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BY ORDER OF THE

SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE MANUAL 11-2F-22A,

Volume 1

12 APRIL 2019

Flying Operations

F-22A--AIRCREW TRAINING

COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY

ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available for downloading or ordering on the e-Publishing website at www.e-publishing.af.mil.

RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.

OPR: ACC/A3TO

Supersedes: AFI11-2F-22AV1, 19 May 2006

Certified by: AF/A3T

(Maj Gen Scott F. Smith)

Pages: 55

This publication implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 11-2, Aircrew Operations, AFPD

11-4, Aviation Service, and references Air Force Instruction (AFI) 11-202, Volume 1 (V1), Aircrew Training. This publication establishes effective and safe operations of the F-22A. This

Air Force Manual (AFMAN) applies to all F-22A units in the regular Air Force, Air National

Guard (ANG) and Air Force Reserve (AFR). Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with (IAW) AFMAN 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of IAW the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule located in the Air Force Records Information Management System. Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the office of primary responsibility (OPR) using the Air

Force (AF) Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command. Air Combat Command (ACC)/A3 will coordinate all changes to the basic volume with all major command (MAJCOM)/A3s. This publication may be supplemented at any level, but route all direct supplements to Air Force Flight

Standards Agency (AF/A3OF) and ACC Flight Operations and Training Branch (ACC/A3TO) for coordination prior to certification and approval. Field units below MAJCOM/direct reporting unit

(DRU)/field operating agency (FOA) level forward copies of their supplements of this publication to their parent MAJCOM/ DRU/FOA OPR for post-publication review. Copies of

MAJCOM/DRU/FOA-level supplements, after approval and publishing, will be made available on the e-Publishing website at https://www.e-publishing.af.mil. The authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3”)

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number following the compliance statement. See AFI 33-360, Publications and Forms

Management, for a description of the authorities associated with the Tier numbers. Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the requestors commander for non-tiered compliance items. Additional waiver authority to this publication is described in paragraph 1.2.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

This document has been substantially revised and should be completely reviewed. Major changes include: established training minimums, experience criteria, standardized terminology, mission recording operations, numerous safety related inputs, multiple updated/streamlined waiver changes and deletions per headquarters Air Force review, and significant administrative changes to baseline procedures across all fighters. Tiered waiver authorities (T-levels) have been added per

AFI 33-360.

Chapter 1— GENERAL GUIDANCE 5

1.1. Responsibilities

1.2. Waivers

1.3. Training Programs, Concepts, and Policies

1.4. Mission Recording

1.5. In-flight Supervision

1.6. Experienced (Exp) Pilot Criteria

1.7. RAP Policy and Management

1.8. Training Records and Reports

1.9. Pilot Utilization Policy

1.10. Unit Manpower

Chapter 2— INITIAL QUALIFICATION TRAINING (IQT) 11

2.1. General

2.2. Approval and Waiver for Local IQT

2.3. Prerequisites

2.4. Ground Training

2.5. Flying Training

2.6. Senior Officer Course

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Chapter 3— MISSION QUALIFICATION TRAINING (MQT) 13

3.1. General

3.2. Combat-coded Unit MQT

3.3. Test/Training-coded Unit MQT

3.4. Flight Surgeon and US Army Ground Liaison Officer Ground Training

Chapter 4— CONTINUATION TRAINING (CT) 17

4.1. General

4.2. CT

4.3. Currencies, Recurrency and Recurrency/Requalification Programs

Table 4.1. F-22A Currencies

4.4. Combat-Coded Units

Figure 4.1. Regression Flow Chart

Table 4.2. Proration Allowance

4.5. Test/Training-coded Units

4.6. Special Categories

4.7. Multiple Qualification/Currency

4.8. Instruments

4.9. Gravitational load factor (G)-Awareness CT

4.10. CDO

Chapter 5— WEAPONS DELIVERY/EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATION 31

5.1. General

5.2. Mission Evaluation Versus Employment Certification

5.3. Initial Weapon Certification

5.4. CT Proficiency

5.5. Weapons Delivery Parameters

5.6. Full Scale/Live Ordnance

Chapter 6— SPECIALIZED TRAINING 33

6.1. General

6.2. Flight Lead Upgrade (FLUG) - Certification

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6.3. Instructor Pilot Upgrade (IPUG) – Qualification and Certification

6.4. Mission Commander (MC) Upgrade – Certification

6.5. LASDT – Certification

Table 6.1. LOWAT Categories

6.6. Night Vision Device (NVD) – Certification

6.7. Functional Check Flight (FCF) – Certification

6.8. FMT Operator Upgrade – Certification

6.9. Aerospace Control Alert (ACA) – Certification

6.10. Banner – Certification

Attachment 1— GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 41

Attachment 2— GLOSSARY OF MISSION AND EVENT DEFINITIONS 48

Attachment 3— VERIFICATION GUIDE FOR AIR-TO-AIR/AIR-TO-GROUND 54

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Chapter 1

GENERAL GUIDANCE

1.1. Responsibilities. This manual establishes the minimum Air Force standards for training, qualifying, and certifying personnel performing aircrew duties in the F-22A. NOTE: For the purposes of this manual, certification denotes a commander's action, whereas qualification denotes a formal evaluation. Reference AFI 11-202V2, Aircrew Standardization / Evaluation Program, for an explanation of qualifications versus certifications. ACC/A3 is designated the responsible agency for this volume IAW AFPD 11-2.

1.1.1. ACC/A3 will:

1.1.1.1. Chair annual Combat Air Forces Realistic Training Review Board to review ground and flying training requirements/programs. Focused at the group commander and

MAJCOM/A3T (or equivalent) level, board participation includes active and reserve component units/organizations. MAJCOM/A3s with major weapons systems for which

ACC is lead command, will be invited to send representatives and/or inputs.

1.1.1.2. Process all publication change requests.

1.1.1.3. Coordinate, publish and distribute the Ready Aircrew Program (RAP) Tasking

Memorandum (RTM), which describes annual training requirements for designated combat-coded units.

1.1.2. MAJCOM/A3s may elect to develop their own training requirements to fulfill designed operational capability (DOC) statement missions and documentation of aircrew certification via supplement or in their own MAJCOM RTM.

1.1.3. DRUs will:

1.1.3.1. Provide standard instructional texts to support operational weapons and tactics training (T-2). Forward electronic copies to appropriate MAJCOM/A3 and Numbered Air

Force/A3 (T-2).

1.1.3.2. Review, update, and distribute changes to instructional texts (T-2).

1.1.3.3. Review subordinate unit training programs (T-2).

1.1.4. Wings/groups will:

1.1.4.1. Develop/approve/implement programs to ensure training objectives are met and assist subordinate units in management of training programs (T-2).

1.1.4.2. Attach aircrew position indicator (API)-5/6/8 pilots to a flying squadron and designate the continuation training status for each, except when otherwise mandated (T-2).

All API 5/6/8 Air Reserve Component (ARC) pilots will have continuation training status designated (T-2).

1.1.4.3. Review manning programs and position designations annually (T-2).

1.1.4.4. Review training programs and syllabi annually (T-2). Forward unit supplements to this publication to MAJCOM/A3T (or equivalent), for coordination prior to certification and approval (ANG to National Guard Bureau (NGB)/A2/3/6/10O, AFR to Air Force

Reserve Command (AFRC)/A3D).

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1.1.5. Squadrons/units will:

1.1.5.1. Combat-coded units will publish a letter of pilot qualifications/certifications monthly (example: Letter of X’s) (T-2). The letter provides a list of pilots that have special capabilities or qualifications for that month. The letter also provides utilization of basic mission capable (BMC) pilots (annotate missions/events that maintain qualification/certification).

1.1.5.2. Ensure adequate continuity and supervision of individual training needs, experience, and proficiencies of assigned/attached pilots (T-3).

1.1.5.3. Monitor assigned/attached pilot currencies and requirements (T-3).

1.1.5.4. Review training and evaluation records of newly assigned pilots and those completing formal training to determine the training required for them to achieve the appropriate qualification, certifications, and training status (T-3). After review and evaluation, archive the previous flying assignment training folder.

1.1.5.5. Develop unit training programs using RTM guidance and this volume (T-2).

Consider attrition and collateral sorties (including associated training requirements) when developing unit training and flying hour programs.

1.1.5.6. Review qualifications and training requirements of non-pilots (flight surgeon, ground liaison officer, etc.) and determine appropriate flight restrictions (T-3).

1.1.5.7. Ensure pilots only participate in missions, events, and tasks for which they are being trained or trained, current, and prepared for that purpose (T-3).

1.1.5.8. Submit training reports as outlined in MAJCOM RTM guidance. See paragraph

1.8.5.

1.1.6. Individual pilots will:

1.1.6.1. Monitor currencies and requirements established by this instruction (T-3).

1.1.6.2. Only participate in ground and flying activities for which they are being trained or trained, current, and prepared for that purpose (T-3).

1.2. Waivers. Forward waiver requests through appropriate channels to the applicable

MAJCOM/A3 or equivalent, or Commander Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR) for those aircrew and assets under the COMAFFOR’s oversight, for approval. The COMAFFOR, MAJCOM/A3 (or equivalent) will notify ACC/A3 of waivers within 72 hours of issuance. Wing commanders will notify the publication OPR within 72 hours of waiver approval (T-2). IAW AFI 33-360, a copy of the approved waiver must follow within 30 days of issuance (T-2). An email to the waived publication OPR that includes a completed AF Form 679, Air Force Publication Compliance Item

Waiver Request/Approval or equivalent will suffice. Waiver authority for supplemental guidance will be as specified in the supplement and approved through higher level coordination authority.

1.3. Training Programs, Concepts, and Policies.

1.3.1. Units will design training programs to achieve the highest degree of mission readiness consistent with flight safety and resource availability (T-2). Training programs are designed to progress pilots from initial qualification training (IQT) (Basic (B)-course or transition/requalification training (TX)), then to mission qualification training (MQT), AFMAN11-2F-22AV1 12 APRIL 2019 7 continuation training (CT), and specialized training as required. The guidelines in this instruction should be balanced with operational procedures and Combatant Commander priorities.

1.3.2. ACC Training Support Squadron will assist operations group (OG)/CCs in development of training programs when/where tasked by the ACC/A3. Other MAJCOMs may submit requests for training program support to the ACC/A3. If validated, these requests will be prioritized and tasked to the ACC Training Support Squadron. Test-coded units may develop syllabi to upgrade operational test pilots in support of specific test plans. These syllabi will be approved by the test group commander (T-2).

1.4. Mission Recording.

1.4.1. Squadron commanders (SQ/CCs) will determine a program for supervisory review of mission recording(s) (T-2).

1.4.2. Pilots will record from takeoff to landing to the max extent possible in order to maximize training value (T-3).

1.5. In-flight Supervision. Unless specifically directed, the SQ/CC determines the level of supervision necessary to accomplish the required training (unaccomplished tasks, new tasks, corrections to previous discrepancies, etc.).

1.5.1. Flight Lead (FL). Instructor Pilots (IP) and FL-certified SQ supervisors may allow any pilot to lead portions of a mission if appropriately briefed. The IP or FL-certified SQ supervisor always retains responsibility for the flight.

1.5.2. Tactical Lead. FLs may pass the tactical lead to their wingman for specific tasks. As the tactical lead, the wingman may make tactical decisions for the flight, but the FL retains overall authority and responsibility for the flight.

1.6. Experienced (Exp) Pilot Criteria. An experienced pilot consistently demonstrates the skills

(airmanship, situational awareness, and tactical leadership) required to effectively employ fighter aircraft in combat. Designation as an experienced pilot requires SQ/CC approval and one of the following:

1.6.1. Formal training unit (FTU) B-course graduate and all of the following:

1.6.1.1. 4-Ship flight lead certification

1.6.1.2. 250 F-22A flying sorties

1.6.1.3. 75 simulator sorties

1.6.2. FTU TX-course graduate (including the senior officer course) and one of the following:

1.6.2.1. Previous F-22A pilot

1.6.2.1.1. If previously Exp, no additional criteria

1.6.2.1.2. If not previously Exp, follow B-course criteria

1.6.2.2. Different fighter mission design series (MDS) background (F-16/F-15E/A-10, etc.)

1.6.2.2.1. Previously fighter Exp requires both of the following:

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1.6.2.2.1.1. 4-Ship flight lead certification

1.6.2.2.1.2. 50 F-22A flying sorties

1.6.2.2.2. Previously fighter inexperienced (Inexp) requires both of the following:

1.6.2.2.2.1. 4-Ship flight lead certification

1.6.2.2.2.2. 100 F-22A flying sorties

1.7. RAP Policy and Management.

1.7.1. RAP defines the minimum training required to maintain the assigned training status.

1.7.2. The RAP training cycle is 12 months, aligned with the fiscal year and executed as outlined the RTM (Exception: Air Education and Training Command training cycle is 12 months, determined by the MAJCOM). RAP training is designed to focus on skills needed to accomplish DOC-tasked missions following completion of IQT and MQT.

1.7.3. All combat-coded unit regular Air Force API-1 positions, flying SQ/CC and operations officer (DO) positions are designated combat mission ready (CMR). OG/fighter group

(FG)/CCs may designate other API-6 positions not assigned to the flying squadron as CMR.

Exception: If a unit is over-manned, the SQ/CC will train the unit manning document API-1s to CMR and designate the overage no lower than BMC (T-2). In this case, priority should be given to inexperienced pilots. Exception: In the ANG/AFR at the OG/FG/CC discretion, any pilot may be designated CMR/BMC.

1.7.4. Active duty API-6 positions above squadron level are normally designated BMC. These

BMC pilots are typically assigned to pilot positions whose primary job lies within wing supervision or a staff function that directly supports the flying operation.

1.7.5. All test/training-coded unit regular Air Force pilot positions are designated mission ready (MR) (and fly at a BMC rate as a minimum).

1.7.6. An effective RAP training sortie requires accomplishing a complete primary, secondary, or basic skills mission. Effective sorties include a sufficient number of events applicable to that mission type, as determined by the SQ/CC. Pilots are not required to log effective RAP sorties when minimal training occurs. Only one RAP sortie may be logged per sortie (day or night) unless separated by air-to-air refueling (AAR) or hot pit refueling (T-2).

1.7.6.1. Each mission on either side of the AAR/hot pit refueling must stand alone as an effective RAP training sortie (T-3).

1.7.6.2. A maximum of three RAP training sorties will be logged per 24 hour period under these rules (T-3) (Exception: This limit does not apply to combat operations). Apply mission complexity guidance contained in AFMAN 11-2F-22AV3, F-22 Operations

Procedures, paragraph 2.4. (e.g., prioritize flying upgrade missions and the most complex/demanding events to the first sortie).

1.7.7. Units converting from another MDS may fly pilots in CMR positions at the BMC rate if CMR sortie rates cannot be supported (e.g., due to lack of trained maintenance personnel or available aircraft). In this case, CMR pilots maintain CMR status while flying the BMC rate.

SQ/CCs will determine when pilots become non-combat mission ready (N-CMR) due to lack

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of resources or training, and ensure CMR designated pilots fly at the CMR sortie rate no later than one month prior to the scheduled operationally ready date (T-3).

1.8. Training Records and Reports.

1.8.1. SQ/CC maintain pilot records for individual training and flight evaluations as applicable, IAW:

1.8.1.1. AFI 11-202V1.

1.8.1.2. AFI 11-202V2.

1.8.1.3. AFI 11-401, Aviation Management.

1.8.2. SQ/CC track the following information for all pilots, as appropriate:

1.8.2.1. Ground training.

1.8.2.2. Requirements and accomplishment of individual mission types and events cumulatively for the training cycle.

1.8.2.3. One and three-month RAP lookback as outlined in the RTM.

1.8.2.4. Training requirements and accomplishment of individual currencies.

1.8.2.5. Weapons employment records in sufficient detail to document all employment attempts and hit percentages.

1.8.3. Units update aviation resource management system (ARMS) “No Date” with either the date of the last FTU or United States Air Force Weapons School (USAFWS)-equivalent training accomplished, or the unit mission certification date.

1.8.4. Units will maintain a training folder (electronic folder is acceptable) for each assigned and attached pilot (T-1). Training folders include information on pilot qualifications/certifications and current assignment training documentation (upgrades, regression, waivers, special qualifications, etc.).

1.8.5. Periodic and End of Cycle (EOC) Training Reports (Operational Units and FTUs).

1.8.5.1. Operational Unit Reporting. Operational squadrons (including those deployed) will submit periodic and EOC RAP training reports as outlined in the RTM (T-2).

Squadrons may submit an out of cycle report at any time if higher headquarters assistance is required to prepare for DOC or deployment tasking. Reference current RTM for detailed instructions and report templates.

1.8.5.2. FTU Reporting. FTUs will report on their own training health as directed by their parent MAJCOM (T-2).

1.9. Pilot Utilization Policy.

1.9.1. In general, inexperienced API-1 should receive sortie allocation priority over experienced pilots. Priorities for sortie allocation are as follows:

1.9.1.1. Combat-coded Units. CMR API-1, MQT API-1, CMR API-6, MQT API-6, BMC (API- All), API-5 pilot-physicians.

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1.9.1.2. Training-coded Units. Formal syllabus training, MQT, instructor CT, authorized staff personnel not performing instructor or flight examiner duties (to include

API-5 pilot-physicians not on instructor orders).

1.9.1.3. Test-coded Units. Requirements directed by MAJCOM, training required to prepare for assigned projects/tasking, BMC training requirements that cannot be accomplished on primary missions, API-5 pilot-physicians.

1.9.2. While API-1 pilots may perform additional duties outside of their flying squadron on a temporary basis, their primary responsibility is with the squadron to fill unit-assigned missions.

Commanders will not prioritize workload outside of the squadron over squadron mission requirements for the employment of squadron API-1 pilots (T-3).

1.9.3. Commanders will ensure inexperienced pilots in the first year of their initial operational assignment are given scheduling priority and only perform non-flying duties related to operational/combat activities (T-3).

1.9.4. Units should provide assigned/attached API-6/-8 pilots adequate resources to maintain minimum training requirements; however, support for API-6/-8 pilots should not come at the expense of the flying squadron’s primary mission.

1.10. Unit Manpower.

1.10.1. Commanders will ensure that pilots only fill authorized API-1/-5/-6 positions IAW unit manning document (T-2).

1.10.2. Wings with a formal training mission should strive to maximize instructor qualification (T-prefix) for API-6 pilots. At least one of the following pilots will maintain formal IP status: wing commander (WG/CC) or vice, OG/CC or deputy (T-3).

1.10.3. API-8 pilot authorizations and test-coded authorizations are IAW AFI 11-401 and

MAJCOM guidance. If units cannot meet attached flyer requirements, they must request relief

IAW AFI 11-401, as supplemented. Units requiring flight hour adjustments for attached API-

8 and applicable API-6 pilots must request program changes IAW MAJCOM directives.

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Chapter 2

INITIAL QUALIFICATION TRAINING (IQT)

2.1. General. This chapter outlines IQT requirements for all pilots. IQT provides the training necessary to qualify pilots in a basic position and flying duties without regard to a unit's mission.

Upon completion of IQT, the pilots attain basic aircraft qualification (BAQ) status. BAQ is a prerequisite for MQT. Except for general officers above wing level, BAQ is not a long term qualification status. Waiver authority for pilots, other than general officers above the wing level, to remain BAQ is MAJCOM/A3 (ANG to NGB/A2/3/6/10O; AFR to AFRC/A3D).

2.1.1. Formal Training. IQT includes B-course, TX, and senior officer course training normally conducted during formal syllabus courses at FTU squadrons. Formal course graduates are proficient in mission tasks as indicated by the course training standards and required proficiency levels of the FTU syllabi.

2.1.2. Local Training. In exceptional circumstances when FTU training is not available within a reasonable time period, local training may be conducted IAW the provisions in this chapter. When local training is approved, the gaining MAJCOM assumes responsibility for the burden of providing this training. Local training is developed and conducted using the appropriate formal course syllabi.

2.2. Approval and Waiver for Local IQT.

2.2.1. Gaining MAJCOM/A3 (ANG to NGB/A2/3/6/10O; AFR to AFRC/A3D) is the approval authority to conduct local IQT and is the waiver authority to change the requirements of the formal course syllabus. Inform ACC/A3T of approved waivers prior to commencing local IQT.

2.2.2. Gaining MAJCOM/CC (ANG to NGB/A2/3/6/10O; AFR to AFRC/A3D) is the approval authority for local IQT for colonel-selects and above to be conducted at the unit to which the officer is assigned. Inform ACC/A3T of approved waivers prior to commencing local IQT.

2.2.3. Requests to conduct local IQT include the following:

2.2.3.1. Justification for the local training in lieu of FTU training.

2.2.3.2. Summary of individual's flying experience to include last centrifuge date.

2.2.3.3. Date training will begin and expected completion date.

2.2.3.4. Requested exceptions to formal course syllabus, with rationale.

2.3. Prerequisites. Course prerequisites are IAW the appropriate formal course syllabus and

USAF Education and Training Course Announcements.

2.4. Ground Training. OG/FG/CCs may tailor ground training to the individual's background and experience or peculiar local conditions.

2.5. Flying Training.

2.5.1. Training should be completed within the time specified by the syllabus or expected completion date for local IQT. Failure to complete within the specified time limit requires notification IAW syllabus or, in the case of local IQT, the gaining MAJCOM/A3 (ANG to

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NGB/A2/3/6/10O); AFR to AFRC/A3D) with pilot's name, rank, reason for delay, planned actions, and estimated completion date (T-2).

2.5.2. Successful completion of IQT requires the upgrading pilot (UP) to complete at a minimum an aircraft instrument (INSTM) qualification (QUAL) evaluation IAW AFI 11-

202V2 and AFMAN 11-2F-22AV2, F-22--Aircrew Evaluation Criteria.

2.5.3. UPs fly under IP supervision until completing the INSTM/QUAL evaluation.

2.5.4. Formal course syllabus mission objectives and tasks are minimum requirements. The

SQ/CC may authorize additional training events based on UP proficiency and background.

Additional training due to UP non-progression is incorporated within the constraints of the formal course syllabus.

2.6. Senior Officer Course.

2.6.1. All formal training courses for senior officers (colonel-selects and above) will be conducted at FTUs unless waived IAW paragraph 2.2.2.

2.6.2. Senior officers must meet course entry prerequisites outlined in the ACC F-22A syllabus and complete all requirements unless waived IAW syllabus directives or paragraph

2.2.1.

2.6.3. If a senior officer must be trained at the base to which assigned, the officer will be in formal training status (T-2). Unit duties will be turned over to appropriate deputies or vice commanders until training is completed (T-2). Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the gaining MAJCOM/CC (ANG: ACC/CG) submitted through MAJCOM/A3.

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Chapter 3

MISSION QUALIFICATION TRAINING (MQT)

3.1. General. MQT is an OG/CC approved, unit-developed, training program that upgrades IQT-complete (BAQ) pilots to accomplish the unit specific missions. The SQ/CC will develop and maintain responsibility for the local MQT programs (T-3). Guidance in this chapter, which represents the minimum, is provided to assist SQ/CCs in developing their MQT program. Units are expected to further tailor programs based on an individual’s current qualifications, experience, currency, documented performance, and formal training. Applicable portions of MQT may be used to create a requalification program for pilots who have regressed from BMC/CMR to specifically address the deficiencies which caused the regression. For test/training-coded units, see paragraph

3.3.

3.2. Combat-coded Unit MQT. The SQ/CC will ensure a pilot completes MQT within 90 calendar days (ARC: 120 calendar days) (T-3). Timing starts at the pilot's first duty day at the gaining operational unit. If a pilot elects to take leave prior to entering MQT, the timing begins after the termination of the pilot's leave. MQT is considered complete with the SQ/CC certifying the pilot as CMR/BMC. Notify MAJCOM/A3T (or equivalent) (ANG to NGB/A2/3/6/10O; AFR to AFRC/A3D) if there is a delay beginning MQT that exceeds 30 days or training exceeds the 90-day time period (ARC: 120 calendar days).

3.2.1. MQT Syllabus Minimum Requirements. At a minimum, SQ/CCs will include the following events within the individualized MQT program (T-2):

3.2.1.1. Ground training (see paragraph 3.2.3).

3.2.1.2. Local area orientation (LAO) simulator (SIM) (if not previously accomplished within 24 months).

3.2.1.3. LAO sortie (if not previously accomplished within 24 months).

3.2.1.4. Tactical sortie (may be combined with LAO sortie).

3.2.1.5. Air combat training (ACBT) (see paragraph 3.2.6).

3.2.1.6. Initial weapons employment certification IAW Chapter 5 and as outlined in the

RTM.

3.2.1.7. Current INSTM/QUAL and mission (MSN) evaluations IAW AFI 11-202V2 and

AFMAN 11-2F-22AV2.

3.2.2. Restrictions.

3.2.2.1. SQ/CCs will not fly MQT pilots in FLAG-level exercises or weapon system evaluation program (T-3).

3.2.2.2. There is a 90 day grace period (ARC: 180 days) granted for completion of the following training items after the SQ/CC certification to CMR/BMC: AAR, night training, aircrew chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (ACBRN) flight (see paragraph 3.2.7), and initial verification (not required for BMC). SQ/CCs will regress pilots who fail to accomplish these tasks within the grace period to N-CMR/N-BMC (T-3).

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3.2.2.3. Proficiency and currency in day events will be demonstrated prior to training in similar events at night (T-2).

3.2.3. Ground Training. Units develop blocks of instruction covering areas pertinent to the unit’s mission as determined by the SQ/CC. Training accomplished during IQT may be credited towards this requirement.

3.2.3.1. Newly assigned pilots require theater indoctrination academics IAW AFI 11-

202V1 prior to the first flight. Theater indoctrination academics may be accomplished during MQT academics or as part of the MQT LAO briefing.

3.2.3.2. Initial Verification. Verification is a formal process where pilots demonstrate to a formal board satisfactory knowledge of the squadron’s assigned mission(s) (see attachment 3). The SQ/CC establishes the board composition. Desired composition is

SQ/CC or SQ/DO, weapons, electronic combat, intelligence, and plans representatives.

Initial verification will be completed within 90 days (ARC: 180 days) after completing

MQT (T-3). As part of the verification process, a simulator mission may be included at the

SQ/CC discretion. Experienced pilots who accomplished initial verification in a previous assignment may, at SQ/CC discretion, complete either an initial or a continuation verification to meet the requirements of this section.

3.2.4. SIM Training. In addition to the LAO SIM (IAW paragraph 3.2.1), MQT may include: day/night tactical SIMs. SQ/CCs will include the following events in simulator training (T-2):

3.2.4.1. Selected emergency procedures (EPs).

3.2.4.2. Unusual attitude recovery.

3.2.4.3. Inadvertent weather entry procedures.

3.2.4.4. Lost wingman.

3.2.4.5. Emergency divert.

3.2.4.6. Local procedures and approaches.

3.2.5. Flying Training. MQT progression and performance are documented within unit developed gradebooks. The MQT program culminates with an AF Form 8, Certificate of

Aircrew Qualification, checkride if required. MQT programs designed to regain CMR/BMC status do not require an AF Form 8 unless dictated by other regulations or SQ/CC. Maximum use of mission recording and captive missiles is encouraged on all MQT missions.

3.2.5.1. Supervision. FTU graduates in MQT require an IP. All other MQT pilots require an IP or FL-certified SQ supervisor.

3.2.5.2. Breaks-in-training. If more than 14 calendar days elapse between sorties, the

UP requires an additional review sortie before continuing in the program. The SQ/CC may substitute a full mission trainer (FMT) mission (with an IP) for a required review sortie.

3.2.6. ACBT Program. The following sorties (in sequence) are used for initial ACBT certification or to regain ACBT certification. Units may expand this program to achieve desired proficiency or capability.

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3.2.6.1. Aircraft Handling Characteristics (AHC). Demonstrate proficiency with aircraft maneuvering capabilities and limitations, by practicing advanced handling maneuvers (IAW Air Force Tactics Techniques and Procedures (AFTTP) 3-3.F-22A, Combat Aircraft Fundamentals—F-22A).

3.2.6.2. Basic Fighter Maneuvers (BFM) (1v1). Demonstrate proficiency in defensive, offensive or high aspect BFM skills.

3.2.6.3. Air Combat Maneuvering (ACM). Demonstrate proficiency in element air-to-air (A/A) maneuvering and employment.

3.2.6.4. Air Combat Tactics (ACT). Demonstrate proficiency in element A/A employment primarily in the beyond visual range arena.

3.2.7. Initial Aircrew Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (ACBRN)

Training. ACBRN training integrates pilot training with other functional areas (maintenance, intelligence, security, etc.) required to conduct combat operations in a chemical environment and applies to all CMR/BMC pilots. Pilots demonstrate a basic proficiency of flight and mission tasks while wearing the ACBRN equipment. Accomplish ACBRN training IAW AFI

11-301V1, Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) Program, AFI 16-1301, SERE Program, and the

RTM. Pilots who accomplished initial ACBRN training in previous fighter MDS are not required to reaccomplish the ACBRN flight.

3.2.7.1. ACBRN Ground Training. Ground training is accomplished IAW AFIs 11-

301V1 and 16-1301.

3.2.7.2. ACBRN FMT. Introduce operations in full ACBRN gear (anti-exposure suit not required), harness, and gravitational load factor (G)-suit. An ACBRN FMT may use existing mission profiles and count toward FMT training cycle requirements. Units use

FMT (primary) or actual aircraft cockpit (secondary) for ACBRN FMT training. The

ACBRN FMT is accomplished once in a career (per MDS), and should be conducted as close as possible (but not more than 30 days prior) to the ACBRN flight.

3.2.7.3. ACBRN Flight Training. Flight training highlights the limitations of operating while wearing ACBRN equipment. Practice full ACBRN equipment donning and doffing procedures/sequence in conjunction with the ACBRN flight. Adhere to the following

ACBRN flight restrictions:

3.2.7.3.1. Wear only Aircrew Eye and Respiratory Protection (AERP) (or mask with filter pack) and gloves (T-2).

3.2.7.3.2. Only one pilot in the element wears ACBRN equipment, supervised by an

ACBRN-certified FL (T-2). Formations larger than a 2-ship require SQ/CC approval

(T-3).

3.2.7.3.3. Accomplish events in which the pilot is current and certified (T-2).

3.2.7.3.4. Only conduct preflight operations in Fighter Index of Thermal Stress

“Normal” (refer to AFI 48-151, Thermal Injury Prevention Program) conditions, as adjusted for the partial ACBRN gear (T-2). Include full walk around, AERP ingress, cockpit interior check and AERP egress. If other than condition “Normal”, another qualified pilot may conduct the walk around.

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3.2.7.3.5. Minimum planned formation spacing is “Route”. “Close” formation is allowed only if required for safe mission accomplishment. Refer to AFTTP 3-3.F-22A for descriptions of formation spacing.

3.2.7.3.6. Minimum altitude is 500 feet above ground level (AGL) except takeoffs, approaches and landings (T-2).

3.2.7.3.7. Minimum weather is 1,500 feet ceiling and 3 miles visibility (T-2).

3.2.7.3.8. No night sorties (T-2).

3.2.7.3.9. AAR requires an IP (T-2).

3.3. Test/Training-coded Unit MQT.

3.3.1. MQT is a unit-developed training program that upgrades pilots to MR status in order to accomplish the unit’s specific missions. The FTU instructor course is equivalent to a unit MQT program. If applicable, training accomplished during IQT may be credited towards this requirement. MQT is considered complete with the SQ/CC certifying the pilot as MR.

3.3.2. MQT Syllabus Minimum Requirements. At a minimum, SQ/CCs will include the following events within the individualized MQT program (T-2):

3.3.2.1. LAO sortie (if not previously accomplished within 24 months).

3.3.2.2. Unit mission sortie (may be combined with LAO sortie).

3.4. Flight Surgeon and US Army Ground Liaison Officer Ground Training. Units train/document assigned flight surgeons and ground liaison officers. For flying activities, refer to host unit-equipped procedures for ground/flight training.

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Chapter 4

CONTINUATION TRAINING (CT)

4.1. General. This chapter and the current F-22A RTM outline ground and flying training requirements for BAQ, BMC/CMR, and MR pilots in test/training-coded units. Pilots must be qualified IAW AFIs 11-401 and 11-202V1/2, and AFMAN 11-2F-22AV2. SQ/CCs will ensure assigned pilots complete an IQT to fly in a BAQ status and a MQT or FTU IP upgrade to fly in a

BMC/CMR or MR status (T-2). For test/training-coded units, see paragraph 4.5.

4.2. CT. CT consists of two aspects. The first involves training in the basic flight skills necessary to ensure the safe operation of the aircraft. The second consists of specific mission-related training required to accomplish the unit’s assigned missions.

4.3. Currencies, Recurrency and Recurrency/Requalification Programs.

4.3.1. Currencies. Table 4.1 , as supplemented by the most current RTM, defines currency requirements for all pilots. If a pilot loses a particular currency, that sortie/event may not be performed except for the purpose of regaining currency as noted.

4.3.2. Recurrency. Pilots accomplish overdue training requirements as specified by the

SQ/CC before they are considered recertified to perform the task. Pilots overdue on training annotated in Table 4.1 as affecting CMR/BMC status requires regression to N-CMR/N-BMC.

Unless otherwise specified, supervisory requirements pertaining to recurrency may be satisfied in the cockpit or flight position that offers the best control of the mission, as determined by the

SQ/CC.

4.3.3. Noncurrent Versus Unqualified.

4.3.3.1. Noncurrent. A pilot becomes noncurrent in a particular currency if they exceed the specified timeframe listed in Table 4.1. (e.g., an inexperienced pilot becomes noncurrent for landing after 30 days from last landing).

4.3.3.2. Unqualified. For criteria specified in paragraph 4.3.4, a pilot can become

“unqualified” for landing and instructor currencies.

4.3.4. Currencies Requiring Recurrency/Requalification Program.

4.3.4.1. Landing Recurrency/Requalification. Pilots become unqualified after loss of landing currency plus 180 days (e.g., an inexperienced pilot who has not landed for 211 days). Loss of landing currency requires the following action (timing starts from date of last landing):

4.3.4.1.1. 31/46 (Inexp/Exp) to 90 days (e.g., an inexperienced pilot who has not landed for 31 to 90 days). Regain landing currency IAW Table 4.1.

4.3.4.1.2. 91 to 135 days. Requirements in paragraph 4.3.4.1.1, plus IP-supervised

EP SIM.

4.3.4.1.3. 136 to 210/225 days (Inexp/Exp) (e.g., an inexperienced pilot who has not landed for 136 to 210 days). Requirements in paragraph 4.3.4.1.2, plus open and closed book instrument examinations.

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4.3.4.1.4. 211/226 days (Inexp/Exp) to 12 months. (e.g., an inexperienced pilot who has not landed for 211 to 365 days). Requalification program IAW AFI 11-202V1.

OG/FG/CC is the approval authority to conduct this training locally.

4.3.4.1.5. Greater than 12 months. Accomplish applicable formal TX course.

Reference paragraph 2.2 for local IQT waivers.

4.3.4.2. Instructor Recurrency/Requalification. Pilots become unqualified after loss of instructor currency plus 180 days (e.g., an IP who has not instructed for 271 days).

4.3.4.2.1. Timing for loss of instructor currency starts from the last instructor event and requires the following action:

4.3.4.2.1.1. 91 to 180 days. Regain instructor currency with an IP.

4.3.4.2.1.2. 181 to 270 days. Regain IP currency IAW SQ/CC directed program that may result in a flight evaluation.

4.3.4.2.1.3. Greater than 270 days. Accomplish an AF Form 8 requalification checkride IAW AFI 11-202V2 and AFMAN 11-2F-22AV2.

4.3.4.2.2. IPs instruct airborne events in which they are current and qualified. With

SQ/CC approval, IPs who become N-CMR/N-BMC may still instruct in events they are current and qualified.

4.3.4.3. ACBT Recurrency. Loss of ACBT currency requires the following action

(timing starts from date of last event):

4.3.4.3.1. 61/91 (Inexp/Exp) to 180 days. Dedicated sortie(s) including AHC and

BFM.

4.3.4.3.2. Greater than 180 days. SQ/CC tailored ACBT program IAW Chapter 3 and documented in gradebook.

4.3.4.4. Night Sortie Recurrency. Pilots losing night sortie currency accomplish the following events (under night vision devices (NVD)) prior to unrestricted night operations:

4.3.4.4.1. Pilots who have had more than 120/180 (Inexp/Exp) days elapse since logging last night sortie require a NVD academic review prior to the recurrency sortie

(see paragraph 4.4.4.6).

4.3.4.4.2. 2-ship basic formation work / light drills and unit specific mission elements.

4.3.4.4.3. Tactical turns and maneuvers.

4.3.4.4.4. Minimum of one of the following night profiles/sorties:

4.3.4.4.4.1. Tactical intercepts profile not to exceed 2v2, above minimum safe altitude.

4.3.4.4.4.2. 2-ship unopposed surface attack tactics (OG/CC waiverable up to 4-ship) above minimum safe altitude.

4.3.5. ACC Air Operations Squadron Currency Requirements. Units will comply with AFI

11-207, Combat Aircraft Delivery, for additional currencies required for the flight delivery of aircraft coordinated through the ACC Air Operations Squadron (T-2).

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Table 4.1. F-22A Currencies.

Event To update fly:

*Inexp *Exp

Affects

CMR/BMC

To regain currency: Notes

Demanding

Mission Any mission 21 30 No

Non-demanding day sortie

Night Sortie Any night sortie 120 180 No Night sortie/profile 2, 3

Landing Day or night landing 30 45 No Day landing 2, 4

Precision Approach Event or SIM event 30 45 No Event or SIM event 5

Instructor Event or SIM event N/A 90 No Event or SIM event 6

AAR Event 180 180 Yes Event 2

ACBT Event 60 90 Yes Event 2, 7, Functional Check

Flight (FCF)

FCF sortie or

SIM

N/A 180 No FCF Sortie or SIM 9

Weapons Delivery Event (actual or simulated) 60 90 Yes

Event (actual or simulated)

Low Altitude Air-to-Air

(LOW A/A)

LOW A/A

event 60 90 No LOW A/A event

2, 8, Notes:

* denotes number of days between events after which the pilot goes non-current.

1 – Recurrency for pilots is one of the dedicated non-demanding sorties as defined in Attachment

2. In addition, BAQ pilots fly in a supervised status (FL-certified SQ supervisor or IP) any time a non-demanding sortie is required.

2 – Recurrency supervision is an IP or FL-certified SQ supervisor, current in the event.

3 – Recurrency IAW paragraph 4.3.4.4.

4 – Loss of landing currency and recurrency/requalification IAW paragraph 4.3.4.1.

5 – Pilots require currency in order to fly an approach through actual weather down to pilot

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weather category minimums (T-3). Loss of currency results in regression to the next higher category. Recurrency supervision during day visual flight rules conditions may be any pilot in chase or from the wingman position, current in the event (or SIM IP if accomplishing recurrency in the SIM). All other times regain currency IAW AFI 11-202V3, General Flight Rules, as supplemented.

6 – Loss of Instructor currency and recurrency/requalification IAW paragraph 4.3.4.2. USAFWS upgrade missions count as instructor missions for currency. Updating or regaining currency in the

SIM requires IPs to instruct while flying the SIM.

7 – Recurrency IAW paragraph 4.3.4.3.

8 – For formal course IPs (weapons instructor course and FTU), CT and exercise participation require above currencies; formal syllabus training missions require 180 days currency.

9 – Supervision for flight or simulator is a current FCF pilot.

10 – Currency is required to perform the event at or below 1,000 feet AGL in the pilot's low altitude training (LOWAT) category (Category I). See Chapter 6 for low altitude step down training (LASDT) and LOWAT category. Loss of currency requires regression to the next higher category (above 1,000 feet AGL). Recurrency requires satisfactory performance in the following events: vertical awareness training, hard turns, tactical formation, and offensive/defensive maneuvering.

4.4. Combat-Coded Units.

4.4.1. BAQ. Pilots achieve BAQ status after successfully completing IQT and remain in

BAQ status until the completion of MQT IAW Chapter 3. BAQ is not a permanent status except for general officers above the wing level (reference AFI 11-202V1 for restrictions), and any other pilots specifically authorized by MAJCOM/A3 (ANG to NGB/A2/3/6/10O; AFR to

AFRC/A3D). SQ/CCs will ground pilots who are in BAQ status for more than six months unless the pilots are enrolled in a program to achieve CMR/BMC (T-2). BAQ Requirements:

4.4.1.1. INSTM/QUAL evaluation IAW AFI 11-202V2 and AFMAN 11-2F-22AV2.

4.4.1.2. Currencies (as applicable) IAW paragraph 4.3.

4.4.1.3. Fly a supervised sortie with an IP or FL-certified SQ supervisor at least once every

60 calendar days. If a BAQ pilot does not fly for 21 days (inexperienced) or 30 days

(experienced), the next sortie must be flown with an IP or FL-certified SQ supervisor (T-

3).

4.4.2. BMC. BMC establishes the minimum training required for pilots to be familiar with all (and may be certified, current, and proficient in some) of the primary DOC statement mission requirements of their assigned or attached unit and weapon system. Designate and maintain BMC pilots IAW paragraph 1.7.3.

4.4.2.1. BMC pilots at a minimum maintain familiarization with all unit primary missions.

BMC pilots accomplish all mission-related ground training designated by their attached

SQ/CC, and may deploy and participate in any mission as determined by the SQ/CC.

Failure to complete required training IAW with this volume and as outlined in the RTM

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(both flying and ground) results in regression to N-BMC status. While N-BMC, the SQ/CC determines which missions the pilots may perform and the supervision required.

4.4.2.2. BMC Requirements.

4.4.2.2.1. INSTM/QUAL and MSN Evaluations IAW AFI 11-202V2 and AFMAN 11-

2F-22AV2.

4.4.2.2.2. RAP sorties, sortie rate (lookback), mission types, and events (including weapons certifications), and applicable mission/event ground training requirements

IAW the procedures set forth in this volume and as outlined in the RTM. API-8 (e.g., Numbered Air Force/MAJCOM inspector general) pilots should fly the BMC mission rate; however, they are not required to complete BMC-specific missions/events or meet

RTM lookback requirements. API-8 pilots (see paragraph 4.6.2) should strive to accomplish basic skills requirements with allotted BMC sorties.

4.4.2.2.3. Currencies (as applicable) IAW paragraph table 4.1.

4.4.2.2.4. LOWAT Category I certification.

4.4.3. CMR. CMR establishes the minimum training required to remain proficient in all of the primary DOC statement missions tasked to their assigned or attached unit and weapon system. Designate and maintain CMR pilots IAW paragraph 1.7.3.

4.4.3.1. CMR pilots maintain proficiency in all primary missions of the flying unit to which they are assigned or attached. SQ/CCs will regress pilots who fail to complete required training to N-CMR status (T-3). While N-CMR, pilots may participate in missions, including exercises and contingency operations, in which they are proficient at the discretion of the SQ/CC.

4.4.3.2. CMR Requirements.

4.4.3.2.1. INSTM/QUAL and MSN evaluations IAW AFI 11-202V2 and AFMAN 11-

2F-22AV2.

4.4.3.2.2. RAP sorties, sortie rate (lookback), mission types, and events (including weapons certifications), and ground training IAW the procedures set forth in this volume and as outlined in the RTM.

4.4.3.2.3. Currencies (as applicable) IAW paragraph 4.3.

4.4.3.2.4. LOWAT Category I certification.

4.4.3.2.5. Verification IAW Chapter 3.

4.4.4. Ground Training. Accomplish ground training IAW the parent directives and as outlined in the the RTM tables. Units may credit ground training accomplished during

IQT/MQT toward CT requirements for the training cycle in which it was accomplished. Ensure ground training is tracked in ARMS to the max extent possible.

4.4.4.1. Weapons and Tactics Academic Training. Establish a weapons and tactics academic training program to satisfy MQT and CT requirements. FL upgrade (FLUG) and

IP upgrade (IPUG) flows include weapons and tactics academic training commensurate with the level of upgrade being accomplished. SQ/CCs will provide guidance to the unit weapons shops on an annual CT weapons and tactics academics program that ensures pilots

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are informed/reminded of new/current F-22A weapons, systems, and mission-specific tactics techniques and procedures (T-3). Academic instructors should be USAFWS graduates to the maximum extent practical.

4.4.4.2. Intelligence Training. SQ/CCs will develop the unit external intelligence training for pilots IAW AFI 14-1020, Intelligence Mission Qualification and Readiness, MAJCOM and local unit instructions (T-3).

4.4.4.3. Aircraft Servicing. SQ/CCs will ensure pilots are trained and prepared to accomplish all aircraft servicing actions necessary to beddown/turn aircraft when off-station without maintenance support (T-3).

4.4.4.4. CT Verification. CMR pilots participate in a verification as a briefer, board member, or seminar participant at the frequency referenced in the RTM. BMC pilots should participate in a verification to facilitate future upgrade to CMR status; at the discretion of the SQ/CC. Pilots who participate in a unit deployment to a tasked area of responsibility may receive credit for CT verification.

4.4.4.5. Cockpit/Crew Resource Management (CRM). Pilots participate in CT CRM training at the frequency referenced in the RTM (reference AFI 11-290, Cockpit/Crew

Resource Management Training Program). Briefs and debriefs include the core curriculum of CRM training IAW AFI 11-290 and the appropriate MAJCOM supplements. The instructor CRM course may be used to satisfy the periodic requirement.

4.4.4.6. Night Vision Device Refresher Academics. Conduct refresher training IAW

AFI 11-202V1 and as outlined in the RTM.

4.4.5. Simulator Training. Conduct RTM SIM in the best available SIM. SQ/CCs determine the required supervision for CT FMT missions based on SIM capabilities and mission training objectives. Units develop scenarios that cover RAP-event FMT missions based on unit tasking and emergency procedure/general systems knowledge requirements. Emphasis should be placed on skill-set training not attainable during live fly and SQ/CCs will review scenarios each training cycle (T-3). Pilots may receive credit for training accomplished in other SIMs

(e.g., industry SIMs) if approved by the SQ/CC.

4.4.5.1. Tactical SIM RAP training should emphasize the following areas: DOC-relevant simulated combat employment, threat recognition, threat reactions and counter tactics, weapons malfunctions, contested degraded and operationally limited operations (CDO), battle damage and wounded bird procedures, controllability and structural damage checklists.

4.4.5.2. EP SIM RAP training in the following areas will be accomplished at least once each training cycle: unusual attitude recoveries, spatial disorientation, inadvertent weather entry, controlled flight departure recognition and recovery procedures, controlled and uncontrolled ejection parameters, aircraft subsystem…