AF Form 440 is used for what purpose?

• A. Flight plan approval form
• B. Bomb Threat Aid/Checklist
• C. Maintenance request
• D. Weather briefing sheet

Answer: (B)

In airfield security, responses to bomb threats rely on a standardized prompt that guides what information to collect and what actions to take. AF Form 440 is the Bomb Threat Aid/Checklist, designed to help responders gather key details from the caller, record critical threat information, and follow consistent steps during the incident. It prompts you to capture things like the caller’s voice characteristics, background noises, the exact location and description of the threat, and the time of the call, then directs actions such as notifying supervisors, coordinating with authorities, initiating evacuation or security procedures, and conducting searches as appropriate. Having this structured checklist ensures everyone handles the threat the same way, reducing confusion and improving safety. This form isn’t used for flight plan approvals, maintenance requests, or weather briefings, which are handled by different processes and forms.