Construct a new Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) rotary wing aircraft refueling apron. This project will provide the required apron space to refuel two rotary wing aircraft simultaneously. Electrical utilities include ligting, grounding, and underground electrical conductors. Mechanical utilities include storm sewer distribution and fire protection water distribution. Paving and site improvements include marking and signage, fencing, and road access. Site preparations include clearing, grading, excavating, and soil stabilization. Sustainable features will be included in the design, development, and construction for the project in accordance with Executive Order 13123 and other laws and executive orders. Construct a hot pit refueling apron for rotary wing aircraft. This construction will provide the required apron space to hot pit refuel two rotary wing aircraft simultaneously. DESC MILCON P-523, Rotary Wing Hydrant System, will provide all fuel equipment and is scheduled for construction in FY06. The proposed construction will significantly enhance tenant and deployed squadron operational capabilities by increasing flight operations and reducing aircraft maintenance costs related to cold along-side aircraft refueling via fuel truck and associated aircraft turn-around maintenance. This project will provide MCAS Yuma with an organic hot pit capability to meet its assigned fueling mission without relying solely on tactical assets and military personnel. Facilities are required to provide the capability to simultaneously, and rapidly refuel hot pit) two light attack helicopters. The rotary wing fueling apron is designed to provide an environmentally safe location to hot refuel CH-46, CH-53, and other rotary wing aircraft. The site location minimizes the operational risks associated with mixing rotary wing and fixed wing hot pits in the same area, thereby reducing FOD hazards and the need for continuous FOD sweeps currently required during mixed aircraft operations on the north apron. CURRENT SITUATION: MCAS Yuma does not have an organic hot pit refueling capability. Current hot pit refueling operations provided by Marine Wing Support Squadron-371 tactical assets and performed by military personnel are performed on Taxiway C. The location of this operation creates problems in the free movement of aircraft aboard the Air Station by restricting aircraft access along the taxiway. MWSS-371 provides hot refueling capability at MCAS Yuma via a Tactical Airfield Fuel Dispensing System (TAFDS) consisting of two 20,000 gallon capacity collapsible fabric fuel tanks, rubber hoses and trailer mounted 350 GPM fuel pumps. There are inherent environmental risks involved with the TAFDS, in which fuel leaks and spills are not uncommon. IMPACT IF NOT PROVIDED: Without the required apron space to perform hot pit refueling, MCAS Yuma will not have an organic hot pit capability. MCAS Yuma will continue to have an inadequate aviation fuel service capability to meet its fuel mission requirements for tenant and transient hot pit refueling of rotary wing aircraft. MWSS-371 tactical fuel assets and personnel will continue to be used for the Air Station's hot refueling requirements, which has produced a strain on the finite tactical aviation fueling resources and personnel of MWSS-371. Construction of a new rotary wing hot pit refueling apron will give the Air Station the organic capability to rapidly hot refuel two light attack helicopters simultaneously. The hot pits will provide the capability to generate more training sorties during airfield hours through reduced turnaround tines. With an organic hot pit capability the tenants and deployed squadrons will experience an increase in mission readiness and capability, as well as more efficient fuel operations. The project will also bring improved fuel service and enhanced fuel delivery capabilities to MCAS Yuma. This facility will co-locate hot pit refueling with supported unit maintenance and ordnance. Maintenance man-hours and turnaround times will be reduced. The use of local hot pits allows for the added protection of maintenance checks that can identify potential maintenance problems prior to any incident. Hot pits allow local ordnance personnel to safe/arm the aircraft thus providing the capability to generate more productive sorties with inert ordnance. The use of organic hot pits will return the tactical assets and military personnel back to MWSS-371 thus restoring the war fighter's tactical readiness. B. Equipment associated with this project which will be provided from other appropriations: None JOINT USE CERTIFICATION: The Director Land Use and Military Construction Branch, Installations and Logistics Department, Headquarters Marine Corps certifies that this project has been considered for joint use potential. Unilateral Construction is recommended. This Facility can be |