AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

138 AFI11-2C-130V3 23 APRIL 2012
10.3.1. Contamination Avoidance. Contamination avoidance is the most important passive
defense measure. Techniques for contamination avoidance include: inflight diversion,
survival launch, and minimizing exposure to contaminated cargo, AGE, and material
handling equipment (MHE).
10.3.1.1. Inflight Diversion. When advised that a destination airfield is under CBRN
attack or has been contaminated, the aircrew will divert to an uncontaminated airfield, if
at all possible. Authority to land at a contaminated airfield will be specified in the
controlling OPORD
10.3.1.2. Survival Launch. If caught on the ground during attack warning, every
reasonable effort will be made to launch to avoid the attack. Upon proper clearances,
aircrew may launch to survive if they have sufficient fuel and unrestricted, safe access to
the runway. In practice, this option may only be practical for aircraft that have just
landed or aircraft at or near the end of the runway. If launch is not possible, shut down
engines and avoid running environmental control systems. Close aircraft
doors/hatches/ramps, don Individual Protective Equipment (IPE), and seek personal
protective cover on the base. If time does not permit using base facilities, and the attack
is a missile attack, remain in the sealed aircraft for a minimum of one-hour after the
attack and/or follow host-base guidance.
10.3.1.3. Avoiding Cross Contamination from AGE, MHE, and Cargo. All formerly
contaminated equipment and cargo must be marked to facilitate contamination avoidance
and the use of protective measures. Additionally, the air shipment of formerly
contaminated cargo requires special precautions and must be specifically authorized by
the senior transportation commander.
10.3.2. Protection. When exposure to chemical and/or biological agents cannot be avoided,
protection provides the force with the ability to survive and operate in a CBRN environment.
Protection is afforded by individual protective equipment, collective protection, and
hardening of facilities.
10.3.2.1. Individual Protective Equipment. Aircrew Chemical Biological, Radiological,
Nuclear (ACBRN) protective equipment contained in D-Bags is the in-flight protective
gear for aircrew members. Aircrew CBRN equipment includes Aircrew Eye-Respiratory
Protection (AERP) mask or Joint Service Aircrew Mask (JSAM), filter blower and
communication unit for above the shoulder protection. Below the shoulder protection is
provided by CWU-66/P Aircrew Chemical Ensemble (ACE), butyl gloves, and cotton
inserts. The Ground Crew Ensemble (GCE) consists of items in the C-Bag, including a
protective mask (MCU-2A/P or M50 Series), C2 series canister/M50 series filter (as
applicable for each type of mask), an overgarment, boots, and gloves. The ACBRN
equipment and GCE provide protection against chemical and biological agents. They do
not provide nuclear blast protection. However, they do provide limited protection from
radiological particulates as well as low level radiation from an RDD. Aircrew CBRN
equipment requires care during donning using "buddy dressing" procedures and AFE
expertise during processing through the Aircrew Contamination Control Area (ACCA).
NOTE: AECMs will utilize the MCU-2A or M50 series ground crew mask.
10.3.2.1.1. ACBRN Equipment/GCE Issue. Aircrews will be issued sized D-Bags
and C-Bags at home station as dictated in reporting instructions or SPINS. Aircrews