1542.164A CH-1.pdf

NAVAL AIR TRAINING COMMAND

NAS CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS CNATRAINST 1542.164A

CIN Q-2D-1164 12 JAN 2015

CHIEF OF NAVAL AIR TRAINING

ADVANCED STRIKE FIGHTER

UNDERGRADUATE MILITARY

FLIGHT OFFICER (UMFO) TRAINING

SYSTEM CURRICULUM

CNATRAINST 1542.164A CH-1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES..............................................v COURSE DATA...................................................vii ABBREVIATIONS................................................xiii GLOSSARY......................................................xxi

CHAPTER I. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

SYLLABUS MANAGEMENT ..................................I-1

TRAINING MANAGEMENT ..................................I-2

ADVANCED STRIKE FIGHTER UMFO COURSE FLOW .............I-5

UNSATISFACTORY (UNSAT) PERFORMANCE ...................I-6

TRAINING REVIEW BOARD ................................I-7

BREAK IN TRAINING WARMUP EVENTS (SXX86) ..............I-7

ADDITIONAL FLIGHTS/TRAINERS ..........................I-9

STUDENT MONITORING STATUS ............................I-9

GROUND TRAINING AND BRIEFING REQUIREMENTS ...........I-11

MISSION GRADING PROCEDURES AND EVALUATION POLICIES ..I-13

UMFO PROGRESS CHECK TRAINING REVIEW PROCESS .........I-22

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS ...............I-23

CHAPTER II. GROUND TRAINING

FAMILIARIZATION TRAINING PHILOSOPHY .................II-1

STRIKE TRAINING PHILOSOPHY ..........................II-1

CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (CAS) TRAINING PHILOSOPHY .........II-1

BASIC FIGHTER MANEUVERS (BFM) TRAINING PHILOSOPHY ...II-1

ALL WEATHER INTERCEPTS (AWI) TRAINING PHILOSOPHY ....II-1

FAMILIARIZATION STAGE ADMINISTRATION (G01) ..........II-2

FAMILIARIZATION STAGE GROUND TRAINING (G11) .........II-3

FAMILIARIZATION STAGE FLIGHT SUPPORT (FAM11) ........II-7

STRIKE STAGE ADMINISTRATION (G02) ..................II-8

STRIKE STAGE FLIGHT SUPPORT (STK11) .................II-9

CAS STAGE ADMINISTRATION (G03) .....................II-11

CAS STAGE FLIGHT SUPPORT (CAS11) ...................II-12

BFM STAGE ADMINISTRATION (G04) .....................II-13

BFM STAGE FLIGHT SUPPORT (BFM11) ...................II-14

AWI STAGE ADMINISTRATION (G05) .....................II-15

AWI STAGE FLIGHT SUPPORT (AWI11) ...................II-16

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CHAPTER III. NATOPS TRAINING

DOES NOT APPLY .....................................III-1

CHAPTER IV. CONTACT TRAINING

SEATING .............................................IV-1

MATRICES ............................................IV-1

FAMILIARIZATION STAGE MIF ...........................IV-1

COCKPIT ORIENTATION/INSTRUMENT FAMILIARIZATION

(FAM31) .............................................IV-4

INSTRUMENT FAMILIARIZATION SIMULATORS (FAM32) .......IV-7

FAMILIARIZATION SIMULATORS (FAM33) .................IV-11

FAMILIARIZATION FLIGHT TRAINING (FAM41) ............IV-14

FAMILIARIZATION FLIGHT TRAINING CHECK RIDE (FAM42) .IV-18

INSTRUMENT FAMILIARIZATION FLIGHT TRAINING (FAM43)..IV-21

CHAPTER V. INSTRUMENT TRAINING

DOES NOT APPLY .......................................V-1

CHAPTER VI. NAVIGATION TRAINING

DOES NOT APPLY ......................................VI-1

CHAPTER VII. FORMATION TRAINING

DOES NOT APPLY .....................................VII-1

CHAPTER VIII. TACTICAL TRAINING

STRIKE STAGE TRAINING OBJECTIVES ..................VIII-1

CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (CAS) STAGE TRAINING

OBJECTIVES ........................................VIII-1

BASIC FIGHTER MANEUVERS (BFM) STAGE

TRAINING OBJECTIVES ...............................VIII-1

ALL WEATHER INTERCEPTS (AWI) STAGE

TRAINING OBJECTIVES ...............................VIII-1

MATRICES ..........................................VIII-1

STRIKE STAGE MIF ..................................VIII-2

CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (CAS) STAGE MIF .................VIII-3

BASIC FIGHTER MANEUVERS (BFM) STAGE MIF ...........VIII-5

ALL WEATHER INTERCEPTS (AWI) STAGE MIF ............VIII-7

STRIKE SIMULATOR TRAINING (STK31) .................VIII-9

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STRIKE FLIGHT TRAINING (STK41) ...................VIII-12

STRIKE SIMULATOR TRAINING (STK32) ................VIII-15

STRIKE FLIGHT TRAINING (STK42) ...................VIII-18

STRIKE FLIGHT TRAINING CHECK RIDE (STK43) ........VIII-21

CAS PROCEDURES SIMULATOR TRAINING (CAS31) ........VIII-23

CAS FLIGHT TRAINING (CAS41) ......................VIII-25

CAS FLIGHT TRAINING CHECK RIDE (CAS42) ...........VIII-27

OUT-OF-CONTROL FLIGHT SIMULATOR (BFM31) ..........VIII-29

BFM FLIGHT TRAINING (BFM41) ......................VIII-31

BFM FLIGHT TRAINING CHECK RIDE (BFM42) ...........VIII-34

AWI PROCEDURES SIMULATOR TRAINING (AWI31) ........VIII-36

AWI FLIGHT TRAINING (AWI41) ......................VIII-39

AWI SRA/2 V X PROCEDURES SIMULATOR

TRAINING (AWI32) .................................VIII-42

AWI SRA FLIGHT TRAINING (AWI42) ..................VIII-45

AWI SES PROCEDURES SIMULATOR TRAINING (AWI33) ....VIII-48

AWI SES FLIGHT TRAINING (AWI43) ..................VIII-50

AWI SES FLIGHT TRAINING CHECK RIDE (AWI44) .......VIII-53

CHAPTER IX. COURSE TRAINING STANDARDS

PURPOSE .............................................IX-1

STUDENT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES .................IX-1

GENERAL STANDARDS ...................................IX-1

EXECUTION ...........................................IX-1

JOB TASKS ...........................................IX-2

GRADED ITEMS ........................................IX-2

COURSE TRAINING STANDARDS ...........................IX-2

CHAPTER X. MASTER MATERIALS LIST

FLIGHT TRAINING INSTRUCTIONS .........................X-1

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COURSE DATA

1. Course Title. Advanced Strike Fighter Undergraduate Military Flight Officer (UMFO) Training System Curriculum.

2. Course ID Number (CIN). Advanced Strike Fighter UMFO, Q-2D-2164.

3. Location. NAS Pensacola.

4. Course Status. Active.

5. Course Mission. The mission of the Advanced Strike Fighter UMFO Training System Curriculum is to further enhance navigation, communication, and aircraft systems management skills. Crew coordination and mission priorities are stressed in this curriculum. Skill and performance levels required for completion are outlined in the Course Training Standards (CTS).

Successful completion of the applicable curricula qualifies UMFOs as Naval Flight Officers. This requires:

a. Flight training to teach the principles and techniques used in operating high-performance aircraft.

b. Flight and synthetic training to teach the principles and techniques used in visual navigation, strike mission execution, close air support, basic fighter maneuvering, radar targeting, and radar intercept principles.

c. Ground training to supplement and reinforce flight training.

6. Prerequisite Training. Successful completion of Intermediate NFO Training System Curriculum (Q-2D-0163).

7. Security Clearance Requirements. None.

8. Follow-on Training. Assigned by the graduate’s parent service.

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9. Course Length. Overall time to train (TTT) is calculated in accordance with CNATRAINST 1550.6E. Training Days account for factors including weather, personnel and equipment availability, briefing and preparation time, and historical delays. Calendar weeks further account for weekends, holidays, safety stand-downs, and other expected nonworking days.

Training Days Calendar Weeks

Advanced UMFO: 144.5 32.1

10. Class Capacity. Six optimal.

11. Instructor/Requirements. As established by Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) planning factors.

12. Course Curriculum Model Manager. Commander, Training Air Wing (COMTRAWING) SIX.

13. Quota Management Authority. Chief of Naval Air Training

(CNATRA).

14. Quota Control. CNO.

15. Course Training Subjects

a. Ground Training

ADMINISTRATION

Stage Symbol Hours

Familiarization Stage G0101-3 8.0 Strike Stage G0201-4 17.5 CAS Stage G0301-3 12.5 BFM Stage G0401-2 2.0 AWI Stage G0501-7 39.0

Total 79.0

GROUND TRAINING

Familiarization Stage G1101-44 62.5

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b. Flight Support

FLIGHT SUPPORT

Familiarization Stage FAM1101-3 7.5 Strike Stage STK1101-15 37.9 CAS Stage CAS1101-2 2.5 BFM Stage BFM1101-4 7.7 AWI Stage AWI1101-31 50.0

Total 105.6

c. Flight Training. Below are the programmed times for each phase, stage, and media:

FLIGHT TRAINING

Flight/Events

IGS

PTT**

SS

2F205A

T-45C Dual

Flts Hrs Evnts Hrs Flts Hrs Flts Hrs Familiarization 13 19.5 8 11.0 Strike 2 16.0 11 22.0 12 14.4 Close Air Support (CAS)

1 8.0 4 8.0 4 4.8

Basic Fighter Maneuvers (BFM)

1 1.5 5 5.5

All Weather Intercepts

(AWI)

11* 12.8* 4 32.0 15 30.0 11 12.8

Totals 11 12.8 7 56.0 44 81.0 40 48.5

*The IGS is used as part of dual T-45C flight events on

AWI41-44.

**OFT (2F205A) can be used as a substitute for PTT if PTT is not available. CSI resource not required for SS OFT.

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16. Training Time Analysis. In addition to the hours formally planned for classes, simulators, and flights, significant additional time to prepare and study should be expected outside of scheduled training hours. This range will vary depending on the complexity of the material and individual student needs, and may be up to several hours per event. For simulator and flight events, specific brief and taxi times will be programmed into TIMS and accounted for on the flight schedule, per the following table:

ADDITIONAL TRAINING TIME PER CURRICULUM HOUR/EVENT

Training Area Brief/Preflight/ Taxi

Taxi/ Debrief Total

Simulator Familiarization/

BFM (CSI)

0.5 0.5 1.0

Simulator STK, CAS, AWI

(INFO)

1.0 1.0 2.0

Flight (IP) 1.5 1.5 3.0

AWI 41-44 (IGS INFO*) 1.5 1.5 3.0

*Note that IGS INFO is in addition to the IPs who fly the events. These times account for 2 SNFO events per IGS INFO.

17. Physical Requirements. As specified in the Manual of the Medical Department (NAVMED P-117) and all applicable anthropometric standards.

18. Obligated Service. Refer to MILPERSMAN for Naval personnel.

19. Primary Instructional Methods. Lecture, mediated interactive lecture (MIL), computer-assisted instruction (CAI), self- and group-paced study, simulator, and in-flight instruction.

20. Self-Study. Designed to prepare students for their next block of events during the syllabus. This ground event includes time for mission planning, brief development, and mission rehearsal on a part-task trainer or similar device.

21. Preceding Curriculum Data. This curriculum replaces

CNATRAINST 1542.164.

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22. Summary of Lead Overhead. The Summary of the Instructor Lead planning factor hours for the Advanced Strike Fighter Undergraduate Military Flight Officer Training System is tabulated below. The table is a compilation of events requiring Instructor Lead that can be found in Chapter VIII of this publication.

ADDITIONAL UMFO T-45 LEAD HOURS

Flight/Event # Events Lead Hrs/Event

# Student per Lead

Total Lead Hrs/Student (# events X hrs/event)

CAS41 (FAC)

CAS42 (FAC)

AWI43 (SES)

AWI44 (SES)

2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4

3.6 1.2 2.4 2.4

Totals 6 9.6 N/A 9.6

23. CSI Resource Requirements. STK, CAS, and AWI simulator events require a CSI to operate the OFT, but the CSI is not required for the brief or debrief. On those events, an IP or INFO will brief, debrief, and run the bogey station during the simulator event. In the Familiarization and BFM simulator events, the CSI will brief, debrief, and instruct in the OFT with no IP or INFO participation. These requirements are tabulated below.

CSI RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS IN THE OFT

Flight/Event

CSI

2F205A Hrs Familiarization 13 19.5

STK 11 22.0

CAS 4 8.0

BFM 1 1.5

AWI 15 30.0

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24. Student Performance Measurement/Application of Standards.

The standards outlined in Chapter IX, Course Training Standards, are used to evaluate student performance for all items on all events. Final judgment regarding the satisfactory performance of any item rests with the instructor. Refer to CNATRAINST 1500.4H, Chapter VI, for further guidance.

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ABBREVIATIONS

The following is a list of abbreviations used in the curriculum:

A/A - Air-to-Air

A/G - Air-to-Ground

ACAD - Academic

ACM - Air Combat Maneuvering

ADB - Aircraft Discrepancy Book

AGL - Above Ground Level

AIC - Air Intercept Control

AO - Angle Off

AOA - Angle of Attack

AOB - Angle of Bank

AREO - Angle-off, Range, Elevation, Overtake

ASI - Aviation Student Indoctrination

ASR - Airport Surveillance Radar

ATC - Air Traffic Control

ATF - Aviation Training Form

ATJ - Aviation Training Jacket

ATS - Aviation Training Summary

AUG - Augmentation

AWI - All Weather Intercepts

BAR - Basic Airwork Recognition

BASH - Bird/Animal Strike Hazard

BDA - Battle Damage Assessment

BFM - Basic Fighter Maneuver(s)

BFMFP - Basic Fighter Maneuver Flight Procedures

BRP - Ballistic Release Point xiv

BVR - Beyond Visual Range

CAI - Computer-Assisted Instruction

CAS - Close Air Support

CNATRA - Chief of Naval Air Training

CNI - Communication, Navigation, and Identification

CNO - Chief of Naval Operations

CO - Commanding Officer

COMTRAWING - Commander, Training Air Wing

CP - Control Point

CPT - Cockpit Procedures Trainer

CRM - Crew Resource Management

CT - Counterturn

CTS - Course Training Standard(s)

CV - Carrier

CVNP - Aircraft Carrier Procedures

DASC - Direct Air Support Center

Demo - Demonstration

DEU - Display Electronics Unit

DJET - Delayed Jet Water Survival

DME - Distance Measuring Equipment

DTG - Degrees to Go

ECS - Environmental Control System

EGT - Exhaust Gas Temperature

EMFP - Emergency Flight Procedures

EOB - End of Block

EP - Emergency Procedure

ET - Extra Training xv

ETA - Estimated Time of Arrival

EW - Electronic Warfare

FAA - Federal Aviation Administration

FAC - Forward Air Controller

FAC(A) - Forward Air Controller Airborne

FAMFP - Familiarization Flight Procedures

FAR - Federal Aviation Regulation

FCLP - Field Carrier Landing Practice

FLIP - Flight Information Publication

FOD - Foreign Object Damage

FPC - Final Progress Check

FQ - Forward Quarter

FTI - Flight Training Instruction

GINA - GPS/Inertial Navigation Assembly

GP - General Purpose

GPS - Global Positioning Satellite

GTS - Gas Turbine Starter

H/X - Hours per X

HUD - Head-Up Display

IAF - Initial Approach Fix

IAW - In Accordance With

ICS - Intercom System

IFR - Instrument Flight Rules

IGS - Instructor Ground Station

ILS - Instrument Landing System

IMS - International Military Student

IMSO - International Military Student Officer xvi

IP - Instructor Pilot, Intercept Procedures, or Initial Point

IPC - Initial Progress Check

JCAS - Joint Close Air Support

JOG - Joint Operations Graphic (1:250,000 Chart)

JTAR - Joint Tactical Air Request

KIAS - Knots Indicated Airspeed

LAR - Launch Acceptability Region

LATOMS-T - Low Altitude Warning, Air-to-Ground, Target Elevation, Ordnance, Master Arm, Symbology – Target Designated

LECT - Lecture

LL - Low Level

LS - Lateral Separation

MAF - Maintenance Action Form

MCG - Master Curriculum Guide

MFCD - Multi-Function Color Display

MIF - Maneuver Item File

MIL - Mediated Interactive Lecture

MNPOTTA - (Check-in Format) Mission #, Number/Type Aircraft, Position, Ordnance, Time on Station, Targeting Source, Abort Code

MNTS - Multi-service NFO Training System

MOA - Military Operating Area

MRM - Medium-Range Missile

MTR - Military Training Route

NATOPS - Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization

NFO - Naval Flight Officer xvii

NFS - Naval Flight Student

NG - No Grade

NM - Nautical Mile(s)

NORDO - No Radio (Lost Communications)

NOTAMs - Notices to Airmen

NSS - Navy Standard Score

NWS - Nose Wheel Steering

OBOGS - On-Board Oxygen Generating System

OFT - Operational Flight Trainer

OLQ - Officer-Like Qualities

ORM - Operational Risk Management

PAR - Precision Approach Radar

PAS - Phase Aggregate Score

PGM - Precision-Guided Munitions

PTT - Partial Task Trainer

PUP - Pull-Up Point

RBGM - Real Beam Ground Map

RDR - Radar

RHC - Radar Hand Controller

RIP - Roll-In Point

RPM - Revolutions per Minute

RQ - Rear Quarter

RRU - Ready Room Unsatisfactory

RTB - Return-to-Base

RVSM - Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum

RWR - Radar Warning Receiver

RWT - Real-World Timing xviii

SA - Situational Awareness

SADS - Stability Augmentation Data Sensor

SEAD - Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses

SITREP - Situation Report

SMS - Student Monitoring Status or Stores Management System

SNFO - Student Naval Flight Officer

SOP - Standard Operating Procedures

SRA - Section Radar Attack

SRM - Short-Range Missile

SRR - Short-Range Radar

SSR - Special Syllabus Requirement

STAN - Standardization

STKFP - Strike Flight Procedures

STKNAVFP - Strike Navigation Flight Procedures

STRS - Stores (Display)

STT - Single Target Track

SUA - Special Use Airspace

SYS - Systems

TA - Target Aspect

TACAN - Tactical Air Navigation

TFR - Temporary Flight Restrictions

TGT - Target

TOT - Time on Target

TRB - Training Review Board

TTFACORLH - (Intel Format) Target, Threat, Friendlies, Artillery, Clearance Authority, Ordnance, Restrictions, Localized SEAD, Hazards xix

TW - Training Air Wing

TWS - Track While Scan

UHF - Ultra High Frequency

UNSAT - Unsatisfactory

VFR - Visual Flight Rules

VHF - Very High Frequency

VID - Visual Identification

VMTS - Virtual Mission Training System

VOR - VHF Omnidirectional Range

XO - Executive Officer xx xxi

GLOSSARY

1. Advancing X. Completed event within the normal syllabus flow. Excludes events with last characters in the range 84-89.

2. Aviation Training Form (ATF). A grade sheet documenting student performance for all categories of training regardless of media, phase, or stage.

3. Aviation Training Jacket (ATJ). The ATJ is the student’s training record. It contains ATFs, calendar card, grade reports, and all other associated training information. It is filed in student control and follows the student through all phases of training.

4. Block of Training. A sequential series of lessons within a training stage sharing an identical MIF. The second numerical character in the lesson designator identifies a block.

5. Blue ATF. A standard ATF that is printed on blue paper.

The blue ATF is used to denote a Marginal event. Blue ATFs are also used to outline Student Monitoring Status (SMS) requirements.

6. Check Ride (SXX90). A flight/simulator check in any stage of training.

7. Class Advisor. An instructor assigned to provide counseling and guidance to a specific class throughout the applicable syllabus.

8. Contact. The chapter of training that includes familiarization, emergency procedures, and basic copilot skills.

9. Course of Training. The entire program of preflight, flight, simulation, academics, and officer development conducted in all media during the programmed training days.

10. Course Training Standard (CTS). A description of required behaviors and standards of performance for a specific maneuver.

These standards are in Chapter IX.

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11. Courseware. The technical data, flight training instructions, audio, video, film, mediated interactive lecture (MIL), computer-assisted instruction (CAI), instructor guides, student study guides, and other training material developed to support and implement the syllabus of instruction.

12. Critical Item. Any maneuver coded with a plus sign (+).

This symbol indicates the maneuver is required and must be accomplished to the specified standard in that block of training.

13. Deliverables. A CNATRA 1542/1827 TRB Summary Form generated by the TRB that summarizes a specific student’s progress in a given syllabus and provides detailed information on the application of UMFO training for that student.

Deliverables indicate whether the quality and continuity of training provided was IAW CNATRAINST 1542.164A.

14. Drop On Request. A student’s voluntary option to request termination of training IAW CNATRAINST 1500.4H.

15. Emergency Procedure. Any degradation of aircraft systems or flight conditions requiring aircrew action or intervention.

16. End of Block. The last event in a block. The student must meet or exceed MIF on all critical items and all optional items attempted in the block to progress past EOB.

17. Extra Training (SXX87). Additional student training flights ordered by the Operations Officer (OPSO) or higher in order to make up for Squadron/IP instructional deficiencies.

18. Final Progress Check (SXX89). A special check normally given by the Commanding Officer (CO) or Executive Officer (XO) in the CO’s absence. The CO may delegate Final Progress Check (FPC) duty in writing to a qualified O-4 or above, in the event that neither the CO nor XO are qualified or available to instruct in the required stage. A satisfactory FPC returns the student to normal syllabus flow. An UNSAT FPC results in an attrition recommendation to Commander, Training Air Wing SIX, and a TRB.

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19. Flight Training Instruction. A CNATRA-approved manual describing flight procedures and techniques for each training stage.

20. Hours per X. The average length for each event in a block, rounded to the nearest tenth of an hour.

21. Initial Progress Check (SXX88). A special check given by an experienced instructor (senior O-3 or above) as designated in writing by the CO. A satisfactory IPC returns the student to normal syllabus flow. An UNSAT IPC results in an FPC.

22. Lesson Designator. All syllabus events have a minimum five-character* lesson designator in the following format:

Char Meaning Remarks

1st* Stage AWI-All Weather Intercept

BFM-Basic Fighter Maneuvers CAS-Close Air Support

FAM—

Familiarization G—Ground STK—Strike

2nd Media 0—Ground Event 1—Academics

2—Not Used 3—2F205A Simulator

4—T-45C Aircraft

3rd Block Sequential, indicating block within stage.

4th 5th

Event/ Check Identifier

Sequential, indicating event within block, or other event types as shown below:

84—Adaptation Flight 85—Practice Trainer 86—Warmup 87—Extra Training

88—Initial Progress Check 89—Final Progress Check 90—Check Ride

* In a seven-character lesson designator, the alphanumeric characters represent the Stage and the four-digits after the Stage identifier are in the same format as the 2nd-5th characters in a five-character lesson designator.

23. Maneuver Item File (MIF). A listing of required maneuvers and associated proficiency levels for each block of training.

24. Master Syllabus. Chapters I-VIII list all training syllabus activities, prerequisites, and training flow for UMFO.

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25. Outcomes. Potential courses of action following a Progress Check.

a. Pass – Return to training.

b. Fail (IPC) – Results in an FPC.

c. Fail (FPC) – Proceed with the attrition process/attrite.

26. Phase of Training. A major division in the course of training. The UMFO syllabus consists of Primary (Primary 1 and 2), Intermediate, and Advanced (Strike Fighter and Maritime Command and Control) phases of training.

27. Pink ATF. A standard ATF that is printed on pink paper.

The pink ATF is used to denote an UNSAT event generating a progress check.

28. Progress Check Instructor. An instructor authorized and designated in writing by the CO to administer Initial or Final Progress Checks.

29. Ready Room UNSAT (RRU). An UNSAT grade given for inadequate knowledge of flight procedures, systems, discuss items, emergency procedures, or deficient preflight planning.

30. Special Syllabus Requirement (SSR). One time, ungraded demonstration item.

31. Stage of Training. All training of a particular type within a phase. The alphanumeric letter(s) in the lesson designator identifies the stage of each lesson (Example:

FAM4101 is in the Familiarization stage; AWI4101 is in the All Weather Intercepts stage).

32. Student Monitoring Status. SMS is a squadron-initiated status to address substandard student performance.

33. Training Media. UMFO media include aircraft, 2F205A trainer (OFT), partial task trainer (PTT), ground training, CAIs, and MILs. The first numerical character in the lesson identifier designates the training media (Example: G1101 and STK1101 are academic events).

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34. Training Review Board. A fact-finding board appointed to conduct an administrative review of circumstances and procedures relative to an FPC recommendation for a student’s attrition.

35. Training Time Out. Cessation of any training evolution initiated when a student or instructor expresses concern for personal safety or a condition warrants clarification of procedures or requirements IAW CNATRAINST 1500.4H.

36. Warmup Event(s) (SXX86). Additional events given to allow a student to regain a level of proficiency previously demonstrated which has diminished due to an extended break in training.

37. Yellow ATF. A standard ATF that is printed on yellow paper. The yellow ATF is used to denote an UNSAT event that does not generate a progress check.

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Chapter I

General Instructions

1. Syllabus Management

a. Distribution. Participating squadron personnel.

b. Interpretation. The syllabus is directive. Should circumstances create situations not covered within the scope of this syllabus, or specific course of action appears to conflict with other directives, consult CNATRA (N71).

c. Deviations. Document all deviations on the event’s ATF.

d. Changes. Recommended changes shall be submitted IAW

CNATRAINST 1550.6E.

e. Execution. All students execute Chapters II through

VIII.

f. Syllabus Description. Advanced UMFO is flown in the advanced training platform and is divided into stages. Stages are grouped by like-flight training regimes such as Familiarization, Strike, and CAS. Each stage is subdivided into training blocks. The training blocks consist of a specified number of flights/simulator events. MIFs identify the minimum acceptable level of performance in relation to the CTS that must be achieved at the completion of each training block.

g. Grade Calculation

(1) Phase Aggregate Score (PAS). An SNFO’s PAS is a comparative ranking based on the previous population of completers for a specific phase of aviation training. PAS indicates only SNFO performance relative to a normative population of other recent SNFOs. Under the UMFO system, PAS is not by itself an indication of whether an SNFO has met the criteria necessary for winging or continuation in aviation training.

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UMFO SNFO Calculations. From a population of previous SNFOs, an SNFO’s PAS is calculated using equation (1), below:

(1)

Where

S – SNFO Score NMU – SNFO Number of Marginals and Unsats (NMU) Acad – SNFO Academic Grades M1 – Squadron Average Score M2 – Squadron Average NMU M3 – Squadron Average Academic Grades S1 – Standard Deviation of Squadron Score S2 – Standard Deviation of Squadron NMU S3 – Standard Deviation of Squadron Academic Grades

(2) Naval Standard Score (NSS). NSS is calculated to correct for potential non-normality in the distribution of PAS.

NSS is calculated from PAS by using equation (2), below:

(2)

Where

PAS – SNFO PAS

MPAS – Squadron Average PAS SDPAS – Standard Deviation of Squadron PAS

2. Training Management

a. Syllabus Progression. Fly syllabus events within each stage sequentially. Do not start a block without all prerequisites. Students must complete all events. System training management is designed to facilitate two graded events (flight, simulator, or exam) per student per day.

b. Maneuver Continuity. Students must accomplish previously graded procedures frequently enough to ensure required proficiency is maintained.

SDPAS

MPASPASNSS *1050

3*09.0

2*1.0

1*81.0*1050_ S

MAcad S

NMUM

S

MSPASSNFO

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c. Hours per X (H/X). Mission Commanders shall plan and execute missions to meet H/X as closely as practical. If actual event length varies from H/X by more than 0.3 hours, the instructor shall annotate reason(s) in the ATF’s general comments section.

d. Location of Training. Student events may be accomplished at home station or on cross-country/detachments where applicable.

e. Special Syllabus Requirements. SSRs may be allocated to blocks. Unless noted otherwise, instructors may accomplish SSRs on any flight within the block. The SSRs shall be completed in the specified block. Annotate completed SSRs in the following three places on the ATF: Specify the SSR completed in the Comments section, assign NG/1 as the SSR maneuver grade, and date/save SSR exposure on the TIMS SSR tab.

f. Aviation Training Jacket Reviews. The Class Advisor (CA) or other qualified flight instructor shall conduct jacket reviews at least weekly. Additionally, SMS students require weekly ATJ reviews from the Student Control Officer.

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Admin/Ground Training

Flight

Simulator

STK4101-7

FAM4290

FAM3101-4

AWI3101-4

Close Air Support

Familiarization

FAM4101-5

CAS3101-4

AWI3201-3

AWI4101-2

FAM4301-2

CAS4101-3

AWI4490

StrikeG0201

G0103

G0101-2

G1101-26*

FAM1101-2

G0202

STK3201-5

STK3101-6

STK4201-4

G0203

STK4390

G0204

G0301CAS1101-2

G0302

CAS4290

G0401

Basic Fighter Maneuvers

BFM1101-4*

BFM3101

BFM4101-4

BFM4290

G0402

All Weather Intercepts

G0501

AWI1101-24

G0502

AWI1125-28

G0503

AWI4103-4

AWI1130

AWI3204-6

G0504

AWI3301-2

AWI4301

AWI1131

G0505

G0506-7

Check Flight

ADVANCED STRIKE FIGHTER UMFO COURSE FLOW

Check

Check

Check

Check

Check

STK1111-15

AWI3105-7

AWI4201-2

AWI4203-5

G1140

G1127

G1128-31*

G1132-37

G1138-39*

G1141-43

G1144

* = Any Order

FAM1103

STK1101-10*

FAM3201-5

FAM3301-4

AWI1129

G0303

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3. Unsatisfactory (UNSAT) Performance. (See also Progress Check Procedures, Chapter I, paragraph 9c(3).)

a. Flight/Simulator

(1) If syllabus events remain in the block, the student shall progress to the next syllabus event, until the second consecutive UNSAT or third cumulative UNSAT in the block.

(2) If no syllabus events remain, repeat the last syllabus event in the block until the student meets MIF, the second consecutive UNSAT, or third cumulative UNSAT in the block.

(3) If the SNFO receives an UNSAT that does not result in an IPC/FPC, the ATF shall be printed on yellow paper.

(4) An UNSAT check flight (SXX90), two consecutive UNSATs in block, three cumulative UNSATs (in the same block), four total UNSATs in phase, or RRU result in a Progress Check.

Document the failed check flight or second consecutive/third (in block) cumulative UNSAT on a pink ATF for that syllabus event.

b. Ready Room UNSAT (RRU). An RRU is defined as either of the following:

(1) An SNFO is inadequately prepared for the scheduled event. The RRU shall be documented on a pink version of the event’s ATF. The event will be marked as incomplete with a U/2 grade in the maneuver column(s) that triggered the RRU. Upon completion of the progress check, the event shall be flown to completion and general knowledge and emergency procedures shall be incorporated into the overall grading solution.

(2) The SNFO fails a nonacademic examination (e.g., NATOPS quiz).

(3) For purposes of determining when IPCs or FPCs are required, RRUs and UNSAT flight/simulator events all contribute to the same IPC/FPC process; each SNFO may only have one IPC per phase of training.

c. Academic. Two academic examination failures in a phase trigger an FPC. The FPC shall be completed prior to retake.

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d. Remediation. A simulator or ground evaluation emphasizing the deficient areas may clear an UNSAT check ride or EOB syllabus event caused solely by ground operations.

e. Restrictions. Until remediating the UNSAT:

(1) The student shall not accomplish training in any other stage.

(2) The student may accomplish academic classes, examinations, and ground training events, provided the UNSAT event was not a prerequisite.

4. Training Review Board. The TRAWING shall conduct a TRB on all NFSs recommended for attrition.

a. The TRB shall consider the quality of training provided, continuity of training provided, outside influences, and extenuating circumstances.

b. The TRB shall not make recommendations based on perceived NFS potential or aspects unrelated to the administrative application of the NFS’s training.

c. For more information, refer to CNATRAINST 1500.4H.

5. Break in Training Warmup Events (SXX86). Nonsyllabus warmup events compensate for breaks in training. Eligibility is based on the number of days since the last flight or simulator in the same stage. All warmups shall be coded as an SXX86, e.g., STK4186. Warmup grades do not satisfy block or MIF requirements and shall not be included in the cumulative totals.

a. Warmup Flights for Extended Breaks in Training. For administration of warmup events for breaks in training of more than 30 days, the CO shall determine an appropriate warmup plan per CNATRAINST 1500.4H.

b. Warmup Events Between Stages. Warmup events shall not be given prior to the first event in stage unless more than 30 days have elapsed since any syllabus event has been conducted (refer to CNATRAINST 1500.4H for warmup event guidelines).

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c. Optional Warmup Event Criteria. Optional warmup criteria are defined in CNATRAINST 1500.4H. Optional warmup events are based on the student’s performance. If the student is in the optional warmup window and their performance meets MIF or is sufficient to meet MIF by the end of block, the event shall count as the next syllabus event. If the student’s performance is Marginal or UNSAT, the event will be graded as such and coded as a warmup.

CRITERIA FOR AWARDING WARMUP EVENTS IN STAGE

Break* (Days)

Warmup Events Remarks

7-13 Sim to A/C

1 Mandatory Simulator

● Mandatory WU is not an advancing event.

● WU event may be flown in aircraft with the TRAWING Commander’s approval.

7-13 All Others

1 Optional ● Optional WU based on performance and is required if overall grade is Marginal or UNSAT.

● Optional WU is prohibited if performance meets MIF or is sufficient to meet MIF by EOB.

14-30 Sim to A/C

2 Mandatory Simulators

● Mandatory WUs are not advancing events.

● For blocks with a single simulator event, only one mandatory WU event is required.

14-30 All others

1 Mandatory

1 Optional

● Mandatory WU is not an advancing event.

● Optional WU based on performance and is required if overall grade is Marginal or UNSAT.

● Optional WU is prohibited if performance meets MIF or is sufficient to meet MIF by EOB.

*Break = (Current Julian Date) – (Julian Date of last simulator or flight event in stage).

d. Mandatory WU A/C to Sim. An A/C-to-Sim mandatory WU shall be flown in the simulator and coded as the last completed simulator in stage.

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6. Additional Flights/Trainers

a. Extra Training (ET) Events (SXX87). All ETs shall be coded as SXX87, e.g., FAM3187. ET events include, but are not limited to, IPC/FPC ET events. Award these events to compensate for training deficiencies, e.g., poor event/maneuver continuity or improper instruction.

(1) The CO may authorize one ET prior to an IPC and up to two ETs prior to an FPC.

(2) Authorization for IPC and FPC ET events shall be documented on a Supplementary ATF and shall clearly state the training deficiency that warrants the ET(s).

(3) IPC/FPC 87 events shall not be awarded to remediate UNSAT student performance unrelated to unit/instructional training deficiencies or for BFM currency (utilize mandatory WU event procedures).

b. Adaptation Events (SXX84). The Squadron CO may provide events for adaptation to the flying environment when requested in writing by the flight surgeon, e.g., airsickness, eyeglasses, etc. These events shall be coded as SXX84 events.

7. Student Monitoring Status

a. The objective of SMS is to focus supervisory attention to a student’s progress in training, address performance deficiencies, and assess the student’s potential to complete the program. SMS may also be applied to students who require supervisory attention while trying to resolve personal issues.

The intent of SMS is to focus on struggling students to help them overcome their difficulties, and provide an expedited route to attrition if this focused attention is unsuccessful.

b. A student who receives two UNSATs in a block of training or three UNSATs within a phase of training shall be placed on

SMS.

c. The squadron CO is not constrained to the UNSAT-related SMS trigger; a CO may place a student on SMS anytime that the CO perceives a need for focused attention to resolve student difficulties.

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d. SMS is intended as a short-term program to address specific performance deficiencies within a block or stage of training. SMS requires that specific goals be met by student within a specific time period. Specific performance goals shall be related to training standards rather than relative performance against a student’s peers. The time period may reference syllabus events.

e. An SMS training plan should include, but is not limited to, training tailored to correct specific deficiencies or to address personal issues.

f. A student’s Class Advisor shall document placement on and removal from SMS in the student’s ATJ via a Supplementary ATF. All SMS-related documentation shall be completed on blue paper. Documentation placing a student on SMS shall include:

(1) The reason the student is being placed on SMS,

(2) The specific goals to be met for successful removal from SMS,

(3) The period of time the student is to be on SMS in order to achieve the specific goals,

(4) Consequences for not meeting the goals (student shall proceed to FPC),

(5) Specific additional training or extra instruction (if any),

(6) Specific scheduling restrictions (if any), and

(7) Any other applicable requirements or restrictions.

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g. Documentation for unsuccessful removal from SMS shall include the specific goal(s) not achieved. For SMS that is triggered by a syllabus event, file the initiating blue SMS Supplementary ATF on the right side of the ATJ, directly above said event’s grade sheet. Upon successful completion of SMS, file the closeout blue SMS Supplementary ATF on the right side of the ATJ, and directly above the closeout-event grade sheet.

If SMS is not related to a syllabus event (i.e., personal issues, academic failure, etc.), then file the initiating and closeout blue SMS Supplementary ATFs on the left side of the ATJ, below the DOR and TTO policy statements.

h. If a student achieves their SMS goals within the SMS period, or when personal issues have been resolved, then the student is returned to the normal syllabus flow. If the student is unable to meet the specific goals of SMS, or performance does not improve, the student shall be referred to a Command-Directed

FPC.

8. Ground Training and Briefing Requirements

a. Mission Preparation, Briefings, and Debriefings

(1) EOB Events. The instructor shall carefully review the student’s previous ATFs in planning the EOB event to ensure the profile includes opportunities to reach MIF on all critical items and optional items attempted in the block.

(2) Preparation. Students shall arrive for each flight and simulator with:

(a) A thorough knowledge of:

1. The Discuss Items, as listed in Chapters III-VIII.

2. Procedural knowledge of the critical and optional items for the event’s training block.

(b) A flight profile tailored to training requirements, weak areas, and continuity.

(c) The latest ATF for the stage.

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(3) Briefing. The instructor shall review the SNFO’s previous block ATFs before each event. Thoroughly cover the current mission’s:

(a) Discuss Items, as listed in Chapters III-VIII.

(b) Specific objectives.

(c) Techniques and required procedures for accomplishing those objectives.

(d) Planned profile and contingencies.

(4) Debriefing

(a) After each event, the instructor shall critique the student’s performance using cause/effect analysis, particularly with respect to CTS.

(b) The mission’s complexity and student’s progress will govern the time required for debrief.

(c) Debriefing must be detailed and comprehensive.

The ATF shall be completed prior to the SNFO’s next event.

Exceptions may be made for out-and-ins and cross-country flights. In such instances, the SNFO will be provided feedback on performance as soon as possible following the event.

b. Emergency Procedures (EP) Briefing and Training

(1) EP training builds the student’s confidence in the aircraft. The instructor shall conduct EP training on all aircraft events, either on the ground or in the aircraft.

Correct procedural deficiencies through additional instruction and study assignments.

(2) Incorporate EP training into trainer events when practical; however, instructional block objectives take precedence.

(3) Grade the student’s overall EP knowledge and performance under EPs.

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9. Mission Grading Procedures and Evaluation Policies

a. General Grading and Evaluation Policy. MIFs listed are minimum block completion standards per maneuver. Students who consistently perform at the absolute minimum standard through multiple blocks of training may not possess the skills required to complete follow-on training. MIF is designed to allow for minimum performance in a specific area, with the understanding that performance in other areas above the minimum MIF, will offset the weak area.

b. Grading Procedures (Aircraft and Training Devices)

(1) Absolute Maneuver Grading. Use the following grading scale to document the student’s characteristic performance on maneuvers attempted during each event. This is an absolute grading scale. Judge the student’s proficiency only against the item’s CTS. Maneuver grades shall be consistent with the ATF comments.

(a) Demonstrated (NG/1 Level). Enter “No Grade

(NG)”:

1. When the instructor demonstrates the maneuver and the student does not subsequently perform it during the event.

2. To indicate accomplishing all SSRs for that block or event. Also specify completed SSRs in the ATF’s maneuver item content line and document date of exposure via the SSR button on the ATF menu bar.

(b) Unable (U/2 Level). Performance is unsafe or lacks sufficient knowledge, skill, or ability. Deviations greatly exceed CTS, significantly disrupting performance.

Corrections significantly lag deviations or aggravate the deviation.

(c) Fair (F/3 Level). Performance is safe, but with limited proficiency. Deviations exceed CTS, detracting from performance. Corrections noticeably lag deviations, and may not be appropriate.

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(d) Good (G/4 Level). Characteristic performance is within CTS. Deviations outside CTS are allowed, provided they are brief, minor, and do not affect safety of flight.

Corrections must be appropriate and timely.

(e) Excellent (E/5 Level). Greatly surpasses CTS.

Performance is correct, efficient, and skillful. Deviations are very minor. The student initiates corrections, if required, and they are appropriate, smooth, and rapid.

(2) Overall Event Grades. Overall event grades represent the student’s progression through the syllabus. Grade events “Pass,” “Marginal,” or “UNSAT.” Use the following definitions to characterize event grades. See Awarding Overall Event Grades for specific rules defining UNSAT performance.

(a) Pass

1. Prior to EOB. Progress is adequate to meet standards by EOB.

2. EOB. The student’s performance meets or exceeds standards.

(b) Marginal. Ability to meet the standards by the EOB is questionable. The ATF shall be printed on blue paper.

Instructors shall not award a Marginal on an EOB event, check ride, IPC, or FPC. If performance is Marginal on an optional WU, the instructor shall ensure the event is re-coded as a WU (SXX86) prior to ATF completion.

(c) UNSAT. Student exhibits dangerous tendencies or progress toward meeting EOB standards is insufficient. UNSAT overall is at the instructor’s discretion, unless it is triggered by regression rules. It should be noted that an event may be graded UNSAT without any individual maneuvers graded 2/Unable. If the student receives an UNSAT that does not result in an IPC or FPC, the ATF shall be printed on yellow paper.

UNSAT Progress Checks and UNSAT events that result in a Progress Check shall be printed on pink paper.

(3) Awarding Overall Event Grades. The student’s overall grade is based on the student’s performance against the MIF. The following rules govern overall event grading.

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(a) EOB MIF Performance. Performance must meet MIF by EOB. If the student has previously met MIF in the block, he or she must still meet MIF in the EOB flight if the maneuver is reattempted.

(b) Prior to EOB. Performance must meet/exceed previous block MIF. Example:

1. STK32XX MIF requires an F/3 for Section Target Attack. STK42XX MIF requires a G/4.

2. The student must meet or exceed F/3 to progress out of STK32XX.

3. The student must maintain or exceed F/3 until the last STK42XX event, by which time the student must attain G/4.

(c) MIF Performance Maintenance. Students shall maintain or exceed MIF performance from one block to the next within stage or between media within stage, except as noted below or when MIF on a subsequent block is below the preceding block MIF.

(4) Regression Rules. Regression addresses uneven progress through training. Regression rules do not apply to the first simulator or flight block in each stage. Additionally, regression rules do not apply to FAM32 block. The following specifies allowable regression:

(a) The student is allowed up to two maneuver grades of F/3 where a G/4 is required on previous block MIF, and the instructor is satisfied the student is ready to progress to the next event.

(b) The instructor shall award an overall UNSAT due to regression rules if:

1. Regression was to a U/2 where F/3 or G/4 was required on previous block MIF, or

2. Performance on the same maneuver for two consecutive events resulted in an F/3 where a G/4 was required on previous block MIF, or

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3. There was regression on more than two items during one event.

(5) Maneuver Requirements. For each block:

(a) Critical (Mandatory) Items. Items with a number and a plus (+) are mandatory and the student must meet the required proficiency by EOB. When a maneuver is performed multiple times in a block of training, the last grade assigned for the maneuver will determine if the student meets EOB MIF.

(b) Optional Items. Items with a number, but without a plus (+), are optional; however, if flown, the student must meet the required proficiency by EOB see paragraph 9.c.(2)(a) for check-ride exceptions).

(c) Not Demonstrated/Not Performed. The instructor will not demonstrate, nor will the student perform:

1. Unnumbered items.

2. Items not in the stage.

3. Exceptions:

a. Weather-driven instrument approaches.

b. Prebriefed maneuvers for instructor proficiency.

(6) Incomplete Events. In general, instructors should consider an event complete if the student is able to accomplish a sufficient amount of the planned profile. This rule is particularly true when weather precludes finishing all maneuver items, and the instructor is able to emphasize training where weather permits. Subsequent events in the block, when available, can reverse this emphasis, hence achieving overall training balance. If a student has had ample opportunity to learn a task and subsequently flies a short mission, the mission shall not be marked incomplete solely to provide unwarranted extra training.

(a) Assessment. Assess the event complete if:

1. Seventy-five percent of the event’s hours per event (H/X) was used for training, and

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2. There are sufficient events remaining in block to allow for completion of all remaining required maneuvers.

3. Otherwise, assess the event incomplete.

(b) Completion Events

1. An event may both complete a previous event and count as an advancing X.

2. For events flown exclusively to clear an incomplete, grades on maneuvers repeated from the incomplete event do not count toward the student’s score, except where the grade assigned for the repeated item is lower than the lowest grade previously assigned on that item from all previous attempts at that event.

(c) Simulator Event Completion. Assess a simulator event complete if the student has received the full training period per the curriculum.

c. Policies for Evaluation Flights and Ground Evaluations

(1) Authorized Evaluators. The CO will designate check ride instructors for each stage.

(2) Check Rides (SXX90)

(a) Check Ride Progression. Check rides are single-event training blocks; therefore, all rules regarding progressing out of a block apply, except:

1. Student should fly a representative cross section of optional maneuvers.

2. Up to two optional maneuvers may be graded F/3 where G/4 is required without requiring an overall UNSAT.

3. The student should be able to demonstrate required levels of proficiency without instructor assistance.

However, instruction is allowed on check events and students may reattempt maneuvers at the instructor’s discretion.

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4. The entire event should be devoted to assessing the student’s skill attainment, ability, and readiness to progress to the next block of training. All maneuvers indicated with a plus (+) are check ride critical and must be completed to MIF. Regression rules do not apply.

(b) Incomplete Check Event. A check event shall be graded as incomplete when:

1. Any critical (+) item was not flown, or

2. The instructor was unable to sample sufficient examples of a given maneuver to assess the student’s overall performance. If the flight profile is incomplete because too much time was dedicated to reattempting maneuvers or additional training, it should be graded UNSAT/Incomplete.

Note: The subsequent flight need only include maneuvers required to complete the check event.

3. Exceptions. The check event is complete and the overall grade is UNSAT if:

a. Any critical (+) item is below MIF, or

b. More than two noncritical items were graded F/3 where G/4 is required, or

c. Any maneuver is graded U/2.

(c) UNSAT Check Ride—Ground Operations. A check ride graded UNSAT solely for ground operations, like all UNSAT check rides, requires a progress check. The OPSO or CO will decide whether to perform the progress check as a ground evaluation, in the simulator, or in the aircraft.

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(3) Progress Check Procedures

(a) Progress checks flown in the aircraft or simulator are holistic reviews of a student’s proficiency, judgment, situational awareness, and overall ability to complete the mission. The intent of every Progress Check is to determine whether the student has the potential to reach the defined training standards of his/her current phase of training within the designated TTT, while demonstrating the potential…