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DEPARTMENT OF.THE AIR FORCE

Headquarters MUitary Airlift Command
Scott Air Force Base, Illinois 62225-5001
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MAC REGULATION 55-3

Volume IV
21 May 1991
Operations
MAC AIRLIFT CONTROL ELEMENTS (ALCE)

This regulation prescribes basic procedures, facilities, organizations, manpower, materiel, and equipment needed by CINCMAC to provide command and control and Mission Support Elements (MSE) for deployed airlift operations. It provides
basic procedures and guidance for planning, deploying, supporting, and using MAC Airlift Control Elements (ALCEs)
for MAC airlift operations. It prescribes in-garrison Airlift Control Squadron (ALCS) operations and administration poli
cies and procedures. This regulation contains Command policy on qualifications, selection, and training of ALCE cadre
members and augmentees; ALCS/ALCE operating procedures; the MAC Airfield Survey Program; the MAC ALCE Reac
tion Communications (MARC) maintenance program; and the MAC Affiliation Program. It applies to all active duty and
M AC-gained Air National Guard (ANG) and US Air Force Reserve (AFRES) ALCE cadres. Specific paragraphs/sections
that do not apply to the Air Reserve Component (ARC) are so designated. The term ALCF (Airlift Control Flight) inter
changes with ALCS unless otherwise stated. This regulation requires the collection and maintenance of information pro
tected by the Privacy Act of 1974. The authorities to coUect and maintain the records prescribed in this regulation are
10 USC 8012,10 USC 8013, and implemented by AFR 35-44, MUitary Personnel Records System (PA). Privacy Act state
ments on prescribed forms are not required as personal information is not collected from the individual, unless otherwise
specified. System of records notice F035 AF MFC, Military Personnel Records Systems, applies.
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Section AAdministration
Chapter 1General
Introduction
AppUcation
Purpose
Mission
ALCE
MUitary
Description
General
Deviation
ALCE
Unit
Changes
Waiver
Authority
and
Scope
Essentiality
Status
and
Priority
Policies
Designation
Patches
for
Air
Reserve
Components
(ARC)
1-1
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5
1-6
1-7
1-8
1-9
1-10
1 - 11
1-12
Chapter 2Selection, Qualification, And Training of ALCE Cadre And Augment** personnel
General
AppUcation
Selection
and
Q u a l i fi c a t i o n
of
ALCS
Personnel
Security
Clearance
Requirements
for
ALCS
Personnel
ALCE
Special
Experience
I d e n t i fi e r s
(SEI)
Training
of
ALCE
Cadre
and
Augmentation
Personnel
Training
Records
2-1
2-2
2-3
2-4
2-5
2-6
2-7
3
3
3
4
4
5
9
Chapter 3ALCE Organization And Functions

General
Organization
la-Garrison
ALCS
Deployed
ALCE
Deployed
ALCE
Commanders
3-1
3-2
3-3
3-4
3-5
11
11
12
14
16
4-1
4-2
4-3
4-4
4-5
4-6
20
20
20
20
20
20
Chapter 4MAC Affiliation Program

General
Objectives
A f fi l i a t i o n
Requests
for
Activities
Functions
Functions
and
MST
/.
1
Types
Chiefs
Alignment
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Approved by: Brigadier General James L. Cole, Jr.
Editor: Cleota Drysdale
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Classroom
Training
4.7
Scheduling
44
User
Self-SupportabUity
4.9
and
J A / AT T
Training
4-10
ALCS
Unit
Management
4 - 11
QuaUty
Control
4-12
CanceUation
of
Training
4-13
HQ
MAC
Manager's
Conference
4-14
Cross
Indoctrination
4-15
Documentation
4-16
Reporting
4-17
Removal
of
A f fi l i a t e s
4-18
Air
Reserve
Component
Program
4-19
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23
23
23
23
23
24
24
24
24
24
24
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Chapter 5 MAC Airfield Survey Program

Purpose
5-1
General
5-2
Responsibilities
5-3
A i r fi e l d
Survey
Ta s k i n g
Procedures
5-4
A i r fi e l d
Survey
Program
Management
5-5
Duties
and
Responsibilities
5-6
A i r fi e l d
Survey
CheckUst
5-7
QuaUty
of
A i r fi e l d
Surveys
5-8
Te r m s
Explained
5-9
Regulations
and
Publications
5-10
Additional
A i r fi e l d
Survey
Program
Information
5 - 11
A i r fi e l d
Survey
Database
5-12
PUot
Unit
Responsibilities
5-13
26
26
26
26
26
26
27
27
28
28
29
29
29
Chapter 6 Communications Maintenance Program

Purpose
6-1
General
6-2
MARC
Maintenance
Plan
6-3
PUot/Non-PUot
Unit
Responsibilities
6-4
Communications
Support
Te a m
(CST)
6-5
ALCS
Commander
Responsibilities
6-6
Communication Maintenance Supervisor and Shop Chief Responsibilities 6-7
Quality
Assurance
(QA)
Inspections
.
6-8
30
30
30
30
30
30
31
32
Section BOperations
Chapter 7Command And Control Relationships
Introduction
7-1
Purpose
7-2
MAC
Command
and
Control
Deployed
Location
Command
Chapter 8 ALCE Tasking
General
Responsibilities
Shortfall
and
ARC
ALCE
7-3
7-4
33
33
33
34
8-3
8-4
36
36
36
39
(C2>
Relations
8-1
8-2
M PA
Man-day
Procedures
Man-day
Management
Chapter 9 Pre-Deployment Planning

General
9-1
ALCE
Cadre
Planning
Aerial
Port
Planning
Maintenance
Planning
Safety
Planning
.
Medical
Planning
Logistics
Planning
Weather
Planning
Intelligence
Planning
Communications-Electronic
Planning
Security
Planning
Public
Affairs
Planning
Legal
Affairs
Planning
9-2
9-3
9-4
9-5
9-6
9-7
9-8
9-9
9-10
9 - 11
9-12
9-13
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40
41
41
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42
42
43
44
44
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m. Chapter 10Deployed Operations
General
10-1
PoUcy
10-2
Concept
of
Operation
(Deployed)
10-3
ALCE
Positioning
10-4
Arrival
Actions
10-5
ALCE
Operations
Center
(AOC)
10-6
Aerial
Port
Operations
10-7
Maintenance
Activities
10-8
Medical
Services
10-9
Security
10-10
Transportation
1 0 - 11
Safety
10-12
Information
10-13
Weather
10-14
Intelligence
10-15
Communications
10-16
CoUocated
Unit
Support
10-17
47
47
47
47
48
48
49
49
50
50
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51
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53
Chapter 11ALCE Roll-Up and Redeployment

General
11 - 1
RoU-Up
Planning
Actions
11 - 2
Functional
Redeployment
Actions
11 - 3
MARC
RoU-Up
and
Redeployment
11 - 4
Crash/Fire/Rescue
(CFR)
11 - 5
ALCE
RoU-Up
Plan
11 - 6
54
54
54
54
54
54
Chapter 12Reports And Displays

General
12-1
Deployed
Operations
Displays
12-2
Operations
Reports
12-3
Operations Reports-End of Mission/After Action Reports
Administrative/Personnel
Reports
12-5
Changes
12-6
57
57
57
58
58
58
Figures
2-1.
3-1.
3-2.
4-1.
12-4
ALCE
Training
Folder
ALCE
Management
Structure
Notional
Deployed
ALCE
Organizational
Chart
Active
Duty
and
ARC
Associate
ALCS/ALCF
Alignment
Attachments
1
Glossary
of
Te r m s
2
Publications
3
ALCE
Commander's
Guide
4
ALCE
Information
Brochure
Format
5
ALCE
Display
Boards
6
Engine
Running
On/Offload
Procedures
7
Cold
Weather
Procedures/Requirements
8
ALCE
CheckUsts
9
ALCS
Manpower
and
Equipment
Accounts
10
MAC
ALCS
Computer
Programs
11
MAC
ALCE
On-Station/Strength
Reports
12
ALCE
7602
Reports
Forms Prescribed
MAC 11, Airhft Control Element Status Report
MAC 174, Airfield Survey
MAC 356, Movement Flow Chart
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to designated US forces. An Affiliation Training team nor
maUy consists of two quaUfied instructors responsible for
conducting the Airhft Planners Course and/or the Equip
ment Preparation Course.
1-7. General Policies. The foUowing policies apply to AL
CEs, MSTs, CSTs, ATTs, and ASTs. The generic term
ALCE appUes to all teams.
a. Deployed Uniform PoUcy. When deployed, aU
ALCE members wiU wear woodland Battle Dress Uniform
(BDU) IAW AFR 35-10 as supplemented, or the clothing
designated by mission directive, tasking order, or team
chief (e.g., Desert BDUs, civilian clothes, flight suits, etc.).
b. Orders. Due to the frequency of TDY commitments
associated with ALCE cadre operations, the use of blan
ket TDY orders is authorized and encouraged. The use of
blanket orders is restricted to industrial funded (IF) oper
ations. MAJCOM (XOCOM) and MAC NAF/ALD func
tional managers (DOXL/DOX) required to evaluate
in-garrison and deployed ALCE activities are authorized
blanket TDY orders. ALCE loadmasters are authorized ad
ditional crewmember (ACM) status on MAC aircraft for the
purpose of maintaining currency (see paragraph3-3h(3) for
limitations). AU ALCE personnel are authorized mission
essential ground Personnel (MEGP) on any MAC aircraft
to and from deployed locations. Cockpit access by the
ALCE cadre is authorized to coordinate mission details
with the aircraft commander or higher headquarters. Di
rect use of aircraft radios is authorized with permission of
the aircraft commander. Blanket orders must include the
authorization to travel in civilian clothes when required and
the requirement for the ALCE commander or MST/CST
chief to have a telephone located in the room or immedi
ately avaUable for their use to receive incoming or to place
outgoing calls.
c. Additional Duties. To ensure each squadron main
tains a nucleus of personnel to meet the 12-hour response
requireme..:., ,\hCT. eucL-fi personar! ;.'!! not. bn r.-rrfd7jld
for wing'hase additional duties or details of any kind out
side the squadron. Squadron duties wiU be shared by a cross
section of officer and enlisted personnel within the squad
ron. The ALCS/CC has complete authority to designate cad
re additional duties within the ALCS.
d. Quarters. Deployed ALCEs wiU make every effort
to use government or contract quarters at the deployed lo
cation. ALCE commanders and MST and CST chiefs must
be avaUable to the MAC NAF Operations Center at aU
times. AU personnel wul be billeted in quarters compara
ble to those afforded TDY aircrews supporting MAC mis
sions. Additionally, satisfactory telephone communications
must be available to the team chief, and every effort must
be made to maintain team integrity.
e. (Does not apply to ARC Forces). Free Time at
Home Station Mission. Commitments permitting, ALCE
personnel returning to home station, after TDY in official
status, wul be given sufficient free time to ensure proper
rest and permit them to resolve personal affairs. Free time
wiU be taken immediately upon return and is not cumula
tive. Free time provisions outlined in this paragraph may
be changed at the discretion of the ALCS commander to
meet mission and local training requirements. Free time
21 May 1991
ratio is as foUows: One hour of free time for each 3 hours

of TDY time. Free time wiU not exceed 72 hours.
f. Passport. ALCE personnel are required to deploy
short notice to any location worldwide. To ensure this capa
biUty, ALCE cadre and cadre augmentees are authorized
and wiU have both official and civilian passports. The proce
dure for obtaining passports is provided in AFR 30-4 and
MACR 34-3.
g. Personnel Utilization. Work schedules for ALCE
operations are based on individuals working 12-hour shifts.
Sustained operations over 30 days in duration require the
deployment of additional personnel in primary unit type
code (UTC) positions. Deployed ALCE personnel wiU not
be tasked to perform additional duties outside their primary
UTC requirements unless authorized and tasked by the
ALCE commander. When notified of a requirement to aug
ment employment location base operating support (BOS)
(e.g., supporting tent city, K.P. duty, etc.), the ALCE com
mander wiU task for and deploy with the additional support personnel required. These personnel wiU be taken from
the ALCEs parent wing/group without regard to AFSC.
IS. Deviation. Deviations from prescribed methods are
authorized by the on-site ALCE commander if required for
mission accomplishment. In no instance is a deviation that
detracts from safety procedures permitted. Unit supple
ments to this regulation require MACOS/XOCOM ap
proval.
1-9. ALCE Designation. ALCEs are formed by combin
ing multiple UTCs as required to accomplish the tasked
mission. Although these UTCs may come from various
wings, the wing from which the ALCE cadre originates is
credited with the command of and identified as the ALCE
(e.g., the 437 ALCE is designated as such because the cad
re is from the 437 MAW, even though the maintenance and
aerial port functions may be from other wings). Each ALCS,
regardless of in-garrison wing of assignment, will maintain
the same capabilities and deploy ALCE cadres eble to plan,
coordinate, control and support airUft operations using any
MAC, CRAF, or SAC airUft aircraft. .
1-10. Unit Patches. Each ALCE unit will create its own
patch IAW AFR 900-3. This patch wUl be in good taste
consistent with established guidelines and should be unique
to the unit. Once the design is approved, send a copy of
the patch to MACOS/XOCOM.
1-11. Changes. Recommendations for improvement or
changes to this regulation are encouraged. Submit recom
mendations for changes to this pubhcation on AF Form
847, Recommendation for Change of Pubhcation (Flight
Pubhcation) (LRA), through channels to MACOS/XOCOM.
1-12. Waiver Authority for Air Reserve Components
(ARC). Waiver authority for ARC ALCEs wul be submit
ted through appropriate ARC channels:
a. Air National Guard: Through NGB/XOOCT AAFB
MD 20331-6008.
b. Air Force Reserve: Through AFRES NAF/DO to
AFRES/DOXX .
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MACR 554. Vol IV 21 May 1991
Chapter 2
SELECTION, QUALIFICATION, AND TRAINING OF ALCE CADRE AND AUGMENTEE PERSONNEL
2-1. General The ALCE is a formal MAC organization at
deployed locations and is an extension of MAC command
and control. ALCE cadre personnel must be of the highest
caliber, possess the management experience and skills need
ed to exercise the command authority granted by CINCMAC, and have the leadership and abilities needed to work
in international environments under crisis or hostile con
ditions. ALCE cadre personnel must have the operational
sophistication and flexibility to evaluate emergency situ
ations, develop new or innovative solutions, and properly
apply resources to the resolution of the problem. The ALCE
cadre is an elite force that is often the first and only
representatives of the US Air Force seen by international,
civilian, and/or other government agencies. It is impera
tive that ALCE cadre personnel maintain impeccable mUi
tary bearing, behavior, and appearance at all times.
2-2. AppUcation. This chapter appUes to aU ALCE cadre
and augmentee personnel. AU references to ALCS in this
chapter equally apply to Air Reserve Component (ARC)
units, unless otherwise stated.
2-3. Selection and Qualification Criteria of ALCS Per
sonnel:
a. General criteria. AU ALCS positions wul be filled
by highly qualified personnel, preferably by nomination ac
tion. When feasible, nominees wiU be selected from person
nel who have been trained in ALCE operations. ALCS
commanders wUl establish local selection procedures (e.g.,
selection may be accomplished by an interview and recom
mendation process involving the ALCS commander and
wing Deputy Commander for Operations (DO)). ALCSs wiU
be selectively manned IAW AFR 39-11 and AFR 36-20.
Personnel selected for ALCS positions wUl have a minimum
of 18 months service retainability. Retainability waiver re
quests wul be considered on an individual basis. Forward
waiver requests through MAC NAF to MACOS/XOCOM.
Selected personnel wUl not have a physical profile which
would prevent or exempt them from mobility requirements.
Personnel who cannot deploy and perform required tasks
due to permanent or long term physical limitations or res
trictions wiU not be assigned to an ALCS and, if already
assigned to an ALCS, wul be reassigned within the wing
or PCS as required. Airmen being considered for assign
ment to an ALCS Unit Manning Document (UMD) posi
tion must possess the AFSC and grade/skill level required
for that position. Enlisted personnel must possess at least
a five-skill level AFSC to be assigned or augment the
ALCS. Personnel presently in five-skiU upgrade training
within their AFSC wul not be considered for ALCS posi
tions until their upgrade training is completed (does not
apply to ARC). This policy may be waived by the ALCS
commander for cross-trainees demonstrating exceptional
abilities and possessing the grade commensurate to the po
sition being assigned. Forward a copy of the waiver to the
NAF/DOXL and MACOS/XOCOM.
NOTE: An individual may not be ALCE cadre certified un
til award of their five-level. The ALCS commander wiU re
view inbound assignments to ensure personnel are qualified
for
initial
assignment.
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b. Specific selection and qualification criteria:

(1) AJA^Coninumdar Tim ALCScrjtnnianderposition will be selected by the wing commander. It is highly
recommended that the squadron commander have previ
ous ALCE experience and/or move up from the ALCS/DOM
position. The commander's position is a rated position.
(2) ALCS Mission Panning officers. Officers con
sidered for assignment to the ALCS must possess knowl
edge of MAC command and control, and have the
background and experience in MAC operations to antici
pate problem areas and apply positive corrective actions.
Assigned officers must be able to plan, organize, deploy,
employ, and redeploy squadron-size organizations in sup
port of operations at non-MAC stations. If appropriate, rat
ed ALCS officers wUl maintain currency in MAC mission
aircraft in accordance with current directives governing at
tached crewmembers and the Rated Position Identifier
(RPI) code designated in the Unit Personnel Management
Roster (UPMR). The responsibilities of ALCS officers are
commensurate with their positions as the direct represen
tatives of the MAC NAF/ALD commander during deployed
operations. Deployed ALCS officers are either ALCE com
manders or operations officers and are responsible for ef
fective C2 and support of airUft operations. In-garrison,
ALCS officers serve the wing staff function of operational
planning and coordinating for ALCE exercises, contingen
cies, MAC mission support, and C2 wartime requirements.
(3) Loadmasters. Each ALCS wUl have at least
one fully qualified loadmaster assigned from each of MAC's
primary mission airUft aircraft (does not apply to ARC).
Loadmasters wUl maintain currency in their assigned weap
on system and in hazardous cargo certification.
(4) Airfield Management. Airfield management
personnel must have a basic-understanding of airfield
management and operations. This includes airfield operat
ing restrictions and criteria, airfield inspections, flight plan
ning and notices to airmen (NOTAMs), airfield lighting and
markings, and flight line safety. Airfield management per
sonnel lacking knowledge and experience in these areas are
required to receive remedial training from the local airfield
manager prior to deploying in a primary line number. Such
training wiU be coordinated with the Airfield Manager to
define training requirements and establish a trainee duty
schedule.
(5) Communications (Avionics Maintenance). As
signed personnel must attend a MARC orientation train
ing course at Scott AFB IL prior to deploying in a primary
line number. Units wiU take action on ALCS-assigned
455X2A which have completed ATC course E3AZR45552
A-001 (AN/TYQ-26 Communications Processor Control O/I
Maintenance) through their servicing CBPOs, to place
those individuals in an assignment freeze status (code 51)
for a period of 24 months. This policy does not apply to
overseas units.
(6) Communications (Aerospace Ground Equip
ment (AGE)). Assigned personnel must attend MARC
orientation training at Scott AFB IL prior to deploying
in a primary line number.
(7) Supply. Supply personnel should be familiar
with supply discipline and equipment accountability proce
dures, particularly in deployed operations.

(8) Administration. It is strongly recommended
that assigned administrative personnel be familiar with
squadron orderly room and wing administrative functions.
(9) Additional duty first sergeant. The ALCS ad
ditional duty first sergeant should be selected from the sen
ior enlisted ranks from any AFSC and wiU be appointed
by letter from the ALCS commander. Completion of Ex
tension Course Institute (ECI) Course 10090, First Ser
geant, is desirable, but not mandatory for duty selection
and qualification.
(10) ALCS Superintendent (Chief Enlisted Man
ager (CEM) when a CMSgt is assigned). The senior rank
ing enlisted member wiU be designated as the ALCS
superintendent, regardless of AFSC. This individual wUl
be responsible to the ALCS commander for issues dealing
with enlisted personnel management, programs, and poli
cies. This individual wiU work closely with the designated
first sergeant to resolve squadron personnel problems and
to establish squadron personnel policies. The ALCS su
perintendent is the ALCS commander's senior nlint*H ad
visor. The ALCS superintendent wiU work with the ALCS
Director of Operations (DOM) on operational issues such
as taskings, schedules, briefings, etc..
(11) Aerial Port (TR). Personnel assigned to an
ALCS or augmenting the ALCE cadre in a primary ALCE
UTC line number wiU be capable of acting as the ALCE/TR
liaison. It is preferred that these individuals be a minimum
seven-level AFSC; however, a highly qualified five-level
may be used. The individual must possess a current haz
ardous cargo certification IAW AFR 71-4.
(12) Maintenance (MA). Personnel assigned to an
ALCS or augmenting the ALCE cadre in a primary ALCE
UTC line number wUl be capable of acting as the ALCE/MA
Uaison. It is preferred that these individuals be a minimum
seven-level AFSC; however, a highly qualified five-level
may be used.
c. ALCE cadre augmentees. ALCS commanders wiU
ensure augmentees meet the same qualification standards
as caure personnel.
NOTE: Augmentation of ARC units is the prerogative of
the ARC wing commander. ARC augmentee training wul
comply with the requirements of this regulation.
(1) Appropriate wing agencies wiU nominate quaU
fied individuals for ALCS augmentee duty. The nominees
selection wiU be by review and concurrence of the ALCS
commander. AU ALCE cadre augmentees, regardless of
AFSC, wiU not have other mobility requirements in con
flict with their primary ALCE cadre augmentee duties. AU
ALCE cadre augmentee positions are wartime essential.
(2) ALCSs wiU retain the minimum numbers of
trained augmentees to meet unit Designed Operating Capa
biUty (DOC) requirements and UTC taskings. For exam
ple, if an ALCS is tasked by the DOC to have eight fully
trained officers available, but is only authorized five
officers, then a minimum of three officer augmentees must
be trained, quaUfied, and avaUable for ALCS cadre duty
(does not apply to ARC). Requests for waivers to this re
quirement wul be submitted to MACOS/XOCOM through
the NAF/ALD.
NOTE: Units having local authority to overman existing
UMD authorizations are waived attached augmentees when
direct-assigned overmanning meets the minimum augmen
tation requirements.
(3) Officers augmenting the ALCS wiU be as
signed by letter and serve as an augmentee a minimum of
12 months after becoming certified as ALCE commanders/

operations officers. Nonrated officers (e.g., 19XX AFSC)
may be used as ALCE operations officer augmentees.
(4) Enlisted personnel selected as ALCE cadre
augmentees wul meet DOC UTC grade and skill level re
quirements. The use of lower or higher grades is authorized,
provided the lower grade skill-level requirement is main
tained (e.g., a SSgt with a seven-level filling a TSgt posi
tion). Augmentees wiU be assigned by letter to the
augmentee position for a minimum of 12 months after be
coming ALCE certified in their particular AFSC.
NOTE: Personnel unable to meet the minimum grade/skilllevel or time criteria may be waived by the ALCS com
mander on an individual basis.
(5) AU personnel wUl be trained in accordance
with the provisions of this regulation and AFR 50-23. Once
an individual is qualified, he or she wUl help plan and de
ploy with an ALCE or MST a minimum of once every 6
months to remain current. Once currency is lost, the in
dividual must deploy under the supervision of a qualified
individual The individual's Job Qualification Standard
(JQS) wiU be used to document current task certification.
(6) Augmentation personnel selected to fiU key po
sitions on a scheduled ALCE operation/exercise will be
released by their units in sufficient time to participate in
operational planning.
(7) Request for waiver of augmentee requirements
must be fully justified. Forward waiver request to MACOS/
XOCOM, through the appropriate MAC NAF/ALD. Ex
ception: SkiU-Ievel waivers may be locaUy approved by the
ALCS commander.
2-4. Security Clearance Requirements for ALCS Personnel:
a. The following ALCS AFSCs and quantities require
Top Secret clearance ehgibiUty:
AFSC
1425/2245
A114X0
271X1
455X2
454X1
702X0
605XX
457XX
QTY
ALL
4
3
ALL
2
3
2
2
REMARKS
AppUes regardless of AFSC.
Minimum of one TS/SBI.
b. AU other ALCS personnel and augmentees require

Secret clearance eligibility.
c. The Top Secret clearance eligibility is required so
that each active duty ALCS can plan and deploy one
7E1AE UTC and one 7E1AG UTC to a Top Secret location.
d. The TS/SBI eligibility is required to support spe
cial operations planning requirements that cannot be sup
ported without this clearance.
e. MACOS/NAF/ALD ALCE managers are required
to have Top Secret clearance eligibility, regardless of AFSC.
f. Personnel Security Investigations (PSIs) wiU not
be requested when assigned individuals already have the
required PSI/security clearance ehgibiUty according to
AFR 205-32, paragraph 4-2.
2-5. ALCE Special Experience Identifiers (SEI). After
ALCE certification and completion of nine months ex
perience, aU enlisted ALCE cadre and selected augmentees
wiU be awarded SEI 090 IAW AFR 39-1 (retroactive for
personnel with previous ALCE experience). ALCE ex
perience need not be in consecutive months if no more than
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21 May 1991
6 months has transpired between last deployment and/or

ALCS office duty. The ALCS commander may waive the
time requirement.
2-6. Training of ALCE Cadre and Augmentation Personnel:

a. Purpose. This section establishes the minimum
training, proficiency, and evaluation requirements for
ALCE cadre and augmentee personnel. The ALCE train
ing program is the responsibility of the ALCS commander
and wul be conducted IAW AFR 50-23.
(1) The commander wiU appoint a training officer
and NCO by letter to administer the training program.
(2) Only the mmiMmW may certify ALCE cadre
and augmentee personnel.
b. Types of Training. ALCE training falls into four
major categories: Type I, Initial Qualification and Certifi
cation; Type II, Special Qualification and Certification;
Type III, Continuation Training; and Type IV, Proficien
cy Training.
(1) Type I Initial Qualification and Certification:
(a) Phase I - Initial Evaluation and Orienta
tion. When an individual is assigned to an ALCS, or is as
signed as an ALCE cadre augmentee, an ALCE training
folder wul be created, a trainer wiU be assigned, and an in
itial evaluation of the individual's training requirements
will be accomplished. These actions wiU be accomplished
during the individual's in-processing, as time and mission
requirements permit. The initial evaluation provides feed
back to the ALCS commander on the adequacy of formal
training, verifies current mandatory qualifications, and
identifies required OJT and formal training requirements.
Upon completion of the evaluation, the individual wiU re
ceive ALCE orientation. This unit orientation is designed
to provide initial familiarization to aU newly assigned ALCS
and augmentee personnel ALCE orientation may be con
ducted through self-study, briefings, and/or local tours.
ALCE orientation is not qualification training and should
be limited to ALCE subjects of a general nature. ALCE
orientation will be completed within 30 days of assignment
(60 days for ARC). Results of the initial evaluation and a
statement confirming completion of ALCE orientation will
be entered on an AF Form 1098, Special Task Certifica
tion and Recurring Training, for each person, and placed
in section I of the ALCE training folder.
NOTE: NAF orientation cannot be used to satisfy this re
quirement ALCE orientation should include, as a minimum:
1. Organization/structure of MAC, to in
clude higher headquarters and subordinate units. Include
local wing/group organizations, functions, and rela
tionships.
2. Familiarization with the Tactical Air
Control System (TACS) and its respective elements, with
emphasis on the airUft mission and the deployed role of the
ALCE.
3. Familiarization with the MAC Affili
ation program with emphasis on its role in ALCE deploy
ments and user responsibilities to self support.
4. Introduction to appropriate publica
tions, local operating procedures, and policies that govern
ALCE operations, such as mobility requirements, special
driver's license requirements, squadron details, deployment
scheduling, dependent care issues, etc..
5. Completion of mobility requirements
(e.g., shots, uniforms, passport applications, etc.). See AFR
28-4. MOP 7.
(b) Phase II - Initial Qualification and Certifi
cation. This training is designed to qualify personnel in
ALCE operations. Phase II training will be conducted by

qualified ALCS members and wiU consist of self-study, for
mal classroom, and practical (operational) training. Upon
completion of Phase II training, each individual will be giv
en a practical evaluation by a quaUfied ALCE cadre mem
ber. Upon successful completion of the evaluation, the
individual may be certified on the AF Form 797, Job
Qualification Standard Continuation/Command JQS, as
"qualified" by the ALCS commander. Phase II training
should be completed within 60 days for previously quaU
fied personnel, and within 90 days for personnel not previ
ously qualified. Individuals who have not completed Phase
II training wiU not be deployed in a primary line position
unless they are under the direct supervision of a quaUfied
trainer. Training time limitations for initial qualification
of ARC ALCE members should be 1 year. For those in
dividuals exceeding the recommended training time, a
monthly training progress review will be conducted by the
training officer/NCO and the commander. This review will
be annotated on an AF Form 623A, On-the-job Training
Record Continuation Sheet, and maintained until the in
dividual is qualified.
(c) Phase II - Common Training Re
quirements:
1. The primary ALCS cadre weapons wiU
be the .38 caliber revolver or nine millimeter pistol and the
M-16 rifle. AU assigned ALCE cadre and designated cadre
augmentee personnel will maintain proficiency with these
weapons. AFR 125-26/MACSUP1 contains information on
weapons handling, issue, and storage requirements. AFR
50-36, volume II discusses small arms marksmanship
training.
2. AU ALCS and augmentee personnel
will be qualified and authorized to operate government mo
tor vehicles. Certification in special purpose vehicles will
be accomplished on an AF Form 2293, US Air Force Mo
tor Vehicle Operator Identification Card (Computer Gener
ated), before operating these vehicler.. Training "viU include
vehicle operations while wearing the ground crew chemi
cal ensemble.
3. AU ALCS personnel wiU complete one
MAC Affiliation Training Program Airlift Planners Course.
4. AU ALCS personnel and augmentees
should attend the foUowing training when grade and time
permit: Middle East Orientation Course (MEOC); Latin
American Orientation Course (LAOC); African Orientation
Course; Airlift Operations School (AOS); local training in
combat Rules of Engagement (ROE), use and tactical
deployment of Airbase Defense forces; and, NAF/ALD
command and control orientation.
NOTE: The NAF/ALD ALCE managers are required to de
velop, schedule, and conduct NAF/ALD orientation at least
once a calendar year. ALCS commanders at overseas loca
tions have the option of sending their personnel to either
the ALD or NAF orientation.
5. AU ALCE cadre personnel and aug!
mentees will receive MARC setup and Operational Orien
tation Training.
NOTE: Recommend attendance to the MACOS/XOCOC
MARC Operator Training course at Scott AFB, Illinois,
offered on an as required basis. MARC training wUl con
sist of, as a minimum:
a. Setup and turn-on of the MARC.
b. Layout and function of MARC
equipment.
6
c. Emergency shutdown and safety.
d. Basic operating procedures.
e. COMSEC procedures.
f. At least 10 hours of supervised
practical training (actual, simulated exercise, or equivalent
training) in the assigned duty position (e.g., the aerial port
and maintenance augmentees would use a MARC worksta
tion as an ATOC or Job Control Uaison position and exer
cise message coordination, etc.).
6. AU ALCE cadre and augmentees wUl
receive training on bare base survivability. This training
is locaUy developed and should include but not be limited to:
a. Set-up of tents and support equip
ment.
b. Field messing.
c. First Aid and CPR.
3. Field sanitation.
e. Nuclear, BtjologtcaLOiamical (NBCV
Mobility training.
f. Personal protection and security.
E.
protection
and security.
_. Equipment
Aircraft/airfield
security.
i. Perimeter/unit self-defense training.
7. AU ALCE cadre and augmentees wil!
receive training on operations in a chemical threat environ
ment. This training includes initial and annual chemical
warfare defense (CWD) framing as weU as chemical war
fare task qualification training (CWTQT). The CWTQT will
be locally developed by each unit and must concentrate on
wartime tasks with personnel wearing CWD ensembles.
(d) Phase II - AFSC-unique Training Re
quirements:
1. Officer Qualifications. Before perform
ing duties as a quaUfied ALCE commander, an officer must:
a. Complete a MAC command and
control orientation program conducted at the local com
mand n^t nnr\ at the MAC NAF/ALD operations center.
NOTE: A NAF/ALD command and control o.iar-tulion visit
will be completed at the earliest avaUable opportunity, but
will not be a prerequisite for certification as an ALCE com
mander; however, local command post orientation is man
datory for certification. A previous tour as a NMCC/M AC/
NAF/ALD/ALCC/Wing duty officer wiU satisfy the com
mand and control orientation requirement.
b. Serve as an in-garrison planning
officer on at least one ALCE operation.
c. Serve as a deployed operations of
ficer on at least one ALCE operation.
d. Serve as the ALCE commander,
under the supervision of a quaUfied ALCE officer, on at
least one deployment.
2. Airfield Management (271X1). Initial
qualification will consist of, but is not limited to, knowl
edge of and/or practical experience in the foUowing:
a. Complete a MAC/ALD command
and control orientation program conducted at the local com
mand post and at the MAC NAF operations center. This
should include orientation training on Global Decision Sup
port System (GDSS).
NOTE: A NAF/ALD command and control orientation visit
wiU be completed at the earliest avaUable opportunity, but
will not be a prerequisite for certification as an ALCS oper
ations NCO; however, local command post orientation is
mandatory.
b. Complete training for preparation
and transmission of aircraft movement messages conducted
MACR 56-3, Vol IV 21 May 1991

at a command post/operations center. Once qualified,
refresher training will be accomplished IAW this regula
tion
and
AFR
50-23.
c. Complete at least 20 hours of su
pervised practical training (actual, simulated exercises, or
equivalent training) in the assigned duty position to include
MARC and ALCE radio operations.
d. Complete training on emergency
action messages and requirements from the local command
post.
e. Training on aircraft flight foUow
ing, aircraft operating requirements (e.g., aircraft refuel
ing, minimum essential equipment, maintenance status
codes, etc.), and aircrew support requirements to include
aircrew stage operations.
f. Training in airfield inspection and
airfield surveys to include airfield criteria, parking plans,
airfield lighting and markings, airfield safety and clear
zones, hazardous cargo parking and emergency jettison
areas, airfield operating minirmims, and aircraft operating
UniitatioPS fe.g., twin tandem weights, LCNs, runway re
quirements, iwrawnm operating weights, etc). Coordinate
the training with the local Airfield Manager to ensure air
field access and flight line driving requirements are met.
g. Training on setup and complete
operation of aU MARC equipment Training will include the
turn-on and operation of the Communications Maintenance
Operator (CMO) position and the ability to remove, setup,
operate, and reinstall MARC radios and antennas.
NOTE: Some of this training can be accomplished at the
MARC Operator's Course conducted at Scott AFB, Illinois.
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h. COMSEC, Crypto, and Authenti

cation procedures to include setup and operation of STUIII and secure fax.
r *> oh<
at
fi,:^:y tr
3a<?f V;"\ '....:. 2-1 i..'**v? a .:!.-. '.'"..: ALC; /. -field
Management NCOIC wUl coordinate with the base Airfield
Manager/NCOIC to establish a training agreement and
schedule. Training wul be for a minimum of 5 days. The
ALCS commander will have final authority to withdraw
a person from training (only after completion of a sched
uled shift and/or with at least eight hours notification be
fore a scheduled shift), when mission requirements dictate.
Training wiU be documented in the individual's AF Form
623, On-the-Job Training Record, IAW AFR 50-23.
3. Loadmasters (A114X0). Training will
include:
a. ATC Course J3AZR60000-000 or
J4AZT60000-000, AirUft of Hazardous Materials. Any
course Usted in AFR 71-4, paragraph 1-20, is acceptable.
Once personnel are quaUfied, currency wiU be maintained
in accordance with AFR 71-4.
b. ATC Course 3AIR75100X, Tech
nical Instructor, or equivalent Classroom Instructor Class
(CIC). This course is not necessary for initial qualification
but wiU be completed as soon as possible. Loadmasters as
signed to an overseas ALCSs will complete this course prior
to reporting to their duty location. Loadmasters assigned
to an overseas ALCS should be MST qualified prior to
reporting to their overseas duty station. ,^
c. Loadmasters attached to an airlif
unit for currency wuTmaintain basic proficiency as a mini
mum. Flying training records for loadmasters, other than
records pertaining to ALCE training, wiU be maintained
by the unit to which they are attached. The ALCS loadmaster NCOIC will ensure assigned cadre loadmasters
maintain flying currency.
d. AU ALCS loadmaster scheduling

will include time to complete flying currency items. ALCS
loadmasters who are noncurrent for grounding items IAW
MACR 60-1 wul not perform primary aircrew loadmaster
duties but can perform ALCE duties if otherwise qualified.
When an ALCS loadmaster becomes noncurrent for
grounding items, medically grounded, or becomes unquali
fied for any reason, the MAC NAF/DOXL or ARC NAF
(when applicable) wUl be notified immediately. Annotate
the monthly 7602 report with appropriate remarks until
the individual returns to full flying qualification.
e. AU ALCE cadre loadmasters will
know how to loadplan aU airUft aircraft by computer aid
ed load manifest (CALM) and by the standard form and
template method.
f. AU ALCE cadre loadmasters and
loadmaster augmentees will successfully complete the
MAC Affiliation Loadplanners and Equipment Preparation
courses.
g. Army A/DACG or Marine embar
kation orientation training, to include mrhling yard,
joint inspection, ready line, and flight line equipment/
personnel escort, and ERO procedures.
4. Avionics Specialists (455X2A). Train
ing will include, But not be limited to, knowledge of and/or
practical experience in:
a. ATC Courses conducted at Keesler AFB, Mississippi, and at Field Training Detachments
(FTD) to include AN/TYQ-26 Communications Processor
Control OH Maintenance E3AZR45552A-001.
b. Maintaining records and forms.
c. Circuit and wiring layout of the
MARC.
d. Use of special test equipment.
e. Message distribution procedures.
f. COMSEC. Crypto, and Authenti
cation.
g. MUitary Air Integrated Reporting
System (MAIRS) and emergency action messages.
h. At least 20 hours of supervised
practical training (actual or simulated exercise or equiva
lent training situations) in the assigned duty position.
NOTE: Quota requests for formal ATC training courses
must be directed through the functional manager at MACOS Scott AFB IL/XOCOM.
5. Aerospace Ground Equipment Special
ist (454X1) This training will consist of, but is not limited
to, knowledge of and/or practical experience in:
a. Attendance of courses on refriger
ation and heating units. This training will cover the opera
tions and maintenance of the air conditioning and heating
units used with the air transportable command and com
munications shelter.
b. Completion of power production
orientation with theTiost civil engineer power production
section.
NOTE: Quota requests for formal ATC training courses
must be directed through the functional manager at
MACOS/XOCOM.
ations.
c. MARC radio voice and data oper

6. Information Management Specialist
(702X0 or 732XX). This training will consist of, but is not
limited to, knowledge of and/or practical experience in:
a. MARC message transmission/

receipt,
files.
tation.
forms.
b. ALCE message distribution and

c. COMSEC and security documend. ALOE records, publications, and
e. Emergency Actions.
f. Radio operations.
g. At least 20 hours of supervised
practical training (actual, simulated exercises, or equiva
lent training) in the assigned duty position, to include
MARC operations.
7. ALCE cadre Aerial Port specialist
(605X5). This training will consist of, but is not limited to,
knowledge of and/or practical experience in:
a. ATC course J3AZR60O0O-O00 or
J4AZT60000-000, AirUft of Hazardous Material. Any
courseiUsted in AFR 71-4, paragraph 1-20, is acceptable.
Once personnel are qualified, currency wiH be maintained
IAW AFR 71-4.
b. ATC course 3AIR75100X. Tech
nical Instructor, or equivalent CIC. This course is not re
quired, but strongly recommended.
c. Successful completion of the MAC
Affiliation Program Load Planning and Equipment prepa
ration courses.
d. Complete a MAC Aerial Port orien
tation to include ATOC and APCC operating procedures.
e. Army A/DACG or Marine embar
kation orientation training, to include marshalling yard,
joint inspection, ready line, and flight line equipment/
personnel escort, and ERO procedures.
practical training (actual, simulated exercises, or equiva
lent training) in the assigned duty position, to include
MARC operations.
8. Maintenance specialist (457X2). Train
ing will consist of, but is not limited to, knowledge of and/or
a. Completion of a MAC Main
tenance orientation to include Job Control, specialist dis
patch, and LRC operations.
b. Aircraft marshalling, basic air
craft handling, servicing, AGE operations and require
ments, and foUow-me procedures.
c. Flight line expediter or ramp su
pervisor orientation and flight line safety and security.
d. Familiarization with supply
DIFM and war readiness spares kit (WRSK) requirements
and procedures.
e. Aircraft parking plans.
training) in the assigned duty position, to include MARC
operations.
9. Supply specialist (645XX). Training
will consist of, but is not limited to, knowledge of and/or
a. Completion of a MAC Main
tenance orientation to include Job Control, specialist dis
patch, and LRC operations.
b. Supply DIFM and WRSK re
quirements.
c. At least 20 hours of supervised
training) in the assigned duty position, to include MARC
operations.
cation:

(2) Type II - Special Qualification and Certifi
(a) General PoUcy. Once an individual has

been initially trained and certified, the ALCS commander
may require select individuals to obtain additional special
qualifications. The ALCS commander is the sole authori
ty determining who will or wiU not receive special qualifi
cation training. The ALCS commander is the certifying
official for all ALCE special qualifications.
(b) Mission Support Team (MST). Assigned
and augmentee personnel who will perform MST team chief
duties wiU faU under the same criteria as ALCS officers.
When deployed, MST chiefs are direct representatives of
the MAC NAF/ALD commander. ALCS airmen selected
to perform MST chief duties must be qualified to at least
the seven-skiU level and be capable of organizing and oper
ating at deployed locations. This training wul consist of,
but is not limited to:
1. A MAC command and control briefing
that outlines command relationships between MAC, MAC
NAF, the local wing/squadron, and the deployed MST.
2. MAC Affiliation Training Program
AirUft Planner's Course.
3. Aircraft marshaling procedures.
4. On station, emergency (OPREP,
Homehne, etc.), mission reporting, and flight foUowing.
5. Coordination required to ensure fuel,
equipment, loads, load teams, aircrew transportation, bUlet
ing, security, flight planning, and other required support
are avaUable at the deployed location.
6. Airfield survey program and airfield
criteria.
7. Aircraft parking plans, movement of
aircraft on the ground, and related ground/flying safety.
(c) Communications Support Team (CST).
ALCE cadre or augmentees selected to perform CST chief
duti**" nMtit r>e onwhfied to at least the peven-level in their
AFSC rrl r*p cspsble of rlarninp. onranizmp, deploying,
employing, and redeploying squad or team size units in sup
port of specific mission objectives. Training for aU CST per
sonnel wul include, but is not limited to, knowledge of
and/or practical experience in:
1. Determining and coordinating travel.
2. Communications Concept of Oper
ations.
3. Equipment power and support re
quirement.
4. Equipment configuration, to include
COMSEC, frequency, and antenna selection and ar
rangement.
5. Safety and security of personnel,
equipment, COMSEC, and classified operational infor
mation.
6. Knowledge of field level maintenance
and testing, maintenance data coUection, supply, and
WRSK requirements.
(d) Airfield Survey Team (AST). ALCE cad
re and augmentees selected to become Airfield Survey
Team chiefs wiU be a seven-level if enlisted. The individu
al must be capable of planning, organizing, deploying, em
ploying, and redeploying a team size unit to national and
international military and civUian airfields. Training wUl
include, but is not limited to, knowledge of and/or practi
cal experience in:
1. Foreign clearance and foreign operat
ing rights procedures, to include requesting country
clearances.
2. Aircraft characteristics, aircraft oper
ating requirements (e.g., aircraft refueling, minimum essen
tial equipment, firefighting, AGE, materials handling

equipment (MHE), etc.), aircraft security requirements
IAW AFR 207-1/MACSUP1. attachments 11 and 12, and **T
aircrew support requirements to include aircrew bUleting,
messing, and medical requirements.
3. Airfield inspections and airfield sur
veys to include airfield criteria, parking plans, airfield light
ing and markings, airfield safety and clear zones, hazard
ous cargo parking and emergency jettison areas, airfield
operating minimums, and aircraft operating limitations
(e.g., twin tandem weights, LCNs, runway requirements,
maximum operating weights, aircraft parking and taxiing
criteria, etc.).
NOTE: Recommend ALCS commanders coordinate airfield
inspection training requirements with the local airfield
manager.
4. Basic ALCE operating requirements,
to include determining airfield capability and methods to
support an ALCE operation (e.g., working areas, host sup
port, etc).
5. Determining aircraft maimnmn on
ground (MOGs) at the operating location, including con
tingency, CE (civU engineering/total parking area), and nor
mal operating MOGs. This includes identifying the causes
of MOG limitations and determining what equipment
would be needed to overcome the limitation.
6. Support agreements, site survey oper
ations, airfield operating restrictions, airport management
and organization. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
and International CivU Aviation Organization (ICAO) pubUcations, flight planning, and aircraft air traffic control ^^ .
(ATC) support requirements.
7. An individual will deploy on a mini
mum of two airfield surveys under the supervision of a cer
tified airfield survey team chief before being considered for
certification. One survey may be hcccmpliâuG wi..:; <* ci
tified NCO, out at leasi, one burvcy aiusi, he uouii with a
certified officer. The individual must be recommended for

certification to the ALCS commander by the ALCS airfield
survey program manager.
8. ALCS cadre selected to perform land
ing zone (LZ) penetrometer readings must receive
penetrometer training from a quaUfied Combat Control
Team member trained in LZ penetrometer operations.
ALCS commanders may coordinate with HQ M AC/XOTT
to schedule required training.
NOTE: Each ALCS will have a minimum of two airfield
survey team chiefs qualified on penetrometer operations.
(e) Affiliation Training Team (ATT). Before
an individual can teach an affiliation training course, he
or she must have satisfactorily completed both the AirUft
Planners and the Equipment Preparation courses. AdditionaUy, the individual must have taught at least one class
under the supervision of a qualified instructor and be
recommended by that instructor to the ALCS commander
for certification upon completion of training. Completion
of ATC course 3AIR75100X, Technical Instructor, or
equivalent, is required. Waiver authority wUl not be
delegated below the NAF level. ^^
(3) Type III - Continuation/Recurring Training.
This training is designed to maintain ALCE cadre and aug
mentees at a high level of proficiency and ensure stan
dardized procedures. Training should be scheduled to
include maximum ALCS personnel and augmentee partic
ipation. Training will be of sufficient duration and scope

to maintain required proficiency levels. ALCS continuation
training requirements will be determined by the ALCS com
mander. Time periods include annual, semiannual, quarter
ly, and monthly training. Training subjects should include,
but not limited to, MARC and radio operations and setup,
bare base survivability, chemical warfare, and weapons
training. ALCS continuation training meetings will be ac
complished quarterly. Items covered wiU be documented
in formal minutes, tape recordings, or other media to en
sure that members who are absent from the meeting are
able to get pertinent information as soon as practical Sub
jects shall be determined by the ALCS commander and wiU
include:
(a) Changes in airUft operations regulations,
publications, policies, or procedures.
(b) Items which impact ALCS operations
that require immediate attention or review.
(c) Any unique unit requirements.
(4) Type IV - Proficiency Training. Proficiency
training is the documented deployments of an individual
after initial qualification and certification is accomplished.
This training provides ALCS commanders and training
managers feedback on the proficiency of cadre and migmnntee personnel. The program may also be used to document
total individual deployments by time and type. Managers
may then be able to identify shortcomings of an individu
al's training and schedule future deployments according
ly (e.g., a 271X1 may be MST qualified but not have
deployed as an MST team chief for over 6 months, thus
requiring an MST deployment for proficiency).
c Training Regression. Individuals who faU to demon
strate satisfactory performance during the conduct of as
signed duties or who fail to complete Type I training must
have their training records annotated IAW AFR 50-23. If
an individual is downgraded from "quaUfied" to "training"
status for any reason, supervisors must take immediate ac
tion for decertification. When an ALCS officer/airman or
augmentee (includes ANG and AFRES) has been decerti
fied for any reason, annotate appropriate remarks on the
RCS: MAC-DOC(M) 7602 Report until the individual is
again certified.
d. For AFRES and ANG units. Currency teaming for
all positions will include participation in at least one exer
cise or ALCE operation every 6 months, measured from
the last day of the last deployment.
2-7. Training Records. Training for all ALCS members
and augmentees wUl be documented using the foUowing
procedures:
a. Records Maintenance. Training records wUl be
maintained on each ALCS officer, airman, and augmentee
IAW AFR 50-23. Training records wiU be filed in the ALCS
in a central location and be maintained by the training officer/NCO. During initial and/or special training periods,
the trainee is responsible to ensure his or her training rec
ord is avaUable to the trainer for aU training periods. Af
ter qualification, training records will require continual
maintenance to ensure they are current. AU ALCS person
nel and augmentees should update their training record
periodically to maintain high ALCS qualification/knowl
edge levels.
b. Officer and Enlisted Personnel. Prepare and main
tain an individual training record on all assigned officers,
enlisted personnel, and augmentees. This record shall be
maintained in five sections: Section I, Part 1, ALCE Orien
tation; Section I, Part 2, Initial Qualification and Certifi
cation: Section II, Special Qualification and Certification;
Section III, Continuation/Recurring Training; Section IV,
ALCE Proficiency Training; and Section V, Miscellaneous.

(See figure 2-1.)
(1) Section I. Initial Qualification and Certification:
(a) Part 1: ALCE Orientation. Document
initial evaluation, assignment of trainer, and ALCE orien
tation in this section. Use an AF Form 623A for documen
tation, local overprint authorized.
(b) Part 2: Initial Qualification Training and
Certification. The HQ MAC approved AF Form 797 will
be placed in this section. The JQS and associated AF Form
623A will be maintained IAW AFR 50-23. Upon success
ful completion of initial training, the respective training
OIC/NCOIC and section OIC/NCOIC will recommend cer
tification to the ALCS commander. The ALCS commander
will enter a statement in the individual's training record
to certify that the individual has completed the required
training and is qualified in ALCE and/or special duty oper
ations. Completion of all AF Form 797 items is not required
for certification. Each ALCS commander may determine
minimum task requirements for that ALCS, provided that
the MAC identified items (single asterisked items on the
MAC approved JQS) have bean completed. When an ALCE
cadre member transfers to another ALCS, the gaining com
mander will review the individual's record and direct addi
tional training as required prior to individual's
recertification in the gaining ALCE.
(c) The HQ MAC-approved AF Form 623A
will be placed behind the AF Form 797 and wiU reflect a
detailed chronological record of training accomplishments.
ALCS personnel performing as trainer will enter framing
accomplishments, written in such a manner as to ensure
the trainee and foUow-on trainers fully understand knowl
edge levels achieved by the trainee. As training require
ments are completed and documented on the AF Form
623A, the trainer will update the AF Form 797. Upon ter
mination of each training period, the trainer wiU review
both the AF Form 623A and AF Form 797 with the train
ee and brief the trainee accordingly. The trainer and train
ee will date and initial aU new training documentation at
the time of completion. AU training documentation must
comply with AFR 50-23.
(2) Section II, Special Qualification and Certifi
cation:
(a) The HQ MAC approved AF Form 797 for
each special qualification wfll be maintained in this section.
(b) TbeAFFonn623Awffl be maintained behind the AF Form 797 and used to document special qualifi
cation training.
(c) The ALCS commander certifies trainees.
(3) Section III, Ckmtinuation/Recurring Training.
The AF Form 1098 will be used to document completion
of basic qualification requirements that also require recur
ring or continuation training (e.g., small arms qualification,
chemical warfare training, etc.). This section requires con
tinued up-to-date entries. A computerized version of the
AF Form 1098 may be used provided proper documenta
tion IAW AFR 50-23 is ensured. If the continuation train
ing is computerized and maintained outside the records,
a memo for record must be placed in the training record
indicating where and how the recurring teaming documen
tation is maintained. When an individual deploys with the
training folder, a copy of the computerized form must be
entered in the record.
(4) Section IV, ALCE Proficiency Training. The
HQ MAC approved AF Form 623A wiU be used to docu
ment proficiency training accomplished whUe deployed.
This teaming includes airfield surveys, JA/ATT missions,
exercises, contingencies, SAAM missions, affiliation
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instructor activities, and other directed activities. Every

deployment is a training experience and this section should
be a chronological Usting of each individual's deployment
history. This section is used after an individual completes
initial qualification training Documentation of deployments
during initial qualification training is accomplished in sec
tion I, part 2. A computerized form or listing may be used
in section IV, provided it complies with the documentation
requirements of AFR 50-23. If the computerized form is
maintained outside the record, a memo for record must be
placed in the teaming record indicating where and how
proficiency documentation is maintained.
(6) Section V, Miscellaneous. This section may be
used to hold miscellaneous training information, schedules,
certificates, etc.
c Supplemental information. AU ALCS personnel and
augmentees will maintain an ALCE training folder sepa
rate from their AF Form 623 to document ALCE qualifi
cations and teaming. Those AFSCs that require the AF

Form 623 wul have their AF Form 623 maintained in the
individual's work center in accordance with AFR 50-23. An
notate on the AF Form 623A in the individual's AF Form
623 that special ALCE qualifications are maintained in the
individuals ALCE training folder located in the ALCS.
d. SORTS Reporting. The ALCS commander will
designate a minimum of two personnel to be trained and
qualified in status of resources and teaming system
(SORTS) reporting IAW proposed AFR 55-15/MACSUP
1. The individuals wiU receive local teaming from the wing
command post Exception: The 603 ALCS SORTS train
ing will be accomplished by either TDY to another wing
or by working with the local Aerial Port Squadron SORTS
monitor. AU SORTS reporters should attend the formal
SORTS teaming class. MSE/Augmentation personnel will
be trained in their primary duties by the owning units, but
reported as ALCE assets on the ALCS SORTS.
ALCE TRAINING FOLDER
SECTION I - PART 1
SECTION I - PART 2
SECTION II
SECTION III
SECTION TV
Figure 2-1. ALCE Training Folder.
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Chapter 3
ALCE ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS
3-1. General. ALCEs are formed by combining mission
support elements (MSEs) from various functional areas.
These MSEs are deployed by their respective wings and
organized under the command and control of an ALCE com
mander. The ALCE commander deploys a cadre of person
nel to provide core C2 and supervision of the deployed
ALCE. This cadre consists of personnel from the active
duty airUft control squadrons (ALCS) and the ARC airlift
control flights (ALCF). The ALCE cadre also has augmen
tee personnel from maintenance, aerial port, operations,
communications, and administration to provide function
al expertise and management. This chapter describes the
ALCE management structure, in-garrison ALCS, and
deployed ALCE organization,
3-2. Organization:
a. ALCE Management Structure. ALCE manage
ment is a dynamic organizational structure based on the
concept of centralized command and decentralized execu
tion. It is a vertically integrated structure that begins at
HQ MAC and ends at the theater/regional AirUft Division
(ALD) level. (See figure 3-1.)
(1) Peacetime. Peacetime management of the
ALCE is the responsibility of HQ MAC Director of Com
mand and Control (HQ MAC/XOC).
(a) HQ MAC. ALCEs are an extension of the
MAC Command and Control (C2) system. ALCE manage
ment within HQ MAC/XOC is accomplished by the C2 Mo
bility Operations Branch (MACOS/XOCOM). During crisis
and emergency situations, this branch becomes part of the
MAC Crisis Action Team (MAC CAT) or MAC Crisis Re
sponse CeU (CRC) as the MAC Mission Support CeU.
(b) NAF. ALCE management at the Num
bered Air Force level is the responsibility of the NAF
DCS/Operations (NAF/DO). The NAF/DO staff agency
responsible for ALCE management is the ALCE Manage
ment branch (DOXL). The ALCE branch serves as the NAF
staff focal point for the planning and execution of daily
ALCE operations and, during war, emergencies, and con
tingencies, becomes a member of the NAF Crisis Action
Team (NAF CAT) or CRC to man and manage the NAF
MAC Mission Support CeU.
(c) ALD. ALCE management at the AirUft
Division level is the responsibility of the Deputy Com
mander for Operations (ALD/DO). The ALD/DO staff agen
cy responsible for ALCE management is the Combat
Operations Division (ALD/DOX). The ALD/DOX is respon
sible for planning and tasking ALCE operations on a daUy
basis within its respective theater of operations. It is also
responsible for identifying theater ALCE shortfalls to the
NAF. The ALD is the lowest level of ALCE management
during daily operations. The ALD ALCE managers become
part of the theater COM ALF staff and ALD CAT during
war, emergency situations, and contingencies.
(2) WartimeVContingencies. During war, emergen
cy situations, and contingency operations, MAC command
and control responds as members of the JCS Crisis Action
System (CAS). The USTRANSCOM and MAC component
of the CAS is the Crisis Action Team. The MAC CAT is
responsible for providing centralized command during cri
sis situations. To ensure a highly trained and capable staff
is avaUable to perform during crisis actions, selected key
staff agencies perform critical functional management with

in the CAT. The functional management of ALCEs dur
ing war, emergency situations, and contingencies faUs
under the MAC Mission Support CeU. The peacetime ALCE
managers, at aU levels, become the respective CAT Mis
sion Support CeU managers during contingencies.
(a) HQ MAC. MACOS/XOCOM is responsi
ble for manning and managing the MAC CAT Mission Sup
port CeU. Its responsibilities include the identification of
MAC mission support requirements and tasking the NAF
Mission Support CeU to size and source MAC mission sup
port and ALCE requirements.
NOTE: Support requirements at existing MAC bases are
the responsibiUty of each functional manager under the
manning and equipment augmentation program. The MAC
CAT retains the authority to size and source MAC mission
support mandated by mission requirements. Personnel
within the MAC staff may be used to augment the MAC
Mission Support CeU. When required, the MAC Mission
Support CeU may also be a member of Crisis Response CeU.
(b) NAF. ALCE Management (NAF/DOXL)
is responsible for manning and managing the NAF CAT
Mission Support CeU. This responsibility includes, but is
not limited to, the sizing and sourcdng of required ALCE
and MAC mission support requirements at non-MAC in
staUations. Personnel within the NAF staff may be used
to augment the Mission Support CeU.
(c) ALD. ALCE managers (DOX) are respon
sible for coordinating and identifying ALCE and MAC mis
sion support requirements and capabilities at non-MAC
instaUations within their theater of operations. This infor
mation will be given to both the COM ALF and NAF. ALD
ALCE managers become part of the COMALF staff and
ALD CAT during war, emergency actions, and contingencies.
(d) COMALF/ALCC. Large scale strategic
airlift in a theater of operations often requires MAC to de
ploy ALCEs to non-MAC locations as part of the MAC mis
sion support structure. When a large number of ALCEs
are deployed to a theater/region, ALCE management may
be extended from the NAF/ALD to the COMALF through
the AirUft Control Center (ALCC). An ALCE manager may
be deployed with the ALCC for large scale operations.
When an ALCE manager is not deployed with an ALCC,
the management of MAC mission support requirements
may be accomplished by the ALCC senior duty officer. In
either case, the NAF/ALD ALCE managers make the fi
nal determination as to ALCE management support re
quirements supporting the ALCC. The ALCC mission
planners will consult with the ALCE manager who, in turn,
wUl task for the required ALCE management support.
NOTE: It is command policy that staff ALCE managers
(XOCOM/DOXL/DOX) be used in their primary ALCE
management duty position and not be placed in mobility
positions that would interfere with their duties as mem
bers of the CAT. When an ALCE manager or ALCE cadre
member is used in the ALCC they are to be used as ALCE
managers. Only during their first ALCC deployment may
they be used in a non-ALCE manager position, and then
only if it is for the purpose of orientation training.
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b. In-GarrisonAirlift Control Squadrons (ALCS):
(1) (Does not apply to ARC) The ALCS wiU be or
ganized IAW MACR 23-5, AirUft Control Squadron.
(2) AirUft Control Squadrons are formed at select
ed MAC airlift wings/groups to meet the Designed Oper
ating Capability (DOC) for deployed command and control
of MAC airUft operations. Each active duty ALCS is
manned and equipped to conduct the foUowing simultane
ous deployed operations (NOTE: Requirements are for ei
ther subparagraph a or b, not both):
(a) For operations over 30 days duration. Two
major 24-hour/two-shift operating locations (ALCE7E1 AE); two smaller 24-hour/two-shift operating locations
(MST-7E1AF); and two MAC ALCE Reaction Communi
cation locations (MARC-7E1AG). See proposed AFR 55-15/
MACSUP1 for details on ALCE Designed Operating Capa
bilities (DOC) and SORTS reporting.
(b) For operations equal to or less than 30
days duration. Four contingency 24-hour/two-shift loca
tions (ALCE-7E1AC); two smaller single-shift MST loca
tions (MST-7E1AK); and two MARC (7E1AG) locations.
(3) To ensure maximum support capabiUty for
contingency and wartime airUft requirements, HQ MAC,
MAC NAF/ALD, and wing commanders wiU ensure that
each ALCS is fuUy manned with highly quaUfied person
nel and equipped to meet designed operating capabilities.
The ALCS augmentation program at each wing/group is
an essential part of the ALCE's capabiUty and wUl be as
sessed during MAC Inspector General inspections.
(4) When the ALCS commander or designated
representative receives an execution order for a contingen
cy, war, or emergency tasking, the ALCE cadre has 12
hours maximum to recall, brief, and mobilize in-garrison
manpower through the processing line and material to the
ready line for deployment. The planning phase of the oper
ation normaUy occurs between the alert order and the exe
cution order; however, mission requirements may dictate
that the planning phase also takes place within the 12-hour
response time. ALCF, ADVON package? may be moved
earner if mission requirements dictate. ALCS commanders
must maintain adequate recall rosters and procedures to
ensure available in-garrison ALCE cadre and augmentees
can meet the 12-hour response time. Deployed ALCEs will
maintain the ability to roU-up and be prepared to redeploy
within 12 hours of notification.
(5) The wing/group to which an ALCS is assigned
must ensure adequate mobility support and procedures
have been established to deploy the tasked ALCE cadre
and/or MSEs within the allocated time and as part of the
wing/group initial response. The ALCE cadre and support
ing MSEs are normaUy among the first chalks deployed
by the wing/group. For this reason, the ALCE commander
and supervisory personnel must work closely with the wing/
group mobility processing units (mobility control center
(MCC), MCU, TCC, air terminal operations center (ATOC),
etc.) to ensure proper sequencing and timing of deploying
chalks. ALCE cadre members wiU not be tasked to be per
manent members of wing mobUity processing units; how
ever, the ALCS commander may designate cadre members
to remain until the last chalk to help coordinate ALCE re
quirements. ALCE commanders must also maintain close
contact with NAF/ALD functional managers to coordinate
MSE requirements originating from other locations.
c. DeployedAirUft Control Elements:
(1) ALCE. Due to the many variables associated
with ALCE deployments, it is impractical to provide specific
deployed ALCE organizational structures in this regula
tion. Since the ALCE commander is ultimately responsi

ble for the success of the operation at the deployed location,
he/she is the final authority on the type and size of man
power and material UTCs allocated to his/her ALCE. Ex
ception: HQ MAC ALCE managers (MACOS/XOCOM) and
the MAC CAT Mission Support Cell functional managers
may direct specific types and sizes of ALCE UTCs based
on contingency and deliberate planning factors. The notion
al organisation chart (figure 3-2), with arrAmpanying njfr?
and suggestions, provides general guidance for the
deployed ALCE's organisational structure. Of special note
is the similarity a deployed ALCE's organizational struc
ture reflects that of a typical airlift wing. A deployed ALCE
commander's responsibilities closely mirrors those of a
wing commander. As such, the ALCE commander is ulti
mately responsible for all aspects of airUft operations. He
must be given the latitude to form a cohesive team from
key functional areas such as maintenance, aerial port, in
telligence, and command and control These functional area
MSEs may be sourced from different wings; therefore, the
gaining ALCE commander becomes the focal point for or
ganirillg t" *m tn beat acrnmpliah fch maatignsan miasitm
The wing mobility functions serve to deploy ALCE cadres

and MSEs as part of the wing's initial response require
ment. (For example, the 438 ALCE cadre is deployed by
the 438 MAW and at the same time, the 436 MAW may
be deploying a maintenance UTC to meet up with the cad
re at the deployed location. Both wings are exercising their
mobility procedures to provide MAC mission support at
a deployed operating location.)
(2) Mission Support Team (MST). An MST is a
support function that is deployed under the supervision of
a specially trained and certified NCO. The composition of
an MST varies with mission requirements. An MST may *m.
contain one or more mission support elements (MSEs) and
performs the same functions as an ALCE, but on a smaller
scale.
(3) Communication? Support Team (CST). A CST
is a support function normaUy deployed vr dp' the super
vision of a specially trained and certified NCO who wil' be
designated as the communication team chief. When
deployed in support of a specific mission or operation where
there is no ALCE, they wiU report directly to the mission
commander or designated representative. In all cases they
will remain under the operational control of the MAC con
trolling agency. Tlie team chief wiU act as coi^
computer security officer and wiU ensure TEMPEST and
computer security countermeasures are followed IAW
AFRs 56-16 and 205-16.
(4) AffiUation Training Team (ATT). The Affilia
tion Training Team provides instruction to users of MAC
airUft in the areas of airlift planning and equipment prepa
ration. Only a quaUfied instructor wUl be in charge of the
team. The ATT wiU normally consist of two qualified af
filiation instructors.
(5) Airfield Survey Team (AST). The Airfield Sur
vey Team conducts airfield surveys at civilian and mUitary
airfields and landing strips throughout the world. The team
is supervised by an ALCE cadre member certified to con
duct airfield surveys. The composition of the team is de
termined by the team chief and airfield survey
requirements.
3-3. In-Garrison ALCS Functions. The foUowing job "*,
descriptions are provided to assist the ALCS commander
(ALCS/CC) in organizing assigned activities. This informa
tion supplements the descriptions published in MACR 23-5.
a. ALCS/CC - AFSC A1425/A2245. Directs and con
trols aU ALCS resources and functions. Schedules/conducts

MAC Affiliation/staff orientation briefings. Exercises com
mand authority. Responsible for the general health, morale,
welfare, and discipline of assigned personnel.
b. ALCS Superintendent. The senior enlisted mem
ber assigned to an ALCS (regardless of AFSC) will be desig
nated superintendent, directly responsible to the ALCS/CC
and have overall responsibiUty for all ALCS enlisted cad
re and designated augmentee activities.
c. ALCS First Sergeant. A senior enlisted ALCS
member assigned to an ALCS (any AFSC) will be desig
nated first sergeant. Directly responsible to the ALCS/CC
for the safety, morale, discipline, welfare, and other per
sonnel issues of aU enlisted ALCS cadre personnel
d. Information Management Specialist - AFSC
702X0/732XX. Is directly responsible to the ALCS/CC and
maintains classified and unclassified files, publications and
stock level of forms. Types reports and other correspon
dence for the commander. Assures suspense dates for
reports and correspondence are met. Processes and moni
tors administrative and personnel actions when a person
nel support team is not present and support is unavailable
from a local unit. This individual wiU be assigned to mo
bility and be tasked to fill a deployment levy line number.
Assigned administrative specialists are integral members
of the deployed ALCE cadre and wiU not be scheduled for
wing or base additional duties or details, including resource
augmentation duty (Ready Program).
e. The ALCS Director of Operations (DOM) - AFSC
1425/2245. The DOM is responsible for managing, monitor
ing, coordinating, and controlling the day-to-day operations
of the squadron to include pre-mission planning, ALCS per
sonnel and augmentee training, equipment and personnel
paring and tailoring, supply, and mobility requirements.
The ALCS/DOM will coordinate all phases of the operation
with the ALCS/CC and will act as the commander in the
ALCS commander's absence.
f. Air Operations Section (DOMA)- AFSC 1045/1425/1545/2245/19XX. As directed, plans all phases of project
ed deployments to include coordinating development of
personnel and equipment packages based on user require
ments and projected aircraft flow. Coordinates aU support
requirements with the user and/or host base, to include
billeting, transportation, communications, parking plans,
marshalling areas, etc. Attends joint planning conferences.
Serves as project officer on any special programs as re
quired by the ALCS/CC (airfield surveys, briefings, etc.).
Serves as ALCS communications officer. Maintains curren
cy in assigned aircraft in accordance with current direc
tives. Deploys as an ALCE commander or operations
officer.
g. Airfield Management Section (DOME) - AFSC
271X1:
(1) The senior airfield management supervisor is
directly responsible to ALCS/DOM and will be designat
ed Superintendent/NCOIC of the operations section. He/she
is responsible for scheduling activities of all enlisted personnel/augmentees assigned to the operations section. Mo
nitors the OJT program for airfield management
augmentees. Monitors the planning and coordination ac
complished by airfield management specialists during the
preplanning phase of assigned missions. Attends joint mili
tary planning conferences, and participates in site/airfield
surveys. Assists in developing manning and equipment
packages for deployment. Coordinates billeting, messing,
and transportation, and conducts predeparture and arrival
briefings. Maintains proficiency in MAIRS reporting IAW
proposed MACR 55-3, volume VII. Coordinates commu
nications requirements with communications supervisor.
Operates digital data terminal communications equipment.
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Determines authentication requirements prior to deploy
ment. Maintains a thorough knowledge of all OPLANs and
OPORDs that pertain to the ALCS. In conjunction with
other section NCOICs, ensures that deployable equipment
is maintained. Responsible for maintaining the ALCE
deployment publications kit in a readiness status. Ensures
procedures to safeguard classified information are devel
oped in close coordination with local COMSEC custodian
and ensures procedures are understood and complied with
by aU cadre and augmentee personnel
(2) The airfield management specialist or techni
cian maintains flight planning publications, operations pub
lications, and ALCE deployment publications kits.
Conducts OJT for operations cadre and augmentees. Coor
dinates communication requirements for ALCE deploy
ments with communications section. Maintains proficiency
in aircraft movement reporting in accordance with proposed
MACR,55-3, volume VII. Maintains airfield information
folders and participates in site/airfield surveys. Assists in
developing manning and equipment packages for deploy
ment. Coordinates billeting, messing, and transportation
requirements. Conducts predeparture and aarrival briefings.
Operates digital data terminal communication equipment.
Prepares and maintains reports and records of deployed
operations. Maintains and safeguards classified material
IAW apphcable regulations.
h. Loadmaster Section (DOML) - AFSC A114X0:
(1) The senior loadmaster assigned to each ALCS
(other than superintendent) wiU be designated as NCOIC,
Loadmasters, and will be responsible to the ALCS/DOM
for scheduling aU loadmaster activities and training, and
manages the MAC Affiliation Program. In conjunction
with other section NCOICs, ensures ALCS deployable
equipment is adequately maintained.
(2) The ALCS loadmaster attends joint military
planning conferences and reviews/validates load plans in
support of exercise, contingency, and war plans. Trains per
sonnel of affiliated units IAW chapter 4. Assists affiliat
ed units in updating load plans and maintains computerized
files of affiliated units equipment and airUft requirements.
Is familiar with the terminology, equipment, and publica
tions of the affiliated unit. Establishes aerial port manning
and equipment requirements for contingency moves when
aerial port assistance is not available. Prepares reports and
maintains records for operations and exercises. Establish
es close rapport with transported personnel at all levels.
Maintains proficiency in load planning MAC and CRAF
primary airUft aircraft. Has a working knowledge of aU car
go aircraft Maintains operating proficiency in forklift oper
ations and familiarity with all aerial port associated
Material Handling Equipment (MHE). Maintains qualifi
cation as an instructor and is familiar with all affiliation
program teaming aids. Maintains proficiency in operating
the Computer Aided Load Manifesting (CALM) load plan
ning system.
(3) Loadmasters maintain currency on the desig
nated MAC aircraft in which quaUfied. Only basic aircrew
qualification will be maintained.
(a) Loadmasters are authorized to enplane/de
plane on aircraft on which they are current and qualified
for purposes of maintaining flight currency. Concurrence
of the aircraft commander and unit of attachment must be
obtained.
(b) ACM status is authorized when travehng
aboard MAC aircraft (except C-12, C-21,89 MAW, and nu
clear airUft missions) to or from their unit of attachment
or in conjunction with flight currency training. ACM sta
tus will not be used to circumvent DOD passenger move
ment policies
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(c) Loadmasters will complete at least one
mission semiannuaUy that originates and terminates at
their station of attachment.
i. Communication/AGE Section (DOMC) - AFSC
455X2A/454X1:
(1) The senior communications/AGE technician
is designated the Communications Maintenance Supervi
sor, and reports to the ALCS/DOM. Duties include, but are
not limited to, responsibiUty for managing, supervising,
and training assigned communications/AGE personnel.
Reports current status of C3 assets to HQ MAC, MAC
NAF, and ALD in the monthly 7602 report and through
telephonic updates on system failures which haye a major
impact on operational capability. Develops comprehensive
Operating Instructions for each major end-item of commu
nications equipment. In conjunction with other section
NCOICs, ensures ALCS deployable equipment is main
tained. Specific communications maintenance responsibUities are defined in chapter 6.
(2) ALCS Radio Operations/Maintenance Special
ist is responsible for maintaining communications equip
ment in a deployable condition. Assists in site surveys.
Implements communications tasking and develops commu
nications plans for identified operating locations. Maintains
currency in general knowledge area of maintenance prac
tices and procedures. Ensures all equipment is operated
IAW appUcable technical data. Ensures all cryptographic
equipment and key material have been identified and are
available. Develops communications deployment checklists.
(3) ALCS Support Equipment Maintenance Spe
cialist (AGE) is responsible for maintaining support equip
ment in a deployable condition. Assists in site surveys.
Implements support equipment tasking and develops sup
port equipment plans for identified operating locations.
Maintains currency in general knowledge area of main
tenance practices and procedures. Develops support equip
mer.t deployment checklists.
j. ac! :x A -li! T.;nin( -. ' I* ir <r (TAJ II 'DOMX>
AFSC 445L/1445Y/2245M<22i5 I. Assigi ad to MAC
wings with designated Army affiliates. TALOs are assigned
to the ALCS for administrative purposes. TALOs may per
form the same duties as ALCE operations officers when
not performing primary TALO duties. When deployed with
ALCEs supporting Army units, the TALO will perform
duties consistent with MACR 55-55. In accordance with
MACR 55-55, wing-assigned TALOs have a primary duty
to support the Army when required for exercises, contin
gencies, or war when directed by MAC NAF. For this rea
son, these individuals cannot be considered members of the
ALCS/ALCE for wartime, contingency planning, or SORTS
reporting. In addition, the TALO works with the NCOIC
of the loadmaster section to coordinate and participate in
affiliation activities.
k. Air Transportation Section (DOMT) - AFSC
605X5:
(1) The senior air transportation (TR) specialist
is designated NCOIC, Air Transportation. This individual
is responsible to the ALCS/DOM for scheduling all TR func
tions and training. In conjunction with other section
NCOICs, ensures ALCS deployable equipment is main
tained. Manages the air transportation augmentation
program.
(2) The ALCS TR specialists attend joint military
planning conferences and reviews/validates load plans in
support of ALCE deployments. Establishes aerial port
manning and equipment requirements for ALCE opera
tions. Prepares reports and maintains records for opera
tions and exercises. Maintains familiarity in loadplanning
MAC airhft aircraft. Maintains operating proficiency in all

aerial port associated equipment. Provides Uaison with
wing transportation managers.
1. Aircraft Maintenance Supervision Section (DOMM)
AFSC as required:
(1) The senior aircraft maintenance (MA)
representative is designated NCOIC, Aircraft Maintenance
Supervision, and reports to the ALCS/DOM. This individu
al is responsible for teaming assigned aircraft maintenance
personnel and scheduling related activities. In conjunction
with other section NCOICs, ensures ALCS deployable
equipment is maintained.
(2) The ALCS MA specialists attend joint mili
tary planning conferences in support of exercises and con
tingencies. Establishes aircraft maintenance manning and
equipment support requirements for ALCE operations.
Maintains proficiency in general aircraft maintenance prac
tices and procedures. Maintains Uaison with wing aircraft
maintenance supervision.
m. Supply Section (DOMS) - AFSC as required.
Manages ALCS supply systems and accounts for equip
ment Ensures ALCS supply discipline and supply levels
are mamtamed to meet mission requframents. Monitors and
reports supply levels for the ALCS SORTS program. Ad
vises the ALCS commander of supply difficulties. Deploys
as the ALCE deployed equipment custodian and equipment
courier. Serves as the functional expert for supply issues
and procedures in-garrison and at deployed operating lo
cations.
n. Unit Historian AFSC optional. Each ALCS
should assign a historian on an additional duty basis to
keep a record or log of unit activities. The historian will
also complete a second additional duty as the unit pubUc
affairs representative (UPAR), assisting the ALCS pubUc
affairs officer (PAO) to complete articles of the unit's ac
tivities. These articles will be released to the host unit news
paper and as many other civUian and mUitary news outlets
as possible. AU articles for release to miUtary and civilian
med i wiU b* clearer, by th ALCS PAO prior to release
Unit *ubhc / tfairs )thcer. Eacn ALCS should as
sign a pubUc affairs officer (PAO) on an additional duty
basis to review, edit, coordinate, and release pubUc affairs
items. The unit PAO wul work with the host wing/group
PAO to ensure articles and information scheduled for public
release comply with official government policy and proce
dures, to include security and Freedom of Information Act
considerations.
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3-4 Deployed ALCE Functions. The foUowing is represen
tative of deployed ALCE functions and is not all inclusive:
a. Command Section. The command section directs
and controls all ALCE resources in the accomplishment of
the airUft mission.
(1) Commander - AFSC 1045/1425/1545/19XX/
2245. Responsible for the control of all resources and pro
vides for the safety, morale, discipline, and welfare of aU
personnel attached to the ALCE. Responsible to the ap
propriate controlling agency for the control of all airlift mis
sions originating at or transiting the deployed location.
Advises the controlling agency promptly of problems that
cannot be resolved locaUy.
(2) Deputy Commander - AFSC 1045/1425/1545/19XX/2245. Responsible to, and assists in, the accomplish
ment of the ALCE commander's duties. In the absence of
the commander, wiU assume the commander's responsi
bilities.
(3) First Sergeant - AFSC 10090 (other AFSC op
tional only if 10090 is not avaUable). Responsible to the
ALCE commander for the safety, morale, discipline, and
welfare of aU enlisted personnel attached to the ALCE.

(4) Information Management Specialist - AFSC
702X0. Maintains classified and unclassified files, publi
cations and stock level of forms. Types reports and other
correspondence for the ALCE commander. Assures sus
pense dates for reports and correspondence are met.
Processes and monitors administrative and personnel ac
tions when a personnel support team is not present and sup
port is unavailable from a local CBPO.
b. ALCE Operations Center (AOC). The AOC is the
focal point of a deployed ALCE operation. The primary
responsibility of this function is effective command and
control of the operation, to include coordination of mission
requirements and mission reporting. Access to the AOC
will be limited to those actually performing required duties.
The foUowing positions are normaUy in an AOC:
(1) Operations Officer - AFSC 1045/1425/1545/19XX/2245. Responsible to the commander for supervis
ing the ALCE operations section. Coordinates all phases
of airUft activity to ensure the effective utilization of air
craft. Briefs aircrews on mission particulars. Establishes
procedures to ensure timely and accurate information con
cerning aircraft activity is provided to the appropriate func
tional element. Establishes and maintains contact with
Combat Control Teams (CCTs) when required. Ensures that
upline/downline reporting is accomplished within the time
criteria established by apphcable OPORDs and directives.
Acts as assistant to the ALCE commander when a deputy
commander is not assigned.
(2) Officer ControUer - AFSC 1045/1425/1545/19XX/2245. Controls the movement of aircraft to ensure
efficient and effective utilization. Coordinates rerouting
when required to meet mission objectives. Maintains Uai
son with supported force and traffic function to facilitate
timely movement of passengers and cargo. Briefs aircrews
on the latest pertinent data, to include NOTAMs, proce
dures for obtaining weather briefings, airfield status, depar
ture procedures, routes, alternates, en route navigation, and
DZ, LZ, or EZ procedures, if appUcable. Ensures the air
craft commander has appropriate authentication materi
als and/or SIF settings if required. Monitors aircrew
staging operations and arranges for waivers and replace
ment crew members when necessary. Assures that ALCE
communications are properly maintained. Supervises ramp
coordinators. Records significant events on daily log, giv
ing special consideration to emergency situations or un
usual requirements. Establishes priorities for servicing and
leading aircraft. Determines the cause of any delay and
notifies aircrews and the agency charged of delay time. Mo
nitors flight foUowing activities to ensure compUance with
established procedures. Prepares reports in accordance with
directives.
(3) NCOIC Operations Section - AFSC 271X1. Su
pervises and establishes duty schedules for operations per
sonnel. Responsible to the operations officer for
mamtaining MAC Form 314, Aircrew Management Rec
ord, and MAC Form 356. Posts and maintains visual dis
play/status boards. Posts, reviews, and processes NOTAMs
and notices of hazards to airUft operations. Arranges for
briefing facilities and obtains flimsies and other aircrew
data, as required. Ensures upline reporting is accomplished
in accordance with existing directives/procedures. Main
tains and accounts for land mobUe radio equipment and ar
ranges proper storage of aircrew weapons. Manages
required authentication materials. Establishes procedures
for proper receipt and control of message traffic. Respon
sible for ensuring an events log is maintained by the oper
ations NCOs. Ensures operations NCOs operating digital
data terminal equipment do so in accordance with exist
ing directives. Performs duties of first sergeant, if required.
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Prepares reports and assists the ALCE commander and
operations officer as required.
(4) Air Operations NCOs - AFSC 271X1. Moni
tors the arrival, parking, refueling, loading operations, and
departure of all aircraft under the operational control of
the ALCE. Maintains air-to-ground and point-to-point ra
dio contact with the aircraft commander. Receives required
radio calls and transmits parking instructions. Coordinates
changes to flight itineraries with appropriate Air Traffic
Control agencies. Relays departure, arrival, delay, aircraft
status, airfield facUity, and other pertinent information to
upline controlling agencies IAW applicable OPORDs/directives. Receives the daily frag order. Posts visual display/
status boards at the discretion of the ALCE commander
completes MAC Form 314, MAC Form 356. and DDPT
Message Transmission Records. Keeps an Events Log, AF
Form 1924, and coordinates airlift information with aU
agencies concerned. Receives and controls message traf
fic Receipts for and stores aircrew weapons when no secu
rity police or armory is available. Prepares and transmits
MAIRS reports and emergency action messages in accor
dance with MACR 55-3 series regulations. At the discre
tion of the ALCE commander, operates digital data
terminal equipment and assists the operations officers and
NCOIC.
(5) Ramp (Coordinator - AFSC OptionaL Monitors
all ground operations and coordinates with conteoUers to
assure safe, expeditious ground movement of all aircraft
under ALCE control PeriodicaUy checks the condition of
taxiways and ramps. Provides assistance to aircrew, main
tenance, and traffic personnel Maintains a thorough knowl
edge of scheduled activities and missions in progress. Meets
each aircraft to advise aircrews of pertinent mission infor
mation and monitor the progress of servicing and loading
operations. Maintains radio contact with the operations sec
tion and reports problems to the duty controUer. Receives
weight and balance forms from aircrews of departing air
craft. Maintains olotx in and out times and reports them
to the operations section. Assists tne ALCE commander,
safety, maintenance supervision, and aerial port supervi
sion in developing a parking plan.
(6) FUght Planner - AFSC 1545/2245. Establish
es a flight planning facility within the operations section.
(Coordinates primary and alternate routes with local weath
er facuity supporting the operation. Prepares briefing maps
and charts for the clearance officer (including standard in
strument departure (SID) and traffic pattern procedures).
Provides computer or manual flight plans and briefs crews
on desired routing. Computes and determines (by coordi
nation) maximum allowable gross weights for fuel load re
quirements. Assures a NOT AM file is avaUable. Monitors
long range weather and keeps conteoUers advised of possi
ble diversions or alternate routing. Ensures time hacks are
avaUable for crews.
(7) Crew ControUer - AFSC Optional. Responsi
ble for aircrew management Monitors availability and qual
ity of aircrew quarters. Coordinates with base billeting
officer and local contracts for suitable quarters. Arranges
for 24-hour crew alerting procedures, crew messing, crew
transportation, and flight lunches. Monitors aircrew sta
tus and displays information on "Stage Crew Status" board
in the operations section. Monitors aircrew flying hours and
advises the operations officer of aircrew members requir
ing waivers of flying restrictions and when replacement
crew members are necessary. Provides aircrew stage
reports, if required. (This position is normaUy filled through
augmentation or by tasking an aircrew stage ops UTC.)
(8) Air Transportation Coordinator - AFSC
A11470 or 60575. Works in the AOC and maintains Uaison
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between the AOC, air terminal operations center (ATOC),
and moving unit. Monitors activities to ensure the airUft
is conducted in accordance with existing directives. Iden
tifies and helps resolve problems associated with ALCE
aerial port and user load preparation.
(9) Maintenance Activities Coordinator - AFSC
457X2. Works in the AOC and maintains Uaison between
the AOC and maintenance job control. Responsible for coor
dinating airlift schedules and changes. Monitors aircraft
maintenance activities and advises ALCE commander of
problems and recommended solutions. Acts as a job con
trol coordinator when a job control UTC is not deployed.
(10) Administrative Specialist - AFSC 702X0/
732XX. Maintains classified and unclassified files, publi
cations, and required forms. Types reports and other cor
respondence. Assures suspense dates for reports and
correspondence are met. Processes and monitors adnunis
trative and personnel actions.
(11) Avionics Maintenance/Operator (Digital Data)
- AFSC 456X2A. Performs organizational level main
tenance on aU integral communications equipment in ac
cordance with current directives. WiU be the primary
operator of digital data equipment Assists ALCE com
mander in placement, erection, operation, and Hiwmantling
of the MARC.
(12) AGE Technician - AFSC 454X1 or Power
Production Specialist - AFSC 542X2. Responsible for en
vironmental control units and external power for the
MARC. May be utilized at the discretion of the ALCE com
mander for operating digital data terminal Integral mem
ber of ALCE for offloading, erecting, dismantling, and
uploading of air transportable shelters. It is imperative that
the individual be highly qualified and thoroughly familiar
with the operation and maintenance of deployable genera
tors and MARC environmental control units.
(13) Security PoUce (SP) Coordinator - AFSC
81i:C or 8121. Tha AI.CE SPcowflnatoi nnsfe'.s the A1 CE
commai.der wit/i security l'cr hiriift j.;rcr:f''.. Sprcific d'lticS
include: Establishing Uaison with host security forces to
ensure understanding of security requirements; assessing
the threat to airUft resources; assessing the adequacy of
security to meet threat; and recommending adjustments
in the level of security, including deployment of home sta
tion security forces. The ALCE SP coordinator will advise
the ALCE commander on other security related matters
such as protection of funds, firearms, munitions, and clas
sified information.
NOTE: The ALCE SP coordinator is an adviser to the
ALCE Commander, not an aircraft security guard.
(14) ALCE Property Custodian - AFSC optional.
A commissioned or senior noncommissioned officer with
an E-5 or above noncommissioned officer to assist. Select
ed individuals are appointed through coordination between
the ALCE commander, logistics plans officer, and affect
ed squadron commanders. The ALCE property custodian
is responsible for the equipment deployed, and retains the
responsibility until the equipment is returned to the home
base chief of supply custodian.
c. ALCS Air Transportation Representative - AFSC
60575:
(1) Provides the Uaison between the ALCE com
mander and the aerial port MSE. If the senior TR represen
tative, the individual may also fill the air transportation
supervisor UTC requirement. If the senior TR representa
tive, supervise aerial port activities.
(2) Aerial port forces deployed in conjunction with
an ALCE or to a location where an ALCE has been estab
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lished are members of that ALCE and are under the com
mand of the ALCE commander. Normally, ALCE control
will be exercised through the senior aerial port representa
tive who maintains control of all aerial port assets. How
ever, on occasions where an aerial port supervisor is not
provided, the ALCE loadmaster or ALCS air transporta
tion representative will assume supervisory responsibili
ty for aerial port operations. Supervisory requirements wUl
be coordinated between the ALCE commander and the
transportation staff prior to deployment The ALCE com
mander will ensure that the aerial port representative is
briefed on the latest pertinent data to include OPORD
changes, aircraft ETAs, ground time, programmed loads,
and aU changes affecting operations.
(3) Joint Inspection (JI). For all airlift missions,
the qualified representative of the support force and the
ALCE conduct Joint Inspections (JI) to include documentation of aU items prepared for air shipment The MAC wing
tasked to provide ALCE support wiU ensure aerial port haz
ardous cargo inspectors are qualified in accordance with
MACR 76-1. volume I. chapter 23. Use DD form 2133 to
perform JI inspections.
(4) In addition to other duties, the aerial port
representative or ALCS loadmaster wiU function as a Uai
son between the ALCE and A/DACG or comparable sup
ported force function.
d. Aircraft Maintenance Supervision Representative
- AFSC 457X2:
(1) The ALCS maintenance representative pro
vides the interface between the ALCE commander and the
deployed maintenance MSEs. If the senior maintenance
representative, they may also fill the maintenance super
vision UTC requirement and be in charge of all associated ^h
maintenance responsibilities.
(2) Maintenance forces deployed in conjunction
with an ALCE or to a location where an ALCE has been
established are member?" of tht ALOE a^d ire unêr tbe
command of the ALCE commander. No*rnaUy. ALOE con
trol will be exercised through the senior maintenance
representative who maintains control of all maintenance
assets. However, on occasions where a maintenance super
visor is not provided, the ALCS maintenance representa
tive will assume supervisory responsibility. Supervisory
requirements will be coordinated between the ALCE com
mander and the maintenance staff prior to deployment The
ALCE commander wiU ensure that the maintenance
representative is briefed on the latest pertinent data to in
clude OPORD changes, ETAs ground times, programmed
loads, and aU changes affecting operations.
3-5. Deployed ALCE Commanders and MST Chiefs.
Deployed ALCE commanders and MST chiefs must be pre
pared to meet the challenges of leadership in a very dynam
ic command and control environment. Rigid flexibility in
responding to the needs of the users, changing mission
schedules, austere working environments, maintenance
problems, etc., is required to ensure mission objectives are
met. ALCE commanders and MST chiefs must be prepared
to work under stress, with little or no pre-coordination with
user forces or mission planners. ALCEs must be prepared
to deploy worldwide and work at locations ranging from
dirt landing strips to international airports. For this rea
son, each ALCE cadre is built to a standard designed oper--^,
ating capability, regardless of its wing of assignment.
ALCE commanders and MST chiefs must have a compre
hensive knowledge of MAC command and control and be
able to analyze crisis situations, identify problems, and de
velop solutions.
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NOTES FOR FIGURE 3-2
NOTE 1: The controlling agency will vary depending on
the deployed situation and type of airUft resources com
mitted. This agency may be HQ MAC, the appropriate
MAC NAF, an airUft control center (ALCC), or Commander
of AirUft Forces (COMALF).
NOTE 2: During most small- and medium-size ALCE
deployments, the ALCE commander is an officer within the
AOC. If the scope of the operation dictates, this responsi
bility may be vested in two individuals (commander and
deputy).
NOTE 3: No concrete rules are estabUshed to determine
when a first sergeant is required. However, if the ALCE
has 50 or more members, serious consideration should be
given to deploying a first sergeant.
NOTE 4:
a. On medium- and large-scale ALCEs, it is recom
mended that crew control be a separate function from the
AOC. The crew control section dispatches aircrew trans
portation, provides aircrew briefings and weapons storage,
issues aircrew brochures, makes billeting assignments, ord
ers computer flight plans, maintains the aircrew stage, an
swers telephone queries as to expected alert times,
maintains all aircrew records, and alerts and outbriefs air
crews. This frees the senior duty officer in the AOC to more
efficiently direct the operation.
b. UHF/VHF air-ground communications equipment
and a land-mobUe radio net will normaUy be estabUshed
in the AOC to provide adequate command and control.
c. The senior duty officer normally is located in the
AOC and coordinates the activities of the airfield manage
ment specialist, command post technicians, administrative
specialists, UHF/VHF radio maintenance technicians, ramp
coordinators, and flight line security.
NOTE 5: Depending on the type, size, location, and charac
ter of the ALCE, these positions may or may not be re
quired. Combat tactics should only be required for
tactical/airdrop missions. The ALCE Commander may be
responsible for the tactics function, depending on the scope
of the operation.
NOTE 6: Magnitude of the exercise and aircraft workload
at operating locations are two key factors used for deter
mining the number of safety personnel required for deploy
ment. Safety personnel normally wUl not be assigned to a
specific ALCE, but may travel from one operating location
to another as necessary.
NOTE 7: NormaUy POL and supply activities are incorpo

rated into the maintenance function. On medium- and largescale ALCEs, combining the aerospace ground equipment
personnel, special and general purpose vehicle repairmen,
and AGE drivers into a pool (with the responsibility for
all daily equipment inspections, including vehicles) may be
advisable. Not only do these personnel have the expertise
to accomplish the tasks satisfactorily, but can have the
responsibility for the required daily inspections if tasked
by the ALCE commander.
NOTE 8: The CCT will be required if airdrop, extraction,
or forward area airfield operations require air traffic con
trol, communication, etc. Command and control of CCT is
maintained by the MAC controlling agency. The CCT and
ALCE are separate MAC operating agencies at the airfield,
neither reporting to the other, but working in Uaison. The
ALCE commander, if the senior MAC commander on sta
tion, wfll be responsible for administrative support and will
be in operational command of the location (except for spe
cial operations locations).
NOTE 9: The aerial port operations function generally is
organized along normal fixed port operations lines. Func
tions to be activated are determined by workload require
ments. These functions may include, but are not limited
to: Air terminal operations center (ATOC), air cargo sec
tion, air passenger section, airdrop load inspection, and
quaUty control.
NOTE l(h Where departure or arrival airfield control
groups are involved, they work very closely with aerial port
personnel. It is advisable to have:
a. ALCE representation in the D/AACG.
b. D/AACG representation in the ALCE aerial port
section.
c. Communications between the two, such as landmobile radios, field radios, or telephone.
NOTE 11: Circumstances will determine the requirement
for security police, although normaUy an SP coordinator
will be deployed.
NOTE 12: AFSC optional (commissioned or senior noncom
missioned officer with E-5 or above NCO to assist), appoint
ed through coordination between the ALCE commander,
logistics plans officer, and affected squadron commanders.
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Chapter 4
MAC AFFILIATION PROGRAM
4-1. General The MAC Affiliation Program is designed
to develop a mutual understanding of mobility require
ments and to foster professional management of airUft as
sets. The liaison estabUshed at all working levels promotes
this concept through staff visits, formal classroom train
ing, staff planning validation, and joint participation in mo
bility exercises. Preplanning and early identification of
airlift requirements and potential problem areas help to en
sure a smooth flow of cargo and aircraft. To be effective
in developing better reaction times to joint mission require
ments, the program objectives are directed toward one goal:
fast, efficient reaction to worldwide contingencies with em
phasis on increased user support. This program does not
provide for hazardous cargo certification teaming or train
ing in MAC command and control procedures. This chap
ter appUes to MAC Airlift Control Squadrons (ALCS) and
Air Reserve Component (ARC) AirUft Control FUghts
(ALCF). ALCS refers to both active duty units and ARC
units unless otherwise specified.
4-2. Objectives:
a. To establish a Uaison between the airUft manager
and the using agency to optimize airlift planning and exe
cution.
b. To develop an understanding and appreciation of
the complexities of air movement and the unit's activities
necessary to prepare for that movement.
c. Provide a closer relationship between affiliated
units to develop mutual understanding of their respective
mission capabilities and requirements.
d To provide a ioint teaming proprair< -.o ennan%:e me
planning and execution ot rapid movemen* by air.
e. To ensure an immediate and effective team effort
for air movement.
f. To reduce user reliance on MAC mission support.
4-3. Affiliation. Affiliation is the relationship between a
MAC airlift wing and designated units of the Army, Navy,
Marine Corps, and Air Force. This relationship provides
the avenue necessary for unit level coordination between
MAC and the airUft user.
4-4. Requests for Affiliation AUgnment. Initial requests
for affiliation alignment will be forwarded through the
unit's chain of command to HQ MAC. Address the requests
to MACOS/XOCOM. Scott AFB IL 62225-5001. HQ MAC
will determine the validity of the request based on the
justification submitted and known commitments in sup
port of contingencies that require MAC airlift support. Af
ter validating the requirement, HQ MAC will coordinate
with the appropriate MAC Numbered Air Force (NAF) and
the user will be affiliated with an ALCS. For reserve and
national guard units, recommendation for affiliation (con
currence or nonconcurrence) will be forwarded by HQ MAC
to the respective ARC headquarters for final determina
tion. Affiliation alignment and notification will be accom
plished by the ARC headquarters with an information copy
to MACOS/XOCOM, 21 AF/DOXL, and 22 AF/DOXL.
4-5. Affiliation Types. Each affiliated unit will be assigned
an affiliation category. Types I, II, III, IV, and V desig
nate MAC active duty ALCSs with active duty units.
Types VI and VII designate ARC ALCFs to Reserve and

National Guard units. The designation of an affiliate type
denotes the frequency of teaming the user unit may receive
to maintain its deployment capability. The class quotas for
the Airlift Planners and Equipment Preparation Courses
are Usted below. If units desire static load teaming they
must coordinate the request with the ALCSs at the
JA/ATT planning conference 60 days in advance of actual
date desired. Static load training should be held in conjunc
tion with equipment preparation teaming or a planned
unit/base mobility exercise.
a. TYPE I. Quarterly training is authorized.
b. TYPE II. Semiannual teaming is authorized.
c. TYPE III. Annual teaming is authorized.
d. TYPE IV. TraiiungiaantlKirizedooly whan the af
filiated unit is scheduled to participate in known operations.
Approval authority is the appropriate MAC NAF or MAC
AirUft Division (ALD).
e. TYPE V. This category applies to units affiliated
with HQ MAC. a MAC NAF or MAC ALD.
f. TYPE VI. Annual teaming is authorized.
g. TYPE VII. Training is authorized only when the
affiliated unit is scheduled to participate in known opera
tions. Approval authority is AFRES/DOXX or NGB/
XOOCS as appropriate.
NOTE: Special training needs for all types wUl be consid- '***,
ered upon request but are subject to ALCS cadre avaUability and must be coordinated with the NAF/ALD.
4-6. Activities. The loliov/iu^ us jjj uutlinc u iu.*uiauju pro
gram activities. These <u e considered to lie Uit> mu.mium
essential for assuring the continuation of an effective pro
gram. Include the appropriate Uaison officers (TALOs,
MACLOs, etc.) in these activities.
a. Initial Contact New affiliates wiU receive an in
troductory letter from the ALCS's wing commander wel
coming them to the program.
b. Affiliation Visit The affiliation orientation visit is
the beginning of the affiliation program. It provides an exceUent opportunity to establish relations between the
ALCS and the airlift user. FoUowing the initial contact es
tabUshed by the introductory letter, the ALCS schedules
the affiliation orientation visit The visit should be with
the unit commander, logistics personnel, mobility officers/
NCOs, and A/DACG. embark, and MCC personnel. Initial
affiliation visits will take place as soon as possible after
notification of alignment but not later than 6 months fol
lowing the initial contact. Topics discussed should include
the foUowing:
(1) Program history.
(2) Purposes.
(3) Activities.
(4) MAC organizations:
(a) Strategic airUft.
(b) Tactical airUft.
(c) Technical organizations.
(5) Organization of airUft units.
(6) ALCS organization and responsibilities.
(7) User responsibilities.
(8) Mutual responsibilities.
(9) A/DACG-MCC-Embark and ALCE interface.

(10) Special Assignment AirUft Missions (SAAM).
(11) Current flying hour costs.
(12) Joint Airborne/Air Transportability Training
(JA/ATT).
(13) AirUft Planners Course.
(14) Equipment Preparation Course.
(15) Static load teaming.
(16) Information on C-130, C-141, C-5, KC-10, and
CRAF.
(17) MAC support requirements.
(18) Types of air deployment (tactical/adminis
trative).
(19) Automated load planning.
(20) Computer Aided Load Manifesting (CALM),
c Recurring Visits. Intervals between recurring visits
wiU not exceed 2 years but can be scheduled at any time
within this time frame. Examples that may require other
than normal recurring visits are personnel turnover,
changes in affiliation alignment, changes in training re
quirements, documented unsatisfactory trends, etc Topics
for these visits can include any or aU of the initial visit
topics with additional topics added as necessary.
NOTE' Requirements for recurring visits may be satisfied
by user attendance at their affiliated ALCE affiliation con
ference as outlined in paragraph 4-6g.
d. Team composition. Initial and recurring visit teams
will be taUored according to the command level of the af
filiate. As a minimum the initial visit team wiU be composed
of the ALCS commander and the affiliation program man
ager with additional cadre members added as required. For
recurring visits the ALCS commander or his representa
tive will lead the team. Wing staff agencies (i.e., wing CC,
DO, TR, etc.) will be invited to attend.
e. Load Planning Validation. Each ALCS will provide
their affiliates load planning validation assistance. This as
sistance fall" nto t' ro distinct categories: mission planning
vaUdation ard exe cise validation.
(1) Mission Planning Validation. Each ALCS will
provide their affiliates load planning assistance and vaU
dation. In conjunction with their affiliated units, the ALCS
will validate unit plans when changes occur in the affiliat
ed unit's mission or equipment. The ALCS affiliation man
ager, in conjunction with the affiliate, will develop and
maintain a realistic computerized estimate of the number
and type of aircraft required to deploy affiliated units. A
data base of affiliated units' equipment will be estabUshed
and maintained for ready use in the CALM system. When
ever possible a data link wUl be estabUshed with affiliated
units so that unit load plan vaUdation can be accomplished
using the CALM system.
(2) Exercise VaUdation. Each ALCS will provide
their affiliated unite load planning vaUdation assistance for
exercise participation.
f. Additional Planning Requirements. Each ALCS is
responsible to assist affiliated unite participating in exer
cises with planning and preparation for air movement This
planning assistance will be accomplished before known
operations on an as required basis and will include but not
be limited to the foUowing areas:
(1) Supported unit requirements:
(a) Current plans the unit is tasked to
support.
(b) Equipment avaUable for use during
deployment.
(c) Key personnel.
(d) A/DACG-MCC-embark operations.
(e) Order/priority of deployment.
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(f) Load planning.
(g) Load preparation,
(h) Documentation.
(i) Certification of hazardous materials.
(j) Load team composition.
(k) On/offload procedures.
(1) Inter-service support agreements or
memorandums of understanding at APOE when the unit
will deploy from a non-organic airfield.
(2) ALCS requirements:
(a) Load development planning.
(b) Airlift schedules.
(c) Load plan vaUdation.
(d) ALCE support requirements.
(e) Airfield survey reporting.
(3) Joint requirements:
(a) Airfield marshalling/parking plans.
(b) Load team composition.
(c) On/offload procedures.
(d) Reports.
g. Unit Affiliation (Conferences. Each ALCS will host
a biannual affiliation conference (MAC NAF/ALD except
ed). ARC ALCF8 wiU hold a unit affiliation conference a
minimum of once each 2 years. This conference will be held
at a time mutuaUy agreeable between the ALCS/ ALCF and
the affiliated units. To assure that affiliation problems are
adequately addressed, this conference will be separate from
other scheduled activities (i.e JA/ATT user conferences,
workshops, etc.). Attendees will include representatives
from each affiliated unit and, when possible, HQ MAC,
MAC NAF, and MAC ALD ALCS functional managers.
The requirement of recurring visits in paragraph 4-6c is
satisfied by holding this conference.
h. Affiliation correspondence and training. AU ALCSs
will correspond in writing with each of their affiliates a mini
mum of once a year. This correspondence will outline the
program and offer authorized teaming. Responses from
these affilia' ~~ 7r" be *5'-J '- 'he appropriate folder for Ti
tan reference IAW pan a 4-16. If possible, a tentative train
ing schedule should be developed from this correspondence.
4-7. Classroom Training. The classroom provides a forum
for the exchange of information in an informal, working lev
el environment The depth and quaUty of information
presented is directly proportional to the capability and per
formance of the participants. The classroom must enhance
the student learning process, be free from outside noise distractions, be properly shaded to allow optimum use of au
diovisual equipment and have sufficient work table space.
Two distinct courses of instruction wiU be offered: the Air
lift Planners Course (PDS Code 9N1. IAW AFR 50-5; US
Marine Corps Personnel Code M9T) and the Equipment
Preparation Course. Both courses of training wUl be provid
ed to their affiliated units. ALCSs must coordinate with
their affiliates on an agreeable schedule.
a. Airlift Planners Course (ALP). This course is
designed for unit movement officers and supervisory per
sonnel (E-5 and above) responsible for airlift planning and
execution of joint combat airlift operations. Individuals
who do not meet this rank structure may be admitted with
written verification from their commander or unit mobili
ty officer stating that they have a valid requirement for
this training. The course is presented in approximately 40
hours (5 days) of academic instruction at the affiliate's home
base, using MACP 50-13, the standard MAC syUabus, and
visual aids package. Personnel attending this course must
be totally committed to the teaming and not be assigned
additional duties or appointments that would cause absence
from the class. Additionally, they must have a minimum
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of 1 year retainability in the logistical duty position. Suc
cessful course completion and receipt of the training cer
tificate constitutes authorization to sign and validate
aircraft cargo (DD Form 2130 series) and passenger
manifests for air shipment of unit cargo and personnel The
Airlift Planners (Course is not designed to be used in con
junction with a JA/ATT or other static load aircraft due
to the course duration and subject complexity. The intend
ed audience would not be expected to routinely load air
craft. This course will include the foUowing subjects
concluding with a written test and practical evaluation:
(1) AirUft history.
(2) MAC Organization.
(3) ALCS Organization and interface.
(4) AirUft movements.
(5) Airhft aircraft inventory.
(6) Supported force responsibilities.
(7) Marshalling.
(8) Cargo preparation.
(9) Joint inspection.
(10) Palletization.
(11) Materials handling equipment
(12) Shoring.
(13) Weighing and marking of general cargo and
equipment.
(14) Aircraft weight and balance.
(15) Load planning.
(16) Manifesting.
(17) C-130 planning.
(18) C-141 planning.
(19) C-5 planning.
(20) KC-10 planning.
(21) Introduction to CivU Reserve Air Fleet
(CRAF) Planning.
(22) Safety.
(23) Test and measurements (closed book written
test and open book practical exercise; 3-hour time limit).
b. I -. .- lent 'repe ati< n Com se (E P<'). This course
is design J edut ite perso mel 'I -4 and below) in the
mechanics of preparing cargo, equipment, and personnel
for cargo aircraft loading. Although this course is designed
for those individuals (E-4 and below) who will actually pre
pare, load, and tie-down unit equipment, any unit individual
may attend. It must be noted that aU class members wUl
participate in the total preparation and loading exercise.
The course is presented in approximately 16 hours (2 days)
of academic instruction at the affiliate's home base using
M ACP 50-13, the standard MAC syUabus, and visual aids
package. Successful completion and receipt of the training
certificate recognizes the student has been trained to pre
pare unit cargo for air shipment. It does not authorize that
student to sign nor validate aircraft cargo manifests. Al
though not absolutely necessary, it is encouraged to sched
ule a static load aircraft with the Equipment Preparation
Course. The practical experience gained in preparing, mar
shalling, and loading an actual aircraft does much to rein
force the information presented in the classroom. This
course will include instruction in the foUowing areas with
a block of tests and measurements:
(1) ALCS organization and interface.
(2) Airhft movements.
(3) Airhft aircraft inventory.
(4) Supported force responsibilities.
(5) Marshalling.
(6) Cargo preparation.
(7) PaUetization.
(8) Joint inspection.
(9) Materials handling equipment.
(10) Shoring.

(11) Weighing and marking of general cargo and
equipment.
(12) Safety.
(13) Loading and tie-down when static load aircraft *"a.
is avaUable.
(14) Test and measurements (open book; 1 hour
time limit).
c. Static Load and Equipment Preparation Practical
Exercise. The associated practical exerrisefs) congeal the
activities of the classroom and must be a supplement to
the classroom teaming. Unit equipment tasked to support
the practical exercise must arrive at the training site
promptly and configured for airlift. If it does not, valua
ble teaming time may be lost or degraded to the point of
becoming ineffective.
(1) During the practical exercise, the entire unit
should become involved in the training process. The equip
ment selected for preparation is the actual equipment the
unit requires for their combat role. As such, the individu
als responsible for equipment preparation, load consoUdation, and transportation have the opportunity to perform
those duties in a supervised training environment
(2) AU cargo wiU be inspected using a DD Form
2133, Joint Airlift Inspection Record, prior to being load
ed aboard an aircraft. Universal loading simulators (ULS)
represent actual MAC assigned aircraft and subsequently
will be treated in the same manner as a SAAM or JA/ATT
mission aircraft. Cargo discrepancies wUl be properly not
ed on the DD Form 2133. As with actual unit moves, only
cargo passing the joint inspection wUl be loaded on the air
craft or ULS.
(3) The joint inspection team should consist of a
representative from the deploying unit mobility office,
DACG (instaUation mobility office), and represented ALCE. ^_
Members of the team may be members of the student body.
d. Comprehensive examinations. Each ALCS will de
velop two comprehensive examinations for each course.
Tb !se tests will h*> 30 questions' Dng. AdditionaUy, the AI P
wLu> u.uuUo an opt a c ion. uu rr" ifesting exerci e.
These examinations wiL be submitted by the ALCS to th. ir
MAC NAF for approval. An examination wiU be ad
ministered to each student attending the course. Students
successfuUy completing the examination (80 percent mini
mum passing score) will be issued an AF Form 1256, Cer
tificate of Training, signed by the ALCS commander.
Certificates wiU note which course was completed and in
clude the USAF Personnel Data System Code (PDS 9N1)
for the AirUft Planners Course. If other services (USMC,
USA, USN) assign their own personnel code to the AirUft
Planners Course, it wiU be included on the certificate for
students assigned to that service. Graduates of this course
will be certified aircraft loadplanners with certification valid
for 24 months. The AF Form 1256 will serve as the source
document for certification.
e. Class Size. To provide an effective studentinstructor ratio, class sizes must be regulated. Ten students
wiU be the minimum class size for either the ALP or EPC.
Maximum classes will be 25 students for the ALP and 30
students for the EPC. Instructor requirements will vary
according to type and size of the class. ALP classes of 10-15
students require one loadmaster instructor. For classes
with 16-25 students, two loadmasters or one loadmaster
and one ALCS qualified transportation augmentee are re
quired. EPC classes of 10-15 require one loadmaster qiw
ALCS qualified transportation augmentee. For EPC class*
of 16-30 students, two instructors are required. Any com
bination of loadmaster and ALCS qualified transportation
augmentee will satisfy this requirement. EPC classes of up
to 30 students may be taught by one quaUfied loadmaster

or transportation augmentee, if the class is spUt into morn
ing and afternoon practical exercises.
f. Deviations. These courses wiU not be modified with
out written approval of MACOS/XOCOM.
4-8. Scheduling:
a. Affiliated Units. Training will be requested by the
user and scheduled through direct coordination with the
MAC ALCS. Establish a specific point of contact within
each affiliated unit through the unit commander. This wul
help to assure maximum participation and continuity in
a host/tenant situation. It is the affiliated unit's responsi
bility to notify all appropriate, interested base agencies of
scheduled affiliation activities.
b. Nonaffiliated Units. Affiliation activities and train
ing for nonaffiliated units is authorized only by approval
of MACOS/XOCOM. Units desiring teaming, briefings, or
other activities must route their requests through thenchain of command to MACOS/XOCOM; HQ MAC wul vali
date the request and forward it to the appropriate MAC
NAF for ALCS tasking.
4-9. User Setf-SupportabiUty. Although MAC and the user
form a dose working team, this relationship must be tem
pered by the requirement of the user to be self-supporting
to the maximum extent possible (see AFR 76-6). Encourage
affiliated units to keep the appropriate assigned person
nel (i.e., UMOs, mobility, transportation, and embarkation
sections) involved and informed of mobility requirements
and procedures. Additionally, encourage a local program
to identify and track the availability of trained personnel.
These two local programs will increase user mobility effec
tiveness.
4-10. Affiliation and JA/ATT Training. Even though the
MAC Affiliation Program and the Joint Airborne/Air
Transportability Training (JA/ATT) Programs are separate
entities, one closely compliments the other. If static load
teaming is desired, schedule JA/ATT static load training
in conjunction with the Equipment Preparation Course or
a unit mobility exercise. Close coordination between the
ALCS and the affiliated unit must be accomplished prior
to submitting a request for JA/ATT static aircraft. Users
should not schedule JA/ATT static load aircraft with
presentations of the Airlift Planners Course. This wUl as
sure that a viable academic and practical training program
is maintained.
4-11. ALCS Unit Affiliation Management:
a. ALCS Commander. The ALCS commander is
responsible for the daily execution of the MAC Affiliation
Program.
b. Affiliation Training. Affiliation teaming (both aca
demic courses and static load training) is managed and
directed by the NCOIC, Affiliation Training. ALCS per
sonnel conducting the MAC teaming courses are direct
representatives of the Air Force and MAC. As such, they
must be knowledgeable in current directives, doctrine, and
procedures and present themselves as professional airmen.
Information provided in the training program must reflect
current policy and must be consistent with information dis
tributed by HQ MAC. MAC NAF. and MAC ALDs
c. Training. ALCS loadmasters and transportation
personnel designated to conduct MAC Affiliation Train
ing will complete training IAW paragraph 2-6b(2Me) of this
pubhcation prior to acting as the primary instructor.
d. Quarters. ALCE affiliation instructors must not
be billeted in a room with other than ALCE personnel This
is to ensure separation of students and instructors and to
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safeguard teaching and testing materials. A dass-A tele

phone must be readily avaUable. This telephone require
ment can be satisfied by a billeting runner or intercom
system. This is essential to meet MAC's commitment to
worldwide operations and to support after duty hour stu
dent needs.
4-12. QuaUty Control A high degree of quaUty control will
be maintained over the Airlift Planners and Equipment
Preparation Courses, and any static load aircraft/ULS
training
& It is not the intent of HQ MAC to require the MAC

ALCS to be, nor does the ALCS have the capability to be,
the sole provider of all unit mobility training. As indicat
ed by the objectives of the MAC Affiliation Program, the
management levels requesting and approving this train
ing must take an active role in the coordination of aU ac
tivities required to assure the cohesive and productive use
of the limited teaming resources. Tactical AirUft Liaison
Officers (TALO) will monitor their respective Army units'
preparation activities and advise them of the importance
of selecting the appropriate individuals for training, and
that equipment is identified and properly prepared for air
movement.
b. Each ALCS will establish and maintain a quaUty
control program to assure current airUft information is be
ing presented in a timely and professional manner. This pro
gram wiU indude, but not be limited to:
(1) Assuring a sufficient number of ALCS loadmaster and transportation personnel instructors are quaU
fied and avaUable to meet affiliation teaming requirements
of assigned affiliated units.
(2) Quarterly review of ALCS teaming materials
for technical accuracy. Forward requests for changes,
through the MAC NAF, to MACOS/XOCOM.
(3) Quarterly review of test materials for techni
cal content, measurement validity and indications of com
promise.
(4) Annual field visits by the affiliation manager
or ALCS superintendent to observe each quaUfied instruc
tor as they accomplish the Airlift Planners or Equipment
Preparation Courses. M AC/NAF/ALD observations satisfy
this requirement. Results of this visit will be entered into
section IV of the ALCS teaming record.
(5) Ensuring each instructor that has not taught
a class in 12 months or who fails to demonstrate satisfac
tory performance during a required or no-notice observa
tion is re-entered into training under the provisions of
paragraph 2-7c of this regulation.
(6) Maintaining and reviewing end of course stu
dent critiques (MAC Form 502, Student Critique of MAC
Affiliation Training) for significant comments that may ef
fect instructor performance, course content, recommend
ed changes, etc.. Critiques will be sent to their respective
NAF for review. The NAFs wiU determine if any trends
exists and notify HQ MAC.
c. Each MAC NAF Affiliation Program Manager will
observe a presentation of the AirUft Planners Course or
Equipment Preparation Course conducted by each CONUS
ALCS in their command every 18 months. A written evalu
ation of this observation will be given to the instructor, his
commander, and MACOS/XOCOM.
d. Each MAC ALD Affiliation Program Manager will
observe a presentation of the AirUft Planners Course or
Equipment Preparation Course conducted by their ALCS
every 18 months. A written evaluation will be given to the
instructor, his commander, the MAC NAF program man
ager, and MACOS/XOCOM.
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4-13. Cancellation of Training. ALCS affiliation instruc
tors are authorized to caned aU types of training when
teaming objectives cannot be met. Consult with the TALO
(if assigned), the instaUation OPR for affiliation program
management and the parent ALCS before canceling. Train
ing classes with less than 10 students, equipment not pre
pared for air shipment IAW established technical orders,
insufficient quantities of equipment to support teaming
needs, or delays in teaming that preclude efficient use of
remaining teaming time aU constitute justification for can
ceUation of training.
a. Students enrolled in classes that are canceled pri
or to completion wiU not be issued completion certificates
and will not be authorized to certify unit load plans.
b. ALCSs are required to coordinate critical after ac
tion items with the unit TALO and forward after action
reports explaining the circumstances preceding a cancel
lation action. Submit aU pertinent documentation and
recommendations to the appropriate MAC NAF/ALD with
an information copy to MACOS/XOCOM and TALO when
appropriate, MAC NAF/ALDswiU review the after action
reports and take appropriate actions to reduce recurring
events.
4-14. HQ MAC AffiUatkm Manager's Conference, A MAC
Affiliation Program Manager's Conference is authorized an
nuaUy. The conference will be hosted by various affiliated
service agendes on a rotational basis and chaired by MA
COS/XOCOM. Attendees will be representatives from the
major commands that have units partidpating in the MAC
Affiliation Program. The primary purpose of the conference
is to discuss and resolve problem areas within the affilia
tion program as percdved by the US Army, Navy, Marine
Corps, and Air Force affiliates.
4-15. Cross Indoctrination. The ALCS commander should
encourage aircrew and transportation personnd to accom
pany ALCS personnd on ALCE deployments, training ses
sions, and visits to affiliated units to the maximum extent
possible. This exposure wUl provide them with invaluable
insight into the MAC Affiliation Program and the ALCS's
mission.
4-16. Documentation. Each ALCS will establish and main
tain an affiliated unit teaming folder containing correspon
dence relative to affiliation program activities for each
affiliate. That folder will provide a quick, comprehensive
summary of each affiliated unit's progress and its current
status in the program. (The information contained in this
fdder is historical and should be maintained until no longer
required or current. Dispose of aU records in accordance
with AFR 12-50, volume II.) Each folder will be construct
ed in the foUowing manner:
a. SECTION I - UNIT INFORMATION:
(1) Unit Data. General information about the unit
airUft requirements, type equipment, etc..
(2) Points of Contact. Names, Tdephone num
bers, office symbols, message and correspondence address
es of unit's primary POC.
(3) MisceUaneous data. Use this section to main
tain any pertinent data that may be helpful in organizing
future visits (unit histories, fact sheets, bio-data, etc.).
b. SECTION II - COMMAND/STAFF VISITS:
(1) Correspondence. This section should contain
any avaUable correspondence on the most recent or next
planned command or staff visit.
(2) After Action Reports. Reports filed foUowing
previous command and staff visits.
c. SECTION III - TRAINING CORRESPONDENCE:

(1) Training requests. Use for unit dass request.
(2) Confirmation letters. Letters should specify -^
classroom requirements, attendance requirements, support
equipment requirements (projectors, chalkboards, video
equipment, etc.), dates, times, and place of dass.
d. SECTION IV - COURSE RESULTS:
(1) After-action reports. AirUft Planners Course.
(2) Class rosters. Airlift Planners Course.
(3) After-action reports. Equipment Preparation
Course.
(4) Class rosters. Equipment Preparation Course.
(5) After-action reports. Unit mobility exercises,
static loading exercises, etc
4-17. Reporting. Each affiliation manager will indude in
the monthly 7602 report the number of classes by unit and
students trained during the previous month.
a. Affiliation activities will be separated by type; Air
Uft Planners Course (ALP), Equipment Preparation Course
(EPC). Static Load IVauung (SL), and Staff Orientation
Visits (SV).
b. Students wul be separated by officer, enlisted, and
civilians with total number of students passed and failed.
c. MACOS/XOCOM wiU establish a computerized
listing of all affiliation activities based on the information
provided on the MAC Form 11, Airlift Control Element Sta
tus Report, by individual ALCSs.
4-18. Removal of Affiliates. Units that faU to participate
in the affiliation program for a period of 2 years or whose
change in mission negates the necessity for training will
be removed from the affiliation program. ALCSs must ^^
maintain supporting documentation that specifically iden
tifies the affiliate's non-participation. Recommendation for
removal will be forwarded to MACOS/XOCOM through the
NAF/ALD. MACOS/XOCOM will notify the affected unit's
parent command affiliation manager. If the parent com
mand manager has no objections or does not reply within
30 days, the unit will be removed from the program. If the
parent command program manager-justifies maintaining
the unit in the program, but the unit does not react for 1
additional year, MACOS/XOCOM will unUateraUy remove
the unit from the affiliation program. Unite removed from
the program must foUow the procedures outlined in para
graph 4-4 to be reinstated.
4-19. Air Reserve Component Affiliation Program. Air
Force Reserve (AFRES) ALCF and Air Nationd Guard
(ANG) ALCE participation in the MAC Affiliation Program
is twofold. First, the ARC ALCE personnd operate a Re
serve Affiliation Program under the RPA man-day pro
gram. This program provides teaming to affiliated reserve
components of the Air Force. Secondly, the AFRES and
ANG ALCE personnd provide manpower to augment the
active duty MAC Affiliation Program. This part of the pro
gram operates under the MPA man-day program.
a. The Associate Affiliation Program. The associate
affiliation program is estabUshed to meet the ever increas
ing demands on the MAC Affiliation Program. These de
mands create valid manpower shortfalls in the active duty
MAC Affiliation Program. The use of Reserve/Guard
ALCE personnel is necessary to meet the affiliation pro- -,
gram objectives.
b. Concept of Operations. Within the associate affili
ation program, the active duty ALCSs and ARC ALCFs
are dud aligned to provide reserve component affiliated
units MAC Affiliation Training. This dud alignment is to
provide program management of the MAC Affiliation Pro
gram and MPA man-day programs.
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Chapter 5
MAC AIRFIELD SURVEY PROGRAM
5-1. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish
the MAC Airfidd Survey Program, define responsibilities,
and devdop the procedures used to request, task, and con
duct airfield surveys. This chapter also establishes authori
ty to conduct airfidd surveys.
5-2. General AirUft aircraft, both military and CRAF,
operate at airports throughout the world. These airports
must be certified as suitable for specific airlift aircraft oper
ations. The survey of the airfield is conducted to collect data
for the HQ M AC/XOTV airfield suitability andysis. The
ALCS is the MAC organization responsible for conduct
ing airfidd surveys throughout the world. The form used
by the ALCS to document airfield survey data is the MAC
Form 174, Airfidd Survey. A HQ MAC-approved com
puterized version of this form is authorized for use by the
ALCS.
53. ReapondbiUtiee. HQ MAC/XOTVFP,the Flight Stan
dards and Performance Section of HQ M AC/XOTV, is the
OPR for the MAC Airfidd Suitability Program. HQ MAC/
XOTVFP is responsible for establishing the requirement
for an airfield survey and for determining and certifying
airfidd suitability. MACOS/XOCOM. as OPR for the MAC
Airfidd Survey Program, is responsible for training, task
ing, and providing airfield survey team chiefs and primary
survey team members. MACOS/XOCOM is also responsi
ble for the MAC Form 174, the quaUty control of the air
fidd survey program, and the publishing of airfidd survey
program policies u:id proctdu.-es. T-, V'F'AT.T? \irv.
mani-bcw are responsible lo: ':: 4:ii and quaUty control
ling airfield surveys in their area of responsibility. The
tasked ALCS is responsible for conducting, updating, pub
lishing, and distributing the surveys.
5-4. Airfidd Survey Tasking Procedures:
a. Authority to Request Airfield Surveys. Requests
for airfidd surveys may come from the foUowing vahda
tor sources:
(1) MAC Standardization and Evduation (all
DOVs)
(2) Specid Operations planners (MAC, NAF).
(3) Current Operations planners and schedulers
(aU DOOs).
(4) MAC QuaUty Support and Readiness planners
(MAC/QS).
(5) MAC/NAF/ALD Exercise planners (MAC/
XOOX, NAF/DOXC).
(6) Accident Investigation Boards (MAC).
(7) Federd agencies (State Dept, Dept of
Defense).
(8) American Embassies.
(9) MAC/NAF/ALD Crisis Action Team (CAT).
(10) Intelligence (MAC/IN).
(11) MAC Operation Planners (MAC/XPX).
b. Procedures:
(1) The airfield survey vahdator determines the
need for an airfield survey and sends a message to HQ
M AC/XOTV requesting the survey. The message must indude locations, suspense dates, reason for the surveys, spe
cial interest items, points of contact, any specid funding
codes, restrictions (e.g., wear civilian clothes), and specid
coordination or operating requirements (e.g., country clear

ances, host nation contacts, operating rights, etc.).
(2) HQ MAC/XOTV will review existing airfidd
suitability data and verify the requirement for the airfidd
survey. They wul send a letter to MACOS/XOCOM re
questing a survey be conducted. AU pertinent information
concerning the survey will be included.
(3) MACOS/XOCOM will task the NAF ALCE
management branch (DOXL) responsible for the area of
operation. MACOS/XOCOM retains the right to directly
task an ALCS as required by the mission.
(4) The NAF/DOXL will task the ALCS to con
duct the survey.
(5) The tasked ALCS win conduct the survey and
publish the results IAW the procedures of this chapter and
the MAC Form 174 instructions and distribution list.
(6) HQ MAC/XOTV wiU coordinate the complet
ed survey with the MAC staff, determine and publish air
field suitability, and maintain the files of airfidd surveys.
NOTE: Classified and foreign airfidd surveys are main
tained by HQ MAC/INO. HQ MAC/XOTV maintains sur
veys of airfields in the 50 states.
(7) Whenever an in-garrison ALCS commander
determines an airfidd may require updating or reaccomplishing, the ALCS commander will notify the NAF/ALD
ALCE manager. The NAF/ALD ALCE manager will noti
fy the NAF/ALD DO airfidd suitability representative of
the e.:-fH In question TTij NAF/ALT) OO a'rfifld soft*bUily r9?TTfT5tiit'.* a vf" vaHdrte and request r- uirfittd
survey, as required, according to the procedures of this
paragraph.
(8) AU deployed ALCE commanders and MST
team chiefs are required to update the airfield survey of
their deployed location. This update may be by message
to HQ MAC/XOTV if the quantity of updated information
is small; or by completing a new MAC Form 174, if the up
date is significant or the existing survey is over 2 years old.
5-5. Airfidd Survey Program Management. The ALCS
commander will appoint an airfidd survey program man
ager. The program manager should come from the Airfield
Management Section (DOME); however, at the discretion
of the ALCS commander, a mission planning officer may
be appointed as the manager.
5-6. Duties and Responsibilities:
a. ALCS Commander. Responsible for the overall
managing, training, equipping, and quaUty controlling of
the airfield survey program. The ALCS commander is
responsible for
(1) Ensuring airfield survey team chiefs are
trained and certified to perform the survey.
(2) Ensuring a quaUty control program is in ef
fect, to include reviewing completed surveys prior to dis
tribution.
(3) Meet survey suspense and distribution re
quirements.
b. Airfidd Survey Program Manager. Responsible for:
(1) Managing the airfield survey program.
(2) Assisting the commander in quality control of

the program, to include standardization and evduation
duties and the review of completed survey forms to ensure
accuracy, readability, and completeness.
(3) Assisting the teaming officer/NCO in devdoping and conducting airfield survey training.
(4) Ensuring an airfield survey guide is published
and/or made avaUable to team chief. The MAC-approved
airfield survey guide should be used and supplemented with
locally required items.
(5) Ensuring required publications, forms, equip
ment, and airfidd survey suppUes are avaUable for deploy
ments. The locd development of standardized airfidd
survey kits is encouraged.
(6) Assisting the team chief in accomplishing re
quired predeparture responsibilities.
(7) Maintaining a current airfidd survey file and
identifying to the ALCS commander any airfields that may
require updating or reaccomplishing.
(8) Providing program feedback as necessary to
other ALCS airfidd survey program managers and MAC/
NAF/ALD ALCE managers.
c Airfidd Survey Team Chief. Responsible for
(1) Tasking, sdecting, briefing, organizing, and
supervising the airfidd survey team.
(2) Ensuring orders are published; transportation
and billeting requirements are arranged; passport and im
munizations requirements are current; personnd country
clearance and visa requirements are requested and received;
and spedd requirements are briefed to all team members
(e.g., uniform or civilian clothing requirements, personal
security considerations, etc.).
(3) Ensuring that appropriate authority to con
duct the airfidd survey has been received.
(4) Reviewing previous airfidd survey if ap
phcable.
(5) Reviewing the NAF Summary of Airfield Res
trictions and FLIP documents for pubUshed obstructions
and restrictions.
(6) Arranging for intelligence and/or special
briefings.
(7) Deploying and accurately gathering aU avaU
able information about an airfield and documenting it on
the MAC Form 174.
NOTE: Mission planners and airfield survey validators may
require preliminary information from the team chief con
cerning the airfidd's capabiUty. The team chief wUl send
required preliminary information by telephone or message,
as required to the requesting action agency, then foUow up
with a completed MAC Form 174.
(8) Ensuring that any additional required infor
mation such as maps, diagrams, locd checklists, or locd
OPLANs are attached to the completed survey.
(9) Reviewing data coUection efforts with team
members daily to ensure the quality control and coUection
of required data.
(10) Providing team members guidance as
necessary.
(11) Completing the MAC Form 174 by the sus
pense time and distributing it according to the tasking mes
sage and instructions in the MAC Form 174.
(12) Conducting and interpreting penetrometer
readings for Landing Zones (LZ).
NOTE: This requirement ody apphes to those team chiefs
trained and quaUfied to conduct penetrometer readings.
d. Airfield Survey Team Members. Responsible for:
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(1) Preparing for and complying with require
ments of the deployment.
(2) Performing survey duties as required by the
survey team chief and the MAC Form 174.
(3) Notifying the airfidd survey team chief of any
discrepancies, safety hazards, etc, that could adversely af
fect MAC operations.
(4) Assisting the survey team chief in coUecting
data, measuring, completing the MAC Form 174, and evalu
ating airfidd mission support capabilities.
NOTE: Team members may be required to assist the team
chief in completing and/or briefing survey results after the
survey is completed.
5-7. Airfield Survey Checklist. The Airfidd Survey Check
list, MAC Form 174, is divided into two parts: Part I, Air
fidd Suitability, is designed to provide specific information
on the capability of the airfidd to phydcdly accept airlift
aircraft. Part II of the checklist is designed to provide in
formation to determine if the airfield has the facilities to
support an airlift operation. ALCEs may be tasked to ac
complish parts of, or all of the survey, depending on the
proposed operation. A MAC approved computerized ver
sion of the airfidd survey checklist may be used by the air
fidd survey team. The completed computerized checkUst
must Ust those areas that are non-applicable and/or not in
spected. This requirement is to ensure survey areas are
properly identified and not overlooked when performing
quality control checks. Future developments of the com
puterization of the airfidd survey program will include di
rect input of the completed surveys into the Globd Decision
Support System (GDSS) airfield survey data base by means
of either a laptop computer or the Information Processing
System (IPS). ALCEs using computerized survey check
lists will send the required hard copy and a floppy disc copy
to MACOS/XOCOM.
58. QuaUty of Airfield Surveys. The MAC Form 174 must
be completed in as much detail as possible. The survey in
formation provided is criticd to determining aircraft suita
bility and MAC mission support requirements, and serves
as an important tool for mission planners and MAC functiond managers. The foUowing minimum elements shodd
be induded:
a. Additional attachments such as airfield diagrams,
parking plan diagrams, taxi routes and hazardous cargo
areas, area maps, airfidd photographs, dty maps, road
maps, locd checklists, phone numbers, policies, and res
trictions, etc. Template diagrams of MOG and parking con
figurations. Highlight hazardous areas, emergency jettison
areas, and warning areas. Indude locaUy produced Stan
dard Instrument Departures (SIDs) and other airfidd han
douts. Point out key facilities such as the fire department,
fuels, inflight kitchen, motor pool, billeting, transient dert,
assigned ALCE areas, commonly used marshalling yards,
etc. Be as detailed as possible, even if it means spending
an additiond day at the airfidd.
b. Ensure copies of the MAC Form 174 and all attach
ments are legible and contain consistent and correct infor
mation.
c. Ensure the find summary reflects the MOG capa
bilities by type of aircraft, specid cautions and/or restric
tions, and additional assessments of capabilities that would
help mission and ALCS planners determine aircraft and
support capabilities and requirements at the airfidd. The
find summary is the team chiefs opportunity to put on
the ALCE commander's hat and answer the questions of
who, what, where, and how much airlift support wodd be
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needed at the location to run a two-shift operation with the
worse case MOG listed.
d. In cases where team members cannot perform a
quaUty survey due to restrictions imposed by local authori
ties, espedally foreign governments, the team members
should attempt to gather as much information as possible.
The team chief will indicate on the front cover of the MAC
Form 174 the limitations encountered (e.g., Limited Sur
vey due to host nation restricting access to the parking
ramp. AU parking ramp, taxiway, and runway data collect
ed is host nation provided information).
e. Ensure continuity when documenting standard or
metric measurements throughout the MAC Form 174.
5-9. Terms Explained. These terms apply to the airfidd
survey program. Some terms apply specificaUy to the MAC
Form 174.
a. Activity. For the purpose of the MAC Form 174
ody, any Air Force or non-Air Force unit, organization,
force, or operation requesting authority to locate on, or to
survey an installation.
b. Airfield. The area on an air base or airport where
aircraft takeoff, land, taxi, park, or are serviced.
c. The Airfield Survey Team. The location and size
of the airfidd to be surveyed will dictate the size of the sur
vey team. The survey team chief should consider a team
composition of personnd with expertise in operations, com
munications, aircraft maintenance, supply (fuels), air trans
portation, security police, dvU engineering (services and
crash/fire/rescue), and weather. Additiond personnd from
medical, vehicle transportation, contracting, dvU engineer
ing (pavements), etc., may be required. The survey team
chief wiU determine the survey team manpower require
ments and task for manpower accordingly.
d. Airfield Survey Team Chief. An ALCE cadre or
augmentee operations officer, aircraft loadmaster, or oper
ations NCO trained and certified by the ALCS commander
to coniiucu airtieid surveys.
e. Clear Zone, the area immediacelv adjacent Co tucis
of runway, which have been cleared of all above ground ob
structions and graded to minimize damage to aircraft that
undershoot or overshoot the runway.
f. Clear Zone Surface. This surface defines the limits
of the obstruction dearance requirements in the vicinity
contiguous to the ends of the primary zone. It consists of
the surface of the dear zone. The length of the dear zone
is 1,000 feet. The width of the dear zone is the same as the
primary surface.
g. Controlling Elevation. Where surfaces or planes
overlap, the governing elevation is that of the lowest sur
face or plane.
h. Dimensions. AU dimensions are measured horizontdly unless otherwise noted.
i. EstabUshed Airfield Elevation. The airfidd eleva
tion, in feet above mean sea levd, of the highest point of
the landing area that is used or intended to be used for
takeoffs and landings.
j. Installation. A separately located and defined area
of red property with facilities (runways, ramps, buildings,
utility systems, etc.) where the Air Force exercises a red
property interest. The term also includes non-Air Force,
i.e., civil airfields, property that may be avdlable for, or
which have been acquired for exdusive use of the Air Force
through lease, permit, ord, or through other written
agreements.
k. Limited Airfield Survey. A limited airfield survey
is one which an airfield survey team is unable to survey
all areas of the airfield due to time, locd, or operational res
trictions. The limited survey must be highlighted on the

front of the MAC Form 174 and/or in the preliminary find
ings message.
1. Obstructions to Air Navigation. N a turd objects or ^
man-made structures that protrude above the plane or sur
faces and man-made objects that extend more than 500 feet
above the ground and at the dte of the structures.
m. Preliminary Findings Message. A message sent by
the survey team to an action agency needing preliminary
airfidd data on a time criticd basis. This message is often
used when the completed MAC Form 174 would not reach
the action agency in time for the misdon, planning meet
ing, and/or briefing. This message may be sent from the
survey location and is often preceded by telephone contact
with the action agency. Regardless of preliminary message
or telephone traffic, a completed MAC Form 174 must fol
low as soon as misdon requirements permit.
n. Primary Surface. This surface defines the limits of
the obstruction dearance requirements in the immediate
vicinity of the landing area. The primary surface comprises
surfaces of the runways, runways shoulders, and lateral
safety zones. The length of the primary surface is the same
as the runway length. The width of the primary surface is
2,000 feet (1,000 feet each dde of the runway centerline).
o. Runway Length. Totd length of pavement
designed and built, or to be built, for sustained landings
and takeoffs. Determine length of runway overruns and
weight bearing capadty of pavement. Specify if overrun
composition is concrete, crushed rock, compacted dirt, etc.
p. Site. An area that has no major facilities but could
be devdoped into an Air Force bare-based installation, or
used by a DOD or non-DOD agency.
q. Site Survey. An examination or evaluation of a dte,
training area, or instaUation to determine suitability for
joint use in support of a specific exercise or operationd
plan. Site surveys are conducted by dte survey teams
formed and tasked by the supported theater commander's
planning staff (e.g., CENTCOM, EUCOM). Site survey
teamo oiuiti _l;ploy to planned exeicise nruas with compo
nent command planners and exercise participants to sur
vey exercise areas, establish joint operating conditions and
agreements, and determine suitability of operationd train
ing sites. Site surveys are not airfidd surveys and the air
field data coUected on site surveys should ody be used for
preliminary planning An ALCE cadre member may or may
not be on a site survey team. If an ALCE cadre member
is not on the site survey team, and airfield surveys are not
conducted during the dte surveys, the MAC validators, af
ter reviewing the completed site surveys, wiU determine
additiond airfidd survey requirements and request for the
survey accordingly.
r. US Territorial Areas. Territory associated with or
administered by the US government, such as the common
wealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, Johnston
Island, Midway Island, Virgin Islands, Trust Territory of
the Pacific Island, or Wake Island.
5-10. Regulations and Publications. The foUowing regula
tions and publications are available sources for information:
a MACR 55-2, Chapter 5, C-5 Strategic AirUft Oper
ations Operating PoUcy.
b. MACR 55-130, Volume I. Chapter 5, C-130 Tacticd Airhft Operations - Operating Policy.
c. MACR 55-141, Chapter 5, C-141 Strategic Airhft
Operations - Airland Operations.
d. MACR 55-23. Crash Fire Rescue.
e. MACR 55-27, Airfield Runway, Taxiway, and
Ramp Construction/Repairs RCS: MAC-DOT(AR) 7604.
f. MACR 92-1, Fire Protection Support for MAC Air
craft During Contingencies, Specid Assignment Airhft
MACR 553, Vd IV 21 May 1991

Missions, Exercises, and Joint Airborne/Air Transporta
bility Training.
g. USAF Foreign Clearance Guide.
h. DOD FLIP Planning.
i. FLIP Enroute IFR Supplements, enroute charts,
and approach/departures procedures.
j. 21 AF/22 AF Summary of Airfidd Restrictions.
k. HQ MAC, Airfidd Suitability Report (ASR).
1. AFR 55-20, Use of United States Air Force Instal
lations by Other than US Department of Defense Aircraft.
m. AFR 55-26, Requests for Air Force Foreign Oper
ating Rights,Foreign Military Rights and Surveys in For
eign Countries.
n. AFR 55-31, Requests to Locate Units or Missions
on or Survey InstaUations or Other Red Property.
o. AFR 55-48, Airfield Management and Base Oper
ations.
p. AFR 86-14, Airfield and Heliport Planning Criteria.
q. AFR 87-1, Acquisition of Red Property.
r. AFR 87-3, Granting Temporary Use of Red
Property.
s. AFR 88-14, Visual Air Navigation Facilities.
t. AFR 88-16, Standards for Marking Airfields.
u. AFR 125-37, The InstaUation and Resources Pro
tection Program (FOUO).
v. AFR 207-1 (C), The Air Force Physicd Security
Program (PA) (U).
w. AFR 208-1, The US Air Force Antiterrorism Pro
gram (FOUO).
5-11. Additiond Airfield Survey Program Information.
The foUowing information and suggested areas of interest
are provided to assist ALCSs in devdoping the airfield sur
vey program and predeparture checklists, briefings, team
checklists, and teaming guides. It indudes equipment the
ALCS is authorized to purchase in support of the airfield
survey program.
a. Checklist items:
(1) Orders, immunization requirements, current
passports and/or visas, dog tags, leave and earning
statements.
(2) Previous airfield survey, if apphcable.
(3) 21 AF/22 AF Summary of Airfield Res
trictions.
(4) Foreign Clearance Guide, Personnel
Clearances.
(5) Wing intelligence brief (if appUcable).
(6) FLIP IFR Supplement/DOD Airfield Diagram/Jeppesen.
(7) HQ MAC Airfidd Suitability Report (ASR).
(8) PubUcations and forms (MAC Forms 174).
(9) MAC-approved Airfield Survey Guide or
equivalent publications containing airfield criteria, aircraft
dearance and obstruction requirements, and vehide move
ment safety standards.
b. Equipment List ALCS should maintain the foUow
ing equipment in sufficient quantities to conduct two air
field surveys at the same time. In addition, ALCS

commanders may increase the quantity of equipment on
hand to have the capability to conduct airfidd surveys
when deployed (e.g., deploying with a measuring tape and
a measuring whed). ALCE UTC pilot units wUl compUe
equipment requirement inputs from fidd units and include
the airfield survey equipment in the affected UTC. The
ALCS commander and airfidd survey program manager
will determine equipment levels for each ALCS. The sur
vey team chief wiU determine what equipment is required
to deploy with the team. As the airfield survey program
devdops, and a better listing of required equipment
evolves, MACOS/XOCOM, in conjunction with the pUot
unit wiU devdop an airfidd survey equipment-ody UTC
to be used when tasked for an airfield surveys. In the in
terim, the ALCS commander is authorized to budget for
required equipment based on locaUy justified requirements.
(1) Measuring tapes.
(2) Measuring wheels.
(3) Distance sighting/measuring devices.
(4) Laptop computers with associated word
processing, database, computetional, graphics, and airfield
survey programs.
(5) Graphic and/or drafting equipment and
materials needed to produce airfidd diagrams, templates,
and/or parking plans.
(6) Kit bags.
(7) Hand calculators.
(8) Binoculars.
(9) Runway Weight Bearing measuring devices
(Penetrometer).
(10) Flashlights and flight line safety gear.
5-12. Airfield Survey Database. The MAC Airfield Data
base resides in the Globd Dedsion Support System
(GDSS). Access to the database is through dther a GDSS
termind or through an Information Processing System
(IPS) terminal The airfidd survey MAC Form 174 (using
the MAC produced airfidd database program for laptops)
may be used to update the GDSS database. ALCE survey
team chiefs shodd review the database prior to deploying
on the airfield survey. Review of the database may be ac
complished at any GDSS or IPS terminal Notify HQ MAC/
XOTV and MACOS/XOCOM of any discrepancies noted
in the database.
5-13. Pilot Urit ResjionaiMntiea MACOS/XOCOM will assign a pUot unit to be the overaU manager of the Airfield
Survey Program. AU ALCS commanders and airfidd sur
vey program managers are encouraged to submit recom
mendations to the pUot unit. Suggested areas for pUot unit
involvement indude:
a. Devdoping an airfidd survey guide.
b. Devdoping airfidd survey training criteria.
c. Developing drfield survey qudity control
guidelines.
d. Developing an airfield survey team equipment UTC.
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Chapter 6
COMMUNICATIONS MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
6-1. Purpose. This chapter along with MACR 66-1 provide
policy and procedures applicable to MAC command and
control maintenance activities.
6-2. GeneraL'MAC ALCSs are non-standard maintenance
activities aligned under a wing deputy commander for oper
ations (DO). They are considered functionally supported
maintenance activities and recdve maintenance support
from the parent wing deputy commander for maintenance
(DCM) or host maintenance activity as prescribed in MACR
66-1, volume II. ALCS maintenance activities perform organizationd and intermediate levd (when authorized) re
pair on organic communications systems, shelters,
associated power generators, environmental control unite,
and test equipment assigned to the unit.
6-3. MARC Maintenance Plan. The ALCS is the primary
user of the MAC organic communications network. The
backbone of this network is the MARC (MAC ALCE Reac
tion Communications) shdter/system. Effective employ
ment of the MARC requires spedd training. MACOS/
XOCOC has estabUshed a fixed MARC facility at Scott
AFB, Illinois, to train MARC users. The two primary train
ing courses at Scott are:
a. MARC Operators Course:
(1) Designed for operations personnel.
(2) Provides basic orientation to functions of the
MARC:
(a) Computer data base.
(b) Communications operation.
(cv Message transmission and retrievd.
(d) Weather station.
b. MARC Maintenance Course:
(1) Designed for communications maintenance
personnel.
(2) Provides in-depth analysis of the MARC com
munication equipment and capability:
(a) Main Processor.
(b) Programmable Communications Proces
sor (PCP).
(c) Quantitized Frequency Modem (QFM).
(d) Plasma Display Umt.
(e) KG Controls.
(f) Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).
(g) Intercommunication System Control
(ISC).
(h) HF Audio Interface.
(i) KY Interface.
(j) Patch Panel.
(k) Antenna Selection and Set-up.
6-4. Pilot/Non-Pilot Unit Responsibilities. Guidelines for
pilot/non-pilot unit responsibilities are described in AFR
28-3, chapter 25.
a. The pUot unit will:
(1) Develop a logistic detail (LOGDET) using the
appropriate table of allowance (TA) based on the mission
capability of the UTC.
(2) Coordinate recommended changes to the LOG
DET with non-pilot units.
(3) If the majority of units concur with the recom
mended change and a TA change is not involved, the pilot
unit will send a message to the MAJCOM UTC functiond

manager (MACOS/XOCOM), requesting approvd to
change the LOGDET.
(4) If a TA change is involved with the recom
mended change, the pUot unit equipment custodian for
wards a completed AF Form 601, Equipment Action
Request, to the base levd Equipment Management Sec
tion (EMS). EMS then forwards through supply channels
for MAJCOM approvd.
(5) Inform aU involved agendes of accepted
changes.
(6) Maintain the required part 3 mobility Ustings
(LOGDET).
(7) Provide LOGDET data to the MAJCOM
Logistics Plans Office (LERX) according to estabUshed
time frames.
b. The Non-PUot unit wUl:
(1) E vduato pUot unit recommended changes to
the TA and provide comments, concurrence, or nonconcurrence directly to the pUot unit within 10 working days.
(2) Provide feedback on the pUot unit's devdoped
LOGDET to ensure data integrity.
(3) Maintain the standard LOGDET for base mo
bility planning purposes.
6-5. Communications Support Team (CST). The CST
deploys in support of MAC organic communication require
ments that are not ALCE relatodCSTs may deploy in sup
port of airdrop missions, CINCMAC support, DV misdon
support, spedd missions, etc. A CST will be supervised
by a CST certified ALCE cadre member or augmentee. The
size of a CST varies depending on mission requirements.
a. The CST supervisor will:
(1) Be accountable to the mission commander.
(2) Task, select, brief, organize, and supervise the
CST.
(3) Ensure radios and associated communication
equipment are prepared for deployment.
(4) Ensure proper frequencies are selected and
avaUable for communication.
(5) Ensure orders are pubUshed; transportation
and bUleting requirements are arranged; passport and im
munizations requirements are current; country clearance
and visa requirements are requested and received.
(6) Provide team members guidance as necessary.
(7) Ensure aU maintenance and safety procedures
are properly adhered to.
b. The CST member will:
(1) Be accountable to the CST supervisor.
(2) Prepare for and comply with requirements of
the deployment.
(3) FoUow Technicd Order guidelines in the oper
ation of communication equipment.
(4) Adhere to proper maintenance and safety
procedures.
(5) Assist CST supervisor with mission related
support requirements.
6-6. ALCS Commander Responsibilities. The organizationd structure, guidance, and management of ALCS work cen
ters is the responsibility of the commander. Commander
coordination with host MAC maintenance facility is
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essentid. Locd commanders may feel that other manage
ment assistance such as the maintenance Management In
formation Systems (MIS) inputs may be necessary.
6-7. Communication Maintenance Supervisor and Shop
Chief Responsibilities. The prime responsibility of the com
munication maintenance supervisor and shop chid is to en
sure the timdy and effirient accomplishment of quality
maintenance. The success of this effort depends on his/her
ability to effectivdy manage and use the resources on hand.
The communication supervisor and shop chief are working
supervisors who must be aware of all direct maintenance
actions and participate as needed. The range and scope of
the supervisors' responsibilities are exteemdy broad. They
will ensure proper maintenance procedures are foUowed
both in-garrison and deployed. Supervisors will:
a. Ensure the work center has people quaUfied to do
the assigned task.
b. Ensure equipment maintenance is timdy, of good
quaUty, and correctly documented IAW Technicd Order
(TO) 00-20 series, 00-25-234, AFR 12-50, and AFR 66-14.
c. Ensure that required communication equipment,
test equipment, tools, shop mockups, and test fixtures are
available. Identify apphcable Table of Allowances (TA) and
TOs and review them periodically to make sure the required
quantities of equipment items are avaUable.
d. Ensure that MDC documents are accurate and sent
in on a timdy basis IAW TO 00-20-series requirements.
e. Ensure that required reference and technicd pub
lications are on hand and that they are properly maintained
IAW AFR 4-61, and TOs 00-5-1 and 00-5-2.
f. When technicd orders are in error, ensure that
AFTO Forms 22, Technicd Order System Pubhcation Im
provement Report and Reply, are made out and sent to
QuaUty Control IAW TO 00-5-1.
g. Ensure support for programmed equipment is in
cluded in budget estimates and track work center budget
expenditures.
h. Requisition required technicd data and support
equipment for programmed equipment acquisitions.
i. Maintain a Ust of Communications-Electrode equip
ment identification numbers and locd serid numbers when
necessary (refer to AFR 67-35 and AFM 66-267).
j. Ensure requirements necessary to support the
maintenance mission are induded in plans and programs
and host-tenant, inter-service and inter-agency support
agreements.
k. Control the use of aUocated maintenance facilities.
Assist in submitting requests with necessary justification
to appropriate agencies for new construction and changes
to existing facilities.
1. Ensure communications equipment status reports
are accurately prepared and transmitted IAW current
MAC/NAF directives.
m. Control maintenance to indude: Tracking all main
tenance in progress and deferred jobs; and reconciliation
of supply status with organizational supply IAW AFR 67-23.
n. Promptly identify to the squadron director of oper
ations (DOM) any job that the work center cannot do, such
as any job that is beyond their capability or cannot be com
pleted within a reasonable time.
o. Ensure all equipment is loaded on the Equipment
Inventory Listing (EIL) and equipment requiring sched
uled maintenance is loaded accurately on the Preventive
Maintenance Inspection (PMI) schedde IAW TO 00-20-8
and AFM 66-278.
p. Ensure that cannibalization actions are done IAW
TO 00-20-2, chapter 5, and ody when authorized by the
squadron commander or designated representative.
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q. Upon receipt, verify correctness and completeness
of time compUance technicd order (TCTO) kits.
r. Ensure that authorized shop mockups and test fix
tures are maintained and used in accordance with techm
cd publications.
s. Ensure the test measurement and diagnostic equip
ment (TMDE) program is properly managed IAW TOs
00-20-14, 33-1-27, and 33K-1-100.
t. Keep a maintenance/inspection historical file on
ground communications decteonics (CE) equipment and
support equipment (SE) IAW TOs 00-20-7 and 00-20-8.
u. Ensure a record of inspection, lubrication, and
maintenance of industrial equipment is maintained.
v. Ensure all schedule items, time change items, and
TCTOs for the work center equipment are properly identi
fied and completed on schedule.
w. Ensure that effective and timdy equipment corrodon prevention and control actions are taken by the work
center IAW TO 1-1-689.
x. Ensure that the reparable assets are expeditious
ly processed and the due in from maintenance (DIFM) mon
itor is promptly notified of all status changes for those
items that are kept in the work center for repair IAW TO
00-20-3.
y. Ensure compUance with the equipment configura
tion control program IAW TO 00-5-15 and AFRs 57-3 and
57-4.
z. Implement a composite tool kit (CTK) program.
aa. Ensure quality of maintenance by performing
production and supervisory inspections.
ab. Evduate inspection reports and correct identified
deficiencies.
ac. Provide the housekeeping, safety, security, and environmentd control of the maintenance area.
ad. Coordinate with organizational or base supply for
the establishment of bench stocks and spedd levels IAW
AFM 67-1, volume II, part two, chapter 17.
ae. Fiiriur tl.c!>::. hr'.cck program is rr.ar.tiged IAW
AFR 67-23.
af. Ensure than an AF Form 2005, Issue/Turn in Re
quest, or AF Form 2413, Supply Control Log, (or equiva
lent) is used to document the request when a direct demand
is made on supply. The direct call-in method between work
centers and the requirements processing section on base
wUl be used whenever possible IAW AFR 67-23.
ag. Enforce supply disdphne and ensure the priority
requisitioning system is not abused IAW AFM 67-1, vol
ume II, part two and AFR 20-14.
ah. Ensure that the reparable property which is un
der warranty or guarantee is processed IAW TO 00-20-3
and AFM 67-1, volume I, part one, chapter 10.
d. Review supply Ustings for acceptable estimated
delivery dates and unit justification code (UJC). If neces
sary, assist supply in submitting letters to improve status.
aj. Identify to supply aU items which require functiond checks prior to placement in WRM kite.
ak. Enforce safety practices IAW AFR 127-series
regulations and AFOSH standards.
al. Ensure effective safety and radiation protection
practices are used in the work center.
am. Identify to the squadron DOM any required
maintenance training which cannot be accomplished by the
work center.
an. Be familiar with, and partidpate in, the USAF
Technicd School Graduate Evduation program IAW AFR
50-38.
ao. Identify en route, field teaming detachment (FTD)
and other formd training requirements to the training
management function.
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ap. Ensure a comprehensive maintenance training 6-8. QuaUty Assurance (QA) Inspections. The ALCS cornprogram is used within the work center IAW AFR 50-23. mander will request and coordinate an annud quaUty as- ,_ ..
aq. Units having Core Automated Maintenance Sys- surance assistance inspection from the parent airUft
tern (CAMS) capabilities will use this system IAW MACR wing/group QA or host maintenance activity. Results of
66-1, volume VI and AFM 66-279. this inspection, induding corrective actions, wiU be sub
mitted in writing to the supporting ALD, NAF, and HQ
MAC functiond managers.
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Chapter 7
COMMAND AND CONTROL RELATIONSHIPS
7-1. Introduction. The MAC Command and Control Struc
ture is published in command regulations, to include MACR
55-3, volume I and MACR 28-2. This chapter provides sup
plemental information and guidance to use in conjunction
with those regulations. This chapter establishes command
policy in respect to ALCS in-garrison and ALCE deployed
command and control (C2) relationships. It dso discusses
mobile C2 relationships at deployed operating locations
where multiple MAC unite are operating. Questions con
cerning MAC Command and Control policy shodd be
directed to MACOS/XOCO.
7-2. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide
deployed ALCE commanders and MST supervisors com
mand policy and guidance for inter- and intea-service com
mand relationships.
7-3. MAC Command and Control (C2). MAC, as a service

component of USTRANSCOM, provides airlift required to
support globd interests and security of the United States.
This globd airlift responsibiUty requires MAC to have a
dynamic command and control system that aUows for rapid
and flexible response to contingencies and crisis action sit
uations.
a. The MAC C2 System. The MAC C2 system
traverses all functiond areas within the command. MAC
commanders, at aU levds, are responsible for the safe and
effective management of assigned MAC resources. These
commanders are the executive managers of MAC C2 at HQ
MAC NAF, ALD, MAW, MAG, TAW. MASG, MASS,
MAS, TAS, ABW. CSG, MOBSS, MAPS, WOC. CCS.
ALCS, deployed COMALF, Misdon Commander, PTAW,
PTAG, WOC, and ALCE levels. They execute mission
directives through various staff and C2 agencies, to include
MAC Command and Control Centers (CCC) such as wing
command posts, NAF operations centers, fixed and mobUe
Airlift Control Centers (ALCCs), ALCE operations centers
(AOC). WOC, PTAW, and PTAG command and control
centers.
b. The MAC Command and Control Structure. At its
most basic levd, MAC command and control (C2) is divid
ed into fixed and deployable C2 functions.
(1) Fixed Command and Control The fixed MAC
C2 structure is based on the permanent presence of a MAC
C2 unit at mUitary bases throughout the world. MAC is
dther a host or tenant organization at these locations.
These fixed C2 units vary in size and function.
(a) Fixed C2 Structure. The fixed C2 struc
ture begins at HQ MAC with the MAC Command Center/MAC Crisis Action Team (CAT). The next echdon is
the NAF Operations Centers/CAT. The CONUS MAC
wings interface with the NAF Operations Center through
the wing's command post or reporting ceU. At OCONUS
locations, the MAC C2 structure is extended from the NAF
Operations Center (and CAT) to the Theater AirUft Divi
sion (ALD)/fixed ALCC/CAT/COMALF. The theater may
be further subdivided below the COMALF into regional
Airhft Divisions (RALDs)s. Each RALD will have a com
mander and an ALCC. OCONUS MAC wings and operat
ing locations (OLs) interface through these theater ALCCs,
RALDs, and theater ALD/CAT.
NOTE: The theater COMALF commands both the fixed

and deployable MAC C2 structure.
(b) CONUS Manpower Assistance: MAC
commanders at MAC fixed facilities (host or tenant) are
required to evduate misdon workloads and determine
MAC misdon supportabUity. MAC facilities requiring man
power or equipment assistance to perform MAC mission
support and MAC C2 functions will request manpower and
equipment assistance through the appropriate HQ MAC
or MAC NAF functiond manager (e.g., XOCO, LEMM,
XOR, 7 WW, etc.).
(c) OCONUS Manpower Assistance and The
ater Fixed MAC C2 Augmentation Forces. During a crisis
situation, JCS exercise, or war, the theater fixed MAC
structure may need augmentation. The fixed MAC ALD's
C2 augmentation is provided by deployable ALCCs as
signed to the two MAC NAF Mobility Support Squadrons
(MOBSSs) and the two AFRES NAF deployable ALCCs.
This augmentation may be used to strengthen the exist
ing fixed ALCC or to establish an additiond ALCC in a
region of the theater. The theater commanders wiU identi
fy theater augmentation requirements. The NAF MOBSSs,
in coordination with theater and MAC functiond planners,
wiU provide required ALD/ALCC manpower and equipment
as MAC Augmentation Forces (MAF). During the activa
tion of the MAC Crisis Action System (MAC CAT), the the
ater requirements are coordinated through the
Augmentation CeU at each C2 echdon. This ceU is respon
sible for theater aircraft, aircrew, manpower, and equip
ment augmentation, that are not designated as MAC
Misdon Support Forces (MSF). Theater MAFs deploy by
Umt Type Codes (UTCs). MAFs indude, but are not limit
ed to C-130 unite, CCTs, COMALF and staff, ALCCs,
MSEs, and Individud Mobility Augmentees (IMAs). Once
the MAFs are in the theater, they CHOP to the theater
commander and remain until released by that commander.
(2) Deployable Command and Control MAC's
globd operations often require MAC aircraft to operate at
locations where no fixed MAC C2 structure exists. To sup
port MAC misdon transiting these off-line locations, MAC
devdoped a deployable structure caUed MAC Misdon Sup
port. This structure is made up of various units deployed
under the UTC system.
(a) MAC Misdon Support Force (MSF).
Those forces identified and tasked by MAC specifically to
support MAC strategic airUft flows and, as required, limit
ed tactical airlift operations. MSF units are deployed to
CONUS and OCONUS odoad. offload, and en route loca
tions. They may deploy to different theaters of operations
to support MAC airUft when theater misdon support as
sets are not available or otherwise tasked.
(b) MSF Relationships. MSF units operate in
dependent of, but in conjunction with, theater airlift sup
port forces. MSF do not become part of the theater Joint
Task Force and do not CHOP to the theater commander,
but remain under the combatant command (COCOM) of
USCINCTRANS. This unique command relationship al
lows MSF units to move inter- and intra-theater as required
to support MAC airUft flows. While in the theater of oper
ations, MSFs are under the management of the COMALF,
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through the theater MAC C2 structure (e.g., an ALCE
deployed to the Southern AirUft Division in Europe will
operationaUy report to the regional ALD's ALCC, but be
under the management of the regional ALD commander.
This regional ALD commander, in turn, is under the oper
ationd control of the theater COMALF). The theater
COMALF is dud-hatted to provide support for intratheater tacticd misdon support and inter-theater strate
gic airUft support. MAC retains command of the MSFs.
The COM ALF's use of these forces, beyond the time tasked
or in conflict with the origind concept of operations, re
quires approvd from MAC.
(c) MSF Composition. MSFs indude, but are
not limited to, ALCEs, CCTs, MAPS. MSTs, and MSEs.
MSF UTCs are tasked by the MAC/NAF/ALD staff or
CAT functiond managers. MSFs are not deployed to a the
ater of operations to augment fixed theater organic sup
port requirements, but are sent to the theater to work
strategic airUft locations the COMALF is unable to total
ly support with theater forces (e.g., The MAC CAT tasks
a CONUS ALCE to deploy to a CENTCOM location to sup
port a MAC strategic flow through a non-MAC operating
location. The tasked ALCE cadre is from the CONUS, as
is their maintenance package; but their aerid port UTC
could be from a theater assigned aerid port).
(d) MSF Tasking. During contingendes and
crisis action situations, the MAC Crisis Action System ceU
responsible, at aU CAT levels, for MSF planning and task
ing is the Mission Support CeU. The ALCE managers at
HQ MAC/NAF/ALD are respondble for manning and oper
ating the Misdon Support CeU in the CAT. They will form
teams of key functional managers (LE, XO, SP, etc.) to
plan, coordinate, source, and task MSFs for the operating
locations under their control. The Mission Support CeU is
respondble for ensuring these taskings are entered into the
Joint Deployment System (JDS). The Misdon Support CeU
is also responsible for providing CAT training in Mission
Support CeU procedures and GDSS operations.
7-4. Deployed Location Command Relations. When an
ALCE arrives at its deployed operating location, it is faced
with establishing command relations with host, user, oth
er MAC, and AFFOR units. In some cases, the ALCE is
expected to provide base support as weU as airUft mission
support. In other cases, the ALCE expects base operating
support be provided by the host or supported AFFOR. This
paragraph discusses ALCE command relationships and
responsibilities at deployed locations and establishes MAC
command polities concerning these relationships.
a. Conflict Resolution. ALCE commanders wiU at
tempt to resolve problems at the lowest level.
(1) When inter-service command relations are in
volved, the sister-service commander may not be aware of
MAC policy. The ALCE commander should first explain
the MAC policy to the service commander, then, if the prob
lem persists, comply with the on-scene commanders direc
tions, while elevating the problem to the next MAC
command levd.
(2) The ALCC, RALD/CC, COMALF, or NAF
agency working the problem will first attempt to resolve
the problem by contacting the equivdent sister-service
command. If the problem remains unresolved, it wiU be
elevated to the next level and the cyde repeats until eventuaUy HQ MAC becomes the action agency.
(3) The ALCC, RALD/CC, COMALF, and/or
NAF is responsible for expediting the resolution of prob
lems experienced by deployed ALCEs. Every effort possi
ble will be made to resolve ALCE problems at the time of
occurrence and not wdt untU after action report time to

resolve operationd issues affecting MAC forces support
ing red-time missions. After action reports are used to dis- _,
cuss the results of actions taken, not just to identify >
problems encountered, and to make recommendations for
enhancements of future operations.
(4) The ALCE commander must ensure that the
support of the MAC mission is not jeopardized by decisions
or requirements of a sister-service commander, espedaUy
in the areas of safety, security, and operational effective
ness. If required for safety or security, the ALCE com
mander may stop the operation until the conflict is resolved.
The next echdon of MAC C2 wiU be immediately notified
any time operations are ceased due to safety or security.
b. ALCE-ody locations. When an ALCE deploys to
an operating location, and they are the only MAC unit at
that location, the ALCE commander is in command. AU
units tasked to support that ALCE are under the ALCE
commander's operationd control. This policy also appUes
to MSTs. In a theater of operations, the ALCE will opera
tionaUy report to the ALCC, but be under the management
oftheRegiondALDcoinmaiider.ortbaarwC^lnLALF.At
CONUS locations, the ALCE reports to the NAF Opera
tions Center in whose area they are working. If the NAF
is a supporting NAF, they are responsible for relaying
ALCE and mission movement information to the control
ling NAF.
c. ALCE and CCT locations. When an ALCE and
CCT are collocated, the ALCE commander wiU be in com
mand but will not have operationd control over the CCT.
The ALCE commander will ensure the CCT has adequate
support. The CCT team chief retains control over the CCT,
but will coordinate support requirements with the
ALCE/CC. The ALCE commander wUl be in command of ^_
the airfidd, but the CCT retains control of the airspace and
ATC related issues. When an MST is deployed, the
COMALF or Misdon Commander may designate the sen
ior combat controUer (if senior in rank) as the drfield cnmmandei. However, -he M3T _._!>_.' v,l]! .'luuntiut c y. '. .il and
responsioiuty of dl ranip luedj invclv u\ pai'Li.ig, loading
and unloading operations.
d. ALCE, WOC, PTAW, PTAG, and SOF Locations.
Often an ALCE is deployed to an operationd location where
multiple MAC units are operating. (NOTE: The term WOC,
for this discussion, applies equally to PTAWs and PTAGs.)
NormaUy, a location with a planned tacticd unit beddown
wiU deploy a WOC. When a WOC is deployed, an ALCE
is not usuaUy required. The WOC commander is responsi
ble for supporting all MAC missions operating out of that
location, to indude the strategic airlift flow. If a WOC and
ALCE are collocated:
(1) MAC Mission Commander (MMC). The con
trolling NAF or COMALF, in coordination with the sup
porting NAF or apphcable theater ALD, will designate a
MAC Mission commander to be the overaU MAC airbase
commander at operating locations where mdtiple MAC C2
umts are deployed. WOC. PTAW, CCT, and ALCE com
manders wUl report to and be under the control of the
MMC.
(a) The MAC Misdon Commander will not be
the Airborne Mission Commander. If a C-130 unit deploys
a "mission commander"and an "airborne mission com
mander," both of these wiU fall under the control of the
MMC whUe at the deployed location. ^y
(b) The ALCE and WOC are equd C2 units
on the same command level. Neither works for the other,
but must coordinate mission activities and requirements
to deconfiict joint use parking areas, departure and arrivd
times, messing and quarters, etc. The MMC is the over
seer of the operation and will deconfiict problems not

resolved by the individud MAC ALCE and WOC com
manders.
(2) Deputy COMALF. The MMC may be desig
nated as a Deputy COMALF to hdp further identify or dis
tinguish command authority and minimize confusion over
the prolific use of the MAC Mission Commander title. A
theater COMALF may have as many Deputy COMALFs
as deemed necessary to ensure effective operations at jointuse operating locations. Each Deputy COMALF may have
a staff to assist in the management and coordination of
MAC forces. The use of the term Deputy COMALF should
be minimized to avoid confusion with Regiond ALD com
manders.
e. ALCE and host/users. When an ALCE arrives at
an operating location, the ALCE commander and supervi
sory staff will meet with the host and user command
authorities to discuss operating procedures, requirements,
support agreements, schedules, restrictions, operationd
limitations, and joint responsibilities. Problems affecting
the airUft flow or ability of the ALCE to support the
planned airlift operation wiU be immediately forwarded to
the next command agency (e.g., a change in operating
hours, MOG, user loads, etc.).
f. ALCE and AFFOR. ALCEs deploy to locations
where joint service operations are planned and conducted.
The theater commander wUl normaUy have an AFFOR as
signed as part of the Joint Task Force. Usually, this is a
TAC unit under the control of 8th or 12th Air Force. The
AFFOR is respondble for numerous functions, to indude
providing a base operating support package at the operat
ing location. This package may include messing, tents, sani
tation facilities, showers, and even MWR and BX facilities.
(1) When the AFFOR provides Base Operating
Support (BOS), the AFFOR planners must identify, to HQ
USAF and the participating commands, the BOS manpow
er and equipment support requirements each Air Force
command is to provide; however, experience has shown that
the AFFOR often arrives after the ALCE has already es
tablished a base camp. When the AFFOR arrives, they ex
pect the ALCE to provide MHE, manpower, and material
to support the AFFOR mission. The MAC policy on this is:
(a) AU ALCEs wUl have the ability to selfsupport for a minimum of 5 days at bare base operating
locations. If an AFFOR arrives at an operating location
and has not pre-coordinated support requirements with the
controlling MAC NAF or ALD, the ALCE wUl assist the
AFFOR to the best of their ability but not at the expense
of the MAC misdon. AFFOR commanders cannot direct
MAC MHE be used to move materials in a base camp com
pound when that same MHE is needed to work MAC
misdons.
(b) If the AFFOR commander failed to ade
quately design the AFFOR manpower and materid sup
port package, the AFFOR commander may request
additiond support equipment and manpower be deployed.
An airUft request, through the AFFOR vahdator, will be
required. The ALCE does not CHOP to the COMAFFOR
and will not be obligated by the AFFOR to perform duties
not pre-coordinated with and agreed upon by the control
ling MAC AF and on-scene ALCE commander.
(c) The misdon of the ALCE is to support
MAC airlift misdons and user forces in preparation for air
movement, not to provide AFFOR with KP, airbase de
fense, or facilities construction support. ALCE commander
will support the AFFOR to the greatest extent possible.
However, the ALCE commander will also ensure ALCE
manpower is given sufficient rest to safdy perform prima
ry ALCE duties. ALCE equipment wiU be given sufficient
down time to perform required preventive maintenance.
(2) When directed in the exercise or misdon direc
tive and when AFFOR pra-coordinates requirements with
the controlling MAC NAF, the ALCE commander will ful
fill AFFOR support requirements by either adding addi
tiond personnel to each deployed UTC, or by tasking for
the support by specific AFSCs under a non-standard UTC.
NOTE: The MAC, NAF, or ALD ALCE managers may verbaUy authorize and direct ALCE support of AFFOR re
quirements if support requirements were not identified in
the mission directives or FRAG. When support is autho
rized, ALCE managers must assist the deployed ALCE
commander in obtaining and moving the required additiond manpower and equipment.
Chapter 8
ALCE TASKING
8-1. General This chapter defines ALCE tasking proce
dures for active and Air Reserve Component (ARC) cadres
for operation plans (OPLANs), contingency, and peacetime
airlift operations.
8-2. RespondbUities:
a MACOS/XOCOM wiU size and source ALCE task
ings for aU OPLANs as required by HQ MAC/XPX as part
of the deliberate planning process.
b. MACOS/XOCOM will size and source ALCE task
ings for airUft operations ody when time and/or misdon
requirements prevent sizing and sourting within normal
channels; Le., SPECAT mission support and other dosehold operations. During contingency and NOPLAN situa
tions, MACOS/XOCOM. as a function of the MAC Crisis
Action Team (CAT) and managers of the Misdon Support
CeU, wUl size the required ALCE packages. This will in
dude coordination with the functiond representatives of
the required misdon support elements (MSEs) such as XO,
LE, etc The MAC NAF or ALD ALCE managers, in con
junction with their respective MSE functiond managers,
wiU source for their area of responsibility. When time permits, normd sizing and sourting procedures should be used,
which includes inputs from the tasked ALCS commander.
c MAC NAF ALCE managers wUl be responsible for
the sizing and sourting of ALCEs in all cases not covered
above (i.e., SAAM, JA/ATT, exercises, etc.). The tasked
ALCE will provide the NAF ALCE managers recommen
dations on the size and composition necessary to support
the operation at their location.
d. lA AC N A p ALCE managers are respondble for en
suring tasking shortfalls are filled and the requesting
ALCE is notified by message prior to deployment of the
DMD FRN line number (if applicable), name, rank, AFSC,
and unit of the personnel filling the shortfalls. Udess
logisticaUy impracticd, shortfall personnel should travel
to the deploying ALCE's home station and deploy with the
ALCE as a cohesive group. The deploying ALCE commander/MST chief is responsible for all personnd until each
individud has returned to their home station and the TDY
is terminated.
e. When ARC ALCE cadre members participate in ex
ercise airUft operations requiring DMD line numbers, re
quired information will be provided to the appropriate MAC
NAF/DOX/CSY to aUow MAC NAFs to develop consoUdated man-day request messages, if required for that air
Uft operation. This request wiU be separate from MACR
28-2 requirements. Messages will arrive at MACOS/
XOCOM NLT 10 working days prior to the deployment.
Paragraph 8-3 of this pubhcation specifies shortfall and
man-day request procedures.
(1) For AFRES ALCES. AU message traffic per
taining to AFRES ALCE activities will indude the foUow
ing minimum addressees:
MACOS SCOTT AFB IL//XOCOM//
HQ MAC SCOTT AFB IL//XOE/XORRB/XOOM/DPB/
DPXX/LEJ/7
HQ AFRES ROBINS AFB GA//DOXX/DOOM//
21 AF MCGUIRE AFB NJ//DOXL/CSY// (AS RE
QUIRED)
22 AF TRAVIS AFB CA//DOXL/CSY// (AS RE
QUIRED)
4 AF MCCLELLAN AFB CA//DOX// (AS REQUIRED)

14 AF DOBBINS AFB GA//DOO// (AS REQUIRED)
(SUPPORTED/AUGMENTED ACTIVE ALCS//CC//)
(SUPPORTED/AUGMENTED ACTIVE UNIT//
ACFP//)
(ARC UNIT//ACFP//)
(2) For Air Nationd Guard ALCEs. AU message
traffic pertaining to ANG ALCEs will indude the foUow
ing minimum addressees:
HQ MAC SCOTT AFB IL//XOE/XORRB/XOOM/DPB/
DPXX/LEJ//
NGB WASHINGTON DC//XOO//
NGB ANDREWS AFB MD//XOOCS//
21 AF MCGUIRE AFB NJ//DOXL/CSY// (AS RE
QUIRED)
22 AF TRAVIS AFB CA//DOXL/CSY// (AS RE
QUIRED)
(APPROPRIATE STATE ADJUTANT GENERAL)
(SUPPORTED/AUGMENTED ACTIVE ALCS//CC//)
(SUPPORTED/AUGMENTED ACTIVE UNIT//
ACFP//)
(ARC UNIT//ACFP//)
83. Shortfall and MPA Man-day Procedures. The foUow
ing procedures will apply for requesting, validating, and
managing ALCE cadre MPA man-days. Deviation from
these procedures requires prior MACOS/XOCOM approval
Expeditious filling of shortfalls is required to predude po
sitions not being filled ^nd/of to prevent Ir.ts arrivals at
the deploj ^d location.
a. Duties and RespondbUities:
(1) MACOS/XOCOM. Establish, manage, and
monitor the ALCE cadre MPA Man-day Program. MA
COS/XOCOM is responsible for the overall ALCE cadre
MPA Man-day Program. This indudes establishing and re
questing annual man-day requirements and allocations, estabUshing and publishing ALCE cadre MPA man-day
poUties and procedures, and ensuring the MPA Man-day
Program operates within guidelines pubUshed in the ap
phcable Air Force regulations.
(2) NAFs and the Nationd Guard Bureau (NGB).
Identify and task umt workloads, validate shortfall require
ments, and request MPA man-days. The Numbered Air
Forces (active duty and Air Force Reserve) and the NGB
are responsible for managing their respective portions of
the ALCE cadre MPA Man-day Program. They wiU iden
tify and task workloads, ensuring balanced and equitable
participation by all units in the MPA Man-day Program.
(3) Active Duty ALCS. Identify shortfalls. Pro
vide required TDY per diem and travd fund cites to the
unit(s) providing manpower to fill estabUshed and vaUdated shortfaUs. Provide planning and misdon support as re
quired to include providing the supporting Reserve and/or
Air Nationd Guard appropriate messages, planning data,
airUft flows, manpower/materid requirements, personnel
information, airUft schedules, exercise schedules, concepts
of operations, etc..
(4) Reserve and Air Nationd Guard ALCE. Pro
vide manpower/materid as required to support identified
and validated shortfaUs. Reserve and Guard ALCE cadres
will train to obtain and maintain combat readiness IAW

apphcable regulations. They will also obtain required mo
bility and combat essentid equipment and maintain it ful
ly misdon capable. They will ensure their respective NAF
or NGB is kept informed of each cadre member's duty sta
tus and availability IAW pubUshed Air Force Reserve and
Air Nationd Guard procedures,
b. Procedures:
(1) Imtid misdon tasking wiU be IAW estab
Ushed procedures from HQ MAC to the active duty MAC
NAF. This indudes SAAM, JA/ATTs (Annex C), exercise,
and contingency misdon support.
(2) The active duty NAF will determine ALCE
taskings for their area of responsibility. The active duty
NAF/ALD will task their respective active duty wings/
units to provide required MAC misdon support.
(3) The tasked active duty ALCE wiU determine
misdon support requirements and tither support, validate
self-support by the unit being moved, or shortfall the en
tire mission/specific manpower positions. A shortfall mes
sage must be sent to the tasking Numbered Air Force for
validation and sourting of the shortfall The tasked ALCE
may recommend sourting.
NOTE: When the ALCE or MST commander position is
determined to be a shortfall, the ALCS providing the com
mander will be the ALCE in charge and wiU be shown on
the on-station report as such. That ALCS will also be
responsible for ALCE operations at the tasked location and
for aU after action reports. As an example, the 437 ALCS
shortfalls the ALCE commander position for an operation
at Hunter AFB GA. They can provide all of the other
ALCE cadre potitions plus maintenance and aerid port de
ments. The 94 ALCF provides the ALCE commander to
fill the shortfall The ALCE in charge is the 94 ALCF, with
misdon support from the 437 ALCS. The 94 ALCF com
mander will be respondble for the operation and di reports
required before, during, and after the misdon operates. The
originally tasked ALCE (437 ALCS) is still respondble to
ensure the new ALCE commander is "brought up to speed"
and supported. This is especially true of the required man
power and materid messages that become the responsibuity of the new ALCE commander. In cases where it is a
last minute change, the supported wing may continue to
send manpower/materid messages as required.
(4) When the active duty NAF/ALD receives the
shortfall, they wiU validate the shortfall requirement and
determine the sourting. The NAF may go to four possible
resources to fill the shortfall The AFRES NAF in their
area of respondbUity, the NGB; another active duty ALCS
in their area of responsibility; or they may shortfall to the
other active duty NAF. The choice must be made on the
basis of economics and mission requirements. Before Re
serve and/or Air Nationd Guard ALCE cadres are used,
the NAF must validate that either peak workloads or eco
nomic factors makes the use of other active duty ALCE
cadres not feasible. Use of man-days must be IAW AFR
35-41, volume IV.
(5) When the AFRES NAF or NGB receive short
falls from the active duty NAF, the AFRES NAF or NGB
will source and task their representative units according
ly. The AFRES NAF or NGB will then send a message to
the supported NAF (INFO to MACOS/XOCOM). identify
ing the sourting of the shortfall and indicate whether RPA
days will or will not be used for that specific mission.
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NOTE: The AFRES NAF may not go to the other AFRES
NAF or NGB to source a shortfall. If the tasked AFRES
NAF cannot fill the shortfall, they must send the shortfall
back to the originating active duty NAF.
(a) If a MAC NAF/DOX/CSY cannot fiU
ALCE shortfalls from units (induding ARC) within its area
of respondbUity, and from units (induding ARC) from the
other MAC NAF/DOX/CSY, remaining shortfalls will be
identified to MACOS/XOCOM and HQ MAC/DPXX by
message with an information copy to the other MAC NAF/
DOX/CSY. HQ MAC/DPXX will formaUy task the other
MAC NAF/DOX/CSY by message, when required.
(b) The MAC NAF/DOX/CSY tasked to fiU
shortfalls for another MAC NAF will consolidate all short
fall fills and send a message to MACOS/XOCOM and HQ
MAC/DPXX with an information copy to the requesting
wing/unit ALCS and the supported MAC NAF/DOX/CSY.
Air Force Reserve and Air Nationd Guard ALCE partici
pation in airUft operations may be initiated during peace
time operations by the documented creation and validation
of an active duty misdon shortfall. The active duty ALCS
creating the shortfall wUl provide the supporting ARC
ALCE cadre with teavd and fund citations for per diem.
ARC ALCE use during wartime will be IAW apphcable
regulations and OPLANs.
NOTE: The ARC ALCE cadre is not an active duty aug
mentation force, rather, it is a command and control cadre
within itself.
(6) When the active duty NAF recdves the sourcing message and RPA days are used, the active duty NAF
will notify the supported active duty ALCS and have them
work with the supporting Reserve/Guard ALCE to ensure
misdon support information is coordinated/relayed, etc..
When the active duty NAF recdves the sourting message
and RPA days are not used, the active duty NAF will re
quest MPA days from HQ MAC. When the MPA days are
approved by HQ MAC, the active duty NAF wiU coordinate
the MPA approvd with the AFRES NAF/NGB and the
unit being supported. They wiU also ensure the ALCE be
ing supported provides fund cites, mission planning data,
schedules of events, teavd plans, etc., to the supporting
Reserve/Guard ALCE.
(7) When the Reserve or ANG ALCE cadre
recdves notification that MPA Man-days are approved,
they wiU contact the supported active duty ALCE cadre
to coordinate misdon support requirements, reporting
procedures, orders, etc..
NOTE: Key to the entire process is how weU the individud Reserve and Guard ALCE cadre members keep their
respective NAF or NGB informed of their availability and
duty status. The Reserve and Guard ALCE cadre may ody
be tasked by their respective AFRES NAF or NGB. There
fore, letting a "Sister ALCE" know availability will not
ensure selection for a specific misdon. These procedures
apply to active misdons being supported by certified cad
re members. Reserve/Guard ALCE members in upgrade
teaming for cadre certification may work directly with their
"sister ALCE" for upgrade training using RPA man-days.
c. Shortf all Messages. Messages from the active duty
ALCE to the NAF identifying shortfalls will be IAW the
foUowing sample format for exercises, SAAMs, JA/ATTs,
and contingency missions:

(Use USMSGTEXT format)
FROM: 63ALCS NORTON AFB CA//CC//
TO: 22AF TRAVIS AFB CA//DOXL/CSY//
INFO: MACOS SCOTT AFB IL//XOCOM//
HQ MAC SCOTT AFB IL//XORRB/DPB/OTHER ADDRESSEES AS REQ//
(SEE PARA 8-2D(4) FOR MINIMUM ADDRESSEES)//
CLASSIFICATION
EXER/EXERCISE NAME OR OPORD NAME/ADDITIONAL IDENTIFIER//(AS REQUIRED)
MSGID/SYS.RRM/63 ALCS CC//
RMKS/SUBJ: ALCE CADRE SHORTFALL (OR ANY APPLICABLE SUBJECT TITLE).
1. CONTENT OF THIS MESSAGE IS AS REQUIRED FOR THE SPECIFIC MISSION. WHAT IS CRITICAL IS
THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE SPECIFIC SHORTFALL THE SHORTFALL MUST INCLUDE THE LOCATION
OF THE TDY, THE MISSION BEING SUPPORTED, THE DATES OF THE TDY, THE QUANTITY AND TYPE
OF AFSC REQUIRED. AND ANY SPECIAL INFORMATION CONCERNING MISSION SUPPORT REQUIRE
MENTS. BE SURE TO INCLUDE ANY DATES NEEDED FOR PRE-MISSION PLANNING OR POST-MISSION
ACTIVITIES, EARLY REPORTING. ETC.
2. FOR EXAMPLE: "63 MAW ALCE HAS A SHORTFALL IN SUPPORT OF SAAM 3322 AT NAS FALLON NV.
THE SHORTFALL IS FOR TWO Al 14X0 LOADMASTERS AND ONE 271X1 AIR OPS NCO. OPERATING DATES
AT NAS FALLON ARE 13-17 JULY 87. THE ALCE WILL BE DEPLOYING ON 12 JUL. THEY REQUIRE ANY
ONE FILLING THE SHORTFALL TO REPORT TO THE NORTON ALCE NLT 1400L 11 JUL 87. FOR PRE-MISSION
BRIEFINGS." IN THIS EXAMPLE. THE 63 MAW ALCE WOULD SHORTFALL THE OPERATION, INDICAT
ING TDY DATES TO INCLUDE THE REQUIRED REPORTING DATE.
NOTE: DO NOT INCLUDE TRAVEL DAYS FOR THE RESERVE OR GUARD ALCE CADRES. THE GUARD/
RESERVE ALCE CADRE MEMBER WILL DETERMINE TRAVEL DAYS NEEDED TO MEET REPORTING
DATES'M ISSION P.EQUIRFMFN'TS. THE RESERVE/GUARD ALCE CADRE WILL COORDINATE THESE RE
QUIRED TRAVEL DAYS WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE RESERVE M A F/NGb WHO, INTURW WILL COOK) JlNATE
WITH THE ACTIVE DUTY NAF WHEN MPA DAYS ARE TO BE USED. WHEN RPA DAYS ARE USED, THE
ARC ALCE CADRE WILL WORK WITH THEIR AFRES NAF OR NGB.//
(1) Messages between the NAFs and/or ANG will

be IAW respective joint agreements and established proce
dures. Tdephomc coordination, followed by hard copy mes
sages, must be acceptable to aU parties involved.
MACOS/XOCOM ody requires two specific hard copy mes
sages. The first message required is an INFO copy of the
original active duty ALCE cadre shortfall message. The
second message required is the MPA man-day request mes
sage from the active duty NAF to MACOS/XOCOM. These
messages must be sent regardless of other messages; i.e.,
exercise manpower message. MACOS/XOCOM will accept
telephonic requests from the active duty NAFs ody. In

addition, aU man-day inquiries must be processed through
the active duty NAF via Reserve NAF or NGB. Wing/unit
shortfalls must reach the active duty NAF NLT 15 days
prior to the mission operating date. Short notice SAAM
support and validated emergencies are exempt from this
rde.
(2) For messages from the active duty NAF to
MAC requesting MPA days, use the foUowing generd
format:
FROM: 22AF TRAVIS AFB CA//DOXL//

TO: MACOS SCOTT AFB IL//XOCOM//
INFO: HQ MAC SCOTT AFB IL//XORRB/DPB/ADDITIONAL ADDRESSEES AS REQ//
(SEE PARA 8-2D(4) FOR MINIMUM ADDRESSEES)//CLASSIFICATION
MSGID/SYS.RRM/22 AF DOXL//
REF/A/RMG/63 ALCS CC/DAYTIMEGROUP//
RMKS/SUBJ: MPA MAN-DAY REQUEST FOR (AS REQUIRED)
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1. CONTENT OF MESSAGE IS AS REQUIRED TO IDENTIFY MISSION REQUIREMENTS. THE FOLLOWING

IS MANDATORY FOR ALL MPA Man-day REQUESTS:
A. LOCATION (BREAKOUT DATES AND LOCATIONS IF MULTIPLE OPERATIONS)
B. QUANTITY AND AFSC (BREAKOUT AFSCS AND DATES IF DIFFERENT)
C. DATES TO INCLUDE TRAVEL (BREAKOUT OF AFSC IF DIFFERENT)
D. TOTAL NUMBER OF MPA man-days REQUESTED (BY AFSC, IF DIFFERENT)
E. SPECIAL REMARKS AS REQUIRED TO CLARIFY VALIDATION OR REQUEST, (I.E.. IN SUPPORT OF
JA/ATT MISSION OR EXERCISE COLD FIRE).
2. LIST OF POCS FROM BOTH NAFS/ANGSC AND UNITS INVOLVED.//
NOTE: Format is not as important as ensuring all criticd data is induded in the message. If previoudy estabUshed com
puter formats have the required data, use them.
d. Specid Exercise Procedures. It is very important

that the active duty and Reserve/Guard ALCE cadre
managers keep in touch with each other to ensure mission
schedules and shortfall requirements are clearly and cor
rectly identified. When an active duty NAF is tasked to
support major exercises that exceed known active duty
ALCE cadre capabilities, the active duty NAF may use the
foUowing specid procedure:
(1) Identify shortfall locations.
(2) Assign active duty ALCEs to those locations,
identifying the fact that it is a known shortfall which ex
ceeds unit capability. This must be done to create a sup
port ALCE base, to delineate funding responsibilities, to
track the shortfall, and to provide a vehicle for message
traffic, mission planning, and coordination.
(3) The active duty NAF may then contact their
rpppective AFRES NAF or NGB to coordinate taskings,
sourcings, and support IAW the procedures of this mes
sage. This shodd be done early enough in the exercise plan
ning cyde to aUow the AFRES/ANG ALCE sufficient time
to plan the mission, determine support requirements, de
velop manpower and materid packages, and attend plan
ning meetings. MPA man-days may be used in support of
mission planning and coordination, and for attending plan
ning conferences. Air Reserve and Air Guard unit integri
ty should be maintained as much as possible to allow the
ALCE cadre to deploy as a unit.
(4) Active duty NAFs must ensure mission and
schedde changes are promptly coordinated with the Re
serve or Guard unit involved. This is to avoid last minute
dropout of support due to significant schedde changes.

Likewise, the active duty NAFS must indude the Re
serve/Guard units in aU apphcable message traffic and sta
tion workload products. This includes ensuring the active
duty NAF/CSY is informed of shortfall sourting.
8-4. ARC ALCE Man-day Management. In order to meet
proficiency teaming requirements stipulated in chapter 2,
the foUowing number of RPA man-days will be required
for each ARC ALCE cadre member or augmentee:
AFSC
1425/2245
271X1
A114X0
Toy')
DAYS/YR
40
40
68
40
a. For an ARC ALCE cadre to maintain minimum

proficiency, a total of 564 man-days will be required each
fiscd year.
b. HQ AFRES/DOX and NGB/XOO wiU be respon
sible for programming and budgeting man-days and per
diem to meet all requirements for initial qualification and
proficiency training for aU ARC cadre members and aug
mentees.
c. MACOS/XOCOM wul program and budget for ad
ditiond MPA man-days and per diem for ARC ALCE par
ticipation in airlift activities beyond proficiency training
requirements.
Chapter 9
PRE-DEPLOYMENT PLANNING
9-1. General This chapter provides the bade information
required to plan and execute any tasking rectived. Since
each tasking is unique, there is no one solution which will
work in aU cases. Generally, taskings wiU provide between
12 hours and 180 days for an ALCE to prepare for an air
lift operation; therefore, a cadre of quaUfied individuals
must be available in each unit.
9-2. ALCE Cadre Planning:
a. General Upon receipt of the misdon directive, Le.,
OPORD, MAC Operating Directive (MOD), or verbd task
ing, the ALCE becomes the single point of contact with
the host base and airlift user for all coordination concern
ing activities at those locations assigned to the ALCE. Ade
quate planning is the key to a successful deployment Once
the ALCE determines manpower/equipment requirements,
LGX wiU be respondble for tasking wing assets. MobiUty
planning will be IAW AFR 28-4.
NOTE: Personnd assigned to or augmenting an ALCE
cadre must meet mobility requirements IAW AFR 28-4,
MOP 7.
b. Pre-planning. The foUowing planning sequence is
provided as a guide Expect each tasking to generate udque
requirements.
(1) Identify a point of contact (POC) for the du
ration of the exercise/operation.
(2) Andyze known information.
'.i) Operating lorscionis)
ill! MO(j and type aim-aft
(c) Number of shifts.
(d) Cargo and equipment to be airlifted.
(e) Support avrilabk at the operating location.
(f) Determine status of airfield survey or
schedde and accomplish a MAC Form 174 as necessary.
(g) Operationd threat environment.
(3) Convene a planning conference with appropri
ate supporting agencies to coordinate personnd augmen
tation and required equipment. As a minimum,
participation shodd indude aerid port mobility offi
cer/NCO, maintenance mobility officer/NCO, logistics plans
officer/NCO, vehicle transportation officer/NCO, personnd
readiness unit officer/NCO, and ALCE security police (SP)
coordinator. Other functiond managers, such as safety,
medicd, fire protection, weather, intelligence, disaster pre
paredness, communications, decteonics, etc., shodd be ad
ded when deployment activities dictate.
(a) Ensure the foUowing items are considered
as a minimum:
1. Type aircrsft involved.
2. Intervd and ^sound time of aircraft.
3. Totd number of aircraft, by type:
a. Working MOG.
b. Physicd (CE) MOG.
4. Expected duration of deployment.
5. Hours of operation.
6. Transportation for ground support
personnel and aircrew.
7. Normal seasonal and predicted
weather.
8. Maintenance requirements.
9. Normal or engine running on/offload.

10. Concurrent operations requirement.
11. Servicing required (fuel oil. oxygen,
hydraulic fluid).
12. Type of cargo (rolling stock, pdletized cargo, hazardous cargo, etc.).
13. Material handling equipment (MHE).
14. Site of operation (established or bare
base).
15. Planned airdrop activities, by type.
16. Fire protection.
17. Medicd services.
18. Communications.
19. User support (A/DACG).
20. Required aircraft security and neces
sary perimeter/unit self-defense measures.
21. NBC/Conventiond attack threat,
(b) For OPORDS, planning must be accom
plished with sufficient lead time to meet the constraints
of CINCMAC OPORD 33-86.
(4) If required, complete manning and equipment
packages IAW MAC OPORD 33-86, Appendix 12 to An
nex E.
(a) Ramp space.
( b ) A i r fi d d o p e r a t i n g h o u r s . ^ a j j j v
(c) Office space requirements.
(d) Communications.
(e) Transportation.
(f) Quarters/Messing.
tj}j 'Jvo<.<:ii support ^qîpinc-n^.
'h IvfaUTiai handling equipment (MKE).
(i) Fuel
(j) Weather services.
(k) Other items peculiar to this operation.
(5) Brief appropriate members of the wing staff
and solicit their support.
(6) Devdop a general communication plan and re
quest frequencies.
(a) C2, SATCOM, HF, MARC.
(b) Air-Ground UHF, VHF.
(c) Ground-Ground FM, LMR.
(d) Comm for fire protection. Base Ops, Tow
er, Weather, Security, etc..
c. Updates. As more information becomes avaUable,
changes will naturally occur. The POC must keep all in
volved personnd up to date to preclude a last minute cri
sis. Careful documentation of the information as it becomes
avaUable is essentid to any operation. Find preparations
by the POC shodd indude:
(1) Schedde of Events (SOE) for movement of
personnd and equipment in logicd sequence to the base
of operation. Communications equipment and personnd
shodd be programmed to arrive on either the first or sec
ond MAC self-support mission so as to be operationd pri
or
to
the
primary
aircraft
fl o w .
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(2) Prepare ALCE and crew information
brochures pertaining to the operating location and ensure
provisions are made for its issuance to aircrews and ALCE
personnel. See attachment 4 for sample brochure.
(3) Prepare a briefing for deploying ALCE person
nel. Ensure ADVON personnel thoroughly understand
their personal requirements and actions which must be
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accomplished immediately upon arrivd (e.g., establishing
an AOC, MX control, ATOC, marshalling yard, sub-motor
pool, etc.).
(4) Storage and Handling of Weapons. Deployed
ALCE responsibilities include storage of weapons for RON
crewmembers, when required. On military bases, the ALCE
wiU arrange for storage at the base armory when possible.
At non-military locations, attempt to use locd police or
government weapons storage facilities. When no other fa
cilities are avaUable, the ALCE will provide storage in
locked containers meeting requirements in AFR 125-37.
When weapons are stored in ALCE facilities, an armed
guard will be present at all times. Weapons will be stored
and maintained in areas providing 24-hour access.
(5) Storage and Handling of Classified. Ensure
necessary provisions have been induded to safeguard aU
classified, OPSEC, COMSEC. and aircrew classified materi
als. Every attempt should be made to store aircrew classi
fied first at a command post, comm center, base operations,
or AOC.
NOTE: KC-10 classified may require considerably more
space than MAC aircrew classified.
(6) Financial Support:
(a) Request MAC Form 40, ALCE Com
mander's Funding Package, to accommodate unforeseen
finantid requirements (see AFR 177-10/MACSUP 1).
(b) Request AF Form 616, Fund Cite
Authorization (FCA), funding authority, and furnish the
Accounting and Finance Office as much information as pos
sible on the estimated dollar amount, purpose and descrip
tion of mission, type of expenses, and anticipated period
of TDY. (See ALCE commander decision logic tables 1, 2,
and 3, AFR 177-101/MACSUP 1.)
(c) On large deployments, task for contract
ing personnd with obligation authority to provide support
whUe deployed. This option frees the ALCE commander
to concentrate on other requirements.
9-3. Aerid Port Planning:
a. Generd. Planning for aerid port deployment is of
great importance. Careful planning can avoid many situa
tions that wodd have an adverse impact during mission
progress. Attachments 3 and 8 may be used to determine
and record these requirements.
b. ALCE Loadmaster Planning Responsibility. The
ALCE loadmaster assigned as project NCO will be respon
sible to plan and initiate the foUowing activities in support
of airlift operations.
(1) EstabUsh and maintain contact with the sup
ported force representatives.
(2) Assist in developing an aircraft parking plan
to facilitate on/offloading.
(3) Organize record maintenance procedures,
document the files, and erect mission progress charts.
(4) AccompUsh/vaUdate aircraft load plans.
(5) When no aerid port member is avaUable to as
sist the ALCE commander, the ALCE loadmaster may be
assigned as project NCO aad wUl be responsible to plan
the aerid port activities as outlined in paragraph 9-3c.
c. Aerid Port. The ALCE aerid port representative
will be responsible to plan and initiate the foUowing activi
ties in support of airUft operations:
(1) Plan for sufficient aerid port personnel and
equipment to be on the first aircraft to establish an ad
vanced aerid port section at the operating site.
(2) EstabUsh and maintain contact with the sup
ported force representatives. Review and establish respon
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sibilities, procedures, schedules, and safety requirements.
(3) Provide a work area for the ATOC, to accom
modate the workers and supported force representatives.
(4) Ensure that a radio and/or telephone commu
nications network is planned between the ATOC and:
(a) Passenger service representative.
(b) Aerid port coordinator.
(c) Marshalling area.
(d) Aerid port OIC/NCOIC.
(e) AOC.
(f) D/AACG or MCC.
(5) Plan for a ramp coordinator to monitor flight
line operations.
(6) Establish logs (MAC Form 68, Aerid Port
Movement Log) to monitor pertinent data.
(7) Plan a work schedule and organizational chart.
(8) If an ALCE loadmaster is not avaUable, the
ALCE aerial port representative will be respondble to plan
the activities in paragraph 9-3b.
9-4. Maintenance Planning:
a. General The ALCE maintenance representative is
responsible for advising and assisting the ALCE com
mander for deployed maintenance support requirements.
The ALCE maintenance representative and/or senior main
tenance representative is directly responsible to the ALCE
commander to ensure successful misdon accomplishment.
b. Support requirements. Support requirements must
be tailored to ensure the proper equipment and personnel
are avaUable to accomplish the misdon. To accomplish this,
the ALCE maintenance representative will:
(1) Participate in preplanning activities.
(2) Determine facilities avaUable at the deployed
location.
(3) Determine the type of aircraft and flow at the
deployed location.
(4) Plan for sufficient maintenance personnd and
equipment to support the operation.
(5) Plan sufficient maintenance equipment and
personnd to be on the first aircraft to establish an advanced
maintenance section at the operating dte.
(6) Assist in developing an aircraft parking plan.
(7) Ensure that radio and/or telephone communications is planned between job control and:
(a) AOC.
(b) Maintenance OlC/Superintendent.
(c) Maintenance expediter.
(d) Maintenance supply.
(8) Plan for a maintenance expediter to momtor
flight line operations.
(9) Review and establish responsibilities, proce
dures, scheddes, and safety requirements.
(10) Establish logs to momtor pertinent data.
(11) Organize record maintenance procedures,
documents, files, and misdon progress charts.
(12) Plan a work schedule and organizational chart.
9-5. Safety Planning:
a. Generd. AU functiond managers involved direct
ly or indirectly in an ALCE operation have an inherent
responsibility to foster safe mission practices. Safety per
sonnel are responsible for assisting in mishap prevention,
reporting and investigation, and hazard reduction.
b. Preplanning:
(1) Deployment, employment, and redeployment
manning requirements are sourced by higher headquarters
(MACR 28-2, chapter 9).
(2) A ground and/or flight safety representative
shodd accompany the survey team to the operating location.
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(3) The senior safety officer or designated
representative will ensure:
(a) A safety representative attends the
preplanning conference.
(b) That known information about the oper
ating location, mission, aerid events, airfidd survey, etc.,
is andyzed to determine mishap potentials beforehand.
Findings will hdp appropriate functiond managers exer
cise mishap prevention.
(c) Safety personnd participate in devdoping
the aircraft parking and taxi plan for the operating loca
tion. Minimum clearance criteria for aircraft taxi operations
IAW AFR 60-11 shodd be verified.
(4) An ALCE cadre member will serve as the safe
ty officer or NCO when primary duty safety personnd are
not assigned to the deployed ALCE.
c. Post-Survey Planning. The senior safety officer or
designated representative will forward survey (if applica
ble) and hazard assessment evduations with recommenda
tions to appropriate functional managers for
control/abatement of hazards.
d. Find Planning:
(1) The senior safety officer or designated
representative will brief the ALCE team on safety aspects
of the upcoming operations (attachment 8).
(2) Safety personnel tasked to deploy will have
reviewed the OPORD.
943. Medicd Planning. The director of medicd services is
respondble for providing necessary medicd care to the en
tire ALCE, induding all support activities. The medicd
service must have the flexibility and latitude of implemen
tation to fit any given situation. Preparation, mobility, and
response are of the utmost importance in forming the med
icd requirements necessary to support the ALCE under
varying circumstances. The semor ALCE medicd officer
is directly responsible to the ALCE commander for the en
tire medic ai .nissi.v.
a. Preploimkife,:
(1) The semor medicd officer shodd attend the
planning conference and review the scope of the mission
and known ALCE requirements.
(2) The semor medicd officer assigned to the
ALCE will be a staff officer (key personnd), and may be
assigned to the initial survey team to determine the amount
of medicd support necessary. The amount of support re
quired wiU be determined after the airfidd survey, or if time
does not permit accomplishment of a survey, use the latest
medicd intelligence for the area concerned. In either case,
proposed operation will be planned using one of three pos
sible assumptions:
(a) Assumption 1. The proposed base has ade
quate medicd coverage, to indude facilities for inpatient/outpatient care, and aerospace, generd, and
preventative medicine. Under these conditions, there is no
need to deploy medicd support with the ALCE.
(b) Assumption 2. The proposed operating
site has ody partid capability to provide medicd cover
age. Ody those elements of an aeromedicd team required
to provide essentid aeromedicd and outpatient care wUl
be deployed. If possible, these medicd personnel will work
in conjunction with the locd base hospital or medicd treat
ment facility (dispensary). A flight line dispensary will be
estabUshed if inadequate space or other compelling factors
prevent utilization of the base dispensary or hospitd. If
the responsible wing cannot furnish necessary personnel
or equipment, request assistance from the MAC Surgeon
(c) Assumption 3. The austere base operation
wiU require maximum effort from the medicd service de
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pending on the size and duration of operations; proximity
to other area medicd facilities; location of nearest medicd
resupply depot; avaUability of aeromedicd evacuation
units; and medicd conditions and hazards peculiar to the
location. An aeromedicd team and equipment may be
necessary for a small bare base operation.
(3) Provitions for an aeromedicd evacuation con
trol center (AECC) operation and inflight medicd crews are
determined by the Command Surgeon. The AECC, if es
tabUshed, should be coUocated with the ALCC. The AECC
wfll establish requirements for aeromedicd evacuation air
lift and will control utilization of the medicd crews. AECC
operations will be as prescribed in appUcable directives,
b. Post-Survey Planning. The semor medicd officer
will:
(1) Attend the post-survey conference and estab
lish the size and complexity of the medicd service required.
(2) Ensure ALCE personnd are phytically quaU
fied and necessary immunizations are given prior to deploy
ment to the area of operations.
(3) Request communications to assure contact bet ween the deployed medicd team, base medical treatment
facility (dispensary), a hospitd, and the AOC/ALCC.
(4) Assure civil engineers have required insecti
cides and rodent control devices, and sanitation areas are
properly constructed.
c Specid or Find Planning. The respondble medicd
officer, if appropriate, wiU give specid briefings to ALCE
personnd regarding medicd personnd and eqmpment ac
company the first aircraft departing for the base of
operation.
9-7. Logistics Planning:
a General ALCE deployment planning is a combined
responsibility of the ALCE commander and the logistics
plans officer. Logistic plans responsibilities indude:
(1) Planning for, and the deployment of, support
personnel and equipment. Aircraft maintenance support
will be coordinated through the maintenance programs ana
mobility function.
(2) Activation of the mobility processing unit
(MPU) to out-process deployments of 26 or more person
nel (reference AFR 28-4), or when locaUy determined to be
appropriate.
(3) Monitoring adequacy of support and resupply
during the operation and redeployment to home station.
(4) Ensuring that necessary statisticd data is
compiled and that required logisticd reports are submitted.
(5) Assisting the ALCE commander to obtain the
foUowing support from deployment bases: Billeting, trans
portation, meals, aircraft maintenance and eqmpment sup
port, supply and resupply, fire protection (see MACRs
55-23 and 92-1 for requirements and guidance), and logisti
cd support personnd requirements.
NOTE: ALCE commanders are respondble for coordinat
ing contract billeting or transportation support through
the base contracting office.
b. Logistics plans will:
(1) Be represented at the wing staff planning con
ference.
(2) Participate in airfidd surveys of proposed
operating bases to determine the adequacy of avaUable
logisticd support (facilities, equipment, supplies, personnd).
c. Post-Survey Planning. A logistics plans represen
tative will participate in conferences finalizing ALCE re
quirements at proposed operating bases. The logistics plans
representative wul:

(1) Coordinate with maintenance and supply to
determine personnd and materiel requirements for the oper
ation. Obtain the weight and cube of materiel to be preposi
tioned. Imtial aircraft spares will be provided from avaUable
host base assets, mission support kits (MSK), war readi
ness spares kits (WRSK), or prepositioned war reserve ma
terial (WRM).
(2) Obtain operating location POL requirements
from operations and maintenance.
(3) Negotiate required support from host and
nearby DOD assets.
(4) Plan and coordinate the use of deployable as
sets for support not avaUable from the host.
(5) Provide the appropriate higher headquarters
with a Ust of requirements exceeding host and deploying
unit capabilities.
(6) Advise the appropriate higher headquarters
of limiting factors and recommended solutions.
(7) Coordinate the devdopment of MAC selfsupport load plans, to use maximum ACL with airUft oper
ations and transportation load planners.
(8) Coordinate with the ALCE commander and aifected squadron commanders to ensure the appointment
of a deploying ALCE property custodian.
(9) Arrange for the deploying property custodi
an to be briefed on responsibilities by the chief of supply,
to include specifications in attachment 9. The chief of sup
ply will:
(a) Provide custodians with two sets of DD
Forms 1348-1, DOD Single Line Item Requisition System
Document. For each deploying item on the custodian
authorizations/custody rectipt listing (CA/CRL) assigned,
use code "A." The DD Forms 1348-1 wul contain NSN, unit
of issue, SRAN of the chief of supply (for example, FE1234),
system designator, priority 02, noun, and "marked for"
block containing the custodian organization/shop code and
detaU number.
lb) Provide a stock of replenishment DD
Forms 1348-1.
(10) Prepare the logistics annex to appUcable
plans.
(11) Provide the ALCE commander and main
tenance officer with a Usting of eqmpment, aircraft spares,
vehicles, and POL requirements, to indude the source.
(12) For funding purposes, provide the comptrol
ler with a cost annotated Usting of locaUy acquired supplies.
(13) Provide maintenance, supply, and transpor
tation functions with information necessary to prepare
TDY orders.
(14) EstabUsh a sequence of events Usting mar
shaling times and places and distribute to the deploying
functiond areas.
98. Weather Planning:
a. Generd:
(1) The ALCE Staff Weather Officer (SWO) is the
individud assigned from the in-garrison weather station
who has been tasked by 7 Weather Wing (7WW) and select
ed by the weather station commander as the ALCE SWO.
The ALCS Commander is .responsible for contacting the
in-garrison weather station commander to coordinate
ALCE SWO issues. ALCE weather support requirements
are determined by the ALCE commander who consults the
ALCE SWO and reviews information from planning con
ferences, airfield surveys, evduation reports, and support
critiques. The ALCE SWO considers aircraft flow, exist
ing weather support capability, and climatology factors of
the operating location to advise the ALCE commander on
deployed weather personnel and equipment requirements.
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The ALCE SWO wiU provide or arrange for weather per
sonnd to deploy, as tasked by the ALCE commander.
(2) Weather support for ALCEs is normaUy
provided as foUows:
(d The locd base weather station (BWS) pro
vides support at mUitary locations with a full time BWS.
The ALCE SWO will augment or arrange for augmenta
tion as required.
(b) Existing weather facilities at non-military
CONUS and overseas terminals will be used to the maxi
mum extent possible. The ALCE SWO will coordinate aug
mentation with the 7WW as required.
(c) NormaUy weather observers will be the
ody weather support people deployed with ALCEs at tac
tical base LZ used for short ground-time operations.
(d) Forecaster/observer manpower and weath
er communications packages may be deployed with ALCEs
supporting long ground time, aircraft stage, or beddown
airUft operations at bare base locations. These packages
will be tailored to the concentration and duration of MAC
traffic
(3) Weather personnd designated to deploy with
ALCEs will be fully quaUfied in accordance with AWSR
55-2, 7 WW Supplement 1, and will maintain the same sta
tus of dert as the supported ALCE.
(4) Weather personnd are an integral part of the
ALCE (see figure 3-2) when deployed. The ALCE com
mander will provide or arrange bUleting, messing, trans
portation, and adequate workspace for the weather
personnd and provide access to ALCE communications for
passing weather reports.
(5) Weather support during the employment
phase of a large-scde contingency/exercise will be in accor
dance with AWSR 55-2. 7 WW Supplement 1,
(6) The designated misdon support center (MSC)
will provide or arrange for special weather products for par
ticipating weather agencies and ALCEs as required. Nor
maUy, the MSC is the weather support unit (WSU)
supporting the controlling MAC NAF Operations Center
(OC) or ALD/ALCC; however, for small-scale contingencies,
the weather unit supporting the' ALCEs nulitary/tacticd
airUft wing/military airUft support group may be designat
ed MSC. During large-scde contingencies or exercises
involving a deployed ALCC, the deployed ALCC weather
officer/NCO becomes the MSC when the ALCC assumes
OPCON of airUft operations.
(7) Theater weather wings are respondble for
weather support to MAC airUft under the OPCON of their
theater CINC. The 7 WW will provide or arrange for aug
mentation as required.
b. Preplanning:
(1) The ALCE SWO will provide or arrange for
weather personnd to deploy with selected ALCEs as tasked
by the ALCE commander.
(2) Weather support for ALCEs will be provided
as foUows:
(a) ALCEs located at most military bases
may be supported by existing BWS facilities. The ALCE
SWO will augment or arrange for augmentation as required.
(b) ALCEs located at a tacticd bare base LZ
used for short ground time operations normaUy require ody
weather observing support.
(c) ALCEs supporting long ground time, air
craft stage, or beddown airUft operations at bare base lo
cations may require specid weather communications and
manpower packages tailored to the concentration and du
ration of MAC traffic.
(d) Existing weather facilities at non-USAF
CONUS and overseas terminals will be used to the
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maximum extent possible. The 7 WW wiU augment as re
quired.
(3) The foUowing Ust reflects sources of person
nel for ALCE deployments:
(a) The BWS which supports the military/
tacticd airUft wing/military airlift support group deploy
ing the ALCE.
(b) B WSs supporting other military/tacticd
airUft wings.
(c) Other 7 WW personnd.
(d) In some circumstances, MAC combat con
trol teams (OCT) may provide weather observations for tac
ticd bare base LZs.
(e) Overseas theater wings.
(4) The ALCE SWO will determine the size of the
weather dement required. If the requirement exceeds the
capacity of the locd BWS or the resources available to the
ALCE SWO, he/she must report the shortfall, through
channels, to 7 WW for augmentation.
(5) To speed up the process, each SWO with
ALCE support requirements should construct a generic
deployment package that can be quickly tailored for specific
deployments.
c. Post-Survey Planning:
(1) The ALCE SWO wUl be included in the postsurvey conference to:
(a) Review weather support facilities and
communications avaUable.
(b) Determine specific weather support re
quired.
(c) Identify weather support problem areas.
(d) Advise 7 WW and theater wings through
channels of limiting factors exceeding the locd weather
unit's capabilities.
(2) Effective weather support depends upon relia
ble communications. Additiond communications needed at
a deployed location depend on facilities already in place.
The communications requirements lL?tt*l below are neces
sary for adequate weather support.
(a) ALCEs located at most military bases
may be supported by existing BWS communications. A
sole user telephone between the BWS and the ALCE may
be required.
(b) In order to relay observations, ALCE
weather observers supporting a tacticd bare base LZ re
quire access to command and control communications to
ALD/Theater ALCC or MAC NAF/OC.
(c) ALCE weather forecasters and observers
supporting long ground time or beddown airUft operations
at bare base locations wiU require send/receive teletype, rective ody facsimUe, and required communication circuitry
to the MSC.
(d) In absence of other capabilities, the ALCE
will integrate weather communications requirements into
any existing ALCE communications capability.
(3) If a weather observer is not deployed, mem
bers of the ALCE may make unoffitid estimates of run
way visud range (RVR). These estimates cannot be used
for officid visibility observations but may be of use to the
ALCE in managing airUft flow. Procedures are outlined as
foUows:
(a) Obtain unoffitid estimates of touchdown
RVR vdues by counting runway lights or, if runway lights
are inoperative, turned off, etc., by using checkpoints at
known distances dong or near the runway.
(b) Use a locaUy prepared table or chart for
conversion of the observed vdue to its corresponding
reportable RVR vdue. When preparing such tables or
charts, coordinate with the appropriate facilities' engineers

to determine the exact distances between lights and check
points. Correct for distance of point of observation from
runway threshold where this is a factor to be appUed for
reportable RVR vdues.
9-9. Intelligence Planning:
a. General MAC intelligence personnd (active duty
or Air Reserve Component) provide support to ALCEs
deploying in response to contingency/crisis requirements.
Intelligence representatives must plan for timdy and comprehentive operationd intelligence support of the ALCE
commander and staff.
b. Preplanning. Prior to departure for an ALCE oper
ating location, intelligence personnd must be fully famil
iar with fragmentary orders, OPLANs, and/or OPORDs
relative to the misdon. A current intelligence briefing, along
with the necessary display materials, must be provided for
the commander and staff as wdl as to deploying unit per
sonnd. This briefing must include the mUitaiy/politicd tit
ration relevant to the particular operation. In addition, the
deployment of necessary intelligence material/equipment
for AIST use must be comprehendvdy planned
c. Final/Special Planning. The intelligence officer/
NCO will:
(1) Brief ALCE personnd on known intelligence
data prior to the proposed operation.
(2) Ensure communications contact is established
to receive/transmit intelligence data.
(3) Ensure adequate reference material and work
ing eqmpment are assembled prior to departure.
(4) Contact HQ MAC/INX prior to deployment
to ensure receipt of latest guidance.
(5) Interface with operations planners on all in
telligence planning efforts.
9-10. (Tommunicatiotts-Electeomc Planning:
a. General To support the ALCE misdon, commu
nications must be provided to ensure the capabUity to:
(1) Relay departure, arrivd, and advisory mes
sages to the appropriate agencies.
(2) Conduct air/ground communications.
(3) Coordinate and momtor activities of main
tenance, aerid port, crew control, and AOC.
b. Program Planning. Participation by the wing com
munications staff on the airfield survey team is encouraged.
This wul provide an assessment of existing capabilities and
of assets to satisfy ALCE requirements. In reviewing the
existing capabUity, consider the foUowing generd planning
guidance for the ALCE:
(1) Tdephone:
(a) Long Had Communications:
1. Availability of Defense Switched Net
work (DSN) circuits with immediate precedence or dedicat
ed circuits connecting the ALCE operations with the con
trolling MAC NAF/OC, ALCC, and other operating
locations.
2. Secure voice capabUity for the ALCE
operations to contact the controlling MAC NAF/OC,
ALCC, and other operating locations.
(b) On-base communications (minimum essentid).
1. Adequate base telephone service to
provide ALCE operations with access to crash nets; ATC
agencies; and base operations, weather station, user lidson office, and crew quarters.
2. Telephone service from ALCE opera
tions to:
a. ALCE commander's quarters.
b. Crew quarters.
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c. Weather service support.
d. Medicd support unit.
3. Hot line between ALCE operations
and ALCE aerial port section.
4. Hot line between ALCE operations
and ALCE maintenance control.
(2) Radios:
(a) Land-mobile Radios (LMRs). This support
normaUy is organic to deployable MAC unite IAW MACR
28-2; however, consideration must be given to frequency
compatibility.
(b) HF/SSB air-to-ground (A/G):
1. Essentid when USAF aeronauticd
station coverage is inadequate (eg. South Africa, India, etc).
2. Remoted to ALCE operations.
3. One R/T unit minimum.
4. Air transportable.
5. Power compatible with bare base en
vironment.
(c) UHF A/G:
1. Essentid for conduct of non-air traf
fic control business.
2. One R/T unit minimum.
3. Installed in, or remoted to, ALCE
operations.
vironment.
(d) VHF/FMA/G:
1. Essentid when direct coordination
with Army unite is required.
2. One R/T minimum.
operations.
vironment.
(e) VHF/AM A/G:
1. Essentid when direct coordination
with civil carrier or specid support aircraft is required.
2. One R/T minimum

operations.
vironment.
(3) Record Communications. Secure common-user
AUTODIN if in immediate proximity of ALCE or dedicat
ed AUTODIN termind.
c. Post-Survey Planning. The communications plan
ner wul review the ALCE mission to correlate it with the
communications planning factors to meet the specific sit
uation As soon as an estimate of the communications sup
port requirements is avaUable, it shodd be sent through
Command channels. This will allow maximum time for
processing circuit orders and eqmpment requests.
9-11. Security Planning:
a. Generd. The security police representative is
responsible for advising the ALCE commander and assist
ing in aircraft security at ALCE locations, en route stops,
offload stations, and marshalling areas.
b. Preplanning:
(1) A security police coordinator will be included
on aU ALCE deployments unless the ALCE commander,
in coordination with the Chief Security Police, determines
one is not needed due to lack of threat, limited aircraft flow,
or known adequacy of security at deployment base.
(2) The SP coordinator, dong with the Unit Fo-
cd Point Coordinator (UFPC), wUl attend the preplanning

conference. The SP coordinator shodd accompany the sur
vey team to the operating base, but the UFPC need not
do so.
c. Post-Survey Planning. The UFPC or ALCE SP
coordinator wiU recommend to the commander the amount
of security support required beyond that provided by the
host.
(1) Security over the entire route will be consid
ered (eg., en route stops, offload stations, marshalling areas
and ALCE locations).
(2) Intelligence estimates of the threat will be
used in determining security requirements.
d. Find or Specid Planning. The UFPC or ALCE SP
coordinator will:
(1) Brief ALCE personnd on security considera
tions for the proposed operation.
. (2) Assure selected security personnd accompa
ny participating aircraft early enough in the flow to estab
lish security at the deployed location.
9-12. Public Affaire Planning:
a. General The ALCE commander shodd always con
sider induding a pubUc affairs officer in ALCE deploy
ments, particularly when the ALCE's mission is
newsworthy, or the supported event is newsworthy. If a
suitably trained officer or NCO is not available, the ALCE
commander should request manning assistance from HQ
MAC/PA through the in-garrison PAO office or, if
deployed, through the appropriate command and control
agency. Likewise, HQ MAC/PA may request the ALCE
commander to take a PAO from another unit on deploy
ments, if a locd wing's PAO is not readily avaUable to the
ALCE. The unit commander should also take a PAO to aU
appropriate deployment planning conferences and organizationd meetings to ensure adequate preparations are made
for all pubUc affairs activities.
b. The PAO will:
(1) Assist t he ALCE commander in preparing any
necessary press releases whUe in-garrison and deployed.
(2) Assist the ALCE commander to estabhsh re
lations with locd pubUc and base media by preparing arti
cles for release oh exercises, disaster relief, and contingency
participation.
(3) When deployed, be the ALCE commander's
media spokesperson. Also, provide HQ MAC pubUc affairs
guidance to the ALCE commander.
9-13. Legd Affairs Planning:
a. Generd. The ALCE commander shodd consider
the indusion of one or more judge advocates in ALCE
deployments or in pre-deployment briefings to determine
the existence of the solutions to legd problems which codd
affect the mission, particularly when the airfield survey
data is either incomplete or indicates the need for negotia
tion of support agreements or adjustments to Air Force
operations to meet locd legd requirements. Legd support
is obtained through the servicing judge advocate.
b. Assigned judge advocate's duties wodd include:
(1) Assisting the ALCE commander and subor
dinate and associated support commander enforce military
discipline by advising on nonjuditid punishment, adminis
trative discharge and, where appropriate, courts-martial at
bases where MAC has respondbUity and jurisdiction as
convening authority.
(2) Assisting the ALCE in identifying the need
for support agreements at deployed locations, as weU as
memoranda of understanding or agreement (MOU or MOA)
between various government agencies.
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(3) Coordinating with the airfield survey team lution is begun by higher headquarters. *as*--v
(AST) to ensure that aU legd impediments to use of re- (4) Handling claims of all kinds against the Umtquired airfields are identified, removed, or that their reso- ed States arising out of the deployment.
Chapter 10
DEPLOYED OPERATIONS
10-1. Generd. Guidance in this chapter wUl be used to de
termine the minimum required items and must be tailored
according to tituationd taskings. This chapter also applies
to ARC ALCE units unless otherwise noted. Although
short notice tasking (12 hours prior to deployment) may
predude thorough planning, the god of any ALCE opera
tion is still the efficient and effective movement of MAC
missions on time without injury to personnd or damage
to equipment. This chapter has been prepared with the fol
lowing bade assumptions:
a. Adequate planning time is avaUable.
NOTE: The 12-hour response time for ALCE response and
deployment starts when an ALCE is notified that they are
tasked to deploy, not that they may be tasked to deploy.
The 12-hour window is from notification of deployment
tasking to manpower processed and equipment marshalled
and ready to load. The generation of support airlift may
cause additiond delays for actud departure; neverthdess,
the ALCE must recall, plan, brief, and process in the
12-hour window. An ALCE that has completed imtid mis
sion planning and manpower/equipment processing may be
placed on standby and be required to respond in less than
12 hours from the time they are placed on standby (e.g.,
an ALCE may be put on a 1-hour standby after they have
completed their processing, while awaiting find mission ex
ecution orders or system-select support airUft).
b. Prior staff planning actions have been taken to
thoroughly plan the operation.
c. There has been anticipation of and planning for
problem areas that may be encountered.
d. The deployment will be of short duration: NormaUy
no more than 60 days.
10-2. PoUcy. Factors considered in determining the scope
of the operation are flow, location, quarters, messing, etc..
The ALCS (or ARC counterpart) will be responsible for ac
complishing all taskings until the operation/exercise ter
minates. The ALCS is the authority for determining when
an operation requires ALCE/MST/CST support. HQ MAC/
NAF/ALD/COMALF retains the right to override the
ALCE commander's decision concerning ALCE manpow
er, eqmpment, and support requirements. The foUowing
policies wul be used for planning deployment operations:
a. ALCEs will deploy under the same conditions as
other participants when the exercise sponsor designates a
non-MAC unit to support ALCE requirements for billet
ing, messing, and sanitation.
b. ALCEs will not bear arms udess directed by the
misdon directive, OPORD, or MAC CAT Misdon Support
CeU (MACOS/XOCOM).
c. ALCE personnd will not perform additiond duties
(such as KP and guard duty) whUe deployed without con
currence and permission of the ALCE commander. NAF
exercise planners, in coordination with the supporting AF
FOR, shodd plan and task for additiond personnd to sup
port these deployed base operating support (BOS)
requirements.
NOTE: AFR 207-1/MACSUP 1. attachment 12 states the
ALCE and crew personnel will provide security for the
resources during duty hours where security police or host

is not available for the task. This policy is hereby expand
ed to include the ALCE responsibility to provide 24-houra-day security of MAC resources under the ALCE's con
trol at deployed locations. When required, additiond MAC
security forces may be deployed in support of resource pro
tection.
d. ALCEs are not required to assume command and
control of non-ALCE or non-MAC personnd coUocated at
an operating location. The ALCE commander may elect to
support non-ALCE and/or non-MAC personnd as misdon
requirements or situations dictate. Requests for additiond equipment and supplies should be forwarded through the
appropriate MAC command and control agency (e.g., NAF/
ALD/COMALF/ALCC) for action.
103. Concept of Operation (Deployed). The ALCE wiU be
the feed point for all MAC aircraft movements and will
direct the deployed functiond areas as necessary to ensure
station departure reliability. These actions will be IAW
MACR 55-series regulations.
a. Command. Close coordination is required between
ALCEs and the controlling agency on changes in equip
ment status, MOG, and personnel ALCEs will pubUsh the
working and phyticd MOGs, equipment and personnd sta
tus initially and update as changes occur.
b. ALCEs. ALCEs will, as soon as the capability ex
ists, establish contact with MAC NAF upon arrivd at
deployed location. In addition, the ALCE wiU contact oth
er associated deployed ALCEs to create an operationd
working relationship. An operation between two or more
ALCEs should be managed by those deployed ALCEs with
coordination with the controlling agency. Any significant
deviations from the pubUshed schedule (early and late) must
be coordinated with the affected location(s) through the con
trolling agency. The ALCEs can approve early arrivds as
needed. Early departures must be coordinated with the air
craft's next station and the controlling NAF/ALD/ALCC.
Use the criteria established in MACR 55-series regulations,
MACR 55-3, volume III, and the NAF Operating PoUcy
for determining an early departure. It is also important to
coordinate late departures/arrivals with the next location
(use an arrivd more than 30 minutes late as a guide).
c. Controlling agency recap. JA/ATT and locd flight
recaps will be accompUshed as soon as time permits or at
the end of the duty/flying day. AU other type missions will
be passed to the NAF/ALD/ALCC as they occur, for in
put into GDSS and downrange ALCE aircraft movement
notification.
d. Dday Codes. Misdon delays from a station where
an ALCE/MST is deployed will be assigned by the ALCE/
MST. Dday codes wiU be assigned IAW proposed MACR
55-3, volume VII. Changes to delay codes must be coordi
nated with the controlling agency.
10-4. ALCE Positioning. The ALCE commander must
evduate dl factors and determine when the ALCE is to
be in place. The ALCE normally will be in place no later
than 48 hours prior to arrivd of the first scheduled aircraft.
Large ALCE operations may require positioning an ALCE
ADVON 3 to 10 days prior to the operation. In other cases.
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24 hours advance arrivd time may be adequate. During
emergency or contingency operations, an ALCE may be
required to work missions immediately upon arrivd at the
operating location. Mission planners and ALCE com
manders must coordinate ALCE arrivd requirements to
ensure the ALCE arrives in time to safdy support the
misdon.
10-5. Arrivd Actions. Upon arrivd at the operating loca
tion, the foUowing general actions normaUy will be accom
plished by the ALCE commander or designated
representative (see attachment 8 for details):
a. EstabUsh contact with the controlling agency.
b. EstabUsh contact with host base commander or
host base project officer or command and control agency
to coordinate support requirements.
c. Brief ALCE personnd on aU appUcable items not
covered in the predeparture ALCE briefing at home station.
d. Assign functiond work areas.
e. EstabUsh communications.
f. Allocate vehicles.
g. Establish and pubUsh an aircraft parking plan
(ALCE commander, safety officer/NCO, maintenance offi
cer/NCO, plus transient alert/base operations).
h. Establish requirement for a 24-hour dining facility.
i. Devdop a bUleting plan.
j. EstabUsh the required aircraft flight line security.
k. Arrange for weapons storage.
1. Transmit ALCE/MST on-station/strength report
IAW chapter 12.
m. Conduct an initid airfield inspection with host Air
fidd Management, safety, and sdect members of the
ALCE. As a minimum, specid interest must be placed on
runway and taxiway conditions, airfidd lighting, weather
condition reporting, emergency notification, hazardous car
go and parking areas, and airfidd safety and security. The
ALCE commander sbnidd jrrt rv distrVrti.vi ft-"- th K"st's
diiily airf!?'4 'ncpcMms and should be notified when con
ditions change.
1043. ALCE Operations Center (AOC):
a. The AOC is the feed point of the ALCE operation.
An area shodd be chosen that has a view of the flight line
and parking area for airlift aircraft. The AOC facility must
be large enough to accommodate adequate desks, a fidd
safe, communications eqmpment, and display boards. It
must be adequately lighted and reasonably insulated to re
duce outside noise levels and provide adequate heat or cod
ing. The AOC shodd be protected IAW AFR 207-21.
Coinmand and Control Communications and Warning Sys
tem (FOUO) and AFR 207-4. Phydcd Security. As a mini
mum, access to the AOC shodd be treated the same as
access to a controUed area. The ALCE commander, in coor
dination with the security police Uaison or host security,
will determine appropriate levd and methods of control for
AOC security.
b. After the location is determined, the ALCE com
mander wiU designate a cadre officer/NCO to control the
equipment and arrange office furmture and display boards
for best presentation of all required information. As a gdde,
the AOC is responsible for the foUowing actions on arrivd
at the deployed location:
(1) EstabUsh message files and control system to
be used during deployment.
(2) EstabUsh and maintain a sequence of events
log for operationd reporting purposes.
(3) EstabUsh UHF/VHF tir-to-ground and landmobile radio nets to include caU signs.

(4) EstabUsh and coordinate internal ALCE oper
ating procedures with dl ALCE functiond areas. Ensure
flow of pertinent information is estabUshed that wiU keep
aU functiond dements apprised of misdon progress and
problem areas.
(5) EstabUsh duty schedules and brief aU AOC
personnd on individud responsibilities associated with the
foUowing podtions and functiond areas:
(d Senior duty officer.
(b) NCOIC and operations NCOs.
(c) Loadmaster.
(d) Aerid Port.
(e) Maintenance.
(f) Crew control.
(g) Ramp coordinators.
(h) Crew transportation, drivers,
(i) Administration personnd.
(6) Coordinate, as necessary, with the appropri
ate headquarters.
(7) In conjunction with the maintenance officer,
safety officer, and host base transient alert/base operations,
establish parking plans for mission aJrcraftEnsure main
tenance has marked all nose wheel spots. Ensure the park
ing plan is coordinated with key ALCE control centers
(ATOC, Job Control, etc.) and flight line, and appropriate
host base and user personnel
NOTE: Changes to the parking plan must be coordinated
prior to implementation, unless changes are due to safety
or security consideration!!). Post or display the parking plan
in a location(s) visible and accessible to all personnel in
volved in the ALCE operation (e.g., copies of the parking
plan should be sent to the other control areas and be avaU
able in aU flight line vehicles).
(8) The OIC/NCOIC of the AOC will participate
in host base and user coordination conferences.
|9) Request the 3afety officer in conduct a safety
inspection of i'd Alft are** to induce participation in ine
parking plan and initid airfidd inspection.
(10) EstabUsh an AOC briefing for aU ALCE per
sonnd. Briefing shodd indude, but not be limited to:
(a) Command and control concept of oper
ations.
(b) Flow schedules and ground time.
(c) Aircraft parking plan/taxi plan and mar
shalling requirements.
(d) Ramp coordination.
(e) Refueling.
(f) Type maintenance.
(g) Communications (type and use).
(h) Review of work schedules.
(i) Use of avaUable transportation.
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j Messing and billeting.
(k) Sanitation requirements.
(1) A determination that aU sections are operationaUy ready,
(m) Operationd problems and corrective
actions.
(n) Sdety.
(o) Security Procedures.
(P) NBC/conventiond threat notification
procedures.
(11) Send on-station/strength report.
(12) Participate in the initid airfidd inspection and
establish procedures with host base airfield management
to receive updated airfidd inspection and operationd in
formation (e.g., weather data, RCR, emergency response,
airfield fighting status, etc.).
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10-7. Aerid Port Operations:
a. Composition and size. The composition and size of
the aerid port team will vary with each operation. An
ATOC will normaUy be estabUshed and serve as the focd
point for aU aerid port activities. An area wiU be estab
lished for the storage and maintenance of Materials Han
dling Eqmpment (MHE).
b. Initid Actions. The ALCS and/or semor aerid port
representative:
(1) Is respondble to the ALCE commander.
(2) Directs the offload of ALCE personnd and
eqmpment.
(3) Coordinates, as required, with the supported
forces and establishes a continuous Uaison.
(4) Provides a work area for the ATOC and sup
ported forces representatives.
(5) Ensures communication network is estab
Ushed with appropriate work centers.
(6) Establishes work schedule for aerid port per
sonnel
(7) Provides an AFSC 605X5, air cargo special
ist, to the A/DACG, if necessary.
(8) Assumes responsibiUty for, and verifies that,
required ALCE pallets, nets, and tie-down equipment are
on hand. Ensures excess pallets, nets, and tie-down eqmp
ment are returned to the MAC airUft system after cargo
is depaUetized. When a situation dictates depaUetization
at a location(s) outside of ALCE control (e.g., emergency
relief distribution), obtains as much user/receiver informa
tion as possible to effect timdy recovery/disposition of
assets.
(9) Attends conference to establish responsibili
ties, procedures, flow scheddes, marshaUing areas, and
safety requirements.
(10) Organizes record maintenance procedures,
documents files, and erects appropriate display charts.
(11) Establishes an organizational chart to iden
tify functiond areas of the section.
(12) Ensures deployed aerid port reports are sub
mitted to the controlling APCC IAW MACR 55-3, volume
III, paragraph 1-7.
c. Operating Procedures:
(1) The aerid port supervisor will
(a) Ensure completion of DD Forms 2133 in
conjunction with supported force representatives.
(b) Ensure observance of flight line sdety.
(c) Ensure the supported force representative
provides sufficient copies of manifests.
(d) Ensure materid handling and associated
eqmpment are in proper operating condition and certified
for operation.
(e) Furnish specid briefings to aircrews. The
signature obtained from the aircrew member certifying that
an adequate hazardous cargo briefing was received, IAW
AFR 71-4, must be legible.
(f) Ensure the airUft is conducted IAW the
teachings of the MAC Affiliation Program and appUcable
directives.
(2) The loud team supervisor will:
(a) Coordinate with aircraft loadmaster on
loading procedures.
(b) Direct the loading team in loading the air
craft under the supervision of the aircraft loadmaster.
(c) Provide aircraft loadmaster with sufficient
copies of cargo manifests.
(d) For offloading, meet arriving aircraft with
required equipment.
(e) Coordinate with drcraft loadmaster for
on/offloading procedures, as required.
(f) Transfer cargo to supported force AACG

after offload.
(g) Ensure load team members have proper
ear protection, goggles, work gloves, reflective belts or
vests, and marshaUing wands for night operations.
(3) Deployed fleet service representatives will:
NOTE: ALCE commander should consider use of host base
or contract fleet service to the maximum extent possible.
(a) Service aircraft sanitation facilities per
MAC directives and procedures.
(b) Additiond and separate fleet service
representatives will place fresh water aboard departing air
craft and deUver inflight meals and coffee, as directed.
(4) The deployed passenger service representative
will:
(a) Provide technicd assistance for the sup

ported force in preparing passenger manifests.
(b) Review procedures in inspection/screening
of passengers, in accordance with pertinent MAC
directives.
(c) Ensure adequate passenger manifests are
provided to the aircraft loadmaster.
(5) Engine running on/offload (ERO) load team su
pervisor. Ensure that aU load team members are briefed
on safety procedures appUcable to type aircraft being
on/offloaded prior to ERO operations.
10-8. Maintenance Activities:
a. Generd. The organization of aircraft maintenance
activities wUl vary with the operation. Establishment of
a maintenance control to serve as the focd point for dl
maintenance activities will normaUy be accomplished. The
facility shodd be of sufficient size to accommodate the sup
ply function (WRM spares, WRSK, bench stock, etc.) and
the ALCE property custodian, who wul
(1) Receive, inspect, and sign for aU materid, to
indude AGE, MHE, vehicles, specid eqmpment, etc..
(2) Be respondble for the daily inspection and up
keep of all ALCE-assigned eqmpment (This function may
require augmentation from a logistics/transportation
representative)
(3) Coordinate with the host base to determine the
extent of aircraft spare parts and eqmpment support.
(4) Comply with the requirements of attachment
9 of this regulation.
b. Initid Actions:
(1) Identify marshaUing area to receive incoming
property.
(2) Appoint appropriate personnd to receive, in
spect, and certify all eqmpment as it arrives.
(3) Ensure accomplishment of an eqmpment in
ventory as equipment is received.
(4) Brief all materiel control personnel on the
management of spares and eqmpment.
(5) Brief aU materid control personnd on their
responsibility for safeguarding property during employ
ment/deployment.
(6) EstabUsh locd supply procedures to requisi
tion and deliver aircraft spare parts (WMC procedures, etc.).
c. Operating Procedures. The ALCS and/or semor
maintenance representative will:
(1) Coordinate, as required, with the ALCE com
mander on daily activities and keep the commander in
formed of any problems that codd cause an interruption
in the planned schedule.
(2) Supervise the overaU maintenance activity to
ensure personnel are complying with established sdety and
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maintenance procedures/polities. Take necessary corrective
action, when required, to assure timdy and efficient
processing of aircraft.
(3) Brief the ALCE commander on the progress
of problems that have developed within the maintenance
activity.
(4) EstabUsh and ensure a daily log of activities
is maintained, to indude recording of aU highlights and
problems encountered, with corrective action taken. This
log will be the main source of information in the prepara
tion of the find report.
d. WRSK Recap Report. The deployed WRSK cus
todian will ensure that WRSK recap reports are submit
ted as required by attachment 9.
10-9. Medicd Services. The semor ALCE medicd
representative or first sergeant will establish contact with
local medicd authorities to establish emergency procedures
and coordination requirements for medicd support. If no
locd miUtary medical facilities are available, the represen
tative will attempt to establish contact and obtain support
from the nearest civilian medicd facilities. After contacts
have been estabUshed, the medicd representative will ad
vise the ALCE commander of the location and tick caU
hours. Any contracting of medicd support shodd be con
sidered and coordinated during the misdon planning phase
of the operation. If it becomes necessary to contract for
medicd services, due to circumstances beyond the ALCE
commander'8 control (e.g., immediate medicd care is re
quired for safety or life-threatening conditions but no mili
tary medicd facilities are available and medicd evacuation
is not appropriate), the ALCE commander will notify the
appropriate medicd, legal, financial, and command agen
cies involved.
10-10. Security. The organization of ALCE security forces
depends on the locd situation. Guidance contained here is
baaed on the security forces associated with bare base oper
ations:
NOTE: When no security police coordinator is deployed
with the ALCE, the ALCE commander will designate an
ALCE cadre officer/NCO to assume the coordinator duties.
a. Initid Actions:
(1) When security forces are deployed, the semor
security police coordinator wiU establish base/site securi
ty as soon as possible.
(2) The senior security police coordinator will:
(a) Establish appropriate shift schedules and
define areas of responsibility for security personnd.
(b) Brief personnd on security procedures ap
phcable to the aircraft parking area for the period of ALCE
deployment.
(c) EstabUsh procedures to provide security
for weapons in storage and other high vdue eqmpment as
required.
(d) Brief augmenting security personnd on
the communications eqmpment and procedures. The ALCE
commander will provide land-mobile radios to deploying SP
personnel when such communication eqmpment is not
deployed by SP forces.
(e) Advise the ALCE commander when the
security force is prepared to begin its duties, or when iden
tified areas have been secured, as appropriate.
(f) Be under the command and control of the
ALCE commander.
(3) Security actions begin as directed by the sit
uation, the ALCE commander, or the mission directive.

10-11. Transportation. The ALCE coinmander will appoint
a transportation officer/NCO who inspects and receipts for
all vehicles assigned to the ALCE. In addition, the trans
portation officer/NCO normaUy wul be responsible for the
foUowing:
a. Vehicle allocation within the ALCE.
b. Daily vehicle inspections.
c. POL requirements.
d. Vehicle parking plan (on and off the flight line).
e. Washing of vehicles.
f. Vehicle maintenance.
g. Driver assignments and briefings.
h. Preparation and distribution of local maps.
i. Coordination with host base authorities for permis
sion to operate vehicles on the flight line.
j. Other tasks as determined by the ALCE com
mander.
10-12. Safety:
a. General Deployed safety personnd are responsi
ble for advising and assisting the ALCE in mishap preven
tion. Deployed safety personnd should, as a minimum,
evaluate the following:
(1) Aircraft refueling. Of particular concern is the
availability and condition of aircraft grounding points.
(2) Aircraft taxiing and parking, hot spots, and
day and night operations.
(3) CkxKurrent/quick service aircraft ground oper
ations. See TO 00-25-172.
(4) Preparation for on/offloading of aircraft car
go. See AFRs 76-6 and 28-4.
(5) Preparation of hazardous materid for air ship
ment. See AFR 71-4.
(6) Flight line vehide operations: Control, park
ing and routing.
(7) Aircraft arrivd and departure procedures.
(8) FOD control.
(9) Marshalling procedures/areas for passengers
nnd cargo.
(10) Availability of fire protection vehicles and
flight line fire extinguishers (see MACRs 55-23 and 92-1).
(11) Procedures for reporting a flight fine and
structurd fire.
(12) Severe weather warning notification
procedures.
(13) Tent city layout in relation to flight line, POL
operations, hazards, fire hazards, etc.
b. Mishap Reporting/Safety Assistance. Ai.CE com
manders wul ensure mishaps are reported IAW AFR 127-4
and appUcable supplements. When safety personnd are not
avaUable or additiond assistance is needed, the ALCE com
mander will contact the parent wing, nearest MAC or
nearest Air Force Base safety office for assistance in
preparing AFR 127-4 mishap report messages and subse
quent reports as required.
c. Safety Assistance for ALCE Commanders. ALEs
without safety personnd shodd contact the parent wing,
nearest MAC base, or Air Force base safety office for as
sistance.
10-13. Information. As a generd policy, an ALCE infor
mation officer/team shodd accompany the initial ALCE
element on deployment. The composition and size of this
team will be determined by HQ MAC/PA, and depends on
the nature and size of the operation. Augmentation of in
formation personnd would be requested from HQ MAC if
the operation dictates.
a. Initid Actions. The PA chief shodd:

(1) Prior to departure from home station, plan and
coordinate an information program. The scope of execution
will be directed in information annexes to OPLANs/
OPORD or specid directives from higher headquarters. If,
for any reason, such guidance is not available prior to the
ALCE's departure, the PA officer should query HQ MAC
immediately upon arrivd at the operating location.
(2) Prepare physicd facility to be utilized during
the mission.
(3) Ensure completion of arrangements for tele
phones and transportation.
(4) Establish contact with locd information media,
b. Operating Procedures:
(1) The ALCE information team will coordinate
with each host base pubUc affairs office. Brief ALCE com
mander and staff on PA guidance, procedures, and plan
ning, etc.
(2) Duties of the pubUc affairs office with an
ALCE may indude support to other command/joint pub
Uc affairs offices. Shodd a unified command or other com
mand have information respondbUities for the overaU
exercise, a joint pubUc affairs team will be estabUshed. On
occasion, MAC PAs will be directed by HQ MAC to aug
ment these teams.
(3) Act as primary agent for the dissemination of
information on ALCE activities to news media in coordi
nation with the host information office, home base infor
mation office, and MAC NAF or HQ MAC.
(4) Provide interview and tour schedules for visit
ing news media representatives to ensure they are
thoroughly briefed and dways have an escort.
(5) Prepare and dispatch to enroute stations a
''Coming Your Way" message for individud newsmen, ob
servers, or guests of the command prior to their departure.
Send an information copy to HQ MAC/PA and other in
terested headquarters.
C5) EstabUsh contacts with locd press, radio, and
television through host PA for placement of spot news sto
ries and interviews as directed and authorized in appUca
ble mobility directives.
(7) Conduct the internd information program, us
ing specid materid pertaining to the exercise which may
be provided by HQ MAC, augmenting such with locd
materials of interest.
(8) Conduct hometown news release program.
(9) Forward copies of news releases to HQ MAC/
CSH.
(10) In the event of an accident involving MAC air
craft, notify HQ MAC/PA immediately (providing all avaU
able details) and furnish releasable information to news
media in coordination with the locd base or host PA
(11) Prepare and submit (by routine message) initid, foUow-on, and wrap stories to home base PA, MAC
NAF. and HQ MAC/PA.
(12) Ensure the MAC Director of PubUc Affairs
is informed of problems, changing requirements, and the
generd information situation.
10-14. Weather:
a. Deployment Preparations (Forecaster/Observer):
(1) Study misdon directives (OPLAN s/OPORDs).
(2) Review climatology (Forecaster).
(3) Review weather support requirements. (AU)
(4) Ensure SWO kit is complete (AWSR 55-2/7
WW Sup 1) (Forecaster).
(5) Perform operationd check of TACMET (Ob
servers).
(6) Review operationd weather limitations
(AWSR 55-2/7 WW Sup 1) (AU).
SI
caster).
(7) Review METAR Code (AU).

(8) Prepare briefing charts, if required (Fore
(9) Determine and request specid weather
products required from MSC (Forecaster).
(10) Review available weather communications
and request any additiond communications (AU).
b. Arrivd Actions (Forecaster/Observer):
(1) Be responsible to ALCE commander (AU).
(2) Coordinate with the on-site weather facility if
appUcable (Forecaster).
(3) Confirm and check operation of communica
tions with MSC (AU).
(4) EstabUsh a sequence of events log. This log
will be used when writing the after action report (AU).
(5) Provide briefing service to aircrews (Fore
caster).
(6) Metwatch misdon routes and terminals (Fore
caster).
' (7) Ensure that aU forecasts briefed are compati
ble with any existing official products from the MSC (Fore
caster).
(8) Debrief aircrews and pass significant weath
er reports to the MSC (Forecaster).
c Accomplish the foUowing when directed to redeploy:
(1) Notify the MSC when ALCE operations ter
minate (All).
(2) Inventory SWO kit for items to be replenished
(Forecaster).
(3) Inventory TACMET contents (Observer).
(4) Submit post-support critique IAW AWSR
55-2/7 WW Sup 1.
10-15. Intelligence:
a. General ALCE intelligence requirements vary, de
pending on ALCE locations. Those located at find stag
ing bases prior to entering sensitive/hostile areas and initid
recovery bases may require additiond support. Intelligence
support for individud ALCEs is accomplished in accor
dance with MACRs 200-1 and 200-3 (C7NOFORN). Addi
tiond guidance may exist in the intelligence annex of
pertinent OPORDs or instructions from HQ MAC/IN.
b. Specific procedures. Specific procedures for AIST
support to ALCEs are as foUows:
(1) With assistance of tasked agencies, establish
a secure airlift intelligence facuity near the airUft aircrew
mission planning, briefing and debriefing center.
(2) Keep ALCE commander staff, support person
nel, and stage aircrews apprised of intelligence affecting
operations.
(3) Ensure adequate communications are avaUa
ble and coordinate requirements with ALCE communica
tions NCO. If existing or planned capabilities are
insufficient for the transmission of intelligence data, and
locd support is not avaUable to correct the situation, ad
vise the ALCE commander and identify the communica
tions requirements to HQ MAC/XO/IN.
(4) Inform all involved agencies of the ALCE/IN
location.
(5) EstabUsh liaison with other intelligence agen
cies at operating site as possible assistance sources.
(6) Be fully familiar with daily arrival/departure
scheddes and operations plans/orders relating to the.air
hft operation.
(7) Prepare and maintain briefing dds, such as an
notated graphics, situation maps with overlays, and flip
charts.
(8) EstabUsh and maintain administrative secu
rity control system for AIST classified materids.
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(9) Provide MAC aircrew members with opera
tiond inteUigence support IAW MACR 200-3 (C/NOFORN).
(10) Maintain a daily inteUigence journd.
(11) Submit inteUigence reports, in accordance
with MACR 200-3 (C/NOFORN).
(12) Upon completion of the airlift operation, pre
pare a report of intelligence activities, to indude problems
encountered and recommended solutions, and forward
through MAC intelligence channels to HQ MAC/IN.
10-16. Commanications:
a. General
(1) The ALCE commander wiU provide logistic
support, induding housing, supply, transportation, and
adequate space, to MAC ground communication dements
(MCGEs) committed to the ALCE operation. The MCGE
will be under the operationd control of the ALCE com
mander while deployed in support of ALCE operations.
(2) If a MCGE representative is not deployed with
the ALCE, the ALCE commander wiU designate a cadre
communications NCO to serve as the focd point for all
ALCE communications/dectronics matters.
(3) If the ALCE cadre is augmented by MAC mo
bility crash, fire, and rescue (CFR) resources, see MACR
92-1 for communications requirements or considerations.
(4) An ALCE cadre NCO will act as the Communi
cations/Computer Security Officer and will ensure TEM
PEST and computer security IAW AFRs 56-16 and 205-16.
b. Initid Actions. As soon as possible after arrivd
at the deployed location, the communications representa
tive wul report the status of aU communications facilities
to the ALCE commander, the semor duty officer, and the
controlling NAF operations center. The report wUl include:
(1) Installation status of facilities programmed in
the site survey.
(2) Operationd status of installed facilities.
(3) Circuit routing information, to indude furnish
ing routing charts.
c. Operating Responsibilities:
(1) Make arrangements with the host base
telecommunications officer/facility to effect message deliv
ery/pickup procedures.
(2) Coordinate with the host base frequency man
ager prior to activating radios on approved frequencies.
(3) Coordinate locd telephone requirements with
the host base communications officer. Ensure telephones
are installed, as requested, and trouble-reporting proce
dures are established.
d. Data Operations. MAC Organic Digital Data
Processing Terminals (DDPT) shall be used to provide a
means of exchanging immediate, time-sensitive command
and control directives, airUft movements and status
reports, ATO changes, and airlift related coordination mes
sages between controlling agencies and subordinate airUft
units. When deployed, the DDPT wiU be used in Ueu of
MAIRS Voice Reporting. Manning operator requirements
for DDPT may be filled by qualified 271X1,271X2,274X0.
304X4,455X2A, 454X1, 491XX, 492XX. 542X2. or 702X0
personnd, provided skiU levd parity is maintained and
sufficient ALCS 304X4 or 455X2A manning is provided
to aUow 24-hour maintenance coverage at each location.
Operating locations will:
(1) Change DDPT crypto key NET 2359Z and
NLT 0001Z. No key will be operated in excess of 24 con
secutive hours.
(2) Pass ody operationd traffic pertaining to the
mission over the DDPT.
(3) Maintain an events/radio log (i.e., AF Form
1924 or AF Form 35, Request and Authorization for As

sumption of/Appointment to Command) to record aU sta
tion activity. Pertinent entries in the log wiU include name
and rank of operator, time of station activation/deactivation, frequency changes, equipment malfunctions, lost com
munications and aU other events affecting station operation
(ah times will be in zulu). Event logs will be disposed of
after 30 days IAW AFR 12-50, volume II, table 100-2,
rule 3.
(4) Retain dl record data from the DDPT for 90
days IAW AFR 12-50, volume II, table 100-3, rule 3. Tapes,
disc or film shall be identified with mistion(s), start and
stop DTG, and numbered sequentially. These records will
be classified IAW DOD 5200.1R/AFR 205-1 and destroyed
IAW AFR 12-50.
(5) Pass all airlift movement and status reports
as soon as possible, but NLT 10 minutes after event.
MAIRS messages will be processed by the operations tech
nicians and passed to the cainmunication maintenaiyfr oper
ator. When the printer is remoted to their petition, the
operations technicians wiU be respondble for message
removd and distribution.
(6) Comply with dl directives of the Net Control
Station (NCS).
(7) Maintain contact with the NCS at aU times.
Operators must remain constantly alert to propagation con
ditions on their assigned frequency. Each operator wiU send
a link verification "Test" message to the NCS at least once
every 30 minutes during periods of no traffic.
(8) Contact the NCS for permission to enter or
leave the net.
(9) Do not bypass or route traffic around the NCS
without NCS approval, unless direct contact is not possible.
(10) Attempt contact with the dternate NCS
(ANCS) in the event of lost communications with the NCS.
(11) Contact the NCS for permission to communi
cate with another net station during dosed net procedures.
(a) Open/Free net. Permission to transmit to
other net seasons 1g uu. : jqulrad frjm tlie NCF
(b) Closed net. Each station must obtain per
mission from the NCS to transmit to other stations in the
net.
(12) Never assume that a message has been
received legibly at the receiving station until the reception
of a message received correctly (MRC).
(13) Have in their possession a current copy of pro
posed MACR 55-3. volume VII, MACR 55-42, vdume I,
and a sufficient supply of required forms.
(14) FiU out and attach AFTO Form 350, Repara
ble Item Processing Tag. and DD Form 1577-2, Unservice
able (Reparable) Tag Materid, on reparable assets.
(16) Shipment of conununications/support assets
will be processed through the forward operating location
(FOL) aerid port/ALCE for air transportation, whenever
possible.
(16) Transmit maintenance status report daily, or
as determined by the ALCC.
(17) Ensure ALCS communications equipment is
transported under positive control of a cargo courier at ail
times. Higher headquarters approvd is necessary for trans
porting eqmpment without escort.
e. Voice Operations. MAC voice radios shall be used
to provide a means of exchanging immediate time-sensitive
command and control directives, airUft movements and sta
tus reports, ATOs, changes, and airlift related coordina
tion messages between controlling agencies and
subordinate airUft units. Operators are required to:
(1) Have in their possession and be familiar with
voice operations procedures defined in the Voice Commu
nications Users Guide in MACR 28-2, attachment 14.
MACR
553.
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1991
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(2) Change crypto key NET 2359Z and NLT ovisud, weather, rescue, CCT, etc.) operating or coUocat0001Z as required by appUcable key. ed with a MAC ALCE will be provided necessary support
within the ALCE's capabiUty.
10-17. CoUocated Unit Support. MAC units (e.g., audi-
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MACR 553, Vd TV 21 May 1991
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-FINAL ROLL-UP PLAN-
SCHEDULED TAKROFF TIME
ZULU
LOCAL
LOAD 1
LOAD 2
LOAD 3
LOAD 4
LOAD 5
OPR
ACTION
N LT
TFC
INSP/WEIGH/-2 ALL REDEPLOYING MHE/AGE.
D-0600
TFC
MARSHALL CARGO BY LOAD.
D-0600
1ST SGT
ADVISE FOOD SERVICE OF FINAL MEAL RE

QUIREMENTS.
D-0400
ALL
START WORK AREA PHASE DOWN.
D-0400
AOC
ALIGN ACFT TO SUPPORT MISSION.
D-0400
1ST SGT
ALL PERSONNEL CHECKED OUT OF BILLETING.
D-0400
AOC
MFP.T AIRCRFW * ACMs.
D-0315
ALL
WORK AREAS CLEANED AND INSPECTED.
D-0300
AOC
PHASE DOWN COMMUNICATION EQUIP.
D-0300
TFC
START CARGO LOADING.
D-0200
ALL
TURN IN OF VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT

COMPLETE.
D-0200
AOC
COORDINATE/DISPATCH OFF STATION REPORT.
D-0200
TFC
PERSONNEL PROCESSING/ANTI HI-JACK.
D-0130
ALL
BOARD ACFT.
D-0100
ALL
ACFT TAKE-OFF.
D-000
LOCAL TIME
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Chapter 12
REPORTS AND DISPLAYS
12-1. General The contents of this chapter constitute the
standard reporting and display requirements of the Air
Uft Control Squadron and the deployed AirUft Control Ele
ment. Reporting requirements will, of necestity, vary to
some degree with each misdon. For ALCS Status of
Resources and Training System (SORTS) reporting, refer
to AFR 55-15, MACSUP 1.
a. Submit reports IAW MACR 55-3, volumes III and
IV, MACR 28-2, and the mission directives. No additiond
reports will be estabUshed without approvd of HQ MAC/
XOCOM or the Air Force component/task force commander
exercising airUft force operational control
b. Submit change requests in content or format in ac
cordance with the revision procedures outlined in chapter 1.
12-2. Deployed Operations Displays. The displays in this
chapter are examples of displays ALCEs use during deploy
ments. Each ALCS may devdop their own displays accord
ing to the ALCS commander's requirements. The use of
displays for a specific misdon is at the discretion of the
deployed ALCE commander. Data posted on the displays
will be for information and planning purposes ody. A warn
ing must be placed on any display subject to not having
current information. The foUowing displays are normally
deployed and set up in the AOC. Attachment 5 shows ex
amples of these displays.
NOTE: Use of displays in the MARC is the ALCE com
mander's decision; however, ensure that the air circulation
for the electrode eqmpment is not adversdy impacted.
a. Airfidd Diagram. The purpose of the display is to
present airfidd information, aircraft parking location, cargo
passenger and vehicle marshaUing areas, ground routes to
loading and unloading areas, and known hazards. An en
gineering blue print of the airfield shodd be used, if avaU
able. The airfidd diagram shodd depict hazardous cargo
parking areas, restricted areas, and obstruction clearance
information.
b. Parking Diagram. This display illustrates aircraft
parking locations in the event the airfield diagram is not
sufficient.
c. NAVAIDS/Weather Status. Reflects the status of
air navigation dds and weather, when required.
d. Inbound/Outbound Aircraft Activities. This dis
play is required for monitoring and controlling movement
of airhft forces, to include aircraft and ground movement
activities such as refueling, loading, and parking.
e. Aircrew Status. The purpose of this display is to
provide the controlling operations staff with current infor
mation on aircrew location and availability, when required.
f. Mission Progress. This display depicts mission pro
gress and wiU be updated as required.
g. Key Personnel Roster and DV Status Display.
Used to post the name and location of key personnel and
DVs in the operating area when appropriate.
h. AGE Vehicle Status. Self-explanatory, when re
quired.
12-3. Operations Reports. Operationd reporting require
ments are mandated by apphcable regulations and mission
directives. The reports contained here constitute the mini
mum required ALCE reports. ALCS-assigned wings/groups

may not levy additional deployed ALCE reporting require
ments without prior approvd of HQ MAC. MAC AF, ALD,
or the C2 echelon exercising airlift force operationd control
a. ALCE On-Station/Steength Report Message. Us
ing whatever means avaUable, notify the controlling NAF
OC/ALCC within the first hour of arrivd at the deployed
location (NOTE: If an ALCE arrives at their quarters the
night before they start working missions, they are still re
quired to call on station). A primary purpose of the onstation report is to provide MAC C2 a means to notify the
ALCE if there is a schedule change or diversion; therefore,
ALCE/MST commanders must establish a means by which
they can be contacted 24-hours-a-day. A hard copy onstation report message will be transmitted to all appropri
ate addressees with all information no later than 6 hours
after the arrivd of the last support chalk having ALCE
support personnd. This report will be updated as changes
in personnel/equipment strength occur. If transmit capa
bility does not exist at the deployed location, the on-station
report wiU be called to the next C2 echdon, who will in turn
transmit it via autodin to aU required agencies. Computer
ized, pre-formatted reports are authorized. Attachment 11
contains the on-station report procedures and format.
Transmission of the on-station report by IPS, TYQ-26, or
computer modem to the controlling NAF/ALCC fulfills the
reporting requirements. Ensure that down-range ALCEs
and MACOS/XOCOM are addressed on the on-station
reports.
b. Deployed Aerid Port Report. Submitted by the
aerid port representative to the controlling APCC IAW
MACR 55-3, volume III, paragraph 11-7 and figure 11-5.
c. Personnd Deployment Reporting System (PERSDEP 1 and 2), RCS: HAF-DPM(AR) 7150. Submit report
in IAW MACR 28-2 and AFR 35-20.
d. Military Air Integrated Reporting System
(MAIRS), RCS: MAC-DOR(AR) 7301 (Aircraft Movement
Reporting). Submit reports in accordance with MACR 55-3,
volume III (pending rewrite as MACR 55-3, volume VII),
applicable OPORD/OPLANS, misdon directives, and
MACR 55-16, volume I (pending rewrite of AFR 55-55/
MACSUP 1).
e. Daily Digest of Operations (Duty Log). Although
not a report, the daily digest serves as an important daily
journd and is used as an dd in briefing supervisors, ex
changing shift respondbUity, and in preparation of daily
situation reports and find after-action reports. It is a sum
mary of the important activities occurring each day, to in
clude aggregate totals of pax and cargo moved, mission
problems encountered and resolution taken, and a single
source document for capturing important shift change
briefing information. Use the AF Form 1924, Events Log,
in accordance with AFR 55-23 and AFR 12-50.
f. Initid Incident/Accident Reports. These reports
will be in accordance with MACR 55-series, appropriate
JCS publications, and MAC directives. THESE REPORTS
ARE EXEMPT FROM RCS REPORTING PER AFR
4-38, PARAGRAPH 2-3.
g. FoUow-Up Reporting. These reports will be in ac
cordance with apphcable directives. THESE REPORTS
ARE EXEMPT FROM RCS REPORTING PER AFR
4-38, PARAGRAPH 2-3.
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12-4. Operations Reports - End of Mission/After Action

Reports. Find reporting requirements will be defined in the
OPORD/OPLAN and/or MAC mission directive. For oper
ations not covered by an OPORD/OPLAN, the report
should be concise and narrative in format Contents shodd
include problem areas, lessons learned, and management
improvement ideas which could affect future peacetime or
emergency operations. Identifying data, such as dates and
misdon and/or aircraft numbers, shodd be included. Sub
mit report in accordance with evduation and critique sec
tion of MACR 28-2. THESE REPORTS IS EXEMPT
FROM RCS REPORTING PER AFR 4-38, PARA
GRAPH 2-3.
12-5. Administrative/Personnel Reports. MAC Form 11

is the form used to submit RCS: MAC-DOC(M)7602. These
reports are criticd to the management of ALCE resources.
The reports are mandatory and will be submitted in accor
dance with attachment 12 to this regulation. Computerized
versions of the standard MAC Form 11 are authorized. The
reports are submitted monthly for active duty and AFRES
units, and quarterly for ANG units.
OFFICIAL
HANSFORD T. JOHNSON
General, USAF
Commander in Chief
12-6. Changes. Changes to the type, frequency, or format

of ALCS reports must be submitted to MACOS/XOCOM
and the appropriate ARC headquarters, for approvd.
EDDIE L. ANDERSON
Colonel, USAF
Director of Information Management
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
This regulation has significant and numerous changes to all chapters of the superseded regulation. Changes indude addi
tion of new airfidd survey and communications maintenance chapters. Command relationships are described in this regu
lation. Changes also indude a new chapter on ALCE teaming and qualification standards. This regulation addresses the
AirUft Control Squadrons.
MACR 553, Vol IV Attachment 1 21 May 1991
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Al-1. Additional Crewmember (ACM). An individud with
valid aeronauticd orders who is required to perform in
flight duties and is assigned in addition to the normd air
crew complement for that particular misdon.
Al-2. Aerid Port of Debarkation (APOD). An airfield that
has been designated for the sustained air movement of per
sonnd and materid and to serve as an authorized port for
entrance to the country in which it is located.
Al-3. Aerid Port of Embarkation (APOE). An airfidd that
has been designated for the sustained air movement of per
sonnd and materid and to serve as an authorized port of
departure from the country in which it is located.
Al-4. AirUft Coated Center (ALCC). A component of the
ater airUft management (TAM) which serves as the thea
ter COMALF's or regjonti airlift division commander's
crisis management staff. It is a functionally integrated staff
which accomplishes detailed mission planning, coordina
tion, and execution tasking for theater-assigned airUft
forces and manages/momtors MAC-assigned airUft mis
sions transiting its area for the COMALF/MAC NAF.
Al-5. AirUft Control Element (ALCE). A MAC organiza
tion composed of various mission support dements,
designed to control, coordinate, support, and report mili
tary airlift operations at locations where normal MAC com
mand and control and misdon support have not been
estabUshed. An ALCE deploys under the direction of a
MAC command and control dement called the "ALCE cad
re." The ALCE deploys in support of SAAM, JA/ATT, spe
cid operation, exercise, and contingency/emergency reUef
airUft missions, on both a planned and a "no-notice" basis.
Al-6. ALCE Cadre. The ALCE cadre is an dite unit as
signed to active duty and Air Reserve Component wings/
groups to provide the command, control, and communica
tions for deployed ALCE operations. The ALCE cadre is
composed of highly trained personnd from various AFSCs
and functiond spetidties who plan, deploy, and command
airUft mission support operations throughout the world.
The ALCE cadre resides in the active duty AirUft Control
Squadron or the Air Reserve Component AirUft Control
Flight when in-garrison.
A1-7. AirUft Control FUghts (ALCF). An Air Reserve
Component organization comprised of operations, commu
nications, maintenance, and administrative personnd high
ly trained in the planning and execution of deployed airUft
misdon support operations. The ALCF provides the com
mand, control, and communications dements for deployed
ALCE operations. The ALCF also conducts airlift-user
training under the MAC Affiliation program and surveys
airfields worldwide to evaluate MAC airlift operationd sup
port capabilities. The ALCF has a commander, an opera
tions officer, and support staff.
Al-8. AirUft Control Squadron (ALCS). An active duty
organization comprised of operations, communications,
maintenance, aerid port, and administrative personnel
highly trained in the planning and execution of deployed
airlift misdon support operations. The ALCS provides the
command, control, and communications elements for
deployed ALCE operations. The ALCS also conducts airliftuser training under the MAC Affiliation program and sur
veys airfields worldwide to evaluate MAC airUft operationd

support capabilities. The ALCS has a squadron com
mander, an operations officer, and support staff.
Al-9. ALCE Commander. The senior ALCE operations of
ficer at a deployed location. Responsible for control of til
MAC resources and provides for the safety, morale, dis
cipline, and welfare of aU cadre and MSE personnd at that
location. Also may be the senior MAC representative and
respondble to the appropriate controlling agency.
Al-10. ALCE Managers. Those individuds permanently
assigned to HQ MAC. MAC NAF or ALD, HQ AFRES,
and NGB who are responsible for providing the leadership,
management, tasking, and programming of ALCE cadre
resources when the cadre is both in-garrison and while
deployed. The ALCE managers are respondble for man
ning and managing the MAC CAT Mission Support CeU
at their respective levd of command, and for the tasking
and sourting of deployed ALCC ALCE management po
sitions.
AMI. ALCS Commander. The commander for the ALCS.
Has UCMJ authority and is responsible for training, mo
rale, safety, discipline, and welfare of all cadre personnd.
Reports to the wing deputy commander for operations (IX))
- Exception: The 603 ALCS/CC reports to the 603 MUitary
Airlift Support Group Commander.
Al-12. Air Reserve Component (ARC). Refers to the Air
Nationd Guard and Air Force Reserve Forces.
Al-1-13. Allowable Cabin Load (ACL). The maximum
weight that can be carried by a specified aircraft between
two designated points, considering distance, fuel require
ments, and wind factors. Not to be confused with average
payload.
Al-14. AUowable Gross Weight (AGW). Maximum allow
able aircraft weight in takeoff condition for a specific flight.
Al-15. Area of ResponsibiUty (AOR). Area within which
a designated MAC operations agency wiU exercise control
over MAC airUft.
Al-16. Augmented Aircrew. A basic crew supplemented
by additional crewmembers to permit in-flight rest periods.
As a minimum, an augmented crew provides in-flight rest
for pilots, navigators, and night engineers when these crew
members are authorized and required for the aircraft or mis
sion being performed.
Al-17. Average Payload. For generd planning purposes,
75 percent of ACL, by weight, between two designated
points.
Al-18. Baggage Allowance. Maximum baggage weight
that may be carried by a passenger.
Al-19. Bare Base. A base having, as a minimum, a run
way, taxiways, and parking areas adequate for the deployed
force and possessing an adequate source of water that can
be made potable.
Al-20. Base Level Self-Sufficiency Spares (BLSS). Repair
parts of war reserve materid intended for use as base
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support for units which plan to operate in place during war
time considering the avaUable maintenance capability.
Al-21. Basic Aircrew. Minimum number of crew person
nd required for an airUft mission.
A1-22. Block Time. Departure and/or arrivd time (block
time) is the time when the aircraft brakes are released on
initial taxi and the time when the aircraft is parked upon
arrival
Al-23. Border Clearance. Those clearances nH mspections
required to comply with federal, state, foreign, and locd
agriculture, customs, immigrations, and immunization re
quirements.
Al-24. Channel Operations. Common user airUft service
provided between two points within a worldwide airUft
system.
Al-25. Gjinbtaata>aniaandiXX)CMlNra
command authority exercised only by commanders of unified or specified combatant commands. COCOM is the
authority of a Combatant Commander to perform those
functions of command over assigned forces involving or
ganizing and employing command and forces, assigning
tasks, designating objectives, and giving authoritative
direction over dl aspects of miUtary operations, joint train
ing, and logistics necessary to accomplish the missions as
signed to the command. COCOM is normaUy exercised
through the Service component commander. COCOM pro
vides full authority to organize and employ commands and
forces as the CINC considers necessary to accomplish as
signed missions.
Al-28. Command, The authority that a commander in the
miUtary Service lawfully exercises over subordinates by vir
tue of rank or assignment Command includes the authority
and responsibiUty for effectively using available resources
and for planning the employment of, organizing, directing,
coordinating, and controlling mUitary forces for the accom
plishment of assigned missions. It also includes responsi
bility for hedth, welfare, morale, and discipline of assigned
personnel
Al-27. Command and Control (C2). An arrangement of
personnel, facilities, eqmpment, and communications, plus
the means for information acquisition, processing, and dis
semination, used by a commander in planning, directing,
and controlling operations.
Al-28. Command and Control Centers (CCC). A generic
term describing agencies in the MAC C2 system.
A1-29. Communication Support Team (CST). Those in
dividuals deployed soldy in support of communication re
quirements for the deployed location. May be MAC or
AFCC personnel.
A1-30. Control. Authority which may be less than full
command, exercised by a commander over part of the ac
tivities of subordinate or other organizations.
Al-31. Controlling Agency. HQ MAC, MAC NAF, ALD,
or the ALCC assigned operationd control over MAC mo
bility forces.
A1-32. Crew Duty Time. Total time a crew is on duty be
fore resting. NormaUy, crew duty time begins 1 hour after
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dert notification and ends when the aircraft blocks in at
the end of a mission or series of missions. For exceptions
refer to the appropriate MAC 55-series pubhcation. *^C~*
Al-33. Crisis Action Team (CAT), (^jmrnand and staff per
sonnd assembled to provide continuous response during
periods of increased readiness and expanded operations.
Al-34. Deploy. To relocate a deployable unit and its re
quired personnd and equipment, or to position select ele
ments of personnd and equipment. Deployment begins
when the first aircraft, personnel, or item of equipment
leaves the home base. The force is deployed when the last
component of the deployable unit has departed the home
base.
Al-35. Drop Zone (DZ). A specified area upon which air
borne troops, eqmpment and suppUes are dropped by par
achute, or on which supplies and eqmpment may by
deUvered by free drop.
Al-96. Employment. A movement of forces within a com
bat zone or objectives area, usually in the aasadt phase.
Al-37. Engine Running On/Offloed (ERO). Specific proce
dures used to quickly load or unload an aircraft whUe the
engines are still operating.
Al-38. ETA. Estimated time of arrivd of an aircraft over
a given point or station.
A1-39. ETB. Estimated time an aircraft wUl arrive in the ^^
blocks.
~
Al-40. ETD. Estimated time an aircraft will depart.
Al-41. ETIC. Estimated time in commission.
Al-42. FUght Plan Fuel Load. Amount of fuel required
to accomplish a proposed misdon IAW aircraft perfor
mance manuals and MAC 55-series regulations.
Al-43. Forward Operating Base/Operating Base
(FOB/OB). An airfidd used to support tacticd operations
without establishing full support faculties. The base may
be used for an extended time period. Support by a main
operating base (MOB) is required to provide backup sup
port for a forward operating base.
A144. MAC ALCE Reaction Communication (MARC)
System. An ALCS air-transportable sbdter which contains
sufficient communications equipment to support bare base
operationd requirements. When set up, the MARC pro
vides an environmentaUy-controUed work area for the AOC.
Al-45. Mdn Operating Base (MOB). A base on which ail
essentid buildings and facilities are erected. Total organizationd and intermediate maintenance capabiUty exists for
assigned weapon systems. The intermediate maintenance
capability may be expanded to support specific weapon sys
tems deployed to the main operating base.
A1-46. Maximum on Ground (MOG). The highest number
of aircraft an airfield or landing zone is capable of handling,
or being aUowed to be on the ground, for a specific opera
tion during a given time span. MOGs are based on various
factors, to include physicd ramp space, type of aircraft,
simultaneous aircraft operations, airfidd manager imposed
'
limitations, refueling and MHE capabilities, etc. The fol
lowing are commody used MOG definitions:
a. CivU Engineering (CE) MOG. Determined by the
type of aircraft and physicti ramp space at the airfield,
regardless of other operationd constraints.
b. Planning/Working MOG. Used for most exercise
and daily airUft operations. Determined by the type of air
craft, parking space availability, airfidd limitations, sunultaneous aircraft operations (e.g., joint use of the ramp by
commercial airlines), and airfield management imposed limi
tations or pre-coordinated parking allocations. NormaUy
this is the most restrictive MOG used. The terms planning
and working MOGs are often used interchangeably, but the
working MOG is usually a modification of the planning
MOG, based on feedback from the MAC misdon support
dement operating at the deployed location.
c Contingency/Emergency MOG. This MOG is used
when contingency or emergency conditions dictate extreme
measures be used to maximize the number of airlift aircraft
capable of operating at an airfidd. The contingency/
emergency MOG is determined by the type of aircraft and
the physical space available on the afrfiekl tacfadmg taxi
ways, closed runways, aU parking ramps, etc. Contingen
cy MOGs assume absolute mUitary control of the airfidd.
d. Maintenance/Transportation MOGs. These MOGs
are determined by the type of aircraft, available parking,
type loads, and availability of specid loading or main
tenance/renieUng equipment. These MOGs are often used
in conjunction with planning MOGs to determine actud
working MOG capabilities at the airfidd.
Al-47. Minimum Essentid Equipment (MEE). The neces
sary items required to support a mission or an aircraft.
A1-48. Misdon Commander. A mission commander may
be required to conduct specific deployment, employment,
or redeployment airUft activities during contingency, ex
ercise, training, or other airUft operations at locations where
one or more airlift units is deployed (e.e', collocated ALCE,
WOC, CCT, TAS). There are two types of mission com
manders.
a. MAC Mission Commander (MMC). Designated by
MAC commander, NAF commander, theater COMALF, or
ALD commander, the MMC is delegated authority to ex
ercise control over assigned operationd and misdon sup
port airUft forces in order to attain specified mission
objectives during large scale or high visibility operations
and exercises. The MMC is the direct representative of the
designating commander. He is responsible for planning,
coordinating, and executing the operation and, through the
MAC command and control system, directing mission sup
port forces, within the limits of the designating com
mander's authority. A MMC will be assigned to locutions
where more than one MAC unit is coUocated (e.g., ALCE,
WOC, TAS, etc.) and wiU be the on-scene commander of
all MAC forces. The Airborne Mission Commander will re
port to the MMC when at the operating base to coordinate
mission support requirements. The MMC wiU not be dudhatted as the Airborne Mission Commander.
b. Airborne Mission Commander (AMC). An AMC
may be designated by any level of command down to and
induding the squadron levd. He is assigned MAC opera
tiond airUft forces with which to conduct specified airUft
operations of limited scale or duration. His authority to di
rect MAC forces does not extend beyond responsibility for
planning, coordinating, and executing the flying mission.
He does not direct fixed or deployed mission support forces,
except those assigned specifically to support his mission.
AMCs may be designated to conduct airlift missions at the
direction of a MAC Mission Commander.
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Al-49. Mission Essentid Ground Personnd (MEGP). Sta
tus granted to personnd that perform unique support
duties directly associated with and essentid to a particu
lar aircraft, aircrew, and/or misdon. These duties require
direct access to the aircraft and/or aircrew during ground
or flight operations.
Al-50. Mission Support Element (MSE). A functiond ele
ment in support of MAC airlift operations at a deployed
location. Such dements include, but are not limited to, aer
id port, maintenance, security police, transportation, etc.
Al-51. Mission Support Team (MST). A deployed MAC
unit made up of mission support dements such as aerid
port, weather, maintenance, etc., commanded by an NCO
teamed and certified by an ALCS commander, as MST chief
quaUfied. An MST is used when the airlift workload does
not require an ALCE (usually a MOG of 2 or less).
A1-52. MobiUty. The capability to deploy and sustain
available combat ready military forces anywhere in the
world, in the quantity and as the operationd requirements
dictate, in support of the nationd strategy. In common us
age, it is the ability of a unit and its support organizations
to deploy to meet any peacetime, contingency, or wartime
tasking. The terms deployable and mobile are interchange
able in this regulation.
Al-53. OB/FOB Commander. The individud responsible
for all operations, personnel, and equipment at the OB/
FOB. Also the senior military member at that location.
Al-54. Operationd Control (OPCON). Transferable com
mand authority which may be exercised by commanders
at any echdon at or below the levd of combatant command.
OPCON is inherent in COCOM and is the authority to per
form those functions of command over subordinate forces
involving organizing and employing commands and forces,
assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving
authoritative direction necessary to accompUsh the mis
sion. OPCON includes authoritative direction over all
aspects of military operations and joint training necessary
to accompUsh missions assigned to the command. OPCON
does not, in and of itself, indude authoritative direction
for logistics or matters of administration, discipline, inter
nal organization, or unit teaming.
Al-55. Ramp Coordinator. A designated representative of
the OC whose primary duty is coordination of ground han
dling activities on the ramp.
A1-56. Redeployment. The transfer of a unit, personnel,
or supplies deployed in one theater to another theater, to
another location within the theater of operations, or to the
zone of interior for the purpose of further employment.
Al-57. Specid Operations. Those misdons conducted by
spetiaUy trained, equipped, and organized forces against
strategic or tacticd targets in pursuit of nationd military,
political, economic or psychdogicd objectives. These oper
ations may be conducted during periods of peace or hostil
ities. They may support convention^ operations, or they
may be prosecuted independently when use of conventiond forces is either inappropriate or unfeasible.
Al-58. Standby Base (SB). An austere base designated for
wartime use having adequate airfidd facilities to accept
deployed aircraft. Standby bases wiU be maintained in a
caretaker status until augmented, at which time the base
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will be capable of receiving and employing assigned aircraft.
To initiate and sustain operations, all supporting person
nd, supplies, and eqmpment must be provided. POL and
munitions may be prepositioned in a state of readiness for
use by the deploying forces.
Al-59. Supporting MAC NAF. The MAC NAF designat
ed to assist the controlling MAC NAF during mobility oper
ations.
Al-60. Table of Allowances (TA). A descriptive list of
authorized equipment items based on command/mission re
quirements.
Al-61. Turnaround Time. The combined time required to
offload, onload, and service an aircraft to include cleaning,
catering, refueling, and other services necessary to ready
the aircraft for departure. This term apphea to CivU Re
serve Air Fleet (CRAF) aircraft.
Al-62. Unit. Any mUitary element whose structure is
prescribed by competent authority, specificaUy an organi
zation or part of an organization to indude an organiza
tional title of a subdivision of a group in a task force.
Examples: Wings, groups, ALCEs, ALCCs, JRCCs, CCTs,
and MSTs.
Al-63. Udt Type Code (UTC). The five-character dphanumeric code which is associated with and allows each type
unit/organization to be categorized into a kind or class hav

ing common distinguishing characteristics.
Al-64. War Readiness Spares Kit (WRSK). An airtransportable package of selected spares and repair parte
required to sustain planned wartime or contingency oper
ations of a weapon system for a specified period of time
pending resupply.
Al-66. War Reserve Materid (WRM). That materid re
quired, in addition to peacetime assets, to support the
planned wartime activities reflected in the USAF War and
Mobilization Plan.
Al-66. Wiag/Udt Operations Center (WOO. A component
of theater airlift management (TAM) which is the provisiond (or deployed) airlift wing/group commander's crisis
management staff. It contains the staff functions and (if
required) command and control capability necessary to
manage the wing's resources at a forward operating base
(FOB). When a WOC deploys to a location with an exist
ing fixed MAC command and control agency (e.g., airlift
coordination center or command post), the existing agen
cy retains responsibiUty for command and control of MAC
airlift resources. At locations with no existing MAC com
mand and control agencies, the WOC wiU deploy its own
command post function and monitor/manage aU aircraft
and crews flying MAC misdons transiting its location.
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PUBLICATIONS
A2-1. General The foUowing publications serve as a ba
sis for devdoping an ALCS publications file. ALCSs are
not required to maintain aU Usted documents in a publica
tions file; however, all must be readily available through
other wing agencies. Maintain those publications annotated
with an asterisk in the ALCS Master Publications FUe and

in the ALCE deployment kite. Also, indude publications
that are required for day-to-day management of orderly
room and personnel issues in the Master Files (not required
if avaUable from other sources).
A2-2. USAF Pubucations. Consult AFR 0-2 for current changes and the MACR 0-2 for any pertinent MAC supplements.
AFR 0-2
Numericd Index of Standard and Recurring Air Force Publications.
AFR 0-8
Numericd Index of Specidty Training Standards and Air Force Job Qualification
Standards.
AFR 0-9
Numericd Index of Departmental Forms.
AFM 2-7
Tacticd Air Force Operations - Tacticd Air Control system (TACS).
AFM 2-50
USA/USAF Doctrine for Joint Airborne and Tacticd Airlift Operations.
AFR 5-1
Air Force Publications Management Program.
AFR 10-1
Preparing Written Communications.
AFR 10-7
Adnunistrative Orders (PA).
AFR 11-1. Vol I
USAF Glossary of Standardized Terms.
AFR 12-1
Air Force Records Management Program.
AFR 12-50 Vol I
Disposition of Air Force Documentation - PoUcies, Procedures, and Responsibilities.
AFR 12-50 Vol II
Disposition of Air Force Records- Records Disposition Standards.
AFR 23-17
Military AirUft Command (MAC).
AFR 28-3
USAF Operation Planning Process (FOUO).
AFR 28-4
USAF Mobility Planning.
AFR 30-1
Air Force Standards.
AFR 35-20
Personnd Support for Contingency Operations (PERSCO).
AFR 39-16
The First Sergeant.
AFR 55-2
Airspace Management.
AFR 55-3
Reporting Meaconing, Intrusion, Jamming and Interference of ElecteoMagnetic Sys

tems: Reports Control Symbol: JCS-1066 (MIN).
AFR 55-14
Operationd Procedures for Aircraft Carrying Hazardous Materials.
AFR 55-15/MACSUP 1
Unit Reporting of Resources and Training Status (Category LevelsXStatus of Resources

and Training System (SORTS), (RCS: HAF-XOO(AR7112(DD)).
AFR 55-23
USAF Command Posts.
AFR 55-30
Operations Security.
AFR 55-48
Airfield Management and Base Operations.
AFR 55-55/MACSUP 1
US Air Force Reporting Instructions.
AFR 56-7
Management of Manud Cryptosystems (FOUO).
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AFR 56-10
COMSEC User's Guide.
AFR 56-11
Communications Security (COMSEC) Duties and Responsibilities.
AFR 56-13
Safeguarding and Control of Communications Security Materid (FOUO).
AFP 56-15
USAF Communications Security (COMSEC): A Guide for Imtid and Recurring Training.
AFR 60-1
Flight Management.
AFM 60-5
Air Traffic Control Management.
AFR 60-11
Aircraft Operation and Movement on the Ground.
AFR 60-14
Preventing and Resisting Aircraft Piracy (Hijacking) (FOUO).
AFR 60-16
Generd FUght Rules.
AFR 60-24
Security Control of Air Traffic and Air Navigation Aids (SCATANA).
AFM 64-2
Nationd Search and Rescue Manual
AFR 64-3
Combat Search and Rescue Procedures.
AFR 66-1
Maintenance Management PoUcy.
AFR 66-12
Aircraft and MissUe Equipment Accountability.
AFM 67-1 (Series)
USAF Supply Manual
AFR 67-24
Emergency Procurement of Ground Fuels, Oil, and Other SuppUes and Services at NonDOD Locations.
AFR 71-4
Preparing Hazardous Materials for MiUtary Air Shipments.
AFR 76-2
AirUft Planning Factors.
AFR 7C fl
Movement of Utits in Air Force Aircraft.
AFR 76-7
Air Terminals and Aerid Ports.
AFR 76-13
Management of System 463L Pallets, Nets, and Tie-Down Equipment.
AFR 76-18
Air Transportability Test Loading Agency (ATTLA).
AFP 76-19
Certification of MiUtary Equipment for Transport in MAC/CRAF Aircraft (microfiche).
AFR 76-21
Preparation and Use of AF Form 96, "Passenger Manifest."
AFR 80-18
Department of Defense Engineering for Transportability.
AFM 88-$. Chap 1
Generd Provisions for Airfidd Design.
AFM 88-6, Chap 2
Flexible Pavement Design for Airfields.
AFM 88$, Chap 3
Rigid Pavements for Airfields.
AFM 88-16
Standards for Marking Airfields.
AFM 88-24, Chap 1
Airfield Pavement Evduation Concepts.
AFM 88-24. Chap 2
Flexible Airfidd Pavement Evduation.
AFM 88-24. Chap 3
Rigid Airfidd Pavement Evduation.
AFR 93-5
Procedures for US Army and US Air Force Airfield Pavement Condition Surveys.
AFP 102-2, Vol I
Joint User Handbook for Message Text Formats (JUH-MTF).
AFP 102-2, Vol III
US Message Text Formats Self-Paced Training Pamphlet.
AFR 125-26
Arming and Use of Force by Air Force Personnel
AFR 125-37
The Installation and Resources Protection Program (FOUO).
AFR 127-2
The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program.
AFR 127-4
Investigating and Reporting US Air Force Mishaps.
AFR 127-100
Explosive Safety Standards.
AFP 161-11
Odd Injury.
AFR 177-10/MACSUP 1
Air Force QuaUty Assurance Program for Base-Level Accounting and Finance Activities.
AFR 177-101/MACSUP 1
Generd Accounting and Finance at Base Level
DOD 5200.1-R/AFR 205-1
Information Security Program (PA).
AFR 205-14
Technicd Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Program (FOUO).
AFR 207-1/MACSUP 1
The Air Force Phyticd Security Program (PA).
AFR 207-21
Command and Control Communications and Warning System (FOUO).
AFR 700-7
Information Processing Center Operations Management.
AFR 700-26/MACSUP 1
Management of Small Computers.
A2-3. MAC Publications. Consdt MACR 0-2 for current changes.

MACR 0-2
Numericd Index of MAC Standard PubUcations and Recurring Periodicals.
MACR 0-5
Index of MAC Plans and Operation Orders.
MACR 0-9
Numericd Index of MAC Forms.
MACR 23-1
Twenty-First and Twenty-Second MAC Numbered Air Force,
MACR 23-2
Organization and Functions-Headquarters Military AirUft Command.
MACR 23-5
Organization and Mission - Fidd, Airlift Control Squadrons.
MACP 23-70
Directory of MAC Organizations.
MACR 28-2
Contingency Planning Policies and Procedures.
MACR 28-7
Mobility Eqmpment Guidance for MAC Forces.
MACR 34-3
Passports and Visas.
MACP 35-11
MAC Enhanced Physicd Fitness Program.
MACP 50-13
MAC Affiliation Training Program.
MACR 55-1
AirUft Operations.
MACR 55-2, Chap 1
Strategic AirUft Operations, Generd Information.
Chap 2
Command and Control.
Chap 3
Crew Complement and Management.
Chap 4
Command Operating Guidelines.
Chap 5
Operating Pohcy.

Chap 6
Aircrew Procedures.
Chap 7
Aircraft Security.
MACR 55-3. Vol I

Vol II
MAC Command and Control Organization.

MAC Command and Control Responsibilities and Procedures.
Vol
III
Theater AirUft Management/Deployable Command and Control Procedures (Supersedes

MACR 55-6 when pubUshed).
Vol
IV
AirUft Control Squadrons (ALCS).
Vol V
Emergency Actions Procedures.
Vol VII
MAIRS GDSS (Supersedes MACR 55-3, Vol III when pubUshed).
MACR 55-4
C-141B Configuration/Mission Planning.
MACR 55-6
Contingency/Wartime Theater AirUft Management Airhft Control Center (ALCC) Oper

ations.
MACR 55-8
CivU Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF).
MACR 55-16. Vol I
MAC Operationd Reporting System (superseded by proposed AFR 55-55/MACSUP1).
MACR 55-19
C-130E Fud Planning Regulation.
MACR 55-20
C-141B Fud Planning Regdation.
MACR 55-21
C-5 Fud Planning.
MACR 55-22
Aircrew Life Support (ALS) Program.
MACR 55-23
Crash Fire Rescue.
MACP. T>c ?6
C-5 C"or,f:iirj>t,ir>ri/M'Ps?e*i rJimnjng.
MACR 56-27
Airfidd Runway, Taxiway and Ramp Consteuction/Repdns - RCS: MAC-XOT(AR) 7604.
MACR 55-32
MAC Computer FUght Plan (CFP) System.
MACR 55-36
Staff Loadmasters.
MACR 55-37
Air Operations Security.
MACR 55-41
CivU Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) Load Planning Gmde.
MACR 55-42, Vol I
AIMS Users' Gmde.

C-130 Configuration/Mission Planning.
MACR 55-47
MACR 55-48
Airspace Management.
MACR 55-55
MAC Tacticd Airlift Liaison Officers.
MACR 55-60
Assadt Zone Procedures.
MACR 55-130, Vol I
C-130 Tacticd Airlift Operations.
Chap 1
Generd Information.
Chap 2
Chap 3
Crew Complement/Management.
Chap 4
Command Operating Restrictions.
Chap 5
Operating PoUcy.

Chap 6
Generd Operating Pohcies.
Chap 7
Aircraft Security.
MACR 55-141 , Chap 1
C-141 Strategic Airlift Operations - Generd Information.
Chap 2
Chap 3
Crew Complement/Management.
Chap 4
C-141 Command Guidelines.
Chap 5
Airland Operations.
Chap 6
Aircrew Procedures.
Chap 7
Aircraft Security.
MACR 56-1
MAC).
MACR 60-2, Vd I
AirUft Force Management.
MACR 66-1. Vol I
Maintenance Management PoUcy.
MACR 66-6
Logistics Support Operations.
MACR 66-25
Aircraft Markings and Insignia.
MACR 67-10
Expeditious Movement of MAC MICAP/WIP Items.
MACR 76-1. Vol I
Military AirUft.
Chap 1
Transportation.
Chap 2
Organization and Responsibilities.
Chap 6
Transportation Documentation, Data, Records and Reports.
Chap 9
Air Termind Operations Center.
Chap 10
Fleet Service.
Chap 11
Cargo/Mail
Chap 14
Passenger Service.
Chap 15
Baggage.
Chap 22
Training Requirements for Aerid Por Operations.
Chap 23
MAC MobUe Units.
MACR 76-13
MAC Cargo Load Planning Template System.
MACR 85-10
Unit Commander's Gmde for Facility Maintenance and Operations.
MACR 92-1
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Fire Protection Support for MAC Aircraft During Contingencies, Specid Assignment
AirUft Missions, Exercises, and Joint Airborne/Air Transportability Training.
MACM 105-2
CUmatologicd Wind Factors and Temperatures for MAC AirUft Forces.
MACP 123 2
Wing/Base Administration and Staff Support Administration Self-Inspection Gdde.
MACR 177-3
Financial Information For ALCE Commanders.
MACP 207-3
ALCE Security Police Coordinator Gmde.
MACP 700-1
Military AirUft Command Communications Computer Systems Management.
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MACR
553,
Vd
IV
Attachment
21
May
1991
A2-4. Miscellaneous Publications:

USAF Foreign Clearance Gmde.
FLIP Planning Worldwide.
FLIP IFR Supplement(s) and Enroute Charts encompassing routes over which airUft aircraft are dispatched.
Location Identifier ICAO Document 7910.
Location Identifier Handbook-FAA Pubhcation 7350.
AFKAO-1 USAF Voice CaU Sign Instructions.
AFKAM(C) USAF Voice Call Sign List (VCSL).
AKAC 493(S) Strategic AirUft Operations Code (WorldwideMU).
AKAA 2001(C) Strategic Operations Pde Authentication System (U).
AKAA 106TTS) Secure Voice Top Secret Authentication System (U).
AppUcable Authentication Systems and Operations Codes for Geographicd Location and/or Keytapes, as directed.
MAC OPORD 17-76.
MAC Form 174. Airfidd Survey.
21 AF/22 AF Operating PoUcy and Airfidd Restrictions.
Joint Pub 1-03 - Joint Reporting Structure.
Exercise OPORD/OPLAN.
SACR 400-1, KC-10A Planning Guidance.
A 2-5. Technicd Orders:
TO 1C-5A-1 TO lC-10(K)A-5 TO 1C-141B-1 TO 1C-130B-1

TO 1C-5A-1-1 TO lC-10(K)A-9 TO 1C-141B-1-1 TO 1C-130B-1-1
TO 1C-5A-5-2 TO 1C-141B-5 TO 1C-130B-5
TO 1C-5A-9 TO 1C-141B-9 TO 1C-130A-9
TO 1C-6A-9-2
200-105E-9 Aircraft Emergency Rescue Information (Fire Protection).
TO 36-1-27 USAF Vehicles Materials Handling and Construction Equipment.
F M 5 5 - 9 M o v e m e n t o f T r o o p s a n d E q m p m e n t N o n - Ta c t i c a L
*TB 5546-1 Standard Characteristics for Transportability of MUitary Vehicles and Other Outsized/Overweight Equipment.
T M 9 - 5 0 0 D a t a S h e e t s O r d i n a n c e Ty p e M a t e r i a l s .
ST9-159
Handbook
of
Army
Material
ALCE COMMANDER'S GUIDE

A3-1. General Information presented in this gmde is in
tended to serve as a checklist for planning ALCE opera
tions. It is not all-inclusive, but is designed to provide the
bade foundation for planning and executing a typicd
ALCE operation. Use the ALCE planning gmde as a plan
ning tool Deploy ody those resources necessary for mis
sion accomplishment to minimize initid support airUft;
however, follow-on support may be necessary to sustain
mission capabUity.
A3-2. Predeparture Planning. As soon as possible after
receipt of the OPORD/OPLAN, the ALCS commander, or
designated representative, should convene a working con
ference. The magnitude, location, duration, and complexi
ty of the operation will dictate which functiond areas
should be represented at this conference. The foUowing con
siderations/activities must be reviewed and required action
taken:
a. Concept of operation.
b. Type of aircraft committed.
c. Flow plan.
d. Ground times.
e. Primary and dtornate routing.
f. Aircrew composition (basic or augmented).
g. Review airfidd survey. If a current survey does not
exist, make arrangements to conduct a predeployment
survey.
h. Maximum aircraft on the ground (MOG) at one
time. Andyze the station workload in relation to parking,
manning, and aircraft servicing limitations.
i. Planned ACLs.
j. Aircrew staging requirements.
k. Airflow compression. This may be contained in the
OPORD/OPLAN. Consider host base phyticd limitations,
ALCE manpower and eqmpment, and downUne capability.
1. Backup aircraft.
m. Operating restrictions presented in the OPORD/
OPLAN. Any known host base limits that conflict with the
OPORD/OPLAN must be identified to higher headquarters.
n. Operating wtivers.
o. Weather.
p. Misdon priority.
q. CiviUan aircraft and crews. If the CivU Reserve Air
Fleet (CRAF) is activated the foUowing factors shodd be
considered:
(1) Wide body MHE for cargo and passengers.
(2) Authentication tables. If authenticators are re
quired for safe passage, etc., the ALCE commander shodd
ensure enough authenticators for 48 hours are given to the
CRAF flight crews. Upon activation all CRAF cockpit
crews will be cleared through SECRET.
r. Transportation requirements. Determine your ve
hicle needs baaed on airflow, work schedde, and ALCE
manpower. Coordinate with the host base for support. If
necessary, coordinate with logistics plans to fiU any sup
port the host base is unable to provide. Renting commer
cial vehicles is a valid method of filling the ALCE
transportation requirement.
s. COMSEC materials. This will be needed for secure
data and voice transmissions and authentication. Ensure
you have a secure storage facility.
t. Threat. Ensure consideration is given to the threat
environment (e.g. NBC, conventiond, etc.). Ensure the
proper support staff is sdected and appropriate eqmpment
is planned for the deployment. Consideration should be
given to decontamination capabilities, extra and replace

ment CWD ensembles, etc..
u. Umt Defense, Conskkr the acted threat (Uknown),
available security forces, existing perimeter defenses, defen
sive measures, and available weapons. Ensure all deployed
functiond units are incorporated into an overall plan which
is consistent with ALCE requirements (e.g., specific re
source protection, defensive measures, etc).
A3-3. Manpower Requirements:
a. Confer with maintenance, logistics plans, aerid
port, and other concerned agencies to determine the re
quired manning in view of the workload and the number
and type of aircraft invdved.
b. Ensure dl deploying personnd are qualified in their
duty AFSC.
AS-4. Aircrew Considerations. Review transportation,
stage, messing, bUleting, and briefing requirements.
A3-5. Aircrew Alerting. The ALCE operations center wul
accomplish dl alerting. Establish a crew control section to
accompUsh alerting if size of the operation dictates.
A3-6. Billeting:
a. ALCE personnd. Consolidate locations, if at aU
possible, to conserve transportation. The ALCE com
mander must have a telephone in his quarters. If quarters
are not available on base and large numbers of personnd
are involved, it is best to contract quarters. Contact the
compteoUer, logistics plans, and procurement for as
sistance. The ALCE commander is respondble for estab
lishing procedures for notifying ALCE personnd of any
pertinent information, such as bus schedules. ATO changes,
shift schedules, etc
b. Aircrew personnd. Attempt to billet all crewmem
bers at the same location to simplify derting procedures
and to conserve transportation. Consider availability of
messing facilities when looking for smtable bUleting.
A3-7. Messing:
a. Ground feeding. Check these items, both on and
off base, place in the aircrew brochure, and post for ground
support personnd.
(1) Available facilities.
(2) Hours of operation.
(3) Dress codes.
b. Inflight meals:
(1) Crew meals. Who deUvers? Where is payment
made? Type of meals available and lead time required for
ordering.
(2) Passenger meals. The supported force is re
quired to provide for passenger meals. Check the OPORD/
OPLAN for other instructions.
A3-8. Refueling. The amount and type of POL required
and the workload must be provided to the host base. If aug
mentation is needed, make sure the requirement is includ
ed in the manpower package and higher headquarters are
notified.
a. Determine the capabiUty of the host base fuels
branch. Does it meet the requirements of the operation?
What d tern ate fuels are available? If operating at a nonUSAF military airfield, determine the adnunistrative re
quirements. If operating at a civUian airfidd, how is the
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fud paid for? Will an AF Form 15, Umted States Air Force
Invoice, be acceptable?
b. If eqmpment and personnd are not sufficient, aug
mentation will be necessary. Determine if crew chiefs are
required to accompany mission aircraft and if ALCE main
tenance personnd are needed for refueling operations.
(1) If operating under bare base conditions, con
sider requirements for a portable system.
(2) Determine the number of fueling pits availa
ble. Can on/offloading operations be conducted on the pits?
How many aircraft can be serviced at the same time?
(3) Determine the number and type a trucks and
their availability. What is the recycle time?
A3-9. Aircraft Services. What is available? Are person
nd quaUfied to service MAC aircraft? What are the hours
of operations? WUl augmentation be required?
A3-10. Office Space. Coordinate with the host base for of
fice space for each functiond area. The space must be comrnensurate with the size of the mission, If space is not
available, consider deploying portable shdters or tents.
a. ALCE Operations Center. Check the location in re
lation to maintenance, aerid port, weather, and communi
cations. A view of the airfield and aircraft parking ramp
is desirable.
b. Aerid Port Air Termind Operations Center. It
must be located near the loading area. Communications
with the AOC must be established by telephone or landmobile radio. Fidd phones satisfy this requirement.
c. Maintenance Job Control It must be located near
the aircraft parking area with communications estabUshed
with the AOC via telephone or land-mobile radio. Field
phones satisfy this requirement.
A3-11. Adnunistrative Equipment and SnppUes. The ad
nunistrative functions require suitable equipment and an
adequate amount of forms, documents, and supplies.
a. Office equipment:
(1) Desks.
(2) Typewriters/computers.
(3) Chairs.
(4) Miscellaneous office suppUes.
(5) Field safe.
b. Forms:
(1) Arrival/departure logs (MAC Form 356).
(2) Sequence of events log (AF Form 1924).
(3) Maps of various types covering the locd area.
(4) Aircraft commander's comment sheet.
(5) FUght data folders.
(6) Computer flight plans. These should be re
quested and obtained from the appropriate agencies. If a
locd AUTODIN termind is not avaUable, consider deploy
ing a portable computer with appropriate software and
communications capability.
(7) Eqmpment requirements Usting.
(8) Appropriate authenticators and AF Form 310,
Document Receipt and Destruction Certificate. Ensure an
adequate supply of AF Forms 310 are on hand.
A3-12. MAC ALCE Sign. Prominently display to direct
aircrews and support personnd to the AOC. Any specid
signs required shodd be obtained prior to deployment.
A3-13. Key Personnel. Develop a Ust of key personnd to
be contacted at the operating location. Ascertain the pri
mary contact for each function. This Ust can be composed
of bUleting, transient maintenance, POL, transportation.
MACR 56-3. Vd IV Attachment 3 21 May 1991

base operations, fire department, host base commander,
visiting dignitaries, etc.
A3-14. 'Border Clearance. Consult the USAF Foreign
Clearance Guide for customs, agriculture, public hedth, and
US State Department restrictions for entry clearance re
quirements.
A3-15. Commwdcations:
a. Request radio frequencies. Include the frequencies
and caU signs in a message to aU participating units. Prior
to establishing land-mobile radio (LMR) nets, coordinate
with the host base frequency manager for approved chan
nels. If functiond areas are widely dispersed and telephones
are not available, consider deploying available, consider
deploying an LMR base station for better area coverage.
b. Telephones between functiond areas and the AOC
will provide quick, efficient information flow. Arrange for
eqmpment and instaUation as soon as possible. Hot lines
from the AOC to ATOC, job control, and the tower are
recommended in addition to AUTOVON precedence and
class A access.
c Record communications must be coordinated with
the host base communications center to include a Usting
of personnel authorized to receipt for messages.
A3-16. Airfield Conditions and limitations:
a. Check airfidd fighting on the runways, taxiways,
and parking ramps for availability and operation.
b. Check airfidd for possible FOD contamination,
c Specify taxi routes. Ensure AFR 60-11 wingtip
clearance requirements will not be violated.
d. Determine foUow-me requirements and augment as
n e c e s s a r y.
e. Identify/coordinate engine run-up areas.
f. Check with air traffic control for any limitations.
g. Check on locd noise abatement procechires and advist crews.
h. Make Standard Instrument Departures (SID)
avaUable to the crews.
i. Identify departure hazards and brief crews. Deter
mine if the hazards will limit gross weight.
j. Develop an aircraft parking plan and identify any
limitations. Mark nose wheel spots and brief marshdlers
on parking requirements. Coordinate this with host base
fire department, base operations, tower, and transient alert.
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A3-17. Airport Charges. How will payment be made? Are

funds avaUable or identified on the OPORD/OPLAN?
A3-18. Information Releases. Higher headquarters wiU
provide guidance. Check the OPORD/OPLAN.
A3-19. Crash, Fire, and Rescue Eqmpment. In accordance
with MACRs 55-23,92-1, and appropriate airfidd suitabUity surveys, coordinate with HQ MAC/LEEOR to deter
mine the adequacy of the host base to handle the airUft
aircraft. Manpower/equipment augmentation, if required,
will be arranged in coordination with HQ MAC/DEMF.
A3-20. Mtintenance:
a. Manning considerations must be based on inspec
tion requirements:
(1)
T h r o u g h - fl i g h t / p r e fl i g h t .
(2) Clearance of safety of flight items.
b. Type of offload planned:
(1) Engine running/shutdown. Review procedures
and brief aU ground personnd.
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(2) Concurrent on/offloading with maintenance
service. Check locd base poUcy. If this is a limiting factor,
advise higher headquarters.
c. Eqmpment and aircraft spares requirements de
termined:
(1) MobiUty support kite.
(2) WRM assets
(3) Host base support.
(4) Storage availability.
(5) WRSK. If WRSK is deployed, two supply
specialists must be assigned to provide inventory control
and security.
(6) Maintenance Ubrary.
(7) AGE maintenance.
(8) Tod box storage/security.
(9) Necessary status boards. (See attachment 5.)
A3-21. ALCE Emergency Actions Operating Procedures.
Review plans and procedures for.
a. Actud or suspected sabotage.
b. Operation^) event/incident report,
c Broken Arrow (nuclear accident).
d. Bent Spear (nuclear incident).
e. Aircraft accident or incident.
f. Airborne emergencies.
g. Near-mid air collision reports.
h. Jettisoning of fuel, cargo, or baggage.
L Hazardous weather.
j. Overdue aircraft.
k. Harassment or hostile action against MAC aircraft
1 Antihijacking.
A3-22. Spedd Funds:
a. Advanced Per Diem. Determine requirements pri
or to home station departure briefing.
b. Rentals. Authority must be reflected in the teavd
orders or contracted arrangements must be made.
c Military Pay. For extended TDY periods, recom
mend direct deposit for personnel
d. Travel by Peraond Auto. This must be authorized
in the travel orders.
A3-23. Severe Weather Plan. Severe weather can occur at
any time and a plan must be devdoped ahead of time to
manage the situation. This plan shodd contain a realistic
evacuation plan, whether it be to locd shdters or from the
operating location,
a Cold Weather.
(1) Make arrangements with base supply for spe
cid clothing such as parkas, mukluks, mittens, etc.
(2) Determine iûirements for heaters.
(3) Ensure vehicles have been winterized.
(4) Check with the host base for deicing eqmp
ment and fluids. Augment as necessary.
b. Hot Weather
(1) Determine drinking water requirements
(2) Make arrangements with EMO for Up balm/
sun screen.
(3) Obtain shelter from the sun.
A3-24. Alternate Offload Station. Provisions must be
made to establish an alternate offload station. Consider the
foUowing:
a Composition of satellite team.
b. Transportation of eqmpment and personnel.
c. Recovery of team and eqmpment.
d. Concurrent refuel/load/maintenance.
e. Uniform requirements.
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A3-25. Predeployment Briefing. Ensure all personnd are
briefed prior to departure from home station. As a mini
mum the briefing will include:
a. Introduction of the ALCE commander and key per
sonnel
b. Purpose of the deployment:
(1) Security classification.
(2) Exercise name.
(3) Participating units.
(4) Background information.
(5) Starter and Endex dates,
c Deployment location:
(1) Type of base (military, civilian, foreign or
domestic).
(2) Geographic location.
(3) Weather.
(4) NBC/conventiond threat.
d. Work schedule.
e. Home station departure information:
(1) Mode of transportation.
(2) ALCE departure date.
(3) Mission number and departure time.
(4) Reporting time and place.
(5) Expected return date.
f. Flow schedule and ground times:
(1) Number of mission per day.
(2) Number of aircraft on the ground at any one
time.
(3) Engine tunning on/offload (ERO) operations.
g. Peraond equipment:
(1) Clothing. (Determine if civilian clothes are re
quired for duty, protective gear eg., flack jacket, glint tape,
etc.)
(2) Tod boxes.
(3) OMS marshalling kite to include lighted
wands and reflective vests for night operations.
(4) Miscellaneous items induding line badge, ID
card, official/civilian passport, shot record, driver's license,
etc.
(5) Protective equipment to include gloves, eye
protection, reflective bdts or vests, extreme cold/hot weath
er gear, chemicti warfare ensemble, fidd gear, etc.
h. Eqmpment being deployed:
(1) From home station.
(2) AvaUable at deployed location,
i. Billeting:
(1) On or off base.
(2) Type (BOQ. TAQ, hotel).
(3) Cost.
j. Messing:
(1) MiUtary dining facility.
(2) Fidd kitchen.
(3) Commercial
k. AFRs 30-1 and 35-10:
(1) Uniform.
(2) Shoes.
(3) Haircuts/shaves.
(4) Respect for officers (US and foreign).
(5) Sduting.
(6) Peraond conduct on and off duty.
(7) Alcohol, drugs, and the consequences for
abuse or use.
(8) Finantid responsibility.
1. Finance:
(1) Advance per diem.
(2) Filing travel voucher upon return,
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(1) Distribute.
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INFORMATION BROCHURE FORMAT

A4-1. MACR 28-2 specifies that for contingency and/or A4-2. The intent of this attachment is to specify minimum
exercise operations, the MAC NAFs will publish an aircrew requirements to be included in a supplemental brochure/fact
brochure which, as a minimum, wiU indude the foUowing sheet for handout to aircrews transiting ALCE operating
information: locations. This supplemental brochure will indude, but is
a. Brief description of the exercise scenario. not limited to, the following information:
b. Umt(s) being moved. a. ALCE commander's name.
c. Onload, en route, and offload stations. b. ALCE telephone numbers for crew control and
d.
Stage
locations.
weather
support.
e. Type load to be expected; that is, mixed cargo/ c Transportation phone number if different from crew
passengers, rolling stock, palletized, etc. control
f . B u f f e r z o n e r e q u i r e m e n t s . d . A L C E U H F / V H F r a d i o f r e q u e n c y.
g. Any unique items for the contmgency/exertise; that e. Expected crew release/dert time.
is, climatology, terrain hazards, routing, crew duty times f. Dining facilities available, to include hours of oper(if other than MACR 55-1), crew release policy, waivers, etc ation and dress requirements.
If advance planning time and more complete information g. Check cashing facilities, to include hours of
are avaUable, the brochures normally are expanded to in- operation.
elude the concept of operations, airfield supplemental data, h. Currency exchange rate, if applicable.
safety requirements. Customs/Agriculture information, and L Listing of "off-limits" establishments in the locd
specid
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aircrews.
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ALCE DISPLAY BOARDS

A5-1. General ALCE display boards are used as a
management tod to assist ALCE commanders and super
visors momtor, schedule, and control ALCE operations at
the deployed location. The format, size, quantity, and type
of displays used is at the discretion of the ALCS com
mander. Deployed ALCE commanders will determine what
boards will be required, if any, for a specific operation.
A5-2. Display Board Currency. The primary purpose of
display boards is to keep commanders and supervisors in
formed about ALCE operations. Display boards shodd be
kept current. Sometimes extremely busy ALCE operations
result in the display boards being noncurrent. Anytime a
display board is subject to being noncurrent, the AOC su
pervisor will post a warning on the board stating that it
is noncurrent.
A53. MARC Display Boards. Display boards used in the

MARC is at the discretion of the deployed ALCE com
mander. The ALCE commander wiU ensure that the dis
play boards do not adversely affect the safe operation of
the MARC or the environmental airflow of the electronic
equipment.
A5-4. Training. AU ALCE cadre and augmentee person
nd wUl receive training on the proper use of the display
boards.
A5-5. Display Board Formats. The foUowing examples of
display boards are provided. ALCEs may use these formats
or devdop their own formats to meet unit requirements.
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CONTRACT QUARTERS
COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
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INFLIGHT KITCHEN/MESS HALL
INTELLIGENCE
LGX/MAPS/AERIAL PORT
MAINTENANCE/JOB CONTROL
MARSHALLING YARD (D/AACG)
MEDICAL SERVICES/CLINIC
MOTOR POOL DISPATCH
PAX TERMINAL (SATO)
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SAFETY
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WEATHER
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ENGINE RUNNING ON/OFFLOAD PROCEDURES

A6-1. General. To expedite the flow of aircraft through
airfields, the controlling MAC NAF commander may autho
rize engine running on/offload (ERO) operations. This
authorization is normally included in the mission directive.
The final decision to conduct the ERO will be made by the
ALCE commander/MST chief and the aircraft commander
after considering all available information (cargo involved,
local threat condition, aircraft maintenance, etc.). The fol
lowing conditions must be met:
a. Safety of personnel and equipment will be main
tained at all times. Personal safety equipment (gloves, gog
gles, etc.) will be worn as required by apphcable safety and
operating regulations and policies.
b. Appropriate provisions of AFR 60-16 are met.
c The on/offload airfield can be transited on an oper
ational stop basis and no safety of flight conditions exist.
d. Braking action on the aircraft ramp is such that
there is no danger of the aircraft sliding with brakes set.
Chocks will not be used. Self-propelled vehicles may require
winching if positive traction cannot be maintained.
e. The ramp and cargo doors are used for on/offload
ing. (See appropriate MAC 55series regulations for
on/offloading through the crew entrance door.)
f. Ensure that vehicle operators and on/offloading
teams' vision are not obscured by the elements.
g. Do not use ERO procedures when explosive cargo
is involved unless authorized by the JA/ATT exercise oper
ations order or contingency air tasking order.
h. The ground support team will conduct the ERO
IAW MACR 76-1.
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A6-2. Ground Support Team. A ground support team con

sists of aerial port, maintenance, and user personnel formed
as one cohesive element. The number of such teams depends
on the number of aircraft anticipated to be on the ground
at the same time. The team chief will be a highly qualified
aerial port specialist (605XX) or aircraft loadmaster
(A114X0).
a. Maintenance personnel will provide aircraft mar
shalling and parking functions.
b. Maintenance personnel will ensure personnel and
equipment remain a safe distance from the aircraft engines
and wingtips.
c. Prior to the first ERO operations, the team chief
will brief team members on their expected duties and safe
ty considerations.
NOTE: Airfield or ALCE commanders/MST chiefs may di
rect the use of ERO parking director assistants. This deci
sion will be based on airfield conditions (i.e., limited
clearance or personnel and equipment, traffic congestion).
Non-maintenance personnel can perform as assistants if
wing tip clearance is not critical.
d. The tie-down crew will consist of aerial port and/or
user personnel The team chief will ensure his/her crew
receives proper training on tie-down equipment and proce
dures and receives a safety briefing prior to conducting its
first ERO operation.
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COLD WEATHER PROCEDURES/REQUIREMENTS

A7-1. General. When people and material are required to
function in sub-zero weather for long periods, physiologi
cal and structural stress limitations are altered or decreased
considerably. This attachment is dedicated to cold weath
er operations and explains some of the problems encoun
tered and methods used to overcome them.
A7-2. Personnel Considerations:
a For airlift operations conducted in sub-zero environ
ments, each shift for the ALCE and supported force aug
mentation is limited to 12 hours per day. Due to the stress
of working continuous 12 hour shifts in sub-zero tempera
tures, increased manning is authorized and required to al
low personnel additional and longer rest periods.
b. Indoor or environmentally protected rest faculties
must be available.
c. Transportation to and from work areas must be
considered.
d. During cold weather operations, it is essential all
personnel understand and are alert to health hazards. Care
ful work planning plus the use of protective clothing are
necessary.
e. See AFP 161-11 for information about cold injuries.
f. All ALCS cadre and augmentees should receive
training on preventing, identifying, and providing first aid
for cold weather injuries.
A74. Equipment:
a Operations conducted under cold weather condi
tions are subject to extreme fluctuations of temperature,
visibility, and chill factor. Planners must be aware of the
need for additional flashlights, wands, batteries, heating
dev ces, fluorescent ves s, and protective clothing to enhari :e safety and ensure < mtinuity of the operations.
b. Operations in and around aircraft during periods
of low visibility require innovative preplanning. When per
sonnel are wearing the cold weather parka with the hood
secured around the face, visibility and hearing are restrict
ed. Vehicle operators, especially, must be briefed of these

facte. Fluorescent vests, color coded for different functional
areas and designed for wearing over the parka, greatly as
sist in identifying personnel.
c. All equipment must be winterized in accordance
with apphcable TOs and TMs. All engine-driven or powered
equipment should be positioned out of the elements when
not in use. Any vehicle, when shut off and left outside, will
probably not restart without additional power assistance.
d. Electronic equipment systems should not be sub
jected to rapid temperature changes. This may result in
the buildup of condensation on internal components. Elec
tromechanical assemblies such as printers, floppy drivers,
and hard drives may not function properly in extreme cold.
Whenever possible, these equipment items should be oper
ated in a heated environment Use of the TSC-114 (MARC)
auxiliary heaters should be considered when the ambient
temperature falls to or below the freezing point (0 degrees C).
e. The adverse terrain forklifte have proven to be the
most reliable MHE in cold weather, whereas 25 K-loaders
frequently malfunction when cold-soaked at temperatures
below minus 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
f. H-l heaters are a most valuable asset in all respects
and consideration must be given to deploying additional
unite when operating in cold weather.
A7-4. Aircraft:
a. If an ALCE is not on station, the first aircraft to
arrive must bring in AGE and personnel to supply both
power and heat to the aircraft.
b. Prior to arrival at the onload station, aircraft
should be configured to accept and tiedown the load they
are to carry. Special she ing should b in place and secured
and 25,000 pound tie-dc n rings posii emeu in tiie uwi tie
full length of tht aircraft This eliminates the possibilif
of water freezing in the receptacles.
c. If no pallets are to be loaded, all rails should be in
the stowed position.
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ALCE CHECKLISTS
A8-1. General. This attachment establishes planning, ment in deciding which checklist items are to be completpredeparture, and arrival guidelines for deployed ALCE ed and which ones can be disregarded,
operations. It applies to all active duty and ARC airlift con
trol cadre/augmentees, MST chiefs, and OIC/NCOICs of A8-2. ALCE Functional Areas Tasked. The following
all apphcable functional areas assigned to the deployed checklists are provided to assist each functional area upon
ALCE. Because each deployment is different, not all of arrival at a deployed location. Checklist items are not limitthese checklist items may apply. Each ALCE commander/ ed to those listed. Additional items should be added as deMST chief is charged to use his/her experience and judg- termined by the commander.
A L C E C C / M S T C h i e f A L C E O p s O f fi c e r A L C E O p s N C O
ALCE Avionics/AGE ALCE Loadmaster Safety
Maintenance
Aerial
Port
Services
Security Police Crash, Fire, Rescue First Sergeant
Transportation Disaster Preparedness
ALCE Commander/MST Chief Arrival Actions
1. Establish contact with host base commander/representative.
2. Arrange for functional work areas.
3. Arrange for an area (secure, if possible) to brief arriving ALCE personnel
4. Ensure functional area supervisors provide a copy of manning and equipment under their control to the first sergeant
and the AOC. Include the individual's name, rank, SSAN, billeting assignment, and shift.
5. Establish a parking plan to include taxi routes and hot cargo area. Coordinate with maintenance, safety, aerial port,
AOC, tower, CFR, and host base project officer. Ensure each functional area receives a copy of the plan.
6. Arrange to receive and allocate vehicles. Delegate this to the senior transportation representative.
7. Ensure the functional areas are operational.
8. Establish time and location for daily staff meetings.
9. Ensure a perimeter defense plan is established. Coordinate with security police and air base ground defense represen
tatives.
10. Designate a sheller urea for i u-easenlial personnel in tl event of attack. Coordin; e decontamination procedures
and shelter location with disaster preparedness.
11. Coordinate messing and billeting with the first sergeant.
12. Prepare an antihijacking plan. Coordinate with aerial port, maintenance, security police, AOC, base ops, and tower.
13. Ensure all functional areas provide to the AOC an accurate hst of equipment by serial number. Break this Ust into
ALCE owned and host base provided equipment.
14. In conjunction with ALCE ops NCO and airfield manager, ensure airfield lighting is operational before the first night
arrival. If lighting is inoperative coordinate for repairs and advise higher headquarters of any LIMFACS.
Operations Officer Arrival Actions
1. Assist ALCE commander.
2. Establish AOC shift schedules.
3. Ensure quick reaction checkUst procedures are coordinated with deployed functional areas and host base.
4. Order computer flight plans, as required.
21AF: 440-2179/3412 22AF: 873-2448/3468 1-800-526-0397 ext 5
NOTE: Have NAF flight planner put in remarks: "PASS TO MAC ALCE."
5. Establish aircrew management procedures and alert times.
6. Participate in antihijacking planning. Ensure plan is distributed to functional areas.
7. Ensure air flow information is current functional areas are notified of any changes.
8. Maintain events log.
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Operations NCO Arrival Actions

1. In conjunction with ALCE radio personnel, establish LMR net Coordinate frequencies and issue radios on hand receipts.
2. Assist ALCE radio personnel in setting up AOC and communications equipment.
3. Send on station report.
4. Forward message release/pick up authorization letter to host base communications center.
5. Maintain mission status boards at the discretion of the ALCE commander.
6. Organize the AOC work area. EstabUsh, as a minimum, the following:
a Events log.
b. Inbound/Outbound message log.
c. Flight orders and DD Form 365-4, Weight and Balance Clearance Form F Transport/Tactical.
7. Maintain airflow and post all changes. Coordinate changes.
8. Safeguard classified material.
9. Publish a Ust of key personnel and telephone numbers.
10. Assist the ops officer in his duties.
ALCE Avionics/AGE Personnel Arrival Actions
1. Coordinate with ALCE commander for location of communications equipment.
2. Set up and ops check equipment. Ensure warning signs, guy wire tape/streamers, and extinguishers are properly posi
tioned.
3. Ensure hand receipts are on file for the LMR radios.
4. Assist the ops NCO in setting up the AOC.
5. Maintain communications events log.
6. Safeguard COMSEC material and destroy, as required. Inventory material daily on an AF COMSEC Form 16, COM
SEC Account Daily Shift Inventory.
7. Keep the AOC informed on status of equipment
ALCE Loadmaster Arrival Actions
1. Set up load planning computer, as required.
2. Contact user and review cargo to be airlifted. Provide technical assistance, as required. Coordinate with ATOC and
A/DACG on proposed airflow.
3. R view load plans. Provide twhnical -ssistance, as required.
4. C irdinate wiilx aerial port. Monitor arshalling, weighing, and narking of cargo.
5. Icûtify load discrepancies to AOC, i rial port, A/DACG, and u.er.
6. Advise AOC and ATOC of known loading problems.
Safety Officer Arrival Actions
1. Deploy with required pubUcations and forms.
2. Assist ALCE commander with arrival actions to include an aircraft parking plan and equipment location.
3. Survey all functional areas and recommend necessary corrective actions to the ALCE commander.
4. Assist in the investigation of accidents, incidents, hazards, etc.
5. Brief aU personnel on flight line safety, ERO procedures, known safety hazards, and safety practices.
6. Maintain events log.
Maintenance Arrival Actions
1. EstabUsh job control working area.
2. Brief personnel on security and safety.
3. EstabUsh maintenance LMR net in coordination with AOC.
4. Coordinate hazardous cargo/remote aircraft parking spot.
5. Inspect all deployed AGE and maintenance equipment, records, and service plate.
6. Coordinate with host base for fuel and maintenance support.
7. (Provide AOC with Ust of personnel and equipment to include shift assignment.
8. Coordinate antihijacking plan with AOC.
9. Mark nose gear parking spots. Brief roarshallers on taxi routes, restrictions, and obstructions.
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Aerial Port Arrival Actions

1. Brief aU personnel on safety and security procedures.
2. Set up ATOC in the AOC, if practical.
3. EstabUsh aerial port LMR net in coordination with AOC.
4. Inspect all material handling equipment and section vehicles.
5. Establish MHE/section vehicle parking area.
6. Coordinate with ALCE loadmaster, A/DACG, and user. Review load plans and airflow.
7. EstabUsh joint inspection point and marshalling yard. Provide for inbound, outbound, and hazardous cargo.
8. Brief ERO and safety procedures.
9. Coordinate antihijacking plan with AOC.
Services Arrival Action
1. Ensure sufficient drinking water is available for aU work areas.
2. Establish a bUleting plan.
3. EstabUsh a messing facility.
4. Provide AOC with a list of all billeted personnel
Security Police Coordinator Arrival Actions
1. Coordinate and establish flight line security, security patrol, and weapons storage.
2. Establish perimeter area defense procedures.
3. Coordinate QRC procedures with AOC.
4. Recommend necessary action to be taken in event of security or threat changes.
5. Coordinate aircraft parking plan entry control points and methods of identifying personnel.
6. EstabUsh a weapons clearing and storage area.
Crash, Fire, Rescue (CFR) Arrival Actions
1. Coordinate with host base fire chief.
2. Inspect aU fire support equipment.
3. Monitor movement of all hazardous cargo.
4. Notify ALCE commander of any reduction or limitation in fire fighting capabiUty.
5. Coordinate aircraft parking plan, to include hazardous cargo and decontamination area with AOC.
First Sergeant Arrival Actions
1. Arrange for billeting, messing, and transportation requirements. Coordinate with services and civil engineering represen
tatives. Brief all incoming personnel.
2. Ensure Uving quarters are adequate and maintained properly.
3. EstabUsh a centrally located information outlet Normally, this is a bulletin board.
4. Provide ALCE commander and AOC with a personnel roster containing name, rank, SSAN, sleeping location, and
duty shift.
5. Coordinate for and establish sick call and mail call procedures.
6. Contact local law enforcement agencies for location of any off-limits establishments.
7. Supervise administrative personnel, as required.
Transportation Coordinator Arrival Actions
1. Accept responsibility of host base assigned vehicles provided to the ALCE.
2. EstabUsh procedures for daily vehicle inspections. Deploy with an adequate supply of required pubUcations and forms.
3. Coordinate for a local driving conditions briefing. Ensure all incoming personnel are briefed and certified for flight
line operations, as required.
4. Obtain local area maps for each vehicle. Conduct area familiarization tour.
5. Ensure vehicles are serviced and clean for turn in.
Disaster Preparedness Arrival Actions
1. Coordinate with the ALCE commander and estabUsh attack shelters and decontamination areas.
2. Coordinate with the ALCE commander and estabUsh attack notification procedures.
3. Brief all incoming personnel on shelter and decontamination area locations and attack notification procedures.
4. Assist work areas in setting up chemical detection and identification devices.
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ALCS MANPOWER AND EQUIPMENT ACCOUNTS

A9-1. General. AirUft Control Squadrons must be capa
ble of deploying ALCEs/MSTs/CSTs to a prescribed loca
tion to perform a mission with the correct manpower and
equipment package. This chapter wiU give ALCS person
nel an overview of major manpower and equipment infor
mation to assist in the management and Pairing of Air
Force resources under their control ALCS supply is
governed in accordance with AFM 67-1. ALCS equipment
assets are divided into deployable assets and home station
assets.
A9-2. PUot Unit. A unit tasked to develop and manage
the material and manpower requirements for a standard
unit type code (UTC). PUot units are selected by MACOS/
XOCOM and report the logistics detail to the MAJCOM
for update of the Logistics Force Packaging System file.
AFR 28-3, chapter 25, further defines pUot unit responsibiUtiee.
A94. MANFOR MANFOR is the specific type and num
ber of personnel required to support the mission that the
UTC was designed to accomplish. Personnel are listed by
functional area codes (FAC), rank (if officer), and AFSC re
quired. Substitution may be aUowed for specific AFSCs and
wul be Usted in the mission capabiUty statement on the
MANFOR usting.
A9-4. LOGDET. The specific identification of the mate
rial required to support the mission that the UTC was
designed to accompUsh.
A9-6. Table Of Allowances (TA). Tables of allowances are
Ustings which authorize unite to procure equipment assets.
The basis of issue in TAs normally represents the maxi
mum allowable quantity authorized by the appUcable lev

el of approval authority. Requests for changes to TAs may
be initiated by any activity (organization, squadron, shop,
etc.). AF Form 601 must be submitted to the Equipment
Management Section of Supply for evaluation. Requests
for TA changes are submitted when it is determined that
allowances are inadequate, excessive, or equipment is un
suitable for peacetime or wartime. Reference AFR 67-23.
A94. War Readiness Spares Kits (WRSK). WRSK are
parts kits that deploy with the ALCE. The kit becomes a
mobUe base supply system, with a WRSK monitor being
a single point of contact for WRSK transactions. When an
item is needed from the kit the WRSK monitor is notified.
A maintenance supply issue (MSI) transaction is handscribed on a DD Form 1348-1 by the WRSK monitor and
the item is then released. Upon returning to home station,
the WRSK monitor will input the MSI transaction^) on
a base supply terminal using the DD Forms 1348-1. WRSK
assets are monitored on the R52 Usting (Non-Airborne
WRSK Listing).
A9-7. Consolidated Non-Weapon System Mobility Equip
ment Authorization (Non-WSTA). Non-WSTA equipment
is any mobility equipment not associated with a weapons
system (Le., tents, office equipment and other equipment/
suppUes authorized for mobiUty use). The ALCS com
mander determines and ensures that all XB3 expendable
items are on hand or on order to perform their mission. Any
other items which are required for mobiUty but are not
authorized must be requested through ALCS pilot units,
using approved supply procedures. Maintain the NonWSTA in the equipment custodian folder. Reference AFM
67-1, volume IV.
MAC ALCS COMPUTER PROGRAMS

AlO-l. General. This attachment covers the use of ALCS
computers, software, and materials. It also establishes
procedures for submission of information to the ALCS com
puter puot unit. AppUes to all ALCS cadre.
A10-2. Fraud, Waste, and Abuse. Supervisors wul ensure
appropriate internal management controls are in effect and
are followed to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. Users of
network equipment must comply with the procedures in
AFR 700-26, MACSUP 1, paragraph 9h. Examples of mis
use are:
a. Unauthorized development storing, and playing of
computerized games.
b. Production and circulation of social club rosters,
bowling league or golf scores, baseball or football pools, biorhythm charts, astrological horoscope predictions, etc.
c Record manipulations of official Air Force data
bases for motives of practical jokes, revenge, personal gain,
or reUeving boredom.
d. Using government-owned computers or software
for personal use. However, the unit commander may ap
prove the personal use of government-owned small com
puters for professional education or other projects

advantageous to the Air Force. The user wiU provide the
equipment custodian a copy of the authorization letter that
includes the foUowing:
(1) Purpose of which the computer wiU be used.
(2) Individual authorized to use the equipment.
(3) Identification of the equipment to be used.
(4) Statement that use wul be at no expense of
the government that no government material wiU be used,
that use wiU be on a non-interference basis, and that Ucensing provisions wiU be observed.
A10-3. ALCS Computer PUot Units. Units identified as
a pilot unit for computer software/hardware development
will be solely responsible for development documentation,
and distribution of new software packages. AU other units
may submit ideas to the pUot unit for development or in
corporation into other software packages. MACOS/ XOCOM wUl retain final authority for approval of software
programs. Once approved, each unit may obtain copies of
the software from the pUot unit.
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MAC ALCE ON-STATION/STRENGTH REPORTS

Al 1-1. General ALCE on-station/strength reports are crit
ical sources of information. Accurate knowledge of an
ALCE's deployed capabUity may determine the success of
an operation. The on-station/strength report is used by mis
sion planners and command and control agencies to notify
deployed ALCEs about mission changes, to notify aircrew
about ALCE radio frequencies, to determine if the deployed
ALCE is able to support additional airUft without addition
al manpower and equipment support, etc. Accurate and
timely on-station reports must be provided to higher head
quarters (HQ MAC, MAC NAF, ALD, ALCC). Likewise,
significant changes to a deployed ALCE or to their abUity
to support an airflow requires an updated on-station report
(e.g., MHE maintenance problems, decreased MOG capa
biUty, etc.).
All-2. ALCE On-Statioa/Strength Report Procedures.
The foUowing procedures will be used:
a. The ALCE on-station report wiU be used for all
ALCE and MST deployments.
b. CST, ATT, and AST deployments do not require
an on-station report but do require the deployed team con
tact their in-garrison ALCS to confirm that the team has
arrived on-station safely and to provide the in-garrison com
mander a means to recall cadre members if required.
c. An initial on-station report wUl be submitted no
later than 1 hour after arrival at the operating location or
crew rest location, if not immediately going to the operat
ing location. This initial on-station report is to estabUsh
contact with the C2 echelon for whom the ALCE or MST
is working. List all avaUable information, especially tele

phone and/or radio means of contacting the ALCE. This
initial on-station report does not require a hard copy mes
sage; but, do log the initials of the C2 duty officer/NCO
and DTG of the initial contact
d. The ALCE must submit a final on-station report
no later than 6 hours after the arrival of the last ALCE
support aircraft carrying ALCE personnel If some infor
mation is not known when the final report is sent, an up
dated report wUl be sent as soon as the information is
known. The updated report wiU be a complete report.
e. The DD Form 173 overprint A DD Form overprint
wUl be developed by HQ MAC and be available through
normal distribution channels. Every attempt wUl be made
to transmit AUTODIN messages from the deployed loca
tion. If transmit capabUity does not exist at the deployed
location, the on-station report will be relayed to the next
C2 echelon by AUTOVON, commercial 800 number, FAX,
electronic mail, GDSS, IPS, TYQ-26. or by radio. The next
C2 echelon will, in turn, transmit the on-station report to
the addressees provided by the sending ALCE, within 2
hours of receipt of the final on-station report from the send
ing ALCE. ALCE and MAC command and control AIGs
may be used to the greatest extent possible.
A114. ALCE On-Station Report Format The foUowing
on-statioa report format wUl be used as a guide in develop
ing the overprinted DD Form 173 and/or computerized ver
sion of the report.
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FROM:
(1)
ALCE (DEPLOYED LOCATION ADDRESS)
TO: HQ MAC COMMAND CENTER SCOTT AFB IL//XOCC//

(2) //DOC/DOX/DOXL/DOO/LGLRC/TRX/INO//
(3) //DOC/DOX/TRX/LGX/LGLRC//
(4) //DOC/DOO/DOX/LGX/TRX/LGLRC/
(5)
C AT
AFB
//MSN
S P T / C AT D / 7
INFO HQ MAC SCOTT AFB IL//XOO/XOC/XOTT/XOR/LE//

(6) ,/DOC/DOX/DOO/LGLRC/TRX/INO//
(7) //DOO/DOC/INO//
(8) //CC//
(9)
//DPMUX/
(10)
(CLASSIFICATION)/JOPREP JIFFY
M S G I D / S Y S . R R M / ( 11 ) A L C E / /
RMKS/SUBJECT: ALCE ON STATION REPORT
1 . ( 1 2 ) A L C E I S O N S TAT I O N AT: _
(13)
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A. AS OF:
(14)
(Z)
B. IN SUPPORT OF
(15)
2. ALCE COMMANDER
FOR A TOTAL OF: '.
(16)
3. DUTY PHONE(S):
ENLISTED
OFFICERS AND
, PLUS
(17)
4. ALCE CMDR QTRS/ROOM/PHONE NO.
(18)
ENL/TNG
OFF/TNG
5. ALCE STRENGTH REPORT: (19)
TOTAL
A. CADRE
B. OPERATIONS
C. AERIAL PORT
D. MAINTENANCE
E. OTHERS
F. TOTALS
6. TYPES/METHODS OF COMMUNICATIONS:
20)
7. FREQUENCIES/CALL SIGNS:
(21)
A. UHF/VHF AG:
B. SATCOM DATA/VOICE:
C. HF DATA/VOICE:
D. AUTODIN ROUTING IDENTIFIER:
rs.>)
8. K !'M ARKS/I. J FA."S"

9. MHE/CAPABILITY:
10.
ETD:
(23)
(24)
(Z)
. NEXT STATION:
11. SUPPORT AIRLIFT REQUIREMENT:

12.
REMARKS:
(25)
(26)
(27)
13. THIS REPORT IS EXEMPT FROM RCS REPORTING PER AFR 4-38, PARAGRAPH 2-3. //
DECLAS/OADR
NOTES
1. Home station unit designation (e.g., 438 ALCS MCAS Cherry Point).
2. Controlling NAF.
3. Theater ALD/ALCC having OPCON.
4. Supporting NAF.
5. MAC, MAC AF, and ALD Crisis Action Teams if activated.
6. Supporting ARC NAF.
7. AU wings having aircsft participating in operation.
8. Other ALCEs participating in the operation.
9. AU home stations of deployed ALCE personnel.
10. Additional office symbols of personnel deployed, as required.
11. Deployed ALCE's wing designation.
12. Deployed ALCE's wing designation.
13. Location of the deployed operation. If the location is classified, use the J Code. If no code is avaUable, send a classi
fied on-station report.
14. The date-time-group in zulu time that the ALCE arrived. If the ALCE goes into crew rest first, use the time arriving
at quarters asthe time on-station.
15. The name/number of exercise, contingency, JA/ATT or SAAM. Do not put down "in support of a specific unit."
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16. Name/Rank of the ALCE/MST commander.

17. List all key duty phones and indicate commercial or autovon.
18. List the commander's quarters, room, and phone. If a runner system is being used, indicate how the commander
may be notified.
19. The ALCE strength report reflects the total number of personnel deployed. List all deployed cadre and augmentees
filling ALCE UTC line numbers in the "CADRE" row. List all others by functional area. The officer and enlisted
columns indicate the number of qualified personnel and the number of personnel in-training that are deployed. The
total column adds the total number of quaUfied and in-training personnel in each area.
20. List the type and method of communication (eg., MARC deployed. Send messages via GYC-8 or other digital data link).
21. List the frequencies and caU signs being used (CAUTION: Do not compromise COMSEC).
22. List all limiting factors that impact operations. Include the working MOG, parking restrictions, refuel restrictions,
airfield hazard advisories, etc.
23. List all major pieces of MHE equipment and any limiting factors.
24. List the estimated time of departure planned for the ALCE.
25. List the destination after the ETD. If the ALCE cadre is going back to home station, indicate home station of as
signment
26. List support airUft required by number, type, and zulu date-time.
27. List any additional remarks to advise command and control and/or aircrews of requirements (for example, "Request
aU command and control agencies brief aircrews to contact the XYZ ALCE on UHF 317.195").
MACR 55-3, Vol IV Attachment 12 21 May 1991
103
ALCE 7602 REPORTS

A12-1. General The 7602 report for the ALCS is the pri
mary source of documenting unit activities. This document
is used to track activities and individual qualifications, and
validate manpower requirements and requests. If the in
formation on the 7602 is not accurate or complete, an in
valid picture of the unit activities and status is obtained.
In order for the most accurate picture of the unit to be
presented, aU activities must be entered. These should
include:
a ALCE, MST, CST, ATT, AST, and individual aug
mentation TDYs.
b. Other TDYs (e.g., schools, flying currency, etc.).
c. Leave.
d. Unit/wing projects.
NOTE: Do not count squadron activities unless those ac
tivities limit an individual's deployability status (e.g., Routine mission planning would not be counted; however, duty
as an ALCE scheduler or barrelmaster would be counted
if the ALCE commander's poUcy is that the scheduler wiU
not deploy during that duty period, except for contingencies).
e. Any other activity that is not directly related to
in-garrison duties.
NOTE: The ALCS commander will make final determina
tion if an activity should be counted.
f. Local training (e.g., mobiUty, MAIRS, chemical
warfare, weapons, aircrew block training, etc.).
A12-2. Admuustrative/Personnel Reports. MAC Form 11
is the form used to submit RCS: MAC-XOC(M)7602. These
reports are critical to the management of ALCE resources.
The reports are mandatory and will be submitted in accor
dance with this attachment. Computerized versions of the
standard MAC Form 11 are authorized. The reports are
submitted monthly for active duty and AFRES units, and
quarterly for ANG units. The HQ AFRES-approved
AFRES Form 8, Monthly AirUft Control Element (ALCE)
Status Report, is authorized.
a. General This attachment establishes standard
procedures for reporting airlift control squadron status of
personnel manning, mission summary, and affiliation pro
gram activities.
b. Reporting Instructions. Prepare the report (MAC
Form 11/AFRES Form 8, as appUcable) monthly for active
duty and AFRES units, or quarterly for ANG units, with
the as-of date being the last day of the reported month.
(1) Forward reports by first class mail, fax, elec
tronic mail (E-mail), GDSS, or IPS no later than the tenth
calendar day foUowing the as-of date.
(2) Submit the report in sufficient copies to pro
vide one copy for MACOS/XOCOM and one copy for the
parent MAC NAF. In addition, AFRES ALCFs wiU send
copies to HQ AFRES/DOO/DOXX and the respective
AFRES N AF/DOO or DOX. Air Guard units wiU send co
pies to the NGB and MACOS/XOCOM.
(3) Computerized versions of this form are autho
rized, but must contain the same type information as the
standard form (See figure 12-1).
c. MAC Form 11 header, blocks 1 through 4:
(1) Block 1. Enter last name, first name, MI, of
Commander or Chief, AirUft Control Squadron/Flight/Unit.
(2) Block 2. Enter the designation of unit of as
signment.
(3) Block 3. Enter the as-of date (e.g., 31 Jan 90).

(4) Block 4. Enter the RCS: MAC-XOC(M) 7602.
d. Personnel Status, blocks 5 through 7:
(1) Block 5. This is an overprint block standardized
on the MAC Form 11. Enter changes as required to reflect
current organizational office symbols and duty positions.
(2) Block 6. Enter the authorized AFSC, grade,
and position number as Usted in the unit manpower docu
ments. List both funded and unfunded authorizations.
Place an asterisk by the unfunded positions.
NOTE: Do not change the grade or AFSC authorizations,
regardless of the grade or AFSC of the individual assigned.
(3) Block 7. Enter AFSC, grade, and surname of
all personnel aignrf to the ALCE cadre. List the individu
als by the position number to which they are assigned. If
more than one person is assigned against a position num
bers, Ust all of them on the report against that position
number. Enter "Q" or "U" after name to designate quaU
fied or unqualified, respectively.
NOTE: Augmentees will not be Usted on the 7602 report
but wUl be Usted as an attachment to the report. The Ust
ed wiU include augmentees from all functional areas, includ
ing aerial port, maintenance, administration, and
operations. The Ust wUl also include those aircrew mem
bers who are on loan to the ALCE but not permanently
assigned. Identify all augmentees by their AFSC, grade,
and surname. Enter "Q" or "U" after each name to desig
nate qualified or unqualified. List unmanned but required
augmentee positions as vacant (For example, the ALCS
is required to have eight A114X0 loadmasters to meet DOC
UTC taskings. The ALCS manning documents show sev
en Al 14X08 authorized. Therefore, the ALCS must have
at least one Al 14X0 augmentee to meet the required num
ber of eight. Suppose the ALCS. has five permanently as
signed A114X0s and one on-loan A114X0. The five
permanently assigned A114X0s wUl be reported against
their position numbers on the 7602 report, leaving two
authorized positions vacant The on-loan A114X0 will be
reported on the augmentee list that is attached to the 7602
report. If there had been no on-loan or augmentee, the re
quired A114X0 augmentee position would have been Ust
ed as vacant on the attached Ust.)
e. ALCE Mission Summary, blocks 8 through 13:
(1) Block 8. Enter all activities including training,
flying currency, in-house activities, schools, etc.. It is very
important that aU in-garrison and deployed activities be
Usted.
(2) Block 9. Enter designation of unit moved.
(3) Block 10. Enter the name of the operating lo
cation. If training at home station or meeting local flying
requirements. Enter the home station of assignment.
(4) Block 11. Enter the inclusive dates of ALCE
deployed and/or not avaUable for deployments due to train
ing, flying etc.
(5) Block 12. Enter total number of missions sup
ported.
(6) Block 13. Enter the number of all ALCE
officers and airmen deployed to support the mission. This
includes cadre and MSEs.
f. Remarks, block 14. Use this block as required to
identify problems, PCS actions, etc.. Use a continuation
page as necessary.
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21.

g. Affiliation Program Activities, blocks 15 through
(1) Block 15. Enter designation of unit trained.

(2) Block 16. Enter location where activity was
conducted.
(3) Block 17. Enter inclusive dates of activity.
(4) Block 18. Enter appropriate code to indicate
type activity accomplished: Staff Visit (SV), Static Load
(SL), AirUft Planners Course (ALP), Equipment Prepara
tion Course (EPC).
(5) Block 19. Enter number of officer, enlisted,
and civUian unit personnel trained.
(6) Block 20. Enter number/type static-load air

craft used.
(7) Block 21. Enter affiliate type designation of
unit trained. If unit trained is not a formal affiliate, enter 0.
h. Equipment/WRSK Status and other attachments.
Attach a copy of the Command and Control Communica
tions Maintenance Status Report in format provided in at
tachment 9. Attach any other Ustings.
i. Security. Report is unclassified.
j. Report Control Symbol (RCS). RCS: MACXOC(M)7602 has been assigned. D-day status of this re
port is C-2, continue reporting normaUy.
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MACR 554 Vol IV Attachment 12 21 May 1991
ALCE STATUS
REPORT
1. ALCS COMMANDER I 2. UNIT
3. DATE
5. REPORT CNTL SYM
PERSONNEL STATUS
5. POSITION
0. AUTHORIZED
GRADE
AFSC
7. ASSIGNED
POSITION
GRADE
AFSC
NAME
COMMANDER/CC
DIR OF OPS/DOM
SUPERINTENDENT
OPS OFFICERS/DOMO
AIRFIELD
MANAGEMENT/DOME
LOADMASTERS/DOML
COMMUNICATION/DOMC
ADMINISTRATION
SUPPLY/DOMS
AERIAL PORT/DOMT
MAINTENANCE/DOMM
TALO/GLO /DOMX
MAC FORM 11
(EXAMPLE FORMAT)
PAGE 1 OF 2
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ALCE MISSION AND ACTIVITY SUMMARY

9. UNIT
MOVED
8. MISSION/
ACTIVITY
10. LOCATION
11 . DATES
12. NUMBER
MSNS
13. ALCE
0/A
,,
14. REMARKS:
AFFILIATION PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

15. UNIT
16. LOCATION
MAC FORM 11
17. DATES
18. TYPE
CODE
(EXAMPLE FORMAT)
19. O/A/C
20. TYPE
ACFT
21. TYPE
AFFIL
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DEPARTMENT OF.THE AIR FORCE

MAC REGULATION 55-3

MAC AIRLIFT CONTROL ELEMENTS (ALCE)

Chapter 3ALCE Organization And Functions

Chapter 4MAC Affiliation Program

Chapter 5 MAC Airfield Survey Program

Chapter 6 Communications Maintenance Program

Chapter 9 Pre-Deployment Planning

Chapter 11ALCE Roll-Up and Redeployment

Chapter 12Reports And Displays

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ratio is as foUows: One hour of free time for each 3 hours

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b. Specific selection and qualification criteria:

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12 months after becoming certified as ALCE commanders/

b. AU other ALCS personnel and augmentees require

6 months has transpired between last deployment and/or

2-6. Training of ALCE Cadre and Augmentation Personnel:

ALCE operations. Phase II training will be conducted by

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h. COMSEC, Crypto, and Authenti

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d. AU ALCS loadmaster scheduling

c. MARC radio voice and data oper

a. MARC message transmission/

b. ALCE message distribution and

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(a) General PoUcy. Once an individual has

tial equipment, firefighting, AGE, materials handling

certified officer. The individual must be recommended for

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ALCE Proficiency Training; and Section V, Miscellaneous.

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instructor activities, and other directed activities. Every

cations and teaming. Those AFSCs that require the AF

ALCE TRAINING FOLDER

Figure 2-1. ALCE Training Folder.

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staff agencies perform critical functional management with

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The wing mobility functions serve to deploy ALCE cadres

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Figure 3-1. The ALCE Management Structure.

SfflTHMttL DEPLOVED ALCE ORGANIZATIQN

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NOTE 7: NormaUy POL and supply activities are incorpo

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Types VI and VII designate ARC ALCFs to Reserve and

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safeguard teaching and testing materials. A dass-A tele

& It is not the intent of HQ MAC to require the MAC