AFTTP3-42.56 — High Altitude Airdrop Mission Support Operations

AFTTP3-42.56 governs tactics, techniques, and procedures for High Altitude Airdrop Mission Support during peacetime and wartime operations.

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  • Publication number: AFTTP3-42.56
  • Title: HIGH ALTITUDE AIRDROP MISSION SUPPORT OPERATIONS
  • Date: 2012-04-26

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It covers HAAMS capabilities, planning, operations, logistics, training, mission training plans, and approved equipment. It addresses support for special operations, research and development, humanitarian, and psychological warfare missions.

Applies to: This publication applies to active duty Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard personnel on flying status, passengers in certain types of aircraft, and other personnel who perform HAAMS.

Topics covered

  • High Altitude Airdrop Mission Support
  • HAAMS capabilities
  • Pre-deployment planning
  • Mission sortie operations
  • Logistics and equipment
  • Physiology technician training

Questions and answers

What altitude requires USAF HAAMS trained or certified PTs?

Any unpressurized airdrop missions at 20,000 feet MSL and above require USAF HAAMS trained/certified PTs IAW AFI 11-409.

What physiological support do HAAMS personnel provide?

PTs provide in-flight physiological support to aircrews and Special Operations Forces (SOF) High Altitude Parachutist (HAP) performing unpressurized airdrop operations at 20,000 feet MSL and above (or upon aircraft or airborne commander’s request).

How long must HAAMS teams function without re-supply?

Team(s) will be equipped to function 30 days without re-supply. (paragraph 11-409)

Who controls HAAMS team members during operations?

Team members are designed to operate under the control of the deployed commander and/or user group and meet OSF requirements IAW AFI 11-202 Vol 1, Aircrew Training. (paragraph 11-409)

What does the FFQBB Mission Capabilities Statement provide?

The FFQBB Mission Capabilities Statement (MISCAP) provides two-person teams for physiological support to aircrew and on-board personnel during unpressurized flights at or above Flight Level (FL) 200 or as otherwise requested. (paragraph 11-409)

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