DAFI 24-605V3 — index record
| Number | DAFI 24-605V3 |
|---|---|
| Title | AIR TRANSPORTATION FUNCTIONS AND AERIAL DELIVERY OPERATIONS |
| Published | February 13, 2025 |
| Certified current | February 13, 2025 |
| Office of primary responsibility | AF/A4 |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Air Force |
| Status on the index | Current |
| Last index action | Correction, February 13, 2025 |
| Source index | Air Force e-Publishing |
| Index last read | October 20, 2026 |
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From the publication itself
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Purpose, in the publication’s words
The air transportation functions (ATFs) are located within the Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) and their core capability and primary function is to prepare and support movement of associated installation, wing, and other populations and agencies (as outlined by approved supported agreements) ability to self-deploy. ATFs will assist the installation deployment officer (IDO) in training efforts, developing and strengthening installation and augmentee programs, and providing subject matter expert advice and guidance to unit deployment managers. (T-2) 2.1.1. Additionally, ATF personnel will also have a dual role to provide limited passenger, cargo and mission support for infrequent airlift traffic when not collocated with an AMC Aerial Port Squadron (APS) or Air Mobility Squadron (AMS). At these locations, ATF personnel typically serve as cargo deployment function (CDF) leads, joint inspectors, load plan validators and load team chiefs. 2.1.2. At locations with an AMC APS or AMS, those units will serve as the mobility force.
Summary of changes, as printed
This document has been substantially revised and needs to be completely reviewed. Major changes include (1) the integration of Air Force Guidance Memorandum guidance on Aerial Delivery Operations, (2) official hyperlinks have been updated and renewed, (3) format and layout standardization for readability; and (4) improved the organization of chapters and content within each chapter.
Contents
- Chapter 1—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 4
- Chapter 2—AIR TRANSPORTATION FUNCTIONSp. 5
- Chapter 3—AERIAL DELIVERY OPERATIONSp. 10
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 24
- Attachment 2—AERIAL DELIVERY BENCH STOCKp. 27
All 35 contents entries
- Chapter 1—ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 4
- 1.1. Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection (AF/A4):p. 4
- 1.2. Air Mobility Command Air Transportation Division (AMC/A4T):p. 4
- 1.3. Major Command Commanders:p. 4
- 1.4. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC):p. 4
- Chapter 2—AIR TRANSPORTATION FUNCTIONSp. 5
- 2.1. Purposep. 5
- 2.2. Installation Deployment and Readiness Training Requirementsp. 5
- 2.3. Hazardous Materials Preparer’s Certification Coursep. 6
- 2.4. Load Planningp. 6
- 2.5. Deployment Workcenter Trainingp. 7
- 2.6. Unit Move Documentationp. 7
- 2.7. In-Transit Visibilityp. 7
- 2.8. Cargo Manifestingp. 7
- 2.9. Passenger Manifestingp. 8
- 2.10. Passenger Terminal Requirementsp. 8
- 2.11. Workload Data Tool (WDT)p. 8
- 2.12. Installation Pallet and Net Assets Managementp. 9
- Chapter 3—AERIAL DELIVERY OPERATIONSp. 10
- 3.1. Purposep. 10
- 3.2. Aerial Delivery Training Load Typesp. 11
- 3.3. Aerial Delivery Functionsp. 11
- 3.4. Malfunction Review Boardp. 15
- 3.5. Aircrew Support Trainingp. 16
- 3.6. Workload Data Tool (WDT)p. 18
- 4.1. Responsibilitiesp. 20
- 4.2. Missionp. 20
- 4.3. Executionp. 20
- 4.4. Tasking Processp. 21
- 4.5. Trainingp. 22
- 4.6. Generalp. 22
- 4.7. Administrative and Logisticsp. 22
- 4.8. Fundingp. 23
- Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 24
- Attachment 2—AERIAL DELIVERY BENCH STOCKp. 27
Other DAFI publications nearby in the series
- DAFI 24-602V1PASSENGER MOVEMENT2020-12-15
- DAFI 24-602V2CARGO MOVEMENT2023-12-20
- DAFI 24-602V2_SHEPPARDAFBSUPCARGO MOVEMENT2022-10-07
- DAFI 24-602V4PERSONAL PROPERTY MOVING AND STORAGE2026-06-02
- DAFI 24-605V1AIR TRANSPORTATION ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE2024-05-15
- DAFI 24-605V2AIR TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS2025-01-30
- DAFI 24-605V4AIR TRANSPORTATION RESERVE COMPONENT2025-04-02
- DAFI 24-605V5AIR TRANSPORTATION STANDARDIZATION AND RESOURCES2025-09-03
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