AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

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complete the mission. Approval authority rests with a general officer, wing commander, or
wing commander equivalent and cannot be delegated.
21.6. Aircrew Briefings.
21.6.1. A controlling agency or delegated representative will conduct a predeparture or
enroute briefing for aircrew members prior to executing an active leg of ENAO. The
controlling agency can pass classified mission information to the crew through the Shipping
Agency. The aircraft commander will brief anyone who joins the mission enroute. Aircrews
should be briefed on the following:
21.6.1.1. Purpose of the mission.
21.6.1.2. Classification of the mission, cargo, and locations.
21.6.1.3. Itinerary, including confirmation of prior coordination for hazardous material
as required by IFR supplement and alternate airfields.
21.6.1.4. Cargo. TO 11N-20-11 (C), Gerneral Firefighting Guidance line numbers
should be included. Obtain line numbers from the fire department or the controlling
agency prior to loading. TO 11N-20-11 (C) is a classified technical order that assigns an
unclassified line number to each nuclear weapon.
21.6.1.4.1. Restrictions on transporting additional general cargo or passengers.
21.6.1.5. ―No lone zone,‖ two-person concept, and security requirements.
21.6.1.6. Personnel authorized to sign for nuclear weapons at the destination.
21.6.1.7. Current intelligence, including threat analysis.
21.6.1.8. SWOG route of flight restrictions.
21.6.1.9. Airborne intercept (SWOG).
21.6.1.10. Jettisoning (SWOG).
21.6.1.11. Command Disable System (CDS) procedures.
21.6.1.12. The PIC will ensure emergency procedures in paragraph 21.10 below are
briefed
21.6.1.13. ORM risks/levels/mitigating factors for the mission.
21.7. Enroute Procedures. Use these procedures in addition to the normal operating
procedures in the rest of this regulation.
21.7.1. Flight Plans. Enter ―hazardous cargo‖ and the mission number in the ―other
information‖ section of the flight plan. Crews carrying inert weapons, trainers, or other items
that could be mistaken for real weapons by crash or rescue personnel in an emergency will
enter ―inert devices.‖
21.7.2. Radio Calls:
21.7.2.1. Departure (on-load) base. Before starting the on-load, tell the tower to notify
the fire department the ―on-load is commencing.‖ Prior to engine start, give the
controlling agency (ground or tower) the parking location and approximate engine start