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Chapter 6
DEPLOYMENT AND CONTINGENCY SAFETY
6.1. Deployment and Contingency Safety Program. The purpose of this chapter is to provide
Commander, Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR) a tool to preserve combat capability and manage
risk to U.S. based and deployed Air Force units supporting U.S. homeland and worldwide
contingency operations. The rotational nature of forces within an Area of Responsibility (AOR)
necessitates an active program and commander involvement at all levels. Pre-planning, training,
and preparation prior to deployments are essential to mission success. See AFPAM 91-216,
USAF Safety Deployment and Contingency. NOTE: The Safety Supplement of the War
Mobilization Plan is a tool available to further assist the safety community and commanders with
helping to determine which programs that could be reduced or suspended at home station or as
forces are deployed and reduced manpower affects the ability of forces to execute home station
responsibilities.
6.1.1. Objectives.
6.1.1.1. Provide timely and accurate safety information to commanders.
6.1.1.2. Enhance deployed unit mishap prevention programs.
6.1.1.3. Identify unit hazards to Air Force Forces Command (AFFOR). This includes
only command Master Hazard Abatement items (RACs 1 -3), not RAC 4 and 5 hazards.
6.1.1.4. Recommend required mishap mitigation measures.
6.1.2. No aspect of this chapter is intended to conflict with existing AFPDs, AFIs or Tactics,
Techniques, and Procedures (TTP). It is intended to clarify the duties and responsibilities of
the deployed Air Force Safety office and assigned personnel in the context of a unique
deployment environment. In the event that this instruction conflicts with safety guidelines set
forth by AOR governing/executive agency, the most restrictive guidance will apply. The
requirements of the Deployed and Contingency Safety Program apply to all AFFOR
assigned/gained/aligned units for the duration of their assignment or deployment. In specific
areas where guidance is lacking in this instruction, good judgment and thorough
communication throughout the chain of command must prevail.
6.1.3. Bare Base Safety.
6.1.3.1. Risk Management. While establishing bare base and short term operations, the
single most important action a deployed Chief of Safety can take is time-critical Risk
Management. Specific programs as listed in this instruction will be implemented as
resources are available to establish and maintain them. Once in place, sustainment ops
commanders, supervisors and functional managers at all levels will develop and
implement safety, risk management and health programs that integrate hazard reduction
and safety policy into all on-duty and off-duty operations and activities.
6.1.3.2. Key Programs. Bare base safety priorities must include a Spot Inspection
Program (ensures safety is in the work areas), the Unit Safety Representative program
(conduit for information to and from the unit), and Mishap Response Plans. As the
location matures, the commander must evaluate the need for additional programs.