Space-A policy and rules are constantly being evaluated and have evolved over the years. I try very hard to keep abreast of changes and constantly update the SpaceA.net FAQ and associated information. Here's a list of changes that have occurred over the years:
- Fees no longer required for departures from "military locations on military aircraft" (used to be $10 per person from more active locations such as Dover, McGuire, Ramstein)
- No longer have to wear uniform while flying Space-A
- Signup now can be done remotely
- Advance schedules no longer available on public web sites
- Aircraft types no longer available on public web sites
- JOSAC/OSA schedules no longer available to public (restricted to .mil with account)
- Roll Call "Schedule" now available on the internet
- Roll Call Reports now available on internet
- Command Sponsored Dependents allowed to Space-A unaccompanied
- Non-Command Sponsored Dependents allowed to Space-A unaccompanied
- Dependents with Deployed Sponsors allowed to Space-A unaccompanied (2007)
- Dependents can accompany their sponsor within CONUS
- Must be marked "Present" to take part in a Space-A Roll Call
- Signup duration changed from 45 days to 60 days (AMC and some other locations)
- Virtual Roll Call available for some missions at select locations
- Command Sponsored Dependent and Non-Command Sponsored Dependents letters now valid for 90 days (versus 60)
- Patriot Express monthly departure projections now posted on public web sites (2015)
- Dependents with sponsors deployed 30 days or more (2015)
- DoD Reg revised from 1994 version: Signup duration listed as 60 days (2016)
These are just the ones that I can remember off the top of my head.
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