MAFB summer curfew and safety

  • Published
  • By Tech. Sgt. Andy G. Patton
  • 341st Security Forces Squadron
MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. --  It's that time of year again. The time when children are out of school, the weather turns warmer, the days become longer and outdoor activities become more prevalent. Children are more active and anxiously await the summer vacation. Parents may extend their children's curfew, however the base curfew may often go overlooked. That's right! Malmstrom Air Force Base does have a curfew. As well, children will be riding bicycles, skateboards and roller-skates, and must meet the Air Force requirements for riding them on installation.

The base curfew for those under the age of 18 is 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday during the school year. Any other time, including summer, is midnight to 6 a.m. Parents are allowed to grant extended curfew hours to minor family members. This should be done in writing and must be carried by the family member. The sponsor's name, rank and unit; name and age of the family member; and home address and telephone number of the sponsor must all be included on the permission slip. In addition, the permission slip must have the date, specific event, extended time limit and any other unique information that will assist the family member in entering or transiting the installation.

At no time will minor family members be allowed in or near dormitories, unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

All personnel, including family members, contractors, retirees, who ride bicycles on an AF installation shall wear a properly fastened and approved (e.g., Consumer Product Safety Commission, American National Standards Institute or Snell Memorial Foundation) bicycle helmet. As well, all personnel must wear an approved helmet when roller skating, in-line skating, skateboarding, or operating lightweight motorized or foot-propelled scooters and are prohibited on installation roadways except for incidental road access associated with pedestrians. They will also comply with all pedestrian related traffic laws.

One thing to keep in mind while you are having family and friends over for barbecues and other outdoor activities, is to be cautious of where you are parking your vehicles. Due to the lack of parking in base housing there becomes a safety issue for emergency response vehicles. Instead of parking in the street, there are designated parking lots through out base housing.

Following these policies will help to ensure all of us at Malmstrom have a safe, productive and fun summer. Any questions regarding curfew and law enforcement violations may be directed to the 341 SFS, Police Services Section at 731-4958. To report curfew violations, contact the Base Defense Operation Center at 731-3895.