AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

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in-flight following via automatic Global Position System (GPS) position reports displayed on
standard digital navigation charts, when installed on the aircraft.
2.5.10.1. Employment. The aircraft equipment will be turned on during preflight/engine
start and remain configured to transmit and receive at all times until aircraft power down
upon mission completion.
2.5.10.2. Home Station. CTII units at home station are intended for training use only.
Unless specifically designated by the C2 agency do not deploy with home station
equipment.
2.5.10.3. Operational Missions. For operational missions, CTII will be provided at stage
locations or deployed locations for missions requiring the capability. Every effort should
be made to return the equipment to the stage location. Equipment stationed at a deployed
location stays at that location as units rotate through.
2.6. Mission Commander (MC).
2.6.1. Unit commanders shall designate a MC when more than two aircraft are assembled to
perform missions away from home station. Unit commanders should appoint a MC for
special, high-visibility missions (i.e. CAPSTONE, DV2, etc.). The MC has overall
responsibility and is the final authority for decisions that impact mission execution. The MC
shall properly coordinate mission details. For flight-managed sorties, MC shall coordinate
any special mission planning requirements with the IFM mission allocator not later than 24
hours prior to mission execution.
2.6.1.1. For MAJCOM-tasked missions, MAJCOM/A3/DO will coordinate and
designate a lead planning agency when more than one unit is involved in an airdrop, or
tactical airland operation. For AMC-tasked missions the planning agency is 618 AOC
(TACC). For theater airlift missions with more than one airlift unit involved, the theater
AOC shall designate a central planning agency responsible for coordinating the entire
mission with all involved agencies. The OG/CC for the lead planning agency will
designate an MC. The MC will be a rated (normally field grade) officer qualified in the
type mission.
2.6.1.2. The MC will ensure all collocated aircrew members attend required briefings.
2.6.1.3. When non-collocated, the MC (in conjunction with the lead planning agency)
will ensure non-collocated aircrew members receive applicable information, to include
rendezvous, formation, abort, and recovery procedures. The MC will provide controlling
agency and all non-collocated PICs anticipated delays or mission changes.
2.7. C2 Agency Telephone Numbers. Crewmembers may use the 618 AOC (TACC) toll-free
number, 1-800-AIR-MOBL or DSN 312-779-0320 to contact other offices within the 618 AOC
(TACC), including flight managers.
2.8. Close Watch Missions. Close Watch missions (for example, Combat Search and Rescue
(CSAR); Aeromedical Evacuation (AE), PHOENIX BANNERs) receive special C2 attention.
PICs will promptly notify appropriate C2 agency of delays, aborts, or other events that affect ontime
departure. Provide the C2 agent the estimated time in commission (ETIC), planned ETD,
and estimated time of arrival (ETA) within 10 minutes of the event or as soon as safety allows.