The TCN will allow the military port handlers to accept the cargo onto their facilities for a short period of time before a flight date. This will allow time to prepare the cargo for transportation. An inventory list should accompany the cargo so that aerial port personnel can create a cargo manifest for shipment on DOD assets. Once the cargo is delivered to a DOD facility it is placed on 463L-aluminum pallets and prepared for airlift by Air Force port handlers. DOD is responsible for on-loading the cargo onto the aircraft at the port of departure.
Donors are responsible for providing transportation to and from the ports of debarkation.
A minimum of 2,000 lbs. and a maximum of 100,000 lbs. is permitted. Complete an application. Contact Dana Alzouma at US AID for specific information on completing the application. There are no time guarantees associated with this program. Because it operates as a space available program , there are no pre-scheduled flights and the ability to predict a time frame when the cargo will depart varies.