No exceptions: Reflective belts mandatory at night Published April 10, 2009 By Senior Airman Shane Dunaway 36th Wing Public Affairs ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- According to 36th Wing Instruction 91-202, Team Andersen members will wear reflective vest/belts/accessories during the hours of darkness or reduced visibility. "We receive a lot of phone calls about personnel running at night with no reflective gear," said Staff Sgt. Scott Miller, 36th Wing ground safety technician. "Even more importantly, they weren't wearing any type of bright-colored clothing, only dark clothes. If someone is out at night wearing only dark clothing, people won't be able to see and react to them until the last second due to the lack of street lighting around Andersen." Bicycles operated after official sunset to sunrise will have a permanently affixed headlight that projects a steady (non-flashing) white light visible for 500 feet in front of the bicycle. Headlights will be turned on between official sunset to sunrise and when visibility is poor. In addition, operators will wear highly reflective clothing or vests at night. According to Senior Master Sgt. Alicia McGrath, deployed here from the Connecticut Air National Guard, safety is "everyone's responsibility" and the base community should strive to be good wingmen and correct others when necessary. Sergeant Miller said there has never been a mishap where anyone has been struck by a vehicle at night, but it doesn't mean the people who work and live here shouldn't practice proper safety procedures. "Having the frame of mind to know when to wear your reflective gear is very important," Sergeant Miller said. "Some people might have the misconception that even if they're walking or running in a lighted area, they don't need it, but you should wear reflective gear after dark regardless." For more information on reflective belt safety, refer to the 36th Wing Instruction 91-202 or contact the 36th Wing Safety Office at 366-7233.