Tanker procedures require clearance from tanker control before transferring or dumping fuel, except in an emergency.

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Coordinated fuel transfer and fuel dumping require clear communication with tanker control to keep both aircraft safely aligned and properly managed throughout the operation. Tanker control oversees the relative positions, speeds, altitudes, and the timing of the fuel flow, ensuring the receiving aircraft can connect, transfer fuel, and separate without risk of collision or loss of control. The exception in an emergency recognizes that safety takes precedence; if a critical situation develops and there isn’t time to obtain clearance, the crew may act to protect life and the airframes, while still prioritizing rapid reestablishment of coordination as soon as possible. This is why the statement is considered true: normal procedures require clearance, with an emergency as the allowable exception.