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supplements to AFMAN 13-212, Volume 1; applicable range guides; local FCIF; NOTAMs),
whichever are more restrictive. (T-2). HQ ACC/A3A is the USAF executive agent for
procuring and modifying WDZ weapon safety footprints.
5.2.7.1. Close Air Support (CAS)/Air-to-Ground EXCEPTION. If training requires
personnel to be inside Hazard Area or Impact Area, Tactical Air Control Parties (TACP),
JTACs, aircrew, or other briefed participants in CAS/air-to-ground training may use the
Minimum Safe Distances (MSDs) for Ground Parties (Training Use Only: Live Fire)
provided in AFTTP 3-2.6 JFIRE: Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for
the Joint Application of Firepower. (available at the Air, Land, Sea Application Center
(ALSA) Web site (www.alsa.mil)). If unable to comply with MSD assumptions outlined
in JFIRE, personnel will then use WDZ distances as outlined above. (T-2).
5.2.7.2. Do not mistake MSDs with Risk Estimate Distances (REDs) defined in Joint
Publication 3-09.3, Close Air Support and listed in AFTTP 3-2.6, REDs are for combat use
only. (T-2).
5.2.8. For missions falling under the Joint Live Fire Exercise definition, refer to Attachment
4 for additional guidance.
5.3. Authorized Employment Patterns.
5.3.1. Class A Range. Aircraft within a flight will fly the same delivery pattern (rectangular,
pop attacks, etc.); however, aircrew may mix events or delivery modes when using the same
target, same type delivery, and if approved by the RCO. Fly radio-silent attacks, random
attacks, element tactics, split pop-up attacks, etc., only if allowed by range procedures (e.g.
local Instruction 11-250 series; AFMAN 13-212, Volume 1; MAJCOM and local supplements
to AFMAN 13-212, Volume 1; applicable range guides; local FCIF; NOTAMs), if prebriefed,
and if approved by the RCO. (T-2).
5.3.2. Class B/C Range. Aircraft are not required to execute any specific pattern. Refer to
local range procedures (e.g., .local Instruction 11-250 series; AFMAN 13-212, Volume 1;
MAJCOM and local supplements to AFMAN 13-212, Volume 1; local FCIF; NOTAMs) for
any further guidance.
5.4. Air-to-Surface Training Rules. See paragraph 5.7 for additional night rules.
5.4.1. Weather Minimums. (USAF helicopters follow the applicable AFMAN series 11-2,
Volume 3 and the applicable MAJCOM supplement):
5.4.1.1. For VMC operations below the weather, the ceiling must be 1,500 feet AGL, or
at least 500 feet above the highest portion of the weapons delivery pattern, whichever is
higher. (N/A for fixed wing level deliveries above 5,000 feet AGL.). (T-2). For VMC
operations above the weather, maintain VMC. For rotary wing operations the ceiling must
be 800 feet AGL or at least 500 feet above the highest portion of the weapons delivery
pattern, whichever is higher. (T-2).
5.4.1.1.1. Visibility will be at least 3 NM for fixed-wing and 2 NM for helicopters
(USAFE 5 KM for fixed-wing and 3.5 KM for helicopters). (T-2).
5.4.1.1.2. Daylight weapons delivery events on over water ranges require a discernible
horizon unless TF/TA equipped. (T-2).