ICD028 – Downgrade to HPCON A
References:
- Edwards AFB & AF Plant 42 Counter-COVID Comprehensive Directive, 3 Mar 2022
- Guidance for Commanders’ Risk-Based Responses and Implementation of the HPCON Framework during the COVID-19 Pandemic, 29 April 2021
- Updated Coronavirus Disease 2019 Guidance Related to Travel and Meetings, 24 September 2021
- HPCON A poster
This Installation Command Directive (ICD) downgrades Edwards Air Force Base and Plant 42 to HPCON A effective 2100 Pacific Time on 8 March 2022. This ICD applies to all personnel on Edwards AFB and AF Plant 42. The Edwards AFB & AF Plant 42 Counter-COVID Comprehensive Directive (Ref (a)) is still in effect. ICD027 is rescinded effective 2100 Pacific Time on 8 March 2022.
Although the COVID-19 threat environment in the local area continues to regress, it is still too soon to declare victory. Installation-wide restrictions are being lifted, but every member of the T-Cot-A-TU family is still responsible for taking appropriate precautions, to include implementing relevant restrictions at lower levels of the chain of command. The next COVID-19 variant or seasonal surge could escalate quickly and with little notice.
At HPCON A, the following measures are effective:
- (U) BASE ACCESS: There are no HPCON-related restrictions to base access at HPCON A.
- (U) OCCUPANCY: IAW Ref (b), Facility owners will set occupancy limits, taking into account their population’s vulnerabilities and available mitigation procedures.
- (U) SERVICES: Additional base services are available at HPCON A. Major changes from HPCON B are increased capacity at dining facilities and additional program availability. FSS available services and current operating hours are available at https://www.edwardsfss.com/FSSHPCON.
- (U) U) TELEWORK: Commanders and Directors, delegable no lower than the squadron level Commander/Director, are encouraged to continue to incorporate unit specific management tools such as telework consistent with full mission accomplishment. It is recommended employees discuss their risks and specific health concerns with their supervisors. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) may be required to allow telework on a case-by-case basis.
- (U) UNCHANGED POLICIES:
- SPACING: IAW Ref (b), physical distancing of greater than 6 feet is still recommended. In cases where this is impractical, mitigations which provide an equivalent level of protection should be implemented.
- TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: IAW Ref (c), Undersecretary of the Air Force approval is still required for official travel for unvaccinated members. Otherwise, O-6 or equivalent approval is only required if the destination is at HPCON C or above, or has local travel restrictions (https://www.defense.gov/Spotlights/Coronavirus-DOD-Response). These restrictions also apply to contractors on official travel. Contact the appropriate Contracting Officer/Contracting Officer Representative for procedures to process an exception.
- SCREENING: IAW ICD022REV3, Screening testing and building access restrictions are still in effect.
- LARGE EVENTS/MEETINGS: IAW Ref (c), Undersecretary of the Air Force approval is still required for meetings and events with more than 50 attendees.
- (U) SIGNAGE: Facility owners shall post HPCON A signage (Ref (d)) as appropriate.
Please direct any ICD028 questions to the 412 TW/CAT Admin Box 412tw.cat.admin@us.af.mil
ICDs currently in effect: 013, 017REV2, 019REV3, 020, 021REV2, 022REV3, 024REV1, and 028.