Dual Role Airlift, Fee for Service?

This research paper explains the differences of funding and reimbursement between Transportation Working Capital Fund and Operations and Maintenance to Air Mobility Command. Strategic airlift aircraft and dual role aircraft areutilized to move cargo but are reimbursed using different processes and value streams back to the unit providing thecargo airlift. Dual role aircraft, such as the KC-10, are reimbursed to the Major Command and the Major Commanddivides the reimbursement funds throughout the Wings. However, strategic airlift aircraft are Transportation WorkingCapital Fund reimbursed directly back to the Wing that flew the mission. The more airlift missions the strategic airlifters perform, the more they are reimbursed, balancing the cost to operate. Dual role aircraft are resourced by an Operations and Maintenance budget. These tasked units receive a small return on investment as compared to the strategic airlift community.