OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES DURING ELEVATED LEVELS
IAW USFK Instructions 4200.03, outdoor mask wear is authorized under the below conditions. Monitor AQI at http://aqicn.org/map/southkorea/, the official source for AQI information.
- UNHEALTHY (AQI is RED 151-200): Reduce prolonged or heavy exertion. Take more breaks and reduce intensity of outdoor activities,
- VERY UNHEALTHY (AQI is PURPLE 201-300): Avoid prolonged or heavy exertion. Consider moving activities indoors or rescheduling.
- HAZARDOUS (AQI is MAROON 301+): Avoid all physical activity outdoors. Move activities indoors or reschedule.
LINKS, POLICIES & REGULATIONS
- EXTERNAL LINK | USFK Air Quality Policy
- EXTERNAL LINK | USFK Instructions 4200.03, Air Quality
- EXTERNAL LINK | USFK Force Health Protection Requirements for the Korean Theater
- EXTERNAL LINK | USFK Command Policy Letter #10, Elective Use of Filtering Masks by Uniformed Service Members during Elevated Air Pollution Levels
- EXTERNAL LINK | Eighth Army Command Safety Office