With the end of the calendar year upon us and the potential for mishaps during the holiday season, all regions and wings will conduct a safety down day during the period 1 to 30 December 2007. During their chosen safety down day all operations will cease other than emergency search requests by AFRCC. Group 3 will ensure all subordinate units are notified of the Safety Down Day requirement and each echelon will be responsible for reporting compliance/noncompliance to higher headquarters.

  During the safety down day there will be briefings to include the following:

1. Units that operate aircraft in areas with surface elevations above 3,000 ft will review mountain flying techniques with all crewmembers. Individuals not present for the briefing will be grounded until they make up the briefing. (Makeup for this activity will be the AOPA On-Line Course).
2. All members will be briefed on vehicle driving techniques and use of seatbelts. Special attention will be given to holiday traffic operations and winter season driving in those areas adversely affected by weather.
3. All members will be briefed on holiday safety to include how to act in large crowded areas and fire safety during cold weather to include holiday lighting, heaters and fireplaces.
4. For members in appropriate climates, cold weather protection and safety should be included.