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AFI 11-289

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PHOENIX BANNER, SILVER, AND COPPER OPERATIONS

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AFI 11-289, "PHOENIX BANNER, SILVER, AND COPPER OPERATIONS", is a Department of the Air Force publication, dated November 25, 2020.

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November 25, 2020

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AF/A3

Headquarters, Department of the Air Force

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AFI 11-289 — index record

NumberAFI 11-289
TitlePHOENIX BANNER, SILVER, AND COPPER OPERATIONS
PublishedNovember 25, 2020
Certified currentNovember 25, 2020
Office of primary responsibilityAF/A3
Issued byHeadquarters, Department of the Air Force
Status on the indexCurrent
Last index actionRewrite, November 25, 2020
Source indexAir Force e-Publishing
Index last readOctober 20, 2026

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Purpose, in the publication’s words

This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 11-2, Aircrew Operations, and is consistent with directives pertaining to airlift operations, including Air Force Instruction (AFI) 10-301, Managing Operational Utilization Requirements of the Air Reserve Component Forces. It provides guidance for airlift in support of the President of the United States, the Vice President, and other Presidential-directed missions. This instruction applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force (RegAF), Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard who operate and support presidential airlift missions. This instruction applies to C-5, C-17, C-130 and KC-10 aircrew and augments other directives pertaining to airlift operations. This instruction requires the collection and or maintenance of information protected by the Privacy Act of 1974 authorized by Title 10, United States Code, Section 9013. The applicable System of Records Notice (SORN), F011 AF XO A, Aviation Resource

Summary of changes, as printed

This document is substantially revised and must be completely reviewed. This revision updates office symbols and contact information, and revises compliance item tiering.

Contents

  1. CHAPTER 1—INTRODUCTIONp. 4
  2. CHAPTER 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 6
  3. CHAPTER 3—AIRCREW PROCEDURESp. 7
  4. CHAPTER 4—AREA STANDBY FORCE AND BACKUP AIRCRAFT PROCEDURESp. 14
  5. CHAPTER 5—SECURITY AND COMMAND AND CONTROLp. 17
  6. CHAPTER 6—LOGISTICS PROCEDURESp. 19
  7. CHAPTER 7—AIRCRAFT LOADINGp. 20
  8. Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 22
All 35 contents entries
  1. CHAPTER 1—INTRODUCTIONp. 4
  2. 1.1. Generalp. 4
  3. 1.2. Airlift Priorityp. 4
  4. 1.3. Mission Tasking Authorityp. 4
  5. 1.4. Deviations and Waiversp. 5
  6. 1.5. Distributionp. 5
  7. CHAPTER 2—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 6
  8. 2.1. WHMOp. 6
  9. 2.2. AMC and 618 AOCp. 6
  10. 2.3. MAJCOMsp. 6
  11. CHAPTER 3—AIRCREW PROCEDURESp. 7
  12. 3.1. Aircrew Mission Proceduresp. 7
  13. 3.2. Mission Trip Kitsp. 9
  14. 3.3. Aircrew C2p. 10
  15. 3.4. Contactsp. 10
  16. 3.5. Ground Times, Early Arrivals and Departuresp. 10
  17. 3.6. Diplomatic Clearancesp. 10
  18. 3.7. Aircraft Configurationp. 11
  19. 3.8. Passenger Requirementsp. 11
  20. 3.9. Waiversp. 12
  21. CHAPTER 4—AREA STANDBY FORCE AND BACKUP AIRCRAFT PROCEDURESp. 14
  22. 4.1. Area Standby Forcep. 14
  23. 4.2. Backup Aircraft Proceduresp. 15
  24. 4.3. Enroute “In-System Select” Aircrew and Aircraft Requirementsp. 16
  25. CHAPTER 5—SECURITY AND COMMAND AND CONTROLp. 17
  26. 5.1. Aircraft Securityp. 17
  27. 5.2. Command and Control (C2)p. 17
  28. CHAPTER 6—LOGISTICS PROCEDURESp. 19
  29. 6.1. Generalp. 19
  30. 6.2. Aircraft Selection and Preparationp. 19
  31. 6.3. Flying Crew Chief (FCC)p. 19
  32. CHAPTER 7—AIRCRAFT LOADINGp. 20
  33. 7.1. Helicopter and Vehicle Loadingp. 20
  34. 7.2. White House Support Missionsp. 20
  35. Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 22

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