48 OG - F-15E Msn CC Syllabus.pdf

48 FW F-15E

MISSION COMMANDER

UPGRADE SYLLABUS

48 OSS/OSOT 1 Jun 05

48th Fighter Wing F-15E Mission Commander Upgrade Syllabus 1 Jun 05

This syllabus provides the guidance necessary to upgrade Mission Ready aircrew to Mission

Commander (MC) status and lead composite force missions. Deviations are not authorized unless specifically noted or approved by the squadron Operations Officer. The syllabus is in line with AFI 11-2F-15E, Volume 1 (dated 22 Aug 03).

Certified by:

//signed//

RONALD K. LAUGHBAUM, Colonel, USAF

Commander, 48 th

Operations Group

48th Fighter Wing F-15E Mission Commander Upgrade Syllabus 1 Jun 05

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FIGHTER WING

F-15E MISSION COMMANDER UPGRADE SYLLABUS

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CHAPTER 1 -- GENERAL GUIDANCE

Regulation Compliance 1-1

Training Certification Objectives 1-1

Syllabus Flow 1-1

Supervision Requirements 1-1

Grading Criteria 1-1

CHAPTER 2 -- ACADEMICS

Mission Commander Academics 2-1

CHAPTER 3 – SORTIES –

MC SEE – Mission Commander Observation 3-1

MC DO – Mission Commander Upgrade 3-3

Attachment: Mission Commander Upgrade Flow

48th Fighter Wing F-15E Mission Commander Upgrade Syllabus 1 Jun 05

CHAPTER 1 -- GENERAL GUIDANCE

REGULATION COMPLIANCE:

1. This syllabus adheres to all guidance published in 11-2F-15E Vol 1 (22 Aug 03). The squadron operations officer may modify this syllabus based on an individual’s previous experience, by adding or deleting sorties or events.

TRAINING CERTIFICATION OBJECTIVES

1. Syllabus completion certifies aircrew performance as a Mission Commander (MC), qualified to lead composite force missions.

2. Squadron commanders will consider ability, judgment, technical expertise, skill, and experience when selecting crewmembers for mission commander upgrade. Minimum qualifications are 4-ship flight lead or Instructor WSO.

SYLLABUS FLOW

1. Accomplish MC academics prior to flight training.

2. As a minimum, the upgrading MC will observe a certified MC during the planning, briefing, flight, and debriefing of at least one composite force mission (MC SEE). Prior to certification, the upgrading

MC will then plan, brief, fly, and debrief a minimum of one mission (MC DO).

SUPERVISION REQUIREMENTS

1. A MC qualified instructor will supervise all MC upgrade training.

2. Successful completion of the Tactical Leadership Programme (TLP) satisfies both ground and flying training requirements for Mission Commander qualification. This course dedicates numerous flying missions to mission commander training and surpasses minimum training outlined in AFI 11-2F-15E volume 1. If selected attendees are not 4-ship (pilots)/IWSO qualified, they require a waiver signed by the 48 OG/CC (or designated representative) for entry into the program. Following satisfactory completion of TLP, the Sq/CC will place a letter of certification into the training folder along with a copy of the course completion certificate, and indicate this qualification on the Letter of X’s.

GRADING CRITERIA:

1. Syllabus objectives identify each event requiring demonstrated proficiency (grade 2) during a given sortie. Use the following grading criteria:

UNKN: Unknown, Performance was not observed or the element was not performed.

DANG: Dangerous. Performance was unsafe.

Grade 0: Performance indicated a lack of ability and/or knowledge.

Grade 1: Performance is safe, but indicates limited proficiency. Makes errors of commission or omission.

Grade 2: Performance is essentially correct. Recognizes and corrects errors.

Grade 3: Performance is correct, efficient, skillful, and without hesitation.

Grade 4: Performance reflects an unusually high degree of ability.

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2. Demonstrated proficiency guidance is provided for each sortie. This guidance is provided as a standardized measure of performance for both instructors/supervisors and upgrading pilots. The instructor/supervisor has full latitude to define proficiency as that which he deems appropriate.

3. The instructor will declare a sortie as follows-

Effective Complete - When the pilot accomplishes all required events to the level required by the stated objectives and by previous mission objectives.

Effective/Incomplete - When the pilot does not accomplish all required events to the level required, but can accomplish the remaining events on a subsequent sortie.

Non-effective - When the pilot does not accomplish all required events to the level required, and cannot accomplish the remaining events on a subsequent sortie. Non-effective missions are “Non-effective/Student Non-progression” or “Non-effective/Other”. When the instructor grades one or more mission elements/events “Dangerous”, the overall grade will be a zero (0), and the mission declared “Non-effective/Student Non-progression”. “Non-effective/Other” will have an overall

“NG”, with individual mission elements/events grades as required.

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CHAPTER 2 -- ACADEMICS

MISSION COMMANDER ACADEMICS 1.5 HR

1. Composite Force Mission Planning Considerations

a. ATO breakout

b. Division of responsibilities / inter-unit coordination

c. Integration of Intelligence sources

d. Defining mission objectives

e. Range airspace restrictions / coordination with range control agencies

f. ATC restrictions / considerations / flight plans

g. Air refueling operations / marshaling

h. HVAA protection

i. A/A and A/S force integration

j. IADS avoidance / destruction / penetration

k. Target area deconfliction

l. Communications plan / coordination card

m. GCI coordination

2. Conduct of Flight Briefing

a. Order of presentation

b. Use of briefing guides and visual aids

3. Composite Force Employment Considerations

a. Coordination with controlling agencies

b. Asset integration

c. Contingencies

4. Post Flight Administration

a. Debriefing procedures and techniques

b. Feedback consolidation

c. Distribution of lessons learned

PREPARATION MATERIALS

Mission Commander’s Guide (maintained by DOW)

AFFTP 3-1, Volume 1. Chapter 4 – Mission Commander Operations

AFI 11-401, Flight Management

FLIP Flight Planning Section

FLIP Special Use Airspace

AFI 11-202 Vol 3/USAFE Sup, General Flight Rules

AFI 11-214 Air Operations Rules and Procedures

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CHAPTER 3 -- SORTIES

MC SEE – MISSION COMMANDER OBSERVATION

OBJECTIVES:

1. Observe the coordination and planning required by a CFT mission

2. Observe a CFT mission briefing

3. Observe the leadership and control required by a CFT mission

4. Observe a CFT mission debriefing

SUGGESTED PROFILE

1. Mission coordination and planning

a. Range space and availability

b. ATC restrictions/considerations/flight plans

c. Air refueling operations

d. Inter-unit coordination

e. Air-to-air and air-to-surface force integration

f. IADS penetration/avoidance

g. On-range controlling agencies coordination

h. GCI coordination.

2. Briefing

3. Ground Operations

4. Takeoff / Enroute

5. Pre-Strike refueling

6. Marshaling

a. Check-in procedures

b. Force coordination

c. TOT changes

7. Ingress

a. Time control

b. A/A and A/S force coordination

8. Target Area

a. Attack coordination

b. Post-strike force coordination

9. Egress

10. Post-Strike Refueling

11. Recovery / Landing

12. Debriefing

a. Mission reconstruction

b. Lessons learned

SCHEDULER NOTES

1. Scheduled minimum package required: 4 F-15Es, 4 additional strikers, dedicated OCA, and a support asset (i.e. tanker, AWACS, EC, GCI) v X DCA.

2. Adversary air threats are required and ground emitters are desired

3. Use AWACS/GCI if available

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INSTRUCTOR NOTES

1. Include the upgrading MC as much as possible in the decision-making process. Write a gradesheet describing the profile accomplished, without grades.

2. Integration of intelligence resources is required

3. The Operations Officer determines the effectives of a sortie where the package size drops below the minimum defined above as a result of aircraft fallout.

PROFICIENCY:

1. None.

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MC DO – MISSION COMMANDER UPGRADE

OBJECTIVES:

1. Demonstrate Proficiency coordinating and planning a CFT mission

2. Demonstrate Proficiency briefing a CFT mission

3. Demonstrate Proficiency leading and controlling a CFT mission

4. Demonstrate Proficiency debriefing a CFT mission

SUGGESTED PROFILE

1. Mission coordination and planning

a. Range space and availability

b. ATC restrictions/considerations/flight plans

c. Air refueling operations

d. Inter-unit coordination

e. Air-to-air and air-to-surface force integration

f. IADS penetration/avoidance

g. On-range controlling agencies coordination

h. GCI coordination.

2. Briefing

3. Ground Operations

4. Takeoff / Enroute

5. Pre-Strike refueling

6. Marshaling

a. Check-in procedures

b. Force coordination

c. TOT changes

7. Ingress

a. Time control

b. A/A and A/S force coordination

8. Target Area

a. Attack coordination

b. Post-strike force coordination

9. Egress

10. Post-Strike Refueling

11. Recovery / Landing

12. Debriefing

a. Mission reconstruction

b. Lessons learned

SCHEDULER NOTES

1. Scheduled minimum package required: 4 F-15Es, 4 additional strikers, dedicated OCA, and a support asset (i.e. tanker, AWACS, EC, GCI) v X DCA.

2. Adversary air threats are required and ground emitters are desired

3. Use AWACS/GCI if available

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INSTRUCTOR NOTES

1. Write a gradesheet describing the profile accomplished, with grades.

2. Integration of intelligence resources is required

3. The Operations Officer determines the effectives of a sortie where the package size drops below the minimum defined above as a result of aircraft fallout.

PROFICIENCY:

1. Coordinating and planning a CFT mission: Effectively coordinates the separate elements of the composite force and develops a strong plan to ensure mission success.

2. Briefing a CRT mission: Conducts an effective briefing by ensuring that accurate and concise information is presented in order to explain mission events in an orderly, understandable manner, using clear visual aids. Defines clear objectives. Allots time effectively.

3. Leading and controlling a CFT mission: Effectively manages the airborne Composite Force, ensures compliance with applicable regulations and procedures, and controls force employment resulting in force application effectiveness.

4. Debriefing a CFT mission: Conducts an effective debriefing by ensuring that the appropriate information is presented in order to reconstruct mission events accurately in an orderly, understandable manner, using clear visual ads. Measures mission success against mission objectives and defines lessons learned. Allots time effectively.

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ALL PURPOSE CHECKLIST P AG E 1 O F 1 P AG E S

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T I T L E / S U B J E C T / AC T I V I T Y / F U N C T I O N AL AR E A

MISSION COMMANDER UPGRADE CHECKLIST

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(Assign a paragraph number to each item. Draw a horizontal line between each major paragraph.)

D AT E I N I T

I Name: Rank: Position:

Total Flying Time: F-15E: Combat:

Experienced:

Previous Qualifications:

Comments: ___________ will follow the standard 48 FW Mission Commander

Upgrade syllabus, dated June 2005.

II Flt/CC Date FS/DO Date FS/CC Date

III ACADEMICS:

Mission Commander Academics......................……………………………….

IV SORTIES:

MC SEE……………….……………………………………………………….

MC DO………………………………..………………………………………..

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Certified Mission Commander:

Squadron Commander SQ/CC Signature Date

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