AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE CADETS 305 (CITY OF PITTWATER) SQUADRON Dee Why MUD, 40 South Creek Road, Dee Why NSW 2099 Web: http://305sqn.aafc.org.au 305SQN SI(ADMIN) 2 1 DROP OFF AND COLLECTION PROCEDURE Amendment List Amendment Comment Date Authority AL 00 Initial Issue 17 Feb 16 CO 305SQN Minor amendments 10 Sep 16 XI 305SQN INTRODUCTION 1. No. 305 Squadron is based at an active ADF establishment the Dee Why MUD. With the Defence Security Alert System currently set at SAFEBASE CHARLIE, a number of procedures have been implemented to ensure the safety of cadets and staff inside the depot. AIM 2. The aim of this instruction is to outline the process to be followed by members and families when arranging transport to and/or from the Dee Why MUD. AUTHORITY 3. The authority for the issue of this instruction is the Commanding Officer, No. 305 Squadron, Australian Air Force Cadets (CO 305SQN). SCOPE 4. This instruction applies to all cadets posted to No. 305 Squadron. GATE OPENING TIMES 5 305SQN is required to keep the main access gate to Dee Why MUD locked at all times. At the beginning and conclusion of Thursday parade nights, the gate will be opened for no longer than 30 minutes to allow the drop off and collection of cadets to the Squadron. Gates will operate within the following timings for a typical Thursday parade night. a. Drop off: 1800 Hours (6:00pm) 1830 Hours (6:30pm) b. Pick up: 2120 Hours (9:20pm) 2145 Hours (9:45pm) 6. To minimise disruption to Squadron operations, cadets must arrive and depart the MUD during these times. Should a member require the gate to be opened outside of these times due to running late, they must ring the 305SQN Duty Member upon arrival. The 305SQN Duty Member s number will be displayed on the locked gate. 7. AAFC Members should not attempt to use the intercom, nor ring the Duty Officer number posted on the gate (the non 305SQN sign) as these lines of communication will reach Army personnel who will be unable to assist.
8. Queuing in the driveway in the lead up to the MUD gate is not permitted. To avoid this, cadets should not arrive at the MUD prior to the gate opening time. 9. Gate opening times for activities which require access to the MUD will be identified in the relevant activity Joining Instruction (JI). CARPARK PROCEDURE 10. Traffic Marshals will be posted to the main access gate, who will manage traffic on base. Upon arrival, cadets will be required to verify their ID with the marshal on the gate. Cadets who fail to produce their AAFC ID Card will be instructed to sign in with the Duty Sergeant. 11. After access is granted by the traffic marshals, drivers are asked to drop off all cadets and leave the base as safely and efficiently as possible to prevent a backlog of traffic. 12. Refer to Annex A for a diagram of the drop off system, where the red line indicates the route parents should follow when dropping off their cadet(s). Parking is permitted in the designated areas if required. The orange line on the diagram indicates the area which will be marked with witches hats. 13. When returning to the MUD to pick up cadets, parents should park in the blue areas indicated in diagram in Annex A and wait for their cadet to approach the vehicle. 14. For safety, all drivers are required to obey the instructions of traffic marshals at all times. Traffic marshals can be identified by yellow safety vests and red light batons. DRIVING ON BASE 15. Drivers are required to obey the signposted speed limit of 5km/h at all times when driving on base. 16. Hazard lights are to be turned on at night when driving outside of the designated area marked with orange cones. CADETS SELF DRIVING 17. Cadets who hold their provisional driver s license may be permitted to drive themselves and other Squadron members to parade nights or the commencement of an activity. 18. Any cadet who wishes to self drive must have the permission of their parents (if under 18) and have approval from the CO. Any cadet must have received parental and CO approval via the approval form at Annex B prior to driving to a 305SQN parade night or activity. 19. Parking for cadets is available in the designated carpark outside the 2/17 RNSWR building. CAR POOLING 20. 305SQN encourages carpooling between families who live within a similar area of each other. For privacy reasons, the Squadron does not disclose the residential address of members. As such, any carpooling will need to be initiated amongst cadets and their families themselves. 21. Any cadet under the age of 18 traveling to and from a parade night or activity not under the supervision of their parent or guardian must have written permission from their parent/guardian and the CO. This can be obtained using the form at Annex B. This approval lasts until withdrawn by either the
parent/guardian or CO and is valid for travel under the supervision of the adult named on that form only. Multiple forms may be submitted if carpooling with multiple families. 22. The form at Annex B should also be used for any cadet wishing to travel with a cadet on their provisional license who is self driving. Sponsor SQNXI 305SQN
ANNEX A TO 305SQN SI(ADMIN) 2 1 BASE ACCESS DIAGRAM
AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE CADETS 305 (CITY OF PITTWATER) SQUADRON DRIVER AUTHORITY FORM Cadet Details Rank Surname Given Name Service No. Authority Type (please tick): Non Parent/Guardian Driver Self Drive Driver Details: I give permissions for my son/daughter/ward to travel to and from AAFC activities under the supervision of the following people. Driver 1 (Self drive requests should complete this section with their own details) Surname Given Name Car Registration Driver 2 (if applicable) Surname Given Name Car Registration Parental Endorsement : (Cadets who are 18+ years old may sign themselves) Surname Given Name Signature Date Commanding Officer Approval : Rank Name Signature Date