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3) Contractor personnel are authorized 2 duffel bags (one personal duffel bag is included
in this quantity/size maximum: 25x42 or Ruck /size maximum 15x10x22) and one (1) carry-on
bag that meets commercial airline standards/size (24.5 length/16.5 width/11.5 depth) with a
maximum weight of 50 lbs.
4) Soldiers incur to ship four (4) duffel bags and one (1) carry-on bag as prescribed
above. Normally, commercial airlines (depending on each airline's policy) allow the traveler two
(2) checked bags and one (1) carry-on bag before excess baggage costs are charged to the
traveler. Excess baggage is authorized to cover additional costs for Soldiers flying commercial
aircraft.

b. This is the maximum quantity of authorized baggage; however, if a Soldier can fit the
equipment and personal items into a lower number of duffel bags fewer bags is fine. Each duffel
bag must not exceed 70 lbs. Footlockers or commercial suitcases are not authorize for
movement. The PAP CDR will make final determination on waiver requests for exception to
policy on authorized baggage limits based on mission requirements and aircraft capacity for
loading AMC/Contracted aircraft.
All personnel are required to return with all issued OCIE (only if equipment was not turned into
theater CIF and not packed in with unit equipment).

8-8. Afghanistan-Pakistan (AFPAK) Hands Program

a. Due to the unique mission requirements of the AFPAK Hands Program, individuals
deploying to or from AFPAK Hands assignments are authorized 5 duffel bags and one carry-on
for travel via commercial or military air. Baggage size and weight limits will be in accordance
with those prescribed in para. 10-8a above.
b. Travel orders for those assigned to AFPAK Hands assignments will state "In accordance
with paragraph 10-8 of the Army Mobilization and Deployment Reference, you are authorized
five (5) duffel bags as accompanied baggage. The size of each bag may not exceed 25" x 42",
nor exceed the weight of 70 lbs. per piece. Carry-on baggage cannot exceed 24.5" x 16.5" x
11.5" in size, nor exceed the weight of 50 lbs. In the event your travel is via commercial air, you
are authorized reimbursement for excess baggage charges to cover the movement of the five
(5) duffel bags.
c. Soldiers must be prepared to personally pay for the commercial airline charges for excess
baggage. You may charge the cost for excess baggage to your government charge card. In
order to obtain reimbursement you must provide receipts for the cost of the excess baggage
when you file your travel claim.

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