CRITICAL NEED FOR SUPPORT- The ANG requires a portable system capable of off-loading fuel from mobility aircraft into collapsible tanks for multi-point aircraft/vehicle refueling operations. This system can also provide refueling directly from mobility aircraft. This single-point defueling system must be compatible with C-17, C-130H/J, and KC-135 aircraft.
STATES IMPACTED - All ANG C-130, KC-135 and C-17 Aircraft at CONUS and OCONUS sites
MISSION CRITICAL NEED - This system can extend the reach of aviation and ground transportation assets into isolated areas experiencing critical infrastructure failure during the first 72 hours following a natural or man-made disaster.
DEPLOYMENT JUSTIFICATION- The ANG has identified and validated shortfalls in the ability to offload fuel from aircraft in both CONUS and OCONUS locations due to lack of enough fuel trucks at the location.
FUNDING JUSTIFICATION – The funding for this equipment is a candidate for National Guard and Reserve Equipment Account (NGREA) Appropriation 0350
ANG REQUIREMENT - Deployable aviation refueling point systems are requested for each of the KC-135 Wings.