DAFMAN 36-2611 — index record
| Number | DAFMAN 36-2611 |
|---|---|
| Title | AIR FORCE OBSTACLE COURSE PROGRAM |
| Published | January 12, 2021 |
| Certified current | January 12, 2021 |
| Office of primary responsibility | AF/A3 |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Air Force |
| Status on the index | Current |
| Last index action | Rewrite, January 13, 2021 |
| Source index | Air Force e-Publishing |
| Index last read | October 20, 2026 |
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From the publication itself
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Purpose, in the publication’s words
This publication implements Department of the Air Force Policy Directive (DAFPD) 36-26, Total Force Development and Management, and is consistent with DAFPD 10-2, Readiness and Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 36-2905, Air Force Physical Fitness Program. It explains procedures and establishes requirements and guidelines for the construction, maintenance, inspection, and use of obstacle courses located on Air Force (AF) installations, or obstacle courses used by Air Force personnel for official Air Force training. It applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve (AFR), and Air National Guard (ANG) involved in the AF obstacle course program. Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with AFI 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule located in the Air Force Records
Summary of changes, as printed
This document has been substantially revised and must be completely reviewed. Major changes include: Joint Basing relationships, installation command delegated duties, other types of obstacle courses (i.e., Alpha Warrior ®), and updates waiver authorities.
Contents
- Chapter 1—INTRODUCTIONp. 5
- Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 8
- Chapter 3—GUIDANCE AND PROCEDURESp. 14
- Chapter 4—TRAINING AND CURRENCY REQUIREMENTSp. 17
- Chapter 5—COURSE LAYOUT, DESIGN AND MAINTENANCEp. 19
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 22
- Attachment 2—RECOMMENDED CAT II OBSTACLE COURSE LAYOUTp. 24
- Attachment 3—DESCRIPTION OF OBSTACLESp. 25
- Attachment 4—OBSTACLE COURSE SAFETY BRIEFINGp. 46
- Attachment 5—OCP COURSE MAINTENANCE CHECKLISTp. 48
- Attachment 6—SAMPLE RM FOR CAT II OBSTACLE COURSESp. 51
- Attachment 7—OBSTACLE COURSE PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLISTp. 55
All 50 contents entries
- Chapter 1—INTRODUCTIONp. 5
- 1.1. Overviewp. 5
- 1.2. Air Force Obstacle Course Programp. 5
- 1.3. Alternate Insertion and Extraction and mountaineering training wallsp. 6
- 1.4. Fire Training Facilitiesp. 6
- 1.5. Medical Readiness Trainingp. 6
- 1.6. Academic Leadership and Development Coursesp. 6
- 1.7. Ropes Coursesp. 6
- 1.9. AF Use of Sister-Service or Coalition Unit Obstacle Coursep. 7
- 1.10. Referencesp. 7
- Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 8
- 2.1. The Headquarters Air Force, Air Force Special Warfare Directorate (AF/A3S)p. 8
- 2.2. The Headquarters Air Force Safety shall:p. 8
- 2.3. The Headquarters Air Force Surgeon General shall:p. 8
- 2.5. MAJCOM/A3s, DRUs, and FOAs shall:p. 8
- 2.6. The Installation Commander (or equivalent) shall:p. 10
- 2.7. Obstacle Course Program Manager shall:p. 11
- 2.8. Obstacle Course Program Instructor (OCPI):p. 11
- 2.9. Obstacle Course Program Safety Observer (OCPSO) shall:p. 12
- 2.10. Civil Engineer Squadron shall:p. 12
- 2.11. Installation Safety Office shall:p. 12
- 2.12. Unit Commandersp. 12
- 2.13. Obstacle Course Team Leader will:p. 13
- Chapter 3—GUIDANCE AND PROCEDURESp. 14
- 3.1. Considerations Prior to Usep. 14
- 3.2. Risk Managementp. 14
- 3.3. Climate and Health Considerationsp. 14
- 3.4. General Safety Precautionsp. 15
- 3.5. Negotiating Obstaclesp. 16
- 3.6. Safety and Equipment Requirementsp. 16
- Chapter 4—TRAINING AND CURRENCY REQUIREMENTSp. 17
- 4.1. Readinessp. 17
- 4.2. Instructor and Safety Observer Trainingp. 17
- 4.3. Airmen Qualifications and Currenciesp. 17
- Chapter 5—COURSE LAYOUT, DESIGN AND MAINTENANCEp. 19
- 5.1. Standardized Course Designp. 19
- 5.2. Course Layoutp. 19
- 5.3. Designp. 19
- 5.4. OCP Course Inspectionsp. 20
- 5.5. Maintenancep. 20
- 5.6. Obstacle Course Recordsp. 20
- 5.7. Securityp. 20
- 5.8. Fundingp. 21
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 22
- Attachment 2—RECOMMENDED CAT II OBSTACLE COURSE LAYOUTp. 24
- Attachment 3—DESCRIPTION OF OBSTACLESp. 25
- Attachment 4—OBSTACLE COURSE SAFETY BRIEFINGp. 46
- Attachment 5—OCP COURSE MAINTENANCE CHECKLISTp. 48
- Attachment 6—SAMPLE RM FOR CAT II OBSTACLE COURSESp. 51
- Attachment 7—OBSTACLE COURSE PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLISTp. 55
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