Helping New Maintenance Hires Adapt to the Airport Operating Environment (2013)

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37 APPENDIX D Sample USAF Driver Qualification Training Curriculum 2. Vehicle operator requirements. Training Outcome(s): Trainee must be knowledgeable on local procedures and requirements for operating a vehicle on the airfield. 2.1. Use of vehicle lighting (e.g., daytime running, rotating/IR beacons, hazard/emergency flashers) 2.2. Procedures for reporting an accident or vehicle maintenance problems 2.3. Vehicle parking and chocking requirements 2.4. Use of perimeter and infield roadways AIRFIELD DRIVING QUALIFICATION TRAINING CHECKLIST (CURRICULUM) SECTION I – TRAINEE INFORMATION (Completed by Unit ADPM) Name (Last, First, Middle Initial) Rank, Civilian Grade or equivalent Unit/Office Symbol or Company Name Duty Phone Date Completed Trainee’s Initials Trainer’s Initials Not Available (N/A) 1. Definitions and terms. Training Outcome(s): Trainee must be knowledgeable of the terms used on an airfield. 1.1. Runway 1.2. Controlled Movement Area (CMA) 1.3. Controlled Movement Area Violation (CMAV) 1.4. Runway Incursion 1.5. Taxiway 1.6. Ramp/Apron 1.7. Foreign Object Damage (FOD) control/prevention 1.8. Overrun 1.9. Taxi lane 1.10. Light Gun 1.11. Jet Blast 1.12. Vehicle Service Road 1.13. Hot Cargo Area 1.14. Arm/De-Arm Area 1.15. Aircraft Arresting Gear 1.16. ILS Critical Area 1.17. Mandatory Sign 1.18. Informational Sign 1.19. Emergency Response Vehicle 1.20. Circle of Safety 1.21. Restricted Area 1.22. Entry Control Point 1.23. Fixed/Mobile Obstacle 1.24. Airfield Management 1.25. Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT)

38 5. Local Airfield Basics. Training Outcome(s): Trainee must be knowledgeable of the airfield environment. 5.1. Familiarize trainee with the following airfield lighting 5.1.1. Runway 5.1.1.1. Edge Lights 5.1.1.2. Approach Lights 5.1.2. Taxiway 5.1.2.1. Edge Lights 5.1.2.2. Centerline Lights 5.1.2.3. Guard Lights (as applicable) 5.2. Familiarize trainee with the following airfield signage 5.2.1. Runway Hold Sign 5.2.2. Taxiway Location Sign 5.2.3. ILS Critical Area Sign 5.2.4. Direction Sign 5.2.5. Distance Remaining Sign 5.3. Familiarize trainee with the following airfield markings 5.3.1. Runway 5.3.1.1. Centerline 5.3.1.2. Edge 5.3.1.3. Runway ID Numbers 5.3.1.4. Threshold Markings 5.3.1.5. VFR Hold Line 5.3.2. Vehicle Stop Bars 5.3.3. Taxiways 5.3.3.1. Centerline 5.3.3.2. Edge Markings 5.3.4. ILS Critical Areas 2.5. Lateral distance requirements for mobile obstacles on an apron/ramp and taxiway 2.6. Speed limits for vehicles operating on an apron/ramp and taxiway 2.7. Requirements for operating a vehicle within the immediate vicinity of aircraft 2.8. Procedures for reporting and removing FOD 2.9. Restricted visibility and/or night driving 2.10. Procedures for operating of bicycles, tricycles, etc., on the airfield 2.11. Use of traction control devices as applicable 2.12. Emergency response vehicle requirements 2.13. Vehicle escort/convoy driving procedures as applicable 3. Aircraft Operations. Training outcome(s): Trainee must be knowledgeable of hazards associated with aircraft. 3.1. Right-of-way 3.2. Taxiing 3.3. Jet blast safety requirements 4. Practical Day and Night (as applicable) Airfield Familiarization Training. Training Outcome(s): Trainee must be knowledgeable of the airfield environment. At a minimum, the trainee must demonstrate the ability to operate a vehicle to and from their designated work areas.

39 5.6. Familiarize trainee with the location of Free Zones as applicable 5.7. Familiarize trainee with the reduced visibility/inclement weather driving techniques 5.8. Familiarize trainee with the location of the Fire Department, Air Traffic Control Tower and Airfield Management 5.9. Familiarize trainee with the location and use of traffic control devices 5.10. Familiarize trainee with jet blast hazardous locations on the airfield 5.11. Familiarize trainee with runway(s) configuration (e.g., dimensions, location, designation, etc.) 5.12. Familiarize trainee with the taxiway configuration (e.g., dimensions, location, designation, etc.) 5.13. Familiarize trainee with Controlled Movement Area Boundaries 5.14. Familiarize trainee with congested Areas 5.15. Familiarize trainee with hot spots as required locally 5.16. Identify smoking areas as applicable 6. Communications. Training Outcome(s): Trainee must be knowledgeable of proper radio terminology and ATCT phraseology use on the airfield 6.1. Ground Vehicle Communications 6.2. Procedural Words and Phrases 6.3. Aviation Phonetic Alphabet 6.4. Aviation Terminology 6.5. Procedures for Contacting the ATCT 6.6. Light Gun Signals (Description of ATCT Light Gun Signals) 6.7. ATCT and or vehicle blind spots 7. Other. 7.1. Review ADI 7.2. Runway Incursion Prevention Training 5.3.5. Non-Movement Area Boundary Marking as applicable 5.3.6. Non-Standard Airfield Markings as Applicable 5.3.7. Aircraft Arresting Gear Marking as Applicable 5.4. Familiarize trainee with the locations or airfield Navigational Aids and Visual Approach Aid 5.5. Familiarize trainee with the location of Restricted Areas and Entry Control Points 7.3. Demonstrate the ability to contact ATCT for approval to enter/exit the CMA. Note: Required for all personnel that require access on or across taxiways, helipads and aprons located in the CMA 7.4. Demonstrate the ability to contact ATCT for approval to enter/exit the runway. Note: Required for all personnel that require assess on or across the runway

40 SECTION III – TRAINING CERTIFICATION (Completed by the Trainee, Unit ADPM and Wing ADPM) TRAINEE I have received and completed all of the above training requirements and will comply with Local Base Airfield Driving Instruction (ADI). I am also fully aware that no vehicle or pedestrian shall enter a runway or other controlled movement areas without approval from the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT). Name (Last, First, MI): Rank, Civilian Grade or equivalent: Signature: Date: UNIT ADPM I certify that the above individual has completed all local training requirements outlined in State Local Base Airfield Driving Instruction (ADI). Check all applicable restrictions. Ramp only Daylight hours only Other (Specify): Name (Last, First, MI): Rank, Civilian Grade or equivalent: Signature: Date: WING ADPM or designated representative (as required) Name (Last, First, MI): Rank, Civilian Grade or equivalent: Signature: Date: Source: United States Air Force Instruction 13-213.