AFMAN11-2C-17V3ADD-C — C-17 Antarctic Operations

AFMAN11-2C-17V3ADD-C governs specialized C-17 airlift and airdrop operations in Antarctica and surrounding waters.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-2C-17V3ADD-C
  • Title: C-17 ANTARCTIC OPERATIONS
  • Date: 2024-05-03

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It covers mission planning, command and communications, airland operations, airdrop operations, and night vision goggle operations. It includes weather minimums, operating restrictions, emergency procedures, and go/no-go decision matrices.

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

Topics covered

  • C-17 Antarctic operations
  • Airland operations
  • Airdrop operations
  • Night vision goggle operations
  • Weather minimums
  • Aircraft operating restrictions
  • Go/no-go decision matrices

Questions and answers

What records requirements apply to processes under AFMAN11-2C-17V3ADD-C?

Ensure 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 AFMAN11-2C-17V3ADD-C submitted?

Refer recommended changes and questions to the publication OPR using the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route DAF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate chain of command.

Where are waiver authorities identified in AFMAN11-2C-17V3ADD-C?

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.

What changes does AFMAN11-2C-17V3ADD-C include?

Changes include codified Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting requirements, clarification on weather minimums, and Transponder Landing System procedures.

Which organization provides military service weather support for Operation Deep Freeze?

The Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic is also included as the Operation Deep Freeze military service weather provider.

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