USAFE: Safety - BITS

20 AFMAN91-221_USAFESUP1_I 18 AUGUST 2005
6.2. Multiple Categories. When reporting multiple categories refer to appropriate manuals of AFI
91-204 to provide all required information and include necessary addressees in the reports.
6.2.1. The objectives for reporting nuclear, guided missile, explosives and chemical agents, and
directed energy safety deficiencies are to prevent accidents and incidents, to minimize their effects if
they should occur, and to reduce the occurrence of safety deficiencies. The requirement for reporting
nuclear weapon system safety deficiencies supports the objectives of AFI 91-101, Air Force Nuclear
Weapons Surety Program. The requirements for reporting nuclear reactor system and radiological
safety deficiencies supports the objectives of AFI 91-109, Air Force Nuclear Reactor Program and
AFI 40-201, Management of Radioactive Materials in the Air Force.
6.2.2. While the results of safety investigations play a direct role in the mishap prevention process;
the indiscriminate use of statistical comparisons between units can jeopardize accurate reporting and
are inappropriate due to the rare nature of mishaps. Do NOT make statistical comparisons of different
commands or units using mishap reports as a source.
6.2.3. Because the criteria for the submission of safety deficiency reports are so broad, comparing
nuclear safety statistics between commands and operating units may NOT provide accurate trend
information for managerial analysis. Use safety deficiency reports only to identify potential problems
and corrective measures. Do NOT publish statistical comparisons of different commands or units
using safety deficiency reports as a source.
6.3. Preparing reports for weapons mishaps.
6.3.1. Class A and B mishaps require both message/AFSAS and formal reports. Report other class
mishaps by message/AFSAS.
6.3.2. All nuclear safety reports are collectively licensed under RCS: HAF-SE(AR)9406. All other
types of safety reports are licensed as a part of the “Mishap Reports” group (RCS:
HAF-SE(AR)9402). Submit a formal AF Form 711-series report for all mishaps requiring formal
reports. These formal reports are licensed as “Safety Investigation Reports”, RCS:
HAF-SE(AR)9404. All types must be filed during declared or war emergency conditions (emergency
status code C-2).
6.3.2.1. MAJCOMs may supplement this list to include, as addressees, any internal organizations
with a need-to-know. They may use AIGs to add addressees, within the command, as recipients of
selected safety reports. Do not include addressees outside of MAJCOM AIG listings.
6.3.2.2. For unclassified safety information, use AL 9404//SE/SEW//. This AL may also be used
for all reports under this instruction involving flight and ground mishaps if explosives are
involved. The highest classification of information that may be transmitted using this AL is
UNCLAS.
6.3.2.3. Do not use an AL for reports that contain little or no information of worldwide mishap
prevention potential. Use routine handling procedures for AL addressees.
6.3.3. Send reports conveying significant safety information peculiar to the nuclear weapon system to
other US Air Force MAJCOMs possessing like systems.
6.3.4. Whenever possible, mishap reports will be created using the Air Force Safety Automated System
(AFSAS).