In the alert holding area, the control of unit aircraft/loads is transferred from ____ to ____

• A. From CRE to AMC
• B. From AMC to CRE
• C. From A/DACG to individual unit
• D. From individual unit to A/DACG

Answer: (D)

In an alert holding area, control of unit aircraft and loads is centralized under the A/DACG. The individual unit relinquishes direct control so that the Airlift/Deployable Air Control Group can coordinate movement, loading, sequencing, and priority across assets. This centralization ensures consistent procedures, safe handling, and efficient, theater-wide airlift operations.

Transfers from the unit to the A/DACG reflect the need for a single coordinating authority to manage multiple assets and prevent fragmented or conflicting actions. Moving control from AMC to CRE, or from A/DACG back to the unit, would break this centralized coordination and slow or jeopardize movement.