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DEPARTMENT OF.THE AIR FORCE

Headquarters MUitary Airlift Command

Scott Air Force Base, Illinois 62225-5001

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MAC REGULATION 55-3

Volume IV

21 May 1991

Operations

MAC AIRLIFT CONTROL ELEMENTS (ALCE)

This regulation prescribes basic procedures, facilities, organizations, manpower, materiel, and equipment needed by CINC-

MAC to provide command and control and Mission Support Elements (MSE) for deployed airlift operations. It provides

basic procedures and guidance for planning, deploying, supporting, and using MAC Airlift Control Elements (ALCEs

for MAC airlift operations. It prescribes in-garrison Airlift Control Squadron (ALCS) operations and administration poli

cies and procedures. This regulation contains Command policy on qualifications, selection, and training of ALCE cadre

members and augmentees; ALCS/ALCE operating procedures; the MAC Airfield Survey Program; the MAC ALCE Reac

tion Communications (MARC) maintenance program; and the MAC Affiliation Program. It applies to all active duty and

M AC-gained Air National Guard (ANG) and US Air Force Reserve (AFRES) ALCE cadres. Specific paragraphs/section

that do not apply to the Air Reserve Component (ARC) are so designated. The term ALCF (Airlift Control Flight) inter

changes with ALCS unless otherwise stated. This regulation requires the collection and maintenance of information pro

tected by the Privacy Act of 1974. The authorities to coUect and maintain the records prescribed in this regulation are

10 USC 8012,10 USC 8013, and implemented by AFR 35-44, MUitary Personnel Records System (PA). Privacy Act state

ments on prescribed forms are not required as personal information is not collected from the individual, unless otherwise

specified. System of records notice F035 AF MFC, Military Personnel Records Systems, applies.

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Section A—Administration

Chapter 1—General

I n t r o d u c t i o n 1 - 1

A p p U c a t i o n 1 - 2

P u r p o s e a n d S c o p e 1 - 3

M i s s i o n 1 - 4

A L C E M U i t a r y E s s e n t i a l i t y S t a t u s a n d P r i o r i t y 1 - 5

D e s c r i p t i o n 1 - 6

G e n e r a l P o l i c i e s 1 - 7

D e v i a t i o n 1 - 8

A L C E D e s i g n a t i o n 1 - 9

U n i t P a t c h e s 1 - 1 0

C h a n g e s 1 - 1 1

W a i v e r A u t h o r i t y f o r A i r R e s e r v e C o m p o n e n t s ( A R C ) 1 - 1 2

Chapter 2—Selection, Qualification, And Training of ALCE Cadre And Augment** personnel

G e n e r a l 2 - 1

A p p U c a t i o n 2 - 2

S e l e c t i o n a n d Q u a l i fi c a t i o n o f A L C S P e r s o n n e l 2 - 3

S e c u r i t y C l e a r a n c e R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r A L C S P e r s o n n e l 2 - 4

A L C E S p e c i a l E x p e r i e n c e I d e n t i fi e r s ( S E I ) 2 - 5

T r a i n i n g o f A L C E C a d r e a n d A u g m e n t a t i o n P e r s o n n e l 2 - 6

T r a i n i n g R e c o r d s 2 - 7

Chapter 3—ALCE Organization And Functions

G e n e r a l 3 - 1

O r g a n i z a t i o n 3 - 2

l a - G a r r i s o n A L C S F u n c t i o n s 3 - 3

D e p l o y e d A L C E F u n c t i o n s 3 - 4

D e p l o y e d A L C E C o m m a n d e r s a n d M S T C h i e f s 3 - 5

Chapter 4—MAC Affiliation Program

G e n e r a l 4 - 1

O b j e c t i v e s / . 4 - 2

A f fi l i a t i o n 1 4 - 3

R e q u e s t s f o r A f fi l i a t i o n A l i g n m e n t 4 - 4

A f fi l i a t i o n T y p e s 4 - 5

A c t i v i t i e s 4 - 6

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Supersedes MACR 55-25, 6 June 1983. (See signature page for summary of changes.)

No of Printed Pages: 106

OPR: XOCO (CMSgt Zemialkowski)

Approved by: Brigadier General James L. Cole, Jr.

Editor: Cleota Drysdale

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C l a s s r o o m T r a i n i n g 4 . 7 2 1

S c h e d u l i n g 4 4 2 3

U s e r S e l f - S u p p o r t a b U i t y 4 . 9 2 3

A f fi l i a t i o n a n d J A / A T T T r a i n i n g 4 - 1 0 2 3

A L C S U n i t A f fi l i a t i o n M a n a g e m e n t 4 - 1 1 2 3

Q u a U t y C o n t r o l 4 - 1 2 2 3

C a n c e U a t i o n o f T r a i n i n g 4 - 1 3 2 4

H Q M A C A f fi l i a t i o n M a n a g e r ' s C o n f e r e n c e 4 - 1 4 2 4

C r o s s I n d o c t r i n a t i o n 4 - 1 5 2 4

D o c u m e n t a t i o n 4 - 1 6 2 4

R e p o r t i n g 4 - 1 7 2 4

R e m o v a l o f A f fi l i a t e s 4 - 1 8 2 4

A i r R e s e r v e C o m p o n e n t A f fi l i a t i o n P r o g r a m 4 - 1 9 2 4

Chapter 5— MAC Airfield Survey Program

P u r p o s e 5 - 1 2 6

G e n e r a l 5 - 2 2 6

R e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s 5 - 3 2 6

A i r fi e l d S u r v e y T a s k i n g P r o c e d u r e s 5 - 4 2 6

A i r fi e l d S u r v e y P r o g r a m M a n a g e m e n t 5 - 5 2 6

D u t i e s a n d R e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s 5 - 6 2 6

A i r fi e l d S u r v e y C h e c k U s t 5 - 7 2 7

Q u a U t y o f A i r fi e l d S u r v e y s 5 - 8 2 7

T e r m s E x p l a i n e d 5 - 9 2 8

R e g u l a t i o n s a n d P u b l i c a t i o n s 5 - 1 0 2 8

A d d i t i o n a l A i r fi e l d S u r v e y P r o g r a m I n f o r m a t i o n 5 - 1 1 2 9

A i r fi e l d S u r v e y D a t a b a s e 5 - 1 2 2 9

P U o t U n i t R e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s 5 - 1 3 2 9

Chapter 6— Communications Maintenance Program

P u r p o s e 6 - 1 3 0

G e n e r a l 6 - 2 3 0

M A R C M a i n t e n a n c e P l a n 6 - 3 3 0

P U o t / N o n - P U o t U n i t R e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s 6 - 4 3 0

C o m m u n i c a t i o n s S u p p o r t T e a m ( C S T ) 6 - 5 3 0

A L C S C o m m a n d e r R e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s 6 - 6 3 0

C ommun ica t ion Ma in t enance S uperv i so r and S hop C h ie f R espons ib i l i t i es 6 -7 31

Q u a l i t y A s s u r a n c e ( Q A ) I n s p e c t i o n s . - 6 - 8 3 2

Section B—Operations

Chapter 7—Command And Control Relationships

I n t r o d u c t i o n 7 - 1 3 3

P u r p o s e 7 - 2 3 3

M A C C o m m a n d a n d C o n t r o l ( C 2 > 7 - 3 3 3

D e p l o y e d L o c a t i o n C o m m a n d R e l a t i o n s 7 - 4 3 4

Chapter 8— ALCE Tasking

G e n e r a l 8 - 1 3 6

R e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s 8 - 2 3 6

S h o r t f a l l a n d M P A M a n - d a y P r o c e d u r e s 8 - 3 3 6

A R C A L C E M a n - d a y M a n a g e m e n t 8 - 4 3 9

Chapter 9— Pre-Deployment Planning

G e n e r a l 9 - 1 4 0

A L C E C a d r e P l a n n i n g 9 - 2 4 0

A e r i a l P o r t P l a n n i n g 9 - 3 4 1

M a i n t e n a n c e P l a n n i n g 9 - 4 4 1

S a f e t y P l a n n i n g . 9 - 5 4 1

M e d i c a l P l a n n i n g 9 - 6 4 2

L o g i s t i c s P l a n n i n g 9 - 7 4 2

W e a t h e r P l a n n i n g 9 - 8 4 3

I n t e l l i g e n c e P l a n n i n g 9 - 9 4 4

C o m m u n i c a t i o n s - E l e c t r o n i c P l a n n i n g 9 - 1 0 4 4

S e c u r i t y P l a n n i n g 9 - 1 1 4 5

P u b l i c A f f a i r s P l a n n i n g 9 - 1 2 4 5

L e g a l A f f a i r s P l a n n i n g 9 - 1 3 4 5


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m. Chapter 10—Deployed Operations

G e n e r a l 1 0 - 1 4 7

P o U c y 1 0 - 2 4 7

C o n c e p t o f O p e r a t i o n ( D e p l o y e d ) 1 0 - 3 4 7

A L C E P o s i t i o n i n g 1 0 - 4 4 7

A r r i v a l A c t i o n s 1 0 - 5 4 8

A L C E O p e r a t i o n s C e n t e r ( A O C ) 1 0 - 6 4 8

A e r i a l P o r t O p e r a t i o n s 1 0 - 7 4 9

M a i n t e n a n c e A c t i v i t i e s 1 0 - 8 4 9

M e d i c a l S e r v i c e s 1 0 - 9 5 0

S e c u r i t y 1 0 - 1 0 5 0

T r a n s p o r t a t i o n 1 0 - 1 1 5 0

S a f e t y 1 0 - 1 2 5 0

I n f o r m a t i o n 1 0 - 1 3 5 0

W e a t h e r 1 0 - 1 4 5 1

I n t e l l i g e n c e 1 0 - 1 5 5 1

C o m m u n i c a t i o n s 1 0 - 1 6 5 2

C o U o c a t e d U n i t S u p p o r t 1 0 - 1 7 5 3

Chapter 11—ALCE Roll-Up and Redeployment

G e n e r a l 1 1 - 1 5 4

R o U - U p P l a n n i n g A c t i o n s 1 1 - 2 5 4

F u n c t i o n a l R e d e p l o y m e n t A c t i o n s 1 1 - 3 5 4

M A R C R o U - U p a n d R e d e p l o y m e n t 1 1 - 4 5 4

C r a s h / F i r e / R e s c u e ( C F R ) 1 1 - 5 5 4

A L C E R o U - U p P l a n 1 1 - 6 5 4

Chapter 12—Reports And Displays

G e n e r a l 1 2 - 1 5 7

D e p l o y e d O p e r a t i o n s D i s p l a y s 1 2 - 2 5 7

O p e r a t i o n s R e p o r t s 1 2 - 3 5 7

O p e r a t i o n s R e p o r t s - E n d o f M i s s i o n / A f t e r A c t i o n R e p o r t s 1 2 - 4 5 8

A d m i n i s t r a t i v e / P e r s o n n e l R e p o r t s 1 2 - 5 5 8

C h a n g e s 1 2 - 6 5 8

Figures

2 - 1 . A L C E T r a i n i n g F o l d e r 1 0

3 - 1 . A L C E M a n a g e m e n t S t r u c t u r e 1 7

3 - 2 . N o t i o n a l D e p l o y e d A L C E O r g a n i z a t i o n a l C h a r t 1 8

4 - 1 . A c t i v e D u t y a n d A R C A s s o c i a t e A L C S / A L C F A l i g n m e n t 2 5

Attachments

1 - G l o s s a r y o f T e r m s 5 9

2 - P u b l i c a t i o n s 6 3

3 - A L C E C o m m a n d e r ' s G u i d e 6 9

4 - A L C E I n f o r m a t i o n B r o c h u r e F o r m a t 7 3

5 - A L C E D i s p l a y B o a r d s 7 4

6 • E n g i n e R u n n i n g O n / O f f l o a d P r o c e d u r e s 9 3

7 - C o l d W e a t h e r P r o c e d u r e s / R e q u i r e m e n t s 9 4

8 - A L C E C h e c k U s t s 9 5

9 - A L C S M a n p o w e r a n d E q u i p m e n t A c c o u n t s 9 8

1 0 - M A C A L C S C o m p u t e r P r o g r a m s 9 9

1 1 - M A C A L C E O n - S t a t i o n / S t r e n g t h R e p o r t s 1 0 0

1 2 - A L C E 7 6 0 2 R e p o r t s 1 0 3

Forms Prescribed

MAC 11, Airhft Control Element Status Report

MAC 174, Airfield Survey

MAC 356, Movement Flow Chart


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to designated US forces. An Affiliation Training team nor

maUy consists of two quaUfied instructors responsible for

conducting the Airhft Planners Course and/or the Equip

ment Preparation Course.

1-7. General Policies. The foUowing policies apply to AL

CEs, MSTs, CSTs, ATTs, and ASTs. The generic term

ALCE appUes to all teams.

a. Deployed Uniform PoUcy. When deployed, aU

ALCE members wiU wear woodland Battle Dress Uniform

(BDU) IAW AFR 35-10 as supplemented, or the clothing

designated by mission directive, tasking order, or team

chief (e.g., Desert BDUs, civilian clothes, flight suits, etc.).

b. Orders. Due to the frequency of TDY commitments

associated with ALCE cadre operations, the use of blan

ket TDY orders is authorized and encouraged. The use of

blanket orders is restricted to industrial funded (IF) oper

ations. MAJCOM (XOCOM) and MAC NAF/ALD func

tional managers (DOXL/DOX) required to evaluate

in-garrison and deployed ALCE activities are authorized

blanket TDY orders. ALCE loadmasters are authorized ad

ditional crewmember (ACM) status on MAC aircraft for the

purpose of maintaining currency (see paragraph3-3h(3) for

limitations). AU ALCE personnel are authorized mission

essential ground Personnel (MEGP) on any MAC aircraft

to and from deployed locations. Cockpit access by the

ALCE cadre is authorized to coordinate mission details

with the aircraft commander or higher headquarters. Di

rect use of aircraft radios is authorized with permission of

the aircraft commander. Blanket orders must include the

authorization to travel in civilian clothes when required and

the requirement for the ALCE commander or MST/CST

chief to have a telephone located in the room or immedi

ately avaUable for their use to receive incoming or to place

outgoing calls.

c. Additional Duties. To ensure each squadron main

tains a nucleus of personnel to meet the 12-hour response

requireme..:., ,\hCT. eucL-fi personar ;.' not. bn r.-rrf»d7jl«d

for wing'hase additional duties or details of any kind out

side the squadron. Squadron duties wiU be shared by a cross

section of officer and enlisted personnel within the squad

ron. The ALCS/CC has complete authority to designate cad

re additional duties within the ALCS.

d. Quarters. Deployed ALCEs wiU make every effort

to use government or contract quarters at the deployed lo

cation. ALCE commanders and MST and CST chiefs must

be avaUable to the MAC NAF Operations Center at aU

times. AU personnel wul be billeted in quarters compara

ble to those afforded TDY aircrews supporting MAC mis

sions. Additionally, satisfactory telephone communications

must be available to the team chief, and every effort must

be made to maintain team integrity.

e. (Does not apply to ARC Forces). Free Time at

Home Station Mission. Commitments permitting, ALCE

personnel returning to home station, after TDY in official

status, wul be given sufficient free time to ensure proper

rest and permit them to resolve personal affairs. Free time

wiU be taken immediately upon return and is not cumula

tive. Free time provisions outlined in this paragraph may

be changed at the discretion of the ALCS commander to

meet mission and local training requirements. Free time

ratio is as foUows: One hour of free time for each 3 hours

of TDY time. Free time wiU not exceed 72 hours.

f. Passport. ALCE personnel are required to deploy

short notice to any location worldwide. To ensure this capa

biUty, ALCE cadre and cadre augmentees are authorized

and wiU have both official and civilian passports. The proce

dure for obtaining passports is provided in AFR 30-4 and

MACR 34-3.

g. Personnel Utilization. Work schedules for ALCE

operations are based on individuals working 12-hour shifts.

Sustained operations over 30 days in duration require the

deployment of additional personnel in primary unit type

code (UTC) positions. Deployed ALCE personnel wiU not

be tasked to perform additional duties outside their primary

UTC requirements unless authorized and tasked by the

ALCE commander. When notified of a requirement to aug

ment employment location base operating support (BOS)

(e.g., supporting tent city, K.P. duty, etc.), the ALCE com

mander wiU task for and deploy with the additional sup-

port personnel required. These personnel wiU be taken from

the ALCEs parent wing/group without regard to AFSC.

IS. Deviation. Deviations from prescribed methods are

authorized by the on-site ALCE commander if required for

mission accomplishment. In no instance is a deviation that

detracts from safety procedures permitted. Unit supple

ments to this regulation require MACOS/XOCOM ap

proval.

1-9. ALCE Designation. ALCEs are formed by combin

ing multiple UTCs as required to accomplish the tasked

mission. Although these UTCs may come from various

wings, the wing from which the ALCE cadre originates is

credited with the command of and identified as the ALCE

(e.g., the 437 ALCE is designated as such because the cad

re is from the 437 MAW, even though the maintenance and

aerial port functions may be from other wings). Each ALCS,

regardless of in-garrison wing of assignment, will maintain

the same capabilities and deploy ALCE cadres eble to plan,

coordinate, control and support airUft operations using any

MAC, CRAF, or SAC airUft aircraft. .

1-10. Unit Patches. Each ALCE unit will create its own

patch IAW AFR 900-3. This patch wUl be in good taste

consistent with established guidelines and should be unique

to the unit. Once the design is approved, send a copy of

the patch to MACOS/XOCOM.

1-11. Changes. Recommendations for improvement or

changes to this regulation are encouraged. Submit recom

mendations for changes to this pubhcation on AF Form

847, Recommendation for Change of Pubhcation (Flight

Pubhcation) (LRA), through channels to MACOS/XOCOM.

1-12. Waiver Authority for Air Reserve Components

(ARC). Waiver authority for ARC ALCEs wul be submit

ted through appropriate ARC channels:

a. Air National Guard: Through NGB/XOOCT AAFB

MD 20331-6008.

b. Air Force Reserve: Through AFRES NAF/DO to

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MACR 554. Vol IV 21 May 1991

Chapter 2

SELECTION, QUALIFICATION, AND TRAINING OF ALCE CADRE AND AUGMENTEE PERSONNEL

2-1. General The ALCE is a formal MAC organization at

deployed locations and is an extension of MAC command

and control. ALCE cadre personnel must be of the highest

caliber, possess the management experience and skills need

ed to exercise the command authority granted by CINC-

MAC, and have the leadership and abilities needed to work

in international environments under crisis or hostile con

ditions. ALCE cadre personnel must have the operational

sophistication and flexibility to evaluate emergency situ

ations, develop new or innovative solutions, and properly

apply resources to the resolution of the problem. The ALCE

cadre is an elite force that is often the first and only

representatives of the US Air Force seen by international,

civilian, and/or other government agencies. It is impera

tive that ALCE cadre personnel maintain impeccable mUi

tary bearing, behavior, and appearance at all times.

2-2. AppUcation. This chapter appUes to aU ALCE cadre

and augmentee personnel. AU references to ALCS in this

chapter equally apply to Air Reserve Component (ARC)

units, unless otherwise stated.

2-3. Selection and Qualification Criteria of ALCS Per

sonnel:

a. General criteria. AU ALCS positions wul be filled

by highly qualified personnel, preferably by nomination ac

tion. When feasible, nominees wiU be selected from person

nel who have been trained in ALCE operations. ALCS

commanders wUl establish local selection procedures (e.g.,

selection may be accomplished by an interview and recom

mendation process involving the ALCS commander and

wing Deputy Commander for Operations (DO)). ALCSs wiU

be selectively manned IAW AFR 39-11 and AFR 36-20.

Personnel selected for ALCS positions wUl have a minimum

of 18 months service retainability. Retainability waiver re

quests wul be considered on an individual basis. Forward

waiver requests through MAC NAF to MACOS/XOCOM.

Selected personnel wUl not have a physical profile which

would prevent or exempt them from mobility requirements.

Personnel who cannot deploy and perform required tasks

due to permanent or long term physical limitations or res

trictions wiU not be assigned to an ALCS and, if already

assigned to an ALCS, wul be reassigned within the wing

or PCS as required. Airmen being considered for assign

ment to an ALCS Unit Manning Document (UMD) posi

tion must possess the AFSC and grade/skill level required

for that position. Enlisted personnel must possess at least

a five-skill level AFSC to be assigned or augment the

ALCS. Personnel presently in five-skiU upgrade training

within their AFSC wul not be considered for ALCS posi

tions until their upgrade training is completed (does not

apply to ARC). This policy may be waived by the ALCS

commander for cross-trainees demonstrating exceptional

abilities and possessing the grade commensurate to the po

sition being assigned. Forward a copy of the waiver to the

NAF/DOXL and MACOS/XOCOM.

NOTE: An individual may not be ALCE cadre certified un

til award of their five-level. The ALCS commander wiU re

view inbound assignments to ensure personnel are qualified

f o r i n i t i a l a s s i g n m e n t . '

b. Specific selection and qualification criteria:

(1) AJA^Coninumdar Tim ALCScrjtnnianderpo-

sition will be selected by the wing commander. It is highly

recommended that the squadron commander have previ

ous ALCE experience and/or move up from the ALCS/DOM

position. The commander's position is a rated position.

(2) ALCS Mission Panning officers. Officers con

sidered for assignment to the ALCS must possess knowl

edge of MAC command and control, and have the

background and experience in MAC operations to antici

pate problem areas and apply positive corrective actions.

Assigned officers must be able to plan, organize, deploy,

employ, and redeploy squadron-size organizations in sup

port of operations at non-MAC stations. If appropriate, rat

ed ALCS officers wUl maintain currency in MAC mission

aircraft in accordance with current directives governing at

tached crewmembers and the Rated Position Identifier

(RPI) code designated in the Unit Personnel Management

Roster (UPMR). The responsibilities of ALCS officers are

commensurate with their positions as the direct represen

tatives of the MAC NAF/ALD commander during deployed

operations. Deployed ALCS officers are either ALCE com

manders or operations officers and are responsible for ef

fective C2 and support of airUft operations. In-garrison,

ALCS officers serve the wing staff function of operational

planning and coordinating for ALCE exercises, contingen

cies, MAC mission support, and C2 wartime requirements.

(3) Loadmasters. Each ALCS wUl have at least

one fully qualified loadmaster assigned from each of MAC's

primary mission airUft aircraft (does not apply to ARC).

Loadmasters wUl maintain currency in their assigned weap

on system and in hazardous cargo certification.

(4) Airfield Management. Airfield management

personnel must have a basic-understanding of airfield

management and operations. This includes airfield operat

ing restrictions and criteria, airfield inspections, flight plan

ning and notices to airmen (NOTAMs), airfield lighting and

markings, and flight line safety. Airfield management per

sonnel lacking knowledge and experience in these areas are

required to receive remedial training from the local airfield

manager prior to deploying in a primary line number. Such

training wiU be coordinated with the Airfield Manager to

define training requirements and establish a trainee duty

schedule.

(5) Communications (Avionics Maintenance). As

signed personnel must attend a MARC orientation train

ing course at Scott AFB IL prior to deploying in a primary

line number. Units wiU take action on ALCS-assigned

455X2A which have completed ATC course E3AZR45552

A-001 (AN/TYQ-26 Communications Processor Control O/

Maintenance) through their servicing CBPOs, to place

those individuals in an assignment freeze status (code 51

for a period of 24 months. This policy does not apply to

overseas units.

(6) Communications (Aerospace Ground Equip

ment (AGE)). Assigned personnel must attend MARC

orientation training at Scott AFB IL prior to deploying

in a primary line number.

(7) Supply. Supply personnel should be familia

with supply discipline and equipment accountability proce

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(8) Administration. It is strongly recommended

that assigned administrative personnel be familiar with

squadron orderly room and wing administrative functions.

(9) Additional duty first sergeant. The ALCS ad

ditional duty first sergeant should be selected from the sen

ior enlisted ranks from any AFSC and wiU be appointed

by letter from the ALCS commander. Completion of Ex

tension Course Institute (ECI) Course 10090, First Ser

geant, is desirable, but not mandatory for duty selection

and qualification.

(10) ALCS Superintendent (Chief Enlisted Man

ager (CEM) when a CMSgt is assigned). The senior rank

ing enlisted member wiU be designated as the ALCS

superintendent, regardless of AFSC. This individual wUl

be responsible to the ALCS commander for issues dealing

with enlisted personnel management, programs, and poli

cies. This individual wiU work closely with the designated

first sergeant to resolve squadron personnel problems and

to establish squadron personnel policies. The ALCS su

perintendent is the ALCS commander's senior «nlint*»H ad

visor. The ALCS superintendent wiU work with the ALCS

Director of Operations (DOM) on operational issues such

as taskings, schedules, briefings, etc..

(11) Aerial Port (TR). Personnel assigned to an

ALCS or augmenting the ALCE cadre in a primary ALCE

UTC line number wiU be capable of acting as the ALCE/TR

liaison. It is preferred that these individuals be a minimum

seven-level AFSC; however, a highly qualified five-level

may be used. The individual must possess a current haz

ardous cargo certification IAW AFR 71-4.

(12) Maintenance (MA). Personnel assigned to an

ALCS or augmenting the ALCE cadre in a primary ALCE

UTC line number wUl be capable of acting as the ALCE/MA

Uaison. It is preferred that these individuals be a minimum

seven-level AFSC; however, a highly qualified five-level

may be used.

c. ALCE cadre augmentees. ALCS commanders wiU

ensure augmentees meet the same qualification standards

as caure personnel.

NOTE: Augmentation of ARC units is the prerogative of

the ARC wing commander. ARC augmentee training wul

comply with the requirements of this regulation.

(1) Appropriate wing agencies wiU nominate quaU

fied individuals for ALCS augmentee duty. The nominees

selection wiU be by review and concurrence of the ALCS

commander. AU ALCE cadre augmentees, regardless of

AFSC, wiU not have other mobility requirements in con

flict with their primary ALCE cadre augmentee duties. AU

ALCE cadre augmentee positions are wartime essential.

(2) ALCSs wiU retain the minimum numbers of

trained augmentees to meet unit Designed Operating Capa

biUty (DOC) requirements and UTC taskings. For exam

ple, if an ALCS is tasked by the DOC to have eight fully

trained officers available, but is only authorized five

officers, then a minimum of three officer augmentees must

be trained, quaUfied, and avaUable for ALCS cadre duty

(does not apply to ARC). Requests for waivers to this re

quirement wul be submitted to MACOS/XOCOM through

the NAF/ALD.

NOTE: Units having local authority to overman existing

UMD authorizations are waived attached augmentees when

direct-assigned overmanning meets the minimum augmen

tation requirements.

(3) Officers augmenting the ALCS wiU be as

signed by letter and serve as an augmentee a minimum of

12 months after becoming certified as ALCE commanders/

operations officers. Nonrated officers (e.g., 19XX AFSC)

may be used as ALCE operations officer augmentees.

(4) Enlisted personnel selected as ALCE cadre

augmentees wul meet DOC UTC grade and skill level re

quirements. The use of lower or higher grades is authorized,

provided the lower grade skill-level requirement is main

tained (e.g., a SSgt with a seven-level filling a TSgt posi

tion). Augmentees wiU be assigned by letter to the

augmentee position for a minimum of 12 months after be

coming ALCE certified in their particular AFSC.

NOTE: Personnel unable to meet the minimum grade/skill-

level or time criteria may be waived by the ALCS com

mander on an individual basis.

(5) AU personnel wUl be trained in accordance

with the provisions of this regulation and AFR 50-23. Once

an individual is qualified, he or she wUl help plan and de

ploy with an ALCE or MST a minimum of once every 6

months to remain current. Once currency is lost, the in

dividual must deploy under the supervision of a qualified

individual The individual's Job Qualification Standard

(JQS) wiU be used to document current task certification.

(6) Augmentation personnel selected to fiU key po

sitions on a scheduled ALCE operation/exercise will be

released by their units in sufficient time to participate in

operational planning.

(7) Request for waiver of augmentee requirements

must be fully justified. Forward waiver request to MACOS/

XOCOM, through the appropriate MAC NAF/ALD. Ex

ception: SkiU-Ievel waivers may be locaUy approved by the

ALCS commander.

2-4. Security Clearance Requirements for ALCS Personnel:

a. The following ALCS AFSCs and quantities require

Top Secret clearance ehgibiUty:

REMARKS

AppUes regardless of AFSC.

Minimum of one TS/SBI.

AFSC

QTY

1425/2245 ALL

A114X0 4

271X1 3

455X2

ALL

454X1

2

702X0 3

605XX 2

457XX

2

b. AU other ALCS personnel and augmentees require

Secret clearance eligibility.

c. The Top Secret clearance eligibility is required so

that each active duty ALCS can plan and deploy one

7E1AE UTC and one 7E1AG UTC to a Top Secret location.

d. The TS/SBI eligibility is required to support spe

cial operations planning requirements that cannot be sup

ported without this clearance.

e. MACOS/NAF/ALD ALCE managers are required

to have Top Secret clearance eligibility, regardless of AFSC.

f. Personnel Security Investigations (PSIs) wiU not

be requested when assigned individuals already have the

required PSI/security clearance ehgibiUty according to

AFR 205-32, paragraph 4-2.

2-5. ALCE Special Experience Identifiers (SEI). After

ALCE certification and completion of nine months ex

perience, aU enlisted ALCE cadre and selected augmentees

wiU be awarded SEI 090 IAW AFR 39-1 (retroactive for

personnel with previous ALCE experience). ALCE ex

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6 months has transpired between last deployment and/or

ALCS office duty. The ALCS commander may waive the

time requirement.

2-6. Training of ALCE Cadre and Augmentation Personnel:

a. Purpose. This section establishes the minimum

training, proficiency, and evaluation requirements for

ALCE cadre and augmentee personnel. The ALCE train

ing program is the responsibility of the ALCS commander

and wul be conducted IAW AFR 50-23.

(1) The commander wiU appoint a training officer

and NCO by letter to administer the training program.

(2) Only the mmiMmW may certify ALCE cadre

and augmentee personnel.

b. Types of Training. ALCE training falls into four

major categories: Type I, Initial Qualification and Certifi

cation; Type II, Special Qualification and Certification;

Type III, Continuation Training; and Type IV, Proficien

cy Training.

(1) Type I • Initial Qualification and Certification:

(a) Phase I - Initial Evaluation and Orienta

tion. When an individual is assigned to an ALCS, or is as

signed as an ALCE cadre augmentee, an ALCE training

folder wul be created, a trainer wiU be assigned, and an in

itial evaluation of the individual's training requirements

will be accomplished. These actions wiU be accomplished

during the individual's in-processing, as time and mission

requirements permit. The initial evaluation provides feed

back to the ALCS commander on the adequacy of formal

training, verifies current mandatory qualifications, and

identifies required OJT and formal training requirements.

Upon completion of the evaluation, the individual wiU re

ceive ALCE orientation. This unit orientation is designed

to provide initial familiarization to aU newly assigned ALCS

and augmentee personnel ALCE orientation may be con

ducted through self-study, briefings, and/or local tours.

ALCE orientation is not qualification training and should

be limited to ALCE subjects of a general nature. ALCE

orientation will be completed within 30 days of assignment

(60 days for ARC). Results of the initial evaluation and a

statement confirming completion of ALCE orientation will

be entered on an AF Form 1098, Special Task Certifica

tion and Recurring Training, for each person, and placed

in section I of the ALCE training folder.

NOTE: NAF orientation cannot be used to satisfy this re

quirement ALCE orientation should include, as a minimum:

1. Organization/structure of MAC, to in

clude higher headquarters and subordinate units. Include

local wing/group organizations, functions, and rela

tionships.

2. Familiarization with the Tactical Air

Control System (TACS) and its respective elements, with

emphasis on the airUft mission and the deployed role of the

ALCE.

3. Familiarization with the MAC Affili

ation program with emphasis on its role in ALCE deploy

ments and user responsibilities to self support.

4. Introduction to appropriate publica

tions, local operating procedures, and policies that govern

ALCE operations, such as mobility requirements, special

driver's license requirements, squadron details, deployment

scheduling, dependent care issues, etc..

5. Completion of mobility requirements

(e.g., shots, uniforms, passport applications, etc.). See AFR

28-4. MOP 7.

(b) Phase II - Initial Qualification and Certifi

cation. This training is designed to qualify personnel in

ALCE operations. Phase II training will be conducted by

qualified ALCS members and wiU consist of self-study, for

mal classroom, and practical (operational) training. Upon

completion of Phase II training, each individual will be giv

en a practical evaluation by a quaUfied ALCE cadre mem

ber. Upon successful completion of the evaluation, the

individual may be certified on the AF Form 797, Job

Qualification Standard Continuation/Command JQS, as

"qualified" by the ALCS commander. Phase II training

should be completed within 60 days for previously quaU

fied personnel, and within 90 days for personnel not previ

ously qualified. Individuals who have not completed Phase

II training wiU not be deployed in a primary line position

unless they are under the direct supervision of a quaUfied

trainer. Training time limitations for initial qualification

of ARC ALCE members should be 1 year. For those in

dividuals exceeding the recommended training time, a

monthly training progress review will be conducted by the

training officer/NCO and the commander. This review will

be annotated on an AF Form 623A, On-the-job Training

Record • Continuation Sheet, and maintained until the in

dividual is qualified.

(c) Phase II - Common Training Re

quirements:

1. The primary ALCS cadre weapons wiU

be the .38 caliber revolver or nine millimeter pistol and the

M-16 rifle. AU assigned ALCE cadre and designated cadre

augmentee personnel will maintain proficiency with these

weapons. AFR 125-26/MACSUP1 contains information on

weapons handling, issue, and storage requirements. AFR

50-36, volume II discusses small arms marksmanship

training.

2. AU ALCS and augmentee personnel

will be qualified and authorized to operate government mo

tor vehicles. Certification in special purpose vehicles will

be accomplished on an AF Form 2293, US Air Force Mo

tor Vehicle Operator Identification Card (Computer Gener

ated), before operating these vehicler.. Training "viU include

vehicle operations while wearing the ground crew chemi

cal ensemble.

3. AU ALCS personnel wiU complete one

MAC Affiliation Training Program Airlift Planners Course.

4. AU ALCS personnel and augmentees

should attend the foUowing training when grade and time

permit: Middle East Orientation Course (MEOC); Latin

American Orientation Course (LAOC); African Orientation

Course; Airlift Operations School (AOS); local training in

combat Rules of Engagement (ROE), use and tactical

deployment of Airbase Defense forces; and, NAF/ALD

command and control orientation.

NOTE: The NAF/ALD ALCE managers are required to de

velop, schedule, and conduct NAF/ALD orientation at least

once a calendar year. ALCS commanders at overseas loca

tions have the option of sending their personnel to either

the ALD or NAF orientation.

5. AU ALCE cadre personnel and aug

mentees will receive MARC setup and Operational Orien

tation Training.

NOTE: Recommend attendance to the MACOS/XOCOC

MARC Operator Training course at Scott AFB, Illinois,

offered on an as required basis. MARC training wUl con

sist of, as a minimum:

equipment.

a. Setup and turn-on of the MARC.

b. Layout and function of MARC


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c. Emergency shutdown and safety.

d. Basic operating procedures.

e. COMSEC procedures.

f. At least 10 hours of supervised

practical training (actual, simulated exercise, or equivalent

training) in the assigned duty position (e.g., the aerial port

and maintenance augmentees would use a MARC worksta

tion as an ATOC or Job Control Uaison position and exer

cise message coordination, etc.).

6. AU ALCE cadre and augmentees wUl

receive training on bare base survivability. This training

is locaUy developed and should include but not be limited to:

a. Set-up of tents and support equip

ment.

b. Field messing.

c. First Aid and CPR.

3. Field sanitation.

e. Nuclear, BtjologtcaLOiamical (NBCV

Mobility training.

f. Personal protection and security.

E. Equipment protection and security.

. Aircraft/airfield security.

i. Perimeter/unit self-defense training.

7. AU ALCE cadre and augmentees wil

receive training on operations in a chemical threat environ

ment. This training includes initial and annual chemical

warfare defense (CWD) framing as weU as chemical war

fare task qualification training (CWTQT). The CWTQT will

be locally developed by each unit and must concentrate on

wartime tasks with personnel wearing CWD ensembles.

(d) Phase II - AFSC-unique Training Re

quirements:

1. Officer Qualifications. Before perform

ing duties as a quaUfied ALCE commander, an officer must:

a. Complete a MAC command and

control orientation program conducted at the local com

mand n^t nnr\ at the MAC NAF/ALD operations center.

NOTE: A NAF/ALD command and control o.iar-tulion visit

will be completed at the earliest avaUable opportunity, but

will not be a prerequisite for certification as an ALCE com

mander; however, local command post orientation is man

datory for certification. A previous tour as a NMCC/M AC/

NAF/ALD/ALCC/Wing duty officer wiU satisfy the com

mand and control orientation requirement.

b. Serve as an in-garrison planning

officer on at least one ALCE operation.

c. Serve as a deployed operations of

ficer on at least one ALCE operation.

d. Serve as the ALCE commander,

under the supervision of a quaUfied ALCE officer, on at

least one deployment.

2. Airfield Management (271X1). Initial

qualification will consist of, but is not limited to, knowl

edge of and/or practical experience in the foUowing:

a. Complete a MAC/ALD command

and control orientation program conducted at the local com

mand post and at the MAC NAF operations center. This

should include orientation training on Global Decision Sup

port System (GDSS).

NOTE: A NAF/ALD command and control orientation visit

wiU be completed at the earliest avaUable opportunity, but

will not be a prerequisite for certification as an ALCS oper

ations NCO; however, local command post orientation is

mandatory.

b. Complete training for preparation

and transmission of aircraft movement messages conducted

at a command post/operations center. Once qualified,

refresher training will be accomplished IAW this regula

t i o n a n d A F R 5 0 - 2 3 .

c. Complete at least 20 hours of su

pervised practical training (actual, simulated exercises, or

equivalent training) in the assigned duty position to include

MARC and ALCE radio operations.

d. Complete training on emergency

action messages and requirements from the local command

post.

e. Training on aircraft flight foUow

ing, aircraft operating requirements (e.g., aircraft refuel

ing, minimum essential equipment, maintenance status

codes, etc.), and aircrew support requirements to include

aircrew stage operations.

f. Training in airfield inspection and

airfield surveys to include airfield criteria, parking plans,

airfield lighting and markings, airfield safety and clear

zones, hazardous cargo parking and emergency jettison

areas, airfield operating minirmims, and aircraft operating

UniitatioPS fe.g., twin tandem weights, LCNs, runway re

quirements, iwrawnm operating weights, etc). Coordinate

the training with the local Airfield Manager to ensure air

field access and flight line driving requirements are met.

g. Training on setup and complete

operation of aU MARC equipment Training will include the

turn-on and operation of the Communications Maintenance

Operator (CMO) position and the ability to remove, setup,

operate, and reinstall MARC radios and antennas.

NOTE: Some of this training can be accomplished at the

MARC Operator's Course conducted at Scott AFB, Illinois.

h. COMSEC, Crypto, and Authenti

cation procedures to include setup and operation of STU-

III and secure fax.

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d. AU ALCS loadmaster scheduling

will include time to complete flying currency items. ALCS

loadmasters who are noncurrent for grounding items IAW

MACR 60-1 wul not perform primary aircrew loadmaster

duties but can perform ALCE duties if otherwise qualified.

When an ALCS loadmaster becomes noncurrent for

grounding items, medically grounded, or becomes unquali

fied for any reason, the MAC NAF/DOXL or ARC NAF

(when applicable) wUl be notified immediately. Annotate

the monthly 7602 report with appropriate remarks until

the individual returns to full flying qualification.

e. AU ALCE cadre loadmasters will

know how to loadplan aU airUft aircraft by computer aid

ed load manifest (CALM) and by the standard form and

template method.

f. AU ALCE cadre loadmasters and

loadmaster augmentees will successfully complete the

MAC Affiliation Loadplanners and Equipment Preparation

courses.

g. Army A/DACG or Marine embar

kation orientation training, to include m«r»h«ling yard,

joint inspection, ready line, and flight line equipment/

personnel escort, and ERO procedures.

4. Avionics Specialists (455X2A). Train

ing will include, But not be limited to, knowledge of and/or

practical experience in:

a. ATC Courses conducted at Kees-

ler AFB, Mississippi, and at Field Training Detachments

(FTD) to include AN/TYQ-26 Communications Processor

Control OH Maintenance E3AZR45552A-001.

b. Maintaining records and forms.

c. Circuit and wiring layout of the

MARC.

d. Use of special test equipment.

e. Message distribution procedures.

f. COMSEC. Crypto, and Authenti

cation.

g. MUitary Air Integrated Reporting

System (MAIRS) and emergency action messages.

h. At least 20 hours of supervised

practical training (actual or simulated exercise or equiva

lent training situations) in the assigned duty position.

NOTE: Quota requests for formal ATC training courses

must be directed through the functional manager at MA-

COS Scott AFB IL/XOCOM.

5. Aerospace Ground Equipment Special

ist (454X1) This training will consist of, but is not limited

to, knowledge of and/or practical experience in:

a. Attendance of courses on refriger

ation and heating units. This training will cover the opera

tions and maintenance of the air conditioning and heating

units used with the air transportable command and com

munications shelter.

b. Completion of power production

orientation with theTiost civil engineer power production

section.

NOTE: Quota requests for formal ATC training courses

must be directed through the functional manager at

MACOS/XOCOM.

c. MARC radio voice and data oper

ations.

6. Information Management Specialist

(702X0 or 732XX). This training will consist of, but is not

limited to, knowledge of and/or practical experience in:

receipt,

files.

tation.

a. MARC message transmission/

b. ALCE message distribution and

c. COMSEC and security documen-

d. ALOE records, publications, and

forms.

e. Emergency Actions.

f. Radio operations.

g. At least 20 hours of supervised

practical training (actual, simulated exercises, or equiva

lent training) in the assigned duty position, to include

MARC operations.

7. ALCE cadre Aerial Port specialist

(605X5). This training will consist of, but is not limited to,

knowledge of and/or practical experience in:

a. ATC course J3AZR60O0O-O00 or

J4AZT60000-000, AirUft of Hazardous Material. Any

courseiUsted in AFR 71-4, paragraph 1-20, is acceptable.

Once personnel are qualified, currency wiH be maintained

IAW AFR 71-4.

b. ATC course 3AIR75100X. Tech

nical Instructor, or equivalent CIC. This course is not re

quired, but strongly recommended.

c. Successful completion of the MAC

Affiliation Program Load Planning and Equipment prepa

ration courses.

d. Complete a MAC Aerial Port orien

tation to include ATOC and APCC operating procedures.

e. Army A/DACG or Marine embar

kation orientation training, to include marshalling yard,

joint inspection, ready line, and flight line equipment/

personnel escort, and ERO procedures.


practical training (actual, simulated exercises, or equiva

lent training) in the assigned duty position, to include

MARC operations.

8. Maintenance specialist (457X2). Train

ing will consist of, but is not limited to, knowledge of and/or


a. Completion of a MAC Main

tenance orientation to include Job Control, specialist dis

patch, and LRC operations.

b. Aircraft marshalling, basic air

craft handling, servicing, AGE operations and require

ments, and foUow-me procedures.

c. Flight line expediter or ramp su

pervisor orientation and flight line safety and security.

d. Familiarization with supply

DIFM and war readiness spares kit (WRSK) requirements

and procedures.

e. Aircraft parking plans.



training) in the assigned duty position, to include MARC

operations.

9. Supply specialist (645XX). Training

will consist of, but is not limited to, knowledge of and/or


a. Completion of a MAC Main

tenance orientation to include Job Control, specialist dis

patch, and LRC operations.

b. Supply DIFM and WRSK re

quirements.

c. At least 20 hours of supervised


training) in the assigned duty position, to include MARC

operations.


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(2) Type II - Special Qualification and Certifi

cation:

(a) General PoUcy. Once an individual has

been initially trained and certified, the ALCS commander

may require select individuals to obtain additional special

qualifications. The ALCS commander is the sole authori

ty determining who will or wiU not receive special qualifi

cation training. The ALCS commander is the certifying

official for all ALCE special qualifications.

(b) Mission Support Team (MST). Assigned

and augmentee personnel who will perform MST team chief

duties wiU faU under the same criteria as ALCS officers.

When deployed, MST chiefs are direct representatives of

the MAC NAF/ALD commander. ALCS airmen selected

to perform MST chief duties must be qualified to at least

the seven-skiU level and be capable of organizing and oper

ating at deployed locations. This training wul consist of,

but is not limited to:

1. A MAC command and control briefing

that outlines command relationships between MAC, MAC

NAF, the local wing/squadron, and the deployed MST.

2. MAC Affiliation Training Program

AirUft Planner's Course.

3. Aircraft marshaling procedures.

4. On station, emergency (OPREP,

Homehne, etc.), mission reporting, and flight foUowing.

5. Coordination required to ensure fuel,

equipment, loads, load teams, aircrew transportation, bUlet

ing, security, flight planning, and other required support

are avaUable at the deployed location.

6. Airfield survey program and airfield

criteria.

7. Aircraft parking plans, movement of

aircraft on the ground, and related ground/flying safety.

(c) Communications Support Team (CST).

ALCE cadre or augmentees selected to perform CST chief

duti**" nMtit r>e onwhfied to at least the peven-level in their

AFSC »rrl r*p cspsble of rlarninp. onranizmp, deploying,

employing, and redeploying squad or team size units in sup

port of specific mission objectives. Training for aU CST per

sonnel wul include, but is not limited to, knowledge of

and/or practical experience in:

1. Determining and coordinating travel.

2. Communications Concept of Oper

ations.

3. Equipment power and support re

quirement.

4. Equipment configuration, to include

COMSEC, frequency, and antenna selection and ar

rangement.

5. Safety and security of personnel,

equipment, COMSEC, and classified operational infor

mation.

6. Knowledge of field level maintenance

and testing, maintenance data coUection, supply, and

WRSK requirements.

(d) Airfield Survey Team (AST). ALCE cad

re and augmentees selected to become Airfield Survey

Team chiefs wiU be a seven-level if enlisted. The individu

al must be capable of planning, organizing, deploying, em

ploying, and redeploying a team size unit to national and

international military and civUian airfields. Training wUl

include, but is not limited to, knowledge of and/or practi

cal experience in:

1. Foreign clearance and foreign operat

ing rights procedures, to include requesting country

clearances.

2. Aircraft characteristics, aircraft oper

ating requirements (e.g., aircraft refueling, minimum essen

tial equipment, firefighting, AGE, materials handling

equipment (MHE), etc.), aircraft security requirements

IAW AFR 207-1/MACSUP1. attachments 11 and 12, a

aircrew support requirements to include aircrew bUleting,

messing, and medical requirements.

3. Airfield inspections and airfield sur

veys to include airfield criteria, parking plans, airfield light

ing and markings, airfield safety and clear zones, hazard

ous cargo parking and emergency jettison areas, airfield

operating minimums, and aircraft operating limitations

(e.g., twin tandem weights, LCNs, runway requirements,

maximum operating weights, aircraft parking and taxiing

criteria, etc.).

NOTE: Recommend ALCS commanders coordinate airfield

inspection training requirements with the local airfield

manager.

4. Basic ALCE operating requirements,

to include determining airfield capability and methods to

support an ALCE operation (e.g., working areas, host sup

port, etc).

5. Determining aircraft ma»imnmn on

ground (MOGs) at the operating location, including con

tingency, CE (civU engineering/total parking area), and nor

mal operating MOGs. This includes identifying the causes

of MOG limitations and determining what equipment

would be needed to overcome the limitation.

6. Support agreements, site survey oper

ations, airfield operating restrictions, airport management

and organization. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

and International CivU Aviation Organization (ICAO) pub-

Ucations, flight planning, and aircraft air traffic contro

(ATC) support requirements.

7. An individual will deploy on a mini

mum of two airfield surveys under the supervision of a cer

tified airfield survey team chief before being considered for

certification. One survey may be hcccmpli^auG wi..:;


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to maintain required proficiency levels. ALCS continuation

training requirements will be determined by the ALCS com

mander. Time periods include annual, semiannual, quarter

ly, and monthly training. Training subjects should include,

but not limited to, MARC and radio operations and setup,

bare base survivability, chemical warfare, and weapons

training. ALCS continuation training meetings will be ac

complished quarterly. Items covered wiU be documented

in formal minutes, tape recordings, or other media to en

sure that members who are absent from the meeting are

able to get pertinent information as soon as practical Sub

jects shall be determined by the ALCS commander and wiU

include:

(a) Changes in airUft operations regulations,

publications, policies, or procedures.

(b) Items which impact ALCS operations

that require immediate attention or review.

(c) Any unique unit requirements.

(4) Type IV - Proficiency Training. Proficiency

training is the documented deployments of an individual

after initial qualification and certification is accomplished.

This training provides ALCS commanders and training

managers feedback on the proficiency of cadre and migmnn-

tee personnel. The program may also be used to document

total individual deployments by time and type. Managers

may then be able to identify shortcomings of an individu

al's training and schedule future deployments according

ly (e.g., a 271X1 may be MST qualified but not have

deployed as an MST team chief for over 6 months, thus

requiring an MST deployment for proficiency).

c Training Regression. Individuals who faU to demon

strate satisfactory performance during the conduct of as

signed duties or who fail to complete Type I training must

have their training records annotated IAW AFR 50-23. If

an individual is downgraded from "quaUfied" to "training"

status for any reason, supervisors must take immediate ac

tion for decertification. When an ALCS officer/airman or

augmentee (includes ANG and AFRES) has been decerti

fied for any reason, annotate appropriate remarks on the

RCS: MAC-DOC(M) 7602 Report until the individual is

again certified.

d. For AFRES and ANG units. Currency teaming for

all positions will include participation in at least one exer

cise or ALCE operation every 6 months, measured from

the last day of the last deployment.

2-7. Training Records. Training for all ALCS members

and augmentees wUl be documented using the foUowing

procedures:

a. Records Maintenance. Training records wUl be

maintained on each ALCS officer, airman, and augmentee

IAW AFR 50-23. Training records wiU be filed in the ALCS

in a central location and be maintained by the training of-

ficer/NCO. During initial and/or special training periods,

the trainee is responsible to ensure his or her training rec

ord is avaUable to the trainer for aU training periods. Af

ter qualification, training records will require continual

maintenance to ensure they are current. AU ALCS person

nel and augmentees should update their training record

periodically to maintain high ALCS qualification/knowl

edge levels.

b. Officer and Enlisted Personnel. Prepare and main

tain an individual training record on all assigned officers,

enlisted personnel, and augmentees. This record shall be

maintained in five sections: Section I, Part 1, ALCE Orien

tation; Section I, Part 2, Initial Qualification and Certifi

cation: Section II, Special Qualification and Certification;

Section III, Continuation/Recurring Training; Section IV,

ALCE Proficiency Training; and Section V, Miscellaneou

(See figure 2-1.)

(1) Section I. Initial Qualification and Certificatio

(a) Part 1: ALCE Orientation. Docume

initial evaluation, assignment of trainer, and ALCE orie

tation in this section. Use an AF Form 623A for docume

tation, local overprint authorized.

(b) Part 2: Initial Qualification Training an

Certification. The HQ MAC approved AF Form 797 w

be placed in this section. The JQS and associated AF For

623A will be maintained IAW AFR 50-23. Upon succes

ful completion of initial training, the respective trainin

OIC/NCOIC and section OIC/NCOIC will recommend ce

tification to the ALCS commander. The ALCS command

will enter a statement in the individual's training reco

to certify that the individual has completed the require

training and is qualified in ALCE and/or special duty ope

ations. Completion of all AF Form 797 items is not requir

for certification. Each ALCS commander may determin

minimum task requirements for that ALCS, provided th

the MAC identified items (single asterisked items on th

MAC approved JQS) have bean completed. When an ALC

cadre member transfers to another ALCS, the gaining co

mander will review the individual's record and direct ad

tional training as required prior to individua

recertification in the gaining ALCE.

(c) The HQ MAC-approved AF Form 623

will be placed behind the AF Form 797 and wiU reflect

detailed chronological record of training accomplishment

ALCS personnel performing as trainer will enter framin

accomplishments, written in such a manner as to ensu

the trainee and foUow-on trainers fully understand know

edge levels achieved by the trainee. As training requir

ments are completed and documented on the AF For

623A, the trainer will update the AF Form 797. Upon te

mination of each training period, the trainer wiU revie

both the AF Form 623A and AF Form 797 with the tra

ee and brief the trainee accordingly. The trainer and tra

ee will date and initial aU new training documentation

the time of completion. AU training documentation mu

comply with AFR 50-23.

(2) Section II, Special Qualification and Cert

cation:

(a) The HQ MAC approved AF Form 797 f

each special qualification wfll be maintained in this sectio

(b) TbeAFFonn623Awffl be maintained b

hind the AF Form 797 and used to document special qua

cation training.

(c) The ALCS commander certifies trainee

(3) Section III, Ckmtinuation/Recurring Trainin

The AF Form 1098 will be used to document completio

of basic qualification requirements that also require rec

ring or continuation training (e.g., small arms qualificatio

chemical warfare training, etc.). This section requires co

tinued up-to-date entries. A computerized version of th

AF Form 1098 may be used provided proper documen

tion IAW AFR 50-23 is ensured. If the continuation tra

ing is computerized and maintained outside the record

a memo for record must be placed in the training reco

indicating where and how the recurring teaming docume

tation is maintained. When an individual deploys with t

training folder, a copy of the computerized form must

entered in the record.

(4) Section IV, ALCE Proficiency Training. T

HQ MAC approved AF Form 623A wiU be used to doc

ment proficiency training accomplished whUe deploye

This teaming includes airfield surveys, JA/ATT mission

exercises, contingencies, SAAM missions, affiliati


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instructor activities, and other directed activities. Every

deployment is a training experience and this section should

be a chronological Usting of each individual's deployment

history. This section is used after an individual completes

initial qualification training Documentation of deployments

during initial qualification training is accomplished in sec

tion I, part 2. A computerized form or listing may be used

in section IV, provided it complies with the documentation

requirements of AFR 50-23. If the computerized form is

maintained outside the record, a memo for record must be

placed in the teaming record indicating where and how

proficiency documentation is maintained.

(6) Section V, Miscellaneous. This section may be

used to hold miscellaneous training information, schedules,

certificates, etc.

c Supplemental information. AU ALCS personnel and

augmentees will maintain an ALCE training folder sepa

rate from their AF Form 623 to document ALCE qualifi

cations and teaming. Those AFSCs that require the AF

Form 623 wul have their AF Form 623 maintained in the

individual's work center in accordance with AFR 50-23. An

notate on the AF Form 623A in the individual's AF Form

623 that special ALCE qualifications are maintained in the

individuals ALCE training folder located in the ALCS.

d. SORTS Reporting. The ALCS commander will

designate a minimum of two personnel to be trained and

qualified in status of resources and teaming system

(SORTS) reporting IAW proposed AFR 55-15/MACSUP

1. The individuals wiU receive local teaming from the wing

command post Exception: The 603 ALCS SORTS train

ing will be accomplished by either TDY to another wing

or by working with the local Aerial Port Squadron SORTS

monitor. AU SORTS reporters should attend the formal

SORTS teaming class. MSE/Augmentation personnel will

be trained in their primary duties by the owning units, but

reported as ALCE assets on the ALCS SORTS.

ALCE TRAINING FOLDER

SECTION I - PART 1

SECTION I - PART 2

SECTION II

SECTION I I I

SECTION TV

Figure 2-1. ALCE Training Folder.


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Chapter 3

ALCE ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS

3-1. General. ALCEs are formed by combining mission

support elements (MSEs) from various functional areas.

These MSEs are deployed by their respective wings and

organized under the command and control of an ALCE com

mander. The ALCE commander deploys a cadre of person

nel to provide core C2 and supervision of the deployed

ALCE. This cadre consists of personnel from the active

duty airUft control squadrons (ALCS) and the ARC airlift

control flights (ALCF). The ALCE cadre also has augmen

tee personnel from maintenance, aerial port, operations,

communications, and administration to provide function

al expertise and management. This chapter describes the

ALCE management structure, in-garrison ALCS, and

deployed ALCE organization,

3-2. Organization:

a. ALCE Management Structure. ALCE manage

ment is a dynamic organizational structure based on the

concept of centralized command and decentralized execu

tion. It is a vertically integrated structure that begins at

HQ MAC and ends at the theater/regional AirUft Division

(ALD) level. (See figure 3-1.)

(1) Peacetime. Peacetime management of the

ALCE is the responsibility of HQ MAC Director of Com

mand and Control (HQ MAC/XOC).

(a) HQ MAC. ALCEs are an extension of the

MAC Command and Control (C2) system. ALCE manage

ment within HQ MAC/XOC is accomplished by the C2 Mo

bility Operations Branch (MACOS/XOCOM). During crisis

and emergency situations, this branch becomes part of the

MAC Crisis Action Team (MAC CAT) or MAC Crisis Re

sponse CeU (CRC) as the MAC Mission Support CeU.

(b) NAF. ALCE management at the Num

bered Air Force level is the responsibility of the NAF

DCS/Operations (NAF/DO). The NAF/DO staff agency

responsible for ALCE management is the ALCE Manage

ment branch (DOXL). The ALCE branch serves as the NAF

staff focal point for the planning and execution of daily

ALCE operations and, during war, emergencies, and con

tingencies, becomes a member of the NAF Crisis Action

Team (NAF CAT) or CRC to man and manage the NAF

MAC Mission Support CeU.

(c) ALD. ALCE management at the AirUft

Division level is the responsibility of the Deputy Com

mander for Operations (ALD/DO). The ALD/DO staff agen

cy responsible for ALCE management is the Combat

Operations Division (ALD/DOX). The ALD/DOX is respon

sible for planning and tasking ALCE operations on a daUy

basis within its respective theater of operations. It is also

responsible for identifying theater ALCE shortfalls to the

NAF. The ALD is the lowest level of ALCE management

during daily operations. The ALD ALCE managers become

part of the theater COM ALF staff and ALD CAT during

war, emergency situations, and contingencies.

(2) WartimeVContingencies. During war, emergen

cy situations, and contingency operations, MAC command

and control responds as members of the JCS Crisis Action

System (CAS). The USTRANSCOM and MAC component

of the CAS is the Crisis Action Team. The MAC CAT is

responsible for providing centralized command during cri

sis situations. To ensure a highly trained and capable staff

is avaUable to perform during crisis actions, selected key

staff agencies perform critical functional management with

in the CAT. The functional management of ALCEs du

ing war, emergency situations, and contingencies faU

under the MAC Mission Support CeU. The peacetime ALC

managers, at aU levels, become the respective CAT Mis

sion Support CeU managers during contingencies.

(a) HQ MAC. MACOS/XOCOM is respons

ble for manning and managing the MAC CAT Mission Su

port CeU. Its responsibilities include the identification o

MAC mission support requirements and tasking the NAF

Mission Support CeU to size and source MAC mission su

port and ALCE requirements.

NOTE: Support requirements at existing MAC bases ar

the responsibiUty of each functional manager under th

manning and equipment augmentation program. The MAC

CAT retains the authority to size and source MAC missio

support mandated by mission requirements. Personne

within the MAC staff may be used to augment the MAC

Mission Support CeU. When required, the MAC Missio

Support CeU may also be a member of Crisis Response CeU

(b) NAF. ALCE Management (NAF/DOXL

is responsible for manning and managing the NAF CA

Mission Support CeU. This responsibility includes, but

not limited to, the sizing and sourcdng of required ALC

and MAC mission support requirements at non-MAC in

staUations. Personnel within the NAF staff may be use

to augment the Mission Support CeU.

(c) ALD. ALCE managers (DOX) are respon

sible for coordinating and identifying ALCE and MAC mi

sion support requirements and capabilities at non-MA

instaUations within their theater of operations. This info

mation will be given to both the COM ALF and NAF. AL

ALCE managers become part of the COMALF staff an

ALD CAT during war, emergency actions, and contingencies

(d) COMALF/ALCC. Large scale strateg

airlift in a theater of operations often requires MAC to de

ploy ALCEs to non-MAC locations as part of the MAC mi

sion support structure. When a large number of ALCE

are deployed to a theater/region, ALCE management ma

be extended from the NAF/ALD to the COMALF throug

the AirUft Control Center (ALCC). An ALCE manager ma

be deployed with the ALCC for large scale operations

When an ALCE manager is not deployed with an ALCC

the management of MAC mission support requiremen

may be accomplished by the ALCC senior duty officer.

either case, the NAF/ALD ALCE managers make the

nal determination as to ALCE management support r

quirements supporting the ALCC. The ALCC missio

planners will consult with the ALCE manager who, in tur

wUl task for the required ALCE management support.

NOTE: It is command policy that staff ALCE manager

(XOCOM/DOXL/DOX) be used in their primary ALC

management duty position and not be placed in mobili

positions that would interfere with their duties as mem

bers of the CAT. When an ALCE manager or ALCE cadr

member is used in the ALCC they are to be used as ALC

managers. Only during their first ALCC deployment ma

they be used in a non-ALCE manager position, and the

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b. In-Garrison—Airlift Control Squadrons (ALCS):

(1) (Does not apply to ARC) The ALCS wiU be or

ganized IAW MACR 23-5, AirUft Control Squadron.

(2) AirUft Control Squadrons are formed at select

ed MAC airlift wings/groups to meet the Designed Oper

ating Capability (DOC) for deployed command and control

of MAC airUft operations. Each active duty ALCS is

manned and equipped to conduct the foUowing simultane

ous deployed operations (NOTE: Requirements are for ei

ther subparagraph a or b, not both):

(a) For operations over 30 days duration. Two

major 24-hour/two-shift operating locations (ALCE-

7E1 AE); two smaller 24-hour/two-shift operating locations

(MST-7E1AF); and two MAC ALCE Reaction Communi

cation locations (MARC-7E1AG). See proposed AFR 55-15/

MACSUP1 for details on ALCE Designed Operating Capa

bilities (DOC) and SORTS reporting.

(b) For operations equal to or less than 30

days duration. Four contingency 24-hour/two-shift loca

tions (ALCE-7E1AC); two smaller single-shift MST loca

tions (MST-7E1AK); and two MARC (7E1AG) locations.

(3) To ensure maximum support capabiUty for

contingency and wartime airUft requirements, HQ MAC,

MAC NAF/ALD, and wing commanders wiU ensure that

each ALCS is fuUy manned with highly quaUfied person

nel and equipped to meet designed operating capabilities.

The ALCS augmentation program at each wing/group is

an essential part of the ALCE's capabiUty and wUl be as

sessed during MAC Inspector General inspections.

(4) When the ALCS commander or designated

representative receives an execution order for a contingen

cy, war, or emergency tasking, the ALCE cadre has 12

hours maximum to recall, brief, and mobilize in-garrison

manpower through the processing line and material to the

ready line for deployment. The planning phase of the oper

ation normaUy occurs between the alert order and the exe

cution order; however, mission requirements may dictate

that the planning phase also takes place within the 12-hour

response time. ALCF, ADVON package? may be moved

earner if mission requirements dictate. ALCS commanders

must maintain adequate recall rosters and procedures to

ensure available in-garrison ALCE cadre and augmentees

can meet the 12-hour response time. Deployed ALCEs will

maintain the ability to roU-up and be prepared to redeploy

within 12 hours of notification.

(5) The wing/group to which an ALCS is assigned

must ensure adequate mobility support and procedures

have been established to deploy the tasked ALCE cadre

and/or MSEs within the allocated time and as part of the

wing/group initial response. The ALCE cadre and support

ing MSEs are normaUy among the first chalks deployed

by the wing/group. For this reason, the ALCE commander

and supervisory personnel must work closely with the wing/

group mobility processing units (mobility control center

(MCC), MCU, TCC, air terminal operations center (ATOC),

etc.) to ensure proper sequencing and timing of deploying

chalks. ALCE cadre members wiU not be tasked to be per

manent members of wing mobUity processing units; how

ever, the ALCS commander may designate cadre members

to remain until the last chalk to help coordinate ALCE re

quirements. ALCE commanders must also maintain close

contact with NAF/ALD functional managers to coordinate

MSE requirements originating from other locations.

c. Deployed—AirUft Control Elements:

(1) ALCE. Due to the many variables associated

with ALCE deployments, it is impractical to provide specific

deployed ALCE organizational structures in this regula

tion. Since the ALCE commander is ultimately responsi

ble for the success of the operation at the deployed location,

he/she is the final authority on the type and size of man

power and material UTCs allocated to his/her ALCE. Ex

ception: HQ MAC ALCE managers (MACOS/XOCOM) and

the MAC CAT Mission Support Cell functional managers

may direct specific types and sizes of ALCE UTCs based

on contingency and deliberate planning factors. The notion

al organisation chart (figure 3-2), with arrAmpanying nj»fr«?

and suggestions, provides general guidance for the

deployed ALCE's organisational structure. Of special note

is the similarity a deployed ALCE's organizational struc

ture reflects that of a typical airlift wing. A deployed ALCE

commander's responsibilities closely mirrors those of a

wing commander. As such, the ALCE commander is ulti

mately responsible for all aspects of airUft operations. He

must be given the latitude to form a cohesive team from

key functional areas such as maintenance, aerial port, in

telligence, and command and control These functional area

MSEs may be sourced from different wings; therefore, the

gaining ALCE commander becomes the focal point for or

ganirillg t"« *—m tn beat acrnmpliah fch« maatignsan miasitm

The wing mobility functions serve to deploy ALCE cadres

and MSEs as part of the wing's initial response require

ment. (For example, the 438 ALCE cadre is deployed by

the 438 MAW and at the same time, the 436 MAW may

be deploying a maintenance UTC to meet up with the cad

re at the deployed location. Both wings are exercising their

mobility procedures to provide MAC mission support at

a deployed operating location.)

(2) Mission Support Team (MST). An MST is a

support function that is deployed under the supervision of

a specially trained and certified NCO. The composition of

an MST varies with mission requirements. An MST may

contain one or more mission support elements (MSEs) and

performs the same functions as an ALCE, but on a smaller

scale.

(3) Communication? Support Team (CST). A CST

is a support function normaUy deployed vr dp' the super

vision of a specially trained and certified NCO who wil' be

designated as the communication team chief. When

deployed in support of a specific mission or operation where

there is no ALCE, they wiU report directly to the mission

commander or designated representative. In all cases they

will remain under the operational control of the MAC con

trolling agency. Tlie team chief wiU act as coi^

computer security officer and wiU ensure TEMPEST and

computer security countermeasures are followed IAW

AFRs 56-16 and 205-16.

(4) AffiUation Training Team (ATT). The Affilia

tion Training Team provides instruction to users of MAC

airUft in the areas of airlift planning and equipment prepa

ration. Only a quaUfied instructor wUl be in charge of the

team. The ATT wiU normally consist of two qualified af

filiation instructors.

(5) Airfield Survey Team (AST). The Airfield Sur

vey Team conducts airfield surveys at civilian and mUitary

airfields and landing strips throughout the world. The team

is supervised by an ALCE cadre member certified to con

duct airfield surveys. The composition of the team is de

termined by the team chief and airfield survey

requirements.

3-3. In-Garrison ALCS Functions. The foUowing job

descriptions are provided to assist the ALCS commander

(ALCS/CC) in organizing assigned activities. This informa

tion supplements the descriptions published in MACR 23-5.

a. ALCS/CC - AFSC A1425/A2245. Directs and con

trols aU ALCS resources and functions. Schedules/conducts


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MAC Affiliation/staff orientation briefings. Exercises com

mand authority. Responsible for the general health, morale,

welfare, and discipline of assigned personnel.

b. ALCS Superintendent. The senior enlisted mem

ber assigned to an ALCS (regardless of AFSC) will be desig

nated superintendent, directly responsible to the ALCS/CC

and have overall responsibiUty for all ALCS enlisted cad

re and designated augmentee activities.

c. ALCS First Sergeant. A senior enlisted ALCS

member assigned to an ALCS (any AFSC) will be desig

nated first sergeant. Directly responsible to the ALCS/CC

for the safety, morale, discipline, welfare, and other per

sonnel issues of aU enlisted ALCS cadre personnel

d. Information Management Specialist - AFSC

702X0/732XX.

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