AMCPAM10-260 — Civil Reserve Air Fleet (craf) Aircrew Chemical-biological (cb) Warfare Defense Procedures

AMCPAM10-260 governs CBRN defense procedures for Civil Reserve Air Fleet aircrews operating in CBRN threat areas.

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  • Publication number: AMCPAM10-260
  • Title: CIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET (CRAF) AIRCREW CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL (CB) WARFARE DEFENSE PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2025-11-18

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The publication covers CRAF aircrew planning, organizing, training, equipping, protective equipment, attack warning signals, and mission-oriented protective postures. It consolidates protective techniques and procedures and incorporates the latest individual protective equipment available to the Air Force.

Applies to: This pamphlet applies to all CRAF personnel and Air Force organizations involved in DOD civil augmentation airlift and for civil air carriers participating in the CRAF, and those contractually obligated to comply with AMC publications.

Topics covered

  • CBRN defense procedures
  • CRAF aircrew training
  • Individual protective equipment
  • Attack warning signals
  • Mission-Oriented Protective Posture
  • Protective masks
  • Personal decontamination kits

Questions and answers

Do CRAF carriers have to keep a copy of AMCPAM10-260?

All CRAF carriers shall maintain a current copy of this pamphlet.

Can CRAF aircraft fly into areas with possible CBRN contamination?

While it is not policy to knowingly send commercial air carriers into high threat areas, civil aircraft participating in the CRAF program may conduct flights into Areas of Responsibility (AORs) with inadvertent potential of CBRN contamination.

What CBRN support does AMC provide before entry into affected areas?

AMC provides CRAF with a CBRN familiarization briefing and issues a ground crew chemical ensemble before entry into these areas.

Are CRAF aircrews trained for flight operations in a contaminated environment?

Although commercial aircrews are issued ground crew ensembles for personal protection, they are neither trained nor equipped for flight operations in a contaminated environment.

How must records generated under AMCPAM10-260 be handled?

Ensure all records generated because of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to AFI33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

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