BY ORDER OF THE AIR FORCE PAMPHLET 91-215 SECRETARY ...

A2.B.5.6. RESOURCES. Interface analyses are best accomplished when personnel from all of the
involved activities participate in the process. In this way hazards and interfaces in both directions can be
effectively and knowledgeably addressed. A safety office representative can also be useful in advising on
the types and characteristics of energy transfers that are possible.
A2.B.5.7. COMMENTS. The lessons of the past indicate that we should give serious attention to use of
the interface analysis. Virtually anyone who has been involved in military operations for any length of time
can relate stories of overlooked interfaces that have had serious adverse mission consequences.
A2.B.5.8. EXAMPLES. An interface analysis using the general outline is shown below.
Figure A2.25. Example Interface Analysis.
Situation: Construction of a major heavy equipment maintenance facility is planned for
the periphery of the main base complex at a major air base. This is a major complex
costing over $20,000,000 and requiring about eight months to complete. The objective is
to detect interface issues in both directions. Notice that the analysis reveals a variety of
interface issues that need to be thought through carefully.
Energy Interface
Movement of heavy construction equipment
Movement of heavy building supplies
Movement of heavy equipment for repair
Possible hazmat storage/use at the facility
Personnel Interface
Movement of construction personnel (vehicle or pedestrian) through base area
Movement of repair facility personnel through base area
Possible movement of base personnel (vehicular or pedestrian) near or through the facility
Equipment Interface: Movement of equipment as indicated above
Supply Interface
Possible movement of hazmat through base area
Possible movement of fuels and gases
Supply flow for maintenance area through base area
Product Interface
Movement of equipment for repair by tow truck or heavy equipment transport through
the base area
Information Interface
Damage to buried or overhead wires during construction or movement of equipment
Possible electro-magnetic interference due to maintenance testing, arcing, etc.
Bio-material Interface: None
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