USAFEI24-202 governs Airlift Clearance Authorities and the release of cargo shipments from Air Force-operated air terminals.
View USAFEI24-202 on armypubs.army.mil
It defines ACA roles in cargo advancement, clearance, hazardous cargo review, deferred air freight, and FACTS processing. It requires ACA personnel certification, cargo controls, shipment documentation, and corrective actions for challenged or diverted cargo.
Applies to: This instruction applies to all shipping activities requesting airlift clearance from Air Force managed ACAs in the European Theater.
ACAs represent Department of Defense (DOD) interests and support all Defense Transportation System (DTS) users entering or transitioning their region through cargo advancement and quality control. (paragraph 1)
Clear all air-eligible cargo entering the defense transportation system, except cargo moving on special assignment airlift missions, training and unit missions, Code-J Unaccompanied Baggage, Air Mobility Command (AMC) Forward Supply Support cargo and US Mail. (paragraph 2)
If accepted for movement, TP-4 cargo will be kept on hand for 20 calendar days. (paragraph 2)
All ACA personnel must obtain certification as a Hazardous Materials Inspector, as a minimum, and maintain currency every 2 years. (paragraph 2)
SDDGs not properly prepared in accordance with AFMAN 24-204 or International Air Transport Association (IATA) will be returned to the shipping agency for corrections and will not be cleared for airlift until identified corrections are received. (paragraph 2)