Date
State
Arkansas
Category
ANG
Type Draft
New Resolution
State Association First Name
Ashlyn
State Association Last Name
Garrett
Resolution No.
9
Item No
V
Additional State Sponsors
MO
Fiscal Year
2026
State Association Email
State Association Phone Number
5019510383
Relating To
The Modernization of Air National Guard C-130 Aircraft
SME Email
SME Phone
951-543-5608
Task Force
Mobility Air Forces
State Association Title
Air Resolutions
Proposal Statement
Recommend modernization to include Improved Batting (IBAT) and Improved Thermal and Acoustic Blankets (ITAB) on all future C-130 modernization projects.
Recommendation Information
Fully fund new Improved Thermal Acoustic Blanket (ITAB) and Improved Batting Acoustic and Thermal (IBAT), thereby Improving the durability of the blanket system as well as improves attachment system to prevent dropped objects from around cargo ramp and cargo door. The new system would also improve acoustics inside the airframe and increase crew safety, due to their oleophobic characteristics.