Aerial Port Flashcards
Consists of selected aircraft from US airlines contractually committed to support DOD airlift in emergencies when the need for airlift exceeds the capability of organic airlift
CRAF
AMCI 24-101 Volume 7
APEX Aircraft Loading Program
AMCI 24-101 Volume 9
ATOC
AMCI 24-101 Volume 11
Cargo and Mail Policy
AMC’s automated aerial port air transportation management system offering computer-aided cargo/passenger processing and manifesting, cargo tracking and tracing, passenger reservations
GATES
Alternative to GATES run at non-AMC bases
CMOS
Focal point for aerial port mission execution
ATOC/TRO
Responsible for planning, selecting, sequencing and monitoring each aircraft cargo/mail load
Load Planning
Process is performed 12 hours before aircraft departure, completed NLT 6 hours before
Load Planning
Consists of TMO and Air Trans Specialists
At CONUS AMC bases: TMO and small air terminal
Cargo Operations Flight/TRC
Channel mission manager and single point of contact for over 70 aerial port functions world-wide and serves as the 618 AOC/CC’s representative
APCC (Aerial Port Control Center)
Command authority for issuing passenger-prohibitive cargo deviations and initiating management actions to ensure exepditious movement of national interest items, human remains, life-or-death cargo and MICAP/VVIP
APCC (Aerial Port Control Center)
Single point of contact between the consignor and APOE
Airlift Clearance Authority/CSB (ACA/CSB)
Two types of TCMDs (Transportation Control and Movement Document)
Advance and Prime
Prepared by the consignor and sent to the appropriate ACA/CSB for clearance to specific APOE
Advance TCMD
Prepared by the consignor and accompanies the cargo shipment to APOE and through DTS, a complete TCMD accompanies each shipment through the AMC airlift system
Prime TCMD
Reference for prcessing all general cargo/mail ASAP but not to exceed 18 hours after receipt time, processing all transport priority (TP) 1 cargo/mail with expedite handling indicators within 12 hours of receipt time, in-check personnel expedite handling of Green Sheet and/or Purple Sheet cargo id’d by ACA/CSB
AMCI 24-101 Vol 11
Report of Frustrated Cargo
AMC Form 33
Date and Time a shipment arrives at the initial APOE, three position alphanumeric designator stays with the shipment through DTS and AMC Airlift System
SET (System Entry Time)
When cargo is placed in security cage it must be annotated on this
AMC Form 214 Security Cage Log and Inventory
Used to control mail and cargo that needs special security precautions because of its nature
AMC Form 214 Security Cage Log and Inventory
Provides accurate ITV of total AMC possession time, aerial port uses this for moving cargo on a FIFO basis
SET (System Entry Time)
HAZMAT Inspection and Acceptance Checklist
AMC Form 1015
Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods
AMC Form 1033
Protocol for Remains of Deceased Personnel
If no flight is scheduled or anticipated delay of over 18 hours, submit request to 618 AOC for diversion of mission to prevent delay of over 24 hours
MICAP Monitor
ATOC Duty Officer
MICAP Monitor segregates these parts
MICAP, AMC MICAP, VVIP
Inventories the security cage to transfer accountability at each shift change
Special Handling
How often is a Special Handling inventory conducted?
Accomplished by outgoing and incoming shifts jointly. Single shift shops conduct it twice a day.
Dimensions of a 463L Pallet
108x88, 104x84 (usable), height restriction of 96 inches, weight limit of 10,000 lbs, 250 lbs per square inch
Provides record of all cargo placed on pallet
AMC Form 39 Pallet Invoice
Pallet Identifier
AMC Form 2775
C-5 Galaxy Stats
36 pallets, 270,000 lbs
C-17 Globemaster III Stats
LGS- 18 pallets, ADS- 11 pallets center-lined
C-130 Hercules Stats
8 Pallets, 44,000 lbs
KC-10 Extender
24 Pallets
KC-135
6 Pallets
Rolling Shoring
Used to distribute weight and protect aircraft floor from rolling stock
Sleeper Shoring
Shoring put underneath the pneumatic tires of a vehicle in order to prevent bouncing
Responsible for offloading all terminating cargo and mail from aircraft and delivering it to the terminating cargo receiving area in Cargo Ops
Ramp Operations
25,000 MHE
Halvorsen 25K Loader
60,000 MHE that holds 6 pallets
Tonner 60K Loader
Tie-Down Equipment
CGU 1/B- 5000 lbs (ratcheting type)
MB-1- 10,000 lbs (quick release)
MB-2- 25,000 lbs
Deviation Code for Aerial Port
300 series
Deviations attributed to processes of accountable agency has direct influence over during all mission phases
Controllable Deviation
Deviations that are attributed to processes outside of AMC’s control and cannot be planned around
Uncontrollable Deviation
Cargo Ops must process high-priority cargo within __ hours after aircraft arrival and all other cargo and mail within __ hours
12, 18
Manifested cargo/mail not located during in-checking, must make every effort to locate cargo before reporting
Short Shipment
Unmanifested cargo/mail arriving at an AMC aerial port, check all cargo/mail arriving at terminal against accompanying transportation documents for accountability
Over Shipment
What do you do with damaged shipments?
Frustrate damaged shipments to ACA/CSB for actions
How long do classified authorizations last?
2 years
Cargo ops and special handling will obtain what from authorized personnel picking up cargo/mail?
Signatures
Form provides squadron leadership with overview of rehandled workload
AMCF 56 Rehandled Workload
Form that provides data records personnel record of all aircraft reported on monthly station traffic handling report. ATOC completes this every day of month even if no aircraft handled within 24 hours
AMCF 85 Aircraft Handled by Type
Reflects amount of movement-ready channel cargo/mail on hand and cargo moved on channel missions in last 24 hours
AMC 7115 Station On Hand Channel Report
Military Airlift Fleet Service Volume
AMCI 24-101 Volume 10
Military Airlift Passenger Service Volume
AMCI 24-101 Volume 14
Military Airlift Border Clearance
AMCI 24-101 Volume 16
Air Passenger Comments
AMCF 253
Responsible for planning, selecting, sequencing, and monitoring each aircraft cargo/mail load. Begins with receipt of setup schedule info from info control function in ATOC
Aerial Port Load Planning
Performed 12 hours before aircraft departure, NLT than 6 hours prior
Aerial Port Load Planning
Responsible for prep and accuracy of cargo/mail manifests
Aerial Port Load Planning
Shows placement of all cargo aboard an AMC channel airlift mission, is not required for loading loose cargo up to 300 lbs or less than one pallet
AF Form 4080 Load Sequence Breakdown Worksheet
___will provide copy of certification letter to CSB/ACA and aerial port accepting item for airlift.
Shipper
Load Planning conducts periodic inventory of outbound cargo or mail at least every other day
Air Terminal Inventory
Allocates space for traffic requiring movement on a unique nonrecurring basis
Space Blocks
Two types of Channel Missions
Frequency and Requirement
Requested on the basis of operational necessity for support of a mission sensitibve area or for quality of life purposes to remote areas
Frequency Channel Missions
Services two points on a recurring basis with actual movements dependent on volume of traffic
Requirement Channel Missions
Fill Requirements for pick-up or delivery by AMC at points other than established AMC routes
SAAMs
Support movement of high-priority passengers and cargo with time, place or mission sensitive requirements
OSAs
Ensures all manifested cargo and mail is loaded and offloaded as required or directed by ATOC
Ramp Operations
Special handling section is only responsible for loading and offloading loose shipments of life or death urgency material, AMC MICAP/VVIP and registered mail
Ramp Operations
Use AF Form 4080 to pull the planned pallets or loose shipments from storage areas and assemble the cargo load
Ramp Operations
Ensure DD Form 2775 matches data on AF Form 4080
Ramp Operations
Vehicle Operators and MHE will not move within how many feet of aircraft without spotter and for preliminary alignment
10 feet
Sleeper Shoring
Used to prevent vehicles with pneumatic tires from bouncing during flight and causing damage to aircraft
Rolling Shoring
Used to divide the weight across the floor of the aircraft
Prospective passengers may sign up for __ specific countries/destinations or all destinations with intent declared at check-in and remain on Space-A Register for __ days or when travel authorization expires
5, 60
AMC standard showtime/roll call is no earlier than __ hours prior to aircraft block time
2
How do you remove Space-A passengers?
At originating and en route stations if necessary to accommodate Space-R passengers or cargo starting with the lowest category passenger with latest date/time of sign-up as reflected on manifest.
If Space-A removed passengers choose to go on to final destination, do what?
Put them on list as original sign-up date/time
Baggage entitlements for passengers
2 pieces of baggage weighing not more than 70 lbs each for total of 140 lbs
Unauthorized person aboard an aircraft not listed on flight manifest
Stowaway
Passengers who fail to meet border clearance requirements and are refused entry must be returned to AMC nearest to station wher epassenger may secure proper border clearance documents
Deportees
Passengers with this authority may request download of TWCF cargo up to 2 hours prior to aircraft block time to provide additional seats when they cannot be accomodated through the normal FIFO served passenger priority system
Mission Route Support (MRS)
When transporting passengers other than troops on organic aircraft, interrogated body weights plus hand-carried weights shall be used to determine actual body weights
Weight and Balance
Delay of aircraft caused by/attributed to actions of a contract carrier
Controllable Delayed category B flight
Carrier provides lodging, meals, and transportation at no cost to manifested passengers during this type of delay
Controllable Delayed category B flight
Delay not attributed to or controllable by carrier
Non-controllable Delayed category B flight
What AMCI Volume covers the Passenger Terminal Facility Force Protection and states that its purpose is to minimize the possibility of mass casualties in AMC passenger terminal operations, prevent damage or destruction of aircraft and protect passenger terminal operations from capability from terrorist actions
AMCI 24-101 Volume 14
Regulation covers stand off distance
Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 4-010-01
What is the minimum stand off distance?
25 meters
Centralized Command and Control of AF and commercial air mobility assets, same directorates controlling cargo movement controls passenger movements
618th AOC aka TACC
All AMC aircraft entering and departing the US must be cleared through APOE, APOD or customs port of entry to obtain ___
Proper Border Clearance
First point of contact and primary assistance point for PAX
Passenger Service Center
Who determines passenger eligibility?
PSC personnel determine passenger eligibility
What two things help to determine passenger eligibility?
DOD 4515.13R Air Transportation Eligibility and DOD Foreign Clearance Guide
Passenger traveling on official Government travel
Space-R Passenger
How many priorities are there for Space-R passengers and where are they listed?
16 categories and 4 priorities, all listed in DOD 4515.13R Chapter 2
Space-A A1
Unfunded Emergency Leave
Space-A D3
Active Duty Ordinary Leave/Pass, Close blood or affinitive relative, house-hunting permissive TDY, Medal of Honor Holders
__ has reservation/booking control for all scheduled passenger missions upon execution of pre-manifest lockout until mission departs–24-72 hours prior to departure
PSC
When necessary, PSC works with the ___ to displace TWCF revenue cargo/mail in favor of passengers on cargo or dual configured missions
Operations Officer
Refers to Space-R passengers without a reservation
Duty Standby Passengers
IAW ___ certain categories of eligible Space-A travelers may elect to pay for a seat at applicable DOD channel passenger tariffs or other non-DOD channel passenger tariffs to secure a reservation as a Space-R passenger. Has to be done prior to mission start
4515.13R
Meal Orders have to be submitted to force support ___ hours prior to scheduled departure
3
Manifest that lists passengers booked on specific mission
Pre-Manifest
PSC may lock mission no earlier than __ hours prior to scheduled departure
72
___ manifest lists passengers who have boarded aircraft, accompanies aircraft to its final destination
Boarding
Manifest closeout
No later than 1 hour, 20 minutes prior to departure time
If mission aborts or cancels, PSC reenters ___ into the backlog under their original sign up date/time
Passengers
DTR Part III moves, ___ signs a stamped boarding manifest to certify passenger screening, baggage inspection, and anti-hijacking protections
Troop Commander
Baggage or articles (excluding guns) which have been misrouted or separated from owner will be forwarded as ___ and must be moved on first available aircraft to end destination
RUSH Baggage
Provides Squadron Leadership wiht an overview of aircraft re-servicing workload
AMCF 65 Aircraft Reserviced Workload
ATSEV QA Objective
Establish training and provide tools to train and evaluate air trasnportation personnel and processes to one AMC standard
ATSEV Volume
AMCI 24-101 Volume 20
PE
Over-the-shoulder evaluation of specific individual or team of individuals while actually performing a task
QVI (Quality Verification Inspections)
After the fact assessments
SI (Special Inspections)
Whatever is not a PE or QVI. Can include housekeeping, etc.