AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS
AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS
AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS
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<strong>AFI</strong><strong>11</strong>-<strong>2C</strong>-130V3 23 APRIL 2012 247<br />
19.16.5. The jumpmaster may dictate the use of supplemental oxygen by any or all jumpers<br />
at altitudes less than those listed. Parachutists transfer from the aircraft oxygen system or<br />
portable oxygen console to a personal oxygen system at approximately one minute before<br />
green light.<br />
19.16.6. Pressurization Scheduling. Maintain cabin pressure at or below 10,000 feet until the<br />
Cabin Altitude Check and the Pre-Slowdown checklist (time for check may have to be<br />
adjusted) are complete. Depressurization will not exceed 3,000 feet per minute. Slower rates<br />
are recommended if time allows. Ensure zero pressure differential before opening doors.<br />
19.17. High Altitude Airdrop Loadmaster Requirements. Loadmaster requirements will be<br />
based on the following criteria:<br />
19.17.1. Two loadmasters will be used on actual equipment drops utilizing the ramp and<br />
door. EXCEPTION: One loadmaster may be used on unilateral single CDS container drops<br />
using manual gate cut procedures, or personnel airdrops up to 13,999 feet MSL provided<br />
only one exit is used (ramp and door or, only one paratroop door).<br />
19.17.2. Two loadmasters will be used on all airdrops 14,000 feet MSL and above.<br />
19.18. High Altitude Operational Requirements for Physiology Technicians (PT). PTs will<br />
support high altitude airdrop missions IAW <strong>AFI</strong> <strong>11</strong>-409, High Altitude Airdrop Mission Support<br />
Program. One USAF PT is required for each 16 personnel on board the aircraft for all<br />
unpressurized high altitude missions conducted at or above 20,000 feet MSL. PT support for<br />
high altitude missions below FL200 is by request to further mitigate risks and is highly<br />
recommended. All CONUS requests for PT support must be made to the USAF High Altitude<br />
Airdrop Mission Support (HAAMS) current operations desk (DSN 731-7389). PACAF requests<br />
must be made to Kadena AB, JA (DSN 315-634-1967). NOTE: The USAF HAAMS Program<br />
Manager, 19 AMDS/SGPT, 1090 Arnold Dr, Little Rock AFB 72099, DSN 731-7389, may<br />
authorize variations to the PT-to-personnel ratio.<br />
19.19. High Altitude Airdrop PT Duties.<br />
19.19.1. PTs will fly as crewmembers as stated on aeronautical orders. When missions<br />
require a PT, the PT will be on interphone at all times. PT flight duty stations will be as<br />
required to monitor crewmembers, jumpers, and oxygen equipment. PTs will:<br />
19.19.1.1. Preflight aircraft supplemental oxygen equipment.<br />
19.19.1.2. Advise and aid loadmasters in positioning and securing oxygen equipment.<br />
19.19.1.3. Brief crew and jumpers prior to the first mission on physiological problems<br />
that may be encountered, the importance of proper pre-breathing, and any special<br />
requirements.<br />
19.19.1.4. Advise the PIC, crew, jumpers, and other personnel on use of oxygen<br />
equipment and on the depressurization schedule.<br />
19.19.1.5. Monitor personnel, aircraft and supplemental oxygen equipment, and aircrew<br />
flight equipment.<br />
19.19.2. The aircrew or the mission PT will notify HQ USAF/SGPA (DSN 858-4654), and<br />
HQ AMC/SGPA (DSN 779-6305) and appropriate Command Coordinator for Aerospace
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