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This volume of AMCR 55-3 describes basic procedures, facilities, organizations, manpower, materiel, and
equipment needed by the AMC Commander to provide the capability to operate at worldwide locations through the
use of deployable command and control elements and other mission support forces. It provides basic policy and
guidance relevant to planning, deploying, supporting, and using AMC tanker airlift control elements (TALCE),
mission support teams (MST), and other special purpose teams to support of AMC tanker and airlift operations. It
defines the home station and deployed structure and command relationships for airlift control squadrons (ALCS)
and sets minimum standards for qualifications, selection, and training of assigned personnel and augmentees;
deployed and in garrison operating procedures; the AMC Airfield Survey Program; the mobility air reporting and
communications (MARC) system maintenance program; and the AMC Affiliation Program. Except as otherwise
noted, this volume applies to active duty ALCSs and to Air National Guard (ANG) (when published in NGR(AF)02) and United States Air Force Reserve (USAFR) (when published in AFRESR 0-2, volume 2) airlift control flights
(ALCF). The term "ALCF" interchanges with "ALCS" unless otherwise stated.
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Chapter 1
GENERAL
1.1. Introduction. Military forces are required to rapidly mobilize and deploy in support of national objectives. As a
component of United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), AMC provides global reach for US forces.
To manage, coordinate, and control air mobility missions, AMC has established a global command and control (C2)
network consisting of fixed and mobile organizations. The mobile organization responsible for providing a continuous
on-site management of AMC airfield operations is the tanker airlift control element (TALCE). It is established at
fixed, en route, or deployed locations where AMC operational support is non-existent or insufficient. It provides C2,
communications, aerial port services, maintenance, security, weather, and intelligencethe critical elements needed to
ensure a safe and highly efficient air base for all tanker and airlift operations. The TALCE consists of a cadre of
operations and communications personnel complemented by mission support elements from various units. It deploys
in support of special assignment airlift mission (SAAM), joint airborne air transportability training (JA/ATT), exercise,
tanker support, and contingency or emergency relief missions on both a planned and "no notice" basis. The TALCE
cadre is provided by active duty ALCSs and ANG and USAFR ALCFs.
1.2. Application. This regulation applies to all air mobility units to which a TALCE cadre is assigned and to all units
providing manpower, materiel, and supplies in support of TALCE operations. The term "TALCE cadre" refers to all
personnel permanently assigned to an ALCS or ALCF, and the term TALCE is generally applied to describe all
personnel or operations involved in mobile C2, operational management, and mission support under the supervision of
a TALCE cadre member. All references to ALCS apply equally to all ANG and USAFR ALCFs unless otherwise
noted. Likewise, all references to TALCEs apply equally to mission support teams (MST) unless otherwise noted.
1.3. Purpose and Scope. The purpose of this volume is to define responsibilities and provide basic guidance for the
management and employment of active duty ALCSs and ANG and USAFR ALCFs. It defines responsibilities and
tasks each organization must accomplish and establishes minimum requirements. It does not dictate how those tasks
are to be accomplished or limit unit prerogatives for establishing their own procedures, standards, and goals. Decision
making responsibility and accountability is to be passed down to the lowest level having knowledge and experience to
make those decisions. Information in previous versions of AMCR 55-3 will be published in separate documents and
will be informative (not directive) in nature. Specific tasking, procedures, and management directives will be provided
by direct communication to the units involved through verbal instructions, messages, or letters. This volume contains
command policy on qualification, selection, and ttaining of unit cadre members; operating procedures; the AMC
airfield survey program; the AMC affiliation program; the TALCE communications maintenance program; the TALCE
management structure; and TALCE working relationships.
1.4. Mission. The overall mission of active duty ALCSs and the ANG and USAFR ALCFs is to provide AMC the
capability to operate at worldwide locations where little or no operational support exists. In order to meet this
objective, the following specific missions must be accomplished:
1.4.1. Establish and operate TALCEs to provide C2 of AMC forces and operational management of AMC assets at
designated airfields. The capability to sustain operations under bare base conditions and unit self-sufficiency is
required.
1.4.2. Deploy MSTs to manage air mobility operations and provide support to airlift users in moving passengers and
cargo under circumstances when a TALCE is not required or not available.
1.4.3. Conduct airfield surveys to assess the capability and limitations of specified airfields to support planned or
anticipated air mobility operations.

1.4.4. Provide ttaining in air mobility planning and equipment preparation for airlift to all military units which are
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1.4.5. Provide communications support to other AMC C2 agencies when AMC contingency communications units
cannot meet their requirements.
1.4.6. Provide stage crew management at designated en route or deployed locations.
1.5. TALCE MiUtary EssentiaUty Status and Priority. Through its service components, the Department of Defense
(DOD) identifies and prioritizes essential military manpower, material, and programs to ensure proper management
and allocation of critical resources. The TALCE cadre's military essentiality category (status code) and precedence
ratings are:
1.5.1. In accordance with AFR 26-1, volume 2, paragraph 6-7g(l)(b) definitions, the TALCE cadre's military
essentiality status (MES) is code A. This is the data code used in the TALCE cadre's unit authorization file (UAF).
TALCE cadre manpower positions do not require active engagement in combat; however, TALCE cadre duties are
critical to combat operational success and could subject the TALCE cadre to hostile actions. The TALCE cadre is
designated a direct combat support unit in accordance with AFR 261, volume 2, tables 6-1, rule 2; 6-4, rules 1 and 4;
and 6-5, rules 1 and 2.
1.5.2. In accordance with AFR 27-1, paragraph 3b(2), the TALCE cadre, as a direct combat support unit, has a DOD
force activity designator (FAD) essentiality rating of FAD II and a precedence rating of 2-01 through 2-10.
1.6. Description. Selected AMC, ANG, and USAFR air wings and groups will have TALCE cadre personnel and
equipment assigned.
1.6.1. In-Garrison (Home Station). TALCE cadre personnel are assigned to an ALCS (active duty) directly under the
operations group commander or to an ALCF (ANG or USAFR) under the deputy commander for operations (DO).
The ALCS commander is responsible for selecting, manning, training, and equipping TALCE cadre and augmentee
personnel, as well as overall mission planning, coordinating, and mobilizing in support of AMC mission taskings. The
ALCS commander will ensure personnel and equipment are able to deploy witnin 12 hours of notification (36 hours for
ANG and USAFR forces).
1.6.2. Tanker Airlift Control Element. The ALCS or ALCF cadre is the command element of the deployed TALCE
providing the commander, C2 staff, and communications required to support AMC's worldwide refueling and airlift
operations. A TALCE will be commanded by an officer who has been certified as a TALCE commander. TALCEs
conduct worldwide operations from airfields ranging from austere locations to established facilities at civilian airports
or military airfields. They provide rninimum essential onload, offload, and en route AMC mission support during
deployment, employment, and redeployment operations.
1.6.3. Mission Support Team. An MST performs the same functions as a TALCE; however, an MST is managed by
an enlisted supervisor certified bv an ALCS commander. The ALCS is responsible for providing MST training.
1.6.4. Airfield Survey Teams (AST). ALCSs are responsible for conducting airfield surveys worldwide. An AST will
be led by a TALCE cadre member certified to conduct airfield surveys. The TALCE team chief tasked to conduct the
survey will deteremine the composition of the AST. A typical AST might include safety, civil engineers (CE), combat
control team (CCT) (crash, fire, rescue), explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), security, maintenance, and aerial port
personnel.
1.6.5. Affiliation Training Team (ATT). ALCSs and ALCFs are responsible for conducting the AMC Affiliation
Program to designated US forces. An ATT consists normally of two qualified instructors responsible for conducting
the airlift planners course and the equipment preparation course.
1.6.6. Communications Support Team (CST). CSTs are formed by members from the ALCS communication
maintenance section. CSTs deploy in support of AMC communications requirements and may or may not be a part of
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1.7. General Policies. The generic term TALCE applies to all terms; the following policies apply to ASTs, ATTs,
CSTs, MSTs, and TALCEs:
1.7.1. Orders. Due to the frequency of TALCE cadre commitments, the use of blanket orders is authorized and
encouraged for industrial funded (IF) operations (not appUcable to ANG and USAFR). The following special
authorizations are approved for inclusion in all TALCE mission temporary duty (TDY) orders. (This includes AF
Form 938 used to order ARC members to active duty).
1.7.1.1. TALCE cadre on active flying status are authorized additional crewmember (ACM) status on AMC aircraft.
1.7.1.2. TALCE personnel on active flying status are authorized to enplane and deplane on aircraft on which they are
current and qualified for purposes of maintaining currency.
1.7.1.3. All TALCE personnel are authorized mission essential ground personnel (MEGP) status on any AMC aircraft
to and from deployed locations. Cockpit seating is authorized with concurrence of the aircraft commander.
1.7.1.4. TALCE members are authorized cockpit access and use of aircraft radios to coordinate mission information
with the aircrew or other agencies.
1.7.1.5. When mission dictates, orders will include authorization to travel in civilian clothes.
1.7.1.6. Team integrity of cadre and support element personnel is essential.
1.7.2. Quarters. Deployed TALCEs will make every effort to use government or contract quarters at the deployed
location. A class-A telephone must be readily available to TALCE commanders, MST, AST, ATT, and CST chiefs to
meet AMC's commitment to worldwide operations and to be accessible to the AMC TACC mission support cell (MSC)
at all times.
1.7.3. Free Time at Home Station (not appUcable to ANG and USAFR). After official TDY, TALCE personnel
returning to home station should be given sufficient free time to ensure proper rest and permit them to resolve personal
affairs. When mission and training requirements permit and subject to the commander concurrence, 1 hour of free time
for each 3 hours of TDY (up to 72 hours) will be taken immediately upon return.
1.7.4. Passports. TALCE personnel are required to deploy short notice to any location worldwide. To ensure this
capability, TALCE cadre and cadre augmentees are authorized and will have both official and civilian passports
(purchased at government expense). Procedures for obtaining passports are in AFR 30-4 and AMCR 34-3.
1.7.5. Personnel Utilization. Work schedules for TALCE operations are based on 12 hour work shifts. Sustained
operations over 30 days in duration require the deployment of additional personnel in primary unit type code (UTC)
positions since the UTCs do not provide the capability to support additional duty taskings without degrading primary
mission capability. When notified of a requirement to augment employment location base operating support (BOS),
the TALCE commander will plan for and deploy with the additional support personnel required.
1.7.6* ANG and USAFR Scheduling. ANG and USAFR forces will be allowed mandays (MPA or RPA) and will be
placed in an official duty status to accomplish all of the following tasks.
Pre-mission planning
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1.8. Deviations. Deviations from prescribed methods are authorized by the on-site TALCE commander if required for
mission accomplishment. In no instance is a deviation that detracts from safety procedures permitted. Unit
supplements to this regulation require HQ AMC/XOOCM approval.
1.9. TALCE Designation. TALCEs are formed by combining multiple UTCs from various wings and groups as
required to accomplish the tasked mission. The TALCE cadre that provides the senior ranking officer or NCO
determines the deployed unit designation, e.g. the "437th TALCECherry Point" would be designated as such
because the cadre is from the 437thAirlift Wing (AW) and it is in place at Cherry Point MCAS. 437th unit identity is
used even though maintenance and aerial port functions might be from other wings. This designation will be used in
all reports arid correspondence. However, the TALCE will commonly be referred to by its station location (e.g. the
"Cherry Point TALCE"). Each ALCS, regardless of wing of assignment, will maintain the capability to plan,
coordinate, control, and support operations for all AMC and Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) aircraft.
1.10. Changes. Recommendations for improvement or changes to this regulation are encouraged. Submit
recommendations for changes to this publication to HQ AMC/XOOCM.
1.11. Waiver Authority for ANG and USAFR. Waiver authority for ANG and USAFR TALCEs will be submitted
through appropriate National Guard Bureau (NGB) and Air Force Reserve (AFRES) channels:
NGB: Through ANGRC/DO, Andrews AFB MD 20331-6008.
AFRES: Through appropriate USAFR numbered Air Force (NAF) DO to HQ AFRES/DOO.

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Chapter 2
SELECTION, TRAINING , AND QUALIFICATION OF TALCE CADRE
AND AUGMENTEE PERSONNEL
2.1. General. The TALCE is a temporary AMC organization formed at deployed locations and is an extension of
AMC C2. TALCE cadre personnel must possess management experience and skills needed to execute AMC's air
mobility mission, and have the tact, diplomacy, and leadership skills needed to work in international environments
under crisis or hostile conditions. TALCE cadre personnel must have operational sophistication and flexibility to
evaluate emergency situations, develop new or innovative solutions, and properly apply resources to resolve time
critical operational problems. The TALCE is often the first or only representative of the United States Air Force seen
by international civilian or other government agencies.
2.2. AppUcation. This chapter applies to all TALCE cadre and augmentee personnel. Unless otherwise stated, all
references to ALCS in this chapter apply equally to ANG and USAFR units.
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2.3. Selection and QuaUflcation of ALCS Personnel:
2.3.1. General Criteria. All ALCS positions will be filled by highly qualified personnel. ALCSs will be selectively
manned according to AFRs 36-20 and 39-11. Personnel selected for ALCS positions will have a minimum of an 18month service retainability. When feasible, nominees will be selected from personnel who have been trained in
TALCE operations and final selection accomplished by ALCS commanders. Selected personnel will not have a
physical profile that 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 restrictions will not be assigned to an
ALCS and, if already assigned to an ALCS, will be reassigned. Airmen being considered for assignment to an ALCS
unit manpower document (UMD) position must possess the Air Force specialty code (AFSC) and grade and skill-level
required for that position. Enlisted personnel must possess at least a 5-level AFSC to be assigned or augment the
ALCS. Personnel presently in 5-level upgrade ttaining within their AFSC will not be considered for ALCS positions
until their upgrade training is completed. ANG and USAFR personnel are not required to possess grade of position to
which they are being assigned. The ALCS commander may waive this policy for cross-trainees demonstrating
exceptional abilities and possessing the grade commensurate to the position being assigned. Send a copy of waiver to
HQ AMC/XOOCM. NOTE: An individual may not be TALCE cadre-certified until award of their 5-level. ALCS
commander will review inbound assignments to ensure personnel are suitable for TALCE mission.
2.3.2. Specific Selection and Qualification Criteria:
2.3.2.1. ALCS Commander. Wing and group commanders will nominate ALCS commanders. ALCS positions are
rated, but do not require active flight participation. EXCEPTION: An officer from the 19xx career field with
appropriate TALCE experience may serve as commander if the director of operations is a rated officer.
2.3.2.2. ALCS Mission Planning Officers. Officers considered for assignment to the ALCS must possess knowledge
of AMC C2, and have the background and experience in AMC operations to anticipate problem areas and apply
positive corrective actions. Assigned officers must be able to plan, organize, deploy, employ, and redeploy squadronsize organizations in support of operations at non-AMC stations. Deployed ALCS officers are either TALCE
commanders or operations officers and are responsible for effective C2 and support of air mobility operations. Ingarrison, ALCS officers conduct operational planning and coordinating for TALCE exercises, contingencies, AMC
mission support, and C2 wartime requirements. Rated ALCS officers will maintain currency in AMC mission aircraft
in accordance with rated position indicator (RPI) 6 on the UMD.
2.3.2.3. Loadmasters and Inflight Refueling Technicians. Each ALCS will have at least one fully qualified loadmaster
or inflight refueling technician assigned from each of AMC's primary mission air mobility aircraft. ANG and USAFR
may assign loadmasters as available in their wing's assigned aircraft. Loadmasters and inflight refueling technicians
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2.3.2.4. Airfield Management. Airfield management personnel must have a basic understanding of airfield
management and operations. This includes airfield operating restrictions and criteria, airfield inspections, flight
planning, notices to airmen (NOTAM), airfield lighting and markings, and fhghtline safety. Airfield management
personnel lacking knowledge and experience in these areas are required to receive training from the local airfield
manager prior to deploying in a primary line number.
2.3.2.5. CommunicationsAvionics Maintenance. Assigned personnel must attend a MARC maintenance course
prior to deploying in a primary line number.
2.3.3.6. CommunicationsAerospace Ground Equipment (AGE). Assigned personnel must attend MARC orientation
training prior to deploying in a primary line number.
2.3.2.7. Supply. Personnel performing supply duties should be familiar with budgeting, procurement, AF supply
system procedures, and equipment accountability. Additionally, they should be able to manage MRSP and supply
stocks at deployed locations and understand procedures for field resupply.
2.3.2.8. Administration. Assigned administrative personnel must be familiar with squadron orderly room and
administrative functions and maintain mobility status.
2.3.2.9. First sergeant (additional duty). The ALCS additional duty first sergeant should be selected from the senior
enlisted ranks from any AFSC and will be appointed by letter from the ALCS commander. Completion of Extension
Course Institute (ECI) Course 10090, First Sergeant, is desirable, but not mandatory for duty selection and
qualification.
2.3.2.10. ALCS Superintendent. The senior ranking enlisted member will be designated the ALCS superintendent,
regardless of AFSC. This individual will be responsible to the ALCS commander for issues dealing with enlisted
personnel management, programs, and policies. This individual will work closely with the designated first sergeant to
resolve squadron personnel problems and to establish squadron personnel policies. The ALCS superintendent is the
ALCS commander's senior enlisted advisor. The ALCS superintendent will work with the ALCS director of operations
on operational issues such as taskings, schedules, briefings, etc.
2.3.2.11. TALCE Augmentees. ALCS commanders will ensure augmentees meet the same qualification standards as
cadre personnel. NOTE: Augmentation of ANG or USAFR unit is the prerogative of the ANG or USAFR wing
commander.
2.3.2.11.1. Appropriate wing agencies will nominate suitable individuals for ALCS augmentee duty subject to
acceptance by the ALCS commander.
2.3.2.11.2. Officers augmenting the ALCS will be assigned by letter and serve as an augmentee a minimum of 12
months after becoming certified as TALCE commanders or operations officers.
2.3.2.11.3. Augmentees will be assigned by letter to the augmentee position for a minimum of 12 months after
becoming TALCE-certified in their particular AFSC. NOTE: Personnel unable to meet the minimum grade, skilllevel, or time criteria may be waived by the ALCS commander on an individual basis.
2.3.2.11.4. All personnel will be trained according to provisions of volumes of this regulation and AFR 50-23. Once
an individual is qualified, he or she will help plan and deploy with an TALCE or MST a minimum of once every 6
months to remain current. Once currency is lost, the individual must deploy under the supervision of a qualified
individual. The individual's job qualification standard (JQS) will be used to document current task certification.
2.3.2.11.5. Augmentation personnel selected to fill key positions on a scheduled TALCE operation or exercise will be
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2.3.2.11.6. Request for waiver of augmentee requirements must be fully justified. Send waiver request to HQ AMC/
XOOCM. EXCEPTION: The ALCS commander may approve skill-level waivers.
2.4. Security Clearance Requirements:
2.4.1. The following ALCS AFSCs and quantities require TOP SECRET (TS) clearance eligibility:
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have TS clearance eligibility.
2.4.3. TS clearance eligibility is required so each active duty ALCS can plan and deploy one 7E1 AE UTC and one
7E1AG UTC to TS location. All ANG and USAFR ALCF cadre are required to have TS clearance (minimum one
TS/SBI for Al 14X0) in order to deploy to TS locations or augment their active duty counterparts.
2.4.4. The TS/SBI eligibility is required to support special operations' planning requirements that cannot be
supported without this clearance.
2.4.5. Personnel security investigations (PSI) will not be requested when assigned individuals already have the
required PSI and security clearance eligibility according to AFR 205-32, paragraph 4-2.
2.5. TALCE Special Experience Identifiers (SEI). After TALCE certification and completion of 9 months'
experience, all enlisted TALCE cadre and selected augmentees will be awarded the SEI 090 according to AFR 39-1
(retroactive for personnel with previous TALCE or ALCE experience). Personnel in AFSC 45XXX who are trained
and qualified in MARC system operations and maintenance will be also be awarded the SEI 191. TALCE
experience need not be in consecutive months if no more than 3 months have transpired between the last
deployment and TALCE duty. The ALCS commander may waive the time requirement
2.6. Training:
2.6.1. Purpose. This section establishes the minimum training proficiency, and evaluation requirements for TALCE
cadre and augmentee personnel. The TALCE ttaining program is the responsibility of the ALCS commander and
will be conducted in accordance with AFR 50-23.
2.6.1.1. The commander will appoint a training officer and noncommissioned officer (NCO) by letter to adrninister
the ttaining program.
2.6.1.2. Only the commander may certify TALCE cadre and augmentee personnel.
2.6.2. Types of Training. TALCE ttaining falls into four major categories:

Type I, Initial Qualification and Certification

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2.6.2.1. Type IInitial Qualification and Certification:
2.6.2.1.1. Phase IInitial Evaluation and Orientation. When an individual is assigned to an ALCS either as a
permanent member or as an augmentee, a TALCE training folder will be created; a trainer will be assigned; and an
initial evaluation of the individual's training requirements will be accomplished. These actions should be done
during the individual's in-processing. The initial evaluation provides feedback to the ALCS commander on the
adequacy of formal training, verifies current mandatory qualifications, and identifies required on-the-job training
(OJT) and formal training requirements. On completion of the evaluation, the individual will receive TALCE
orientation. This unit orientation is designed to provide initial familiarization to all newly assigned ALCS and
augmentee personnel. TALCE orientation may be conducted through self-study, briefings, or local tours. TALCE
orientation is not qualification training and should be limited to TALCE subjects of a general nature. TALCE
orientation will be completed within 30 days of assignment (60 days for ANG and USAFR). Results of the initial
evaluation and a statement confirming completion of TALCE orientation will be entered on an AF Form 623 A, Onthe-Job Training Record Continuation Sheet, and placed in section I of the TALCE ttaining folder. This training
should include the following:
Organization and structure of AMC, to include higher headquarters and subordinate units. Include local wing
and group organizations, functions, and relationships
Familiarization with the theater air control system (TACS) and its representative elements with emphasis on the
airlift mission and deployed role of the TALCE
Familiarization with the AMC affiliation program with emphasis on its role in TALCE deployments and user
responsibilities to self support
Introduction to publications, local operating procedures, and policies that govern TALCE operations, such as
mobility requirements, special driver's license requirements, squadron details, deployment scheduling, dependent
care issues, etc.
Completion of mobiUty requirements (e.g. shots, uniforms, passport applications, etc.) (AFR 28-4, MOP 7)
2.6.2.1.2. Phase IIInitial Qualification and Certification. This training is designed to qualify personnel in
TALCE operations. Phase II ttaining will be conducted by qualified ALCS members and will consist of self-study,
formal classroom, and practical (operational) training. On completing phase II training, each individual will be
given a practical evaluation by a qualified TALCE cadre member. On successfully completing evaluation, the
individual may be certified on the AF Form 797, Job Qualification Standard Continuation/Command JQS, as
"qualified" by the ALCS commander. Training should be completed within 60 days for previously qualified
personnel and within 90 days for personnel not previously quaUfied. USAFR personnel wiU utilize school tour
mandays to complete phase EI ttaining. This tour will be consecutive and may be extended up to 30 days with
documentation of training difficulties. Further extensions or waivers to this requirement must be submitted through
NAF ttxHQ AFRES/DOO. Individuals who have not completed phase EI training will not be deployed in a primary
line position unless they are under the direct supervision of a quaUfied trainer. For those individuals exceeding the
recommended ttaining time, a monthly training progress review wiU be conducted by the training officer or NCO
and the commander. This review wiU be annotated on an AF Form 623A and maintained until the individual is
qualified.
2.6.2.1.3. Phase IICommon Training Requirements:
2.6.2.1.3.1. The primary ALCS cadre weapons wUl be the .38 cahber revolver (or 9 millimeter pistol) and the M-16
rifle. All assigned TALCE cadre and designated cadre augmentee personnel will maintain proficiency with these
weapons. AFR 125-26, AMC Supplement 1, contains information on weapons handUng, issue, and storage
requirements. AFR 50-36, volume 2, discusses smaU arms marksmanship training.
2.6.2.1.3.2. AU ALCS and augmentee personnel will be quaUfied and authorized to operate government motor
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Vehicle Operator Identification Card (computer-generated), before operating these vehicles. Training will include
vehicle operations whUe wearing the ground crew chemical ensemble.
2.6.2.1.3.3. AU ALCS personnel should complete one AMC Affiliation Training Program Airlift Planners Course.
2.6.2.1.3.4. All ALCS personnel and augmentees should attend the foUowing ttaining when grade and time permit:
Middle East Orientation Course (MEOC); Latin American Orientation Course (LAOC); African Orientation Course
and Air MobiUty School (AMS), Combat Skills Orientation (CSO) School, and an AMC sponsored AMC
headquarters and AMC TACC C2 orientation.
2.6.2.1.3.5. All TALCE cadre personnel and augmentees wiU attend the MARC operator ttaining course. In
addition, TALCE cadre and augmentees wiU receive at least 10 hours of supervised practical ttaining (actual,
simulated exercise, or equivalent training) in the assigned duty position (e.g. the aerial port and maintenance
augmentees would use a MARC workstation as an air terminal operations center (ATOC) or job control liaison
position and exercise message coordination, etc.).
2.6.2.1.3.6. All TALCE cadre and augmentees will receive ttaining on bare-base survivabitity and principles of
emergency airfield defense by attending the CSO course (one-time) and by participating in recurring field ttaining
exercises at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC). CSO course attendance and requirements will be managed
by HQ AMC/XOOCM and participation in JRTC will be managed and tasked by AMC TACC/DOOZ.
2.6.2.1.3.7. TALCE cadre and augmentees wiU receive ttaining on operations in a chemical threat environment.
This ttaining includes initial and annual chemical warfare defense (CWD) training as well as chemical warfare task
qualification ttaining (CWTQT). The CWTQT wiU be locally developed by each unit and must concentrate on
wartime tasks with personnel wearing CWD ensembles.
2.6.2.1.4. Phase IIAFSC-Unique Training Requirements:
2.6.2.1.4.1. Officer Qualifications. Before performing duties as a quaUfied TALCE commander, an officer must:
2.6.2.1.4.1.1. Complete a AMC C2 orientation program conducted at the local command post and at the AMC
TACC operations center at Scott AFB.
<HfTL: An. JASdC headquarters andADdC 1%CC C2. orientation visit will Be completed at the earliest available opportunity, But will
not Be a prerequisite for certification as an 1&LCL commander. ^However, a local command post orientation is mandatory for
certification unless the individual has previous experience in C2 at the 9JMCC, SMhdC, the air operations center's (!AOC) air moBility
element (S^MS), or wing level

2.6.2.1.4.1.2. Serve as an in-garrison planning officer on at least one TALCE operation.

2.6.2.1.4.1.3. Serve as a deployed operations officer on at least one TALCE operation.
2.6.2.1.4.1.4. Serve as the TALCE commander, under the supervision of a quaUfied TALCE officer, on at least one
deployment
2.6.2.1.4.2. Airfield Management (271X1). Initial qualification will consist of, but is not limited to, knowledge of
or practical experience in the following:
2.6.2.1.4.2.1. Complete a AMC C2 orientation program conducted at the local command post and at the AMC
TACC operations center, Scott AFB. This should include orientation ttaining on Global Decision Support System
(GDSS).
NOTE: An AMC headquarters and AMC TACC C2 orientation visit will be completed at the earliest available
opportunity, but will not be a prerequisite for certification as an ALCS operations NCO; however, local command
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2.6.2.1.4.2.2. Complete ttaining for preparation and transmission of aircraft movement messages conducted at a .
command post or operations center. Once quaUfied, refresher ttaining wiU be accompUshed in accordance with this
volume and AFR 50-23.
2.6.2.1.4.2.3. Complete at least 20 hours of supervised practical ttaining (actual, simulated exercises, or equivalent
training) in the assigned duty position to include MARC and TALCE radio operations.
2.6.2.1.4.2.4. Emergency action messages and requirements from the local command post.
2.6.2.1.4.2.5. Aircraft flight-following, aircraft operating requirements (e.g. aircraft refueling, minimum essential
equipment, maintenance status codes, etc.), and aircrew support requirements to include aircrew stage operations.
2.6.2.1.4.2.6. 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
minimums, and aircraft operating limitations (e.g. twin tandem weights, LCNs, runway requirements, maximum
operating weights, etc.). Coordinate the training with the local Airfield Manager to ensure airfield access and flight
Une driving requirements are met.
2.6.2.1.4.2.7. Setup and complete operation of aU MARC equipment. Training wUl include the turn-on and
operation of the communications maintenance operator (CMO) position and the abiUty to remove, setup, operate,
and reinstall MARC radios and antennas. MARC operator's course (required of ANG and USAFR personnel for
initial quaUfication) provides most of this training.
2.6.2.1.4.2.8. Communications security (COMSEC), cryptological, and authentication procedures to include setup
and operation of STU-EEI and secure fax.
2.6.2.1.4.2.9. Refresher and proficiency ttaining at base operations 2-4 times a year. (ANG and USAFR ALCF
personnel may attend refresher and proficiency training as necessary.) The ALCS airfield management
noncommissioned officer-in-charge (NCOIC) wiU coordinate with the base airfield manager or NCOIC to establish
a ttaining agreement and schedule. Training wUl be for a minimum of 5 days. The ALCS commander wiU have
final authority to withdraw a person from training (only after completion of a scheduled shift or with at least 8
hours' notification before a scheduled shift), when mission requirements dictate. Document training in the
individual's AF Form 623, On-the-Job Training Record, in accordance with AFR 50-23.
2.6.2.1.4.3. Loadmasters (Al 14X0) and Inflight Refueling Technicians (A 112X0). Training wiU include:
Jf 2.6.2.1.4.3.1. ATC Course 3AER75100X, Technical Instructor, or equivalent. This course is not necessary for
initial quaUfication but wiU be completed as soon as possible. Loadmasters and inflight refue'ting technicians
assigned to an overseas ALCS will complete this course priorto reporting to their duty location. Loadmasters
assigned to an overseas ALCS should be MST-qualified prior to reporting to their overseas duty station.
2.6.2.1.4.3.2. FUght proficiency in a primary AMC mission aircraft. ALCS loadmasters and inflight refueUng
technicians who are noncurrent for grounding items in accordance with AMCR 60-1 wiU not perform primary
aircrew duties, but may perform TALCE duties if otherwise qualified. When an ALCS loadmaster or inflight
refueling technician becomes noncurrent for grounding items, medicaUy grounded, or unquatified for any reason,
the AMC TACC Mission Support Planning Office (MSPO), AMC TACC/DOOZ, and AMC/XOOCM will be
notified immediately. Annotate the monthly 7602 report with appropriate remarks until the individual returns to full
flying quaUfication.
2.6.2.1.4.3.3. Load planning all airUft aircraft by computer-aided load manifest (CALM) and by the standard form
and template method.
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2.6.2.1.4.3.5. AMC affiliation load planners and equipment preparation courses.

2.6.2.1.4.3.6. Army A/DACG or Marine embarkation orientation training, to include marshaling yard, joint
inspection, ready line, and flightline equipment and personnel escort, and engines running onload and offload
(ERO) procedures.
2.6.2.1.4.4. Avionics Specialists (455X2A). Training will include, but not be limited to, knowledge of or practical
experience in:
AN/TYQ-26 Communications Processor Control
Maintaining records and forms
Circuit and wiring layout of the MARC
Using special test equipment
Message distribution procedures
COMSEC, cryptological, and authentication procedures
MUitary Air Integrated Reporting System (MAIRS) .and emergency action messages
At least 20 hours of supervised practical ttaining (actual or simulated exercise or equivalent ttaining situations)
in the assigned duty position
NOTE: Quota requests for formal ATC training courses must be directed through the functional manager at
AMC/XOOCM and through unit training channels for ANG and USAFR personnel.
2.6.2.1.4.5. AGE SpeciaUst (454X1). Training wUl consist of, but is not limited to, knowledge of and practical
experience in:
2.6.2.1.4.5.1. Attending courses on refrigeration and heating units. This training wiU cover the operations and
maintenance of the air conditioning and heating units used with the air transportable command and communications
shelter.
2.6.2.1.4.5.2. Completing power production orientation with host civU engineer power production section.
NOTE: Quota requests for formal ATC training courses must be directed through the functional manager at HQ
AMC/XOOCM and through unit training channels for ANG and USAFR personnel.
2.6.2.1.4.5.3. MARC radio voice and data operations.
2.6.2.1.4.6. Information Management Specialist (702X0 or 732X0). This ttaining wUl consist of, but is not Umited
to, knowledge of and practical experience in:
MARC message transmission and receipt
TALCE message distribution and files
COMSEC and security documentation
TALCE records, pubUcations, and forms
Emergency actions
Radio operations
At least 20 hours of supervised practical training (actual, simulated exercises, or equivalent ttaining) in the
assigned duty position, to include MARC operations
2.6.2.1.4.7. Supply SpeciaUst (645XX). Training wiU consist of, but is not limited to, knowledge of and practical
experience in supply DIFM and RSP procedures for deployed and home station operations.
2.6.2.2. Type IISpecial QuaUfication and Certification:

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2.6.2.2.1. General PoUcy. Once an individual has been initiaUy trained and certified, the ALCS commander may
require select individuals to obtain additional special qualifications. The ALCS commander is the sole authority
determining who will or wUl not receive special quaUfication training. The ALCS commander is the certifying
official for aU TALCE special quaUfications.
2.6.2.2.2. MST. Assigned and augmentee personnel who wiU perform MST team chief duties will fall under same
criteria as ALCS officers. When deployed, MST chiefs are direct representatives of the AMC TACC commander.
ALCS airmen selected to perform MST chief duties must be qualified to at least the 7-level and be capable of
organizing and operating at deployed locations. This ttaining will consist of, but is not limited to:
An AMC C2 briefing that outlines command relationships between AMC, AirUft Combat Command (ACC),
supported unified
commands, the AOC's AME, their parent wing or group, and the. deployed MST.
GDSS familiarization
AMC Affiliation Training Program Airlift Planner's Course
Aircraft marshaling procedures
On station, emergency (operations reports (OPREP), Homeline, etc.), mission reporting, and flight-foUowing
Coordination required to ensure fuel, equipment, loads, load teams, aircrew transportation, bUleting, security,
flight planning, and other required support are available at the deployed location
Airfield survey program and airfield criteria
Aircraft parking plans, movement of aircraft on the ground, and related ground and flying safety.
2.6.2.2.3. CST. TALCE cadre or augmentees selected to perform CST chief duties must be quaUfied to at least the
7-level in their AFSC and capable of planning, organizing, deploying, employing, and redeploying squad or teamsize units in support of specific mission objectives. Training for all CST personnel wiU include, but is not limited
to, knowledge of and practical experience in:
Determining and coordinating travel
Communications concept of operations
Equipment power and support requirement
Equipment configuration, to include COMSEC, frequency, and antenna selection and arrangement
Safety and security of personnel, equipment, COMSEC, and classified operational information
Knowledge of field level maintenance and testing, maintenance data coUection, supply, and WRSK
requirements
2.6.2.2.4. Airfield Survey Team (AST). TALCE cadre and augmentees selected to become Airfield Survey Team
chiefs wiU be a seven-level if enlisted. The individual must be capable of planning, organizing, deploying,
employing, 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 practical experience in:
2.6.2.2.4.1. Foreign clearance and foreign operating rights procedures, to include requesting country clearances.
2.6.2.2.4.2. Aircraft characteristics, aircraft operating requirements (e.g., aircraft refueUng, minimum essential
equipment, fire fighting, AGE, materials handling equipment (MHE), etc.), aircraft security requirements in
accordance with AFR 207-1, AMC Supplement 1, attachments 4 and 5, and akcrew support requfrements to include
aircrew bUleting, messing, and medical requirements.
2.6.2.2.4.3. Airfield inspections 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
minimums, and aircraft operating limitations (e.g. twin tandem weights, LCNs, runway requirements, maximum
operating weights, aircraft parking and taxi criteria, etc.).
NOTE: Recommend ALCS commanders coordinate airfield inspection training requirements with the local airfield
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2.6.2.2.4.4. Basic TALCE operating requirements, to include determining airfield capabiUty and methods to
support an TALCE operation (e.g. working areas, weather, host support, etc.).
2.6.2.2.4.5. Deterrmning aircraft maximums on ground (MOG) at the operating location, including contingency, CE
(civil engineering and total parking area), and normal operating MOGs. This includes identifying the causes of
MOG Umitations and determining what equipment could be used to overcome the limitation.
2.6.2.2.4.6. Support agreements, site survey operations, airfield operating restrictions, airport management and
organization, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
pubUcations, flight planning, and aircraft an traffic control (ATC) support requirements.
2.6.2.2.4.7. An individual wiU deploy on a minimum of two airfield surveys under the supervision of a certified
airfield survey team chief before being considered for certification. One survey may be accomplished with a
certified NCO, but at least one survey must be done with a certified officer. The individual must be recommended
for certification to the ALCS commander by the ALCS airfield survey program manager.
2.6.2.2.4.8. ALCS cadre selected to perform landing zone (LZ) penetrometer readings must reteive penetrometer
training from a quaUfied CCT member trained in LZ penetrometer operations. ALCS commanders may coordinate
with HQ AMC/XOJ to schedule required training. (Not appUcable to ANG and USAFR forces.)
9{CfTE: 'Each /ALCS will have a minimum of two airfield survey team chiefs qualified on penetrometer operations.

2.6.2.2.5. ATT. Before an individual can teach affUiation ttaining course, he or she must have satisfactorily
completed both airlift planners and equipment preparation courses. Additionally, the individual must have taught at
least one class under 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 3AER75100X, Technical
Instructor, or equivalent, is reqmred.
2.6.2.3. Type EHContinuation and Recurring Training. This training is designed to maintain TALCE cadre and
augmentees at a high level of proficiency and ensure standardized procedures. Training should be scheduled to
include maximum ALCS personnel and augmentee participation. Training wUl be of sufficient duration and scope
to maintain required proficiency levels (RPL). ALCS continuation training requirements wiU be determined by the
ALCS commander. Time periods include annual, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly training. Training subjects
should include, but not Umited to, MARC and radio operations and setup, bare-base survivabiUty, chemical warfare,
and weapons ttaining. Hold quarterly ALCS continuation training meetings. Document items covered in formal
minutes, tape recordings, or other media to ensure absent members are able to get pertinent information as soon as
practical. Subjects shall be determined by the ALCS commander and wUl include:
Changes in airiift operations regulations, publications, policies, or procedures
Items which impact ALCS operations that require immediate attention or review
Any unique unit requirements
Deployment lessons learned
2.6.2.4. Type TVEfficiency Training:
2.6.2.4.1. TALCE proficiency ttaining. This ttaining provides ALCS commanders and ttaining managers feedback
on individual and unit proficiency. The program is used to document deployments of an individual after initial
quaUfication and certification is accomplished as well as tracking total individual deployments by time and type.
Managers may then be able to identify shortcomings of an individual's ttaining and schedule future deployments
accordingly (e.g. a 271X1 may be MST quaUfied but not have deployed as an MST team chief for over 6 months,
thus requiring an MST deployment for proficiency).
2.6.2.4.2. Flight proficiency ttaining. All ALCS active duty, ANG and USAFR personnel in authorized active
flying positions (as specified in the unit personnel management roster (UPMR)) wUl maintain at least basic flight
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sufficient flying time to maintain aircrew skUls and proficiency and buUd flight experience. Rying ttaining records
wUl be maintained by the unit to which they are attached. Personnel who are noncurrent for grounding items in
accordance with AMCR 60-1 wiU not perform primary aircrew duties, but can perform TALCE duties. Any
crewmembers who are non-current or unqualified wUl be identified to HQ AMC/XOOCM and AMC TACC/DOOZ
(or the ANG and USAFR NAF and personnel) immediately. Annotate this status on the monthly personnel status
report until the individual regains flight quaUfication and currency.
2.6.3. Training Regression. Individuals who faU to demonstrate satisfactory performance during the conduct of
assigned duties or who faU to complete type I ttaining must have their ttaining records annotated in accordance with
AFR 50-23. If an individual is downgraded from "qualified" to ''ttaining'' status for any reason, supervisors must
take immediate action for decertification. When an ALCS officer and airman or augmentee (includes ANG and
USAFR) has been decertified for any reason, annotate appropriate remarks on the RCS: AMC-DOC(M) 7602
Report until the individual is again certified.
2.6.4. Currency Training for AFRES and ANG units. Currency training for all positions wUlinclude participation
in at least one exercise or TALCE operation every 6 months, measured from the last day of the last deployment.
2.7. Training Records. Individual records for aU ALCS members and augmentees will be estabUshed to record all
ttaining accompUshed, to ensure that job qualification standards were met, and to document certification for specific
qualifications. These records wUl also contain information on recurring ttaining and TALCE deployments to
determine experience levels and background for fiUing future deployment requirements. In addition, they provide a
basis for determining unit readiness and capabUity. Recommendations on the structure, contents, and specific uses
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Chapter 3
TALCE ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS
3.1. General. This chapter describes the elements that make up the mobUe C2 structure, units that comprise it, and
organizations that manage it TALCEs are formed by combining mission support elements (MSE) from several
wings or groups representing various functional areas organized under a TALCE commander's C2. The ALCS
commander selects a number of cadre of personnel to provide core C2 and supervision of the deployed TALCE
from active duty ALCS or ANG and USAFR ALCFs. ALCS may also draw on augmentee personnel from
maintenance, inflight port, operations, communications, intelligence, and administration to provide functional
expertise and management
3.2. Fixed Organizations. This section describes the fixed organizations that provide management, planning, and
operational control over TALCE units and operations. TALCE management is a dynamic process taUored to
support the concept of centralized command and decentralized execution. Each TALCE is a temporary
organization formed to support a specific mission, operation, exercise, or contingency. It consists of a management
nucleus of personnel from the ALCS and various mission support elements from various functional areas tailored to
the specific operational requirements. The procedures for the management and tasking of TALCE equipment and
personnel wUl be the same during peacetime and war and contingency operations. The centralized management and
tasking organizations at AMC headquarters, its command center, and AMC TACC (with the addition of personnel
augmentation) wUl have the capability to surge to wartime levels of effort using the same procedures and facUities
that are used on a day to day basis.
3.2.1. HQ AMC/XOOCM (MobUe C2 Operations Branch, C2 Operations Division) is the AMC staff agency that
manages ALCS manpower and equipment programs and establishes command policies, procedures, and guidance
for training, readiness, and employment of those forces. XOOCM will be responsible for :
3.2.1.1. EstabUsbing poUcy and procedures for all ALCS and TALCE issues to include coordination with the
ANGRC and AFRES headquarters.
3.2.1.2. EstabUsbing poUcy and procedures for the AMC TACC Mission Support Planning Office (MSPO) (AMC
TACC/DOOZ) and the AMC TACC Theater Augmentation Support Office (TASO).
3.2.1.3. Managing ALCS, ALCF, and TALCE manpower and equipment authorizations, tables of allowances, and
RSP authorizations.
3.2.1.4. Planning and programming for new equipment, communication systems, computer systems and ensuring
functionality, interoperabiUty, and suitabUity of those systems.
3.2.1.5. Requesting and coordinating annual MPA manday authorizations and providing quaUty assessment of the
MSPO MPA manday programs.
3.2.1.6. Acting as focal point for ideas, electronic databases, and projects initiated or conducted by individual
ALCSs to rm'nimize dupUcation of effort by individual units and to disseminate methods and solutions to aU
squadrons.
3.2.1.7. Providing ALCS and TALCE quality assistance and standardization policy, guidance, and on-site
assessments.
3.2.1.8. Publishing regulations, pamphlets, handbooks, messages, and other written guidance to support all TALCE
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3.2.2. AMC TACC/DOOZ wUl be the operational planning and tasking organization that wiU coordinate with other
AMC and AMC TACC agencies to validate, task, deploy, and manage deployed mission support forces. The MSPO
wUl be responsible for:
3.2.2.1. Exercise and contingency planning, serving as a single point for coordinated tasking, coordination of airUft
for and tracking of deployment mission support forces, and capabiUty assessment and sustainment support
3.2.2.2. Determining AMC mission support requirements, sources, and to resolve problems and settle issues related
to mission support forces
3.2.2.3. Attending JA/ATT, exercise, and other planning conferences in which AMC mission support requirements
will be discussed or identified.
3.2.2.4. Receiving, vaUdating, and coordinating manpower, materiel requests, and recommendations.
3.2.2.5. Coordinating sourcing of resources to fiU shortfaUs and resolving mission support planning problems and
issues.
3.2.2.6. Coordinating AMC deployment and redeployment airUft for mission support forces.
3.2.2.7. Sourcing initial AMC SAAM, JA/ATT, and contingency mission support equipment and manpower. The
MSPO wiU be the single point tasking authority for all AMC mission support forces deploying to temporary
operating locations except for augmentation forces which are sourced and tasked by the AMC TACC TASO.
3.2.2.8. IPubUshing a daUy AMT message.
3.2.2.9. Creating, coordinating, and pubUshing mission support plan identifications (PED), time-phased force and
deployment data (TPFDD), and unit line numbers (ULN) based on wing and group manpower and materiel inputs
that are in support of Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) exercises and contingencies.
3.2.2.10. IPubUshing mission support ULNs in the daily AMT message and coordinating ULN taskings with DPX
and XPM offices for unit levy flows.
3.2.2.11. PubUshing support PED, TPFDD, and ULNs in the Joint Operational Planning and Execution System
(JOPES) for USTRANSCOM tracking and theater commander in chief (CINC) visibiUty.
3.2.2.12. PubUshing the mission support forces communications concept of operations for specific JCS exercises
and mission support operations.
3.2.2.13. Managing the MPA manday program for AMC ALCSs and authorizing the use of MPA mandays for
deployed TALCE, MST, and AME of the AOC-X missions.
3.2.3. EstabUshing and operating the AMC TACC MSC to manage real-time operational problems related to
world-wide tanker and airUft support requirements. The MSC wUl be part of the AMC TACC operations center
operating on a continuous basis and is responsible for:
3.2.3.1. Managing aU mission support operations at deployed operating locations
3.2.3.2. Tracking deployed and home station TALCE capabUity
3.2.3.3. Tracking airfield capabiUties, limitations, current level of activity, and problems at each deployed location
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3.3. Deployable Organizations:

3.3.1. Air mobiUty operations squadrons (AMOS). Responsible for ttaining, equipping, and being prepared to
deploy as a theater C2 agency to control, manage, or supervise air mobility activities operating within or transiting a
designated theater of operations.
3.3.2. ALCSs. Formed at selected airUft wings and groups to meet designed operating capability (DOC) for
deployed C2 of AMC airlift and tanker operations.
3.3.2.1. To ensure necessary capabiUty for contingency and wartime airiift requttements, AMC headquarters and
wing and group commanders wUl ensure that each ALCS is fully manned with highly qualified personnel and
equipped to meet DOCs, and has the necessary funding to meet ttaining, operational, and equipment procurement
and maintenance reqmrements. The wing and group must identify suitable individuals and ensure their mobUity
commitment to deploy in support of TALCE operations.
3.3.2.2. When the ALCS commander or designated representative receives an execution order for a contingency,
war, or emergency tasking, the TALCE cadre has 12 hours maximum (36 hours for ANG and USAFR forces) 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 operation normally occurs between the alert order and the execution order;
however, mission requirements may dictate that the planning phase also takes place within the reqmred response
time. TALCE ADVON packages may be moved earlier if mission requirements dictate. ALCS commanders must
maintain adequate recaU rosters and procedures to ensure available in-garrison TALCE cadre and augmentees can
meet the required response time. Deployed TALCEs will maintain the abiUty to roll-up and be prepared to redeploy
within 12 hours of notification.
3.3.2.3. The wing or group to which an ALCS is assigned must ensure adequate mobUity support and procedures
have been estabUshed to deploy the tasked TALCE cadre or MSEs within the aUocated time and as part of the wing
or group initial response. The TALCE cadre and supporting MSEs are normaUy among the first chalks deployed by
the wing or group. For this reason, the TALCE commander and supervisory personnel must work closely with
mobUity processing organizations to ensure proper sequencing and timing of deploying chalks. TALCE cadre
members wUl not be tasked to be permanent members of wing mobiUty processing units; however, the ALCS
commander may designate cadre members to remain until the last chalk to help coordinate TALCE requirements.
3.4. Deployed Organizations. Several types of AMC C2 organizations and special purpose teams may be
deployed in support of AMC tanker and airUft operations. They are temporary in nature and estabUshed at deployed
locations to manage, control, and provide a variety of services and support to the AMC mission.
3.4.1. Air operations center (AOC). Large scale air operations normally require a C2 organization to coordinate
and control aU activities relating to air mobiUty and air combat. An AOC is formed to provide this capabUity.
3.4.1.1. The particular makeup of the AOC and its function may vary based on individual theater commander needs
and desires. Normally, to manage and coordinate afrlift and inflight refueling operations, an AME is established
within the AOC. The chief of this division is the director of mobiUty forces (DERMOBFOR). The AME is
responsible for planning, scheduUng, tasking, and controUing the execution of theater airUft missions using the
priorities, guidance, and aUocations estabUshed by the joint staff of the supported CINC. Normally, the AME will
manage and monitor AMC missions operating in the theater even though operational control of those missions
remains with the AMC TACC. The AME wUl collect and forward mission data and taskings to ensure connectivity
between the AMC TACC, TALCEs (and other support forces), and aircrews operating AMC missions in theater for
airUft and tanker operations.
3.4.1.2. Normally, the AOC also includes a designated director of aeromedical forces (DIRAEFOR) and an
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patient aeromedical evacuation (AE). The AECC is responsible for the overaU management of intratheater patient
AE operations, coordinating with the AME for airUft to match requests for patient AE, assigning AE missions to
appropriate AE units and elements, and coordinating for intertheater AE support provided by AMC.
3.4.2. TALCEs. Due to the many variables associated with TALCE deployments, it is Unpractical to provide
specific deployed TALCE organizational structures in this volume. Since the TALCE commander is ultimately
responsible for the success of the operation at the deployed location, he or she wUl accompUsh detaUed planning for
the tasked deployment and make specific recommendations on the type and size of manpower and material required
to AMC TACC MSPO. EXCEPTION: The MSPO may dfrect deployment of specific equipment and personnel
based on contingency or deUberate planning factors if time precludes involvement of deploying ALCS.
3.4.2.1. TALCE. This organizational structure and responsibiUties are similar to that of a typical airUft wing. A
deployed TALCE commander's responsibiUties closely mirrors those of a wing commander. As such, the TALCE
commander is ultimately responsible for aU aspects of air mobiUty operations at a designated airfield. He or she
must be given the latitude to form a cohesive team from key functional areas such as maintenance, inflight port,
weather, intelligence, and C2. The TALCE commander must have the authority to dictate the use of AMC
manpower and assets, and make decisions on aU air mobUity operations on the airfield. These functional area MSEs
may be sourced from different wings or groups. The deployed TALCE designation wiU reflect the unit that
provided the command position. The organizational chart (figure 3-2) with accompanying notes and suggestions,
iUusttates a typical deployed TALCE organizational structure.
3.4.2.2. MST. MST is a team of loadmasters, airiift operations, and aerial port speciaUsts that is deployed when the
mission requfres a level of support that does not justify a fuU TALCE. It is led by a specially trained and certified
NCO. The composition of an MST varies with mission reqmrements. An MST may contain one or more MSEs and
performs the same functions as an TALCE, but on a smaller scale.
3.4.2.3. Stage Crew Management Team (SCMT). NormaUy a TALCE or MST can manage a limited number of
stage crews as part of then mission support duties. However, in cases where there are Uttle or no airfield or aircraft
related tasks, or if a large number of stage crews are planned, a separate team (identified by UTC) can be deployed
to perform this task. A SCMT can be provided by active duty, ANG, and USAFR units. (NOTE: These UTCs can
be filled by units other than ALCSs and ALCFs).
3.4.2.4. CST. CST is a team of communications technicians and power generation speciaUsts under the supervision
of a speciaUy trained and certified NCO. When deployed in support of a specific mission or operation where there
is no TALCE, they wUl report direcdy to the mission commander or designated representative. In aU cases, they
wUl remain under the operational control of the AMC conttolUng agency. The team chief wUl act as
communications and computer security officer and wUl ensure TEMPEST and computer security procedures are
followed in accordance with AFRs 56-16 and 205-16.
3.4.2.5. ATT. ATT provides instruction to users of AMC airlift in the areas of airUft planning and equipment
preparation. Only a qualified instructor wiU be in charge of the team. The ATT wUl normaUy consist of two
quaUfied affiliation instructors.
3.4.2.6. AST. AST conducts airfield surveys at civUian and mUitary airfields and landing strips throughout the
world. The team is supervised by a TALCE cadre member certified to conduct airfield surveys. The composition
of the team is determined by the team chief and airfield survey requirements.

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Controlling
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9&TES:
1. Controlling agency willvary depending on deployedsituation and type of airlift resources committed This agency will Be tht
SA9dC r/ACC for forces under control of A3dC or /AOCs /A9dE for forces under operational control of the theater.
2. (During most smaU- and medium-size TALCE deployments, tht TALCE commander is an officer within the TOC- If tht scopt of
the operation dictates, this responsibility may Be vested in two separate individuals.
3. first sergeant is recommended for medium- to large-scale TALCEs.
4. On medium- and large-scale TALCEs, it is recommended that crew control Be a separate function from the IOC. The crtw control
section dispatches aircrew transportation, provides aircrew Briefings and weapons storage, issues aircrew Brochures, makes Billeting
assignments, orders computer flight plans, maintains tht aircrew stage, answers telephone queries as to expected alert times,
maintains all aircrew records, and alerts and Briefs aircrews. This frets tht senior duty officer in the TOC to more efficiently direct the
operation.
ultra high frequency (1/LHf) and very high frequency (ItHjf) air-ground communications equipment and a land-moB'ue radio net will
normally Be estoBlished in the IOC to provide C2 connectivity.
The senior duty officer is normally located in the IOC and coordinates the activities of tht airfield management specialist,
command post technicians, administrative specialists, 11/Hf and Itylf radio maintenance technicians, ramp coordinators, and
flightline security.
5. 'Depending on the type, size, Vocation, and character of the TALCE, some positions may not Be required. Combat tactics should
only Be required for tactical and airdrop missions. The TALCE commander may be responsible for the tactics function, depending on
the scopt of tht operation.
6. Magnitude of the exercise and aircraft workload at operating locations are two key factors used for determining the number of
safety personnel required for deployment. Safety personnel may be assigned to a specific TALCE and also support other airlift and
tanker operating locations in the area of responsibility (JAO!R] as necessary.
7. "formally, supply and petroleum, oU, and luBricant [VOL) activities are incorporated into tht maintenance function. On mediumandlarge- scale TALCEs, combining JAtjE personnel, special and general purpose vehicle repair personnel, and/AQE drivers into a
pool (with tht responsibility for all daily equipment inspections, including vehicles) may Be advisable. 9fpt only do these personnel
have the expertise to accompUsh tht tasks satisfactorily, But can have tht responsiBility for the required daily inspections if tasked By
tht TALCE commander.
8. One or more CCTs may Be required if airdrop operations required JATC, communications, etc. !A9dC CCTs may Be controlled either
By the IA/M.C TACC or the /AOC depending on the particular mission and tht deployment tasking order. Theater commanders wul
exercise operationalcontrolof%/M.C CCTs deployed as augmentation forces.
3. The aerial port operations function is generally organized along normal fixed port operations lints, functions to Be activated are
determined By workload requirecnts. These functions may include, But are not limited to IA/IOC, air cargo section, air passenger
section, airdrop load inspection.
10. 'Where departure or arrival airfield control groups are involved, they work_very closely with aerial port personnel. It is advisable
to havt a TALCE representative in tht D//MACQ and a 'D//ASACG representative in tht TALCE aerial port section. Effective
communications between the two (such as land-moBile radios, field phones or radios) is essential. Similarly working relationships
should exist with Marine Corps embarkation Battalions, and Air force movement control centers.
11. Circumstances will determine requirement for security police (SIB) although 5fP coordinator will normally Be deployed.
12. /AfSC optional (commissioned or senior noncommissioned officer with E-S or above 9fCO to assist), appointed through
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Chapter 4
AMC AFFILIATION PROGRAM
4.1. General. The AMC Affiliation Program is designed to develop a mutual understanding of air mobility
reqmrements and capabilities and to foster an informed, professional, and cooperative management environment
for DOD users of mUitary airlift and its providers. Limited aUUft capabiUty, combined with the rapid response
required for global mobUity and coupled with the small size of AMC's mission support force, places increased
responsibUities on the airlift user. To assist the airUft user in becoming more self-sufficient in preparing for air
movement, the AMC AffiUation Program was devised to increase management awareness and involvement,
provide technical information, and quality assistance and feedback to aMift customers. Liaison established at all
working levels promotes this concept through staff visits, formal classroom ttaining, staff planning validation, and
joint participation in mobiUty exercises. Preplanning and early identification of airUft requfrements and potential
problem areas help to ensure a smooth flow of cargo and aircraft. Program objectives are directed toward one goal:
teaching DOD antift users how to plan, prepare, and deploy by air quickly, efficiently, and safely with minimal Air
Force assistance.
9fOTE: This program does not provide for hazardous cargo certification training or training in /A/M.C C2 procedures.
4-2. Objectives:
4.2.1. To estabUsh a Uaison between anlift managers and the using agencies to optimize aUUft planning and
utilization.
4.2.2. To develop an understanding and appreciation of the complexities of air movement and unit activities
necessary to prepare for that movement
4.2.3. To provide a closer relationship between affiliated units to develop mutual understanding of their respective
mission capabilities and requirements.
4.2.4. To provide a joint training program to enhance planning and executing rapid movement by air.
4.2.5. To ensure an immediate and effective team effort for an movement
4.2.6. To reduce user reliance on AMC mission support.
4.3. Affiliation. AffiUation is the relationship between an ALCS or ALCF and designated Army, Navy, Marine
Corps, and Air Force units. This relationship provides the avenue necessary for unit level coordination between
AMC and the attlift user. ANG and USAFR units are primarily responsible for their own training.
4.4. Requests for AffiUation Alignment. Send initial requests for affiliation alignment to HQ AMC/XOOCM.
They wUl determine validity and feasibility of the request based on justification submitted and other commitments
in support of contingencies that requtte AMC anlift support and identify an ALCS to be affiliated with the
requesting unit. For ANG and USAFR units, AMC's recommendation (or nonconcurrence) for affiUation wiU be
sent to the respective ANG and USAFR headquarters for final determination. The ANG and USAFR headquarters
wUl accompUsh affiUation aUgnment and notification and send an information copy to HQ AMC/XOOCM and
AMC TACC/DOOZ.
4.5. AffiUation Types. Each affiliated unit will be assigned affiliation category. Types I, II, EH, IV, and V aUgn
AMC active duty ALCSs with active duty units. Types VI and VEI designate ANG and USAFR ALCFs to ANG
and USAFE. units. Designation of affiliation type denotes frequency of ttaining user unit wiU receive to maintain its
deployment capability. If units desne static-load ttaining, they must coordinate the request with AMC TACC
MSPO at the JA/ATT planning conference 60 days in advance of actual date destted. Static-load training should be
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Quarterly training is authorized.

Semiannual training is authorized.
Annual ttaining is authorized.
Training is authorized only when affiUated unit is scheduled to participate in known
operations. Approval authority is AMC TACC MSPO.
This category applies to units affiliated with AMC headquarters.
Annual ttaining is authorized.
Training is authorized only when affiliated unit is scheduled to participate in known
operations. Approval authority is ANGRC/DO or HQ AFRES/DOO as appropriate.

Table 4-1. Affiliation Types.

iHCT/E: Special training needs for all types will Be considered upon request, But are suBject to JALCS cadre availability and must Be
coordinated with the 9dSS0.

4.6. Activities. The following are considered to be the minimum activities necessary to ensure an effective
program. Liaison officers (TALO, ACMLO, etc.) should participate in these activities to the maximum extent
possible.
4.6.1. Initial Visits. New affiliates should receive a personal welcome by the ALCS commander and the affiliation
program manager during the initial visit to explain the purpose of the program, what the program can offer, and the
user's responsibiUties to get the most benefit from the program. A letter or visit from the wing or operations group
commander is recommended.
4.6.2. AffiUation Visits. Visits provide staff assistance, command orientation, and an exceUent opportunity to
estabUsh relations between ALCSs and airlift users. Visit should include a briefing to the unit commander, logistics
personnel, mobiUty officers, NCOs, and A/DACG embark battalions, or mobUity control center (MCC) personnel.
The briefing should provide an overview of AMC's organization, capabilities and limitations, and deployment
procedures. It should focus on the unit's mission and deployment requnements and the interface between its air
mobUity planners and AMC mission support forces, and it should discuss the roles and capabiUties of each.
Working relationship between the unit's deployment control unit (A/DACG, embark battaUons, MCC) and the
TALCE should be thoroughly described. FinaUy, the specifics of affiliation training should be covered describing
the type of training offered, how to request classes, who should attend, tracking students after graduation, and staff
assistance available from airUft control units. AffiUation visits should be conducted when requested by the unit
commander, when significant changes in staff or organization occur, or once every 2 years.
4.6.3. Computer-Assisted Load Planning. AU loadmasters and inflight refueUng technicians wiU be proficient in
computer-assisted load planning tools and assign one individual to participate in working computer load planning
development and usage issues. Each squadron should maintain at home station and at each deployed location a
computer-assisted load planning capabiUty. The abiUty to transfer load plans by electronic means where adequate
telephone cncuits exist should also be maintained.
4.6.4. Staff Assistance Visits. Each ALCS should provide then affiUates with s'.aff assistance visits when requested
by the unit commander. This assistance faUs into two distinct categories: mission planning vaUdation and exercise
quaUty assessments.
4.6.4.1. Mission Planning VaUdation. Each ALCS wiU provide then affiUates load planning assistance and
validation. In conjunction with then affiUated units, the ALCS wiU vaUdate unit plans when changes occur in the
affiUated unit's mission or equipment. In conjunction with the affiUate, the ALCS affiliation manager wUl develop
and maintain a realistic computerized estimate of the number and type of ancraft required to deploy affiUated units.
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When possible, a data link wiU be estabUshed with affiUated units so that unit load plan vaUdation can be
accomplished using the CALM system.
4.6.4.2. Exercise QuaUty Assessments. Each ALCS wUl provide assistance visits to then affiUated units during
selected mobiUty or deployment exercises, subject to the avaUabUity of ALCS personnel. During these visits, ALCS
personnel wiU assist inspectors or participants at the unit commander's discretion, depending on whether exercise
objective is oriented toward evaluation or instruction. TALCE personnel wiU determine if load plans are correct,
note discrepancies, and assess equipment marshaUng, preparation, and documentation procedures. On-the-spot
instruction or correction may be provided at the discretion of the unit commander. TALCE personnel wUl identify
unsafe conditions or actions, and intercede where necessary to prevent the possibility of personal injury or damage
to equipment. An after action report will be written and provided to the supported unit, the ALCS commander, and
to HQ AMC/XOOCM. Lessons learned which may be applicable to other units wUl be entered in the Joint
Universal Lessons Learned System (JULLS). (See paragraph 8.5.4.)
4.6.4.3. Additional Planning Requirements. Each ALCS will assist affiUated units when possible for planning
aUUft operations, or participating air deployment exercises. This assistance should be requested weU in advance of
the intended operation to aUow for advance personnel scheduling and adequate preparation. The ALCS should
assist the unit in understanding and determining their own requirements such as identification of the operational
plans, support equipment avaUable at both onload and offload locations, identification of key personnel and their
airUft related duties, and methods for developing and modifying movement priorities. Further emphasis should be
placed on load planning activities such as load preparation and documentation, certification of hazardous materials,
load team composition and duties. The unit should have a thorough understanding of any inter-service agreements
affecting operations at then departure airfield. LasUy, they should have an understanding of what AMC support is
avaUable to them and its limitations.
4.6.5. Unit AffiUation Conferences. Each ALCS and ANG and USAFR ALCF will host an affiUation conference
every 2 years to address common issues and problems experienced by our affiUated anUft users and to share new
and important information with them. Attendees wiU include representatives from each affiliated unit and, when
possible, AMC headquarters ALCS functional managers. Attendance at an affiliation conference by the appropriate
user personnel can accompUsh the same objectives as an ALCS affiUation visit to unit. An active duty, ANG, and
USAFR conference is acceptable and would provide vital insight into problems facing the two communities.
4.7. Affiliation Training. The heart of the affiUation ttaining program is classroom instruction, which provides
forum for exchange of information in an informal, working-level environment. Training is provided at the airUft
user's facility and must meet the ALCS standards for an effective classroom environment One course taught in two
phases provides the student with necessary knowledge to safely and efficiently plan his or her unit's airlift
reqmrements. Phase I is a 2-day course covering equipment preparation, weighing and marking procedures, basic
center of balance calculations, and ancraft and flightUne safety. Phase TL continues for the next 5 days with
instruction in ancraft characteristics, load planning, and manifest documentation requirements. ANG and USAFR
ALCFs wUl provide a simUar training program to their affiliates. The ANG and USAFR program consists of two
courses; an equipment preparation course (EPC) and an airUft load planners (ALP) course. EPC is identical to
phase I training, and ALP is a compressed 5-day course consisting of both phases I and II. ALCSs wiU pubUsh an
annual training schedule and send a copy to HQ AMC/XOOCM.
4.7.1. Phase I. Phase I is designed for all unit personnel and is a prerequisite for those individuals continuing to the
phase II. The goal here is to prepare unit personnel to prepare, load, and tie-down unit equipment on antift ancraft.
It also provides basic weight and balance procedures and marshaUng requirements necessary for phase U. Course is
presented during 2 days of academic instruction with a hands-on equipment preparation exercise at the affiliate's
home station using AMCP 50-13, the standard AMC syllabus, and visual aid packages. Successful completion and
receipt of the training certificate recognizes the student as having been trained to prepare unit cargo for air
shipment When feasible, a static loading ancraft should be scheduled in conjunction with phase I. The practical
experience gained in preparing, marshaUng, and loading equipment on an actual aircraft does much to reinforce the
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4.7.2. Phase H. Restricted to unit movement officers and supervisory personnel (E-5 and above) who have
completed phase I ttaining. Students must have a 12-month retainabiUty with responsibUity for anlift planning and
execution of joint combat airlift operations. Individuals who do not meet this criteria may be admitted with written
verification from then commander or unit mobility officer stating that they have a valid need for the ttaining.
Course is presented over 5 days of academic instruction at the affiUate's home base, using AMCP 50-13, the
standard AMC syUabus, and visual aid packages.
4.7.3. Comprehensive Examinations. Each anlift control unit will develop two comprehensive examinations, one
primary and one secondary, for each course. Tests for phase I may be either open- or closed-book with length
determined by each unit Tests for phase II wUl consist of a 30-question closed-book written evaluation and an
open-book aircraft manifesting exercise. The airUft control unit will submit examinations to HQ AMC/XOOCM for
approval. An examination will be administered to each student attending the course.
4.7.4. Deviations. Courses and examination formats wiU not be modified without HQ AMC/XOOCM written
appreyal.
4.7.5. Class Size. To provide an effective student-instructor ratio, class sizes must be regulated. 10 students will
be the minimum class size for either phase I or H. Phase I classes should not exceed 50 students and phase U should
not exceed 25 students. Instructor requirements wiU vary according to type and size of the class. Phase I classes of
10-15 students requne one loadmaster or ALCE affiUation qualified instructor. For classes of 16 or more students,
two instructors are requiredone must be a quaUfied loadmaster, and the other may be any ALCE affiliationquaUfied individual. Phase U classes of 10-15 students require one loadmaster instructor. For classes with 16-25
students, two loadmasters or one loadmaster and one ALCE affiUation quaUfied instructor are requned.
4.7:6. CanceUation of Training. ALCS affiUation instructors are authorized to cancel all types of ttaining when
ttaining objectives cannot be met Consult with the TALO (if assigned), the instaUation office of primary
responsibUity (OPR) for affiUation matters, and the parent ALCS before canceling. Training classes with less than
10 students, equipment not prepared for air shipment in accordance with established technical orders, insufficient
quantities of equipment to support ttaining needs, or delays in framing that preclude efficient use of remaining
ttaining time all constitute justification for canceUation of training.
4.7.7. Certificates of Completion. Students successfuUy completing phase I or El training wiU be issued an AF
Form 1256, Certification of Training, signed by the ALCS commander. AMC form 9 wUl also be issued to those
individuals satisfactorily completing phase U. Certificates wiU note which phase was completed. Phase R
certificates wUl include the appropriate course identification personnel code (USAF PDS 9N1 or USMC code M9T).
If other services (Army or Navy) assign then own personnel code to phase H, that code wiU be included on the
certificate for students assigned to that service.
4.7.8. ALP Certification. Graduates of phase H wUl be certified as ancraft load planners with certification vaUd for
24 months. AF Form 1256 wiU serve as source document. Recertification may be accompUshed by completing
AMC affiUation training or attending a service school teaching ancraft load planning.
4.7.9. Static Loading and Equipment Preparation. Funded through the JA/ATT program, this practical exercise is a
valuable supplement to the activities of the classroom. It reinforces the material presented and provides an insight
into the reasons and importance of the principles presented. To ensure effective use of the aircraft, the unit
equipment tasked to support the practical exercise must arrive at the framing site promptly and configured for airlift
During the practical exercise, the entire unit should become involved in the framing process. Equipment selected
for preparation is the actual equipment the unit requires for then combat role. As such, the individuals responsible
for equipment preparation, load consoUdation, and transportation have the opportunity to perform those duties in a
supervised training environment AU cargo wUl be inspected using DD Form 2133, Joint AirUft Inspection Record,
prior to loading aboard the aircraft When static load ancraft are not avaUable, universal loading simulators (ULS)
are used to represent actual AMC-assigned airUft ancraft. The joint inspection team should consist of a
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from the class. Cargo discrepancies will be properly noted on the DD Form 2133. As with actual unit moves, only
cargo passing the joint inspection wiU be loaded on the aircraft or ULS.
4.8. Scheduling:
4.8.1. ALCS Affiliation Training. Training for affiliated units wiU be requested by unit and scheduled by ALCS.
4.8.2. (USAFR ONLY) ALCF Affiliation Scheduling. Each ALCF affiliation manager will ensure a forecasted
schedule for the ALP course is developed and sent to each affiliate at the beginning of the fiscal year. A copy wUl
be sent to the USAFR NAF, consolidated, and sent to aU ALCFs. A maximum of three, 5-day ALP courses wUl be
taught to non-USAFR units using RPA funding. Equipment preparation courses wUl be scheduled as necessary, but
no more than ten, 2 day classes wiU be conducted for Army, Navy, and Marine reserve affiUates using RPA funds.
USAFR unit ttaining is not included in these limitations and wiU be RPA-funded.
4.8.3. Non-AffUiated Unit Training. Training for non-affiliated units is authorized only with-HQ AMC/XOOCM
approval. Units desiring training, briefings, or other affiUation activities must make then requests to HQ
AMC/XOOCM. They will validate requests and send them to the AMC TACC MSPO for ALCS tasking.
4.9. ALCS Unit Affiliation Management:
4.9.1. ALCS Commander. The ALCS commander is responsible for the squadron-level affiliation program to
include selection and training of instructors, quaUty of instruction, and proper guidance and command emphasis to
achieve program objectives.
4.9.2. AffiUation Instructors. ALCS personnel conducting affiUation training courses must be knowledgeable in
current dnectives, doctrine, and procedures and present themselves as professional airmen. Information in the
ttaining program must reflect current poUcy and must be consistent with that distributed by AMC headquarters.
ANG and USAFR units wUl have a minimum of three loadmasters quaUfied as affiUation instructors.
4.9.3. Instructor Training. See chapter 2 for instructor ttaining and certification.
4.9.4. Quarters. To ensure integrity of teaching and testing materials, TALCE affiliation instructors must not be
billeted in the same room with students. Access to a class-A telephone must be readily avaUable to the ATT chief to
meet AMC's commitment to worldwide operations.
4.10. QuaUty Control. A high degree of quality control wUl be maintained over the anUft planners and equipment
preparation courses, and any static load ancraft or ULS ttaining.
4.10.1. Each instructor must teach at least one class every 12 months to maintain currency. Otherwise,
requaUfication is required.
4.10.2. The affiUation program manager wUl maintain and review end of course student critiques (AMC Form 502,
Student Critique of AMC AffiUation Training) for significant comments that may effect instructor performance,
course content, recommended changes, etc. Any significant remarks wUl be consoUdated and sent to HQ
AMC/XOOCM for review.
4.10.3. Summaries are requned for each affiUation training class and wUl be included in the unit monthly status
report This should be a brief statement of the location of the class, the unit's participating, the number of officer,
civilian, and enlisted (O/C/E) students, number of failures (or drops), and any problems encountered.
4.11. AMC Headquarters Affiliation Manager's Conference. An AMC affiUation manager's conference is
authorized annually. Conference wiU be hosted by various affiliated service agencies on a rotational basis and
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headquarters and USAFR NAF affiUation managers, and reserve representatives from affiliated Army, Navy,
Marine, and Air Force units. The primary purpose of the conference is to discuss and resolve problem areas within
the affiUation program as perceived by the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force affiliates.
4.12. Documentation. Each ALCS wiU estabUsh and maintain records for each affiUated unit showing key
personnel, ttaining accomplished, staff assistance activities, problem areas or issues, and trends. For USAFR
ALCFs, the AFRES headquarters OPR, NAF OPR, or a designated representative will observe an affiliation course
at each ALCF a ininimum of once every 24 months. A written evaluation wiU be given to the instructor, ALCF
commander, USAFR NAF, HQ AFRES/DOO, and HQ AMC/XOOCM.
4.13. Removal of AffiUates. Units that do not participate in the affiliation program for a period of 2 years or
whose change in mission negates the necessity for ttaining wUl be deleted from the affiUation program.
4.14. ANG and USAFR AffiUation Program. ANG and USAFR participation in the AMC AffiUation Program is
twofold. Fnst, the ANG and USAFR ALCF personnel operate an ANG and USAFR affiUatipn program under the
RPA manday program. Program provides ttaining to affiUated ANG and-USAFR units. Secondly, ANG and
USAFR ALCF personnel provide manpower to augment the active duty AMC AffiUation Program. This part of the
program operates under the MPA man-day program.
4.14.1. ANG and USAFR Affiliation Program. ANG and USAFR Affiliation Program is estabUshed to meet ever
increasing demands on the AMC AffiUation Program. Demands create valid manpower shortfalls in active duty
AMC AffiUation Program. Using ANG and USAFR TALCE personnel is necessary to meet program objectives.
4.14.2. Concept of Operations. Within ANG and USAFR affiUation program, ALCFs are aUgned with ANG and
USAFR affiUated units to provide AMC affiUation training. Active duty ALCSs are aUgned with an ANG and
USAFR ALCF to support the ANG and USAFR affiUation program. The active duty ALCS's function is to assist
ANG or USAFRs unit in managing the ttaining program. ALCFs will make every attempt to satisfy their affiUates'
ttaining needs with RPA man-days identified for the affiUation program.
4.14.3. Associate MPA Manday Program. Certain conditions must be met before AMC TACC MSPO wUl release
MPA mandays in support of the AMC AffiUation Program. MPA mandays may be used when ANG and USAFR
ALCF members support validated AMC AffiUation Program shortfalls from active duty ALCSs. These shortfaUs
must be in support of the affiliation program and active duty affiUated units that the active duty ALCS personnel
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Chapter 5
AMC AIRFIELD SURVEY PROGRAM
5.1. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to define the AMC Airfield Survey Program, estabUsh responsibUities,
and develop the procedures used to request, task, conduct, and document airfield surveys. This chapter also estabUshes
authority to conduct airfield surveys.
5.2. General. MiUtary antift, tanker, and CRAF aircraft operate at airports throughout the world. These airports must
be certified as suitable for specific AMC ancraft operations. HQ AMC/XOVT wiU determine the airfield suitability
for the type aircraft and the intended mission. Their assessment on non-AMC airfields is based on information
provided primarily by the airfield surveys. The ALCS is the AMC organization responsible for conducting airfield
surveys throughout the world. The form used by the ALCS to document airfield survey data is AMC Form 174,
Airfield Survey (or an electronic form approved by HQ AMC/XOOCM).
5.3. ResponsibUities. HQ AMC/XOVT, is the OPR for the AMC airfield suitabUity program and is responsible for
establishing the requnement for anairfield survey and for deterrnining and certifying airfield suitabUity. HQ
AMC/XOOCM, is the manager of the AMC Airfield Survey Program and is responsible for estnbUshing standards,
procedures, and quaUty assurance of final survey reports. HQ AMC/INM is responsible for providing detaUed imagery
with sufficient information to identify dimensions of hard surfaces and potential hazards or limiting factors. The
MSPO, together with AMC/XOVT and AMC TACC/DOOX, determines the need for additional survey data, and will
task an antift control squadron to conduct the survey. The ALCSs are responsible for ttaining and certification of
survey teams, and for conducting and documenting airfield surveys.
5.4. Squadron Airfield Survey Program. ALCS commander is responsible for the overall managing, training,
equipping, and quaUty control of the squadron airfield survey program. He or she wiU appoint an airfield survey
program manager to administer the program, ensure that survey team chiefs and members are properly trained and
certified, and provide quaUty control of the final airfield survey reports.
5.5. Airfield Survey Tasking Procedures:
5.5.1. Request for Airfield Surveys. Requests for airfield capabUity assessments may come from the foUowing
sources:
AMC standardization and evaluation
AMC TACC
Special operations planners
Current
operations
planners
AMC quaUty support and readiness planners
AMC exercise planners
ANGRC or HQ AFRES/DOO
Accident investigation boards
Federal agencies (State Department, DOD)
United States embassies
IntelUgence
Air operations centers (AOC)
Air operations planners (other DOD users)

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5.5.2. The requesting message should be addressed to HQ AMC/XOVT and AMC TACC/DOOZ. It should include
locations, suspense dates, reason for the surveys, special interest items, points of contact, any special funding codes,
restrictions (e.g. wear civilian clothes), and special coordination or operating requirements (e.g, country clearances, ^
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5.5.3. HQ AMC/XOVT wUl review existing airfield suitability data and verify the requnement for the airfield survey.
If an update to an existing survey is needed, the MSPO will select and task an ALCS to conduct the survey. ANGRC
or HQ AFRES/DOO may task their respective ALCFs to conduct airfield surveys, as reqtnred.
5.5.4. The tasked ALCS wtil conduct survey and publish results on AMC Form 174, Airfield Survey Report, within 30
days of the survey date. If results are needed prior to 30 days, essential information wUl be provided by message,
telephone, facsimile, or other expeditious means.
5.5.5. In coordination with HQ AMC/XOVT, HQ AMC/XOOCM wUl maintain distribution list for pubUshed airfield
surveys. Additional copies will be sent to other agencies as directed by the MSPO or when requested and approved by
XOVT or XOOCM.
5.5.6. HQ AMC/XOVT wUl coordinate completed survey with AMC staff, determine and publish airfield suitabitity,
and maintain files of airfield surveys.
NOTE: HQ AMC/INO maintains classified surveys. XOVT maintains surveys of airfields in the 50 states and foreign
a i r fi e l d
surveys.
"""
5.6. AccompUshing Surveys:
5.6.1. Generally, survey data should be updated every 2 years or when significant changes have occurred to the airport
or the operating envnonment. When an ALCS airfield operations staff determines an airfield survey does not exist or
requnes updating, the MSPO and HQ AMC/XOVT should be notified. Since airfield surveys can be very costly in
terms of funding and manpower, comments regarding importance and immediate need for airfield data should be
included. With XOVT concurrence, MSPO will provide tasking to accomplish the survey consistent with mission
priorities, funding, and manpower avaUabUity.
5.6.2. For each deployment, TALCE commanders or MST chiefs wiU update airfield survey of their deployed location
or certify the current survey is stiU accurate. Minor updates may be provided by message or letter to HQ AMC/XOVT
and AMC TACC/DOOZ. If major changes have occurred or if existing AMC Form 174 is inadequate, a report should
be accomptished. Air survey status should be included in each deployment after-action report.
5.6.3. In cases where team members cannot perform quaUty survey due to restrictions imposed by local authorities,
especially foreign governments, team members should attempt to gather as much information as permitted. The team
chief wtil indicate the limitations encountered on front cover of AMC Form 174 (e.g. "Limited survey due to host
nation restricting access to the parking ramp. All parking ramp, taxi way, and runway data collected is host nation
provided information.")
5.7. Documentation. AMC Form 174, part I, Airfield SuitabUity, is designed to provide specific information on the
capabiUty of the airfield to physically accept airlift aircraft Part II of the checklist is designed to provide information
to determine if the airfield has faculties to support an airUft operation. TALCEs may be tasked to accompUsh parts or
aU of the survey, depending on the proposed operation. All checkUst items wtil be completed and marked "N/A" if
appropriate. This requnement is to ensure survey areas are properly identified and not overlooked when performing
quaUty control checks. The AST may use an AMC-approved electronic version of the airfield survey checkUst Future
developments of a computer-assisted airfield survey program will include direct input of the completed surveys in the
GDSS airfield survey database by means of either a laptop computer or the C2 Information Processing System
(C2EPS). The electronic copy should be sent to the MSPO via floppy disk or modem. A printed copy, together with
maps, diagrams and attachments, should be sent to HQ AMC/XOVT. Each unit conducting a survey wtil retain a copy
of the survey and keep it on file (until superseded by a newer version) for backup and archive purposes.
5.8. QuaUty of Airfield Surveys. AMC Form 174 must be completed in as much detati as possible. The survey
information provided is critical to determining ancraft suitability and AMC mission support requirements and serves as
an important tool for mission planners and AMC functional managers. The foUowing minimum elements should be
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5.8.1. Additional attachments such as airfield diagrams, parking plan diagrams, taxi routes and hazardous cargo areas,
area maps, airfield photographs, city maps, road maps, local checktists, phone numbers, policies, and restrictions, etc.,
are extremely useful. Template diagrams of MOG and parking configurations. Highlight hazardous, emergency
jettison, and warning areas. Include locally-produced standard instrument departures (SED) and other airfield handouts.
Point out key facilities such as the fire department, fuels, inflight kitchen, weather faciUry, motor pool, billeting,
transient alert, assigned TALCE areas, commonly used marshaUng yards, etc.
5.8.2. Ensure the final summary reflects the MOG capabtiities by type of ancraft, special cautions and/or restrictions,
and additional assessments of capabtiities that would help mission and ALCS planners determine aircraft and support
capabilities and requnements at the airfield. The final summary is the team chiefs opportunity to put on the TALCE
commander's hat and answer the questions of who, what, where, and how much airUft support would be needed at the
location to run a two-shift operation with the worse case MOG listed.
5.8.3. Use United States units of measure (e.g. feet instead of meters). When converting, at least 4 digits of accuracy
should be used in the conversion process.
5.9. Airfield Survey Database. The AMC airfield database resides in the GDSS. Access to the database is through
either a GDSS terminal or through a C2IPS terminal. AMC Form 174 (using the AMC-produced airfield database
program for laptops) may be used to update the GDSS database. TALCE survey team chiefs should review the
database prior to deploying on the airfield survey. Review of the database may be accomptished at any GDSS or
C2EPS terminal. Notify HQ AMC/XOOCM of any discrepancies noted in the database.
5.10. Pilot Unit ResponsibiUties. HQ AMC/XOOCM is the AMC OPR for the airfield survey program. However, an
ALCS wtil be assigned as a pilot unit to provide field-level inputs and improvements to the program. All ALCS
commanders and personnel conducting or compiling airfield surveys are encouraged to submit recommendations to the
pilot unit. The pilot unit wiU be responsible to improve the quaUty of the airfield survey program by soliciting new
ideas and evaluating them. The pilot unit should consolidate suggestions and comments from other units and submit
new proposals for implementation to HQ AMC/XOOCM. Areas for improvement include content of the survey,
written guides for survey teams, procedures, ttaining criteria, and quality control methods.

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Chapter 6
COMMUNICATIONS MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
6.1. Purpose. This chapter along with volumes of AMCR 66-1 provides policy and procedures for accountability,
operations, and maintenance of ALCS communications equipment
6.2. General. AMC ALCSs are nonstandard maintenance activities aligned under a wing or operations group
commander. They are considered functionally supported maintenance activities and receive maintenance support from
the logistics group commander or host maintenance activity as prescribed in AMCR 66-1, volume 2. ALCS
maintenance activities perform organizational and intermediate level repair on organic communications systems,
shelters, associated power generators, environmental control units, and unit-assigned test equipment.
6.3. MARC Maintenance Plan. The ALCS is the primary user of the AMC organic communications network The
backbone of this network is the MARC shelter or system. Effective employment of the MARC requnes special
training. HQ AMC/XOOCM wiU ensure that training programs are available and adequate to provide the skills
necessary to operate and maintain ALCS possessed equipment. ALCSs may be tasked to provide the manpower, and
equipment (on a permanent basis) to meet specific training needs which cannot be provided by Air Education and
Training Command.
6.4. PUot Unit ResponsibiUties. A pilot unit wtil be designated for each UTC. Guidelines for pilot unit
responsibilities are in AFR 28-3, chapter 25.
6.5. CST. Team consists of communications technicians and power generation speciaUsts and may include ALCS
communication equipment deployed in support of AMC organic communications requirements that are not TALCErelated. MSPO (AMC TACC/DOOZ) may task CSTs to support other command activities when excess capability
exists and aU planned and projected airlift and tanker mission support requirements have been fulfUled. The CST
supervisor wtil be accountable to the mission commander at the deployed location. However, sustainabiUty support,
changes in tasking, and foUow-on tasking remains the responsibiUty of the AMC TACC MSC or MSPO.
6.6. ALCS Commander ResponsibUities. Organizational structure, guidance, and management of ALCS
workcenters and readiness of all assigned communications equipment is the commander's responsibiUty. He or she
may delegate to a senior NCO authority to account for equipment and estabUsh training programs for personnel and
maintenance programs for ALCS equipment. She or he wtil establish a program or procedures to identify and prevent
fraud waste and abuse of government equipment and supplies.

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Chapter 7
COMMAND AND CONTROL RELATIONSHIPS
7.1. Introduction. AMC C2 structure is pubUshed in command regulations, to include AMCR 55-3, volume 1,
AMCR 28-2, and AMCR 28-3. This chapter estabtishes command policy with respect to ALCS and deployed TALCE
C2 relationships. It also discusses mobile C2 relationships at deployed operating locations where multiple AMC units
are operating. Questions concerning AMC C2 poticy should be directed to HQ AMC/XOOCM.
7.2. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide deployed TALCE commanders and MST supervisors
command policy and guidance for command relationships within the Air Force and with other services.
7_3. AMC C2. As a service component of USTRANSCOM, AMC provides antift and refueling requned to support
global interests and security of the United States. C2 of this an mobiUty system is through centralized command and
distributed reporting and control. Commanders, reporting and conttoUing agencies, along with all communications and
computer systems used to manage air mobiUty mission information is coUectively called the AMC C2 system. This
system is composed of fixed and mobile factiities.
7.3.1. Fixed C2. The core and central control agency for AMC forces is the AMC TACC located at Scott AFB,
Illinois. It maintains direct contact with and controls AMC forces worldwide, whether at fixed locations, deployed
locations, or en route to and from deployed locations. For control of air mobility operations, the AMC TACC is
organized into several sections:
7.3.1.1. Americas CeU is responsible for flight foUowing and controlling aU global mobiUty operations in North,
Central, and South America.
7.3.1.2. East CeU is responsible for flight-foUowing and conttoUing ati global mobiUty operations in the Atlantic,
European, African, and Southwest Asia areas.
7.3.1.3. West CeU is responsible for flight foUowing and conttoUing all global mobility operations in the Pacific and
Southeast Asian areas.
7.3.1.4. Logistics Operations Center (LOC) is responsible for the recovery of all aircraft on AMC missions that are
non-mission capable away from home station and the repair requirement exceeds the local capabilities.
7.3.1.5. Aerial Port Control Center (APCC) is the air transportation control agency for AMC which ensures proper
coordination and direction of aerial port resources to accompUsh expeditious movement of cargo and passengers.
7.3.1.6. Weather Support dkectorate (TACC/WXF) monitors and advises of AMC mission-limiting weather
worldwide, provides airborne support over remote or broad ocean areas, and provides global A/R forecasts for AMC
receivers. WXF coordinates, tasks and provides weather support for deployed mobiUty forces and transmits limited
weather data to deployed locations via AMC SATCOM data links until fixed weather communications are available.
7.3.1.7. MSC will be manned continuously and is responsible for execution of all mission support operations and
management of deployed mission support forces. Its prime responsibility wtil be to ensure that each TALCE or MST
arrives at its assigned operating location on time with the proper equipment and personnel, and that it can sustain
operations for the duration of the mission, and return to home station in a timely manner. For each deployed operating
location, the MSC wtil dictate operating hours, procedures, and actions required of each TALCE/MST and coUect
information on airfield capability, limitation, and status. The MSC wtil coordinate equipment resupply, and repair
requirements for deployed locations with the LOC and the anlift to transport it to the deployed location. It wtil also
work personnel, legal, financial, diplomatic, and security issues which might occur at deployed locations. The MSC
will maintain a global awareness of all TALCE/MST operating capabilities and provide recommendations to other
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tanker operations (e.g. aircraft movement, maintenance problems, crew availability) should be reported to and
coordinated with the East, West, or America's Cell (or an operations center) as appropriate.
7.3.2. Mobile C2. The mobile portion of the C2 system consists of those personnel and equipment, and
communication systems necessary to control anlift and refueting operations at enroute and deployed locations.
Deployed C2 organizations include:
7.3.2.1. Air Operations Center (AOC). The AOC is the theater air component commander's staff, tasking agency, and
C2 agency for theater air assets and operations. It will normaUy contain an AME responsible for managing aU anlift
and inflight refueting operations within the theater. The AME wtil include personnel with management expertise from
the functional areas of airspace management, inflight refueting, inflight port control* aeromedical evacuation aircraft,
command and control, current operations, combat operations (tactics, CCTs, etc.), information management,
communications-computer systems, intelligence, logistics operations, weather, and airfield operations. The airfield
operations management position will be manned with individuals from active duty, ANG, and USAFR TALCE units
who monitor operations at individual airfield. They wiU assist in solving TALCE operational and sustainment
problems and wtil brief the AOC on operational issues at each location in theater where TALCEs or MSTs are
employed. NOTE: Logistics management will normally be performed by the AFCC logistics staff, with AMC logistics
augmentation if required.
7.3.2.2. Wing Operations Center (WOC). A wing-level command structure deployed to a airlift beddown location to
provide wing functions such as command and control, mission scheduling, tactics, intel, flight planning, crew control,
and mission monitoring of wing assigned or gained aircraft WOCs are supported by communications assets provided
by AMC contingency communications elements (CCE).
7.3.2.3. Tanker Task Forces (TTF). A wing- or squadron-level command structure deployed to a tanker beddown or
tanker bridge operating location to provide wing functions such as C2, mission scheduling, tactics, intelligence, flight
planning, crew control, and mission monitoring of wing assigned or gained aircraft TTFs are supported by
communications assets provided by AMC CCE.
7.3.2.4. AMC Mission Support Forces (MSF). Those forces identified and tasked by AMC specificaUy to support
AMC airUft and refueting operations, and intertheater aeromedical evacuation. MSF units are deployed to worldwide
onload, offload, and en route locations. MSFs include, but are not limited to, TALCEs, CCTs, MAPS, MSTs, and
MSEs. When required to support AMC's global ah mobiUty mission, MSF UTCs are tasked by the AMC MSPO or
MSC. They may deploy to different theaters of operations to support AMC airlift when theater mission support assets
are not available or are otherwise tasked. Normally, MSF units operate independent of, but in conjunction with, theater
airtift support forces and do not become part of the theater joint task force (JTF) or CHOP to the Air Force component
commander. However, when TALCEs or MSTs are required specifically to support the theater air mobility, mission
support forces may be provided to augment theater forces. In this case, requirements wiU be validated by
USTRANSCOM and tasked by the AMC TACC theater augmentation support office.
7.3.2.5. Combat Control Teams (CCT). CCTs provide SYSV and communications at forward area locations for
airdrop, extraction, or airland operations. Theater commanders exercise operational control of AMC CCTs deployed as
augmentation forces.
7.4. Deployed Working Relationships. When a TALCE arrives at its deployed operating location, the TALCE
commander must establish working and logistical relationships with in-place forces, host-base organizations, and
airUft users. In most cases, there will be no written guidance available to provide firm answers. The commander
should use experience, subjective judgment, and established rules of protocol to build good working relationships and
distribute command responsibilities. When possible, newly developed working relationships should be formatized by
written memo or other document and distributed to all parties involved. In some cases, the TALCE will provide its
own base support; but in other cases, the BOSt wtil be provided by the host base or supporting Air Force component.
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responsibilities, conflicts may occur. TALCE commanders will use diplomacy and tact to resolve the problems at the
lowest level if possible. The following protocol applies to AMC command relationships at deployed locations.
7.4.1. The TALCE commander (if the senior AMC officer on site) is responsible for all AMC-assigned personnel and
equipment The first responsibiUty is the safety and survival of personnel, followed second by timely mission
accomplishment, and titird by reporting mission-related information to the AMC TACC or AOC.
7.4.2. (For TALCE-only locations) Once on station, the TALCE commander assumes responsibiUty for all AMC
personnel and equipment. Personnel from other units tasked to support the TALCE are temporarily attached to the
deployed TALCE and are under the control and authority of the TALCE commander. (The same principle appties to
MSTs). TALCEs wtil be monitored and managed by the AME (when established), but wiU be under the operational
control of the AMC TACC unless deployed as augmentation forces.
7.4.3. (For TALCE and CCT locations) When a TALCE and CCT are coUocated, the TALCE commander wiU not
have operational control over the CCT. The TALCE commander wtil have overall responsibility for airfield
operations, but the CCT retains control of the runway, active taxiways, and anspase and ATC related issues. When an
MST is deployed, the DERMOBFOR or mission commander may designate the senior combat controller (if senior in
rank) as responsible for all AMC personnel and for airfield operations. However, the MST chief wiU maintain control
and responsibility of all ramp areas involving parking, loading and unloading operations.
7.4.4. PAG, PAW, TALCE, TTF, and WOC Locations. Often an TALCE is deployed to an operational location where
multiple AMC units are operating. (NOTE: For this discussion, the term WOC applies equally to TTFs, PAWs and
PAGs.) Normally, a location with a planned tactical unit beddown will deploy a WOC. When a WOC is deployed, a
TALCE is not usually requned. The WOC commander is responsible for supporting all AMC missions operating out
of that location, to include strategic mobiUty operations.
7.4.5. TALCE and Theater Bases. TALCEs can deploy to a permanent or contingency airfield hosted by a theater Air
Force unit commander. The host unit may provide much of the base operating support required for base tenant units,
to include messing, tents, sanitation facilities, showers, etc. WhUe the TALCE may not faU under the host base
commander for administrative command or operational authority, TALCEs should assist in estabtishing and
maintaining the airfield or base camp, when possible, with manpower and equipment not essential to the AMC mission.
Safety and availability of essential equipment dictates that personnel duty duration is reasonable and equipment is not
abused or used in any manner that could impact the AMC mission.
7.5. Conflict Resolution. Problems that affect safety, morale, or mission accomplishment should be brought to the
attention of the AOC's AME (if deployed) and the AMC TACC MSC for resolution.

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OPERATIONS
8.1. Introduction. This chapter provides poUcy and guidance for deployment planning, execution, and roll-up. It
defines responsibilities for active duty TALCEs and also appties to ANG and USAFR TALCE units unless otherwise
noted.
8.2. PoUcy. Factors considered in determining the scope of the operation are an flow, threat conditions, location,
quarters, messing, etc. The ALCS wiU be responsible for accomptishing all taskings until the operation or exercise
terminates or the TALCE is released by the AMC TACC MSPO or MSC. The ALCS wtil make recommendations on
the appropriate manpower and equipment necessary or whether the user can self support The AMC TACC wtil
review, validate, or revise (if necessary) the recommended support requirements and issue the tasking orders. The
following poticies wtil be used for planning deployment operations:
8.2.1. Deploying. TALCEs wiU deploy under the same conditions as other participants when the exercise sponsor
designates and funds a non-AMC unit to support TALCE requirements for billeting, messing, and sanitation.
8.2.2. Weapons. TALCEs wtil not bear arms unless directed by the mission directive, OPORD, or AMC TACC
MSPO or MSC (AMC TACC/DOOZ). AU personnel deploying with weapons wtil be briefed prior to departure on the
use of deadly force and rules of engagement.
8.2.3. Uniform. The appropriate uniform for the deployed location will be at the discretion of the TALCE
commander, consistent with AFR 35-10 (NGR(AF)35-010 for ANG), the tactical situation, and the JTF commander's
policy. Performance of duty in civilian clothes, if appropriate, is normally specified in the AMT message. However,
the TALCE commander may authorize the wear of civitian clothing based on security requirements, host nation
sensitivities or requests, or other conditions that might cause diplomatic incidents or adverse publicity.
8.2.4. Air Base Security. The TALCE commander is responsible for ensuring continuous security of AMC resources
under the TALCE's control at deployed locations. This may be provided by local police forces, the host airfield
security, AMC security police, or TALCE personnel as deemed adequate by TALCE commander. When requned,
additional AMC security forces wiU be deployed in support of resource protection.
8.2.5. EOD. The TALCE may require EOD support to protect AMC resources from the effects of clandestine
explosive devices, aircraft crashes, munitions and explosive accidents, or other hostile action. When deemed necessary
by the TALCE commander or MSPO, EOD teams will be included in the deployed TALCE.
83. Tasking and Planning:
8.3.1. Tasking. AU TALCEs, MSTs, airfield surveys, and other operational missions wtil be planned and tasked by the
AMC TACC MSPO or MSC as described in AMCR 28-3. ANG and USAFR forces should be considered during the
planning process and ALCF capabUity availability and utilization of ANG and USAFR forces and personnel
coordinated with the ANGRC and AFRES NAF. The AMC TACC MSPO will task active duty forces, and ANGRC
and AFRES wtil task then respective units.
8.3.2. Preparation For Deployment:
8.3.2.1. Each tasking is different and requires careful planning to ensure mission success. There is no one solution that
will work in aU cases. GeneraUy, taskings will provide between 12 hours (36 hours for ANG and USAFU) and 180
days for a TALCE to prepare for an operational deployment. Therefore, a cadre of quaUfied individuals must be
available in each unit to receive a mission directive. The command post will receive AMT message.and the wing or
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lead organization to conduct planning and recommend specific manpower and equipment requirements for all AMC
forces deploying to a particular location.
8.3.2.2. The ALCS is responsible for ensuring that predeparture planning is complete and adequate to accomplish the
mission while providing for the well being of the deployed personnel. Unit planning wiU include:
8.3.2.2.1. Operating environment:
CoUecting aU relevant data (airfield surveys, etc.) on the operating locations
Area inteUigence and threat analysis
Deterntining level of host base support and restrictions
Security (for personnel, equipment, ancraft, and COMSEC materials)
Arming of TALCE personnel and rules of engagement
Storage of weapons and classified materials
Special requirements such as civitian clothes translators, civtiian passports
8.3.2.2.2. Mission requirements:
Aircraft support requirements (e.g. fuel, LOX, power carts)
Weather observing and forecasting support
Crash fire rescue
Developing a communications plan
Safety equipment and procedures
EOD
8.3.2.2.3. TALCE support requirements:
Sustainabtiity (meals, water, fuel, and sanitary facilities)
BiUeting, meals, and transportation
Advance funding for TDY expenses and unit costs
Area health and medical concerns
Emergency medical care for Ah Force personnel
8.3.2.2.4. Tasking issues:
Validating manpower and material packages
Requirements to meet mission objectives
Identifying specific deployment and redeployment airtift requirements
8.3.2.3. Each deploying TALCE commander or MST chief wtil assemble and brief all deploying personnel prior to
departure on the mission objective, operating envnonment, and individual preparation required for deployment Those
who cannot be personaUy briefed wtil be informed sufficiently prior to departure to accomplish any items needed for
his or her personal or professional preparation.
8.4. Deployed Operations:
8.4.1. Deployment. The TALCE or MST is required to respond for deployment in 12 hours. This response time
begins when an TALCE is notified that they are tasked to deploy or tasked to process people and equipment for
deployment and standby for a launch order. AU personnel must be able to be processed and ati equipment marshaled
and ready for ancraft loading within 12 hours of receipt of tasking orders. NOTE: Units placed on standby for
anticipated tasking will still have 12 hours to respond after the deployment order is issued.
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8.4.2. Arrival Actions. On arrival, the TALCE commander is responsible for establishing a working relationship with
the host airfield commander or manager. This should include TALCE familiarization with permissible operating areas,
times and restrictions, and confirmation of TALCE planning factors. Special interest should be placed on flight/taxi
obstructions, runway and taxiway conditions, airfield Ughting, weather condition reporting, emergency notification,
hazardous cargo and parking areas, and airfield safety and security. Further, the commander should verify emergency
medical support, health, sanitation, and security conditions as soon as possible. The TALCE commander or MST
Chief must have positive accountability of aU personnel and equipment arriving on station and maintain an awareness
of unit capabiUty and readiness. As soon as all essential personnel have arrived, or when the TALCE is prepared to
begin operations, an on station report wtil be sent to the AMC TACC MSC or AME of the AOC (if deployed).
8.4.3. Operations. The AMC TACC MSC (or AOC's AME) wtil estabUshTALCE operating hours based on
recommendations from the TALCE commander, manning levels, mission requirement, and airfield capabilities.
8.4.3.1. The TOC is the focal point of TALCE operation. It serves as the communications and command center for
deployed operations. Access to the TOC will be limited to personnel essential to control operations (as designated by
the TALCE commander). The TOC should be protected in accordance with AFR 207-4 and AFR 207-21. Access to
the TOC will be controlled in the same manner as access to AMC aircraft on the fUghtline.
8.4.3.2. The TALCE commander will establish an area security plan, including emergency notification, duress codes,
security response actions, higher headquarters notification, and an emergency destruction plan for classified materials.
If TALCE personnel deployed with arms, the security plan should include emergency combat actions and rules of
engagement (and a review of the use of deadly force).
8.4.3.3. The TALCE is the AMC C2 agency designated to control aU AMC aircraft, crews, and support forces at or
transiting the deployed operating location. Any request for waivers or deviation from operational directives must be
coordinated with the AMC TACC through the TALCE staff.
8.4.3.4. Safety of personnel, aircraft, and equipment and timely accomplishment of the AMC mission is the
responsibUity of the TALCE commander. If conditions exist, in the judgment of the TALCE commander, that might
cause injury, loss of life, or damage to ancraft or equipment, she or he may terminate aU AMC operations until the
problems can be corrected. Under emergency war operations, the DERMOBFOR or AMC TACC commander may
order operations to proceed after considering the risk to AMC personnel and assets and the greater requirements of the
war effort
8.4.3.5. The TALCE wtil maintain information on the current location and status of all AMC personnel and equipment
at the deployed location. At periodic intervals or at the direction of the AMC TACC MSC or AOC's AME, a Ust of all
equipment by serial number and status and a list of all personnel (including deployment ULNs) wiU be provided to the
AMC TACC or AOGs AME.
8.4.3.6. The TALCE commander is directly responsible for health, weU being, and actions of his or her personnel. A
medical emergency plan should be developed to handle accidents or illness that might occur either at the operating site
or in the bUleting area The plan should include an emergency movement and treatment plan for serious accidents. 8.4.3.7. Frequently, TALCE members are the only US personnel on station. As the emissaries of the American
people, TALCEs are highly visible and then actions (both good and bad) have far reaching diplomatic consequences
for the United States. Commanders, supervisors, and senior NCOs should be selected based on then abitity to use tact
and diplomacy in conducting then official duties and who consistently use good judgment in their off-duty activities.
The TALCE commander has the absolute right to dhect immediate return any person to home station that he or she
feels would be an embarrassment or legal liability to US interests in the host nation. Recommendations for
administrative or judicial action should accompany such a decision for early return of personnel. Unit commanders
should fully review such recommendations and foUow through with the action they deem appropriate.

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8.5. Roll-Up and Redeployment:

8.5.1. The TALCE commander wiU develop procedures for the orderly phase-down of operational capability
(commensurate with the planned airflow requirements) and for the redeployment of all AMC personnel and equipment.
Redeployment airUft requirements identified earlier should be verified and antift availability reconfirmed.
8.5.2. Particular attention must be paid to the host airfield commander or manager's final perceptions of AMC. All
borrowed or joint-use equipment must be returned in a clean serviceable condition; operations areas must be cleaned
or restored to then original (or better) condition, and TALCE commanders should personally meet with key host
officials to resolve any final problems or unfinished business. AU financial obligations of the US government must be
paid or satisfactory arrangements made to ensure that obtigations will be taken care of in an appropriate and timely
manner. TALCEs must comply with host nation diplomatic and security requirements during roU-up.
8.5.3. The commander is responsible and accountable for ensuring that all AMC equipment and personnel depart the
deployed location with vaUd shipping or travel arrangements to home station or foUow-on tasking locations. If
individuals are detained for legal or diplomatic reasons or equipment seized or impounded by the host nation, contact
the AMC TACC MJSC for assistance and direction.
8.6. Reports:
8.6.1. On Station ReportwiU be sent to HQ AMC/XOOCM, AMC TACC/DOOZ, and each organization providing
either manpower or equipment to the TALCE. This report announces arrival, force level, airfield capabiUty and
Umitations, and TALCE periods of operation, as well as off-duty telephone numbers for key personnel. The message
wtil be sent by most expeditious means (preferably DDN). Pertinent information from the report wiU be entered in the
"station information" section in the GDSS by the AMC TACC MSC for use by all AMC C2 agencies. Content and
format wtil be defined by HQ AMC/XOOCM in coordination with AMC TACC/DOOZ.
8.6.2. Situation Reportwtil be sent by the TALCE any time the threat envnonment, airfield capability, equipment
status, or personnel avaUabtiity significantly changes. One must also be sent when any medical, legal, or diplomatic
problem occurs or if there are changes in the host nation and TALCE working relationship. Content and format is at
the discretion of the TALCE commander. Classify the message as appropriate, based on content and potitical or
miUtary sensitivity.
8.6.3. Off-Station Reportwill be sent during the roll-up or redeployment phase to announce the termination of
mission support capabiUty and to confirm the movement of personnel and equipment to their home station or foUow-on
tasking location.
8.6.4. After-Action Reportwtil be provided to HQ AMC/XOOCM and AMC TACC/DOOZ (and ANGRC/ DOMM
for ANG units). It wtil contain a recapitulation of the contingency, exercise, or operational mission supported and a
brief description of the concept of operations, TALCE role and responsibilities, airtift volume and reliabtiity statistics,
problem areas, and lessons learned. In each area where problems are encountered, the problem should be described,
together with the causes, impact, and the solution if one was found. Specific facts and information are needed to help
solve the problem and prevent future TALCEs from repeating the same mistakes. These lessons learned wtil be
entered into the Joint Universal Lessons Learned System (JULLS) through its simplified JULLS Instructional Input
Program System (TOPS). The after action report need not duplicate items in JULLS, but simply cite the JULLS
reference number and titles of the items. Copies of after-action reports with JULLS printouts should be addressed to
aU DOD agencies referenced in the lessons learned and other participating agencies at the discretion of the TALCE
commander. If JULLS items are included, an electronic copy of the JULL.S data will be provided to HQ
AMC/XOOCM for inclusion in the JULLS master database. Content and format wiU be defined by XOOCM in
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8.6.5. Airfield Survey Report (AMC Form 174)will be completed for each deployment, unless one already exists
and is current. If a new report is not required or if only minor changes are needed, a letter or message will be
sufficient. Chapter 5 further describes the airfield survey program and requirements.