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The research vessel Nathaniel B. Palmer

Travel & Deployment
 

The USAP Participant Guide

The USAP Field Manual

Antarctic Conservation Act (Public Law 95-541)External U.S. Government Site

Don’t Pack a Pest
Preventing Non-native Species Introduction to Antarctica

Antarctic Altitude Awareness

Deployment Packets

Travel Information

Passport InformationExternal U.S. Government Site
International Travel SecurityExternal U.S. Government Site
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) GuidelinesExternal U.S. Government Site
Airline Policies for Checked BagsExternal Non-U.S. government site
Legal Baggage Locks
Checked Baggage Losses
American Airlines Travel Tips and GuidelinesExternal Non-U.S. government site
American Airlines Baggage AllowancesExternal Non-U.S. government site
Qantas Passenger InformationExternal Non-U.S. government site
Qantas Laptop Regulations
Hotels in Christchurch, New Zealand
Hotels in Punta Arenas, Chile
ECW Clothing Issue (PDF 272 KB)

Antarctica Service Medals and Certificates

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Last Updated: October 5, 2005
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