Affiliation Program Christopher Alcala MSgtGS10 USAFR Affiliation Manager

Affiliation Program Christopher Alcala, MSgt/GS-10 USAFR Affiliation Manager 452 Airlift Control Flight DSN: 447 -5102/6116 5125 Tanker Way, BLDG 2321 Comm: (951) 655 -5102 March ARB CA 92518 -1722 Fax: (951) 655 -5289 Cell: (562) 260 -4263 Christopher. Alcala. 1@us. af. mil

Contact Info: Jim Wood Southern Ca Edison Company Office: (909) 548 -7063 -5102 Cell: (626) 688 -9351 james. wood@sce. com

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OVERVIEW Who are we and what do we provide? Program Goals Program Objectives Affiliation Training Successful Program Requirements

Who are we ……. 452 ALCF March ARB, CA Commander: Lt Col Raymond Danowski Operations Officer: Lt Col David “Ack” Ackerson ALCF Superintendent: SMSgt Jeff Wootten Affiliation Manager: MSgt Chris Alcala Affiliation Instructor: MSgt Gary Cole Affiliation Instructor: MSgt Brian Sinclair Affiliation Instructor: MSgt Chris Schuldes Affiliation Instructor: MSgt Julie Stanyer Affiliation Instructor: SSgt Gary Mathieson Affiliation Instructor: Sr. A Corin Beverly Affiliation Instructor: Sr. A Frankarl Culotta

…and what do we provide. Affiliation Training Equipment Preparation Course (EPC) Airlift Planners Course (APC) ICODES (Computer Load Planning) Training HAZMAT Tech Spec Course* Static Load Trainers Affiliation Conferences *= Course to be incorporated into program during CY 13

PROGRAM GOALS Teach Do. D/Do. HS and Civilian airlift users To plan, prepare, deploy, and redeploy by air quickly, efficiently, and safely with minimal Air Mobility Command assistance

OBJECTIVES OF THE AFFILIATON PROGRAM To establish a liaison between airlift managers and the using agencies to optimize airlift planning and utilization. Get the most out of each aircraft.

OBJECTIVES OF THE AFFILIATON PROGRAM cont. To develop an understanding and appreciation of the complexities of air movement and unit activities necessary to prepare for that movement.

OBJECTIVES OF THE AFFILIATON PROGRAM cont. To provide a closer relationship between the affiliated units to develop a mutual understanding of their respective mission capabilities and requirements. To provide a joint training program to enhance planning and executing.

AFFILIATION TRAINING Equipment Preparation Course (EPC) Airlift Planners Course (APC) Static Load Training

Equipment Preparation Course (EPC) Two day course which covers Pallet Build-up Weigh and marking vehicle Organizing a Load Team Aircraft familiarization Shoring requirements Joint Inspections Certify Haz-Mat for air shipment (documentation only) Cleaning of equipment Manifesting troops and equipment

Airlift Planners Course (APC) Six day course which covers Load Planning Principles • Center of Balance • Pyramid Loading Aircraft Characteristics • C-5, C-17, C-130 • KC-10 Building Load Plans using ICODES Certifies graduates as Load Planners .

STATIC LOAD TRAINING Aircraft familiarization Weigh & Balance Vehicles Build Pallets Develop Load Plans Loading Equipment Prep Documentation Tie down Vehicles Pallets Loading

Affiliation Conferences Hosted by 452 nd ALCF Held every 2 years Forum to address common issues and problems experienced by affiliates Share important and current information regarding airlift

Successful Program Requirements Affiliated units must be self-reliant (through training and deployment exercises) Affiliated Units must have continued training and keep assigned personnel involved Affiliated Units must develop a local program to identify and track the availability and proficiency of trained personnel Affiliated Units must coordinate and request training with the 452 nd ALCF.

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