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124 AFI91-202 5 AUGUST 2011
Attachment 4
MISHAP RESPONSE
A4.1. General. Pre-mishap response planning by safety staffs must address appropriate
participation in all base-level responses, including:
A4.1.1. Major mishaps.
A4.1.2. Hazardous materials mishaps.
A4.1.3. Natural disasters.
A4.1.4. Nuclear weapons mishaps.
A4.1.5. Conventional munitions incidents.
A4.1.6. Directed Energy Weapons mishaps
A4.2. The basic response planning document for Major Accident Response, Natural Disasters,
Enemy Attack, and Distribution is AFI 10-2501, Air Force Emergency Management Program
Planning and Operations.
A4.3. Planning Factors. Use the following in developing your Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan (CEMP) for all accidents, incidents and unusual occurrences: AFI 10-2501.
A4.4. Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The EOC responds to peacetime major
accidents and natural disasters to provide on-scene command and control of Air Force military
resources and functional expertise. The EOC and its members will meet the requirements in AFI
10-2501.
NOTE: Ideally, the safety representative to the EOC should not be responsible for assembling
the interim safety board (ISB).
A4.5. Source Documents for Specific Planning Criteria. The primary source of detailed
planning guidance for safety staffs is AFPAM 91-211, USAF Guide to Aviation Safety
Investigation. The former contains a ―Mishap Response Checklist‖ for EOC safety representative
and guidance for developing a unit control center checklist; the latter describes specialized
equipment requirements and an expanded set of tasks for interim safety board members.
A4.6. Safety Response to Other than Major Peacetime Accidents. Some mishaps may not
warrant a full activation of the Disaster Response Force (DRF). However, the safety staff may
need some EOC elements to support investigation of these less severe incidents, such as Combat
Camera or Civil Engineering Specialists. Each safety staff should consult with their supporting
base readiness flight (disaster preparedness function) to determine how to formally provide for
partial EOC support when the full DRF is not activated.
A4.7. Munitions Rapid Response Team. The 84th Combat Sustainment Wing has developed a
conventional munitions rapid response team to support Air Force units throughout the world
anytime a munitions incident occurs. The team is made up of experts (engineers, equipment
specialists, program managers, and safety personnel) from the conventional weapons and
munitions programs. These personnel are able to travel anywhere in the world within 24 to 48
hours to assist in determining the cause of a failure. If your MAJCOM or unit has an incident,
and this team’s help is desired, contact 84 th Combat Sustainment Wing to request support by