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68 AFI91-202 5 AUGUST 2011 7.3.3.8. Units and MAJCOMs are encouraged to participate in the DoD-endorsed and funded www.SEEandAVOID.org (MACA website). 7.3.4. Awards Program. Ensure proper recognition of personnel through the Air Force Safety Awards Program as outlined in AFI 36-2833, Safety Awards. 7.3.5. Operational/Training Squadron Flight Safety Program. The squadron commander will maintain overall supervision of the flight safety program. The Squadron Assigned Flight Safety Officer (SAFSO) represents an extension of the wing flight safety program at the squadron level. In addition to managing the squadron flight safety program, these individuals are still responsible for carrying out all normal wing safety duties as requested by Wing COS. Units possessing aircraft with enlisted crew positions should also consider appointing an enlisted crewmember as additional duty flight safety NCO to assist in the flight safety program. 7.3.5.1. The squadron commander will ensure that the following actions are accomplished by the SAFSOs: 7.3.5.1.1. Upon appointment, contact the wing safety office for required training. 7.3.5.1.2. Administer the unit safety program using this instruction as a guide and management tool. 7.3.5.1.3. Disseminate flight safety information to unit crewmembers. 7.3.5.1.4. Forward all flying safety matters of significance, which cannot be corrected at unit level through the unit commander to the COS. 7.3.5.1.5. Assist in conducting wing safety inspections as requested and conduct unit self-inspections. 7.3.5.1.6. Ensure a current file of applicable safety directives, to include this instruction, AFI 91-204, AFP 91-212 and AFI 36-2833 are maintained by the unit. 7.3.5.1.7. Maintain Volume V of the squadron Flight Crew Information File (FCIF) IAW AFI 11-202, Volume 2, Aircrew Standardization/Evaluation Program. Procedures will be implemented to ensure all aircrews review Volume V. 7.3.5.1.8. Maintain unit safety bulletin boards. 7.4. Aero Club Operations. The host unit commander appoints an FSO as a safety advisor to the base Aero Club. If the host unit does not have an assigned FSO, the commander will obtain the assistance of a tenant unit FSO to provide safety assistance to the Aero Club. The host safety office may investigate Aero Club mishaps IAW AFI 91-204. However, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) or host nation civil aviation authority has primary responsibility for investigating and reporting. Refer to AFI 34-217, Air Force Aero Club Program, for further guidance on Aero Club support. The wing safety advisor should attend the monthly aero club safety meetings. 7.5. Training Meetings and Briefings. The COS will ensure the following: 7.5.1. Each flying unit will conduct quarterly aircrew flying safety meetings. This requirement is fulfilled whether conducted as a unit or Wing. Topics covered should include

AFI91-202 5 AUGUST 2011 69 unit mishaps, MDS-specific trend analysis, local flying hazards (e.g. airspace, aerodrome), seasonal concerns (weather), human factors, etc. 7.5.2. Maintenance units receive timely briefings on maintenance-related mishaps and trends relevant to the unit’s mission/MDS. 7.5.3. Airfield Operations personnel receive timely briefings on HATR and CMAV related mishaps, events and trends. 7.5.4. Interim Safety Board Training. The FSO/FSM conducts annual training for unit personnel identified to serve as interim safety board members in conjunction with or for the safety office. This requirement is N/A for AFRC. ISB composition is identified in AFMAN 91-223. 7.5.5. Other Activities Related to Flight Safety. The FSO/ FSM/FSNCO or their designated representative, should attend Airfield Operations Board meetings, Foreign Object Damage Prevention Committee meetings and Standardization/Evaluation and Training review meetings. 7.6. Inspections/Assessments and Monitoring. 7.6.1. The COS will conduct annual assessment/inspections of all assigned (host) flying units’ flight safety programs for compliance with USAF and wing requirements. Assessments/inspections of tenant unit flying safety programs will only be accomplished as stated in Base Support agreements. 7.6.2. The Tenant’s higher headquarters assesses the tenant’s internal program. 7.6.3. USAF Hazard Reporting (HR). The FSO or FSM investigates reported flight-related hazards according to Chapter 4. 7.6.4. Flight Safety personnel (to include SAFSO) will inspect, assess and monitor flightrelated workplaces, operations and support IAW Chapter 3 criteria. Potential spot inspection/monitoring areas include but are not limited to: 7.6.4.1. Airfield. 7.6.4.1.1. High-interest areas. 7.6.4.1.2. Airfield Daily Inspections. 7.6.4.1.3. Ramps and runways (including taxiways, overruns, stressed pavement areas and unstressed pavement areas immediately next to runways). 7.6.4.1.4. Engine-run areas (including engine exhaust standoff distances and condition of pavement to prevent FOD.) 7.6.4.1.5. Lighting systems (including runway lights, approach, taxiway, and ramp lights, and vehicle control lights). 7.6.4.1.6. Barriers and arresting gear. 7.6.4.1.7. Airfield obstructions (including obstacles on approach paths). 7.6.4.1.8. Airfield markings (including runway markings, distance markings, taxi lines, etc.).

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7.3.3.8. Units and MAJCOMs are encouraged to participate in the DoD-endorsed and<br />

funded www.SEEandAVOID.org (MACA website).<br />

7.3.4. Awards Program. Ensure proper recognition of personnel through the <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Force</strong> Safety<br />

Awards Program as outlined in AFI 36-2833, Safety Awards.<br />

7.3.5. Operational/Training Squadron Flight Safety Program. The squadron commander will<br />

maintain overall supervision of the flight safety program. The Squadron Assigned Flight<br />

Safety Officer (SAFSO) represents an extension of the wing flight safety program at the<br />

squadron level. In addition to managing the squadron flight safety program, these individuals<br />

are still responsible for carrying out all normal wing safety duties as requested by Wing COS.<br />

Units possessing aircraft with enlisted crew positions should also consider appointing an<br />

enlisted crewmember as additional duty flight safety NCO to assist in the flight safety<br />

program.<br />

7.3.5.1. The squadron commander will ensure that the following actions are<br />

accomplished by the SAFSOs:<br />

7.3.5.1.1. Upon appointment, contact the wing safety office for required training.<br />

7.3.5.1.2. Administer the unit safety program using this instruction as a guide and<br />

management tool.<br />

7.3.5.1.3. Disseminate flight safety information to unit crewmembers.<br />

7.3.5.1.4. Forward all flying safety matters of significance, which cannot be<br />

corrected at unit level through the unit commander to the COS.<br />

7.3.5.1.5. Assist in conducting wing safety inspections as requested and conduct unit<br />

self-inspections.<br />

7.3.5.1.6. Ensure a current file of applicable safety directives, to include this<br />

instruction, AFI 91-204, AFP 91-212 and AFI 36-2833 are maintained by the unit.<br />

7.3.5.1.7. Maintain Volume V of the squadron Flight Crew Information File (FCIF)<br />

IAW AFI 11-202, Volume 2, <strong>Air</strong>crew Standardization/Evaluation Program.<br />

Procedures will be implemented to ensure all aircrews review Volume V.<br />

7.3.5.1.8. Maintain unit safety bulletin boards.<br />

7.4. Aero Club Operations. The host unit commander appoints an FSO as a safety advisor to<br />

the base Aero Club. If the host unit does not have an assigned FSO, the commander will obtain<br />

the assistance of a tenant unit FSO to provide safety assistance to the Aero Club. The host safety<br />

office may investigate Aero Club mishaps IAW AFI 91-204. However, the National<br />

Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) or host nation civil aviation authority has primary<br />

responsibility for investigating and reporting. Refer to AFI 34-217, <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Force</strong> Aero Club<br />

Program, for further guidance on Aero Club support. The wing safety advisor should attend the<br />

monthly aero club safety meetings.<br />

7.5. Training Meetings and Briefings. The COS will ensure the following:<br />

7.5.1. Each flying unit will conduct quarterly aircrew flying safety meetings. This<br />

requirement is fulfilled whether conducted as a unit or Wing. Topics covered should include

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