BY ORDER OF THE
SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE TACTICS, TECHNIQUES,
AND PROCEDURES 3-42.52
1 MAY 2019
Tactical Doctrine
AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION
COMMAND SQUADRON (FFQCC)
ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-Publishing website at
www.e-Publishing.af.mil and on the Headquarters Air Mobility
Command, Command Surgeon, Manpower & Equipment Force Packaging
(MEFPAK) SharePoint at:
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RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.
OPR: HQ AMC/A3OE
Certified by: AF/A3T
(Maj Gen Scott F. Smith)
Pages: 28
The Air Force Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (AFTTP) 3-42 series of publications is the
primary reference for medical combat support capabilities. This document builds upon AFTTP
3-42.5, Aeromedical Evacuation, by providing Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP) for the
Aeromedical Evacuation Command Squadron (AECS) identified by Unit Type Codes (UTC)
FFQCC. This publication applies to all Air Force military personnel in the Regular Air Force,
Air Reserve Component (ARC), and Air Force civilian personnel (Air National Guard [ANG] is
considered to be a Major Command [MAJCOM] in this publication). The doctrine in this
document is authoritative but not directive. Ensure all records created as a result of processes
prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual 33-363,
Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition
Schedule located in the Air Force Records Information Management System. Refer
recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary
Responsibility using the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication. Route AF
Form 847 through the appropriate chain of command and parent MAJCOM. This publication
requires the collection and/or maintenance of information protected by Title 5 United States
Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a, The Privacy Act of 1974. The authorities to collect or maintain the
records prescribed in the publication are 10 U.S.C. § 8013, Secretary of the Air Force; Executive
Order 9397 (SSN), as amended; and AFI 36-2101, Classifying Military Personnel (Officer and
Enlisted). The applicable system of records notice (SORN), F036 AF PC C, Military Personnel
Records System, is available at: https://dpcld.defense.gov/. The use of the name or mark of any
specific manufacturer, commercial product, commodity, or service in this publication does not
imply endorsement by the Air Force.
