QA Atch 4-AETC MQ9 IQT Syllabus 10 Aug.pdf

MQ-9

INITIAL QUALIFICATION &

REQUALIFICATION TRAINING COURSES

10 August 2020

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE AETC SYLLABUS

Headquarters Air Education & Training Command MQ9IQT Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas 78148 10 August 2020

This syllabus outlines the training required to achieve proficiency in the MQ-9 course training standards (CTS). It prescribes the content of the course, instructions to conduct training, and the approximate time necessary to successfully complete all requirements. This syllabus is not complete without: AETCI 36- 2621, Flying Training Course Publications Development, AETCI 36-2605, Volume 1, Formal Flying Training Administration and Management and AETCI 36-2605, Volume 16, Formal Flying Training Administration and Management—Graduate Remotely Piloted Aircraft, the Training Manual and the CTS, which are published within the MQ9IQT Training Manual. Any significant changes to this syllabus, CTS or Training Manual will be coordinated with gaining functional MAJCOMS. Any training not specifically authorized in this syllabus or other AETC directives is prohibited without prior approval of this headquarters. Forward suggestions to 19 AF/Graduate Training Division who will forward them to the OPDR. Any significant changes to the Syllabus or Training Manual will be coordinated with gaining functional MAJCOMs. The next planned revision is in August 2024.

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CRAIG D. WILLS

Major General, USAF 19 AF Commander

Supersedes ACC Syllabus MQ-9 IQT and Requalification Training Course, July 2017 (Change 1 Incorporated, June 2018) and ACC Syllabus MQ-9 FMS Qualification and Requalification Training Course, September 2018 Pages: 87 OPR: 19 AF/Graduate Training Division, DSN 487-1974 OPDR: 16 TRS, 49 WG, Holloman AFB, NM, DSN 572-1090 CERTIFYING AUTHORITY: Kurt S. Anders, 19 AF/DO ACCESSIBILITY: A .pdf file is available on the AETC Flying Training Special Publications Website at:

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1–COURSE DESCRIPTION

Section A-Course Description

1. Title

2. Identifier

3. Objective

4. Location

5. Duration

6. Entry Prerequisites

7. Status Upon Graduation

8. Other Training Requirements

Chapter 2–COURSE ADMINISTRATION

Section A-Syllabus Management

1. Syllabus Interpretation

2. Syllabus Waiver

3. Syllabus Deviation and Omitted Training

4. Equivalent Training

5. Proficiency Advancement

6. Unaccomplished Training

7. Supervision Requirements Section B-Training Management

1. Fuel Conservation

2. Voluntary Disenrollment/Drop on Request

3. Failure to Maintain Professional Standards

4. Extended Period of Non-Flying

5. Solo Events

6. Substandard Performance/Student Non-Progression

7. Extra (X) Instructional Event Policies

8. Corrective Actions

9. Progress Checks

9. Commander’s Awareness Program

10. Training Review Board

11. CONUS Faculty Board (Foreign Military Sales)

12. Elimination Procedures

13. International Students

14. Academic Examinations for International Students Section C-Grading Procedures

1. Mission Element Grading

2. Training Event Grading

3. Event Status

4. Academic Training Standards Section D-Course Training Standards

1. Course Training Standards List

Chapter 3–ACADEMIC TRAINING

Section A-General Information

1. General Instructions

Section B-Academic Lessons

Chapter 4–FLYING & SIMULATOR TRAINING Section A-Flying & Simulator Training

1. Execution

2. Training Event Methodology Section B-Event Descriptions Section C-Required Proficiency Levels

Chapter 5–GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Section A- Course Maps/Syllabus Flow

1. Course Map

2. Lesson Prerequisites Section B-Bibliography Section C-Glossary Section D-Training Materials Guidance Section E-Foreign Disclosure Instructions

Figures

5.1 Course Map Legend

5.2 MQ-9 IQT/TX-1 Course Map

5.3 MQ-9 TX-2 Course Map

5.4 MQ-9 TX-3 Course Map

5.5 MQ-9 IQT FM-TX-1 Course Map

5.6 MQ-9 FM TX-2 Course Map

5.7 MQ-9 FM TX-3 Course Map

Tables

1.1 MQ-9 IQT Course Training Hours

2.1 Mission Element Grading Criteria

2.2 Event Grade Criteria

2.3 Event Status

3.1 Academic Lessons

4.1 MQ-9 IQT Course Suggested Simulator Training Inventory

4.2 MQ-9 IQT Course Suggested Flying Training Inventory

5.1 MQ-9 IQT/TX-1 Management Flow Chart

5.2 MQ-9 TX-2 Management Flow Chart

5.3 MQ-9 TX-3 Management Flow Chart

5.4 MQ-9 IQT FM-TX-1 Management Flow Chart

5.5 MQ-9 FM-TX-2 Management Flow Chart

5.6 MQ-9 FM-TX-3 Management Flow Chart

5.7 Academic Prerequisites

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

This document has been substantially revised and must be reviewed in its entirety. Event content has been moved from the syllabus to the Training Manual. Flight-to-device interchangeability added to all courses.

Removed flight/device prerequisites from academic content. Modified phase nomenclature. Added all foreign military training tracks to this syllabus. Incorporate AETCI 36-2605 Vol 16 requirements.

Chapter 1

Course Description

1. Course Title – MQ-9 Initial Qualification Training

2. Course Identifier – MQ9IQT

3. Objective

3.1 The Basic/Track 1 course objectives are to graduate MQ-9 crew members that are Basic Aircraft Qualified (BAQ) in MQ-9 operations and mission tasks. BAQ is defined as a status of an aircrew member who has satisfactorily completed training prescribed to maintain the skills necessary to fly the unit aircraft, but who does not maintain Basic Mission Capable (BMC) or Combat Mission Ready (CMR) status. To obtain BMC or CMR status, graduates typically receive Mission Qualification Training (MQT) at the gaining operational unit prior to certification by the unit commander.

3.2 Track 2 and Track 3 course objectives are to requalify previously qualified MQ-9 crew members. Upon successful completion of the course, members will be BAQ in MQ-9 operations and mission tasks.

3.3 The Foreign Military (FM) Track 1 course objectives are to graduate foreign military members as MQ-9 crew members that are Basic Aircraft Qualified (BAQ) in MQ-9 operations and mission tasks, according to the country’s Foreign Military Sales Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA), aircraft configuration, and corresponding foreign disclosure guidance.

3.4 The FM Track 2 course objectives are to provide FM crews with the ability to regain currency in the MQ-9 through a re-currency or re-evaluation path.

3.5 The FM Track 3 course objective is to provide a short course for qualified MQ-9 FM crews to maintain their qualification.

4. Location – Holloman AFB, NM, March ARB, CA, and Hancock Field ANGB, NY

5. Duration

5.1 IQT/TX-1 Track – 80 Training Days

5.2 TX-2 Track – 55 Training Days

5.3 TX-3 Track – 49 Training Days

5.4 FM-TX-1 Track – 63 Training Days

5.5 FM-TX-2 Track – 23 Training Days

5.6 FM-TX-3 Track—8 Training Days

6. Entry Prerequisites – All candidates (IQT/TX-1, TX-2, TX-3 and FM) must meet the prerequisites for the course they are attending. Prerequisites can be found at the Air Force Education & Training Course Announcements webpage at https://app10-eis.aetc.af.mil/etca/SitePages/home.aspx#Home.

6.1 Foreign Military Sales Initial Qualification (FM-TX-1).

a. Pilot. Rated pilot from a foreign country approved for FMS MQ-9 purchase.

b. Sensor Operator. Military member from a foreign country approved for FMS MQ-9 purchase.

c. English Language Proficiency. All international students must possess a minimum

English Comprehension Level of 85 and Oral Proficiency Interview Score of 2/2.

6.2 Foreign Military Sales FM-TX-2.

a. Any previously qualified MQ-9 pilot or sensor operator from an approved foreign country approved for FMS MQ-9 purchase who desires to maintain currency/proficiency or needs to be re-evaluated in the MQ-9. This course may be tailored to meet the student’s needs. For re-currency, the course ends with a flight and emergency procedures device sortie (i.e. CSN-4 and EP-8S as opposed to EVAL and EPE). In the case of re-evaluation, the course ends with a flight evaluation and an emergency procedures evaluation (i.e. EVAL and EPE).

b. English Language Proficiency. All international students must possess a minimum

6.3 Foreign Military Sales FM-TX-3.

a. Any qualified MQ-9 pilot or sensor operator from an approved foreign country approved for FMS MQ-9 purchase.

b. English Language Proficiency. All international students must possess a minimum

7. Status Upon Graduation – Graduates of this course are awarded an AF Form 1256, Certificate of Training, and an AF Form 8, Certificate of Aircrew Qualification IAW AFI 11-202, Vol 2, Aircrew Standardization and Evaluation Program and AFMAN 11-2MQ-9, Vol 2, MQ-9 Crew Evaluation Criteria.

Note: Non-USAF aircrew will be awarded an AF Form 1256, Certificate of Training and/or AF Form 4025, Training Summary Report and/or AF Form 8, Certificate of Aircrew Qualification upon completion of training, as directed by the gaining service.

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Table 1.1. MQ-9 IQT Course Training Hours.

MQ-9 Type of Training

IQT/TX-1 TX-2 TX-3

Pilot Sensor Pilot Sensor Pilot Sensor

Academic

Course Hours 172.5 166.0 141.5 134.50 136.0 129.0 Simulator

Sessions 25 25 26 26 20 20 Hours 80.0 80.0 72.0 72.0 57.0 57.0 Mission Support 96.5 96.5 104.5 104.5 80.5 80.5 Flight Training Missions 20 20 -- -- -- -- Hours 40.0 40.0 -- -- -- -- Mission Support 90.0 90.0 -- -- -- -- Total Hours 479.0 472.5 318.0 310.5 273.5 266.5

MQ-9 Type of Training FM-TX-1 FM-TX-2 FM-TX-3 Pilot Sensor Pilot Sensor Pilot Sensor

Academic Training Course Hours 158.5 152.0 55.0 48.0 18 12 Simulator Training Sessions 18 18 8 8 4 4 Hours 57.5 57.5 22.5 22.5 10.0 10.0 Mission Support 68.5 68.5 28.5 28.5 16.0 16.0 Flight Training Missions 15 15 4 4 -- -- Hours 30.0 30.0 8.0 8.0 -- -- Mission Support 67.5 67.5 18.0 18.0 -- -- Total Hours 382.0 375.5 132.0 125.0 44.0 38.0

8. Other Training Requirements

8.1 Live Ordnance Requirements. One live AGM-114, or one live/inert GBU-12, or one live/inert GBU-38 is required for course completion. If not met, the reason will be documented in the student’s grade book and signed by the FTU SQ/CC.

8.2 Live/Inert Releases. Live/Inert releases are opted after EP-3S and ideally accomplished in the Advanced Kill Chain (AKC) phase, but no later than the end of the course. Thirty minutes will be added to any event with planned live/inert releases. If accomplished in the Kill Chain (KC) phase, that event may be scheduled as a super-sortie to increase efficiencies and optimize range time. If accomplished in any other phase, the event will not be scheduled as a super-sortie for the purpose of releasing live/inerts. Finally, live/inert releases will not be accomplished on solo events.

8.3 Live/Inert OPT Mission. Units may dedicate an OPT mission to live/inert training. Thirty minutes will be added to each sortie conducting live/inert training.

8.4 Airspace Differences. Students will gain exposure outside the FTU’s local airspace for at least one flying event. This requirement will be accomplished after the completion of the KC phase. This may be accomplished as a geographically separated event or a TDY. If not met, the reason will be documented in the student’s grade book and signed by the FTU SQ/CC.

8.5 Handover Events. Units may add up to thirty minutes to the scheduled duration for training flight events which include gaining or losing handovers.

8.6 At least one event in the Advanced Kill Chain phase will include FAM-level maritime training.

If not met, the reason will be documented in the student’s grade book and signed by the FTU

SQ/CC.

8.7 Events or academics classified as SECRET require the use of SECRET-level facilities, academics, equipment, and/or supporting training material. If a SECRET-designated flying event cannot be conducted at the SECRET level, then only the UNCLASSIFIED-level tasks, outlined in the training manual, will be accomplished. If a lack of equipment or facilities precludes training to the SECRET level, this discrepancy will be documented in the student’s gradebook and the event or academics will be conducted at the UNCLASSIFIED level instead.

Chapter 2

Course Administration

Section A – Syllabus Management

1. Syllabus Interpretation – This syllabus is directive and must be followed as written. If no clear syllabus guidance exists, resolve the situation using the appropriate chain of command. If the logical course of action appears to conflict with other directives, contact the OPR, 19 AF Graduate Training Division.

2. Syllabus Waiver – An approved syllabus waiver is required for any planned exception to the syllabus caused by special or unusual circumstances. Permanent or blanket waivers are not authorized and should be suggested as syllabus changes. Do not execute waiver requests before final approval. Waivers will be maintained as a permanent record in the student’s training folder. Submit waiver requests electronically or in writing, on AETC Form 6, Waiver Request.

2.1 Approval Authority. Specific waiver authorities and notification requirements are provided by AETCI 36-2605 Volume 1 and Volume 16.

3. Syllabus Deviation and Omitted Training – A syllabus deviation is any unplanned variation from syllabus requirements such as prerequisite flow, turn times, and failure to comply with syllabus directives or requirements. Document all syllabus deviations in the student’s training folder. If a syllabus deviation results in omission of required training, the FTU GP/CC determines if the omitted training can be accomplished later in the syllabus flow without adversely affecting the quality of student training.

Document FTU GP/CC-directed corrective actions and accomplishment of the omitted training in the student’s training folder.

4. Equivalent Training – The FTU GP/CC may authorize equivalent training substitution complying with the direction and intent of the syllabus. Any substitutions made will be documented and placed in the student’s gradebook; notify 19 AF Graduate Training Division of such substitutions.

5. Proficiency Advancement – Proficiency advancement will not be used as a management tool to graduate students by a specific date. The FTU SQ/CC is authorized to proficiency advance students in any syllabus phase when the student demonstrates performance to syllabus standards (i.e., all mission elements graded at or above the Expected Proficiency Level (EPL) or Required Proficiency Level (RPL) for that event, as listed in the training manual). Proficiency advancement will be annotated on the student’s grade sheet. Once a simulator session or flying mission has been proficiency advanced, it cannot be added back to the student’s training program.

6. Unaccomplished Training – For unaccomplished tasks, the FTU GP/CC may defer unaccomplished training tasks (i.e. training deferral) to the gaining unit. The FTU GP/CC will initiate coordination with the gaining GP/CC on all training deferrals. The graduate will be unqualified in deferred tasks until completed by the gaining unit. Otherwise, the instructor will consider failure to meet course training standards as substandard performance.

6.1 Unaccomplished FMS Training. Unaccomplished training may not be deferred by the FTU GP/CC. The FTU GP/CC will coordinate all FMS deferral requests with AETC/IA and AFSAT.

Training may only be deferred if approval is received from the partner nation via AETC/IA or AFSAT coordination.

7. Supervision Requirements – Flights will observe a 1:1 instructor-to-student ratio with the exception of Super Sorties (SSO), which have a 1:2 instructor-to-student ratio. Simulator events will have a 1:2 maximum with the exception of FAM-1S, which will have up to a 1:4 instructor-to-student ratio. Part-task training classes are designed for student flights of 10 crews (20 students) or less with one instructor from each crew position. Academic lessons are designed for student flights of 10 crews (20 students) or less with one qualified Academic Instructor. Exception: Initial academic lessons can be taught in a larger academic or remote environment and are not limited to a size of 10 crews.

Section B – Training Management

1. Fuel Conservation – AETC is committed to fuel conservation and maximizing training value for the command’s energy resource investment without compromising safety, air discipline, or negatively affecting the quality of our flying training product. Aircrews must manage aviation fuel as a limited and costly resource. Consider fuel optimization throughout all phases of mission planning and syllabus execution.

Ensure ground operations (engine start times/taxi routing) and flight profiles are optimized for efficient fuel use. Adhere closely to syllabus average mission durations. Do not exceed these flight times except for extenuating circumstances or to meet training objectives.

2. Voluntary Disenrollment/Drop on Request – USAF Rated officers and CEAs who attempt to voluntarily disenroll from this course are processed IAW AFMAN 11-402, as supplemented.

3. Failure to Maintain Professional Standards – Students will maintain a high level of professionalism throughout the course as specified in AFMAN 11-402. Misconduct or failure to maintain professional standards may result in suspension and/or actions under UCMJ. Commanders will initiate suspension of aeronautical orders for a student committing any misconduct as defined by AFMAN 11-402. This is not limited to abuse of trust, reckless behavior, or involves conduct of a nature that raises reasonable doubt that a rated officer/CEA can or will conform his or her conduct to the requirements of law, regulation, or military authority. The student’s SQ/CCs (ops and training) will review administrative actions taken and assess the student’s potential for continued service. If the student is unsuitable for continued aviation duties, then the appropriate SQ/CC (ops or training, situation dependent) will recommend disenrollment for administrative reasons in accordance with AFMAN 11-402.

4. Extended Period of Non-Flying (Break In Training) – If a student has not performed a simulator or flying syllabus training event in more than 14 calendar days, the student will be scheduled for an additional flying training mission or simulator training session. The number and type of additional simulator sessions or flying missions is determined on an individual basis. These will be considered optional (OPT) events and the student will receive a grade sheet for each. This ride may be waived if the FTU SQ/CC and the student both agree the training is not required.

4.1 OPT events will be identified by adding 'OPT' to the event name (e.g., EP-1S (SSO) OPT). The instructor shall grade the appropriate mission elements per this syllabus' grading criteria; however, the event grade will be 'No Grade' (NG), unless a mission element is graded 'Dangerous' (D). If this occurs, the event grade shall be '0' and the event status shall be ‘Non-Effective/Student Non- Progression’ (NE/SNP).

5. Solo Events – Solos are an essential component in developing a student’s airmanship, critical thinking, and pilot in command mentality. The minimum time for an effective solo event is 1.0 hour. This event will be graded with an overall grade of ‘No Grade’ (NG), but the event status will be graded as ‘Effective’.

This event can be SNP if the student is graded ‘D’ (Dangerous) on one or more mission elements. Solos will follow normal ‘X’ ride procedures. Student solo flights will not carry, launch, or release live or inert munitions.

5.1. Solo Events for Unqualified Students. Unqualified student solos will only be conducted under the supervision of a current and qualified instructor pilot in accordance with AFMAN 11-202V3, as supplemented. An instructor providing supervision will monitor in real time: HUD video feed, position of the student aircraft relative to airspace via TACSIT, and will maintain good two-way verbal communications with the crew. Supervision will be provided IAW FTU Solo Program guidance.

6. Substandard Performance/Student Non-Progression – A student’s performance is considered substandard if they fail an academic examination or fail to make normal syllabus progression. Remedial actions may include additional academics, practice simulator sessions, extra flight missions, or a progress check. The extra session or mission is an ‘X’ training event. A failed exam (N/A for Stan/Eval exams) or training event with an overall grade of NE/SNP must be satisfactorily re-accomplished before the student can progress to subsequent phase events.

7. Extra (X) Instructional Event Policies – This syllabus is designed for a student with average experience and ability. Therefore, some students will require more training to meet course training standards for each phase.

7.1 The maximum number of ‘X’ instructional events authorized is four for the IQT/TX-1 and FM- TX-1 courses, three for the TX-2 track, and two for the TX-3 and FM-TX-2 tracks. Progress checks, Form 8-directed additional training, and recheck events are not ‘X’ instructional events, for FMS students these are “X” events per the FMS case, coordination with AETC/DO is required. The FTU WG/CC may authorize additional ‘X’ events beyond the course limit as part of the Commander’s Review process outlined in AETCI 36-2605V16.

7.2 Identify ‘X’ instructional events by adding the suffix ‘X’ to the syllabus unique identifier event being re-accomplished (e.g., KC-5 X). If the student does not meet course training standards, identify subsequent extra instructional events with suffixes ‘XX,’ ‘XXX,’ etc.

7.3 International Students – Each international student is authorized up to 4 additional aircraft flying hours. The SQ/CC may authorize these hours any time during the student’s training, including prior to a Progress Check. Whenever possible, schedule additional training to preclude the necessity for a Progress Check. Code aircraft and simulator sorties XXX83.

a. These aircraft hours are provided to students demonstrating the potential to complete MQ-9 IQT and requalification training. The International Military Student Officer (IMSO) coordinates the request IAW AETCI 36-2605 Vol 16. Code these sorties XXX83. IMSO will inform the applicable AFSAT Country Manager anytime additional flying hours are required for the International student.

b. The FLT/CC may authorize additional simulator sorties at any time. Code simulator sorties XXX83.

8. Corrective Actions – A flight examiner (FE) may recommend corrective training (Form 8-Directed Additional Training) and/or a re-evaluation event as a result of a failed evaluation. Identify flight and simulator corrective training events by adding the suffix ‘C’ to the syllabus unique identifier event; use the suffix ‘R’ to indicate recheck sorties.

9. Progress Checks – A progress check is a non-instructional event (simulator or flight) conducted at the discretion of the FTU SQ/CC to assess a student’s overall flying skills and potential to meet syllabus and

CAF requirements. This is not an ‘X’ instructional event. The FTU SQ/CC may direct a progress check at any time and should consider a progress check for sustained substandard performance or doubtful potential to complete formal training. The student must meet CTS for that mission in order to continue in training.

9.1 Schedule any student who fails a flight or device ‘XX’ sortie for a progress check. Identify a progress check by adding the suffix ‘PROG’ to the syllabus unique identifier event.

Recommendations from progress checks may be, but are not limited to: continuation in the normal course of training, additional training followed by another progress check, or elimination from the course. The instructor shall grade the appropriate mission elements per this syllabus’ grading criteria, however, the event will be graded ‘No Grade’ (NG).

10. Commander’s Awareness Program (CAP) – CAP is a tool to focus supervisory attention on a student’s progress in training, specific deficiencies, and potential to complete the program. If administered, CAP will follow guidance in AETCI 36-2605V1 and AETCI 36-2605V16.

11. Training Review Board – The FTU SQ/CC may initiate a Training Review Board (TRB) at any time for any student experiencing difficulty completing the syllabus. The board will typically include the FTU SQ/CC and SQ/DO, the operations superintendent, squadron superintendent, and the student’s flight commander or flight NCOIC. Attendance of a Student Affairs representative as well as the student’s previous instructors is desired. The board shall evaluate the student’s potential to meet the course requirements and either formulate a training plan for the student to continue to progress, recommend a progress check, or recommend their elimination from the course.

11.1 The FTU SQ/CC shall convene a TRB and consider for elimination any student who fails two academic tests. An additional TRB will be convened for any subsequent academic failures.

11.2 The FTU SQ/CC shall convene a TRB and consider for elimination any student who either receives a recommendation from a progress check to be eliminated from the course, or fails to progress after exhausting the applicable ‘X’ instructional event limit.

11.3 The FTU will notify 19 AF/RF or 19 AF/CG, as appropriate, if an ANG or AFRC is placed into remedial training for failure to meet performance standards in accordance with AETCI 36- 2605V16.

12. CONUS Faculty Board (Foreign Military Sales) – The FTU SQ/CC may call for a CONUS Faculty Board (CFB) at any time for any student experiencing difficulty completing the syllabus. The board will typically include the FTU SQ/CC, SQ/DO, the operations superintendent, squadron superintendent, the student’s flight commander, and IMSO. Attendance of the student’s previous instructors is desired. The board shall evaluate the student’s potential to meet the course requirements and formulate a training plan for the student to continue to progress, recommend a progress check, or recommend their disenrollment from the course. See AFI 16-105_IP, paragraph 10-99n, for additional instructions.

12.1 The FTU SQ/CC shall convene a CFB and consider for elimination any student who fails two academic exams. An additional TRB will be convened for any subsequent academic failures.

12.2 The FTU SQ/CC shall convene a CFB and consider for elimination any student who either receives a recommendation from a progress check to be eliminated from the course or fails to progress after exhausting the applicable ‘X’ instructional event limit.

12.3 The FTU SQ/CC or base IMSO will notify 19 AF/Graduate Training Division, AFSAT, and AETC/IA if an FMS student is placed into remedial training for failure to meet performance standards.

13. Elimination Procedures – Follow procedures outlined in AETCI 36-2605V16.

14. International Students – For any issues or concerns regarding International students contact the IMSO and the 29th ATKS International Flight Foreign Disclosure Officer.

a. International students receive the same quality training as other students and are managed IAW AFI 16-105, Joint Security Cooperation Education and Training and AETCI 36-2605 Vol 16. The OG/CC may excuse international students from inappropriate military training activities.

15. Academic Examinations for International Students – Testing international students may require special care to preclude linguistic misunderstanding. Do not consider a student deficient solely because of language. Additional time may be allowed to complete an examination when language problems exist;

however, testing is completed in one session. If a student with suspected language difficulties fails an examination, the instructor may orally rephrase each missed question to determine the student’s comprehension of the subject. The instructor then credits each successfully answered question. If the student still has a failing score after the oral quizzing, re-administer the examination.

Section C – Grading Procedures

1. Mission Element Grading – Use the following criteria to grade mission elements on each sortie.

Training standards specified for task proficiency must be met prior to entry into the next phase. Failure to achieve training standards within the allotted sorties may result in elimination proceedings.

Table 2.1. Mission Element Grading Criteria.

Grade Explanation of Grade U Unknown; performance was not observed; element was not performed.

D Dangerous; performance was unsafe. One element graded ‘D’ requires an overall grade of 0.

0 Performance demonstrated a lack of ability or knowledge (i.e., the student was unprepared).

1 Performed task with limited ability; required significant assistance from instructor.

2 Performed task, but not to the desired levels of speed, accuracy, or safety; required some assistance from instructor. Performs most parts of task without assistance from instructor.

3 Performed task at the desired levels of speed, accuracy and safety; required no assistance from instructor.

4 Performed task quickly, accurately and safely; reflected a high degree of ability.

2. Training Event Grading – The training event grade will be assigned per the descriptions in the following table. The training event grade characterizes the student’s performance as an aggregate of the individual mission elements defined in table 2.1.

Table 2.2. Event Grade Criteria

Event Grade Description

No Grade (NG) Grade assigned on any additional (‘C’ or ‘R’), optional (‘OPT’), solo or non-effective/other (NE/OTH) event, unless student’s performance meets SNP criteria.

Student

Non-Progression (SNP) (Unsatisfactory)

Required when the student:

- Is graded ‘D’ (Dangerous) on one or more mission elements.

- Is graded ‘0’ on two or more mission elements.

- Fails to achieve the RPL for any mission element.

- Fails to re-establish the RPL on any mission element on a second consecutive event (no matter the type of event, containing the same mission element). This is known as “double regression.”

- Student performance does not allow progression per instructor discretion.

Regression

Required when the student fails to maintain the RPL for any mission element in which it was previously required to be achieved.

Below Average

Required when the student:

- Is graded below the EPL on three or more mission elements.

- Is graded ‘0’ on one mission element.

May be assigned at instructor discretion if they assess the student’s overall performance as less than desired but the student should progress to the next event. An overall event grade of ‘2’ can be assigned even if the student meets all EPLs and RPLs.

Average

(Normal Progression)

Meets or exceeds most listed EPLs and RPLs; no more than two mission elements graded below EPL and does not meet SNP or Regression criteria.

Above Average

May be awarded at instructor discretion when the student meets all listed EPLs and RPLs for the event and exceeds the EPL/RPL on two or more mission elements.

EPL: Expected Proficiency Level. EPLs are a guide for expected performance during element introduction and initial practice (event element grade 1 and 2); a student does not have to meet an EPL to progress.

RPL: Required Proficiency Level. An EPL becomes an RPL when a student is required to demonstrate increased performance. It remains an RPL as long as the event element grade remains a 3. When a student is required to demonstrate proficiency the RPL is annotated as ‘3DP’ in the training manual.

3. Event Status – The overall grade reflects the student’s performance for the event. The instructor shall determine and document the event status as listed in the definitions below.

Table 2.3. Event Status Definitions.

Status Definition

Effective An event is effective if the student receives training in all applicable mission elements, achieves or maintains any RPLs, and does not otherwise qualify for regression or SNP.

Status Definition

Effective/Incomplete

An event is effective/incomplete if the student does not receive enough training in one or more mission elements for performance to be adequately assessed, and the missed elements can be incorporated into subsequent training events without negatively impacting the student’s opportunity to achieve RPLs when required. The missed elements will be logged as unaccomplished tasks in the student’s grade book for future instructors to complete.

Effective/Incomplete should be used sparingly, as most training events have little extra training time.

Note: If a student’s performance qualifies for SNP, it takes precedence.

Effective/Regression An event is effective/regression if the student fails to maintain achieved RPLs. The event can also be incomplete, per the above definition.

Non-Effective/ Student Non-Progression

(NE/SNP)

An event is NE/SNP if the student:

- Is graded ‘D’ (Dangerous) on one or more mission elements.

- Is graded ‘0’ on two or more mission elements.

- Fails to achieve the RPL for any DP mission element.

- Fails to re-establish the listed RPL on any mission element on a second consecutive event (double regression).

- Student performance does not allow progression per instructor discretion.

An extra (X) event may be authorized for the student to re-accomplish this event.

Non-Effective/Other

(NE/OTH)

An event is NE/OTH if the student does not receive enough training in one or more mission elements for performance to be adequately assessed, and the missed elements cannot be incorporated into subsequent training events.

Example: The event cannot be completed due to maintenance or weather.

The event will be repeated.

Note: If a student’s performance qualifies for SNP, it takes precedence.

4. Academic Training Standards – Students must pass the examinations in each phase of academics before progression to any event for which the exam is a prerequisite. The minimum passing score is 85%.

Correct all examinations to 100%. A student failing an examination will receive remedial training prior to being retested.

Section D – Course Training Standards

1. Course Training Standards List – Course Training Standards are the specific mission tasks, conditions, and standards of minimum performance required to graduate the course. Refer to the AETC Initial Qualification and Requalification Training Courses Course Training Standards List contained within the MQ-9 Training Manual on the AETC Flying Training Special Publications website for the Required Proficiency Levels Table and the specific grading criteria on each mission element.

Chapter 3

Academic Training Section A – General Information

1. General Instructions – Certain academic lessons are self-paced and are the student’s responsibility to complete. Students will be scheduled for the corresponding duration to allow for completion IAW

AETCI 36-2605V1.

a. Pilots attending TX-2 and TX-3 courses do not have to be scheduled for podium lecture academics. Instead, they have the option to be provided with the CBT and PowerPoint lessons to be completed on an individual basis.

Section B—Academic Lessons

Table 3.1 Academic Lessons

Title

IQT/TX-1 TX-2 TX-3

P SO P SO P SO

INP-1 In-processing 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 INT-1 Course Indoctrination 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 INT-2 Publications 1.5 1.5 -- -- -- -- INT-3 Weather Considerations 1.0 1.0 -- -- -- -- INT-4 Introduction to Crew Operations 2.0 2.0 -- -- -- --

INT-5 (SO) Aviation Basics (SO only) -- 1.0 -- -- -- -- CBT-101 Ground Control Station 2.0 2.0 -- -- -- -- CBT-102 Airframe Systems 1.0 1.0 -- -- -- -- CBT-103 Datalinks 1.5 1.5 -- -- -- -- SYS-101 Aircraft Systems Management 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

SYS-102

Attitude, Air Data, and Navigation

System and Aircraft Digital Control System

2.0 2.0 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

SYS-103 Datalinks 3.0 3.0 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 CBT-104 Autopilot and Preprogram Missions 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 SYS-105 Aircraft Control 2.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 CBT-106 Flight Controls and Landing Gear 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 CBT-107 Engine System 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 CBT-108 Fuel System 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 CBT-109 Electrical System 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

SYS-110 Communication and Information Systems 2.5 2.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

SYS-111 Aircraft Limitations and Restrictions 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

SYS-112 Mission Execution Software Introduction 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0

CBT-121 MQ-9 Multi-Spectral Targeting Sensor and Theory 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0

MTS-122 Multi-Spectral Targeting System 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 SYS-REV Systems Review 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5

SYS-Exam Systems Examination 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 MSN-130 Local Vault Procedures 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

MSN-131 Aircraft Positioning and Target Acquisition 2.5 2.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

MSN-132 Visual Recognition 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

MSN-133 Moving Target Tracking 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

MSN-134 Administration Checks and Chair Flying 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

MSN-135 Airspace Navigation 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 MSN-136 Local Airspace Operations 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

SYS-205 Mission Execution Software Exercise 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0

SYS-230 MQ-9 Synthetic Aperture Radar 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 MSN-REV Mission Review 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 MSN-Exam Mission Examination 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

INT-6 Flight Crew Information File Review 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0

TR-PB Transition Phase Brief 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 MSN-137 How to Brief/Debrief 3.0 3.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 MSN-138 Low Altitude Training Operations 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 TR-EPC End of Phase Critique for TR Phase 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 MTS-204 Laser Employment 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

WPN-231 (P) Stores Management System 1.5 -- 1.0 -- 1.0 -- WPN-241 AGM-114 Introduction 2.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 WPN-242 AGM-114 Procedures 2.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 WPN-251 GBU-12 Introduction 1.5 1.5 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 WPN-252 GBU-12 Procedures 1.5 1.5 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 WPN-253 GBU-38 Introduction 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 WPN-254 GBU-38 Procedures 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 WPN-282 Tactical Employment 2.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 WPN-283 Timed Attacks 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 MSN-286 Moving Target Engagement 1.5 1.5 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

BSA-Exam BSA Examination 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 WPN-243 (S) AGM-114 Handbook 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

BSA-PB BSA Phase Brief 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 BSA-EPC BSA End of Phase Critique 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 MSN-201 Tactical Communications 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 -- -- MSN-202 Tactical Airspace Management 2.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 MSN-203 Threat Fundamentals 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 MSN-284 Target Talk-Ons 1.5 1.5 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 MSN-285 Buddy Lase Operations 1.5 1.5 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

CBT-201 USAF & Joint Airpower Command and Control 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 -- --

CBT-202 ISR Doctrinal Concepts 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

MSN-211 Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Intel Integration 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

MSN-212 ISR Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0

KC-Exam Kill Chain Examination 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 MSN-219 Mission Planning and Briefing 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

KC-PB Kill Chain Phase Brief 1.5 1.5 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

KC-MPX Kill Chain Mission Planning Exercise 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0

KC-EPC End of Phase Critique for Kill Chain Phase 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

CBT-203 AI Doctrinal Concepts 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 MSN-301 Air Interdiction 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 MSN-302 Dynamic Targeting 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 HO-221 Losing Handover Operations 1.0 1.0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 HO-222 Gaining Handover Operations 2.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

CBT-221 Strike Aircraft Weapons 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 -- -- CBT-222 Blue Force Aircraft Capabilities 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 -- --

MSN-303 Laws of War and Lethal Authority 1.0 1.0 -- -- -- --

MSN-305 Field Collateral Damage Estimate 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 CBT-205 SCAR / PR Doctrinal Concepts 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

MSN-410

SCAR Planning and Armed

Reconnaissance/Air Interdiction Asset Execution

1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

MSN-411 The SCAR Role and Execution 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 MSN-413 CSAR On Scene Commander 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0

AKC-Exam 1 Advanced Kill Chain Examination #1 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

AKC-PB 1 Advanced Kill Chain Phase Brief 1 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

AKC-MPX-1 Advanced Kill Chain Mission Planning Exercise 1 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0

MSN-210 (S) Threat Response and Integration 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5

CBT-204 CAS Doctrinal Concepts 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 -- --

MSN-421 Close Air Support Planning 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

MSN-422 Execution in Linear Close Air Support 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0

MSN-423 Execution in Non-Linear Close Air Support 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0

AKC-Exam 2 Advanced Kill Chain Examination #2 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

AKC-PB 2 Advanced Kill Chain Phase Brief 2 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 AKC-MPX 2 AKC Mission Planning Exercise 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0

AKC-EPC End of Phase Critique for Advanced Kill Chain Phase 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

CRM Crew Resource Management 4.0 4.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 PHYS Transition Human Factors 2.5 2.5 -- -- -- --

IRC-CBT (P) Instrument Refresher Course CBT 4.0 -- 4.0 -- 4.0 -- IRC (P) Instrument Refresher Course 2.0 -- 2.0 -- 2.0 --

S/E Brief Standardization/Evaluation Briefing 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 S/E Exams Standardization/Evaluation Exams 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0

Intel-1 (S) Area of Responsibility Intel Update 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

MSN-215 (S) Intel Support to MQ-9 Crews 0.5 0.5 -- -- -- --

EOCS End of Course Survey 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

Total Hours 172.5 166.0 141.5 134.5 136.0 129.0

Title

FM-TX-1 FM-TX-2 FM-TX-3

P SO P SO P SO

INP-1 In-processing 6.0

6.0

6.0 6.0 -- --

INT-1 Course Indoctrination 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 -- -- INT-2 Publications 1.5 1.5 -- -- -- -- INT-3 Weather Considerations 1.0 1.0 -- -- -- -- INT-4 Introduction to Crew Operations 2.0 2.0 -- -- -- --

INT-5 (SO) Aviation Basics (SO only) -- 1.0 -- -- -- -- CBT-101 Ground Control Station 2.0 2.0 -- -- -- -- CBT-102 Airframe Systems 1.0 1.0 -- -- -- -- CBT-103 Datalinks 1.5 1.5 -- -- -- -- SYS-101 Aircraft Systems Management 1.0 1.0 -- -- -- -- SYS-102 Attitude, Air Data, and Navigation

2.0 2.0 -- -- -- -- SYS-103 Datalinks 3.0 3.0 -- -- -- -- CBT-104 Autopilot and Preprogram Missions 2.0 2.0 -- -- -- -- SYS-105 Aircraft Control 2.0 2.0 -- -- -- -- CBT-106 Flight Controls and Landing Gear 1.0 1.0 -- -- -- -- CBT-107 Engine System 1.5 1.5 -- -- -- -- CBT-108 Fuel System 1.0 1.0 -- -- -- -- CBT-109 Electrical System 1.0 1.0 -- -- -- --

SYS-110 Communication and Information Systems 2.5 2.5 -- -- -- --

SYS-111 Aircraft Limitations and Restrictions 1.0 1.0 -- -- -- --

SYS-112 Mission Execution Software Introduction 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 -- --

CBT-121 MQ-9 Multi-Spectral Targeting Sensor and Theory 2.0 2.0 -- -- -- --

MTS-122 Multi-Spectral Targeting System 2.5 2.5 -- -- -- --

SYS-REV Systems Review 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 SYS-Exam Systems Examination 1.5 1.5 -- -- -- -- MSN-130 Local Vault Procedures -- -- -- -- -- --

MSN-131 Aircraft Positioning and Target Acquisition 2.5 2.5 1.5 1.5 -- --

MSN-132 Visual Recognition 1.5 1.5 -- -- -- --

MSN-133 Moving Target Tracking 1.0 1.0 -- -- -- --

MSN-134 Administration Checks and Chair Flying 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 -- --

MSN-135 Airspace Navigation 2.0 2.0 -- -- -- -- MSN-136 Local Airspace Operations 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 -- --

SYS-205 Mission Execution Software Exercise 2.0 2.0 -- -- -- --

SYS-230 MQ-9 Synthetic Aperture Radar 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 -- --

MSN-REV Mission Review 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 -- -- MSN-Exam Mission Examination 1.5 1.5 -- -- -- --

INT-6 Flight Crew Information File Review 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0

TR-PB Transition Phase Brief 1.0 1.0 -- -- -- -- MSN-137 How to Brief/Debrief 3.0 3.0 -- -- -- -- MSN-138 Low Altitude Training Operations 1.0 1.0 -- -- -- -- TR-EPC End of Phase Critique for TR Phase 1.0 1.0 -- -- -- -- MTS-204 Laser Employment 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 -- --

WPN-231 (P) Stores Management System 1.5 -- 1.0 -- -- -- WPN-241 AGM-114 Introduction 2.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 -- -- WPN-242 AGM-114 Procedures -- -- -- -- -- -- WPN-251 GBU-12 Introduction 1.5 1.5 1.0 1.0 -- -- WPN-252 GBU-12 Procedures -- -- -- -- -- -- WPN-253 GBU-38 Introduction -- -- -- -- -- -- WPN-254 GBU-38 Procedures -- -- -- -- -- -- WPN-282 Tactical Employment 2.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 -- -- WPN-283 Timed Attacks -- -- -- -- -- -- MSN-286 Moving Target Engagement 1.5 1.5 1.0 1.0 -- --

BSA-Exam BSA Examination 1.5 1.5 -- -- -- -- WPN-243 (S) AGM-114 Handbook -- -- -- -- -- --

BSA-PB BSA Phase Brief -- -- -- -- -- -- BSA-EPC BSA End of Phase Critique -- -- -- -- -- -- MSN-201 Tactical Communications 1.0 1.0 -- -- -- -- MSN-202 Tactical Airspace Management 2.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 -- -- MSN-203 Threat Fundamentals 1.5 1.5 -- -- -- --

MSN-284 Target Talk-Ons 1.5 1.5 1.0 1.0 -- --

MSN-285 Buddy Lase Operations 1.5 1.5 1.0 1.0 -- --

CBT-201 USAF & Joint Airpower Command and Control 1.5 1.5 -- -- -- --

CBT-202 ISR Doctrinal Concepts 0.5 0.5 -- -- -- --

MSN-211 Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Intel Integration 1.0 1.0 -- -- -- --

MSN-212 ISR Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures 3.0 3.0 -- -- -- --

KC-Exam Kill Chain Examination 1.5 1.5 -- -- -- --

MSN-219 Mission Planning and Briefing 1.0 1.0 -- -- -- -- KC-PB Kill Chain Phase Brief 1.5 1.5 1.0 1.0 -- --

KC-MPX Kill Chain Mission Planning Exercise 3.0 3.0 -- -- -- --

KC-EPC End of Phase Critique for Kill Chain Phase 1.0 1.0 -- -- -- --

CBT-203 AI Doctrinal Concepts 0.5 0.5 -- -- -- --

MSN-301 Air Interdiction 1.0 1.0 -- -- -- -- MSN-302 Dynamic Targeting 1.0 1.0 -- -- -- -- HO-221 Losing Handover Operations 1.0 1.0 0.5 0.5 -- -- HO-222 Gaining Handover Operations 2.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 -- --

CBT-221 Strike Aircraft Weapons 1.0 1.0 -- -- -- -- CBT-222 Blue Force Aircraft Capabilities 1.0 1.0 -- -- -- --

MSN-303 Laws of War and Lethal Authority 1.0 1.0 -- -- -- --

MSN-305 Field Collateral Damage Estimate 1.0 1.0 -- -- -- --

CBT-205 SCAR / PR Doctrinal Concepts 1.0 1.0 -- -- -- --

MSN-410

SCAR Planning and Armed

Reconnaissance/Air Interdiction Asset Execution

1.5 1.5 -- -- -- --

MSN-411 The SCAR Role and Execution 1.5 1.5 -- -- -- --

MSN-413 CSAR On Scene Commander 2.0 2.0 -- -- -- --

AKC-Exam 1 Advanced Kill Chain Examination #1 1.5 1.5 -- -- -- --

AKC-PB 1 Advanced Kill Chain Phase Brief 1 1.0 1.0 -- -- -- --

AKC-MPX-1 Advanced Kill Chain Mission Planning Exercise 1 3.0 3.0 -- -- -- --

MSN-210 (S) Threat Response and Integration -- -- -- -- -- --

CBT-204 CAS Doctrinal Concepts 1.0 1.0 -- -- -- -- MSN-421 Close Air Support Planning 1.0 1.0 -- -- -- --

MSN-422 Execution in Linear Close Air Support 2.0 2.0 -- -- -- --

MSN-423 Execution in Non-Linear Close Air Support 2.0 2.0 -- -- -- --

AKC-Exam 2 Advanced Kill Chain Examination #2 1.5 1.5 -- -- -- --

AKC-PB 2 Advanced Kill Chain Phase Brief 2 1.0 1.0 -- -- -- --

AKC-MPX 2 AKC Mission Planning Exercise 2.0 2.0 -- -- -- --

AKC-EPC End of Phase Critique for Advanced Kill Chain Phase 1.0 1.0 -- -- -- --

CRM Crew Resource Management 4.0 4.0 2.0 2.0 -- -- PHYS Transition Human Factors 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 -- --

IRC-CBT (P) Instrument Refresher Course CBT 4.0 -- 4.0 -- 4.0 -- IRC (P) Instrument Refresher Course 2.0 -- 2.0 -- 2.0 -- S/E Brief Standardization/Evaluation Briefing 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5

S/E Exams Standardization/Evaluation Exams 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0

Intel-1 (S) Area of Responsibility Intel Update -- -- -- -- -- --

MSN-215 (S) Intel Support to MQ-9 Crews -- -- -- -- -- --

EOCS End of Course Survey 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 -- --

Total Hours 158.5 152.0 55.0 48.0 18.0 12.0

Chapter 4

Flying & Simulator Training

Section A – Flying & Simulator Training

1. Execution – Instructors are responsible for conducting a student’s training. Training products made available by the 16 TRS/OST can be utilized to standardize training; however, these products should not limit the instructor’s ability to modify a profile to best fit the student’s learning. Instructors may adjust specific tasks around as necessary, but must ensure the student receives all training required for each event.

If a student has met all the required learning objectives for a particular event the instructor may proceed with the learning objectives for the next event.

1.1 Events for TX-1 and all FM tracks should be executed according to the suggested inventory tables (Tables 4.1 and 4.2) below.

1.2 Events for TX-2 and TX-3 should be conducted in the simulator to the max extent practical.

1.3 EP events will be completed in a training device.

1.4 All solos will be conducted as flights.

1.5 For IQT students, at least one event in TR, KC, and AKC phases (not including solos) will be accomplished in the aircraft. A higher flight requirement minimum may be directed the 19 AF Commander.

1.6 Events which are not specifically tied to a flight or training device (simulator or part task trainer) may be executed via the alternative method. This execution flexibility may be used to mitigate periods of high weather attrition, limited device availability, or other circumstances as defined by the SQ/CC. If executing a suggested flight event in a training device, or vice versa, the event will be scheduled using the standard times for the device in which the event will be executed.

2. Training Event Methodology – This syllabus uses the ‘introduce-practice-demonstrate proficiency’ methodology. The IQT/TX-1 track adds solo flights to build confidence and airmanship.

Table 4.1.