Department Of Defense Dod Aviation Safety Initiatives

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This report details the case study approach supplemented by a review of FAA's and Department of Defense's (DOD) aviation safety oversight processes and related interdepartmental communication efforts to (1) examine different responses by FAA and DOD/military services to similar aviation safety concerns and (2) assess the processes used by FAA and DOD to communicate information about similar aviation safety concerns.

Decades of continuous efforts to address known hazards in the national airspace system (NAS) and to respond to issues illuminated by analysis of incidents and accidents have made commercial airlines the safest mode of transportation. The task of maintaining a high level of safety for commercial airlines is complicated by the dynamic nature of the NAS. The number of flights by commercial transports is increasing; air traffic control systems and procedures are being modernized to increase the capacity and efficiency of the NAS; increasingly autonomous systems are being developed for aircraft and ground systems, and small aircraftâ€"most notably unmanned aircraft systemsâ€"are becoming much more prevalent. As the NAS evolves to accommodate these changes, aviation safety programs will also need to evolve to ensure that changes to the NAS do not inadvertently introduce new risks. Real-time system-wide safety assurance (RSSA) is one of six focus areas for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) aeronautics program. NASA envisions that an RSSA system would provide a continuum of information, analysis, and assessment that supports awareness and action to mitigate risks to safety. Maintaining the safety of the NAS as it evolves will require a wide range of safety systems and practices, some of which are already in place and many of which need to be developed. This report identifies challenges to establishing an RSSA system and the high-priority research that should be implemented by NASA and other interested parties in government, industry, and academia to expedite development of such a system.

Flight Safety Critical Parts (FSCP) are parts that if they fail will cause loss of aircraft and possible loss of life. Each Service within DOD has their own practices and procedures for management, acquisition, and categorizing of FSCP, e.g., Flight Safety Parts, Flight Safety Critical Items, Flight Safety Critical Parts, Critical Safety Items, etc. Due to the diversity between Services, there is significant confusion within DOD and private industry regarding the acquisition, management, and disposal of FSCP. Many of the parts identified as FSCP are used on aircraft operated by more than one Service and on civilian aircraft. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) manages parts that are common between Services, which include many FSCPs. Management for FSCP that cross component lines, with each Service providing unique specification, is very difficult. Identification, procurement, testing, and management of Flight Safety Parts need to be consistent between Services in order to provide one standard and one face to industry. Standardization of policies and procedures will increase the potential for the procurement of safe reliable FSCP and decrease the risk of selling faulty surplus FSCP to private industry.

Two critical mishap program documents, one for the USAF and one for the Air National Guard, are reproduced here. This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 91-2, Safety Programs. It establishes mishap prevention program requirements, assigns responsibilities for program elements and contains program management information. Purpose - Minimize loss of Air Force resources and protect Air Force people from death, injuries or illnesses by managing risks on- and off-duty. This program applies to all operations except where otherwise prescribed or specified in Status-of-Forces Agreements. Mishap Prevention Program - Commanders at all levels are responsible for developing and implementing a mishap prevention program. Safety staffs at all levels assist commanders with the implementation and integration of risk management into all on-duty operations and missions, and off-duty activities. Chapter 1 * PROGRAM OVERVIEW * Purpose * Mishap Prevention Program * Mishap Prevention Program Disciplines (Aviation, Ground, etc. * Applying Standards * Program Responsibilities * General Guidance Related to Recording Occupational Injuries and Illnesses * Chapter 2 * SAFETY ORGANIZATION * Safety Staff * Unit Safety Representative (USR) * Safety Education/Training * Safety Office Vehicles and Equipment * Library * Councils and Committees * Non-USAF Councils and Committees * Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) Safety Programs * Range Safety Programs * Chapter 3 * SAFETY EVALUATIONS, INSPECTIONS, STAFF ASSISTANCE VISITS AND OTHER INSPECTIONS * Chapter 4 * HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND REPORTING * Hazard Identification * Reporting Criteria * Hazard Reporting Procedures * Additional Reporting Procedures * Employee Appeal Procedures * Risk Reduction and Mitigation * Chapter 5 * INFORMATION AND DATA ANALYSIS * Information Protection * Safety Information * Recurring Publications * Methods of Information Distribution * Mishap Analysis Program * Mishap Prevention Analysis Methods * Use of Analyzed Data * Safety Analysis Team (SAT) Process * Air Force Culture Assessment Safety Tool (AFCAST) * Organizational Safety Assessment (OSA) * Standard Mishap Metrics * Calculating Federal Employee Compensation Metric (Rate) * Chapter 6 * DEPLOYMENT AND CONTINGENCY SAFETY * Deployment and Contingency Safety Program * AFFOR/SE * AFFOR Deployed Unit Safety Functions and Organizations * Mishap Prevention Program * Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Safety Awards * AFFOR/SE Visits * AFFOR Hazard Review Board (HRB) * Theater Safety Engagement Program * Chapter 7 * AVIATION SAFETY * Program Management * Plans * Programs * Aero Club Operations * Training Meetings and Briefings * Inspections/Assessments and Monitoring * Airfield Maintenance, Construction and Waivers * Chapter 8 * GROUND SAFETY * Oversight Requirements * Host Ground Safety Staff Responsibilities * Tenant Unit and GSU Responsibilities * Ground Unit Safety Representative (USR) Responsibilities * Hazard Identification and Abatement * Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Guidance * Department of Labor (DoL) Inspection * DoL Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Visit Summary * Chapter 9 * WEAPONS SAFETY * Program Management * Weapons Safety Personnel Management and Manning Plan * Explosives Safety Standards * Weapons Safety Personnel * Weapons Safety Program Requirements * Missile Safety * Nuclear Surety * Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) * Munitions Rapid Response Team * Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board (DDESB) * Weapons Safety Training * Weapons Safety Committees * Chapter 10- SPACE SAFETY * Program Management * Program Overview * Space Control Systems * Design, Development, Integration and Testing * Launch, Range and Reentry Safety * Orbital Safety * Space Safety Council (SSC) * Space Safety Training * Space Nuclear Safety * Space Asset Interaction with Directed Energy Systems * Chapter 11 * SYSTEM SAFETY * Overview * Responsibilities * System Safety