BSWR 55-2 > . EFFECTIVE: 30 SEPTEMBER 1983 OPERATIONS = AIRCREW AND STAFF PROCEDURES ed 30 SEPTEMBER 1983 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE HEADQUARTERS, €!° STRATEGIC WING
. DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE . . Headquarters 6th Strategic Wing (SAC) ’ Bielsocn Air Force Base, Alaska 99762 6 SW REGULATION 55~2 30 September 1983 Operations eo AIRCREW AND STAFF PROCEDURES This regulation defines policies of the Commander, 6th Strategic Wing, and prescribes procedures that must be followed by aircrew 2 and staff personnel in ground and flight operations peculiar to. i this Wing. These policies and procedures are directive in nature and are intended to supplement appropriate flight manuals and . @irectives 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. 1- LEP a LS thik ~ *vhny o ya Eee eg Fy Ml ep hah ly Unt Ded by, OS ra “ . Supersedes 6 SWR 55-2, 1 September 1981 (See Signature page for ‘Summary of Changes) . No. of Printed Pages: 79 . oe a :-OPR: DOV (Maj R. Wendt) ; : og TE Babe -“ Approved'by: Col Charlies M. Millar, Jr. en , EBaitor:.. TSgt Fisaga o Dt ‘DISTRIBUTION: FX a =e
ii ‘Chapter 1 - Administration Section Section oe we ets Section = . 6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 TABLE OF CONTENTS A - General Administration B ~- DO Executive Officer Program C - Courier Procedures Chapter 2 - Training Section Section Section . . a Section A B co D Ground Training " Trainer Operation EWO Airborne Commander's Training Mission Review Panel Chapter 3 - Operations Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section A _& bs _ Chapter 4 - Flying oo pea ” = Section | ection < Section B-- Cobra Ball operations; ‘at, Shenya.. Aircraft Protection and Hijacking of Military Aircraft Disaster Preparedness ao Handling COMSEC Material (24 SRS Only) Supervisor of Flying (SOF) | Mission Paperwork Navigation Procedures Ground Safety Crew Status Reports ee RW Peete OSS OT, St i EO a re a 2 a ye eer A ~ Cobra Ball Operations at. ‘Rielson: ‘pees nag DO = C - Cold Weather Procedures ccuntenncahed sy 4-19
bad 6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 Section D - Aircrew Procedures Section E - Aircraft Emergencies/Hotel Conference Section F - Fuel Reserves, Weather Diversions, and Return Flights to Eielson ~~ Le. 2 Chapter 5 - Fuel Section A - Cobra Ball Refueling Options Section B - Strip Alert Emergency Air Refueling Section C = KC/RC135 Fuel Computations « Section D - Fuel Jettison Section E = Fuel Conservation ATTACHMENTS ; 1. Airfield Diagram 2.° Emergency Taxi Checklist 3. Aircraft Malfunction/Emergency Handling Checklist 4. RC-135S/V/W Alternate Airfields from Eielson 5. kC-135A/Q Alternate Airfields from Eielson RC-135/KC-135 Alternate Airfields from Shemya 7.’ Alternate Planning Factors Be Fuel Jettison Areas Lid A8-1
6 SWR 55-2 30 September 33 CHAPTER 1 - ADMINISTRATION ' SECTION A: General Administration. ae 1-1, Office Symbols. Offices of this organization are assigned - +; symbols IAW AFR 10-6/SAC Sup 1 and 6 SW Sup 1. bo DEPUTY COMMANDER FOR OPERATIONS DOA ADMINISTRATION poc COMMAND CONTROL DIVISION age DORE (1995/XKT) COMBAT CREW COMMUNICATIONS BRANCH oo jeloze) CURRENT TANKER OPERATIONS DIVISION BesDOR fo yen eee RECONRATSSANCE. OPRRATIONS BRANCH DOT AIRCREW SCHEDULING AND SUPPORT DIVISION DOTF OPERATIONS SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT BRANCH DOTK TANKER SCHEDULING BRANCH , DOTN " ELECTRONIC WARFARE TRAINING porto NAVIGATION SUPPORT BRANCH DOV STANDARDIZATION/EVALUATION DIVISION DOVE ELINT BRANCH im ere FRAO RECONNAISSANCE BRANCH: DOVT TANKER BRANCH - - =. DOX = OPERATIONS PLANS DIVISION 1+ DOXE EWO OPERATIONS BRANCH DOXX PLANS BRANCH orn A os dee . ERP peer LPT RATES TC SQUADRON nadie fp. COMMANDER fel TY 4
1-2 ; 6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 24 SRS/CCQ STRATEGIC RECONNAISSANCE SQUADRON SECTION ° 24 SRS/DO STRATEGIC RECONNAISSANCE SQUADRON OPERATIONS OFFICERS 24 SRS/DOT STRATEGIC RECONNAISSANCE SQUADRON . TRAINING FLIGHT ~ “ete 2 oa one i rs Te ree IN f cwrenticence DIVISION INS SPECIAL SECURITY OFFICER INV LECTRONIC INTELLIGENCE. BRANCH. MA DEPUTY COMMANDER FOR MAINTENANCE 7. MAM MAINTENANCE CONTROL MAMI JOB CONTROL “MAMM MATERIAL CONTROL -6 CAMS/cC CONSOLIDATED AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SOQ COMMANDER ae, MAA AVIONICS MAINTENANCE MAF FIELD MAINTENANCE MAO ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE “1-2. Meeting Incoming Personnel. All officers and newly assigned NCOs (SSgt and above) will be scheduled for an introductory meeting with-the 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 Progran. 1-3. Concept. One officer will be assigned as executive officer to the DO as an additional duty for a period not to excead 119 =: ‘days. “
“6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 ero 4-4. 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: - "a ow. a. Crew member captains under ten years service. . = - ‘be Volunteers. c. Most highly qualified among eligible officers who have not served a previous tour of duty as DOE. dad. Officers selected will be assigned the additional duty «by AF Porm 2095. The office symbol for this position will be DOE. . @.. . “te ry 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. 4 £. Crew commanders and individuals expected to become crew D 2 commanders during the 119 day period of duty are not eligible for ‘this program. 46, 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 bo ‘through the 24 SRS/CC ot ‘in the following format: \ a, eee ‘a. Name b. Date of Rank 7, c. Date of Submission oy. d. Crew position/AFSC a . Assignment history in reverse chronological order in- 2, eluding job title, AFSC and signficant additional duties. aon £f. Education g. Professional Development . 1 nd Other Comments XX (1) Why I would like to serve as DO Executive Officer. “4 +. atn's a
14 6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 (2) What I feel I could contribute as DO Executive Officer. . t 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 x”. Program. ; 1-9. Letter of Evaluation. An LOE will be written on each individual serving as DOE. The appropriate operations sataff entry level AFSC will be awarded upon ecdinpletion of the DOE tour. SECTION C: Courier Procedures. ‘ 1-10. Responsibilities. If a 24 SRS crew is scheduled, the ‘ auntior officer, excluding the AC, will be the primary courier. 1-11. Pickup Procedures - Eielson. 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 en the AF Form 12. 1-12. Pickup Procedures - Shemya. a. Unelassified: 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. i713. 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.
; 6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 . 1-14. Associated Directives. All couriers will become familiar ‘.with the provisions of DOD 5200.1-R and AFR 205-1 as . Supplemented. TENBROUE oh a aK de AY mf t: 15.Applieation. - these. procedures. m4, SApPly for. “both: the: Busy elaysand :the Cobra Ball aircraft. .
6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 2-1 CHAPTER 2 so TRAINING SECTION A: Ground Training 2-1. Responsibilities: & a. All aircrew personnel, ground training instructors and DOT personnel will be familiar with and adhere to the policies “established within this section. ek 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. ot, “ c. Upon completion of class, the attendance roster to DOTR, Shemya, the instructor will deliver For training accomplished at the instructor or crew commander will deliver the atten~- dance roster to 24 SRS/DO on the first duty day follewing 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. ££. 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 B: TRAINER OPERATIONS 2-2. Det 7 Responsibilities. -@. 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:
6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 (1) Provide a block of time for a Period of Interest {POL) each day, except when pre-empted by operational or mainte- nance necessities or notified by the TC that a POI will not be reguired. (2) Insure that qualified personnel are available to apply and remove power during ground POIs. so 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 times. 2-3. Training During Operations at Elelson AFB: a. During operations at Eielson, POTN will assume those ‘ ~wEunctions normally performed by the 6 SW/Det 1 staff at Shemya. be. 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 scenérios). 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- including installation of cooling equipment are accom- plished and that the aircraft is left in a cocked configuration following a POL. dures, (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.
6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 (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 analert. If not the primary crew, they will do as much ~2S 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 a 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 Con- manders within 30 daye 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 Certificazion Record.
he - , daily Mission Review Meeting to insure o ry 6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 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. f 2-6. Responsibilities: The 24 SRS/CC/DO and Chief of DOO will establish procedures to review each mission package prior to the 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. "A" Crew Report . Validated/Updated | “ b. AFTO Form 369 Reviewed ec. Flight Orders Verified ad. SAC Form 76 Validated e. Errors/Deviations Corrected f. MAR/TAPRs Signed/Initialed/Validated g. Additional Mission Paperwork Reviewed/Action taken {1) Corrective Action Determined (as required) (2) SAC Form 269 Completed (3) Crew Commander/Crew Notified (when required) Member(s) 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 791 are accurate and forwarded to Base Fuels Manage- ment Office on the same day processed.
6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 CHAPTER 3 ° OPERATIONS SECTION A: Aircraft Protection and Hijacking of Military Aircraft pwle Responsibilities: & a. All personnel with assigned responsibilities pertinent to the movement of aircraft will develop and maintain an intimate knowledge of this section: The 343 CothpW 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 | sbertinent 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-FyY, "Aircraft Protection Plan". @. 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-F¥Y 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 pogsible 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.
_Military aircraft, 6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 (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 the strip alert crew to assemble at 6 SW/DOO or to report to the atrcraft 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 84(6) of SAC Sup 1/AFR 60-14. £. Aircraft Commanders will: oe . (1) Insure that only flight crew members and mani- fested passengers are aboard the aircraft at engine start time. NOTE: Maintenance pergonnel 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 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/pDoc. (2) If non-radio equipped, Control (CSC), extension 377-3133, able and declare a "Helping Hand." notify Central Security or by any other means avail- b. The 343 CompW OPLAN 13-FY¥Y requires a stolen aircraft exercise semi-annually.
6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 (1) The 24 SRS, 6 SW/DOO and DOC, when notified of an impending exercise, will provide support as outlined in para 3-ic, 14 and te above. (2) The simulated exercise will be IAW Annex E to 343 CompW OPLAN 13-FY. . c. If an actual hijacking has ecccurred, the following Guidelines apply: (1) All crew members must actively resist attempts to hijack their aircraft. " (2) Aircraft commanders must consider the security of U S equipment, personnel and classified material onboard when deciding on a general course of action. Factors which warrant consideration are: & a (a) Nature of threat. (b) Safety of flight. (c) Are lives in danger? (d) Diplomatic status of the destination airport. (e) Dangers cf 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 AFR 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.
one of submission. 6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 (7) Initial response to the hijacker should never be 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. pressurization system, including deadly force, Fouled out as means of subduing the hijacker. (8) Use of firearms, other weapons and/or the aircraft shovuid not be bi da. Hijacked Aircraft Support: “The. ‘designated ‘strip. ‘alert. Sircraft or an aircraft on a routine training ‘mission may be ’ « ~< . contact with the 6 SW/DOC, refueling, or the hijacked aircraft, launch. craft, take station behind it, w@irected to refuel aircraft providing surveillance of U 8S or oreign flag civil.aircraft that have been hijacked or. ected te provide surveillance of hijacked. aircraft. (1) Aircrew procedures: (a) Immediately after launch, establish radio preferably on HFSSB. (b) Perform rendezvous with interceptors for air as soon as possible after (c) If the rendezvous is with the hijacked air- 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. (ad) When @Girected 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. direct the overflight or return of the tanker. : tarts qthe aistance criteria from the shoreline of ‘foreign border, * as” Notify the 6 SW/DOC and it will either igh ABCD 6 et Be. Bho
'6 SWR 35-2 30 September 83 ‘entablishet: an Porvetqusth ieagancetudaeloie hoor nee will be maintained until direction is ‘received. from 5 ‘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 @ownloaded (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 B: Disaster Preparedness “3-3. 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. dad. 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, MAMI and SOF.
6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 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. yr (Ge The 6 SW/DOT will notify the 6 SW/DOO. a . d. 24 SRS, 6 SW/DOR ané@ 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 aiferaft. (2) The emergency taxi checklists in the aircraft will be usee for all situations. FOR EXERCISES, ENGINE START WILL BE SIMULATED. A minimum number of engines will be started for actual disasters. NOTZ: 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 ané 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 quard 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. exercises, tow teams will hock up but not move aircraft. four minutes in position, For After they will move to another aircraft. (8) When aircraft are generated on alert, alert crews will respond directly to the alert aircraft.
6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 f. The Supervisor of Flying (SOF) wiil: (4) Notify 6 SW/DOC whenever they observe a disaster occurring. (See Atch 1 and 2) (2) Notify 6 SW/DOC whenever they observe white emoke indicating the initiation of a disaster exercise. . be LY (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. ce. Priority 3 - All other Secret and Confidential material. ad Priority material required by the 6 SW/DOC will he ‘re- tained in poc. 3-7. Classified Material in the Operations Complex: Upon noti- fication of a natural disaster affecting the operations complex, Priority ‘i 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 Eielson: a. COMSEC material will be signed for and checked on mis- sion planning day, during normal duty hours, from 6 SW/DOKT prior to all scheduled training sorties.
6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 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. ce. 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 availabie for sign gut 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. a. 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/DOXT ASAP the morning of the first duty day after the flight. 3-9. 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 @ifferent 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 out.
* .€prier to Flight for currency. 6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 (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. NOTE: 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. & 3-10. The KYK-28, KIK-18 and Flight Information Publications Bag: a. KYXK-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 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: 7 a. The 6 SW/CC will have supervisory responsibility for the SOF program. b. The responsibilities of the SOF are explained in AFR 60-2, its supplements, and the 6 SW SOF Training Guide. (1) The 6 SW/DOO Chief will administer 6 SW SOF training. (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. ($8) 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. * : te € . pc matcre bn ASE
6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 wake RPE RAE Gra” ads” PRS Ta Hew? Se ead a songer ayy S28 (a. the 24 see “wALL be. zZaaponaible,for #11 Cob ra. “mall. fyoperations | and | _recovery of _Shemya Busy Relays. c. The SOF will keep the 6 SwW/DOC informed of his location and be on call at all times. a. The 6 SW/DOC will notify the SOF of all emergencies, ‘strip launches, deteriorating weather, maintenance problems or * any other problem that may adversely affect a mission. 3-12. Duties: a. The SOF program, as directed by AFR 60-2, is directly relatea 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 SCF will not normally be used as a ‘fddlow-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.
6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 SECTION E: Mission Paperwork 3-14. Responsibilities: a. 24 SRS and 6 SW/DOO will file all pre-mission reports with 6 SW/poc. b. Staff crew members will pick up MARs at 6 SW/DOTK on ymission 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 officer 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- _Sist of those forms as required on6 SW Form 12, in order from UY top to bottom. In addition, the package will contain: bh. AFTO Form 369. \/° b. AF Form 791 (Tanker crews only). 3-17. Post Mission Packages: ranged as follows: 6 SW/INV/DOKT/DOC) Post-mission packages will be ar- (All classified material will be turned into he-135_ Operational Mission: “(RC“1350/W sorties. _Sub- gpit only. ‘item 1). ow oat RaRNB Raa ne, 2°" Ww AFTO Form 369. SAC | Form “1183. hy) marssrapre. (38 SAC Form 60 (Flight Orders). Kar SAC Form 157, _ (Navigation. Evaluation Report). aks Ae UBEI ty pl ey’ ee EM (5) Any unclassified navigator charts/precomps, necessary to substantiate training activity (such as SACM 51-135, Vol IV continuation training activity). etc., (6) Miscellaneous (SAC Form 76). (7) 6 SW Form 47 or SAC Form 102.
6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 b. All other 6 SW missions: (1) AFPTO Form 369 (Maint debrief). (2) MARS/TAPRs. (3) SAC Form 60 (Flight Orders). wt (4) Passenger Manifests. (5) SAC Form 157 (Navigation Evaluation Report). (6) SAC Form 200 (Flight Pian). (7) Navigation Logs/Charts/Precomp Forms. . (8) 6 SW Form 6. «2. (9) AF Form 791 {Tanker crews only). (10) SAC Form 828. (Tankers only) (11) SAC Form 1175/1183 (Maint debrief). (72) 6 SW Form 24 (Two copies - RC-135S sorties only). (13) Miscellaneous. (SAC Form 76) NOTE: 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 applicabie. 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}.
* 6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 _ e h 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 -PLIP documents to insure they are compatible with the mission being flown. ce. Each navigator will label all the charts with the following information: (1) Name. (2) Rank. (3) Date of Flight. 7 Ee (4) Aircraft Number or Type. (5S) Sortie Number or Type. (6) Chart Number (i.e. chart 1 of 4). 3-20. Assumption of Constant Readiness Status (CRS): (For RC- 135S 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.
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 preflighted 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 iN=-20 may be performed. 3~21. Preflight Procedures: Both sextants will be preflighted. 9-22. Inflight Procedures: AFor .RC~1358, only) -S a. he fixing criteria as Girected 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. uring orbit, Position coordinates must be recorded and crosschecked at inter- ‘werals not to exceed 20 minutes. ~~ ec. During the data track portion of the 6 SW Reconnaissance Navigation Leg, navigators will complete the Nav-1 and Nav-2 worksheets. The befcre 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. a A system stellar update can be used as a valid celestial heading check if the time, inertial, N-1, and d-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).
6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 e. 1) ~ wi 2) Aa) (4) a Ms) se 7 ok. “qe (7) gre) track. . ) € (9) £. @ach event. on position. absolute altitude, g- Run sheets. 3-23. ; The navigator team should be prepared to provide, requect, the items listed below. pre cook inated in the meeting with the TC, giots. T: eo Listed items SOTVR RS aranind: ee eee Peairy requested ducing the orbit anda “aate ie The navigator team will obtain an accurate position, Scoring and Replotting of Navigation Legs: “upon Other items may be requested or _navigators and pi- oo ae Sl SD EROIIR arena gS epepes ATE “Enroute tactics (aizspeed, altitude, “EtAs, ete.) Photeg crosscheck. Orbit ‘point. ; Adjustment in timing or tresk, me, SHEL, Track length in minutes. | Btatus, of equipment. ; Direction of offset (winds). PRET of Se aay hee agate es Wingé’Yevel call pr ‘position ‘relative to top oF Time remaining on track. a for One navigator will concentrate on time and the other During the data run, the TAS, GS, pressure and temperature and mach number will be obtained. The navigator team will complete the Nav-1/Nav-2 Data Any information called for by the forms which was not obtained will 1 be explained under "REMARKS." All navigation legs will be flown in accordance with SACR 50-4, Vol I, 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, the replot/scoring program. Ae place, Vol I, Chap 10. The Wing Navigator will monitor The Tanker Operations staff navigator will administer the replot/scoring program for the Alaska Tanker Task Force. will review all ATTF navigation legs, and designate the time, and navigators for replot duties when necessary. He will He ) maintain scoring/replot records in accordance with SACR 50-4, Vol I. Every attempt will be made to replot the first polar grid
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. . be. The 24 SRS/DOT will administer the squadron scoring/re- piot 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: £ . sa . * 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. db. 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. .
6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 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 dally 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 provice 6 SW/DOTF with the latest Aircraft Status data for immediate crew report update.
6 SWR 55=2 30 September 83 CHAPTER 4 FLYING don ET He ep RAY ICR ita: "Cobra “Ball Operations— Zielson. eto 4-4. neept:.. The Cobra Ball missio: ‘Aictates.an: launch ad recovery whenever the aircraft i: scheduled. _£0r. alert. at ielson. To meet required response times, a Cobra Ball alert - % team must be composed of dedicated flight crews and maintenance technicians whose sole function is launch an@ 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 AFB. Crew chiefs will be assiqned from each individual shift on duty and their names will be provided to MAMJ by the organizational main- tenance supervisor on duty. 4a » b. The assigned crew chief/recovery chief will control and “a 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 MAMI that the aircraft is secure. MAMI 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. d. Upon diversion to Eielson, the aircrew will remove all classified material (except installed equipment) and turn it into 6 SW/DOR For Secret Crypto) or 6 SW/DOKT as applicable. Though
6 SWR 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- _twation 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. 7 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- ‘££ied 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: 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, 83 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 wills (a) Coordinate with DOO for tanker support if required. “ (pb) Schedule alert crews after coordination with DOTN and 24 SRS operations. (4) See 4-2d above. ke Ce 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 Elelson AFB and eligible for tasking. d. Doc will: (1) Operate klaxon notification system. (2) Issue ana control hand held radios or pages. (3) Notify affected agencies of all Cobra Ball activi- Vi ties. ‘4) DOC will coordinate a hotel conference along with coordinating activities for Cobra Ball's arrival. e. MA will: (7) Establish procedures to insure minimum aircraft recovery time. (2) Establish proceéures to insure ASAP launch cap- sd ability. (3) Establish procedures to meet cold weather handling requirements, sensor maintenance coordination, special AGE afh
6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 _gensor alignment requirements. . TE cen OR EEE EO £.$65esuss wiil provide the mec §eders to the 24SRS for final. coordinat g. MAMI will keep the 6 SW/DOC advised of changes to main- tenance status and maintenance in progress and will notify con- 8 trollers of the time the aircraft will be ready for flight crew preflight and cocking. h. Det 1/6 SW will: yee, heres Tet ener anos + (1) Coordinate with snd ‘provide ‘to. DOR. current .infor- mation concerning Cobra Ball operations. — + (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. (2) 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 established by 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 AFB, 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 83 _ tion to Eielson DOC. If a change occurs in the aircraft mainte- x, 4» 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. then 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/CcC, 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 MAMI of complete maintenance status and maintenance update and if an E-Systems Engineer is required to meet the aircraft. Cc. MAMI 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 ag 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 reguirements. d. 24 SRE/ccC wills (1) A designated crew will preflight and cock the aircraft. This may be the diversion crew depending on crew avallability 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 om c. Ra 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. ee I MenanTy Raa ae nt 4 Ba -— 2 “e onalet ‘etibhe ae ren a the normal, gaqvence. ot ewent: Yowtag: (1) Recovery at the Big Hangar (Bldg 1140). {2) Debrief aircrew (Maintenance Debriefing). (3) Refueling to scheduled load. (Considering WX con- ditions) (4) Reservice all aircraft systems. (oil, hydraulics, LOX) . (5) Complete -6 inspection. Schedule aircraft fer oil analysis program samples (OAP) upon arrival. (6) Work all discrepancies requiring active elec- tronics emmisions or engine rung. (7) Clear aircraft for towing with ET or E-System engineer. (8) Tow as required into Bldg 1140 or nese dock 1, Remaining “must fix" discrepancies will be worked in the hangar. (9) Perform HAVE KIT alignment. (19) 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. MAMI 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 he briefed on “must fix" discrepancies and a firm ETIC as soon as possible. Provide initial and firm ETIC to boc.
«* ga 6 SWR 55-2 30 September 63 (3) Prior to any aircraft movement, ET. To prevent serious sensor alignment, notify the standby damage, or loss of sensor 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. Cc. MAMX will: (1) Debrief aircrew. (2) Perform a complete records check whenever the aireraft lands at Elelson, utilizing the forms that are avail- able (781 series on unscheduled diversions, and all records when 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 ingure 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 aireraft 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 returneé to Det 1 with the aircraft or on the turnaround air- craft. A duplicate AFTO Form 249 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 Recon 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.
6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 — (3) If clocks are installed,monitor the G420 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. . ~ .- ee £. The Standby ELINT Technician (£T) will: (1) Meet the flight crew and conduct debriefing on the bus if required. 4 wet tet test A 4, Be vespensible for .attac we sorte i, TSR Bens oe ae AGE.” ‘ (3) Be responsible for proper sensor cold weather ‘ handling procedures. (4) Accomplish necessary sensor alignment. representatives will assist if available. E-Systems (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.- MAO will: (1) Providethe24 SRS with alist of maintenance personnelwho are granted access and vouching authorityon 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.
6 SWR 55-2 30 September 82 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 410483 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. ga (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 Fiight 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.
6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 s k. The 24 SRS will: OO (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. so (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: gS (1) Preflight and cock the aircraft insuring that required items such as current approach plates, comm kit, and other classified materials are available for use. (2) If directed, assume alert in Amber Hall. m. QOccassionally the most expeditious méans of returning _the aircraft to an operational condition will be by recovering the aircraft in the pit complex and launching from that location. When this occurs the following guidance will apply: (71) Known system malfunctions will be provided by the flicht 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.
6 SWR 55-2 30 September 33 (6) The aircraft will then be refueled to its next required load, normally an alert load. Ali 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. gt (7) If ambient temperatures are below -10 degrees F “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. *. «it Cc. Preflight crew will prefiight and cock the aircraft. a. 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. £. Command Post will notify CC, DO, DOR, 24 SRS. 6985th Ops, IN, INV, Job Control and Central Security Control (C&C) 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 anda security police é guard is on duty. 4-7. Alert Launch Procedures: vy fh, Bass. Miseion requirements. dictate that the. Cobr. foraft be capable of a safe, coordinateaé, imimedia ,  ,diate launch will be by klaxon notification. te Launch. Imme-" b. If directed, the diverting flight crew will assume alert status when crew rested. Crew members will assume Cobra Ball duty 2 in Amber Hall readiness area. S:
6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 c. Weather sheets will be updated twice daily (1100L ana 2300L) at the Command Post and Recon Ops. Weather sheets will be Gelivered to the crew with the 4104 codes. ad. DOR will: (1) Notify the Command Post of an alert launch ree suirement. (either kiaxon or telephone notification required.) » : (2) Pass UHF calli sign to Command Post. (3) Call DO with launch if timing permits. (4) Call weather for an updated weather flimsy if time permits. (5S) Coordinate and file flight plan with Anchorage ‘Genter and notify tower as necessary. (6) Issue classified materials to crew as necessary. (7) Prepare and submit Volars and OPREPS. e. Command Post will: a {1) Complete the launch notification checklist. (If other than a klaxon launch). ry (2) Notify Aircraft Commander, TC, 6985th Operations, MAMJ, 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. £. MAMI will: {1) Insure that the standby ELINT tecnnician (ET) and LN-20 technicians are notified. (2) Insure the launch team is notified.
6 SWR 55-2 360 September 83 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. o Ld » (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, 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. ns the (2) Front end, plus a Photeg 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 DOR. (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 stana 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. (S) 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.
6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 (9) Normal ATC procedures will be used for taxi, ‘takeofé, 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. tf w7 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 controle 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. a #., (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 ADIZ, contact Elmendorf/Anchorage to give ANRCC inbound route and timing if - returning to Eielson. eae act Ss EE ; 125 4 wt ™ Se aaa PDR ERG cance ana me4-8. Busy Relay Launch: Busy Relay Vaunch will be conducted . day , accordance with this reguleation~to ensure a safe, direct. flight.,... We “to Shemya AFB, ax. * Exceptions include ‘special consideration — associated with the alert launch concept. The 6 SW/CC is execu- tion authority for Shemya Busy Relay missions. “*” Section B: Cobra Ball Operations Shemya 4-9, Security: ae While on the ground at Shenys, saya e rar Ce pee wWeraft™ will be ‘parked either in Hangar 2, Hangar 3, or the. ramps WE 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
,~classified documents, -£ da. 6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 area. Specific procedures for displaying badges and controlling access as outlined in the security manager's handbook will apply. on All aircrew classified mission materials (except KG units) will be maintained in briefcases and stored in the secure vault in the Det 1 Operations Office. The storage container (file cabinets) aboard each aircraft will not he used to store 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) Aireraft is on alert. When used toe 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 a classified aircraft if the crypto equipment is checked daily to insure it has not been removed or tampered with. Since codes and call signs must be changed daily, KG-35 units may be stored aboard the aircraft during ground operations at Shemya. e. Responsibility for aircrew classified material will be transferred from the outgoing crew to the oncoming crew at the primary crew change over time. f. The copilot will receive aircrew classified material (codes and COMKIT) and will be responsible for that material. The TC and NAV codes may be stored with the COMKIT in the opera- tions vault. ge For a quick reaction launch from Hangar 2, 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. the indi- h. For a quick reaction launch from Hangar 3, the Det 1 Operations Officer will deliver the appropriate briefcases to the aircraft. 4. 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 33 4-10. Security at Other Locations: Eo Pare _ ONE SITTERS SE DS? PSR eet perce Wiecebse sara-qireratt will be treated asa Briorltyee SECRET besoutse. in accordance, with AFR, 20723,.and -APR207-5, and = i¥craft is ‘dispersed diverted, ‘to. ‘some base. “other” qthan Eielson or Shenya.” PRG Ss at Db. 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. ec. If a Priority B area is not available, the aircraft will be protected in accordance with AFR 207-3 and AFR 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 Swewill the aircraft be left unprotected or unrestricted access be allowed. e. All classified material (excluding KG-35) will be re- moved from the aircraft and stored in some secure base facility, such as a Command Post or Operations Plans vault. Where such facilities are not available, the classified material may be locked in the classified file cabinets on the aircraft. This method of securing classified material will be a last resort measure and, in such cases, the TC and the Aircraft Commander together will insure that the cabinet is secured with a locking bar and three position combination lock. If this method is used, continuous surveillance of the cabinet area will be maintained If the safe is installed onboard the aircraft, it will be uti- lized for storage of classified materials in lieu of the file cabinet procedure outlined above. 4-11. Standard Spseacans Procedures: bet igi onenans ets oer a rior to aesuning contisaous fendinces tats b. On all 6 SW sorties scheduled to depart to or from Shemya AFB, AK, there will be a Shemya-qualified 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 Det 1/CC will establish proce- dures to be usec for contingency operations requiring a KC-135 and crew to assume alert duty at Shemya.
ae 6 SWR 55-2 30 September 93 ec. 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. _a. The prelaunch check of the aircraft will be accomplished by froxtrot. e@. Immediately prior to a -135 series aircraft landing at Shemya, Det 1 operations personnel will notify base operations personnel tc 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. NOTE: 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 minimums as defined herein or in other technical data, the approach will be continued to minimums 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 Shemnya, pilots will be thoroughly familiar with and use the proper crosswind and landing ground roll charts in appendix I of the applicable T.O0O. 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 Eielaon 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 € 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.
"4-18 6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83° |: ot B12. Operating Limitations: a. Prior to adjusting final gross weight, the Landing gear yee will be extended. : al b. “If touch down has not been accomplished within the first er 2, 500 feet of runway, an immediate go around will be initiated, — cara. re c. After landing, all turnarounds will be made on the — us  nongrooved portion at each end of the runway (last 1500 feet). re toe * . . iu 03 _ a. The Det 1/CC will evaluate current and forecast weather ‘ss ¥ YA s . Conditions at Shemya AFB and will approve/disapprove all transi- "fy tion activity. r ©, yaaa . e. In all cases, a full stop landing will be completed prior Ss * to reaching Bingo fuel reserves for the alternate airfield. a Bingo fuel reserves will be computed on current and/or forecast te winds at the cruise altitude to the alternate. In the case of As “3 strong headwinds, Bingo fuel could be significantly higher than <“# the published Bingo fuel figures. During deteriorating weather P , conditions the aircrews may be directed to terminate the transi- _tion phase prior to reaching Bingo fuel. f. Touch-go-landings at Shemya will be conducted IAW SACR 4g 51-135, Vol VI, with the following added restrictions: “$ ; (1) Weather conditions must be equai to or greater . $3 than 300 feet ceiling and 1.0 MI visibility. — 4 (2) When runway is reported wet, maximun crosswind as! will not exceed 10 knots. 7 Ry 1 fF (3) simulatea three engine. landings, followed by four mer engine takeoffs will not be accomplished. . “4 (4) All touch-and-go landings must be approved by the = “wi Der 1 Commander. “ g- There will be no copilot takeoffs on operational re i launches. Copilots are authorized to make landings on opera- , tional recoveries at Shemya with the épproval of the Det 1 Commander. er. h. Aircraft movement and all operational activities wih OE 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. heath e oe a” ee % é cg » Ps 7
, 6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 . 4-19 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 cevelop 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- a sent cold weather briefings to assigned 6 SW mission ready and ne 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 te 30 April will be scheduled for this briefing at the oo earliest opportunity but no later than 30 days after arrival. c. 6 SW7DOR will present a cold weather operations briefing Wye? to attached TDY RC-135 personnel during their incoming briefings. 4. 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 ff 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.
6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 !4% “}) 4-15. General: , a. Aircrew members are expected to know cold weather aire : graft systems operations and limitations as outliniea in the ot " advcraft flight manuals. b. During ground operations, the AC will be responsibie for “5 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 .*i hypothermia and frostbite. When they sugpect or determine that a. a member of the crew is suffering from hypothermia, they wi}l a ~~, 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-~ eraft will be generated for support of higher headquarters di- rected missions. , d. At minus 30 degrees F ambient temperature and colder unsheltered airacraft 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 fora mininus of ten minutes out of every 30 minute period. e. At mings 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 50 degrees F ambient temperature, the 6 Sw/cc will decide on the cancellation of all flights. 4-16, Preflight: 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- hents malfunction. “4 a. To prevent cracking windows when window heat is applied,
6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 a-21 it is benefincial for the heating process to be gradual, When the temperature is minus 10 degrees F or lower, turn the window, pitot and Q-Inlet 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 thea 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 Me" vehicle. Exercise flight centrols 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. 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 ice 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 SRS/CC/DO) obtain a runway light check. Before requsting takeoff clearance from the tower, AC's will aiso request launch clearance from the 6 SW/DO. If condi- tions warrant, a change in the active runway may be requested.
. 4-22 6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 b. A “Chinook” is a warm, moist wind that moves into the Eielson 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 ae "Chinook" occurs: “4 (1) Launch as echeduled, 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: (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 Bielgon AFB during the winter months. Inversions ranging from 29 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 clinb 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 characterized by EPR rollback, decreased climb rate and/or air- speed stagnation. 4-20. Cruise/Descent/Landing: 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 abillity 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.
BeBe. os b. i 6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 '. SECTION Ds: Aircrew Procedures: _ 4-22. 6SW Instructor Pilot Responsibilities: Whenever a 6 8W ., instructor pilot is on board any ATTF aircraft the following "1. procedures will apply: a 6. SW instructor on the flight authoriza- *. tion, but not the pilot in command of the aircraft, will assume “ gommand 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 vy May threaten safety of flight until the emergency is terminated. “i, 4-23. Pretakeoff/Engine Start: a. For HHD/training missions, start engines 20 minutes prior to takeoff; when temperature is 0 degrees F or above. When ‘ below 0 degrees F, a 30 minutes engine start will be used. b. For operational reconnaissance missions, expect an en- - gine start cf 40 minutes prior to takeoff at 0 degrees F or above. Below 0 degrees F, expect a 5G minute engine start, Taxi/Spare Procedures: a. The aircraft will not use taxiway six or taxiway four @uring hours of darkness or when the dye marked line ig not visible unless approved by the 6 SW/DO. At temperatures at or above 0 degree F, the number one Spare will not start or taxi unless specifically required to 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. He will not taxi unless directed. Heaters will be required IAW existing cold weather procedures. Starting number three engine will allow sufficient warm-up of the number three generator so that it could 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, J two spare aircraft will be required. Both aircraft ‘will start all engines; . however, only the number one spare will taxi.
6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 ee ee | 6. After launch of all aircraft supported, the No. : 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. If the No. 2 | § spare taxied, he will shut down upon return to his parking spot. ‘ The No. 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. 2 spare 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, 4 running takeoff may be performed. . “e 4-25. Mission Duration/Overf light: oar a. On training missions, crews making an on time takeoff - will not overfly their scheduled landing tima without 6 SW/DO bo. approval. If overflight requirements are known on mission plan- ning day,24 SRS/Aircraft Commander will coordinate with the 24 SRS/DO and 6 SW/DOTK. TDY/Aircraft Commander will coordinate with the 6 SW/DOO operations staff and 6 SW/DOTK. Other times, overflight requirements will be initiated through 6SW/DOC for 6 SW/DO approval prior to leaving UHF range. b. When delayed (late) takeoffs are encountered on any .,= mission, crews will coordinate a new landing time through _ & SW/DOC as soon as practicable, yp. . 4-27. Mission Changes: To enhance aircraft utilization, the — command post must be notified of any major changes to a mission, This is mainly. for tanker migsions where refueling was either missed or reduced. DCC needs to know as early as possible if a . change occurs so an alternate mission, if available, can be a assigned. If a significant change to the scheduled mission .* >. oceaurs after becoming airborne (missed or reduced air refueling, ot change of route or refueling track, etc.), the aircrew will bo contact the command post by any means available as soon as prac- ot tical. The preferred means are HF phone patch, UHF phone patch re (through a GCI site) or having ARTCC, GCI site, Green Pine i etation or DEW line site pass the message to the command post, 4-28. Eielson Transition: The following restrictions are estab- lished to promote flying safety and/or enhance noise abatement Ain the Moose (Creek area,
aed 6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 a. When marginal traffic pattern weather exists (ceiling below 500 feet or visibility less than one mile) dyring 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. ec. 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 Internationals: (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) No opposite direction approaches will be flown. (4) Na 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.
4-26 7 6 BWR 55-2 30 September 83 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 ianding at an airdrome other than a SAC base. The 6 CANS/MAO (OM 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/MAMIJ 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. The console section of DOC will be restricted to essential/specified personnel. b. 6 sSw/poc 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) Gbtain acopy of 6 SW Form 15 on aircrew involved for subsequent briefing of key staft personnel.
6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 (c) Notify and brief the 6 SW/DO of the emergency or malfunction and data assembled. _ (ad) Notify and brief the ‘SOF. / \ (e) Notify 6 sw/cc and brief. him on ‘the emergency or malfunction and data assembled. . (f) Notify and brief 6SW/MAMJ. (q) 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. (1) Submit OPREP=-3 report if required. c. SOF will: (1) When notified of emergency or malfunction, Proceed to flight line and establish communications with boc. (2) If emergency involves gear malfunction, insure that ground locks are installed in all landing gear before air-~ craft turns off the runway. dad. 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 cr 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 Gealing with the emergency (Example: Review minimum control Speeds and go-around techniques when cperating with three en- gines). ;
4-28 6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 e. 6 SW/DROO will brief TDY aircrews on Hotel Conference procedures during their arrival briefing. 4-33. Hotel Gont Gonference Concept: Hotel Conference is ia 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, MAM, and at the end of the runway. The 6 SW/CC/DO/DCM/SOF/DOC Controller, and representatives in Tower, Weather Station, and MAMI 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. boc 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. ec. Tower representatives wili 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.
‘To Eielson ‘the KC/RC-135 fuel loads will be downloaded as necessary. 6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83_ SECTION F: Fuel Reserves, Weather Diversions, and Return Flights 4-35. Fuel Minimum: { ‘a. The minimum fuel required at the initial approach fix on missions terminating at this station will be as prescribed in SACM 51-135, Vol VI but, in no case, lower than the following without DO approval: (1) RO-135S/T 16,000 lbs (2) Ke-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, Two KC-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/pDOC 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.
a £ @Q* CR «eC 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. 4 t . b. When forecast or existing weather indicates that a diversion is necessary, the following agencies will accomplish the tasks listed: (1) boc: (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 ocr forecasted to go below IFR 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 SOF will be advised of the new alternate requirement and required fuel reserve. Action will be taken to notify each sortie of its new alternate. (ec) Two hours prior to ETA, update weather infor- mation for Eieison 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. (a) Notify 6 8W/DOC anytime a weather diversion is anticipated, When the final decision to divert is made, imme- dGiately 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 S8W/CC/DO when required. (b) Supervise preparation for and launch of the strip alart crew as necessary.
6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 54 ' | CHAPTER 5 po FUEL SECTION A: Cobra Ball Refueling-Options ; / \ . -5-1. Option-1: Receiver coming from mission area and returning to mission area. a. Tanker Aircraft: The tanker will fly the Epic North “Plight 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 ZAR 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 erbit at the ARCP until BINGO fuel or until further instructions are received via HF or UHF radio. b. Recetver 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 reveree 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: page 14 flight plan. route. The tanker will fly the Epic North Delta Refueling can occur anywhere along the (1) ARCP will be briefed by 6 SW/DOC or established .., Where the tanker and receiver meet enroute. Accomplish point , ° parallel rendezvous using mininum radio transmissions. (2) Begin air refueling northeasterly. If the re- ceiver is to return to Shemya when offloading has begun, the Me 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.
5-2 | 6 SWR 55-2 30 September 8&3 =: 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). Jo. Without an established ARCP, rendezvous with the tanker Wherever "rs you meet, If returning to Shemya reverse course to proceed westerly after the ability to onload fuel has been established. - Aix file from a point on Epic North Delta page 14 flight plan to s Shemya. 4563. C/R-Plan: C/R plans for each option will be Andy Lima. 824. Mission Planning Materials: DOO will maintain appropriate , Strip charts and SAC Form 200 for TDY tanker crews. S-5. Altitudes: Air refueling block is FL 270-290, refueling altitude FL 280. ig 56. Routes Tanker aircraft will fly Epic North Delta and orbit py, @t'’the ARCP. He will remain in orbit until the Cobra Ball re- » @@iver 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: fas! 4 vr are i a. Receiver - IP Inbound; altitude; TAS for RDZ. “fo b. Tanker - Acknowledge IP inbound; altitude: TAS for RDZ. pe . Be c. Tanker - "Starting turn." a d. Tanker/Receiver - Overrun (if necessary). B®ither air- ‘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 _ to the tanker only upon request. This position will be mileage : phort and left or right from the planned end air refueling point. — “yes a ats ee” #9, . BECTION B: $3, Strip Alert Emergency Air Refueling: ay 5-9. Responsibilities: Bf Ls a a. DOC controllers will monitor the location of the strip je. Alert crew at all times. oe oe a a
e @ BWR 55-2 30 September 83 , 5-3 b. DOO Branch: Bee, oo (1) DOO will construct flight clearance packages for 7 wal} strip alert.options and contingencies and issue a domplete package to each tanker crew during their arrival briefing and _ processing. (2) Place on file at Base Operations a DD Porm 175 for (.@ radius clearance and a DD Form 175 for Cobra Ball contingency i: (3) Brief all TTF crews on strip alert responsi- 4 c. Strip Alert Crews: : (1) The strip alert crew will keep DOC notified of ar their location at all times. When changing locations, the crew my will verify communications capabililty by use of the strip alert »  vadio or telephone. a (2) The crew will be dressed in flight clothing or 7y have flight clothing immediately available and be ready to fly at . all times when they are away from quarters. ooo (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 fa, maintained by radio. Alert crews are not authorized to go to the - Ski Lodge during their tour of duty. 5-10. Procedures: & a. DOC, when notified of the requirement for an emergency air refueling, will: a (1) Request the refueling information specified in 4 above references from the receiver aircraft or the notifying 4, agency. (2) Determine the time asatrip alert launch is required. (3) Accomplish the following: (a) Notify the strip alert crew to proceed to the ‘aircraft and start engines. *
, 524 : _ 6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 (b) Notify Job Control ({c) Notify SOF and 6 SW/DOO i (fJ Notify 6 swW/DO ‘ . (e) Notify 6 sw/cc ar foe, (£) Request launch authority from 15 AF. (g) Notify ARTCC and request priority considera- . ‘tien fer departure and route clearance (emergency air refueling). Poe (h) Obtain NOTAMS and WX to pass to crew on 311.0 o : * (4) Pass refueling information, i.e. CR Plan, +, Strip Alert Call Sign, receiver Call Sign, AR track or RZ point, iw @tc., te strip alert crew. as soon as it becomes available. bo (3) Notify Det 2, 11 WS to prepare WX flimsy. . 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. ¥ (4) Monitor 311.0 for weather, NOTAMS and air re- 4& fueling information. ie » F (5) Launch when directed and complete the assigned air * refueling. oa c. SOF will: ry : wigs (1) Request launch time from DOC. a a (2) Proceed to flight line and assist the strip alert 4, exew as required. * (3) Supervise launch of aircraft. « “ * 2 ETO es . . “ ‘ - ‘
6 BWR 55-2 30 September 83 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. , we om i . 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- steton 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 om channel, ATC or directly by the 6 SW/DOC, if possible. Aircraft ‘Commander! g@ 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  yadar of F-15 aircraft, may be used in place of GCI radar. A - point parallel rendezvous will normally be made on a random track. eT ere poe ad. The planned air refueling altitude and the fighter's “ altitiude must be verified prior to final closure. Radio contact ) between the tanker and fighter should be maintained throughout the rendezvous and must be established prior to the final turn, ;- §=43. 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 = OPLAN 418-FY is used for this publication. Copies are on file in "6 SW/DOR/DOO and boc. ; B44, Procedures: 1a: ae 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.
“25-6 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. ee. erst ! b. Computations for fuel on board for the DD Form 175 for BS-1358/T aircraft: ' ne coe: (1) The additional flight time gained by air re- “A fueling may be computed using the following figures: mae 297,000 - 280,000 15,000 1bs/hr a 279,000 = 250,000 44,000 1bs/hr i . Be 249,000 ~ 230,000 13,000 lbs/hr * 229,000 - 210,000 42,000 1bs/hr ; 209,000 - 160,000 10,000 1bs/hr . . WOTE: If your fuel on board time 4s 15+00 hours at final landing f 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 i Fefueling is 56,000/14,000 = 4+00 hours. Your fuel on board “+ figure for the DD Form 175 is 11+00 (4+00). } SECTION D: Fuel Jettison 5 15015. Applicability: These procedures apply to all assigned and attached 6 SW RC/KC-135 aircraft. 6 SW/DOC will assist transient ‘& 'aircraft to insure compliance. Tae a hee Ea Sood 2 &. 5-16. Authorized Jettisoning: SACR 55-12 covers the circum- ',, -f#tances when fuel jettison is authorized. %» “fe fe Be17. Authority To Jettison Fuel: er a. Any request for operational jettisoning will be relayed aby poc to the 6 SW/CcC and DO. IAW SACR 55-12, the 6 sw/cc is ‘giethe final approving authority for operational reconnaissance Wo aircraft fuel jettison. The duty controller will notify the 15 hy AF duty controller of the 6 SW/CC decision. The duty controller
-6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 7 5-7 fwall contact 15 A? controller for final jettison approval on all pother aircraft. 3 b. For Shegya operations, the Det 1/CC is approving au- , thority for fuel jettisons. “5218. Jettison Areas: Ail 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 ares LS a. North area: Sielson TACAN 360 degree radial between 35 Sand 41 DME (Southbound) left turns. — . , rahe b. South area: Eielson TACAN 160 degree radial between 35 jana 41 DME (Northbound) left turns. “i c. dJettison will be conducted in the planned dump areas _iunless safety considerations dictate more immediate action. es “5-19. Reporting. Jettison data will be relayed as soon as prac- -tical to the nearest SAC Command Post. y' a. The following will be relayed: (1) Puel jettison time. (2) Latitude. (3) Longitude. (4) Altitude. (5) TAS.° (6) Amount of fuel jettisoned. (7) Rate (RPM). eS (8) oar, (9) Wind direction. (10) Wind velocity. oe b. The Aircraft Commander will report to DOC ASAP after i landing to confirm data. .
5=§ 6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 s ce. The JETSN report will be reviewed and released by the 6 sw/pdo. ha a. A copy of She JETSN report will be provided to the unit énvironmental protection coordinator, 6 SW/ADQ. ‘SECTION E: Fuel Conservation: 4 . 5-20. Applicability: These procedures apply to all assigned and -attached 6 SW RC/KC-135 aircraft. {5-21. Aircrew Procedures: a. Mission Planning Lo (1) When practical, plan to fly at best range alti- “tudes and airspeeds. When the time between air refueling and \yeturning to the IAF exceeds 60 minutes, plan to climb to best ‘Yange 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 tpounds of fuel (not including transition fuel if planned). If .80, arrange with DOO to reduce your fuel load. ¢.. (3) When flying a “non-canned"” mission, plan to use ‘@irect routing. . Ue (4) Plan for 15 minutes in the air refueling orbit. t t if ob.) Pre-takeoff, : (1) Except for operational sorties, from November ‘through March use a 40 minute engine start time; from April ¢ through October, use 20 minutes. a. ae (2) For higher headquarters directed missions with a ¢fixea ARCT do not takeoff earlier than necessary to meet flight “plan timing. oe (3) Whan obstacle clearance is not a factor, ‘request a -padar departure in lieu of a SID. Use extreme caution on heavy ‘weight departures heading south. ae (4) When delayed for maintenance, receiver, or tanker, oshut down engines if the delay will exceed 20 minutes and your tadroraft 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 3 practical, max ggnge altitude. ~ i (2) For extended holding periods, (awaiting receiver. or tankers) use holding or endurance airspeed, request clearance “or a larger holding pattern to reduce number of turns, and if lf practical, climb to optimum altitude. (3) Uniess a published penetration is specifically . yneeded, fly a minimum power, high speed,: clean enroute descent to 2,710,000 feet. Avoid using drag devices. ey . (4) Delay lowering the landing gear as long as practi~- “> -@al. (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 <1 feasible). (6) For ATTF crews, plan each mission for one approach -] and full stop landing. Additional transition will be acconm- zs plished only when staff pilots are onboard or when needed for “« grew member currency. A tee a@. Post-flight t, (1) Shutdown two inboard engines as soon as practical after landing. HAO 0 « (2) For ATTF crews, annotate 6 SW Form 6 and MAR with 4t* actual fuel consumption. [4s p5922. Mission Planning: Mission Development will plan missions ; wg &O allow compliance with fuel’ conservation measures mentioned @e herein and in the Fuel Conservation Committee meeting minutes. i an end
8-40 6 SWR 55-2 36 September 83 “5 23. Information ‘policy: 24 SRS and DOO will keep all crews , informed of 6 SW Fuel Conservation policies and, where practical, pevaluate the unit fuel conservation effectiveness. = i ‘ ‘ FOR THE COMMANDER _. JAMES E. BILLINGSLEY, MSgt, USAF 8 Atch I Chief of Administration 4. Airfield Diagram a 2. Emergency Taxi Checklist fe. 3. Aircraft Malfunction/Emergency ney Checklist mo . 4. RC-135S/V/W Alternate Airfields pa 5. KC-135A/Q Alternate Airfields rer 6. RC/KC-135 Alternate Airfields Oe. 7. Alternate Planning Factors ar 8. Fuel Jettison Areas e. “SUMMARY OF CHANGES ©'Chapter 1 adds new DOV office symbols, deletes references to fe, obsolete admin reports and updates courier procedures. Chapter 2 “adds sections on ET training and evaluation. Chapter 3 updates a jmission planning forms, navigation procedures, deletes the DO “See safety NCO program, clarifies customs procedures and deletes the ‘# Aircrew Certification section. Chapter 4 updates Cobra Ball eather procedures both at Eielson and Shemya. Adds new cold weather procedures and modifies crew procedures. Chapter 5, “clarifies fuel jettison and conservation procedures. Office ce ; ‘symbols in all chapters changed, where applicable, IAW AFR 10- “ 6/SAC Sup 1 and 6 SW Sup 1. oy amen : ‘Ol STRIBUTION: X as 2/2 March ° ww. 1 - 15 AF/DA ¥- = 1 - 15 AF/DAP he
ai) soe 2° eS aa SWR 55-2 Attachment 1, 30 September 1983 \ , TN AIRFIELD DIAGRAM ELELSON AFB AK
A2-1 6_SWR 55- tachment. ALL PURPOSE CHECKLIST TITLE/SUBIECT/ACTIVITY/FUNCTIONAL AREA EMERGENCY TAXI CHECKLIST iTEM (Assign a paragraph number to each item. Draw a horizontal line between each major paragraph.) a. Report ~to SAC garage with headset ana wait for transportation. b. Proceed to the on-acene control point or the normal #1ight line access point. , ec. Obtain tail number and direction of movement from _SOF or control supervisor. & mS « rr 4 @. Check the 781 for aircraft status. If it cannot be “taxied, obtain another aircraft assignment and request a tow crew. e e. Use the emergency taxi checklist located on the Aireratt. od * sein. = (1) Actual disaster: Start and taxi as directed. Be as (2) Disaster exercise: = (a) Complete emergency start checklist up to engine start. Do not start engines. sl eae s i) ee ore (b) Ground power units will be available during periods of ground radio calls. _ e . (c) For simulated movement of aircraft, ‘ground power units be disconnected and used for other air- ‘craft as required. ‘place. ‘| with the crew until the simulated move is complete. The ‘exrew chief and crew members will remain with the aircraft until red smoke is released or they are excused by the ‘| evaluator. * as wes r , mecnppsg te, om * Py (a). Chocks and fire bottles will remain in ‘ (e) A safety observer will remain in contact .
8 i 6 SWR 55-2 Attachment 3, 30 September 83 ; A3-1 * ENPLIGHT ACFT MALFUNCTIONS /EMERGENCY HANDLING CHECKLIST (FOR USE yey DO, GUIDANCE FOR OTHERS). COMMAND POST.-DETERMINE: | { a. Nature of emergency. b. Assistance required. c. Pilot's intentions. a. Weather factors. e. Fuel reserves of aircraft involved. coon _. f. Crew qualification (6SW Form 15). ") De COMMAND POST BRIEF CC, DO AND IP ON SITUATION DO DETERMINE: oe a. If assembly of key personnel in Command Post is @ required. (Yes for serious emergencies - time permitting) b. Action required (if any). ee 4. IF SITUATION IS A SERIOUS EMERGENCY OR POTENTIAL SERIOUS oe EMERGENCY: . a. CC/DO or controiler (Officer or NCO) notify key fi: , Pexsonnet to assemble in Command Post immediately. (Check those (1) cc (2) DO (3) S8TBD IP (4) INST BO (5) MAINT TECH we (6) pe OFFICER (FLIGHT LINE) b. CC/D 411 direct IP, IBO, Maintenance Technician as i appropriate tosreview emergency procedures and/or system data in a light hand book or appropriate T.0O.
i A3~2 6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 ee c. CC/DO“will determine if Contractor Technical &. ‘Representative or factory advice is required. é oo da. cc/bo will determine if emergency air refueling wiflt be * " Fequired. ° : e. CC/DO will determine if chase plans are required. te . £. Consider where aircraft should be recovered. (Coordinate oe with 15aAF if required). g. Evaluate all data. h. Decide course of action. i. i. IP will read emergency procedure data to pilot ge caf considered necessary. 4. Commander will coordinate decision with senior officer Bean 15 AF Command Post, ae k. Commander will determine when to notify Division Commander. ae 1. If Giant Lance aircraft, notify Division Commander, @ ty m. OPREP-3 report required. DOC determine. apt n. Have duty controller maintain contact with 15 AF Command 5 : during serious emergencies. er o. Recovery and Post Landing Action: 24; ’ x tor (1) Determine plan of action. (2) Have pilot declare emergency. oe pote alse te shy (3) Aircraft landing with gear malfunction - insert “@ownlocks before turning off runway. Bo SE an: * EMERGENCY DEFINITIONS: % a. Serious Emergencies: Any malfunction which jeopardizes ** gafety of thevzaircraft or aircrew. It must be understood that every eventuality that could be considered a serious emergency oY Cannot be foreseen. Any situation considered by the pilot in Fe" “command of the: aircraft or the Wing Commander to be a serious a 4;, @Mergency willjbe treated as such, and the procedures specified in vt r. Subsequent sections will apply. Examples are: » ie. ame vr ° . @ Sa “eh : wir
6 SWR 55-2 30 September 83 A3-3 (1) ‘Loss of one engine on EC/RC/KC-135. (2) Fire. | (3) ‘fazardous fuel leaks. i (4) Unsafe gear indications. (5) Adreraft controllability problems. (6) 8ydraulic system failure. (7) Out-of-tolerance center of gravity and lateral _ imbalance condition. (8) Shattered windshield. (9) Fuel reserve less than SACR 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 ‘ehe 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 voy “specified limits, visible or suspected damage to the aircraft and ‘intentions. ec. Minor Malfunctions: Malfunctions of a minor nature are to he expeditiously reported by pilots to unit Command Pest. Unit procedures must insure that these malfunctions are brought nat'-.:to the immediate attention of the Wing Commander or a designated key staff representative. This type malfunction need not be . forwarded to the 15 AF Command Post unless directed by the CC or “po.
A4-1 6 SWR 55-2 Attachment 4, 30 September 1983 RC-135S/V/W ALTERNATE AIRFIELDS-FROM EIELSON « | ; FUEL FUEL | t ANCHORAGE DIRECT 0+34 370 21.7 ELMENDORF DIRECT 0+29 SEE SEE g McCHORD ‘BELOW 1370 et57 SEE NAMAO, CANADA BELOW 1236 2442 SEE WHITEHORSE, YT | petow ef DIVERSION ROUTING FAIRCHILD - BIG/ORT/J507 YAK/J541 SSR/J502 YY3/SKA McCHORD - BIG/ORT/J507 YAK/J541 SSR/J502 YYJ/TCM >. NAMAO - B&G/ORT/HL515 YQU/UED 288/12 (IAF) WHITEHORSE - BIG/ORT/HL515 YXY ** See Attachment 7 ree an
~»& 6 SWR 55-2 Attachment 5, 30 September 1983 ‘ A5-1 rem | KC-135A/Q ALTERNATE AIRFIELDS - FROM EIELSON ] FUEL | FUEL | e . SEE | FAIRCHILD BELOW 3+18 410 37,6 43.5 SEE | McCHORD BELOW 1370 2+57 410 34.7 40.6 SEE NAMAO, CANADA | BELOW 1236 2+42 410 34.3 SEE WHITEHORSE, YT | BrLow 409 0+54 410 DIVERSION ROUTING ELMENDORF FAIRCHILD - BIG/ORT/J507 YAK/J541 SSR/J502 YYJ/SKA McCHORD - BIG/ORT/J507 YAK/J541 SSR/J502 YYJ/TCM NAMAO - HIG/ORT/HL515 YQU/UED 288/12 (IAF) WHITEHORSE - BIG/ORT/HL515 YXY os ** See Attachment 7
aeeBa, ry *. § . A6-1 6 SWR 55-2 Attachment 6, 30 September 1983 © KC-135A/Q ALTERNATE CHART - FROM SHEMYA a . . . i COLD BAY 1+43 370 26.7 | 30.9 * Reserve of 14.0 over Eielson LAF ** See Attachment 7 RC-135S ALTERNATE CHART - FROM SHEMYA Crane [ooloor [oe | | 28] Pee mew foo [om [ae no] [ose ane fo [nf ELMENDORF Pesce we [om | oe | sf wo a fee] [roe [mf onl oe ess onset oor [ om | me] mo ss aa * Reserve of 16.1 over Eielson LAF an ** See Attachment 7 DIRECT
6 SWR 55-2 Attachment 7, 30 September 83 A7<-1— « nF oon PALTERNATE PLANNING - FACTORS von Start point for all. computations is FL200 at Eielson fe VOR/Shemya VOR. ‘E.2.° Climbs are MRT at 280 KCAS. Cruise is 450 KTAS. (Fuel Gieavings will be realized if max range speed is flown). t ns 3. Operating weight is assumed as 110,000 for KC-135 and #450, 000 for RC-135S/V/W. s —_ sre aa % “be Winds are average winds for May 1972. Temperature deviation gis + or -~ 0 and a standard atmosphere is assumed throughout. a a 4 LEGEND By yee Name: Self explanatory. fa. Route: Self explanatory. Hg, Dist: Shows the distance in NM from Eielson VOR to the base eo” he ETE is the Estimated Time Enroute fron Eielson VOR to “Alternate with climatology applied DOES Not include a low 3 approach at EIL. “5. ALT is the altitude used in planning climbs and fuel Yo consumption during cruise. Sto the altitude shown and arrive over destination IAF with 9,500 { ibe of fuel. : “6. Fuel (1): The fuel required at #L200 over the IAF to climb * a Fuel (2): The fuel required at FL200 over the IAF, make a ‘blew approach and proceed to the altitude shown and arrive over & aeatiaation with 9,500 ibs of fuel.
nga 6 SWR 55-2 Attachment 8, 30 September 19638 Dp Bee NORTH AREA NG65-10 35 DME WI46-25 FUEL JET TISON AREAS ru pat = v : 4 ae ‘ . Me +3 |. . a - 35 DME N64-06 " _ WH47-19  # ae . AREA LAPS oy ects . rehe- P ¥ “ ai, rH stot aa a « 1 e.aee 7 [ia +5