AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

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20.3.4. AE mission requirements can change depending on clinical status of patient(s) and
aircraft availability. There will be occasions when aircraft cannot depart (i.e. MX problems)
or emergency patient movement that may separate an AE crew from the front-end crew. The
MCD is responsible for communicating these changes with the PIC and local AMC C2
agency to de-conflict problems
20.4. Pilot in Command Responsibilities.
20.4.1. Establish communications link with the MCD during pre-mission planning and
throughout the mission.
20.4.2. Brief AE crew on the mission, flight plan, flight profile, and current threat (as
applicable). Identify armed crewmembers (as required).
20.4.3. The PIC will fully integrate front-end and Aeromedical Evacuation Crew Members
(AECM) into single crew throughout mission including enroute transportation, dining,
billeting, etc.
20.4.4. Coordinate with MCD and C2 agencies for cabin altitude/flight restrictions based on
patient requirements. When the sortie is being flight managed, coordinate flight restrictions
with the FM if the FM provided plan needs to be modified.
20.4.5. For missions with combined cargo and patients, coordinate with the MCD for
loading, positioning, and egress considerations as outlined in paragraph 20.10.
20.4.6. Comply with hazardous cargo/passenger restrictions in AFMAN 24-204/TM 38-
250/NAVSUP PUB 505/MCO P4030.19I/DLAI 4145.3.
20.4.7. Advise AECMs of intentions to start engines, taxi, itinerary changes, in-flight
difficulties, and additional responsibilities of the flight crew.
20.4.8. Transmit load messages and radio transmissions to tasking AE C2 agency as
requested by the MCD.
20.4.9. Brief the MCD on additional responsibilities of the flight crew.
20.5. Loadmaster Responsibilities.
20.5.1. Assist the AE crew with aircraft systems.
20.5.2. Coordinate emergency evacuation plan with the MCD.
20.5.3. Operate aircraft systems, (i.e. doors, ramps, emergency exits, etc).
20.5.4. Assist the AE crew as necessary, providing such assistance does not interfere with
primary duties.
20.5.5. Operate galley and prepare food and beverages for food service provided to patients
by AECMs.
20.5.6. Assist with aircraft configuration for AE operations.
20.5.7. The LM will provide the MCD with an interphone cord.
20.6. Aeromedical Evacuation Crew Responsibilities.
20.6.1. Responsible for patient clinical care activities including loading, positioning, and offloading.