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221117Z NOV 78
FM JSC WASHINGTON DC//J3//
TO RULPALJ/USCINSCO QUARRY HEIGHTS CZ
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SUBJ: TRANSFER CASES
- JCS has directed implementation of procedures to expedite movement of transfer cases to Guyana
- Actions resulting from the JCS direction are:
- A. MAC C-141 scheduled to arrive at 2211000Z for pick up 96 transfer cases from DLA at Byrd Field in Richmond VA and deliver then to Guyana
- B. Another MAC C-141 is planned to depart Travis AFB with 72 transfer cases received from Oakland and will pick up additional 72 cases received from DLA at Hill AFB in OGDEN, UTAH, that flight will proceed directly to Guyana
- C. Capacity to take out remains is 81 cases per C-141 flight, the planned 248 transfer cases should provide sufficient capacity to handle the first three evacuation missions, urge MAC coordination with mortuary at Dover to recycle case back to Guyana to handle remaining requirements. 39 transfer cases in excess of aircraft capability will remain at Hill AFB, DLA will continue efforts to locate, additional transfer cases, should they be required, CINCMAC should coordinate with DLA to identify and move additional transfer cases.
4. DIRLAUTH
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