scope:

Purpose.

This FFQCC TTP describes command relationships and furnishes guidance for the development and operation of the AECS in support of operations envisioned in regional Operational Plans (OPLANS) and contingency/humanitarian operations.

This document: (a) identifies and defines responsibilities; (b) ensures tasks, functions and responsibilities are properly assigned; (c) ensures adequate resources are defined to support global military operations associated with regional plans; (d) provides a source document for developing standard operating instructions (OIs), and training programs; and (e) validates future requirements and revisions appropriate to planning and training concepts.

Information in this TTP should be tailored and augmented with additional information found in related Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) instructions, publications, TTPs, Technical Orders (TOs), Operations Plans (OPLAN), Special Instructions (SPINS), Flight Crew Information Files (FCIF), and other theater directives/instructions.