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DEPARTMENT  OF  THE  MR  FORCE 
HEADQUARTERS,  8t>  STRATEGIC  WING
DEPARTMENT  OF  THE  AIR  FORCE  6  SW  REGULATION  55-2 
Headquarters  6th  Strategic  Wing  (SAC) 
Eielson  Air  Force  Base,  Alaska  99702         30  September  1983 
Operations 
AIRCREW  AND  STAFF  PROCEDURES 
This  regulation  defines  policies  of  the  Commander,  6th  Strategic 
Wing,  and  prescribes  procedures  that  must  be  followed  by  aircrew 
:  and  staff  personnel  in  ground  and  flight  operations  peculiar  to 
'  fchis  Wing.   These  policies  and  procedures  are  directive  in  nature 
and  are  intended  to  supplement  appropriate  flight  manuals  and 
.  directives  of  higher  headquarters  for  guidance  in  situations  not 
specifically  covered  in  those  publications.   Your  comments  are 
encouraged  and  may  be  sent  to  6  SW/DO  at  any  time. 
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Summary  of  Changes) 
No.  of  Printed  Pages:  79 
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TABLE  OF  CONTENTS 
Chapter  1  7  Administration 
Section   A  -  General  Administration  1-1 
Section   B  -  DO  Executive  Officer  Program  1-2" 
'-  * .  v»     Section   C  -  Courier  Procedures  1-4 
Chapter  2  -  Training 
Section   A  -  Ground  Training       M  2-1 
Section   B  -  Trainer  Operation  2-1 
Section   C  -  EWO  Airborne  Commander's  Training  2-3 
^  \«o     Section  D  -  Mission  Review  Panel  2-4 
Chapter  3  -  Operations 
Section   A  -  Aircraft  Protection  and  Hijacking  of 
Military  Aircraft  3-1 
Section  B  -  Disaster  Preparedness         — ^  3-5 
Section   C  -  Handling  COMSEC  Material  (24  SRS  Only)  3,-7 
Section   D  -  Supervisor  of  Flying  (SOF)  3-9 
Section   E  -  Mission  Paperwork  3-11 
Section   F  -  Navigation  Procedures  3-12 
Section   G  -  Ground  Safety  3-16 
Section  H  -  Crew  Status  Reports  3-17 
Chapter  4  -  Flying 
.•'.      "Section  .  A  -Cobra  Ball  Op«r«tidn«'v^^:--ii«i«pVi^>'^Si^«-.1I 
faction  B  -  Cobra  Ball ^■0p«xAt.Lonmj;At,8h»mYm.,'iU4e^j^it^^^i4^ 
.;       Section   C  -  Cold  Weather  Procedures  4-19
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Section   D  -  Aircrew  Procedures  4-23 
Section   E  -  Aircraft  EmergencieB/Hotel  4-26 
Conference 
Section   F  -  Fuel  Reserves,  Weather  Diversions, 
and  Return  Flights  to  Eielson  4-29 
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Chapter  5  -  Fuel 
Section   A  -  Cobra  Ball  Refueling  Options  5-1 
Section   B  -  Strip  Alert  Emergency  Air  Refueling  5-2 
Section   C  -  KC/RC135  Fuel  Computations  5-5 
-         Section   D  -  Fuel  Jettison  5-6 
Section   E  -  Fuel  Conservation  5-8 
ATTACHMENTS ; 
)       1.   Airfield  Diagram  _^  A1_1 
2.  Emergency  Taxi  Checklist  A2-1 
3.  Aircraft  Malfunction/Emergency  Handling 
Checklist  A3*1 
4.  RC-135S/V/W  Alternate  Airfields  from  Eielson  A4-1 
5.  KC-135A/Q  Alternate  Airfields  from  Eielson  A5-1 
6.  RC-135/KC-135  Alternate  Airfields  from  Shemya  A6-1 
7.  Alternate  Planning  Factors  A7-1 
.8.   Fuel  Jettison  Areas  A8-1 
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1-1 
CHAPTER  1 
ADMINISTRATION 
SECTION  A:   General  Administration. 
1-1.  Office   Symbols.  Offices  of  this  organization  are  assigned 
symbols  IAW  AFR  10-6/SAC  Sup  1  and  6  SW  Sup  1. 
DO 
DOA 
DOC 
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DOO 
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DOT 
DOTP 
DOTK 
DOTN 
DOTO 
DOV 
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DOVE 
DOVR 
DOVT 
DOX 
-  DOXE 
DOXX 
DEPUTY  COMMANDER  FOR  OPERATIONS 
ADMINISTRATION 
COMMAND  CONTROL  DIVISION 
COMBAT  CREW  COMMUNICATIONS  BRANCH 
CURRENT  TANKER  OPERATIONS  DIVISION 
■/-  >;-   RECONHAISS AN CE  OPERATIONS' BRANCH 
AIRCREW  SCHEDULING  AND  SUPPORT  DIVISION 
OPERATIONS  SYSTEMS  MANAGEMENT  BRANCH 
TANKER  SCHEDULING  BRANCH 
ELECTRONIC  WARFARE  TRAINING 
NAVIGATION  SUPPORT  BRANCH 
STANDARDIZATION/EVALUATION  DIVISION 
ELINT  BRANCH 
RECONNAISSANCE  BRANCH^ 
TANKER  BRANCH   - 
OPERATIONS  PLANS  DIVISION 
EWO  OPERATIONS  BRANCH 
PLANS  BRANCH 
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24  SRS/DO 
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STRATEGIC  RECONNAISSANCE  SQUADRON 
SECTION 
STRATEGIC  RECONNAISSANCE  SQUADRON 
OPERATIONS  OFFICERS 
STRATEGIC  RECONNAISSANCE  SQUADRON 
TRAINING  FLIGHT 
INTELLIGENCE  DIVISION^ 
SPECIAL  SECURITY  OFFICER 
ItECTRONXC  INTELLIGENCE  BRANCH. 
DEPUTY  COMMANDER  FOR  MAINTENANCE 
MAINTENANCE  CONTROL 
JOB  CONTROL 
MATERIAL  CONTROL 
CONSOLIDATED  AIRCRAFT  MAINTENANCE  SQ 
COMMANDER 
AVIONICS  MAINTENANCE 
FIELD  MAINTENANCE 
ORGANIZATIONAL  MAINTENANCE 
1-2.  Meeting  Incoming  Personnel.  All  officers  and  newly  assigned 
NCOs  (SSgt  and  above)  will  be  scheduled  for  an  introductory 
meeting  withthe  DO  on  the  last  Friday  of  reporting  month.  Branch 
or  Division  Chiefs  will  escort  the  new  arrival  to  this  meeting. 
A  3x5  card  will  be  submitted  to  the  DO  secretary  the  day  before 
the  newcomer  briefing.   Information  on  the  card  will  include 
name,  rank,  previous  assignments,  AFSC,  date  arrived  on-station 
and  marital  status. 
SECTION  B:   DO  Executive  Officer  Program. 
1-3.  Concept.  One  officer  will  be  assigned  as  executive  officer 
to  the  DO  as  an  additional  duty  for  a  period  not  to  exceed  119  .. 
days.
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1-4.  Duties.  Duties  and  responsibilities  will  be  assigned  by  the 
DO  and  ADO  and  will  include  problem  solving,  writing,  briefing, 
staff  coordination  and  liaison  with  all  6  SW  agencies. 
1-5.   QUALIFICATION; 
t-  a.   Crew  member  captains  under  ten  years  service. 
b.  Volunteers . 
c.  Most  highly  qualified  among  eligible  officers  who  have 
not  served  a  previous  tour  of  duty  as  DOE. 
d.  Officers  selected  will  be  assigned  the  additional  duty 
•by  AF  Form  2095.  The  office  symbol  for  this  position  will  be 
DOE. 
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e.  Assignment  to  the  DOE  position  does  not  justify  crew 
changes  or  TDY  substitutions.   Maximum  effort  should  be  made  to 
have  the  DOE  at  Eielson  the  maximum  amount  of  time. 
f.  Crew  commanders  and  individuals  expected  to  become  crew 
commanders  during  the  119  day  period  of  duty  are  not  eligible  for 
this  program.  "*"*' 
.1-6.  Resumes.  Resumes  will  be  accepted  at  any  time,  however-,  they 
must  be  received  by  the  DO  NLT  30  days  prior  to  the  beginning  of 
a  tour.   Resumes  will  be  submitted  to  the  DO  through  the  24  SRS/CC 
in  the  following  format: 
a .  Name 
b.  Date  of  Rank 
c.  Date  of  Submission 
.       d.  Crew  position/AFSC 
e.  Assignment  history  in  reverse  chronological  order  in- 
.  eluding  job  title,.  AFSC  and  signfieant  additional  duties. 
f.  Education 
g.  Professional  Development 
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(1)   Why  I  would  like  to  serve  as  DO  Executive  Officer. 
h.|  Other  Comments 
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(2)   What  I  feel  I  could  contribute  as  DO  Executive 
Officer. 
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1-7.  Resubmission  of  Resumes.  Resubmission  for  future  tours  of  - 
duty  will  not  be  required. 
1-8.   Out   Brief.   Upon  completion  of  the  119  day  tour  each 
officer  will  brief  the  DO  and  Wing  Commander  on  the  value  of  the 
»  jprogram. 
**  '  V 1-9.   Letter   of   Evaluation.   An  LOE  will  be  written  on  each 
individual  serving  as  DOE.   The  appropriate  operations  staff 
entry  level  AFSC  will  be  awarded  upon  completion  of  the  DOE  tour. 
SECTION  C:   Courier  Procedures. 
1-10.  Responsibilities.   If  a  24  SRS  crew  is  scheduled,  the 
^  junior  officer,  excluding  the  AC,  will  be  the  primary  courier. 
1-11.   Pickup  Procedures  -  Elelson. 
a.  Unclassified:   The  pickup  point  for  unclassified 
correspondence  is  the  24SRS  administrative  officer. 
b.  Classified:   The  pickup  point  for  classified  corres- 
pondence is  the  6  SW/DOC.   Classified  documents  will  be  receipted 
for  on  AF  Form  12,  Accountable  Container  Receipt.   Each  envelope 
or  parcel  will  be  recorded  on  the  AF  Form  12. 
1-12.  Pickup  Procedures  -  Shemya. 
a.  Unclassified:   The  pickup  point  for  unclassified  cor- 
respondence is  the  6  SW/Det  1  administrative  office. 
b.  Classified:   The  6  SW/Det  1/CC  will  designate  a  loca- 
tion where  classified  correspondence  will  be  picked  up.   Re- 
ceipting will  be  the  same  as  in  1-11b  above. 
1 -13.  Delivery  Procedures. 
a.  Eielson:   The  courier  will  deliver  all  correspondence 
to  the  24  SRS/CCQ.   If  after  duty  hours,  deliver  to  the  6  SW/DOC. 
The  6  SW/DA  will  deliver  all  correspondence  to  the  addressed 
office. 
b,  Shemya:   All  correspondence  will  be  delivered  to  Det  1 
administrative  office.
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.   1-14.  Associated   Directives.      All    couriers    will    become    familiar 
with      the      provisions      of      DOD      5200. 1-R     and     AFR     205-1      as 
supplemented. 
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Relay  .and. the   Cobra  Ball  Aircraft.  -...-,  ,,* 
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CHAPTER  2 
TRAINING 
SECTION  A:   Ground  Training 
2-1 .   Responsibilities ; 
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*v        a.'  All  aircrew  personnel,  ground  training  instructors  and 
DOT  personnel   will  be  familiar  with  and  adhere  to  the  policies 
established  within  this  section. 
b.  DOTK  will  schedule,  on  a  weekly  basis  and  publish  in 
the  weekly  Ground  Training  Schedule,  all  classes,  instructors  and 
crew  members  who  need  training.   Each  Monday,  DOTK  will  furnish 
24  SRS/DO  with  a  roster  of  instructors,  students  and  classes  to 
be  accomplished  at  Shemya. 
c.  Upon  completion  of  class,  the  instructor  will  deliver 
the  attendance  roster  to  DOTK.  For  training  accomplished  at 
Shemya,  the  instructor  or  crew  commander  will  deliver  the  atten- 
dance roster  to  24  SRS/DO  on  the  first  duty  day  following  return 
from  TDY.  Unit  Upgrade  Monitor:  The  24  SRS/DOT  is  assigned  to 
monitor  training  for  specific  crew  positions  for  RC-135  aircraft. 
d.  Each  designated  instructor  will  insure  that  current 
lesson  plans  and  available  training  aids  are  maintained  both  at 
Eielson  and  Shemya. 
e.  DOTK  will  update  the  master  ground  training  records 
using  class  attendance  rosters.   DOTF  will  periodically  input 
this  information  into  the  SACARMS  computer  and  supply  DOTK  with 
updated  computer  printouts  at  least  monthly. 
f.  The  6  SW  is  exempted  from  adhering  to  the  "Block" 
training  schedule  shown  in  SACR  50-24,  Vol  III.  For  specific 
attendees,  list  by  crew  position  and  course  content.  (See  SACR 
50-24,  Vol  III  or  SACR  51-135  series.) 
SECTION  H;   TRAINER  OPERATIONS 
2-2.   Pet  1  Responsibilities. 
a.  The  Det  1  Air  Operations  Officer  will  be  the  single 
point  of  contact  for  trainer  operations.   6  SW/Det  1  personnel 
will  perform  the  following  functions:
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(1)  Provide  a  block  of  time  for  a  Period  of  Interest 
(POI)  each  day,  except  when  pre-empted  by  operational  or  mainte- 
nance necessities  or  notified  by  the  TC  that  a  PCI  will  not  be 
required. 
(2)  Insure  that  qualified  personnel  are  available  to 
apply  and  remove  power  during  ground  POIs. 
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b.   E-Systems  Responsibilities: 
(1)    The  E-Systems  Supervisor  will  notify  the  6 
SW/Det  1  Air  Operations  Officer  if  maintenance  is  to  be  performed 
during  scheduled  block  timas. 
2-3.    Training  During  Operations  at  Eiclson  AFB: 
a.  During  operations  at  Eielson,  DOTN  will  assume  those 
-if unctions  normally  performed  by  the  6  SW/Det  1  staff  at  Shemya. 
b.  DOV  Requirements: 
(1)  The  ELINT  Branch  may  conduct  "notice"  and  "no- 
notice"  evaluations  during  both  ground  and  airborne  POIs.   Proce- 
dures for  these  evaluations  are  established  in  DOV  policy  let- 
ters. 
(2)  Evaluation  scenarios  will  be  developed  by  a 'desig- 
nated individual  within  DOT  (or  selected  from  existing  training 
scenarios).   These  scenarios  will  be  validated  by  a  Stan/Eval 
crew  prior  to  their  use  for  evaluation. 
c.   Crew  Responsibilities: 
(1)  TCs  are  responsible  for  the  proficiency  of  their 
respective  crews. 
(2)  All  crew  members  will  ensure  that  proper  proce- 
dures, including  installation  of  cooling  equipment  are  accom- 
plished and  that  the  aircraft  is  left  in  a  cocked  configuration 
following  a  POI. 
(3)  All  equipment  malfunctions  *will  be  reported  to  the 
E-Systems  Supervisor  during  or  immediately  following  a  POI,  de- 
pending on  the  nature  of  the  malfunction.   The  primary  TC  will 
also  be  informed  of  these  malfunctions  as  soon  as  possible.
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(4)      POI    Operations: 
(a)  Alert/Launch    Procedures:      The    aircraft    alert 
status    will    not    be    degraded    to    conduct    training.      Crews    and    other 
individuals      will    immediately   terminate   training  upon  notifica- 
tion of  an  alert.      If  not  the  primary  crew,    they  will  do  as  much 
^.as  possible  to  ready  the  aircraft  for  the  arrival  of  the  primary 
"crew,     at   which   time   they   will    exit    the    aircraft. 
(b)  Ground    POI    Procedures:       Procedures    should 
conform    as    much    as    possible    to    those'  used    on    an    operational 
mission.      At    the    discretion    of    the    TC,    portions    of    the    mission   or 
specific    procedures    may    be    deleted    to    increase    training    in    other 
areas . 
SECTION    C:      EWO   Airborne    Commander's   Training 
2-4 .      Training   Aspects: 
a.       Responsibilities: 
(1)  The    6    SW/CC    will    select      designated    representatives 
to    be    the    ATTFC. 
(2)  DOT  will: 
a.   Coordinate  with  DOX  for  required  briefing  of 
Airborne  Commanders. 
(3)  DOX  will: 
a.   Develop  and  maintain  briefings/instructions  for 
Airborne  Commanders. 
b.   Training  Requirements: 
(1)  DOXE  will  brief  newly  designated  EWO  Airborne  Com- 
manders within  30  days  of  notification  of  such  designation. 
(2)  DOXE  will  provide  annual  refresher  training  and 
provide  information  relative  to  changes  contained  in  the  SIOP 
revision. 
(3)  DOXE  will  maintain  a  record  of  all  training  accom- 
plished and  annotate  "Airborne  Commander's  Training"  on  SAC  Form 
627,  EWO  Study  and  Certification  Record.
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SECTION  D:   Mission  Review  Panel 
2-5.   Source  Directive:  The  Mission  Review  Panel  will  be  formed  and 
conducted  IAW  SACR  50-12.   Mandatory  attendees  are  IAW  SACR  50-12. 
2-6.   Responsibilities:   The  24  SRS/CC/DO  and  Chief  of  DOO  will 
establish  procedures  to  review  each  mission  package  prior  to  the 
f.daily  Mission  Review  Meeting  to  insure   each  package  is  complete 
•and  ready  for  the  panel's  review.   The  mission  package  will  be 
given  to  6  SW/DOTF  for  chronological  collection. 
2-7.  Procedures:  The  Chief,  Operations  and  Training  Division  or 
his  designated  representative  will  chair  the  meeting  when  no 
24  SRS  missions  are  reviewed.  Each  mission  package  will  be  re- 
viewed separately  for  accuracy  and  completion  of  the  following: 
a. 
b. 
c. 
d. 
e. 
f. 
g- 
"A"  Crew  Report 
AFTO  Form  369 
Flight  Orders 
SAC  Form  76 
Errors/Deviations 
MAR/TAPRs 
Additional  Mission  Paperwork 
(1)   Corrective  Action 
SAC  Form  269 
(2) 
(3) 
Crew  Commander/Crew 
Member ( s ) 
Validated/Updated 
Reviewed 
Verified 
Validated 
Corrected 
Signed/Initialed/Validated 
Reviewed/Action  taken 
Determined  (as  required) 
Completed 
Notified  (when  required) 
NOTE:  Check  6  SW  Form  6  for  correct  completion  -  AF  Form  791 
attached,  and  agrees  with  AFTO  Form  76  (if  applicable).   Ensure 
all  AF  Forms  79  1  are  accurate  and  forwarded  to  Base  Fuels  Manage- 
ment Office  on  the  same  day  processed.
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CHAPTER  3 
OPERATIONS 
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SECTION  A:   Aircraft  Protection  ana  Hijacking  of  Military  Aircraft 
3-1.  Responsibilities: 
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a.  All  personnel  with  assigned  responsibilities  pertinent 
to  the  movement  of  aircraft  will  develop  and  maintain  an  intimate 
knowledge  of  this  section:  The  343  CompW  OPLAN  13-FY,  para  3a 
and  3b  and  AFR  60-14/SAC  Sup  1. 
b.  Division  Chiefs  and  24  SRS/CC  will: 
(1)  Insure  that  all  personnel  with  responsibilities 
-pertinent  to  loading,  movement  and  launching  of  aircraft  are 
briefed  on  this  section  and  the  343  CompW  OPLAN  13-FY. 
(2)  Comply  with  6  SWR  76-1  when  manifesting  passengers. 
c.  24  SRS  will:  Provide  an  aircrew  if  requested  to  conduct 
exercise  of  343  CompW  OPLAN  13-FY,  "Aircraft  Protection  Plan". 
d.  6  SW/DOO  will:  Provide  an  aircrew  if  requested  to  conduct 
exercise  of  343  CompW  OPLAN  13-FY,  "Aircraft  Protection  Plan." 
e.  6  SW/DOC  will: 
(1)  Develop  and  maintain  a  "STOLEN/HIJACKED  CHECKLIST" 
for  use  when  the  343  CompW  OPLAN  13-FY  is  activated  for  an  actual 
theft/hijacking.   The  checklist  will  include  procedures  for 
launch  of  the  strip  alert  tanker  for  refueling  or  surveillance. 
(2)  Notify  the  commander  exercising  operational  con- 
trol over  the  aircraft  if  a  military  aircraft  is  hijacked. 
(3)  Initiate  a  telephonic  OPREP-3  to  the  Elmendorf 
Operations  Center  (EOC).  Submit  a  teletype  report  as  soon  as 
possible  but  NLT  one  hour. 
(4)  Notify  the  HQ  SAC  and  15  AF  Command  Posts  if  the 
plan  is  activated.   Reporting  will  be  IAW  OPREP-3  reporting  as 
contained  in  SACR  55-8,  Vol  III. 
(5)  Forward  any  request  for  support  from  a  civil 
agency  to  the  HQ  SAC  Command  Post.
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(6)   Upon  a  request  for  assistance: 
(a)  Determine  if  an  airborne  training  aircraft  is 
available  to  fulfill  the  request. 
(b)  If  no  training  aircraft  are  available,  notify 
-  tjve  strip  alert  crew  to  assemble  at  6  SW/DOO  or  to  report  to  the 
aircraft  as  appropriate. 
(7)  Notify  Anchorage  ARTCC  if  the  strip  alert  aircraft 
is  to  be  launched. 
(8)  If  necessary,  brief  the  strip  alert  crew  over  UHF 
on  the  provisions  of  para  8a(6)  of  SAC  Sup  1/AFR  60-14. 
f.   Aircraft  Commanders  wills 
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(1)   Insure  that  only  flight  crew  members  and  mani- 
fested passengers  are  aboard  the  aircraft  at  engine  start  time. 
NOTE:  Maintenance  personnel  required  to  correct  a  malfunction 
prior  to  flight  are  authorized  exceptions  provided  they  remain 
under  surveillance  of  a  crew  member  and  deplane  prior  to  takeoff. 
(2)   Be  aware  that  responsibility  for  supervising 
boarding  of  passengers  may  be  delegated  to  any  crew  member  at  the 
discretion  of  the  aircraft  commander. 
3-2.  Procedures: 
a.   Any  individual(s)  observing  suspicious  actions  of  any 
nature  on  the  flight  line  or  within  their  area  of  responsibility, 
which  may  result  in  the  unauthorized  movement  or  hijacking  of  a 
military  aircraft,  will  immediately  notify  the  appropriate  agency 
IAW  para  (1)  and  (2)  below.   The  Individual(s)  reporting  the 
suspicious  actions  will  provide  Information  as  to  what  type  of 
action  is  taking  place,  where,  type  of  aircraft,  tail  number  and 
direction  of  movement,  if  applicable.   The  most  expeditious 
lines  of  communications  are: 
(1)  If  radio  equipped,  notify  6"  SW/DOC. 
(2)  If  non-radio  equipped,  notify  Central  Security 
Control  (CSC),  extension  377-3133,  or  by  any  other  means  avail- 
able and  declare  a  "Helping  Hand." 
b.   The  343  CompW  OPLAN  13-FY  requires  a  stolen  aircraft 
exercise  semi-annually.
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(1)  The  24  SRS,  6  SW/DOO  and  DOC,  when  notified  of  an 
impending  exercise,  will  provide   support   as  outlined  in  para 
3-1c,  1d  and  1e  above. 
(2)  The  simulated  exercise  will  be  IAW  Annex  E  to 
343  CompW  OPLAN  13-FY. 
c.   If  an  actual  hijacking  has  occurred,  the  following 
'guidelines  apply: 
(1)  All  crew  members  must  actively  resist  attempts  to 
hijack  their  aircraft. 
(2)  Aircraft  commanders  must  consider  the  security  of 
O  S  equipment,  personnel  and  classified  material  onboard  when 
deciding  on  a  general  course  of  action.   Factors  which  warrant 
consideration  are: 
(a)  Nature  of  threat. 
(b)  Safety  of  flight. 
(c)  Are  lives  in  danger? 
(d)  Diplomatic  status  of  the  destination  airport. 
(e)  Dangers  of  violating  another  nation's  airspace. 
(3)  Aircraft  commanders  should  notify  ground  agencies, 
crew,  and  passengers  of  the  situation  at  the  earliest  possible 
time  in  order  to  enlist  the  maximum  assistance  possible. 
(4)  Pilot  signals  to  alert  ground  controllers  are 
contained  in  APR  60-14  and  SAC  Supplements  thereto. 
(5)  Because  intermediate  stops  increase  the  opportun- 
ity for  intervention  by  force,  the  aircrew  should  attempt  to 
convince  the  hijacker  that  stops  are  necessary.   These  should  be 
on  U.S.  military  installations  and,  if  possible,  passengers 
should  be  discharged. 
(6)  If  the  use  of  persuasion,'  deception  and  subterfuge 
fail,  propose  that  the  landing  be  made  in  a  neutral  rather  than 
unfriendly  nation.
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(7)  Initial  response  to  the  hijacker  should  never  be 
one  of  submission.   Attempts  should  be  made  to  calm  them  and 
psychologically  condition  them  for  concessions  which  will  permit 
a  safe  termination  of  the  flight  at  a  friendly  destination. 
(8)  Use  of  firearms,  other  weapons  and/or  the  aircraft 
pressur ization  system,  including  deadly  force,  should  not  be 
r-uled  out  as  means  of  subduing  the  hijacker. 
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|*  d.    Hijacked  Aircraft   Support :  .    fhe   designated   strip   alert 
aircraft    or    an    aircraft    on    a    routine    training    mission    may    be 
directed    to    refuel  aircraft   providing' surveillance    of    U    S    or 
foreign  flag  civil  aircraft   that  Jjava  been^hi jacked  or  .*e;,di* 
-ected    to   provide    surveillance    of  hijacked  aircraft. 
(1)       Aircrew    procedures: 
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-£-  (a)  Immediately  after  launch,  establish  radio 
contact  with  the  6  SW/DOC,  preferably  on  HPSSB. 
(b)  Perform  rendezvous  with  interceptors  for  air 
refueling,  or  the  hijacked  aircraft,  as  soon  as  possible  after 
launch . 
(c)  If  the  rendezvous  is  with  the  hijacked  air- 
craft, take  station  behind  it,  out  of  cockpit  and  cabin  vision, 
and  remain  in  an  unobserved  position  unless  otherwise  directed. 
Flying  safety  must  be  of  paramount  importance,  and  the  tanker 
aircraft  must  maintain  a  minimum  separation  of  five  miles  from 
the  hijacked  aircraft  in  U  S  airspace  and  ten  miles  in  Canadian 
airspace . 
(d)  When  directed  to  maintain  airborne  surveil- 
lance, do  so  until: 
(1)  Fuel  requirements  dictate  aborting  sub- 
ject mission  to  arrive  over  alternate  with  fuel  minimums  as 
specified  in  SACM  51-135,  Vol  VI. 
(2)  Recalled  by  6  SW/DOC. 
(3)  The  hijacked  aircraft  has  landed  at  a 
destination  within  the  CONUS. 
(4)  The  hijacked  aircraft's  destination  is 
determined  to  be  in  a  country  where  overflight  clearance  for  the 
tanker  would  be  required.   Notify  the  6  SW/DOC  and  it  will  either 
direct  the  overflight  or  return  of  the  ta»ker.v.^ijk,Jl«*Ai<*M»ftM«^ 
«the  distance  criteria  from  the  shoreline  of  foreign  border,  as •-"**
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1,  will  be  maintained  until  direction  !•  received  from  6  SW/DOC. 
(2)   If  a  SIOP  alert  tanker  is  used,  peacetime  takeoff 
criteria  will  be  used.   To  meet  peacetime  takeoff  criteria  the 
launching  alert  tanker  must,  in  order  of  priority  listed: 
(a)  Be  downloaded 
(b)  Burn  off  fuel. 
(c)       If    insufficient    time   precludes    compliance 
with    "a"    or    "b"    above,     authorization    to    launch   with   EWO    weight 
and   EWO    takeoff    criteria    will    be    obtained    from   HQ   SAC. 
SECTION   E:      Disaster   Preparedness 
\5—  3.    Application:      This    section    assigns    responsibilities    and 
establishes  procedures   for  protection   of    Wing   resources    on   the 
flight    line    in    the    event    of    a    disaster    or    to   demonstrate    this 
capability   during   an    exercise.      It    applies    to   the    following   types 
of  disasters  as   defined  in  Annex  E  of  343  CompW  OPLAN  355-1: 
a.  Aircraft  Accidents. 
b.  NEC/explosive  accident. 
c.  Major  ground  accident. 
d.  Broken  Arrow/Potential  Broken  Arrow. 
e.  Natural  disasters. 
3-4.   Exercises:   For  exercises,  the  initial  response  procedures 
are  the  same;  however,  all  transmissions  made  as  a  part  of  the 
exercise  will  begin  and  end  with  the  phrase,  "This  is  an  exer- 
cise." 
3-5.   Procedures:   Upon  receipt  of  notification  of  an  actual/ 
exercise  disaster: 
a.   6  SW/DOC  will: 
(1)   Notify  Alert  Force  Controller  if  the  alert  force  is 
generated. 
(2)  Notify  appropriate  base  agencies. 
(3)  Notify  the  6  SW/CC,  DO,  MAMJ  and  SOF.
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b.   The  6  SW/DO  will: 
(1)  Form  the  staff  in  the  6  SW  Battle  Staff  area  (if 
required) . 
(2)  Notify  6  SW/DOT/DOR  and  24  SRS/CC. 
.   c.   The  6  SW/DOT  will  notify  the  6  SW/DOO. 
a.  24  SRS,  6  SW/DOR  and  DOO  will  notify  taxi  crews  ASAP  (if 
required) . 
e.  Taxi  crews:  Upon  notification,  all  available  pilots  and 
copilots  will  report  ASAP  to  SAC  garage  (fast  ride)  with  headsets 
and  a  copy  of  the  attached  checklist.   (See  Attachments  1  and  2) 
(1)  Maintenance  will  provide  transportation  to  the 
aiicraft. 
(2)  The  emergency  taxi  checklists  in  the  aircraft  will 
be  used  for  all  situations.   FOR  EXERCISES,  ENGINE  START  WILL  BE 
SIMULATED.   A  minimum  number  of  engines  will  be  started  for 
actual  disasters. 
HOTS:   During  the  winter,  it  is  recommended  that  four  engines  be 
started  to  insure  symmetrical  thrust  during  on  low  RCR  conditions. 
(4)  When  ready  to  taxi,  turn  on  taxi  lights,  call 
Eielson  ground  and  6  SW/DOC  using  the  aircraft's  tail  number  and 
state,  "Ready  to  taxi."   Remain  in  place  for  exercises. 
(5)  Leave  engines  running/simulated  until  directed  to 
shut  down. 
(6)  All  AGE  will  be  removed  from  around  the  aircraft. 
For  exercises,  a  fire  guard  with  extinguisher  will  remain  on 
interphone  and  chocks  will  remain  in  place. 
(7)  Towing  operations  may  be  in  progress  upon  arrival 
at  the  aircraft.   In  this  case,  proceed  to  another  aircraft.   For 
exercises,  tow  teams  will  hook  up  but  not  move  aircraft.   After 
four  minutes  in  position,  they  will  move  to  another  aircraft. 
(8)  When  aircraft  are  generated  on  alert,  alert  crews 
will  respond  directly  to  the  alert  aircraft.
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f.   The  Supervisor  of  Flying  (SOF)  will: 
(1)  Notify  6  SW/DOC  whenever  they  observe  a  disaster 
occurring.   (See  Atch  1  and  2) 
(2)  Notify  6  SW/DOC  whenever  they  observe  white  smoke 
indicating  the  initiation  of  a  disaster  exercise. 
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K  (3)   Proceed  immediately  to  the  SAC  garage  to  insure 
maintenance  picks  up  taxi  crews  (if  applicable). 
(4)  Monitor  the  status  of  airborne  SAC  aircraft. 
(5)  Avoid  a  2000  foot  radius  from  the  disaster. 
3-6.   Classified  Material  Protection  Priorities:   During  natural 
disaster,  protection  and  removal  of  classified  material  will  be 
-accomplished  utilizing  the  following  priorities: 
a.  Priority  1  -  All  Sensitive  Compartmented  Information 
(SCI)  . 
b.  Priority  2  -  All  Top  Secret  material. 
c.  Priority  3  -  All  other  Secret  and  Confidential  material. 
d.  Priority  material  required  by  the  6  SW/DOC  will  be  "re- 
tained in  DOC. 
3-7.  Classified  Material  in  the  Operations  Complex:  Upon  noti- 
fication of  a  natural  disaster  affecting  the  operations  complex, 
Priority  *  material  will  be  delivered  to  6  SW/DOR.  Priority  2 
material  will  be  delivered  to  6  SW/DOC.  Priority  3  material  will 
be  left  in  the  functional  areas  until  advised  to  remove  it  for 
transportation/destruction.  Upon  receipt  of  Priority  1  or  2 
material,  the  material  will  be  guarded  (appropriately  cleared 
guards  will  be  provided  by  the  DO)  until  such  time  as  it  is 
delivered  to  a  courier  for  shipment  to  a  designated  location. 
SECTION  C:   Handling  COMSEC  Material  (24  SRS  Only) 
3 "8.   Normal  Operations  at  Elelson: 
a.   COMSEC  material  wi.ll  be  signed  for  and  checked  on  mis- 
sion planning  day,  during  normal  duty  hours,  from  6  SW/DOKT  prior 
to  all  scheduled  training  sorties.
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b.  To  obtain  COMSEC  material  prior  to  flight,  the  crew 
member  will  go  to  6  SW/DOKT  during  duty  hours  or  6  SW/DOC  after 
duty  hours. 
c.  If  a  conflict  arises  whereby  two  sorties  are  to  be  flown 
back  to  back  with  no  chance  to  turn  classified  from  one  crew  to 
another,  6  SW/DOKT  will  have  a  standby  package  available  for  sign 
o,ut  by  the  second  crew  on  their  mission  planning  day.   It  is  the 
responsibility  of  the  aircraft  commander  involved  in  the  second 
sortie  to  notify  6  SW/DOKT  to  have  a  standby  package  available. 
d.   Upon  completion  of  all  training' sorties  flown,  COMSEC 
material  will  be  turned  into  6  SW/DOKT  during  duty  hours  o:»  the  6 
SW/DOC  after  duty  hours.   It  will  be  the  responsibility  of  the 
crew  member  to  sign  in  the  classified  to  6  SW/DOKT  ASAP  the 
morning  of  the  first  duty  day  after  the  flight. 
33-9.  Operational  Flights:   Aircrews  flying  taskable  or  operational 
flights  into  or  out  of  Eielson  will  use  one  of  the  following 
procedures.  This  will  also  apply  if  the  aircraft  will  be  going  on 
alert  after  the  flight. 
a.   The  aircrew  will: 
(1)  Take  their  metal  storage  container~-and  their  com- 
munications kit  to  6  SW/DOKT  during  normal  duty  hours  or  to 
6  SW/DOC  (SACCS  Maintenance)  at  all  other  times.  The  clock  will  be 
brought  to  Command  Post,  along  with  SI  material  to  DOR  for 
storage . 
(2)  Seal  the  metal  container  with  a  one-time  seal  and 
record  the  identification  number  on  the  prepared  AF  Form  310, 
Document  Record  and  Receipt.   The  one-time  seal  and  AF  Form  310 
are  located  on  the  storage  cart. 
(3)  Exchange  the  sealed  container  for  the  AF  Form  310. 
b.   Check  out:   The  aircrew  desiring  to  check  out  the  com- 
munications kit  will: 
(1)  Exchange  the  AF  Form  310  for  the  sealed  container 
after  insuring  that  the  one-time  seal  identification  number  and 
the  number  recorded  on  the  AF  Form  310  are  the  same. 
(2)  If  a  different  aircrew  must  check  out  the  communi- 
cations kit,  the  container  will  be  inventoried  and  the  contents 
will  be  signed  out  by  the  new  aircrew.  The  SAC  Form  615  enclosed 
in  the  communications  kit  will  be  used  for  inventory  and  sign 
but.
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(3)  The  signed  SAC  Form  615  will  be  retained  by 
6  SW/DOKT.   If  the  communications  kit  is  signed  out  by  SACCS  main- 
tenance, the  signed  SAC  Form  615  will  be  left  on  the  storage  cart 
and  given  to  6  SW/DOKT  the  next  duty  day. 
MOTE:   The  alert  aircrew  commander  will  insure  the  6  SW/DOKT  is 
given  a  minimum  of  two  hours  notice  if  the  communications  mate- 
rials require  updating. 
%-10.   The  KYK-28.  KIK-18  and  Flight  Information  Publications 
Bag: 
a.  KYK-28  and  KIK-18  keyguns  will  be  stored  with  the  com- 
munications kit  at  all  times. 
b.  The  Flight  Information  Publications  (FLIP)  bag  will  be 
left  on  the  respective  aircraft  or  with  6  SW/DOKT  and  checked 
.'prior  to  flight  for  currency.   The  aircraft  commander  is  respon- 
'  "sible  for  determining  if  the  FLIPs  will  be  current  during  his 
flight.   If  the  FLIPs  require  updating,  the  aircrew  is  respon- 
sible for  contacting  6  SW/DOKT  ASAP. 
SECTION  D:   Supervisor  of  Flying  (SOF) 
3-11.   Responsibility: 
a.  The  6  SW/CC  will  have  supervisory  responsibility  for  the 
SOF  program. 
b.  The  responsibilities  of  the  SOF  are  explained  in 
AFP.  60-2,  its  supplements,  and  the  6  SW  SOF  Training  Guide. 
training. (1)  The  6  SW/DOO  Chief  will  administer  6  SW  SOF 
(2)  6  SW/DOTK  will  schedule  SOF  tours. 
(3)  Tour  lengths  will  be  24  hours  in  duration. 
<4)   All  SOFs  will  be  certified  by  the  6  SW/DO  prior  to 
assuming  SOF  duties. 
(5)  The  6  SW/CC  will  designate  all  SOFs  in  writing. 
(6)  6  SW/DOO  will  provide  a  duty  officer  during  all  SOF 
tours.   If  the  SOF  is  from  DOO,  he  will  also  act  as  duty  officer 
during  that  tour.  f
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c.  The  SOF  will  keep  the  6    SW/DOC  informed  of  his  location 
and   be    on    call    at    all    times. 
d.  The    6    SW/DOC    will    notify    the    SOF    of    all    emergencies, 
» strip     launches,      deteriorating    weather,      maintenance    problems    or 
'   arfy   other   problem   that   may   adversely   affect   a   mission. 
3-12.     Duties; 
a.  The  SOF  program,  as  directed  by  AFR  60-2,  is  directly 
related  to  flying  supervision  and  will  not  include  functions  that 
normally  fall  under  maintenance.  Under  no  circumstance  will  the 
SOF  be  considered  a  delivery  vehicle  for  professional  equipment, 
,  flight  lunches,  etc.  The  SOF  will  not  normally  be  used  as  a 
foilow-me  vehicle.  The  SOF/DOC  will  use  their  discretion  when  to 
respond  to  the  flight  line  for  other  than  requirements  in  para- 
graph b. 
b.   The  SOF  is  required  on  the  flight  line  for: 
(1)  All  -135  aircraft  emergencies. 
(2)  Short  Sprint/ORI. 
(3)  Disaster  Exercises  (when  applicable). 
(4)  All  SAC  aircraft  takeoffs  and  landings  to  include 
transition. 
3-13.  SOF  Vehicle: 
a.  The    SOF    will    use    the    designated    radio   equipped   SOF 
vehicle . 
b.  If    the    vehicle   becomes    inoperative   or   unsafe — secure    it. 
Notify  the  6  SW/DOO  during  duty  hours  or  the  6  SW/DOC  during  non- 
duty    hours. 
c.  The  6   SW/DO  or   the  6  SW/SE  vehicle  may  be  used  if  the  SOF 
vehicle   is  out  of  service.  Prior  coordination  with  the   appli- 
cable   agency    will    be    made.
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SECTION  E:   Mission  Paperwork 
3-14.   Responsibilities; 
a.  24  SRS  and  6  SW/DOO  will  file  all  pre-mission  reports 
with  6  SW/DOC. 
b.  Staff  crew  members  will  pick  up  MARs  at  6  SW/DOTK  on 
.^mission  planning  day. 
3-15.   Mission  Packages;   Mission  packages  will  be  turned  into 
the  operations  officer  NLT  1450  on  the  last  day  prior  to  the  date 
of  the  flight.   After  operations  off icer  'review,  mission  packages 
will  be  forwarded  to  the  6  SW/DO  for  review.   The  mission  packages 
will  next  go  to  the  6  SW/DOC  for  forwarding  to  Eielson  Base  Opera- 
tions. 
3-16.  Mission  Package  Contents;   Pre-mission  packages  will  con-     i 
r-&ist  of  those  forms  as  required  on  6  SW  Form  12,  in  order  from    1/ 
top  to  bottom.   In  addition,  the  package  will  contain: 
%..      AFTO  Form  369.  \J 
b.   AF  Form  791  (Tanker  crews  only). 
3-17.  Post  Mission  Packages;  Post-mission  packages  will  be  ar- 
ranged as  follows:  (All  classified  material  will  be  turned  into 
6  SW/INV/DOKT/DOC) 
a.   IlC-135  Operational  Mission:   TRC-135V/W  sorties  sub- 
$»it  only  item  1). 
11)  APTO  Form  369,  SAC  Form -11 83. 
(f)  MAR«/TAPRs. 
('Si  *AC  Form  60  {Flight  Orders). 
If 4)  SAC  Form  157  (navigation  ^valuation  Report). 
(5)  Any  unclassified  navigator  charts/precomps, 
etc.,  necessary  to  substantiate  training  activity  (such  as  SACM 
51-135 ,  Vol  IV  continuation  training  activity). 
(6)  Miscellaneous  (SAC  Form  76). 
(7)  6  SW  Form  47  or  SAC  Form  102.
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b.   All  other  6  SW  missions: 
(1)  AFTO  Form  369  (Maint  debrief). 
(2)  MARs/TAPRs. 
(3)  SAC  Form  60  (Flight  Orders). 
(4)  Passenger  Manifests. 
(5)  SAC  Form  157  {Navigation  Evaluation  Report). 
(6)  SAC  Form  200  (Flight  Plan). 
(7)  Navigation  Logs/Charts/Precomp  Forms. 
(8)  6  SW  Form  6. 
(9)  AF  Form  791  (Tanker  crews  only). 
(10)  SAC  Form  828.  (Tankers  only) 
(11)  SAC  Form  1175/1183  (Maint  debrief). 
(12)  6  SW  Form  24  (Two  copies  -  RC-135S  sorties 
only) . 
(13)  Miscellaneous.   (SAC  Form  76) 
BOTE:   1.  Radio  logs  (if  accomplished)  will  be  turned 
into  6  SW/DOKT  after  flight. 
NOTE:   2.   Check  6  SW  Form  6  completed  correctly  and  AF 
Form  791  attached  if  applicable.   Insure  all  AF  Forms  791  are 
accurate. 
SECTION  F:   Navigation  Procedures 
3-18.   Scope:   This  section  applies  to  all  6th  Strategic  Wing 
navigators,  assigned  or  attached,  unless  otherwise  noted. 
3-19.   Mission  Planning: 
a.   All  master  flight  plans  and  strip  charts  will  be  cross- 
checked by  the  crew  navigator  for  accuracy  against  the  coordi- 
nates specified  in  the  SAC  OPORD  60-XX  (N/A  KC-135).
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b.   Strip  charts  and  master  flight  plans  may  be  used  on  any 
mission.   Complete  mission  planning  is  mandatory  for  all  sorties 
and  will  include  a  complete  check  of  coordinates,  course,  dis- 
tance, times  etc.,  for  any  machine  run,  photocopy  or  staff  pre- 
pared flight  plans,  check  SACR  60-9  schedule  and  the  necessary 
FLIP  documents  to  insure  they  are  compatible  with  the  mission 
being  flown. 
*      c.   Each  navigator  will  label  all  the  charts  with  the 
following  information: 
(1)  Name. 
(2)  Rank. 
(3)  Date  of  Flight. 
.*..  (4)   Aircraft  Number  or  Type. 
(5)  Sortie  Number  or  Type. 
(6)  Chart  Number  (i.e.  chart  1  of  4). 
3-20.   Assumption  of  Constant  Readiness  Status  (CRS);  (For  RC- 
1 35S  only) . 
a.   The  navigator  team  assuming  CRS  will: 
(1)  Review  with  the  aircraft  commander  and  copilot  the 
crew  responsibilities  for  an  operational  launch.   Specific  re- 
quirements for  fast  reaction  alignment  of  the  inertial  navigation 
system  will  be  discussed  in  detail. 
(2)  Coordinate  with  the  Tactical  Coordinator  on  tac- 
tics to  be  employed  on  operational  missions.   Orbit  procedures, 
timing  and  interphone  calls  and  procedures  will  be  discussed  in 
detail. 
(3)  Be  briefed  by  the  navigator  team  going  off  CRS 
concerning  the  status  of  the  navigation  equipment  and  history  of 
equipment  malfunctions.   Consult  the  appropriate  maintenance 
personnel  at  the  earliest  opportunity  if  the  status  of  corrective 
action  is  unknown. 
(4)  Inventory  chart  folders  and  set  Nav  AFSATCOM 
codes .
3-14  6  SWR  55-2   30  September  83 
b.   Following  an  operational  mission,  the  navigator  team 
will  brief  the  oncoming  primary  crew  concerning  the  status  of 
navigation  equipment  and  weather  (including  winds)  in  the  opera- 
tional area.   The  aircraft  will  be  prefllghted  and  cocked  using 
the  appropriate  checklist.   If  the  preflight  crew  is  not  the 
oncoming  primary  crew,  insure  that  the  crew's  professional  equip- 
.  ment  is  properly  positioned  on  the  aircraft. 
-  \ 
c.   All  navigators,  including  students,  should  make  maximum 
use  of  the  aircraft  during  CRS.   This  includes  accomplishing 
aircraft  preflight  for  proficiency.   Alignment  of  the  LN-20  may 
be  performed. 
3-21.  Preflight  Procedures:   Both  sextants  will  be  preflighted. 
sSl-22.  Inflight  Procedures t   JFor  RC-135S  only) 
a.  The  fixing  criteria  as  directed  in  SACM  55-21,  Vol  VIII, 
applies  to  both  navigators. 
b.  While  in  orbit,  a  full  station  stamp  and  plotted  fix  are 
not  required  if  the  6  SW  Form  8,  Orbit  Log  is  used,  fpuring  orbit, 
jatosition  coordinates  must  be  recorded  and  crosschecked  at  Inter- 
|irerals  not  to  exceed  20  minutes.  —  ■ 
c.  During  the  data  track  portion  of  the  6  SW  Reconnaissance 
Navigation  Leg,  navigators  will  complete  the  Nav-1  and  Nav-2 
worksheets.   The  before  event  reading  will  be  obtained  after  the 
aircraft  has  been  established  on  data  track.   The  after  event 
reading  will  be  taken  after  cleared  off  course  and  before  turning 
the  aircraft.   The  information  on  the  worksheets  satisfies  sta- 
tion stamp  and  fix  requirements  for  both  top  and  bottom  of  data 
track.   When  departing  the  orbit/data  track  area,  navigation  log 
and  aircraft  fixing  requirements  commence  within  five  minutes  of 
departure  from  data  track  or  within  five  minutes  of  roll  out  from 
orbit  or  data  run.   Record  and  crosscheck  aircraft  position  with 
full  station  stamp  information  when  corridor  navigation  is 
started  or  resumed  following  departure  from  the  orbit/data  track 
area.   If  returning  to  orbit  following  a  data  run,  resume  the  20 
minute  position  crosschecks  using  the  6  SW  Form  8,  Orbit  Log. 
Data  run  information  logged  on  the  navigator's  worksheets  reestab- 
lishes the  mandatory  20  minute  crosscheck  times. 
d.   A  system  stellar  update  can  be  used  as  a  valid  celestial 
heading  check  if  the  time,  inertial,  N-1,  and  J-4  headings  are 
recorded  within  five  minutes  of  the  system  update.   The  heading 
data  must  be  recorded  on  the  chart  or  precomp  sheet  (SAC  Form 
289).
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e.   The  navigator  team  should  be  prepared  to  provide,  upon 
request,  the  items  listed  below.   Other  items  may  be  requested  or 
pre-coorilinated  in  the  meeting  with  the  TC,  navigators  and jpi- 
«lote.  Tns  J>i«t*d  items  *eTv*y|Mi:#--jr«mlii4#^^^*h«.i.t«m«  typi- 
leally  '  rtqvMmtmt  during'  the1  ^rit&r^~fiili^ 
t|1)  Enroute  tactics  (airspeed,  altitude,  ETAs,  etc.) 
*      \-:j  (2)  Photog  crosscheck. 
£'tS)  Orbit  point. 
(4)  Adjustment  in  timing  or  track. 
*  ^(5)  Track  length  in  minutes. 
\v.   (6)  . .  Status  of  ;j!»jq^i|>*ent.  •< 
» ■•   ..■-■--■-. 
(7)   Direction  of  offset  (winds). 
;5-      «">» 
*  (9)   Time  remaining  on  track. 
f.  The  navigator  team  will  obtain  an  accurate  position,  for 
each  event.   One  navigator  will  concentrate  on  time  and  the  other 
on  position.   During  the  data  run,  the  TAS,  GS,  pressure  and 
absolute  altitude,  temperature  and  mach  number  will  be  obtained. 
g.  The  navigator  team  will  complete  the  Nav-1/Nav-2  Data 
Run  sheets.  Any  information  called  for  by  the  forms  which  was 
not  obtained  will  be  explained  under  "REMARKS." 
3-23.   Scoring  and  Replotting  of  Navigation  Legs;   All  navigation 
legs  will  be  flown  in  accordance  with  SACR  50-4,  Vol  1,  Chap  8  or 
the  applicable  operation  order.   All  navigation  legs  logged  for 
continuation  training  will  be  flown  in  accordance  with  SACR  50-4, 
Vol  I,  Chap  8  and  9  and  this  regulation.   All  high  altitude 
navigation  training  legs  will  be  scored  or  replotted  as  specified 
in  SACR  50-4,  Vol  I,  Chap  10.   The  Wing  Navigator  will  monitor 
the  replot/scoring  program. 
a.   The  Tanker  Operations  staff  navigator  will  administer 
the  replot/scoring  program  for  the  Alaska  Tanker  Task  Force.   He 
will  review  all  ATTF  navigation  legs,  and  designate  the  time, 
place,  and  navigators  for  replot  duties  when  necessary.   He  will 
maintain  scoring/replot  records  in  accordance  with  SACR  50-4, 
Vol  I.  Every  attempt  will  be  made  to  replot  the  first  polar  grid
,_16  6  SWR  55-2   30  September  83 
mission  flown  by  each  crew.   <N/A  RC-135V/W/S)   This  will  fa- 
miliarize the  replot  navigator  with  the  6  SW  mission,  and  routes. 
It  will  build  confidence  in  the  crew  and  determine  if  additional 
training  is  needed.   A  Celestial  Training  Device,  polar  grid 
mission  and  a  ground  instruction  course  will  be  maintained  on 
file  for  this  purpose. 
ft 
b.   The  24  SRS/DOT  will  administer  the  squadron  scoring/re- 
'  p"Vot  program.   24  SRS/DOT  will  schedule  all  squadron  navigators  for 
scoring/replot  duties.   They  will  maintain  scoring/replot  re- 
cords in  accordance  with  SACR  50-4,  Vol  I.   Not  applicable  to 
RC-135V/W  crews. 
SECTION  G:   Ground  Safety 
3-24.   Responsibilities; 
'  ""    a.   Division  Chiefs: 
(1)  Are  responsible  for  insuring  implementation  of  the 
6  SW  Safety  Program  within  their  division. 
(2)  Will  insure  that  the  6  SW/DO  and  the  Wing  Director 
of  Safety  are  informed  when  members  of  their  division  are  invol- 
ved in  an  injury  or  accident  requiring  medical  attention. 
« 
(3)  Will  insure  the  circulation  of  all  safety  material 
within  their  division. 
b.   Each  individual  assigned  to  the  6  SW/DO  organization 
will: 
(1)  Notify  their  section  supervisor  when  involved  in 
any  accident  or  injury  requiring  medical  attention.   Supervisors 
will  insure  that  the  OIC  and  orderly  room  are  notified. 
(2)  Maintain  an  awareness  that,  in  most  cases,  ac- 
cidents are  caused  by  actions  of  people. 
(3)  Be  aware  of  hazardous  conditions  and  refrain  from 
unsafe  acts  which  will  result  in  accidents  while  on  or  off  duty. 
(4)  Review  all  safety  material  received  by  the  divi- 
sion.
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SECTION  H:   Crew  Status  Reports 
3-25.   Responsibilities; 
a.  The  24  SRS  will: 
(1)  Maintain  records  to  reflect  the  TDY  status  of 
assigned  aircrews  and  aircrew  members. 
(2)  Provide  a  Daily  Combat  Crew  Status  Report  (SAC 
Form  14)  to  6  SW/DOTF  by  0900L  for  determination  of  aircrew  status 
through  0900L  of  the  following  day  (Friday's  data  will  cover 
status  for  Saturday,  Sunday,  Monday). 
b.  6  SW/DOTK  will:   Coordinate  Aircrew  Status  reports  daily 
at  Mission  Review. 
.*    c.   6  SW/DOTF  will:   Verify  and  coordinate  Aircrew  Status 
data,  (daily  at  Mission  Review)  arranged  in  the  proper  formats 
required  for  transmission,  and  deliver  to  the  Command  Post  Con- 
troller. 
3-26.   Procedures:   Reporting  procedures  are  as  outlined  in  SACR 
55-35  and  SACM  55-8. 
NOTE:   During  6  SW  exercise/ORI,  and  upon  reporting  for  duty,  the 
24  SRS  will  provide  6  SW/DOTF  with  the  latest  Aircraft  Status  data 
for  immediate  crew  report  update.
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ad  racoyery  whenever  the  aircraft  is  r8cheduled_,f or  alert;  at 
ielson.  To  meet  required  response  times,  a  Cobra  Ball  alert 
k  team  must  be  composed  of  dedicated  flight  crews  and  maintenance 
technicians  whose  sole  function  is  launch  and  recovery  of  the 
aircraft.  Additionally,  the  cocking  of  the  aircraft  will  nor- 
mally occur  in  either  the  North  or  South  end  of  the  Big  Hangar  or 
Nose  Dock  One  so  as  to  facilitate  response  requirements. 
4-2 .   Security: 
a.  MAO  will  assign  a  responsible  NCO  to  supervise  all  main- 
tenance activities  and  act  as  security  guard  at  all  times  the 
'Cobra  Ball  aircraft  is  in  maintenance  at  Eielson  APB.   Crew 
chiefs  will  be  assigned  from  each  individual  shift  on  duty  and 
their  names  will  be  provided  to  MAMJ  by  the  organizational  main- 
tenance supervisor  on  duty. 
b.  The  assigned  crew  chief /recovery  chief  will  control  and 
admit  only  authorized  personnel  onto  the  aircraft.  Authorized 
personnel  are  defined  as  individuals  possessing  an  AF  Form  1199 
(line  badge)  with  access  to  areas  seven  and  twenty.  They  must 
also  have  a  valid  reason  for  aircraft  entry  as  determined  by  the 
crew  chief.  The  assigned  crew  chief  will  be  especially  watchful 
to  detect  the  unauthorized  removal  of  any  equipment  from  the 
aircraft. 
c.  When  maintenance  is  completed,  the  crew  chief  will 
notify  MAMJ  that  the  aircraft  is  secure.  MAMJ  will  notify  Cen- 
tral Security  Control  that  the  aircraft  is  secure.  If  the  air- 
craft is  parked  outside  the  "C"  areas  such  as  hangar  1140.  Nose 
Dock  One,  or  the  Pit  complex,  a  request  for  a  security  guard  will 
accompany  notification  that  the  aircraft  is  secure.  When  the 
aircraft  is  parked  outside  the  "C  areas  the  designated  crew 
chief  will  maintain  vigilance  until  properly  relieved  by  a  se- 
curity police  guard. 
_ on  diversion  to  Eielson,  the  aircrew  will  remove  all 
classified  material  (except  installed  equipment)  and  turn  it  into 
Cop  Secret  Crypto)  or  6  SW/DOKT  as  applicable.   Though 
d.   Upo 
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4_2  6  3WR  55-2   30  September  83 
KG-35s  are  not  considered  installed  equipment,  they  may  be  left 
on  the  airplane  (with  paddles  removed)  to  preclude  additional 
wear  and  tear.  All  crew  members  will  remove  high  pilferage  items 
such  as  headsets,  flashlights,  jackets,  etc.,  when  operationally 
feasible.  In  the  event  any  item  of  personal  equipment  is 
discovered  missing,  it  will  be  reported  to  the  Security  Police  as 
soon  as  possible. 
-**  e.  The  storage  containers  (file  cabinets)  aboard  each  air- 
craft will  not  be  used  to  store  classified  documents,  papers  or 
equipment  while  the  aircraft  is  on  the  ground  except: 
(1)  When  the  aircraft  is  in  maintenance  recovery  and 
under  maintenance  control  for  immediate  return  to  alert  status. 
(2)  Aircraft  is  on  alert.  When  used  to  store  class- 
ified documents,  the  file  cabinet  will  be  secured  with  a  combin- 
ation lock  and  locking  bar. 
f.  The  individual  receiving  classified  material  (TC,  NAV, 
or  copilot)  will  be  responsible  for  the  security  of  the  material. 
For  operations  in  and  out  of  Eielson,  the  TC  and  NAV  codes  may  be 
stored  together  in  DOR.  Prior  to  departing  the  aircraft,  the 
receiving  individual  will  conduct  an  inventory  to  assure  all 
materials  are  present. 
g.  When  removed  from  the  aircraft,  classified  material  will 
be  stored  by  and  become  the  responsibility  of  DOR  or  DOKT,  as 
applicable,  until  reissued  to  the  departing  aircrew,  or  placed  in 
the  safe  upon  assumption  of  alert. 
h.  Prior  to  leaving  the  aircraft,  the   TC  or  a  designated 
representative  will  make  a  security  check  to  insure  all  class- 
ified materials  are  secured.   On  those  flights  not  having  a  Raven 
crew,  the  aircraft  commander  or  his  designated  representative 
will  perform  this  inspection. 
4-3.   Responsibilities  t 
a.   The  24  SRS  will: 
(1)  Develop  procedures  to  supervise  mission  planning 
and  maintain  adequate  flight  packages  to  minimize  mission  plan- 
ning, briefing  and  launch  timing. 
(2)  Provide  flight  crews  and  launch  actions.
6    SWR   55-2       30    September.  33  4-3 
b.       DOT   will    insure: 
(1)  Proper    coordination    is   maintained  between   24    SRS 
and   assigned   agencies    within    the    DOT    Division. 
(2)  Proper   scheduling   of  primary,    secondary  and  pre- 
flight   crews    in    concert    with    24    SRS    requirements, 
'*-  (3)       DOTK   will: 
(a)  Coordinate  with  DOO  for  tanker  support  if 
required. 
(b)  Schedule   alert  crews  after  coordination  with 
DOTN  and  24  SRS  operations. 
(4)   See  4-2d  above. 
c.   DOR  will: 
(1)  Insure  coordination  with  ATC,  NORAD,  AAC,  SAC/DOR, 
National  Agencies  and  applicable  6  SW  staff  agencies  to  include 
DO,  MA,  24  SRS  and  Det  1/6  SW. 
(2)  Act  as  a  single  manager  for  all  operations  when- 
ever the  aircraft  is  at  Eielson  AFB  and  eligible  for  tasking. 
d.   DOC  will: 
(1)  Operate  klaxon  notification  system. 
(2)  Issue  and  control  hand  held  radios  or  pages.  > 
(3)  Notify  affected  agencies  of  all  Cobra  Ball  activi-\/ 
ties. 
(4)  DOC  will  coordinate  a  hotel  conference  along  with 
coordinating  activities  for  Cobra  Ball's  arrival. 
e.   MA  will: 
(1)  Establish  procedures  to  insure  minimum  aircraft 
recovery  time. 
(2)  Establish  procedures  to  insure  ASAP  launch  cap- 
ability. , 
(3)  Establish  procedures  to  meet  cold  weather  handling 
$            requirements,   sensor  maintenance  coordination,   special  AGE  anrp
4_4  6    SWR  55-2      30    September   83 
sensor   alignment    requirements. 
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k*»t*,WMji  24SRS,;.f  or ^  f  InaX,.  ^MW^inftU^l^n^iiif  t?Abtttio«. 
g.      MAMJ  will  keep  the  6    SW/DOC  advised  of  changes   to  main- 
tenance   status    and    maintenance    in    progress    and    will    notify    con- 
*-  trollers    of   the    time    the    aircraft    will   be   ready    for   flight   crew 
preflight    and    cocking. 
h.       Det    1/6    SW   will: 
(1)  Coordinate  with  anS  provide  >t©  DOR  current  .Anfor- 
mation  concerning  Cobra  Ball  operation*. 
(2)  Insure  that  active  aircraft  records  will  accompany 
the  aircraft  when  RC-135  aircraft  are  deployed  to  Eielson  AFB  for 
••*  phase  inspections. 
i.   INV  will: 
(1)  Conduct    a    formal    EWO    crew    debriefing    including   a 
TC    mission    route   briefing    for    each   operational    mission. 
(2)  Review   EWO  crew    logs,    mission   summary,    observer 
reports,     CDWR   and   OPREP-5C    reports. 
(3)  Inventory  and  control  mission  tapes  and  films. 
(4)  Release  CDWR  and  OPREP-5C  reports. 
(5)  Package  mission  materials  for  return  to  Det  1 
Quicklook  Processing. 
j.   INZ  will  conduct  a  formal  crew  debriefing  when  SAR  or 
MIJI  incidents  have  occurred. 
k.   Each  agency  will  develop  a  Cobra  Ball  diversion/recovery/ 
alert  launch  checklist  to  meet  responsibilities  establishedby 
this  regulation.  These  checklists  will  be  addendums  to  this 
regulation  and  retained  as  required  in  local  work  areas. 
4-4.   Diversion  Procedures: 
a.   When  the  Cobra  Ball  is  diverted  to  Eielson  APB,  the 
flight  crew  will  inform  Det  1/6  SW  of  the  aircraft  maintenance 
status.   If  the  maintenance  required  indicates  a  degrade  in  the 
operational  performance  of  the  airplane,  such  information  should 
be  passed  on  through  secure  means.  Det  1  will  pass  this  informa-
6  SWR  55-2   30  September  A3  4-5 
tion  to  Eielgon  DOC.  If  a  change  occurs  in  the  aircraft  mainte- 
nance status  while  enroute  to  Eielson  AFB,  the  flight  crew  will 
notify  the  Eielson  DOC  on  HF  radio  or  secure  means  dependant  on 
the  particular  maintenance  required,  when  within  UHF  range,  an 
update  on  aircraft  status  will  be  passed  to  DOC.   Upon  landing, 
the  aircrew  will  attend  their  respective  maintenance  debriefings. 
b.  ,The  6  SW/DOC  will: 
(1)  Notify  6  SW/CC,  DO,  SOF,  DOT,  DOR,  IN,  24  SRS/CC, 
24  SRS/DO,  MAMJ,  6985th  Operations,  343  CompW  Transportation, 
15    AF/DO/DOR    (Via     15     AF/DOC) ,    and    SRC.' 
(2)  Immediately    advise    MAMJ   of    complete    maintenance  / 
status    and    maintenance    update    and    if    an   E-Systems    Engineer    is 
required    to    meet    the    aircraft.                                                                                            ^ 
c.       MAMJ    will: 
(1)  Notify   the    standby   ELINT    Technician    (ET)    who    will 
meet    the    aircraft. 
(2)  Notify    the    E-System  Engineer    if    required. 
(3)  Coordinate    routine    inspection    of     life    support 
equipment    with    343    CompW/DOTMS    immediately    after  notification. 
(4)  Coordinate    ETA,     recovery    requirements,     fuel 
loading,   and  ETD  with  DOC,   MA  staff  agencies  and  CAMS  branches  as 
soon   as  possible   after   notification  that  the  aircraft   has   been 
diverted    to    Eielson. 
(5)  After     maintenance    debriefing    develop    an     initial 
ETIC.    Contact    the    DCM,     and   brief    him    on    required    maintenance    and 
the    initial    ETIC.     In    coordination    with    the    DCM    determine    actual 
sequence    of    events    and    mission    requirements. 
d.       24    SRS/CC    will: 
(1)  A    designated    crew    will    preflight    and    cock    the 
aircraft.    This    may   be    the    diversion    crew    depending    on    crew 
availability    and    the    ETIC   of    the    aircraft.    This    information    will 
then   be    passed    to    DOC. 
(2)  Have    the    inbound    flight    crew   enter    crew    rest. 
4-5.     Recovery    Procedures:       Every    effort    will    be    expended    to 
insure    a    minimum    recovery    time    and    immediate    launch    capability.
4-6  6    SWR   55-2      30    September   83 
The  aircraft  will  not  be  considered  fully  generated  until   it  is 
maintenance   generated,    sensor   aligned,    cocked,    and    on    alert. 
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lowing  t 
ditions ) 
LOX) 
(1)  Recovery    at    the    Big    Hangar    (Bldg    1140). 
(2)  Debrief    aircrew    (Maintenance    Debriefing). 
(3)  Refueling    to    scheduled    load.     (Considering    WX    con- 
(4)  Reservice    all    aircraft    systems.       (Oil,    hydraulics, 
(5)  Complete    -6    inspection.      Schedule   aircraft    for   oil 
analysis    program    samples    (OAP)    upon    arrival. 
(6)  Work    all    discrepancies    requiring    active    elec- 
tronics   enmisions   or   engine    runs. 
(7)  Clear  aircraft  for  towing  with  ET  or  E-System 
engineer . 
(8)  Tow  as  required  into  Bldg  1140  or  nose  dock  1. 
Remaining    "must    fix"    discrepancies    will    be    worked    in    the    hangar. 
(9)  Perform   HAVE    KIT    alignment. 
(10)  The  HAVE  KIT  and  LN-20  will  be  aligned  and  the 
heading  recorded  for  reference  as  soon  as  possible  after  the 
aircraft  is  secured.  An  ET  or  E-Systems  engineer,  and  an  LN-20 
technician   will   accomplish  the   alignment. 
(11)  Deviation  from  this  procedure  requires  the  ap- 
proval  of    the    Maintenance   Control   Officer. 
b.       MAMJ    will: 
(1)  Insure   ASAP  recovery  of  the  Cobra  Ball. 
(2)  Update  initial  ETIC  provided  by  debriefing  on 
unscheduled  arrivals  as  recovery  progresses.  A  firm  ETIC  will  be 
established  NLT  four  hours  after  arrival.  The  DCM  will  be 
briefed  on  "must  fix"  discrepancies  and  a  firm  ETIC  as  soon  as 
possible.   Provide  initial  and  firm  ETIC  to  DOC.
6  SWR  55-2   30  September  P3  4-7 
(3)  Prior  to  any  aircraft  movement,  notify  the  standby 
ET.  To  prevent  serious  sensor  damage,  or  loss  of  sensor 
alignment,  the  aircraft  will  not  be  moved  or  the  tow  bar  attached 
(except  in  an  emergency)  without  the  concurrence  of  the  ET  or  E- 
Systems  Engineer. 
(4)  Insure  that  the  LN-20  technicians  preflight  and 
align  the  system  and  record  the  heading. 
c.   MAMX  will: 
(1)  Debrief  aircrew. 
(2)  Perform  a  complete  records  check  whenever  the 
aircraft  lands  at  Eielson,  utilizing  the  forms  that  are  avail- 
able (781  series  on  unscheduled  diversions,  and  all  records  when 
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the  aircraft  arrives  for  phase  inspection) 
(3)  Unscheduled  aircraft  arrivals  with  minimum  ground 
time  necessitates  identification  of  safety  of  flight  and  mission 
essential  discrepancies  by  the  aircrew.  Plans  and  scheduling 
will  insure  these  discrepancies  are  identified  during  aircrew 
debriefing,  and  receive  priority  specialist  support. 
(4)  When  unscheduled  arrivals  have  been  debriefed, 
schedule  all  required  recovery  actions  including  hangaring  of 
aircraft,  on  AF  Form  2406  to  insure  maximum  maintenance  is  per- 
formed on  the  aircraft  while  at  this  station. 
d.  MAO  will  make  sure  that  all  AFTO  Forms  2414  on  all 
uncleared  discrepancies  for  parts  ordered  at  Eielson  will  be 
returned  to  Det  1  with  the  aircraft  or  on  the  turnaround  air- 
craft. A  duplicate  AFTO  Form  349  and  AF  Form  2414  will  be  ver- 
ified back  through  6  SW/MAO  with  a  delivery  destination  of  tail 
number  bin  (TNB).  As  parts  are  received  in  the  TNB,  Maintenance 
Supply  liaison  will  notify  Det  1  supply  of  the  availability. 
Upon  request  from  Det  1,  the  items  will  be  sent  to  Shemya  on  the 
turnaround  aircraft  each  week. 
e.  The  Eielson  DOC  will: 
(1)  Keep  Uecon  Duty  Officer  advised  of  the  aircraft 
status. 
(2)  When  notified  by  MAMJ,  notify  the  preflight  crew 
commander,  6985th  Operations  and  24  SRS/DO  that  the  aircraft  is 
ready  for  preflight.
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(3)  If    clocks    are    installed, monitor    the1G420    time 
standard    rack    pilot    light    in    the    487L    cabinet.       Notify    the 
standby    ET    if    the    light    extinguishes    while    the    G420s    are    in- 
stalled. 
(4)  Keep   Det    1/6    SW   informed   of   ETIC   and   current 
aircraft     status. 
£  f.       The    Standby   ELINT    Technician    (ET)    will: 
(1)       Meet    the    flight    crew    and    conduct    debriefing    on    the 
bus    if    required. 
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(3)  Be    responsible    for    proper    sensor    cold    weather 
handling    procedures. 
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(4)  Accomplish  necessary  sensor  alignment.   E-Systems 
representatives  will  assist  if  available. 
(5)  Accomplish  such  repairs  as  are  possible  with  on- 
board spares,  and  within  the  time  limitations.  An  E-Systems  repre- 
sentative will  assist  if  available. 
(6)  Closely  monitor  the  aircraft  progress  until  it  has 
been  recovered  and  cocked.  Clocks  will  be  placed  aboard  the 
aircraft,  if  possible. 
g.   iMAO  will: 
(1)  Providethe24  SRS  with  alist  of  maintenance 
personnel  who  are  granted  access  and  vouching  authority  on  the 
Cobra  Ball  aircraft  while  it  is  on  alert. 
(2)  Insure  that  recovery  supervisors  do  not  leave  the 
immediate  vicinity  of  the  aircraft  until  properly  relieved.  MAO 
will  insure  a  security  guard  is  posted  prior  to  departing  the 
aircraft,  if  the  aircraft  is  parked  outside  the  "C"  area. 
(3)  Insure  that  required  maintenance  personnel  are 
placed  on  alert  in  Amber  Hall  or  in  the  shop  as  the  situation 
dictates. 
(4)  Insure  that  SOAP  samples  are  taken  upon  arrival. 
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h.   DOR  will: 
(1)  Review  and  store  classified  mission  materials  from 
the  flight  crews,  and  insure  that  current  mission  essential 
material    is    available    for    the    alert    crew   when  taskable. 
(2)  Update    USKAK   4104s    and    call    signs    as    required. 
■* *  
(3)       
Maintain    
and    
display    
current    
mission    
status    
board 
containing    mission    number,     aircraft    status,     aircrew    commander, 
tactical    coordinator,     crew    duty/crew    rest    data,     UYA-7    key    list, 
USKAD   4104    expiration    data,    call    signs,     sensor    system    status, 
operational    tasking,      and    procedural    information.        Call    DOKT 
standby   person    if    new    4444s    are    required. 
(4)      Accomplish    operational    reporting. 
-.£■■  (5)       Coordinate    with    6985th. 
(6)  Coordinate    with   transportation   and   billeting  to 
obtain    vehicle    and   housing    for    alert    crews. 
(7)  Coordinate    with   weather   to   provide   current   weather 
flimsy    for    the    alert    crews. 
(8)  Notify    Det    1,     6    SW/Shemya    and    the    tasking    agency 
when    the    aircraft    is    cocked   and    capable    of    accepting    tasking. 
(9)  Maintain  24  hour  a  day  capability  within  the  Recon 
Ops    areas    to    insure    immediate    launch   capability. 
i.    The   Landing   Flight    Crew    will: 
(1)  Insure  that  applicable  reports  are  prepared  and 
submitted.  A  crew  member  will  report  to  DOR  with  the  completed 
OPREP-4    ASAP    after    landing. 
(2)  Remove   the   G420    time    standards   from   the  aircraft 
and   install    them    in    the   Eielson    Command   Post    4687L    equipment 
racks,     if    required. 
(3)  Turn     in     all     classified    mission    materials     and 
crypto    gear    to    DOR    or    DOKT    as    applicable. 
j.      Det    1,     6    SW   will    supply  operational  mission,    tactical  and 
procedural    information   to    DOR.
4-10  6  SWR  55-2   30  September  83 
k.   The  24  SRS  will: 
(1)  Coordinate  with  6985th  Operations  on  matters  of 
crew  requirements  for  flight  order  accomplishment. 
(2)  Prepare  flight  orders  and  complete  crew  mission 
packages  for  alert  crews. 
•*'  • 
*  (3)       Insure    that    mission    paperwork    is    filed   at    Base 
Operations    and   copies    are    provided    to    the    flight    crew. 
(4)  Provide    access    roster    for    point    guard    security. 
(5)  Provide    individuals    to    augment    DOR  Duty    Officer    as 
required. 
1.   The  crew  designated  to  preflight  the  aircraft  will: 
(1)  Preflight  and  cock  the  aircraft  insuring  that 
required  items  such  as  current  approach  plates,  comet  kit,  and 
other  classified  materials  are  available  for  use. 
(2)  If  directed,  assume  alert  in  Amber  Hall. 
m.  Occassiona  lly  the  most  expeditious  means  of  returning 
the  aircraft  to  an  operational  condition  will  be  by  recovering 
the  aircraft  in  the  pit  complex  and  launching  from  that  Ideation. 
When  this  occurs  the  following  guidance  will  apply: 
(1)  Known  system  malfunctions  will  be  provided  by  the 
flight  crew  to  the  6  SW/DOC  prior  to  landing. 
(2)  6  SW/DOC  will  advise  Job  Control  of  known  inflight 
discrepancies  as  soon  as  received  as  well  as  ETA  information. 
(3)  Upon  landing  the  flight  crew  will  place  the  air- 
craft navigation  system  into  the  GC  alignment  mode.  Prior  to 
shutdown  the  navigation  system  will  be  placed  into  the  heading 
memory  alignment  mode. 
(4)  The  aircraft  will  be  parked  on  a  fuel  pit.  The 
flight  crew  will  be  debriefed  at  the  aircraft.  Formal  debriefing 
at  Avionics  will  not  be  required. 
(5)  After  debriefing  and  prior  to  refuel  specialists 
will  be  allowed  an  opportunity  to  pull  equipment  from  the  air- 
craft for  in  shop  repair.
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(6)  The  aircraft  will  then  be  refueled  to  its  next 
required  load,  normally  an  alert  load.  All  safety  of  flight 
discrepancies  will  be  fixed  as  will  all  other  discrepancies  as 
determined  by  Job  Condrol  in  coordination  with  operations.  The 
aircraft  will  be  -6  inspected  and  either  launched  or  placed  on 
hard    alert. 
(7)       If    ambient    temperatures    are   below    -10    degrees   P 
""'the  aircraft  will  be  recovered  at  the  Big  Hangar   Instead  of   the 
Pit    complex. 
4-6.      Cocking  Procedures; 
a.  Aircraft    will    be   prepositioned    in   bldg    1140. 
b.  Perform   LN-20    and   HAVE   KIT    alignment. 
-£-  c.       Pref light    crew    will    pref light   and    cock    the    aircraft. 
d.  The  alert  crew  will  preposition  mission  materials  in  the 
aircraft  safe  (if  installed).  The  4104  and  4444  codes  willnot  be 
placed  in  the  safe,  but  will  be  delivered  to  the  aircraft  by  the 
AMS  at  launch  time.  (If  no  safe  is  installed  the  crew  will  sign 
for  materials  and  store  them  in  DOP..  A  minimum  of  one  crewmember 
will  be  designated  to  deliver  the  materials  to  the  aircraft  in 
the    event    of    a    launch. 
e.  If    the    aircraft    is   being   cocked  by   a   crew   not   going  on 
alert,    they   will   notify   the   Command  Post   when   the   aircraft   is 
cocked. 
f.  Command  Post  will  notify  CC,  DO,  DOR,  24  SRS.  6985th 
Ops,  IN,  INV,  Job  Control  and  Central  Security  Control  (CSC) 
that    the    aircraft    is    on    alert. 
g.  The  preflight  crew  will  be  required  to  remain  with  the 
aircraft  until  the  area  is  secured  by  CSC  and  a  security  police 
guard  is  on  duty. 
4-7.      Alert   Launch   Procedures; 
„  ...«t. .   a..-*    Mi.»i*»  Jf**»lr eaenti .  dictate  .that  .the .^Qhf&Si&k^K* 
\ craft  be   capable  of  a   safe,    coordinated,    Immediate   launch.      Imme- 
diate   launch   will   be  by   klaxon   notification. 
b.      If    directed,    the    diverting    flight    crew    will    assume   alert 
status   when   crew    rested.       Crew    members    will  assume  Cobra  Ball  duty 
in  Amber   Hall    readiness    area.
4-12  6  SWR  55-2   30  September  83 
c.  Weather  sheets  will  be  updated  twice  daily  (1100L  and 
2300L)  at  the  Command  Post  and  Recon  Ops.  Weather  sheets  will  be 
delivered  to  the  crew  with  the  4104  codes. 
d.  DOR  will: 
(1)  Notify  the  Command  Post  of  an  alert  launch  re- 
quirement.  (either  klaxon  or  telephone  notification  required.) 
(2)  Pass  UHF  call  sign  to  Command  Post. 
(3)  Call  DO  with  launch  if  timing  permits. 
(4)  Call  weather  for  an  updated  weather  flimsy  if  time 
permits . 
(5)  Coordinate  and  file  flight  plan  with  Anchorage 
'Center  and  notify  tower  as  necessary. 
(6)  Issue  classified  materials  to  crew  as  necessary. 
(7)  Prepare  and  submit  Volars  and  OPREPS. 
e.   Command  Post  will: 
(1)  Complete  the  launch  notification  checklist.   (If 
other  than  a  klaxon  launch). 
(2)  Notify  Aircraft  Commander,  TC,  6985th  Operations, 
MAKJ,  and  24  SRS/CC  as  necessary. 
(3)  Notify  6  SW/CC,  DO,   SOF,  DOR,  24  SRS,  and  MAMJ  of 
all  delays. 
(4)  Notify  DOR  and  other  appropriate  agencies  of  de- 
parture time. 
(5)  Update  the  alert  aircraft  call  signs  with  Base  Ops 
daily. 
f.   MAMJ  will: 
(1)  Insure  that  the  standby  ELINT  technician  (ET)  and 
LN-20  technicians  are  notified. 
(2)  Insure  the  launch  team  is  notified.
6    SWR   55-2      30    September    83  4-13 
g.      MAO   will: 
(1)  Insure    that    a    stand    is   positioned   for    the   boarding 
of   aircrew    members. 
(2)  Start    MD-3    and   change   power   at   the   direction   of 
the    flight    crew. 
*  (3)      Hook    tow    tractor    to    aircraft    when    cleared   by    the 
Aircraft    Commander. 
h.       The    Alert    Crew   will: 
(1)  Upon    notification    of    a    launch    by    klaxon,     the 
flight   crew   will   report   to  the  aircraft  ASAP.      If    notified   of   a 
launch    by    other    means,     the    timing   of    the    launch    will    be    given    at 
the   time    of    notification. 
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(2)  Front  end,  plus  a  Photog  or  ELINT  technician  will 
report  ASAP  to  the  big  hangar  to  back  the  aircraft  out.  Other 
crew  members  will  report  as  quickly  as  possible  aftercollecting 
mission  essential  materials  from  OOP.. 
(3)  AMS  will  deliver  4104/4444  codes,  weather  sheet, 
Cobra  Ball  launch  sheet,  etc.,  to  the  aircraft.  "~ 
(4)  Aircraft  will  be  backed  out  of  the  hangar  and 
engines  started  ASAP.   The  aircraft  Commander  will  determine  when 
to  pull  the  stand  and  back  the  aircraft.   The  remaining  crew 
members  will  go  up  the  crew  entry  chute  after  the  aircraft  is 
backed,  and  during  engine  start  if  necessary. 
(5)  The  Aircraft  Commander  will  check  with  the  Nav-1 
and  Photog  before  backing  the  aircraft.   The  ground  crew  will  not 
hook  up  the  tow  bar  until  requested  by  the  Aircraft  Commander. 
(6)  Classified  materials  (SECRET  or  below)  will  be 
prepositioned  in  the  aircraft  safe  (if  installed).   Clocks  may 
already  be  in  the  aircraft  or  will  be  delivered  prior  to  takeoff. 
(7)  Mission  timing  and  refueling  instructions  are 
contained  in  appropriate  classified  mission  materials. 
(8)  Engines  will  be  started  while  the  crew  insures 
that  all  crew  members  and  classified  are  on  board  the  aircraft.
4-14  6    SWR   55-2      30    September    83 
(9)       Normal     ATC    procedures     will    be    used    for    taxi, 
takeoff,    and  enroute  to/from  Delta  Pt  5.      Expedite   taxi  but   do 
not    exceed    safe    taxi    speeds. 
(10)  ATC  Clearance  Delays:  If  ATC  delays  are  en- 
countered, an  emergency  clearance  employing  the  Crook  departure 
to     Nenana    VORTAC     under     approach     control     will     obtained.        If 
^•clearance,  cannot    be    obtained    after    reaching    Nenana    and    an    orbit 
*  delay    is    unacceptable,     inform    ATC   that   you   are  proceeding   and 
. request    flight    following.       Do    not    go    operational    inside    control- 
led   airspace. 
(11)  After  takeoff,  standard  departure  instructions 
will  be  followed  with  level  off  in  block  FL270-290.  Use  450  TAS 
and  optimum  altitudes  enroute.  In  order  to  expedite  arrival  to 
the    area    flight    crews    will    adjust    airspeed    as    required.      However 
aircraft    limiting   airspeeds   will   not  be   exceeded. 
* 
(12)  At    point    Delta    5,     request    enroute    frequencies    and 
go   operational.      Ten   minutes   prior   to   Delta    5   on   the    return    route 
contact  ATC  for  clearance.      Return  altitude   is   FL370    (or   other- 
wise   directed)    if    flight    returns    to   Eielson. 
(13)  Twenty  minutes  prior  to  the  ADI2,  contact 
Elmendorf /Anchorage  to  give  ANRCC  inbound  route  and  timing  if 
returning    to    Eielson. 
.,^4-8.    Busy  Relay  Launch;"    ^usy  Hel.ay 
launch    will    be    conducted   in a 
^accordance    with    this    regulation  ^o    ensure,  a    safe,     direct    flighty 
%;-to    Shemya    APB,    AK.  fli  Exceptions    include    special    consideration 
associated    with    the    alert    launch    concept.       The    6    SW/CC    is    execu- 
tion  authority    for   Shemya   Busy   Relay   missions. 
^      Section  Bt      Cobra  Ball   Operations   Shemya 
4-9.       Security; 
tifcraft  will  be  parked  either  in  Hangar  2,  Hangar  3,  or  the  ramps 
%*  Immediatelyadjacent  to  these  hangars.  These  areas  have  been 
designated  controlled  access  areas,  and  the  aircraft  are  under 
the  continuous  surveillance  of  either  ground  crew,  flight  crew, 
or  Det  1  staff. 
b.   All  personnel  assigned  to  Det  1/6  SW  (PCS  or  TDY)  will  be 
especially  watchful  to  detect  any  unauthorized  entry  into  the 
aircraft,  removal  of  equipment,  or  unauthorized  entry  into  the
6  SWR  55-2   30  September  83  4-15 
area.   Specific  procedures  for  displaying  badges  and  controlling 
access  as  outlined  in  the  security  Manager's  handbook  will  apply. 
(1)  When  the  aircraft  is  in  maintenance  recovery  and 
under  maintenance  control  for  immediate ' return  to  alert  status. 
(2)  Aircraft  is  on  alert.  When  used  to  store  clas- 
sified documents,  the  file  cabinets  will  be  secured  with  combin- 
ation lock  and  a  locking  bar. 
AFKAG-1  provides  that  crypto  units  may  be  stored  aboard 
scked  daily  to 
ice  codes  and 
ly  be  stored 
ya. 
e.  Responsibility  for  aircrew  classified  material  will  be 
transferred  from  the  outgoing  crew  to  the  onco'ming  crew  at  the 
primary  crew  change  over  time. 
g.  For  a  quick  reaction  launch  from  Hangar  2,  the  indi- 
vidual responsible  or  a  representative,  will  pick  up  the  appro- 
priate briefcase  at  the  operations  vault  enroute  to  the  aircraft. 
In  the  event  that  the  responsible  crew  members  are  unable  to  pick 
up  their  cases,  the  Operations  Officer  will  deliver  the  cases  to 
the  aircraft.  Additionally  these  procedures  will  apply  to  the 
AMS  bag  stored  in  the  operations  vault. 
h.   For  a  quick  reaction  launch  from  Hangar  3,  the  Det  1 
Operations  Officer  will  deliver  the  appropriate  briefcases  to  the 
aircraft. 
i.   Upon  return  from  a  mission,  the  AMS  and  Copilot  will 
remove  their  classified  material  (codes  and  COMKIT)  from  the 
aircraft  and  return  it  to  the  operations  vault.  KG-35  units  may 
remain  aboard  the  aircraft  during  recovery  for  reasons  cited 
paragraphs  a  and  b  above.
4-16  6  SWR  55-2   30  September  83 
.4-10.   Security  at  Other  Locations; 
msgfrbsm  ltU«4tnntft. ^111  *•  -treated .&*  a.frrlor i-^TBj 
j£ECRST_~.*al.O!«*a»e-  in  *«cord»nca.  with. ATRJU^^mJU^^JU^OZ-S.    an4% 
when  tne 'aircraft   is  dispersed  or   diverted  to  some  base  other^ 
Sthan  Eielsotl  "or   Shemya.  •   ..^  ..  ...t. 
* 
b.  .If  available,   the  aircraft  should  be  parked  in  a 
Priority  B  restricted  area.   Most  bases  from  which  SAC  aircraft 
operate  have  Priority  B  parking  areas. 
c.  If  a  Priority  B  area  is  not  available,  the  aircraft  will 
be  protected  in  accordance  with  AFR  207-3  and  APR  207-5, 
d.  If  security  support  at  the  deployment/dispersal  base  is 
not  available,  the  aircrew  will  maintain  continuous  surveillance 
of  the  aircraft,  and  the  6  SW/DOC  will  be  notified.   At  no  time 
•wwill  the  aircraft  be  left  unprotected  or  unrestricted  access  be 
allowed. 
moved 
e.      Ml    classified   material    (excluding  KG-35)    will   be   re- 
1    from    the    aircraft    and    stored    in    some    secure    base    facility, 
4-11.      Standard   Operating  Procedures! 
*  *•      RC-135S   cjre^jcppmajxdera, .  o*u Jfta^jLA itlal   deployment .  to 
rof iclency    in    recovery  %nd   reconnai«»»ncf^#»ttel|  procedures 
rior   to   assuming  continuous  readiaeee  ate  ^iwi;:'SP8.-*"^^ 
b.  On  all  6  SW  sorties  scheduled  to  depart  to  or  from 
Shemya  AFB,  AK,  there  will  be  a  Shemya-qualif ied  instructor  pilot 
on  the  flight  authorization  orders.  He  will  be  designated  in 
command  of  the  aircraft  and  occupy  one  of  the  pilot's  seats 
during  all  Shemya  operations.  The  Oet  1/CC  will  establish  proce« 
dures  to  be  used  for  contingency  operations  requiring  a  KC-135 
and  crew  to  assunfe  alert  duty  at  Shemya.
6  SWR  55-2   30  September  93  4-17 
c.  Prior  to  launch  or  recovery  of  any  -135  series  aircraft, 
the  Det  1/CC  or  Det  1/DO  will  physically  check  and  observe  the 
status  of  the  runway  and  insure  that  the  pilot  is  completely 
briefed  on  its  condition. 
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■*  ■ 
d.  The  prelaunch  check  of  the  aircraft  will  be  accomplished 
oxtrot. 
e.   Immediately  prior  to  a  -135  series  aircraft  landing  at 
Shemya,  Det  1  operations  personnel  will  notify  base  operations 
personnel  to  perform  an  RCR  check  when  there  is  ice,  snow,  or 
slush  present  on  runways. 
(1)  Upon  completion  of  this  check,  the  landing  crew 
will  be  advised  of  the  general  conditions  of  the  runway  to  in- 
clude the  last  half  or  stopping  end  of  the  runway.  Both  RCR 
(runway  condition  reading)  and  RSC  (runway  surface  condition) 
information  will  be  provided  to  the  aircrew. 
ROTE:  RCR  definitions  in  the  flight  handbook  specify  that  wet 
runway  is  considered  an  RCR  of  09  and  slush  (of  any  degree)  is 
considered  an  RCR  of  04. 
(2)  During  the  approach  of  the  landing  aircraft,  air- 
field weather  and  runway  condition  will  be  continually  monitored 
by  the  Det  1  staff.  If  either  should  deteriorate  below  accept- 
able minimuns  as  defined  herein  or  in  other  technical  data,  the 
approach  will  be  continued  to  minimuns  or  until  further  clearance 
is  received.  The  Det  1  staff  will  then  direct  the  aircraft  to 
hold  or  divert  to  a  suitable  alternate. 
f.  When  landing  any  -135  series  aircraft  at  Shemya,  pilots 
will  be  thoroughly  familiar  with  and  use  the  proper  crosswind  and 
landing  ground  roll  charts  in  appendix  I  of  the  applicable  T.O. 
Landing  ground  roll  charts  in  the  checklist  will  not  be  used. 
Braking  will  normally  be  initiated  as  soon  as  practical  following 
nosewheel  touchdown  and  speed  brake  extension.  Thrust  reversers 
will  be  used,  if  applicable. 
g.  In  the  event  of  a  weather  diversion,  the  Det  1/CC  will 
obtain  the  forecast  weather  at  Eielson  AFB  and  other  Alaskan 
alternates  along  the  diversion  route  (i.e.  Adak,  King  Salmon, 
Elmendorf,  Cold  Bay  and  Fairbanks  International).  CONUS  alter- 
nates will  be  provided  if  needed.  He  will  then  decide  his  course 
of  action  and  advise  the  6  SW/DOC  of  his  intentions. 
h.   The  pilot  in  command  of  a  KC-135  under  the  control  of 
the  6  SW  and  operating  from  Det  1  will  obtain  approval  from  the 
Det  1/CC  prior  to  departing  from  Shemya  AFB.
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a.   Prior  to  adjusting  final  gross  weight, 
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b.  If  touch  down  has  not  been  accomplished  within  the  first 
2,500  feet  of  runway,  an  immediate  go  around  will  be  initiated,    . 
c.  After  landing,  all  turnarounds  will  be  made  on  the 
nongrooved  portion  at  each  end  of  the  runway  (last  1500  feet). 
d.  The  Det  1/CC  will  evaluate  current  and  forecast  weather 
conditions  at  Shemya  AFB  and  will  approve/disapprove  all  transi- 
tion activity. 
e.  In  all  cases,  a  full  stop  landing  will  be  completed  prior 
to  reaching  Bingo  fuel  reserves  for  the  alternate  airfield. 
Bingo  fuel  reserves  will  be  computed  on  current  and/or  forecast 
winds  at  the  cruise  altitude  to  the  alternate.  In  the  case  of 
strong  headwinds,  Bingo  fuel  could  be  significantly  higher  than 
the  published  Bingo  fuel  figures.  During  deteriorating  weather 
conditions  the  aircrews  may  be  directed  to  terminate  the  transi- 
tion phase  prior  to  reaching  Bingo  fuel. 
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Touch-go-landings  at  Shemya  will  be  conducted  IAW  8ACR 
Vol  VI,   with  the  following  added  restrictions; 
(1)  Weather  conditions  must  be  equal  to  or  greater 
feet  ceiling  and  1.0  HI  visibility. 
(2)  Hhun  runway  is  reported  wet,  maximum  croaswind 
will  not  exceed  10  knots. 
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(3)      Simulated    three    engine    landings, 
engine   takeoffs   will   not   be   accomplished. 
followed  by    four 
(4)      All    touch-and-go    landings    must   be    approved   by   the 
De£    1    Commander. 
g.      There   will   be   no   copilot   takeoffs   on  operational 
launches.      Copilots    are   authorized   to   make    landings    on   opera- 
tional recoveries   at  Shemya  with  the  approval  of  the  Det   1 
Commander. 
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h.  Aircraft  movement  and  all  operational  activities  will 
terminate  any  time  the  wind  velocity,  including  gusts,  is  50 
knots  or  higher.  Aircraft  movement  on  taxiways  will  not  be 
permitted  when  RCR  is  09  or  less. 
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i,  Prior  to  any  aircraft  movement  off  the  painted  taxi 
lines,  a  wing  walker  will  be  provided  by  either  SAC  maintenance 
or  base  operations. 
j.   The  runway  supervisor  (Foxtrot)  will  precede  any  SAC 
aircraft  moving  up  and  down  taxiway  3.   (Taxiway  3  leads  to 
hangar  3). 
k.   Crewmembers  will  make  the  appropriate  adjustments  to 
landing  criteria  based  on  latest  wind  factors. 
SECTION  C:  Cold  Weather  Procedures 
4-13.  Responsibilities:  The  following  agencies  are  tasked  to 
develop  and  present  cold  weather  operations  briefings.  Subject 
areas  are  to  include  but  not  limited  to:  restrictions  to  visi- 
bility, "Chinook"  phenomena,  aircraft  cold  weather  operations, 
Arctic  clothing  requirements,  and  recognition  and  care  of  physi- 
- cal  problems  such  as  frostbite  and  hypothermia. 
a.  The  6  SW/DOO  will  provide  personnel  to  develop  and  pre- 
sent cold  weather  briefings  to  assigned  6  SW  mission  ready  and 
mission  capable  aircrew  personnel  annually  during  the  month  of 
September.  From  1  October  to  30  April,  the  same  briefing  will  be 
presented  to  attached  TDY.  KC-135  personnel  during  their  Incoming 
briefing. 
b.  6  SW/DOTK  will  schedule  6  SW  assigned  personnel  for  at- 
tendance. Newly  assigned  personnel  arriving  during  the  period  1 
October  to  30  April  will  be  scheduled  for  this  briefing  at  the 
earliest  opportunity  but  no  later  than  30  days  after  arrival. 
c.  6  6W?DOR  will  present  a  cold  weather  operations  briefing 
to  attached  TDV  RC-135  personnel  during  their  incoming  briefings. 
d.  The  6  SW/DOO  will  brief  cold  weather  operations  to  at- 
tached TDY  KC-135  crews.  For  short  notice  operations,  i.e.  Giant 
Lance,  unit  deployments,  etc.,  6  SW/DOO  will  make  copies  avail- 
able of  the  Alaskan  Tanker  Task  Force  Brochure  for  self  study  by 
the  augmenting  KC-135  aircrews  when  time  does  not  permit  pres- 
entation of  the  cold  weather  briefing. 
4-14.  Operations:  The  cold  weather  period  is  considered  to  cover 
the  period  of  1  October  to  30  April.  The  following  guidelines 
are  to  be  used  by  the  assigned/attached  aircrew  personnel  and 
wing  staff  to  insure  that  flight  line  operations  are  safely 
conducted  during  this  hazardous  period.  Further  cold  weather 
procedures  are  covered  in  the  Cold  Weather  Brochure.
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4-15.      General ; 
a.  aircrew    members    are    expected    to    know    cold    weather    air- 
craft   systems    operations    and    limitations    as    outlined    in    the 
aircraft    flight    manuals. 
b.  During  ground  operations,  the  AC  will  be  responsible  for 
compliance  with  the  cold  weather  requirements  of  SACR  55-12  Air 
Operations.  Individual  tolerance  to  cold  temperatures  vary  among 
individuals  and  tolerance  levels  themselves  vary  daily.  Indivi- 
dual crew  members  must  maintain  a  constant  check  for  symptoms  of 
hypothermia  and  frostbite.  When  they  suspect  or  determine  that  a 
member    of    the    crew    is    suffering    from   hypothermia,     they    will 
.  notify  the   Command  Post   immediately. 
c.  Minus   20    degrees   F  ambient  temperature  will   be  the  point 
where    the    6    SW/CC/MA/DO    will    determine    if    additional    spare    air- 
craft will  be  generated   for   support  of  higher  headquarters   di- 
rected   missions. 
d.  At  minus   30   degrees  F  ambient  temperature  and  colder, 
unsheltered  airacreft   cockpits,    RC-135    fuselages,    including   those 
on    generated  alert    status,     will   be  heated    24    hours    a   day. 
(1)  Neither  the  crew  nor  passengers  will  be  exposed  to 
ambient  temperatures  of  minus  30  degrees  or  lower  in  excess  of  30 
minutes   without   aircraft   or   external    (BT-400)    heating   capability. 
(2)  Heat  will  be  provided  for  a  minimum  of  ten  minutes 
out   of   every   30    minute   period. 
e.  At  minus  35  degrees  F  ambient  temperature  and  colder,  the 
6  SW/CC  will  determine  whether  to  fly  training  missions  or  to 
cancel  them.  Aircrews  will  not  be  exposed  to  these  temperatures 
without   specific   approval   of  6   SW/CC. 
f.  When  the   temperature  reaches  minus   SO   degrees  F  ambient 
temperature,   the  6    SW/CC  will  decide  on  the  cancellation  of  all 
flights. 
4~16»      Pref light :      As  the  temperature  decreases,    aircrews   must 
allow  additional  time  for  aircraft   systems   and  components   to  warm 
up.       Promptly    notify    crew    chief    and   6   SW/DOC   when    systems/compo- 
nents   malfunction. 
a.      To  prevent   cracking  windows   when   window  heat   is   applied.
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it   is   benef incial   for   the   heating  process  to  be  gradual,      When 
the   temperature    Is    minus    10    degrees   F   or    lower,     turn    the    window,     -'*„. 
pitot    and    Q-lnlet    heat     on    at    the    beginning    of    the    interior 
inspection    checklist.    The    following   procedures    will    be    used    for 
applying  window   heat: 
(1)  Turn  the  window  heat  to  normal  for  30  seconds,  off 
for  15-30  seconds,  normal  for  30  seconds',  off  for  15-30  seconds, 
normal   for   one   minute,    off    for    15-30    seconds,    then   to   normal. 
(2)  This    four    cycle    turn   on  procedure    will    allow    the 
window  to  heat  gradually.      Once  the  cycle  is  complete  leave  the 
window    heat    on    for    the    remainder    of    the    ground    operation    and 
flight. 
b.       When    these    items    are    reached   on    the    taxi    checklist    you 
will   only   have   to   check    them   on. 
4-17.  Starting  Engines:  When  the  ambient  temperature  is  between 
0  degree  F  and  minus  30  degree  F  allow  the  engines  to  run  five 
minutes  before  putting  the  generators  on  the  line.  When  the 
temperature  is  below  minus  30  degrees  F  extend  this  time  to  ten 
minutes. 
4-18,  Taxiing:  Anytime  the  taxiway  center  line  is  obscured  and 
precludes  safe  taxiing  of  the  aircraft,  stop  and  request  a  "Fol- 
low He"  vehicle.  Exercise  flight  controls  frequently.  If  full 
travel  of  any  flight  control  system  cannot  be  reached,  notify  DOC 
or  maintenance  assistance.  An  "End  of  Runway  Check"  will  be 
performed  just  prior  to  takeoff.  Maintenance  personnel  will  check 
for  fluid  leaks,  panel/door  security,  and  low/flat  struts  and 
snubbers . 
4-19.    Takeoff:       Weather    phenomena    which    affect    takeoff    and 
takeoff  performance  are:   "Ice  fog",   "Chinooks",    and  temperature 
inversions . 
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a.   "Ice  Fog"  is  generated  by  warm  moist  air  and  usually  occurs 
at  minus  30  degree  F  and  below.   The  active  runway  is  deter- 
mined by  the  location  of  the  fog  bank  and  RVR.   During  ioe  fog 
conditions  with  RVR  of  less  than  2400,  AC'S  will  ask  the  ground 
or  tower  control  for.  the  latest  RVR  reading  prior  to  takeoff.  If 
there  is  doubt  to  the  validity  of  the  RVR  reading,  DOC  will 
verify  the  RVR  with  the  weather  forecaster  and  have  a  qualified 
individual  (6  SW/DO/ADO, SOF  or  24  8RS/CC/D0)  obtain  a  runway  light 
check.  Before  requsting  takeoff  clearance  from  the  tower,  AC'S 
will  also  request  launch  clearance  from  the  6  SW/DO.  If  condi- 
tions warrant,  a  change  in  the  active  runway  may  be  requested.
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b.  A  "Chinook"  is  a  warm,  moist  wind  that  moves  into  the 
Xielson  area  from  time  to  time  and  rapidly  raises  the  tempera- 
ture. It  adversely  affects  aircraft  performance  at  higher  gross 
weights.  When  a  "Chinook"  is  present,  crews  will  be  kept  updated 
on  temperature,  pressure  altitude,  and  precipitation'  changes. 
Crews  can  expect  one  of  the  following  options  to  be  used  when  a 
"Chinook"   occurs; 
(1)  Launch    as    scheduled,    provided   a    minimum    three 
engine   climb   gradient   of    2.8%    (max    mode)    can   be   obtained. 
(2)  Launch   early,     if    the   6    SW/DO   approves,     to  avoid   the 
performance    factors    that    reduce    the    minimum    three    engine    climb 
capability, 
(3)  Delay   Launch t 
(a)  To    onload    water    if    the    temperature   has    risen 
to  20   degrees  F  or  above, 
(b)  To    reduce    gross    weight    by    down    loading    or  ' 
burning  off  fuel   if  temperature   is  below  20  degree  F  and  unable 
to    attain    three    engine    climb   requirements.    An   additional    tanker 
may    be    generated    to    insure    adequate    offload    to    the    receiver 
aircraft. 
c.  Temperature  inversions  are  common  at  Bielson  AFB  during 
the  winter  months.  Inversions  ranging  from  20  degrees  to  40 
degrees  F  occur  reguarly  between  the  surface  and  1000'  AGL.  Such 
inversions  may  cause  a  noticeable  difference  in  climbout  perfor- 
mance and  may  require  downloading  when  the  three  engine  climb 
gradient  is  less  than  the  minimum  acceptable.  Once  airborne  and 
encountering  a*  temperature  inversion,  be  prepared  for  the  de- 
creased climb  performance.  This  performance  loss  is  usually 
characterised  by  BPR  rollback,  decreased  climb  rate  and/or  air- 
speed   stagnation. 
4-20.    Cruise /Pes cent /Landing i      Refer   to    the   appropriate    -135 
technical    order. 
4-21.  After  Landing:  Anytime  the  taxiway  centerline  is  obscured 
and  precludes  safe  taxiing  of  the  aircraft  stop  and  request  a 
"Follow-Me"  type  vehicle.  If  aircraft  taxi  control  abililty  prob- 
lems are  experienced  when  parking  on  pits  5  through  13  cease  taxi 
operations  and  notify  the  ground  crew.  The  aircraft  will  then  be 
parked  by   maintenance   personnel   using  a   tow   vehicle. 
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SECTION  D:  Aircrew  Procedures: 
4-22.   6SW  Instructor  Pilot  Responsibilities:   Whenever  a  6  8W 
instructor  pilot  is  on  board  any  ATTF  aircraft  the  fallowing 
procedures  will  apply:   a  6.  SW  instructor  on  the  flight  authorise* 
tion,  but  not  the  pilot  in  command  of  the  aircraft,  will  assume 
command  of  the  aircraft,  as  long  as  required  to  correct  a  safety 
discrepancy  or  other  potentially  dangerous  condition.  When  he 
observes  that  proper  corrective  action  is  not  being  taken  he  will 
occupy  one  of  the  pilot's  seats  during  actual  emergencies  which 
may  threaten  safety  of  flight  until  the  emergency  is  terminated. 
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4-23.   Pretakeoff /Engine  Start: 
a.  For  HHD/trainlng  missions,  start  engines  20  minutes 
prior  to  takeoff;  when  temperature  is  0  degrees  F  or  above.   When 
below  0  degrees  F,  a  30  minute  engine  start  will  be  used. 
b.  For  operational  reconnaissance  missions,  expect  an  en- 
■  gine  start  of  40  minutes  prior  to  takeoff  at  0  degrees  F  or 
above.   Below  0  degrees  F,  expect  a  5G  minute  engine  start. 
'•   4-24.   Taxi/Spare  Procedures: 
a.   The  aircraft  will  not  use  taxiway  six  or  taxiway  four 
during  hours  of  darkness  or  when  the  aye  marked  line  is  not 
visible  unless  approved  by  the  6  SW/DO. 
.,       b.   At  temperatures  at  or  above  0  degree  F,  the  number  one 
spare  will  not  start  or  taxi  unless  specifically  required  to 
j-  ■   replace  a  primary  mission  aircraft. 
'  '  c.  At  temperatures  below  0  degree  F  to  -20  degrees  F,  the 
number  one  spare  will  start  number  three  engine  only.  Re  will 
not  taxi  unless  directed.  Heaters  will  be  required  IAW  existing 
cold  weather  procedures.  Starting  number  three  engine  will  allow 
*}y  sufficient  warm-up  of  the  number  three  generator  so  that  it  could 
I  be  put  on  line  while  starting  the  other  engines  if  the  spare  were 
required.  The  aircraft  could  be  taxied  while  the  other  genera- 
tors were  warming. 
d.   At  temperatures  at  or  below  -20  degrees  F,  two  spare 
aircraft  will  be  required.   Both  aircraft 'will  start  all  engines} 
however,  only  the  number  one  spare  will  taxi. 
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e.  After  launch  of  all  aircraft  supported,  the  No.  2  spare 
will  shut  down  immediately.  The  crew  will  stay  onboard  the 
aircraft  and  will  require  heat.  Required  time  to  remain  in  the 
aircraft  on  spare  duty  after  launch  is  30  minutes.  Iff  the  Mo.  2 
spare  taxied,  he  will  shut  down  upon  return  to  his  parking  spot. 
The  Mo.  1  spare  will  keep  all  engines  running  for  10  minutes 
after  launch  and  will  then  shut  down  all  engines.  In  the  event 
the  No.  1  spare  is  taxied,  he  will  shut  down  upon  return  to  his 
parking  spot.  Again,  heat  will  be  required  until  completion  of 
the  30  minutes  after  launch  spare  period. 
4-25.  Takeoff;  Static  takeoffs  will  be  performed  on  those 
missions  involving  the  launch  of  two  or  more  aircraft  or  when  the 
runway  RCR  is  reported  less  than  23  or  wet.   Other  times,  a 
running  takeoff  may  be  performed. 
4-25.   Mission  Duration/Overflight; 
b.   When  delayed  (late)  takeoffs  are  encountered  on  any 
mission,   crews  will  coordinate  a  new  landing  time  through 
6  SW/DOC  as  soon  as  practicable. 
4-27.  Mi  a  slon't  Changes;  To  enhance  aircraft  utilization,  the 
command  post  must  be  notified  of  any  major  changes  to  a  mission. 
This  is  mainly  for  tanker  missions  where  refueling  was  either 
missed  or  reduced.  DOC  needs  to  know  as  early  as  possible  if  a 
change  occurs  so  an  alternate  mission,  if  available,  can  be 
assigned.  If  a  significant  change  to  the  scheduled  mission 
occurs  after  becoming  airborne  (missed  or  reduced  air  refueling, 
change  of  route  or  refueling  track,  etc.),  the  aircrew  will 
contact  the  command  post  by  any  means  available  as  soon  as  prac- 
tical. The  preferred  means  are  HF  phone  patch,  UHP  phone  patch 
(through  a  GCI  site)  or  having  ARTCC,  GCI  site,  Green  Pine 
station  or  DEW  line  site  pass  the  message  to  the  command  post. 
4-28.  Bielaon  Transition;   The  following  restrictions  are  estab- 
lished to  promote  flying  safety  and/or  enhance  noise  abatement  in 
the  Moose  Creek  area.
6  SWR  55-2   30  September  83  4-25 
a.  When  marginal  traffic  pattern  weather  exists  (ceiling 
below  500  feet  or  visibility  less  than  one  mile)  during  the 
transition  phase,  maintain  fuel  reserves  adequate  for  a ^diversion 
to  a  suitable  alternate.  (Refer  to  attachments  four  through 
seven  for  fuel  requirements.)  Plan  to  land  when  the  minimum  fuel 
requirements  are  reached. 
b.  Circling  approaches  will  be  flown  so  as  to  avoid  the 
Moose  Creek  area  for  noise  abatement. 
c.  TDY  crews  will  not  perform  "90-270"  patterns  unless 
under  the  supervision  of  a  6  SW/IP. 
4-29.   Fairbanks  and  Elmendorf  Transition; 
a.   The  following  procedures  will  be  used  for  transitioning 
at  Fairbanks  International: 
(1)  Annotate  remarks  section  of  DD  Form  175  "Multiple 
approaches  at  Fairbanks  International." 
(2)  All  approaches  will  be  from  radar  vectors  to 
final.   No  published  high  altitude  penetrations  will  be  flown  to 
Fairbanks. 
(3)  Ho  opposite  direction  approaches  will  be  flown. 
(4)  Wo  touch  and  go's  or  practice  full  stop  landings. 
(5)  *When  approaches  are  planned  to  both  Eielson  and 
Fairbanks,  advise  approach  control  of  the  time  you  are  planning 
to  transition  at  Fairbanks  (traffic  permitting). 
b.  When  Elmendorf  AFB  is  approved  for  transition,  the  AC 
will  provide  an  estimated  time  of  return  and  fuel  reserve  over 
Eielson  AFB.  If  support  required  at  Elmendorf  AFB  is  other  than 
ATC  prior  coordination  is  required.  Airfield  status  and  NOTAM 
information  will  be  obtained  from  6  SW/DOC  prior  to  departing 
the  Eielson  local  area.  6  SW/DOC  will  notify  Elmendorf  AFB  opera- 
tions with  the  crew's  intentions  and  requirements.  Full  stop 
landings  for  training  are  not  authorized.
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4-30.  Landings  at  Non-SAC  Bases: 
a.  Except  for  inflight  weather  diversions  to  an  alternate 
airdrome  a  crew  chief  will  accompany  all  RC/KC-135  aircraft  when 
landing  at  an  airdrome  other  than  a  SAC  base.   The  6  Chlis/MAO  (OH 
Branch)  will  select  the  crew  chief  and  notify  6  SW/DOTK,  who  in 
turn  will  notify  6  SW/DOO  and  24  SRS/DO. 
b.  When  a  short  notice  requirement  for  a  crew  chief  arises 
immediately  prior  to  takeoff,  one  of  the  launch  crew  chiefs  will 
be  added  to  the  flight.  6  SW/DOC  will  contact  6  SW/MAMJ  to  deter- 
mine which  crew  chief  will  go. 
SECTION  E:   Aircraft  Emergencies/Hotel  Conference 
4-31.  Priority;  When  notified  of  an  aircraft  emergency  or  mal- 
function, the  resources  of  the  6  SW  will  be  immediately  employed 
to  either  insure  successful  recovery  of  the  aircraft  and  crew  or 
successful  mission  completion.  See  Atch  3  for  checklists. 
4-32.   Responsibilities: 
a.  All  personnel  assigned  responsibilities  herein  will: 
(1)  Predetermine  actions  and  data  required  by 
the  emergency  and  assemble  such  data. 
(2)  Give  first  priority  to  actions  required  to  handle 
the  emergency  situations  and  assemble  such  data. 
(3)  All  activities  will  be  conducted  from  battle  staff 
positions.  This  console  section  of  DOC  will  be  restricted  to 
essential/specified  personnel. 
b.  6  SW/DOC  Officer  Duty  Controllers  will: 
(1)  Maintain  continuous  weather  status  of  suitable 
alternate  airfields  when  Eielson  is,  or  forecasted  to  be  below 
3,000  feet/3  miles  during  flying  operations. 
(2)  Upon  notification  of  an  aircraft  emergency  or 
equipment  malfunction: 
(a)  Determine  the  nature  of  emergency,   malfunc- 
tion,  pilot's  intentions  and  fuel  reserves  of  aircraft  involved. 
(b)  Obtain  acopy  of  6  SW  Form  15  on  aircrew 
involved  for  subsequent  briefing  of  key  staff  personnel.
6  SWR  55-2   30  September  83  4-27 
(c)  Notify  and  brief  the  6  SW/DO  of  the  emergency 
or  malfunction  and  data  assembled. 
(d)  Notify  and  brief  the  SOP.  / 
V 
(e)  Notify  6    SW/CC   and  brief  him  on  the  emergency 
or    malfunction    and    data    assembled. 
(f)  Notify    and   brief   6SW/MAMJ. 
(g)  Notify    6    SW/DOV    IP    to    report    to    6    SW/DOC    to 
assist    in   the   emergency.      If  not   available*    obtain  services   of 
any   other    IP.      EP/IP   will   assemble   data   and   assist   as    required. 
(h)    Implement   Hotel  Conference  procedures  at   30 
NM   prior    to    landing. 
(i)       Submit    OPREP-3    report    if    required. 
c.       SOF   will: 
(1)  When  notified  of  emergency  or  malfunction,  proceed 
to   flight    line    and    establish    communications    with    DOC. 
(2)  If  emergency  involves  gear  malfunction,  insure 
that  ground  locks  are  installed  in  all  landing  gear  before  air- 
craft   turns    off    the    runway. 
d.       IP    situated    in   6    SW/DOC   will: 
(1)  Review   system   data,    EPs   and    landing   data. 
(2)  *When  deemed  necessary,  consult  with  the  Boeing 
technical  staff' for  guidance.  Maintain  liaison  with  Boeing  until 
termination   of    the    emergency    (if    required). 
(3)  Brief   the    6    SW/CC/DO   on   the   emergency  procedures 
(accomplished  or   proposed)    and   recommend    actions. 
(4)  Verify  the  crew  has  accomplished  the  appropriate 
EPs    and   review    it    step-by-step    if    necessary. 
(5)  Compute  and  compare  performance  data  with  crew 
computations   prior    to   penetration. 
(6)  Brief    the    crew   on   UHF   of   precautions    to   observe    in 
dealing    with   the    emergency    (Example:       Review    minimum   control 
speeds   and   go-around   techniques    when   operating   with   three    en- 
gines) .
4-28  6  SWR  55-2   30  September  33 
e.   6  SW/POO  will  brief  TDY  aircrews  on  Hotel  Conference 
procedures  during  their  arrival  briefing. 
4-33.  Hotel  Conference  Concept:  Hotel  Conference  is  /a  super- 
visory procedure  which  enables  the  6  SW/CC  to  exercise  a  high 
level  of  control  over  flying  activities  during  aircraft  airborne 
emergencies,  recovery  of  aircraft  during  marginal  weather  condi- 
tions, or  any  time  a  critical  flying  operation  requires  increased 
supervision.   The  procedure  employs  a  telephone  conference  of 
the  best  qualified  personnel  positioned  in  the  DOC,  Tower,  Weather 
Station,   MAMJ,   and  at   the   end  of   the   runway.    The 
6  SW/CC/DO/DCM/SOF/DOC  Controller,  and  representatives  in  Tower, 
Weather  Station,  and  MAMJ  will  monitor  the  conference.   The 
24  SRS  will  normally  provide  representatives  in  Tower  (P).   If 
personnel  are  not  available,  the  DOO/Chief,  and  24  SRS/CC  will 
provide  necessary  pilot  personnel  to  fulfill  the  conference  re- 
quirement.  Implementation  Procedures: 
a.  DOC  Controller: 
(1)  Request  the  base  telephone  operator  to  establish 
the  Hotel  Conference  net. 
(2)  Insure  the  Net  is  monitored  until  terminated  by 
6  SW/CC. 
b.  SOF  will: 
(1)  Proceed  to  approach  end  of  runway  (plug  the  mobile 
telephone  into  the  Hotel  Conference  telephone  outlet  if  possible) 
and  stand  by  until  the  conference  is  implemented.   If  greater 
mobility  is  required,  the  SOF  may  use  the  mobile  radio  for  Hotel 
Conference . 
(2)  Monitor  the  conference  net  (rendering  assistance 
as  required)  until  the  conference  is  terminated  by  the  6  SW/CC. 
c.   Tower  representatives  will  upon  notification,  report  to 
the  Control  Tower.   Upon  arrival,  they  will  stand  by  in  their 
respective  positions  (rendering  assistance  as  required)  until 
Hotel  Conference  is  implemented  or  they  are  released  by  the 
6  SW/CC. 
4-34.   Emergency  Air  Refueling  Contingency:  Circumstances  may 
dictate"the  launch  of  the  Strip  Alert  crew  for  emergency  air 
refueling.
6  SWR  55-2   30  September  83  4-29 
SECTION  F:   Fuel  Reserves.  Heather  Diversions,  and  Return  Flights 
To  Bislson 
4-35.   Fuel  Minimum*  i 
a.  The  minimum  fuel  required  at  the  initial  approach  fix 
on  missions  terminating  at  this  station  will  be  as  prescribed  in 
SACH  51-135,  Vol  VI  but,  in  no  case,  lower  than  the  following 
without  DO  approval: 
(1)  RC-135S/T  16,000  lbs 
(2)  XC-135  14,000  lbs 
NOTE:  During  the  period  1  Oct  through  30  Apr,  KC/RC-135 
sorties  will  be  planned  to  provide  ample  fuel  to  make  a  low 
approach  before  diverting.  Should  takeoff  performance  be  de- 
graded at  temperatures  between  +  5  degrees  F  and  +20  degrees  F, 
the  KC/RC-135  fuel  loads  will  be  downloaded  as  necessary.  Two 
XC-135  aircraft  will  be  used,  if  required,  to  meet  mission 
offload  and  fuel  reserve  requirements. 
b.  Crews  will  compute  their  fuel  reserve  over  the  IAF 
planned  for  Eielson  and  will  enter  this  figure  on  the  reverse  of 
6  SW  Form  12,  Review  and  Coordination  Sheet.  If  it  becomes 
apparent  inflight  that  the  fuel  reserve  be  less  than  that  planned 
on  the  6  SW  Form  12,  crews  are  directed  to  contact  the  6  SW/DOC 
and  update  the  fuel  reserve. 
c.  The  minimum  fuel  required  upon  final  landing  at  Eielson 
AFB  is  7.0M  lbs. 
4-36.  Fuel  Planning* 
a.  Aircrews  are  responsible  for  detailed  and  accurate  fuel 
planning.   Provision  of  a  strip  map  with  fuel  log  or  a  computer 
flight  plan  with  fuel  computed  does  not  relieve  the  crew  of  the 
responsibility  to  verify  and  replan  as  necessary. 
b.  Fuel  required  to  proceed  to  an  alternate  will  be  com- 
puted by  the  flight  crew  prior  to  flight.   Fuel  figures  on  at- 
tachments 4-6  are  based  on  average  climatology,  weights,  etc., 
and  should  not  be  used  in  lieu  of  planning  based  on  accurate 
information  for  the  existing  conditions.
4-30  6    SWR   55-2      30    September    83 
4-37.    Weather   Diversions : 
a.  The  decision  to  divert  an  aircraft  will  normally  be  made 
by   the    DO.  ( 
b.  When  forecast  or  existing  weather  indicates  that  a 
diversion  is  necessary,  the  following  agencies  will  accomplish 
the    tasks    listed: 
(1)      DOC: 
(a)  Whenever    assigned    or    attached    aircraft    are 
flying    or    scheduled    to   depart    within    two   hours,    notify   6   SW/CC/DO, 
and    SOF     if     weather     is    below    or     forecasted    to     go    below     1FR 
minimums . 
(b)  Weather     forecasts     for    Eielson     and     each 
. sortie's  filed  alternate  will  be  monitored.  If  a  forecast  indi- 
cates below  minimum  conditions  during  the  recovery  period,  the 
6  SW/CC/DO/ADO/RDO  and  SOP  will  be  advised  of  the  new  alternate 
requirement  and  required  fuel  reserve.  Action  will  be  taken  to 
notify   each    sortie   of    its    new    alternate. 
(c)  Two  hours   prior    to   ETA,    update    weather    infor- 
mation  for  Eielson  and   for   each   filed  alternate   airfield.      The 
6    SW/CC/DO/ADO/RDO,    and   SOF   will   be  advised  of  any  condition   which 
may  require  the   strip  alert  crew   to  prepare   for   launch.      The   DO 
will   determine   the   necessity   for   this   action. 
(d)  Notify  6    SW/DOC   anytime   a   weather    diversion    is 
anticipated.      When  the   final  decision  to   divert   is   made,    imme- 
diately   notify    SAC   Job    Control. 
(2) *    SOF: 
(a)  The  SOF  will  monitor  local  weather  and  that  of 
alternate    airfields    for    possible    use    by    airborne    aircraft    of    the 
6    SW.       SOF    will    be   prepared    to   recommend   diversion   action    to    the 
6    SW/CC/DO   when    required. 
(b)  Supervise   preparation    for    and    launch    of    the 
strip   alert    crew    as    necessary.
6  SWR  55-2   30  September  83  5-1 
CHAPTER  5 
FUEL 
SECTION  At  Cobra  Ball  Ref uellng-Optlons 
5-1.  Optlon-1 s   Receiver  coming  from  mission  area  and  returning 
to  mission  area. 
a.  Tanker  Aircraft:  The  tanker  will  fly  the  Epic  North 
Flight  Plan  with  a  point  parallel  rendezvous  at  the  Option  1 
ARCP.  The  initial  refueling  heading  will  be  east  bound  toward 
Eielson  until  the  ability  to  offload  fuel  is  established.  The 
cell  will  reverse  course  to  the  right  when  sufficient  time  is 
available  to  complete  the  offload  by  the  Option  1  EAR  point.  If 
the  receiver  does  not  meet  the  tanker  at  the  ARCT  or  must  termi- 
nate refueling  early  to  continue  the  mission  the  tanker  will 
orbit  at  the  ARCP  until  BINGO  fuel  or  until  further  instructions 
are  received  via  HF  or  OHF  radio. 
b.  Receiver  Aircraft:  The  Option  1  refueling  track  paral- 
lels Diversion  Route  2.  Use  point  parallel  method  for  rendezvous 
and  initially  refuel  eastbound  toward  Eielson  until  assured  of 
the  ability  to  onload  fuel.  The  cell  will  reverse  course  to  the 
right  when  sufficient  time  is  available  to  complete  the  onload  by 
the  EAR  point  for  Option  1.  Under  no  circumstances  will  the 
receiver  take  the  tanker  past  the  Option  1  EAR  point. 
5-2.  OPTION-2:   Receiver  eastbound  along  Delta  route. 
a.   Tanker  aircraft:  The  tanker  will  fly  the  Epic  North  Delta 
page  14  flight  plan.   Refueling  can  occur  anywhere  along  the 
route.  m 
(1)  ARCP  will  be  briefed  by  6  SW/DOC  or  established 
where  the  tanker  and  receiver  meet  enroute.  Accomplish  point 
parallel  rendezvous  using  minimum  radio  transmissions. 
(2)  Begin  air  refueling  northeasterly.   If  the  re- 
ceiver is  to  return  to  Shemya  when  offloading  has  begun,  the 
tanker  will  reverse  track  and  refuel  southwesterly  until  EAR. 
Minimize  radio  transmissions  during  A/R. 
(3)  Tanker  will  obtain  clearance  to  fly  any  routing 
that  varies  from  what  has  been  filed.   Tanker  is  authorized  to  go 
"operational"  to  accomplish  refueling  if  clearances  are  not 
forthcoming. 
if
5-2  6  SWR  55-2   30  September  83 
b.  Receiver  Aircraft:   Proceed,  inbound  along  Epic  North 
.'  Delta  page  14  route.   If  possible,  establish  ARCP  at  a  specific 
point  on  the  route  (Preferably  one  of  the  designated  "D"  points). 
,•'';.  Without  an  established  ARCP,  rendezvous  with  the  tanker  Wherever 
you  meet.   If  returning  to  Shsmy-a  reverse  course  to  proceed 
westerly  after  the  ability  to  onload  fuel  has  been  established. 
;*/   Air  file  from  a  point  on  Epic  North  Delta  page  14  flight  plan  to 
;v:   Shemya. 
ft, •5-3.  C/R-Plant   C/R  plans  for  each  option  will  be  Andy  Lima. 
5-4.   Mission  Planning  Materials:  DOO  will  maintain  appropriate 
:,'•'   strip  charts  and  SAC  Form  200  for  TOY  tanker  crews. 
•r  *  ... 
j*-   5-5.   Altitudes:   Air  refueling  block  is  FL  270-290,  refueling 
-}-A      altitude  FL  280. 
'■  t  ■  ■ 
iA.-   5-6.  Route:   Tanker  aircraft  will  fly  Epic  North  Delta  and  orbit 
v,   at  the  ARCP.   He  will  remain  in  orbit  until  the  Cobra  Ball  re- 
■  
''::       aeiver  aircraft  advises  him  when  IP  inbound. 
;   5-7.   Radio-Discipline:   Radio  transmission  will  be  held  to  a 
'--•  .  minimum  commensurate  with  safety.   The  tanker  will  monitor  UHF 
air  refueling  primary  and  HFSSB  6761.   The  following  radio  calls 
-.'   will  be  made  as  a  MINIMUM: 
-'^  ,        a.   Receiver  -  IP  Inbound;  altitude}  TAS  for  RDZ. 
■  i  b.   Tanker  -  Acknowledge  IP  inbound}  altitude}  TAS  for  RDZ. 
■fy" 
It*       c.   Tanker  -  "Starting  turn." 
d.   Tanker/Deceiver  -  Overrun  (if  necessary).   Either  air- 
f   •'  '  craft  noticing  a  situation  that  might  adversely  affect  the  RDZ 
';   will  not  hesitate  to  notify  the  other  aircraft. 
£;,'  ^  5-8.   BAR  Positioning:   End  air  refueling  position  will  be  given 
?yi    to  the  tanker  only  upon  request.  This  position  will  be  mileage 
i^i-  short  and  left  or  right  from  the  planned  end  air  refueling  point. 
■  t>  ''■'.: 
^4  ..SECTION  B:  Strip  Alert  Emergency  Air  Refueling: 
.:♦..   5-9.   Responsibilities: 
■  V<  ;  • 
v'" 
a.   DOC  controllers  will  monitor  the  location  of  the  strip 
alert  crew  at  all  times.
b'.   6  SWR  55-2   30  September  83  5-3 
b.   000  Branch: 
{1)  D00  will  construct  flight  clearance  packages  for 
all  strip  alerJt  options  and  contingencies  and  issue  a  complete 
package  to  each  tanker  crew  during  their  arrival  briefing  and 
processing. 
(2)  Place  on  file  at  Base  Operations  a  DD  Form  175  for 
£**,  a  radius  clearance  and  a  DD  Form  175  for  Cobra  Ball  contingency 
:>>  '■  '*■  refueling. 
ir.  I  (3)  Brief  all  TTF  crews  on  strip  alert  responsi- 
^J  bilities. 
!": 
[■  \  c.   Strip  Alert  Crews: 
'**  '.  i 
fox-:  (1)  The  strip  alert  crew  will  keep  DOC  notified  of 
$£■'* .  their  location  at  all  times.  When  changing  locations,  the  crew 
^V  will  verify  communications  capabilllty  by  use  of  the  strip  alert 
'**>.   radio  or  telephone. 
^  ■./■  (2)  The  crew  will  be  dressed  in  flight  clothing  or 
£  ;■'  have  flight  clothing  immediately  available  and  be  ready  to  fly  at 
m  ,.'  all  times  when  they  are  away  from  quarters. 
v.-'.  '  (3)   The  strip  alert  crew  will  restrict  their  travel  to 
|%  /  on  base  activities  that  have  telephones  available  for  notifica- 
>=:-';'.  tion,  or  those  on  base  locations  at  which  contact  with  DOC  can  be 
0L:':~  maintained  by  radio.  Alert  crews  are  not  authorized  to  go  to  the 
&£,;■':  ••.  Ski  Lodge  during  their  tour  of  duty. 
W-i'-    5-10.  Procedures: 
.    . 
ffitj  a.  DOC,  when  notified  of  the  requirement  for  an  emergency 
;l.*y    Air  refueling,  will: 
H^l  (1)   Request  the  refueling  information  specified  in 
lp.>}'  above  references  from  the  receiver  aircraft  or  the  notifying 
r-'*V\  agency. 
4i    " 
%?;  1  (2)   Determine  the  time  strip  alert  launch  is  required. 
¥?i  
■ 
% :•  v~  (3)   Accomplish  the  following: 
l|"vv''  (a)   Notify  the  strip  alert  crew  to  proceed  to  the 
■■<&{'•;■  aircraft  and  start  engines. 
ir- 1  *
5-4  6  SWR  55-2   30  September  83 
a  (b)  Notify  Job  Control 
l 
<c)  Notify  SOF  and  6  SW/DOO 
t  ■ 
**■■•■'  C arf  Notify  6  SW/DO 
(e)  Notify  6  SW/CC 
(f)  Request  launch  authority  from  15  AF. 
':,.  (g)  Notify  ARTCC  and  request  priority  considera- 
.'.,'  tion  for  departure  and  route  clearance  (emergency  air  refueling). 
t*f  :  (h)  Obtain  NOTAMS  and  WX  to  pass  to  crew  on  311.0 
(i)   Pass  refueling  information,  i.e.  CR  Plan, 
■Strip  Alert  Call  Sign,  receiver  Call  Sign,  AR  track  or  RZ  point, 
fti:  etc.,  to  strip  alert  crew  as  soon  as  it  becomes  available. 
£  (j)   Notify  Det  2,  11  WS  to  prepare  WX  flimsy. 
i:    .-.:         b.   Strip  alert  crew,  when  notified,  will: 
* 
"^  (1)      Report   to   DOC    for   mission  briefing. 
£   :-  (2)      Pick   up   Communications   Kit   and   Mission   Kit. 
*.  (3)      Proceed  to   the    aircraft,     contact    DOC    and    start 
$>    engines    when    directed. 
V '■ 
r  (4)       Monitor    311.0    for    weather,    NOTAMS    and    air    re- 
4-    fueling    information. 
v  (5)      Launch   when   directed  and  complete   the   assigned  air 
•-'    refueling. 
c.       SOF    Willi 
,$'' "■"'         (1)   Request  launch  time  from  DOC. 
'?     ,  (2)   Proceed  to  flight  line  and  assist  the  strip  alert 
X  ;  crew  as  required. 
<> »*  (3)   Supervise  launch  of  aircraft. 
.Vi, v  ■ 
"h
6  SWR  55-2   30  September  83  5-5 
5-12.  Alternate  Procedures!   Consideration  will  be  given  to  di- 
verting any  airborne  KC-135  aircraft  possessing  the  capability  to 
complete  the  required  emergency  refueling. 
■"■■■  «•"•  •, 
a.  Any  tanker  aircraft  operating  in  Alaskan  air  space  and 
under  the  control  of  the  6  SW  is  susceptible  to  being  diverted  to 
fulfill  an  emergency  air  refueling  mission.   Excluded  from  this 
-..'category  are  those  sorties  flown  by  an  incomplete  crew  (transi- 
i'tion  with  no  boom  operator)  or  with  a  crew' that  is  not  air 
"  refueling  qualified. 
b.  Aircraft  so  tasked  will  be  alerted  by  GCI  on  guard 
£.:  channel,  ATC  or  directly  by  the  6  SW/DOC,  if  possible.   Aircraft 
v' Commander's  must  verify  that  approval  of  the  emergency  air  re- 
...  fueling  has  been  obtained  as  outlined  in  SACR  55-12,  Chapter  3. 
'/-;      c.  Primary  rendezvous  method  will  be  by  GCI  radar  (ATC 
.'  back-up  if  available).  An  alternate  rendezvous  method  using  the 
radar  of  F-15  aircraft,  may  be  used  in  place  of  GCI  radar.   A 
point  parallel  rendezvous  will  normally  be  made  on  a  random  track. 
d.   The  planned  air  refueling  altitude  and  the  fighter's 
/  altitiude  must  be  verified  prior  to  final  closure.  Radio  contact 
f    between  the  tanker  and  fighter  should  be  maintained  throughout 
the  rendezvous  and  must  be  established  prior  to  the  final  turn. 
<T  * 
5-13.  Additional  Procedures;   The  procedures  for  obtaining  post 
mission  emergency  air  refueling  for  RC-135  aircraft  using  state- 
side tankers  may  be  found  under  a  separate  cover.  The  title  6  SW 
OP LAN  418-FY  is  used  for  this  publication.   Copies  are  on  file  in 
:;:  6  SW/DOR/DOO  and  DOC. 
^.SECTION  C»  KC/RC-135  Fuel  Computations 
5-14.  Procedurest 
*;..■ 
£ 
r 
a.   Use  the  following  standard  planning  factors: 
(1)  3000  lbs  for  40  minute  engine  start. 
(2)  2000  lbs  for  30  minute  engine  '  start . 
(3)  1000  lbs  for  ASAP  start  and  launch. 
(4)  2500  lbs  for  penetration  and  intial  approach.
5-6  6  SWR  55-2   30  September  83 
(5)   Air  refueling: 
'■'') 
(a)  Descent  point  to  ARCP  -  2500  lbs. 
•*•«•  *{ 
(b)  Add  2000  lbs  to  the  fuel  consumption  computed 
for  the  first  leg  after  refueling  to  compensate  for  acceleration 
from  A/R  speed  to  cruise  speed. 
*-'•■  <j 
"JV     b.  Computations  for  fuel  on  board  for  the  DD  Form  175  for 
,'fe£-135S/T  aircraft: 
.  ;  (1)      The    additional    flight    time   gained  by  air  re- 
"4  fueling  may   be    computed  using   the   following   figures: 
--,:  297,000    -    280,000  15,000    lbs/hr 
f .f;  279,000  -  250,000  14,000  lbs/hr 
i.  i 
249,000    -    230,000  13,000    lbs/hr 
229,000    -    210,000  12,000    lbs/hr 
209,000    -    160,000  10,000    lbs/hr 
■OTB:    If   your    fuel   on  board   time    is    15+00    hours    at   final    landing 
.V    and    56,000     lbs    was    onloaded    inflight,     if    your    average    gross 
.'     weight   during  A/R  was    260,000    lbs,     the    actual    time    gained   by    air 
A-  refueling    is    56,000/14,000    -    4+00    hours.       Your    fuel    on    board 
%   figure   for   the   DD   Form    175    is    11+00    (4+00). 
f    SECTION   D:    Fuel   Jettison 
•5-15.  Applicability:  These  procedures  apply  to  all  assigned  and 
41  attached   6    SW    RC/KC-135    aircraft.    6    Sfi/DOC   will    assist    transient 
'>    !«!k  ^aircraft   to    Insure   compliance. 
,** 
J?   ,5- 16. Authorized   Jettisoning:      SACR  55-12   covers  the  circura- 
;V-'«tances   when   fuel    jettison    is    authorised. 
Vfe'- 
.ftf;:-5-17.  Authority  To  Jettison  Fuel: 
•/'    a.   Any  request  for  operational  jettisoning  will  be  relayed 
/.bar  DOC  to  the  6  SW/CC  and   DO.   1AW  SACR  55-12,  the  6  SW/CC  ie 
kthe  final  approving  authority  for  operational  reconnaissance 
aircraft  fuel  jettison.  The  duty  controller  will  notify  the  15 
AF  duty  controller  of  the  6  SW/CC  decision.   The  duty  controller
6  SWR  55-2   30  September  83  5-7 
'Will  contact  15  A?  controller  for  final  jettison  approval  on  all 
f. other  aircraft. 
t\  b.   For  Shemjya  operations,  the  Det  1/CC  is  approving  au- 
thority for  fuel  jettisons. 
|-18.  Jettison  Areas*   All  fuel  dumping  for  operational  require- 
ments will  be  conducted  in  the  planned  dumping  areas. or  over  open 
ocean  areas  at  or  above  20,000  feet  AGL.  Planned  jettison  areas 
.;.-are ; 
V,     a.   North  area:   Bielson  TACAN  360  degree  radial  between   35 
/and  41  DHE  (Southbound)  left  turns. 
b.   South  area:   Bielson  TACAN  160  degree  radial  between  35 
*  and  41  DME  (Northbound)  left  turns. 
...,      c.   Jettison  will  be  conducted  in  the  planned  dump  areas 
/'unless  safety  considerations  dictate  more  immediate  action. 
5-19.  Reporting.   Jettison  data  will  be  relayed  as  soon  as  prac- 
tical to  the  nearest  SAC  Command  Post. 
f  a.   The  following  will  be  relayed: 
(1)  Fuel  jettison  time. 
(2)  Latitude. 
,'           (3)   Longitude. 
'Vy-'  (4)   Altitude. 
.'••  (5)   TAS.  ' 
■J  '  . 
,|  (6)  Amount  of  fuel  jettisoned. 
■?';''  (7)  Rate  (RPM). 
■>■.'..  (8)  OAT. 
(9)  Wind  direction. 
(10)   Wind  velocity. 
?--<'■''' 
;.{  b.    The    Aircraft    Commander    will    report    to   DOC    ASAP    after 
.{landing  to    confirm    data. 
I  i
5-8  6  SWR  55-2   30  September  83 
<     c.   The  JETSN  report  will  be  reviewed  and  released  by  the  6 
SM/DO. 
d.   A  copy  of  Jfoe  JETSN  report  will  be  provided  to  the  uhit 
environmental  protection  coordinator,  6  SW/ADO. 
SECTION  E:  Fuel  Conservation; 
•  »  "           
5-20.   Applicability;   These  procedures  apply  to  all  assigned  and 
attached  6  SW  RC/KC-135  aircraft. 
(5-21.  Aircrew  Procedures; 
a.   Mission  Planning 
i..  (1)  When  practical,  plan  to  fly  at  best  range  alti- 
tudes and  airspeeds.   When  the  time  between  air  refueling  and 
.returning  to  the  IAF  exceeds  60  minutes,  plan  to  climb  to  best 
range  altitude  for  cruise. 
(2)   Determine  if  the  fuel  load  scheduled  for  your 
sortie  will  cause  you  to  arrive  at  IAF  with  more  than  20,000 
--pounds  of  fuel  (not  including  transition  fuel  if  planned).   If 
so,  arrange  with  D00  to  reduce  your  fuel  load. 
/..'  (3)   When  flying  a  "non-canned"  mission,  plan  to  use 
direct  routing. 
{   .. 
(4)   Plan  for  15  minutes  in  the  air  refueling  orbit. 
\",  b.   Pre- takeoff, 
*'.  (1)   Except  for  operational  sorties,  from  November 
ithrough  March  use  a  40  minute  engine  start  time;  from  April 
^through  October,  use  20  minutes. 
V:  (2)  For  higher  headquarters  directed  missions  with  a 
,<fixed   ARCT  do  not  takeoff  earlier  than  necessary  to  meet  flight 
'Vplan  timing. 
>'  (3)   Whan  obstacle  clearance  is  not  a  factor,  request  a 
radar  departure  in  lieu  of  a  SID.  Use  extreme  caution  on  heavy 
weight  departures  heading  south. 
V 
(4)  When  delayed  for  maintenance,  receiver,  or  tanker, 
c|shut  down  engines  if  the  delay  will  exceed  20  minutes  and  your 
'-^aircraft    is    still    in    the    chocks.
6  SWR  55-2   30  September  83  5-9 
c.   In-flight 
(1)  During  cruise,  fly  at  best  range  airspeed,  and  if 
}f   practical,  max  J»nge  altitude.  '  < 
(2)  For  extended  holding  periods,  (awaiting  receiver 
or  tankers)  use  holding  or  endurance  airspeed,  request  clearance 
,  .  for  a  larger  holding  pattern  to  reduce  number  of  turns,  and  if 
'.*  practical,  climb  to  optimum  altitude. 
(3)  Unless  a  published  penetration  is  specifically 
.needed,  fly  a  minimum  power,  high  speed, -  clean  enroute  descent  to 
J...  '[-10,000  feet.   Avoid  using  drag  devices. 
(4)  Delay  lowering  the  landing  gear  as  long  as  practi- 
ze,  cal. 
(5)  In  the  radar  pattern,  raise  the  gear  after  missed 
approach  or  touch-and-go.  Lower  gear  again  as  required  by  the 
Dash  One.   Consider  using  20  degrees  of  flaps  in  the  pattern  (if 
'•,.,'  feasible)  . 
(6)  For  ATTF  crews,  plan  each  mission  for  one  approach 
and  full  stop  landing.  Additional  transition  will  be  accom- 
plished only  when  staff  pilots  are  onboard  or  when  needed  for 
crew    member   currency. 
d.      Post-flight 
J- 
|r>  (1)      Shutdown   two    inboard   engines    as    soon    as   practical 
-*■-'•    after     landing. 
(2)       For    ATTF    crews,     annotate    6    SW    Form   6    and    MAR      with 
U-'    actual    fuel    consumption. 
.'/•   ^5-22.    Mission  Planning:      Mission   Development    will   plan   missions 
jw      ito  allow   compliance   with   fuel  conservation   measures    mentioned 
Hfj)'  .  herein   and    in   the   Fulel  Conservation   Committee   meeting   minutes. 
v.  •■'  ' 
■  :'  ■' 
-■'S-.  '
r~:  "V. 
5-10 
6  SWR  55-2   30  September  83 
"5-23.  Information  Policy;   24  SRS  and  DOO  will  keep  all  crews 
informed  of  6  SW  Fuel  Conservation  policies  and,  where  practical, 
'.'evaluate  the  unit  fuel  conservation  effectiveness. 
/ 
FOR  THE  COMMANDER 
£ 
bOsTuS'  B^M^jdf 
._.;  JAMES    E.    BILIiINGSLEY,     MSgt,    USAF 
■•  I  Chief    of   Administration 
#; 
v 1 
■H 
8  Atch 
1.  Airfield  Diagram 
2.  Emergency  Taxi  Checklist 
3.  Aircraft  Malfunction/Emergency 
Checklist 
4.  RC-135S/V/W  Alternate  Airfields 
5.  KC-135A/Q  Alternate  Airfields 
6.  RC/KC-135  Alternate  Airfields 
7.  Alternate  Planning  Factors 
8.  Fuel  Jettison  Areas 
i, 
■  t" 
SUMMARY  OF  CHANGES 
Chapter  1  adds  new  DOV  office  symbols,  deletes  references  to 
obsolete  admin  reports  and  updates  courier  procedures.  Chapter  2 
adds  sections  on  ET  training  and  evaluation.  Chapter  3  updates 
mission  planning  forms,  navigation  procedures,  deletes  the  DO 
safety  NCO  program,  clarifies  customs  procedures  and  deletes  the 
Aircrew  Certification  section.  Chapter  4  updates  Cobra  Ball 
operating  procedures  both  at  Eielson  and  Shemya.  Adds  new  cold 
weather  procedures  and  modifies  crew  procedures.  Chapter  5, 
'clarifies  fuel  jettison  and  conservation  procedures.  Office 
symbols  in  all  chapters  changed,  where  applicable,  IAW  AFR  10- 
6/SAC  Sup  1  and  6  SW  Sup  1. 
DISTRIBUTION:  X 
2  -  March 
1-15  AF/DA 
$  1-15  AF/DAP 
%:• 
■'■.,  K 
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*£•'■
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6  SWR  55-2  Attachment  1, 
30  September  1983 
Al-1 
v:  ... 
■  f  * ' 
■*■ 
f  
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■*.  (■• 
AIRFIELD    DIAGRAM 
EIELSON  AFB  AK
«.•  - 
A2-1 
6  SWR  55-2.  Attachment  2.   30  September  83 
ALL  PURPOSE  CHECKLIST 
PAGE 
OP 
PACES 
TITLE/SUBJECT/  ACTIVITY/FUNCTION  AL  AXE  A 
OPR 
EMERGENCY 
li 
XI    CHECKLIST 
24    SRS 
PATE 
22    Aug 
NO. 
(Assign  a  paragraph  number  to  each  item.  Draw  a  horizontal  line  between  each  major  paragraph.) 
K-v 
a.  Report.£to    SAC    garage    with    headset    and    wait    for 
transportation.  > 
b.  Proceed    to    the    on-scene    control   point    or    the    normal 
.flight    line    access    point. 
c.  Obtain   tail    number    and    direction   of    movement    from 
SOF    or    control    supervisor. 
;."-  d.    Check   the   78  1    for   aircraft  status.      If  it  cannot  be 
■taxied,    obtain  another  aircraft  assignment  and   request   a   tow 
crew. 
'':;,  e.       Use    the    emergency   taxi   checklist    located   on   the 
aircraft. 
V  (1)      Actual    disaster:       Start    and    taxi    as    directed. 
(2)       Disaster    exercise: 
(a)  Complete    emergency    start    checklist   up   to 
engine    start.       Do    not    start    engines. 
(b)  Ground    power    units    will    be    available 
during  periods    of    ground    radio    calls. 
(c)  For     simulated     movement     of     aircraft, 
ground  power  units  be  disconnected  and  used  for  other  air- 
. craft    as    required^. 
place. 
(d)   Chocks  and  fire  bottles  will  remain  in 
(e)  A  safety  observer  will  remain  in  contact 
with  the  crew  until  the  simulated  move  is  complete.  The 
crew  chief,  and  crew  members  will  remain  with  the  aircraft 
until  red  smoke  is  released  or  they  are  excused  by  the 
ev&luator. 
S 
<t>
'«?'■  '  '' 
6  SWR  55-2   Attachment  3,   30  September  83  A3-1 
'INFLIGHT  ACFT  MALFUNCTIONS/EMERGENCY  HANDLING  CHECKLIST  (FOR  USE 
£,;  BY  DO,  GUIDANCE  FOR  OTHERS). 
S- 
«h-  ■      , 
»v*  1.   COMMAND  POSTrDBTBRMINE:  / 
••rt  :.•>••     '  ■  -~ — — — — —  < 
•£■":'     a.   Nature  of  emergency. 
"V-'.  ■ 
•  '&■"  •  ' 
'#r''":    b.   Assistance  required. 
life' 
c.  Pilot's  intentions. 
d.  Weather  factors. 
e.  Fuel  reserves  of  aircraft  involved. 
i^;      f>   Crew  qualification  (6SW  Form  15). 
■r  .x*  • 
£<,  2.   COMMAND  POST   BRIEF  CC,  DO  AND  IP  ON  SITUATION 
[■  f  
.!■ 
3.   DO  DETERMINE t 
^ 
a.  If     assembly    of    key    personnel    in    Command    Post    is 
required.       (Yes    for    serious    emergencies    -   time   permitting) 
b.  Action   required    (if    any). 
-':  4.        IF       SITUATION       IS       A       SERIOUS       EMERGENCY       OR  POTENTIAL    SERIOUS 
;«-i:    EMERGENCY: 
*.''-     a.    CC/DO  or  controller  (Officer  or  NCO)  notify  key 
|t  personnel  to  assemble  in  Command  Post  immediately.   (Check  those 
^.required)         ^ 
( 1 )   CC 
'$&{?:  (2)  do 
(3)  STBD  IP 
(4)  INST  BO 
'0 
^V^  (5)   MAINT  TECH 
(6)  SAFETY  OFFICER  (FLIGHT  LINE) 
'%::•'''<"''         b«   CC/DO§»will  direct  IP,  IBO,  Maintenance  Technician  as 
^.appropriate  to+review  emergency  pre 
^flight  hand  book  or  appropriate  T.O 
-".  appropriate  to+review  emergency  procedures  and/or  system  data  in       **-r
$■     A3-2  6    SWR   55-2      30    September    83  $ 
i* 
:i  c.        CC/DO  '''will     determine     if     Contractor     Technical 
//-..'Representative    or    factory    advice    is    required. 
■f'"'     !  d.    CC/DO    will    determine    if    emergency   air    refueling    wi/li    be 
".required. 
e.  CC/DO   will    determine    if    chase   plans    are    required. 
f.  Consider    where   aircraft    should  be    recovered.       (Coordinate 
j£".  with    15AF    if    required). 
'••' ■■  g.      Evaluate   all    data. 
:>T-';-*-";         h.      Decide   course    of   action. 
j£.  ■  *■•        Ip    will    read    emergency    procedure    data    to    pilot 
|     \j>.-if    considered   necessary. 
j.       Commander    will    coordinate    decision    with    senior    officer 
>;.  in    15    AF   Command  Post. 
«?>•;:* . 
<r,r  '     *•   Commander  will  determine  when  to  notify  Division  Commander. 
•♦;>,;••• 
' 
1.   If  Giant  Lance  aircraft,  notify  Division  Commander. 
*•  ■;,- 
•'.'*  ;••■■      m.   OPREP-3  report  required.   DOC  determine. 
v.       n.   Have  duty  controller  maintain  contact  with  15  AF  Command 
<'■'.;■  Post  during  serious  emergencies. 
;i'.-~  "" 
.~ii  o.   Recovery  and  Post  Landing  Action: 
%'!'  " 
V*"  
(1)   Determine  
plan  
of  action. 
w 
-f/f\  (2)      Have   pilot   declare   emergency. 
.V''''   ' 
,;. '  (3)   Aircraft  landing  with  gear  malfunction  -  insert 
''Ig :\  downlocks  before  turning  off  runway. 
'  w. 
' 
£•   5 .   EMERGENCY  DEFINITIONS; 
'•*■*•'. 
a.       Serious   Emergencies t       Any    malfunction    which    jeopardizes 
':#&"  safety  of   the?«ircraft  or   aircrew.       It  must   be   understood   that 
■•'}  :■:  every  eventuality  that  could  be  considered  a  serious  emergency 
^cannot  be  foreseen.  Any  situation  considered  by  the  pilot  in 
'^"command  of   thej  aircraft  or   the  Wing      Commander   to  be  a  serious 
if-^l  emergency   willlbe    treated   as    such,    and   the   procedures    specified   in 
y&~ subsequent    sections    will   apply.      Examples   are: 
!■•'&•*', 
•'is''  .•  .
6  SWR  55-2   30  September  83  A3-3 
(1)  J.OS8    of    one    engine   on   BC/RC/KC-135 . 
(2)  Fire. 
(3)  -Hazardous  fuel  leaks.  ,' 
(4)  Unsafe  gear  indications. 
(5)  Aircraft  controllability  problems. 
(6)  Hydraulic  system  failure. 
(7)  Out-of -tolerance   center  of  gravity  and  lateral 
imbalance  condition. 
(8)  Shattered  windshield. 
(9)  Fuel  reserve  less  than  SACK  55-12. 
b.  Potential  Emergency:  Any  malfunction  not  considered 
serious  by  itself  but  may  rapidly  deteriorate  so  as  to  jeopardize 
safety  of  flight  or  develop  into  a  serious  emergency,  incident, 
or  accident. 
(1)  Any  abnormal  situation  occuring  inflight  in  which 
the  aircraft  exceeds  a  limitation  imposed  by  the  flight  manual  or 
higher  headquarters  directives,  will  be  reported  through  the 
nearest  SAC  Command  post  to  the  15AF  Command  Post. 
^  (2)   The  report  will  include  circumstances,  time  beyond 
'  specified  limits,  visible  or  suspected  damage  to  the  aircraft  and 
intentions . 
c.  Minor  Malfunctions:  Malfunctions  of  a  minor  nature  are 
to  be  expeditiously  reported  by  pilots  to  unit  Command  Post. 
Unit  procedures  must  insure  that  these  malfunctions  are  brought 
•  -to  the  immediate  attention  of  the  Wing  Commander  or  a  designated 
key  staff  representative.  This  type  malfunction  need  not  be 
V  forwarded  to  the  15  AF  Command  Post  unless  directed  by  the  CC  or 
DO. 
>- 
fc 
*;■'■:' 
m 
i 
% 
»■••
A4-1 
6  SWR  55-2  Attachment  4,  30  September  1983 
RC-135S/V/W  ALTERNATE  AIRFIELDS-FROM  EIELSON  . 
AIRFIELD 
ROUTE 
DIST 
ETE 
ALT 
FUEL 
(1)** 
FUEL 
(  2  )** 
ANCHORAGE 
DIRECT 
253 
0+34 
370 
16  6 
/ 
x  21.7 
COLD  BAY 
DIRECT 
710 
1+37 
390 
25.0 
27.7 
ELMENDORF 
DIRECT 
212 
0+29 
370 
16.1 
21.0 
FAIRBANKS 
DIRECT 
0+03 
200 
10.2 
13.0 
FAIRCHILD 
SEE 
BELOW 
1503 
3+18 
370 
41.7 
44.6 
KING  SALMON 
DIRECT 
438 
1+00 
390 
19.2 
24.0 
McCHORD 
.  SEE 
BELOW 
1370 
2+57 
370 
38.2 
43.0 
NAMAO,  CANADA 
SEE 
BELOW 
1236 
2+42 
370 
35.5 
40.1 
ALLEN  AAF 
DIRECT 
0+07 
210 
12.1 
15.5 
GALENA  AFS  * 
DIRECT 
230 
0+31 
350 
15.4 
20.4 
WHITEHORSE,  YT 
SEE 
BELOW 
409 
0+54   . 
370 
19.0 
23.4 
DIVERSION  ROUTING 
FAIRCHILD  -  BIG/ORT/J507  YAK/J541  SSR/J502  YYJ/SKA 
McCHORD  -  BIG/ORT/J507  YAK/J541  SSR/J502  YYJ/TCM 
NAMAO  -  BJG/ORT/HL515  YQU/UED  288/12  (IAF) 
WHITEHORSE  -  BIG/ORT/HL515  YXY 
**  See  Attachment  7
6  SWR  55-2  Attachment  5,  30  September  1983 
A5-1 
KC- 
135A/Q  ALTERNATE  AIRFIELDS -  FROM  EIELSON 
AIRFIELD    J ROUTE 
DIST 
ETE 
ALT 
FUEL 
(1)** 
FUEL 
(2)** 
ANCHORAGE 
DIRECT 
253 
0+34 
370 
16.2 
t 19.2 
COLD  BAY 
DIRECT 
710 
1+37 
390 
24.2 
28  9 
ELMENDORF 
DIRECT 
212 
0+29 
370 
14.0 
18.4 
FAIRBANKS 
DIRECT 
0+03 
200 
10.2 
13.5 
FAIRCHILD 
SEE 
BELOW 
1503 
3+18 
410 
37.6 
43.5 
KING  SALMON 
DIRECT 
438 
1+00 
390 
19.8 
25.4 
McCHORD 
SEE 
BELOW 
1370 
2+57 
410 
34.7 
40,6 
NAMAO,  CANADA 
SEE 
BELOW 
1236 
2+42 
410 
34.3 
39.3 
ALLEN  AAF 
DIRECT 
0+07 
210 
11.9 
16.4 
GALENA  AFS  ^ 
DIRECT 
230 
0+31 
350 
15.4 
20.0 
WHITEHORSE,  YT 
SEE 
BELOW 
409 
0+54 
410 
18.1 
23.2 
DIVERSION  ROUTING 
FAIRCHILD  -  BIG/ORT/J507  YAK/J541  SSR/J502  YYJ/SKA 
McCHORD  -  BIG/ORT/J507  YAK/J541  SSR/J502  YYJ/TCM 
NAMAO  -  B%G/0RT/HL515  YQU/UED  288/12  (IAF) 
WHITEHORSE  -  BIG/ORT/HL515  YXY 
**  See  Attachment  7
A6-1 
6  SWR  55-2     Attachment  6,   30  September  1983 
KC-135A/Q   ALTERNATE    CHART    -    FROM    SHEMYA 
AIRFIELD 
ROUTE 
DIST 
ETE 
ALT 
FUEL 
(1)** 
FUEL 
(2)** 
COLD  BAY 
DIRECT 
823 
1+43 
370 
26.7 
30.9 
EIELSON 
DIRECT 
1386 
3+01 
370 
43.6* 
47.7* 
ELMENDORF 
DIRECT 
1245 
2+42 
370 
35.6 
39.4 
FAIRCHILD 
DIRECT 
2698 
5+43 
370 
65.1 
69.7 
KING  SALMON DIRECT 
1037 
2  +  12 
370 
31.1 
35.3 
MCCHORD 
DIRECT 
2561 
5  +  27 
370 
.  63.1 
67.9 
*   Reserve    of    14.0    over    Eielson    IAF 
**    See    Attachment   7 
RC-135S    ALTERNATE    CHART    -    FROM    SHEMYA 
AIRFIELD 
ROUTE 
DIST 
ETE 
ALT 
FUEL 
(1)** 
FUEL 
(2)** 
COLD  BAY  ^ DIRECT 
823 
1+43 
370 
27.4 
31.9 
EIELSON 
DIRECT 
1386 
3+01 
370 
48.0* 
52.6* 
ELMENDORF 
DIRECT 
1245 
2+42 
370 
38.3 
42.9 
FAIRCHILD 
DIRECT 
2698 
5+43 
370 
75.9 
80.7 
KING  SALMON 
DIRECT 
1037 
2  +  12 
370 
32.4 
36.8 
MCCHORD 
DIRECT 
2561 
5  +  27 
370 
72.9 
77.3 
*    Reserve    of    16.1    over    Eielson    IAF 
**    See    Attachment  7
r6   8HR  55-2      Attachment    7,      30    September   83  A7-1 
jfALTERNATE   PLANNING    FACTORS 
^:?1.        Start    point    for    all    computations    is    FL200    at    Eielson 
f 
;  VOR/Shemya  VOR.  ( 
~>  '• 
^2.        Climbs    are    MRT    at    280    KCAS.       Cruise    is    450    KTAS.       (Fuel 
^savings   will   be    realised   if   max   range    speed   is    flown). 
Its.        Operating    weight    is    assumed    as     110,000    for    KC-135    and 
#M50,000    for    RC-135S/V/W. 
"\'':4."     Winds   are    average    winds    for    May    1972.      Temperature   deviation 
.iis  +    or   -   0    and   a   standard   atmosphere    is   assumed   throughout. 
»  ■ 
f,    LEGEND 
v;     1.      Name:      Self   explanatory. 
2.      Route:      Self   explanatory. 
^  '3.      Dist:      Shows   the    distance    in  NH   from   Eielson  VOR  to   the   base 
IAF. 
4.        ETE     is     the     Estimated    Time    Enroute     from    Eielson    VOR    to 
.^''.'■Alternate     with     climatology     applied    DOES     NOT     include     a     low 
v    approach   at   EIL. 
}    5.       ALT    is    the    altitude    used    in    planning    climbs    and    fuel 
/^consumption   during   cruise. 
i^'6.      Fuel   (1)i      The  "fuel  required  at  FL200  over  the  IAF  to  climb 
% 
r'.':to    the    altitude    shown    and    arrive    over    destination    IAF    with   9,500 
:,4  .lbs   of   fuel. 
.7.       Fuel    (2):      The    fuel   required  at    FL200    over   the    IAF,    make   a 
^  low   approach  and  proceed  to   the  altitude  shown  and  arrive   over 
>£,    destination  with   9,500    lbs   of   fuel.
A8-1 
6  SWR  55-2  Attachment  8,  30  September  1983' 
FUEL 
JETTISON 
AREAS 
41  DIME 
NORTH 
AREA 
N65-I0    35  DIME 
W146-25 
EIL 
Ch  98 
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