Affiliation Program
Christopher Alcala, MSgt/GS-10 USAFR
Affiliation Manager
452 Airlift Control Flight
DSN: 447-5102/6116
5125 Tanker Way, BLDG 2321 Comm: (951) 655-5102
March ARB CA 92518-1722 Fax: (951) 655-5289 Cell:
(562) 260-4263 Christopher.Alcala.1@us.af.mil
Contact Info:
Jim Wood
Southern Ca Edison Company
Office: (909) 548-7063-5102
Cell: (626) 688-9351
james.wood@sce.com
RIGID FLEXIBILITY
Training you today to meet tomorrow’s needs!
OVERVIEW
Who are we and what do we provide?
Program Goals
Program Objectives
Affiliation Training
Successful Program Requirements
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: SrA Frankarl Culotta
…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
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
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.
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.
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.
AFFILIATION TRAINING
Equipment Preparation Course (EPC)
Airlift Planners Course (APC)
Static Load Training
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
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
.
STATIC LOAD TRAINING
Aircraft familiarization
Weigh & Balance Vehicles
Build Pallets
Develop Load Plans
Loading
Equipment Prep
Documentation
Tie down
Vehicles
Pallets
Loading
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
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.
QUESTIONS?