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CATEGORY: Logistics
 
ISSUE ITEM #:
 
SUBJECT: Redeployment
 
BACKGROUND: Returning aircraft, equipment and personnel 
supporting Desert Storm were located not only in SW Asia, but 
also in Europe, the Atlantic and Pacific theaters, so a 
variety of foreign animal/plant disease/pests were of concern 
to U.S. Dept of Agriculture. Many of our aircraft returned 
sooner than expected due to the highly successful combat 
operations. MAC bases routinely receive O/S originating 
aircraft; SAC normally receives relatively few, but during 
Desert Storm, some SAC bases received over 30/40 aircraft and 
hundreds of personnel per week.
 
DISCUSSION: A successful aircraft inspection/quarantine 
program is essential. Vital national interests can be at 
risk from the introduction of foreign animal and plant 
diseases and pests into the US. An unsuccessful program can 
result in billions of dollars in damage to US agriculture, 
and can endanger humans. Expensive eradication and control 
measures, loss of crops and livestock, increased trade 
deficit, decreased food quality, increased use of pesticides, 
and increased food prices can result.
 
ACTION RECOMMENDED: With the possibility of more composite 
wings and multi command operations, applicable Commands must 
ensure they are prepared for large aircraft, equipment, and 
personnel returning from overseas locations. Continue to 
emphasize aircraft inspection/quarantine procedures as a 
coordinated USAF, AF Reserve and Dept of Agriculture program. 
 
RECOMMENDED OPR: HQ USAF/SGPA 

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