IOC for Super Galaxy

摘要

The Lockheed Martin C-5M Super Galaxy heavy transport has achieved its initial operational capability (IOC), the US Air Force announced on February 21. Milestones required for IOC included passing a qualification test, an operational test and evaluation, and delivery of the 16th aircraft, trained crews and ground personnel to Dover AFB, Delaware. In addition, before IOC, initial spare equipment and parts had to be available in the base supply system at Dover AFB, as well as some forward supply locations. The operational C-5M fleet is currently concentrated at Dover AFB with the 9th Airlift Squadron (AS) of the 436th Airlift Wing (AW) and its associate Air Force Reserve Command unit, the 709th AS, 512th AW, which shares its aircraft.