AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

106 AFI11-2C-130V3 23 APRIL 2012
being pursued and that he/she intends to notify both USAF headquarters and the
appropriate American embassy of the foreign action. The PIC should not attempt
physical resistance, and should thereafter report the incident to USAF headquarters
and appropriate embassy as soon as possible. The PIC should escort foreign
authorities if the inspection cannot be avoided.
6.46.3.3. Other procedures may apply when carrying sensitive cargo or equipment.
Follow these procedures and applicable portions of classified DOD 4500.54G FCG
supplements.
6.46.4. Exercises and Contingency Operations.
6.46.4.1. General. Certain airlift missions, which do not transit normal ports of entry or
exit, require special procedures to expedite compliance with customs, public health,
immunization, and agricultural requirements. A joint memorandum of understanding,
between these agencies and MAJCOM establishes certain procedures and waivers.
6.46.4.2. Implementation. Implementation of the agreement is not automatic. Traffic
and border clearing agencies implement all or part of the agreement as necessary for each
operation. Inspection and clearance may be accomplished at the US onload or offload
base, or at the foreign onload or offload base.
6.46.4.3. Customs Procedures.
6.46.4.3.1. Outbound: No requirement. Filing of Customs Form 7507, General
Declaration (Outward/Inward), is not required unless directed.
6.46.4.3.2. Inbound. Prepare one copy of the following documents before arrival:
6.46.4.3.2.1. Customs Form 7507 (Passenger list not required).
6.46.4.3.2.2. Cargo manifest.
6.46.4.3.2.3. For troops out of country less than 140 days:
6.46.4.3.2.3.1. Troop commander's certificate for examination of troop
baggage.
6.46.4.3.2.3.2. One copy of the US Customs Baggage Declaration Form for
each passenger not under command of the troop commander, to include
observers, support personnel, civilians, news reporters, and crewmembers.
6.46.4.3.2.3.3. Upon arrival at a CONUS offload base, a customs
representative will meet the aircraft and accept the troop commander's
certificate with respect to troop baggage. Individual baggage declarations are
not required. The troop commander should have inspected troop baggage.
6.46.4.3.2.3.4. Troops will debark under the observation of the customs
representative with only a spot check of articles and baggage. The customs
officer may elect to make a more extensive inspection.
6.46.4.3.2.4. For troops who are out of the country 140 days or more:
6.46.4.3.2.4.1. One copy of the U.S. Customs Baggage Declaration Form for
each passenger. This includes observers, support personnel, civilians, news