MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA)
AMONG
388th
FIGHTER WING (388FW), (ACC),
For
Subordinate Units,
(388th
RANGE SQUADRON (388RANS) and 299th RANGE CONTROL SQUADRON (299RCS)
(Clover Control) (UTNG)),
AND
NEVADA STATE
OFFICE, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT (BLM),
AND
UTAH STATE
OFFICE, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT (BLM),
CONCERNING
Range Entry
and Operations Procedures for Bureau of Land Management Aircraft in Utah Test
and Training Range (UTTR) Airspace: INTERAGENCY AIRSPACE COORDINATION
Effective:
388 FW # 11C39
1.
PURPOSE: To provide procedures and guidance for coordination between 388
Range Squadron (388 RANS), 299th Range Control Squadron (299 RCS) (Clover Control), Bureau of Land
Management, Nevada State Office (BLM/N), and
Bureau of Land Management, Utah State Office (BLM/U), for
air operations within the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR). Recognizing the need to manage the risk
involved, 388 RANS, Clover Control,
BLM/N and BLM/U have combined efforts to jointly issue these procedures. This agreement is in accordance with FAAO
7610.4, FAAO 7110.65, and Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), to wit, FAR Parts
91 and 73, and with due consideration to BLM concerns and their need to comply
with the USDA-Forest Service/USDI Interagency Airspace Coordination Guide.
2.
CANCELLATION: This Letter of Agreement supersedes all scheduling and airspace
coordination procedures contained in other agreements currently or previously
in effect between UTTR and the Bureau of Land Management, Nevada and Utah State
Offices and/or their district offices.
3.
SCOPE: This agreement applies to Department of Defense (DoD) UTTR users,
Airspace Schedulers and service providers.
The following BLM district offices are involved and subject to this
agreement: Elko BLM, Ely BLM, Cedar City BLM, Fillmore BLM, Richfield BLM, Salt
Lake City BLM and any associated aircraft/aircrews, dispatchers and other BLM/N
and BLM/U authorities responsible for conducting operations within the
UTTR. These shall be identified as
BLM. All parties to this agreement
shall adhere to FARs prescribing see and avoid techniques and maintain a high
degree of awareness when participating in activities within the UTTR.
4.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
4.1. The BLM Shall:
4.1.1. Be
the single point of contact for all FAA coordination concerning issuance of
temporary flight restrictions (TFRs), IAW FAR Part 91.137.
4.1.2.
Ensure all BLM aircraft squawk an ATC assigned discrete mode 3/A beacon
code while conducting operations in the UTTR.
4.1.3.
Ensure all fire operations aircraft operating within Special Use
Airspace (SUA) and along Military Training Routes (MTR) are aware of Utah Test
and Training Range (UTTR) procedures prior to entry into the area.
4.1.4.
Provide Clover Control the following information concerning aircraft
operations within the UTTR or MTRs:
4.1.4.1. Aircraft call signs
4.1.4.2. Type(s) of aircraft
4.1.4.3.
Type of mission (including operating area)
4.1.4.4.
Ingress and egress procedures (if known)
4.2. BLM
Aircrews Shall:
4.2.1. Contact Clover Control prior to entry into
the UTTR airspace complex with aircraft callsign, type aircraft, mission, and
route of flight, destination, ingress and egress procedures, and altitude.
4.2.2. To
the extent possible maintain radio contact with Clover Control in order to
obtain traffic advisories and other pertinent information throughout the
duration of the mission.
4.2.3.
Advise Clover Control and BLM dispatch of the completion of all flight
activity. Also advise Clover Control
when exiting the UTTR.
4.2.4. Notify
Clover Control and BLM dispatch office immediately of any airspace conflicts or
incidents.
4.3. Clover Control Shall:
4.3.1. Provide air traffic control and/or range
monitoring services for scheduled BLM air operations within the UTTR.
4.3.2. Provide for the same day range scheduling of
BLM air operations affecting the UTTR when Hill Range Control is not
operational.
4.3.3. Notify Hill Range Control of any change to
or cancellation of TFR.
4.4. Hill Range Control Shall:
4.4.1.
Upon notification of a TFR, Range Control shall notify the following
agencies:
4.4.1.1.
Clover Control
4.4.1.2.
Hill Consolidated Command Post
4.4.1.3.
388FW Scheduling
4.4.1.4. Duty desks at each of the 388FW squadrons (4th,
34th, 421st)
4.4.1.5.
419FW Scheduling
4.4.1.6. 514
Test Squadron
5.
COORDINATION PROCEDURES, NON-FIRE
OR FIRE RECON (NO TFR):
5.1. When
BLM agency dispatchers or aviation managers become aware of non-TFR
operation(s), which may necessitate flight within the UTTR, they shall:
5.1.1.
Schedule BLM air operations affecting the UTTR on a non-interference
basis with 388th Range Squadron, Range Scheduling Branch
(388RANS/DOO), in a timely manner and provide known recurring mission planning
information as far in advance as possible.
5.1.2.
Schedule the operation and subsequent changes including same day
changes/additions involving unanticipated fire recon with Hill
Range Control. When Hill Range Control
is not operational Clover Control will assume the responsibility of current day
UTTR scheduling.
5.1.3.
Verify (verification does not guarantee the schedule wont change)
proposed flight operations with Hill Range Control at least three days prior to
planned flight and FAX a map showing area of operation.
5.1.4.
Pre-brief all BLM aircrews to establish radio contact with Clover
Control prior to entering or exiting UTTR airspace.
5.1.5.
Notify Clover Control upon completion of flight activity.
5.2. Hill Range Control Shall:
5.2.1.
Advise BLM coordinating agency of projected or known activity within
times and areas in which the BLM will operate.
5.2.2.
Coordinate BLM activities with all DoD scheduled units.
5.2.3. Make
every attempt to accommodate BLM mission requests within safety of flight
considerations and contingent upon DoD requirements.
5.2.4.
Advise BLM to remain clear of the UTTR if DoD operations indicate
hazardous activity or significant air operations in the proposed BLM operating
area and provide an estimate when BLM operations may be accommodated.
5.3. Clover
Control Shall:
5.3.1.
Assign a discrete Mode 3/A beacon code for all BLM aircraft as requested
and issue current altimeter setting.
5.3.2.
Provide on a workload-permitting basis, VFR flight following to the
maximum extent possible.
5.3.3.
Advise BLM aircrews of known/observed traffic in the area of known BLM
air operations.
5.3.4.
Advise BLM to remain clear of UTTR if DoD operations indicate hazardous
activity or significant air operations in the BLM operating area. Provide an estimate when BLM operations may
be resumed.
6. CANCELLATION OF TFR: TFRs will be
canceled by BLM through established procedures with the appropriate ARTCC. BLM will notify Clover Control, when air
operations for the TFR are complete and all aircraft have exited the area.
7. MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY.
7.1. BLM State Aviation Managers or Assigned BLM
Airspace Coordination Specialist shall:
7.1.1. Be
the BLM focal point for BLM districts in resolving any procedural difficulties
with the scheduling of airspace within the UTTR.
7.1.2.
Function as the BLM focal point for BLM districts recommending
amendments to this MOA.
7.1.3. Be
the point of contact with Hill AFB/UTTR Airspace Management in making
amendments to this MOA.
7.1.4.
Coordinate with Hill AFB/UTTR Airspace Management and/or Flight Safety
on all airspace conflicts or incidents conclusions/findings regarding airspace
conflicts within the UTTR or Hill scheduled MTRs.
7.2. Hill
AFB/UTTR Airspace Manager Shall:
7.2.1. Serve
as primary action office for special use airspace matters, and be the primary
point of contact with BLM for matters pertaining to this MOA.
7.2.2.
Investigate, in concert with Hill Flight Safety, 388th Range
Squadron, and BLM, all alleged airspace deviations, incidents or violations
when special use airspace is involved.
8. INCIDENT/ACCIDENT. In the event of an incident or accident
involving BLM assigned aircraft within the UTTR or a Hill scheduled MTR, BLM
shall notify Clover Control, Hill AFB/UTTR Airspace Manager and Hill Flight
Safety immediately. BLM will follow
standard incident/accident or hazard reporting procedures and prepare a
coordinated report to be forwarded to BLM National Office and the DOI Office of
Aircraft Services. All incidents will
be reviewed during scheduled coordination meetings between BLM and Hill/UTTR
agencies.
9. AFTER HOURS OPERATIONS When both Clover
Control and Hill Range Control are not operational, (see attachment B for hours
of operation) BLM shall contact the Clover Control representative listed on the
attachment B. Access to the UTTR
(restricted airspace) is not allowed until Clover Control has approved the
request.
10. EDUCATION
AND AWARENESS. Joint education and
awareness is essential to the mutual efforts to enhance safety of flight. Exchange visits between BLM and Hill AFB
personnel are encouraged to foster open communication between all personnel who
use this agreement. Periodic briefings
on UTTR airspace are appropriate.
Coordination meetings should occur in spring and fall to assess implementation
of this agreement. All signatories
shall ensure personnel involved are briefed on the purpose and procedures of
this agreement.
11. MODIFICATION/CANCELLATION OF THIS
AGREEMENT. Modification or
cancellation of this letter is authorized with written mutual consent of all
signatories and will require 30 days prior notice.
ATTACHMENTS
(2):
A. Terms of
Reference
B. Points of
Contact/Hours of Operation/TFR
** IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the possibility of
misunderstanding the term TFR, the words Temporary Flight Restriction shall
be used during all landline coordination and radio transmissions.
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA)
AMONG
388th
FIGHTER WING (388FW), (ACC),
For
Subordinate Units,
(388th
RANGE SQUADRON (388RANS) and 299th RANGE CONTROL SQUADRON (299RCS)
(Clover Control) (UTNG)),
AND
NEVADA STATE
OFFICE, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT (BLM),
AND
UTAH STATE
OFFICE, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT (BLM),
CONCERNING
Range Entry
and Operations Procedures for Bureau of Land Management Aircraft in Utah Test
and Training Range (UTTR) Airspace: INTERAGENCY AIRSPACE COORDINATION
The
undersigned agree to the above provisions.
FOR
THE USAF FOR THE BLM
_____________________________
Date ________ _____________________________
Date ________
TIMOTHY
W. LEGEL, Lt. Colonel, USAF G. WILLIAM LAMB
Commander,
388th Range Squadron State
Director, Utah State Office
Utah
Test and Training Range (UTTR) Bureau
of Land Management
6057
Box Elder Lane 324 South State ST, Suite 301
Hill
AFB, Utah 84056-5811 Salt Lake City, Utah 84145-0155
801-777-5715 801-539-4010
_____________________________
Date ________ _____________________________
Date ________
WAYNE
LEE, Lt. Colonel, Utah ANG BOB
ABBEY
Commander,
299th Range Control Squadron State Director, Nevada State Office
Clover
Control Bureau of Land Management
6046
Cedar Lane P.O. Box 1200
Hill
AFB, Utah 84056-5812 Reno, Nevada 89520-0006
801-777-9444 702-861-6590
_____________________________
Date ________
GILMARY
M. HOSTAGE, III, Colonel, USAF
Commander,
388th Fighter Wing
5887
D Ave.
Hill
AFB, Utah 84056-5017
801-777-3881
Attachment A, #11C39
TERMS OF
REFERENCE
AIR ROUTE TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER (ARTCC): Centers are established
primarily to provide air traffic control service to aircraft operating on
instrument flight plans within controlled airspace, and principally during the
en route phase of flight.
AIRSPACE CONFLICT: An airspace conflict is aviation related occurrence, which meets BLM definitions of accident, incident or hazard while using the National Airspace System. It may include Near Mid-Air Collisions or intrusions into airspace restricted under FAR Part 91.137, etc.
AIRSPACE INTRUSION: Entrance of any non-participating aircraft into specially allocated airspace (example: restricted areas, temporary flight restrictions, etc.).
AUTOMATED WEATHER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (AWDS): Computer terminals located at Clover Control, Hill Command Post, Hill Base Operations, and flying unit duty desks. Aircrew members are required to check the AWDS for NOTAMs, local area advisories, and weather information prior to the departure of their flight.
BLM FLIGHT ACTIVITY AREA: An area where BLM aircraft conduct flight operations. A TFR, coordinates, or a geographical location may define this area. There is no standard dimension to this area and there may be only one or several aircraft operating within it.
CLOVER CONTROL: Provides air traffic control services within the Utah Test and Training Range complex.
DECONFLICTION OF AIRSPACE: Processes and procedures taken by Hill Range Control, Clover Control, and BLM agency dispatchers by which the potential for airspace conflicts are minimized for known traffic. Deconfliction involves the separation, to the extent possible, and is limited by the militarys ability to contact all their aircraft. When military aircraft while in their training or operating areas might conflict with a flight mission, the agency should request that the military deconflict the airspace in which agency aircraft will be operating. This deconfliction is negotiable. As noted, it may be affected by the militarys inability to contact all aircraft currently on an MTR or within SUA. The deconfliction request must be submitted immediately upon identification of need and regardless of whether a TFR will be sought from FAA. Deconfliction must be performed for both fire and non-fire operations.
FIRE FLIGHT OPERATIONS: Aviation operations taken in response to wild land fires. Response may be in the form of any combination of air tankers, smokejumper aircraft, helicopters, lead planes, and air tactical aircraft. Areas should be avoided even when smoke or flame is not apparent, since numerous aircraft may still be operating in the vicinity during the mop-up stages of a fire.
HILL RANGE CONTROL: Provides real time range scheduling; ground party access, range safety, and special test assistance. May not be staffed after normal working hours, holidays, or weekends.
MAY: Optional action, not mandatory.
MILITARY TRAINING ROUTES (MTRs): Routes established to accommodate low-altitude training operations that permit aircraft to operate at speeds in excess of 250 KIAS below 10,000 feet above sea level (MSL). Only the route centerline is depicted on Aeronautical Sectional Charts. There are two types of MTRs:
1. IFR MTRs (IRs): Operations on these routes are conducted in accordance with Instrument Flight Rules regardless of weather conditions. Current information concerning these routes is available from any ARTCC within which the route is located. However, the most reliable source of information concerning these routes is contacting the scheduling agency listed in the AP/1B Handbook. All routes transiting the UTTR complex must be deconflicted by Hill Range Control.
2. VFR MTRs (VRs): Operations on these routes are conducted in accordance with Visual Flight Rules in Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC). Current information concerning these routes is available from any ARTCC within which the route is located. However, the most reliable source of information concerning these routes is contacting the scheduling agency listed in the AP/1B Handbook. All routes transiting the UTTR complex must be deconflicted by Hill Range Control.
NEAR MID-AIR COLLISION: A near mid-air collision is defined a an incident associated with the operation of an aircraft in which a possibility of collision occurs as a result of proximity of less than 500 feet to another aircraft, or a report is received from a pilot or flight crew member, stating that a collision hazard existed between two or more aircraft.
NON FIRE FLIGHT OPERATIONS: Flight operations conducted for the purpose of performing non fire land management functions such as horse herding or counting, other wildlife surveys or facility installations, wilderness reconnaissance, etc.
NOTICE TO AIRMEN (NOTAM): Time critical
information, which is of either a temporary nature, or not sufficiently know in
advance to permit publication on aeronautical charts or in other operational
publications. Receives immediate
dissemination via the National Notices to Airman System.
SHALL: Mandatory action, not permissive or optional.
SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE (SUA): Special Use Airspace consists of airspace wherein an activity must be confined because of its nature and/or wherein limitations may be imposed upon aircraft operations that are not a part of those activities. The purpose of SUA is to identify for other airspace users where military activity occurs, segregate that activity from other users to enhance safety, and to allow charting to keep airspace users informed. Special Use Airspace includes Military Operating Areas (MOAs), Restricted Areas (RAs), Prohibited Areas (PAs), alert Areas (AAs), Warning Areas (Was), and Controlled Firing Areas. Both MOAs and Restricted Areas are part of the UTTR Range complex.
1. MILITARY OPERATIONS AREA (MOA): Airspace established outside the Positive Control Area (PCA) to separate/segregate certain military activities from IFR traffic and to identify for VFR traffic where these activities are conducted. Whenever a MOA is active, nonparticipating IFR traffic may be cleared through the area provided ATC can ensure IFR separation; otherwise, ATC will reroute or restrict nonparticipating IFR traffic.
2. RESTRICTED AREA (RA): Airspace established to denote the existence of unusual, often invisible hazards to aircraft such as artillery firing, aerial gunnery, or missiles, etc. Penetration of restricted areas may be extremely hazardous to the aircraft and its occupants and is legally prohibited. Authorization to transit restricted areas, which are not in use, may be obtained from the controlling agencies. NOTE: A TFR within a Restricted Area is not necessary, nor is it obtainable from FAA, since a Restricted Area is by definition a flight restricted area.
TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS (TFRs): A TFR is implemented under FAR Part 91.137 which identifies an area of airspace, both laterally and vertically, for which entry by non-participating aircraft is restricted for a specified period of time. Flight restrictions may be requested in response to the aviation safety needs for separation of aircraft for both disaster type occurrences (example fires) and, very infrequently, for non-disaster type events. It is requested form the Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC) within whose jurisdiction the location lies and is forwarded by the ARTCC to the National Flight Data Center for processing and dissemination to FAA Flight Service Stations. All pilots are required to be aware to TFRs. Entry into the airspace by non-participating aircraft is prohibited or severely restricted.
UTAH TEST AND TRAINING RANGE (UTTR): The UTTR is composed of Restricted Areas R6402A, B, R6404A, B, C, D, R6405, R6406A, B, and R6407. MOAs include Lucin A, B, C, Sevier A, B, C, and Gandy.
WILL: Futurity, permissive for future application,
Attachment B, #11C39
1. POINTS
OF CONTACT/HOURS OF OPERATION/TFR NOTIFICATION
1.1. CLOVER CONTROL
Note: Call in the priority listed below
1.2.
HOURS OF OPERATION
1.2.1. Hill Range Control
1.2.1.1. Monday - Friday 0700-1630
1.2.1.2. Alternate Friday 0700-1530
1.2.2.
Clover Control
1.2.2.1. Monday Thursday 0700-0000
1.2.2.2. Friday 0700-1800
1.2.2.3. Saturday 0800-1600
1.2.2.4
Sunday is not normally scheduled, although there are exceptions.
1.3.
TFR NOTIFICATION
|
ORGANIZATON |
DSN |
COMMERCIAL |
|
CLOVER
CONTROL |
777-7575,
7576 |
801-777-7575,
7576 |
|
HILL
RANGE CONTROL |
777-4401,
777-9385 777-9386 |
801-777-4401,
801-777-9385, 801-777-9386 |
|
HILL
CONSOLIDATED COMMAND POST |
777-3007 |
801-777-3007 |