AFMAN11-231_AFSOCSUP — Computed Air Release Point Procedures

AFMAN11-231_AFSOCSUP governs AFSOC-specific computed air release point procedures for aerial delivery operations.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-231_AFSOCSUP
  • Title: COMPUTED AIR RELEASE POINT PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2021-11-24

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It addresses successful airdrop criteria, center stick targeting, minimum drop zone criteria, double bag static line definition, and authorized software for leaflet airdrop planning. It requires records generated under its processes to follow Air Force records management and disposition requirements, and makes compliance with its attachments mandatory.

Applies to: This publication applies to the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • Computed air release point procedures
  • Successful airdrop criteria
  • Center stick targeting procedures
  • Minimum drop zone criteria
  • Double bag static line definition
  • Leaflet airdrop planning software
  • Joint Precision Airdrop System
  • Low Cost Low Altitude airdrop

Questions and answers

What records requirements does AFMAN11-231_AFSOCSUP establish?

Ensure that all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

How are recommended changes to AFMAN11-231_AFSOCSUP submitted?

Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command.

How are waiver authorities identified in AFMAN11-231_AFSOCSUP?

The authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3”) number following the compliance statement.

Where is ballistics data maintained?

Ballistics data has been removed and is maintained online.

Does AFMAN11-231_AFSOCSUP endorse specific manufacturers or products?

The use of the name or mark of any specific manufacturer, commercial product, commodity, or service in this publication does not imply endorsement by the Air Force.

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