Meaning of "Transient Alert"?

cockroachfarm

cockroachfarm

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In addition to collecting knives, wristwatches, and exotic cars with spectacular electrical problems, I also collect military and law enforcement insignia.

Recently someone gave me a large, oblong (about 11" wide) embroidered jacket crest with the words "FIRST IN TAC" across the top, 'MACDILL AFB FLORIDA" across the bottom, and "TRANSIENT ALERT" in large letters across the width.

Can anyone with Air Force experience explain to me the meaning of "FIRST IN TAC" and "TRANSIENT ALERT"?

TIA!:)
 
Not nearly exciting as it sounds..."transient alert" are the guys that come out with the "follow me" truck to show transient aircraft where to park on the tarmac. I've also seen some bases call the refuelers this also, but still the same idea.

regards,

glenmore
 
Ok, Cockroachfarm, I've been wondering, and now I HAVE to know:
What sorts of cars do you have???

Drjones
 
Must be British, Lucas, the Prince of Darkness. Having owned both a Norton Combat Commander and an MG that were blessed with Lucas electrics. On a similar note, the British invented television in the early 1900's and never brought it to market as they could not make it leak oil.
 
Paul: TAC and SAC actually stand for 'Tactical Air Command' and 'Strategic Air Command' (respectively). Not 'airlift'.

--JB
 
Originally posted by drjones
Ok, Cockroachfarm, I've been wondering, and now I HAVE to know:
What sorts of cars do you have???

Drjones
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Have or had?;) Private email to follow - but you'll have to wait a day or so, OK?
 
Originally posted by cockroachfarm


Have or had?;) Private email to follow - but you'll have to wait a day or so, OK?
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I so eagerly await! Both current and past, please!!! I love cars too!!!

drjones
 
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