Appendix_8-ADFA_Implementation.pdf

SOLICITATION NO: HTC711-14-R-C003

Page 1 of 1 7 May 2010

APPENDIX VIII

AVIATION DISASTER FAMILY ASSISTANCE ACT (ADFAA) IMPLEMENTATION

The purpose of this paragraph is to provide the framework to be followed in implementing the family notification provisions of the ADFAA in the event of an accident involving a contractor aircraft performing an AMC mission. It is designed to permit the integration of the contractor’s response under its family assistance plan (FAP) required by 49 U.S.C. 41113 or 41313, with DOD’s response to ensure seamless and effective implementation of the goals of the ADFAA and the contractor’s responsibilities as described in the ADFAA and Federal Family Assistance Plan (FFAP) published by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in 1999.

(1) This applies to any accident resulting in serious injury or death to a DOD sponsored passenger on board a contractor aircraft performing an AMC mission.

(2) The ADFAA implementation requirement is intended to complement a contractor’s FAP.

Contractors will provide a current copy of their approved FAP to USTRANSCOM upon request.

The FAP will be treated as proprietary information by DOD and handled accordingly.

(3) In accordance with the paragraphs outlined above, the general concept of operations in the event of an accident involving an AMC mission is as follows:

a. DOD, including entities acting on behalf of DOD, will solicit emergency POC information from passengers boarding AMC charter flights and maintain the information collected in a readily retrievable form.

b. Upon notification of a mishap, the Accident Carrier will immediately establish contact with the Casualty Affairs Offices (CAOs) of the Military Services using contact information provided below for this purpose, or by other means. The purpose in establishing such contact is to coordinate and facilitate family notifications and follow-on support activities with the CAOs.

U.S. Army Casualty Affairs: (800) 626-3317 U.S. Air Force Casualty Affairs: (800) 433-0048 U.S. Marine Corps Casualty Affairs: (800) 847-1597 U.S. Navy Casualty Affairs: (800) 368-3202

c. In the event of a mishap, 618 TACC will provide the passenger manifest, including any emergency POC information collected, to the Accident Carrier. The manifest will be provided as soon as is practicable after accident notification, consistent with the goals and requirements of the ADFAA. Upon receipt of the passenger manifest, the Accident Carrier shall initiate the family member notification processes outlined in its FAP using the emergency POC information provided.

d. The Accident Carrier will activate its established response plan and maintain contact with 618 TACC. The Accident Carrier will provide, as necessary, 618 TACC with updated information relating to the mishap, status of the passengers, and the accident flight.