines are running (Attachment 10) VAFB does not have any

designated ―jet blast areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 21

4104 When an aircraft is approaching your vehicle at night stop and turn off your

headlights but leave your parking lights on until the aircraft passes you Know how to turn

off DRLs If you are unsure on how to turn off your DRLs refer to the vehicle operators

manual

4105 Any vehicle mishap on the VAFB airfield will be reported to the AFM DAFM 30

SWSE 30 SFSCC and 30 OSSCC

411 Emergency Vehicle Operations

4111 During emergencies responding vehicles (Fire Department Ambulance Security

Forces and Airfield Management) may

4112 Exceed the speed limits only when necessary to save lives or property

NOTE Emergency response vehicles are not exempt from contacting the Tower for permission

into the controlled movement arearsquos or onto the runway

4113 Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if the

engine is shut off

4114 During an emergency all non-essential vehicle traffic and radio transmissions shall

be kept to a minimum

412 Fog Night and Reduced Visibility Conditions

4121 Exercise extreme caution during these conditions Most aircraft are painted gray and

are difficult to see under adverse conditions During low visibility conditions (eg fog night

rain etc) aircraft occasionally operate without landing lights to reduce glare

4122 At night do not direct vehicle headlights toward a moving aircraft Leave the

parking lights on to mark your vehiclersquos position Keep the headlights off until the aircraft is

out of range It is difficult to see on the airfield during hours of darkness exercise extreme

caution when performing nighttime operations

4123 During low visibility conditions all vehicles will stop short of the ILS hold sign

(Attachment 5 and 16) and ask permission from the Tower to cross andor enter the runway

Contact AMOPs during periods of inclement weather for reduced visibility conditions prior

to entering the airfield

4124 There is minimal flood lighting available on the parking ramp Portable lighting

units are sometimes used to supplement security however these units cast shadows that can

easily hide hazards

4125 During Fog conditions and at night speed limits will be reduced

413 Airfield Driving Blackout Procedures It is prohibited to drive on the VAFB airfield in

black out conditions

414 Vehicle Lights on the Airfield All vehicles operating within the CMA will use rotating

beacon lights or hazardwarning flashers and headlights Vehicles equipped with daytime

running lights will ensure they are on when operating on the airfield

415 Control Tower Light Gun Signals

22 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

4151 All vehicles that operate on the airfield will have AFVA 11-240 Airport Signs and

Markings signal decal (available for order at httpwwwe-publishingafmil)

4152 The decal may be permanently affixed in plain view of the driver or clipped to the

inside of the sun visor on the driverrsquos side of the vehicle so it can be flipped down for ready

reference

4153 All airfield vehicle operators will know and comply with all airfield signs markings

and control tower signals (Attachment 8)

416 Airfield Signs and Markings

4161 A comprehensive listing of general airfield signsmarkings is contained in the

Airfield Driving CBT and the Vandenberg Airfield Driving Familiarization Program slide

presentation

4162 There are two types of signs on VAFB airfield mandatory and informative

Definitions of signs are as follows

41621 Mandatory signs are provided when pilots and vehicle operators must follow an

instruction such as at runway hold positions Mandatory signs have a red background

with white lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

41622 Non-mandatory signs are classified as informative These signs are necessary

to indicate a specific movement area or to provide other useful information Informative

signs have a yellow background with black lettering or black background with yellow

lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

4163 Airfield markings unique to Vandenberg include the cargo Deployment Functional

area located on the airfield in front of the Transient Maintenance building This area is

marked with a dashed alternating green and white line This area is only used during

contingency or exercise operations (Attachment 16)

417 Tower Visual and Radio Blind Spots

4171 The ramp behind the aircraft hangar is a visual blind spot from the Tower

4172 The runway 12 approach end (Extended for Shuttle Program) is a hard to see area

(Attachment 4)

418 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention

4181 Hats may not be worn anywhere on the airfield

NOTE DVs and DV greeters may wear headgear in the red carpet area in the performance of

official duties

4182 Vehicle operators must ensure all loose items are secured within their vehicle before

entering the airfield

4183 Injury and equipment damage may result if objects (Rocks bolts tools etc) are

ingested or blown about by aircraft engines All vehicle operators must help keep airfield

pavements FOD free Drivers must stop and pick up FOD when seen

4184 When entering the airfield all personnel will stop at the FOD checkpoint sign and

inspectclear rocks or debris from tires before driving on pavements Roll the vehicle

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 23

forward 18 ndash 24 and re-inspect tires for FOD or other debris (rollover FOD check) When

you drive a vehicle off of any prepared surface (including onto the runway overruns and

asphalt shoulders adjacent to the taxiways and runway) where tires may pick up rocks and

gravel conduct a rollover FOD check and remove any foreign objects immediately after you

return to a prepared road surface

419 Mobile Obstacles on Taxiways and Aprons

4191 No equipment will be left unmanned in the following areas

41911 1000 feet from runway centerline out to either side

41912 200 feet from taxiway centerline out to either side

41913 98 feet from the edge of the apron boundary (C-17) For all other aircraft

types check with Airfield Management to determine distance to fixed or mobile

obstacles

419131 The North side of the aircraft hanger is closed NOTE Aerospace

ground equipment (AGE) may be left unmanned on the apron for up to 3 hours before

an aircraft arrival or following an aircraft departure if it is in direct support of aircraft

operations AGE equipment must be returned to the designated storage area when no

longer in use

420 Restrictions for Operating Bicycles on the Airfield The use of bicycles is prohibited on

the airfield

421 Vehicle Traffic Control Devices Vandenberg airfield does not have any vehicle traffic

control devices or lights for crossing active taxiwaysrunways In the event of radio outage

Tower will use light gun signals

422 Traction Devices It is prohibited to drive vehicles with tire chains or traction devices on

VAFB airfield Only normal tread tires will be used

423 Vehicle Call Signs

4231 The following call signs are permanently assigned to their associated

agenciesoffices for use while driving on the airfield Any others shall be coordinated

through Airfield Management prior to driving on the airfield

42311 Airfield Operations Flight Commander (AOFCC) OPSmdash1

42312 Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash1

42313 Deputy Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash2

42314 Other AMOPs Personnel AIRFIELDmdash3

42315 Control Tower vehicle ATCmdash

42316 Transient Aircraft Maintenance TAmdash

42317 METNAV METNAVmdash

42318 Airfield Lighting AIRFIELD LIGHTINGmdash

42319 Airfield Sweeper SWEEPERmdash

24 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

423110 Airfield Mower MOWERmdash

423111 Fire Chief CHIEFmdash1

423112 Emergency Fire Response Vehicles CRASHmdash

423113 When conducting training all unit ADPM and instructors will use a training

callsign (TRAININGmdash) assigned by AMOPs personnel

4232 Vehicle operators must be able to clearly communicate and understand instructions

from the Tower If an operator does not understand they will ask Tower to repeat the

message The radio operator will relay information back to the Tower exactly as it was

stated Ground vehicle operators will not use the word ―Clear when communicating with

the Tower (Attachment 9)

424 Procedures to Use Infield andor Other Airfield Routes

4241 Vehicle operators must understand standard traffic flow procedures including

driving lane locations mandatory stop and yield signs accident reporting and vehicle

parking on airfield (Attachment 11 12 and 14) Vandenberg AFB does not have designated

driving lanes painted on the aircraft parking apron When driving on taxiways or toward

approaching aircraft approach at a 90 degree angle (Attachment 14)

4242 Airfield Road is a two-way traffic lane marked with yellow paint which runs North

and South from Gate 4 to the south end of the hanger Use caution in front of Airfield

Operations (Building 1746) due to DV activity (Attachments 11 and 13) Do not drive on or

across the painted red carpet located on the parking ramp

42421 Operating a Vehicle on Airfield Road Stop signs are painted on Airfield Road

in three critical locations two near the aircraft hangar and one in front of Fire Station 1

Obey stop signs and visually clear the area for moving vehicles and aircraft before

proceeding

4243 Immediate Runway Departure Procedure If you are operating a vehicle on the

runway and Tower directs you to depart the runway immediately drive onto a taxiway

(beyond the hold line) if one is immediately available If a taxiway is not available drive

into the grass along the runway at least 100 feet beyond the runway edge As a guide the

runway distance markers (large black signs with white numbers located in the grass on both

sides of the runway) are approximately 75 feet from the runway edge These instructions are

for emergency situations only Remember to complete a FOD check prior to re-entering the

runway or taxiway area from off un-improved surfaces

425 Night Vision Devices (NVDs)

4251 NVDs will only be used on a case by case basis with the approval of the AOFCC

AFM or DAFM

426 Smoking Areas

4261 Smoking is prohibited on the airfield

4262 Designated smoking areas are between AMOPs and TA buildings on the south side

of TA and on the North side of the aircraft hangar Smoking is not allowed in any

government vehicle or POV operated on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 25

427 Cell Phone Usage on the Airfield Cell phones will not be used while operating a vehicle

on the airfield except under the following circumstances

4271 If vehicle operators must use a cell phone on the airfield they shall stop the vehicle

prior to using the phone

4272 Cell phones shall not be used within the distances listed below when near aircraft

being serviced with fuel or oxygen

42721 Within 50 feet of any pressurized aircraft fuel or oxygen servicing components

42722 Within 25 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet during fuel transfer

42723 Within 10 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet

428 Loss of Communications

4281 While on the runway If Tower loses radio contact they will flash the runway lights

on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle operatorrsquos attention

All personnel will be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for aircraft DO NOT re-

enter or cross the runway without ATCrsquos permission Immediately leave the controlled

movement area and contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the situation

4282 On the movement area (area other than runway) If Tower loses radio they will flash

the taxiway lights on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle

operatorrsquos attention All personnel shall be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for

aircraft Immediately move to the extreme edge of the taxiway and drive slowly to the

nearest movement area exit Contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the

situation

429 Fuel Pits

4291 Vandenberg has fuel pits located on the main parking ramp annotated by white

squares painted on the concrete The fuel pits are empty and not active

4292 Do not drive over the fuel pits covers

26 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 5

VEHICLE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS

51 Prerequisites for Airfield Driving

511 All operators must have a valid state motor vehicle license and a valid AF Form 2293

US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card in their possession while

operating a Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) Additionally operators must have a

Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter on file (Attachment 2)

NOTE Only Airfield Management personnel may issue AF Form 483rsquos

512 Individuals will complete all prerequisites and bring their completed Airfield Driving

Training and Certification letters and CBT score sheet to Airfield Management Operations

(Building 1746) during normal operating hours (Monday through Friday 0800 ndash 1700)

513 AMOPs personnel shall ensure the above forms are properly documented and

completed

514 Airfield driving trainees must pass (80) a map and written test ADPMs must have a

90 on all tests

515 If they meet all prerequisites the trainee will be issued a completed AF Form 483

Airfield Management will sign the Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter issue a

certificate number (next in sequence on the airfield license issue log) on the AF Form 483

sign the AF Form 483 and record information on the airfield license database located in the

AMOPs section

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 27

Chapter 6

OPERATING PROCEDURES

61 Reporting Violations and Runway Incursions

611 Violations of airfield access procedures airfield driving rules aircraft movement area

violations or unauthorized runway entry must be reported to AMOPs as soon as the incident

occurs

612 The Airfield Manager will initiate an investigation and coordinate with 30 SWSEF

and the AOFCC to determine the proper method of reporting the incident and to decide

which agency will investigate The following guidelines apply

6121 Airfield Manager will investigate general motor vehicle violations of access

procedures airfield driving rules and movement area procedures

6122 For a runway incursion the individualrsquos AF Form 483 must be surrendered to

AMOPs and airfield driving privileges revoked until an investigation retraining and

certification is complete

6123 Coordinate with 30SWSE to assign all runway incursions an operational

category (Operational Error Pilot Deviation VehiclePedestrian)

6124 Use AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report to report a runway intrusion that does

not involve an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program

prescribes the use of this form

613 Use AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR) to report a runway intrusion

that involves an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program and

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports prescribes the use of this form

62 Airfield Driving Violation Recourse

621 Violation of airfield driving procedures is a serious safety issue and will be handled

according to the seriousness of the offense Serious offenses such as a runway incursion and

controlled movement area violations will be addressed as follows

6211 A first-time offense will result in a one-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6212 A second offense will result in a 3-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6213 The third offense will result in a permanent revocation of all airfield driving

privileges

622 Punishment for other violations such as speeding and not performing FOD checks will

be determined by the Airfield Manager

623 In all cases of suspension or revocation the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will take possession of the individualrsquos AF Form 483

28 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

624 The Airfield Manager will send a letter to the individualrsquos supervisor unit ADPM and

unit commander informing them of the airfield violation and suspension of airfield driving

privileges

625 If the individual is needed to alleviate manning shortages to support a mission on the

airfield the individualrsquos unit commander may submit a letter requesting reinstatement of

airfield driving privileges The petition will be on official letterhead and addressed to the

Wing Commander (30 SWCC)

626 The 30 SWCC is the only one that can reinstate airfield driving privileges This

authority cannot be delegated The letter must explain the reason(s) why the individual

should retain their airfield driving privileges and state the driver has been counseled by their

supervisor about the airfield driving violation

627 For reinstatement of airfield driving privileges following a suspension an individual

must complete remedial training under the guidance of their ADPM The remedial training

consists of all training requirements for individuals undergoing initial training and

certification After all training requirements are met and the individual passes the written

airfield driving test a new AF Form 483 will be issued If the individual fails the written

exam a retest will be conducted no earlier than 48 hours after the initial test

628 If an individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license has been suspended or revoked by civil

authorities the unit commander will also suspend or revoke the individualrsquos airfield driving

privileges confiscate their AF Form 483 and notify the individualrsquos unit ADPM and the

Airfield Manager in writing The Airfield Manager will take possession of the individualrsquos

AF Form 483 upon presentation of written notification Upon reinstatement of the

individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license the individual will undergo remedial training in airfield

driving procedures

NOTE Reporting of runway taxiway ramp and CMA violations are the responsibility of all

personnel operating and utilizing the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 29

Chapter 7

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel

711 TDY and Contractor Personnel need not complete the VAFB airfield training program

provided they possess a valid AF Form 483 stamped for their home base airfield These

individuals will receive an in-depth briefing (documented on the TDYContractor Briefing

Certification Log) from the host Unit ADPM on local airfield operations before driving on

the airfield Personnel without proof of airfield certification will be required to complete the

entire Vandenberg AFB airfield driving program This briefing must include as a minimum

7111 Vandenberg AFB airfield boundary limits

7112 Entry Control Points (ECPs) and restricted areas

7113 Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

7114 FOD control and prevention

7115 Fire station mandatory stop areas

7116 Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

7117 Speed limits

7118 Parking and chocking requirements

7119 Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

71110 Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on

runwaystaxiwaysaprons

71111 Runway intrusion prevention

71112 Airfield violations and consequences

71113 Tower light gun signals

71114 CMA procedures including proper radio terminology and phraseology

71115 Airfield signs and markings

71116 Emergency response vehicles

71117 General and special purpose vehicles

71118 Day and night time orientations

30 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 8

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS)

81 Authorization

811 POVs are not authorized to operate on the airfield (to include Airfield Road) unless

granted permission by the Airfield Manager POVs shall not cross the white line parallel to

Airfield Road without explicit approval from Airfield Management

812 The AFM DAFM or designated AMOPs representative are responsible for issuing

POV airfield permits to individuals who have a justifiable reason for driving a POV on the

airfield (Attachment 3)

NOTE Authority will not be delegated outside of Airfield Management

813 POV authorizations will be restricted to mission essential requirements will not be

issued for individual convenience and will be endorsed by the individualrsquos unit commander

For the purpose of obtaining an airfield POV pass the POV must have updated registration

with appropriate stickers prior to approval by the Deputy Airfield Manager

8131 Airfield passes will be issued the first week in January of every year and will be

valid until the last day in December of that calendar year

8132 All passes will be renewed annually with a new justification letter from the

individualrsquos unit commander

814 Issue temporary POV passes by entering all information in the POV log and have

individual sign 30 SW Form 30 The individual will then be given a pass with a number

starting with current year and three digit sequence to correspond with number of pass issued

815 Pass will be returned to AMOPs when mission is complete

816 Permanent passes will only be issued to those that need to have them and have

justifiable reason on record Passes will be renewed annually on an ―as needed basis with

justification (Attachment 3)

817 Permanent POV passes will be issued by entering the vehicle information on the

permanent log and assigning a number to it the same as temporary POV passes User will

then be issued a placard with all pertinent information to be kept on the vehicle dashboard at

all times when on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 11

of the completed 30 SW Form 30 to the contractor and maintain the original at Airfield

Management

21144 Vehicle operators will follow access and driving procedures and will not

operate a vehicle on the airfield unless trained and licensed to do so Each driver must

have in his or her possession a valid driverrsquos license from any state and an AF Form 483

212 Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers (ADPMs) will

2121 Be trained and certified to drive on the airfield by the DAFM

2122 Ensure unit assigned personnel required to operate a vehicle on the airfield complete

the required training on the Airfield Driver Training and Certification MFR (Attachment 2)

and test prior to obtaining an AF Form 483

21221 Unit personnel who are not trained and certified to drive at night must have

their AF Form 483 restricted (eg ―DAYTIME ONLY) If the individual is later

required to drive on the airfield at night the unit ADPM will ensure training (night

airfield orientation) is conducted and documented The AFM DAFM or designated

representative will update the AF Form 483

2123 Ensure unit personnel have a valid state driver license to operate privately owned

government (may also require a Government driver license) contractor ownedleased

vehicles on the airfield

2124 Ensure personnel requiring CMA access are trained in accordance with all applicable

guidance

2125 Administer the unit airfield driving program IAW AFI 13-213

21251 Provide control tower light gun signal recognition and classroom training

21252 Proctor airfield driving orientation for day and night (if applicable)

21253 Proctor airfield driving test (practical and written)

21254 Administer required Computer Based Training modules (CBTs)

2126 Maintain records associated forms and listings of all unit personnel authorized to

drive on the airfield Review and update the listing of all unit personnel authorized to drive

on the airfield at least quarterly Forward updated information to the DAFM

21261 Ensure listing of unit personnel includes individualrsquos full name rank unit

office symbol AF Form 483 certificate number restrictions (eg Daytime only) and date

refresher due

2127 Administer the written airfield driving test and Airfield Driving CBTs Annotate

memberrsquos score on the Memorandum of Airfield Training and Certification (Attachment 2)

Maintain copy of CBT module results for one year

2128 Notify the unit commander and Deputy Airfield Manager in writing after revoking an

individualrsquos airfield driving privileges Ensure individual is retrained and documented prior

to the individual resuming airfield driving duties

12 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

2129 Ensure replacement is trained and certified to drive on the airfield at least 30 days

prior to the replacement assuming Unit ADPM duties Schedule initial training with the

DAFM and notify unit commander of completed training

21210 Ensure unit personnel are qualified to drive appropriate types of vehicles they are

registered for

21211 Ensure applicants score 80 or higher (corrected to 100) on all airfield drivers

test All applicants with test scores below 80 will retest Primary and Alternate Unit

ADPMrsquos are required to score 90 or higher on all tests and CBTrsquos

21212 Conduct annual refresher training and document individualrsquos AF Form 483 by

signing the back Refresher CBT printouts will be kept with each individuals training and

certification paperwork

212121 Annual refresher training will consist of the following

2121211 Complete USAF Airfield Driving CBT

2121212 Review VAFB Airfield Driving Video

2121213 Review VAFB Airfield Driving PowerPoint Presentation

2121214 Review VAFB Airfield Driving Instruction

21213 Attend semi-annual Airfield Drivers Program Managers meetings

21214 Maintain an airfield driving (electronically or paper) continuity binder in the

following format

212141 TAB A Unit ADPM appointment letter

212142 TAB B Airfield Driving Instruction

212143 TAB C Annual Program Inspection Results

212144 TAB D Airfield Drivers Training and Certification letters

212145 TAB E List of unit assigned airfield drivers

212146 TAB F Airfield Driving CBT Training Curriculum TestAnswer Key

212147 TAB G Unit airfield driving safety requirements as applicable

212148 TAB H Airfield ViolationsCorrective actions

212149 TAB I References (AFJMAN 24-306 Chapter 25 and AFOSHSTD 91-100

Chapter 6 AFI 21-101 etc) and other miscellaneous information

21215 Become a registered member of the Vandenberg airfield driving CoP ADPMs can

register at httpswwwdmyafmilafknprodASPsCoPOpenCoPaspFilter=20710

21216 Schedule training for replacement ADPM with the DAFM at least 30 days prior to

relinquishing duties

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 13

Chapter 3

AIRFIELD ACCESS PROCEDURES

31 Airfield Training Program Requirements

311 Pass a color vision test

3111 Personnel must provide official documentation of test results from the 30 MDG

when submitting a request for an airfield driving permit

3112 Personnel will report to the 30 MDG Optometry Clinic to obtain verification of

normal color vision Appointments are not necessary testing is completed on a walk-in

basis

3113 Members must be able to distinguish red green white yellow and blue colors

NOTE Personnel who have a mandatory requirement for normal color vision (entry and

retention) in their Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) are exempt from color vision testing

portion of the airfield driversrsquo program provided previous test results indicate the member

can distinguish red green white yellow and blue

3114 The Optometry Clinic will document the test results (or non-applicability) on the

individualrsquos Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification

NOTE Coordination with MDG and safety officials may be necessary to evaluate those cases

where individuals fail the color vision test to determine if issuance of a limited access permit

excluding the CMA should be approved

3115 Personnel not having normal color vision will not be granted permission to

access controlled movement areas and will have ―NO CMA ACCESS stampedwritten

on their AF Form 483

312 Complete VAFB Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program

313 Pass a color vision test Document the test (or non-applicability) on the individualrsquos

Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification

314 Unit ADPMs will administer tests provided by Airfield Management Tests will cover

VAFB Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program this instruction local airfield

diagramlayout test phraseology test for individuals operating in the CMA and referenced

material in the beginning of this instruction A passing grade is 80 Tests will be corrected

to 100 Test completion is entered on Memorandum for Airfield Training and

Certification Those failing the exam will be interviewed by the Airfield Manager and

referred back to the Unit ADPM for appropriate remedial training Member must receive

documented remedial training after failing the exam Retests will be given no sooner than 48

hours after the initial test

315 After successful completion of the test the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will sign the Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification The AF

Form 483 will be endorsed for airfield driving by the Airfield Manager or designated

representative and returned to the individual The Memorandum for Airfield Training and

Certification will be returned to the applicable unit ADPM

14 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

NOTE Authority for signing the front of the AF Form 483 shall not be delegated outside

Airfield Management

NOTE For units requiring ramp only access members will complete all training for airfield

driving except the CMA access and phraseology portions Members AF Form 483 will be

annotated for ―RAMP ONLY access

316 Complete both day and night (if applicable) orientation on the airfield

3161 Academics and orientation rides will be comprehensive as a minimum they will

cover the following subjects

31611 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention Checking tires for FOD prior

to operating the vehicle on the airfield and ensuring tires are checked when vehicle is

driven off paved airfield surfaces prior to reentering paved airfield surface

31612 Procedures for approaching an aircraft during the day or night to include

daytime running lights (DRL)

31613 Traffic flow procedures including driving lane locations mandatory stop

and yield areas accident reporting and vehicle parking on airfield

31614 Parking and chocking requirements Vehicles will be chocked if left

unattended for any reason

31615 Restricted Areas Controlled Movement Areas and Local Airfield

Restrictions

31616 Extreme caution shall be used while operating within the Distinguished

Visitorrsquos aircraft operating area (Protocol will brief DV pick-up drivers and baggage

truck drivers on operations in this area) Vehicles shall not drive across the painted

red carpet located on the parking apron

31617 Two way radio communications is required with the Control Tower when

driving inside of the localizer and glideslope critical areas (Attachments 6 and 7)

31618 Night and inclement weather driving conditions During periods of

extremely low visibility airfield driving will be limited to mission essential duties

only

31619 Speed Limits on VAFB Airfield (Paragraph 48)

316110 Location and description of Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and instrument

(INST) holding position signs and markings (Attachment 5)

316111 Airfield entry points (Paragraph 43)

316112 Critical area boundaries for precision navigation aids (ILS Localizer

etchellip) Permission is required from the tower before entering these areas

(Attachments 6 and 7)

32 Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers amp Airfield Driving Instructor

Qualification The following are minimum requirements for ADPMs and airfield driving

instructors

321 Successfully completed the VAFB Airfield Driving Training Program

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 15

322 Be familiar with the following references

3221 AFI13-213 Airfield Management (Chapter 4)

3222 30SWI 13-204 Airfield Driving

3223 AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations

3224 AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities

(Chapter 6)

3225 AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver (Chapter 25)

16 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 4

PROCURING AIRFIELD DRIVING AUTHORIZATION

41 Airfield Access amp Operating Procedures

411 During airfield operating hours personnel and agencies without airfield access and not

granted specific exemption will report to Airfield Management Bldg 1746 before accessing

the airfield

412 After airfield operating hours all personnel and agencies will contact 30 SWCP prior

to accessing the airfield The 30 SWCP will advise of ongoing or proposed aircraft

operations

NOTE Even though this instruction grants access to several specific agencies and individuals

it is required that visits to the airfield be preceded by a call to the appropriate agency (30

OSSOSAA or 30 SWCP)

413 30 SWCP does not approvedeny requests for airfield access Personnelagencies

without airfield access and not granted specific exemption requiring access after-hours must

pre-coordinate with AMOPs during duty hours

414 Failure to contact 30 SWCP prior to entering the airfield or failure to pre-coordinate

after-hours airfield access with AMOPs may result in apprehension and denial of future

access

42 AMOPs Airfield Access Responsibilities

421 AMOPs will

4211 Before the airfield opens and throughout the duty day notify the Tower of all

personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that might affect aircraft operations as soon

as this information is received

4212 Notify 30 SWCP of all known personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that

will remain on after hours that might affect aircraft operations and of any personnel or

agencies without airfield access and not granted specific exemption who pre-coordinated

after-hours airfield access

43 Airfield Entry Points The airfield has 9 gates (Attachment 4) which are managed as

follows

431 Gate 1 Pedestrian gate only

432 Gate 2 Pedestrian gate only

433 Gate 3 Open 24 hours (emergency vehicles only) Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

434 Gate 4 Open 0700 to 1700L MonmdashFri (May be required locked during increased

Force Protection Conditions) Mandatory vehicle FOD checkpoint

435 Gates 5-9 Used by AM CE FD METNAV and SFS Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 17

44 Driving in the CMA

441 General procedures for operating vehicles in the CMA are included in the airfield

driving CBTs which can be accessed via the ancillary training link

442 Vehicles operating in the CMA will be assigned call signs (Airfield Lighting Fire

Department Transient AlertMaintenance Airfield Ops etc) Vehicle call signs are only

approved by the AFM or designated representative to ensure duplicate call signs are not used

443 No vehicle or person may enter Vandenbergrsquos CMA without approval from the

Control Tower Vehicles or persons entering the CMA must have direct two way contact

with the Control Tower Telephone coordination is not acceptable to gain permission to

enter the CMA during duty hours Only mission essential vehicles will drive on the airfield

or in the CMA

444 See Paragraph 46 for radio procedures and Attachment 9 for phraseology to use

when contacting the Control Tower

445 Vehicles directed to hold short of a runway will come to a complete stop at the

runway hold line and will not proceed until permission is received from the Control Tower

(Attachments 5 6 and 7)

446 In the event of lost communication with the Control Tower while driving on a taxiway

comply with the last instruction issued by Control Tower

NOTE If on the runway exit to nearest taxiway or road and contact AMOPs for instructions

Tower will contact AMOPs to track down vehicles that have lost contact and remove them from

the CMA

447 Vehicle operators on the CMA (including ILS Critical Areas) shall notify Tower of

their position via radio call not later than 0755L (or five minutes prior to airfield opening) If

radio contact cannot be established the vehicle operator will exit the CMA and ensure all

personnel and vehicles are clear of the CMA NLT 0800L (or such time as the airfield opens

if other than regularly scheduled) Failure to either notify Tower or exit the aircraft

movement area will be documented as a CMA violation or runway intrusion

45 Disabled Vehicles

451 In the event a vehicle becomes disabled anywhere on the airfield immediately notify

the control tower and Airfield Management office During non duty hours contact Command

Post State the problem vehicle registration number and where the vehicle is located Under

no circumstances will the operator abandon the vehicle

452 Airfield Management or Command Post will contact 30 LRSLGRDDO and

coordinate immediate removal of the vehicle from the airfield

453 Airfield Management will close the portion of the airfield until the vehicle has been

removed

46 Radio Control Procedures

461 When the airfield is open the control tower controls and directs all ground traffic and

vehicles in the CMA To achieve this control the following must be obeyed

18 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

462 Maintain two-way radio communication with Tower Organizations must provide

their own radios however AMOPs may loan a radio if one is available

NOTE Tower light-gun signals will not be used as a substitute for the two-way radio

requirement

463 Use the Tower Crash and Security Forces FM Nets or Ground Control frequencies

(UHFVHF) to communicate with Tower Tower does not continuously monitor the Security

Forces or Crash FM Nets Security Forces and Fire Department vehicle operators who

require communications with Tower on these frequencies must coordinate with Vandenberg

Emergency Control Center (VECC) and Fire Dispatch to have Tower monitor the frequency

VECC or Fire Dispatch will activate the select-call equipment or call the Tower on a landline

to request for Tower to monitor the appropriate frequency When communication with the

Tower is no longer required VECC Fire Dispatch or the vehicle operator(s) will inform the

Tower

464 Request and receive permission from the Tower before entering the CMA

4641 There is a runway hold line painted across the taxiway at the three locations

where taxiways intersect the runway A runway hold line consists of two solid yellow

lines and two dashed yellow lines (Attachment 5)

WARNING DO NOT confuse controlled movement area hold lines with runway hold lines

(Attachment 5) DO NOT cross a runway hold line without permission from the Tower

4642 Tower approval to cross the runway is a one-time approval only Once your

vehicle has exited the runway beyond the runway hold line(s) tower approval is required

to re-enter the runway

4643 Make radio communications concise to eliminate the possibility of confusion

State who you are your position on the airfield the route you wish to use and your

destination Tower will respond with a specific clearance Repeat instructions back to

the Tower exactly as they are received

4644 Ask Tower to repeat instructions you do not fully understand DO NOT

ASSUME ANYTHING When in doubt always take the safest course of action If the

Tower does not respond to your request to enter the movement area or cross the runway

do not proceed until Tower tells you

4645 Immediately report to tower when you depart the runway or CMA State the

location where you exited the runway or CMA

NOTE Until you pass the runway hold lines you are not off the runway If you exit the runway

into the grass or you pass over the runway edge lines you are to report off the runway Remain

in radio contact with the tower if you are within 100 feet of the runway edge

4646 Obey all Tower instructions If Tower instructions conflict with guidance in the

Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program or this instruction Tower instructions have

priority If for example Tower instructs you to ―exit the runway immediately you are

not expected to obey the 40 mph speed limit

4647 If you are operating a vehicle on the runway and Tower directs you to exit the

runway exit the runway at any of the taxiway intersections with the runway or position

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 19

yourself at least 100 feet from the edge of the runway or runway overrun As a guide the

runway distance remaining markers (large black signs with larger white numbers)

located in the grass on both sides of the runway are approximately 75 feet from the

runway edge

4648 Never use the word ―clear in radio transmissions Radio transmissions can

bleed through to different frequencies and cause aircraft in-flight to misinterpret landing

instructions

4649 Control tower controllers will not issue unconditional instructions when

authorizing movement on a runway or taxiway for the purpose of airfield checks or other

airport operations Instructions must ensure positive control with specific instructions to

proceed on a runway or movement area and as necessary hold short instructions

47 Operating a Vehicle on the Parking Ramp

471 Vehicles may not be driven diagonally across the ramp Travel parallel or

perpendicular to Airfield Road and make all turns at 90 degree angles There are very few

painted lines on the ramp to use for a reference As a guide follow the seams in the concrete

slabs that make up the ramp

472 Use taxiway centerlines as highway dividersndashdrive to the right Remain on concrete

surfaces when possible and avoid the airfield lights on the asphalt surfaces

473 If a vehicle must be backed or driven forward toward an aircraft clear the area use a

spotter and ensure the spotter uses chocks pre-positioned to keep your vehicle from striking

the aircraft

474 If parking near an aircraft do not park with front or rear of vehicle pointed towards

the aircraft unless absolutely necessary park perpendicular to the aircraftrsquos fuselage off the

nose of the aircraft or parallel to the aircraft off a wing tip Again the driverrsquos side of the

vehicle should be closest to the aircraft Park at least 25 feet away unless you are servicing

the aircraft or loadingunloading cargo

475 When leaving a parked vehicle unattended

4751 Turn off the ignition

EXCEPTIONS Emergency or servicing vehicles that must remain in operation to perform their

function may be parked with engine running transmission in park (automatic) or neutral

(manual) parking brake set and rear wheel chocked

4752 Leave vehicle unlocked with key in ignition

4753 Shift transmission to park (automatic) or reverse (manual)

4754 Set parking brake

4755 Turn on emergency flashers

4756 Place chocks in front of and behind a rear wheel of any vehicle left unattended

within 50 feet of an aircraft

EXCEPTION Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if

the engine is shut off

20 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

48 Airfield Speed Limits

481 5 mph ndash in close proximity (within 25 feet) of an aircraft

482 10 mph ndash for special purpose vehicles and for vehicles towing multiple pieces of

equipment

483 15 mph ndash when towing equipment or for general purpose vehicles on the aircraft

parking ramp

484 40 mph ndash for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway If you encounter an

aircraft pull over to the side stop and wait for the aircraft to pass then proceed

EXCEPTION Emergency vehicles (Fire Dept Ambulance Security Forces AMOPs) may

exceed the speed limit during emergency situations Extreme caution must be used during these

periods

485 During hours of darkness or reduced visibility speed limits for towing equipment and

for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway shall be reduced by 10 mph Those

agencies responding to an emergency and exceeding the speed limit shall consider the current

road conditions (nighttime precipitation present) and adjust their speed accordingly

49 Immediate Vicinity of Aircraft

491 If a vehicle must approach an aircraft approach with the driverrsquos side of the vehicle

closest to the aircraft so the driver can judge the distance separating the vehicle and aircraft

492 If an aircraftrsquos engines are running do not drive or park a vehicle within 25 feet

forward or 200 feet behind the aircraft

493 Do not drive within 25 feet of a parked aircraft except when the vehicle is involved in

servicing or loadingunloading cargo

494 Do not drive a vehicle under any part of an aircraft unless your vehicle is part of a

cargo loading or unloading operation and a vehicle is specifically designed to do so (Aircraft

certified forklift 60K cargo loader or missilebomb loader)

410 Encountering Aircraft on a Taxiway

4101 Small Wing Span (C-130 or less) The vehicle operator may simply elect to move to

the side of the taxiway to let it pass The vehicle operator must maintain a minimum 25 feet

separation from the aircraft

4102 Large Wing Span (C-5 B-52 etchellip) Vehicle operator should turn around and

proceed off the taxiway at the nearest exit Avoid driving into the grass do so because of the

potential (FOD) hazard If getting out of the way of taxiing aircraft means you need to drive

into the grass and then drive at a minimum of 200 feet from the taxiway centerline

4103 Aircraft always have the right of way over vehicles Never cross the path of a

moving aircraft Yield to the right of aircraft approaching head-on Always wait until a

taxiing aircraft has cleared your path before proceeding then pass to the rear All aircraft

create ―jet blast or ―prop wash do not come any closer than 200 feet behind or 25 feet in

front of an aircraft whose engines are running (Attachment 10) VAFB does not have any

designated ―jet blast areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 21

4104 When an aircraft is approaching your vehicle at night stop and turn off your

headlights but leave your parking lights on until the aircraft passes you Know how to turn

off DRLs If you are unsure on how to turn off your DRLs refer to the vehicle operators

manual

4105 Any vehicle mishap on the VAFB airfield will be reported to the AFM DAFM 30

SWSE 30 SFSCC and 30 OSSCC

411 Emergency Vehicle Operations

4111 During emergencies responding vehicles (Fire Department Ambulance Security

Forces and Airfield Management) may

4112 Exceed the speed limits only when necessary to save lives or property

NOTE Emergency response vehicles are not exempt from contacting the Tower for permission

into the controlled movement arearsquos or onto the runway

4113 Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if the

engine is shut off

4114 During an emergency all non-essential vehicle traffic and radio transmissions shall

be kept to a minimum

412 Fog Night and Reduced Visibility Conditions

4121 Exercise extreme caution during these conditions Most aircraft are painted gray and

are difficult to see under adverse conditions During low visibility conditions (eg fog night

rain etc) aircraft occasionally operate without landing lights to reduce glare

4122 At night do not direct vehicle headlights toward a moving aircraft Leave the

parking lights on to mark your vehiclersquos position Keep the headlights off until the aircraft is

out of range It is difficult to see on the airfield during hours of darkness exercise extreme

caution when performing nighttime operations

4123 During low visibility conditions all vehicles will stop short of the ILS hold sign

(Attachment 5 and 16) and ask permission from the Tower to cross andor enter the runway

Contact AMOPs during periods of inclement weather for reduced visibility conditions prior

to entering the airfield

4124 There is minimal flood lighting available on the parking ramp Portable lighting

units are sometimes used to supplement security however these units cast shadows that can

easily hide hazards

4125 During Fog conditions and at night speed limits will be reduced

413 Airfield Driving Blackout Procedures It is prohibited to drive on the VAFB airfield in

black out conditions

414 Vehicle Lights on the Airfield All vehicles operating within the CMA will use rotating

beacon lights or hazardwarning flashers and headlights Vehicles equipped with daytime

running lights will ensure they are on when operating on the airfield

415 Control Tower Light Gun Signals

22 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

4151 All vehicles that operate on the airfield will have AFVA 11-240 Airport Signs and

Markings signal decal (available for order at httpwwwe-publishingafmil)

4152 The decal may be permanently affixed in plain view of the driver or clipped to the

inside of the sun visor on the driverrsquos side of the vehicle so it can be flipped down for ready

reference

4153 All airfield vehicle operators will know and comply with all airfield signs markings

and control tower signals (Attachment 8)

416 Airfield Signs and Markings

4161 A comprehensive listing of general airfield signsmarkings is contained in the

Airfield Driving CBT and the Vandenberg Airfield Driving Familiarization Program slide

presentation

4162 There are two types of signs on VAFB airfield mandatory and informative

Definitions of signs are as follows

41621 Mandatory signs are provided when pilots and vehicle operators must follow an

instruction such as at runway hold positions Mandatory signs have a red background

with white lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

41622 Non-mandatory signs are classified as informative These signs are necessary

to indicate a specific movement area or to provide other useful information Informative

signs have a yellow background with black lettering or black background with yellow

lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

4163 Airfield markings unique to Vandenberg include the cargo Deployment Functional

area located on the airfield in front of the Transient Maintenance building This area is

marked with a dashed alternating green and white line This area is only used during

contingency or exercise operations (Attachment 16)

417 Tower Visual and Radio Blind Spots

4171 The ramp behind the aircraft hangar is a visual blind spot from the Tower

4172 The runway 12 approach end (Extended for Shuttle Program) is a hard to see area

(Attachment 4)

418 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention

4181 Hats may not be worn anywhere on the airfield

NOTE DVs and DV greeters may wear headgear in the red carpet area in the performance of

official duties

4182 Vehicle operators must ensure all loose items are secured within their vehicle before

entering the airfield

4183 Injury and equipment damage may result if objects (Rocks bolts tools etc) are

ingested or blown about by aircraft engines All vehicle operators must help keep airfield

pavements FOD free Drivers must stop and pick up FOD when seen

4184 When entering the airfield all personnel will stop at the FOD checkpoint sign and

inspectclear rocks or debris from tires before driving on pavements Roll the vehicle

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 23

forward 18 ndash 24 and re-inspect tires for FOD or other debris (rollover FOD check) When

you drive a vehicle off of any prepared surface (including onto the runway overruns and

asphalt shoulders adjacent to the taxiways and runway) where tires may pick up rocks and

gravel conduct a rollover FOD check and remove any foreign objects immediately after you

return to a prepared road surface

419 Mobile Obstacles on Taxiways and Aprons

4191 No equipment will be left unmanned in the following areas

41911 1000 feet from runway centerline out to either side

41912 200 feet from taxiway centerline out to either side

41913 98 feet from the edge of the apron boundary (C-17) For all other aircraft

types check with Airfield Management to determine distance to fixed or mobile

obstacles

419131 The North side of the aircraft hanger is closed NOTE Aerospace

ground equipment (AGE) may be left unmanned on the apron for up to 3 hours before

an aircraft arrival or following an aircraft departure if it is in direct support of aircraft

operations AGE equipment must be returned to the designated storage area when no

longer in use

420 Restrictions for Operating Bicycles on the Airfield The use of bicycles is prohibited on

the airfield

421 Vehicle Traffic Control Devices Vandenberg airfield does not have any vehicle traffic

control devices or lights for crossing active taxiwaysrunways In the event of radio outage

Tower will use light gun signals

422 Traction Devices It is prohibited to drive vehicles with tire chains or traction devices on

VAFB airfield Only normal tread tires will be used

423 Vehicle Call Signs

4231 The following call signs are permanently assigned to their associated

agenciesoffices for use while driving on the airfield Any others shall be coordinated

through Airfield Management prior to driving on the airfield

42311 Airfield Operations Flight Commander (AOFCC) OPSmdash1

42312 Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash1

42313 Deputy Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash2

42314 Other AMOPs Personnel AIRFIELDmdash3

42315 Control Tower vehicle ATCmdash

42316 Transient Aircraft Maintenance TAmdash

42317 METNAV METNAVmdash

42318 Airfield Lighting AIRFIELD LIGHTINGmdash

42319 Airfield Sweeper SWEEPERmdash

24 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

423110 Airfield Mower MOWERmdash

423111 Fire Chief CHIEFmdash1

423112 Emergency Fire Response Vehicles CRASHmdash

423113 When conducting training all unit ADPM and instructors will use a training

callsign (TRAININGmdash) assigned by AMOPs personnel

4232 Vehicle operators must be able to clearly communicate and understand instructions

from the Tower If an operator does not understand they will ask Tower to repeat the

message The radio operator will relay information back to the Tower exactly as it was

stated Ground vehicle operators will not use the word ―Clear when communicating with

the Tower (Attachment 9)

424 Procedures to Use Infield andor Other Airfield Routes

4241 Vehicle operators must understand standard traffic flow procedures including

driving lane locations mandatory stop and yield signs accident reporting and vehicle

parking on airfield (Attachment 11 12 and 14) Vandenberg AFB does not have designated

driving lanes painted on the aircraft parking apron When driving on taxiways or toward

approaching aircraft approach at a 90 degree angle (Attachment 14)

4242 Airfield Road is a two-way traffic lane marked with yellow paint which runs North

and South from Gate 4 to the south end of the hanger Use caution in front of Airfield

Operations (Building 1746) due to DV activity (Attachments 11 and 13) Do not drive on or

across the painted red carpet located on the parking ramp

42421 Operating a Vehicle on Airfield Road Stop signs are painted on Airfield Road

in three critical locations two near the aircraft hangar and one in front of Fire Station 1

Obey stop signs and visually clear the area for moving vehicles and aircraft before

proceeding

4243 Immediate Runway Departure Procedure If you are operating a vehicle on the

runway and Tower directs you to depart the runway immediately drive onto a taxiway

(beyond the hold line) if one is immediately available If a taxiway is not available drive

into the grass along the runway at least 100 feet beyond the runway edge As a guide the

runway distance markers (large black signs with white numbers located in the grass on both

sides of the runway) are approximately 75 feet from the runway edge These instructions are

for emergency situations only Remember to complete a FOD check prior to re-entering the

runway or taxiway area from off un-improved surfaces

425 Night Vision Devices (NVDs)

4251 NVDs will only be used on a case by case basis with the approval of the AOFCC

AFM or DAFM

426 Smoking Areas

4261 Smoking is prohibited on the airfield

4262 Designated smoking areas are between AMOPs and TA buildings on the south side

of TA and on the North side of the aircraft hangar Smoking is not allowed in any

government vehicle or POV operated on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 25

427 Cell Phone Usage on the Airfield Cell phones will not be used while operating a vehicle

on the airfield except under the following circumstances

4271 If vehicle operators must use a cell phone on the airfield they shall stop the vehicle

prior to using the phone

4272 Cell phones shall not be used within the distances listed below when near aircraft

being serviced with fuel or oxygen

42721 Within 50 feet of any pressurized aircraft fuel or oxygen servicing components

42722 Within 25 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet during fuel transfer

42723 Within 10 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet

428 Loss of Communications

4281 While on the runway If Tower loses radio contact they will flash the runway lights

on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle operatorrsquos attention

All personnel will be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for aircraft DO NOT re-

enter or cross the runway without ATCrsquos permission Immediately leave the controlled

movement area and contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the situation

4282 On the movement area (area other than runway) If Tower loses radio they will flash

the taxiway lights on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle

operatorrsquos attention All personnel shall be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for

aircraft Immediately move to the extreme edge of the taxiway and drive slowly to the

nearest movement area exit Contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the

situation

429 Fuel Pits

4291 Vandenberg has fuel pits located on the main parking ramp annotated by white

squares painted on the concrete The fuel pits are empty and not active

4292 Do not drive over the fuel pits covers

26 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 5

VEHICLE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS

51 Prerequisites for Airfield Driving

511 All operators must have a valid state motor vehicle license and a valid AF Form 2293

US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card in their possession while

operating a Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) Additionally operators must have a

Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter on file (Attachment 2)

NOTE Only Airfield Management personnel may issue AF Form 483rsquos

512 Individuals will complete all prerequisites and bring their completed Airfield Driving

Training and Certification letters and CBT score sheet to Airfield Management Operations

(Building 1746) during normal operating hours (Monday through Friday 0800 ndash 1700)

513 AMOPs personnel shall ensure the above forms are properly documented and

completed

514 Airfield driving trainees must pass (80) a map and written test ADPMs must have a

90 on all tests

515 If they meet all prerequisites the trainee will be issued a completed AF Form 483

Airfield Management will sign the Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter issue a

certificate number (next in sequence on the airfield license issue log) on the AF Form 483

sign the AF Form 483 and record information on the airfield license database located in the

AMOPs section

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 27

Chapter 6

OPERATING PROCEDURES

61 Reporting Violations and Runway Incursions

611 Violations of airfield access procedures airfield driving rules aircraft movement area

violations or unauthorized runway entry must be reported to AMOPs as soon as the incident

occurs

612 The Airfield Manager will initiate an investigation and coordinate with 30 SWSEF

and the AOFCC to determine the proper method of reporting the incident and to decide

which agency will investigate The following guidelines apply

6121 Airfield Manager will investigate general motor vehicle violations of access

procedures airfield driving rules and movement area procedures

6122 For a runway incursion the individualrsquos AF Form 483 must be surrendered to

AMOPs and airfield driving privileges revoked until an investigation retraining and

certification is complete

6123 Coordinate with 30SWSE to assign all runway incursions an operational

category (Operational Error Pilot Deviation VehiclePedestrian)

6124 Use AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report to report a runway intrusion that does

not involve an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program

prescribes the use of this form

613 Use AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR) to report a runway intrusion

that involves an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program and

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports prescribes the use of this form

62 Airfield Driving Violation Recourse

621 Violation of airfield driving procedures is a serious safety issue and will be handled

according to the seriousness of the offense Serious offenses such as a runway incursion and

controlled movement area violations will be addressed as follows

6211 A first-time offense will result in a one-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6212 A second offense will result in a 3-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6213 The third offense will result in a permanent revocation of all airfield driving

privileges

622 Punishment for other violations such as speeding and not performing FOD checks will

be determined by the Airfield Manager

623 In all cases of suspension or revocation the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will take possession of the individualrsquos AF Form 483

28 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

624 The Airfield Manager will send a letter to the individualrsquos supervisor unit ADPM and

unit commander informing them of the airfield violation and suspension of airfield driving

privileges

625 If the individual is needed to alleviate manning shortages to support a mission on the

airfield the individualrsquos unit commander may submit a letter requesting reinstatement of

airfield driving privileges The petition will be on official letterhead and addressed to the

Wing Commander (30 SWCC)

626 The 30 SWCC is the only one that can reinstate airfield driving privileges This

authority cannot be delegated The letter must explain the reason(s) why the individual

should retain their airfield driving privileges and state the driver has been counseled by their

supervisor about the airfield driving violation

627 For reinstatement of airfield driving privileges following a suspension an individual

must complete remedial training under the guidance of their ADPM The remedial training

consists of all training requirements for individuals undergoing initial training and

certification After all training requirements are met and the individual passes the written

airfield driving test a new AF Form 483 will be issued If the individual fails the written

exam a retest will be conducted no earlier than 48 hours after the initial test

628 If an individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license has been suspended or revoked by civil

authorities the unit commander will also suspend or revoke the individualrsquos airfield driving

privileges confiscate their AF Form 483 and notify the individualrsquos unit ADPM and the

Airfield Manager in writing The Airfield Manager will take possession of the individualrsquos

AF Form 483 upon presentation of written notification Upon reinstatement of the

individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license the individual will undergo remedial training in airfield

driving procedures

NOTE Reporting of runway taxiway ramp and CMA violations are the responsibility of all

personnel operating and utilizing the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 29

Chapter 7

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel

711 TDY and Contractor Personnel need not complete the VAFB airfield training program

provided they possess a valid AF Form 483 stamped for their home base airfield These

individuals will receive an in-depth briefing (documented on the TDYContractor Briefing

Certification Log) from the host Unit ADPM on local airfield operations before driving on

the airfield Personnel without proof of airfield certification will be required to complete the

entire Vandenberg AFB airfield driving program This briefing must include as a minimum

7111 Vandenberg AFB airfield boundary limits

7112 Entry Control Points (ECPs) and restricted areas

7113 Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

7114 FOD control and prevention

7115 Fire station mandatory stop areas

7116 Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

7117 Speed limits

7118 Parking and chocking requirements

7119 Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

71110 Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on

runwaystaxiwaysaprons

71111 Runway intrusion prevention

71112 Airfield violations and consequences

71113 Tower light gun signals

71114 CMA procedures including proper radio terminology and phraseology

71115 Airfield signs and markings

71116 Emergency response vehicles

71117 General and special purpose vehicles

71118 Day and night time orientations

30 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 8

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS)

81 Authorization

811 POVs are not authorized to operate on the airfield (to include Airfield Road) unless

granted permission by the Airfield Manager POVs shall not cross the white line parallel to

Airfield Road without explicit approval from Airfield Management

812 The AFM DAFM or designated AMOPs representative are responsible for issuing

POV airfield permits to individuals who have a justifiable reason for driving a POV on the

airfield (Attachment 3)

NOTE Authority will not be delegated outside of Airfield Management

813 POV authorizations will be restricted to mission essential requirements will not be

issued for individual convenience and will be endorsed by the individualrsquos unit commander

For the purpose of obtaining an airfield POV pass the POV must have updated registration

with appropriate stickers prior to approval by the Deputy Airfield Manager

8131 Airfield passes will be issued the first week in January of every year and will be

valid until the last day in December of that calendar year

8132 All passes will be renewed annually with a new justification letter from the

individualrsquos unit commander

814 Issue temporary POV passes by entering all information in the POV log and have

individual sign 30 SW Form 30 The individual will then be given a pass with a number

starting with current year and three digit sequence to correspond with number of pass issued

815 Pass will be returned to AMOPs when mission is complete

816 Permanent passes will only be issued to those that need to have them and have

justifiable reason on record Passes will be renewed annually on an ―as needed basis with

justification (Attachment 3)

817 Permanent POV passes will be issued by entering the vehicle information on the

permanent log and assigning a number to it the same as temporary POV passes User will

then be issued a placard with all pertinent information to be kept on the vehicle dashboard at

all times when on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

12 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

2129 Ensure replacement is trained and certified to drive on the airfield at least 30 days

prior to the replacement assuming Unit ADPM duties Schedule initial training with the

DAFM and notify unit commander of completed training

21210 Ensure unit personnel are qualified to drive appropriate types of vehicles they are

registered for

21211 Ensure applicants score 80 or higher (corrected to 100) on all airfield drivers

test All applicants with test scores below 80 will retest Primary and Alternate Unit

ADPMrsquos are required to score 90 or higher on all tests and CBTrsquos

21212 Conduct annual refresher training and document individualrsquos AF Form 483 by

signing the back Refresher CBT printouts will be kept with each individuals training and

certification paperwork

212121 Annual refresher training will consist of the following

2121211 Complete USAF Airfield Driving CBT

2121212 Review VAFB Airfield Driving Video

2121213 Review VAFB Airfield Driving PowerPoint Presentation

2121214 Review VAFB Airfield Driving Instruction

21213 Attend semi-annual Airfield Drivers Program Managers meetings

21214 Maintain an airfield driving (electronically or paper) continuity binder in the

following format

212141 TAB A Unit ADPM appointment letter

212142 TAB B Airfield Driving Instruction

212143 TAB C Annual Program Inspection Results

212144 TAB D Airfield Drivers Training and Certification letters

212145 TAB E List of unit assigned airfield drivers

212146 TAB F Airfield Driving CBT Training Curriculum TestAnswer Key

212147 TAB G Unit airfield driving safety requirements as applicable

212148 TAB H Airfield ViolationsCorrective actions

212149 TAB I References (AFJMAN 24-306 Chapter 25 and AFOSHSTD 91-100

Chapter 6 AFI 21-101 etc) and other miscellaneous information

21215 Become a registered member of the Vandenberg airfield driving CoP ADPMs can

register at httpswwwdmyafmilafknprodASPsCoPOpenCoPaspFilter=20710

21216 Schedule training for replacement ADPM with the DAFM at least 30 days prior to

relinquishing duties

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 13

Chapter 3

AIRFIELD ACCESS PROCEDURES

31 Airfield Training Program Requirements

311 Pass a color vision test

3111 Personnel must provide official documentation of test results from the 30 MDG

when submitting a request for an airfield driving permit

3112 Personnel will report to the 30 MDG Optometry Clinic to obtain verification of

normal color vision Appointments are not necessary testing is completed on a walk-in

basis

3113 Members must be able to distinguish red green white yellow and blue colors

NOTE Personnel who have a mandatory requirement for normal color vision (entry and

retention) in their Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) are exempt from color vision testing

portion of the airfield driversrsquo program provided previous test results indicate the member

can distinguish red green white yellow and blue

3114 The Optometry Clinic will document the test results (or non-applicability) on the

individualrsquos Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification

NOTE Coordination with MDG and safety officials may be necessary to evaluate those cases

where individuals fail the color vision test to determine if issuance of a limited access permit

excluding the CMA should be approved

3115 Personnel not having normal color vision will not be granted permission to

access controlled movement areas and will have ―NO CMA ACCESS stampedwritten

on their AF Form 483

312 Complete VAFB Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program

313 Pass a color vision test Document the test (or non-applicability) on the individualrsquos

Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification

314 Unit ADPMs will administer tests provided by Airfield Management Tests will cover

VAFB Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program this instruction local airfield

diagramlayout test phraseology test for individuals operating in the CMA and referenced

material in the beginning of this instruction A passing grade is 80 Tests will be corrected

to 100 Test completion is entered on Memorandum for Airfield Training and

Certification Those failing the exam will be interviewed by the Airfield Manager and

referred back to the Unit ADPM for appropriate remedial training Member must receive

documented remedial training after failing the exam Retests will be given no sooner than 48

hours after the initial test

315 After successful completion of the test the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will sign the Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification The AF

Form 483 will be endorsed for airfield driving by the Airfield Manager or designated

representative and returned to the individual The Memorandum for Airfield Training and

Certification will be returned to the applicable unit ADPM

14 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

NOTE Authority for signing the front of the AF Form 483 shall not be delegated outside

Airfield Management

NOTE For units requiring ramp only access members will complete all training for airfield

driving except the CMA access and phraseology portions Members AF Form 483 will be

annotated for ―RAMP ONLY access

316 Complete both day and night (if applicable) orientation on the airfield

3161 Academics and orientation rides will be comprehensive as a minimum they will

cover the following subjects

31611 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention Checking tires for FOD prior

to operating the vehicle on the airfield and ensuring tires are checked when vehicle is

driven off paved airfield surfaces prior to reentering paved airfield surface

31612 Procedures for approaching an aircraft during the day or night to include

daytime running lights (DRL)

31613 Traffic flow procedures including driving lane locations mandatory stop

and yield areas accident reporting and vehicle parking on airfield

31614 Parking and chocking requirements Vehicles will be chocked if left

unattended for any reason

31615 Restricted Areas Controlled Movement Areas and Local Airfield

Restrictions

31616 Extreme caution shall be used while operating within the Distinguished

Visitorrsquos aircraft operating area (Protocol will brief DV pick-up drivers and baggage

truck drivers on operations in this area) Vehicles shall not drive across the painted

red carpet located on the parking apron

31617 Two way radio communications is required with the Control Tower when

driving inside of the localizer and glideslope critical areas (Attachments 6 and 7)

31618 Night and inclement weather driving conditions During periods of

extremely low visibility airfield driving will be limited to mission essential duties

only

31619 Speed Limits on VAFB Airfield (Paragraph 48)

316110 Location and description of Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and instrument

(INST) holding position signs and markings (Attachment 5)

316111 Airfield entry points (Paragraph 43)

316112 Critical area boundaries for precision navigation aids (ILS Localizer

etchellip) Permission is required from the tower before entering these areas

(Attachments 6 and 7)

32 Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers amp Airfield Driving Instructor

Qualification The following are minimum requirements for ADPMs and airfield driving

instructors

321 Successfully completed the VAFB Airfield Driving Training Program

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 15

322 Be familiar with the following references

3221 AFI13-213 Airfield Management (Chapter 4)

3222 30SWI 13-204 Airfield Driving

3223 AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations

3224 AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities

(Chapter 6)

3225 AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver (Chapter 25)

16 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 4

PROCURING AIRFIELD DRIVING AUTHORIZATION

41 Airfield Access amp Operating Procedures

411 During airfield operating hours personnel and agencies without airfield access and not

granted specific exemption will report to Airfield Management Bldg 1746 before accessing

the airfield

412 After airfield operating hours all personnel and agencies will contact 30 SWCP prior

to accessing the airfield The 30 SWCP will advise of ongoing or proposed aircraft

operations

NOTE Even though this instruction grants access to several specific agencies and individuals

it is required that visits to the airfield be preceded by a call to the appropriate agency (30

OSSOSAA or 30 SWCP)

413 30 SWCP does not approvedeny requests for airfield access Personnelagencies

without airfield access and not granted specific exemption requiring access after-hours must

pre-coordinate with AMOPs during duty hours

414 Failure to contact 30 SWCP prior to entering the airfield or failure to pre-coordinate

after-hours airfield access with AMOPs may result in apprehension and denial of future

access

42 AMOPs Airfield Access Responsibilities

421 AMOPs will

4211 Before the airfield opens and throughout the duty day notify the Tower of all

personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that might affect aircraft operations as soon

as this information is received

4212 Notify 30 SWCP of all known personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that

will remain on after hours that might affect aircraft operations and of any personnel or

agencies without airfield access and not granted specific exemption who pre-coordinated

after-hours airfield access

43 Airfield Entry Points The airfield has 9 gates (Attachment 4) which are managed as

follows

431 Gate 1 Pedestrian gate only

432 Gate 2 Pedestrian gate only

433 Gate 3 Open 24 hours (emergency vehicles only) Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

434 Gate 4 Open 0700 to 1700L MonmdashFri (May be required locked during increased

Force Protection Conditions) Mandatory vehicle FOD checkpoint

435 Gates 5-9 Used by AM CE FD METNAV and SFS Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 17

44 Driving in the CMA

441 General procedures for operating vehicles in the CMA are included in the airfield

driving CBTs which can be accessed via the ancillary training link

442 Vehicles operating in the CMA will be assigned call signs (Airfield Lighting Fire

Department Transient AlertMaintenance Airfield Ops etc) Vehicle call signs are only

approved by the AFM or designated representative to ensure duplicate call signs are not used

443 No vehicle or person may enter Vandenbergrsquos CMA without approval from the

Control Tower Vehicles or persons entering the CMA must have direct two way contact

with the Control Tower Telephone coordination is not acceptable to gain permission to

enter the CMA during duty hours Only mission essential vehicles will drive on the airfield

or in the CMA

444 See Paragraph 46 for radio procedures and Attachment 9 for phraseology to use

when contacting the Control Tower

445 Vehicles directed to hold short of a runway will come to a complete stop at the

runway hold line and will not proceed until permission is received from the Control Tower

(Attachments 5 6 and 7)

446 In the event of lost communication with the Control Tower while driving on a taxiway

comply with the last instruction issued by Control Tower

NOTE If on the runway exit to nearest taxiway or road and contact AMOPs for instructions

Tower will contact AMOPs to track down vehicles that have lost contact and remove them from

the CMA

447 Vehicle operators on the CMA (including ILS Critical Areas) shall notify Tower of

their position via radio call not later than 0755L (or five minutes prior to airfield opening) If

radio contact cannot be established the vehicle operator will exit the CMA and ensure all

personnel and vehicles are clear of the CMA NLT 0800L (or such time as the airfield opens

if other than regularly scheduled) Failure to either notify Tower or exit the aircraft

movement area will be documented as a CMA violation or runway intrusion

45 Disabled Vehicles

451 In the event a vehicle becomes disabled anywhere on the airfield immediately notify

the control tower and Airfield Management office During non duty hours contact Command

Post State the problem vehicle registration number and where the vehicle is located Under

no circumstances will the operator abandon the vehicle

452 Airfield Management or Command Post will contact 30 LRSLGRDDO and

coordinate immediate removal of the vehicle from the airfield

453 Airfield Management will close the portion of the airfield until the vehicle has been

removed

46 Radio Control Procedures

461 When the airfield is open the control tower controls and directs all ground traffic and

vehicles in the CMA To achieve this control the following must be obeyed

18 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

462 Maintain two-way radio communication with Tower Organizations must provide

their own radios however AMOPs may loan a radio if one is available

NOTE Tower light-gun signals will not be used as a substitute for the two-way radio

requirement

463 Use the Tower Crash and Security Forces FM Nets or Ground Control frequencies

(UHFVHF) to communicate with Tower Tower does not continuously monitor the Security

Forces or Crash FM Nets Security Forces and Fire Department vehicle operators who

require communications with Tower on these frequencies must coordinate with Vandenberg

Emergency Control Center (VECC) and Fire Dispatch to have Tower monitor the frequency

VECC or Fire Dispatch will activate the select-call equipment or call the Tower on a landline

to request for Tower to monitor the appropriate frequency When communication with the

Tower is no longer required VECC Fire Dispatch or the vehicle operator(s) will inform the

Tower

464 Request and receive permission from the Tower before entering the CMA

4641 There is a runway hold line painted across the taxiway at the three locations

where taxiways intersect the runway A runway hold line consists of two solid yellow

lines and two dashed yellow lines (Attachment 5)

WARNING DO NOT confuse controlled movement area hold lines with runway hold lines

(Attachment 5) DO NOT cross a runway hold line without permission from the Tower

4642 Tower approval to cross the runway is a one-time approval only Once your

vehicle has exited the runway beyond the runway hold line(s) tower approval is required

to re-enter the runway

4643 Make radio communications concise to eliminate the possibility of confusion

State who you are your position on the airfield the route you wish to use and your

destination Tower will respond with a specific clearance Repeat instructions back to

the Tower exactly as they are received

4644 Ask Tower to repeat instructions you do not fully understand DO NOT

ASSUME ANYTHING When in doubt always take the safest course of action If the

Tower does not respond to your request to enter the movement area or cross the runway

do not proceed until Tower tells you

4645 Immediately report to tower when you depart the runway or CMA State the

location where you exited the runway or CMA

NOTE Until you pass the runway hold lines you are not off the runway If you exit the runway

into the grass or you pass over the runway edge lines you are to report off the runway Remain

in radio contact with the tower if you are within 100 feet of the runway edge

4646 Obey all Tower instructions If Tower instructions conflict with guidance in the

Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program or this instruction Tower instructions have

priority If for example Tower instructs you to ―exit the runway immediately you are

not expected to obey the 40 mph speed limit

4647 If you are operating a vehicle on the runway and Tower directs you to exit the

runway exit the runway at any of the taxiway intersections with the runway or position

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 19

yourself at least 100 feet from the edge of the runway or runway overrun As a guide the

runway distance remaining markers (large black signs with larger white numbers)

located in the grass on both sides of the runway are approximately 75 feet from the

runway edge

4648 Never use the word ―clear in radio transmissions Radio transmissions can

bleed through to different frequencies and cause aircraft in-flight to misinterpret landing

instructions

4649 Control tower controllers will not issue unconditional instructions when

authorizing movement on a runway or taxiway for the purpose of airfield checks or other

airport operations Instructions must ensure positive control with specific instructions to

proceed on a runway or movement area and as necessary hold short instructions

47 Operating a Vehicle on the Parking Ramp

471 Vehicles may not be driven diagonally across the ramp Travel parallel or

perpendicular to Airfield Road and make all turns at 90 degree angles There are very few

painted lines on the ramp to use for a reference As a guide follow the seams in the concrete

slabs that make up the ramp

472 Use taxiway centerlines as highway dividersndashdrive to the right Remain on concrete

surfaces when possible and avoid the airfield lights on the asphalt surfaces

473 If a vehicle must be backed or driven forward toward an aircraft clear the area use a

spotter and ensure the spotter uses chocks pre-positioned to keep your vehicle from striking

the aircraft

474 If parking near an aircraft do not park with front or rear of vehicle pointed towards

the aircraft unless absolutely necessary park perpendicular to the aircraftrsquos fuselage off the

nose of the aircraft or parallel to the aircraft off a wing tip Again the driverrsquos side of the

vehicle should be closest to the aircraft Park at least 25 feet away unless you are servicing

the aircraft or loadingunloading cargo

475 When leaving a parked vehicle unattended

4751 Turn off the ignition

EXCEPTIONS Emergency or servicing vehicles that must remain in operation to perform their

function may be parked with engine running transmission in park (automatic) or neutral

(manual) parking brake set and rear wheel chocked

4752 Leave vehicle unlocked with key in ignition

4753 Shift transmission to park (automatic) or reverse (manual)

4754 Set parking brake

4755 Turn on emergency flashers

4756 Place chocks in front of and behind a rear wheel of any vehicle left unattended

within 50 feet of an aircraft

EXCEPTION Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if

the engine is shut off

20 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

48 Airfield Speed Limits

481 5 mph ndash in close proximity (within 25 feet) of an aircraft

482 10 mph ndash for special purpose vehicles and for vehicles towing multiple pieces of

equipment

483 15 mph ndash when towing equipment or for general purpose vehicles on the aircraft

parking ramp

484 40 mph ndash for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway If you encounter an

aircraft pull over to the side stop and wait for the aircraft to pass then proceed

EXCEPTION Emergency vehicles (Fire Dept Ambulance Security Forces AMOPs) may

exceed the speed limit during emergency situations Extreme caution must be used during these

periods

485 During hours of darkness or reduced visibility speed limits for towing equipment and

for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway shall be reduced by 10 mph Those

agencies responding to an emergency and exceeding the speed limit shall consider the current

road conditions (nighttime precipitation present) and adjust their speed accordingly

49 Immediate Vicinity of Aircraft

491 If a vehicle must approach an aircraft approach with the driverrsquos side of the vehicle

closest to the aircraft so the driver can judge the distance separating the vehicle and aircraft

492 If an aircraftrsquos engines are running do not drive or park a vehicle within 25 feet

forward or 200 feet behind the aircraft

493 Do not drive within 25 feet of a parked aircraft except when the vehicle is involved in

servicing or loadingunloading cargo

494 Do not drive a vehicle under any part of an aircraft unless your vehicle is part of a

cargo loading or unloading operation and a vehicle is specifically designed to do so (Aircraft

certified forklift 60K cargo loader or missilebomb loader)

410 Encountering Aircraft on a Taxiway

4101 Small Wing Span (C-130 or less) The vehicle operator may simply elect to move to

the side of the taxiway to let it pass The vehicle operator must maintain a minimum 25 feet

separation from the aircraft

4102 Large Wing Span (C-5 B-52 etchellip) Vehicle operator should turn around and

proceed off the taxiway at the nearest exit Avoid driving into the grass do so because of the

potential (FOD) hazard If getting out of the way of taxiing aircraft means you need to drive

into the grass and then drive at a minimum of 200 feet from the taxiway centerline

4103 Aircraft always have the right of way over vehicles Never cross the path of a

moving aircraft Yield to the right of aircraft approaching head-on Always wait until a

taxiing aircraft has cleared your path before proceeding then pass to the rear All aircraft

create ―jet blast or ―prop wash do not come any closer than 200 feet behind or 25 feet in

front of an aircraft whose engines are running (Attachment 10) VAFB does not have any

designated ―jet blast areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 21

4104 When an aircraft is approaching your vehicle at night stop and turn off your

headlights but leave your parking lights on until the aircraft passes you Know how to turn

off DRLs If you are unsure on how to turn off your DRLs refer to the vehicle operators

manual

4105 Any vehicle mishap on the VAFB airfield will be reported to the AFM DAFM 30

SWSE 30 SFSCC and 30 OSSCC

411 Emergency Vehicle Operations

4111 During emergencies responding vehicles (Fire Department Ambulance Security

Forces and Airfield Management) may

4112 Exceed the speed limits only when necessary to save lives or property

NOTE Emergency response vehicles are not exempt from contacting the Tower for permission

into the controlled movement arearsquos or onto the runway

4113 Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if the

engine is shut off

4114 During an emergency all non-essential vehicle traffic and radio transmissions shall

be kept to a minimum

412 Fog Night and Reduced Visibility Conditions

4121 Exercise extreme caution during these conditions Most aircraft are painted gray and

are difficult to see under adverse conditions During low visibility conditions (eg fog night

rain etc) aircraft occasionally operate without landing lights to reduce glare

4122 At night do not direct vehicle headlights toward a moving aircraft Leave the

parking lights on to mark your vehiclersquos position Keep the headlights off until the aircraft is

out of range It is difficult to see on the airfield during hours of darkness exercise extreme

caution when performing nighttime operations

4123 During low visibility conditions all vehicles will stop short of the ILS hold sign

(Attachment 5 and 16) and ask permission from the Tower to cross andor enter the runway

Contact AMOPs during periods of inclement weather for reduced visibility conditions prior

to entering the airfield

4124 There is minimal flood lighting available on the parking ramp Portable lighting

units are sometimes used to supplement security however these units cast shadows that can

easily hide hazards

4125 During Fog conditions and at night speed limits will be reduced

413 Airfield Driving Blackout Procedures It is prohibited to drive on the VAFB airfield in

black out conditions

414 Vehicle Lights on the Airfield All vehicles operating within the CMA will use rotating

beacon lights or hazardwarning flashers and headlights Vehicles equipped with daytime

running lights will ensure they are on when operating on the airfield

415 Control Tower Light Gun Signals

22 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

4151 All vehicles that operate on the airfield will have AFVA 11-240 Airport Signs and

Markings signal decal (available for order at httpwwwe-publishingafmil)

4152 The decal may be permanently affixed in plain view of the driver or clipped to the

inside of the sun visor on the driverrsquos side of the vehicle so it can be flipped down for ready

reference

4153 All airfield vehicle operators will know and comply with all airfield signs markings

and control tower signals (Attachment 8)

416 Airfield Signs and Markings

4161 A comprehensive listing of general airfield signsmarkings is contained in the

Airfield Driving CBT and the Vandenberg Airfield Driving Familiarization Program slide

presentation

4162 There are two types of signs on VAFB airfield mandatory and informative

Definitions of signs are as follows

41621 Mandatory signs are provided when pilots and vehicle operators must follow an

instruction such as at runway hold positions Mandatory signs have a red background

with white lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

41622 Non-mandatory signs are classified as informative These signs are necessary

to indicate a specific movement area or to provide other useful information Informative

signs have a yellow background with black lettering or black background with yellow

lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

4163 Airfield markings unique to Vandenberg include the cargo Deployment Functional

area located on the airfield in front of the Transient Maintenance building This area is

marked with a dashed alternating green and white line This area is only used during

contingency or exercise operations (Attachment 16)

417 Tower Visual and Radio Blind Spots

4171 The ramp behind the aircraft hangar is a visual blind spot from the Tower

4172 The runway 12 approach end (Extended for Shuttle Program) is a hard to see area

(Attachment 4)

418 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention

4181 Hats may not be worn anywhere on the airfield

NOTE DVs and DV greeters may wear headgear in the red carpet area in the performance of

official duties

4182 Vehicle operators must ensure all loose items are secured within their vehicle before

entering the airfield

4183 Injury and equipment damage may result if objects (Rocks bolts tools etc) are

ingested or blown about by aircraft engines All vehicle operators must help keep airfield

pavements FOD free Drivers must stop and pick up FOD when seen

4184 When entering the airfield all personnel will stop at the FOD checkpoint sign and

inspectclear rocks or debris from tires before driving on pavements Roll the vehicle

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 23

forward 18 ndash 24 and re-inspect tires for FOD or other debris (rollover FOD check) When

you drive a vehicle off of any prepared surface (including onto the runway overruns and

asphalt shoulders adjacent to the taxiways and runway) where tires may pick up rocks and

gravel conduct a rollover FOD check and remove any foreign objects immediately after you

return to a prepared road surface

419 Mobile Obstacles on Taxiways and Aprons

4191 No equipment will be left unmanned in the following areas

41911 1000 feet from runway centerline out to either side

41912 200 feet from taxiway centerline out to either side

41913 98 feet from the edge of the apron boundary (C-17) For all other aircraft

types check with Airfield Management to determine distance to fixed or mobile

obstacles

419131 The North side of the aircraft hanger is closed NOTE Aerospace

ground equipment (AGE) may be left unmanned on the apron for up to 3 hours before

an aircraft arrival or following an aircraft departure if it is in direct support of aircraft

operations AGE equipment must be returned to the designated storage area when no

longer in use

420 Restrictions for Operating Bicycles on the Airfield The use of bicycles is prohibited on

the airfield

421 Vehicle Traffic Control Devices Vandenberg airfield does not have any vehicle traffic

control devices or lights for crossing active taxiwaysrunways In the event of radio outage

Tower will use light gun signals

422 Traction Devices It is prohibited to drive vehicles with tire chains or traction devices on

VAFB airfield Only normal tread tires will be used

423 Vehicle Call Signs

4231 The following call signs are permanently assigned to their associated

agenciesoffices for use while driving on the airfield Any others shall be coordinated

through Airfield Management prior to driving on the airfield

42311 Airfield Operations Flight Commander (AOFCC) OPSmdash1

42312 Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash1

42313 Deputy Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash2

42314 Other AMOPs Personnel AIRFIELDmdash3

42315 Control Tower vehicle ATCmdash

42316 Transient Aircraft Maintenance TAmdash

42317 METNAV METNAVmdash

42318 Airfield Lighting AIRFIELD LIGHTINGmdash

42319 Airfield Sweeper SWEEPERmdash

24 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

423110 Airfield Mower MOWERmdash

423111 Fire Chief CHIEFmdash1

423112 Emergency Fire Response Vehicles CRASHmdash

423113 When conducting training all unit ADPM and instructors will use a training

callsign (TRAININGmdash) assigned by AMOPs personnel

4232 Vehicle operators must be able to clearly communicate and understand instructions

from the Tower If an operator does not understand they will ask Tower to repeat the

message The radio operator will relay information back to the Tower exactly as it was

stated Ground vehicle operators will not use the word ―Clear when communicating with

the Tower (Attachment 9)

424 Procedures to Use Infield andor Other Airfield Routes

4241 Vehicle operators must understand standard traffic flow procedures including

driving lane locations mandatory stop and yield signs accident reporting and vehicle

parking on airfield (Attachment 11 12 and 14) Vandenberg AFB does not have designated

driving lanes painted on the aircraft parking apron When driving on taxiways or toward

approaching aircraft approach at a 90 degree angle (Attachment 14)

4242 Airfield Road is a two-way traffic lane marked with yellow paint which runs North

and South from Gate 4 to the south end of the hanger Use caution in front of Airfield

Operations (Building 1746) due to DV activity (Attachments 11 and 13) Do not drive on or

across the painted red carpet located on the parking ramp

42421 Operating a Vehicle on Airfield Road Stop signs are painted on Airfield Road

in three critical locations two near the aircraft hangar and one in front of Fire Station 1

Obey stop signs and visually clear the area for moving vehicles and aircraft before

proceeding

4243 Immediate Runway Departure Procedure If you are operating a vehicle on the

runway and Tower directs you to depart the runway immediately drive onto a taxiway

(beyond the hold line) if one is immediately available If a taxiway is not available drive

into the grass along the runway at least 100 feet beyond the runway edge As a guide the

runway distance markers (large black signs with white numbers located in the grass on both

sides of the runway) are approximately 75 feet from the runway edge These instructions are

for emergency situations only Remember to complete a FOD check prior to re-entering the

runway or taxiway area from off un-improved surfaces

425 Night Vision Devices (NVDs)

4251 NVDs will only be used on a case by case basis with the approval of the AOFCC

AFM or DAFM

426 Smoking Areas

4261 Smoking is prohibited on the airfield

4262 Designated smoking areas are between AMOPs and TA buildings on the south side

of TA and on the North side of the aircraft hangar Smoking is not allowed in any

government vehicle or POV operated on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 25

427 Cell Phone Usage on the Airfield Cell phones will not be used while operating a vehicle

on the airfield except under the following circumstances

4271 If vehicle operators must use a cell phone on the airfield they shall stop the vehicle

prior to using the phone

4272 Cell phones shall not be used within the distances listed below when near aircraft

being serviced with fuel or oxygen

42721 Within 50 feet of any pressurized aircraft fuel or oxygen servicing components

42722 Within 25 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet during fuel transfer

42723 Within 10 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet

428 Loss of Communications

4281 While on the runway If Tower loses radio contact they will flash the runway lights

on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle operatorrsquos attention

All personnel will be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for aircraft DO NOT re-

enter or cross the runway without ATCrsquos permission Immediately leave the controlled

movement area and contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the situation

4282 On the movement area (area other than runway) If Tower loses radio they will flash

the taxiway lights on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle

operatorrsquos attention All personnel shall be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for

aircraft Immediately move to the extreme edge of the taxiway and drive slowly to the

nearest movement area exit Contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the

situation

429 Fuel Pits

4291 Vandenberg has fuel pits located on the main parking ramp annotated by white

squares painted on the concrete The fuel pits are empty and not active

4292 Do not drive over the fuel pits covers

26 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 5

VEHICLE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS

51 Prerequisites for Airfield Driving

511 All operators must have a valid state motor vehicle license and a valid AF Form 2293

US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card in their possession while

operating a Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) Additionally operators must have a

Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter on file (Attachment 2)

NOTE Only Airfield Management personnel may issue AF Form 483rsquos

512 Individuals will complete all prerequisites and bring their completed Airfield Driving

Training and Certification letters and CBT score sheet to Airfield Management Operations

(Building 1746) during normal operating hours (Monday through Friday 0800 ndash 1700)

513 AMOPs personnel shall ensure the above forms are properly documented and

completed

514 Airfield driving trainees must pass (80) a map and written test ADPMs must have a

90 on all tests

515 If they meet all prerequisites the trainee will be issued a completed AF Form 483

Airfield Management will sign the Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter issue a

certificate number (next in sequence on the airfield license issue log) on the AF Form 483

sign the AF Form 483 and record information on the airfield license database located in the

AMOPs section

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 27

Chapter 6

OPERATING PROCEDURES

61 Reporting Violations and Runway Incursions

611 Violations of airfield access procedures airfield driving rules aircraft movement area

violations or unauthorized runway entry must be reported to AMOPs as soon as the incident

occurs

612 The Airfield Manager will initiate an investigation and coordinate with 30 SWSEF

and the AOFCC to determine the proper method of reporting the incident and to decide

which agency will investigate The following guidelines apply

6121 Airfield Manager will investigate general motor vehicle violations of access

procedures airfield driving rules and movement area procedures

6122 For a runway incursion the individualrsquos AF Form 483 must be surrendered to

AMOPs and airfield driving privileges revoked until an investigation retraining and

certification is complete

6123 Coordinate with 30SWSE to assign all runway incursions an operational

category (Operational Error Pilot Deviation VehiclePedestrian)

6124 Use AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report to report a runway intrusion that does

not involve an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program

prescribes the use of this form

613 Use AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR) to report a runway intrusion

that involves an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program and

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports prescribes the use of this form

62 Airfield Driving Violation Recourse

621 Violation of airfield driving procedures is a serious safety issue and will be handled

according to the seriousness of the offense Serious offenses such as a runway incursion and

controlled movement area violations will be addressed as follows

6211 A first-time offense will result in a one-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6212 A second offense will result in a 3-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6213 The third offense will result in a permanent revocation of all airfield driving

privileges

622 Punishment for other violations such as speeding and not performing FOD checks will

be determined by the Airfield Manager

623 In all cases of suspension or revocation the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will take possession of the individualrsquos AF Form 483

28 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

624 The Airfield Manager will send a letter to the individualrsquos supervisor unit ADPM and

unit commander informing them of the airfield violation and suspension of airfield driving

privileges

625 If the individual is needed to alleviate manning shortages to support a mission on the

airfield the individualrsquos unit commander may submit a letter requesting reinstatement of

airfield driving privileges The petition will be on official letterhead and addressed to the

Wing Commander (30 SWCC)

626 The 30 SWCC is the only one that can reinstate airfield driving privileges This

authority cannot be delegated The letter must explain the reason(s) why the individual

should retain their airfield driving privileges and state the driver has been counseled by their

supervisor about the airfield driving violation

627 For reinstatement of airfield driving privileges following a suspension an individual

must complete remedial training under the guidance of their ADPM The remedial training

consists of all training requirements for individuals undergoing initial training and

certification After all training requirements are met and the individual passes the written

airfield driving test a new AF Form 483 will be issued If the individual fails the written

exam a retest will be conducted no earlier than 48 hours after the initial test

628 If an individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license has been suspended or revoked by civil

authorities the unit commander will also suspend or revoke the individualrsquos airfield driving

privileges confiscate their AF Form 483 and notify the individualrsquos unit ADPM and the

Airfield Manager in writing The Airfield Manager will take possession of the individualrsquos

AF Form 483 upon presentation of written notification Upon reinstatement of the

individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license the individual will undergo remedial training in airfield

driving procedures

NOTE Reporting of runway taxiway ramp and CMA violations are the responsibility of all

personnel operating and utilizing the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 29

Chapter 7

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel

711 TDY and Contractor Personnel need not complete the VAFB airfield training program

provided they possess a valid AF Form 483 stamped for their home base airfield These

individuals will receive an in-depth briefing (documented on the TDYContractor Briefing

Certification Log) from the host Unit ADPM on local airfield operations before driving on

the airfield Personnel without proof of airfield certification will be required to complete the

entire Vandenberg AFB airfield driving program This briefing must include as a minimum

7111 Vandenberg AFB airfield boundary limits

7112 Entry Control Points (ECPs) and restricted areas

7113 Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

7114 FOD control and prevention

7115 Fire station mandatory stop areas

7116 Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

7117 Speed limits

7118 Parking and chocking requirements

7119 Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

71110 Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on

runwaystaxiwaysaprons

71111 Runway intrusion prevention

71112 Airfield violations and consequences

71113 Tower light gun signals

71114 CMA procedures including proper radio terminology and phraseology

71115 Airfield signs and markings

71116 Emergency response vehicles

71117 General and special purpose vehicles

71118 Day and night time orientations

30 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 8

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS)

81 Authorization

811 POVs are not authorized to operate on the airfield (to include Airfield Road) unless

granted permission by the Airfield Manager POVs shall not cross the white line parallel to

Airfield Road without explicit approval from Airfield Management

812 The AFM DAFM or designated AMOPs representative are responsible for issuing

POV airfield permits to individuals who have a justifiable reason for driving a POV on the

airfield (Attachment 3)

NOTE Authority will not be delegated outside of Airfield Management

813 POV authorizations will be restricted to mission essential requirements will not be

issued for individual convenience and will be endorsed by the individualrsquos unit commander

For the purpose of obtaining an airfield POV pass the POV must have updated registration

with appropriate stickers prior to approval by the Deputy Airfield Manager

8131 Airfield passes will be issued the first week in January of every year and will be

valid until the last day in December of that calendar year

8132 All passes will be renewed annually with a new justification letter from the

individualrsquos unit commander

814 Issue temporary POV passes by entering all information in the POV log and have

individual sign 30 SW Form 30 The individual will then be given a pass with a number

starting with current year and three digit sequence to correspond with number of pass issued

815 Pass will be returned to AMOPs when mission is complete

816 Permanent passes will only be issued to those that need to have them and have

justifiable reason on record Passes will be renewed annually on an ―as needed basis with

justification (Attachment 3)

817 Permanent POV passes will be issued by entering the vehicle information on the

permanent log and assigning a number to it the same as temporary POV passes User will

then be issued a placard with all pertinent information to be kept on the vehicle dashboard at

all times when on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 13

Chapter 3

AIRFIELD ACCESS PROCEDURES

31 Airfield Training Program Requirements

311 Pass a color vision test

3111 Personnel must provide official documentation of test results from the 30 MDG

when submitting a request for an airfield driving permit

3112 Personnel will report to the 30 MDG Optometry Clinic to obtain verification of

normal color vision Appointments are not necessary testing is completed on a walk-in

basis

3113 Members must be able to distinguish red green white yellow and blue colors

NOTE Personnel who have a mandatory requirement for normal color vision (entry and

retention) in their Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) are exempt from color vision testing

portion of the airfield driversrsquo program provided previous test results indicate the member

can distinguish red green white yellow and blue

3114 The Optometry Clinic will document the test results (or non-applicability) on the

individualrsquos Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification

NOTE Coordination with MDG and safety officials may be necessary to evaluate those cases

where individuals fail the color vision test to determine if issuance of a limited access permit

excluding the CMA should be approved

3115 Personnel not having normal color vision will not be granted permission to

access controlled movement areas and will have ―NO CMA ACCESS stampedwritten

on their AF Form 483

312 Complete VAFB Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program

313 Pass a color vision test Document the test (or non-applicability) on the individualrsquos

Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification

314 Unit ADPMs will administer tests provided by Airfield Management Tests will cover

VAFB Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program this instruction local airfield

diagramlayout test phraseology test for individuals operating in the CMA and referenced

material in the beginning of this instruction A passing grade is 80 Tests will be corrected

to 100 Test completion is entered on Memorandum for Airfield Training and

Certification Those failing the exam will be interviewed by the Airfield Manager and

referred back to the Unit ADPM for appropriate remedial training Member must receive

documented remedial training after failing the exam Retests will be given no sooner than 48

hours after the initial test

315 After successful completion of the test the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will sign the Memorandum for Airfield Training and Certification The AF

Form 483 will be endorsed for airfield driving by the Airfield Manager or designated

representative and returned to the individual The Memorandum for Airfield Training and

Certification will be returned to the applicable unit ADPM

14 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

NOTE Authority for signing the front of the AF Form 483 shall not be delegated outside

Airfield Management

NOTE For units requiring ramp only access members will complete all training for airfield

driving except the CMA access and phraseology portions Members AF Form 483 will be

annotated for ―RAMP ONLY access

316 Complete both day and night (if applicable) orientation on the airfield

3161 Academics and orientation rides will be comprehensive as a minimum they will

cover the following subjects

31611 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention Checking tires for FOD prior

to operating the vehicle on the airfield and ensuring tires are checked when vehicle is

driven off paved airfield surfaces prior to reentering paved airfield surface

31612 Procedures for approaching an aircraft during the day or night to include

daytime running lights (DRL)

31613 Traffic flow procedures including driving lane locations mandatory stop

and yield areas accident reporting and vehicle parking on airfield

31614 Parking and chocking requirements Vehicles will be chocked if left

unattended for any reason

31615 Restricted Areas Controlled Movement Areas and Local Airfield

Restrictions

31616 Extreme caution shall be used while operating within the Distinguished

Visitorrsquos aircraft operating area (Protocol will brief DV pick-up drivers and baggage

truck drivers on operations in this area) Vehicles shall not drive across the painted

red carpet located on the parking apron

31617 Two way radio communications is required with the Control Tower when

driving inside of the localizer and glideslope critical areas (Attachments 6 and 7)

31618 Night and inclement weather driving conditions During periods of

extremely low visibility airfield driving will be limited to mission essential duties

only

31619 Speed Limits on VAFB Airfield (Paragraph 48)

316110 Location and description of Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and instrument

(INST) holding position signs and markings (Attachment 5)

316111 Airfield entry points (Paragraph 43)

316112 Critical area boundaries for precision navigation aids (ILS Localizer

etchellip) Permission is required from the tower before entering these areas

(Attachments 6 and 7)

32 Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers amp Airfield Driving Instructor

Qualification The following are minimum requirements for ADPMs and airfield driving

instructors

321 Successfully completed the VAFB Airfield Driving Training Program

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 15

322 Be familiar with the following references

3221 AFI13-213 Airfield Management (Chapter 4)

3222 30SWI 13-204 Airfield Driving

3223 AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations

3224 AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities

(Chapter 6)

3225 AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver (Chapter 25)

16 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 4

PROCURING AIRFIELD DRIVING AUTHORIZATION

41 Airfield Access amp Operating Procedures

411 During airfield operating hours personnel and agencies without airfield access and not

granted specific exemption will report to Airfield Management Bldg 1746 before accessing

the airfield

412 After airfield operating hours all personnel and agencies will contact 30 SWCP prior

to accessing the airfield The 30 SWCP will advise of ongoing or proposed aircraft

operations

NOTE Even though this instruction grants access to several specific agencies and individuals

it is required that visits to the airfield be preceded by a call to the appropriate agency (30

OSSOSAA or 30 SWCP)

413 30 SWCP does not approvedeny requests for airfield access Personnelagencies

without airfield access and not granted specific exemption requiring access after-hours must

pre-coordinate with AMOPs during duty hours

414 Failure to contact 30 SWCP prior to entering the airfield or failure to pre-coordinate

after-hours airfield access with AMOPs may result in apprehension and denial of future

access

42 AMOPs Airfield Access Responsibilities

421 AMOPs will

4211 Before the airfield opens and throughout the duty day notify the Tower of all

personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that might affect aircraft operations as soon

as this information is received

4212 Notify 30 SWCP of all known personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that

will remain on after hours that might affect aircraft operations and of any personnel or

agencies without airfield access and not granted specific exemption who pre-coordinated

after-hours airfield access

43 Airfield Entry Points The airfield has 9 gates (Attachment 4) which are managed as

follows

431 Gate 1 Pedestrian gate only

432 Gate 2 Pedestrian gate only

433 Gate 3 Open 24 hours (emergency vehicles only) Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

434 Gate 4 Open 0700 to 1700L MonmdashFri (May be required locked during increased

Force Protection Conditions) Mandatory vehicle FOD checkpoint

435 Gates 5-9 Used by AM CE FD METNAV and SFS Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 17

44 Driving in the CMA

441 General procedures for operating vehicles in the CMA are included in the airfield

driving CBTs which can be accessed via the ancillary training link

442 Vehicles operating in the CMA will be assigned call signs (Airfield Lighting Fire

Department Transient AlertMaintenance Airfield Ops etc) Vehicle call signs are only

approved by the AFM or designated representative to ensure duplicate call signs are not used

443 No vehicle or person may enter Vandenbergrsquos CMA without approval from the

Control Tower Vehicles or persons entering the CMA must have direct two way contact

with the Control Tower Telephone coordination is not acceptable to gain permission to

enter the CMA during duty hours Only mission essential vehicles will drive on the airfield

or in the CMA

444 See Paragraph 46 for radio procedures and Attachment 9 for phraseology to use

when contacting the Control Tower

445 Vehicles directed to hold short of a runway will come to a complete stop at the

runway hold line and will not proceed until permission is received from the Control Tower

(Attachments 5 6 and 7)

446 In the event of lost communication with the Control Tower while driving on a taxiway

comply with the last instruction issued by Control Tower

NOTE If on the runway exit to nearest taxiway or road and contact AMOPs for instructions

Tower will contact AMOPs to track down vehicles that have lost contact and remove them from

the CMA

447 Vehicle operators on the CMA (including ILS Critical Areas) shall notify Tower of

their position via radio call not later than 0755L (or five minutes prior to airfield opening) If

radio contact cannot be established the vehicle operator will exit the CMA and ensure all

personnel and vehicles are clear of the CMA NLT 0800L (or such time as the airfield opens

if other than regularly scheduled) Failure to either notify Tower or exit the aircraft

movement area will be documented as a CMA violation or runway intrusion

45 Disabled Vehicles

451 In the event a vehicle becomes disabled anywhere on the airfield immediately notify

the control tower and Airfield Management office During non duty hours contact Command

Post State the problem vehicle registration number and where the vehicle is located Under

no circumstances will the operator abandon the vehicle

452 Airfield Management or Command Post will contact 30 LRSLGRDDO and

coordinate immediate removal of the vehicle from the airfield

453 Airfield Management will close the portion of the airfield until the vehicle has been

removed

46 Radio Control Procedures

461 When the airfield is open the control tower controls and directs all ground traffic and

vehicles in the CMA To achieve this control the following must be obeyed

18 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

462 Maintain two-way radio communication with Tower Organizations must provide

their own radios however AMOPs may loan a radio if one is available

NOTE Tower light-gun signals will not be used as a substitute for the two-way radio

requirement

463 Use the Tower Crash and Security Forces FM Nets or Ground Control frequencies

(UHFVHF) to communicate with Tower Tower does not continuously monitor the Security

Forces or Crash FM Nets Security Forces and Fire Department vehicle operators who

require communications with Tower on these frequencies must coordinate with Vandenberg

Emergency Control Center (VECC) and Fire Dispatch to have Tower monitor the frequency

VECC or Fire Dispatch will activate the select-call equipment or call the Tower on a landline

to request for Tower to monitor the appropriate frequency When communication with the

Tower is no longer required VECC Fire Dispatch or the vehicle operator(s) will inform the

Tower

464 Request and receive permission from the Tower before entering the CMA

4641 There is a runway hold line painted across the taxiway at the three locations

where taxiways intersect the runway A runway hold line consists of two solid yellow

lines and two dashed yellow lines (Attachment 5)

WARNING DO NOT confuse controlled movement area hold lines with runway hold lines

(Attachment 5) DO NOT cross a runway hold line without permission from the Tower

4642 Tower approval to cross the runway is a one-time approval only Once your

vehicle has exited the runway beyond the runway hold line(s) tower approval is required

to re-enter the runway

4643 Make radio communications concise to eliminate the possibility of confusion

State who you are your position on the airfield the route you wish to use and your

destination Tower will respond with a specific clearance Repeat instructions back to

the Tower exactly as they are received

4644 Ask Tower to repeat instructions you do not fully understand DO NOT

ASSUME ANYTHING When in doubt always take the safest course of action If the

Tower does not respond to your request to enter the movement area or cross the runway

do not proceed until Tower tells you

4645 Immediately report to tower when you depart the runway or CMA State the

location where you exited the runway or CMA

NOTE Until you pass the runway hold lines you are not off the runway If you exit the runway

into the grass or you pass over the runway edge lines you are to report off the runway Remain

in radio contact with the tower if you are within 100 feet of the runway edge

4646 Obey all Tower instructions If Tower instructions conflict with guidance in the

Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program or this instruction Tower instructions have

priority If for example Tower instructs you to ―exit the runway immediately you are

not expected to obey the 40 mph speed limit

4647 If you are operating a vehicle on the runway and Tower directs you to exit the

runway exit the runway at any of the taxiway intersections with the runway or position

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 19

yourself at least 100 feet from the edge of the runway or runway overrun As a guide the

runway distance remaining markers (large black signs with larger white numbers)

located in the grass on both sides of the runway are approximately 75 feet from the

runway edge

4648 Never use the word ―clear in radio transmissions Radio transmissions can

bleed through to different frequencies and cause aircraft in-flight to misinterpret landing

instructions

4649 Control tower controllers will not issue unconditional instructions when

authorizing movement on a runway or taxiway for the purpose of airfield checks or other

airport operations Instructions must ensure positive control with specific instructions to

proceed on a runway or movement area and as necessary hold short instructions

47 Operating a Vehicle on the Parking Ramp

471 Vehicles may not be driven diagonally across the ramp Travel parallel or

perpendicular to Airfield Road and make all turns at 90 degree angles There are very few

painted lines on the ramp to use for a reference As a guide follow the seams in the concrete

slabs that make up the ramp

472 Use taxiway centerlines as highway dividersndashdrive to the right Remain on concrete

surfaces when possible and avoid the airfield lights on the asphalt surfaces

473 If a vehicle must be backed or driven forward toward an aircraft clear the area use a

spotter and ensure the spotter uses chocks pre-positioned to keep your vehicle from striking

the aircraft

474 If parking near an aircraft do not park with front or rear of vehicle pointed towards

the aircraft unless absolutely necessary park perpendicular to the aircraftrsquos fuselage off the

nose of the aircraft or parallel to the aircraft off a wing tip Again the driverrsquos side of the

vehicle should be closest to the aircraft Park at least 25 feet away unless you are servicing

the aircraft or loadingunloading cargo

475 When leaving a parked vehicle unattended

4751 Turn off the ignition

EXCEPTIONS Emergency or servicing vehicles that must remain in operation to perform their

function may be parked with engine running transmission in park (automatic) or neutral

(manual) parking brake set and rear wheel chocked

4752 Leave vehicle unlocked with key in ignition

4753 Shift transmission to park (automatic) or reverse (manual)

4754 Set parking brake

4755 Turn on emergency flashers

4756 Place chocks in front of and behind a rear wheel of any vehicle left unattended

within 50 feet of an aircraft

EXCEPTION Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if

the engine is shut off

20 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

48 Airfield Speed Limits

481 5 mph ndash in close proximity (within 25 feet) of an aircraft

482 10 mph ndash for special purpose vehicles and for vehicles towing multiple pieces of

equipment

483 15 mph ndash when towing equipment or for general purpose vehicles on the aircraft

parking ramp

484 40 mph ndash for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway If you encounter an

aircraft pull over to the side stop and wait for the aircraft to pass then proceed

EXCEPTION Emergency vehicles (Fire Dept Ambulance Security Forces AMOPs) may

exceed the speed limit during emergency situations Extreme caution must be used during these

periods

485 During hours of darkness or reduced visibility speed limits for towing equipment and

for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway shall be reduced by 10 mph Those

agencies responding to an emergency and exceeding the speed limit shall consider the current

road conditions (nighttime precipitation present) and adjust their speed accordingly

49 Immediate Vicinity of Aircraft

491 If a vehicle must approach an aircraft approach with the driverrsquos side of the vehicle

closest to the aircraft so the driver can judge the distance separating the vehicle and aircraft

492 If an aircraftrsquos engines are running do not drive or park a vehicle within 25 feet

forward or 200 feet behind the aircraft

493 Do not drive within 25 feet of a parked aircraft except when the vehicle is involved in

servicing or loadingunloading cargo

494 Do not drive a vehicle under any part of an aircraft unless your vehicle is part of a

cargo loading or unloading operation and a vehicle is specifically designed to do so (Aircraft

certified forklift 60K cargo loader or missilebomb loader)

410 Encountering Aircraft on a Taxiway

4101 Small Wing Span (C-130 or less) The vehicle operator may simply elect to move to

the side of the taxiway to let it pass The vehicle operator must maintain a minimum 25 feet

separation from the aircraft

4102 Large Wing Span (C-5 B-52 etchellip) Vehicle operator should turn around and

proceed off the taxiway at the nearest exit Avoid driving into the grass do so because of the

potential (FOD) hazard If getting out of the way of taxiing aircraft means you need to drive

into the grass and then drive at a minimum of 200 feet from the taxiway centerline

4103 Aircraft always have the right of way over vehicles Never cross the path of a

moving aircraft Yield to the right of aircraft approaching head-on Always wait until a

taxiing aircraft has cleared your path before proceeding then pass to the rear All aircraft

create ―jet blast or ―prop wash do not come any closer than 200 feet behind or 25 feet in

front of an aircraft whose engines are running (Attachment 10) VAFB does not have any

designated ―jet blast areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 21

4104 When an aircraft is approaching your vehicle at night stop and turn off your

headlights but leave your parking lights on until the aircraft passes you Know how to turn

off DRLs If you are unsure on how to turn off your DRLs refer to the vehicle operators

manual

4105 Any vehicle mishap on the VAFB airfield will be reported to the AFM DAFM 30

SWSE 30 SFSCC and 30 OSSCC

411 Emergency Vehicle Operations

4111 During emergencies responding vehicles (Fire Department Ambulance Security

Forces and Airfield Management) may

4112 Exceed the speed limits only when necessary to save lives or property

NOTE Emergency response vehicles are not exempt from contacting the Tower for permission

into the controlled movement arearsquos or onto the runway

4113 Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if the

engine is shut off

4114 During an emergency all non-essential vehicle traffic and radio transmissions shall

be kept to a minimum

412 Fog Night and Reduced Visibility Conditions

4121 Exercise extreme caution during these conditions Most aircraft are painted gray and

are difficult to see under adverse conditions During low visibility conditions (eg fog night

rain etc) aircraft occasionally operate without landing lights to reduce glare

4122 At night do not direct vehicle headlights toward a moving aircraft Leave the

parking lights on to mark your vehiclersquos position Keep the headlights off until the aircraft is

out of range It is difficult to see on the airfield during hours of darkness exercise extreme

caution when performing nighttime operations

4123 During low visibility conditions all vehicles will stop short of the ILS hold sign

(Attachment 5 and 16) and ask permission from the Tower to cross andor enter the runway

Contact AMOPs during periods of inclement weather for reduced visibility conditions prior

to entering the airfield

4124 There is minimal flood lighting available on the parking ramp Portable lighting

units are sometimes used to supplement security however these units cast shadows that can

easily hide hazards

4125 During Fog conditions and at night speed limits will be reduced

413 Airfield Driving Blackout Procedures It is prohibited to drive on the VAFB airfield in

black out conditions

414 Vehicle Lights on the Airfield All vehicles operating within the CMA will use rotating

beacon lights or hazardwarning flashers and headlights Vehicles equipped with daytime

running lights will ensure they are on when operating on the airfield

415 Control Tower Light Gun Signals

22 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

4151 All vehicles that operate on the airfield will have AFVA 11-240 Airport Signs and

Markings signal decal (available for order at httpwwwe-publishingafmil)

4152 The decal may be permanently affixed in plain view of the driver or clipped to the

inside of the sun visor on the driverrsquos side of the vehicle so it can be flipped down for ready

reference

4153 All airfield vehicle operators will know and comply with all airfield signs markings

and control tower signals (Attachment 8)

416 Airfield Signs and Markings

4161 A comprehensive listing of general airfield signsmarkings is contained in the

Airfield Driving CBT and the Vandenberg Airfield Driving Familiarization Program slide

presentation

4162 There are two types of signs on VAFB airfield mandatory and informative

Definitions of signs are as follows

41621 Mandatory signs are provided when pilots and vehicle operators must follow an

instruction such as at runway hold positions Mandatory signs have a red background

with white lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

41622 Non-mandatory signs are classified as informative These signs are necessary

to indicate a specific movement area or to provide other useful information Informative

signs have a yellow background with black lettering or black background with yellow

lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

4163 Airfield markings unique to Vandenberg include the cargo Deployment Functional

area located on the airfield in front of the Transient Maintenance building This area is

marked with a dashed alternating green and white line This area is only used during

contingency or exercise operations (Attachment 16)

417 Tower Visual and Radio Blind Spots

4171 The ramp behind the aircraft hangar is a visual blind spot from the Tower

4172 The runway 12 approach end (Extended for Shuttle Program) is a hard to see area

(Attachment 4)

418 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention

4181 Hats may not be worn anywhere on the airfield

NOTE DVs and DV greeters may wear headgear in the red carpet area in the performance of

official duties

4182 Vehicle operators must ensure all loose items are secured within their vehicle before

entering the airfield

4183 Injury and equipment damage may result if objects (Rocks bolts tools etc) are

ingested or blown about by aircraft engines All vehicle operators must help keep airfield

pavements FOD free Drivers must stop and pick up FOD when seen

4184 When entering the airfield all personnel will stop at the FOD checkpoint sign and

inspectclear rocks or debris from tires before driving on pavements Roll the vehicle

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 23

forward 18 ndash 24 and re-inspect tires for FOD or other debris (rollover FOD check) When

you drive a vehicle off of any prepared surface (including onto the runway overruns and

asphalt shoulders adjacent to the taxiways and runway) where tires may pick up rocks and

gravel conduct a rollover FOD check and remove any foreign objects immediately after you

return to a prepared road surface

419 Mobile Obstacles on Taxiways and Aprons

4191 No equipment will be left unmanned in the following areas

41911 1000 feet from runway centerline out to either side

41912 200 feet from taxiway centerline out to either side

41913 98 feet from the edge of the apron boundary (C-17) For all other aircraft

types check with Airfield Management to determine distance to fixed or mobile

obstacles

419131 The North side of the aircraft hanger is closed NOTE Aerospace

ground equipment (AGE) may be left unmanned on the apron for up to 3 hours before

an aircraft arrival or following an aircraft departure if it is in direct support of aircraft

operations AGE equipment must be returned to the designated storage area when no

longer in use

420 Restrictions for Operating Bicycles on the Airfield The use of bicycles is prohibited on

the airfield

421 Vehicle Traffic Control Devices Vandenberg airfield does not have any vehicle traffic

control devices or lights for crossing active taxiwaysrunways In the event of radio outage

Tower will use light gun signals

422 Traction Devices It is prohibited to drive vehicles with tire chains or traction devices on

VAFB airfield Only normal tread tires will be used

423 Vehicle Call Signs

4231 The following call signs are permanently assigned to their associated

agenciesoffices for use while driving on the airfield Any others shall be coordinated

through Airfield Management prior to driving on the airfield

42311 Airfield Operations Flight Commander (AOFCC) OPSmdash1

42312 Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash1

42313 Deputy Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash2

42314 Other AMOPs Personnel AIRFIELDmdash3

42315 Control Tower vehicle ATCmdash

42316 Transient Aircraft Maintenance TAmdash

42317 METNAV METNAVmdash

42318 Airfield Lighting AIRFIELD LIGHTINGmdash

42319 Airfield Sweeper SWEEPERmdash

24 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

423110 Airfield Mower MOWERmdash

423111 Fire Chief CHIEFmdash1

423112 Emergency Fire Response Vehicles CRASHmdash

423113 When conducting training all unit ADPM and instructors will use a training

callsign (TRAININGmdash) assigned by AMOPs personnel

4232 Vehicle operators must be able to clearly communicate and understand instructions

from the Tower If an operator does not understand they will ask Tower to repeat the

message The radio operator will relay information back to the Tower exactly as it was

stated Ground vehicle operators will not use the word ―Clear when communicating with

the Tower (Attachment 9)

424 Procedures to Use Infield andor Other Airfield Routes

4241 Vehicle operators must understand standard traffic flow procedures including

driving lane locations mandatory stop and yield signs accident reporting and vehicle

parking on airfield (Attachment 11 12 and 14) Vandenberg AFB does not have designated

driving lanes painted on the aircraft parking apron When driving on taxiways or toward

approaching aircraft approach at a 90 degree angle (Attachment 14)

4242 Airfield Road is a two-way traffic lane marked with yellow paint which runs North

and South from Gate 4 to the south end of the hanger Use caution in front of Airfield

Operations (Building 1746) due to DV activity (Attachments 11 and 13) Do not drive on or

across the painted red carpet located on the parking ramp

42421 Operating a Vehicle on Airfield Road Stop signs are painted on Airfield Road

in three critical locations two near the aircraft hangar and one in front of Fire Station 1

Obey stop signs and visually clear the area for moving vehicles and aircraft before

proceeding

4243 Immediate Runway Departure Procedure If you are operating a vehicle on the

runway and Tower directs you to depart the runway immediately drive onto a taxiway

(beyond the hold line) if one is immediately available If a taxiway is not available drive

into the grass along the runway at least 100 feet beyond the runway edge As a guide the

runway distance markers (large black signs with white numbers located in the grass on both

sides of the runway) are approximately 75 feet from the runway edge These instructions are

for emergency situations only Remember to complete a FOD check prior to re-entering the

runway or taxiway area from off un-improved surfaces

425 Night Vision Devices (NVDs)

4251 NVDs will only be used on a case by case basis with the approval of the AOFCC

AFM or DAFM

426 Smoking Areas

4261 Smoking is prohibited on the airfield

4262 Designated smoking areas are between AMOPs and TA buildings on the south side

of TA and on the North side of the aircraft hangar Smoking is not allowed in any

government vehicle or POV operated on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 25

427 Cell Phone Usage on the Airfield Cell phones will not be used while operating a vehicle

on the airfield except under the following circumstances

4271 If vehicle operators must use a cell phone on the airfield they shall stop the vehicle

prior to using the phone

4272 Cell phones shall not be used within the distances listed below when near aircraft

being serviced with fuel or oxygen

42721 Within 50 feet of any pressurized aircraft fuel or oxygen servicing components

42722 Within 25 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet during fuel transfer

42723 Within 10 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet

428 Loss of Communications

4281 While on the runway If Tower loses radio contact they will flash the runway lights

on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle operatorrsquos attention

All personnel will be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for aircraft DO NOT re-

enter or cross the runway without ATCrsquos permission Immediately leave the controlled

movement area and contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the situation

4282 On the movement area (area other than runway) If Tower loses radio they will flash

the taxiway lights on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle

operatorrsquos attention All personnel shall be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for

aircraft Immediately move to the extreme edge of the taxiway and drive slowly to the

nearest movement area exit Contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the

situation

429 Fuel Pits

4291 Vandenberg has fuel pits located on the main parking ramp annotated by white

squares painted on the concrete The fuel pits are empty and not active

4292 Do not drive over the fuel pits covers

26 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 5

VEHICLE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS

51 Prerequisites for Airfield Driving

511 All operators must have a valid state motor vehicle license and a valid AF Form 2293

US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card in their possession while

operating a Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) Additionally operators must have a

Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter on file (Attachment 2)

NOTE Only Airfield Management personnel may issue AF Form 483rsquos

512 Individuals will complete all prerequisites and bring their completed Airfield Driving

Training and Certification letters and CBT score sheet to Airfield Management Operations

(Building 1746) during normal operating hours (Monday through Friday 0800 ndash 1700)

513 AMOPs personnel shall ensure the above forms are properly documented and

completed

514 Airfield driving trainees must pass (80) a map and written test ADPMs must have a

90 on all tests

515 If they meet all prerequisites the trainee will be issued a completed AF Form 483

Airfield Management will sign the Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter issue a

certificate number (next in sequence on the airfield license issue log) on the AF Form 483

sign the AF Form 483 and record information on the airfield license database located in the

AMOPs section

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 27

Chapter 6

OPERATING PROCEDURES

61 Reporting Violations and Runway Incursions

611 Violations of airfield access procedures airfield driving rules aircraft movement area

violations or unauthorized runway entry must be reported to AMOPs as soon as the incident

occurs

612 The Airfield Manager will initiate an investigation and coordinate with 30 SWSEF

and the AOFCC to determine the proper method of reporting the incident and to decide

which agency will investigate The following guidelines apply

6121 Airfield Manager will investigate general motor vehicle violations of access

procedures airfield driving rules and movement area procedures

6122 For a runway incursion the individualrsquos AF Form 483 must be surrendered to

AMOPs and airfield driving privileges revoked until an investigation retraining and

certification is complete

6123 Coordinate with 30SWSE to assign all runway incursions an operational

category (Operational Error Pilot Deviation VehiclePedestrian)

6124 Use AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report to report a runway intrusion that does

not involve an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program

prescribes the use of this form

613 Use AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR) to report a runway intrusion

that involves an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program and

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports prescribes the use of this form

62 Airfield Driving Violation Recourse

621 Violation of airfield driving procedures is a serious safety issue and will be handled

according to the seriousness of the offense Serious offenses such as a runway incursion and

controlled movement area violations will be addressed as follows

6211 A first-time offense will result in a one-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6212 A second offense will result in a 3-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6213 The third offense will result in a permanent revocation of all airfield driving

privileges

622 Punishment for other violations such as speeding and not performing FOD checks will

be determined by the Airfield Manager

623 In all cases of suspension or revocation the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will take possession of the individualrsquos AF Form 483

28 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

624 The Airfield Manager will send a letter to the individualrsquos supervisor unit ADPM and

unit commander informing them of the airfield violation and suspension of airfield driving

privileges

625 If the individual is needed to alleviate manning shortages to support a mission on the

airfield the individualrsquos unit commander may submit a letter requesting reinstatement of

airfield driving privileges The petition will be on official letterhead and addressed to the

Wing Commander (30 SWCC)

626 The 30 SWCC is the only one that can reinstate airfield driving privileges This

authority cannot be delegated The letter must explain the reason(s) why the individual

should retain their airfield driving privileges and state the driver has been counseled by their

supervisor about the airfield driving violation

627 For reinstatement of airfield driving privileges following a suspension an individual

must complete remedial training under the guidance of their ADPM The remedial training

consists of all training requirements for individuals undergoing initial training and

certification After all training requirements are met and the individual passes the written

airfield driving test a new AF Form 483 will be issued If the individual fails the written

exam a retest will be conducted no earlier than 48 hours after the initial test

628 If an individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license has been suspended or revoked by civil

authorities the unit commander will also suspend or revoke the individualrsquos airfield driving

privileges confiscate their AF Form 483 and notify the individualrsquos unit ADPM and the

Airfield Manager in writing The Airfield Manager will take possession of the individualrsquos

AF Form 483 upon presentation of written notification Upon reinstatement of the

individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license the individual will undergo remedial training in airfield

driving procedures

NOTE Reporting of runway taxiway ramp and CMA violations are the responsibility of all

personnel operating and utilizing the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 29

Chapter 7

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel

711 TDY and Contractor Personnel need not complete the VAFB airfield training program

provided they possess a valid AF Form 483 stamped for their home base airfield These

individuals will receive an in-depth briefing (documented on the TDYContractor Briefing

Certification Log) from the host Unit ADPM on local airfield operations before driving on

the airfield Personnel without proof of airfield certification will be required to complete the

entire Vandenberg AFB airfield driving program This briefing must include as a minimum

7111 Vandenberg AFB airfield boundary limits

7112 Entry Control Points (ECPs) and restricted areas

7113 Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

7114 FOD control and prevention

7115 Fire station mandatory stop areas

7116 Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

7117 Speed limits

7118 Parking and chocking requirements

7119 Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

71110 Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on

runwaystaxiwaysaprons

71111 Runway intrusion prevention

71112 Airfield violations and consequences

71113 Tower light gun signals

71114 CMA procedures including proper radio terminology and phraseology

71115 Airfield signs and markings

71116 Emergency response vehicles

71117 General and special purpose vehicles

71118 Day and night time orientations

30 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 8

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS)

81 Authorization

811 POVs are not authorized to operate on the airfield (to include Airfield Road) unless

granted permission by the Airfield Manager POVs shall not cross the white line parallel to

Airfield Road without explicit approval from Airfield Management

812 The AFM DAFM or designated AMOPs representative are responsible for issuing

POV airfield permits to individuals who have a justifiable reason for driving a POV on the

airfield (Attachment 3)

NOTE Authority will not be delegated outside of Airfield Management

813 POV authorizations will be restricted to mission essential requirements will not be

issued for individual convenience and will be endorsed by the individualrsquos unit commander

For the purpose of obtaining an airfield POV pass the POV must have updated registration

with appropriate stickers prior to approval by the Deputy Airfield Manager

8131 Airfield passes will be issued the first week in January of every year and will be

valid until the last day in December of that calendar year

8132 All passes will be renewed annually with a new justification letter from the

individualrsquos unit commander

814 Issue temporary POV passes by entering all information in the POV log and have

individual sign 30 SW Form 30 The individual will then be given a pass with a number

starting with current year and three digit sequence to correspond with number of pass issued

815 Pass will be returned to AMOPs when mission is complete

816 Permanent passes will only be issued to those that need to have them and have

justifiable reason on record Passes will be renewed annually on an ―as needed basis with

justification (Attachment 3)

817 Permanent POV passes will be issued by entering the vehicle information on the

permanent log and assigning a number to it the same as temporary POV passes User will

then be issued a placard with all pertinent information to be kept on the vehicle dashboard at

all times when on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

14 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

NOTE Authority for signing the front of the AF Form 483 shall not be delegated outside

Airfield Management

NOTE For units requiring ramp only access members will complete all training for airfield

driving except the CMA access and phraseology portions Members AF Form 483 will be

annotated for ―RAMP ONLY access

316 Complete both day and night (if applicable) orientation on the airfield

3161 Academics and orientation rides will be comprehensive as a minimum they will

cover the following subjects

31611 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention Checking tires for FOD prior

to operating the vehicle on the airfield and ensuring tires are checked when vehicle is

driven off paved airfield surfaces prior to reentering paved airfield surface

31612 Procedures for approaching an aircraft during the day or night to include

daytime running lights (DRL)

31613 Traffic flow procedures including driving lane locations mandatory stop

and yield areas accident reporting and vehicle parking on airfield

31614 Parking and chocking requirements Vehicles will be chocked if left

unattended for any reason

31615 Restricted Areas Controlled Movement Areas and Local Airfield

Restrictions

31616 Extreme caution shall be used while operating within the Distinguished

Visitorrsquos aircraft operating area (Protocol will brief DV pick-up drivers and baggage

truck drivers on operations in this area) Vehicles shall not drive across the painted

red carpet located on the parking apron

31617 Two way radio communications is required with the Control Tower when

driving inside of the localizer and glideslope critical areas (Attachments 6 and 7)

31618 Night and inclement weather driving conditions During periods of

extremely low visibility airfield driving will be limited to mission essential duties

only

31619 Speed Limits on VAFB Airfield (Paragraph 48)

316110 Location and description of Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and instrument

(INST) holding position signs and markings (Attachment 5)

316111 Airfield entry points (Paragraph 43)

316112 Critical area boundaries for precision navigation aids (ILS Localizer

etchellip) Permission is required from the tower before entering these areas

(Attachments 6 and 7)

32 Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers amp Airfield Driving Instructor

Qualification The following are minimum requirements for ADPMs and airfield driving

instructors

321 Successfully completed the VAFB Airfield Driving Training Program

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 15

322 Be familiar with the following references

3221 AFI13-213 Airfield Management (Chapter 4)

3222 30SWI 13-204 Airfield Driving

3223 AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations

3224 AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities

(Chapter 6)

3225 AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver (Chapter 25)

16 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 4

PROCURING AIRFIELD DRIVING AUTHORIZATION

41 Airfield Access amp Operating Procedures

411 During airfield operating hours personnel and agencies without airfield access and not

granted specific exemption will report to Airfield Management Bldg 1746 before accessing

the airfield

412 After airfield operating hours all personnel and agencies will contact 30 SWCP prior

to accessing the airfield The 30 SWCP will advise of ongoing or proposed aircraft

operations

NOTE Even though this instruction grants access to several specific agencies and individuals

it is required that visits to the airfield be preceded by a call to the appropriate agency (30

OSSOSAA or 30 SWCP)

413 30 SWCP does not approvedeny requests for airfield access Personnelagencies

without airfield access and not granted specific exemption requiring access after-hours must

pre-coordinate with AMOPs during duty hours

414 Failure to contact 30 SWCP prior to entering the airfield or failure to pre-coordinate

after-hours airfield access with AMOPs may result in apprehension and denial of future

access

42 AMOPs Airfield Access Responsibilities

421 AMOPs will

4211 Before the airfield opens and throughout the duty day notify the Tower of all

personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that might affect aircraft operations as soon

as this information is received

4212 Notify 30 SWCP of all known personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that

will remain on after hours that might affect aircraft operations and of any personnel or

agencies without airfield access and not granted specific exemption who pre-coordinated

after-hours airfield access

43 Airfield Entry Points The airfield has 9 gates (Attachment 4) which are managed as

follows

431 Gate 1 Pedestrian gate only

432 Gate 2 Pedestrian gate only

433 Gate 3 Open 24 hours (emergency vehicles only) Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

434 Gate 4 Open 0700 to 1700L MonmdashFri (May be required locked during increased

Force Protection Conditions) Mandatory vehicle FOD checkpoint

435 Gates 5-9 Used by AM CE FD METNAV and SFS Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 17

44 Driving in the CMA

441 General procedures for operating vehicles in the CMA are included in the airfield

driving CBTs which can be accessed via the ancillary training link

442 Vehicles operating in the CMA will be assigned call signs (Airfield Lighting Fire

Department Transient AlertMaintenance Airfield Ops etc) Vehicle call signs are only

approved by the AFM or designated representative to ensure duplicate call signs are not used

443 No vehicle or person may enter Vandenbergrsquos CMA without approval from the

Control Tower Vehicles or persons entering the CMA must have direct two way contact

with the Control Tower Telephone coordination is not acceptable to gain permission to

enter the CMA during duty hours Only mission essential vehicles will drive on the airfield

or in the CMA

444 See Paragraph 46 for radio procedures and Attachment 9 for phraseology to use

when contacting the Control Tower

445 Vehicles directed to hold short of a runway will come to a complete stop at the

runway hold line and will not proceed until permission is received from the Control Tower

(Attachments 5 6 and 7)

446 In the event of lost communication with the Control Tower while driving on a taxiway

comply with the last instruction issued by Control Tower

NOTE If on the runway exit to nearest taxiway or road and contact AMOPs for instructions

Tower will contact AMOPs to track down vehicles that have lost contact and remove them from

the CMA

447 Vehicle operators on the CMA (including ILS Critical Areas) shall notify Tower of

their position via radio call not later than 0755L (or five minutes prior to airfield opening) If

radio contact cannot be established the vehicle operator will exit the CMA and ensure all

personnel and vehicles are clear of the CMA NLT 0800L (or such time as the airfield opens

if other than regularly scheduled) Failure to either notify Tower or exit the aircraft

movement area will be documented as a CMA violation or runway intrusion

45 Disabled Vehicles

451 In the event a vehicle becomes disabled anywhere on the airfield immediately notify

the control tower and Airfield Management office During non duty hours contact Command

Post State the problem vehicle registration number and where the vehicle is located Under

no circumstances will the operator abandon the vehicle

452 Airfield Management or Command Post will contact 30 LRSLGRDDO and

coordinate immediate removal of the vehicle from the airfield

453 Airfield Management will close the portion of the airfield until the vehicle has been

removed

46 Radio Control Procedures

461 When the airfield is open the control tower controls and directs all ground traffic and

vehicles in the CMA To achieve this control the following must be obeyed

18 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

462 Maintain two-way radio communication with Tower Organizations must provide

their own radios however AMOPs may loan a radio if one is available

NOTE Tower light-gun signals will not be used as a substitute for the two-way radio

requirement

463 Use the Tower Crash and Security Forces FM Nets or Ground Control frequencies

(UHFVHF) to communicate with Tower Tower does not continuously monitor the Security

Forces or Crash FM Nets Security Forces and Fire Department vehicle operators who

require communications with Tower on these frequencies must coordinate with Vandenberg

Emergency Control Center (VECC) and Fire Dispatch to have Tower monitor the frequency

VECC or Fire Dispatch will activate the select-call equipment or call the Tower on a landline

to request for Tower to monitor the appropriate frequency When communication with the

Tower is no longer required VECC Fire Dispatch or the vehicle operator(s) will inform the

Tower

464 Request and receive permission from the Tower before entering the CMA

4641 There is a runway hold line painted across the taxiway at the three locations

where taxiways intersect the runway A runway hold line consists of two solid yellow

lines and two dashed yellow lines (Attachment 5)

WARNING DO NOT confuse controlled movement area hold lines with runway hold lines

(Attachment 5) DO NOT cross a runway hold line without permission from the Tower

4642 Tower approval to cross the runway is a one-time approval only Once your

vehicle has exited the runway beyond the runway hold line(s) tower approval is required

to re-enter the runway

4643 Make radio communications concise to eliminate the possibility of confusion

State who you are your position on the airfield the route you wish to use and your

destination Tower will respond with a specific clearance Repeat instructions back to

the Tower exactly as they are received

4644 Ask Tower to repeat instructions you do not fully understand DO NOT

ASSUME ANYTHING When in doubt always take the safest course of action If the

Tower does not respond to your request to enter the movement area or cross the runway

do not proceed until Tower tells you

4645 Immediately report to tower when you depart the runway or CMA State the

location where you exited the runway or CMA

NOTE Until you pass the runway hold lines you are not off the runway If you exit the runway

into the grass or you pass over the runway edge lines you are to report off the runway Remain

in radio contact with the tower if you are within 100 feet of the runway edge

4646 Obey all Tower instructions If Tower instructions conflict with guidance in the

Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program or this instruction Tower instructions have

priority If for example Tower instructs you to ―exit the runway immediately you are

not expected to obey the 40 mph speed limit

4647 If you are operating a vehicle on the runway and Tower directs you to exit the

runway exit the runway at any of the taxiway intersections with the runway or position

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 19

yourself at least 100 feet from the edge of the runway or runway overrun As a guide the

runway distance remaining markers (large black signs with larger white numbers)

located in the grass on both sides of the runway are approximately 75 feet from the

runway edge

4648 Never use the word ―clear in radio transmissions Radio transmissions can

bleed through to different frequencies and cause aircraft in-flight to misinterpret landing

instructions

4649 Control tower controllers will not issue unconditional instructions when

authorizing movement on a runway or taxiway for the purpose of airfield checks or other

airport operations Instructions must ensure positive control with specific instructions to

proceed on a runway or movement area and as necessary hold short instructions

47 Operating a Vehicle on the Parking Ramp

471 Vehicles may not be driven diagonally across the ramp Travel parallel or

perpendicular to Airfield Road and make all turns at 90 degree angles There are very few

painted lines on the ramp to use for a reference As a guide follow the seams in the concrete

slabs that make up the ramp

472 Use taxiway centerlines as highway dividersndashdrive to the right Remain on concrete

surfaces when possible and avoid the airfield lights on the asphalt surfaces

473 If a vehicle must be backed or driven forward toward an aircraft clear the area use a

spotter and ensure the spotter uses chocks pre-positioned to keep your vehicle from striking

the aircraft

474 If parking near an aircraft do not park with front or rear of vehicle pointed towards

the aircraft unless absolutely necessary park perpendicular to the aircraftrsquos fuselage off the

nose of the aircraft or parallel to the aircraft off a wing tip Again the driverrsquos side of the

vehicle should be closest to the aircraft Park at least 25 feet away unless you are servicing

the aircraft or loadingunloading cargo

475 When leaving a parked vehicle unattended

4751 Turn off the ignition

EXCEPTIONS Emergency or servicing vehicles that must remain in operation to perform their

function may be parked with engine running transmission in park (automatic) or neutral

(manual) parking brake set and rear wheel chocked

4752 Leave vehicle unlocked with key in ignition

4753 Shift transmission to park (automatic) or reverse (manual)

4754 Set parking brake

4755 Turn on emergency flashers

4756 Place chocks in front of and behind a rear wheel of any vehicle left unattended

within 50 feet of an aircraft

EXCEPTION Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if

the engine is shut off

20 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

48 Airfield Speed Limits

481 5 mph ndash in close proximity (within 25 feet) of an aircraft

482 10 mph ndash for special purpose vehicles and for vehicles towing multiple pieces of

equipment

483 15 mph ndash when towing equipment or for general purpose vehicles on the aircraft

parking ramp

484 40 mph ndash for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway If you encounter an

aircraft pull over to the side stop and wait for the aircraft to pass then proceed

EXCEPTION Emergency vehicles (Fire Dept Ambulance Security Forces AMOPs) may

exceed the speed limit during emergency situations Extreme caution must be used during these

periods

485 During hours of darkness or reduced visibility speed limits for towing equipment and

for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway shall be reduced by 10 mph Those

agencies responding to an emergency and exceeding the speed limit shall consider the current

road conditions (nighttime precipitation present) and adjust their speed accordingly

49 Immediate Vicinity of Aircraft

491 If a vehicle must approach an aircraft approach with the driverrsquos side of the vehicle

closest to the aircraft so the driver can judge the distance separating the vehicle and aircraft

492 If an aircraftrsquos engines are running do not drive or park a vehicle within 25 feet

forward or 200 feet behind the aircraft

493 Do not drive within 25 feet of a parked aircraft except when the vehicle is involved in

servicing or loadingunloading cargo

494 Do not drive a vehicle under any part of an aircraft unless your vehicle is part of a

cargo loading or unloading operation and a vehicle is specifically designed to do so (Aircraft

certified forklift 60K cargo loader or missilebomb loader)

410 Encountering Aircraft on a Taxiway

4101 Small Wing Span (C-130 or less) The vehicle operator may simply elect to move to

the side of the taxiway to let it pass The vehicle operator must maintain a minimum 25 feet

separation from the aircraft

4102 Large Wing Span (C-5 B-52 etchellip) Vehicle operator should turn around and

proceed off the taxiway at the nearest exit Avoid driving into the grass do so because of the

potential (FOD) hazard If getting out of the way of taxiing aircraft means you need to drive

into the grass and then drive at a minimum of 200 feet from the taxiway centerline

4103 Aircraft always have the right of way over vehicles Never cross the path of a

moving aircraft Yield to the right of aircraft approaching head-on Always wait until a

taxiing aircraft has cleared your path before proceeding then pass to the rear All aircraft

create ―jet blast or ―prop wash do not come any closer than 200 feet behind or 25 feet in

front of an aircraft whose engines are running (Attachment 10) VAFB does not have any

designated ―jet blast areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 21

4104 When an aircraft is approaching your vehicle at night stop and turn off your

headlights but leave your parking lights on until the aircraft passes you Know how to turn

off DRLs If you are unsure on how to turn off your DRLs refer to the vehicle operators

manual

4105 Any vehicle mishap on the VAFB airfield will be reported to the AFM DAFM 30

SWSE 30 SFSCC and 30 OSSCC

411 Emergency Vehicle Operations

4111 During emergencies responding vehicles (Fire Department Ambulance Security

Forces and Airfield Management) may

4112 Exceed the speed limits only when necessary to save lives or property

NOTE Emergency response vehicles are not exempt from contacting the Tower for permission

into the controlled movement arearsquos or onto the runway

4113 Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if the

engine is shut off

4114 During an emergency all non-essential vehicle traffic and radio transmissions shall

be kept to a minimum

412 Fog Night and Reduced Visibility Conditions

4121 Exercise extreme caution during these conditions Most aircraft are painted gray and

are difficult to see under adverse conditions During low visibility conditions (eg fog night

rain etc) aircraft occasionally operate without landing lights to reduce glare

4122 At night do not direct vehicle headlights toward a moving aircraft Leave the

parking lights on to mark your vehiclersquos position Keep the headlights off until the aircraft is

out of range It is difficult to see on the airfield during hours of darkness exercise extreme

caution when performing nighttime operations

4123 During low visibility conditions all vehicles will stop short of the ILS hold sign

(Attachment 5 and 16) and ask permission from the Tower to cross andor enter the runway

Contact AMOPs during periods of inclement weather for reduced visibility conditions prior

to entering the airfield

4124 There is minimal flood lighting available on the parking ramp Portable lighting

units are sometimes used to supplement security however these units cast shadows that can

easily hide hazards

4125 During Fog conditions and at night speed limits will be reduced

413 Airfield Driving Blackout Procedures It is prohibited to drive on the VAFB airfield in

black out conditions

414 Vehicle Lights on the Airfield All vehicles operating within the CMA will use rotating

beacon lights or hazardwarning flashers and headlights Vehicles equipped with daytime

running lights will ensure they are on when operating on the airfield

415 Control Tower Light Gun Signals

22 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

4151 All vehicles that operate on the airfield will have AFVA 11-240 Airport Signs and

Markings signal decal (available for order at httpwwwe-publishingafmil)

4152 The decal may be permanently affixed in plain view of the driver or clipped to the

inside of the sun visor on the driverrsquos side of the vehicle so it can be flipped down for ready

reference

4153 All airfield vehicle operators will know and comply with all airfield signs markings

and control tower signals (Attachment 8)

416 Airfield Signs and Markings

4161 A comprehensive listing of general airfield signsmarkings is contained in the

Airfield Driving CBT and the Vandenberg Airfield Driving Familiarization Program slide

presentation

4162 There are two types of signs on VAFB airfield mandatory and informative

Definitions of signs are as follows

41621 Mandatory signs are provided when pilots and vehicle operators must follow an

instruction such as at runway hold positions Mandatory signs have a red background

with white lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

41622 Non-mandatory signs are classified as informative These signs are necessary

to indicate a specific movement area or to provide other useful information Informative

signs have a yellow background with black lettering or black background with yellow

lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

4163 Airfield markings unique to Vandenberg include the cargo Deployment Functional

area located on the airfield in front of the Transient Maintenance building This area is

marked with a dashed alternating green and white line This area is only used during

contingency or exercise operations (Attachment 16)

417 Tower Visual and Radio Blind Spots

4171 The ramp behind the aircraft hangar is a visual blind spot from the Tower

4172 The runway 12 approach end (Extended for Shuttle Program) is a hard to see area

(Attachment 4)

418 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention

4181 Hats may not be worn anywhere on the airfield

NOTE DVs and DV greeters may wear headgear in the red carpet area in the performance of

official duties

4182 Vehicle operators must ensure all loose items are secured within their vehicle before

entering the airfield

4183 Injury and equipment damage may result if objects (Rocks bolts tools etc) are

ingested or blown about by aircraft engines All vehicle operators must help keep airfield

pavements FOD free Drivers must stop and pick up FOD when seen

4184 When entering the airfield all personnel will stop at the FOD checkpoint sign and

inspectclear rocks or debris from tires before driving on pavements Roll the vehicle

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 23

forward 18 ndash 24 and re-inspect tires for FOD or other debris (rollover FOD check) When

you drive a vehicle off of any prepared surface (including onto the runway overruns and

asphalt shoulders adjacent to the taxiways and runway) where tires may pick up rocks and

gravel conduct a rollover FOD check and remove any foreign objects immediately after you

return to a prepared road surface

419 Mobile Obstacles on Taxiways and Aprons

4191 No equipment will be left unmanned in the following areas

41911 1000 feet from runway centerline out to either side

41912 200 feet from taxiway centerline out to either side

41913 98 feet from the edge of the apron boundary (C-17) For all other aircraft

types check with Airfield Management to determine distance to fixed or mobile

obstacles

419131 The North side of the aircraft hanger is closed NOTE Aerospace

ground equipment (AGE) may be left unmanned on the apron for up to 3 hours before

an aircraft arrival or following an aircraft departure if it is in direct support of aircraft

operations AGE equipment must be returned to the designated storage area when no

longer in use

420 Restrictions for Operating Bicycles on the Airfield The use of bicycles is prohibited on

the airfield

421 Vehicle Traffic Control Devices Vandenberg airfield does not have any vehicle traffic

control devices or lights for crossing active taxiwaysrunways In the event of radio outage

Tower will use light gun signals

422 Traction Devices It is prohibited to drive vehicles with tire chains or traction devices on

VAFB airfield Only normal tread tires will be used

423 Vehicle Call Signs

4231 The following call signs are permanently assigned to their associated

agenciesoffices for use while driving on the airfield Any others shall be coordinated

through Airfield Management prior to driving on the airfield

42311 Airfield Operations Flight Commander (AOFCC) OPSmdash1

42312 Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash1

42313 Deputy Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash2

42314 Other AMOPs Personnel AIRFIELDmdash3

42315 Control Tower vehicle ATCmdash

42316 Transient Aircraft Maintenance TAmdash

42317 METNAV METNAVmdash

42318 Airfield Lighting AIRFIELD LIGHTINGmdash

42319 Airfield Sweeper SWEEPERmdash

24 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

423110 Airfield Mower MOWERmdash

423111 Fire Chief CHIEFmdash1

423112 Emergency Fire Response Vehicles CRASHmdash

423113 When conducting training all unit ADPM and instructors will use a training

callsign (TRAININGmdash) assigned by AMOPs personnel

4232 Vehicle operators must be able to clearly communicate and understand instructions

from the Tower If an operator does not understand they will ask Tower to repeat the

message The radio operator will relay information back to the Tower exactly as it was

stated Ground vehicle operators will not use the word ―Clear when communicating with

the Tower (Attachment 9)

424 Procedures to Use Infield andor Other Airfield Routes

4241 Vehicle operators must understand standard traffic flow procedures including

driving lane locations mandatory stop and yield signs accident reporting and vehicle

parking on airfield (Attachment 11 12 and 14) Vandenberg AFB does not have designated

driving lanes painted on the aircraft parking apron When driving on taxiways or toward

approaching aircraft approach at a 90 degree angle (Attachment 14)

4242 Airfield Road is a two-way traffic lane marked with yellow paint which runs North

and South from Gate 4 to the south end of the hanger Use caution in front of Airfield

Operations (Building 1746) due to DV activity (Attachments 11 and 13) Do not drive on or

across the painted red carpet located on the parking ramp

42421 Operating a Vehicle on Airfield Road Stop signs are painted on Airfield Road

in three critical locations two near the aircraft hangar and one in front of Fire Station 1

Obey stop signs and visually clear the area for moving vehicles and aircraft before

proceeding

4243 Immediate Runway Departure Procedure If you are operating a vehicle on the

runway and Tower directs you to depart the runway immediately drive onto a taxiway

(beyond the hold line) if one is immediately available If a taxiway is not available drive

into the grass along the runway at least 100 feet beyond the runway edge As a guide the

runway distance markers (large black signs with white numbers located in the grass on both

sides of the runway) are approximately 75 feet from the runway edge These instructions are

for emergency situations only Remember to complete a FOD check prior to re-entering the

runway or taxiway area from off un-improved surfaces

425 Night Vision Devices (NVDs)

4251 NVDs will only be used on a case by case basis with the approval of the AOFCC

AFM or DAFM

426 Smoking Areas

4261 Smoking is prohibited on the airfield

4262 Designated smoking areas are between AMOPs and TA buildings on the south side

of TA and on the North side of the aircraft hangar Smoking is not allowed in any

government vehicle or POV operated on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 25

427 Cell Phone Usage on the Airfield Cell phones will not be used while operating a vehicle

on the airfield except under the following circumstances

4271 If vehicle operators must use a cell phone on the airfield they shall stop the vehicle

prior to using the phone

4272 Cell phones shall not be used within the distances listed below when near aircraft

being serviced with fuel or oxygen

42721 Within 50 feet of any pressurized aircraft fuel or oxygen servicing components

42722 Within 25 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet during fuel transfer

42723 Within 10 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet

428 Loss of Communications

4281 While on the runway If Tower loses radio contact they will flash the runway lights

on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle operatorrsquos attention

All personnel will be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for aircraft DO NOT re-

enter or cross the runway without ATCrsquos permission Immediately leave the controlled

movement area and contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the situation

4282 On the movement area (area other than runway) If Tower loses radio they will flash

the taxiway lights on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle

operatorrsquos attention All personnel shall be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for

aircraft Immediately move to the extreme edge of the taxiway and drive slowly to the

nearest movement area exit Contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the

situation

429 Fuel Pits

4291 Vandenberg has fuel pits located on the main parking ramp annotated by white

squares painted on the concrete The fuel pits are empty and not active

4292 Do not drive over the fuel pits covers

26 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 5

VEHICLE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS

51 Prerequisites for Airfield Driving

511 All operators must have a valid state motor vehicle license and a valid AF Form 2293

US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card in their possession while

operating a Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) Additionally operators must have a

Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter on file (Attachment 2)

NOTE Only Airfield Management personnel may issue AF Form 483rsquos

512 Individuals will complete all prerequisites and bring their completed Airfield Driving

Training and Certification letters and CBT score sheet to Airfield Management Operations

(Building 1746) during normal operating hours (Monday through Friday 0800 ndash 1700)

513 AMOPs personnel shall ensure the above forms are properly documented and

completed

514 Airfield driving trainees must pass (80) a map and written test ADPMs must have a

90 on all tests

515 If they meet all prerequisites the trainee will be issued a completed AF Form 483

Airfield Management will sign the Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter issue a

certificate number (next in sequence on the airfield license issue log) on the AF Form 483

sign the AF Form 483 and record information on the airfield license database located in the

AMOPs section

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 27

Chapter 6

OPERATING PROCEDURES

61 Reporting Violations and Runway Incursions

611 Violations of airfield access procedures airfield driving rules aircraft movement area

violations or unauthorized runway entry must be reported to AMOPs as soon as the incident

occurs

612 The Airfield Manager will initiate an investigation and coordinate with 30 SWSEF

and the AOFCC to determine the proper method of reporting the incident and to decide

which agency will investigate The following guidelines apply

6121 Airfield Manager will investigate general motor vehicle violations of access

procedures airfield driving rules and movement area procedures

6122 For a runway incursion the individualrsquos AF Form 483 must be surrendered to

AMOPs and airfield driving privileges revoked until an investigation retraining and

certification is complete

6123 Coordinate with 30SWSE to assign all runway incursions an operational

category (Operational Error Pilot Deviation VehiclePedestrian)

6124 Use AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report to report a runway intrusion that does

not involve an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program

prescribes the use of this form

613 Use AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR) to report a runway intrusion

that involves an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program and

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports prescribes the use of this form

62 Airfield Driving Violation Recourse

621 Violation of airfield driving procedures is a serious safety issue and will be handled

according to the seriousness of the offense Serious offenses such as a runway incursion and

controlled movement area violations will be addressed as follows

6211 A first-time offense will result in a one-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6212 A second offense will result in a 3-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6213 The third offense will result in a permanent revocation of all airfield driving

privileges

622 Punishment for other violations such as speeding and not performing FOD checks will

be determined by the Airfield Manager

623 In all cases of suspension or revocation the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will take possession of the individualrsquos AF Form 483

28 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

624 The Airfield Manager will send a letter to the individualrsquos supervisor unit ADPM and

unit commander informing them of the airfield violation and suspension of airfield driving

privileges

625 If the individual is needed to alleviate manning shortages to support a mission on the

airfield the individualrsquos unit commander may submit a letter requesting reinstatement of

airfield driving privileges The petition will be on official letterhead and addressed to the

Wing Commander (30 SWCC)

626 The 30 SWCC is the only one that can reinstate airfield driving privileges This

authority cannot be delegated The letter must explain the reason(s) why the individual

should retain their airfield driving privileges and state the driver has been counseled by their

supervisor about the airfield driving violation

627 For reinstatement of airfield driving privileges following a suspension an individual

must complete remedial training under the guidance of their ADPM The remedial training

consists of all training requirements for individuals undergoing initial training and

certification After all training requirements are met and the individual passes the written

airfield driving test a new AF Form 483 will be issued If the individual fails the written

exam a retest will be conducted no earlier than 48 hours after the initial test

628 If an individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license has been suspended or revoked by civil

authorities the unit commander will also suspend or revoke the individualrsquos airfield driving

privileges confiscate their AF Form 483 and notify the individualrsquos unit ADPM and the

Airfield Manager in writing The Airfield Manager will take possession of the individualrsquos

AF Form 483 upon presentation of written notification Upon reinstatement of the

individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license the individual will undergo remedial training in airfield

driving procedures

NOTE Reporting of runway taxiway ramp and CMA violations are the responsibility of all

personnel operating and utilizing the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 29

Chapter 7

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel

711 TDY and Contractor Personnel need not complete the VAFB airfield training program

provided they possess a valid AF Form 483 stamped for their home base airfield These

individuals will receive an in-depth briefing (documented on the TDYContractor Briefing

Certification Log) from the host Unit ADPM on local airfield operations before driving on

the airfield Personnel without proof of airfield certification will be required to complete the

entire Vandenberg AFB airfield driving program This briefing must include as a minimum

7111 Vandenberg AFB airfield boundary limits

7112 Entry Control Points (ECPs) and restricted areas

7113 Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

7114 FOD control and prevention

7115 Fire station mandatory stop areas

7116 Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

7117 Speed limits

7118 Parking and chocking requirements

7119 Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

71110 Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on

runwaystaxiwaysaprons

71111 Runway intrusion prevention

71112 Airfield violations and consequences

71113 Tower light gun signals

71114 CMA procedures including proper radio terminology and phraseology

71115 Airfield signs and markings

71116 Emergency response vehicles

71117 General and special purpose vehicles

71118 Day and night time orientations

30 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 8

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS)

81 Authorization

811 POVs are not authorized to operate on the airfield (to include Airfield Road) unless

granted permission by the Airfield Manager POVs shall not cross the white line parallel to

Airfield Road without explicit approval from Airfield Management

812 The AFM DAFM or designated AMOPs representative are responsible for issuing

POV airfield permits to individuals who have a justifiable reason for driving a POV on the

airfield (Attachment 3)

NOTE Authority will not be delegated outside of Airfield Management

813 POV authorizations will be restricted to mission essential requirements will not be

issued for individual convenience and will be endorsed by the individualrsquos unit commander

For the purpose of obtaining an airfield POV pass the POV must have updated registration

with appropriate stickers prior to approval by the Deputy Airfield Manager

8131 Airfield passes will be issued the first week in January of every year and will be

valid until the last day in December of that calendar year

8132 All passes will be renewed annually with a new justification letter from the

individualrsquos unit commander

814 Issue temporary POV passes by entering all information in the POV log and have

individual sign 30 SW Form 30 The individual will then be given a pass with a number

starting with current year and three digit sequence to correspond with number of pass issued

815 Pass will be returned to AMOPs when mission is complete

816 Permanent passes will only be issued to those that need to have them and have

justifiable reason on record Passes will be renewed annually on an ―as needed basis with

justification (Attachment 3)

817 Permanent POV passes will be issued by entering the vehicle information on the

permanent log and assigning a number to it the same as temporary POV passes User will

then be issued a placard with all pertinent information to be kept on the vehicle dashboard at

all times when on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 15

322 Be familiar with the following references

3221 AFI13-213 Airfield Management (Chapter 4)

3222 30SWI 13-204 Airfield Driving

3223 AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations

3224 AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities

(Chapter 6)

3225 AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver (Chapter 25)

16 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 4

PROCURING AIRFIELD DRIVING AUTHORIZATION

41 Airfield Access amp Operating Procedures

411 During airfield operating hours personnel and agencies without airfield access and not

granted specific exemption will report to Airfield Management Bldg 1746 before accessing

the airfield

412 After airfield operating hours all personnel and agencies will contact 30 SWCP prior

to accessing the airfield The 30 SWCP will advise of ongoing or proposed aircraft

operations

NOTE Even though this instruction grants access to several specific agencies and individuals

it is required that visits to the airfield be preceded by a call to the appropriate agency (30

OSSOSAA or 30 SWCP)

413 30 SWCP does not approvedeny requests for airfield access Personnelagencies

without airfield access and not granted specific exemption requiring access after-hours must

pre-coordinate with AMOPs during duty hours

414 Failure to contact 30 SWCP prior to entering the airfield or failure to pre-coordinate

after-hours airfield access with AMOPs may result in apprehension and denial of future

access

42 AMOPs Airfield Access Responsibilities

421 AMOPs will

4211 Before the airfield opens and throughout the duty day notify the Tower of all

personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that might affect aircraft operations as soon

as this information is received

4212 Notify 30 SWCP of all known personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that

will remain on after hours that might affect aircraft operations and of any personnel or

agencies without airfield access and not granted specific exemption who pre-coordinated

after-hours airfield access

43 Airfield Entry Points The airfield has 9 gates (Attachment 4) which are managed as

follows

431 Gate 1 Pedestrian gate only

432 Gate 2 Pedestrian gate only

433 Gate 3 Open 24 hours (emergency vehicles only) Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

434 Gate 4 Open 0700 to 1700L MonmdashFri (May be required locked during increased

Force Protection Conditions) Mandatory vehicle FOD checkpoint

435 Gates 5-9 Used by AM CE FD METNAV and SFS Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 17

44 Driving in the CMA

441 General procedures for operating vehicles in the CMA are included in the airfield

driving CBTs which can be accessed via the ancillary training link

442 Vehicles operating in the CMA will be assigned call signs (Airfield Lighting Fire

Department Transient AlertMaintenance Airfield Ops etc) Vehicle call signs are only

approved by the AFM or designated representative to ensure duplicate call signs are not used

443 No vehicle or person may enter Vandenbergrsquos CMA without approval from the

Control Tower Vehicles or persons entering the CMA must have direct two way contact

with the Control Tower Telephone coordination is not acceptable to gain permission to

enter the CMA during duty hours Only mission essential vehicles will drive on the airfield

or in the CMA

444 See Paragraph 46 for radio procedures and Attachment 9 for phraseology to use

when contacting the Control Tower

445 Vehicles directed to hold short of a runway will come to a complete stop at the

runway hold line and will not proceed until permission is received from the Control Tower

(Attachments 5 6 and 7)

446 In the event of lost communication with the Control Tower while driving on a taxiway

comply with the last instruction issued by Control Tower

NOTE If on the runway exit to nearest taxiway or road and contact AMOPs for instructions

Tower will contact AMOPs to track down vehicles that have lost contact and remove them from

the CMA

447 Vehicle operators on the CMA (including ILS Critical Areas) shall notify Tower of

their position via radio call not later than 0755L (or five minutes prior to airfield opening) If

radio contact cannot be established the vehicle operator will exit the CMA and ensure all

personnel and vehicles are clear of the CMA NLT 0800L (or such time as the airfield opens

if other than regularly scheduled) Failure to either notify Tower or exit the aircraft

movement area will be documented as a CMA violation or runway intrusion

45 Disabled Vehicles

451 In the event a vehicle becomes disabled anywhere on the airfield immediately notify

the control tower and Airfield Management office During non duty hours contact Command

Post State the problem vehicle registration number and where the vehicle is located Under

no circumstances will the operator abandon the vehicle

452 Airfield Management or Command Post will contact 30 LRSLGRDDO and

coordinate immediate removal of the vehicle from the airfield

453 Airfield Management will close the portion of the airfield until the vehicle has been

removed

46 Radio Control Procedures

461 When the airfield is open the control tower controls and directs all ground traffic and

vehicles in the CMA To achieve this control the following must be obeyed

18 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

462 Maintain two-way radio communication with Tower Organizations must provide

their own radios however AMOPs may loan a radio if one is available

NOTE Tower light-gun signals will not be used as a substitute for the two-way radio

requirement

463 Use the Tower Crash and Security Forces FM Nets or Ground Control frequencies

(UHFVHF) to communicate with Tower Tower does not continuously monitor the Security

Forces or Crash FM Nets Security Forces and Fire Department vehicle operators who

require communications with Tower on these frequencies must coordinate with Vandenberg

Emergency Control Center (VECC) and Fire Dispatch to have Tower monitor the frequency

VECC or Fire Dispatch will activate the select-call equipment or call the Tower on a landline

to request for Tower to monitor the appropriate frequency When communication with the

Tower is no longer required VECC Fire Dispatch or the vehicle operator(s) will inform the

Tower

464 Request and receive permission from the Tower before entering the CMA

4641 There is a runway hold line painted across the taxiway at the three locations

where taxiways intersect the runway A runway hold line consists of two solid yellow

lines and two dashed yellow lines (Attachment 5)

WARNING DO NOT confuse controlled movement area hold lines with runway hold lines

(Attachment 5) DO NOT cross a runway hold line without permission from the Tower

4642 Tower approval to cross the runway is a one-time approval only Once your

vehicle has exited the runway beyond the runway hold line(s) tower approval is required

to re-enter the runway

4643 Make radio communications concise to eliminate the possibility of confusion

State who you are your position on the airfield the route you wish to use and your

destination Tower will respond with a specific clearance Repeat instructions back to

the Tower exactly as they are received

4644 Ask Tower to repeat instructions you do not fully understand DO NOT

ASSUME ANYTHING When in doubt always take the safest course of action If the

Tower does not respond to your request to enter the movement area or cross the runway

do not proceed until Tower tells you

4645 Immediately report to tower when you depart the runway or CMA State the

location where you exited the runway or CMA

NOTE Until you pass the runway hold lines you are not off the runway If you exit the runway

into the grass or you pass over the runway edge lines you are to report off the runway Remain

in radio contact with the tower if you are within 100 feet of the runway edge

4646 Obey all Tower instructions If Tower instructions conflict with guidance in the

Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program or this instruction Tower instructions have

priority If for example Tower instructs you to ―exit the runway immediately you are

not expected to obey the 40 mph speed limit

4647 If you are operating a vehicle on the runway and Tower directs you to exit the

runway exit the runway at any of the taxiway intersections with the runway or position

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 19

yourself at least 100 feet from the edge of the runway or runway overrun As a guide the

runway distance remaining markers (large black signs with larger white numbers)

located in the grass on both sides of the runway are approximately 75 feet from the

runway edge

4648 Never use the word ―clear in radio transmissions Radio transmissions can

bleed through to different frequencies and cause aircraft in-flight to misinterpret landing

instructions

4649 Control tower controllers will not issue unconditional instructions when

authorizing movement on a runway or taxiway for the purpose of airfield checks or other

airport operations Instructions must ensure positive control with specific instructions to

proceed on a runway or movement area and as necessary hold short instructions

47 Operating a Vehicle on the Parking Ramp

471 Vehicles may not be driven diagonally across the ramp Travel parallel or

perpendicular to Airfield Road and make all turns at 90 degree angles There are very few

painted lines on the ramp to use for a reference As a guide follow the seams in the concrete

slabs that make up the ramp

472 Use taxiway centerlines as highway dividersndashdrive to the right Remain on concrete

surfaces when possible and avoid the airfield lights on the asphalt surfaces

473 If a vehicle must be backed or driven forward toward an aircraft clear the area use a

spotter and ensure the spotter uses chocks pre-positioned to keep your vehicle from striking

the aircraft

474 If parking near an aircraft do not park with front or rear of vehicle pointed towards

the aircraft unless absolutely necessary park perpendicular to the aircraftrsquos fuselage off the

nose of the aircraft or parallel to the aircraft off a wing tip Again the driverrsquos side of the

vehicle should be closest to the aircraft Park at least 25 feet away unless you are servicing

the aircraft or loadingunloading cargo

475 When leaving a parked vehicle unattended

4751 Turn off the ignition

EXCEPTIONS Emergency or servicing vehicles that must remain in operation to perform their

function may be parked with engine running transmission in park (automatic) or neutral

(manual) parking brake set and rear wheel chocked

4752 Leave vehicle unlocked with key in ignition

4753 Shift transmission to park (automatic) or reverse (manual)

4754 Set parking brake

4755 Turn on emergency flashers

4756 Place chocks in front of and behind a rear wheel of any vehicle left unattended

within 50 feet of an aircraft

EXCEPTION Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if

the engine is shut off

20 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

48 Airfield Speed Limits

481 5 mph ndash in close proximity (within 25 feet) of an aircraft

482 10 mph ndash for special purpose vehicles and for vehicles towing multiple pieces of

equipment

483 15 mph ndash when towing equipment or for general purpose vehicles on the aircraft

parking ramp

484 40 mph ndash for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway If you encounter an

aircraft pull over to the side stop and wait for the aircraft to pass then proceed

EXCEPTION Emergency vehicles (Fire Dept Ambulance Security Forces AMOPs) may

exceed the speed limit during emergency situations Extreme caution must be used during these

periods

485 During hours of darkness or reduced visibility speed limits for towing equipment and

for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway shall be reduced by 10 mph Those

agencies responding to an emergency and exceeding the speed limit shall consider the current

road conditions (nighttime precipitation present) and adjust their speed accordingly

49 Immediate Vicinity of Aircraft

491 If a vehicle must approach an aircraft approach with the driverrsquos side of the vehicle

closest to the aircraft so the driver can judge the distance separating the vehicle and aircraft

492 If an aircraftrsquos engines are running do not drive or park a vehicle within 25 feet

forward or 200 feet behind the aircraft

493 Do not drive within 25 feet of a parked aircraft except when the vehicle is involved in

servicing or loadingunloading cargo

494 Do not drive a vehicle under any part of an aircraft unless your vehicle is part of a

cargo loading or unloading operation and a vehicle is specifically designed to do so (Aircraft

certified forklift 60K cargo loader or missilebomb loader)

410 Encountering Aircraft on a Taxiway

4101 Small Wing Span (C-130 or less) The vehicle operator may simply elect to move to

the side of the taxiway to let it pass The vehicle operator must maintain a minimum 25 feet

separation from the aircraft

4102 Large Wing Span (C-5 B-52 etchellip) Vehicle operator should turn around and

proceed off the taxiway at the nearest exit Avoid driving into the grass do so because of the

potential (FOD) hazard If getting out of the way of taxiing aircraft means you need to drive

into the grass and then drive at a minimum of 200 feet from the taxiway centerline

4103 Aircraft always have the right of way over vehicles Never cross the path of a

moving aircraft Yield to the right of aircraft approaching head-on Always wait until a

taxiing aircraft has cleared your path before proceeding then pass to the rear All aircraft

create ―jet blast or ―prop wash do not come any closer than 200 feet behind or 25 feet in

front of an aircraft whose engines are running (Attachment 10) VAFB does not have any

designated ―jet blast areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 21

4104 When an aircraft is approaching your vehicle at night stop and turn off your

headlights but leave your parking lights on until the aircraft passes you Know how to turn

off DRLs If you are unsure on how to turn off your DRLs refer to the vehicle operators

manual

4105 Any vehicle mishap on the VAFB airfield will be reported to the AFM DAFM 30

SWSE 30 SFSCC and 30 OSSCC

411 Emergency Vehicle Operations

4111 During emergencies responding vehicles (Fire Department Ambulance Security

Forces and Airfield Management) may

4112 Exceed the speed limits only when necessary to save lives or property

NOTE Emergency response vehicles are not exempt from contacting the Tower for permission

into the controlled movement arearsquos or onto the runway

4113 Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if the

engine is shut off

4114 During an emergency all non-essential vehicle traffic and radio transmissions shall

be kept to a minimum

412 Fog Night and Reduced Visibility Conditions

4121 Exercise extreme caution during these conditions Most aircraft are painted gray and

are difficult to see under adverse conditions During low visibility conditions (eg fog night

rain etc) aircraft occasionally operate without landing lights to reduce glare

4122 At night do not direct vehicle headlights toward a moving aircraft Leave the

parking lights on to mark your vehiclersquos position Keep the headlights off until the aircraft is

out of range It is difficult to see on the airfield during hours of darkness exercise extreme

caution when performing nighttime operations

4123 During low visibility conditions all vehicles will stop short of the ILS hold sign

(Attachment 5 and 16) and ask permission from the Tower to cross andor enter the runway

Contact AMOPs during periods of inclement weather for reduced visibility conditions prior

to entering the airfield

4124 There is minimal flood lighting available on the parking ramp Portable lighting

units are sometimes used to supplement security however these units cast shadows that can

easily hide hazards

4125 During Fog conditions and at night speed limits will be reduced

413 Airfield Driving Blackout Procedures It is prohibited to drive on the VAFB airfield in

black out conditions

414 Vehicle Lights on the Airfield All vehicles operating within the CMA will use rotating

beacon lights or hazardwarning flashers and headlights Vehicles equipped with daytime

running lights will ensure they are on when operating on the airfield

415 Control Tower Light Gun Signals

22 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

4151 All vehicles that operate on the airfield will have AFVA 11-240 Airport Signs and

Markings signal decal (available for order at httpwwwe-publishingafmil)

4152 The decal may be permanently affixed in plain view of the driver or clipped to the

inside of the sun visor on the driverrsquos side of the vehicle so it can be flipped down for ready

reference

4153 All airfield vehicle operators will know and comply with all airfield signs markings

and control tower signals (Attachment 8)

416 Airfield Signs and Markings

4161 A comprehensive listing of general airfield signsmarkings is contained in the

Airfield Driving CBT and the Vandenberg Airfield Driving Familiarization Program slide

presentation

4162 There are two types of signs on VAFB airfield mandatory and informative

Definitions of signs are as follows

41621 Mandatory signs are provided when pilots and vehicle operators must follow an

instruction such as at runway hold positions Mandatory signs have a red background

with white lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

41622 Non-mandatory signs are classified as informative These signs are necessary

to indicate a specific movement area or to provide other useful information Informative

signs have a yellow background with black lettering or black background with yellow

lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

4163 Airfield markings unique to Vandenberg include the cargo Deployment Functional

area located on the airfield in front of the Transient Maintenance building This area is

marked with a dashed alternating green and white line This area is only used during

contingency or exercise operations (Attachment 16)

417 Tower Visual and Radio Blind Spots

4171 The ramp behind the aircraft hangar is a visual blind spot from the Tower

4172 The runway 12 approach end (Extended for Shuttle Program) is a hard to see area

(Attachment 4)

418 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention

4181 Hats may not be worn anywhere on the airfield

NOTE DVs and DV greeters may wear headgear in the red carpet area in the performance of

official duties

4182 Vehicle operators must ensure all loose items are secured within their vehicle before

entering the airfield

4183 Injury and equipment damage may result if objects (Rocks bolts tools etc) are

ingested or blown about by aircraft engines All vehicle operators must help keep airfield

pavements FOD free Drivers must stop and pick up FOD when seen

4184 When entering the airfield all personnel will stop at the FOD checkpoint sign and

inspectclear rocks or debris from tires before driving on pavements Roll the vehicle

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 23

forward 18 ndash 24 and re-inspect tires for FOD or other debris (rollover FOD check) When

you drive a vehicle off of any prepared surface (including onto the runway overruns and

asphalt shoulders adjacent to the taxiways and runway) where tires may pick up rocks and

gravel conduct a rollover FOD check and remove any foreign objects immediately after you

return to a prepared road surface

419 Mobile Obstacles on Taxiways and Aprons

4191 No equipment will be left unmanned in the following areas

41911 1000 feet from runway centerline out to either side

41912 200 feet from taxiway centerline out to either side

41913 98 feet from the edge of the apron boundary (C-17) For all other aircraft

types check with Airfield Management to determine distance to fixed or mobile

obstacles

419131 The North side of the aircraft hanger is closed NOTE Aerospace

ground equipment (AGE) may be left unmanned on the apron for up to 3 hours before

an aircraft arrival or following an aircraft departure if it is in direct support of aircraft

operations AGE equipment must be returned to the designated storage area when no

longer in use

420 Restrictions for Operating Bicycles on the Airfield The use of bicycles is prohibited on

the airfield

421 Vehicle Traffic Control Devices Vandenberg airfield does not have any vehicle traffic

control devices or lights for crossing active taxiwaysrunways In the event of radio outage

Tower will use light gun signals

422 Traction Devices It is prohibited to drive vehicles with tire chains or traction devices on

VAFB airfield Only normal tread tires will be used

423 Vehicle Call Signs

4231 The following call signs are permanently assigned to their associated

agenciesoffices for use while driving on the airfield Any others shall be coordinated

through Airfield Management prior to driving on the airfield

42311 Airfield Operations Flight Commander (AOFCC) OPSmdash1

42312 Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash1

42313 Deputy Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash2

42314 Other AMOPs Personnel AIRFIELDmdash3

42315 Control Tower vehicle ATCmdash

42316 Transient Aircraft Maintenance TAmdash

42317 METNAV METNAVmdash

42318 Airfield Lighting AIRFIELD LIGHTINGmdash

42319 Airfield Sweeper SWEEPERmdash

24 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

423110 Airfield Mower MOWERmdash

423111 Fire Chief CHIEFmdash1

423112 Emergency Fire Response Vehicles CRASHmdash

423113 When conducting training all unit ADPM and instructors will use a training

callsign (TRAININGmdash) assigned by AMOPs personnel

4232 Vehicle operators must be able to clearly communicate and understand instructions

from the Tower If an operator does not understand they will ask Tower to repeat the

message The radio operator will relay information back to the Tower exactly as it was

stated Ground vehicle operators will not use the word ―Clear when communicating with

the Tower (Attachment 9)

424 Procedures to Use Infield andor Other Airfield Routes

4241 Vehicle operators must understand standard traffic flow procedures including

driving lane locations mandatory stop and yield signs accident reporting and vehicle

parking on airfield (Attachment 11 12 and 14) Vandenberg AFB does not have designated

driving lanes painted on the aircraft parking apron When driving on taxiways or toward

approaching aircraft approach at a 90 degree angle (Attachment 14)

4242 Airfield Road is a two-way traffic lane marked with yellow paint which runs North

and South from Gate 4 to the south end of the hanger Use caution in front of Airfield

Operations (Building 1746) due to DV activity (Attachments 11 and 13) Do not drive on or

across the painted red carpet located on the parking ramp

42421 Operating a Vehicle on Airfield Road Stop signs are painted on Airfield Road

in three critical locations two near the aircraft hangar and one in front of Fire Station 1

Obey stop signs and visually clear the area for moving vehicles and aircraft before

proceeding

4243 Immediate Runway Departure Procedure If you are operating a vehicle on the

runway and Tower directs you to depart the runway immediately drive onto a taxiway

(beyond the hold line) if one is immediately available If a taxiway is not available drive

into the grass along the runway at least 100 feet beyond the runway edge As a guide the

runway distance markers (large black signs with white numbers located in the grass on both

sides of the runway) are approximately 75 feet from the runway edge These instructions are

for emergency situations only Remember to complete a FOD check prior to re-entering the

runway or taxiway area from off un-improved surfaces

425 Night Vision Devices (NVDs)

4251 NVDs will only be used on a case by case basis with the approval of the AOFCC

AFM or DAFM

426 Smoking Areas

4261 Smoking is prohibited on the airfield

4262 Designated smoking areas are between AMOPs and TA buildings on the south side

of TA and on the North side of the aircraft hangar Smoking is not allowed in any

government vehicle or POV operated on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 25

427 Cell Phone Usage on the Airfield Cell phones will not be used while operating a vehicle

on the airfield except under the following circumstances

4271 If vehicle operators must use a cell phone on the airfield they shall stop the vehicle

prior to using the phone

4272 Cell phones shall not be used within the distances listed below when near aircraft

being serviced with fuel or oxygen

42721 Within 50 feet of any pressurized aircraft fuel or oxygen servicing components

42722 Within 25 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet during fuel transfer

42723 Within 10 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet

428 Loss of Communications

4281 While on the runway If Tower loses radio contact they will flash the runway lights

on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle operatorrsquos attention

All personnel will be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for aircraft DO NOT re-

enter or cross the runway without ATCrsquos permission Immediately leave the controlled

movement area and contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the situation

4282 On the movement area (area other than runway) If Tower loses radio they will flash

the taxiway lights on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle

operatorrsquos attention All personnel shall be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for

aircraft Immediately move to the extreme edge of the taxiway and drive slowly to the

nearest movement area exit Contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the

situation

429 Fuel Pits

4291 Vandenberg has fuel pits located on the main parking ramp annotated by white

squares painted on the concrete The fuel pits are empty and not active

4292 Do not drive over the fuel pits covers

26 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 5

VEHICLE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS

51 Prerequisites for Airfield Driving

511 All operators must have a valid state motor vehicle license and a valid AF Form 2293

US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card in their possession while

operating a Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) Additionally operators must have a

Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter on file (Attachment 2)

NOTE Only Airfield Management personnel may issue AF Form 483rsquos

512 Individuals will complete all prerequisites and bring their completed Airfield Driving

Training and Certification letters and CBT score sheet to Airfield Management Operations

(Building 1746) during normal operating hours (Monday through Friday 0800 ndash 1700)

513 AMOPs personnel shall ensure the above forms are properly documented and

completed

514 Airfield driving trainees must pass (80) a map and written test ADPMs must have a

90 on all tests

515 If they meet all prerequisites the trainee will be issued a completed AF Form 483

Airfield Management will sign the Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter issue a

certificate number (next in sequence on the airfield license issue log) on the AF Form 483

sign the AF Form 483 and record information on the airfield license database located in the

AMOPs section

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 27

Chapter 6

OPERATING PROCEDURES

61 Reporting Violations and Runway Incursions

611 Violations of airfield access procedures airfield driving rules aircraft movement area

violations or unauthorized runway entry must be reported to AMOPs as soon as the incident

occurs

612 The Airfield Manager will initiate an investigation and coordinate with 30 SWSEF

and the AOFCC to determine the proper method of reporting the incident and to decide

which agency will investigate The following guidelines apply

6121 Airfield Manager will investigate general motor vehicle violations of access

procedures airfield driving rules and movement area procedures

6122 For a runway incursion the individualrsquos AF Form 483 must be surrendered to

AMOPs and airfield driving privileges revoked until an investigation retraining and

certification is complete

6123 Coordinate with 30SWSE to assign all runway incursions an operational

category (Operational Error Pilot Deviation VehiclePedestrian)

6124 Use AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report to report a runway intrusion that does

not involve an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program

prescribes the use of this form

613 Use AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR) to report a runway intrusion

that involves an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program and

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports prescribes the use of this form

62 Airfield Driving Violation Recourse

621 Violation of airfield driving procedures is a serious safety issue and will be handled

according to the seriousness of the offense Serious offenses such as a runway incursion and

controlled movement area violations will be addressed as follows

6211 A first-time offense will result in a one-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6212 A second offense will result in a 3-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6213 The third offense will result in a permanent revocation of all airfield driving

privileges

622 Punishment for other violations such as speeding and not performing FOD checks will

be determined by the Airfield Manager

623 In all cases of suspension or revocation the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will take possession of the individualrsquos AF Form 483

28 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

624 The Airfield Manager will send a letter to the individualrsquos supervisor unit ADPM and

unit commander informing them of the airfield violation and suspension of airfield driving

privileges

625 If the individual is needed to alleviate manning shortages to support a mission on the

airfield the individualrsquos unit commander may submit a letter requesting reinstatement of

airfield driving privileges The petition will be on official letterhead and addressed to the

Wing Commander (30 SWCC)

626 The 30 SWCC is the only one that can reinstate airfield driving privileges This

authority cannot be delegated The letter must explain the reason(s) why the individual

should retain their airfield driving privileges and state the driver has been counseled by their

supervisor about the airfield driving violation

627 For reinstatement of airfield driving privileges following a suspension an individual

must complete remedial training under the guidance of their ADPM The remedial training

consists of all training requirements for individuals undergoing initial training and

certification After all training requirements are met and the individual passes the written

airfield driving test a new AF Form 483 will be issued If the individual fails the written

exam a retest will be conducted no earlier than 48 hours after the initial test

628 If an individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license has been suspended or revoked by civil

authorities the unit commander will also suspend or revoke the individualrsquos airfield driving

privileges confiscate their AF Form 483 and notify the individualrsquos unit ADPM and the

Airfield Manager in writing The Airfield Manager will take possession of the individualrsquos

AF Form 483 upon presentation of written notification Upon reinstatement of the

individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license the individual will undergo remedial training in airfield

driving procedures

NOTE Reporting of runway taxiway ramp and CMA violations are the responsibility of all

personnel operating and utilizing the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 29

Chapter 7

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel

711 TDY and Contractor Personnel need not complete the VAFB airfield training program

provided they possess a valid AF Form 483 stamped for their home base airfield These

individuals will receive an in-depth briefing (documented on the TDYContractor Briefing

Certification Log) from the host Unit ADPM on local airfield operations before driving on

the airfield Personnel without proof of airfield certification will be required to complete the

entire Vandenberg AFB airfield driving program This briefing must include as a minimum

7111 Vandenberg AFB airfield boundary limits

7112 Entry Control Points (ECPs) and restricted areas

7113 Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

7114 FOD control and prevention

7115 Fire station mandatory stop areas

7116 Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

7117 Speed limits

7118 Parking and chocking requirements

7119 Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

71110 Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on

runwaystaxiwaysaprons

71111 Runway intrusion prevention

71112 Airfield violations and consequences

71113 Tower light gun signals

71114 CMA procedures including proper radio terminology and phraseology

71115 Airfield signs and markings

71116 Emergency response vehicles

71117 General and special purpose vehicles

71118 Day and night time orientations

30 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 8

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS)

81 Authorization

811 POVs are not authorized to operate on the airfield (to include Airfield Road) unless

granted permission by the Airfield Manager POVs shall not cross the white line parallel to

Airfield Road without explicit approval from Airfield Management

812 The AFM DAFM or designated AMOPs representative are responsible for issuing

POV airfield permits to individuals who have a justifiable reason for driving a POV on the

airfield (Attachment 3)

NOTE Authority will not be delegated outside of Airfield Management

813 POV authorizations will be restricted to mission essential requirements will not be

issued for individual convenience and will be endorsed by the individualrsquos unit commander

For the purpose of obtaining an airfield POV pass the POV must have updated registration

with appropriate stickers prior to approval by the Deputy Airfield Manager

8131 Airfield passes will be issued the first week in January of every year and will be

valid until the last day in December of that calendar year

8132 All passes will be renewed annually with a new justification letter from the

individualrsquos unit commander

814 Issue temporary POV passes by entering all information in the POV log and have

individual sign 30 SW Form 30 The individual will then be given a pass with a number

starting with current year and three digit sequence to correspond with number of pass issued

815 Pass will be returned to AMOPs when mission is complete

816 Permanent passes will only be issued to those that need to have them and have

justifiable reason on record Passes will be renewed annually on an ―as needed basis with

justification (Attachment 3)

817 Permanent POV passes will be issued by entering the vehicle information on the

permanent log and assigning a number to it the same as temporary POV passes User will

then be issued a placard with all pertinent information to be kept on the vehicle dashboard at

all times when on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

16 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 4

PROCURING AIRFIELD DRIVING AUTHORIZATION

41 Airfield Access amp Operating Procedures

411 During airfield operating hours personnel and agencies without airfield access and not

granted specific exemption will report to Airfield Management Bldg 1746 before accessing

the airfield

412 After airfield operating hours all personnel and agencies will contact 30 SWCP prior

to accessing the airfield The 30 SWCP will advise of ongoing or proposed aircraft

operations

NOTE Even though this instruction grants access to several specific agencies and individuals

it is required that visits to the airfield be preceded by a call to the appropriate agency (30

OSSOSAA or 30 SWCP)

413 30 SWCP does not approvedeny requests for airfield access Personnelagencies

without airfield access and not granted specific exemption requiring access after-hours must

pre-coordinate with AMOPs during duty hours

414 Failure to contact 30 SWCP prior to entering the airfield or failure to pre-coordinate

after-hours airfield access with AMOPs may result in apprehension and denial of future

access

42 AMOPs Airfield Access Responsibilities

421 AMOPs will

4211 Before the airfield opens and throughout the duty day notify the Tower of all

personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that might affect aircraft operations as soon

as this information is received

4212 Notify 30 SWCP of all known personnel or vehicles on or near the airfield that

will remain on after hours that might affect aircraft operations and of any personnel or

agencies without airfield access and not granted specific exemption who pre-coordinated

after-hours airfield access

43 Airfield Entry Points The airfield has 9 gates (Attachment 4) which are managed as

follows

431 Gate 1 Pedestrian gate only

432 Gate 2 Pedestrian gate only

433 Gate 3 Open 24 hours (emergency vehicles only) Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

434 Gate 4 Open 0700 to 1700L MonmdashFri (May be required locked during increased

Force Protection Conditions) Mandatory vehicle FOD checkpoint

435 Gates 5-9 Used by AM CE FD METNAV and SFS Mandatory vehicle FOD

checkpoint

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 17

44 Driving in the CMA

441 General procedures for operating vehicles in the CMA are included in the airfield

driving CBTs which can be accessed via the ancillary training link

442 Vehicles operating in the CMA will be assigned call signs (Airfield Lighting Fire

Department Transient AlertMaintenance Airfield Ops etc) Vehicle call signs are only

approved by the AFM or designated representative to ensure duplicate call signs are not used

443 No vehicle or person may enter Vandenbergrsquos CMA without approval from the

Control Tower Vehicles or persons entering the CMA must have direct two way contact

with the Control Tower Telephone coordination is not acceptable to gain permission to

enter the CMA during duty hours Only mission essential vehicles will drive on the airfield

or in the CMA

444 See Paragraph 46 for radio procedures and Attachment 9 for phraseology to use

when contacting the Control Tower

445 Vehicles directed to hold short of a runway will come to a complete stop at the

runway hold line and will not proceed until permission is received from the Control Tower

(Attachments 5 6 and 7)

446 In the event of lost communication with the Control Tower while driving on a taxiway

comply with the last instruction issued by Control Tower

NOTE If on the runway exit to nearest taxiway or road and contact AMOPs for instructions

Tower will contact AMOPs to track down vehicles that have lost contact and remove them from

the CMA

447 Vehicle operators on the CMA (including ILS Critical Areas) shall notify Tower of

their position via radio call not later than 0755L (or five minutes prior to airfield opening) If

radio contact cannot be established the vehicle operator will exit the CMA and ensure all

personnel and vehicles are clear of the CMA NLT 0800L (or such time as the airfield opens

if other than regularly scheduled) Failure to either notify Tower or exit the aircraft

movement area will be documented as a CMA violation or runway intrusion

45 Disabled Vehicles

451 In the event a vehicle becomes disabled anywhere on the airfield immediately notify

the control tower and Airfield Management office During non duty hours contact Command

Post State the problem vehicle registration number and where the vehicle is located Under

no circumstances will the operator abandon the vehicle

452 Airfield Management or Command Post will contact 30 LRSLGRDDO and

coordinate immediate removal of the vehicle from the airfield

453 Airfield Management will close the portion of the airfield until the vehicle has been

removed

46 Radio Control Procedures

461 When the airfield is open the control tower controls and directs all ground traffic and

vehicles in the CMA To achieve this control the following must be obeyed

18 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

462 Maintain two-way radio communication with Tower Organizations must provide

their own radios however AMOPs may loan a radio if one is available

NOTE Tower light-gun signals will not be used as a substitute for the two-way radio

requirement

463 Use the Tower Crash and Security Forces FM Nets or Ground Control frequencies

(UHFVHF) to communicate with Tower Tower does not continuously monitor the Security

Forces or Crash FM Nets Security Forces and Fire Department vehicle operators who

require communications with Tower on these frequencies must coordinate with Vandenberg

Emergency Control Center (VECC) and Fire Dispatch to have Tower monitor the frequency

VECC or Fire Dispatch will activate the select-call equipment or call the Tower on a landline

to request for Tower to monitor the appropriate frequency When communication with the

Tower is no longer required VECC Fire Dispatch or the vehicle operator(s) will inform the

Tower

464 Request and receive permission from the Tower before entering the CMA

4641 There is a runway hold line painted across the taxiway at the three locations

where taxiways intersect the runway A runway hold line consists of two solid yellow

lines and two dashed yellow lines (Attachment 5)

WARNING DO NOT confuse controlled movement area hold lines with runway hold lines

(Attachment 5) DO NOT cross a runway hold line without permission from the Tower

4642 Tower approval to cross the runway is a one-time approval only Once your

vehicle has exited the runway beyond the runway hold line(s) tower approval is required

to re-enter the runway

4643 Make radio communications concise to eliminate the possibility of confusion

State who you are your position on the airfield the route you wish to use and your

destination Tower will respond with a specific clearance Repeat instructions back to

the Tower exactly as they are received

4644 Ask Tower to repeat instructions you do not fully understand DO NOT

ASSUME ANYTHING When in doubt always take the safest course of action If the

Tower does not respond to your request to enter the movement area or cross the runway

do not proceed until Tower tells you

4645 Immediately report to tower when you depart the runway or CMA State the

location where you exited the runway or CMA

NOTE Until you pass the runway hold lines you are not off the runway If you exit the runway

into the grass or you pass over the runway edge lines you are to report off the runway Remain

in radio contact with the tower if you are within 100 feet of the runway edge

4646 Obey all Tower instructions If Tower instructions conflict with guidance in the

Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program or this instruction Tower instructions have

priority If for example Tower instructs you to ―exit the runway immediately you are

not expected to obey the 40 mph speed limit

4647 If you are operating a vehicle on the runway and Tower directs you to exit the

runway exit the runway at any of the taxiway intersections with the runway or position

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 19

yourself at least 100 feet from the edge of the runway or runway overrun As a guide the

runway distance remaining markers (large black signs with larger white numbers)

located in the grass on both sides of the runway are approximately 75 feet from the

runway edge

4648 Never use the word ―clear in radio transmissions Radio transmissions can

bleed through to different frequencies and cause aircraft in-flight to misinterpret landing

instructions

4649 Control tower controllers will not issue unconditional instructions when

authorizing movement on a runway or taxiway for the purpose of airfield checks or other

airport operations Instructions must ensure positive control with specific instructions to

proceed on a runway or movement area and as necessary hold short instructions

47 Operating a Vehicle on the Parking Ramp

471 Vehicles may not be driven diagonally across the ramp Travel parallel or

perpendicular to Airfield Road and make all turns at 90 degree angles There are very few

painted lines on the ramp to use for a reference As a guide follow the seams in the concrete

slabs that make up the ramp

472 Use taxiway centerlines as highway dividersndashdrive to the right Remain on concrete

surfaces when possible and avoid the airfield lights on the asphalt surfaces

473 If a vehicle must be backed or driven forward toward an aircraft clear the area use a

spotter and ensure the spotter uses chocks pre-positioned to keep your vehicle from striking

the aircraft

474 If parking near an aircraft do not park with front or rear of vehicle pointed towards

the aircraft unless absolutely necessary park perpendicular to the aircraftrsquos fuselage off the

nose of the aircraft or parallel to the aircraft off a wing tip Again the driverrsquos side of the

vehicle should be closest to the aircraft Park at least 25 feet away unless you are servicing

the aircraft or loadingunloading cargo

475 When leaving a parked vehicle unattended

4751 Turn off the ignition

EXCEPTIONS Emergency or servicing vehicles that must remain in operation to perform their

function may be parked with engine running transmission in park (automatic) or neutral

(manual) parking brake set and rear wheel chocked

4752 Leave vehicle unlocked with key in ignition

4753 Shift transmission to park (automatic) or reverse (manual)

4754 Set parking brake

4755 Turn on emergency flashers

4756 Place chocks in front of and behind a rear wheel of any vehicle left unattended

within 50 feet of an aircraft

EXCEPTION Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if

the engine is shut off

20 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

48 Airfield Speed Limits

481 5 mph ndash in close proximity (within 25 feet) of an aircraft

482 10 mph ndash for special purpose vehicles and for vehicles towing multiple pieces of

equipment

483 15 mph ndash when towing equipment or for general purpose vehicles on the aircraft

parking ramp

484 40 mph ndash for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway If you encounter an

aircraft pull over to the side stop and wait for the aircraft to pass then proceed

EXCEPTION Emergency vehicles (Fire Dept Ambulance Security Forces AMOPs) may

exceed the speed limit during emergency situations Extreme caution must be used during these

periods

485 During hours of darkness or reduced visibility speed limits for towing equipment and

for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway shall be reduced by 10 mph Those

agencies responding to an emergency and exceeding the speed limit shall consider the current

road conditions (nighttime precipitation present) and adjust their speed accordingly

49 Immediate Vicinity of Aircraft

491 If a vehicle must approach an aircraft approach with the driverrsquos side of the vehicle

closest to the aircraft so the driver can judge the distance separating the vehicle and aircraft

492 If an aircraftrsquos engines are running do not drive or park a vehicle within 25 feet

forward or 200 feet behind the aircraft

493 Do not drive within 25 feet of a parked aircraft except when the vehicle is involved in

servicing or loadingunloading cargo

494 Do not drive a vehicle under any part of an aircraft unless your vehicle is part of a

cargo loading or unloading operation and a vehicle is specifically designed to do so (Aircraft

certified forklift 60K cargo loader or missilebomb loader)

410 Encountering Aircraft on a Taxiway

4101 Small Wing Span (C-130 or less) The vehicle operator may simply elect to move to

the side of the taxiway to let it pass The vehicle operator must maintain a minimum 25 feet

separation from the aircraft

4102 Large Wing Span (C-5 B-52 etchellip) Vehicle operator should turn around and

proceed off the taxiway at the nearest exit Avoid driving into the grass do so because of the

potential (FOD) hazard If getting out of the way of taxiing aircraft means you need to drive

into the grass and then drive at a minimum of 200 feet from the taxiway centerline

4103 Aircraft always have the right of way over vehicles Never cross the path of a

moving aircraft Yield to the right of aircraft approaching head-on Always wait until a

taxiing aircraft has cleared your path before proceeding then pass to the rear All aircraft

create ―jet blast or ―prop wash do not come any closer than 200 feet behind or 25 feet in

front of an aircraft whose engines are running (Attachment 10) VAFB does not have any

designated ―jet blast areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 21

4104 When an aircraft is approaching your vehicle at night stop and turn off your

headlights but leave your parking lights on until the aircraft passes you Know how to turn

off DRLs If you are unsure on how to turn off your DRLs refer to the vehicle operators

manual

4105 Any vehicle mishap on the VAFB airfield will be reported to the AFM DAFM 30

SWSE 30 SFSCC and 30 OSSCC

411 Emergency Vehicle Operations

4111 During emergencies responding vehicles (Fire Department Ambulance Security

Forces and Airfield Management) may

4112 Exceed the speed limits only when necessary to save lives or property

NOTE Emergency response vehicles are not exempt from contacting the Tower for permission

into the controlled movement arearsquos or onto the runway

4113 Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if the

engine is shut off

4114 During an emergency all non-essential vehicle traffic and radio transmissions shall

be kept to a minimum

412 Fog Night and Reduced Visibility Conditions

4121 Exercise extreme caution during these conditions Most aircraft are painted gray and

are difficult to see under adverse conditions During low visibility conditions (eg fog night

rain etc) aircraft occasionally operate without landing lights to reduce glare

4122 At night do not direct vehicle headlights toward a moving aircraft Leave the

parking lights on to mark your vehiclersquos position Keep the headlights off until the aircraft is

out of range It is difficult to see on the airfield during hours of darkness exercise extreme

caution when performing nighttime operations

4123 During low visibility conditions all vehicles will stop short of the ILS hold sign

(Attachment 5 and 16) and ask permission from the Tower to cross andor enter the runway

Contact AMOPs during periods of inclement weather for reduced visibility conditions prior

to entering the airfield

4124 There is minimal flood lighting available on the parking ramp Portable lighting

units are sometimes used to supplement security however these units cast shadows that can

easily hide hazards

4125 During Fog conditions and at night speed limits will be reduced

413 Airfield Driving Blackout Procedures It is prohibited to drive on the VAFB airfield in

black out conditions

414 Vehicle Lights on the Airfield All vehicles operating within the CMA will use rotating

beacon lights or hazardwarning flashers and headlights Vehicles equipped with daytime

running lights will ensure they are on when operating on the airfield

415 Control Tower Light Gun Signals

22 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

4151 All vehicles that operate on the airfield will have AFVA 11-240 Airport Signs and

Markings signal decal (available for order at httpwwwe-publishingafmil)

4152 The decal may be permanently affixed in plain view of the driver or clipped to the

inside of the sun visor on the driverrsquos side of the vehicle so it can be flipped down for ready

reference

4153 All airfield vehicle operators will know and comply with all airfield signs markings

and control tower signals (Attachment 8)

416 Airfield Signs and Markings

4161 A comprehensive listing of general airfield signsmarkings is contained in the

Airfield Driving CBT and the Vandenberg Airfield Driving Familiarization Program slide

presentation

4162 There are two types of signs on VAFB airfield mandatory and informative

Definitions of signs are as follows

41621 Mandatory signs are provided when pilots and vehicle operators must follow an

instruction such as at runway hold positions Mandatory signs have a red background

with white lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

41622 Non-mandatory signs are classified as informative These signs are necessary

to indicate a specific movement area or to provide other useful information Informative

signs have a yellow background with black lettering or black background with yellow

lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

4163 Airfield markings unique to Vandenberg include the cargo Deployment Functional

area located on the airfield in front of the Transient Maintenance building This area is

marked with a dashed alternating green and white line This area is only used during

contingency or exercise operations (Attachment 16)

417 Tower Visual and Radio Blind Spots

4171 The ramp behind the aircraft hangar is a visual blind spot from the Tower

4172 The runway 12 approach end (Extended for Shuttle Program) is a hard to see area

(Attachment 4)

418 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention

4181 Hats may not be worn anywhere on the airfield

NOTE DVs and DV greeters may wear headgear in the red carpet area in the performance of

official duties

4182 Vehicle operators must ensure all loose items are secured within their vehicle before

entering the airfield

4183 Injury and equipment damage may result if objects (Rocks bolts tools etc) are

ingested or blown about by aircraft engines All vehicle operators must help keep airfield

pavements FOD free Drivers must stop and pick up FOD when seen

4184 When entering the airfield all personnel will stop at the FOD checkpoint sign and

inspectclear rocks or debris from tires before driving on pavements Roll the vehicle

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 23

forward 18 ndash 24 and re-inspect tires for FOD or other debris (rollover FOD check) When

you drive a vehicle off of any prepared surface (including onto the runway overruns and

asphalt shoulders adjacent to the taxiways and runway) where tires may pick up rocks and

gravel conduct a rollover FOD check and remove any foreign objects immediately after you

return to a prepared road surface

419 Mobile Obstacles on Taxiways and Aprons

4191 No equipment will be left unmanned in the following areas

41911 1000 feet from runway centerline out to either side

41912 200 feet from taxiway centerline out to either side

41913 98 feet from the edge of the apron boundary (C-17) For all other aircraft

types check with Airfield Management to determine distance to fixed or mobile

obstacles

419131 The North side of the aircraft hanger is closed NOTE Aerospace

ground equipment (AGE) may be left unmanned on the apron for up to 3 hours before

an aircraft arrival or following an aircraft departure if it is in direct support of aircraft

operations AGE equipment must be returned to the designated storage area when no

longer in use

420 Restrictions for Operating Bicycles on the Airfield The use of bicycles is prohibited on

the airfield

421 Vehicle Traffic Control Devices Vandenberg airfield does not have any vehicle traffic

control devices or lights for crossing active taxiwaysrunways In the event of radio outage

Tower will use light gun signals

422 Traction Devices It is prohibited to drive vehicles with tire chains or traction devices on

VAFB airfield Only normal tread tires will be used

423 Vehicle Call Signs

4231 The following call signs are permanently assigned to their associated

agenciesoffices for use while driving on the airfield Any others shall be coordinated

through Airfield Management prior to driving on the airfield

42311 Airfield Operations Flight Commander (AOFCC) OPSmdash1

42312 Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash1

42313 Deputy Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash2

42314 Other AMOPs Personnel AIRFIELDmdash3

42315 Control Tower vehicle ATCmdash

42316 Transient Aircraft Maintenance TAmdash

42317 METNAV METNAVmdash

42318 Airfield Lighting AIRFIELD LIGHTINGmdash

42319 Airfield Sweeper SWEEPERmdash

24 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

423110 Airfield Mower MOWERmdash

423111 Fire Chief CHIEFmdash1

423112 Emergency Fire Response Vehicles CRASHmdash

423113 When conducting training all unit ADPM and instructors will use a training

callsign (TRAININGmdash) assigned by AMOPs personnel

4232 Vehicle operators must be able to clearly communicate and understand instructions

from the Tower If an operator does not understand they will ask Tower to repeat the

message The radio operator will relay information back to the Tower exactly as it was

stated Ground vehicle operators will not use the word ―Clear when communicating with

the Tower (Attachment 9)

424 Procedures to Use Infield andor Other Airfield Routes

4241 Vehicle operators must understand standard traffic flow procedures including

driving lane locations mandatory stop and yield signs accident reporting and vehicle

parking on airfield (Attachment 11 12 and 14) Vandenberg AFB does not have designated

driving lanes painted on the aircraft parking apron When driving on taxiways or toward

approaching aircraft approach at a 90 degree angle (Attachment 14)

4242 Airfield Road is a two-way traffic lane marked with yellow paint which runs North

and South from Gate 4 to the south end of the hanger Use caution in front of Airfield

Operations (Building 1746) due to DV activity (Attachments 11 and 13) Do not drive on or

across the painted red carpet located on the parking ramp

42421 Operating a Vehicle on Airfield Road Stop signs are painted on Airfield Road

in three critical locations two near the aircraft hangar and one in front of Fire Station 1

Obey stop signs and visually clear the area for moving vehicles and aircraft before

proceeding

4243 Immediate Runway Departure Procedure If you are operating a vehicle on the

runway and Tower directs you to depart the runway immediately drive onto a taxiway

(beyond the hold line) if one is immediately available If a taxiway is not available drive

into the grass along the runway at least 100 feet beyond the runway edge As a guide the

runway distance markers (large black signs with white numbers located in the grass on both

sides of the runway) are approximately 75 feet from the runway edge These instructions are

for emergency situations only Remember to complete a FOD check prior to re-entering the

runway or taxiway area from off un-improved surfaces

425 Night Vision Devices (NVDs)

4251 NVDs will only be used on a case by case basis with the approval of the AOFCC

AFM or DAFM

426 Smoking Areas

4261 Smoking is prohibited on the airfield

4262 Designated smoking areas are between AMOPs and TA buildings on the south side

of TA and on the North side of the aircraft hangar Smoking is not allowed in any

government vehicle or POV operated on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 25

427 Cell Phone Usage on the Airfield Cell phones will not be used while operating a vehicle

on the airfield except under the following circumstances

4271 If vehicle operators must use a cell phone on the airfield they shall stop the vehicle

prior to using the phone

4272 Cell phones shall not be used within the distances listed below when near aircraft

being serviced with fuel or oxygen

42721 Within 50 feet of any pressurized aircraft fuel or oxygen servicing components

42722 Within 25 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet during fuel transfer

42723 Within 10 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet

428 Loss of Communications

4281 While on the runway If Tower loses radio contact they will flash the runway lights

on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle operatorrsquos attention

All personnel will be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for aircraft DO NOT re-

enter or cross the runway without ATCrsquos permission Immediately leave the controlled

movement area and contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the situation

4282 On the movement area (area other than runway) If Tower loses radio they will flash

the taxiway lights on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle

operatorrsquos attention All personnel shall be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for

aircraft Immediately move to the extreme edge of the taxiway and drive slowly to the

nearest movement area exit Contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the

situation

429 Fuel Pits

4291 Vandenberg has fuel pits located on the main parking ramp annotated by white

squares painted on the concrete The fuel pits are empty and not active

4292 Do not drive over the fuel pits covers

26 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 5

VEHICLE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS

51 Prerequisites for Airfield Driving

511 All operators must have a valid state motor vehicle license and a valid AF Form 2293

US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card in their possession while

operating a Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) Additionally operators must have a

Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter on file (Attachment 2)

NOTE Only Airfield Management personnel may issue AF Form 483rsquos

512 Individuals will complete all prerequisites and bring their completed Airfield Driving

Training and Certification letters and CBT score sheet to Airfield Management Operations

(Building 1746) during normal operating hours (Monday through Friday 0800 ndash 1700)

513 AMOPs personnel shall ensure the above forms are properly documented and

completed

514 Airfield driving trainees must pass (80) a map and written test ADPMs must have a

90 on all tests

515 If they meet all prerequisites the trainee will be issued a completed AF Form 483

Airfield Management will sign the Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter issue a

certificate number (next in sequence on the airfield license issue log) on the AF Form 483

sign the AF Form 483 and record information on the airfield license database located in the

AMOPs section

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 27

Chapter 6

OPERATING PROCEDURES

61 Reporting Violations and Runway Incursions

611 Violations of airfield access procedures airfield driving rules aircraft movement area

violations or unauthorized runway entry must be reported to AMOPs as soon as the incident

occurs

612 The Airfield Manager will initiate an investigation and coordinate with 30 SWSEF

and the AOFCC to determine the proper method of reporting the incident and to decide

which agency will investigate The following guidelines apply

6121 Airfield Manager will investigate general motor vehicle violations of access

procedures airfield driving rules and movement area procedures

6122 For a runway incursion the individualrsquos AF Form 483 must be surrendered to

AMOPs and airfield driving privileges revoked until an investigation retraining and

certification is complete

6123 Coordinate with 30SWSE to assign all runway incursions an operational

category (Operational Error Pilot Deviation VehiclePedestrian)

6124 Use AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report to report a runway intrusion that does

not involve an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program

prescribes the use of this form

613 Use AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR) to report a runway intrusion

that involves an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program and

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports prescribes the use of this form

62 Airfield Driving Violation Recourse

621 Violation of airfield driving procedures is a serious safety issue and will be handled

according to the seriousness of the offense Serious offenses such as a runway incursion and

controlled movement area violations will be addressed as follows

6211 A first-time offense will result in a one-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6212 A second offense will result in a 3-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6213 The third offense will result in a permanent revocation of all airfield driving

privileges

622 Punishment for other violations such as speeding and not performing FOD checks will

be determined by the Airfield Manager

623 In all cases of suspension or revocation the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will take possession of the individualrsquos AF Form 483

28 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

624 The Airfield Manager will send a letter to the individualrsquos supervisor unit ADPM and

unit commander informing them of the airfield violation and suspension of airfield driving

privileges

625 If the individual is needed to alleviate manning shortages to support a mission on the

airfield the individualrsquos unit commander may submit a letter requesting reinstatement of

airfield driving privileges The petition will be on official letterhead and addressed to the

Wing Commander (30 SWCC)

626 The 30 SWCC is the only one that can reinstate airfield driving privileges This

authority cannot be delegated The letter must explain the reason(s) why the individual

should retain their airfield driving privileges and state the driver has been counseled by their

supervisor about the airfield driving violation

627 For reinstatement of airfield driving privileges following a suspension an individual

must complete remedial training under the guidance of their ADPM The remedial training

consists of all training requirements for individuals undergoing initial training and

certification After all training requirements are met and the individual passes the written

airfield driving test a new AF Form 483 will be issued If the individual fails the written

exam a retest will be conducted no earlier than 48 hours after the initial test

628 If an individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license has been suspended or revoked by civil

authorities the unit commander will also suspend or revoke the individualrsquos airfield driving

privileges confiscate their AF Form 483 and notify the individualrsquos unit ADPM and the

Airfield Manager in writing The Airfield Manager will take possession of the individualrsquos

AF Form 483 upon presentation of written notification Upon reinstatement of the

individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license the individual will undergo remedial training in airfield

driving procedures

NOTE Reporting of runway taxiway ramp and CMA violations are the responsibility of all

personnel operating and utilizing the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 29

Chapter 7

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel

711 TDY and Contractor Personnel need not complete the VAFB airfield training program

provided they possess a valid AF Form 483 stamped for their home base airfield These

individuals will receive an in-depth briefing (documented on the TDYContractor Briefing

Certification Log) from the host Unit ADPM on local airfield operations before driving on

the airfield Personnel without proof of airfield certification will be required to complete the

entire Vandenberg AFB airfield driving program This briefing must include as a minimum

7111 Vandenberg AFB airfield boundary limits

7112 Entry Control Points (ECPs) and restricted areas

7113 Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

7114 FOD control and prevention

7115 Fire station mandatory stop areas

7116 Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

7117 Speed limits

7118 Parking and chocking requirements

7119 Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

71110 Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on

runwaystaxiwaysaprons

71111 Runway intrusion prevention

71112 Airfield violations and consequences

71113 Tower light gun signals

71114 CMA procedures including proper radio terminology and phraseology

71115 Airfield signs and markings

71116 Emergency response vehicles

71117 General and special purpose vehicles

71118 Day and night time orientations

30 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 8

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS)

81 Authorization

811 POVs are not authorized to operate on the airfield (to include Airfield Road) unless

granted permission by the Airfield Manager POVs shall not cross the white line parallel to

Airfield Road without explicit approval from Airfield Management

812 The AFM DAFM or designated AMOPs representative are responsible for issuing

POV airfield permits to individuals who have a justifiable reason for driving a POV on the

airfield (Attachment 3)

NOTE Authority will not be delegated outside of Airfield Management

813 POV authorizations will be restricted to mission essential requirements will not be

issued for individual convenience and will be endorsed by the individualrsquos unit commander

For the purpose of obtaining an airfield POV pass the POV must have updated registration

with appropriate stickers prior to approval by the Deputy Airfield Manager

8131 Airfield passes will be issued the first week in January of every year and will be

valid until the last day in December of that calendar year

8132 All passes will be renewed annually with a new justification letter from the

individualrsquos unit commander

814 Issue temporary POV passes by entering all information in the POV log and have

individual sign 30 SW Form 30 The individual will then be given a pass with a number

starting with current year and three digit sequence to correspond with number of pass issued

815 Pass will be returned to AMOPs when mission is complete

816 Permanent passes will only be issued to those that need to have them and have

justifiable reason on record Passes will be renewed annually on an ―as needed basis with

justification (Attachment 3)

817 Permanent POV passes will be issued by entering the vehicle information on the

permanent log and assigning a number to it the same as temporary POV passes User will

then be issued a placard with all pertinent information to be kept on the vehicle dashboard at

all times when on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 17

44 Driving in the CMA

441 General procedures for operating vehicles in the CMA are included in the airfield

driving CBTs which can be accessed via the ancillary training link

442 Vehicles operating in the CMA will be assigned call signs (Airfield Lighting Fire

Department Transient AlertMaintenance Airfield Ops etc) Vehicle call signs are only

approved by the AFM or designated representative to ensure duplicate call signs are not used

443 No vehicle or person may enter Vandenbergrsquos CMA without approval from the

Control Tower Vehicles or persons entering the CMA must have direct two way contact

with the Control Tower Telephone coordination is not acceptable to gain permission to

enter the CMA during duty hours Only mission essential vehicles will drive on the airfield

or in the CMA

444 See Paragraph 46 for radio procedures and Attachment 9 for phraseology to use

when contacting the Control Tower

445 Vehicles directed to hold short of a runway will come to a complete stop at the

runway hold line and will not proceed until permission is received from the Control Tower

(Attachments 5 6 and 7)

446 In the event of lost communication with the Control Tower while driving on a taxiway

comply with the last instruction issued by Control Tower

NOTE If on the runway exit to nearest taxiway or road and contact AMOPs for instructions

Tower will contact AMOPs to track down vehicles that have lost contact and remove them from

the CMA

447 Vehicle operators on the CMA (including ILS Critical Areas) shall notify Tower of

their position via radio call not later than 0755L (or five minutes prior to airfield opening) If

radio contact cannot be established the vehicle operator will exit the CMA and ensure all

personnel and vehicles are clear of the CMA NLT 0800L (or such time as the airfield opens

if other than regularly scheduled) Failure to either notify Tower or exit the aircraft

movement area will be documented as a CMA violation or runway intrusion

45 Disabled Vehicles

451 In the event a vehicle becomes disabled anywhere on the airfield immediately notify

the control tower and Airfield Management office During non duty hours contact Command

Post State the problem vehicle registration number and where the vehicle is located Under

no circumstances will the operator abandon the vehicle

452 Airfield Management or Command Post will contact 30 LRSLGRDDO and

coordinate immediate removal of the vehicle from the airfield

453 Airfield Management will close the portion of the airfield until the vehicle has been

removed

46 Radio Control Procedures

461 When the airfield is open the control tower controls and directs all ground traffic and

vehicles in the CMA To achieve this control the following must be obeyed

18 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

462 Maintain two-way radio communication with Tower Organizations must provide

their own radios however AMOPs may loan a radio if one is available

NOTE Tower light-gun signals will not be used as a substitute for the two-way radio

requirement

463 Use the Tower Crash and Security Forces FM Nets or Ground Control frequencies

(UHFVHF) to communicate with Tower Tower does not continuously monitor the Security

Forces or Crash FM Nets Security Forces and Fire Department vehicle operators who

require communications with Tower on these frequencies must coordinate with Vandenberg

Emergency Control Center (VECC) and Fire Dispatch to have Tower monitor the frequency

VECC or Fire Dispatch will activate the select-call equipment or call the Tower on a landline

to request for Tower to monitor the appropriate frequency When communication with the

Tower is no longer required VECC Fire Dispatch or the vehicle operator(s) will inform the

Tower

464 Request and receive permission from the Tower before entering the CMA

4641 There is a runway hold line painted across the taxiway at the three locations

where taxiways intersect the runway A runway hold line consists of two solid yellow

lines and two dashed yellow lines (Attachment 5)

WARNING DO NOT confuse controlled movement area hold lines with runway hold lines

(Attachment 5) DO NOT cross a runway hold line without permission from the Tower

4642 Tower approval to cross the runway is a one-time approval only Once your

vehicle has exited the runway beyond the runway hold line(s) tower approval is required

to re-enter the runway

4643 Make radio communications concise to eliminate the possibility of confusion

State who you are your position on the airfield the route you wish to use and your

destination Tower will respond with a specific clearance Repeat instructions back to

the Tower exactly as they are received

4644 Ask Tower to repeat instructions you do not fully understand DO NOT

ASSUME ANYTHING When in doubt always take the safest course of action If the

Tower does not respond to your request to enter the movement area or cross the runway

do not proceed until Tower tells you

4645 Immediately report to tower when you depart the runway or CMA State the

location where you exited the runway or CMA

NOTE Until you pass the runway hold lines you are not off the runway If you exit the runway

into the grass or you pass over the runway edge lines you are to report off the runway Remain

in radio contact with the tower if you are within 100 feet of the runway edge

4646 Obey all Tower instructions If Tower instructions conflict with guidance in the

Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program or this instruction Tower instructions have

priority If for example Tower instructs you to ―exit the runway immediately you are

not expected to obey the 40 mph speed limit

4647 If you are operating a vehicle on the runway and Tower directs you to exit the

runway exit the runway at any of the taxiway intersections with the runway or position

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 19

yourself at least 100 feet from the edge of the runway or runway overrun As a guide the

runway distance remaining markers (large black signs with larger white numbers)

located in the grass on both sides of the runway are approximately 75 feet from the

runway edge

4648 Never use the word ―clear in radio transmissions Radio transmissions can

bleed through to different frequencies and cause aircraft in-flight to misinterpret landing

instructions

4649 Control tower controllers will not issue unconditional instructions when

authorizing movement on a runway or taxiway for the purpose of airfield checks or other

airport operations Instructions must ensure positive control with specific instructions to

proceed on a runway or movement area and as necessary hold short instructions

47 Operating a Vehicle on the Parking Ramp

471 Vehicles may not be driven diagonally across the ramp Travel parallel or

perpendicular to Airfield Road and make all turns at 90 degree angles There are very few

painted lines on the ramp to use for a reference As a guide follow the seams in the concrete

slabs that make up the ramp

472 Use taxiway centerlines as highway dividersndashdrive to the right Remain on concrete

surfaces when possible and avoid the airfield lights on the asphalt surfaces

473 If a vehicle must be backed or driven forward toward an aircraft clear the area use a

spotter and ensure the spotter uses chocks pre-positioned to keep your vehicle from striking

the aircraft

474 If parking near an aircraft do not park with front or rear of vehicle pointed towards

the aircraft unless absolutely necessary park perpendicular to the aircraftrsquos fuselage off the

nose of the aircraft or parallel to the aircraft off a wing tip Again the driverrsquos side of the

vehicle should be closest to the aircraft Park at least 25 feet away unless you are servicing

the aircraft or loadingunloading cargo

475 When leaving a parked vehicle unattended

4751 Turn off the ignition

EXCEPTIONS Emergency or servicing vehicles that must remain in operation to perform their

function may be parked with engine running transmission in park (automatic) or neutral

(manual) parking brake set and rear wheel chocked

4752 Leave vehicle unlocked with key in ignition

4753 Shift transmission to park (automatic) or reverse (manual)

4754 Set parking brake

4755 Turn on emergency flashers

4756 Place chocks in front of and behind a rear wheel of any vehicle left unattended

within 50 feet of an aircraft

EXCEPTION Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if

the engine is shut off

20 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

48 Airfield Speed Limits

481 5 mph ndash in close proximity (within 25 feet) of an aircraft

482 10 mph ndash for special purpose vehicles and for vehicles towing multiple pieces of

equipment

483 15 mph ndash when towing equipment or for general purpose vehicles on the aircraft

parking ramp

484 40 mph ndash for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway If you encounter an

aircraft pull over to the side stop and wait for the aircraft to pass then proceed

EXCEPTION Emergency vehicles (Fire Dept Ambulance Security Forces AMOPs) may

exceed the speed limit during emergency situations Extreme caution must be used during these

periods

485 During hours of darkness or reduced visibility speed limits for towing equipment and

for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway shall be reduced by 10 mph Those

agencies responding to an emergency and exceeding the speed limit shall consider the current

road conditions (nighttime precipitation present) and adjust their speed accordingly

49 Immediate Vicinity of Aircraft

491 If a vehicle must approach an aircraft approach with the driverrsquos side of the vehicle

closest to the aircraft so the driver can judge the distance separating the vehicle and aircraft

492 If an aircraftrsquos engines are running do not drive or park a vehicle within 25 feet

forward or 200 feet behind the aircraft

493 Do not drive within 25 feet of a parked aircraft except when the vehicle is involved in

servicing or loadingunloading cargo

494 Do not drive a vehicle under any part of an aircraft unless your vehicle is part of a

cargo loading or unloading operation and a vehicle is specifically designed to do so (Aircraft

certified forklift 60K cargo loader or missilebomb loader)

410 Encountering Aircraft on a Taxiway

4101 Small Wing Span (C-130 or less) The vehicle operator may simply elect to move to

the side of the taxiway to let it pass The vehicle operator must maintain a minimum 25 feet

separation from the aircraft

4102 Large Wing Span (C-5 B-52 etchellip) Vehicle operator should turn around and

proceed off the taxiway at the nearest exit Avoid driving into the grass do so because of the

potential (FOD) hazard If getting out of the way of taxiing aircraft means you need to drive

into the grass and then drive at a minimum of 200 feet from the taxiway centerline

4103 Aircraft always have the right of way over vehicles Never cross the path of a

moving aircraft Yield to the right of aircraft approaching head-on Always wait until a

taxiing aircraft has cleared your path before proceeding then pass to the rear All aircraft

create ―jet blast or ―prop wash do not come any closer than 200 feet behind or 25 feet in

front of an aircraft whose engines are running (Attachment 10) VAFB does not have any

designated ―jet blast areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 21

4104 When an aircraft is approaching your vehicle at night stop and turn off your

headlights but leave your parking lights on until the aircraft passes you Know how to turn

off DRLs If you are unsure on how to turn off your DRLs refer to the vehicle operators

manual

4105 Any vehicle mishap on the VAFB airfield will be reported to the AFM DAFM 30

SWSE 30 SFSCC and 30 OSSCC

411 Emergency Vehicle Operations

4111 During emergencies responding vehicles (Fire Department Ambulance Security

Forces and Airfield Management) may

4112 Exceed the speed limits only when necessary to save lives or property

NOTE Emergency response vehicles are not exempt from contacting the Tower for permission

into the controlled movement arearsquos or onto the runway

4113 Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if the

engine is shut off

4114 During an emergency all non-essential vehicle traffic and radio transmissions shall

be kept to a minimum

412 Fog Night and Reduced Visibility Conditions

4121 Exercise extreme caution during these conditions Most aircraft are painted gray and

are difficult to see under adverse conditions During low visibility conditions (eg fog night

rain etc) aircraft occasionally operate without landing lights to reduce glare

4122 At night do not direct vehicle headlights toward a moving aircraft Leave the

parking lights on to mark your vehiclersquos position Keep the headlights off until the aircraft is

out of range It is difficult to see on the airfield during hours of darkness exercise extreme

caution when performing nighttime operations

4123 During low visibility conditions all vehicles will stop short of the ILS hold sign

(Attachment 5 and 16) and ask permission from the Tower to cross andor enter the runway

Contact AMOPs during periods of inclement weather for reduced visibility conditions prior

to entering the airfield

4124 There is minimal flood lighting available on the parking ramp Portable lighting

units are sometimes used to supplement security however these units cast shadows that can

easily hide hazards

4125 During Fog conditions and at night speed limits will be reduced

413 Airfield Driving Blackout Procedures It is prohibited to drive on the VAFB airfield in

black out conditions

414 Vehicle Lights on the Airfield All vehicles operating within the CMA will use rotating

beacon lights or hazardwarning flashers and headlights Vehicles equipped with daytime

running lights will ensure they are on when operating on the airfield

415 Control Tower Light Gun Signals

22 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

4151 All vehicles that operate on the airfield will have AFVA 11-240 Airport Signs and

Markings signal decal (available for order at httpwwwe-publishingafmil)

4152 The decal may be permanently affixed in plain view of the driver or clipped to the

inside of the sun visor on the driverrsquos side of the vehicle so it can be flipped down for ready

reference

4153 All airfield vehicle operators will know and comply with all airfield signs markings

and control tower signals (Attachment 8)

416 Airfield Signs and Markings

4161 A comprehensive listing of general airfield signsmarkings is contained in the

Airfield Driving CBT and the Vandenberg Airfield Driving Familiarization Program slide

presentation

4162 There are two types of signs on VAFB airfield mandatory and informative

Definitions of signs are as follows

41621 Mandatory signs are provided when pilots and vehicle operators must follow an

instruction such as at runway hold positions Mandatory signs have a red background

with white lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

41622 Non-mandatory signs are classified as informative These signs are necessary

to indicate a specific movement area or to provide other useful information Informative

signs have a yellow background with black lettering or black background with yellow

lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

4163 Airfield markings unique to Vandenberg include the cargo Deployment Functional

area located on the airfield in front of the Transient Maintenance building This area is

marked with a dashed alternating green and white line This area is only used during

contingency or exercise operations (Attachment 16)

417 Tower Visual and Radio Blind Spots

4171 The ramp behind the aircraft hangar is a visual blind spot from the Tower

4172 The runway 12 approach end (Extended for Shuttle Program) is a hard to see area

(Attachment 4)

418 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention

4181 Hats may not be worn anywhere on the airfield

NOTE DVs and DV greeters may wear headgear in the red carpet area in the performance of

official duties

4182 Vehicle operators must ensure all loose items are secured within their vehicle before

entering the airfield

4183 Injury and equipment damage may result if objects (Rocks bolts tools etc) are

ingested or blown about by aircraft engines All vehicle operators must help keep airfield

pavements FOD free Drivers must stop and pick up FOD when seen

4184 When entering the airfield all personnel will stop at the FOD checkpoint sign and

inspectclear rocks or debris from tires before driving on pavements Roll the vehicle

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 23

forward 18 ndash 24 and re-inspect tires for FOD or other debris (rollover FOD check) When

you drive a vehicle off of any prepared surface (including onto the runway overruns and

asphalt shoulders adjacent to the taxiways and runway) where tires may pick up rocks and

gravel conduct a rollover FOD check and remove any foreign objects immediately after you

return to a prepared road surface

419 Mobile Obstacles on Taxiways and Aprons

4191 No equipment will be left unmanned in the following areas

41911 1000 feet from runway centerline out to either side

41912 200 feet from taxiway centerline out to either side

41913 98 feet from the edge of the apron boundary (C-17) For all other aircraft

types check with Airfield Management to determine distance to fixed or mobile

obstacles

419131 The North side of the aircraft hanger is closed NOTE Aerospace

ground equipment (AGE) may be left unmanned on the apron for up to 3 hours before

an aircraft arrival or following an aircraft departure if it is in direct support of aircraft

operations AGE equipment must be returned to the designated storage area when no

longer in use

420 Restrictions for Operating Bicycles on the Airfield The use of bicycles is prohibited on

the airfield

421 Vehicle Traffic Control Devices Vandenberg airfield does not have any vehicle traffic

control devices or lights for crossing active taxiwaysrunways In the event of radio outage

Tower will use light gun signals

422 Traction Devices It is prohibited to drive vehicles with tire chains or traction devices on

VAFB airfield Only normal tread tires will be used

423 Vehicle Call Signs

4231 The following call signs are permanently assigned to their associated

agenciesoffices for use while driving on the airfield Any others shall be coordinated

through Airfield Management prior to driving on the airfield

42311 Airfield Operations Flight Commander (AOFCC) OPSmdash1

42312 Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash1

42313 Deputy Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash2

42314 Other AMOPs Personnel AIRFIELDmdash3

42315 Control Tower vehicle ATCmdash

42316 Transient Aircraft Maintenance TAmdash

42317 METNAV METNAVmdash

42318 Airfield Lighting AIRFIELD LIGHTINGmdash

42319 Airfield Sweeper SWEEPERmdash

24 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

423110 Airfield Mower MOWERmdash

423111 Fire Chief CHIEFmdash1

423112 Emergency Fire Response Vehicles CRASHmdash

423113 When conducting training all unit ADPM and instructors will use a training

callsign (TRAININGmdash) assigned by AMOPs personnel

4232 Vehicle operators must be able to clearly communicate and understand instructions

from the Tower If an operator does not understand they will ask Tower to repeat the

message The radio operator will relay information back to the Tower exactly as it was

stated Ground vehicle operators will not use the word ―Clear when communicating with

the Tower (Attachment 9)

424 Procedures to Use Infield andor Other Airfield Routes

4241 Vehicle operators must understand standard traffic flow procedures including

driving lane locations mandatory stop and yield signs accident reporting and vehicle

parking on airfield (Attachment 11 12 and 14) Vandenberg AFB does not have designated

driving lanes painted on the aircraft parking apron When driving on taxiways or toward

approaching aircraft approach at a 90 degree angle (Attachment 14)

4242 Airfield Road is a two-way traffic lane marked with yellow paint which runs North

and South from Gate 4 to the south end of the hanger Use caution in front of Airfield

Operations (Building 1746) due to DV activity (Attachments 11 and 13) Do not drive on or

across the painted red carpet located on the parking ramp

42421 Operating a Vehicle on Airfield Road Stop signs are painted on Airfield Road

in three critical locations two near the aircraft hangar and one in front of Fire Station 1

Obey stop signs and visually clear the area for moving vehicles and aircraft before

proceeding

4243 Immediate Runway Departure Procedure If you are operating a vehicle on the

runway and Tower directs you to depart the runway immediately drive onto a taxiway

(beyond the hold line) if one is immediately available If a taxiway is not available drive

into the grass along the runway at least 100 feet beyond the runway edge As a guide the

runway distance markers (large black signs with white numbers located in the grass on both

sides of the runway) are approximately 75 feet from the runway edge These instructions are

for emergency situations only Remember to complete a FOD check prior to re-entering the

runway or taxiway area from off un-improved surfaces

425 Night Vision Devices (NVDs)

4251 NVDs will only be used on a case by case basis with the approval of the AOFCC

AFM or DAFM

426 Smoking Areas

4261 Smoking is prohibited on the airfield

4262 Designated smoking areas are between AMOPs and TA buildings on the south side

of TA and on the North side of the aircraft hangar Smoking is not allowed in any

government vehicle or POV operated on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 25

427 Cell Phone Usage on the Airfield Cell phones will not be used while operating a vehicle

on the airfield except under the following circumstances

4271 If vehicle operators must use a cell phone on the airfield they shall stop the vehicle

prior to using the phone

4272 Cell phones shall not be used within the distances listed below when near aircraft

being serviced with fuel or oxygen

42721 Within 50 feet of any pressurized aircraft fuel or oxygen servicing components

42722 Within 25 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet during fuel transfer

42723 Within 10 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet

428 Loss of Communications

4281 While on the runway If Tower loses radio contact they will flash the runway lights

on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle operatorrsquos attention

All personnel will be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for aircraft DO NOT re-

enter or cross the runway without ATCrsquos permission Immediately leave the controlled

movement area and contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the situation

4282 On the movement area (area other than runway) If Tower loses radio they will flash

the taxiway lights on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle

operatorrsquos attention All personnel shall be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for

aircraft Immediately move to the extreme edge of the taxiway and drive slowly to the

nearest movement area exit Contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the

situation

429 Fuel Pits

4291 Vandenberg has fuel pits located on the main parking ramp annotated by white

squares painted on the concrete The fuel pits are empty and not active

4292 Do not drive over the fuel pits covers

26 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 5

VEHICLE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS

51 Prerequisites for Airfield Driving

511 All operators must have a valid state motor vehicle license and a valid AF Form 2293

US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card in their possession while

operating a Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) Additionally operators must have a

Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter on file (Attachment 2)

NOTE Only Airfield Management personnel may issue AF Form 483rsquos

512 Individuals will complete all prerequisites and bring their completed Airfield Driving

Training and Certification letters and CBT score sheet to Airfield Management Operations

(Building 1746) during normal operating hours (Monday through Friday 0800 ndash 1700)

513 AMOPs personnel shall ensure the above forms are properly documented and

completed

514 Airfield driving trainees must pass (80) a map and written test ADPMs must have a

90 on all tests

515 If they meet all prerequisites the trainee will be issued a completed AF Form 483

Airfield Management will sign the Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter issue a

certificate number (next in sequence on the airfield license issue log) on the AF Form 483

sign the AF Form 483 and record information on the airfield license database located in the

AMOPs section

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 27

Chapter 6

OPERATING PROCEDURES

61 Reporting Violations and Runway Incursions

611 Violations of airfield access procedures airfield driving rules aircraft movement area

violations or unauthorized runway entry must be reported to AMOPs as soon as the incident

occurs

612 The Airfield Manager will initiate an investigation and coordinate with 30 SWSEF

and the AOFCC to determine the proper method of reporting the incident and to decide

which agency will investigate The following guidelines apply

6121 Airfield Manager will investigate general motor vehicle violations of access

procedures airfield driving rules and movement area procedures

6122 For a runway incursion the individualrsquos AF Form 483 must be surrendered to

AMOPs and airfield driving privileges revoked until an investigation retraining and

certification is complete

6123 Coordinate with 30SWSE to assign all runway incursions an operational

category (Operational Error Pilot Deviation VehiclePedestrian)

6124 Use AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report to report a runway intrusion that does

not involve an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program

prescribes the use of this form

613 Use AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR) to report a runway intrusion

that involves an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program and

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports prescribes the use of this form

62 Airfield Driving Violation Recourse

621 Violation of airfield driving procedures is a serious safety issue and will be handled

according to the seriousness of the offense Serious offenses such as a runway incursion and

controlled movement area violations will be addressed as follows

6211 A first-time offense will result in a one-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6212 A second offense will result in a 3-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6213 The third offense will result in a permanent revocation of all airfield driving

privileges

622 Punishment for other violations such as speeding and not performing FOD checks will

be determined by the Airfield Manager

623 In all cases of suspension or revocation the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will take possession of the individualrsquos AF Form 483

28 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

624 The Airfield Manager will send a letter to the individualrsquos supervisor unit ADPM and

unit commander informing them of the airfield violation and suspension of airfield driving

privileges

625 If the individual is needed to alleviate manning shortages to support a mission on the

airfield the individualrsquos unit commander may submit a letter requesting reinstatement of

airfield driving privileges The petition will be on official letterhead and addressed to the

Wing Commander (30 SWCC)

626 The 30 SWCC is the only one that can reinstate airfield driving privileges This

authority cannot be delegated The letter must explain the reason(s) why the individual

should retain their airfield driving privileges and state the driver has been counseled by their

supervisor about the airfield driving violation

627 For reinstatement of airfield driving privileges following a suspension an individual

must complete remedial training under the guidance of their ADPM The remedial training

consists of all training requirements for individuals undergoing initial training and

certification After all training requirements are met and the individual passes the written

airfield driving test a new AF Form 483 will be issued If the individual fails the written

exam a retest will be conducted no earlier than 48 hours after the initial test

628 If an individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license has been suspended or revoked by civil

authorities the unit commander will also suspend or revoke the individualrsquos airfield driving

privileges confiscate their AF Form 483 and notify the individualrsquos unit ADPM and the

Airfield Manager in writing The Airfield Manager will take possession of the individualrsquos

AF Form 483 upon presentation of written notification Upon reinstatement of the

individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license the individual will undergo remedial training in airfield

driving procedures

NOTE Reporting of runway taxiway ramp and CMA violations are the responsibility of all

personnel operating and utilizing the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 29

Chapter 7

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel

711 TDY and Contractor Personnel need not complete the VAFB airfield training program

provided they possess a valid AF Form 483 stamped for their home base airfield These

individuals will receive an in-depth briefing (documented on the TDYContractor Briefing

Certification Log) from the host Unit ADPM on local airfield operations before driving on

the airfield Personnel without proof of airfield certification will be required to complete the

entire Vandenberg AFB airfield driving program This briefing must include as a minimum

7111 Vandenberg AFB airfield boundary limits

7112 Entry Control Points (ECPs) and restricted areas

7113 Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

7114 FOD control and prevention

7115 Fire station mandatory stop areas

7116 Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

7117 Speed limits

7118 Parking and chocking requirements

7119 Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

71110 Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on

runwaystaxiwaysaprons

71111 Runway intrusion prevention

71112 Airfield violations and consequences

71113 Tower light gun signals

71114 CMA procedures including proper radio terminology and phraseology

71115 Airfield signs and markings

71116 Emergency response vehicles

71117 General and special purpose vehicles

71118 Day and night time orientations

30 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 8

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS)

81 Authorization

811 POVs are not authorized to operate on the airfield (to include Airfield Road) unless

granted permission by the Airfield Manager POVs shall not cross the white line parallel to

Airfield Road without explicit approval from Airfield Management

812 The AFM DAFM or designated AMOPs representative are responsible for issuing

POV airfield permits to individuals who have a justifiable reason for driving a POV on the

airfield (Attachment 3)

NOTE Authority will not be delegated outside of Airfield Management

813 POV authorizations will be restricted to mission essential requirements will not be

issued for individual convenience and will be endorsed by the individualrsquos unit commander

For the purpose of obtaining an airfield POV pass the POV must have updated registration

with appropriate stickers prior to approval by the Deputy Airfield Manager

8131 Airfield passes will be issued the first week in January of every year and will be

valid until the last day in December of that calendar year

8132 All passes will be renewed annually with a new justification letter from the

individualrsquos unit commander

814 Issue temporary POV passes by entering all information in the POV log and have

individual sign 30 SW Form 30 The individual will then be given a pass with a number

starting with current year and three digit sequence to correspond with number of pass issued

815 Pass will be returned to AMOPs when mission is complete

816 Permanent passes will only be issued to those that need to have them and have

justifiable reason on record Passes will be renewed annually on an ―as needed basis with

justification (Attachment 3)

817 Permanent POV passes will be issued by entering the vehicle information on the

permanent log and assigning a number to it the same as temporary POV passes User will

then be issued a placard with all pertinent information to be kept on the vehicle dashboard at

all times when on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

18 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

462 Maintain two-way radio communication with Tower Organizations must provide

their own radios however AMOPs may loan a radio if one is available

NOTE Tower light-gun signals will not be used as a substitute for the two-way radio

requirement

463 Use the Tower Crash and Security Forces FM Nets or Ground Control frequencies

(UHFVHF) to communicate with Tower Tower does not continuously monitor the Security

Forces or Crash FM Nets Security Forces and Fire Department vehicle operators who

require communications with Tower on these frequencies must coordinate with Vandenberg

Emergency Control Center (VECC) and Fire Dispatch to have Tower monitor the frequency

VECC or Fire Dispatch will activate the select-call equipment or call the Tower on a landline

to request for Tower to monitor the appropriate frequency When communication with the

Tower is no longer required VECC Fire Dispatch or the vehicle operator(s) will inform the

Tower

464 Request and receive permission from the Tower before entering the CMA

4641 There is a runway hold line painted across the taxiway at the three locations

where taxiways intersect the runway A runway hold line consists of two solid yellow

lines and two dashed yellow lines (Attachment 5)

WARNING DO NOT confuse controlled movement area hold lines with runway hold lines

(Attachment 5) DO NOT cross a runway hold line without permission from the Tower

4642 Tower approval to cross the runway is a one-time approval only Once your

vehicle has exited the runway beyond the runway hold line(s) tower approval is required

to re-enter the runway

4643 Make radio communications concise to eliminate the possibility of confusion

State who you are your position on the airfield the route you wish to use and your

destination Tower will respond with a specific clearance Repeat instructions back to

the Tower exactly as they are received

4644 Ask Tower to repeat instructions you do not fully understand DO NOT

ASSUME ANYTHING When in doubt always take the safest course of action If the

Tower does not respond to your request to enter the movement area or cross the runway

do not proceed until Tower tells you

4645 Immediately report to tower when you depart the runway or CMA State the

location where you exited the runway or CMA

NOTE Until you pass the runway hold lines you are not off the runway If you exit the runway

into the grass or you pass over the runway edge lines you are to report off the runway Remain

in radio contact with the tower if you are within 100 feet of the runway edge

4646 Obey all Tower instructions If Tower instructions conflict with guidance in the

Airfield Driverrsquos Familiarization Program or this instruction Tower instructions have

priority If for example Tower instructs you to ―exit the runway immediately you are

not expected to obey the 40 mph speed limit

4647 If you are operating a vehicle on the runway and Tower directs you to exit the

runway exit the runway at any of the taxiway intersections with the runway or position

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 19

yourself at least 100 feet from the edge of the runway or runway overrun As a guide the

runway distance remaining markers (large black signs with larger white numbers)

located in the grass on both sides of the runway are approximately 75 feet from the

runway edge

4648 Never use the word ―clear in radio transmissions Radio transmissions can

bleed through to different frequencies and cause aircraft in-flight to misinterpret landing

instructions

4649 Control tower controllers will not issue unconditional instructions when

authorizing movement on a runway or taxiway for the purpose of airfield checks or other

airport operations Instructions must ensure positive control with specific instructions to

proceed on a runway or movement area and as necessary hold short instructions

47 Operating a Vehicle on the Parking Ramp

471 Vehicles may not be driven diagonally across the ramp Travel parallel or

perpendicular to Airfield Road and make all turns at 90 degree angles There are very few

painted lines on the ramp to use for a reference As a guide follow the seams in the concrete

slabs that make up the ramp

472 Use taxiway centerlines as highway dividersndashdrive to the right Remain on concrete

surfaces when possible and avoid the airfield lights on the asphalt surfaces

473 If a vehicle must be backed or driven forward toward an aircraft clear the area use a

spotter and ensure the spotter uses chocks pre-positioned to keep your vehicle from striking

the aircraft

474 If parking near an aircraft do not park with front or rear of vehicle pointed towards

the aircraft unless absolutely necessary park perpendicular to the aircraftrsquos fuselage off the

nose of the aircraft or parallel to the aircraft off a wing tip Again the driverrsquos side of the

vehicle should be closest to the aircraft Park at least 25 feet away unless you are servicing

the aircraft or loadingunloading cargo

475 When leaving a parked vehicle unattended

4751 Turn off the ignition

EXCEPTIONS Emergency or servicing vehicles that must remain in operation to perform their

function may be parked with engine running transmission in park (automatic) or neutral

(manual) parking brake set and rear wheel chocked

4752 Leave vehicle unlocked with key in ignition

4753 Shift transmission to park (automatic) or reverse (manual)

4754 Set parking brake

4755 Turn on emergency flashers

4756 Place chocks in front of and behind a rear wheel of any vehicle left unattended

within 50 feet of an aircraft

EXCEPTION Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if

the engine is shut off

20 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

48 Airfield Speed Limits

481 5 mph ndash in close proximity (within 25 feet) of an aircraft

482 10 mph ndash for special purpose vehicles and for vehicles towing multiple pieces of

equipment

483 15 mph ndash when towing equipment or for general purpose vehicles on the aircraft

parking ramp

484 40 mph ndash for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway If you encounter an

aircraft pull over to the side stop and wait for the aircraft to pass then proceed

EXCEPTION Emergency vehicles (Fire Dept Ambulance Security Forces AMOPs) may

exceed the speed limit during emergency situations Extreme caution must be used during these

periods

485 During hours of darkness or reduced visibility speed limits for towing equipment and

for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway shall be reduced by 10 mph Those

agencies responding to an emergency and exceeding the speed limit shall consider the current

road conditions (nighttime precipitation present) and adjust their speed accordingly

49 Immediate Vicinity of Aircraft

491 If a vehicle must approach an aircraft approach with the driverrsquos side of the vehicle

closest to the aircraft so the driver can judge the distance separating the vehicle and aircraft

492 If an aircraftrsquos engines are running do not drive or park a vehicle within 25 feet

forward or 200 feet behind the aircraft

493 Do not drive within 25 feet of a parked aircraft except when the vehicle is involved in

servicing or loadingunloading cargo

494 Do not drive a vehicle under any part of an aircraft unless your vehicle is part of a

cargo loading or unloading operation and a vehicle is specifically designed to do so (Aircraft

certified forklift 60K cargo loader or missilebomb loader)

410 Encountering Aircraft on a Taxiway

4101 Small Wing Span (C-130 or less) The vehicle operator may simply elect to move to

the side of the taxiway to let it pass The vehicle operator must maintain a minimum 25 feet

separation from the aircraft

4102 Large Wing Span (C-5 B-52 etchellip) Vehicle operator should turn around and

proceed off the taxiway at the nearest exit Avoid driving into the grass do so because of the

potential (FOD) hazard If getting out of the way of taxiing aircraft means you need to drive

into the grass and then drive at a minimum of 200 feet from the taxiway centerline

4103 Aircraft always have the right of way over vehicles Never cross the path of a

moving aircraft Yield to the right of aircraft approaching head-on Always wait until a

taxiing aircraft has cleared your path before proceeding then pass to the rear All aircraft

create ―jet blast or ―prop wash do not come any closer than 200 feet behind or 25 feet in

front of an aircraft whose engines are running (Attachment 10) VAFB does not have any

designated ―jet blast areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 21

4104 When an aircraft is approaching your vehicle at night stop and turn off your

headlights but leave your parking lights on until the aircraft passes you Know how to turn

off DRLs If you are unsure on how to turn off your DRLs refer to the vehicle operators

manual

4105 Any vehicle mishap on the VAFB airfield will be reported to the AFM DAFM 30

SWSE 30 SFSCC and 30 OSSCC

411 Emergency Vehicle Operations

4111 During emergencies responding vehicles (Fire Department Ambulance Security

Forces and Airfield Management) may

4112 Exceed the speed limits only when necessary to save lives or property

NOTE Emergency response vehicles are not exempt from contacting the Tower for permission

into the controlled movement arearsquos or onto the runway

4113 Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if the

engine is shut off

4114 During an emergency all non-essential vehicle traffic and radio transmissions shall

be kept to a minimum

412 Fog Night and Reduced Visibility Conditions

4121 Exercise extreme caution during these conditions Most aircraft are painted gray and

are difficult to see under adverse conditions During low visibility conditions (eg fog night

rain etc) aircraft occasionally operate without landing lights to reduce glare

4122 At night do not direct vehicle headlights toward a moving aircraft Leave the

parking lights on to mark your vehiclersquos position Keep the headlights off until the aircraft is

out of range It is difficult to see on the airfield during hours of darkness exercise extreme

caution when performing nighttime operations

4123 During low visibility conditions all vehicles will stop short of the ILS hold sign

(Attachment 5 and 16) and ask permission from the Tower to cross andor enter the runway

Contact AMOPs during periods of inclement weather for reduced visibility conditions prior

to entering the airfield

4124 There is minimal flood lighting available on the parking ramp Portable lighting

units are sometimes used to supplement security however these units cast shadows that can

easily hide hazards

4125 During Fog conditions and at night speed limits will be reduced

413 Airfield Driving Blackout Procedures It is prohibited to drive on the VAFB airfield in

black out conditions

414 Vehicle Lights on the Airfield All vehicles operating within the CMA will use rotating

beacon lights or hazardwarning flashers and headlights Vehicles equipped with daytime

running lights will ensure they are on when operating on the airfield

415 Control Tower Light Gun Signals

22 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

4151 All vehicles that operate on the airfield will have AFVA 11-240 Airport Signs and

Markings signal decal (available for order at httpwwwe-publishingafmil)

4152 The decal may be permanently affixed in plain view of the driver or clipped to the

inside of the sun visor on the driverrsquos side of the vehicle so it can be flipped down for ready

reference

4153 All airfield vehicle operators will know and comply with all airfield signs markings

and control tower signals (Attachment 8)

416 Airfield Signs and Markings

4161 A comprehensive listing of general airfield signsmarkings is contained in the

Airfield Driving CBT and the Vandenberg Airfield Driving Familiarization Program slide

presentation

4162 There are two types of signs on VAFB airfield mandatory and informative

Definitions of signs are as follows

41621 Mandatory signs are provided when pilots and vehicle operators must follow an

instruction such as at runway hold positions Mandatory signs have a red background

with white lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

41622 Non-mandatory signs are classified as informative These signs are necessary

to indicate a specific movement area or to provide other useful information Informative

signs have a yellow background with black lettering or black background with yellow

lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

4163 Airfield markings unique to Vandenberg include the cargo Deployment Functional

area located on the airfield in front of the Transient Maintenance building This area is

marked with a dashed alternating green and white line This area is only used during

contingency or exercise operations (Attachment 16)

417 Tower Visual and Radio Blind Spots

4171 The ramp behind the aircraft hangar is a visual blind spot from the Tower

4172 The runway 12 approach end (Extended for Shuttle Program) is a hard to see area

(Attachment 4)

418 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention

4181 Hats may not be worn anywhere on the airfield

NOTE DVs and DV greeters may wear headgear in the red carpet area in the performance of

official duties

4182 Vehicle operators must ensure all loose items are secured within their vehicle before

entering the airfield

4183 Injury and equipment damage may result if objects (Rocks bolts tools etc) are

ingested or blown about by aircraft engines All vehicle operators must help keep airfield

pavements FOD free Drivers must stop and pick up FOD when seen

4184 When entering the airfield all personnel will stop at the FOD checkpoint sign and

inspectclear rocks or debris from tires before driving on pavements Roll the vehicle

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 23

forward 18 ndash 24 and re-inspect tires for FOD or other debris (rollover FOD check) When

you drive a vehicle off of any prepared surface (including onto the runway overruns and

asphalt shoulders adjacent to the taxiways and runway) where tires may pick up rocks and

gravel conduct a rollover FOD check and remove any foreign objects immediately after you

return to a prepared road surface

419 Mobile Obstacles on Taxiways and Aprons

4191 No equipment will be left unmanned in the following areas

41911 1000 feet from runway centerline out to either side

41912 200 feet from taxiway centerline out to either side

41913 98 feet from the edge of the apron boundary (C-17) For all other aircraft

types check with Airfield Management to determine distance to fixed or mobile

obstacles

419131 The North side of the aircraft hanger is closed NOTE Aerospace

ground equipment (AGE) may be left unmanned on the apron for up to 3 hours before

an aircraft arrival or following an aircraft departure if it is in direct support of aircraft

operations AGE equipment must be returned to the designated storage area when no

longer in use

420 Restrictions for Operating Bicycles on the Airfield The use of bicycles is prohibited on

the airfield

421 Vehicle Traffic Control Devices Vandenberg airfield does not have any vehicle traffic

control devices or lights for crossing active taxiwaysrunways In the event of radio outage

Tower will use light gun signals

422 Traction Devices It is prohibited to drive vehicles with tire chains or traction devices on

VAFB airfield Only normal tread tires will be used

423 Vehicle Call Signs

4231 The following call signs are permanently assigned to their associated

agenciesoffices for use while driving on the airfield Any others shall be coordinated

through Airfield Management prior to driving on the airfield

42311 Airfield Operations Flight Commander (AOFCC) OPSmdash1

42312 Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash1

42313 Deputy Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash2

42314 Other AMOPs Personnel AIRFIELDmdash3

42315 Control Tower vehicle ATCmdash

42316 Transient Aircraft Maintenance TAmdash

42317 METNAV METNAVmdash

42318 Airfield Lighting AIRFIELD LIGHTINGmdash

42319 Airfield Sweeper SWEEPERmdash

24 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

423110 Airfield Mower MOWERmdash

423111 Fire Chief CHIEFmdash1

423112 Emergency Fire Response Vehicles CRASHmdash

423113 When conducting training all unit ADPM and instructors will use a training

callsign (TRAININGmdash) assigned by AMOPs personnel

4232 Vehicle operators must be able to clearly communicate and understand instructions

from the Tower If an operator does not understand they will ask Tower to repeat the

message The radio operator will relay information back to the Tower exactly as it was

stated Ground vehicle operators will not use the word ―Clear when communicating with

the Tower (Attachment 9)

424 Procedures to Use Infield andor Other Airfield Routes

4241 Vehicle operators must understand standard traffic flow procedures including

driving lane locations mandatory stop and yield signs accident reporting and vehicle

parking on airfield (Attachment 11 12 and 14) Vandenberg AFB does not have designated

driving lanes painted on the aircraft parking apron When driving on taxiways or toward

approaching aircraft approach at a 90 degree angle (Attachment 14)

4242 Airfield Road is a two-way traffic lane marked with yellow paint which runs North

and South from Gate 4 to the south end of the hanger Use caution in front of Airfield

Operations (Building 1746) due to DV activity (Attachments 11 and 13) Do not drive on or

across the painted red carpet located on the parking ramp

42421 Operating a Vehicle on Airfield Road Stop signs are painted on Airfield Road

in three critical locations two near the aircraft hangar and one in front of Fire Station 1

Obey stop signs and visually clear the area for moving vehicles and aircraft before

proceeding

4243 Immediate Runway Departure Procedure If you are operating a vehicle on the

runway and Tower directs you to depart the runway immediately drive onto a taxiway

(beyond the hold line) if one is immediately available If a taxiway is not available drive

into the grass along the runway at least 100 feet beyond the runway edge As a guide the

runway distance markers (large black signs with white numbers located in the grass on both

sides of the runway) are approximately 75 feet from the runway edge These instructions are

for emergency situations only Remember to complete a FOD check prior to re-entering the

runway or taxiway area from off un-improved surfaces

425 Night Vision Devices (NVDs)

4251 NVDs will only be used on a case by case basis with the approval of the AOFCC

AFM or DAFM

426 Smoking Areas

4261 Smoking is prohibited on the airfield

4262 Designated smoking areas are between AMOPs and TA buildings on the south side

of TA and on the North side of the aircraft hangar Smoking is not allowed in any

government vehicle or POV operated on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 25

427 Cell Phone Usage on the Airfield Cell phones will not be used while operating a vehicle

on the airfield except under the following circumstances

4271 If vehicle operators must use a cell phone on the airfield they shall stop the vehicle

prior to using the phone

4272 Cell phones shall not be used within the distances listed below when near aircraft

being serviced with fuel or oxygen

42721 Within 50 feet of any pressurized aircraft fuel or oxygen servicing components

42722 Within 25 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet during fuel transfer

42723 Within 10 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet

428 Loss of Communications

4281 While on the runway If Tower loses radio contact they will flash the runway lights

on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle operatorrsquos attention

All personnel will be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for aircraft DO NOT re-

enter or cross the runway without ATCrsquos permission Immediately leave the controlled

movement area and contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the situation

4282 On the movement area (area other than runway) If Tower loses radio they will flash

the taxiway lights on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle

operatorrsquos attention All personnel shall be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for

aircraft Immediately move to the extreme edge of the taxiway and drive slowly to the

nearest movement area exit Contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the

situation

429 Fuel Pits

4291 Vandenberg has fuel pits located on the main parking ramp annotated by white

squares painted on the concrete The fuel pits are empty and not active

4292 Do not drive over the fuel pits covers

26 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 5

VEHICLE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS

51 Prerequisites for Airfield Driving

511 All operators must have a valid state motor vehicle license and a valid AF Form 2293

US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card in their possession while

operating a Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) Additionally operators must have a

Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter on file (Attachment 2)

NOTE Only Airfield Management personnel may issue AF Form 483rsquos

512 Individuals will complete all prerequisites and bring their completed Airfield Driving

Training and Certification letters and CBT score sheet to Airfield Management Operations

(Building 1746) during normal operating hours (Monday through Friday 0800 ndash 1700)

513 AMOPs personnel shall ensure the above forms are properly documented and

completed

514 Airfield driving trainees must pass (80) a map and written test ADPMs must have a

90 on all tests

515 If they meet all prerequisites the trainee will be issued a completed AF Form 483

Airfield Management will sign the Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter issue a

certificate number (next in sequence on the airfield license issue log) on the AF Form 483

sign the AF Form 483 and record information on the airfield license database located in the

AMOPs section

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 27

Chapter 6

OPERATING PROCEDURES

61 Reporting Violations and Runway Incursions

611 Violations of airfield access procedures airfield driving rules aircraft movement area

violations or unauthorized runway entry must be reported to AMOPs as soon as the incident

occurs

612 The Airfield Manager will initiate an investigation and coordinate with 30 SWSEF

and the AOFCC to determine the proper method of reporting the incident and to decide

which agency will investigate The following guidelines apply

6121 Airfield Manager will investigate general motor vehicle violations of access

procedures airfield driving rules and movement area procedures

6122 For a runway incursion the individualrsquos AF Form 483 must be surrendered to

AMOPs and airfield driving privileges revoked until an investigation retraining and

certification is complete

6123 Coordinate with 30SWSE to assign all runway incursions an operational

category (Operational Error Pilot Deviation VehiclePedestrian)

6124 Use AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report to report a runway intrusion that does

not involve an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program

prescribes the use of this form

613 Use AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR) to report a runway intrusion

that involves an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program and

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports prescribes the use of this form

62 Airfield Driving Violation Recourse

621 Violation of airfield driving procedures is a serious safety issue and will be handled

according to the seriousness of the offense Serious offenses such as a runway incursion and

controlled movement area violations will be addressed as follows

6211 A first-time offense will result in a one-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6212 A second offense will result in a 3-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6213 The third offense will result in a permanent revocation of all airfield driving

privileges

622 Punishment for other violations such as speeding and not performing FOD checks will

be determined by the Airfield Manager

623 In all cases of suspension or revocation the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will take possession of the individualrsquos AF Form 483

28 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

624 The Airfield Manager will send a letter to the individualrsquos supervisor unit ADPM and

unit commander informing them of the airfield violation and suspension of airfield driving

privileges

625 If the individual is needed to alleviate manning shortages to support a mission on the

airfield the individualrsquos unit commander may submit a letter requesting reinstatement of

airfield driving privileges The petition will be on official letterhead and addressed to the

Wing Commander (30 SWCC)

626 The 30 SWCC is the only one that can reinstate airfield driving privileges This

authority cannot be delegated The letter must explain the reason(s) why the individual

should retain their airfield driving privileges and state the driver has been counseled by their

supervisor about the airfield driving violation

627 For reinstatement of airfield driving privileges following a suspension an individual

must complete remedial training under the guidance of their ADPM The remedial training

consists of all training requirements for individuals undergoing initial training and

certification After all training requirements are met and the individual passes the written

airfield driving test a new AF Form 483 will be issued If the individual fails the written

exam a retest will be conducted no earlier than 48 hours after the initial test

628 If an individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license has been suspended or revoked by civil

authorities the unit commander will also suspend or revoke the individualrsquos airfield driving

privileges confiscate their AF Form 483 and notify the individualrsquos unit ADPM and the

Airfield Manager in writing The Airfield Manager will take possession of the individualrsquos

AF Form 483 upon presentation of written notification Upon reinstatement of the

individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license the individual will undergo remedial training in airfield

driving procedures

NOTE Reporting of runway taxiway ramp and CMA violations are the responsibility of all

personnel operating and utilizing the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 29

Chapter 7

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel

711 TDY and Contractor Personnel need not complete the VAFB airfield training program

provided they possess a valid AF Form 483 stamped for their home base airfield These

individuals will receive an in-depth briefing (documented on the TDYContractor Briefing

Certification Log) from the host Unit ADPM on local airfield operations before driving on

the airfield Personnel without proof of airfield certification will be required to complete the

entire Vandenberg AFB airfield driving program This briefing must include as a minimum

7111 Vandenberg AFB airfield boundary limits

7112 Entry Control Points (ECPs) and restricted areas

7113 Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

7114 FOD control and prevention

7115 Fire station mandatory stop areas

7116 Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

7117 Speed limits

7118 Parking and chocking requirements

7119 Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

71110 Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on

runwaystaxiwaysaprons

71111 Runway intrusion prevention

71112 Airfield violations and consequences

71113 Tower light gun signals

71114 CMA procedures including proper radio terminology and phraseology

71115 Airfield signs and markings

71116 Emergency response vehicles

71117 General and special purpose vehicles

71118 Day and night time orientations

30 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 8

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS)

81 Authorization

811 POVs are not authorized to operate on the airfield (to include Airfield Road) unless

granted permission by the Airfield Manager POVs shall not cross the white line parallel to

Airfield Road without explicit approval from Airfield Management

812 The AFM DAFM or designated AMOPs representative are responsible for issuing

POV airfield permits to individuals who have a justifiable reason for driving a POV on the

airfield (Attachment 3)

NOTE Authority will not be delegated outside of Airfield Management

813 POV authorizations will be restricted to mission essential requirements will not be

issued for individual convenience and will be endorsed by the individualrsquos unit commander

For the purpose of obtaining an airfield POV pass the POV must have updated registration

with appropriate stickers prior to approval by the Deputy Airfield Manager

8131 Airfield passes will be issued the first week in January of every year and will be

valid until the last day in December of that calendar year

8132 All passes will be renewed annually with a new justification letter from the

individualrsquos unit commander

814 Issue temporary POV passes by entering all information in the POV log and have

individual sign 30 SW Form 30 The individual will then be given a pass with a number

starting with current year and three digit sequence to correspond with number of pass issued

815 Pass will be returned to AMOPs when mission is complete

816 Permanent passes will only be issued to those that need to have them and have

justifiable reason on record Passes will be renewed annually on an ―as needed basis with

justification (Attachment 3)

817 Permanent POV passes will be issued by entering the vehicle information on the

permanent log and assigning a number to it the same as temporary POV passes User will

then be issued a placard with all pertinent information to be kept on the vehicle dashboard at

all times when on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 19

yourself at least 100 feet from the edge of the runway or runway overrun As a guide the

runway distance remaining markers (large black signs with larger white numbers)

located in the grass on both sides of the runway are approximately 75 feet from the

runway edge

4648 Never use the word ―clear in radio transmissions Radio transmissions can

bleed through to different frequencies and cause aircraft in-flight to misinterpret landing

instructions

4649 Control tower controllers will not issue unconditional instructions when

authorizing movement on a runway or taxiway for the purpose of airfield checks or other

airport operations Instructions must ensure positive control with specific instructions to

proceed on a runway or movement area and as necessary hold short instructions

47 Operating a Vehicle on the Parking Ramp

471 Vehicles may not be driven diagonally across the ramp Travel parallel or

perpendicular to Airfield Road and make all turns at 90 degree angles There are very few

painted lines on the ramp to use for a reference As a guide follow the seams in the concrete

slabs that make up the ramp

472 Use taxiway centerlines as highway dividersndashdrive to the right Remain on concrete

surfaces when possible and avoid the airfield lights on the asphalt surfaces

473 If a vehicle must be backed or driven forward toward an aircraft clear the area use a

spotter and ensure the spotter uses chocks pre-positioned to keep your vehicle from striking

the aircraft

474 If parking near an aircraft do not park with front or rear of vehicle pointed towards

the aircraft unless absolutely necessary park perpendicular to the aircraftrsquos fuselage off the

nose of the aircraft or parallel to the aircraft off a wing tip Again the driverrsquos side of the

vehicle should be closest to the aircraft Park at least 25 feet away unless you are servicing

the aircraft or loadingunloading cargo

475 When leaving a parked vehicle unattended

4751 Turn off the ignition

EXCEPTIONS Emergency or servicing vehicles that must remain in operation to perform their

function may be parked with engine running transmission in park (automatic) or neutral

(manual) parking brake set and rear wheel chocked

4752 Leave vehicle unlocked with key in ignition

4753 Shift transmission to park (automatic) or reverse (manual)

4754 Set parking brake

4755 Turn on emergency flashers

4756 Place chocks in front of and behind a rear wheel of any vehicle left unattended

within 50 feet of an aircraft

EXCEPTION Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if

the engine is shut off

20 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

48 Airfield Speed Limits

481 5 mph ndash in close proximity (within 25 feet) of an aircraft

482 10 mph ndash for special purpose vehicles and for vehicles towing multiple pieces of

equipment

483 15 mph ndash when towing equipment or for general purpose vehicles on the aircraft

parking ramp

484 40 mph ndash for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway If you encounter an

aircraft pull over to the side stop and wait for the aircraft to pass then proceed

EXCEPTION Emergency vehicles (Fire Dept Ambulance Security Forces AMOPs) may

exceed the speed limit during emergency situations Extreme caution must be used during these

periods

485 During hours of darkness or reduced visibility speed limits for towing equipment and

for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway shall be reduced by 10 mph Those

agencies responding to an emergency and exceeding the speed limit shall consider the current

road conditions (nighttime precipitation present) and adjust their speed accordingly

49 Immediate Vicinity of Aircraft

491 If a vehicle must approach an aircraft approach with the driverrsquos side of the vehicle

closest to the aircraft so the driver can judge the distance separating the vehicle and aircraft

492 If an aircraftrsquos engines are running do not drive or park a vehicle within 25 feet

forward or 200 feet behind the aircraft

493 Do not drive within 25 feet of a parked aircraft except when the vehicle is involved in

servicing or loadingunloading cargo

494 Do not drive a vehicle under any part of an aircraft unless your vehicle is part of a

cargo loading or unloading operation and a vehicle is specifically designed to do so (Aircraft

certified forklift 60K cargo loader or missilebomb loader)

410 Encountering Aircraft on a Taxiway

4101 Small Wing Span (C-130 or less) The vehicle operator may simply elect to move to

the side of the taxiway to let it pass The vehicle operator must maintain a minimum 25 feet

separation from the aircraft

4102 Large Wing Span (C-5 B-52 etchellip) Vehicle operator should turn around and

proceed off the taxiway at the nearest exit Avoid driving into the grass do so because of the

potential (FOD) hazard If getting out of the way of taxiing aircraft means you need to drive

into the grass and then drive at a minimum of 200 feet from the taxiway centerline

4103 Aircraft always have the right of way over vehicles Never cross the path of a

moving aircraft Yield to the right of aircraft approaching head-on Always wait until a

taxiing aircraft has cleared your path before proceeding then pass to the rear All aircraft

create ―jet blast or ―prop wash do not come any closer than 200 feet behind or 25 feet in

front of an aircraft whose engines are running (Attachment 10) VAFB does not have any

designated ―jet blast areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 21

4104 When an aircraft is approaching your vehicle at night stop and turn off your

headlights but leave your parking lights on until the aircraft passes you Know how to turn

off DRLs If you are unsure on how to turn off your DRLs refer to the vehicle operators

manual

4105 Any vehicle mishap on the VAFB airfield will be reported to the AFM DAFM 30

SWSE 30 SFSCC and 30 OSSCC

411 Emergency Vehicle Operations

4111 During emergencies responding vehicles (Fire Department Ambulance Security

Forces and Airfield Management) may

4112 Exceed the speed limits only when necessary to save lives or property

NOTE Emergency response vehicles are not exempt from contacting the Tower for permission

into the controlled movement arearsquos or onto the runway

4113 Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if the

engine is shut off

4114 During an emergency all non-essential vehicle traffic and radio transmissions shall

be kept to a minimum

412 Fog Night and Reduced Visibility Conditions

4121 Exercise extreme caution during these conditions Most aircraft are painted gray and

are difficult to see under adverse conditions During low visibility conditions (eg fog night

rain etc) aircraft occasionally operate without landing lights to reduce glare

4122 At night do not direct vehicle headlights toward a moving aircraft Leave the

parking lights on to mark your vehiclersquos position Keep the headlights off until the aircraft is

out of range It is difficult to see on the airfield during hours of darkness exercise extreme

caution when performing nighttime operations

4123 During low visibility conditions all vehicles will stop short of the ILS hold sign

(Attachment 5 and 16) and ask permission from the Tower to cross andor enter the runway

Contact AMOPs during periods of inclement weather for reduced visibility conditions prior

to entering the airfield

4124 There is minimal flood lighting available on the parking ramp Portable lighting

units are sometimes used to supplement security however these units cast shadows that can

easily hide hazards

4125 During Fog conditions and at night speed limits will be reduced

413 Airfield Driving Blackout Procedures It is prohibited to drive on the VAFB airfield in

black out conditions

414 Vehicle Lights on the Airfield All vehicles operating within the CMA will use rotating

beacon lights or hazardwarning flashers and headlights Vehicles equipped with daytime

running lights will ensure they are on when operating on the airfield

415 Control Tower Light Gun Signals

22 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

4151 All vehicles that operate on the airfield will have AFVA 11-240 Airport Signs and

Markings signal decal (available for order at httpwwwe-publishingafmil)

4152 The decal may be permanently affixed in plain view of the driver or clipped to the

inside of the sun visor on the driverrsquos side of the vehicle so it can be flipped down for ready

reference

4153 All airfield vehicle operators will know and comply with all airfield signs markings

and control tower signals (Attachment 8)

416 Airfield Signs and Markings

4161 A comprehensive listing of general airfield signsmarkings is contained in the

Airfield Driving CBT and the Vandenberg Airfield Driving Familiarization Program slide

presentation

4162 There are two types of signs on VAFB airfield mandatory and informative

Definitions of signs are as follows

41621 Mandatory signs are provided when pilots and vehicle operators must follow an

instruction such as at runway hold positions Mandatory signs have a red background

with white lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

41622 Non-mandatory signs are classified as informative These signs are necessary

to indicate a specific movement area or to provide other useful information Informative

signs have a yellow background with black lettering or black background with yellow

lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

4163 Airfield markings unique to Vandenberg include the cargo Deployment Functional

area located on the airfield in front of the Transient Maintenance building This area is

marked with a dashed alternating green and white line This area is only used during

contingency or exercise operations (Attachment 16)

417 Tower Visual and Radio Blind Spots

4171 The ramp behind the aircraft hangar is a visual blind spot from the Tower

4172 The runway 12 approach end (Extended for Shuttle Program) is a hard to see area

(Attachment 4)

418 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention

4181 Hats may not be worn anywhere on the airfield

NOTE DVs and DV greeters may wear headgear in the red carpet area in the performance of

official duties

4182 Vehicle operators must ensure all loose items are secured within their vehicle before

entering the airfield

4183 Injury and equipment damage may result if objects (Rocks bolts tools etc) are

ingested or blown about by aircraft engines All vehicle operators must help keep airfield

pavements FOD free Drivers must stop and pick up FOD when seen

4184 When entering the airfield all personnel will stop at the FOD checkpoint sign and

inspectclear rocks or debris from tires before driving on pavements Roll the vehicle

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 23

forward 18 ndash 24 and re-inspect tires for FOD or other debris (rollover FOD check) When

you drive a vehicle off of any prepared surface (including onto the runway overruns and

asphalt shoulders adjacent to the taxiways and runway) where tires may pick up rocks and

gravel conduct a rollover FOD check and remove any foreign objects immediately after you

return to a prepared road surface

419 Mobile Obstacles on Taxiways and Aprons

4191 No equipment will be left unmanned in the following areas

41911 1000 feet from runway centerline out to either side

41912 200 feet from taxiway centerline out to either side

41913 98 feet from the edge of the apron boundary (C-17) For all other aircraft

types check with Airfield Management to determine distance to fixed or mobile

obstacles

419131 The North side of the aircraft hanger is closed NOTE Aerospace

ground equipment (AGE) may be left unmanned on the apron for up to 3 hours before

an aircraft arrival or following an aircraft departure if it is in direct support of aircraft

operations AGE equipment must be returned to the designated storage area when no

longer in use

420 Restrictions for Operating Bicycles on the Airfield The use of bicycles is prohibited on

the airfield

421 Vehicle Traffic Control Devices Vandenberg airfield does not have any vehicle traffic

control devices or lights for crossing active taxiwaysrunways In the event of radio outage

Tower will use light gun signals

422 Traction Devices It is prohibited to drive vehicles with tire chains or traction devices on

VAFB airfield Only normal tread tires will be used

423 Vehicle Call Signs

4231 The following call signs are permanently assigned to their associated

agenciesoffices for use while driving on the airfield Any others shall be coordinated

through Airfield Management prior to driving on the airfield

42311 Airfield Operations Flight Commander (AOFCC) OPSmdash1

42312 Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash1

42313 Deputy Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash2

42314 Other AMOPs Personnel AIRFIELDmdash3

42315 Control Tower vehicle ATCmdash

42316 Transient Aircraft Maintenance TAmdash

42317 METNAV METNAVmdash

42318 Airfield Lighting AIRFIELD LIGHTINGmdash

42319 Airfield Sweeper SWEEPERmdash

24 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

423110 Airfield Mower MOWERmdash

423111 Fire Chief CHIEFmdash1

423112 Emergency Fire Response Vehicles CRASHmdash

423113 When conducting training all unit ADPM and instructors will use a training

callsign (TRAININGmdash) assigned by AMOPs personnel

4232 Vehicle operators must be able to clearly communicate and understand instructions

from the Tower If an operator does not understand they will ask Tower to repeat the

message The radio operator will relay information back to the Tower exactly as it was

stated Ground vehicle operators will not use the word ―Clear when communicating with

the Tower (Attachment 9)

424 Procedures to Use Infield andor Other Airfield Routes

4241 Vehicle operators must understand standard traffic flow procedures including

driving lane locations mandatory stop and yield signs accident reporting and vehicle

parking on airfield (Attachment 11 12 and 14) Vandenberg AFB does not have designated

driving lanes painted on the aircraft parking apron When driving on taxiways or toward

approaching aircraft approach at a 90 degree angle (Attachment 14)

4242 Airfield Road is a two-way traffic lane marked with yellow paint which runs North

and South from Gate 4 to the south end of the hanger Use caution in front of Airfield

Operations (Building 1746) due to DV activity (Attachments 11 and 13) Do not drive on or

across the painted red carpet located on the parking ramp

42421 Operating a Vehicle on Airfield Road Stop signs are painted on Airfield Road

in three critical locations two near the aircraft hangar and one in front of Fire Station 1

Obey stop signs and visually clear the area for moving vehicles and aircraft before

proceeding

4243 Immediate Runway Departure Procedure If you are operating a vehicle on the

runway and Tower directs you to depart the runway immediately drive onto a taxiway

(beyond the hold line) if one is immediately available If a taxiway is not available drive

into the grass along the runway at least 100 feet beyond the runway edge As a guide the

runway distance markers (large black signs with white numbers located in the grass on both

sides of the runway) are approximately 75 feet from the runway edge These instructions are

for emergency situations only Remember to complete a FOD check prior to re-entering the

runway or taxiway area from off un-improved surfaces

425 Night Vision Devices (NVDs)

4251 NVDs will only be used on a case by case basis with the approval of the AOFCC

AFM or DAFM

426 Smoking Areas

4261 Smoking is prohibited on the airfield

4262 Designated smoking areas are between AMOPs and TA buildings on the south side

of TA and on the North side of the aircraft hangar Smoking is not allowed in any

government vehicle or POV operated on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 25

427 Cell Phone Usage on the Airfield Cell phones will not be used while operating a vehicle

on the airfield except under the following circumstances

4271 If vehicle operators must use a cell phone on the airfield they shall stop the vehicle

prior to using the phone

4272 Cell phones shall not be used within the distances listed below when near aircraft

being serviced with fuel or oxygen

42721 Within 50 feet of any pressurized aircraft fuel or oxygen servicing components

42722 Within 25 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet during fuel transfer

42723 Within 10 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet

428 Loss of Communications

4281 While on the runway If Tower loses radio contact they will flash the runway lights

on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle operatorrsquos attention

All personnel will be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for aircraft DO NOT re-

enter or cross the runway without ATCrsquos permission Immediately leave the controlled

movement area and contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the situation

4282 On the movement area (area other than runway) If Tower loses radio they will flash

the taxiway lights on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle

operatorrsquos attention All personnel shall be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for

aircraft Immediately move to the extreme edge of the taxiway and drive slowly to the

nearest movement area exit Contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the

situation

429 Fuel Pits

4291 Vandenberg has fuel pits located on the main parking ramp annotated by white

squares painted on the concrete The fuel pits are empty and not active

4292 Do not drive over the fuel pits covers

26 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 5

VEHICLE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS

51 Prerequisites for Airfield Driving

511 All operators must have a valid state motor vehicle license and a valid AF Form 2293

US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card in their possession while

operating a Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) Additionally operators must have a

Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter on file (Attachment 2)

NOTE Only Airfield Management personnel may issue AF Form 483rsquos

512 Individuals will complete all prerequisites and bring their completed Airfield Driving

Training and Certification letters and CBT score sheet to Airfield Management Operations

(Building 1746) during normal operating hours (Monday through Friday 0800 ndash 1700)

513 AMOPs personnel shall ensure the above forms are properly documented and

completed

514 Airfield driving trainees must pass (80) a map and written test ADPMs must have a

90 on all tests

515 If they meet all prerequisites the trainee will be issued a completed AF Form 483

Airfield Management will sign the Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter issue a

certificate number (next in sequence on the airfield license issue log) on the AF Form 483

sign the AF Form 483 and record information on the airfield license database located in the

AMOPs section

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 27

Chapter 6

OPERATING PROCEDURES

61 Reporting Violations and Runway Incursions

611 Violations of airfield access procedures airfield driving rules aircraft movement area

violations or unauthorized runway entry must be reported to AMOPs as soon as the incident

occurs

612 The Airfield Manager will initiate an investigation and coordinate with 30 SWSEF

and the AOFCC to determine the proper method of reporting the incident and to decide

which agency will investigate The following guidelines apply

6121 Airfield Manager will investigate general motor vehicle violations of access

procedures airfield driving rules and movement area procedures

6122 For a runway incursion the individualrsquos AF Form 483 must be surrendered to

AMOPs and airfield driving privileges revoked until an investigation retraining and

certification is complete

6123 Coordinate with 30SWSE to assign all runway incursions an operational

category (Operational Error Pilot Deviation VehiclePedestrian)

6124 Use AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report to report a runway intrusion that does

not involve an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program

prescribes the use of this form

613 Use AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR) to report a runway intrusion

that involves an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program and

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports prescribes the use of this form

62 Airfield Driving Violation Recourse

621 Violation of airfield driving procedures is a serious safety issue and will be handled

according to the seriousness of the offense Serious offenses such as a runway incursion and

controlled movement area violations will be addressed as follows

6211 A first-time offense will result in a one-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6212 A second offense will result in a 3-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6213 The third offense will result in a permanent revocation of all airfield driving

privileges

622 Punishment for other violations such as speeding and not performing FOD checks will

be determined by the Airfield Manager

623 In all cases of suspension or revocation the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will take possession of the individualrsquos AF Form 483

28 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

624 The Airfield Manager will send a letter to the individualrsquos supervisor unit ADPM and

unit commander informing them of the airfield violation and suspension of airfield driving

privileges

625 If the individual is needed to alleviate manning shortages to support a mission on the

airfield the individualrsquos unit commander may submit a letter requesting reinstatement of

airfield driving privileges The petition will be on official letterhead and addressed to the

Wing Commander (30 SWCC)

626 The 30 SWCC is the only one that can reinstate airfield driving privileges This

authority cannot be delegated The letter must explain the reason(s) why the individual

should retain their airfield driving privileges and state the driver has been counseled by their

supervisor about the airfield driving violation

627 For reinstatement of airfield driving privileges following a suspension an individual

must complete remedial training under the guidance of their ADPM The remedial training

consists of all training requirements for individuals undergoing initial training and

certification After all training requirements are met and the individual passes the written

airfield driving test a new AF Form 483 will be issued If the individual fails the written

exam a retest will be conducted no earlier than 48 hours after the initial test

628 If an individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license has been suspended or revoked by civil

authorities the unit commander will also suspend or revoke the individualrsquos airfield driving

privileges confiscate their AF Form 483 and notify the individualrsquos unit ADPM and the

Airfield Manager in writing The Airfield Manager will take possession of the individualrsquos

AF Form 483 upon presentation of written notification Upon reinstatement of the

individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license the individual will undergo remedial training in airfield

driving procedures

NOTE Reporting of runway taxiway ramp and CMA violations are the responsibility of all

personnel operating and utilizing the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 29

Chapter 7

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel

711 TDY and Contractor Personnel need not complete the VAFB airfield training program

provided they possess a valid AF Form 483 stamped for their home base airfield These

individuals will receive an in-depth briefing (documented on the TDYContractor Briefing

Certification Log) from the host Unit ADPM on local airfield operations before driving on

the airfield Personnel without proof of airfield certification will be required to complete the

entire Vandenberg AFB airfield driving program This briefing must include as a minimum

7111 Vandenberg AFB airfield boundary limits

7112 Entry Control Points (ECPs) and restricted areas

7113 Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

7114 FOD control and prevention

7115 Fire station mandatory stop areas

7116 Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

7117 Speed limits

7118 Parking and chocking requirements

7119 Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

71110 Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on

runwaystaxiwaysaprons

71111 Runway intrusion prevention

71112 Airfield violations and consequences

71113 Tower light gun signals

71114 CMA procedures including proper radio terminology and phraseology

71115 Airfield signs and markings

71116 Emergency response vehicles

71117 General and special purpose vehicles

71118 Day and night time orientations

30 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 8

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS)

81 Authorization

811 POVs are not authorized to operate on the airfield (to include Airfield Road) unless

granted permission by the Airfield Manager POVs shall not cross the white line parallel to

Airfield Road without explicit approval from Airfield Management

812 The AFM DAFM or designated AMOPs representative are responsible for issuing

POV airfield permits to individuals who have a justifiable reason for driving a POV on the

airfield (Attachment 3)

NOTE Authority will not be delegated outside of Airfield Management

813 POV authorizations will be restricted to mission essential requirements will not be

issued for individual convenience and will be endorsed by the individualrsquos unit commander

For the purpose of obtaining an airfield POV pass the POV must have updated registration

with appropriate stickers prior to approval by the Deputy Airfield Manager

8131 Airfield passes will be issued the first week in January of every year and will be

valid until the last day in December of that calendar year

8132 All passes will be renewed annually with a new justification letter from the

individualrsquos unit commander

814 Issue temporary POV passes by entering all information in the POV log and have

individual sign 30 SW Form 30 The individual will then be given a pass with a number

starting with current year and three digit sequence to correspond with number of pass issued

815 Pass will be returned to AMOPs when mission is complete

816 Permanent passes will only be issued to those that need to have them and have

justifiable reason on record Passes will be renewed annually on an ―as needed basis with

justification (Attachment 3)

817 Permanent POV passes will be issued by entering the vehicle information on the

permanent log and assigning a number to it the same as temporary POV passes User will

then be issued a placard with all pertinent information to be kept on the vehicle dashboard at

all times when on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

20 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

48 Airfield Speed Limits

481 5 mph ndash in close proximity (within 25 feet) of an aircraft

482 10 mph ndash for special purpose vehicles and for vehicles towing multiple pieces of

equipment

483 15 mph ndash when towing equipment or for general purpose vehicles on the aircraft

parking ramp

484 40 mph ndash for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway If you encounter an

aircraft pull over to the side stop and wait for the aircraft to pass then proceed

EXCEPTION Emergency vehicles (Fire Dept Ambulance Security Forces AMOPs) may

exceed the speed limit during emergency situations Extreme caution must be used during these

periods

485 During hours of darkness or reduced visibility speed limits for towing equipment and

for general purpose vehicles on the taxiway or runway shall be reduced by 10 mph Those

agencies responding to an emergency and exceeding the speed limit shall consider the current

road conditions (nighttime precipitation present) and adjust their speed accordingly

49 Immediate Vicinity of Aircraft

491 If a vehicle must approach an aircraft approach with the driverrsquos side of the vehicle

closest to the aircraft so the driver can judge the distance separating the vehicle and aircraft

492 If an aircraftrsquos engines are running do not drive or park a vehicle within 25 feet

forward or 200 feet behind the aircraft

493 Do not drive within 25 feet of a parked aircraft except when the vehicle is involved in

servicing or loadingunloading cargo

494 Do not drive a vehicle under any part of an aircraft unless your vehicle is part of a

cargo loading or unloading operation and a vehicle is specifically designed to do so (Aircraft

certified forklift 60K cargo loader or missilebomb loader)

410 Encountering Aircraft on a Taxiway

4101 Small Wing Span (C-130 or less) The vehicle operator may simply elect to move to

the side of the taxiway to let it pass The vehicle operator must maintain a minimum 25 feet

separation from the aircraft

4102 Large Wing Span (C-5 B-52 etchellip) Vehicle operator should turn around and

proceed off the taxiway at the nearest exit Avoid driving into the grass do so because of the

potential (FOD) hazard If getting out of the way of taxiing aircraft means you need to drive

into the grass and then drive at a minimum of 200 feet from the taxiway centerline

4103 Aircraft always have the right of way over vehicles Never cross the path of a

moving aircraft Yield to the right of aircraft approaching head-on Always wait until a

taxiing aircraft has cleared your path before proceeding then pass to the rear All aircraft

create ―jet blast or ―prop wash do not come any closer than 200 feet behind or 25 feet in

front of an aircraft whose engines are running (Attachment 10) VAFB does not have any

designated ―jet blast areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 21

4104 When an aircraft is approaching your vehicle at night stop and turn off your

headlights but leave your parking lights on until the aircraft passes you Know how to turn

off DRLs If you are unsure on how to turn off your DRLs refer to the vehicle operators

manual

4105 Any vehicle mishap on the VAFB airfield will be reported to the AFM DAFM 30

SWSE 30 SFSCC and 30 OSSCC

411 Emergency Vehicle Operations

4111 During emergencies responding vehicles (Fire Department Ambulance Security

Forces and Airfield Management) may

4112 Exceed the speed limits only when necessary to save lives or property

NOTE Emergency response vehicles are not exempt from contacting the Tower for permission

into the controlled movement arearsquos or onto the runway

4113 Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if the

engine is shut off

4114 During an emergency all non-essential vehicle traffic and radio transmissions shall

be kept to a minimum

412 Fog Night and Reduced Visibility Conditions

4121 Exercise extreme caution during these conditions Most aircraft are painted gray and

are difficult to see under adverse conditions During low visibility conditions (eg fog night

rain etc) aircraft occasionally operate without landing lights to reduce glare

4122 At night do not direct vehicle headlights toward a moving aircraft Leave the

parking lights on to mark your vehiclersquos position Keep the headlights off until the aircraft is

out of range It is difficult to see on the airfield during hours of darkness exercise extreme

caution when performing nighttime operations

4123 During low visibility conditions all vehicles will stop short of the ILS hold sign

(Attachment 5 and 16) and ask permission from the Tower to cross andor enter the runway

Contact AMOPs during periods of inclement weather for reduced visibility conditions prior

to entering the airfield

4124 There is minimal flood lighting available on the parking ramp Portable lighting

units are sometimes used to supplement security however these units cast shadows that can

easily hide hazards

4125 During Fog conditions and at night speed limits will be reduced

413 Airfield Driving Blackout Procedures It is prohibited to drive on the VAFB airfield in

black out conditions

414 Vehicle Lights on the Airfield All vehicles operating within the CMA will use rotating

beacon lights or hazardwarning flashers and headlights Vehicles equipped with daytime

running lights will ensure they are on when operating on the airfield

415 Control Tower Light Gun Signals

22 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

4151 All vehicles that operate on the airfield will have AFVA 11-240 Airport Signs and

Markings signal decal (available for order at httpwwwe-publishingafmil)

4152 The decal may be permanently affixed in plain view of the driver or clipped to the

inside of the sun visor on the driverrsquos side of the vehicle so it can be flipped down for ready

reference

4153 All airfield vehicle operators will know and comply with all airfield signs markings

and control tower signals (Attachment 8)

416 Airfield Signs and Markings

4161 A comprehensive listing of general airfield signsmarkings is contained in the

Airfield Driving CBT and the Vandenberg Airfield Driving Familiarization Program slide

presentation

4162 There are two types of signs on VAFB airfield mandatory and informative

Definitions of signs are as follows

41621 Mandatory signs are provided when pilots and vehicle operators must follow an

instruction such as at runway hold positions Mandatory signs have a red background

with white lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

41622 Non-mandatory signs are classified as informative These signs are necessary

to indicate a specific movement area or to provide other useful information Informative

signs have a yellow background with black lettering or black background with yellow

lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

4163 Airfield markings unique to Vandenberg include the cargo Deployment Functional

area located on the airfield in front of the Transient Maintenance building This area is

marked with a dashed alternating green and white line This area is only used during

contingency or exercise operations (Attachment 16)

417 Tower Visual and Radio Blind Spots

4171 The ramp behind the aircraft hangar is a visual blind spot from the Tower

4172 The runway 12 approach end (Extended for Shuttle Program) is a hard to see area

(Attachment 4)

418 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention

4181 Hats may not be worn anywhere on the airfield

NOTE DVs and DV greeters may wear headgear in the red carpet area in the performance of

official duties

4182 Vehicle operators must ensure all loose items are secured within their vehicle before

entering the airfield

4183 Injury and equipment damage may result if objects (Rocks bolts tools etc) are

ingested or blown about by aircraft engines All vehicle operators must help keep airfield

pavements FOD free Drivers must stop and pick up FOD when seen

4184 When entering the airfield all personnel will stop at the FOD checkpoint sign and

inspectclear rocks or debris from tires before driving on pavements Roll the vehicle

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 23

forward 18 ndash 24 and re-inspect tires for FOD or other debris (rollover FOD check) When

you drive a vehicle off of any prepared surface (including onto the runway overruns and

asphalt shoulders adjacent to the taxiways and runway) where tires may pick up rocks and

gravel conduct a rollover FOD check and remove any foreign objects immediately after you

return to a prepared road surface

419 Mobile Obstacles on Taxiways and Aprons

4191 No equipment will be left unmanned in the following areas

41911 1000 feet from runway centerline out to either side

41912 200 feet from taxiway centerline out to either side

41913 98 feet from the edge of the apron boundary (C-17) For all other aircraft

types check with Airfield Management to determine distance to fixed or mobile

obstacles

419131 The North side of the aircraft hanger is closed NOTE Aerospace

ground equipment (AGE) may be left unmanned on the apron for up to 3 hours before

an aircraft arrival or following an aircraft departure if it is in direct support of aircraft

operations AGE equipment must be returned to the designated storage area when no

longer in use

420 Restrictions for Operating Bicycles on the Airfield The use of bicycles is prohibited on

the airfield

421 Vehicle Traffic Control Devices Vandenberg airfield does not have any vehicle traffic

control devices or lights for crossing active taxiwaysrunways In the event of radio outage

Tower will use light gun signals

422 Traction Devices It is prohibited to drive vehicles with tire chains or traction devices on

VAFB airfield Only normal tread tires will be used

423 Vehicle Call Signs

4231 The following call signs are permanently assigned to their associated

agenciesoffices for use while driving on the airfield Any others shall be coordinated

through Airfield Management prior to driving on the airfield

42311 Airfield Operations Flight Commander (AOFCC) OPSmdash1

42312 Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash1

42313 Deputy Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash2

42314 Other AMOPs Personnel AIRFIELDmdash3

42315 Control Tower vehicle ATCmdash

42316 Transient Aircraft Maintenance TAmdash

42317 METNAV METNAVmdash

42318 Airfield Lighting AIRFIELD LIGHTINGmdash

42319 Airfield Sweeper SWEEPERmdash

24 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

423110 Airfield Mower MOWERmdash

423111 Fire Chief CHIEFmdash1

423112 Emergency Fire Response Vehicles CRASHmdash

423113 When conducting training all unit ADPM and instructors will use a training

callsign (TRAININGmdash) assigned by AMOPs personnel

4232 Vehicle operators must be able to clearly communicate and understand instructions

from the Tower If an operator does not understand they will ask Tower to repeat the

message The radio operator will relay information back to the Tower exactly as it was

stated Ground vehicle operators will not use the word ―Clear when communicating with

the Tower (Attachment 9)

424 Procedures to Use Infield andor Other Airfield Routes

4241 Vehicle operators must understand standard traffic flow procedures including

driving lane locations mandatory stop and yield signs accident reporting and vehicle

parking on airfield (Attachment 11 12 and 14) Vandenberg AFB does not have designated

driving lanes painted on the aircraft parking apron When driving on taxiways or toward

approaching aircraft approach at a 90 degree angle (Attachment 14)

4242 Airfield Road is a two-way traffic lane marked with yellow paint which runs North

and South from Gate 4 to the south end of the hanger Use caution in front of Airfield

Operations (Building 1746) due to DV activity (Attachments 11 and 13) Do not drive on or

across the painted red carpet located on the parking ramp

42421 Operating a Vehicle on Airfield Road Stop signs are painted on Airfield Road

in three critical locations two near the aircraft hangar and one in front of Fire Station 1

Obey stop signs and visually clear the area for moving vehicles and aircraft before

proceeding

4243 Immediate Runway Departure Procedure If you are operating a vehicle on the

runway and Tower directs you to depart the runway immediately drive onto a taxiway

(beyond the hold line) if one is immediately available If a taxiway is not available drive

into the grass along the runway at least 100 feet beyond the runway edge As a guide the

runway distance markers (large black signs with white numbers located in the grass on both

sides of the runway) are approximately 75 feet from the runway edge These instructions are

for emergency situations only Remember to complete a FOD check prior to re-entering the

runway or taxiway area from off un-improved surfaces

425 Night Vision Devices (NVDs)

4251 NVDs will only be used on a case by case basis with the approval of the AOFCC

AFM or DAFM

426 Smoking Areas

4261 Smoking is prohibited on the airfield

4262 Designated smoking areas are between AMOPs and TA buildings on the south side

of TA and on the North side of the aircraft hangar Smoking is not allowed in any

government vehicle or POV operated on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 25

427 Cell Phone Usage on the Airfield Cell phones will not be used while operating a vehicle

on the airfield except under the following circumstances

4271 If vehicle operators must use a cell phone on the airfield they shall stop the vehicle

prior to using the phone

4272 Cell phones shall not be used within the distances listed below when near aircraft

being serviced with fuel or oxygen

42721 Within 50 feet of any pressurized aircraft fuel or oxygen servicing components

42722 Within 25 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet during fuel transfer

42723 Within 10 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet

428 Loss of Communications

4281 While on the runway If Tower loses radio contact they will flash the runway lights

on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle operatorrsquos attention

All personnel will be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for aircraft DO NOT re-

enter or cross the runway without ATCrsquos permission Immediately leave the controlled

movement area and contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the situation

4282 On the movement area (area other than runway) If Tower loses radio they will flash

the taxiway lights on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle

operatorrsquos attention All personnel shall be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for

aircraft Immediately move to the extreme edge of the taxiway and drive slowly to the

nearest movement area exit Contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the

situation

429 Fuel Pits

4291 Vandenberg has fuel pits located on the main parking ramp annotated by white

squares painted on the concrete The fuel pits are empty and not active

4292 Do not drive over the fuel pits covers

26 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 5

VEHICLE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS

51 Prerequisites for Airfield Driving

511 All operators must have a valid state motor vehicle license and a valid AF Form 2293

US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card in their possession while

operating a Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) Additionally operators must have a

Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter on file (Attachment 2)

NOTE Only Airfield Management personnel may issue AF Form 483rsquos

512 Individuals will complete all prerequisites and bring their completed Airfield Driving

Training and Certification letters and CBT score sheet to Airfield Management Operations

(Building 1746) during normal operating hours (Monday through Friday 0800 ndash 1700)

513 AMOPs personnel shall ensure the above forms are properly documented and

completed

514 Airfield driving trainees must pass (80) a map and written test ADPMs must have a

90 on all tests

515 If they meet all prerequisites the trainee will be issued a completed AF Form 483

Airfield Management will sign the Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter issue a

certificate number (next in sequence on the airfield license issue log) on the AF Form 483

sign the AF Form 483 and record information on the airfield license database located in the

AMOPs section

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 27

Chapter 6

OPERATING PROCEDURES

61 Reporting Violations and Runway Incursions

611 Violations of airfield access procedures airfield driving rules aircraft movement area

violations or unauthorized runway entry must be reported to AMOPs as soon as the incident

occurs

612 The Airfield Manager will initiate an investigation and coordinate with 30 SWSEF

and the AOFCC to determine the proper method of reporting the incident and to decide

which agency will investigate The following guidelines apply

6121 Airfield Manager will investigate general motor vehicle violations of access

procedures airfield driving rules and movement area procedures

6122 For a runway incursion the individualrsquos AF Form 483 must be surrendered to

AMOPs and airfield driving privileges revoked until an investigation retraining and

certification is complete

6123 Coordinate with 30SWSE to assign all runway incursions an operational

category (Operational Error Pilot Deviation VehiclePedestrian)

6124 Use AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report to report a runway intrusion that does

not involve an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program

prescribes the use of this form

613 Use AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR) to report a runway intrusion

that involves an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program and

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports prescribes the use of this form

62 Airfield Driving Violation Recourse

621 Violation of airfield driving procedures is a serious safety issue and will be handled

according to the seriousness of the offense Serious offenses such as a runway incursion and

controlled movement area violations will be addressed as follows

6211 A first-time offense will result in a one-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6212 A second offense will result in a 3-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6213 The third offense will result in a permanent revocation of all airfield driving

privileges

622 Punishment for other violations such as speeding and not performing FOD checks will

be determined by the Airfield Manager

623 In all cases of suspension or revocation the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will take possession of the individualrsquos AF Form 483

28 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

624 The Airfield Manager will send a letter to the individualrsquos supervisor unit ADPM and

unit commander informing them of the airfield violation and suspension of airfield driving

privileges

625 If the individual is needed to alleviate manning shortages to support a mission on the

airfield the individualrsquos unit commander may submit a letter requesting reinstatement of

airfield driving privileges The petition will be on official letterhead and addressed to the

Wing Commander (30 SWCC)

626 The 30 SWCC is the only one that can reinstate airfield driving privileges This

authority cannot be delegated The letter must explain the reason(s) why the individual

should retain their airfield driving privileges and state the driver has been counseled by their

supervisor about the airfield driving violation

627 For reinstatement of airfield driving privileges following a suspension an individual

must complete remedial training under the guidance of their ADPM The remedial training

consists of all training requirements for individuals undergoing initial training and

certification After all training requirements are met and the individual passes the written

airfield driving test a new AF Form 483 will be issued If the individual fails the written

exam a retest will be conducted no earlier than 48 hours after the initial test

628 If an individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license has been suspended or revoked by civil

authorities the unit commander will also suspend or revoke the individualrsquos airfield driving

privileges confiscate their AF Form 483 and notify the individualrsquos unit ADPM and the

Airfield Manager in writing The Airfield Manager will take possession of the individualrsquos

AF Form 483 upon presentation of written notification Upon reinstatement of the

individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license the individual will undergo remedial training in airfield

driving procedures

NOTE Reporting of runway taxiway ramp and CMA violations are the responsibility of all

personnel operating and utilizing the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 29

Chapter 7

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel

711 TDY and Contractor Personnel need not complete the VAFB airfield training program

provided they possess a valid AF Form 483 stamped for their home base airfield These

individuals will receive an in-depth briefing (documented on the TDYContractor Briefing

Certification Log) from the host Unit ADPM on local airfield operations before driving on

the airfield Personnel without proof of airfield certification will be required to complete the

entire Vandenberg AFB airfield driving program This briefing must include as a minimum

7111 Vandenberg AFB airfield boundary limits

7112 Entry Control Points (ECPs) and restricted areas

7113 Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

7114 FOD control and prevention

7115 Fire station mandatory stop areas

7116 Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

7117 Speed limits

7118 Parking and chocking requirements

7119 Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

71110 Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on

runwaystaxiwaysaprons

71111 Runway intrusion prevention

71112 Airfield violations and consequences

71113 Tower light gun signals

71114 CMA procedures including proper radio terminology and phraseology

71115 Airfield signs and markings

71116 Emergency response vehicles

71117 General and special purpose vehicles

71118 Day and night time orientations

30 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 8

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS)

81 Authorization

811 POVs are not authorized to operate on the airfield (to include Airfield Road) unless

granted permission by the Airfield Manager POVs shall not cross the white line parallel to

Airfield Road without explicit approval from Airfield Management

812 The AFM DAFM or designated AMOPs representative are responsible for issuing

POV airfield permits to individuals who have a justifiable reason for driving a POV on the

airfield (Attachment 3)

NOTE Authority will not be delegated outside of Airfield Management

813 POV authorizations will be restricted to mission essential requirements will not be

issued for individual convenience and will be endorsed by the individualrsquos unit commander

For the purpose of obtaining an airfield POV pass the POV must have updated registration

with appropriate stickers prior to approval by the Deputy Airfield Manager

8131 Airfield passes will be issued the first week in January of every year and will be

valid until the last day in December of that calendar year

8132 All passes will be renewed annually with a new justification letter from the

individualrsquos unit commander

814 Issue temporary POV passes by entering all information in the POV log and have

individual sign 30 SW Form 30 The individual will then be given a pass with a number

starting with current year and three digit sequence to correspond with number of pass issued

815 Pass will be returned to AMOPs when mission is complete

816 Permanent passes will only be issued to those that need to have them and have

justifiable reason on record Passes will be renewed annually on an ―as needed basis with

justification (Attachment 3)

817 Permanent POV passes will be issued by entering the vehicle information on the

permanent log and assigning a number to it the same as temporary POV passes User will

then be issued a placard with all pertinent information to be kept on the vehicle dashboard at

all times when on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 21

4104 When an aircraft is approaching your vehicle at night stop and turn off your

headlights but leave your parking lights on until the aircraft passes you Know how to turn

off DRLs If you are unsure on how to turn off your DRLs refer to the vehicle operators

manual

4105 Any vehicle mishap on the VAFB airfield will be reported to the AFM DAFM 30

SWSE 30 SFSCC and 30 OSSCC

411 Emergency Vehicle Operations

4111 During emergencies responding vehicles (Fire Department Ambulance Security

Forces and Airfield Management) may

4112 Exceed the speed limits only when necessary to save lives or property

NOTE Emergency response vehicles are not exempt from contacting the Tower for permission

into the controlled movement arearsquos or onto the runway

4113 Vehicles responding to an emergency are exempt from chocking requirements if the

engine is shut off

4114 During an emergency all non-essential vehicle traffic and radio transmissions shall

be kept to a minimum

412 Fog Night and Reduced Visibility Conditions

4121 Exercise extreme caution during these conditions Most aircraft are painted gray and

are difficult to see under adverse conditions During low visibility conditions (eg fog night

rain etc) aircraft occasionally operate without landing lights to reduce glare

4122 At night do not direct vehicle headlights toward a moving aircraft Leave the

parking lights on to mark your vehiclersquos position Keep the headlights off until the aircraft is

out of range It is difficult to see on the airfield during hours of darkness exercise extreme

caution when performing nighttime operations

4123 During low visibility conditions all vehicles will stop short of the ILS hold sign

(Attachment 5 and 16) and ask permission from the Tower to cross andor enter the runway

Contact AMOPs during periods of inclement weather for reduced visibility conditions prior

to entering the airfield

4124 There is minimal flood lighting available on the parking ramp Portable lighting

units are sometimes used to supplement security however these units cast shadows that can

easily hide hazards

4125 During Fog conditions and at night speed limits will be reduced

413 Airfield Driving Blackout Procedures It is prohibited to drive on the VAFB airfield in

black out conditions

414 Vehicle Lights on the Airfield All vehicles operating within the CMA will use rotating

beacon lights or hazardwarning flashers and headlights Vehicles equipped with daytime

running lights will ensure they are on when operating on the airfield

415 Control Tower Light Gun Signals

22 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

4151 All vehicles that operate on the airfield will have AFVA 11-240 Airport Signs and

Markings signal decal (available for order at httpwwwe-publishingafmil)

4152 The decal may be permanently affixed in plain view of the driver or clipped to the

inside of the sun visor on the driverrsquos side of the vehicle so it can be flipped down for ready

reference

4153 All airfield vehicle operators will know and comply with all airfield signs markings

and control tower signals (Attachment 8)

416 Airfield Signs and Markings

4161 A comprehensive listing of general airfield signsmarkings is contained in the

Airfield Driving CBT and the Vandenberg Airfield Driving Familiarization Program slide

presentation

4162 There are two types of signs on VAFB airfield mandatory and informative

Definitions of signs are as follows

41621 Mandatory signs are provided when pilots and vehicle operators must follow an

instruction such as at runway hold positions Mandatory signs have a red background

with white lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

41622 Non-mandatory signs are classified as informative These signs are necessary

to indicate a specific movement area or to provide other useful information Informative

signs have a yellow background with black lettering or black background with yellow

lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

4163 Airfield markings unique to Vandenberg include the cargo Deployment Functional

area located on the airfield in front of the Transient Maintenance building This area is

marked with a dashed alternating green and white line This area is only used during

contingency or exercise operations (Attachment 16)

417 Tower Visual and Radio Blind Spots

4171 The ramp behind the aircraft hangar is a visual blind spot from the Tower

4172 The runway 12 approach end (Extended for Shuttle Program) is a hard to see area

(Attachment 4)

418 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention

4181 Hats may not be worn anywhere on the airfield

NOTE DVs and DV greeters may wear headgear in the red carpet area in the performance of

official duties

4182 Vehicle operators must ensure all loose items are secured within their vehicle before

entering the airfield

4183 Injury and equipment damage may result if objects (Rocks bolts tools etc) are

ingested or blown about by aircraft engines All vehicle operators must help keep airfield

pavements FOD free Drivers must stop and pick up FOD when seen

4184 When entering the airfield all personnel will stop at the FOD checkpoint sign and

inspectclear rocks or debris from tires before driving on pavements Roll the vehicle

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 23

forward 18 ndash 24 and re-inspect tires for FOD or other debris (rollover FOD check) When

you drive a vehicle off of any prepared surface (including onto the runway overruns and

asphalt shoulders adjacent to the taxiways and runway) where tires may pick up rocks and

gravel conduct a rollover FOD check and remove any foreign objects immediately after you

return to a prepared road surface

419 Mobile Obstacles on Taxiways and Aprons

4191 No equipment will be left unmanned in the following areas

41911 1000 feet from runway centerline out to either side

41912 200 feet from taxiway centerline out to either side

41913 98 feet from the edge of the apron boundary (C-17) For all other aircraft

types check with Airfield Management to determine distance to fixed or mobile

obstacles

419131 The North side of the aircraft hanger is closed NOTE Aerospace

ground equipment (AGE) may be left unmanned on the apron for up to 3 hours before

an aircraft arrival or following an aircraft departure if it is in direct support of aircraft

operations AGE equipment must be returned to the designated storage area when no

longer in use

420 Restrictions for Operating Bicycles on the Airfield The use of bicycles is prohibited on

the airfield

421 Vehicle Traffic Control Devices Vandenberg airfield does not have any vehicle traffic

control devices or lights for crossing active taxiwaysrunways In the event of radio outage

Tower will use light gun signals

422 Traction Devices It is prohibited to drive vehicles with tire chains or traction devices on

VAFB airfield Only normal tread tires will be used

423 Vehicle Call Signs

4231 The following call signs are permanently assigned to their associated

agenciesoffices for use while driving on the airfield Any others shall be coordinated

through Airfield Management prior to driving on the airfield

42311 Airfield Operations Flight Commander (AOFCC) OPSmdash1

42312 Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash1

42313 Deputy Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash2

42314 Other AMOPs Personnel AIRFIELDmdash3

42315 Control Tower vehicle ATCmdash

42316 Transient Aircraft Maintenance TAmdash

42317 METNAV METNAVmdash

42318 Airfield Lighting AIRFIELD LIGHTINGmdash

42319 Airfield Sweeper SWEEPERmdash

24 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

423110 Airfield Mower MOWERmdash

423111 Fire Chief CHIEFmdash1

423112 Emergency Fire Response Vehicles CRASHmdash

423113 When conducting training all unit ADPM and instructors will use a training

callsign (TRAININGmdash) assigned by AMOPs personnel

4232 Vehicle operators must be able to clearly communicate and understand instructions

from the Tower If an operator does not understand they will ask Tower to repeat the

message The radio operator will relay information back to the Tower exactly as it was

stated Ground vehicle operators will not use the word ―Clear when communicating with

the Tower (Attachment 9)

424 Procedures to Use Infield andor Other Airfield Routes

4241 Vehicle operators must understand standard traffic flow procedures including

driving lane locations mandatory stop and yield signs accident reporting and vehicle

parking on airfield (Attachment 11 12 and 14) Vandenberg AFB does not have designated

driving lanes painted on the aircraft parking apron When driving on taxiways or toward

approaching aircraft approach at a 90 degree angle (Attachment 14)

4242 Airfield Road is a two-way traffic lane marked with yellow paint which runs North

and South from Gate 4 to the south end of the hanger Use caution in front of Airfield

Operations (Building 1746) due to DV activity (Attachments 11 and 13) Do not drive on or

across the painted red carpet located on the parking ramp

42421 Operating a Vehicle on Airfield Road Stop signs are painted on Airfield Road

in three critical locations two near the aircraft hangar and one in front of Fire Station 1

Obey stop signs and visually clear the area for moving vehicles and aircraft before

proceeding

4243 Immediate Runway Departure Procedure If you are operating a vehicle on the

runway and Tower directs you to depart the runway immediately drive onto a taxiway

(beyond the hold line) if one is immediately available If a taxiway is not available drive

into the grass along the runway at least 100 feet beyond the runway edge As a guide the

runway distance markers (large black signs with white numbers located in the grass on both

sides of the runway) are approximately 75 feet from the runway edge These instructions are

for emergency situations only Remember to complete a FOD check prior to re-entering the

runway or taxiway area from off un-improved surfaces

425 Night Vision Devices (NVDs)

4251 NVDs will only be used on a case by case basis with the approval of the AOFCC

AFM or DAFM

426 Smoking Areas

4261 Smoking is prohibited on the airfield

4262 Designated smoking areas are between AMOPs and TA buildings on the south side

of TA and on the North side of the aircraft hangar Smoking is not allowed in any

government vehicle or POV operated on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 25

427 Cell Phone Usage on the Airfield Cell phones will not be used while operating a vehicle

on the airfield except under the following circumstances

4271 If vehicle operators must use a cell phone on the airfield they shall stop the vehicle

prior to using the phone

4272 Cell phones shall not be used within the distances listed below when near aircraft

being serviced with fuel or oxygen

42721 Within 50 feet of any pressurized aircraft fuel or oxygen servicing components

42722 Within 25 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet during fuel transfer

42723 Within 10 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet

428 Loss of Communications

4281 While on the runway If Tower loses radio contact they will flash the runway lights

on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle operatorrsquos attention

All personnel will be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for aircraft DO NOT re-

enter or cross the runway without ATCrsquos permission Immediately leave the controlled

movement area and contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the situation

4282 On the movement area (area other than runway) If Tower loses radio they will flash

the taxiway lights on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle

operatorrsquos attention All personnel shall be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for

aircraft Immediately move to the extreme edge of the taxiway and drive slowly to the

nearest movement area exit Contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the

situation

429 Fuel Pits

4291 Vandenberg has fuel pits located on the main parking ramp annotated by white

squares painted on the concrete The fuel pits are empty and not active

4292 Do not drive over the fuel pits covers

26 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 5

VEHICLE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS

51 Prerequisites for Airfield Driving

511 All operators must have a valid state motor vehicle license and a valid AF Form 2293

US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card in their possession while

operating a Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) Additionally operators must have a

Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter on file (Attachment 2)

NOTE Only Airfield Management personnel may issue AF Form 483rsquos

512 Individuals will complete all prerequisites and bring their completed Airfield Driving

Training and Certification letters and CBT score sheet to Airfield Management Operations

(Building 1746) during normal operating hours (Monday through Friday 0800 ndash 1700)

513 AMOPs personnel shall ensure the above forms are properly documented and

completed

514 Airfield driving trainees must pass (80) a map and written test ADPMs must have a

90 on all tests

515 If they meet all prerequisites the trainee will be issued a completed AF Form 483

Airfield Management will sign the Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter issue a

certificate number (next in sequence on the airfield license issue log) on the AF Form 483

sign the AF Form 483 and record information on the airfield license database located in the

AMOPs section

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Chapter 6

OPERATING PROCEDURES

61 Reporting Violations and Runway Incursions

611 Violations of airfield access procedures airfield driving rules aircraft movement area

violations or unauthorized runway entry must be reported to AMOPs as soon as the incident

occurs

612 The Airfield Manager will initiate an investigation and coordinate with 30 SWSEF

and the AOFCC to determine the proper method of reporting the incident and to decide

which agency will investigate The following guidelines apply

6121 Airfield Manager will investigate general motor vehicle violations of access

procedures airfield driving rules and movement area procedures

6122 For a runway incursion the individualrsquos AF Form 483 must be surrendered to

AMOPs and airfield driving privileges revoked until an investigation retraining and

certification is complete

6123 Coordinate with 30SWSE to assign all runway incursions an operational

category (Operational Error Pilot Deviation VehiclePedestrian)

6124 Use AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report to report a runway intrusion that does

not involve an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program

prescribes the use of this form

613 Use AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR) to report a runway intrusion

that involves an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program and

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports prescribes the use of this form

62 Airfield Driving Violation Recourse

621 Violation of airfield driving procedures is a serious safety issue and will be handled

according to the seriousness of the offense Serious offenses such as a runway incursion and

controlled movement area violations will be addressed as follows

6211 A first-time offense will result in a one-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6212 A second offense will result in a 3-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6213 The third offense will result in a permanent revocation of all airfield driving

privileges

622 Punishment for other violations such as speeding and not performing FOD checks will

be determined by the Airfield Manager

623 In all cases of suspension or revocation the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will take possession of the individualrsquos AF Form 483

28 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

624 The Airfield Manager will send a letter to the individualrsquos supervisor unit ADPM and

unit commander informing them of the airfield violation and suspension of airfield driving

privileges

625 If the individual is needed to alleviate manning shortages to support a mission on the

airfield the individualrsquos unit commander may submit a letter requesting reinstatement of

airfield driving privileges The petition will be on official letterhead and addressed to the

Wing Commander (30 SWCC)

626 The 30 SWCC is the only one that can reinstate airfield driving privileges This

authority cannot be delegated The letter must explain the reason(s) why the individual

should retain their airfield driving privileges and state the driver has been counseled by their

supervisor about the airfield driving violation

627 For reinstatement of airfield driving privileges following a suspension an individual

must complete remedial training under the guidance of their ADPM The remedial training

consists of all training requirements for individuals undergoing initial training and

certification After all training requirements are met and the individual passes the written

airfield driving test a new AF Form 483 will be issued If the individual fails the written

exam a retest will be conducted no earlier than 48 hours after the initial test

628 If an individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license has been suspended or revoked by civil

authorities the unit commander will also suspend or revoke the individualrsquos airfield driving

privileges confiscate their AF Form 483 and notify the individualrsquos unit ADPM and the

Airfield Manager in writing The Airfield Manager will take possession of the individualrsquos

AF Form 483 upon presentation of written notification Upon reinstatement of the

individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license the individual will undergo remedial training in airfield

driving procedures

NOTE Reporting of runway taxiway ramp and CMA violations are the responsibility of all

personnel operating and utilizing the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 29

Chapter 7

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel

711 TDY and Contractor Personnel need not complete the VAFB airfield training program

provided they possess a valid AF Form 483 stamped for their home base airfield These

individuals will receive an in-depth briefing (documented on the TDYContractor Briefing

Certification Log) from the host Unit ADPM on local airfield operations before driving on

the airfield Personnel without proof of airfield certification will be required to complete the

entire Vandenberg AFB airfield driving program This briefing must include as a minimum

7111 Vandenberg AFB airfield boundary limits

7112 Entry Control Points (ECPs) and restricted areas

7113 Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

7114 FOD control and prevention

7115 Fire station mandatory stop areas

7116 Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

7117 Speed limits

7118 Parking and chocking requirements

7119 Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

71110 Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on

runwaystaxiwaysaprons

71111 Runway intrusion prevention

71112 Airfield violations and consequences

71113 Tower light gun signals

71114 CMA procedures including proper radio terminology and phraseology

71115 Airfield signs and markings

71116 Emergency response vehicles

71117 General and special purpose vehicles

71118 Day and night time orientations

30 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 8

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS)

81 Authorization

811 POVs are not authorized to operate on the airfield (to include Airfield Road) unless

granted permission by the Airfield Manager POVs shall not cross the white line parallel to

Airfield Road without explicit approval from Airfield Management

812 The AFM DAFM or designated AMOPs representative are responsible for issuing

POV airfield permits to individuals who have a justifiable reason for driving a POV on the

airfield (Attachment 3)

NOTE Authority will not be delegated outside of Airfield Management

813 POV authorizations will be restricted to mission essential requirements will not be

issued for individual convenience and will be endorsed by the individualrsquos unit commander

For the purpose of obtaining an airfield POV pass the POV must have updated registration

with appropriate stickers prior to approval by the Deputy Airfield Manager

8131 Airfield passes will be issued the first week in January of every year and will be

valid until the last day in December of that calendar year

8132 All passes will be renewed annually with a new justification letter from the

individualrsquos unit commander

814 Issue temporary POV passes by entering all information in the POV log and have

individual sign 30 SW Form 30 The individual will then be given a pass with a number

starting with current year and three digit sequence to correspond with number of pass issued

815 Pass will be returned to AMOPs when mission is complete

816 Permanent passes will only be issued to those that need to have them and have

justifiable reason on record Passes will be renewed annually on an ―as needed basis with

justification (Attachment 3)

817 Permanent POV passes will be issued by entering the vehicle information on the

permanent log and assigning a number to it the same as temporary POV passes User will

then be issued a placard with all pertinent information to be kept on the vehicle dashboard at

all times when on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

22 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

4151 All vehicles that operate on the airfield will have AFVA 11-240 Airport Signs and

Markings signal decal (available for order at httpwwwe-publishingafmil)

4152 The decal may be permanently affixed in plain view of the driver or clipped to the

inside of the sun visor on the driverrsquos side of the vehicle so it can be flipped down for ready

reference

4153 All airfield vehicle operators will know and comply with all airfield signs markings

and control tower signals (Attachment 8)

416 Airfield Signs and Markings

4161 A comprehensive listing of general airfield signsmarkings is contained in the

Airfield Driving CBT and the Vandenberg Airfield Driving Familiarization Program slide

presentation

4162 There are two types of signs on VAFB airfield mandatory and informative

Definitions of signs are as follows

41621 Mandatory signs are provided when pilots and vehicle operators must follow an

instruction such as at runway hold positions Mandatory signs have a red background

with white lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

41622 Non-mandatory signs are classified as informative These signs are necessary

to indicate a specific movement area or to provide other useful information Informative

signs have a yellow background with black lettering or black background with yellow

lettering (Attachment 8 and 16)

4163 Airfield markings unique to Vandenberg include the cargo Deployment Functional

area located on the airfield in front of the Transient Maintenance building This area is

marked with a dashed alternating green and white line This area is only used during

contingency or exercise operations (Attachment 16)

417 Tower Visual and Radio Blind Spots

4171 The ramp behind the aircraft hangar is a visual blind spot from the Tower

4172 The runway 12 approach end (Extended for Shuttle Program) is a hard to see area

(Attachment 4)

418 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention

4181 Hats may not be worn anywhere on the airfield

NOTE DVs and DV greeters may wear headgear in the red carpet area in the performance of

official duties

4182 Vehicle operators must ensure all loose items are secured within their vehicle before

entering the airfield

4183 Injury and equipment damage may result if objects (Rocks bolts tools etc) are

ingested or blown about by aircraft engines All vehicle operators must help keep airfield

pavements FOD free Drivers must stop and pick up FOD when seen

4184 When entering the airfield all personnel will stop at the FOD checkpoint sign and

inspectclear rocks or debris from tires before driving on pavements Roll the vehicle

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 23

forward 18 ndash 24 and re-inspect tires for FOD or other debris (rollover FOD check) When

you drive a vehicle off of any prepared surface (including onto the runway overruns and

asphalt shoulders adjacent to the taxiways and runway) where tires may pick up rocks and

gravel conduct a rollover FOD check and remove any foreign objects immediately after you

return to a prepared road surface

419 Mobile Obstacles on Taxiways and Aprons

4191 No equipment will be left unmanned in the following areas

41911 1000 feet from runway centerline out to either side

41912 200 feet from taxiway centerline out to either side

41913 98 feet from the edge of the apron boundary (C-17) For all other aircraft

types check with Airfield Management to determine distance to fixed or mobile

obstacles

419131 The North side of the aircraft hanger is closed NOTE Aerospace

ground equipment (AGE) may be left unmanned on the apron for up to 3 hours before

an aircraft arrival or following an aircraft departure if it is in direct support of aircraft

operations AGE equipment must be returned to the designated storage area when no

longer in use

420 Restrictions for Operating Bicycles on the Airfield The use of bicycles is prohibited on

the airfield

421 Vehicle Traffic Control Devices Vandenberg airfield does not have any vehicle traffic

control devices or lights for crossing active taxiwaysrunways In the event of radio outage

Tower will use light gun signals

422 Traction Devices It is prohibited to drive vehicles with tire chains or traction devices on

VAFB airfield Only normal tread tires will be used

423 Vehicle Call Signs

4231 The following call signs are permanently assigned to their associated

agenciesoffices for use while driving on the airfield Any others shall be coordinated

through Airfield Management prior to driving on the airfield

42311 Airfield Operations Flight Commander (AOFCC) OPSmdash1

42312 Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash1

42313 Deputy Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash2

42314 Other AMOPs Personnel AIRFIELDmdash3

42315 Control Tower vehicle ATCmdash

42316 Transient Aircraft Maintenance TAmdash

42317 METNAV METNAVmdash

42318 Airfield Lighting AIRFIELD LIGHTINGmdash

42319 Airfield Sweeper SWEEPERmdash

24 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

423110 Airfield Mower MOWERmdash

423111 Fire Chief CHIEFmdash1

423112 Emergency Fire Response Vehicles CRASHmdash

423113 When conducting training all unit ADPM and instructors will use a training

callsign (TRAININGmdash) assigned by AMOPs personnel

4232 Vehicle operators must be able to clearly communicate and understand instructions

from the Tower If an operator does not understand they will ask Tower to repeat the

message The radio operator will relay information back to the Tower exactly as it was

stated Ground vehicle operators will not use the word ―Clear when communicating with

the Tower (Attachment 9)

424 Procedures to Use Infield andor Other Airfield Routes

4241 Vehicle operators must understand standard traffic flow procedures including

driving lane locations mandatory stop and yield signs accident reporting and vehicle

parking on airfield (Attachment 11 12 and 14) Vandenberg AFB does not have designated

driving lanes painted on the aircraft parking apron When driving on taxiways or toward

approaching aircraft approach at a 90 degree angle (Attachment 14)

4242 Airfield Road is a two-way traffic lane marked with yellow paint which runs North

and South from Gate 4 to the south end of the hanger Use caution in front of Airfield

Operations (Building 1746) due to DV activity (Attachments 11 and 13) Do not drive on or

across the painted red carpet located on the parking ramp

42421 Operating a Vehicle on Airfield Road Stop signs are painted on Airfield Road

in three critical locations two near the aircraft hangar and one in front of Fire Station 1

Obey stop signs and visually clear the area for moving vehicles and aircraft before

proceeding

4243 Immediate Runway Departure Procedure If you are operating a vehicle on the

runway and Tower directs you to depart the runway immediately drive onto a taxiway

(beyond the hold line) if one is immediately available If a taxiway is not available drive

into the grass along the runway at least 100 feet beyond the runway edge As a guide the

runway distance markers (large black signs with white numbers located in the grass on both

sides of the runway) are approximately 75 feet from the runway edge These instructions are

for emergency situations only Remember to complete a FOD check prior to re-entering the

runway or taxiway area from off un-improved surfaces

425 Night Vision Devices (NVDs)

4251 NVDs will only be used on a case by case basis with the approval of the AOFCC

AFM or DAFM

426 Smoking Areas

4261 Smoking is prohibited on the airfield

4262 Designated smoking areas are between AMOPs and TA buildings on the south side

of TA and on the North side of the aircraft hangar Smoking is not allowed in any

government vehicle or POV operated on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 25

427 Cell Phone Usage on the Airfield Cell phones will not be used while operating a vehicle

on the airfield except under the following circumstances

4271 If vehicle operators must use a cell phone on the airfield they shall stop the vehicle

prior to using the phone

4272 Cell phones shall not be used within the distances listed below when near aircraft

being serviced with fuel or oxygen

42721 Within 50 feet of any pressurized aircraft fuel or oxygen servicing components

42722 Within 25 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet during fuel transfer

42723 Within 10 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet

428 Loss of Communications

4281 While on the runway If Tower loses radio contact they will flash the runway lights

on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle operatorrsquos attention

All personnel will be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for aircraft DO NOT re-

enter or cross the runway without ATCrsquos permission Immediately leave the controlled

movement area and contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the situation

4282 On the movement area (area other than runway) If Tower loses radio they will flash

the taxiway lights on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle

operatorrsquos attention All personnel shall be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for

aircraft Immediately move to the extreme edge of the taxiway and drive slowly to the

nearest movement area exit Contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the

situation

429 Fuel Pits

4291 Vandenberg has fuel pits located on the main parking ramp annotated by white

squares painted on the concrete The fuel pits are empty and not active

4292 Do not drive over the fuel pits covers

26 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 5

VEHICLE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS

51 Prerequisites for Airfield Driving

511 All operators must have a valid state motor vehicle license and a valid AF Form 2293

US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card in their possession while

operating a Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) Additionally operators must have a

Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter on file (Attachment 2)

NOTE Only Airfield Management personnel may issue AF Form 483rsquos

512 Individuals will complete all prerequisites and bring their completed Airfield Driving

Training and Certification letters and CBT score sheet to Airfield Management Operations

(Building 1746) during normal operating hours (Monday through Friday 0800 ndash 1700)

513 AMOPs personnel shall ensure the above forms are properly documented and

completed

514 Airfield driving trainees must pass (80) a map and written test ADPMs must have a

90 on all tests

515 If they meet all prerequisites the trainee will be issued a completed AF Form 483

Airfield Management will sign the Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter issue a

certificate number (next in sequence on the airfield license issue log) on the AF Form 483

sign the AF Form 483 and record information on the airfield license database located in the

AMOPs section

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 27

Chapter 6

OPERATING PROCEDURES

61 Reporting Violations and Runway Incursions

611 Violations of airfield access procedures airfield driving rules aircraft movement area

violations or unauthorized runway entry must be reported to AMOPs as soon as the incident

occurs

612 The Airfield Manager will initiate an investigation and coordinate with 30 SWSEF

and the AOFCC to determine the proper method of reporting the incident and to decide

which agency will investigate The following guidelines apply

6121 Airfield Manager will investigate general motor vehicle violations of access

procedures airfield driving rules and movement area procedures

6122 For a runway incursion the individualrsquos AF Form 483 must be surrendered to

AMOPs and airfield driving privileges revoked until an investigation retraining and

certification is complete

6123 Coordinate with 30SWSE to assign all runway incursions an operational

category (Operational Error Pilot Deviation VehiclePedestrian)

6124 Use AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report to report a runway intrusion that does

not involve an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program

prescribes the use of this form

613 Use AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR) to report a runway intrusion

that involves an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program and

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports prescribes the use of this form

62 Airfield Driving Violation Recourse

621 Violation of airfield driving procedures is a serious safety issue and will be handled

according to the seriousness of the offense Serious offenses such as a runway incursion and

controlled movement area violations will be addressed as follows

6211 A first-time offense will result in a one-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6212 A second offense will result in a 3-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6213 The third offense will result in a permanent revocation of all airfield driving

privileges

622 Punishment for other violations such as speeding and not performing FOD checks will

be determined by the Airfield Manager

623 In all cases of suspension or revocation the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will take possession of the individualrsquos AF Form 483

28 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

624 The Airfield Manager will send a letter to the individualrsquos supervisor unit ADPM and

unit commander informing them of the airfield violation and suspension of airfield driving

privileges

625 If the individual is needed to alleviate manning shortages to support a mission on the

airfield the individualrsquos unit commander may submit a letter requesting reinstatement of

airfield driving privileges The petition will be on official letterhead and addressed to the

Wing Commander (30 SWCC)

626 The 30 SWCC is the only one that can reinstate airfield driving privileges This

authority cannot be delegated The letter must explain the reason(s) why the individual

should retain their airfield driving privileges and state the driver has been counseled by their

supervisor about the airfield driving violation

627 For reinstatement of airfield driving privileges following a suspension an individual

must complete remedial training under the guidance of their ADPM The remedial training

consists of all training requirements for individuals undergoing initial training and

certification After all training requirements are met and the individual passes the written

airfield driving test a new AF Form 483 will be issued If the individual fails the written

exam a retest will be conducted no earlier than 48 hours after the initial test

628 If an individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license has been suspended or revoked by civil

authorities the unit commander will also suspend or revoke the individualrsquos airfield driving

privileges confiscate their AF Form 483 and notify the individualrsquos unit ADPM and the

Airfield Manager in writing The Airfield Manager will take possession of the individualrsquos

AF Form 483 upon presentation of written notification Upon reinstatement of the

individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license the individual will undergo remedial training in airfield

driving procedures

NOTE Reporting of runway taxiway ramp and CMA violations are the responsibility of all

personnel operating and utilizing the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 29

Chapter 7

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel

711 TDY and Contractor Personnel need not complete the VAFB airfield training program

provided they possess a valid AF Form 483 stamped for their home base airfield These

individuals will receive an in-depth briefing (documented on the TDYContractor Briefing

Certification Log) from the host Unit ADPM on local airfield operations before driving on

the airfield Personnel without proof of airfield certification will be required to complete the

entire Vandenberg AFB airfield driving program This briefing must include as a minimum

7111 Vandenberg AFB airfield boundary limits

7112 Entry Control Points (ECPs) and restricted areas

7113 Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

7114 FOD control and prevention

7115 Fire station mandatory stop areas

7116 Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

7117 Speed limits

7118 Parking and chocking requirements

7119 Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

71110 Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on

runwaystaxiwaysaprons

71111 Runway intrusion prevention

71112 Airfield violations and consequences

71113 Tower light gun signals

71114 CMA procedures including proper radio terminology and phraseology

71115 Airfield signs and markings

71116 Emergency response vehicles

71117 General and special purpose vehicles

71118 Day and night time orientations

30 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 8

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS)

81 Authorization

811 POVs are not authorized to operate on the airfield (to include Airfield Road) unless

granted permission by the Airfield Manager POVs shall not cross the white line parallel to

Airfield Road without explicit approval from Airfield Management

812 The AFM DAFM or designated AMOPs representative are responsible for issuing

POV airfield permits to individuals who have a justifiable reason for driving a POV on the

airfield (Attachment 3)

NOTE Authority will not be delegated outside of Airfield Management

813 POV authorizations will be restricted to mission essential requirements will not be

issued for individual convenience and will be endorsed by the individualrsquos unit commander

For the purpose of obtaining an airfield POV pass the POV must have updated registration

with appropriate stickers prior to approval by the Deputy Airfield Manager

8131 Airfield passes will be issued the first week in January of every year and will be

valid until the last day in December of that calendar year

8132 All passes will be renewed annually with a new justification letter from the

individualrsquos unit commander

814 Issue temporary POV passes by entering all information in the POV log and have

individual sign 30 SW Form 30 The individual will then be given a pass with a number

starting with current year and three digit sequence to correspond with number of pass issued

815 Pass will be returned to AMOPs when mission is complete

816 Permanent passes will only be issued to those that need to have them and have

justifiable reason on record Passes will be renewed annually on an ―as needed basis with

justification (Attachment 3)

817 Permanent POV passes will be issued by entering the vehicle information on the

permanent log and assigning a number to it the same as temporary POV passes User will

then be issued a placard with all pertinent information to be kept on the vehicle dashboard at

all times when on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 23

forward 18 ndash 24 and re-inspect tires for FOD or other debris (rollover FOD check) When

you drive a vehicle off of any prepared surface (including onto the runway overruns and

asphalt shoulders adjacent to the taxiways and runway) where tires may pick up rocks and

gravel conduct a rollover FOD check and remove any foreign objects immediately after you

return to a prepared road surface

419 Mobile Obstacles on Taxiways and Aprons

4191 No equipment will be left unmanned in the following areas

41911 1000 feet from runway centerline out to either side

41912 200 feet from taxiway centerline out to either side

41913 98 feet from the edge of the apron boundary (C-17) For all other aircraft

types check with Airfield Management to determine distance to fixed or mobile

obstacles

419131 The North side of the aircraft hanger is closed NOTE Aerospace

ground equipment (AGE) may be left unmanned on the apron for up to 3 hours before

an aircraft arrival or following an aircraft departure if it is in direct support of aircraft

operations AGE equipment must be returned to the designated storage area when no

longer in use

420 Restrictions for Operating Bicycles on the Airfield The use of bicycles is prohibited on

the airfield

421 Vehicle Traffic Control Devices Vandenberg airfield does not have any vehicle traffic

control devices or lights for crossing active taxiwaysrunways In the event of radio outage

Tower will use light gun signals

422 Traction Devices It is prohibited to drive vehicles with tire chains or traction devices on

VAFB airfield Only normal tread tires will be used

423 Vehicle Call Signs

4231 The following call signs are permanently assigned to their associated

agenciesoffices for use while driving on the airfield Any others shall be coordinated

through Airfield Management prior to driving on the airfield

42311 Airfield Operations Flight Commander (AOFCC) OPSmdash1

42312 Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash1

42313 Deputy Airfield Manager AIRFIELDmdash2

42314 Other AMOPs Personnel AIRFIELDmdash3

42315 Control Tower vehicle ATCmdash

42316 Transient Aircraft Maintenance TAmdash

42317 METNAV METNAVmdash

42318 Airfield Lighting AIRFIELD LIGHTINGmdash

42319 Airfield Sweeper SWEEPERmdash

24 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

423110 Airfield Mower MOWERmdash

423111 Fire Chief CHIEFmdash1

423112 Emergency Fire Response Vehicles CRASHmdash

423113 When conducting training all unit ADPM and instructors will use a training

callsign (TRAININGmdash) assigned by AMOPs personnel

4232 Vehicle operators must be able to clearly communicate and understand instructions

from the Tower If an operator does not understand they will ask Tower to repeat the

message The radio operator will relay information back to the Tower exactly as it was

stated Ground vehicle operators will not use the word ―Clear when communicating with

the Tower (Attachment 9)

424 Procedures to Use Infield andor Other Airfield Routes

4241 Vehicle operators must understand standard traffic flow procedures including

driving lane locations mandatory stop and yield signs accident reporting and vehicle

parking on airfield (Attachment 11 12 and 14) Vandenberg AFB does not have designated

driving lanes painted on the aircraft parking apron When driving on taxiways or toward

approaching aircraft approach at a 90 degree angle (Attachment 14)

4242 Airfield Road is a two-way traffic lane marked with yellow paint which runs North

and South from Gate 4 to the south end of the hanger Use caution in front of Airfield

Operations (Building 1746) due to DV activity (Attachments 11 and 13) Do not drive on or

across the painted red carpet located on the parking ramp

42421 Operating a Vehicle on Airfield Road Stop signs are painted on Airfield Road

in three critical locations two near the aircraft hangar and one in front of Fire Station 1

Obey stop signs and visually clear the area for moving vehicles and aircraft before

proceeding

4243 Immediate Runway Departure Procedure If you are operating a vehicle on the

runway and Tower directs you to depart the runway immediately drive onto a taxiway

(beyond the hold line) if one is immediately available If a taxiway is not available drive

into the grass along the runway at least 100 feet beyond the runway edge As a guide the

runway distance markers (large black signs with white numbers located in the grass on both

sides of the runway) are approximately 75 feet from the runway edge These instructions are

for emergency situations only Remember to complete a FOD check prior to re-entering the

runway or taxiway area from off un-improved surfaces

425 Night Vision Devices (NVDs)

4251 NVDs will only be used on a case by case basis with the approval of the AOFCC

AFM or DAFM

426 Smoking Areas

4261 Smoking is prohibited on the airfield

4262 Designated smoking areas are between AMOPs and TA buildings on the south side

of TA and on the North side of the aircraft hangar Smoking is not allowed in any

government vehicle or POV operated on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 25

427 Cell Phone Usage on the Airfield Cell phones will not be used while operating a vehicle

on the airfield except under the following circumstances

4271 If vehicle operators must use a cell phone on the airfield they shall stop the vehicle

prior to using the phone

4272 Cell phones shall not be used within the distances listed below when near aircraft

being serviced with fuel or oxygen

42721 Within 50 feet of any pressurized aircraft fuel or oxygen servicing components

42722 Within 25 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet during fuel transfer

42723 Within 10 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet

428 Loss of Communications

4281 While on the runway If Tower loses radio contact they will flash the runway lights

on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle operatorrsquos attention

All personnel will be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for aircraft DO NOT re-

enter or cross the runway without ATCrsquos permission Immediately leave the controlled

movement area and contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the situation

4282 On the movement area (area other than runway) If Tower loses radio they will flash

the taxiway lights on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle

operatorrsquos attention All personnel shall be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for

aircraft Immediately move to the extreme edge of the taxiway and drive slowly to the

nearest movement area exit Contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the

situation

429 Fuel Pits

4291 Vandenberg has fuel pits located on the main parking ramp annotated by white

squares painted on the concrete The fuel pits are empty and not active

4292 Do not drive over the fuel pits covers

26 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 5

VEHICLE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS

51 Prerequisites for Airfield Driving

511 All operators must have a valid state motor vehicle license and a valid AF Form 2293

US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card in their possession while

operating a Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) Additionally operators must have a

Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter on file (Attachment 2)

NOTE Only Airfield Management personnel may issue AF Form 483rsquos

512 Individuals will complete all prerequisites and bring their completed Airfield Driving

Training and Certification letters and CBT score sheet to Airfield Management Operations

(Building 1746) during normal operating hours (Monday through Friday 0800 ndash 1700)

513 AMOPs personnel shall ensure the above forms are properly documented and

completed

514 Airfield driving trainees must pass (80) a map and written test ADPMs must have a

90 on all tests

515 If they meet all prerequisites the trainee will be issued a completed AF Form 483

Airfield Management will sign the Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter issue a

certificate number (next in sequence on the airfield license issue log) on the AF Form 483

sign the AF Form 483 and record information on the airfield license database located in the

AMOPs section

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 27

Chapter 6

OPERATING PROCEDURES

61 Reporting Violations and Runway Incursions

611 Violations of airfield access procedures airfield driving rules aircraft movement area

violations or unauthorized runway entry must be reported to AMOPs as soon as the incident

occurs

612 The Airfield Manager will initiate an investigation and coordinate with 30 SWSEF

and the AOFCC to determine the proper method of reporting the incident and to decide

which agency will investigate The following guidelines apply

6121 Airfield Manager will investigate general motor vehicle violations of access

procedures airfield driving rules and movement area procedures

6122 For a runway incursion the individualrsquos AF Form 483 must be surrendered to

AMOPs and airfield driving privileges revoked until an investigation retraining and

certification is complete

6123 Coordinate with 30SWSE to assign all runway incursions an operational

category (Operational Error Pilot Deviation VehiclePedestrian)

6124 Use AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report to report a runway intrusion that does

not involve an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program

prescribes the use of this form

613 Use AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR) to report a runway intrusion

that involves an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program and

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports prescribes the use of this form

62 Airfield Driving Violation Recourse

621 Violation of airfield driving procedures is a serious safety issue and will be handled

according to the seriousness of the offense Serious offenses such as a runway incursion and

controlled movement area violations will be addressed as follows

6211 A first-time offense will result in a one-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6212 A second offense will result in a 3-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6213 The third offense will result in a permanent revocation of all airfield driving

privileges

622 Punishment for other violations such as speeding and not performing FOD checks will

be determined by the Airfield Manager

623 In all cases of suspension or revocation the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will take possession of the individualrsquos AF Form 483

28 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

624 The Airfield Manager will send a letter to the individualrsquos supervisor unit ADPM and

unit commander informing them of the airfield violation and suspension of airfield driving

privileges

625 If the individual is needed to alleviate manning shortages to support a mission on the

airfield the individualrsquos unit commander may submit a letter requesting reinstatement of

airfield driving privileges The petition will be on official letterhead and addressed to the

Wing Commander (30 SWCC)

626 The 30 SWCC is the only one that can reinstate airfield driving privileges This

authority cannot be delegated The letter must explain the reason(s) why the individual

should retain their airfield driving privileges and state the driver has been counseled by their

supervisor about the airfield driving violation

627 For reinstatement of airfield driving privileges following a suspension an individual

must complete remedial training under the guidance of their ADPM The remedial training

consists of all training requirements for individuals undergoing initial training and

certification After all training requirements are met and the individual passes the written

airfield driving test a new AF Form 483 will be issued If the individual fails the written

exam a retest will be conducted no earlier than 48 hours after the initial test

628 If an individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license has been suspended or revoked by civil

authorities the unit commander will also suspend or revoke the individualrsquos airfield driving

privileges confiscate their AF Form 483 and notify the individualrsquos unit ADPM and the

Airfield Manager in writing The Airfield Manager will take possession of the individualrsquos

AF Form 483 upon presentation of written notification Upon reinstatement of the

individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license the individual will undergo remedial training in airfield

driving procedures

NOTE Reporting of runway taxiway ramp and CMA violations are the responsibility of all

personnel operating and utilizing the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 29

Chapter 7

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel

711 TDY and Contractor Personnel need not complete the VAFB airfield training program

provided they possess a valid AF Form 483 stamped for their home base airfield These

individuals will receive an in-depth briefing (documented on the TDYContractor Briefing

Certification Log) from the host Unit ADPM on local airfield operations before driving on

the airfield Personnel without proof of airfield certification will be required to complete the

entire Vandenberg AFB airfield driving program This briefing must include as a minimum

7111 Vandenberg AFB airfield boundary limits

7112 Entry Control Points (ECPs) and restricted areas

7113 Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

7114 FOD control and prevention

7115 Fire station mandatory stop areas

7116 Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

7117 Speed limits

7118 Parking and chocking requirements

7119 Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

71110 Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on

runwaystaxiwaysaprons

71111 Runway intrusion prevention

71112 Airfield violations and consequences

71113 Tower light gun signals

71114 CMA procedures including proper radio terminology and phraseology

71115 Airfield signs and markings

71116 Emergency response vehicles

71117 General and special purpose vehicles

71118 Day and night time orientations

30 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 8

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS)

81 Authorization

811 POVs are not authorized to operate on the airfield (to include Airfield Road) unless

granted permission by the Airfield Manager POVs shall not cross the white line parallel to

Airfield Road without explicit approval from Airfield Management

812 The AFM DAFM or designated AMOPs representative are responsible for issuing

POV airfield permits to individuals who have a justifiable reason for driving a POV on the

airfield (Attachment 3)

NOTE Authority will not be delegated outside of Airfield Management

813 POV authorizations will be restricted to mission essential requirements will not be

issued for individual convenience and will be endorsed by the individualrsquos unit commander

For the purpose of obtaining an airfield POV pass the POV must have updated registration

with appropriate stickers prior to approval by the Deputy Airfield Manager

8131 Airfield passes will be issued the first week in January of every year and will be

valid until the last day in December of that calendar year

8132 All passes will be renewed annually with a new justification letter from the

individualrsquos unit commander

814 Issue temporary POV passes by entering all information in the POV log and have

individual sign 30 SW Form 30 The individual will then be given a pass with a number

starting with current year and three digit sequence to correspond with number of pass issued

815 Pass will be returned to AMOPs when mission is complete

816 Permanent passes will only be issued to those that need to have them and have

justifiable reason on record Passes will be renewed annually on an ―as needed basis with

justification (Attachment 3)

817 Permanent POV passes will be issued by entering the vehicle information on the

permanent log and assigning a number to it the same as temporary POV passes User will

then be issued a placard with all pertinent information to be kept on the vehicle dashboard at

all times when on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

24 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

423110 Airfield Mower MOWERmdash

423111 Fire Chief CHIEFmdash1

423112 Emergency Fire Response Vehicles CRASHmdash

423113 When conducting training all unit ADPM and instructors will use a training

callsign (TRAININGmdash) assigned by AMOPs personnel

4232 Vehicle operators must be able to clearly communicate and understand instructions

from the Tower If an operator does not understand they will ask Tower to repeat the

message The radio operator will relay information back to the Tower exactly as it was

stated Ground vehicle operators will not use the word ―Clear when communicating with

the Tower (Attachment 9)

424 Procedures to Use Infield andor Other Airfield Routes

4241 Vehicle operators must understand standard traffic flow procedures including

driving lane locations mandatory stop and yield signs accident reporting and vehicle

parking on airfield (Attachment 11 12 and 14) Vandenberg AFB does not have designated

driving lanes painted on the aircraft parking apron When driving on taxiways or toward

approaching aircraft approach at a 90 degree angle (Attachment 14)

4242 Airfield Road is a two-way traffic lane marked with yellow paint which runs North

and South from Gate 4 to the south end of the hanger Use caution in front of Airfield

Operations (Building 1746) due to DV activity (Attachments 11 and 13) Do not drive on or

across the painted red carpet located on the parking ramp

42421 Operating a Vehicle on Airfield Road Stop signs are painted on Airfield Road

in three critical locations two near the aircraft hangar and one in front of Fire Station 1

Obey stop signs and visually clear the area for moving vehicles and aircraft before

proceeding

4243 Immediate Runway Departure Procedure If you are operating a vehicle on the

runway and Tower directs you to depart the runway immediately drive onto a taxiway

(beyond the hold line) if one is immediately available If a taxiway is not available drive

into the grass along the runway at least 100 feet beyond the runway edge As a guide the

runway distance markers (large black signs with white numbers located in the grass on both

sides of the runway) are approximately 75 feet from the runway edge These instructions are

for emergency situations only Remember to complete a FOD check prior to re-entering the

runway or taxiway area from off un-improved surfaces

425 Night Vision Devices (NVDs)

4251 NVDs will only be used on a case by case basis with the approval of the AOFCC

AFM or DAFM

426 Smoking Areas

4261 Smoking is prohibited on the airfield

4262 Designated smoking areas are between AMOPs and TA buildings on the south side

of TA and on the North side of the aircraft hangar Smoking is not allowed in any

government vehicle or POV operated on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 25

427 Cell Phone Usage on the Airfield Cell phones will not be used while operating a vehicle

on the airfield except under the following circumstances

4271 If vehicle operators must use a cell phone on the airfield they shall stop the vehicle

prior to using the phone

4272 Cell phones shall not be used within the distances listed below when near aircraft

being serviced with fuel or oxygen

42721 Within 50 feet of any pressurized aircraft fuel or oxygen servicing components

42722 Within 25 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet during fuel transfer

42723 Within 10 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet

428 Loss of Communications

4281 While on the runway If Tower loses radio contact they will flash the runway lights

on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle operatorrsquos attention

All personnel will be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for aircraft DO NOT re-

enter or cross the runway without ATCrsquos permission Immediately leave the controlled

movement area and contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the situation

4282 On the movement area (area other than runway) If Tower loses radio they will flash

the taxiway lights on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle

operatorrsquos attention All personnel shall be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for

aircraft Immediately move to the extreme edge of the taxiway and drive slowly to the

nearest movement area exit Contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the

situation

429 Fuel Pits

4291 Vandenberg has fuel pits located on the main parking ramp annotated by white

squares painted on the concrete The fuel pits are empty and not active

4292 Do not drive over the fuel pits covers

26 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 5

VEHICLE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS

51 Prerequisites for Airfield Driving

511 All operators must have a valid state motor vehicle license and a valid AF Form 2293

US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card in their possession while

operating a Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) Additionally operators must have a

Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter on file (Attachment 2)

NOTE Only Airfield Management personnel may issue AF Form 483rsquos

512 Individuals will complete all prerequisites and bring their completed Airfield Driving

Training and Certification letters and CBT score sheet to Airfield Management Operations

(Building 1746) during normal operating hours (Monday through Friday 0800 ndash 1700)

513 AMOPs personnel shall ensure the above forms are properly documented and

completed

514 Airfield driving trainees must pass (80) a map and written test ADPMs must have a

90 on all tests

515 If they meet all prerequisites the trainee will be issued a completed AF Form 483

Airfield Management will sign the Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter issue a

certificate number (next in sequence on the airfield license issue log) on the AF Form 483

sign the AF Form 483 and record information on the airfield license database located in the

AMOPs section

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 27

Chapter 6

OPERATING PROCEDURES

61 Reporting Violations and Runway Incursions

611 Violations of airfield access procedures airfield driving rules aircraft movement area

violations or unauthorized runway entry must be reported to AMOPs as soon as the incident

occurs

612 The Airfield Manager will initiate an investigation and coordinate with 30 SWSEF

and the AOFCC to determine the proper method of reporting the incident and to decide

which agency will investigate The following guidelines apply

6121 Airfield Manager will investigate general motor vehicle violations of access

procedures airfield driving rules and movement area procedures

6122 For a runway incursion the individualrsquos AF Form 483 must be surrendered to

AMOPs and airfield driving privileges revoked until an investigation retraining and

certification is complete

6123 Coordinate with 30SWSE to assign all runway incursions an operational

category (Operational Error Pilot Deviation VehiclePedestrian)

6124 Use AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report to report a runway intrusion that does

not involve an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program

prescribes the use of this form

613 Use AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR) to report a runway intrusion

that involves an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program and

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports prescribes the use of this form

62 Airfield Driving Violation Recourse

621 Violation of airfield driving procedures is a serious safety issue and will be handled

according to the seriousness of the offense Serious offenses such as a runway incursion and

controlled movement area violations will be addressed as follows

6211 A first-time offense will result in a one-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6212 A second offense will result in a 3-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6213 The third offense will result in a permanent revocation of all airfield driving

privileges

622 Punishment for other violations such as speeding and not performing FOD checks will

be determined by the Airfield Manager

623 In all cases of suspension or revocation the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will take possession of the individualrsquos AF Form 483

28 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

624 The Airfield Manager will send a letter to the individualrsquos supervisor unit ADPM and

unit commander informing them of the airfield violation and suspension of airfield driving

privileges

625 If the individual is needed to alleviate manning shortages to support a mission on the

airfield the individualrsquos unit commander may submit a letter requesting reinstatement of

airfield driving privileges The petition will be on official letterhead and addressed to the

Wing Commander (30 SWCC)

626 The 30 SWCC is the only one that can reinstate airfield driving privileges This

authority cannot be delegated The letter must explain the reason(s) why the individual

should retain their airfield driving privileges and state the driver has been counseled by their

supervisor about the airfield driving violation

627 For reinstatement of airfield driving privileges following a suspension an individual

must complete remedial training under the guidance of their ADPM The remedial training

consists of all training requirements for individuals undergoing initial training and

certification After all training requirements are met and the individual passes the written

airfield driving test a new AF Form 483 will be issued If the individual fails the written

exam a retest will be conducted no earlier than 48 hours after the initial test

628 If an individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license has been suspended or revoked by civil

authorities the unit commander will also suspend or revoke the individualrsquos airfield driving

privileges confiscate their AF Form 483 and notify the individualrsquos unit ADPM and the

Airfield Manager in writing The Airfield Manager will take possession of the individualrsquos

AF Form 483 upon presentation of written notification Upon reinstatement of the

individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license the individual will undergo remedial training in airfield

driving procedures

NOTE Reporting of runway taxiway ramp and CMA violations are the responsibility of all

personnel operating and utilizing the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 29

Chapter 7

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel

711 TDY and Contractor Personnel need not complete the VAFB airfield training program

provided they possess a valid AF Form 483 stamped for their home base airfield These

individuals will receive an in-depth briefing (documented on the TDYContractor Briefing

Certification Log) from the host Unit ADPM on local airfield operations before driving on

the airfield Personnel without proof of airfield certification will be required to complete the

entire Vandenberg AFB airfield driving program This briefing must include as a minimum

7111 Vandenberg AFB airfield boundary limits

7112 Entry Control Points (ECPs) and restricted areas

7113 Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

7114 FOD control and prevention

7115 Fire station mandatory stop areas

7116 Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

7117 Speed limits

7118 Parking and chocking requirements

7119 Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

71110 Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on

runwaystaxiwaysaprons

71111 Runway intrusion prevention

71112 Airfield violations and consequences

71113 Tower light gun signals

71114 CMA procedures including proper radio terminology and phraseology

71115 Airfield signs and markings

71116 Emergency response vehicles

71117 General and special purpose vehicles

71118 Day and night time orientations

30 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 8

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS)

81 Authorization

811 POVs are not authorized to operate on the airfield (to include Airfield Road) unless

granted permission by the Airfield Manager POVs shall not cross the white line parallel to

Airfield Road without explicit approval from Airfield Management

812 The AFM DAFM or designated AMOPs representative are responsible for issuing

POV airfield permits to individuals who have a justifiable reason for driving a POV on the

airfield (Attachment 3)

NOTE Authority will not be delegated outside of Airfield Management

813 POV authorizations will be restricted to mission essential requirements will not be

issued for individual convenience and will be endorsed by the individualrsquos unit commander

For the purpose of obtaining an airfield POV pass the POV must have updated registration

with appropriate stickers prior to approval by the Deputy Airfield Manager

8131 Airfield passes will be issued the first week in January of every year and will be

valid until the last day in December of that calendar year

8132 All passes will be renewed annually with a new justification letter from the

individualrsquos unit commander

814 Issue temporary POV passes by entering all information in the POV log and have

individual sign 30 SW Form 30 The individual will then be given a pass with a number

starting with current year and three digit sequence to correspond with number of pass issued

815 Pass will be returned to AMOPs when mission is complete

816 Permanent passes will only be issued to those that need to have them and have

justifiable reason on record Passes will be renewed annually on an ―as needed basis with

justification (Attachment 3)

817 Permanent POV passes will be issued by entering the vehicle information on the

permanent log and assigning a number to it the same as temporary POV passes User will

then be issued a placard with all pertinent information to be kept on the vehicle dashboard at

all times when on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 25

427 Cell Phone Usage on the Airfield Cell phones will not be used while operating a vehicle

on the airfield except under the following circumstances

4271 If vehicle operators must use a cell phone on the airfield they shall stop the vehicle

prior to using the phone

4272 Cell phones shall not be used within the distances listed below when near aircraft

being serviced with fuel or oxygen

42721 Within 50 feet of any pressurized aircraft fuel or oxygen servicing components

42722 Within 25 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet during fuel transfer

42723 Within 10 feet of any aircraft fuel vent outlet

428 Loss of Communications

4281 While on the runway If Tower loses radio contact they will flash the runway lights

on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle operatorrsquos attention

All personnel will be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for aircraft DO NOT re-

enter or cross the runway without ATCrsquos permission Immediately leave the controlled

movement area and contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the situation

4282 On the movement area (area other than runway) If Tower loses radio they will flash

the taxiway lights on and off and attempt light gun signal communication to get the vehicle

operatorrsquos attention All personnel shall be alert for these signals and remain vigilant for

aircraft Immediately move to the extreme edge of the taxiway and drive slowly to the

nearest movement area exit Contact Airfield Management as soon as possible to report the

situation

429 Fuel Pits

4291 Vandenberg has fuel pits located on the main parking ramp annotated by white

squares painted on the concrete The fuel pits are empty and not active

4292 Do not drive over the fuel pits covers

26 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 5

VEHICLE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS

51 Prerequisites for Airfield Driving

511 All operators must have a valid state motor vehicle license and a valid AF Form 2293

US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card in their possession while

operating a Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) Additionally operators must have a

Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter on file (Attachment 2)

NOTE Only Airfield Management personnel may issue AF Form 483rsquos

512 Individuals will complete all prerequisites and bring their completed Airfield Driving

Training and Certification letters and CBT score sheet to Airfield Management Operations

(Building 1746) during normal operating hours (Monday through Friday 0800 ndash 1700)

513 AMOPs personnel shall ensure the above forms are properly documented and

completed

514 Airfield driving trainees must pass (80) a map and written test ADPMs must have a

90 on all tests

515 If they meet all prerequisites the trainee will be issued a completed AF Form 483

Airfield Management will sign the Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter issue a

certificate number (next in sequence on the airfield license issue log) on the AF Form 483

sign the AF Form 483 and record information on the airfield license database located in the

AMOPs section

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 27

Chapter 6

OPERATING PROCEDURES

61 Reporting Violations and Runway Incursions

611 Violations of airfield access procedures airfield driving rules aircraft movement area

violations or unauthorized runway entry must be reported to AMOPs as soon as the incident

occurs

612 The Airfield Manager will initiate an investigation and coordinate with 30 SWSEF

and the AOFCC to determine the proper method of reporting the incident and to decide

which agency will investigate The following guidelines apply

6121 Airfield Manager will investigate general motor vehicle violations of access

procedures airfield driving rules and movement area procedures

6122 For a runway incursion the individualrsquos AF Form 483 must be surrendered to

AMOPs and airfield driving privileges revoked until an investigation retraining and

certification is complete

6123 Coordinate with 30SWSE to assign all runway incursions an operational

category (Operational Error Pilot Deviation VehiclePedestrian)

6124 Use AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report to report a runway intrusion that does

not involve an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program

prescribes the use of this form

613 Use AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR) to report a runway intrusion

that involves an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program and

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports prescribes the use of this form

62 Airfield Driving Violation Recourse

621 Violation of airfield driving procedures is a serious safety issue and will be handled

according to the seriousness of the offense Serious offenses such as a runway incursion and

controlled movement area violations will be addressed as follows

6211 A first-time offense will result in a one-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6212 A second offense will result in a 3-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6213 The third offense will result in a permanent revocation of all airfield driving

privileges

622 Punishment for other violations such as speeding and not performing FOD checks will

be determined by the Airfield Manager

623 In all cases of suspension or revocation the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will take possession of the individualrsquos AF Form 483

28 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

624 The Airfield Manager will send a letter to the individualrsquos supervisor unit ADPM and

unit commander informing them of the airfield violation and suspension of airfield driving

privileges

625 If the individual is needed to alleviate manning shortages to support a mission on the

airfield the individualrsquos unit commander may submit a letter requesting reinstatement of

airfield driving privileges The petition will be on official letterhead and addressed to the

Wing Commander (30 SWCC)

626 The 30 SWCC is the only one that can reinstate airfield driving privileges This

authority cannot be delegated The letter must explain the reason(s) why the individual

should retain their airfield driving privileges and state the driver has been counseled by their

supervisor about the airfield driving violation

627 For reinstatement of airfield driving privileges following a suspension an individual

must complete remedial training under the guidance of their ADPM The remedial training

consists of all training requirements for individuals undergoing initial training and

certification After all training requirements are met and the individual passes the written

airfield driving test a new AF Form 483 will be issued If the individual fails the written

exam a retest will be conducted no earlier than 48 hours after the initial test

628 If an individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license has been suspended or revoked by civil

authorities the unit commander will also suspend or revoke the individualrsquos airfield driving

privileges confiscate their AF Form 483 and notify the individualrsquos unit ADPM and the

Airfield Manager in writing The Airfield Manager will take possession of the individualrsquos

AF Form 483 upon presentation of written notification Upon reinstatement of the

individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license the individual will undergo remedial training in airfield

driving procedures

NOTE Reporting of runway taxiway ramp and CMA violations are the responsibility of all

personnel operating and utilizing the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 29

Chapter 7

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel

711 TDY and Contractor Personnel need not complete the VAFB airfield training program

provided they possess a valid AF Form 483 stamped for their home base airfield These

individuals will receive an in-depth briefing (documented on the TDYContractor Briefing

Certification Log) from the host Unit ADPM on local airfield operations before driving on

the airfield Personnel without proof of airfield certification will be required to complete the

entire Vandenberg AFB airfield driving program This briefing must include as a minimum

7111 Vandenberg AFB airfield boundary limits

7112 Entry Control Points (ECPs) and restricted areas

7113 Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

7114 FOD control and prevention

7115 Fire station mandatory stop areas

7116 Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

7117 Speed limits

7118 Parking and chocking requirements

7119 Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

71110 Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on

runwaystaxiwaysaprons

71111 Runway intrusion prevention

71112 Airfield violations and consequences

71113 Tower light gun signals

71114 CMA procedures including proper radio terminology and phraseology

71115 Airfield signs and markings

71116 Emergency response vehicles

71117 General and special purpose vehicles

71118 Day and night time orientations

30 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 8

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS)

81 Authorization

811 POVs are not authorized to operate on the airfield (to include Airfield Road) unless

granted permission by the Airfield Manager POVs shall not cross the white line parallel to

Airfield Road without explicit approval from Airfield Management

812 The AFM DAFM or designated AMOPs representative are responsible for issuing

POV airfield permits to individuals who have a justifiable reason for driving a POV on the

airfield (Attachment 3)

NOTE Authority will not be delegated outside of Airfield Management

813 POV authorizations will be restricted to mission essential requirements will not be

issued for individual convenience and will be endorsed by the individualrsquos unit commander

For the purpose of obtaining an airfield POV pass the POV must have updated registration

with appropriate stickers prior to approval by the Deputy Airfield Manager

8131 Airfield passes will be issued the first week in January of every year and will be

valid until the last day in December of that calendar year

8132 All passes will be renewed annually with a new justification letter from the

individualrsquos unit commander

814 Issue temporary POV passes by entering all information in the POV log and have

individual sign 30 SW Form 30 The individual will then be given a pass with a number

starting with current year and three digit sequence to correspond with number of pass issued

815 Pass will be returned to AMOPs when mission is complete

816 Permanent passes will only be issued to those that need to have them and have

justifiable reason on record Passes will be renewed annually on an ―as needed basis with

justification (Attachment 3)

817 Permanent POV passes will be issued by entering the vehicle information on the

permanent log and assigning a number to it the same as temporary POV passes User will

then be issued a placard with all pertinent information to be kept on the vehicle dashboard at

all times when on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

26 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 5

VEHICLE OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS

51 Prerequisites for Airfield Driving

511 All operators must have a valid state motor vehicle license and a valid AF Form 2293

US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card in their possession while

operating a Government Motor Vehicle (GMV) Additionally operators must have a

Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter on file (Attachment 2)

NOTE Only Airfield Management personnel may issue AF Form 483rsquos

512 Individuals will complete all prerequisites and bring their completed Airfield Driving

Training and Certification letters and CBT score sheet to Airfield Management Operations

(Building 1746) during normal operating hours (Monday through Friday 0800 ndash 1700)

513 AMOPs personnel shall ensure the above forms are properly documented and

completed

514 Airfield driving trainees must pass (80) a map and written test ADPMs must have a

90 on all tests

515 If they meet all prerequisites the trainee will be issued a completed AF Form 483

Airfield Management will sign the Airfield Driving Training and Certification letter issue a

certificate number (next in sequence on the airfield license issue log) on the AF Form 483

sign the AF Form 483 and record information on the airfield license database located in the

AMOPs section

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 27

Chapter 6

OPERATING PROCEDURES

61 Reporting Violations and Runway Incursions

611 Violations of airfield access procedures airfield driving rules aircraft movement area

violations or unauthorized runway entry must be reported to AMOPs as soon as the incident

occurs

612 The Airfield Manager will initiate an investigation and coordinate with 30 SWSEF

and the AOFCC to determine the proper method of reporting the incident and to decide

which agency will investigate The following guidelines apply

6121 Airfield Manager will investigate general motor vehicle violations of access

procedures airfield driving rules and movement area procedures

6122 For a runway incursion the individualrsquos AF Form 483 must be surrendered to

AMOPs and airfield driving privileges revoked until an investigation retraining and

certification is complete

6123 Coordinate with 30SWSE to assign all runway incursions an operational

category (Operational Error Pilot Deviation VehiclePedestrian)

6124 Use AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report to report a runway intrusion that does

not involve an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program

prescribes the use of this form

613 Use AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR) to report a runway intrusion

that involves an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program and

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports prescribes the use of this form

62 Airfield Driving Violation Recourse

621 Violation of airfield driving procedures is a serious safety issue and will be handled

according to the seriousness of the offense Serious offenses such as a runway incursion and

controlled movement area violations will be addressed as follows

6211 A first-time offense will result in a one-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6212 A second offense will result in a 3-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6213 The third offense will result in a permanent revocation of all airfield driving

privileges

622 Punishment for other violations such as speeding and not performing FOD checks will

be determined by the Airfield Manager

623 In all cases of suspension or revocation the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will take possession of the individualrsquos AF Form 483

28 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

624 The Airfield Manager will send a letter to the individualrsquos supervisor unit ADPM and

unit commander informing them of the airfield violation and suspension of airfield driving

privileges

625 If the individual is needed to alleviate manning shortages to support a mission on the

airfield the individualrsquos unit commander may submit a letter requesting reinstatement of

airfield driving privileges The petition will be on official letterhead and addressed to the

Wing Commander (30 SWCC)

626 The 30 SWCC is the only one that can reinstate airfield driving privileges This

authority cannot be delegated The letter must explain the reason(s) why the individual

should retain their airfield driving privileges and state the driver has been counseled by their

supervisor about the airfield driving violation

627 For reinstatement of airfield driving privileges following a suspension an individual

must complete remedial training under the guidance of their ADPM The remedial training

consists of all training requirements for individuals undergoing initial training and

certification After all training requirements are met and the individual passes the written

airfield driving test a new AF Form 483 will be issued If the individual fails the written

exam a retest will be conducted no earlier than 48 hours after the initial test

628 If an individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license has been suspended or revoked by civil

authorities the unit commander will also suspend or revoke the individualrsquos airfield driving

privileges confiscate their AF Form 483 and notify the individualrsquos unit ADPM and the

Airfield Manager in writing The Airfield Manager will take possession of the individualrsquos

AF Form 483 upon presentation of written notification Upon reinstatement of the

individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license the individual will undergo remedial training in airfield

driving procedures

NOTE Reporting of runway taxiway ramp and CMA violations are the responsibility of all

personnel operating and utilizing the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 29

Chapter 7

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel

711 TDY and Contractor Personnel need not complete the VAFB airfield training program

provided they possess a valid AF Form 483 stamped for their home base airfield These

individuals will receive an in-depth briefing (documented on the TDYContractor Briefing

Certification Log) from the host Unit ADPM on local airfield operations before driving on

the airfield Personnel without proof of airfield certification will be required to complete the

entire Vandenberg AFB airfield driving program This briefing must include as a minimum

7111 Vandenberg AFB airfield boundary limits

7112 Entry Control Points (ECPs) and restricted areas

7113 Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

7114 FOD control and prevention

7115 Fire station mandatory stop areas

7116 Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

7117 Speed limits

7118 Parking and chocking requirements

7119 Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

71110 Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on

runwaystaxiwaysaprons

71111 Runway intrusion prevention

71112 Airfield violations and consequences

71113 Tower light gun signals

71114 CMA procedures including proper radio terminology and phraseology

71115 Airfield signs and markings

71116 Emergency response vehicles

71117 General and special purpose vehicles

71118 Day and night time orientations

30 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 8

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS)

81 Authorization

811 POVs are not authorized to operate on the airfield (to include Airfield Road) unless

granted permission by the Airfield Manager POVs shall not cross the white line parallel to

Airfield Road without explicit approval from Airfield Management

812 The AFM DAFM or designated AMOPs representative are responsible for issuing

POV airfield permits to individuals who have a justifiable reason for driving a POV on the

airfield (Attachment 3)

NOTE Authority will not be delegated outside of Airfield Management

813 POV authorizations will be restricted to mission essential requirements will not be

issued for individual convenience and will be endorsed by the individualrsquos unit commander

For the purpose of obtaining an airfield POV pass the POV must have updated registration

with appropriate stickers prior to approval by the Deputy Airfield Manager

8131 Airfield passes will be issued the first week in January of every year and will be

valid until the last day in December of that calendar year

8132 All passes will be renewed annually with a new justification letter from the

individualrsquos unit commander

814 Issue temporary POV passes by entering all information in the POV log and have

individual sign 30 SW Form 30 The individual will then be given a pass with a number

starting with current year and three digit sequence to correspond with number of pass issued

815 Pass will be returned to AMOPs when mission is complete

816 Permanent passes will only be issued to those that need to have them and have

justifiable reason on record Passes will be renewed annually on an ―as needed basis with

justification (Attachment 3)

817 Permanent POV passes will be issued by entering the vehicle information on the

permanent log and assigning a number to it the same as temporary POV passes User will

then be issued a placard with all pertinent information to be kept on the vehicle dashboard at

all times when on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 27

Chapter 6

OPERATING PROCEDURES

61 Reporting Violations and Runway Incursions

611 Violations of airfield access procedures airfield driving rules aircraft movement area

violations or unauthorized runway entry must be reported to AMOPs as soon as the incident

occurs

612 The Airfield Manager will initiate an investigation and coordinate with 30 SWSEF

and the AOFCC to determine the proper method of reporting the incident and to decide

which agency will investigate The following guidelines apply

6121 Airfield Manager will investigate general motor vehicle violations of access

procedures airfield driving rules and movement area procedures

6122 For a runway incursion the individualrsquos AF Form 483 must be surrendered to

AMOPs and airfield driving privileges revoked until an investigation retraining and

certification is complete

6123 Coordinate with 30SWSE to assign all runway incursions an operational

category (Operational Error Pilot Deviation VehiclePedestrian)

6124 Use AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report to report a runway intrusion that does

not involve an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program

prescribes the use of this form

613 Use AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR) to report a runway intrusion

that involves an aircraft AFI 91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program and

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports prescribes the use of this form

62 Airfield Driving Violation Recourse

621 Violation of airfield driving procedures is a serious safety issue and will be handled

according to the seriousness of the offense Serious offenses such as a runway incursion and

controlled movement area violations will be addressed as follows

6211 A first-time offense will result in a one-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6212 A second offense will result in a 3-month suspension of all airfield driving

privileges

6213 The third offense will result in a permanent revocation of all airfield driving

privileges

622 Punishment for other violations such as speeding and not performing FOD checks will

be determined by the Airfield Manager

623 In all cases of suspension or revocation the Airfield Manager or designated

representative will take possession of the individualrsquos AF Form 483

28 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

624 The Airfield Manager will send a letter to the individualrsquos supervisor unit ADPM and

unit commander informing them of the airfield violation and suspension of airfield driving

privileges

625 If the individual is needed to alleviate manning shortages to support a mission on the

airfield the individualrsquos unit commander may submit a letter requesting reinstatement of

airfield driving privileges The petition will be on official letterhead and addressed to the

Wing Commander (30 SWCC)

626 The 30 SWCC is the only one that can reinstate airfield driving privileges This

authority cannot be delegated The letter must explain the reason(s) why the individual

should retain their airfield driving privileges and state the driver has been counseled by their

supervisor about the airfield driving violation

627 For reinstatement of airfield driving privileges following a suspension an individual

must complete remedial training under the guidance of their ADPM The remedial training

consists of all training requirements for individuals undergoing initial training and

certification After all training requirements are met and the individual passes the written

airfield driving test a new AF Form 483 will be issued If the individual fails the written

exam a retest will be conducted no earlier than 48 hours after the initial test

628 If an individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license has been suspended or revoked by civil

authorities the unit commander will also suspend or revoke the individualrsquos airfield driving

privileges confiscate their AF Form 483 and notify the individualrsquos unit ADPM and the

Airfield Manager in writing The Airfield Manager will take possession of the individualrsquos

AF Form 483 upon presentation of written notification Upon reinstatement of the

individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license the individual will undergo remedial training in airfield

driving procedures

NOTE Reporting of runway taxiway ramp and CMA violations are the responsibility of all

personnel operating and utilizing the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 29

Chapter 7

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel

711 TDY and Contractor Personnel need not complete the VAFB airfield training program

provided they possess a valid AF Form 483 stamped for their home base airfield These

individuals will receive an in-depth briefing (documented on the TDYContractor Briefing

Certification Log) from the host Unit ADPM on local airfield operations before driving on

the airfield Personnel without proof of airfield certification will be required to complete the

entire Vandenberg AFB airfield driving program This briefing must include as a minimum

7111 Vandenberg AFB airfield boundary limits

7112 Entry Control Points (ECPs) and restricted areas

7113 Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

7114 FOD control and prevention

7115 Fire station mandatory stop areas

7116 Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

7117 Speed limits

7118 Parking and chocking requirements

7119 Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

71110 Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on

runwaystaxiwaysaprons

71111 Runway intrusion prevention

71112 Airfield violations and consequences

71113 Tower light gun signals

71114 CMA procedures including proper radio terminology and phraseology

71115 Airfield signs and markings

71116 Emergency response vehicles

71117 General and special purpose vehicles

71118 Day and night time orientations

30 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 8

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS)

81 Authorization

811 POVs are not authorized to operate on the airfield (to include Airfield Road) unless

granted permission by the Airfield Manager POVs shall not cross the white line parallel to

Airfield Road without explicit approval from Airfield Management

812 The AFM DAFM or designated AMOPs representative are responsible for issuing

POV airfield permits to individuals who have a justifiable reason for driving a POV on the

airfield (Attachment 3)

NOTE Authority will not be delegated outside of Airfield Management

813 POV authorizations will be restricted to mission essential requirements will not be

issued for individual convenience and will be endorsed by the individualrsquos unit commander

For the purpose of obtaining an airfield POV pass the POV must have updated registration

with appropriate stickers prior to approval by the Deputy Airfield Manager

8131 Airfield passes will be issued the first week in January of every year and will be

valid until the last day in December of that calendar year

8132 All passes will be renewed annually with a new justification letter from the

individualrsquos unit commander

814 Issue temporary POV passes by entering all information in the POV log and have

individual sign 30 SW Form 30 The individual will then be given a pass with a number

starting with current year and three digit sequence to correspond with number of pass issued

815 Pass will be returned to AMOPs when mission is complete

816 Permanent passes will only be issued to those that need to have them and have

justifiable reason on record Passes will be renewed annually on an ―as needed basis with

justification (Attachment 3)

817 Permanent POV passes will be issued by entering the vehicle information on the

permanent log and assigning a number to it the same as temporary POV passes User will

then be issued a placard with all pertinent information to be kept on the vehicle dashboard at

all times when on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

28 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

624 The Airfield Manager will send a letter to the individualrsquos supervisor unit ADPM and

unit commander informing them of the airfield violation and suspension of airfield driving

privileges

625 If the individual is needed to alleviate manning shortages to support a mission on the

airfield the individualrsquos unit commander may submit a letter requesting reinstatement of

airfield driving privileges The petition will be on official letterhead and addressed to the

Wing Commander (30 SWCC)

626 The 30 SWCC is the only one that can reinstate airfield driving privileges This

authority cannot be delegated The letter must explain the reason(s) why the individual

should retain their airfield driving privileges and state the driver has been counseled by their

supervisor about the airfield driving violation

627 For reinstatement of airfield driving privileges following a suspension an individual

must complete remedial training under the guidance of their ADPM The remedial training

consists of all training requirements for individuals undergoing initial training and

certification After all training requirements are met and the individual passes the written

airfield driving test a new AF Form 483 will be issued If the individual fails the written

exam a retest will be conducted no earlier than 48 hours after the initial test

628 If an individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license has been suspended or revoked by civil

authorities the unit commander will also suspend or revoke the individualrsquos airfield driving

privileges confiscate their AF Form 483 and notify the individualrsquos unit ADPM and the

Airfield Manager in writing The Airfield Manager will take possession of the individualrsquos

AF Form 483 upon presentation of written notification Upon reinstatement of the

individualrsquos civilian driverrsquos license the individual will undergo remedial training in airfield

driving procedures

NOTE Reporting of runway taxiway ramp and CMA violations are the responsibility of all

personnel operating and utilizing the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 29

Chapter 7

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel

711 TDY and Contractor Personnel need not complete the VAFB airfield training program

provided they possess a valid AF Form 483 stamped for their home base airfield These

individuals will receive an in-depth briefing (documented on the TDYContractor Briefing

Certification Log) from the host Unit ADPM on local airfield operations before driving on

the airfield Personnel without proof of airfield certification will be required to complete the

entire Vandenberg AFB airfield driving program This briefing must include as a minimum

7111 Vandenberg AFB airfield boundary limits

7112 Entry Control Points (ECPs) and restricted areas

7113 Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

7114 FOD control and prevention

7115 Fire station mandatory stop areas

7116 Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

7117 Speed limits

7118 Parking and chocking requirements

7119 Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

71110 Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on

runwaystaxiwaysaprons

71111 Runway intrusion prevention

71112 Airfield violations and consequences

71113 Tower light gun signals

71114 CMA procedures including proper radio terminology and phraseology

71115 Airfield signs and markings

71116 Emergency response vehicles

71117 General and special purpose vehicles

71118 Day and night time orientations

30 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 8

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS)

81 Authorization

811 POVs are not authorized to operate on the airfield (to include Airfield Road) unless

granted permission by the Airfield Manager POVs shall not cross the white line parallel to

Airfield Road without explicit approval from Airfield Management

812 The AFM DAFM or designated AMOPs representative are responsible for issuing

POV airfield permits to individuals who have a justifiable reason for driving a POV on the

airfield (Attachment 3)

NOTE Authority will not be delegated outside of Airfield Management

813 POV authorizations will be restricted to mission essential requirements will not be

issued for individual convenience and will be endorsed by the individualrsquos unit commander

For the purpose of obtaining an airfield POV pass the POV must have updated registration

with appropriate stickers prior to approval by the Deputy Airfield Manager

8131 Airfield passes will be issued the first week in January of every year and will be

valid until the last day in December of that calendar year

8132 All passes will be renewed annually with a new justification letter from the

individualrsquos unit commander

814 Issue temporary POV passes by entering all information in the POV log and have

individual sign 30 SW Form 30 The individual will then be given a pass with a number

starting with current year and three digit sequence to correspond with number of pass issued

815 Pass will be returned to AMOPs when mission is complete

816 Permanent passes will only be issued to those that need to have them and have

justifiable reason on record Passes will be renewed annually on an ―as needed basis with

justification (Attachment 3)

817 Permanent POV passes will be issued by entering the vehicle information on the

permanent log and assigning a number to it the same as temporary POV passes User will

then be issued a placard with all pertinent information to be kept on the vehicle dashboard at

all times when on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 29

Chapter 7

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON BASE-ASSIGNED PERSONNEL

71 Temporary Duty (TDY) and Contractor Personnel

711 TDY and Contractor Personnel need not complete the VAFB airfield training program

provided they possess a valid AF Form 483 stamped for their home base airfield These

individuals will receive an in-depth briefing (documented on the TDYContractor Briefing

Certification Log) from the host Unit ADPM on local airfield operations before driving on

the airfield Personnel without proof of airfield certification will be required to complete the

entire Vandenberg AFB airfield driving program This briefing must include as a minimum

7111 Vandenberg AFB airfield boundary limits

7112 Entry Control Points (ECPs) and restricted areas

7113 Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

7114 FOD control and prevention

7115 Fire station mandatory stop areas

7116 Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

7117 Speed limits

7118 Parking and chocking requirements

7119 Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

71110 Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on

runwaystaxiwaysaprons

71111 Runway intrusion prevention

71112 Airfield violations and consequences

71113 Tower light gun signals

71114 CMA procedures including proper radio terminology and phraseology

71115 Airfield signs and markings

71116 Emergency response vehicles

71117 General and special purpose vehicles

71118 Day and night time orientations

30 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 8

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS)

81 Authorization

811 POVs are not authorized to operate on the airfield (to include Airfield Road) unless

granted permission by the Airfield Manager POVs shall not cross the white line parallel to

Airfield Road without explicit approval from Airfield Management

812 The AFM DAFM or designated AMOPs representative are responsible for issuing

POV airfield permits to individuals who have a justifiable reason for driving a POV on the

airfield (Attachment 3)

NOTE Authority will not be delegated outside of Airfield Management

813 POV authorizations will be restricted to mission essential requirements will not be

issued for individual convenience and will be endorsed by the individualrsquos unit commander

For the purpose of obtaining an airfield POV pass the POV must have updated registration

with appropriate stickers prior to approval by the Deputy Airfield Manager

8131 Airfield passes will be issued the first week in January of every year and will be

valid until the last day in December of that calendar year

8132 All passes will be renewed annually with a new justification letter from the

individualrsquos unit commander

814 Issue temporary POV passes by entering all information in the POV log and have

individual sign 30 SW Form 30 The individual will then be given a pass with a number

starting with current year and three digit sequence to correspond with number of pass issued

815 Pass will be returned to AMOPs when mission is complete

816 Permanent passes will only be issued to those that need to have them and have

justifiable reason on record Passes will be renewed annually on an ―as needed basis with

justification (Attachment 3)

817 Permanent POV passes will be issued by entering the vehicle information on the

permanent log and assigning a number to it the same as temporary POV passes User will

then be issued a placard with all pertinent information to be kept on the vehicle dashboard at

all times when on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

30 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 8

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POVS)

81 Authorization

811 POVs are not authorized to operate on the airfield (to include Airfield Road) unless

granted permission by the Airfield Manager POVs shall not cross the white line parallel to

Airfield Road without explicit approval from Airfield Management

812 The AFM DAFM or designated AMOPs representative are responsible for issuing

POV airfield permits to individuals who have a justifiable reason for driving a POV on the

airfield (Attachment 3)

NOTE Authority will not be delegated outside of Airfield Management

813 POV authorizations will be restricted to mission essential requirements will not be

issued for individual convenience and will be endorsed by the individualrsquos unit commander

For the purpose of obtaining an airfield POV pass the POV must have updated registration

with appropriate stickers prior to approval by the Deputy Airfield Manager

8131 Airfield passes will be issued the first week in January of every year and will be

valid until the last day in December of that calendar year

8132 All passes will be renewed annually with a new justification letter from the

individualrsquos unit commander

814 Issue temporary POV passes by entering all information in the POV log and have

individual sign 30 SW Form 30 The individual will then be given a pass with a number

starting with current year and three digit sequence to correspond with number of pass issued

815 Pass will be returned to AMOPs when mission is complete

816 Permanent passes will only be issued to those that need to have them and have

justifiable reason on record Passes will be renewed annually on an ―as needed basis with

justification (Attachment 3)

817 Permanent POV passes will be issued by entering the vehicle information on the

permanent log and assigning a number to it the same as temporary POV passes User will

then be issued a placard with all pertinent information to be kept on the vehicle dashboard at

all times when on the airfield

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 31

Chapter 9

TERMS EXPLAINED

91 Airfield Driving Terms

911 Airfield ndash Refers to the VAFB airfield only (Attachment 4)

912 Air Traffic Control Tower ndash The controlling agency for all aircraft and vehicle

movement on the Controlled Movement Area

913 ApronRamp ndash An area designed for loading or unloading passengers andor cargo

refueling parking and maintenance of aircraft

914 Controlled Movement Area (CMA) ndash Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft

vehicles and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic Control approval for access (normally

via two-way radio contact with the control tower) Controlled Movement Areas include but

are not limited to areas used for takeoff landing and as required taxiing of aircraft

(Attachment 4 and 5) Airfield Management along with Vandenberg Air Traffic Control

Tower monitors the airfield

915 Foreign Object DamageDebris (FOD) ndash Any object (Rocks hats tools trash etc)

on the airfield that poses a potential hazard and could cause damage to an aircraft

916 Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) ndash Any privately owned and registered vehicle

917 Restricted Area ndash VAFB airfield has no designated restricted areas

918 Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM) and Airfield Driving

Instructors ndash Unit Airfield Driving Program Managerrsquos are individuals who have been

appointed in writing by their unit commander to administer the unitrsquos airfield driving

program Airfield driving instructors are individuals who have been appointed in writing by

their Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager to conduct airfield driver training

919 Controlled Area Boundary ndash The airfield controlled area boundary is defined as that

area surrounding the runway bordered by Tangair Road to the west Cross Road to the north

Airfield Road and the dirt road connecting California Boulevard and 13th

Street to the east

and California Boulevard to the south

9110 Runway Incursion ndash Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect

presence of an aircraft vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the

landing and take-off of aircraft For the purpose of this instruction the protected area is the

same as the CMA These are further classified into three operational categories

9111 Operational Error (OE) ndash A failure of the air traffic control system that results in

loss of separation

9112 Pilot Deviation (PD) ndash The action of a pilot that results in the violation of ATC

instructions Air Force Instructions andor Federal Aviation Regulations

9113 VehiclePedestrian Deviation(VPD) ndash Any entry or movement on the controlled

movement area by a vehicle (including aircraft operated by non-pilots) or pedestrian that has

not been authorized by Air Traffic Control

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

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FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

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Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

32 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Chapter 10

ADOPTED FORMS

101 Adopted Forms 30 SW Form 30 Airfield Project Information and Authorization

AF Form 457 USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483 Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651 Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 2293 US Air Force Motor Vehicle Operator Identification Card

RICHARD W BOLTZ Colonel USAF

Commander

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 33

Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

AFI13-204 Volume 1 Airfield Operation Career Field Development 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 2 Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations 01 September 2010

AFI13-204 Volume 3 Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs 01 September 2010

AFI13-213 Airfield Management 29 January 2008

AFI24-301 Vehicle Operations 01 November 2008

AFI31-101 The Air Force Installation Security Program 08 October 2009

AFI31-204 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision 14 July 2000

AFI32-1042 Standards for Marking Airfields 27 October 2005

AFI91-202 The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program 01 August 1998

AFJMAN 24-306 Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver 01 July 2009

AFMAN 91-223 Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports 06 July 2004

AFOSHSTD 91-100 Aircraft Airfield ndash Ground Operations and Activities 01 May 1998

AFPD13-2 Air Traffic Airfield Airspace and Range Management 07 August 2007

30SWI31-101 Installation Security Instructions 14 July 2008

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSCmdashAir Force Specialty Code

ADPMmdashAirfield Driving Program Manager

AGEmdashAerospace Ground Equipment

AM OpsAMOPsmdashAirfield Management Operations

AOBmdashAirfield Operations Board

ATCALSmdashAir Traffic Control and Landing System

ATCTmdashAir Traffic Control Tower

CBTmdashComputer Based Training

CMAmdashControlled Movement Area

CPmdashCommand Post

DAFMmdashDeputy Airfield Manager

DRLmdashDaytime Running Lights

DVmdashDistinguished Visitor

ECPmdashEntry Control Point

34 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

40 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

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Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

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Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

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Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

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FODmdashForeign Object Damage

FPCONmdashForce Protection Condition

IAWmdashIAW

ILSmdashInstrument Landing System

INSTmdashInstrument

METNAVmdashMeteorological and Navigation Equipment

MOSRmdashMissile Operations Supply Requirements

NLTmdashNo Later Than

NVDmdashNight Vision Device

POFZmdashPrecision Obstacle Free Zone

POVmdashPrivately Owned Vehicle

SFSmdashSecurity Forces Squadron

UHFmdashUltra-High Frequency

VECCmdashVandenberg Emergency Control Center

VFRmdashVisual Flight Rules

VHFmdashVery-High Frequency

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

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Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

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Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

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Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

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Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

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ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

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Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

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Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

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Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

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Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 35

Attachment 2

SAMPLE DOCUMENTATION OF AIRFIELD DRIVER TRAINING AND

CERTIFICATION

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Unit)

SUBJECT Documentation of Airfield Driver Training and Certification

1 The following individual is granted airfield driving privileges NameRank Civilian Driver

License StateNumber and Expiration Date UnitCompany Name Restrictions (Ramp only

Daylight Hours only etchellip) and Duty Phone

2 The above individual has been certified on the following items

TRAINING ITEM DATE TRAINER TRAINEE

Color Vision Test _________ _________ _________

Light Gun Signal Recognition Test _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driving CBT _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Training (Classroom) _________ _________ _________

Day Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Night Airfield OrientationTraining (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Practical) _________ _________ _________

Airfield Driver Test (Written) _________ _________ _________

Phraseology Test (CMA Drivers Only) _________ _________ _________

Local Airfield DiagramLayout Test _________ _________ _________

3 This letter will be retained by the unit Airfield Driving Program Manager until individual is

reassigned

____________________

Unit Commander or

Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager

Note A local form letter or electronic equivalent may be used as long as it includes all

information listed above

36 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

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Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

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Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

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Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

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ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

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Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

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30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

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Attachment 3

SAMPLE REQUEST FOR AIRFIELD POV DECAL

MEMORANDUM FOR 30 OSSOSAA

FROM (Your Unit)

SUBJECT Request for Airfield POV Decal

1 Request (RankFull NameOrganizationDuty Section) be provided a POV airfield Decal

The following vehicle information is provided

MAKE MODEL YEAR COLOR LICENSE PLATE STATE BASE DECAL

2 Justification

3 Address any questions to (RankName) at (Phone)

Commanderrsquos Signature Block)

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

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Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

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Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 37

Attachment 4

AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A41 Airfield Diagram

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Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

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Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

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Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

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50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

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Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

38 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 5

RUNWAY AND CONTROLLED MOVEMENT AREA HOLD LINES

Figure A51 Runway and Controlled Movement Area Hold Lines

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

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Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 39

Attachment 6

RUNWAY 30 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Localizer Critical Area

B Runway 12 Glideslope Critical Area

C Runway 12 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A61 Runway 30 Critical Areas

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Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

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Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

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Attachment 7

RUNWAY 12 CRITICAL AREAS

A Runway 30 Glideslope Critical Area

B Runway 12 Localizer Critical Area

C Runway 30 Precision Obstacle Free Zone (POFZ)

Figure A71 Runway 12 Critical Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 41

Attachment 8

AFVA 11-240 USAF AIRPORT SIGNS AND MARKINGS

Figure A81 AFVA 11-240 USA Signs And Markings

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 51

Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

52 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53

Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

42 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

ATTACHMENT 9

SAMPLE TOWER COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

SITUATION EXAMPLE

Vehicle operator needs to

access the aircraft

movement area

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request to enter the aircraft movement area at

Taxiway Delta taxiway

(Call sign) Tower proceed on the aircraft movement area via Delta

and hold short of Runway 30

Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto the aircraft movement area and

will hold short of Runway 30

(Advise Tower when departing the aircraft movement area)

Tower (Call sign) is off the aircraft movement area

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs to

cross the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower proceed across the runway via South Alpha

report when off the runway

Tower (Call sign) copies proceed across Runway 30 at South Alpha

report when off (After crossing the runway and vehicle has

proceeded beyond the opposite hold line make the following

transmission)

Tower (Call sign) is off the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator needs

access onto the runway

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) requests permission onto the runway at Taxiway

Delta

(Call sign) Tower proceed onto Runway 30 via Delta report when

off runway Tower (Call sign) proceeding onto Runway 30 at Delta

will report when off (Always advise Tower when proceeding off of

the runway)

Tower (Call sign) is off of the runway

(Call sign) Tower roger

Vehicle operator requests

permission to cross the

runway but cannot be

cleared due to traffic

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

Tower (Call sign) request permission to cross Runway 30 at South

Alpha

(Call sign) Tower hold short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

(Always read back hold short instructions)

Tower (Call sign) holding short of Runway 30 at South Alpha

Several vehicles require

clearance within 100 feet of

Tower (Call sign)

(Call sign) Tower

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 43

the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

44 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 45

Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

46 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

48 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 49

50 30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010

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Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

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Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

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Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

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the runway (mowers etc)

but only one operator has

radio contact with the

tower Vehicles must

remain together Operator

with the radio must remain

in close contact with the

tower and additional

vehicles in the group

Tower (Call sign) plus five request permission on Runway 30 at

South Alpha for mowing operations

(Call sign) plus five Tower proceed on Runway 30 via South Alpha

Tower (Call sign) plus five proceeding onto Runway 30 via South

Alpha

(Always advise tower when proceeding off of the runway)

Tower (Call sign) plus five is off of the runway

(Call sign) plus five Tower roger

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Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

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Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

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Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

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Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

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Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

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Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

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Attachment 10

AIRCRAFT CIRCLE OF SAFETY AND THRUST DANGER AREAS

Figure A101 Aircraft Circle of Safety and Thrust Danger Areas

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Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

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30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

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Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

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Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

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Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

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Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

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Attachment 11

AIRFIELD ROAD TRAFFIC FLOW AND STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A111 Airfield Road Traffic Flow and Stop Bar Markings

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30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

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Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

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Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

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Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

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Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

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30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 47

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Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

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Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

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Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

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Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

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Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

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Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

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Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

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Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

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Attachment 12

ACCESS ROADS STOP BAR MARKINGS

Figure A121 Access Roads Stop Bar Markings

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Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

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Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

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Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

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Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

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Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

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Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

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Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

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Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

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Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

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Attachment 13

TDY amp CONTRACTOR BRIEFING CERTIFICATION SHEET

1 TDYContractor personnel must possess a valid AF Form 483 from their home station

Those personnel not in possession of a valid AF Form 483 must complete the Vandenberg AFB

(VAFB) airfield driver training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield

(permanently assigned contractors requiring daily access must complete the VAFB airfield driver

training program prior to operating a vehicle on the VAFB airfield) Contractors not

permanently assigned to an airfield driving program will be given a briefing before permission is

granted to drive on the airfield

2 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on the following items (See AFI 13-213) as a

minimum

a Airfield boundary limits and airfield layout

b Distinguished Visitor (DV) aircraft operation locations

c FOD control and prevention

d Fire station mandatory stop areas

e Parking and chocking requirements

f Aircraft hanger mandatory stop areas

g Driving lane location traffic flow direction and yielding procedures

h Speed limits for parking aprons taxiways and special purpose vehicles

i Operating vehicles in the vicinity of aircraft

j Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on taxiwaysaprons

k Runway intrusion prevention

l Airfield Violations and Consequences

m Light Gun Signals

n Control Movement Area procedures Proper radio terminology and phraseology

o Entry Control Points and Restricted Areas

p Airfield signs lighting and markings

3 TDYContractor personnel will be briefed on any additional requirementsrestrictions for

operating a vehicle on the airfield as required dependent upon their particular mission and

needs

______________________________ ______________________________

Trainer Trainee

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Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

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Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

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Attachment 14

APRON VEHICLE TRAFFIC FLOW

Figure A141 Apron Vehicle Traffic Flow

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Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage

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Attachment 15

ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE

Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage