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Krackels · 08-09-2006, 05:17 PM

My brother is currently in the United States Navy and I've heard some talk about Space A travel (Space Available Travel) or "military hops". I've been trying to get my brother to pursue and check this out, so he has more freedom to travel off base when he has leave.

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Originally Posted by from http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=113639

This service is available to all the following branches of service and
reserve components, so your son definitely qualifies :

- United States Army and Reserve
- United States Navy and Reserve
- Unites States Coast Guard and Reserve
- United States Marine Corps and Reserve

The flights are only available on military owned and operated
aircraft, so it's much different than flying a commercial flight. An
example aircraft that might be used for a military hop would be a
C130. I flew on a C130 from Okinawa, Japan, to Osan, Korea for a
little shopping trip, and admit the process can be a little daunting.
There are a few 'commercial type' aircraft in use, but they are
definitely few. I'll attempt to make the instructions as easy as
possible in the next part of this answer.

I was wondering how many people take advantage of this or know of it.

Read more about it here http://www.glue.umd.edu/~oard/spacea/

propellerhead · 08-09-2006, 05:54 PM

I did it when I was active duty. Kinda cool. Got a ride on a KC-135 that was escorting an F-16 from the CONUS to Hawaii. I got to watch the F-16 get refueled 5 times during the flight.

NiK · 08-09-2006, 05:59 PM

it's definitely cheap, but its not reliable. If he's lucky enough to be stationed near a major terminal, he may be able to fly to and from certain locations with some degree of reliability, but it's a crapshoot.

Visit the link below and click on the "here" for an extensive word document on how MAC flights work.

http://www.amc.af.mil/questions/topic.asp?id=380

The bottom line, though, is that he's going to have to visit the terminal for specific flight info. Flight times and manifests are no longer published due to security reasons.

TOMBO · 08-09-2006, 08:14 PM

I hope when we get to japan in the spring we will be able to use this to go places. If you can get on a hop it is very cheap.

Krackels · 08-10-2006, 03:37 PM

Can Space A travel be used for weekend liberty? or is it only available for extended leave?

TOMBO · 08-11-2006, 04:54 AM

I believe its only for use while on leave or for official travel. Where's your bro stationed at.

Krackels · 08-11-2006, 12:29 PM

Not far from home in Norfolk, but it's far enough that it takes a whole day out of the weekend to drive.

TOMBO · 08-11-2006, 02:45 PM

Yeah plus Norfolk blows.

08-09-2006, 05:54 PM	#2
propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,515	I did it when I was active duty. Kinda cool. Got a ride on a KC-135 that was escorting an F-16 from the CONUS to Hawaii. I got to watch the F-16 get refueled 5 times during the flight. __________________ XD-9 Tactical for IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three calibers, three models, three purposes. No compromises.

08-09-2006, 08:14 PM	#4
TOMBO XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MCAS Iwakuni, Japan Posts: 340	I hope when we get to japan in the spring we will be able to use this to go places. If you can get on a hop it is very cheap. __________________ Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. - Ben Franklin USN 2000-Present VFW Life Member USGI 1911A1 ca. 1943 XD40 Service w/Handall and DGR w/18 Lb. Spring SA 1911A1 Champion SS w/Nite Sights and Hogues M1 Garand ca. 1943 Married With Children Gamer MWCgamers.com

08-10-2006, 03:37 PM	#5
Krackels XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 18,996 Blog Entries: 5	Can Space A travel be used for weekend liberty? or is it only available for extended leave? __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin America's Third Parties --- Duping the Foolish and Idealistic since 1832. PA Roll Call .................... My Blog

08-11-2006, 04:54 AM	#6
TOMBO XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MCAS Iwakuni, Japan Posts: 340	I believe its only for use while on leave or for official travel. Where's your bro stationed at. __________________ Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. - Ben Franklin USN 2000-Present VFW Life Member USGI 1911A1 ca. 1943 XD40 Service w/Handall and DGR w/18 Lb. Spring SA 1911A1 Champion SS w/Nite Sights and Hogues M1 Garand ca. 1943 Married With Children Gamer MWCgamers.com

08-11-2006, 12:29 PM	#7
Krackels XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 18,996 Blog Entries: 5	Not far from home in Norfolk, but it's far enough that it takes a whole day out of the weekend to drive. __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin America's Third Parties --- Duping the Foolish and Idealistic since 1832. PA Roll Call .................... My Blog

08-09-2006, 05:59 PM	#3
NiK XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ft Benning, GA Posts: 1,345	it's definitely cheap, but its not reliable. If he's lucky enough to be stationed near a major terminal, he may be able to fly to and from certain locations with some degree of reliability, but it's a crapshoot. Visit the link below and click on the "here" for an extensive word document on how MAC flights work. http://www.amc.af.mil/questions/topic.asp?id=380 The bottom line, though, is that he's going to have to visit the terminal for specific flight info. Flight times and manifests are no longer published due to security reasons.

08-11-2006, 02:45 PM	#8
TOMBO XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MCAS Iwakuni, Japan Posts: 340	Yeah plus Norfolk blows. __________________ Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. - Ben Franklin USN 2000-Present VFW Life Member USGI 1911A1 ca. 1943 XD40 Service w/Handall and DGR w/18 Lb. Spring SA 1911A1 Champion SS w/Nite Sights and Hogues M1 Garand ca. 1943 Married With Children Gamer MWCgamers.com

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