USAFE: Safety - BITS

28 AFMAN91-221_USAFESUP1_I 18 AUGUST 2005
include privileged safety information on a transparent overlay, place the photograph with the overlay
in Tab T and the photograph without the overlay in Tab S. Hold all photographs and videotapes taken
by the SIB, except those staged for analysis, for use by the AIB or AFI 51-507 Ground Accident
Investigation Board, if any. Place films or videotapes depicting the actual mishap sequence and containing
privileged safety material that are part of the formal report with this tab. List the mishap tape
or film on the index page. Video or computer animations or reenactments of a mishap prepared for or
by the SIB are part of the SIB's analysis of the mishap. Reference these video simulations or reenactments
on the Tab W index page and include the video simulation with the copy of the report sent to
HQ AFSC/CC. All other copies of the video simulation should be destroyed when no longer needed
by the SIB for analysis or briefing. HQ USAF/SE may authorize use of these SIB video simulations
for mishap prevention purposes.
6.12.5.1. Whenever findings or recommendations involve deficiencies in or changes to technical
orders, flight manuals, checklists, or directives, include applicable portions of the original publications
in this tab. The SIB's conclusion that a particular paragraph of a document was or was not a
mishap factor is privileged. Place highlighted pages or publication extracts revealing the deliberative
process of the board in Tab T. Include copies of submitted AFTO Form 22, Technical Manual
(TM) Change Recommendation and Reply, or AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication,
as attachments to Tab T.
6.12.6. TAB Y: Life Sciences and Medical Reports. Any medical information, i.e. TOX tests, mental
health evaluations, physical profiles, which the board deems appropriate to the investigation.
6.12.7. TAB Z: Investigation Final Products
6.13. Supplement. Follow-up Actions. This part is applicable for only the Convening Authority’s copy
and the HQ AFSC copy one of the formal report.
6.13.1. Tab 1. Statements of Persons Cited in Findings. Place the original and endorsed notification
memorandums and any statements provided by persons found causal in a privileged safety investigation
at this tab.
6.13.2. Tab 2. Comments to Final Message/Formal Report. Insert copies of required comments.
6.13.3. Tab 3. Memorandum of Final Evaluation (MOFE).
6.13.4. Tab 4. Investigation Reports from Other Organizations (NTSB, Law Enforcement, Foreign or
other military services). Place applicable copies of any available reports that may assist personnel
reviewing this mishap at a later date.
6.13.5. Tab 5. Significant additional information received after MOFE. On rare occasions, new information
is uncovered after the MOFE is complete.