Pentagon calls up Civil Reserve Air Fleet

AV8TOR · 02-09-2003, 02:40 AM

Responding to the build-up of U.S. forces in the Persian Gulf, the Department of Defense has activated the Civil Reserve Air Fleet, which allows the U.S. military to transport troops and equipment by commercial aircraft, a spokesman for the U.S. Transportation Command said Saturday.

Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld authorized the Stage One (Stage I may be activated by the USCINCTRANSCOM,1 to perform airlift services when the AMC airlift force cannot meet simultaneously both deployment and other traffic requirements. ) activation Saturday, according to a news release from the Defense Department. Stage One authorization is the lowest activation level, and occurs with "minor regional crises."

Though the activation means 22 U.S. airline companies and their 78 commercial aircraft may now be called upon to move large numbers of troops and cargo for the U.S. military, Navy Capt. Steve Honda said the commander of the Transportation Command, Air Force Gen. John Handy, is only activating 47 passenger aircraft.

Handy may still choose to activate the other 31 aircraft, which are all cargo planes, Honda said.

"This measure is necessary due to increased operations associated with the build-up of U.S. forces in the Persian Gulf region," the news release said.

The airlines receive large peacetime contracts as incentives to participate in the CRAF program. The carriers operate and maintain their planes at their own expense, with the military controlling their missions.

When notified of a call-up, each carrier has 24-48 hours to have its aircraft ready for a mission.

The following carriers are members of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet:

AAL - AMERICAN AIRLINES
COA - CONTINENTAL
LYC - LYNDEN AIR CARGO
SWA - SOUTHWEST
ABX - AIRBORNE EXPRESS
DAL - DELTA AIRLINES
MEP - MIDWEST EXPRESS AIRLINES
SWG - SPIRIT AIRLINES
AMT- AMERICAN TRANS AIR
DHL - DHL AIRWAYS
NAC - NORTHERN AIR CARCO
SWI - SUNWORLD INTERNATIONAL
APW - ARROW AIR
EIA - EVERGREEN
NAO - NORTH AMERICAN AIRLINES
UAL - UNITED AIRLINES
ASA - ALASKA AIRLINES
FDX - FEDERAL EXPRESS
NWA- NORTHWEST
UPS - UNITED PARCEL
ATN - AIR TRANSPORT INTL
FFT - FRONTIER AIRLINES
OAE - OMNI AIR INTERNATIONAL
USA - U.S. AIRWAYS
AWE - AMERICA WEST AIRLINES
GCO - GEMINI AIR CARGO
PAA - PAN AMERICAN AIRWAYS
WOA - WORLD
BSK - MIAMI AIR INT'L.
GTI - ATLAS AIR PAC -
POLAR AIR CARGO
CCP - CHAMPION AIR
HAL - HAWAIIAN AIRLINES
SOO - SOUTHERN AIR

flick70 · 02-09-2003, 03:55 AM

I hope that Midwest Express is called first for our men and women. They deserve the best!

Steve · 02-09-2003, 09:33 AM

tjwgrr,
Although the flight tracking info you posted is in the public domain, it may be prudent if you didn't detail how you have chosen to use it. There's no need to spoon-feed information to those who may have alterior motives. (nothing personal, man)

AlphaSigOU · 02-09-2003, 11:47 AM

Think OPSEC!

(Operational Security)

AV8TOR · 02-09-2003, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AlphaSigOU
Think OPSEC! (Operational Security)

Yes, always practice good OPSEC

Scott · 02-10-2003, 03:28 AM

I've been flying many deadheading flight attendants the past few days to position them for "CRAF" flying. (civil reserve air fleet)
Without stating specific airports, missions, or a/c types, these individuals volunteer for such duty. The flying is held in such high esteem that the minimum seniority is generally 15 years or greater. It's a labor of love and patriotism; many of the FA's have similarly aged children and cherish the contact.

tjwgrr · 02-10-2003, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Steve
tjwgrr,
Although the flight tracking info you posted is in the public domain, it may be prudent if you didn't detail how you have chosen to use it. There's no need to spoon-feed information to those who may have alterior motives. (nothing personal, man)

Deleted my post- didn't mean to cause a stir, just wanted to pass along something interesting to fellow enthusiasts.....

Steve · 02-13-2003, 12:47 AM

thanks. again, it was nothing personal, I'd just hate to see someone of dubious ethical fortitude getting hold of the info.

02-15-2003, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Scott
I've been flying many deadheading flight attendants the past few days to position them for "CRAF" flying. (civil reserve air fleet)
Without stating specific airports, missions, or a/c types, these individuals volunteer for such duty. The flying is held in such high esteem that the minimum seniority is generally 15 years or greater. It's a labor of love and patriotism; many of the FA's have similarly aged children and cherish the contact.

Interesting at United that the SENIOR F/As want to do the CRAF flying. At American it's the junior ones working the trips- the senior ones at AA feel it's different this time after 9-11. Plus I think you need to have smallpox & anthrax vaccines. There's a lot of apprehension about the anthrax vaccine.

Bill G · 02-15-2003, 03:53 PM

I'm a crew member on US Airways third CRAF trip. It will be next week. I get more details on Monday. I've already gone through the training which was VERY thorough and had the immunizations so I'm set.
Bill G

02-09-2003, 02:40 AM	#1
AV8TOR Insane Collector Join Date: Jul 2000 Age: 34 Posts: 1,052	Pentagon calls up Civil Reserve Air Fleet Responding to the build-up of U.S. forces in the Persian Gulf, the Department of Defense has activated the Civil Reserve Air Fleet, which allows the U.S. military to transport troops and equipment by commercial aircraft, a spokesman for the U.S. Transportation Command said Saturday. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld authorized the Stage One (Stage I may be activated by the USCINCTRANSCOM,1 to perform airlift services when the AMC airlift force cannot meet simultaneously both deployment and other traffic requirements. ) activation Saturday, according to a news release from the Defense Department. Stage One authorization is the lowest activation level, and occurs with "minor regional crises." Though the activation means 22 U.S. airline companies and their 78 commercial aircraft may now be called upon to move large numbers of troops and cargo for the U.S. military, Navy Capt. Steve Honda said the commander of the Transportation Command, Air Force Gen. John Handy, is only activating 47 passenger aircraft. Handy may still choose to activate the other 31 aircraft, which are all cargo planes, Honda said. "This measure is necessary due to increased operations associated with the build-up of U.S. forces in the Persian Gulf region," the news release said. The airlines receive large peacetime contracts as incentives to participate in the CRAF program. The carriers operate and maintain their planes at their own expense, with the military controlling their missions. When notified of a call-up, each carrier has 24-48 hours to have its aircraft ready for a mission. The following carriers are members of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet: AAL - AMERICAN AIRLINES COA - CONTINENTAL LYC - LYNDEN AIR CARGO SWA - SOUTHWEST ABX - AIRBORNE EXPRESS DAL - DELTA AIRLINES MEP - MIDWEST EXPRESS AIRLINES SWG - SPIRIT AIRLINES AMT- AMERICAN TRANS AIR DHL - DHL AIRWAYS NAC - NORTHERN AIR CARCO SWI - SUNWORLD INTERNATIONAL APW - ARROW AIR EIA - EVERGREEN NAO - NORTH AMERICAN AIRLINES UAL - UNITED AIRLINES ASA - ALASKA AIRLINES FDX - FEDERAL EXPRESS NWA- NORTHWEST UPS - UNITED PARCEL ATN - AIR TRANSPORT INTL FFT - FRONTIER AIRLINES OAE - OMNI AIR INTERNATIONAL USA - U.S. AIRWAYS AWE - AMERICA WEST AIRLINES GCO - GEMINI AIR CARGO PAA - PAN AMERICAN AIRWAYS WOA - WORLD BSK - MIAMI AIR INT'L. GTI - ATLAS AIR PAC - POLAR AIR CARGO CCP - CHAMPION AIR HAL - HAWAIIAN AIRLINES SOO - SOUTHERN AIR __________________ E ola mau ka `ôlelo Hawai`i!

02-09-2003, 09:33 AM	#3
Steve Master Collector Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 838	tjwgrr, Although the flight tracking info you posted is in the public domain, it may be prudent if you didn't detail how you have chosen to use it. There's no need to spoon-feed information to those who may have alterior motives. (nothing personal, man) __________________ Aerosite ...check it out!

02-09-2003, 11:47 AM	#4
AlphaSigOU Insane Collector Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Wylie, Texas Age: 44 Posts: 1,419	Think OPSEC! (Operational Security) __________________ *Chuck Corway (AlphaSigOU)* *Causa latet vis est notissima* -- the cause is hidden, the results are well known. James Bond: "I'll take the full odds on the ten, two hundred on the hard way, the limit on all the numbers, two hundred and fifty on the eleven, thank you very much." Plenty O'Toole: "Hey! You've played this game before!" James Bond: "Just once." *REMEMBER THE ALAMO!!! REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR!!! REMEMBER SEPTEMBER 11!!!!*

02-10-2003, 03:28 AM	#6
Scott Insane Collector Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Escondido, Ca. USA Age: 50 Posts: 2,763	I've been flying many deadheading flight attendants the past few days to position them for "CRAF" flying. (civil reserve air fleet) Without stating specific airports, missions, or a/c types, these individuals volunteer for such duty. The flying is held in such high esteem that the minimum seniority is generally 15 years or greater. It's a labor of love and patriotism; many of the FA's have similarly aged children and cherish the contact. __________________ Fly the Friendly Skies of United uniTED takes wing Feb 12, 2004

02-13-2003, 12:47 AM	#8
Steve Master Collector Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 838	thanks. again, it was nothing personal, I'd just hate to see someone of dubious ethical fortitude getting hold of the info. __________________ Aerosite ...check it out!

02-09-2003, 03:55 AM	#2
flick70 Insane Collector Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Omaha Age: 38 Posts: 1,042	I hope that Midwest Express is called first for our men and women. They deserve the best!

02-15-2003, 03:53 PM	#10
Bill G Insane Collector Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: St. Charles, MO Posts: 1,248	CRAF flying I'm a crew member on US Airways third CRAF trip. It will be next week. I get more details on Monday. I've already gone through the training which was VERY thorough and had the immunizations so I'm set. Bill G __________________ *Ozark Flies Your Way* FEES DON'T FLY AT SOUTHWEST

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