DCM: C123 aircraft agent orange page

[aprocik1]

Description

First, we need to publish a new resources and support page for the content in this legacy PDF: C-123 Aircraft Agent Orange Exposure Claims

Then, we need to update all the crosslinks on VA.gov from the legacy PDF to the new resources and support page.

Tasks

Step 1: Awareness

• [x] BP: Update SME on migration

Step 2: Publish

• [ ] DB: Draft with AP
• [ ] DB: Share with BP
• [ ] BP: Review
• [ ] DB: Share with SME
• [ ] SME: Review
• [ ] DB: Share with ST
• [ ] ST: Copyedit and publish

Step 3: Update

• [ ] DB: Identify crosslinks
• [ ] DB: Update crosslinks
• [ ] DB: Publish crosslinks

Criteria

• [ ] The new resources and support page has been published on VA.gov
• [ ] The crosslinks that used to direct to the PDF on the legacy site now direct to the new resources and support page on VA.gov

[d-beyer]

@aprocik1 -- Here's my draft of the content.

Draft: C-123 aircraft agent orange page

# Air Force units and specialty codes eligible for C-123 aircraft Agent Orange benefits If you served in certain Air Force units that had contact with C-123 aircraft used in Agent Orange spraying, you may be eligible for disability benefits. Find out if your unit or Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) qualifies. ## Units ### Pittsburgh International Airport, Pennsylvania **Units:** - 758th Airlift Squadron (AS) - 911th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (AES) - 911th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMS) **Dates:** 1972 to 1982 ### Westover Air Force Base and Hanscom Field, Massachusetts **Units:** - 731st Tactical Airlift Squadron (TAS) - 74th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (AES) - 901st Organizational Maintenance Squadron (OMS) **Dates:** 1972 to 1982 ### Lockbourne/Rickenbacker Air Force Base, Ohio **Units:** - 355th Tactical Airlift Squadron (TAS) - 356th Tactical Airlift Squadron (TAS) - 4413th Combat Crew Tactical Wing (CCTW) **Dates:** 1969 to 1986 ### Hurlburt Auxiliary Field, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida **Units:** - 1st Special Operations Wing (SOW) - 4410th Combat Crew Tactical Wing (CCTW) **Dates:** 1970 to 1973 ### Langley Air Force Base, Virginia **Unit:** - 4500th Air Base Wing (ABW) **Dates:** 1962 to 1963, 1970 to 1973 ### Luke Air Force Base, Arizona **Unit:** - 56th Air Base Wing (ABW) **Dates:** 1970 to 1973 ### Tainan Air Field, Taiwan **Units:** - 309th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) - 310th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) **Dates:** 1969 to 1970 ### Howard Air Force Base, Panama **Unit:** - 24th Special Operations Wing (SOW) **Dates:** 1970 to 1973 ### Osan Air Base, South Korea **Unit:** - 51st Air Base Wing (ABW) **Dates:** 1970 to 1973 ### Clark Air Force Base, Philippines **Unit:** - 405th Fighter Wing (FW) **Dates:** 1969 to 1970 ## Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs) These codes help identify Air Force Reservists and active-duty personnel who likely had regular contact with C-123 aircraft between 1969 and 1986. **Note:** Code numbers changed during this time period. We'll accept any relevant evidence showing that you had regular contact with C-123 aircraft. ### Officer specialty codes - Pilot/Copilot, Transport and Tactical Airlift: codes 1043-1055 - Flight Nurse: codes 9761-9766 ### Enlisted specialty codes - Flight Engineer/Aircraft Loadmaster: codes 1130-1149 - Aircrew Life Support Specialist: codes 1220-1229 - Aircraft Maintenance Specialist/Flight Technicians: codes 4313-4359 ## More information - [File a claim for disability compensation](/disability/how-to-file-claim) - [Learn more about Agent Orange exposure and related health conditions](/disability/eligibility/hazardous-materials-exposure/agent-orange)

Notes:

• I streamlined some of the structure and categorization since I don't think they will be useful to the Veteran. I don't think they will care or think about whether they were active duty or reserve, or whether they were stationed in the US or abroad. I think they will simply look for their unit number, which is most easily divided by airport.
• I also removed what I think are irrelevant distinctions, like the "ferry flights" tag. Based on my reading about how agent orange claims are handled, I don't think this matters and only serves to confuse or discourage. But the PDF is pretty vague and the SME may countermand this.
• I did my best with the unit/date formatting for the locations, but it's an awkward thing to render. I'm open to any alternatives that might occur to you.