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3.9.2. AF and Major Command (MAJCOM) pre-command training (e.g., squadron, group,
wing, and Senior Leader {General Officers and Senior Executive Service} Orientation courses)
will be supported for the training event only. (T-1). Support is not authorized for off-base
events, to include tours, site visits, luncheons, social gatherings, etc. Support will be limited to
official event participation. (T-1). Commercial terminal support is authorized IAW guidance
provided in DoDM 4500.36 (T-0).
3.9.3. All other commanders’ (MAJCOM, NAF, Wing, and Group) spouse installation visits
are not authorized official transportation unless on ITA orders. This includes spouse base
orientation tours, civic events, and area tours. Spouses may accompany on a space-available
basis. Larger vehicles will not be provided to accommodate space-available passengers. (T-0).
3.9.4. Local commanders’ spouse transportation will only be authorized when at no cost and
only on a space-available basis when accompanying the member to/from the official events
(e.g., change of commands, retirements, etc.). (T-1). Separate itineraries are not authorized for
shopping trips, luncheons, museum, or landmark tours.
3.10. Bus Transportation Services: IAW 10 United States Code § 2632, Transportation to and
from Certain Places of Employment and on Military Installations, and DoDM 4500.36, the Air
Force provides bus service for official purposes and as U.S. law allows.
3.10.1. DoD categorizes bus transportation services as Modified Shuttle Bus Service, Shuttle
Bus Service, Group Transportation Service, Mass Transit Service, Emergency Bus Service and
military community activities.
3.10.2. The Air Force operates enough buses to effectively support the mission. The capability
to transport groups of people on official business reduces the requirement for small passenger-
carrying vehicles.
3.10.3. Do not provide this service to nonessential activities when private or commercial
transportation is available. The availability of vehicles and operators may limit military
support.
3.10.4. Modified Shuttle Bus Service: A passenger carrying-service which provides
transportation support for military personnel, DoD civilians and contractors between places of
employment and mass transit centers.
3.10.4.1. The AFIMSC, Air National Guard (ANG) or AFR Commander is the approval
authority for modified shuttle bus service requests IAW the process outlined in DoDM
4500.36.
3.10.4.2. Service will be reviewed semiannually to ensure compliance with DoDM
4500.36. requirements, the schedule is adequate, and that the most efficient form of service
is provided. (T-1). Units approved to provide this service will forward their analysis to
their respective AFIMSC, NGB or AFR NLT 15 January of each calendar year. (T-1).
3.10.5. Shuttle Bus Service: Provides the capability to transport groups of individuals on
official business between offices on installations or between nearby installations.
3.10.5.1. The use of an effective shuttle bus service, when essential to mission support,
reduces the requirement for an assigned vehicle fleet. Shuttle bus services are provided
fare-free.