AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

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However, qualified aircrew in the seats when the PIC is not at the controls maintain
responsibility for the actions they take. Transfer of pilot-in-command duties
between qualified ACs will be briefed to the crew.
(2) Sq/CCs may authorize training/FCF/OCF flights without a navigator when not
required for mission accomplishment. Units will establish procedures regarding the
use of navigators on proficiency trainers. Formal Training Units (FTUs) will
establish procedures regarding the use of navigators on all training missions.
- Navigators are required for training mission conducted below 3000 ft AGL outside
of radar control.
- Navigators are not required when conducting Day/Night (unaided) LZ operations in
the local area.
(3) Two loadmasters may be required, at the unit commander‘s discretion,
depending on mission complexity.
(4) Two loadmasters or one loadmaster and another qualified crewmember are
required if more than 40 passengers are scheduled to be carried (except during unit
moves or contingencies). Both crewmembers must remain in the cargo
compartment, one forward and one aft for takeoffs and landings, or as required by
the tactical situation.
(5) Only one loadmaster is required for tactical missions (up to 13,999 feet MSL)
if:
- Using only one paratroop door for personnel or door bundle drops (less than 100
lbs);
- Non-static line personnel are dropped from the ramp and door;
- Dropping only simulated airdrop training bundles (SATBs);
- A no-drop (dry pass) is planned and ground time is sufficient to permit on-load or
offload by one loadmaster
- Dropping a single CDS container unilaterally using manual gate cut procedures
3.2.3. An additional flight engineer or scanner may be used for basic or augmented crews in
those units without loadmaster Unit Manning Document (UMD) authorizations, provided no
more than 30 passengers are carried or cargo exceeds 500-lbs (100-lbs maximum per single
item) or requires special handling in accordance with AFMAN 24-204/TM 38-250/NAVSUP
PUB 505/MCO P4030.19I/DLAI 4145.3, Preparing Hazardous Materials for Military Air
Shipments, 1 Septebmer 2009. ANG/AFRC units may use an additional flight engineer
provided these provisions are met.
3.2.4. Tactical Airlift Formation Lead Requirements.
3.2.4.1. Definitions: