AFI 11-221: AIR REFUELING MANAGEMENT (KC-10, KC-46, AND KC-135)

AFI 11-221 — index record

Number	AFI 11-221
Title	AIR REFUELING MANAGEMENT (KC-10, KC-46, AND KC-135)
Published	June 5, 2020
Certified current	June 5, 2020
Office of primary responsibility	AF/A3
Issued by	Headquarters, Department of the Air Force
Status on the index	Current
Last index action	Rewrite, June 5, 2020
Source index	Air Force e-Publishing
Index last read	October 20, 2026

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Purpose, in the publication’s words

This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 10-21, Rapid Global Military and AFPD 11-2, Aircrew Operations. It establishes specific procedures for prioritizing and obtaining KC-10, KC-46, and KC-135 air refueling (AR) support for peacetime training, exercises, rotations, contingency operations, and Headquarters (HQ) Air Combat Command (ACC), Air Operations Squadron (AOS) aircraft movements. This instruction applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard (ANG). It applies to the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps in accordance with Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 5158.06, Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise (JDDE) Planning and Operations, and as outlined in the current Memorandums of Understanding and Inter-service Support Agreements. This instruction requires the collection and or maintenance of information protected by Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 5400.11, DoD Privacy and

Summary of changes, as printed

This document is substantially revised and must be completely reviewed. One major change includes the Readiness Driven Allocation Process (RDAP) that has replaced the Commander, Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR) Apportionment and Allocation Process (CAAP).

Chapter 1—OVERVIEWp. 4
Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 6
Chapter 3—TANKER VALIDATION, ALLOCATION, AND SCHEDULINGp. 7
Chapter 4—CORONETSp. 11
Chapter 5—ARLO PROGRAMp. 15
Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 16

All 28 contents entries

Chapter 1—OVERVIEWp. 4
1.1. Maximize Economy of Forcep. 4
1.2. Air Refueling Delays and Cancellationsp. 5
Chapter 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 6
2.2. Receiver Agenciesp. 6
Chapter 3—TANKER VALIDATION, ALLOCATION, AND SCHEDULINGp. 7
3.1. Air Refueling Request Proceduresp. 7
3.2. Validation (CJCS Priority 1 and 2)p. 7
3.3. Tanker Allocationp. 8
3.4. Long-Range Scheduling Processp. 9
3.5. Short-Notice Scheduling Processp. 9
Chapter 4—CORONETSp. 11
4.1. Mission Descriptionp. 11
4.2. Basic Authorityp. 11
4.3. Request for Supportp. 11
4.4. Scheduling Coronet Tanker Supportp. 12
4.5. Tanker Go/No-Go Launch Decisionsp. 13
4.6. Tanker Escort Proceduresp. 13
4.7. Abort and Divert Proceduresp. 13
4.8. Foreign Military Salesp. 13
4.9. Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA)p. 13
4.10. Non-AMC Assetsp. 13
4.11. Coronet Detail Plannersp. 14
Chapter 5—ARLO PROGRAMp. 15
5.1. The Air Refueling Liaison Officep. 15
5.2. Air Refueling Scheduling Toolp. 15
5.3. Visibilityp. 15
Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 16

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AFI 11-221

AFI 11-221 — index record

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