JBCHARLESTONI10-1801 — Foreign National Aircraft

JBCHARLESTONI10-1801 governs processes and procedures for foreign aircraft arrivals and associated personnel at Joint Base Charleston.

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  • Publication number: JBCHARLESTONI10-1801
  • Title: Foreign National Aircraft
  • Date: 2022-08-31

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It defines Foreign National Air Visitors and establishes escort, training, communication, approval, parking, and flight-plan procedures. It requires escorts for foreign aircraft arrivals and departures, with specified country and aircraft exceptions.

Applies to: It applies to all individuals at all levels within the 437th Airlift Wing (AW) and 628th Air Base Wing (ABW) who support foreign aircraft arrivals to JB CHS AB.

Topics covered

  • Foreign aircraft arrivals
  • Foreign National Air Visitors
  • Escort requirements
  • Escort training
  • Prior Permission Required numbers
  • Foreign aircraft parking
  • Flight plans

Questions and answers

Which foreign aircraft arrivals do not require an escort?

Exception: The following countries do not require an escort: United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) C-17s from the Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW).

How is escort training provided when in-person training is not possible?

The 437 OSS Assistant Director of Operations (ADO) provides escort training. Training requirements are fulfilled through in-person briefing. If schedule does not permit in-person training, training may be accomplished virtually.

Who approves foreign aircraft arrivals?

The 437 AW/CC has delegated approval authority to 437 OG.

Where does waiver authority for the instruction reside?

Waiver authority to this instruction resides with the 437 AW/CC as Senior Airfield Authority (SAA). 628 ABW units will route waiver requests through the 628 ABW prior to routing to the 437 AW/CC.

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