CONUS/OCONUS Air Operations

Question 1

Two main types of OCONUS deployment platform?

Answer 1

Special Airlift Assignment missions SAAM

Time phased forces deployment data TPFDD

Question 2

Definition TPFDD

Answer 2

A method to plan out and execute large scale deployments. The computer supported database portion of an operation plan; it contains time phased force data, non unit related cargo and personnel data, and movement data for the operation plan.

Question 3

SAAM

Answer 3

Saam is defined as airlift requirements for special pickup or delivery by AF AMC at points other than established routes, and which require special consideration because of the number of passengers involved, the weight or size of the cargo, the urgency or sensitivity of movement, or other special factors.

Question 4

SAAM pros

Answer 4

Accommodate movement of small forces
Route flexibility
Price discounts
User/wing/ planners continuity
Ability to change cargo requirements CONUS and AOR w/o notice

Question 5

SAAM cons

Answer 5

User does all planning and coordination with HN AMC manager, MILGROUP

If changes are made within the 30 day window, user losses 10% discount

Question 6

TPFDD pros

Answer 6

Macom does all the planning and coordination with HN AMC manager, MILGROUP, planning is minimized for user.

Once requirements are submitted, TRANSCOM is responsible for all movement

Question 7

TPFDD cons

Answer 7

No route flexibility
Price non negotiable
Non feasible for movement of small units
Non established routes
Lower priority given for urgent mission
Aggregation of ULN’s give wide array of dates
Require GO letter for changes
Cargo changes require TPFDD change
Must have a minimum of 100 pax and/or 15 short tons
Penalized for not making weight, risk loss of mission