AR 59-9 — Special Assignment Airlift Mission Requirements
AR 59-9 governs special assignment airlift missions provided by the Air Mobility Command and annual long-range SAAM flying hour forecasts.
- Publication number: AR 59-9
- Title: SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT AIRLIFT MISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Date: 07/12/2018
- Proponent: G-4
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 59-9 covers mission requests, requirements submission, security classification, foreign clearance, funds control, hazardous material movement, waivers, and forecasting. It requires specific submission timing, approval, funding citations, classification procedures, and controls for noncompatible items.
Topics covered
- Special assignment airlift missions
- SAAM request procedures
- Requirements submission
- Security classification
- Foreign clearance
- Hazardous material movement
- Noncompatible-item waivers
- SAAM flying-hour forecasting
Questions and answers
What factors justify a request for SAAM support?
Requests for SAAM support will be made only for requirements that need special consideration due to the following: (1) Number of passengers involved. (2) Weight or size of cargo. (3) Urgency of movement. (4) Cargo sensitivity. (5) Other justifiable mission factors. (paragraph 5)
What approval is required for airlift requested within 5 days?
Justification for airlift within 5 days must be included in the remarks section of DD Form 1249 and have general officer approval. (paragraph 1)
When may an emergency SAAM be requested?
Emergency SAAMs may be requested within 72 hours of the desired movement if they are directly in support of humanitarian or life-saving missions. (paragraph 1)
How must telephone SAAM requests be handled?
Telephone requests will be limited to emergency or shortnotice requirement changes and must be confirmed by electronic message. (paragraph 1)
What must support a SAAM request for funding?
Requests for SAAMs must be supported by an appropriate citation of funds either in the form of line of accounting for passenger movements and a transportation account code or billing address for cargo. (paragraph 4)