Vehicle and Equipment Scheduling 🚛

Organizations wishing to utilize vehicles or maintenance facilities at Gulfport CRTC must first contact the Base Scheduling Office to determine the availability of assets and training spaces during their desired dates. Scheduling requests should be submitted via email to MS.CRTC.MSCRTC.Scheduling.org@us.af.mil or by calling (228) 214-6142 (COMM) or 363-6142 (DSN). While the Vehicle Operations and Maintenance work center primarily supports Air National Guard (ANG) organizations with a "blue steel" training fleet and GSA vehicles, these assets may be made available to other authorized users outside of primary scheduled training events.

Usage Policies and Restrictions 🛡️

Air National Guard organizations are authorized to utilize the training fleet and GSA vehicles at no cost. Conversely, non-ANG organizations are expected to utilize commercial vendors to contract vehicles for their training events, though the use of the training fleet may be authorized under certain circumstances. Please note that GSA vehicle use is strictly restricted to ANG organizations. Deploying units may also request the use of vehicle maintenance facilities and equipment; however, maintenance may not be performed on Gulfport CRTC vehicles without prior approval from the Vehicle Operations and Maintenance Non-Commissioned Officer-in-Charge (NCOIC).

Permissible Operating Distance and Hours 📍

The Permissible Operating Distance (POD) for Gulfport CRTC vehicles is defined by the east and west Mississippi state lines and the area south of Meridian, Jackson, and Vicksburg, MS. Any requests to operate vehicles beyond these boundaries must be approved by the Director of Support. Standard hours of operation for the Vehicle Operations and Maintenance office are Monday through Friday, 0700 to 1600. Unless previously coordinated, vehicles are only available for check-out and check-in during these established office hours and at the specific date and time stated on the organization’s provided memorandum.

Unit Responsibilities and Accident Reporting 📋

Each deploying organization utilizing CRTC vehicles must designate a Vehicle Control Officer (VCO) or Non-Commissioned Officer (VCNCO). The VCO/VCNCO is solely responsible for checking vehicles out and in, as vehicles are issued in bulk to this designated representative. Additionally, the VCO/VCNCO must ensure all vehicle interiors and exteriors are cleaned and that all vehicles are refueled prior to their return. In the event of an accident, personnel should follow the reporting procedures found in the packets located inside each vehicle. The VCO is responsible for ensuring that all accident documentation is complete and returned to the Vehicle Operations and Maintenance Office.