HR 5027 · 99th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to establish certain requirements with respect to air carriers contracting with the Department of Defense for charter air transportation of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
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EnactedLatest: See H.R.4428.(1986-07-24)
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Amends Federal military transportation provisions to prohibit the Secretary of Defense from contracting with an air carrier for the charter transportation of members of the armed forces unless the carrier: (1) meets certain financial, performance, and safety requirements to be established by the Secretary; and (2) has at least 12 months' experience that is substantially equivalent to the service sought by the Department of Defense (DOD). Requires the Secretary to: (1) establish the financial, performance, and safety requirements for air carriers to be eligible to contract for such transportation; (2) conduct a technical safety evaluation of each aircraft prior to engaging with DOD for such transportation; (3) provide for periodic inspections of contracted air carriers; (4) establish within DOD a Commercial Airlift Review Board to make certain recommendations to the Secretary concerning such contracted air transportation; and (5) establish guidelines for the suspension and/or reinstatement of air carriers under contract with DOD for such transportation. Authorizes a representative of the Military Airlift Command, the Military Traffic Management Command, or the senior officer on boar…
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