AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

24 AFI11-2C-130V3 23 APRIL 2012
2.5.3.1.4. Uncoordinated aircraft interceptions via the most expeditious means
available, after complying with guidance in the flight information handbook. When
an airborne report is not accomplished, PICs must directly notify 618 AOC (TACC)
upon landing. In all cases ensure local C2 and Intel agencies are informed.
2.5.3.2. Continental Unites States (CONUS). Periodic ―ops normal‖ calls/transmissions
are not required; however, the controlling C2 agency may increase reporting
requirements.
2.5.3.3. Outside Continental Unites States (OCONUS). MAJCOM C2 agencies will
specify increased reporting procedures through a communications plan in the OPLAN,
OPORD, FRAG, Mission Directive, or FLIP. Aircrews will maintain listening watch in
accordance with the communications plan within aircraft equipment capabilities (HF-
Automatic Link Establishment (HF-ALE), CTII).
2.5.4. Aircraft Status/Maintenance Discrepancy Reporting. PICs shall report aircraft system
malfunctions that traditionally require extensive trouble shooting as soon as feasible.
Contact arrival C2 agency if available, otherwise contact MAJCOM C2 for relay.
2.5.5. ―Thirty Minute‖ Out Call. Transmit a UHF or VHF arrival advisory to the destination
C2 agency approximately 30 minutes prior to arrival. Provide Estimated Time in Blocks
(ETB).
2.5.6. Integrated Flight Management (IFM) Sorties. On IFM sorties, the flight managers
(FM) will be the C2 conduit for aircrews. The PIC must contact their Flight Manager prior to
each IFM sortie. For critical C2 communications, voice communications are the primary
method. EXCEPTION: For AFRC/ANG missions using IFM, AFRC/ANG will provide C2.
2.5.6.1. Position Reporting on IFM Missions. IFM missions transiting oceanic flight
information regions (FIRs) need to add the phrase ―Pass to Hilda‖ to ATC position
reports. Crews may also use the ARINC frequencies listed in the aircrew flimsy for C2
phone patch requirements. Use ARINC phone patch only after exhausting normal
communication methods.
2.5.7. High Frequency (HF) Communications. HF is the primary means of access to the
worldwide C2 network.
2.5.8. DV Messages. Airborne unclassified messages originated by DV passengers may be
transmitted at the discretion of the PIC.
2.5.9. Iridium Phone. Iridium phones may be used for communications between aircrews
and command and control agencies when beyond-line of sight C2 is required and other line
of sight communications, HF or SAT-2000 do not provide proper security or timeliness. For
more information, refer to AMC Iridium Satellite Phone CONOPS for Aircrews,
https://private.amc.af.mil/a3/a33/A33O/.
2.5.9.1. Turn off Iridium phones within 25 feet of ground refueling operations.
2.5.9.2. Turn off Iridium phones during takeoff, approach, and landing.
2.5.10. Combat Track II. CTII provides two-way, beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS), secure
communication text messaging between multiple ground and airborne nodes. It also provides