1542.147D.pdf

NAVAL AIR TRAINING COMMAND

NAS CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

CIN Q-2A-0391/0092/0093/0491

Q-2A-8298/0591/1298 CNATRAINST 1542.147D

CHIEF OF NAVAL AIR TRAINING

ADVANCED MULTI-ENGINE

MPTS

CNATRAINST 1542.147D

28 May 2009

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES..............................................v COURSE DATA...................................................vii ABBREVIATIONS................................................xvii GLOSSARY......................................................xxv

CHAPTER I. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

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

TRAINING MANAGEMENT ..................................I-3

USN, USAF, USMC C-130, USCG, AND E-6 CORE

COURSE FLOW ..........................................I-5

TILTROTOR CORE COURSE FLOW ...........................I-7

USN, USAF, USMC C-130, USCG, TILTROTOR, AND E-6

POST-I4801 COURSE FLOW ...............................I-9

E-2/C-2 COURSE FLOW .................................I-11

UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE ..........................I-12

TRAINING REVIEW BOARD ...............................I-13

INSTRUCTOR CONTINUITY ...............................I-14

BREAK IN TRAINING WARMUP EVENTS (SXX86) .............I-15

ADDITIONAL FLIGHTS/SIMULATORS .......................I-17

STUDENT MONITORING STATUS ...........................I-18

GROUND TRAINING AND BRIEFING REQUIREMENTS ...........I-19

MISSION GRADING PROCEDURES AND EVALUATION POLICIES ..I-20

MPTS PROGRESS CHECK TRAINING REVIEW PROCESS .........I-30

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS ..............I-31

CHAPTER II. GROUND TRAINING

INDOCTRINATION (G01) ................................II-1

INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES – PHASE 1 (G02) ............II-2

SYSTEMS (G03) .......................................II-4

AERODYNAMICS (G04) ..................................II-9

VISUAL NAVIGATION (G05) ............................II-10

FLIGHT PROCEDURES (G06) ............................II-12

CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (G07) .....................II-13

IFR - PHASE II (G08) ...............................II-14

CONTACT BRIEF (C01) ................................II-15

INSTRUMENT BRIEF/FMS (I01) .........................II-16

TILTROTOR FORMATION (F01) ..........................II-17

LOW-LEVEL GROUND SCHOOL (N01) ......................II-18

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PORTABLE FLIGHT PLANNING SOFTWARE (N02) ............II-19

TACTICAL FORMATION GROUND SCHOOL (T01) .............II-20

CHAPTER III. CONTACT TRAINING

MATRICES ...........................................III-1

STAGE MIF (USN, USAF, USMC C-130, USCG, E-6) .......III-1

STAGE MIF (TILTROTOR) ..............................III-3

STAGE MIF (E-2/C-2) ................................III-5

COCKPIT PROCEDURES (C21) ...........................III-8

CONTACT (C41) .....................................III-11

EMERGENCY CONTACT (C42) ...........................III-14

CONTACT EMERGENCY PROCEDURES/CRM SIMULATOR (C32) ..III-18

CONTACT CHECK RIDE (C43) ..........................III-20

STUDENT PATTERN SOLO (C44) ........................III-23

NIGHT CONTACT (C45) ...............................III-24

CHAPTER IV. INSTRUMENT TRAINING

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

STAGE MIF (USN, USAF, USMC C-130, USCG,

TILTROTOR, E-6) .....................................IV-1

STAGE MIF (E-2/C-2) .................................IV-4

BASIC INSTRUMENTS (I31) .............................IV-7

INSTRUMENT APPROACHES (I32) .........................IV-9

INSTRUMENT APPROACHES (I41) ........................IV-13

EMERGENCY INSTRUMENT APPROACHES (I33) ..............IV-17

EMERGENCY INSTRUMENT APPROACHES (I42) ..............IV-20

MIDSTAGE INSTRUMENT CHECK RIDE (I43) ...............IV-24

USAF RIGHT SEAT INSTRUMENT INTRODUCTION (I44) ......IV-27

CROSS-COUNTRY (I45) ................................IV-30

ADVANCED EMERGENCY INSTRUMENT APPROACHES (I46) .....IV-33

INSTRUMENT EMERGENCY PROCEDURES/

CRM SIMULATOR (I34) ................................IV-36

NATOPS INSTRUMENT CHECK RIDE (I47) .................IV-38

SOLO AIRWAYS NAVIGATION (I48) ......................IV-41

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CHAPTER V. NAVIGATION TRAINING

MATRICES .............................................V-1

STAGE MIF (USAF) .....................................V-1

STAGE MIF (USMC C-130, TILTROTOR) ....................V-3

OVER WATER NAVIGATION (N41) ..........................V-5

LOW-LEVEL NAVIGATION (N31) ...........................V-7

LOW-LEVEL NAVIGATION (N42) ...........................V-9

NIGHT LOW-LEVEL NAVIGATION (N43) ....................V-11

CHAPTER VI. FORMATION TRAINING

MATRICES ............................................VI-1

FORMATION STAGE MIF (E-6) ...........................VI-1

MARITIME FORMATION (F41) ............................VI-3

TILTROTOR FORMATION (F42) ...........................VI-5

AERIAL REFUELING FUNDAMENTALS (F43) .................VI-8

CHAPTER VII. TACTICAL TRAINING

MATRICES ...........................................VII-1

STAGE MIF (USCG, USAF, AND USMC C-130) .............VII-1

STAGE MIF (TILTROTOR) ..............................VII-3

SEARCH AND RESCUE FUNDAMENTALS (T41) ...............VII-5

TACTICAL FORMATION (T42) ...........................VII-7

TACTICAL FORMATION CHECK RIDE (T43) ................VII-9

LOW ALTITUDE TACTICS (T44) ........................VII-11

LOW ALTITUDE TACTICS CHECK RIDE (T45) .............VII-14

LOW ALTITUDE TACTICS SOLO (T46) ...................VII-16

CHAPTER VIII. COURSE TRAINING STANDARDS

PURPOSE ...........................................VIII-1

STUDENT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ...............VIII-1

GENERAL PROFICIENCY STANDARDS .....................VIII-1

EXECUTION .........................................VIII-2

JOB TASKS .........................................VIII-2

GRADED ITEMS ......................................VIII-2

COURSE TRAINING STANDARDS .........................VIII-2

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

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COURSE DATA

1. Course Title. Advanced Multi-Engine Multi-Service Pilot Training System (MPTS).

2. Course ID Number (CIN). USN Q-2A-0391, USAF Q-2A-0092, USMC Q-2A-0093, USCG Q-2A-0491, Tiltrotor Q-2A-8298, E-6 Q-2A-0591, and E-2/C-2 Q-2A-1298.

3. Location. Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, Texas 78419.

4. Course Status. Active.

5. Course Mission. The mission of Advanced Multi-Engine MPTS is to develop proficiency in multi-engine flight, advanced instruments, CRM/pilot-in-command proficiency, and track specific tactics. At the successful completion of this phase of aviation training, the flight student will be designated a naval aviator or USAF pilot qualified in multi-engine aircraft, and will have earned a standard instrument rating.

6. Prerequisite Training. Successful completion of MPTS Primary curriculum (Q-2A-0108) or T-37 Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training - Primary (Q-2D-0080) (AF AETC-P-V4A-A); for Tiltrotor, successful completion of Intermediate Tiltrotor Helicopter MPTS curriculum (Q-2C-9298);

for E-2/C-2, successful completion of MPTS T-45A E-2/C-2 Intermediate Flight Training curriculum (Q-2A-195) or T-45C E- 2/C-2 Intermediate Flight Training curriculum (Q-2A-0192).

7. Security Clearance Required. None.

8. Follow-on Training. As required by each service for each specific assignment.

9. Course Length. Overall time to train calculated in accordance with CNATRAINST 1550.6E. Training days are as follows:

Track Total Training Calendar Training Calendar Days Weeks Days Weeks

a. USN 87.1 19.3 107.0 23.7 viii

b. USAF 100.3 22.2 106.7 23.7

c. USMC C-130 98.5 21.9 106.9 23.7

d. USCG 88.2 19.6 106.9 23.7

e. Tiltrotor 98.9 21.9 98.9 21.9

f. E-6 87.1 19.3 107.0 23.7

g. E-2/C-2 61.6 13.7 68.0 15.1

10. Class Capacity. Variable.

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

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

13. Quota Management Authority. Chief of Naval Air Training.

14. Quota Control. Chief of Naval Operations.

15. Course Training Subjects

a. Ground Training

USN/USCG/E-6 AND E-2/C-2 (TC-12B/T-44A)

Subject Symbol Hours

Indoctrination G01 4.10

Instrument Flight Rules G02/G08 69.50 Systems G03 28.00 Aerodynamics G04 24.50

Flight Procedures G06 11.75 Crew Resource Management G07 4.00

Total 141.85 ix

USAF/USMC/TILTROTOR (TC-12B/T-44A)

Subject Symbol Hours

Indoctrination G01 4.10 Instrument Flight Rules G02/G08 69.50

Systems G03 28.00 Aerodynamics G04 24.50

Visual Navigation G05* 19.00

Flight Procedures G06 11.75

Total 160.85

USN/USCG/E-6 AND E-2/C-2 (T-44C)

Indoctrination G01 4.10

Instrument Flight Rules G02/G08 69.50 Systems G03 31.00

Aerodynamics G04 24.50

Flight Procedures G06 11.75

Total 144.85

USAF/USMC/TILTROTOR (T-44C)

Indoctrination G01 4.10 Instrument Flight Rules G02/G08 69.50

Systems G03 31.00

Aerodynamics G04 24.50 Visual Navigation G05 19.00

Flight Procedures G06 11.75

Total 163.85 x

b. Flight Support

ALL SERVICES (T-44A/TC-12B)

Contact Brief C01 5.0 Instrument Brief/Flight Management System I01 5.0

Total 10.0

ALL SERVICES (T-44C)

Contact Brief C01 5.0 Instrument Brief/Flight Management System I01 7.0

Total 12.0

USAF/USMC C-130

Low-Level Ground School N01 1.0

Portable Flight Planning Software N02 12.0 Tactical Formation Ground School T01 5.0

Total 18.0

TILTROTOR

Low-Level Ground School N01 1.0

Portable Flight Planning Software N02 12.0 Tactical Formation Ground School T01 5.0 Tiltrotor Formation F01 2.0

Total 20.0 xi

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

USN

T-44/TC-12

Flight/Events CPT SIM Dual Solo

Flts Hrs Flts Hrs Flts Hrs Flts Hrs

Procedure Trainer 6 9.0

Contact 1 1.5 11 20.0 1 0.3 Contact Check Ride 1 1.5

Night Contact 3 4.5

Instruments 15 22.5 18 44.0 1 3.0

Midstage Instrument Check Ride

1 1.5

NATOPS Instrument Check Ride

1 2.0

Navigation 1 2.0

Maritime Formation 1 3.0

Totals 6 9.0 16 24.0 37 78.5 2 3.3 xii

USAF

T-44/TC-12

Flight/Events CPT SIM Dual Solo

Flts Hrs Flts Hrs Flts Hrs Flts Hrs

Procedure Trainer 6 9.0

Contact 1 1.5 11 20.0 1 0.3 Contact Check Ride 1 1.5

Night Contact 3 4.5 Instruments 15 22.5 20 48.0 1 3.0

Midstage Instrument Check Ride

1 1.5

NATOPS Instrument Check Ride

1 2.0

Navigation 1 1.5 3 9.6

Night Navigation 1 3.0

Tactical Formation 2 6.2

Tactical Formation Check Ride

1 3.3

Totals 6 9.0 17 25.5 44 99.6 2 3.3 xiii

USMC C-130

T-44/TC-12

Flight/Events CPT SIM Dual Solo

Flts Hrs Flts Hrs Flts Hrs Flts Hrs

Procedure Trainer 6 9.0

Contact 1 1.5 11 20.0 1 0.3 Contact Check Ride 1 1.5

Night Contact 3 4.5 Instruments 15 22.5 18 44.0 1 3.0

Midstage Instrument Check Ride

1 1.5

NATOPS Instrument Check Ride

1 2.0

Navigation 1 1.5 3 9.6

Maritime Formation 1 3.0

Tactical Formation 2 6.2

Tactical Formation Check Ride

1 3.3

Totals 6 9.0 17 25.5 42 95.6 2 3.3 xiv

USCG

T-44/TC-12

Flight/Events CPT SIM Dual Solo

Flts Hrs Flts Hrs Flts Hrs Flts Hrs

Procedure Trainer 6 9.0

Contact 1 1.5 11 20.0 1 0.3 Contact Check Ride 1 1.5

Night Contact 3 4.5 Instruments 15 22.5 18 44.0 1 3.0

Midstage Instrument Check Ride

1 1.5

NATOPS Instrument Check Ride

1 2.0

Navigation 1 2.0

Maritime Formation 1 3.0

Tactical (SAR) 1 2.0

Totals 6 9.0 16 24.0 38 80.5 2 3.3

TILTROTOR

Flight/Events CPT SIM Dual Solo

Flts Hrs Flts Hrs Flts Hrs Flts Hrs

Procedure Trainer 6 9.0

Contact 1 1.5 11 20.0

Night Contact 2 3.0

Instruments 15 22.5 18 44.0 1 3.0

Midstage Instrument Check Ride

1 1.5

NATOPS Instrument Check Ride

1 2.0

Navigation 1 1.5

Tiltrotor Formation 4 8.0

Low Altitude 4 8.0 1 2.0 Low Altitude Check Ride

1 2.0

Totals 6 9.0 17 25.5 42 88.5 2 5.0 xv

E-6

T-44/TC-12

Flight/Events CPT SIM Dual Solo

Flts Hrs Flts Hrs Flts Hrs Flts Hrs

Procedure Trainer 6 9.0 Contact 1 1.5 11 20.0 1 0.3

Contact Check Ride 1 1.5 Night Contact 3 4.5

Instruments 15 22.5 18 44.0 1 3.0

Midstage Instrument Check Ride

1 1.5

NATOPS Instrument Check Ride

1 2.0

Maritime Formation 2 5.0

Totals 6 9.0 16 24.0 37 78.5 2 3.3

E-2/C-2

Flight/Events CPT SIM Dual Solo

Flts Hrs Flts Hrs Flts Hrs Flts Hrs

Procedure Trainer 6 9.0

Contact 1 1.5 6 10.0 1 0.3 Contact Check Ride 1 1.5

Instruments 13 19.5 9 18.0

Midstage Instrument Check Ride

1 1.5

Maritime Formation 1 3.0

Totals 6 9.0 14 21.0 18 34.0 1 0.3 xvi

16. Training Time Analysis

ADDITIONAL TRAINING TIME PER CURRICULUM HOUR/EVENT

Training Area Brief/Preflight/ Taxi

Taxi/Debrief Total

Flight 2.25 0.50 2.75

Simulator/CPT 0.50 0.50 1.00

17. Physical Requirements. As specified in the Manual of Medical Department, Chapter 15, and all applicable anthropometric standards.

18. Obligated Service. Refer to MILPERSMAN for Naval personnel or to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2107 for USAF personnel.

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

20. Preceding Curriculum Data. This curriculum replaces

CNATRAINST 1542.147C.

21. Student Performance Measurement/Application of Standards.

The standards outlined in Chapter VIII, Course Training Standards, are used to evaluate SMA performance of individual items and maneuvers. Final judgment regarding the satisfactory performance of any flight maneuver rests with the instructor pilot who must assess the environmental and systems factors affecting the conditions under which the performance is measured and the SMA’s experience within the stage.

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ABBREVIATIONS

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

a. ADIZ - Air Defense Identification Zone

b. ADS - Air Delivery System

c. AERO - Aerodynamics

d. AF - Adaptability/Flexibility (CRM Skill)

e. AGL - Above Ground Level

f. AIM - Aeronautical Information Manual

g. AP - Area Planning

h. AP1/B - Area Planning 1/B

i. AS - Assertiveness (CRM Skill)

j. ASI - Aviation Student Indoctrination

k. ASR - Airport Surveillance Radar

l. ATC - Air Traffic Control

m. ATF - Aviation Training Form

n. ATIS - Automatic Terminal Information Service

o. ATJ - Aviation Training Jacket

p. ATS - Aviation Training Summary

q. AWL - Above Water Level

r. BAC - Basic Aircraft Control

s. BASH - Bird/Animal Strike Hazard

t. BC - Back Course

u. CAI - Computer-Assisted Instruction

v. CDO - Command Duty Officer

w. CIS - Contract Instructional Services xviii

x. CM - Communication (CRM Skill)

y. CNATRA - Chief of Naval Air Training

z. CO - Commanding Officer

aa. CPT - Cockpit Procedures Trainer

ab. CRIT - Criterion quiz or exam

ac. CRM - Crew Resource Management

ad. CRM-F - Crew Resource Management Facilitator

ae. CRM-I - Crew Resource Management Instructor

af. CS - Creeping Line Search

ag. CTS - Course Training Standard

ah. DCONFP - Day Contact Flight Procedures

ai. DH - Decision Height

aj. DHS - Department of Homeland Security

ak. DM - Decision Making (CRM Skill)

al. DME - Distance Measuring Equipment

am. DOD - Department of Defense

an. DP - Departure Procedure

ao. DZ - Drop Zone

ap. EFAS - Enroute Flight Advisory Service

aq. EMFP - Emergency Flight Procedures

ar. EOB - End of Block

as. EP - Emergency Procedure

at. ESIS - Electronic Standby Instrument System

au. ET - Extra Training

av. FAA - Federal Aviation Administration xix

aw. FAF - Final Approach Fix

ax. FAR - Federal Aviation Regulations

ay. FD - Flight Director

az. FIH - Flight Information Handbook

ba. FLIP - Flight Information Publication

bb. FMS - Flight Management System

bc. FP - Flight Procedures

bd. FPC - Final Progress Check

be. FRR - Flight Rules and Regulations

bf. FSS - Flight Support Services

bg. FTI - Flight Training Instruction

bh. GCA - Ground-Controlled Approach

bi. GP - General Planning

bj. GPS - Global Positioning Satellite

bk. GPSFP - Global Positioning Satellite Flight Procedures

bl. GPWS - Ground Proximity Warning System

bm. HILO - Holding-In-Lieu-Of

bn. IAF - Initial Approach Fix

bo. IAW - In Accordance With

bp. ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization

bq. IFM - Instrument Flight Manual

br. IFR - Instrument Flight Rules

bs. ILS - Instrument Landing System

bt. IMC - Instrument Meteorological Conditions

bu. IMS - International Military Student xx

bv. IMSO - International Military Student Officer

bw. INAV - Instrument Navigation

bx. IP - Instructor Pilot

by. IPC - Initial Progress Check

bz. IR - Instrument Route

ca. JOG - Joint Operations Graphical (Chart)

cb. KIAS - Knots Indicated Airspeed

cc. LD - Leadership (CRM Skill)

cd. LECT - Lecture

ce. LL - Low-Level

cf. LLNAVFP - Low-Level Navigation Flight Procedures

cg. LL/TF - Low-Level/Tactical Formation

ch. LOA - Letter of Agreement

ci. LOC - Localizer

cj. LS - Left Seat

ck. LSC - Level Speed Change

cl. LZ - Landing Zone

cm. MA - Mission Analysis (CRM Skill)

cn. MAP - Missed Approach Point

co. MARSA - Military Assumes Responsibility for Separation of Aircraft

cp. MDA - Minimum Descent Altitude

cq. Metro - Meteorology

cr. MFD - Multi-Function Display

cs. MIF - Maneuver Item File

ct. MIL - Mediated Interactive Lecture xxi

cu. MOA - Military Operating Area

cv. MPTS - Multi-Service Pilot Training System

cw. NATOPS - Naval Air Training Operating Procedures

Standardization

cx. NAVAID - Navigational Aid

cy. NDB - Non-directional Beacon

cz. NM - Nautical Mile

da. NOTAMs - Notices to Airmen

db. NRDO - Night Runway Duty Officer

dc. ODP - Obstacle Departure Procedure

dd. OLQ - Officer-Like Quality

de. ONAV - Over Water Navigation

df. OPARS - Optimum Path Aircraft Routing System

dg. OPNAV - Office of the Chief of Naval Operations

dh. OPS - Operations

di. OSC - On-Scene Commander

dj. PAPI - Precision Approach Path Indicator

dk. PAR - Precision Approach Radar

dl. PAS - Phase Aggregate Score

dm. PF - Pilot Flying

dn. PFPS - Portable Flight Planning Software

do. PI - Point of Impact

dp. PIC - Pilot-in-Command

dq. PM - Pilot Monitoring

dr. PMSV - Pilot to Metro Service

ds. P/P - Pen/Pencil and Paper xxii

dt. PP - Partial Panel

du. PS - Parallel Search

dv. PT - Procedure Turn

dw. RAIM - Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring

dx. RDO - Runway Duty Officer

dy. RNAV - Area Navigation System

dz. RNP - Required Navigation Performance

ea. RON - Remain Overnight

eb. RRU - Ready Room Unsatisfactory

ec. RS - Right Seat

ed. RV - Radar Vectors

ee. RVSM - Reduced Vertical Separation Minima

ef. SA - Situational Awareness (CRM Skill)

eg. SAR - Search and Rescue

eh. SDO - Squadron Duty Officer

ei. SID - Standard Instrument Departure

ej. SMA - Student Military Aviator

ek. SMS - Student Monitoring Status

el. SOP - Standard Operating Procedure

em. SQDN - Squadron

en. SS - Self-Study

eo. SSC - Surface Surveillance Coordination

ep. SSE - Simulated Single Engine

eq. SSR - Special Syllabus Requirement

er. STARS - Standard Terminal Arrivals xxiii

es. SYS - Systems

et. TAC - TACAN

eu. TACAN - Tactical Air Navigation

ev. TACFFP - Tactical Formation Flight Procedures

ew. TAS - Traffic Avoidance System

ex. TERPs - Terminal Instrument Procedures

ey. TF - Tactical Formation

ez. TLS - Track Line Search

fa. TOA - Time of Arrival

fb. TOLD - Takeoff and Landing Data

fc. TOT - Time on Target

fd. TPC - Tactical Pilotage Chart

fe. TRB - Training Review Board

ff. USBAM - U.S. Bird Avoidance Model

fg. VASI - Visual Approach Slope Indicator

fh. VCOA - Visual Climb Over Airfield

fi. VDA - Vertical Descent Angle

fj. VDP - Visual Descent Point

fk. VFR - Visual Flight Rules

fl. VHF - Very High Frequency

fm. VMC - Visual Meteorological Conditions

fn. Vmca - Minimum Control Airspeed (air)

fo. Vmcg - Minimum Control Airspeed (ground)

fp. VNAV - Visual Navigation

fq. VNAVFP - Visual Navigation Flight Procedures

fr. VOR - VHF Omnidirectional Range xxiv

fs. VR - Visual Route

ft. VS - Vertical Speed or Sector Search

fu. WX - Weather

fv. XO - Executive Officer xxv

GLOSSARY

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

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

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

4. Aviation Training Summary. A tabular sheet listing the Maneuver Item File (MIF) and maneuver grades within a training stage.

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

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

7. Contact. The stage of training that includes both day and night familiarization.

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

9. Course Training Standard. A description of required behaviors and standards of performance for a specific maneuver.

These standards are in Chapter VIII.

10. Courseware. The technical data, flight training instructions, audio, video, film, CAI, instructor guides, student study guides, and other training material developed to support and implement the syllabus of instruction.

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

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

12. Deliverables. A CNATRA 1542/1827 (Rev. 4-04) Training Review Board Summary Form, generated by the TRB, that summarizes a specific SMA’s progress in a given syllabus and provides detailed information on the application of MPTS training for that SMA. Deliverables indicate whether the quality and continuity of training provided was IAW CNATRAINST 1542.147D, indicate the degree of influence by “human factors” on the SMA’s performance, and make a recommendation on elimination/retention based on those items.

13. Demonstrate. Instructor performs the maneuver with precision and accompanying description. SMA is responsible for knowledge of the procedures prior to event brief and observes the maneuver.

14. End of Block. Last event in block. In order to progress past EOB, the SMA must meet or exceed MIF on all critical items, and all optional items attempted, by the end of the block.

Flight shall consist of a cross-section of critical items;

however, all critical items do not have to be accomplished on the last flight in block as long as MIF had been previously met.

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

16. Extra Training (SXX87). Additional SMA training flights ordered by the Operations Officer, or higher, in order to compensate for documented instructional deficiencies.

17. Final Progress Check (SXX89). A special check normally given by the CO or XO. The CO may designate, in writing, FPC duty to a qualified 0-4 or above. This is only done if the CO or XO is unqualified or unavailable to instruct in the required stage. A satisfactory FPC returns the SMA to normal syllabus flow. An unsatisfactory FPC results in a TRB.

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

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19. Hours per X (H/X). The average length for each event in a block, rounded to the nearest tenth of an hour.

20. Initial Progress Check (SXX88). A special check, given by the Operations Officer or his representative. A satisfactory IPC returns the SMA to normal syllabus flow. An unsatisfactory IPC results in an FPC.

21. Introduce. Instructor coaches the SMA through the maneuver as necessary and/or may redemonstrate the maneuver. The SMA is responsible for knowledge of the procedures prior to the event brief and for performing the maneuver with coaching.

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

Char Meaning Remarks 1st Stage G—Ground

C—Contact I—Instrument N—Navigation

F—Formation T—Tactical

2nd Media 0—Ground Training

2—CPT

3—Simulator

4—Aircraft

3rd Block Sequential, indicating block within stage.

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

4th 5th

Event/Check Identifier

84—Adaptation

85—Practice Sim

86—Warmup

87—Extra Training

88—Initial Progress Check

89—Final Progress Check

90—Check Ride/Exam

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

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

25. Naval Air Training Class Advisor Program (NATCAP) Officer.

An instructor pilot assigned to provide counseling and guidance to a specific student pilot or pilots throughout the applicable syllabus.

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26. Off-Wing Flight. A Contact flight not flown with the SMA’s on-wing.

27. On-Wing. The SMA’s assigned instructor in the contact stage IAW CNATRAINST 1500.4G.

28. Outcomes. Potential courses of action following a progress check. There are only two basic outcomes:

a. Pass – Return to training.

b. Fail – Proceed with the elimination process/eliminate.

29. Phase of Training. A major division in the course of training. MPTS consists of three phases: Primary, Intermediate, and Advanced.

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

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

31. Practice. Instructor observes SMA with minimal coaching;

may also demonstrate the maneuver if necessary. The SMA must perform maneuver with minimal coaching.

32. Progress Check Pilot. An instructor pilot authorized to administer initial or final progress checks.

33. Ready Room Unsatisfactory. An unsatisfactory grade given for inadequate knowledge of flight procedures, systems, discuss items, emergency procedures, deficient preflight planning, or unofficer-like qualities.

34. Special Syllabus Requirement. One time, ungraded demonstration item(s).

35. Stage of Training. All training of a particular type (Ground, Contact, Instruments, Navigation, Formation, Tactical) within a phase. The first letter in the lesson designator identifies the stage of each lesson (Example: F4101 is in the Formation Stage).

36. Student Monitoring Status. Squadron-initiated status to address substandard SMA performance.

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37. Training Media. MPTS media include aircraft, simulator, cockpit procedures trainers (CPTs), ground training, and CAI.

The second character in the lesson identifier designates the training media.

38. Training Review Board. A fact-finding board appointed to conduct an administrative review of circumstances and procedures relative to a failed FPC.

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

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

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Chapter I

General Instructions

1. Syllabus Management

a. Distribution. Participating squadron personnel.

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

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

d. Changes. Recommended changes shall be submitted in accordance with CNATRAINST 1550.6E.

e. Execution. SMAs will execute all the curriculum events except as listed below:

Academics: N0101 is for USAF, USMC C-130, and Tiltrotor only.

N0201-2 are for USAF, USMC C-130, and Tiltrotor only.

T0101-2 are for USAF, USMC C-130, and Tiltrotor only.

F0101 is for Tiltrotor only.

Simulators: N3101 is for USAF, USMC C-130, and Tiltrotor* only.

*Tiltrotor course flow includes all simulators in core course flow except C3201 will be executed prior to T4590 in the Post-I4801 course flow.

E-2/C-2 course flow only includes: C21 block, I3101-3 simulator events, I3201-4 simulator events, I33 block, and I34 block.

Flight Events: I44 block is for USAF only.

F41 block is for USN, USMC C-130,USCG, E-6, and E-2/C-2 only.

F42 block is for Tiltrotor only.

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F43 block is for E-6 only.

N41 block is for USN and USCG only.

N42 block is for USAF and USMC C-130 only.

N43 block is for USAF only.

T41 block is for USCG only.

T42 block is for USAF and USMC C-130 only.

T43 block is for USAF and USMC C-130 only.

T44, T45, and T46 blocks are for Tiltrotor only.

E-2/C-2 course flow only includes blocks

C42, C43, C44, I42, I43, I46, and F41.

f. Syllabus Description. Advanced Multi-Engine MPTS consists of multi-engine training for USN, USAF, USMC, USCG, and International SMAs who will go to multi-engine follow-on pipelines. This training is flown in either the T-44A, T-44C, or TC-12B aircraft. Each phase is divided into stages. Stages are grouped by like flight training regimes: Contact, Instrument, Navigation, Formation, and Tactical. Each stage is subdivided into training blocks. The training blocks consist of a specified number of flights. Maneuver item files identify the acceptable level of performance that must be achieved at the completion of each training block.

g. Grade Calculation

(1) Phase Aggregate Score (PAS). An NFS’s PAS is a comparative ranking based on the previous population of completers for a specific phase or portion of a phase of aviation training. PAS indicates only NFS performance relative to a normative population of other recent NFSs. Under the MPTS system, PAS is not by itself an indication of whether an NFS has met the criteria necessary for winging or continuation in aviation training. PAS is calculated for each block within a curriculum, for the subset of blocks completed by an NFS still in training (Interim PAS), and for the entire phase.

MPTS SNA Calculations. From a population of previous SNAs, an SNA’s PAS is calculated using equation (1), below:

(1)

*1.0

*9.0*1050_

S

NMUM

S

MS

PASSNA

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Where

S – SNA Score

NMU – SNA NMU

M1 – Squadron Average Score M2 – Squadron Average Number of Marginals and Unsats (NMU) S1 – Standard Deviation of Squadron Score S2 – Standard Deviation of Squadron NMU

(2) NSS. NSS is calculated to correct for potential non-normality in the distribution of PAS. NSS is calculated for each block within a curriculum, for the subset of blocks completed by an NFS still in training (Interim NSS), and for the entire phase. NSS is calculated from PAS by using equation (2), below:

(2)

Where

PAS – NFS PAS

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

2. Training Management

a. Syllabus Progression. Fly syllabus events within each stage sequentially. Do not start a block without all prerequisites. SMAs may be in different stages or blocks simultaneously. Where applicable, SMAs will be eligible for, and shall be prepared for, more than one syllabus event. SMAs must complete all events except as listed in paragraph 1e. The flowcharts on pages I-5, I-7, I-9, and I-11 delineate the sequence of flying events and their ground training prerequisites except as listed in paragraph 1e and 2b. System training management is designed to facilitate two graded events (flight, simulator, or exam) per SMA per day.

b. Accelerated Progression. Under exceptional circumstances, an SMA’s previous flight experience or demonstrated proficiency may warrant accelerated progression.

The Squadron Commander may advance the SMA to the next block of instruction when all required items for the current block of instruction meet EOB MIF. This policy shall not be used to accelerate squadron production goals. It is strictly for the rare instances where the SMA’s demonstrated proficiency makes completion of all events within a block of instruction

SDPAS

MPASPAS

NSS *1050

I-4 unnecessary. For example, pipeline reassignment of SMAs from Strike may warrant acceleration through the Instrument Phase based on previous instrument training. All records for the accelerated SMA, including the ATJ and mini-ATJ, will be clearly marked ACCELERATED PROGRESSION. ATFs for the events not flown will be completed with a note in the remarks section stating

“ACCELERATED PROGRESSION – EVENT NOT FLOWN. ATF COMPLETED FOR

ADMINISTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY IAW CNATRAINST 1542.SERIES.”

c. Maneuver Continuity. SMAs must accomplish previously introduced maneuvers frequently enough to ensure maintaining required proficiency.

d. Hours/X (H/X). Instructor pilots shall plan and execute missions to meet H/X as closely as practical. If actual event length varies from H/X by more than 0.3 hours, annotate reason(s) in ATF’s general comments section. An SMA’s deficiency is not an acceptable reason to exceed H/X by more than 0.3 hours.

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

f. Aviation Training Jacket Reviews. The class advisor shall conduct weekly jacket reviews in accordance with the Naval Air Training Class Advisor Program (NATCAP) (CNATRAINST 5351.1B). ATS forms are required to be reviewed before each flight or simulator event. ATJ reviews may be made as often as warranted by the individual SMA’s progress, subject to the following guidelines:

(1) All reviews shall be annotated on the CNATRA-GEN 1542/66, Jacket Review Divider, in the ATJ.

(2) SMAs placed on SMS require weekly ATJ reviews by the Student Control Officer for as long as the SMA remains on SMS.

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C4101

C4102

C4103

C4104

C4105

C4201

C4202

C4203

C4204

C4205

C4206

I3201

I3202

I3203

I3204

I3205

G06

G04

G03

G02

G0104

I0101

I4601

I4602

I4603

I4604 C0101

G0701

I4401

I4402

I4201

I4202

I4203

I4204

I4205

CPTs

I3101

I3102

I3103

I3104

BIs

C4390

CHECK

C4401

SOLO

C4501

C4502

C4503

NIGHT

CONTACTS

I4390

MIDSTAGE

CHECK

I4790

CHECK

I4801

SOLOI3401

EP/CRM

SIM

G08

C3201

EP SIM

USN, USAF, USMC C-130, USCG,

AND E-6 CORE COURSE FLOW

G0101-4 - Indoctrination G07 - CRM Block

G02 - IFR – Phase I G08 - IFR – Phase II

G03 - Systems C0101 - Contact Brief

G04 – Aerodynamics I01 - Instrument Brief/FMS

G06 - Flight Procedures

Ground Training

Flight

Simulator

C2101

C2102

C2103

C2104

C2105

C2106

G0101-3

A

EMERG

CONTACT

CONTACT

Service Specific Course Flow

A

I4101

I4102

I4103

I4104

I4105

I3301

I3302

I3303

I3304

I3305

I4501

I4502

I4503

I4504

EMERG

INST

APPR

EMERG INST

APPR

USAF

RIGHT SEAT

(USAF ONLY)

INST

APPR

INST

APPR

CROSS-COUNTRY

ADV

EMERG

INST

Service Specific

Course Flow

IFR FINAL

I0103A/B

G0702

I0102

B

B

I-6

I-7

C4101

C4102

C4103

C4104

C4105

C4201

C4202

C4203

C4204

C4205

C4206

I3201

I3202

I3203

I3204

I3205

G06

G04

G03

G02

G0104

I4601

I4602

I4603

I4604

C0101

G0701

I4201

I4202

I4203

I4204

I4205

CPTs

I3101

I3102

I3103

I3104

BIs

C4501

C4502

NIGHT

CONTACTS

I4390

MIDSTAGE

CHECK

I4790

CHECK

I4801

SOLO

I3401

EP/CRM

SIM

G08

TILTROTOR CORE COURSE FLOW

G0101-4 - Indoctrination G07 - CRM

G02 - IFR – Phase I G08 - IFR – Phase II

G03 - Systems C0101 - Contact Brief

G04 – Aerodynamics I01 - Instrument Brief/FMS

G06 - Flight Procedures

Ground Training

Flight

Simulator

C2101

C2102

C2103

C2104

C2105

C2106

G0101-3

A

EMERG

CONTACT

CONTACT

Service Specific

Course Flow

I4101

I4102

I4103

I4104

I4105

I3301

I3302

I3303

I3304

I3305

I4501

I4502

I4503

I4504

EMERG

INST

APPR

EMERG INST

APPR

INST

APPR

INST

APPR

CROSS-COUNTRY

ADV

EMERG

INST

IFR FINAL

Service Specific

Course Flow

I0101

A

I0103A

G0702

I0102

I-8

I-9

CHECKOUT

FORM

N4201

N4202

N4203

G0105

N3101

F4101

USN, USAF, USMC C-130, USCG,

TILTROTOR, AND E-6 POST-I4801

COURSE FLOW

T4390

N4101

I4801

I4801

G05

N0201-2

N0101

N4301

T0101-2

T4201

T4202

I4801

G05

F4101

N4201

N4202

N4203

I4801 F4101

N4101

T4101

I4801

T0101-2

F0101

F4201

F4202

F4203

F4204

T4401

T4402

T4403

T4404

C3201

T4590

T4601

G0105

USN

G0101-3

G0101-3

CHECKOUT

SOLO

FORM

ONAV

G0105

G0101-3

CHECKOUT

INDOC

USAF

SOLO

INDOC

TACFORM

LLNAV

LLNAV

PFPS

LLVNAV

USMC

C-130

T4390

T0101-2

T4201

T4202

TACFORM

N3101

N0201-2

N0101

LLNAV

LL

PFPS

VNAV

USCG

SOLO

G0105

G0101-3

CHECKOUT

INDOC

SOLO

FORM

ONAV

G0105

G0101-3

CHECKOUT

INDOC

SAR

G05

N3101

N0201-2

N0101

LLNAV

LL

PFPS

VNAV

SOLO

TILTROTOR

FORM

TACFORM

FORM LAT

CHECKOUTINDOC

EP SIM

LAT

CHECK

LAT

SOLO

LLNAV

G0105

F4101I4801 E-6

G0101-3

SOLO

INDOC

F4301

I-10

I-11

C4201

C4202

C4203

C4204

C4205

C4206

I3201

I3202

I3203

I3204

G06

G04

G03

G02

G0104

I4601

I4602

I4603

I4604 C0101

G0701

I4201

I4202

I4203

I4204

I4205

CPTs

I3101

I3102

I3103

BIs

C4390

CHECK

C4401

SOLO

I4390

MIDSTAGE

CHECK

F4101

FORM

I3401

EP/CRM

SIM

G08

C3201

EP SIM

E-2/C-2 COURSE FLOW

G0101-4 - Indoctrination G07 - CRM Block

G02 - IFR – Phase I G08 - IFR – Phase II

G03 - Systems C0101 - Contact Brief

G04 – Aerodynamics I01 - Instrument Brief/FMS

G06 - Flight Procedures

Ground Training

Flight

Simulator

C2101

C2102

C2103

C2104

C2105

C2106

G0101-3

B

EMERG

CONTACT

I3301

I3302

I3303

I3304

I3305

EMERG

INST

APPR

EMERG

INST

APPR

INST

APPR

ADV

EMERG

INSTIFR FINAL

A

G0105A

I0101

B

I0103A

G0702

I0102

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3. Unsatisfactory Performance. (See also Progress Check Procedures, Chapter I, paragraph 10c(3).

a. Flight/Simulator

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

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

(3) An unsatisfactory check ride (SXX90), two consecutive unsats, or three cumulative unsats (in the same block) result in an IPC. Document the failed check ride or second consecutive/ third (in block) cumulative unsat on a pink ATF for that syllabus event.

(4) A subsequent check ride failure, two further consecutive unsats, or three more cumulative unsats (in block) result in an FPC. Document the subsequent failed check ride, second consecutive/third (in block) cumulative unsat on a pink ATF generating the progress check.

(5) Failing an FPC results in a TRB.

b. Ready Room Unsatisfactory. An RRU is defined as either of the following situations:

(1) The SMA is inadequately prepared for the scheduled event. A “Ready Room Unsat” is awarded when an SMA demonstrates unsatisfactory knowledge during a brief. A pink ATF shall be generated for all “Ready Room Unsats” and at least one item on the ATF shall be graded unsatisfactory. A missed brief does not constitute a “Ready Room Unsat” and should be dealt with using other disciplinary methods. Use a supplemental ATF to document a missed brief, then administer counseling/discipline as required by the squadron CO.

(2) The SMA fails an examination during the brief (ops limits quiz, NATOPS quiz, etc.).

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c. Academic. Failing two exams triggers an IPC or FPC as appropriate. Academic and ready room unsats are equivalent.

d. Remediation

(1) A ground evaluation emphasizing the deficient areas may clear an unsatisfactory check ride or end of block syllabus event caused solely by ground operations.

(2) End of block unsatisfactory syllabus events in the Instrument stage may be cleared in the simulator if these conditions are met:

(a) The cause of the unsatisfactory is specific to the maneuver.

(b) The simulator is suited to the failed maneuver.

e. Restrictions. Until remediating the unsatisfactory:

(1) The SMA shall not fly solo.

(2) The SMA shall not accomplish any training except academic classes, examinations, and ground training events, provided the unsatisfactory event was not a prerequisite.

4. Training Review Board

a. Scope. Consider the circumstances relevant to the SMA’s training, for example:

(1) Quality of training provided in accordance with applicable FTI.

(2) Continuity of training provided.

(3) Outside influences/extenuating circumstances.

(4) The TRB shall not make elimination/retention recommendations.

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b. Composition

(1) Voting Members. The board consists of three voting members, one of which is the Senior Member. The TRAWING Commander designates the Senior Member in writing.

(2) Other Members/Observers. At least one member will be from the SMA’s parent service. For IMSs, where possible, include the country liaison officer and the squadron IMSO as observers.

(3) Academic Failures. TRBs convened due to academic failures may include one qualified civilian instructor as a voting member.

(4) Exclusion. The following conditions exclude an instructor from acting as a voting member on an SMA’s TRB:

(a) The SMA’s on-wing.

(b) Any instructor who has been on a previous TRB for the SMA.

(c) Any instructor who has awarded an unsatisfactory to the SMA in the relevant training stage.

(d) The IMSO, in the case of an international SMA.

c. Deliverables

(1) A background paper assessing the SMA’s training quality and highlighting any irregularities.

(2) A CNATRA 1542/1827 (Rev. 4-04), Training Review Board Summary form.

5. Instructor Continuity

a. SMAs shall fly Contact syllabus events C4101-C4202 with their on-wing. E-2/C-2 on-wing flights will be C4201-C4202.

b. Any Contact Stan IP may substitute as on-wing in the event the SMA’s on-wing is not available and an on-wing change is not prudent.

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c. There are no other continuity requirements unless specified by the flight leader for SMS SMAs.

6. Break in Training Warmup Events (SXX86)

a. A nonsyllabus warmup event is one given to regain flight proficiency due to an extended nonsyllabus training delay.

Eligibility is based on the number of days since the last flight or simulator in the same stage. The following guidelines will be used to determine warmup criteria:

(1) Optional warmups shall be scheduled and flown as the next event. If performance warrants a warmup, it shall be coded as the previous completed dual event.

(2) If the break in training occurs during the transition from aircraft to simulator, a mandatory warmup shall be flown and coded as the last completed simulator in stage.

(3) If the break in training occurs between two aircraft or two simulator events, mandatory warmup shall be flown and coded as the previously completed (dual) event.

(4) All warmups shall be dual (flight) or instructional (simulator).

(5) For safe-for-solo and/or any other delays less than seven days in phase, specific warmup criteria promulgated in each curriculum shall apply.

(6) Warmup events shall be coded as a YXX86 event (e.g., C4186).

(7) The instructor is required to state on the ATF the reason(s) for awarding the warmup event.

(8) End-of-block check rides are considered “in block” for warmup purposes.

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(9) The following table is a quick reference on policy regarding the use of warmups with respect to breaks in training.

CRITERIA FOR AWARDING WARMUP EVENTS IN A STAGE OR BLOCK

Break* (Days)

Warmup Events

Remarks

7-13 Sim to A/C

1 Mandatory Simulator

● Mandatory warmup is not an advancing “X.”

7-13 All others

1 Optional ● Based on performance.

● Required if overall event grade is Below

Average, Marginal or Unsatisfactory.

● Prohibited if:

► Performance meets MIF/standard.

► Break occurs between stages (see paragraph 6b).

14-30 Sim to A/C

2 Mandatory Simulators

● Mandatory warmups are not advancing “X’s.”

14-30 All others

1 Mandatory 1 Optional

● Mandatory warmup is not an advancing “X.”

● Optional warmup based on performance.

● Required if overall event grade is Below

Average, Marginal, or Unsatisfactory.

*Break = (Current Julian Date) – (Julian Date of last event, regardless of stage).

b. Training Delays and Warmup Events Between Blocks, Stages, or Modules. Warmups are intended for nonsyllabus breaks in training. Each syllabus is designed to allow sufficient time for academics, simulators, and flights. First flights and simulators in block following ground training are designed and graded with the delay factored in and normally do not require a warmup.

(1) Between stages or blocks, a mandatory warmup is required if 14-30 days have elapsed since any syllabus flight or simulator event (unless otherwise specified in the curriculum guide).

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(2) All warmup events or YXX86 events between blocks, stages, or modules shall be recorded in the ATJ with an ATF for the event deemed most consistent with the procedures reviewed.

c. Extended Training Days. If the period between events is greater than 30 days within a curriculum, the squadron CO shall determine an appropriate warmup training plan to regain SMA proficiency with the following guidance considered.

(1) Generally a warmup training plan should consist of a representative cross-section of events completed prior to the break in training.

(2) At the completion of the warmup training plan, or when proficiency is regained prior to the completion of the warmup training plan, the SMA shall resume the normal curriculum flow.

(3) If the SMA has not regained proficiency sufficient to resume training following the designated warmup training plan, additional warmup training is left to the CO’s discretion.

(4) A copy of the warmup training plan and any subsequent modifications shall be filed in the SMA’s ATJ.

7. Additional Flights/Simulators

a. Extra Training Events (SXX87). All ETs shall be dual and coded as SXX87, e.g., C4187. ET events include, but are not limited to:

(1) IPC/FPC ET Events. Only award these events to compensate for training inadequacies, e.g., poor event/maneuver continuity, or improper instruction.

(a) Preceding an IPC. The Operations Officer may authorize one ET prior to an IPC.

(b) Preceding an FPC. The Commanding Officer may authorize as many as two ETs prior to an FPC.

(c) IPC/FPC 87 events shall not be awarded to remediate unsatisfactory SMA performance unrelated to unit/ instructional training inadequacies.

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(d) Document the awarding of IPC/FPC 87 events using a CNATRA-GEN 1542/16, Supplementary Jacket Form.

(2) International SMAs. The Operations Officer may authorize additional events to international SMAs IAW CNATRAINST 1500.4G.

(3) Additional Events to Meet Minimum Syllabus Time. An event flown to meet minimum nighttime shall be flown as a C4587 and will meet the MIF for the block in which the ET is flown.

All critical items need not be completed on this additional event.

b. Adaptation Events (SXX84). The Operations Officer may grant events required for adaptation to the flying environment when requested by the flight surgeon, e.g., airsickness, eyeglasses, etc.

8. Student Monitoring Status

a. Any student who is designated marginal shall be placed on SMS. The objective of SMS is to focus supervisory attention to an SMA’s progress in training, specific deficiencies, and potential to complete the program. It may also be applied to SMAs who require supervisory attention while trying to resolve personal issues.

b. The Flight Leader shall place the SMA on SMS to address substandard or marginal performance in a specific area.

c. SMS is intended as a short-term program. SMS requires specific goals. SMS should include, but is not limited to, training tailored to correct deficiencies as determined by the Flight Leader and Operations Officer or to address personal issues as determined by the Class Advisor. The goals and the required period in SMS must be annotated in a supplemental ATF in the SMA’s ATJ.

d. An SMA who receives two UNSATS in a block of training, or three UNSATS within a single stage of training shall be considered Marginal and placed on SMS.

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e. If the SMA achieves the goals within the SMS period or when personal issues are resolved, the SMA returns to normal training flow. If the SMA is unable to meet the specific goals of SMS or performance does not improve, the SMA shall progress to an FPC.

9. Ground Training and Briefing Requirements

a. Mission Preparation, Briefings, and Debriefings

(1) EOB Events. The IP shall carefully review the Aviation Training Summary in planning the EOB event to ensure the profile includes opportunities to reach MIF on all critical items and optional items attempted in the block.

(2) Preparation. SMAs shall arrive for each flight with:

(a) Thorough knowledge of:

1. The flight’s discuss items, as listed in Chapters III-VII.

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

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

(c) The latest ATS for the stage.

(3) Briefing. Thoroughly cover the mission’s:

(a) Event discuss items, as listed in Chapters III-VII.

(b) Specific objectives.

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

(d) Planned profile and contingencies.

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(4) Debriefing

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

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

b. Emergency Procedures Briefing and Training

(1) EP training builds the SMA’s confidence in the aircraft. The IP shall conduct emergency procedures training on all dual aircraft events, either on the ground or in the aircraft. Correct procedural deficiencies through additional instruction and study assignments.

(2) Incorporate emergency procedures training into simulator events when practical; however, instructional block objectives take precedence.

(3) Grade the SMA’s overall EP knowledge and performance under Emergency Procedures.

10. Mission Grading Procedures and Evaluation Policies

a. General Grading and Evaluation Policy. Maneuver item files listed in the MPTS are minimum stage/phase completion standards per maneuver.

b. Grading Procedures (Aircraft and Training Devices)

(1) Absolute Maneuver Grading. Use the following grading scale to document the SMA’s characteristic performance on maneuvers attempted during each dual event. This is an absolute grading scale. Judge the SMA’s proficiency only against the item’s course training standard. (See Student Performance Measurement/Application of Standards, page xi, Course Data, paragraph 21.)

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

1. When the IP demonstrates the maneuver and the SMA does not subsequently perform it during the event.

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2. For solo flights, where an IP cannot observe individual graded items.

3. To indicate accomplishing all SSRs for that event. Specify completed SSRs in the ATF’s SSR comments section.

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

Corrections significantly lag deviations or aggravate the deviation.

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

(d) Good (G/4 Level).