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Air Mobility Command officials declared Initial Operational Capability for the C-130J Super Hercules on 14 October. IOC came after specific criteria were met, which included successfully completing qualification operational test and evaluation; fully equipping the first combat delivery squadron and successfully performing operational airland missions; and manning one squadron of trained aircrews and maintenance members to support the mission. AMC first deployed two Air National Guard C-130Js to Southwest Asia in December 2004. The deployment lasted until March 2005. The aircraft flew more than 1,380 hours, and its mission capable rate was more than ninety-three percent. Subsequently, four US Guard C-130Js have been continuously deployed to the AOR since June 2005, flying more than 7,800 hours and achieving an 84.2 percent mission capable rate.
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