AMCI10-403 — Air Mobility Command Force Deployment

AMCI10-403 governs Air Mobility Command deployment policy, guidance, and capability standards for active, Guard, and Reserve forces.

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  • Publication number: AMCI10-403
  • Title: AIR MOBILITY COMMAND FORCE DEPLOYMENT
  • Date: 2019-09-30

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It covers command relationships, deployment preparation, mobility response, deployment execution, austere base operations, and post-deployment reintegration. Compliance is mandatory, and the publication identifies tiered waiver authorities and requires records created through its prescribed processes to be maintained.

Applies to: This instruction provides Air Mobility Command (AMC) deployment policy, guidance, and capability standards for AMC active component forces and mobilized Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) forces.

Topics covered

  • AMC command relationships
  • Deployment preparation standards
  • Mobility response standards
  • Mobility bag requirements
  • Austere base operations
  • Post-deployment reintegration

Questions and answers

When are forces considered ready to deploy?

Forces are ready to deploy when they are ready to load and be transported to a deployment location via aircraft, ship, train, or other transportation mode. (paragraph 1)

What training must personnel assigned to a deployment position complete?

All personnel assigned to a deployment position will receive small arms training. (T-2). (paragraph 1)

What chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training is required?

Air mobility forces will receive Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Training according to AFI 10-2501, Air Force Emergency Management Program, Table 6.4. (T-2). (paragraph 10-403)

How quickly must Contingency Response Wing forces deploy?

The Contingency Response Wing sub organizations (i.e., Contingency Response Groups) must conduct sustained operations under surge workload conditions and be capable of deploying postured forces within 12 hours of notification, unless otherwise directed by a higher state of readiness. (T-2). (paragraph 10-403)

When should deployment items not be issued?

Whenever possible, items will not be issued for deployment if the planned deployment time will exceed the shelf life expiration date. (T-2). (paragraph 10-403)

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