BY ORDER OF THE
SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE MANUAL 11-2RC-135,
VOLUME 3
3 APRIL 2020
Flying Operations
RC/OC/WC/TC-135-OPERATIONS
PROCEDURES
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY
ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available for downloading or ordering on the
e-Publishing website at www.e-Publishing.af.mil.
RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.
OPR: ACC/A3CR
Supersedes: AFI11-2RC-135V3,
22 April 2010
Certified by: AF/A3T
(Maj Gen James A. Jacobson)
Pages: 31
This volume implements AFPD 11-2, Aircrew Operations; AFPD 11-4, Aviation Service; and AFI
11-202 Volume 3, General Flight Rules. It establishes the minimum Air Force standards for
operations while performing duties in the RC/OC/WC/TC-135. It applies to all RC/OC/WC/TC-
135 units, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve personnel who operate RC/OC/WC/TC- 135
aircraft. Major Commands (MAJCOM) and Numbered Air Forces (NAF) will forward proposed
supplements to this volume to Air Force Directorate of Current Operations (AF/A3O) through Air
Combat Command (ACC), Airborne Reconnaissance, and Surveillance Operations (ACC/A3CR)
for approval prior to publication in accordance with (IAW) AFPD 11-2. Copies of MAJCOM and
NAF-level supplements, after approved and published, will be provided by the issuing
MAJCOM/NAF to AF/A3O, ACC/A3CR, and the user MAJCOM, NAF, National Guard Bureau
(NGB) and Air Force Reserve Command offices of primary responsibility. Field units below
MAJCOM/NAF level will forward copies of their supplements to this publication to their parent
MAJCOM/NAF office of primary responsibility for post publication review. This manual requires
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by Title 10 United States Code, Section 9013, Secretary of the Air Force. The applicable SORN
(identify SORN number and title) is available at:
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AFI 33-360, Publications and Forms Management. Ensure all records created as a result of
processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Instruction
33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and disposed of in
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