Use of earphones & headphones expanded on base

Published March 27, 2013
By Dan Hawkins
82nd Training Wing Public Affairs

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Joggers, walkers, cyclists or skateboarders on the base are able to listen to their favorite music while working out in more locations after a recent change to the installation's traffic instruction.

Under the old instruction, the only area music buffs could listen to headphones or earphones was on the one-mile running track adjacent to Avenue K.

"The new instruction now allows people to wear earphones or headphones in more places on the base," said Staff Sgt. Jose Deharo, NCOIC of the Reports and Analysis section of the 82nd Security Forces Squadron. "With the addition of the new PAR course and 1/6 mile track, it was time to update the instruction."

According to SAFBI 31-218, Motor Traffic Supervision, new authorized locations for the wear of earphones/headphones are the one-mile running track located near the intersection of 3rd Ave and Ave K; the 1/6-mile running track adjacent to Ave E and 8th Ave; the PAR Course (fitness walking trail) between Ave C and Ave D; and the perimeter sidewalk around the Pitsenbarger Gym (Bldg 540).

In addition, the use of earphones/headphones during wing runs is permitted when road guards are in place and approved by the senior member.

Personnel are reminded the use or wear is defined as having earphones/headphones covering, or inserted into, one or both ears.

For more information on the new policy, please contact Deharo at 676-5163 or via email at jose.deharo@us.af.mil