Infractions reported on Scott flightline, runways Published April 9, 2008 By Monte Miller 375th Airlift Wing Public Affairs SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- 'Don't even think about it', that is the rule to live by concerning entering restricted areas on the runways and flightline of Scott Air Force Base. A recent incident has raised awareness and concerns of flightline safety and procedures regarding these areas. According to the 375th Security Forces Squadron, about a month ago, three teens were observed entering one of these restricted areas and crossing a runway on foot. The teens entered the runway area near the Airman Leadership School and exited at the Cardinal Creek golf course while taking a 'short cut'. The teens were spotted, and security forces was called to investigate. "This is the only incident we know of," Maj. Dan Pempel, 375th Security Forces Squadron operation officer, said. "For military personnel, entering the restricted area is subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice. For civilians it would be a trespassing on federal property charge." He added both of these charges are serious and can carry with them severe punishments and can also produce deadly consequences for flightline personnel and trespassers alike Master Sgt. Richard Hupp, 375th Operations Support Squadron airfield manager, said there are signs clearly posted at least every 100-yards along the restricted areas surrounding the flightline, and there is no excuse for someone not to know where they can and can't walk. "The airfield, including the runways, is considered a 'controlled movement area'," Sergeant Hupp said. "This means all people, vehicles and aircraft must have communication with the air traffic control tower and receive ATC permission prior to entering the CMA." Sergeant Hupp explained obtaining permission to operate in the CMA is to ensure the airfield environment is safe for both aircraft and aircraft support operations. "It is also means of ensuring airfield security is maintained," Sergeant Hupp said. "If people, vehicles or aircraft operate inside the CMA without having direct communication with ATC, a loss of life, equipment, vehicles, or aircraft may occur." If anyone observes any violations of flightline entry, they are asked to call security forces immediately at 256-2223.