Affiliation Program Christopher Alcala, MSgt/GS-10 USAFR Affiliation Manager

1. Affiliation Program Christopher Alcala, MSgt/GS-10 USAFR Affiliation Manager 452 Airlift Control Flight DSN: 447-5102/61165125 Tanker Way, BLDG 2321 Comm: (951) 655-5102March ARB CA 92518-1722 Fax: (951) 655-5289 Cell: (562) 260-4263 Christopher.Alcala.1@us.af.mil

2. Contact Info: Jim Wood Southern Ca Edison CompanyOffice: (909) 548-7063-5102Cell: (626) 688-9351 james.wood@sce.com

3. RIGID FLEXIBILITY Training you today to meet tomorrow’s needs!

4. OVERVIEW • Who are we and what do we provide? • Program Goals • Program Objectives • Affiliation Training • Successful Program Requirements

5. Who are we …….452 ALCF March ARB, CA • Commander: Lt Col Raymond Danowski • Operations Officer: Lt Col David “Ack” Ackerson • ALCF Superintendent: SMSgt Jeff Wootten • Affiliation Manager: MSgt Chris Alcala • Affiliation Instructor: MSgt Gary Cole • Affiliation Instructor: MSgt Brian Sinclair • Affiliation Instructor: MSgt Chris Schuldes • Affiliation Instructor: MSgt Julie Stanyer • Affiliation Instructor: SSgt Gary Mathieson • Affiliation Instructor: SrA Corin Beverly • Affiliation Instructor: SrAFrankarlCulotta

6. …and what do we provide. • Affiliation Training • Equipment Preparation Course (EPC) • Airlift Planners Course (APC) • ICODES (Computer Load Planning) Training • HAZMAT Tech Spec Course* • Static Load Trainers • Affiliation Conferences *= Course to be incorporated into program during CY13

7. PROGRAM GOALS • Teach DoD/DoHS and Civilian airlift users • To plan, prepare, deploy, and redeploy by air quickly, efficiently, and safely with minimal Air Mobility Command assistance

8. OBJECTIVES OF THE AFFILIATON PROGRAM • To establish a liaison between airlift managers and the using agencies to optimize airlift planning and utilization. • Get the most out of each aircraft.

9. OBJECTIVES OF THE AFFILIATON PROGRAM cont. • To develop an understanding and appreciation of the complexities of air movement and unit activities necessary to prepare for that movement.

10. OBJECTIVES OF THE AFFILIATON PROGRAM cont. • To provide a closer relationship between the affiliated units to develop a mutual understanding of their respective mission capabilities and requirements. • To provide a joint training program to enhance planning and executing.

11. AFFILIATION TRAINING • Equipment Preparation Course (EPC) • Airlift Planners Course (APC) • Static Load Training

12. Equipment Preparation Course (EPC) • Two day course which covers • Pallet Build-up • Weigh and marking vehicle • Organizing a Load Team • Aircraft familiarization • Shoring requirements • Joint Inspections • Certify Haz-Mat for air shipment (documentation only) • Cleaning of equipment • Manifesting troops and equipment

13. Airlift Planners Course (APC). • Six day course which covers • Load Planning Principles • Center of Balance • Pyramid Loading • Aircraft Characteristics • C-5, C-17, C-130 • KC-10 • Building Load Plans using ICODES • Certifies graduates as Load Planners

14. STATIC LOAD TRAINING • Aircraft familiarization • Weigh & Balance Vehicles • Build Pallets • Develop Load Plans • Loading • Equipment Prep • Documentation • Tie down Vehicles Pallets Loading

15. Affiliation Conferences • Hosted by 452nd ALCF • Held every 2 years • Forum to address common issues and problems experienced by affiliates • Share important and current information regarding airlift

16. Successful Program Requirements • Affiliated units must be self-reliant (through training and deployment exercises) • Affiliated Units must have continued training and keep assigned personnel involved • Affiliated Units must develop a local program to identify and track the availability and proficiency of trained personnel • Affiliated Units must coordinate and request training with the 452nd ALCF.

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