AFI 11-2C-130v3 - BITS

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terminal control; terminal attack control; combat search and rescue; combat casualty care and
evacuation staging; and tactical weather observations and forecasting.
Stabilization Point—Point on the DZ run-in course at which the lead aircraft should plan to be
stabilized at drop altitude and airspeed. Unless otherwise briefed, this point will be planned to be
6 NMs prior to the point of impact.
Stations Time (Air Force)—The time at which the crew, passengers, and cargo are to be on
board and ready for the flight. Normally, 30 minutes prior to takeoff time. Aircrews will have
completed their pre-flight duties and be at their crew positions. Passengers will be seated and
cargo will be secured.
Tactical Event—Airdrop, low level, formation, assault landings/takeoffs, tactical
approaches/departures, landings to an AMP 3 configured airfield at night.
Tanker Airlift Control Center (18 AF TACC)—The 18th Air Force direct reporting unit
responsible for tasking and controlling operational missions for all activities involving forces
supporting US Transportation Command's global air mobility mission. The 18 AF TACC
contains the following functions: Command and Control, Current Operations, Mission Support,
Logistics Operations Center, Aerial Port Control Center, Flight Planning, Diplomatic Clearance,
Weather, and Mission Support Planning Office.
Tankered Fuel—Additional fuel carried through a primary destination for use on a subsequent
leg.
Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS)—MAJCOM TERPS office ensures each published
instrument procedure is operationally acceptable for the command or unit mission to include
evaluation and endorsement of each nonstandard procedure.
Terminal Fuel Flow (TFF)—The fuel flow rate expected during the last hour at cruise altitude
TFF is the fuel flow found on the last leg of a CFPS flight plan.
Theater Patient Movement Requirements Center (TPMRC)—The TPMRC is responsible for
theater wide patient movement (e.g., medical regulating and AE scheduling), and coordinates
with theater MTFs to allocate the proper treatment assets required to support its role. The
primary role of the TPMRC is to devise theater plans and schedules and then monitor their
execution in concert with the GPMRC. The TPMRC is responsible to the Combatant
Commander through the Combatant Command Surgeon. The TPMRC is also responsible for all
aspect of intratheater patient movement management. A TPMRC provides command and control
for patient movement management operations in its theater of operations, as directed by its
Combatant Commander‘s operational policy, and in coordination with USTRANSCOM, acting
as a supporting combatant command, responsible for intertheater and CONUS.
Time Out— Common assertive statement used to voice crewmember concern when safety may
be jeopardized. Used to cease maneuvering without affecting the overall mission/exercise. See
AFFTP 3-3.C-130E/H.
Training Mission—Mission executed at the unit level for the sole purpose of aircrew training
for upgrade or proficiency. Does not include operational missions as defined in this AFI.
Transition Event/Training—An approach, traffic pattern, or landing flown for the sole purpose
of aircrew training or upgrade.