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BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE

INSTRUCTION 13-213

14 SEPTEMBER 2016

Nuclear, Space, Missile, Command and

Control

AIRFIELD DRIVING

COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY

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

www.e-Publishing.af.mil for downloading or ordering

RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication

OPR: 412 OSS/OSA

Supersedes: EDWARDAFBI 13-213,

15 January 2014

Certified by: 412 OG/CD

(Lt Col Christopher J. Buckley)

Pages: 60

This instruction implements local policies, procedures, and responsibilities for all agencies,

including associates and contractors, operating or supporting vehicles on the Edwards AFB

airfield IAW AFI 13-213, Airfield Driving. This publication does not apply to Air Force Reserve

Command (AFRC), Air National Guard (ANG), or the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) unless operating at

Edwards AFB. Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the OPR

using the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication. No waivers will be granted

for any parts of the publication unless approved by MAJCOM, refer to the AFI 13-213. The AF

Form 847 will be transmitted through the appropriate chain of command. This publication may

not be supplemented or further implemented/extended.

This publication requires the collection and/or maintenance of information protected by the

Privacy Act (PA) of 1974. The authorities to collect and or maintain the records prescribed in

this publication is 10 U.S.C. 8013, Secretary of the Air Force; DoD 4500.36-R, Management,

Acquisition, and Use of Motor Vehicles; Air Force Policy Directive 24-3, Management,

Operations and Use of Transportation Vehicles; and Air Force Instruction 24-301,

Transportation, Vehicle Operations as set forth in the applicable Privacy Act System Notices,

F024 AF IL C, Motor Vehicle Operator’s Records and F031 AF SP K, Vehicle Administration

Records.

If a written request for DoD records has been made by any person, organization, business, but

not including a Federal Agency, that either explicitly or implicity invokes the FOIA, it must be

processed by the local FOIA Requester Service Center (412 CS/SCOK) in accordance with

http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/

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DoDR 5400.7-R_AFMAN-33-302, DoD Freedom of Information Act Program. If Air Force

personnel release any information/records outside official DoD channels, including foreign

nationals, not pursuant to a FOIA request, the records must be released in accordance with the

provisions of AFI 35-102, Security and Policy Review Process and have the approval of the

records release authority.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

This document has substantial changes and must be reviewed in its entirety. Major changes

include: (1) Adds Flight Safety as a revocation agent. (2) Adds OG/CC brief following

CMAV/HATR. Clarifies Unit ADPM qualifications. Updates AFI and local procedural

procedures and phraseology. (3) Updates Airfield Driving testing requirements. (4) Removes

Helipads and modifies runway crossing procedures. (5) Procedural change for airfield

inspections. Attachments updated to incorporate airfield changes and IAW AFI 13-213, Airfield

Driving.

Chapter 1— GENERAL INFORMATION 7

1.1. General. ................................................................................................................... 7

1.2. All personnel on the airfield are responsible for monitoring airfield safety: .......... 7

1.3. Assigned personnel: ................................................................................................ 7

1.4. Personnel required to drive on the airfield must: .................................................... 7

1.5. All forms: ................................................................................................................ 7

Chapter 2— RESPONSIBILITIES 8

2.1. 412th Test Wing Commander (412 TW/CC). ......................................................... 8

2.2. 412th Operations Group Commander (412 OG/CC). ............................................. 8

2.3. Unit Commander or equivalent. .............................................................................. 8

2.4. Airfield Operations Flight Commander (AOF/CC). ............................................... 8

2.5. Wing ADPM. .......................................................................................................... 8

2.6. Unit ADPM. ............................................................................................................ 8

2.7. 412th OSS Airfield Management (AM). ................................................................ 9

2.8. Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT). ....................................................................... 9

2.9. 412th Test Wing Safety. ......................................................................................... 9

2.10. 412th Security Forces Squadron (SFS). .................................................................. 9

2.11. 412th AMDS. .......................................................................................................... 9

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2.12. Command Post (CP). .............................................................................................. 10

Chapter 3— AIRFIELD DRIVING PROGRAM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 11

3.1. General. ................................................................................................................... 11

3.2. ADPM Requirements. ............................................................................................. 11

3.3. AF Form 483 Issuance. ........................................................................................... 11

3.4. Training criteria. ..................................................................................................... 12

Table 3.1. Non-CMA Requirements. ....................................................................................... 12

Table 3.2. CMA Requirements. ............................................................................................... 13

3.5. Practical Airfield Driving Test................................................................................ 13

3.6. Testing. ................................................................................................................... 13

3.7. CMA Testing at Airfield Management. .................................................................. 13

3.8. Color Vision Requirements. ................................................................................... 13

3.9. Annual Refresher Training (Non-CMA and CMA). ............................................... 13

3.10. Documentation. ....................................................................................................... 14

3.11. Lost Documentation. ............................................................................................... 15

3.12. TDY Personnel. ...................................................................................................... 15

3.13. Non-Base Assigned Contractors. ............................................................................ 16

3.14. Uncontrolled Airfield Operations (UAO). .............................................................. 16

Chapter 4— OPERATING PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS 17

4.1. General. ................................................................................................................... 17

4.2. Operating a vehicle on the airfield. ......................................................................... 17

Table 4.1. Speed Limits. .......................................................................................................... 17

4.3. Controlled Movement Area (CMA) Defined. ......................................................... 20

4.4. CMA Operating Procedures. ................................................................................... 20

4.5. The Instrument Landing System (ILS) Critical Areas. ........................................... 21

4.6. Disabled Vehicles. .................................................................................................. 21

4.7. Construction/Contract Vehicles. ............................................................................. 21

4.8. Operating Motorcycles, Mopeds/Scooters, Bicycles, Tricycles and other

Vehicles on the Airfield. .......................................................................................... 22


4.9. Pedestrian Movement. ............................................................................................ 22

4.10. Perimeter Roads/Infield Roads. .............................................................................. 23

4.11. Runway crossings. .................................................................................................. 23

4.12. Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention. ........................................................... 23

4.13. Escorts. .................................................................................................................... 24

4.14. Cell Phone Usage on the airfield. ........................................................................... 24

4.15. Airfield Driving Visual Aids. ................................................................................. 24

4.16. Vehicle Traffic Control Devices/Lights for Crossing Active Runways/Taxiways. 24

4.17. Lateral Distance Requirements for Mobile Obstacles on Runways, Taxiways and

Aprons. ..................................................................................................................... 25

4.18. Call Signs for Vehicles Operating in the CMA. ..................................................... 25

4.19. Uncontrolled Airfield Driving Procedures. ............................................................. 25

Chapter 5— AIRFIELD SIGNS, MARKINGS AND LIGHTS 27

5.1. Airfield Signs. ......................................................................................................... 27

5.2. Informational Signs. ................................................................................................ 27

Figure 5.1. Taxiway Direction Sign. ......................................................................................... 27

Figure 5.2. Taxiway Location Sign. .......................................................................................... 27

Figure 5.3. Taxiway Sign Array. ............................................................................................... 27

Figure 5.4. Runway Exit Sign. .................................................................................................. 27

5.3. Mandatory Signs. .................................................................................................... 28

Figure 5.5. Hold Signs............................................................................................................... 28

Figure 5.6. Location Sign. ......................................................................................................... 28

5.4. Airfield Markings. .................................................................................................. 28

Figure 5.7. VFR Runway Hold Line Marking. ......................................................................... 28

Figure 5.8. Taxiway/Apron Edge marking. ............................................................................... 29

Figure 5.9. Taxilane Edge Marking .......................................................................................... 29

Figure 5.10. Closed Pavement Marking. ..................................................................................... 29

Figure 5.11. Entry Control Point Marking. ................................................................................. 29

5.5. Airfield Lights. ........................................................................................................ 29


Figure 5.12. Runway Lights. ....................................................................................................... 30

Figure 5.13. Taxiway Lights. ...................................................................................................... 30

Chapter 6— EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLES AND PROCEDURES 31

6.1. Emergency Vehicles. .............................................................................................. 31

6.2. Termination. ............................................................................................................ 31

6.3. Procedures for Airfield Emergencies. ..................................................................... 31

Chapter 7— AIRFIELD VEHICLE PASSES 32

7.1. Unit ADPM/VCO Responsibilities. ........................................................................ 32

7.2. Edwards AFB Form 5436 (Green). ......................................................................... 33

7.3. Edwards AFB Form 5436 (White, Yellow or Tan). ............................................... 33

7.4. Edwards AFB Form 5436 (Blue). ........................................................................... 34

7.5. Edwards AFB Form 5292 (Red). ............................................................................ 34

Chapter 8— REPORTIING, ENFORCEMENT AND VIOLATION CONSEQUENCES 35

8.1. Revoking and Reissuing AF Form 483. .................................................................. 35

8.2. Runway Incursion. .................................................................................................. 35

8.3. Controlled Movement Area Violations (CMAVs). ................................................. 35

8.4. Violations and Consequences. ................................................................................ 35

8.5. Violation Penalties. ................................................................................................. 36

8.6. Reporting the violation. .......................................................................................... 36

8.7. Runway Incursion Prevention Working Group (RIPWG). ..................................... 37

Chapter 9— RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 38

9.1. General. ................................................................................................................... 38

9.2. Radio Techniques. .................................................................................................. 38

9.3. Phraseology. ............................................................................................................ 38

Table 9.1. Sample Runway Crossing Phraseology. ................................................................. 39

Table 9.2. Sample Read Back Instructions .............................................................................. 39

Table 9.3. Sample Hold Short Instructions .............................................................................. 40

Table 9.4. Sample Crossing Complete Instructions. ................................................................ 40

Table 9.5. Sample “in the blind” runway crossing phraseology .............................................. 40


9.4. Common Use Phrases. ............................................................................................ 40

Table 9.6. Common Use Phrases and definitions .................................................................... 41

9.5. Phonetic Aviation Alphabet. ................................................................................... 41

Table 9.7. ICAO Phonetic Alphabet. ....................................................................................... 42

9.6. ATCT Light Gun Signals. ....................................................................................... 42

Attachment 1— GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 43

Attachment 2— SAMPLE UNIT AIRFIELD DRIVING PROGRAM MANAGER AND

TRAINER(S) APPOINTMENT LETTER 49

Attachment 3— SAMPLE AIRFIELD DRIVING UNIT PERSONNEL TRACKING

SHEET 50

Attachment 4— CMA AUTHORIZED CALL SIGN LISTING 51

Attachment 5— RADIO AND VISUAL BLIND SPOT MAP 53

Attachment 6— EDWARDS AFB AIRFIELD DIAGRAM 54

Attachment 7— CMA VIOLATION HOT SPOTS 55

Attachment 8— NORTH BASE AUX (K9L2) MAP 56

Attachment 9— SOUTH BASE MAP 57

Attachment 10— AIR FORCE VISUAL AIDS/DECALS FIGURE A10.1. AFVA 13-222 58

Attachment 11— SAMPLE AIRFIELD DRIVER/AIRFIELD DRIVING PROGRAM 30,

60, 90 DAY SUSPENSION 59

Attachment 12— SAMPLE AIRFIELD DRIVER/AIRFIELD DRIVING PROGRAM RE-

INSTATEMENT 60


Chapter 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. General. As prescribed by AFI 13-213, Airfield Driving, this instruction provides guidance

for developing a Unit Airfield Driving Program (UADP) and sets standards for safe ground

vehicle operations and pedestrian control on the Edwards AFB airfield and lakebed surfaces.

1.2. All personnel on the airfield are responsible for monitoring airfield safety: detecting

unauthorized personnel/vehicles and immediately reporting airfield violations to Airfield

Management Operations (AMOPS) and/or the Emergency Control Center (ECC). If necessary,

ECC will dispatch a patrol to apprehend violators. AMOPS will determine appropriate action, to

include suspension of airfield driving privileges and notification of the individual’s commander.

1.3. Assigned personnel: who are required to operate a vehicle on the airfield must complete

all training and testing requirements prior to operating a vehicle on the airfield. Prior airfield

experience (e.g., operating vehicles or aircraft) is not a substitute for completion of the Airfield

Driving Program(ADP) training and testing requirements. Airfield vehicle operators require

knowledge of the airfield environment (see Attachment 6, Edwards AFB Airfield Diagram).

1.4. Personnel required to drive on the airfield must: be knowledgeable of and comply with

the procedures outlined in AFI 13-213, Airfield Driving, and this instruction.

1.5. All forms: discussed in this document can be found on the Air Force e-publishing website

at http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/ .

http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/


Chapter 2

RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1. 412th Test Wing Commander (412 TW/CC). Delegates responsibility to review runway

incursions and corrective actions taken to 412 OG/CC. Other responsibilities as outlined in AFI

13-213.

2.2. 412th Operations Group Commander (412 OG/CC). Reviews runway incursions and

CMAVs and corrective actions taken. Other responsibilities as outlined in AFI 13-213.

2.3. Unit Commander or equivalent.

2.3.1. Ensure their CMA qualified personnel receive supplemental training from the unit

ADPM and/or qualified trainer for Uncontrolled Airfield Operations (UAO).

2.3.2. Following a CMAV and/or Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR), Unit Commanders

must provide the OG/CC a brief stating the steps taken to ensure the respective Unit is not

responsible for another CMAV and/or HATR.

2.3.3. Other responsibilities as outlined in AFI 13-213.

2.4. Airfield Operations Flight Commander (AOF/CC). The Airfield Operations Flight

Commander (AOF/CC), Wing Safety, and Wing ADPM will work as a team to assign all runway

incursions an operational category (e.g., Operational Error, Pilot Deviation and

Vehicle/Pedestrian) defined in Attachment 1 for trend analysis. The AOF/CC will ensure these

classifications are annotated in the recommendation section of the AF Form 457, USAF Hazard

Report or narrative section of the AF Form 651, Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR).

2.5. Wing ADPM.

2.5.1. Uses EDWARDSAFB Form 6000, Unit ADPM Training to conduct and document

training on a unit ADPM.

2.5.2. Routinely monitor ramp net for proper terminology/phraseology and discipline.

2.5.3. Provides unit airfield driving lesson plans and tests.

2.5.4. Provides unit ADPM access to the SharePoint Airfield Driving database to monitor

and track unit personnel authorized to drive on the airfield. Units’ unable access SharePoint

will be provided with a standardized spreadsheet to record their data.


2.6. Unit ADPM.

2.6.1. Must be appointed in writing by unit commander and receive program management

training from Edwards ADPM prior to performing ADPM duties.

2.6.2. Ensures unit personnel complete airfield driving training and certification prior to

issuance of AF Form 483. (See EDWARDSAFB Form 6001, Airfield Driving Training

Documentation and Certification and EDWARDSAFB Form 6002, Airfield on-the-job

Training). See 3.10.1 for disposition of these forms.


2.6.3. Ensures unit personnel have a valid state or country driver’s license to operate

privately owned, government, or contractor owned vehicles on the airfield. NOTE: Anyone

operating a government vehicle on Edwards AFB must possess a valid state driver’s license

and process in through unit ADPM/VCO (Vehicle Control Officer). Operation of no tactical

GOV’s where gross vehicle weight (GVW) is less than 10,000 pounds (4x2), 11 passengers

or less requires no further licensing. Operation of all other GOV’s require additional training

and certification. This includes 4x4 vehicles, vehicles identified as 12 passengers or more to

include the 15 passenger van, and any tactical vehicles less than 10,000 pounds GVW.

2.6.4. Provide training to all airfield drivers. If the unit has 100 or more airfield drivers, the

unit ADPM is to provide classroom training to all drivers.

2.6.5. Suspend individuals from flightline driving if they have not completed annual training

by the AF Form 483 expiration date.


2.7. 412th OSS Airfield Management (AM). Responsibilities as outlined in AFI 13-213.

2.8. Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT).

2.8.1. Will notify the following agencies via landline when opening and closing the airfield:

Command Post, Fire Department, Maintenance Operations Center, and Airfield Management

2.8.2. Prior to closing, tower will broadcast on all frequencies and nets (except

guard):“ATTENTION ALL PERSONNEL, THE TOWER AND AIRFIELD WILL BE

CLOSING IN 5 MINUTES, UNCONTROLLED AIRFIELD OPERATIONS WILL BE IN

EFFECT.”

2.8.2.1. Upon closing, tower will broadcast on all frequencies and nets (except

guard):“ATTENTION ALL PERSONNEL, THE TOWER AND AIRFIELD ARE NOW

CLOSED. UNCONTROLLED AIRFIELD OPERATIONS ARE IN EFFECT, MAKE

RADIO CALLS IN THE BLIND.”

2.8.3. Prior to opening, tower will broadcast on all frequencies and nets (except guard):

“ATTENTION ALL PERSONNEL, TOWER AND AIRFIELD WILL OPEN IN FIVE

MINUTES. ALL AIRCRAFT IN THE CLASS DELTA AND ALL VEHICLE

OPERATORS IN THE CMA CHECK IN WITH CALL SIGN AND POSITION.”

2.8.3.1. Upon opening, tower will broadcast on all frequencies and nets (except guard):

“ATTENTION ALL PERSONNEL, TOWER AND AIRFIELD ARE NOW OPEN.

UNCONTROLLED AIRFIELD OPERATIONS ARE TERMINATED.”

2.8.4. Other responsibilities as outlined in AFI 13-213. NOTE: Light gun signals are not

used for vehicles on North Base, South Base, and on the lakebeds due to distances and

visibility restrictions.

2.9. 412th Test Wing Safety. Responsibilities as outlined in AFI 13-213.

2.10. 412th Security Forces Squadron (SFS). Responsibilities as outlined in AFI 13-213.

2.11. 412th AMDS. Responsibilities as outlined in AFI 13-213.


2.12. Command Post (CP).

2.12.1. When notified by tower that the airfield is opening or closing, activate or de-activate

the Trunk Net pre-recorded airfield status message as applicable.

2.12.2. Monitors status of engine runs and tows IAW EDWARDSAFBI 21-218 Aircraft

Engine Maintenance Run.


Chapter 3

AIRFIELD DRIVING PROGRAM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

3.1. General. This chapter provides the specific training requirements for individuals who

administer the unit airfield driving program and drive on the airfield.

3.1.1. All documentation and dates of instruction/orientations/refresher training will be

completed within 30 days of start date.

3.1.2. 412 MXG Training Division teaches only the academic/classroom portions of the

Airfield Driving Program to all 412 MXG personnel. 412 MXG instructors do not have

flightline driving privileges but are qualified to teach the academic portions for written

testing purposes. All flightline familiarization, practical day and nighttime testing shall be

conducted by the unit ADPM or qualified trainer. When taking the CMA only test at AM,

MXG personnel are authorized to bring MXG tracking sheet in lieu of the EDWARDSAFB

Forms 6001/6002.

3.2. ADPM Requirements.

3.2.1. ADPM Access Requirements. ADPMs are required to obtain an Edwards 2-K account.

This is accomplished by completing DD Form 2875, System Authorization Access Request

(SAAR), and submitting it to IT Customer Service.

3.2.2. Units unable to gain access to an Edwards 2-K account must send a drivers listing to

the Wing ADPM at least quarterly. See Attachment 3, Sample Airfield Driving Unit

Personnel Tracking Sheet, for an example on what information needs to be tracked and sent.

3.2.3. Only those as delegated by the Unit Commander will be granted access to Sharepoint.

3.3. AF Form 483 Issuance.

3.3.1. The AFM, Wing ADPM, and other designated AM representatives are responsible for

signing AF Form 483s initial issuance.

3.3.2. Authority for signing AF Form 483 must not be delegated outside AM.

3.3.3. All base assigned personnel (e.g. military, DoD civilian, Contractor, etc.) required to

operate a vehicle on the airfield, must complete all airfield drivers’ training and testing

requirements outlined in AFI 13-213 and this instruction prior to issuance of an AF Form

483. NOTE: Career field training (e.g. aircraft maintenance, aircrew, fire and emergency

services, security forces, transportation, etc.) is not a substitute for completion of airfield

driving training and testing requirements.

3.3.4. Once an individual has completed all training requirements, the Unit ADPM enters the

individual into the SharePoint Airfield Driver listing and completes the AF Form 483.

3.3.5. The AF Form 483 must be typed and all fields completed, including certificate

number, name, date, command, and installation. In the ‘qualified to perform the duties of’

block, it must state “Airfield Driving”. ADPMs will leave the name / signature block at the

bottom front of the card blank as these must be completed by Airfield Management. Bring

the AF Form 483, a copy of individual’s Airfield Driving CBT completion certificate, and

both training checklists (EDWARDSAFB Form 6001, Airfield Driving Training


Documentation and Certification and EDWARDSAFB Form 6002, Airfield on-the-job

Training) to AM to be signed before the individual may drive on the airfield.

3.3.6. EDWARDSAFB Form 6001 and EDWARDSAFB Form 6002 may be signed

electronically or pen and ink. The forms should be signed either one way or the other but

should not have a combination of pen and ink signatures and electronic signatures.

3.3.7. If the unit ADPM choses to complete EDWARDSAFB Form 6001 and

EDWARDSAFB Form 6002 electronically, send the completed forms, and a copy of

individuals CBT to the Wing APDM’s e-mail box as encrypted for signatures. The email has

to be encrypted as it is marked FOUO. Have the individuals name in the subject line. The

forms will be signed electronically at the time the individual or ADPM presents the AF Form

483 and a copy of the completed CBT to Wing ADPM or AM representative. NOTE: Do not

laminate the back of the AF Form 483.

3.4. Training criteria.

3.4.1. Initial Non-CMA Training Criteria. Personnel that have a requirement to drive on the

airfield must use EDWARDSAFB Form 6002, Airfield Driving On-the-Job Training

Checklist (Curriculum,) to conduct and document on-the-job training and complete all

training items listed on EDWARDSAFB Form 6001, Airfield Driving Training

Documentation and Certification Checklist. The following items are part of the initial

training:

Table 3.1. Non-CMA Requirements.

Item Minimum Passing Score

USAF Airfield Driving Computer Based Training

(located on ADLS website, document on EDWARDSAFB

Form 6001)

80%

Edwards AFB Airfield Driving Video(document on

EDWARDSAFB Form 6001) Complete

Practical Day and Night Airfield Familiarization

Training(document on EDWARDSAFB Form 6001) Complete

Practical Day and Night Driving Test(document on

EDWARDSAFB Form 6001) Pass

General Knowledge Test(document on EDWARDSAFB Form

6001) 80%, corrected to 100%

Runway Incursion Prevention Test (document on

EDWARDSAFB Form 6001) 100%

Airfield Diagram / Layout Test(document on

EDWARDSAFB Form 6001) 100%

Airfield Driving Training Documentation and Certification

Checklist (document on EDWARDSAFB Form 6001) Complete

Airfield Driving on-the-job Training Checklist(document on

EDWARDSAFB Form 6002) Complete

3.4.2. Initial CMA Training Criteria. Personnel who have a requirement to drive on the

airfield, to include operating within the CMA must complete all the requirements listed in

Table 3.1. and Table 3.2.


Table 3.2. CMA Requirements.

Item Minimum Passing Score

Communications Test (issued by Unit ADPM)(Documented

on EDWARDSAFB Form 6001) 100%

Testing at Airfield Management (Closed Book) 100%

3.5. Practical Airfield Driving Test. The practical test ensures individuals are competent to

drive on the airfield. At a minimum, the individual must demonstrate the ability to operate the

vehicle in all areas required by their duty position and work areas without assistance. They must

identify the location of CMAs. Individuals requiring CMA access must demonstrate the ability to

obtain permission from the ATCT prior to entering CMAs. Use the Airfield Driving Training

Documentation and Certification Checklist (EDWARDSAFB Form 6001) to document results.

3.6. Testing. Initial and refresher testing for units that do not hold formal classroom training

and testing will be accomplished at Base Operations by Wing ADPM or Airfield Management

representative. Testing will consist of the General Knowledge test, Airfield Layout test, Runway

Incursion Prevention test, and Communication test for (CMA drivers). All tests will be closed

book tests. ADPMs will ensure individuals testing at Base Operations bring current AF Form

483, ADLS CBT, and appropriate Edwards Forms (Form 6001 and 6002 for initial testers, and

Form 6003 for refreshers). These forms can also be sent electronically.

3.6.1. Individuals failing airfield driving tests must not be re-tested for a minimum of three

days and must receive remedial training from Unit ADPM or Unit Trainer. If the individual

cannot pass the tests after three failures, they will not be eligible to drive on the airfield. See

3.7. for CMA test failures.

3.7. CMA Testing at Airfield Management. Airfield Management conducts CMA testing

twice a month. ADPMs will be notified via email of the next CMA testing date. ADPMs will

schedule personnel to attend the testing session and ensure they bring the proper training

paperwork (EDWARDSAFB Form 6001 and 6002) and AF Form 483. Airfield Management

will test the individuals using a variant of the communications test prior to endorsing the AF

Form 483 and the training documentation paperwork with the CMA authorized stamp.

Individuals failing the test will not be re-tested for a minimum of 30 days. If an individual fails

the test three times, they will not be eligible to receive a CMA authorized endorsement. NOTE:

AFI 13-213, Airfield Driving, requires a 100% minimum score on the communication test.

3.8. Color Vision Requirements. Color vision is required for CMA drivers only. Individuals

who fail the color vision test will not be granted CMA access but can be issued a “Limited

Access” AF 483. Color vision testing and verification is done by the 412 AMDS Optometry

Clinic. Individuals that are required to have normal color vision as a part of their AFSC only

require verification that they successfully completed a color vision test by a Hospital/Medical

Treatment Facility Optometrist.

3.9. Annual Refresher Training (Non-CMA and CMA). The AF Form 483 is valid one year

from date of issue. NOTE: There is no grace period on AF Form 483. Annual refresher training

is required for all airfield drivers and is conducted by unit ADPM’s. All drivers must review

AFI 13-213, Airfield Driving and EDWARDSAFBI 13-213 annually.

3.9.1. The following items are required annually to renew the AF Form 483:


3.9.1.1. USAF Airfield Driving Computer Based Training

3.9.1.2. Airfield Diagram/Layout Test

3.9.1.3. General Knowledge Test

3.9.1.4. Runway Incursion Prevention Test

3.9.1.5. Communications Test (CMA authorized drivers)

3.9.1.6. Edwards AFB Airfield Driving Video

3.9.1.7. Practical Evaluation (with Unit ADPM or Unit Trainer)

3.9.1.7.1. At minimum, evaluate the following based on GO/NO GO

(Proficient/Non-proficient) during initial and annual practical evaluations, document

on Edwards Forms 6001 and 6002, or 6003 as applicable.

3.9.1.7.2. Identify the location of the CMAs/runway hold lines and CMA

requirements.

3.9.1.7.3. Demonstrate knowledge of ramps, taxiways, AGE storage as applicable to

individuals operating area.

3.9.1.7.4. Know the speed limit requirements on taxiways .

3.9.1.7.5. Demonstrate proper procedures for conducting FOD checks.

3.9.1.7.6. Correctly answer questions about the right of way.

3.9.1.7.7. Identify where to enter/exit restricted areas.

3.9.1.7.8. Demonstrate procedures for night time driving when approaching a moving

aircraft.

3.9.1.7.9. (CMA drivers) Demonstrate ability to operate radios.

3.9.1.7.10. (CMA drivers) Demonstrate procedures for entering/exiting/crossing

CMA’s, as applicable.

3.9.1.7.11. (CMA drivers) Demonstrate use of the proper phraseology in reference

to taxiways and runways when making a runway crossing.

3.9.2. Individuals returning from deployments and TDYs lasting longer than 90 days must

complete all annual refresher training items prior to driving on the airfield.

3.9.3. Use EDWARDSAFB Form 6003, Airfield Driving Annual Training (Refresher)

Documentation and Certification Checklist, to document refresher training.

3.10. Documentation. ADPM’s must maintain Airfield Driving Training and Certification

Record (EDWARDSAFB Form 6001) and Airfield Driving Qualification Training Checklist

(EDWARDSAFB Form 6002) on individuals for the duration that individual is driving on the

airfield. Maintain and update individuals driving CBT and Airfield Driving Annual Training

(Refresher) Documentation and Certification Checklist (EDWARDSAFB Form 6003) annually.

3.10.1. Maintain records on drivers to include; all training checklists and forms, records

relating to individual employee operation of Government-owned vehicles, including driver

tests, authorization to use, safe driving awards, and related correspondence; operator


qualifications and record of licensing, examination and performance; IAW AFRIMS RDS T

24-03 R 10.00, the disposition for driving records is: Destroy 3 years after separation of

employees or 3 years after recession of authorization to operate Government-owned vehicle,

whichever is sooner. (This means the records are kept in the INACTIVE files for 3 yrs).

3.10.2. Once a driver is no longer an active driver, remove all information from SharePoint

and place all records in an inactive file, not to be destroyed 3 years after the file went on

“inactive” status.

3.11. Lost Documentation.

3.11.1. Personnel who lose their AF Form 483 can be reissued a new one by their unit

ADPM. The ADPM will have personnel hand carry or email copies of the Airfield Driving

Training and Certification Record (EDWARDSAFB Form 6001), Airfield Driving

Qualification Training Checklist (EDWARDSAFB Form 6002), a current copy of the AF

Airfield Driving CBT certificate and new AF Form 483 to Airfield Management. Airfield

Management will verify the training/testing documentation and sign the new AF Form 483.

NOTE: The date on the new AF Form 483 must indicate the date the training was completed,

not the current date of re-issue unless all training was re-accomplished.

3.11.2. Personnel who lose their Airfield Driving Training and Certification Record

(EDWARDSAFB Form 6001) and Airfield Driving Qualification Training Checklist

(EDWARDSAFB Form 6002), and still have a valid AF Form 483 for Edwards may be

recertified to drive on the airfield by their unit ADPM. The ADPM will complete new forms

with a current copy of the AF Airfield Driving CBT certificate. The ADPM will make a

statement on the form to indicate it is a replacement for a lost original and verify all training

requirements are current. Bring or send forms into AM for signatures.

3.12. TDY Personnel. TDY personnel with a current AF Form 483 issued by their home station

will be given airfield driving familiarization training by the sponsoring organization’s ADPM

Use EDWARDSAFB Form 6004, TDY Personnel / Non-Base Assigned Contractors Training

Checklist to document the training. Have individuals bring the checklist into AM for signing

along with their current AF Form 483. ADPM’s maintain the documentation on TDY personnel.

3.12.1. Unit ADPM’s or trainer will document the dates the individual will be at Edwards on

back of individuals AF Form 483 and will indicate Edwards AFB next to their signature. This

will be proof that the individual has received TDY briefing at Edwards should the individual

get stopped on the flightline. Destroy 3 months after monthly cutoff or when no longer

needed, whichever is sooner, IAW RDS Table 33-42 Rule 04.00.

3.12.2. TDY personnel who are required to drive on the Edwards airfield, but do not have a

current AF Form 483 must complete all training requirements prior to driving on the airfield.

3.12.3. The unit sponsoring TDY personnel/non-base assigned contractors are responsible

for providing all airfield drivers training or an escort possessing a valid AF IMT 483.

3.12.4. TDY personnel/non-base assigned contractors will not be granted CMA access

unless they have completed all training and testing requirements.


3.13. Non-Base Assigned Contractors. Non-base assigned contractors may be issued an AF

Form 483 if they are to have a regular requirement to drive on the Edwards Airfield.

3.13.1. All non-CMA training requirements must be completed by the hosting unit or the

contracting office.

3.13.2. Contractor airfield construction crews. CE or US Army Corps of Engineers will

provide airfield driver training, CMA or non-CMA as appropriate.

3.13.3. If a sponsoring unit ADPM accomplishes the local training/briefing, forward an

information copy to the Wing ADPM. The Wing ADPM will issue a temporary AF Form 483

with the restriction ―Ramp Access Only or ―Non CMA Only and expiration date.

3.14. Uncontrolled Airfield Operations (UAO). All current CMA qualified drivers will

receive supplemental training regarding UAO procedures. This training will be provided by the

unit ADPM and is mandatory for all CMA qualified drivers who will operate during UAO.

Individuals not receiving this training will not be allowed access to runways when the airfield is

closed.


Chapter 4

OPERATING PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS

4.1. General. This chapter provides specific requirements for vehicles, vehicle operators and

pedestrians to operate on the airfield.

4.2. Operating a vehicle on the airfield.

4.2.1. No person will operate a vehicle on the airfield area without Unit/CC and Airfield

Management authorization. Personnel driving on the airfield must complete airfield drivers

training or be escorted by a vehicle driver possessing a valid AF Form 483 prior to entry to

the airfield. All airfield drivers must have a valid AF Form 483, Certificate of Competency,

issued for airfield driving on their person while operating a vehicle on the airfield.

4.2.2. No person will operate a vehicle at a speed or in a manner that is not reasonable or

prudent with due regard for life, property, or road and traffic conditions.

4.2.3. Speed Limits. Speed limits are posted on all airfield roads. The maximum speed limit

for normal airfield operations is 15 MPH unless otherwise posted. Specifically, the following

speed limits apply:

Table 4.1. Speed Limits.

LOCATION / EQUIPMENT SPEED LIMIT

Flightline Road (Bldg 1199 to Fire Dept) 15 Mph

Taxiways & Taxiway Roads (A, B, C, D, E, & G) 30 Mph

Ammo Road 25 Mph unless otherwise posted

Runways 50 Mph unless responding to an

Emergency

In close proximity to aircraft (within 50 feet) 5 Mph

Towing AGE (one piece)

10 Mph

Towing AGE (two pieces) 5 Mph

Towing aircraft 5 Mph

Lakebed – general purpose vehicles 50 Mph on or within 50 ft of lakebed

runways and on Santa Fe Trail

35 Mph all other areas-use extreme

caution Lakebed – construction vehicles, heavy equipment 35 Mph on or within 50 ft of lakebed

runways and on Santa Fe Trail

25 Mph all other areas-use extreme

caution 4.2.4. Reduced Visibility.

4.2.4.1. Airfield speed limit is 10 MPH when visibility is 300 meters (900 feet) or less.


4.2.4.2. Airfield speed limit is 5 MPH when visibility is 100 meters (300 feet) or less.

4.2.4.3. When weather reports “zero visibility” or visibility is 33 meters (100 feet) or

less, the only vehicles allowed to operate on the airfield are AM, SFS, emergency

response and transient alert vehicles.

4.2.4.4. In accordance with AF instructions 91-203 and state regulations, personnel will

not ride in or on the back of any vehicle (e.g., pickup, tug) without a seat and approved

seatbelt restraint system except to meet essential mission requirements. If the mission

requires personnel transport, individuals will be seated at the lowest part of the pickup

bed with the tailgate closed and secured. Personnel shall not sit next to or lean against the

tailgate. The vehicle can only transport personnel while on the airfield. Use caution in

the following areas:

4.2.5. Taxiway D and Pad 18 (Thrust Stand) intersections with Taxiway E. These are used

by aircraft to enter and exit the lakebed.

4.2.6. Intersections of Ramp 2 and 3 and Taxiway F (Main Ramp). Various types of aircraft

park on these ramps and taxi to the runway through these intersections.

4.2.7. Beware of jet blast hazard while using the roadway through Ramp 1 from Ramp 3

leading to/from Taxiway B.

4.2.8. Do not enter areas cordoned-off for radar testing or maintenance. RF radiation is a

health hazard.

4.2.9. Only radio equipped and special purpose vehicles are permitted to operate outside

authorized vehicle lanes and areas. Do not operate non-radio equipped vehicles on runways

or taxiways unless prior approval has been obtained from Airfield Management Operations

and the vehicle has been authorized by the Tower through a radio equipped escort vehicle.

4.2.10. Tow supervisors will obtain clearance from the Tower before towing aircraft on or

across taxiways or runways, and will remain in radio contact with Tower until tow

termination. See paragraph 4.19 for procedures to use when the tower and airfield are closed.

4.2.11. Taxiway crossing is permitted only at designated points and only after a complete

stop to ensure that it is safe to proceed. Drivers must look in all directions aircraft may be

approaching from to ensure the way is clear.

4.2.12. Emergency vehicles displaying flashing red lights and/or sirens have the right-of way

over all other traffic. Emergency vehicle operators must exercise caution when operating

around stopped or taxiing aircraft.

4.2.13. Aircraft moving on the airfield have the right-of-way over all surface vehicles except

authorized vehicles responding to emergencies. Drivers will stop or yield to provide positive

clearance from any aircraft.

4.2.14. Drivers must use extreme caution when driving along the roadways on all taxiways

when C-130 or larger aircraft are taxiing. Vehicle operators must give way to aircraft and

should be prepared to pull off the roadway, preferably on a pad or ramp, to allow the aircraft

to pass with a minimum of 25 feet. Driving within designated vehicle routes does not

guarantee 25 feet of clearance from all aircraft. Large frame aircraft (C-17, C-5, B-747, etc.)


have wingspans which actually extend into driving lanes along taxiways. Operators that leave

the paved surface must conduct a FOD check when re-entering the paved surface.

4.2.15. Do not drive off of paved surfaces. Exception: Vehicle operators may pull off the

paved surfaces when giving right-of-way to responding emergency vehicles or to avoid large

aircraft by 25 feet while taxiing. Drivers must exercise extreme vigilance, particularly at

night. A FOD check is required when returning to the paved surface.

4.2.16. No vehicle will pass beneath any part of a parked aircraft. Drivers picking up or

discharging passengers will be brought to the side, front, or rear of the aircraft, and vehicle

nosed away from the aircraft. CAUTION: Never approach any helicopter with rotors turning

from the rear.

4.2.17. Do not drive vehicles within 50 feet of an aircraft unless the aircraft is being

serviced, loaded, or unloaded. When backing, use spotters and place wheel chocks behind the

vehicle at least 10 feet from the aircraft to prevent backing into a parked aircraft.

4.2.18. Drivers performing on-the-job training are not allowed within 50 feet of an aircraft

unless the operator is being trained specifically in the duties that require such operation.

4.2.19. Turn off vehicle headlights shining toward a moving aircraft at night so the pilot will

not be blinded or have their night vision affected. Turn on vehicle parking lights to show

position until aircraft is out of range. Vehicles with day-time running lights must be

positioned in such a manner that the headlights are not directed towards the aircraft. Use

emergency warning flashers (directional signals front and rear) when parked on airfield at

night or during inclement weather.

4.2.20. If required to leave a vehicle unattended on the airfield, it will be parked in an

approved parking area. Drivers will turn off the vehicle and leave keys in ignition, place

transmission in reverse (manual) or park (automatic), set parking brake, and leave the vehicle

unlocked. All powered vehicles and equipment mounted on wheels without integral braking

systems must use wheel chocks. NOTE: When vehicles are parked on the airfield in

designated parking spots (where parking spots are marked on the pavement), the vehicle may

be secured and the keys removed. There are no designated vehicle parking spots on aircraft

movement surfaces. Vehicles may be left unattended while servicing aircraft, but must be

removed from the aircraft movement surface when the work is completed. Aircrews will not

leave unattended vehicles in aircraft parking spots at any time.

4.2.21. For maximum safety, do not park or drive vehicles closer than 50 feet in front of or

200 feet to the rear of any aircraft with engines running or about to be started. Vehicles

parked at the side of the aircraft will be located clear of the wing tips and be clearly visible to

the cockpit personnel.

4.2.22. Vehicles must avoid driving over in-ground fuel pit lids to avoid damage to the lids

and/or the vehicle. Fuel pits are located on Ramp 1 in parking rows G, H, I and J.

4.2.23. When entering the Bldg. 1600 gate and conducting a FOD check, vehicle operators

must avoid driving over a number of in-ground covers for electrical and water systems.

4.2.24. Tire chains, studded tires and other supplemental traction devices are not authorized

on vehicles operating on the airfield.


4.2.25. Smoking on the airfield is authorized in designated smoking areas only. Individuals

desiring to smoke should contact their facility manager for the location of the designated

smoking area.

4.2.26. Vehicle operators are not authorized to utilize NVD devices while operating a

vehicle on the airfield.

4.3. Controlled Movement Area (CMA) Defined.

4.3.1. The CMA begins 100 feet from the pavement edges of the Main Base Runways

04R/22L and 04L/22R, North Base Runway 06/24 and South Base 06/24 (including overruns

for each).

4.3.2. All of Rogers Dry Lakebed (excluding fly-by tower) and Rosamond Dry Lakebed

south of Rosamond Boulevard. NOTE: The area referred to as South Lakebed shall be used

to delineate that area located south of the extended centerline of South Base Runway 06/24.

This area is closed when East/West Bombing Ranges are active.

4.3.3. The area within the Instrument Landing System (ILS) critical areas of Main Base

Runway 04R/22L. NOTE: Main Base Runway 04L/22R does not have an ILS critical area.

4.4. CMA Operating Procedures.

4.4.1. No vehicle operator or pedestrian may enter the CMA without specific approval from

the Tower (see uncontrolled airfield driving operations section 4.19 when the ATCT is

closed). Exception: Vehicles and/or pedestrians may be escorted into the CMA by another

vehicle and/or pedestrian that has two-way radio contact with the Tower.

4.4.2. Vehicles routinely operating in the CMA should have a permanent radio mounted in

the vehicle to communicate with the ATCT. A hand-held radio should only be used as a

backup or when communication is required outside the vehicle. NOTE: Conduct an

operational test of the radio before entering the airfield. See Attachment 4 for a listing of

approved call signs. This listing changes often. Contact Airfield Management for current

listing. See AFI 33-217, Voice Call Sign Program.

4.4.3. Vehicle drivers and/or pedestrians must read back all ATC instructions verbatim.

4.4.4. Vehicle operators and/or pedestrians shall maintain two-way radio communications

with the Tower at all times via the Ramp Net. Communication with the Tower via UHF/VHF

frequencies are for pre-approved missions only.

4.4.5. Vehicle operators must use LED/rotating beacon lights and/or emergency flashers

when driving in the CMA.

4.4.6. In the event of vehicle/ATCT radio failure.

4.4.6.1. ATCT will flash the runway edge lights on and off to alert vehicle

operators/pedestrians on the runway that there is a problem and/or emergency that

requires them to immediately exit the runway.

4.4.6.2. All drivers/pedestrians must exit the runway immediately. Contact ATCT or AM

immediately and advise off the runway and include any pertinent information that might

affect safe runway operations. If not able to communicate with ATCT or AM via radio,

use other means of communication such as a cellular phone (when available). If radio


contact cannot be re-established vehicles and personnel will hold position and await the

arrival of AM. Report incident to AM immediately.

4.5. The Instrument Landing System (ILS) Critical Areas.

4.5.1. The ILS critical areas are located at both ends of Runway 22L.

4.5.2. The vehicle roadway (Jones Road) leading from South Base to the approach end of

Runway 22L goes through the ILS glideslope critical area. Vehicles moving in the critical

area create signal transmission interference to electronic navigational aids for approaching

aircraft. From the south, all vehicles crossing this area must stop at the instrument hold line

which is identified by a sign and a stop bar painted on the pavement. Vehicles approved to

cross Runway 22L from the north have Tower approval to proceed through the critical area.

4.5.3. The ILS localizer critical area is located on the Runway 22L departure end. Access is

off-limits to all except to emergency response vehicles and maintenance personnel without

pre-coordination from Airfield Management. To prevent interference with transmitted

electronic signals, do not enter the ILS localizer critical area without permission from the

Tower.

4.6. Disabled Vehicles.

4.6.1. If a vehicle becomes disabled on the airfield and cannot move under its own power:

4.6.1.1. If in the CMA, immediately inform ATCT of your situation and position.

4.6.1.2. Leave the vehicle parking lights or emergency flashers on. Do not leave the

vehicle unattended.

4.6.1.3. Contact your work center and/or Airfield Management for assistance in

removing the vehicle from the airfield.

4.7. Construction/Contract Vehicles.

4.7.1. The contracting officer (AFTC/PK, NASA, US Army Corps of Engineers, etc.) is

responsible for coordinating all construction contracts requiring vehicle access to the airfield.

The contracting officer accomplishes this coordination during the preconstruction conference

with assistance from Airfield Management, Civil Engineering, Security Forces, Safety, and

any others deemed necessary. The hosting contracting officer ensures contractors receive a

briefing by the hosting unit’s ADPM on routes and other procedures to minimize hazards

from operating construction and contractor vehicles on the airfield.

4.7.2. They will be allowed to enter the airfield at an agreed upon entry point to follow a

prescribed route to and from the construction site.

4.7.3. Airfield Management determines airfield pass and vehicle marking requirements

based on length of contract work. When airfield contractors are required to cross ramps and

taxiways they must pre-coordinate their activities with Airfield Management before any

equipment or personnel are in place.

4.7.4. All construction personnel will inform Airfield Management Operations (AM Ops) in

person or via phone at the start and end of their work day on the airfield.


4.8. Operating Motorcycles, Mopeds/Scooters, Bicycles, Tricycles and other Vehicles on

the Airfield.

4.8.1. Unit or company-owned bicycles or tricycles are permitted on the airfield for official

business only.

4.8.2. All travel is limited to the designated airfield roadways except when used for official

duties involving FOD checks and aircraft maintenance activities.

4.8.3. Bicycles or tricycles are not permitted to enter or cross any runway.

4.8.4. All bicycles or tricycles used at night or during limited visibility will be equipped with

operational head and tail lamps.

4.8.5. No airfield pass is required for bicycles or tricycles.

4.8.6. Each bicycle or tricycle operator must complete the airfield driver’s course.

4.8.7. Bicycle use for recreation is prohibited on the airfield.

4.8.8. Government golf carts (or like vehicles) are permitted on airfield but are not

authorized to enter or cross runways. Golf carts do not require a vehicle pass. Carts must

have markings identifying ownership (e.g., squadron or company logo). Only qualified

airfield drivers can drive carts. Equip golf carts used at night or during periods of low

visibility, with headlights and taillights visible from 200 ft., 30 minutes before sunset to 30

minutes after sunrise.

4.8.9. All-terrain vehicles (ATV)/utility terrain vehicles (UTV) are authorized for official

operations, however, riders will be properly trained/certified on the vehicle. Additionally,

operators will be qualified airfield drivers, wear required individual protective equipment,

and comply with provisions in this instruction.

4.8.10. Personally owned motorcycles, mopeds and scooters, bicycles or tricycles are

allowed on the airfield only for official business travel. Operators must complete the airfield

driver’s course. Airfield passes are required from motorcycles, mopeds, and scooters but not

for bicycles or tricycles. Driver must proceed directly to and from their work center via

airfield roadways. Bicycles or tricycles used at night or during limited visibility will be

equipped with operating headlight and tail lamps. Operators must also comply with guidance

in EDWARDS AFBI 31-280, Edwards Air Force Base Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision,

Chapter 4.

4.9. Pedestrian Movement. Pedestrians on the airfield must adhere to the following

procedures:

4.9.1. Pedestrians are authorized on the airfield for official business in support of the flying

mission.

4.9.2. Walk facing on-coming traffic.

4.9.3. Do not sit or recline on the ramp in such a manner that it interferes with normal

ground vehicle and aircraft operations.

4.9.4. Do not enter the CMA without two-way radio contact and approval from the ATCT.


4.10. Perimeter Roads/Infield Roads.

4.10.1. Ammo Road (perimeter road), located on the west side of the airfield is the preferred

route to travel between Main Base and South Base. This road begins at the 04L arm/de-arm

area and travels around the west ends of Runway 04L/22R and 04R/22L ending at Jones Rd

or Taxiway Golf. The Runway 04R hammerhead may also be accessed via this roadway.

4.10.2. All vehicle operators should contact the tower when using infield roads. In the event

of an emergency, this will allow the tower to advise you of any impacts that concern your

location. A FOD check must be conducted when returning to the paved surfaces after

operating on the infield roads.

4.11. Runway crossings. Drivers must get ATCT approval prior to crossing any runway.

Drivers will initiate a request to cross by calling the ATCT using the runway in use as

determined by the ATCT. If unsure of the runway in use, drivers may contact Airfield

Management, Command Post, Maintenance Operations Center, or Air Traffic Control Tower.

4.11.1. Vehicle runway crossings are authorized only for time-critical, mission-essential

events, using pre-approved call signs. The primary runway crossing point is via Taxiway

Charlie.

4.11.2. All drivers with the exception of Emergency Response, Crash Recovery, Airfield

Management, Barrier Maintenance, Airfield Sweeper, Ponderosa and Ops callsigns and

Maintenance Vehicles actively towing an aircraft shall use perimeter road (ammo road)

around the west end of the runway when needing to cross at Taxiway Alpha. EXCEPTION:

Special use vehicles that exceed 77,000 pounds or are too wide for the road may use Taxiway

Alpha to cross the runway after approval has been obtained from the Airfield Manager.

4.11.3. Electric vehicles (e.g. GEM or similar vehicles) are not authorized to cross Runways

04R/22L and 04L/22R.

4.11.4. Tower approval to enter Lakebed Complex with no specific restrictions, authorizes

vehicles to cross all Lakebed runways along their route.

4.12. Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention.

4.12.1. When entering the airfield, vehicles must stop, set parking brake, turn off the ignition

and inspect tire treads for foreign objects. A rolling FOD check is required to complete a

100% check of the tires. If the driver remains in the driver’s seat and remains in control of

the vehicle, the vehicle does not need to turn off ignition but the parking brake must be

engaged. NOTE: Emergency response vehicles are exempt from conducting FOD checks

when responding to emergencies. Additionally, Fuel trucks are exempt from turning off the

ignition when conducting FOD checks.

4.12.2. Secure all items to keep them from falling or blowing out of the vehicle. Operators

must inspect the vehicle to ensure that all external components are secured to the vehicle.

4.12.3. All vehicle operators are responsible for picking up foreign objects observed on the

airfield. Foreign Object Damage (FOD) control is everyone’s responsibility.


4.13. Escorts. Personnel performing escort duties must be flightline trained and certified if

driving or escorting vehicles. If their duties require entering or crossing the CMA, they must be

CMA authorized. Escorts are responsible for ensuring that their replacements are qualified to

perform the required duties.

4.13.1. Airfield driving qualified personnel escorting unqualified personnel, equipment,

and/or vehicles must maintain positive control until all parties, equipment, and or vehicles

are off the airfield.

4.13.2. When crossing runways, the escort vehicle (or convoy leader) will call for all

vehicles.

4.14. Cell Phone Usage on the airfield.

4.14.1. Per federal regulation (32 CFR 634.25), no person will operate a cell phone while

driving a vehicle while on a DoD installation unless using a hands-free device. Cell phones

will not be used in the CMA except for emergencies, e.g. disabled vehicle. This restriction

includes government issued push-to-talk cell phones. Exception: Government issued cell

phones may be used on the lakebeds.

4.14.2. Flightline photography is prohibited using cameras or any personal device without

specific clearance from 412 TW/PA. Individuals taking unauthorized pictures may be

subject to having their camera/personal device confiscated.

4.15. Airfield Driving Visual Aids.

4.15.1. All vehicles that operate on the airfield will have the most current versions of the

following AFVA/decals and diagrams in the vehicle at all times:

4.15.1.1. AFVA 11-240, USAF Airport Signs and Markings

4.15.1.2. AFVA 13-222, Runway/Controlled Movement Area (CMA) Procedures

4.15.1.3. A copy of the airfield diagram (Attachment 6) or a map provided by Airfield

Management

4.15.1.4. A copy of the Hot Spots diagram (Attachment 7)

4.15.1.5. A copy of the Pre-Drive Checklist (reviewed each time a driver enters the

flightline).

4.15.2. The AFVAs should be affixed to the vehicle. If unable, clip them to the sun visor or

another easily accessible location within the vehicle.

4.15.3. Units are responsible for obtaining the AFVAs; Airfield Management does not

supply them. Units may order the AFVA 11-240 and the AFVA 13-222 from the AF

Publication site.

4.16. Vehicle Traffic Control Devices/Lights for Crossing Active

Runways/Taxiways. There are no vehicle control devices/lights on the airfield. Operators will

adhere to signs/markings identifying the CMA.


4.17. Lateral Distance Requirements for Mobile Obstacles on Runways, Taxiways and

Aprons.

4.17.1. Runway lateral distance requirements. Keep the area within 1,000 feet of either side

of the centerline of the runways free of obstacles. Do not leave vehicles and other equipment

unattended within 1,000 feet of a runway centerline.

4.17.2. Taxiway lateral distance requirements. Keep the area within 200 feet either side of

taxiway centerlines free of obstacles. Do not leave vehicles and other equipment unattended

within 200 feet of any taxiway centerline.

4.17.3. Apron lateral distance requirements. Use care to preserve wingtip clearance for

aircraft on apron taxilanes. Operate and store vehicles and equipment IAW paragraph 4.2.18.

Ensure equipment and vehicles are stored along within the designated holding areas or

outside apron areas to satisfy wing-tip and security requirements.

4.18. Call Signs for Vehicles Operating in the CMA. Vehicle drivers operating in the CMA

must use an approved call sign (e.g., Airfield 1, Barrier Maintenance, Airfield Lighting, etc.)

coordinated by the Wing ADPM to avoid duplication and confusion (refer to Attachment 4, CMA

Authorized Call Sign Listing).

4.19. Uncontrolled Airfield Driving Procedures. When the airfield is closed, it is considered

an uncontrolled airfield. Only those call signs listed on Attachment 4, CMA Authorized Call Sign

Listing, are authorized to use the procedures set forth in this section. Check with Airfield

Management for current CMA authorized call sign listing.

4.19.1. The ATCT will make an announcement that the airfield is closed, and the following

message will be broadcast on the trunk net every 30 seconds: “Tower and airfield are closed,

uncontrolled airfield operations in progress, make radio calls in the blind.” This will alert all

vehicle operators to the status of the airfield. If there is any doubt as to whether UAO is in

effect, call the CP.

4.19.2. Vehicle operators with a validated essential requirement to access or cross a CMA

will have an operable LMR on trunk net frequency.

4.19.3. Vehicle operators will stop at the VFR hold line and visually scan the runway and

area to ensure it is safe to enter the CMA. After ensuring the area safe vehicle operators shall

make a radio broadcast “in the blind” prior to proceeding into the CMA. See Chapter 9,

Paragraph 9.3.7 and Table 9.4 for phraseology procedures.

4.19.4. Vehicle operators will monitor the trunk net at all times while operating in the CMA.

4.19.5. When the airfield re-opens, the tower will make the following announcement:

“Attention all personnel, tower and airfield will open in five minutes, uncontrolled airfield

operations terminated. All vehicle operators in the CMA check in with call sign and

position”. The trunk net closure broadcast will be terminated and all vehicle operators will

resume contacting the tower for permission into or across the CMA.

4.19.6. Restrictions. Vehicle operations on the runways when the airfield is closed will be

kept to the absolute minimum. Vehicles will not be left unattended on the runway at any

time.


4.19.7. Vehicle access to South Base and North Base Runways 06/24 during UAO must be

coordinated and approved in advance with the Airfield Manager (AFM).

4.19.7.1. Exception: Fire Department is authorized to cross the South Base and North

Base Runways during UAO under the following conditions:

4.19.7.2. In direct response to an emergency Fire Department is authorized to enter/cross

any portion of the CMA. Fire department will still follow procedures described in this

section.

4.19.7.3. South Base Runway. Fire Department conducts live training at a site south of

South Base Runway 6/24. Prior to crossing the South Base Runway during UAO, Fire

Department will coordinate with Aeroclub and cross following UAO procedures only

after confirming no Aeroclub aircraft are airborne.

4.19.7.4. Occasionally the Fire Department conducts lakebed familiarization training

when the airfield is closed. Fire Department training is authorized to be conducted on the

lakebed on the third Sunday of each month or as coordinated with Airfield Manager.

4.19.8. Immediate evacuation of the runway. When the airfield is closed and the runway

lights are turned on, all vehicles will immediately exit the runways and remain out of the

CMA until the Airfield status is verified with Command Post.

4.19.9. Vehicle Operator Training. In order to minimize the potential for incidents, only

mission essential personnel shall come within 100 feet of any runway when the airfield is

closed. These individuals must also be Controlled Area Movement (CMA) qualified to

operate during UAO. If other units need access to a runway for mission essential reasons

when the airfield is closed, prior coordination must be accomplished with the AFM and

airfield driver/CMA training must be completed by the unit’s ADPM. Under no

circumstances will any non-approved units drive on any portion of a runway when the

airfield is closed.


Chapter 5

AIRFIELD SIGNS, MARKINGS AND LIGHTS

5.1. Airfield Signs. Airfield signs are classified as mandatory and informational. These signs

are internally lit during hours of darkness. The illustrations below show only examples of such

signs used at Edwards AFB. Other airfields may have other types of signs in these categories.

5.2. Informational Signs. Information and guidance signs provide aircrews and airfield drivers

with direction to a taxiway and what taxiway they are on. Examples of signs used at Edwards are

listed below:

5.2.1. Taxiway direction sign. This sign indicates the direction to a specific taxiway.

Direction signs are black lettering on a yellow back ground.

Figure 5.1. Taxiway Direction Sign.

5.2.2. Taxiway Location sign. This sign indicates the taxiway you are on. Location signs are

yellow lettering on a black background.

Figure 5.2. Taxiway Location Sign.

5.2.3. Taxiway sign arrays. These signs provide aircrew and drivers with directions to

specific taxiways and indicate the taxiway they are on. The sign below indicates the aircrew

or driver is located on taxiway A, and provides direction to taxiways B, C and D. In this

example, taxiway D runs perpendicular to taxiway A, and extends in both directions.

Figure 5.3. Taxiway Sign Array.

5.2.4. Runway exit signs. Runway exit signs are taxiway direction signs located on runways

to indicate the location of a specific taxiway at an exit point.

Figure 5.4. Runway Exit Sign.


5.3. Mandatory Signs. Mandatory signs provide information such as runway designations,

VFR hold positions and stopping points. Mandatory signs are white lettering on a red

background.

5.3.1. Hold Signs. Hold signs indicate areas where aircraft and vehicles must stop and get

instructions from the tower. These signs are located where the hold line markings are painted

on the surface of the pavement. Operators must not proceed beyond this sign until given

permission from the tower. The sign on the left indicates that you are at the approach end of

runway 22L. The sign on the right indicates you are at an intermediate intersection, and that

the approach end of runway 22L is to your left and the approach end of runway 4R is to your

right.

Figure 5.5. Hold Signs.

5.3.2. Hold signs collocated with a location sign. This sign array contains both a hold sign,

and taxiway location sign. This sign is indicating that the aircrew or driver is located on

taxiway A, at the intersection of Runway 22L/4R. The approach end of runway 22L is to the

aircrew or driver’s left, while the approach end of runway 4R is to the right.

Figure 5.6. Location Sign.

5.4. Airfield Markings. The markings on the airfield convey information to both aircrew and

airfield drivers. All airfield markings are retro-reflective and should be easily seen at night when

exposed to head lights or landing gear lights. Examples of the markings used at Edwards AFB

are listed below.

5.4.1. VFR Runway Hold line. The following marking defines the boundary of the CMA. It

consists of two solid yellow lines, and two dashed yellow lines. You must have permission

from the tower to proceed beyond this line.

Figure 5.7. VFR Runway Hold Line Marking.

5.4.2. Taxiway/Apron Edge Marking. This marking defines the boundaries of the load

bearing surface. Paved areas beyond the edge lines are not designed to bear the weight of

anything heavier than a standard passenger vehicle. Heavy vehicles, such as aircraft tugs,


must never be driven off concrete or marked roadways. The marking consists of two

continuous solid yellow lines. Aircraft shall not taxi or be towed beyond these lines.

Airfield drivers should be aware that this defines the aircraft movement area.

Figure 5.8. Taxiway/Apron Edge marking.

5.4.3. Taxilane Edge Marking. This marking defines the boundary of a taxilane. A taxilane is

a taxiway that is connected to parking areas. It defines the collocated apron and taxilane

edges. It consists of two dashed yellow lines, and extends the length of the taxilane.

Figure 5.9. Taxilane Edge Marking

5.4.4. Closed Pavement Marking. This marking is an “X” indicating that the pavement area

is closed to all aircraft operations (taxiing, towing, parking, etc.).

Figure 5.10. Closed Pavement Marking.

5.4.5. Other Pavement Markings. In addition to airfield markings, there are security

markings for restricted areas. Restricted areas are marked with a single red boundary line.

Individuals with proper security documents (i.e., line badge) must enter these areas through

the designated Entry Control Point (ECP). The ECP is a candy stripe pattern, in red and white

as shown in the example below.

Figure 5.11. Entry Control Point Marking.

5.5. Airfield Lights. Airfield lights come in the following colors; Red, Green, Blue, White and

Amber. The different colored lights are placed in specific areas of the airfield. Airfield drivers

should be aware of what color runway and taxiway edge lights are to keep situational awareness

during hours of darkness.

5.5.1. Runway Lighting. Runways edges are identified with white lights spaced 200 feet

apart. The ends of the runway are defined by red and green lights. Airfield drivers must exit

the runway immediately by the most expeditious route possible if the lights begin flashing.

The runways at Edwards AFB have elevated edge lights, and flush mounted threshold lights.


Figure 5.12. Runway Lights.

5.5.2. Taxiway Lighting. Taxiway and taxilane edges are marked with blue lights. Taxilane

Foxtrot is lighted only on the south side of the taxilane. Taxiway Delta is not lit and is for

daylight VFR operations only. Edwards uses both elevated and flush mounted taxiway lights.

Figure 5.13. Taxiway Lights.


Chapter 6

EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLES AND PROCEDURES

6.1. Emergency Vehicles. Emergency vehicles responding to an emergency requiring runway

or lakebed access will obtain Tower authorization prior to entering the runway or lakebed.

6.2. Termination. Upon termination, emergency response vehicles, other than those essential to

aircraft safety, will resume travel via normal designated vehicle routes.

6.3. Procedures for Airfield Emergencies. Agencies responding to emergencies on the airfield

will use the following procedures:

6.3.1. Airfield Management. Airfield Management personnel will respond to the approach

end of the runway to await the arrival of in-flight emergencies (when possible). Airfield

Management will enter the runway when instructed to do so by the ATCT. Airfield

Management will remain on scene until all other vehicles have exited the runway.

6.3.2. Security Forces. Security Forces will not respond onto the runway unless specifically

requested by the incident commander (IC) or Airfield Management. The SFS response

vehicle will position itself at that the base of the ATCT and wait for further instructions from

the IC or Airfield Management. At no time will the SFS vehicle enter the CMA without an

escort.

6.3.3. Ambulance. The Ambulance will respond to Pad 26, 27 or 28 and await further

instructions from the IC. At no time shall the ambulance proceed to the runway without being

requested to do so by the IC. If the IC requests ambulance support, the ambulance must

request permission from the ATCT before entering the CMA.

6.3.4. Safety. Safety Office personnel will position themselves at the most appropriate

location outside the CMA. Safety may proceed once the aircraft has landed and ATCT

permission has been granted to enter the runway.

6.3.5. Crash Recovery. Crash Recovery will respond to Bravo Taxiway, unless otherwise

instructed by the IC. Crash Recovery will enter the runway with Fire Department vehicles

but only after receiving permission from the ATCT.

6.3.6. Fire Department. The Fire Department will have vehicles respond to Taxiways Alpha,

Bravo, Charlie, and Golf based on aircraft type having the in-flight emergency. Fire

Department personnel (Division 1, Chief 1, etc.) are the designated IC for in-flight and

ground emergencies. Fire Department vehicles will enter the runway as directed by the

ATCT. NOTE: Vehicle operators are not to assume they are free to proceed on to the

runway. Drivers must call for themselves and receive permission from the Tower prior to

proceeding.


Chapter 7

AIRFIELD VEHICLE PASSES

7.1. Unit ADPM/VCO Responsibilities. Individual units will appoint an ADPM/VCO in

writing to 412 OSS/OSAM.

7.1.1. Contractors participating in a combined test force (CTF) will work through the CTF

ADPM/VCO for vehicle pass requests. Contractors performing airfield work outside a CTF

will designate their own ADPM/VCO.

7.1.2. All non-government owned vehicles must have an airfield vehicle pass prior to

entering the airfield. The ADPM/VCO will be the focal point for all pass requests and will

obtain passes from 412 OSS/OSAM. Maintain vehicle pass paperwork until superseded or no

longer needed IAW AF RDS Table 13-01 Rule 01.00.

7.1.3. The ADPM/VCO will distribute passes within the unit upon verifying operator

training and development of internal controls to prevent abuse and misuse of the airfield

passes. The ADPM/VCO will maintain a log of all individuals and/or vehicles to which

passes are issued.

7.1.4. The ADPM/VCO is responsible for recovering and revoking passes when individuals

depart the organization or when passes are no longer required.

7.1.5. The ADPM/VCO will document the loss of any pass, including the pass number, in a

letter to 412 OSS/OSAM. The letter must accompany a new EDWARDSAFB Form 5129 if a

replacement pass is being requested. The ADPM/VCO and 412 OSS/OSAM will keep a copy

of the letter documenting lost passes on file. ADPM/VCOs will conduct an annual pass

revalidation upon expiration of issued passes. Inadequate unit pass control evidenced by

violations of airfield vehicle operating procedures or improper use of vehicle airfield passes

may result in withdrawal of all unit passes until proper controls are established. ADPM/VCO

duties may be assigned concurrently with duties assigned to the unit VCO/VCNCO and/or

the ADPM (AFI 24-301).

7.1.6. Obtaining Passes. Requesting agency will send an original EDWARDSAFB Form

5129 through their unit commander, CTF director, or respective staff office to 412

OSS/OSAM. Airfield pass requests initiated by AFTC staff offices, 412 TW three-letter

offices, and contractors not assigned to a CTF may be signed by the chief of that activity in

the unit commander block. Along with the EDWARDSAFB Form 5129 must be

accompanied by an EDWARDSAFB Form 5129A. This form must be filled out and verified

by unit ADPM/VCO for each individual requesting to drive a non-GOV on the flightline.

Individuals with multiple vehicles can list both vehicles on the same EDWARDSAFB Form

5129A. AM will only verify the EDWARDSAFB Form 5129A is being accomplished but

will return those forms to the requesting unit for safekeeping.

7.1.7. It is essential that vehicle operations on the airfield be kept to an absolute minimum

and that only authorized, trained drivers be allowed to operate a vehicle on the airfield. All

vehicles except government motor vehicles and special purpose construction type vehicles

require a color-coded pass to enter the airfield. Rental vehicles, obtained with TDY orders,

are considered government vehicles when used for official business by DoD personnel but


require the issuance of EDWARDSAFB Form 5292 for accountability. IAW AFMAN 31-

116, Air Force Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision, official business rental vehicles may be

used within restricted areas and to cross runways. Airfield passes expire one year from date

of issue.

7.1.8. The following needs to be included on the EDWARDSAFB Form 5129A:

Owner/User, organization, duty phone, vehicle make, model, year, color, license/state,

pass/permit number, area of operation/location, justification, and effective period/dates.

7.1.9. Vehicle Operator Qualifications. To operate a vehicle on the airfield with this pass, the

operator must have a valid state or country’s driver’s license and complete airfield driver’s

training.

7.1.10. Two types of vehicle passes are issued at Edwards AFB.

7.1.11. Long-term passes (greater than 60 days) are documented on EDWARDSAFB Forms

5436 and must be requested on the EDWARDSAFB Form 5129 and 5129A.

7.1.12. Temporary passes (60 days or less) are

7.2. Edwards AFB Form 5436 (Green). Allows authorized contractor vehicles entry to the

airfield at any airfield gate authorized by AM. Vehicles must be registered to a company (not

individual). This pass is interchangeable among authorized and properly marked vehicles. Each

pass issued to the requesting organization must be controlled to ensure proper use. Vehicles will

display the pass in the front window when on the airfield. Marked government or military

vehicles do not require an Edwards AFB Airfield Pass.

7.2.1. Vehicle Documentation. Project or contract manager will provide a copy of current

registration and proof of insurance for each company vehicle requiring an airfield pass.

7.2.2. Vehicle Markings. Contractor vehicles operating on the airfield must have the

contractor’s name or company emblem in easily readable letters on each side of the vehicle.

Magnetic placards lost on the flightline shall be reported to the Edwards AFB FOD Manager.

NOTE: Magnetic company placards are not authorized within the CMA.

7.3. Edwards AFB Form 5436 (White, Yellow or Tan). Allows POV entry to the airfield for

travel only to a specific parking area. Vehicles displaying the white, yellow, or tan

EDWARDSAFB Form 5436 will use the most direct route of travel via marked roadways, as

determined by the Airfield Manager, to and from the respective parking area. This pass does not

allow general airfield driving or entry into restricted areas or CMA. Failure to follow route or

parking area restrictions may result in loss of parking privileges and confiscation of the parking

pass. NOTE: The pass color shall be changed annually or at the discretion of the AFM.

7.3.1. Vehicle Markings. No special markings are needed to operate a vehicle using this

pass. The pass must be displayed in the front window and visible at all times while on the

airfield and in the designated parking area.

7.3.2. Motorcyclists must have their pass on their person while operating on the airfield. It

must be readily available if 412 SFS or Airfield Management requests it.


7.4. Edwards AFB Form 5436 (Blue). Allows select privately owned and unmarked

government vehicles to operate on the airfield for official business. This pass does not allow

entry into restricted areas or authorize entry in the CMA without 412 OG/CC written

authorizations on file with 412 OSS/OSAM.

7.4.1. Pass Approval. Send EDWARDSAFB Form 5129 through the requesting unit

commander to 412 OG/CC for approval. The request must be justified to include type and

frequency of use, explanation why government vehicle use is unacceptable, and identification

of individuals (by job titles) authorized to use the pass. Upon approval, the requesting agency

will hand carry the EDWARDSAFB Form 5129 to 412 OSS/OSAM to obtain pass.

7.4.2. Vehicle Markings. No special markings are needed to operate a vehicle using this

pass. The pass must be displayed in the front window and visible at all times while on the

airfield and in the designated parking area.

7.4.3. Motorcyclists must have their pass on their person while operating on the airfield. It

must be readily available if 412 SFS or Airfield Management requests it.

7.5. Edwards AFB Form 5292 (Red). Allows entry to the airfield for operations briefed by

412 OSS/OSAM. The pass is issued by AM for short-term airfield vehicle operations by

contractors, military, DoD civilian, TDY rental vehicles, etc. AM will enter the area for which

the temporary pass is authorized (e.g., Area M.) and will overprint the pass with “Logo or No

Logo” as necessary and enter an expiration date. In the event multiple areas are required in the

performance of duties or contract, all area numbers will be placed on the card. The

EDWARDSAFB Form 5292 must be readily visible when operating on the airfield.

7.5.1. Pass Issuance. Individuals requiring short-term airfield vehicle access must personally

process through AM. Individuals requesting a temporary pass must present proper proof of

permission to access the controlled area, current vehicle registration, proper proof of

insurance, and a current Air Force Form 483. 412 OSS/OSAM will verify airfield travel

requirements by official travel orders or responsible contracting agency. Questions

concerning the requirement validity will be referred to the AFM or 412 OSS/CC.

7.5.2. Expiration Date. The pass is good for the duration of required presence on the airfield,

not to exceed 60 days.

7.5.3. Special Exemptions. Delivery vehicles requiring temporary access to deliver materials

(i.e., asphalt, steel, concrete, lumber, gravel, fuels, etc.) to airfield sites must have an

authorized escort. The escort must have a valid AF Form 483, the proper security credentials

for the area, and the escorted vehicle must have a valid EDWARDSAFB Form 5292 issued.


Chapter 8

REPORTIING, ENFORCEMENT AND VIOLATION CONSEQUENCES

8.1. Revoking and Reissuing AF Form 483.

8.1.1. Airfield Management or 412 SFS personnel may escort anyone violating the

provisions of this instruction off the airfield.

8.1.2. Unit commanders, Security Forces (SFS), Flight/Ground Safety (SE), and Airfield

Management (AM) have the authority to revoke/suspend airfield driving privileges of any

individual who fails or refuses to comply with the procedures established in this instruction

or other applicable guidance. Unit Airfield Driving Program Managers (ADPM) have the

authority to revoke/suspend airfield drivers within their unit.

8.1.3. Penalties for violations and procedures for reissuance are discussed in paragraph 8.4.

8.2. Runway Incursion. A runway incursion is a CMA event that involves the incorrect

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

landing and take-off of aircraft. Procedures for these violations are outlined in paragraph 8.6.

8.3. Controlled Movement Area Violations (CMAVs).

8.3.1. A CMA violation is an airfield violation caused by aircraft, vehicles or pedestrians

entering the CMA without specific ATCT approval.

8.3.2. The CMA encompasses active runways, overruns, helipads, areas within 100 feet

laterally from the edge of the runway, and the Rosamond and Rogers dry lake surfaces.

Personnel must establish two-way radio contact with the ATCT and receive approval before

entering the CMA. Maintain communications with the ATCT the entire time personnel are in

CMA.

8.4. Violations and Consequences.

8.4.1. Major violations include, but are not limited to:

8.4.1.1. Entering the CMA or runway without approval from the ATCT.

8.4.1.2. Any violation that results in aircraft impediment, aircraft course change, aircraft

taxi deviation or contact with an aircraft.

8.4.2. Minor violations include but are not limited to:

8.4.2.1. Speeding on the airfield.

8.4.2.2. Driving a POV on airfield without a pass.

8.4.2.3. Failure to report a disabled vehicle on the airfield to AM.

8.4.2.4. Driving on the airfield without possessing an AF Form 483 on their person.

8.4.2.5. Driving on the airfield with an expired AF Form 483.

8.4.2.6. AM will evaluate violations not mentioned above on a case-by-case basis to

determine appropriate action.


8.4.3. For all minor violations: Record the violator’s name and rank, unit, duty phone, Unit

Commander or unit ADPM, and details of violation.

8.4.4. For all major violations: Record the violator’s name and rank, unit, duty phone, Unit

Commander or unit ADPM, and details of violation. Confiscate the individuals AF Form 483

and escort the individual to AM.

8.5. Violation Penalties.

8.5.1. Minor violations will result in suspension of an individual’s airfield driving privileges

for a minimum of 30 days. After the suspension period the Unit ADPM’s must re-accomplish

all training with the individual.

8.5.2. The first major violation will result in suspension of an individual’s airfield driving

privileges for a minimum of 30 days. After the suspension period, the unit commander must

seek approval from the 412 OSS/CC (see Attachment 11 and Attachment 12) to re-

accomplish drivers training and reinstate the AF Form 483.

8.5.3. A second major violation within 24 months of the first major violation will result in

suspension of an individual’s airfield driving privileges for a minimum of 60 days and the

individual’s CMA access for a period of no less than five years. After the suspension period,

the unit commander must seek the approval of the 412 OG/CC (see Attachment 11 and

Attachment 12) to re-accomplish drivers training and re-issue the AF Form 483 for non-

CMA areas only.

8.5.4. The third major violation will permanently bar the violator from driving on the

Edwards airfield.

8.5.5. The Wing ADPM and Wing Safety will inspect the unit’s Airfield Driving Program

within 10 duty days of a major violation as part of the investigation. Emphasis will be placed

on how the unit trained the individual and their compliance with this instruction. Results will

be forwarded to the unit commander, the unit ADPM, the AOF and 412 OSS commanders.

8.5.6. Once an individual has completed their suspension, and the appropriate commander

(OSS or OG) has approved the individual for training, the unit will completely retrain the

individual and re-accomplish all training documentation requirements prior to issuing the AF

Form 483. Use Attachment 12 to request approval from OSS/CC or OG/CC to re-enter

individual into retraining.

8.6. Reporting the violation.

8.6.1. Unit Commander, Unit ADPM and AM must be notified immediately of any CMAV

event. AM will notify MAJCOM OPR for AO and Wing Safety within 24 hours of a

CMAV/HATR incident.

8.6.2. Once an actual or suspected violation has occurred, the individual will be escorted to

Airfield Management by an AM representative or the 412 SFS. The individual will state the

reason for the incursion/CMAV and submit a detailed statement. The individual must

surrender their AF Form 483 to AM and airfield driving privileges will be temporarily

suspended until an investigation and retraining is completed.


8.6.3. The Wing ADPM will notify the violator’s unit commander, ADPM, 412 TW SEF,

and any other agency deemed necessary of the violation within 24 hours or the next duty day

of the alleged incident, whichever occurs first.

8.6.4. The AOF will ensure completion of the AF Form 457 or AF Form 651, as appropriate.

This document, the individual’s statement, any supporting evidence and a copy of the AF

Form 483 will be forwarded to 412 TW/SEF along with any recommendations deemed

necessary. The AF Form 651 and/or AF Form 457 must include the following information in

the narrative section:

8.6.4.1. Individual’s information (e.g., rank, job title, organization, TDY, or base

assigned).

8.6.4.2. Individual’s experience working on or near the airfield and date trained.

8.6.4.3. If individual was authorized on the airfield and/or CMA.

8.6.4.4. If individual completed all training required to operate a vehicle on the airfield.

8.6.4.5. Approximate location where the CMAV occurred (e.g., runway/taxiway

intersection, distance from threshold or overrun etc.).

8.6.5. For CMAVs or runway incursions, the AFM or DAFM is responsible for taking

immediate action to correct the problem or apply interim control measures (as necessary)

until permanent corrections are made.

8.6.6. The Wing ADPM shall maintain a copy of all AF Forms 651/457, actions taken,

results and supporting documentation IAW RDS, Table 13-06, Rule 15.00 (see AFI 91-204,

Safety Investigations and Reports, and AFMAN 91-223, Aviation Safety Investigations and

Reports.) A copy of the final runway incursion AFSAS report may be obtained from Wing

Safety and/or MAJCOM OPR for AO.

8.6.7. CMAV events must be briefed at the AOB.

8.6.7.1. Provide a detailed description of each incident to include what, when, where,

how, type vehicle/aircraft involved and action taken to prevent a reoccurrence.

8.6.7.2. Highlight any trends (e.g. annual/biannual chart showing upward or downward

incident rate as applicable)

8.7. Runway Incursion Prevention Working Group (RIPWG). IAW AFI 13-213, Airfield

Driving, a RIPWG is chaired by the 412 OG/CC and shall convene if there are two or more

runway incursions within a six month period. NOTE: The RIPWG shall convene within 30 days

after the incursion. The RIPWG will include OSS/CC, AOF/CC, Airfield Manager (AFM), Wing

ADPM, Tower Chief Controller, Wing Safety, Unit Commanders and/or unit ADPMs, and other

organizational leadership as determined locally.


Chapter 9

RADIO COMMUNICATIONS

9.1. General. Radio communications are a critical link in the ATC system. Observe proper

radio discipline at all times. Ensure transmissions are brief, clearly spoken, and include only

information pertinent to the situation. When inside the CMA, operators will monitor all radio

communications. Repeat instructions received verbatim to validate the approval/disapproval

instructions. This is especially important concerning hold short instructions and clearances. Do

not proceed into the CMA prior to reading back instructions. VHF/UHF transmissions are

reserved for the primary use of aircraft and ATCT personnel.

9.2. Radio Techniques.

9.2.1. Listen before transmitting. Make sure no one else is talking. If someone else is talking,

keying another transmitter will be ineffective and will likely override or block out the

receiver.

9.2.2. Think about what you are going to request before keying the transmitter.

9.2.3. Make your request short, precise and to the point. Speak in a conversational tone. It is

advised to allow a slight pause between keying the microphone and speaking to ensure your

first word is transmitted clearly.

9.2.4. Wait for a response from tower before calling again. The controller may be looking

for you on the airfield, transmitting on a different frequency, or scanning the runway to

enable your request.

9.2.5. Be alert for sounds or lack of sounds on your receiver. Check volume, frequency, and

ensure the microphone is not stuck in the transmit position. When the microphone is stuck in

the transmit position, it is considered a “hot mic” and you may hear the tower or other

individuals refer to it as such. If you have “hot mic”, your receiver is disabled and

transmissions from ATCT are blocked.

9.2.6. Be sure you are within the performance range of your radio equipment and the tower.

Refer to Attachment 5, Radio and Visual Blind Spot Map to ensure you are not in a radio

blind spot. NOTE: Lakebed runways cannot be seen from the Alternate Tower.

9.3. Phraseology.

9.3.1. Proper phraseology is key to ensure controllers understand you. The controller must

know what you want to do before they can properly carry out their controller duties.

Conversely, the vehicle operator must know exactly what the controller wants them to do.

9.3.2. The words "clear,” “cleared,” or “clearance” shall not be used in communication with

ATCT. Exception: Vehicle operators may reply ― “Loud and Clear” in response to an

ATCT request for radio transmission quality or clarity.

9.3.3. With the exception of Airfield Management conducting the daily airfield inspection,

vehicle operators shall contact the tower controller each and every time they proceed onto or

leave the CMA. When proceeding onto a CMA, vehicle operators must advise the controller

of three things: WHO you are, WHERE you are at, and WHAT your intentions are. Vehicle


operators must always acknowledge all communications with the tower to ensure the ground

controller knows that the message was received. Airfield Management procedures for daily

inspections are as follows:

9.3.3.1. Airfield Management personnel must notify tower that they are completing the

daily airfield inspection upon initial request to access the CMA.

9.3.3.2. Tower will approve Airfield Management on to only one runway at a time and

will not use “blanket” clearances. Although Airfield Management may need to exit the

runway for short periods of time to inspect adjoining taxiways, they will be considered on

the runway until reporting off and will notify tower when the inspection is complete.

9.3.4. A typical runway crossing transmission sequence is as follows:

Table 9.1. Sample Runway Crossing Phraseology.

Vehicle Operator: “Edwards Ground, Airfield One”

ATCT: “Airfield One, Edwards Ground”

Vehicle Operator: “Edwards Ground, Airfield One request to cross Runway 22

Right at Taxiway Charlie”

ATCT: “Airfield One, cross runway 22 Right at Taxiway Charlie”

OR

“Airfield One, Hold Short of Runway 22 Right” 9.3.5. Always read back instructions verbatim before taking any action and allow time for

correction, if misinterpreted. If you are unsure what the controller has transmitted, or you do

not understand the instruction, you MUST ask the controller to repeat it “Say Again”.

Table 9.2. Sample Read Back Instructions

Vehicle Operator: “Airfield One understands approved to cross Runway 22

Right at Taxiway Charlie”

OR

“Airfield One, Holding Short of runway 22 Right at Taxiway

Charlie” Vehicle Operator: “Edwards Ground, Airfield One crossing complete, Runway

22 right at Taxiway Charlie”

ATCT: “Airfield One, Roger”

9.3.6. If the vehicle operators are issued hold short instructions, they are required to provide

a read back to the ATCT.


Table 9.3. Sample Hold Short Instructions

ATCT: “Airfield One, proceed across Runway 22 Right at Taxiway

Charlie, Hold short of Runway 22 Left”

Vehicle Operator: “Airfield One, Roger”

ATCT: “Airfield One, Read Back Hold Short Instructions”

Vehicle Operator: “Airfield One, proceeding across Runway 22 Right at Taxiway

Charlie, will hold short of Runway 22 Left”

9.3.7. Once vehicle is out of or off the CMA, vehicle operators must inform ATCT.

Table 9.4. Sample Crossing Complete Instructions.

Vehicle Operator: “Edwards Ground, Airfield One”

ATCT: “Airfield One, Edwards Ground”

Vehicle Operator: “Airfield One, crossing complete Runway 22 Left at Taxiway

Charlie”

ATCT: “Airfield One, Roger”

9.3.8. Uncontrolled Airfield Phraseology. When the airfield is closed, vehicle operators must

make their calls “in the blind”. When a vehicle operator makes a call in the blind, there will

be no response from a controlling agency. The call is made for the benefit and understanding

of other users on the airfield.

9.3.8.1. Phraseology:

9.3.8.1.1. Call Sign.

9.3.8.1.2. What you are doing (crossing Runway 22R).

9.3.8.1.3. Position ( at taxiway Charlie, barrier shack, distance remaining marker,

etc.).

9.3.8.1.4. Statement that the transmission is in the blind

Table 9.5. Sample “in the blind” runway crossing phraseology

Vehicle Operator: “Airfield One is crossing Runway 22 Right at Taxiway Charlie

in the blind”

Vehicle Operator: “Airfield one is off Runway 22 Right at Taxiway Charlie in the

blind”

9.4. Common Use Phrases. Refer to the table 9.5 below for common use radio phraseology

definitions.


Table 9.6. Common Use Phrases and definitions

What is Said: What it Means:

Acknowledge Let me know you have received and understand this message.

Advise Intentions Let me know what you plan to do.

Affirmative Yes.

Correction An error has been made in the transmission, and the correct

version follows.

Go Ahead Proceed with your message only. NOTE: Use of this phrase

does not authorize the requestor to “go ahead” with, or

carry out, their request.

Hold / Hold Short Phrase used during ground operations to keep a vehicle or

aircraft within a specified area or at a specified point while

awaiting further clearance from the ATCT.

How do you hear me? Question relating to the quality of the transmission or to

determine how well the transmission is being received.

Immediately

Without Delay Expedite

Phrase used by ATCT when action compliance is required to

avoid an imminent situation.

Negative “No” or “permission not granted” or “that is not correct”.

Read Back Repeat my message to me.

Roger I have received all of your last transmission

Say Again Repeat your message.

Stand By Means the controller, pilot, or other individual must pause for

a few seconds, usually to attend to duties of a higher priority.

Also means to wait as in “stand by for clearance.” The caller

should reestablish contact if a delay is lengthy.

Unable Indicates inability to comply with a specific instruction,

request, or clearance.

Verify Request confirmation of information

Wilco I have received your message, understand it, and will comply

with it.

9.5. Phonetic Aviation Alphabet. Because some letters have similar sounds, e.g., B and P, the

international aviation community uses the following words to reduce confusion. For example,

Taxiway B would be referred to as Taxiway Bravo on the radio. Airfield drivers must know and

use the following phonetic alphabet. NOTE: Parallel runways are marked with an L, C, or R

(Left, Center or Right) after the numerical designation. When vehicle operators see signs that

indicate Runway 22R, it is pronounced as Runway TOO -TOO RIGHT (as opposed to Romeo).


Table 9.7. ICAO Phonetic Alphabet.

Character Word Pronunciation Character Word Pronunciation

0 Zero ZE-RO I India IN-DEE-AH

1 One WUN J Juliet JEW-LEE-ETT

2 Two TOO K Kilo KEY-LOH

3 Three TREE L Lima LEE-MAH

4 Four FOW-ER M Mike MIKE

5 Five FIFE N November NO-VEM-BER

6 Six SIX O Oscar OSS-CAR

7 Seven SEV-EN P Papa PAH-PAH

8 Eight AIT Q Quebec KEH-BECK

9 Nine NIN-ER R Romeo ROW-ME-OH

A Alpha AL-FAH S Sierra SEE-AIR-RAH

B Bravo BRAH-VOH T Tango TANG-GO

C Charlie CHAR-LEE U Uniform YOU-NEE-FORM

D Delta DELL-TAH V Victor VIK-TOR

E Echo ECK-OH W Whiskey WISS-KEY

F Foxtrot FOKS-TROT X X-ray ECKS-RAY

G Golf GOLF Y Yankee YANG-KEE

H Hotel HOH-TELL Z Zulu ZOO-LOO

NOTE: Emphasize syllables in bold face when transmitting.

9.6. ATCT Light Gun Signals. Air traffic controllers use a light gun as a backup system for

communicating with aircraft or ground vehicles if their radios stop working. When a vehicle

operator experiences a radio failure on a runway or taxiway, they must vacate the runway as

quickly and safely as possible and contact the ATCT or AM by other means, such as a cellular

telephone to advise of the situation. If this is not practical, then the driver, after vacating the

runway, should turn the vehicle toward the tower and start flashing the vehicle headlights and

wait for the controller to signal with the light gun. All vehicle operators are required to know and

comply with the following signals:

9.6.1. Steady Green Light: “Cleared to Cross”, “Proceed”, “Go”.

9.6.2. Steady Red Light: “STOP! Vehicle will not be moved”.

9.6.3. Flashing Red Light: “Clear active taxiway/runway”.

9.6.4. Flashing White Light: “Return to starting point”.

9.6.5. Red and Green Light: “General warning. Exercise extreme caution.”

CARL E. SCHAEFER

Brigadier General, USAF Commander


Attachment 1

GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION

References

32 CFR 634.25, Installation Traffic Codes

AFI 13-204, Vol 1, Airfield Operations Career Field Development, 9 May 2013

AFI 13-204, Vol 2, Airfield Operations Standardization and Evaluations, 1 September 2010

AFI 13-204, Vol 3, Airfield Operations Procedures and Programs, 1 September 2010

AFI 13-213, Airfield Driving, 1 June 2011

AFI 21-101, Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management, 26 July 2010

AFI 24-301, Vehicle Operations, 1 November 2008

AFI 33-217, Voice Call Sign Program, 8 October 2002

AFI 31-218, Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision, 22 May 2006

AFI 33-332, Air Force Privacy Program, 5 June 2013

AFI 91-203 Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction, 15 June 2012

AFI 91-204, Safety Investigations and Reports, 24 September 2008

AFMAN 24-306, Manual for the Wheeled Vehicle Driver, 1 July 2009

AFMAN 31-116, Air Force Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision, 9 May 2012

AFMAN 33-326, Preparing Official Communications, 25 November 2011

AFMAN 91-223, Aviation Safety Investigations and Reports, 6 July 2004

AFVA 11-240, USAF Airport Signs and Markings, 1 May 2013

AFVA 13-222, Runway/Controlled Movement Area (CMA) Procedures, 3 July 2009

ETL 04-2, Change 1, Standard Airfield Pavement Marking Schemes, 19 July 2004

UFC 3-260-01, Airfield and Heliport planning and Design, 17 November 2008

UFC 3-535-01, Visual Air Navigation Facilities, 17 November 2005

Prescribed Forms

EDWARDSAFB FORM 5129, Airfield Pass Request

EDWARDSAFB FORM 5129A, Airfield Pass Vehicle Information

EDWARDSAFB FORM 5292, Edwards AFB Temporary Airfield Pass

EDWARDSAFB FORM 5436, Edwards AFB Vehicle Airfield Pass

EDWARDSAFB FORM 6000, Unit ADPM Training

EDWARDSAFB FORM 6001, Airfield Driving Training Documentation and Certification

EDWARDSAFB FORM 6002, Airfield Driving on-the-job Training


EDWARDSAFB FORM 6003, Airfield Driving Annual Training (Refresher)

EDWARDSAFB FORM 6004, TDY Personnel/Non-Base Assigned Contractors Training

Adopted Forms

AF Form 457, USAF Hazard Report

AF Form 483, Certificate of Competency

AF Form 651, Hazardous Air Traffic Report (HATR)

AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication

AF Form 3616, Daily Record of Facility Operation

DD Form 2875, System Authorization Access Request (SAAR)

Abbreviations and Acronyms

ADI— Airfield Driving Instruction

ADLS— Advanced Distributed Learning System

ADP— Airfield Driving Program

ADPM— Airfield Driving Program Manager

AF— Air Force

AFI— Air Force Instruction

AFM— Airfield Manager

AFJMAN— Air Force Joint Manual

AFMAN— Air Force Manual

AFOSHSTD— Air Force Occupational and Safety Hazard Standard

AFRIMS— Air Force Records Information Management System

AFRSAT— Air Force Runway Safety Action Team

AFSC— Air Force Special Code

AFVA— Air Force Visual Aid

AGE— Aerospace Ground Equipment

AM— Airfield Management

AMOPS— Airfield Management Operations

AOB— Airfield Operations Board

AOF— Airfield Operations Flight

ATC— Air Traffic Control

ATCT— Air Traffic Control Tower

ATV— All Terrain Vehicle


CBT - Computer—Based Training

CC— Commander

CEF— Fire Department (412 TW/CEF)

CES— Civil Engineering Squadron (412 TW/CE)

CMA— Controlled Movement Area

CMAV— Controlled Movement Area Violation

CS— Communications Squadron (412 CS)

CP— Command Post (AFTC/CP)

DAFM— Deputy Airfield Manager

DRL— Daytime Running Lights

ECC— Emergency Control Center

ECP— Entry Control Point

FOD— Foreign Object Debris/Damage

GOV— Government Owned Vehicle

HATR— Hazardous Air Traffic Report

IAW— In Accordance With

ICAO— International Civil Aviation Organization

ILS— Instrument Landing System

LED— Light Emitting Diode

MFR— Memorandum for Record

MPH— Miles Per Hour

NCOIC— Non Commissioned Officer In Charge

NVD— Night Vision Device

OG— Operations Group (412 OG)

OPR— Office of Primary Responsibility

OSS— Operations Support Squadron (412 OSS)

OSA— Airfield Operations (412 OSS/OSA)

POV - Privately—Owned Vehicle

RIPWG— Runway Incursion Prevention Working Group

RDS— Records Disposition Schedule

SE— Safety (412 TW/SE)

SFS— Security Forces Squadron (412 SFS)


TDY— Temporary Duty

UFC— Unified Facilities Criteria

UADP— Unit Airfield Driving Program

UAO— Uncontrolled Airfield Operations

USAF— United States Air Force

UTV— Utility Terrain Vehicle

VFR— Visual Flight Rules

Terms

Airfield— A general term encompassing the runways, taxiways, aircraft parking ramps, access,

service, and perimeter roads, hangars, and all open areas immediately adjacent to the runways,

taxiways, and aircraft parking ramps.

Airfield Driving Instruction (ADI)— Formerly known as the flightline driving instruction. It

establishes local operations, procedures and training standards for driving a vehicle on the

airfield. It is also called ADI.

Airfield Driving Program Manager (ADPM)— The civilian or military individual selected by

the squadron/unit commander to administer the organization’s vehicle program, to include

operation of vehicles on the airfield and associated training.

Airfield Management (AM)— A function that conducts airfield inspections and checks for

safety and compliance with the planning and design criteria. Plans, organizes and directs airfield

activities to include airfield construction/repairs, airfield driving program, ice/snow removal

operations, bird/wildlife control, etc. Procures, maintains, and produces information on safe

operation of aircraft through the national and international airspace system such as Flight

Information Publications, aeronautical charts and maps, Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), local

airfield and navigational aid status, and weather information. Process domestic and international

flight plans.

Airfield Management Operations (AMOPS)— A facility located near the airfield that

provides aircrews with flight plan processing and planning services.

Airfield Manager (AFM)— Works directly for the AOF/CC and manages airfield facilities to

ensure effective support to the base flying mission and transient aircrews.

Apron— Pavement used to park and service aircraft.

Controlled Area— Controlled areas are legally defined areas containing Protection Level 4

resources. Only authorized personnel, designated by a unit commander, have access to controlled

areas.

Controlled Movement Area (CMA)— Any portion of the airfield requiring aircraft, vehicles

and pedestrians to obtain specific Air Traffic

Control Tower (ATCT) approval to enter (normally via two— way radio contact with the

ATCT). Controlled Movement Areas include but are not limited to areas used for takeoff,

landing and taxiing of aircraft. NOTE: This definition is used in lieu of "movement area" as

defined in the FAA Pilot Controller Glossary. Also called the CMA. The CMA encompasses


active runway, overruns, and areas within 100 feet laterally from the edge of the runway. Access

to the CMA is limited to mission essential operations only. All vehicles or personnel will

establish two-way radio contact with the ATCT and receive approval from ATCT before

entering any portion of the CMA.

Controlled Movement Area Violation (CMAV) Event— An airfield infraction caused by

aircraft, vehicles, or pedestrians entering the controlled movement area without specific tower

approval. This definition includes runway incursions and infractions caused by communication

errors. Refer to AFI 91-223 for reportable HATR reporting procedures and reportable CMAV

events.

Edwards Ground— Air Traffic Control agency controlling aircraft and vehicles on the ground.

Emergency Response Vehicles— Any vehicle responding to an airfield emergency (e.g.

Airfield Management, fire department, transient alert, medical, security forces, crash recovery, or

any vehicle in direct support of saving life or limb).

Foreign Object Debris/Damage (FOD)— Objects causing damage to aircraft and equipment.

Examples are screws, bolts, washers, tools, pens, and streamers. Any damage to an aircraft or

aircraft component caused by a foreign object (FO), which may or may not degrade the safety or

operational characteristics of an aircraft.

General Purpose Vehicles— Vehicles of commercial design and manufacture such as pickup

trucks, sedans, vans, and electric cars/golf carts.

Government—Owned Vehicle (GOV) - Any vehicle, including bicycles, owned or leased by

the U.S. Government.

Hazardous Air Traffic Report (AF Form 651)— Form used for any runway incursion that

endangers an airborne aircraft or an aircraft on the ground.

Hazard Lights/Emergency Flashers— Used on slow moving vehicles on roadways and

taxiways or when operating within the CMA.

Hold or Hold Short— Command used by ATC directing a driver to remain at their current

position, or to hold at the runway hold line/VFR hold line prior to receiving approval into the

CMA.

Light Gun— Light signaling device used by the control tower in lieu of radio communications.

Instrument Landing System (ILS) Critical Areas— Areas designated to protect the signals

emitting from the ILS system. Vehicles in this area may disrupt the reception of the signal to the

aircraft causing an unsafe condition. All drivers must have permission from the ATCT to enter

the area.

Movement Areas— Consists of the taxiways and aircraft parking aprons, where aircraft and

vehicles operate without direct ATC control.

Parking Ramp/Apron— Areas where aircraft are parked, loaded and unloaded and serviced

between flights.

Perimeter Road— A road around the runway perimeter designed to connect the access roads.

Privately Owned Vehicle (POV)— A vehicle owned or leased by a private party. Contractor

vehicles are treated as POVs.


Rental Vehicles— Rental vehicles may be operated on the airfield by personnel with a valid

POV pass and AF Form 483.

Restricted Area— An area on the airfield containing aircraft or equipment requiring specific

security protection measures. Restricted areas are marked with a red boundary line, with red and

white candy stripe pattern lines identifying entry control points.

Rotating Beacons— Used on slow moving vehicles on taxiways when operating within the

CMA or when responding to emergency situations.

Runway— A defined rectangular area on an airfield prepared for the landing and takeoff of

aircraft.

Runway (VFR) Hold Lines— A designated boundary intended to protect the runway

environment, located at the point where a taxiway and runway intersect. Hold lines are painted at

least 100 feet from the runway edge. A vehicle may not cross these lines onto a runway without

clearance from the ATCT.

Runway Incursion— Any unauthorized presence of an aircraft, vehicle or person in the

Controlled Movement Area.

Service Roads— Service roads provide connections to parking ramps, aprons, servicing areas,

ATCT, and hangars.

Special Purpose Vehicles— Vehicles used for a specific purpose in the course of aircraft

servicing and maintenance, including forklifts, tugs, bobcats, multi-purpose servicing units,

bomb lifts, etc.

Taxilane— Ramp space between rows of parked aircraft used to maneuver aircraft to and from

parking spots and taxiways.

Taxiways— A paved surface for taxiing aircraft from parking ramp to runway. Taxiways at

Edwards AFB are designated Taxiway Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, and Golf.

Unit— For the purpose of this ADI, the term unit is equivalent to a squadron, also known as the

basic unit in the USAF organizational structure. Squadrons are usually made up of several flights

(typically four), and commanded by a field grade officer.

Wing Commander— The individual ultimately responsible for operating the airfield.


Attachment 2

SAMPLE UNIT AIRFIELD DRIVING PROGRAM MANAGER AND TRAINER(S)

APPOINTMENT LETTER

Figure A2.1. Sample Unit Airfield Driving Program Manager and Trainer(s) Appointment

Letter.


Attachment 3

SAMPLE AIRFIELD DRIVING UNIT PERSONNEL TRACKING SHEET

Table A3.1. Sample Airfield Driving Unit Personnel Tracking Sheet.

AIRFIELD DRIVING UNIT PERSONNEL TRACKING SHEET

(This checklist is to be used by ADPM’s that DO NOT have access to SharePoint

database)

Last

Name

First

Name

Rank Unit 483

Certificate #

Restrictions CMA

Certified

Y/N

Date

Tested

Refresher

Due Date

NOTE: Units that cannot use SharePoint must send the above information to AM quarterly.


Attachment 4

CMA AUTHORIZED CALL SIGN LISTING

Table A4.1. CMA Authorized Call Sign Listing.

Authorized to enter or cross any runway or lakebed.

Unit Call Signs

412 OSS Airfield 1-7 and Ops 1-4

Various TW, OG

leadership

Ponderosa #

Fire Department Chief# Crash# Engine# Fire# Division# Truck# Tinder# Rescue#

Flight Safety Safety #

NASA

NASA () # SkyRay # NOVA # SkyRay Launch # SkyRay Moble#,

Fido Launch/Mobile, Buckeye Launch/Mobile

NGA NGA #

412 TENG Friction Truck

Test Ops Ghost Mobile

452 FLTS Global Observer 1 - 2

412 TW/PA Edwards Photo #

CE CE # 1-6

Boeing Ray Launch Ray Safety Phantom 02

418th FLTS Parachute 2, Arris Mobile 2-3

416th FLTS Lockheed Photo

Weather Weather #

JT3 Environmental Sampler #

Authorized to enter or cross Main Base Runway 04/22 L/R at any location

Unit Call Signs

CE - Grounds &

Pavements

Sweeper#

Trans Alert CR# TA# EOR# Alert#

Global Hawk Hawkeye#

412 MXS Bullet # Maverick #

Barrier Maintenance Barrier Maintenance #

CE - Electric Shop Airfield Lighting #

412 OSS ATCALS #

X-47 X-47 ()

Authorized to enter or cross Main Base Runway 04/22 L/R at Taxiway Bravo/Golf in the

performance of mission essential duties.

Unit Call Signs

912 AMXS Bomber Maintenance # Bomber Weapons#

419 FLTS Torch #

411 FLTS Rage #


Authorized to enter or cross Main Base Runway 04/22 L/R at Taxiway Bravo/Golf in the

performance of mission essential duties.

Unit Call Signs

JT3 Ards #

General Electric Engine Test #

Authorized to enter or cross Main Base Runway 04/22 L/R at Taxiway Charlie

Note: Taxiway Alpha with prior Airfield Management coordination

Unit Call Signs

412 MXS AGE # Bomber AGE #

412 AMXS Coyote # Raptor () #, Viper Tow/Load #, Shadow /Falcon / Viper

Maint. #,

412 MXG Falcon SI # Prowler # Base QA

412 TW Edwards Photo #

912 AMXS Bomber / Falcon Weapons # , Falcon /

Falcon Maint. #, Heavy Maint. #

31 TES Pirate # Pirate QA / Tow #, Pirate AGE / AFE / EOR / APG

Pirate Fuels / Lead Pro / Super/ Pit Super / Instro

323 TES, RNLAF Windmill #

Boeing Boeing Photo

SPORT SPORT #

412 CS LMR #

JSF Lightning () or 1-9, Jester Lead/Ops, Instro 1-6, Control 1-9

419 FLTS Bomber SI #

Public Affairs Wings #

Pratt & Whitney Pratt 1-6

Lockheed Martin Lockheed Maintenance 1-5

416th FLTS Skull 1-9

Boeing Phantom Ray Ray 1-10

JT3 Ards # and Lightening Weapons #

TPS TPS Maintenance

Authorized Routine use of Santa Fe Trail

Unit Call Signs

412 OSS Airfield 1-7 and Ops 1-4

All Ponderosa #

412 TW/SE Flight Safety #

412 ENR Range ()

NGA NGA #

412 OSS Weather #

NOTE: () denotes another word such as safety, Mobile, Tow, etc.


Attachment 5

RADIO AND VISUAL BLIND SPOT MAP

Figure A5.1. Radio and Visual Blind Spot Map.


Attachment 6

EDWARDS AFB AIRFIELD DIAGRAM

Figure A6.1. Edwards AFB Airfield Diagram.


Attachment 7

CMA VIOLATION HOT SPOTS

Figure A7.1. CMA Violation Hot Spots.


Attachment 8

NORTH BASE AUX (K9L2) MAP

Figure A8.1. North Base Aux (K9L2) Map.


Attachment 9

SOUTH BASE MAP

Figure A9.1. South Base Map.


Attachment 10

AIR FORCE VISUAL AIDS/DECALS FIGURE A10.1 AFVA 13-222

Figure A10.1. AFVA 11-240, Airfield Signs and Markings dated 1 May 2013.


Attachment 11

SAMPLE AIRFIELD DRIVER/AIRFIELD DRIVING PROGRAM 30, 60, 90 DAY

SUSPENSION

Figure A11.1. Sample Airfield Driver/Airfield Driving Program 30, 60, 90 Day Suspension.


Attachment 12

SAMPLE AIRFIELD DRIVER/AIRFIELD DRIVING PROGRAM RE-INSTATEMENT

Figure A12.1. Sample Airfield Driver/Airfield Driving Program Re-instatement.

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