Beddown Planning

Question 1

What occurs in the “set the Theatre” Stage?

Answer 1

Establish airfield, prep the FOS, Maintain

Question 2

What are the three bare base minimum requirements?

Answer 2

Stabilized runway, Source of water that can be made potable, capable of supporting assigned aircraft & providing mission-essential resources

Question 3

What factors drive plan consideration?

Answer 3

Mission & Intel, Existing infrastructure, local environmental positions

Question 4

What are the tenants of land use planning in the AOR?

Answer 4

Close proximity, walking distance, efficient utilities, security buffers, existing traffic circulation + utility systems

Question 5

What are the principles of a bare base?

Answer 5

layout a grid, place industrial uses at the perimeter, make it walkable/safe, build places to gather, make it defendable, allow for flexibility

Question 6

Four stages of a beddown?

Answer 6

1. Initial - C+72hrs
2. Intermediate - C + 10days
3. Follow on Stage - C + 30days
4. Sustainment Stage - C+>30days