AFTTP3-2.68 — Multi-service Tactics, Techniques, And Procedures (mttp) For Airfield Opening

AFTTP3-2.68 governs tactics, techniques, and procedures for opening, assessing, operating, transferring, and closing airfields.

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  • Publication number: AFTTP3-2.68
  • Title: MULTI-SERVICE TACTICS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCEDURES (MTTP) FOR AIRFIELD OPENING
  • Date: 2024-03-01

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It covers Service capabilities, planning considerations, airfield assessments and surveys, airfield opening, and transition across operational environments. It requires prompt transmission of mobility-aircraft infrastructure information and weekly review, updating, and validation of contingency airfield data.

Applies to: This MTTP publication applies to all commanders, senior airfield authorities, planning staffs, airfield opening forces, air traffic controllers, and support agencies.

Topics covered

  • Airfield assessments and surveys
  • Airfield data publishing
  • Mobility aircraft suitability
  • Airfield closure planning
  • Air traffic control operations
  • Airfield facilities planning
  • Engineer capabilities

Questions and answers

What must ATC units do during C-RAM operations?

ATC units must maintain situational awareness on C-RAM operations to deconflict fire with flying. (paragraph 5)

What does an airfield assessment team do?

Airfield assessment teams, specifically trained to conduct a rapid airfield evaluation, execute airfield assessments enabling commanders to make airfield suitability decisions. (paragraph 5)

How often must contingency airfield data be reviewed?

Review, update, and validate contingency airfield data weekly. (paragraph 5)

When must airfield infrastructure information be sent to AMC?

The airfield assessment team must ensure prompt transmission of airfield infrastructure information to AMC Airfield Suitability (AMC/A3AS) after arrival if mobility aircraft operations are required. (paragraph 7)

How soon must surveys be reported to the tasking agency?

Surveys are completed and reported to the tasking agency within 5 days of the survey completion date. (paragraph 3)

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