Topic: General Declaration

2 chapters across the catalog

Manterruptors
Episode 821 2:38:12 - 2:40:26

821: Manterruptors

General Dunford Testimony, Assad's Air Force

General Dunford, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testifies before Senator Wicker regarding the US capability to take out Bashar al-Assad's Air Force. Dunford states that while the capability exists, the US has not declared war on the Syrian regime. He declines to provide a public recommendation on whether the US should target Assad's forces, citing it as a private policy matter for the President.

Yahoo+Microsoft=Britney Spears
Episode 36 43:23 - 46:49

36: Yahoo+Microsoft=Britney Spears

Private Aviation and UK General Declarations

Pilots flying private aircraft into the United Kingdom must submit a "General Declaration" (Gen Dec) 24 hours before arrival. While some airports like Biggin Hill have dedicated passport control, smaller fields like Fair Oaks rely on faxed documentation to authorities. The segment notes that while checks are frequent on weekends, enforcement can be inconsistent during the week.