COMPLIANCE WITH THIS - Air Force Link

18 AFI11-301V2 20 DECEMBER 2013
2.10.1.2. AFE technicians will perform operational and intermediate level maintenance
on aircrew NVDs. Additionally, AFE personnel are responsible for issuing, fitting,
inspection, maintenance, and storage of aircrew NVDs only. AFE personnel will not
maintain ground crew NVDs and ground crew optical devices, (i.e. Security Forces,
Airfield Operations, etc.). Exception: Only for Special Tactics Team, Combat Control
Team (CCT), AMC C-17A Special Operations Low Level II (SOLL II) FARP teams,
ABFDS teams, and Guardian Angel already supported by AFE personnel for that specific
operator mission. (T-1)
2.10.1.3. Deleted
2.10.1.4. Aircrew will perform preflight inspection and operational checks IAW
governing TOs on all personal flying equipment, including NVDs prior to the first flight
of the day. AFE will complete post-flight requirements on all NVDs returned to the AFE
shop. (T-1)
2.10.1.5. AFE will ensure an area is designated for use by aircrew members to perform
NVD preflight operations. (T-1)
2.10.1.6. AFE technicians will have their vision validated by the flight surgeon or
optometry clinic annually (IAW AFI 48-123) to ensure they meet visual requirements for
maintaining NVDs established in TOs. Document the eye exam on AF Form 55,
Employee Safety and Health Record, AF Form 1098, Special Task Certification and
Recurring Training, in FERMS, etc... Technicians must have 20/20 vision (corrected or
uncorrected) to perform NVD maintenance in accordance with TOs 12S10-2AVS9-2 and
12S10-2AVS10-2. (T-1)
2.10.1.7. Store high value optical devices in a secure area when not in use. Assets issued
to aircrew will be done through a sign-in and sign-out log, hand receipt or electronic
tracking system with digital signature capability. AFE will keep an accurate inventory of
NVDs in the storage area. (T-1)
2.10.2. Aircrew Optical Devices and Accessories Specific Guidance:
2.10.2.1. Flash blindness Protection Devices. Lead Command—AFGSC.
2.10.2.1.1. Pre-position flash blindness devices on alert configured aircraft as
directed by specific OPORDs or higher headquarters (HHQ) taskings. Quantities of
flash blindness devices will be as specified in the appropriate KC-135 or KC-46A 11-
2MDS series Addenda A or B-2/B-52 configuration tables contained in this
instruction. (T-1)
2.10.2.1.2. Lead-Lanthanum-Zirconate-Titanate (PLZT) Ceramic Materials goggles
are the primary protective equipment for flash blindness protection. Goggle Frames
(MIL-G-635), are not authorized for use as flash blindness protection. (T-1)
2.10.2.1.3. EEU-series PLZT goggles will be inspected by AFE personnel as
specified in the applicable TO. Attach a DD Form 1574, Serviceable Tag –Materiel,
to each carrying case and document all inspections performed and inspection due
dates on the reverse side of DD Form 1574. (T-1)
2.10.2.1.4. Each PLZT storage container will be modified by cutting an outline (3/4-
inch deep) of a monocular eye shield into the upper right portion of the lid protective