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
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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)
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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
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
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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
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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
30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53
Attachment 15
ADDITIONAL MARKINGS AND SIGNAGE
Figure A151 Additional Markings and Signage
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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
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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)
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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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 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)
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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
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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
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
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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
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
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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)
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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
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
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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
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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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
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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
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
30SWI13-204 26 OCTOBER 2010 53
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
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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
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
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
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
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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
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
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 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
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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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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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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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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
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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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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
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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 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
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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 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
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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