Purpose of ETS
RAF Mildenhall would like to increase participation at European Tanker Symposium 2017 by establishing an agenda that will enhance European air refueling interoperability. We will host an event that includes a thorough formation study and execution of a large formation mission, if possible with our coalition partners. As European air refueling expands in size and capability, it is increasingly important for RAF Mildenhall and our coalition partners to share tactics, techniques and procedures to facilitate the codification of NATO air refueling formation standards.
Thank You!
We hope to make this an event that is beneficial to everyone involved. If there is something you would like to see at this event or a discussion topic, please let us know. Thank you for your involvement in European Tanker Symposium 2017.
For questions, comments or suggestions please contact the European Tanker Symposium 2017 office.
Contact Information
Commercial: 01638 547907
DSN: 238-7907
European Tanker Symposium
8 – 12 May 2017
Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England
DAY 1 (Arrival day)
Meet and greet
DAY 2 (European air refueling year in review)
All attendees are encouraged to give a brief synopsis of what their countries/organizations have done over the past year and what they would like to get from European Tanker Symposium 2017.
Off site dinner
Proposed Itinerary
DAY 3 (Formation study and mission planning)
Formation discussion led by a USAF Weapons Officer that showcases US tanker formation standards and provides a starting point for European tanker formation standards.
RAF Mildenhall crews will lead attendees through a formation brief and split up with individual crews for crew briefings.
DAY 4 (Execution day)
Crews will demonstrate approved large formation departure, air refueling, and arrival procedures to attendees. Ideally, this will be a coalition flight.
Brief review of flight
DAY 5 (Debrief, static displays, ETS way forward)
RAF Mildenhall crews will construct a formal debrief, facilitated by a USAF Weapons Officer. Preferably, units will bring their aircraft for static displays.
European Tanker Symposium 2017 recap and way forward discussion.
Off site dinner
DAY 6 (Departure day)