AFMAN11-2HC-130JV3 governs HC-130J flying operations procedures, including aircrew duties, mission planning, and equipment compliance.
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It covers crew qualifications, aircrew positions, navigation duties, aircraft security, minimum equipment, and waiver procedures. The publication requires compliance with specified MEL tables and establishes requirements for mission execution and equipment status.
Applies to: It applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve (AFR) and Air National Guard (ANG) performing aircrew duties in HC-130J aircraft.
Planned transfer of AC duties will be briefed to the crew prior to step for scheduled missions or prior to assuming alert.
For no-notice rescue taskings, brief transfer plan before takeoff.
A crew’s full complement of CPs, CSOs, or LMs need not be qualified in all phases of the mission as long as Attachment 6 requirements are met. (paragraph 3)
A certified CSAR-C, acting in that capacity during a CSAR mission (to include Air Tasking Order (ATO) assigned alert), is responsible for mission execution. (paragraph 3)
The MEL sets forth command policy regarding equipment/systems necessary to continue or complete missions after the aircraft is released from the responsible maintenance organization. (paragraph 6)