CRITICAL NEED FOR SUPPORT- The ANG requires a system capable of off-loading fuel from mobility aircraft into collapsible tanks for multi-point aircraft/vehicle refueling operations. This single-point defueling system must be compatible with C-130, E-8B, HC-130, KC-135, KC-46A and C-17 aircraft.

STATES IMPACTED - All ANG C-130 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.

DEPLOYMENTJUSTIFICATION- 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 required for C-130 to add a refuel/defuel capability to locations CONUS and OCONUS