Reference E Strike E-2 Curriculum.pdf

NAVAL AIR TRAINING COMMAND

NAS CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

(TW1) Q-2A-1671; Q-2A-1672 CNATRAINST 1542.167D

(TW2) Q-2A-7167; Q-2A-8167 12 Nov 2024

CHIEF OF NAVAL AIR TRAINING

T-45C UNDERGRADUATE STRIKE

AND ADVANCED E-2 TRAINING

MASTER CURRICULUM GUIDE

CNATRAINST 1542.167D

12 Nov 2024

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES ........................................................................................................ vii COURSE DATA ............................................................................................................................ ix ABBREVIATIONS ..................................................................................................................... xix GLOSSARY ................................................................................................................................xxv

CHAPTER I. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

SYLLABUS MANAGEMENT................................................................................. I-1 TRAINING MANAGEMENT .................................................................................. I-2 SIMPLIFIED COURSE FLOW ................................................................................ I-5 GROUND TRAINING AND TRANSITION FLOW ............................................... I-7

INSTRUMENT, NIGHT TRANSITION, AND FORMATION FLOW .................. I-9

FIELD CARRIER LANDING AND CARRIER QUALIFICATIONS FLOW...... I-11

ON, SECTION LOW-LEVEL, STRIKE, AND TAM FLOW ............................... I-13

BASIC FIGHTER MANEUVERING AND FIGHTER INTERCEPT FLOW ...... I-15

BREAK IN TRAINING WARMUP EVENTS (XX86) ......................................... I-16 ADDITIONAL FLIGHTS AND SIMULATORS ................................................... I-17

GROUND TRAINING AND BRIEFING REQUIREMENTS ............................... I-18

MISSION GRADING PROCEDURES AND EVALUATION POLICIES ........... I-19

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS ............................................ I-20 PROGRAMMED HOURS AND EVENTS ........................................................ I-20 MAXIMUM DAILY NFS ACTIVITIES ............................................................ I-20 WEATHER REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................... I-21

MPTS PROGRESS CHECK TRAINING REVIEW PROCESS ............................ I-23

CHAPTER II. GROUND TRAINING

ADMINISTRATION/INDOCTRINATION (ASI01) ..............................................II-1 ENGINEERING SYSTEMS (ENG01) ....................................................................II-1 AERODYNAMICS (AER01) ..................................................................................II-2 METEOROLOGICAL PRINCIPLES (MET01) ......................................................II-2 INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION (NAV01) ..............................................................II-2 CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (CRM11) ..................................................II-2 OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT (ORM11) .............................................II-2 NACES FLIGHT PHYSIOLOGY (SEA11) ............................................................II-2

CHAPTER III. NATOPS TRAINING

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

CHAPTER IV. TRANSITION TRAINING

MATRICES ............................................................................................................ IV-1 INSTRUCTOR CONTINUITY ............................................................................. IV-1 SCHEDULING....................................................................................................... IV-1 FCLP-TYPE LANDING NOTES .......................................................................... IV-1 TRANSITION TRAINING FLIGHT SUPPORT .................................................. IV-2 COCKPIT ORIENTATION (CO11) ...................................................................... IV-2 EMERGENCY FLIGHT PROCEDURES (EP11) ................................................. IV-2

COURSE RULES (TRAINING WING SPECIFIC) (CR11/12)............................ IV-3

BASIC INSTRUMENT FLIGHT PROCEDURES (BI11) .................................... IV-3 RADIO INSTRUMENT FLIGHT PROCEDURES (RI11) ................................... IV-3 FAMILIARIZATION FLIGHT PROCEDURES (FAM11) .................................. IV-3 NIGHT TRANSITION FLIGHT PROCEDURES (NTR11) ................................. IV-3 OCF FLIGHT PROCEDURES (OCF11) ............................................................... IV-3 NATOPS (NA11) ................................................................................................... IV-3 FCL FLIGHT PROCEDURES (FCL11) ............................................................... IV-4

CARRIER QUALIFICATION FLIGHT PROCEDURES (CQ11) ....................... IV-4

COCKPIT ORIENTATION SIMULATORS (CO31) ........................................... IV-5 COCKPIT ORIENTATION SIMULATORS (CO32) ........................................... IV-7 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (EP21) ................................................................ IV-9 BASIC INSTRUMENT SIMULATORS (TR31) ................................................ IV-11 RADIO INSTRUMENT SIMULATORS (TR32) ............................................... IV-13 FAMILIARIZATION SIMULATORS (TR33) ................................................... IV-16

FAMILIARIZATION EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (TR21) ......................... IV-20

TRANSITION SIMULATORS (TR34) ............................................................... IV-22 TRANSITION EXPOSURE (TR61) .................................................................... IV-24 INSTRUMENT (TR41) ........................................................................................ IV-25 FAMILIARIZATION (TR42) .............................................................................. IV-28 LANDING PATTERN (TR43) ............................................................................ IV-30 INSTRUMENT (TR44) ........................................................................................ IV-32 FAMILIARIZATION (TR45) .............................................................................. IV-34 TRANSITION EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (TR22) .................................... IV-36 OUT-OF-CONTROL FLIGHT SIMULATOR (OCF31) .................................... IV-38 OUT-OF-CONTROL FLIGHT (OCF41) ............................................................. IV-39 SAFE-FOR-SOLO CHECK FLIGHT (TR4690) ................................................ IV-40 INITIAL SOLO (TR47) ....................................................................................... IV-42 NIGHT TRANSITION (NTR31) ......................................................................... IV-43

NIGHT TRANSITION EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (NTR21) .................... IV-45

NIGHT TRANSITION (NTR41) ......................................................................... IV-46 NIGHT TRANSITION SOLO (NTR42) .............................................................. IV-48 FIELD CARRIER LANDING PRACTICE (FCL31) ......................................... IV-49 FCLP EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (FCL21) ................................................ IV-51 iii

NIGHT FCLP SAFE-FOR-SOLO (FCL41) ........................................................ IV-52 FCLP SOLO (FCL4S) .......................................................................................... IV-54

FIELD CARRIER LANDING PRACTICE CHECK FLIGHT

SOLO (FCL4S90) ................................................................................................ IV-56 NIGHT CQ SAFE-FOR-SOLO (CQ41) .............................................................. IV-57

CARRIER QUALIFICATION LANDING SIMULATORS (CQ31) .................. IV-58

CARRIER QUALIFICATION LANDING SOLO (CQ4S0)............................... IV-60

CQ EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (CQ21) ...................................................... IV-62

CARRIER QUALIFICATION LANDING SOLO CHECK

FLIGHT (FIELD) (CQ4S90) .............................................................................. IV-64

CARRIER QUALIFICATION LANDING SOLO CHECK

FLIGHT (SHIP) (CQ4S91) ................................................................................. IV-66

CHAPTER V. INSTRUMENT TRAINING

MATRICES ............................................................................................................. V-1 SCHEDULING........................................................................................................ V-1 TRAINING NOTES ................................................................................................ V-1 IR NOTES ............................................................................................................... V-2 INSTRUMENTS TRAINING FLIGHT SUPPORT ............................................... V-2

AIRWAYS NAVIGATION FLIGHT PROCEDURES (AN11) ............................ V-2

INSTRUMENT RATING FLIGHT PROCEDURES (IR11) ................................. V-2

INSTRUMENTS (IR31) ......................................................................................... V-3 AIRWAYS NAVIGATION (IR32) ........................................................................ V-5 AIRWAYS NAVIGATION EP (IR21) ................................................................... V-7

INSTRUMENT RATING (REAR COCKPIT WITH IFR HOOD) (IR41) ............ V-8

INSTRUMENT RATING (IR33).......................................................................... V-10 NATOPS INSTRUMENT RATING CHECK (IR3490) ...................................... V-12 ADVANCED AIRWAYS NAVIGATION (AN31) ............................................. V-14 AIRWAYS NAVIGATION (AN41) ..................................................................... V-16 AIRWAYS NAVIGATION SOLO (AN42) ......................................................... V-18

CHAPTER VI. NAVIGATION TRAINING

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

CHAPTER VII. FORMATION TRAINING

MATRICES ........................................................................................................... VII-1 FORMATION TRAINING FLIGHT SUPPORT ................................................. VII-1 FORMATION FLIGHT PROCEDURES (FRM11) ............................................. VII-1

NIGHT FORMATION FLIGHT PROCEDURES (NFR11) ................................ VII-1

DIVISION PARADE FORMATION FLIGHT PROCEDURES (DIV11) ........... VII-1

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FORMATION SIMULATORS (FRM31) ............................................................. VII-2 FORMATION EXPOSURE (FRM61).................................................................. VII-4

FORMATION EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (FRM21) .................................. VII-5

FORMATION (FRM41) ....................................................................................... VII-6 BASIC FORMATION SOLO (FRM42) ............................................................... VII-8 DIVISION FORMATION EXPOSURE (DIV61) .............................................. VII-10 DIVISION FORMATION (DIV41) .................................................................... VII-11 DIVISION FORMATION SOLO (DIV42) ........................................................ VII-13 NIGHT FORMATION (NFR31) ........................................................................ VII-14

NIGHT FORMATION EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (NFR21).................... VII-15

NIGHT FORMATION (NFR41) ........................................................................ VII-16 NIGHT FORMATION SOLO (NFR42) ............................................................. VII-18

CHAPTER VIII. TACTICAL TRAINING

MATRICES ......................................................................................................... VIII-1 STRIKE NOTES ................................................................................................. VIII-1 ON NOTES ......................................................................................................... VIII-1 MULTIPLE STAGE ENROLLMENT NOTES ................................................. VIII-1 TACTICAL TRAINING FLIGHT SUPPORT ................................................... VIII-1

TACTICAL FORMATION FLIGHT PROCEDURES (TAC11) ....................... VIII-1

DIVISION TACTICAL FORMATION FLIGHT PROCEDURES (DTF11) .... VIII-1

OPERATIONAL NAVIGATION FLIGHT PROCEDURES (ON11) ............... VIII-2

SECTION LOW-LEVEL FLIGHT PROCEDURES (SLL11) ........................... VIII-2

STRIKE FLIGHT PROCEDURES (STK11) ...................................................... VIII-2

TARGET AREA MECHANICS FLIGHT PROCEDURES (TAM11) .............. VIII-2

BASIC FIGHTER MANEUVERING FLIGHT PROCEDURES (BFM11) ...... VIII-2

FIGHTER INTERCEPT FLIGHT PROCEDURES (FTX11) ............................ VIII-2

TACTICAL FORMATION EXPOSURE (TAC61) ........................................... VIII-3 BASIC TACTICAL FORMATION (TAC41) .................................................... VIII-4 BASIC TACTICAL FORMATION SOLO (TAC42) ......................................... VIII-6 ADVANCED TACTICAL FORMATION (TAC43) ......................................... VIII-7

ADVANCED TACTICAL FORMATION SOLO (TAC44) .............................. VIII-8

DIVISION TACTICAL FORMATION EXPOSURE (DTF61) ......................... VIII-9

DIVISION TACTICAL FORMATION (DTF41)............................................. VIII-10 OPERATIONAL NAVIGATION (ON31) ....................................................... VIII-12 OPERATIONAL NAVIGATION (ON41) ....................................................... VIII-14 SECTION LOW-LEVEL EXPOSURE (SLL61) ............................................. VIII-16 SECTION LOW-LEVEL (SLL41) ................................................................... VIII-17 STRIKE (STK31) .............................................................................................. VIII-19 STRIKE EXPOSURE (STK61) ........................................................................ VIII-21 STRIKE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (STK21) ......................................... VIII-22 STRIKE (STK41) .............................................................................................. VIII-23 v

STRIKE SOLO (STK42) .................................................................................. VIII-25 TARGET AREA MECHANICS (TAM31) ...................................................... VIII-26

TARGET AREA MECHANICS EXPOSURE (TAM61) ................................. VIII-27

TARGET AREA MECHANICS (TAM41) ...................................................... VIII-28 TARGET AREA MECHANICS SOLO (TAM42) ........................................... VIII-29 OUT-OF-CONTROL SIMULATOR (OCF32) ................................................ VIII-30

OCF/BASIC FIGHTER MANEUVERING INTRO (OCF/1 V 0) (OCF42) .... VIII-31

BASIC FIGHTER MANEUVERING EXPOSURE (BFM61) ......................... VIII-32

TACFORM REFRESHER/PADS INTRO (BFM41) ....................................... VIII-33

OFFENSIVE BASIC FIGHTER MANEUVERING (BFM42) ........................ VIII-34

OFFENSIVE BASIC FIGHTER MANEUVERING SOLO (BFM43)............. VIII-36

DEFENSIVE BASIC FIGHTER MANEUVERING (BFM44) ........................ VIII-37

DEFENSIVE BASIC FIGHTER MANEUVERING SOLO (BFM45) ............ VIII-38

HIGH ASPECT BASIC FIGHTER MANEUVERING (BFM46) .................... VIII-39

HIGH ASPECT BASIC FIGHTER MANEUVERING SOLO (BFM47) ........ VIII-40

FIGHTER INTERCEPTS (FTX31) .................................................................. VIII-41 FIGHTER INTERCEPTS EXPOSURE (FTX61)............................................. VIII-42 FIGHTER INTERCEPTS (FTX41) .................................................................. VIII-43 FIGHTER INTERCEPTS SOLO (FTX42) ....................................................... VIII-45

CHAPTER IX. COURSE TRAINING STANDARDS

PURPOSE............................................................................................................... IX-1 NFS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................ IX-1 GENERAL STANDARDS .................................................................................... IX-1 EXECUTION ......................................................................................................... IX-1 JOB TASKS ........................................................................................................... IX-2 GRADED ITEMS .................................................................................................. IX-2 COURSE TRAINING STANDARDS ................................................................... IX-2

CHAPTER X. MASTER MATERIALS LIST

INDIVIDUALLY ISSUED MATERIALS ............................................................. X-1 SUPPORT MATERIALS ........................................................................................ X-2 AIRCRAFT AND MAJOR TRAINING DEVICES ............................................... X-2 vi vii

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

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COURSE DATA

1. Course Title. T-45C Undergraduate Strike and Advanced E-2 Training.

2. Course ID Number (CIN)

a. TW-1: Strike, Q-2A-1671; Advanced E-2, Q-2A-1672.

b. TW-2: Strike, Q-2A-7167; Advanced E-2, Q-2A-8167.

3. Location(s). Naval Air Station (NAS) Kingsville and NAS Meridian.

4. Course Status. Active.

5. Course Mission. T-45C Undergraduate Strike and Advanced T-45C E-2 are designed to qualify graduates for follow-on flight training in operational fleet aircraft and to prepare them for their future responsibilities as military officers.

6. Prerequisite Training.

a. Strike.

(1) Successful completion of Intermediate Strike Pilot Training (ISPT): Q-2A-1201 (TW4) or Q-2A-3201 (TW5).

(2) Successful completion of Centrifuge-based Flight Environment Training (CFET) prior to Basic Fighter Maneuvering (BFM) execution.

b. Advanced E-2. Successful completion of Intermediate E-2 Multi-Service Pilot Training System (MPTS): Q-2A-5175 (TW-4).

7. Security Clearance Requirements. None.

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

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9. Course Length. Overall time to train is calculated as per the CNATRAINST 1550.6G.

Training days account directly or provide margin for factors including weather, personnel and equipment availability, briefing and preparation time, and historical delays. Production weeks further account for weekends, holidays, safety stand-downs, and other expected nonworking days throughout the year.

Training Days Production Weeks

TW-1

Strike 241.2 52.0 Advanced E-2 154.0 33.0

TW-2

Strike 241.2 52.0 Advanced E-2 154.0 33.0

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 TWO

(COMTRAWING TWO).

13. Quota Management Authority. Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA).

14. Quota Control. CNO.

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15. Course Training Subjects

a. Ground Training

GROUND TRAINING

Stage Symbol Hours

Administration/Indoctrination ASI01 4.7

Engineering/Systems ENG01 18.5

Aerodynamics AER01 5.0

Meteorological Principles MET01 3.0

Instrument Navigation NAV01 8.8

Crew Resource Management CRM11 3.0

Operational Risk Management ORM11 1.0

NACES Flight Physiology SEA11 3.0

Total 47.0

b. Flight Support

FLIGHT SUPPORT

Stage Symbol Hours

Cockpit Orientation CO11 5.0

Emergency Flight Procedures (EPs) EP11 14.5

Course Rules CR11/CR12 4.0

Basic Instrument Flight Procedures BI11 8.0

Radio Instrument Flight Procedures RI11 8.5

Familiarization Flight Procedures FAM11 8.6

Out-of-Control Flight (OCF) Procedures OCF11 3.0

NATOPS/NATOPS Examinations NA11 6.0

Night Transition Flight Procedures NTR11 3.5

Field Carrier Landing Flight Procedures FCL11 2.5

Carrier Qualification Flight Procedures CQ11 6.0

Airways Navigation Flight Procedures AN11 2.0

Instrument Rating Flight Procedures IR11 3.3

Formation Flight Procedures FRM11 5.5 xii

FLIGHT SUPPORT (cont.)

Stage Symbol Hours

Night Formation Flight Procedures NFR11 2.2

Division Formation Flight Procedures DIV11 2.5

Tactical Formation Flight Procedures* TAC11 4.0

Division Tactical Formation Flight Procedures* DTF11 2.5

Operational Navigation Flight Procedures* ON11 15.0

Section Low-Level Flight Procedures* SLL11 2.5

Strike Flight Procedures* STK11 5.0

Target Area Mechanics Flight Procedures* TAM11 2.5

Basic Fighter Maneuvering Flight Procedures* BFM11 5.8

Fighter Intercepts Flight Procedures* FTX11 2.5

Strike Total 124.9

Advanced E-2 Total 85.1

* Advanced E-2 do not execute.

c. Device Training Summary. The programmed times for each phase, stage, and media are:

DEVICE/FLIGHT TRAINING SUMMARY

Simulator T-45C

Flight/Events VTD OFT Dual Solo

Flts Hrs Flts Hrs Flts Hrs Flts Hrs

CO 4 6.0

EP 4 6.0

TR 1 1.0 30 45.0 16 19.2 1 1.2

OCF 2 2.5 2 1.7

IR 16 23.8 5 7.5

NTR 2 2.4 2 2.2 2 2.2

FRM 2 2.0 4 5.8 8 10.4 2 2.6

NFR 2 2.4 2 2.6 1 1.2

DIV 1 1.0 4 5.6 1 1.4

FCL 2 2.8 1 0.6 3 1.8

CQ 3 4.3 1 0.6 13 10.8

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DEVICE/FLIGHT TRAINING SUMMARY (cont.)

Simulator T-45C

Flight/Events VTD OFT Dual Solo

Flts Hrs Flts Hrs Flts Hrs Flts Hrs

AN* 2 3.0 2 2.8 2 2.4

TAC* 1 1.0 5 5.5 4 4.4

DTF* 1 1.0 2 2.2

ON* 3 3.9 3 3.3

SLL* 1 1.0 2 2.0

STK* 2 2.0 7 9.1 4 3.6 2 1.8

TAM* 1 1.0 2 3.0 2 2.2 1 1.1

BFM* 2 2.0 8 7.6 4 3.7

FTX* 1 1.0 1 1.5 2 2.0 2 2.0

Strike Totals 13 13.0 84 121.5 70 81.6 37** 33.0

Advanced E-2 Totals 4 4.0 69 101.0 41 50.4 23 21.2

* Advanced E-2 do not execute.

** Strike totals reflect waiver of shipboard carrier qualification (CQ4S91) for USN and USMC NFSs.

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16. Course Training Allocation by Media

Media Events Hours

Strike

Academic –Lectures, CAIs, MILs, VBT 155 170.0

VTD 13 13.0

OFT 84 120.7

Dual Aircraft 70 81.6

Solo Aircraft 37 33.0

Lead Overhead 55 46.5

Advanced E-2

Academic – Lectures, CAIs, MILs, VBT 127 130.2

VTD 4 4.0

OFT 69 100.2

Dual Aircraft 41 50.4

Solo Aircraft 23 21.2

Lead Overhead 20 20.4 xv

17. Training Preparation Time. In addition to the hours formally planned for classes, simulators, and flights, significant additional time to prepare and study should be expected outside of scheduled training hours. This range will vary depending on the complexity of the material and individual NFS’s needs, and may be up to several hours per event. For simulator and flight events, specific brief and debrief times shall be programmed into the CNATRA approved Training and Learning Management System (T/LMS) and accounted for on the flight schedule, per the following table:

ADDITIONAL TRAINING TIME PER CURRICULUM EVENT

Media Brief Debrief Total

OFT/VTD 0.5 0.5 1.0

Aircraft 1.75 1.0 2.75

Aircraft (TR4101, FRM4101, TAC4101, ON4101, STK4101, TAM4101, BFM4201, FTX4101)

2.0 1.0 3.0

MINIMUM NFS TURN TIME PER EVENT (End of Debrief to Brief)

Media To Aircraft To OFT To VTD To GBT

OFT/Aircraft/VTD 1.0 1.0 0.5 0.5

Ground-Based Training (GBT)/Flt Support 1.0 1.0 0.5 0.5 Notes:

-The above planning factors are for event scheduling and may be reduced during execution in the event an NFS becomes delayed due to maintenance, weather, or other unplanned issues. Instructors shall ensure NFSs receive adequate time to rest and prepare for the next event.

-Self-study events and non-IP guided VTDs do not require turn time to or from any event, however, be aware of eye-strain after VTD execution prior to flying.

-Turn times do not apply to out-and-in, cross-country, round-robin, FCL, CQ, or safe-for-solo to solo profiles (provided one of the IPs is from the safe-for-solo flight, if a multi-plane event). In all cases, the instructor shall ensure adequate debrief and brief time is allocated and the quality of NFS training is not compromised.

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

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

20. Primary Instructional Methods. Lect, MIL, CAI, VBT, self- and group-paced study, simulators, and in-flight instruction.

a. The intent of VBT is for NFSs to study required material outlined in this curriculum at their own pace.

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b. In-person reviews with instructors are provided through the use of lectures and MILs to ensure NFSs acquire the necessary knowledge provided via VBT.

21. Preceding Curriculum Data. This curriculum replaces CNATRAINST 1542.167C.

22. NFS Performance Measurement and Application of Standards. The standards outlined in Chapter IX, Course Training Standards, are used to evaluate Naval Flight Student (NFS) 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.

23. Summary of Lead Overhead. The summary of the Instructor Lead planning factor hours for the T-45C Strike and Advanced E-2 curricula are tabulated below. Lead Hours per Event are approximate and are derived by subtracting 0.2 hours from the NFS event length for all events except TAC, DTF, SLL, STK, TAM, BFM, and FTX, where Lead hours are 0.1 hours less than NFS event length. This accounts for NFS landings.

LEAD OVERHEAD

Flight/Event # Events Lead Hrs/Event NFSs/Lead Hrs/NFS

FRM41 8 1.1 1 8.8

FRM42 2 1.1 1 2.2

NFR41 2 1.1 1 2.2

NFR42 2 1.0 1 2.0

DIV41 4 1.4 2.5 2.24

DIV42 1 1.4 2.5 0.56

CQ4S91 1 3.6 1.5 2.4

TAC41* 3 1.0 1 3.0

TAC42* 2 1.0 1 2.0

TAC43* 2 1.0 1 2.0

TAC44* 2 1.0 1 2.0

DTF41* 2 1.0 1 2.0

SLL41* 2 0.9 1 1.8

STK41* 4 0.8 3 1.07

STK42* 2 0.8 3 0.53

TAM42* 1 1.0 2 0.5

BFM41* 1 0.9 1 0.9

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LEAD OVERHEAD (CONT.)

Flight/Event # Events Lead Hrs/Event NFSs/Lead Hrs/NFS

BFM42* 3 0.9 1 2.7

BFM43* 1 0.8 1 0.8

BFM44* 2 0.8 1 1.6

BFM45* 1 0.8 1 0.8

BFM46* 2 0.8 1 1.6

BFM47* 2 0.8 1 1.6

FTX41* 2 0.9 1 1.8

FTX42* 2 0.9 1 1.8

Strike Totals** 55 N/A 31.5 46.5

Advanced E-2 Totals 20 N/A 10.5 20.4

* Advanced E-2 do not execute.

** Strike Totals no not include CQ4S91.

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ABBREVIATIONS

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

ADI - Attitude Director Indicator

A/G - Air-to-Ground

AGL - Above Ground Level

AOA - Angle of Attack

AOB - Angle of Bank

AP/IB - Area Planning

ASR - Airport Surveillance Radar

ATC - Air Traffic Control

ATF - Aviation Training Form

ATJ - Aviation Training Jacket

AW - Attack Window

AWE - Attack Window Entry

BTX - Blown Tire Exercise

CAI - Computer Aided Instruction

CCIP - Continuously Computed Impact Point

CDI - Course Deviation Indicator

CEP - Circular Error Probability

CO - Commanding Officer

CO-PC - Commanding Officer Progress Check

C AUG - Control Augmentation

CNAF - Commander, Naval Air Forces

CQ - Carrier Qualification

CRM - Crew Resource Management

CTS - Course Training Standard xx

CV - Carrier

CWS - Centralized Warning System

DEU - Display Electronics Unit

DME - Distance Measuring Equipment

ECA - Engine Control Amplifier

ECS - Environmental Control System

EDP - Engine-Driven Pump

EOB - End of Block

EP - Emergency Procedure

ET - Extra Training

FAF - Final Approach Fix

FAR - Federal Aviation Regulation

FCLP - Field Carrier Landing Practice

FIH - Flight Information Handbook

FLIP - Flight Information Publication

FOD - Foreign Object Debris

FPM - Feet per minute

FSS - Flight Service Station

FTI - Flight Training Instruction

FWD - Forward

GCA - Ground-Controlled Approach

GINA - GPS/Inertial Navigation Assembly

GLOC - “G” Induced Loss of Consciousness

GSI - Glideslope Indicator

GTS - Gas Turbine Starter

HSI - Horizontal Situation Indicator xxi

HUD - Head-Up Display

IAF - Initial Approach Fix

ICS - Intercommunication System

IFLOLS - Improved Fresnel Lens Optical Landing System

IFR - Instrument Flight Rules

ILS - Instrument Landing System

IMC - Instrument Meteorological Conditions

IP - Instructor Pilot

IPC - Initial Progress Check

KCAS - Knots Calibrated Airspeed

KIAS - Knots Indicated Airspeed

KIO - Knock-it-off

LAR - Launch Acceptability Region

LAW - Low Altitude Warning

LSO - Landing Signal Officer

LV - Lift Vector

MAR - Minimum Abort Range

MDA - Minimum Descent Altitude

MFCD - Multi-function Color Display

MIF - Maneuver Item File

MIL - Mediated Interactive Lecture

MPTS - Multi-Service Pilot Training System

MR - Mixed-Reality Device

MRT - Maximum Rated Thrust

MSL - Mean Sea Level

NATOPS - Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization xxii

NFS - Naval Flight Student. Includes International Military Student (IMS)

NORDO - No Radio

NWS - Nose Wheel Steering

OBOGS - On-Board Oxygen Generating System

OCF - Out-of-Control Flight

OFT - Operational Flight Trainer (2F138 - visual)

P/P - Partial Panel (Jet), or Pen/Paper Exam

PA - Precautionary Approach

PADS - Position, Altitude, Distance, and Speed

PAR - Precision Approach Radar

POM - Plane of Motion

QOD - Question of the Day

RAT - Ram Air Turbine

RIP - Roll-in Point

ROD - Rate of Descent

RPM - Revolutions per minute

RRU - Ready Room UNSAT

RTB - Return to Base

SA - Situational Awareness

SRT - Standard Rate Turn

SSD - Snap-shot Drill

SSR - Special Syllabus Requirement

STAR - Standard Terminal Arrival

TACAN - Tactical Air Navigation System

TOT - Time on Target

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UNSAT - Unsatisfactory

VBT - Video-Based Training

VDP - Vertical Descent Point

VFR - Visual Flight Rules

VHF - Very High Frequency

VSI - Vertical Speed Indicator

WRT - With respect to

VTD - Virtual Training Device (Indicates usage of VR and MR training devices)

VMC - Visual Meteorological Conditions

VOR - VHF Omnidirectional Range

VR - Virtual-Reality Device

WEZ - Weapons Engagement Zone

WU - Warmup

WX - Weather

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GLOSSARY

1. Advancing X. Completed event within normal syllabus flow, or advancing warmup (86).

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

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

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

5. Check Event (XX9X). An event check in any stage of training.

6. Class Advisor. An IP assigned to provide counseling and guidance to a specific NFS or a group of NFSs throughout the applicable syllabus.

7. CO Progress Check (CO-PC) (XX89). A special check normally given by the CO or XO.

The CO may designate, in writing, CO-PC duty to a qualified O-4 or above. This is only done if the CO or XO is unqualified or unavailable to instruct in the required stage. A satisfactory CO-PC returns the student to normal syllabus flow. An UNSAT CO-PC results in a TRB.

8. Course Training Standard (CTS). A description of required behaviors and standards of performance for a specific maneuver. These standards are in Chapter IX.

a. As NFSs progress through this syllabus, many maneuver items become combined in overarching CTS references. For example, “takeoff” is listed as a separate maneuver item early in training, but will fall under its overarching CTS reference “admin” as training focus shifts toward additional maneuver items.

b. The intent of this consolidation of maneuver items is to reinforce the importance of tying individual skills and maneuvers together into a singular overall effort.

9. Courseware. The technical data, FTIs, audio, video, instructor guides, NFS study guides, and other training material developed to support and implement the syllabus of instruction.

10. End of Block (EOB). Last event in block.

11. Emergency Procedure (EP). Any degradation of aircraft systems or flight conditions requiring pilot action or intervention.

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12. Extra Training (XX87). Additional NFS training flights ordered by the Commanding Officer or higher in addition to programmed syllabus events.

13. Flight Training Instruction (FTI). A CNATRA-approved manual describing flight procedures and techniques for each training stage.

14. Hours per X (H/X). Programmed length for an event, rounded to nearest tenth of an hour.

15. Initial Progress Check (XX88). A special check given by the most experienced instructors that have a complete understanding of NATRACOM and PC processes and understand the gravity of their responsibility in helping maintain the standards of Naval Aviation. These instructors should carry the CO’s full confidence and shall be designated in writing by the CO.

A satisfactory IPC returns the student to normal syllabus flow. An IPC can count as an Advancing “X” at the CO’s discretion. An UNSAT IPC results in a CO-PC. IPC events shall be coded as XX88, (e.g., OPS3188).

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16. Lesson Designator. All syllabus events have a lesson designator consisting of a stage identifier of up to three letters and an event code of four numbers in the following format:

Char Meaning Remarks

1st - 3rd

Stage AER - Aerodynamics AN - Airways Navigation ASI - Aviation NFS Indoctrination BFM - Basic Fighter Maneuvering BI - Basic Instruments CO - Cockpit Orientation CR - Course Rules CRM - Crew Resource Management CQ - Carrier Qualification DIV - Division Formation DTF - Division Tactical Formation ENG - Engineering EP - Emergency Procedures FAM - Familiarization FCL - Field Carrier Landing FRM - Formation FTX - Fighter Intercepts IR - Instrument Rating

MET - Meteorology

NA - NATOPS

NAV - Instrument Navigation NTR - Night Transition NFR - Night Formation OCF - Out-of-Control Flight ON - Operational Navigation ORM - Operational Resource

Management RI - Radio Instruments SEA - Seat SLL - Section Low-Level STK - Strike/Air-to-Ground

Weapons TAC - Tactical Formation TAM - Target Area Mechanics TR - Transition

4th Media* 0 - Ground Training 1 - Flight Support

2 - EP Simulator (OFT) 3 - Simulator (OFT) 4 - Aircraft

6 - Virtual Training Device (VTD)

5th - 7th

Block/ Event/ Check Identifier

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

84 - Adaptation 85 - Practice Sim 86 - Warmup 87 - Extra Training

88 - Initial Progress Check 89 - CO Progress Check 9X - Check Flight/Exam S - Solo

* VTD is used to indicate the use of VR or MR training devices.

17. Maneuver Item File (MIF). A listing of all non-demo maneuvers and associated proficiency levels for each block of training. A plus sign (+) indicates the maneuver is required and must be accomplished to the specified standard in that block of training. “1” indicates the item is optional, and if executed, must attain the last MIF level required for that item.

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18. Phase of Training. A phase consists of a major division in the course of training.

CNATRAINST 1542.167D consists of two phases: Strike, which serves as undergraduate-level jet training for TACAIR NFSs, and Advanced E-2, which serves as undergraduate-level jet training for E-2 NFSs. Upon completion of their respective phase, NFSs will be assigned to the appropriate Fleet Replacement Squadron.

19. Pink ATF. A standard ATF that is printed on pink paper. The pink ATF is used to denote an UNSAT event generating a progress check.

20. Progress Check Pilot. An instructor pilot designated in writing by the CO to administer Initial or CO Progress Checks.

21. Ready Room UNSAT (RRU). An UNSAT grade given for inadequate knowledge of flight procedures, systems, discuss items, EPs, deficient preflight planning, or failure of a non-academic examination (e.g., NATOPS quiz/exam). Missing a brief does not constitute an RRU but shall be documented on a supplemental ATF.

22. Shotgun Solo. Solo flights flown with an IP Safety Observer for weather requirements only. It is not a tool to mitigate sub-standard NFS performance. Shotgun solo flight hours do not count toward NFS solo flight hours.

23. Special Syllabus Requirements (SSR). A one-time, ungraded demonstration item(s) or other special training that requires documentation. SSRs are annotated on MIF tables with a “1”.

While SSRs are recommended for certain events in block, they may be accomplished at any time during the block.

24. Stage of Training. A stage consists of all training of a particular type (Engineering, Transition, Operational Navigation, Formation, etc.) within a phase. The first three letters in the lesson designator identify the stage of each lesson (example: FRM4101 is in the Formation Stage). Refer to the Lesson Designator Table for a complete listing of stages.

25. Supplemental ATF. A form inserted into an NFS’s ATJ that contains information on non-standard situations or as directed by this or higher directives.

26. Training Review Board (TRB). A fact-finding board appointed to conduct an administrative review of training following a failed CO-PC. A TRB will generate a CNATRA 1542/1827 TRB Summary Form, which summarizes a specific NFS’s progress in a given syllabus and provides detailed information on the application of MPTS training for that NFS. This document indicates whether the quality and continuity of training provided was per the CNATRAINST 1542.167D and CNATRAINST 1500.4L.

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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 a specific course of action appears to conflict with other directives, consult CNATRA (N71).

c. Deviations. Document all deviations on the event’s ATF or a supplemental ATF if outside of a syllabus event.

d. Changes. Shall be submitted per CNATRAINST 1550.6G.

e. Execution

(1) All flights shall be flown from the front cockpit unless otherwise delineated.

(2) All events shall have access to the Heads-Up Display (HUD) or HUD repeater unless otherwise delineated. Use of partial panel training is encouraged throughout the syllabus, especially during instrument stages of training.

(3) Electronic Kneeboard (EKB) navigation functions shall only be utilized on instrument events (simulator or aircraft) executed outside the local area.

(4) The EKB is primarily a reference tool and shall be properly stowed during simulator and flight events unless specific instances require its temporary usage.

f. Syllabus Description. The T-45C Undergraduate Strike and Advanced E-2 Curriculum consists of undergraduate flight training for USN, USMC, and IMS NFSs, flown in the T-45C aircraft. Each training stage is subdivided into training blocks. The training blocks consist of a specified number of events. Maneuver item files (MIF) identify the acceptable level of performance that must be achieved by the completion of each training block.

g. Grade Calculation

(1) Phase Aggregate Score (PAS). See CNATRAINST 1500.4L.

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(2) NSS calculation. See CNATRAINST 1500.4L. All Phase UNSAT events apply toward NSS regardless of event code. However, the following blocks or events graded items shall not count toward NSS calculation:

OCF3XXX OCF4XXX FCL31XX CO31XX CO32XX

FCL4S01-02 CQ21XX CQ31XX CQ4S01-11

2. Training Management

a. Syllabus Progression. Fly syllabus events within each stage sequentially. Do not start a block without all prerequisites. NFSs may be in different stages or blocks simultaneously.

Where applicable, NFSs will be eligible for, and shall be prepared for, more than one syllabus event. NFSs must complete all events except as listed in paragraph 1e. The flowcharts on pages I-5 through I-15 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 NFS per day.

b. Accelerated Progression

(1) TAP (Training Acceleration Program). NFS with previous flight experience may warrant accelerated progression through the syllabus. TAP is a specifically tailored syllabus deviation, designed and approved by the squadron CO, printed on a Supplementary ATF, placed in the NFS’s ATJ, specifying which syllabus events are waived based on the NFS previous flight experience. This policy shall not be used to meet squadron production goals; it is strictly for instances where previous flight experience makes completion of all events within a block of instruction unnecessary. All ATFs for the accelerated NFS will be clearly marked “Proficiency Adv” in the appropriate ATF dropdown box. The squadron CO shall closely monitor the progress of TAP NFS. If performance suffers due to participation in TAP, the NFS shall return to normal syllabus progression.

(2) Proficiency Advance. NFS with demonstrated exceptional performance may warrant accelerated progression, known as “Proficiency Advance.” Squadron CO is encouraged to support a squadron program where a NFS may be advanced to the next block of instruction when all required items for the current block meet or exceed performance prerequisites for the follow-on block of training:

(a) The squadron CO shall closely monitor the progress of Proficiency Advanced NFS. If performance suffers, the CO has options to assist the NFS with meeting performance expectations, e.g., awarding ETs or using Proficiency Reallocation.

(b) All ATFs for the Proficiency Advanced events will be marked “Proficiency Adv” in the appropriate ATF dropdown box.

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(c) This policy shall not be used as a shortcut to meet squadron production goals; it is strictly for instances where demonstrated proficiency makes completion of all events within a block of instruction unnecessary.

(d) In addition to CNATRAINST 1500.4L requirements, proficiency advancement decisions are delegated to the individual IP. Furthermore, events designated Provisional Safe-for-Solo, such as FRM4107, shall be flown by an “X” or “S” qualified IP.

c. Multiple Stage Enrollment

(1) Other than noted exceptions, syllabus events shall be flown sequentially within each stage. Blocks shall not be started without all prerequisites completed. NFSs must complete all events in their assigned phases unless otherwise noted.

(2) NFSs may be in different stages or blocks simultaneously. Where applicable, NFSs will be eligible for, and shall be prepared for, more than one syllabus event. System training management is designed to facilitate up to two graded events (flight, simulator, exam, or combination thereof) per NFS per day.

(a) NFSs may be enrolled in three stages of training simultaneously, while only scheduled or executing two per day. The third stage of training shall not be executed same day.

The intent is to allow both beneficial NFS cross-training and operational flexibility while not overwhelming the NFS with excessive study and training material. See below for additional multiple stage enrollment information.

(b) Events executed within the following stages will update stage event currency across all stages in that group:

1. CO, EP, TR and IR.

2. FRM, NFR, and DIV.

3. STK and TAM. Considered a single stage for enrollment purposes.

4. ON and SLL. Considered a single stage for enrollment purposes.

5. BFM and FTX.

(c) BFM and FTX Notes. NFS shall not participate in any other stage of training until complete, unless pausing BFM/FTX training to execute Carrier Qualification (CQ) stage.

Exception: NFS may also participate in AN or DTF in conjunction with BFM/FTX.

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(d) CQ Notes. NFS may stop training in CQ due to unforeseen Carrier Qualification Detachment date slides. While training in CQ, NFS shall not execute events in other stages with the exception of AN events. With all prerequisites met, Carrier Qualification Pilot Program (CQPP) NFSs may start CQ at any point regardless of detachment dates. All NFSs shall receive a face-to-face debrief from a qualified LSO after a CQ/FCL event, and prior to the next CQ/FCL event.

(e) AN Notes. NFS may execute AN events to or from detachment sites when enrolled in other stages. AN events have no multiple stage enrollment restrictions.

d. Non-NFS Execution. Winged Aviators executing Pipeline Transitions (e.g., E-2 to VFA/VAQ transition) shall execute T-45C Undergraduate Strike training stages that were not previously completed during initial undergraduate training. Stages previously completed shall be waived and annotated on a supplemental ATF. TRAWING Commodores shall determine current stage equivalents from previous MCGs and note them on the supplemental ATF (ex: BI, RI, and FAM translate to TR stage).

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SIMPLIFIED COURSE FLOW

Stage

Night Stage

Note:

This is a simplified Stage Flow Chart, additional prerequisites are listed within the syllabus.

CO/EP

Dual Stage

Currency

TR IR FRM DIV

FCL

NTR NFR

CQL

OCF

Strike and E-2 Training

AN

TAC

DTF

OCF

BFM FTX

ON SLL

STK TAM

Strike only Training

Simplified Course Flow

VTDs=13 OFTs=84 Dual Flts=71 Solo Flts=38 Acad=157

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GROUND TRAINING AND TRANSITION FLOW

Video Based Training

Night

Note:

Required minimum landings prior to

TR4690:

60 FCLP-type passes

ASI0101-5

ENG0101-7

Instructor

Based Training

Exams/Lab

VTD

OFT

Flight

Check Event

Connector

VTDs=1 OFTs=39 Dual Flts=17 Solo Flts=1 Acad=105

ORM1101

EP2101

CRM1101

CO1101-4

CO3101-2

BI1110

ENG0108

ENG0109-19

ENG0120

ENG0121-26

ENG0127

ENG0128

AER0101-5

AER0106

AER0107

NAV0101

NAV0102-4

NAV0105-8

CO1105

CO1106

CO1107

NAV0109

MET0101-2

MET0103

MET0104

CO3201

Can be done in any order SEA1101-2

EP1101-5

EP1106

EP1107-10

EP1111

BI1101-8

BI1109

BI1110

CR1101

CR1201

CR1202

RI1106

OCF1101

OCF1102

OCF3101

OCF4101

CO3201-2

CRM1101

ORM1101

EP2101-2

EP2103-4

TR3101-5

TR3106-9

TR3201-5

TR3301-3

TR3304-7

RI1101-4

RI1105

FAM1101-2

FAM1103

TR2101-2

TR4101-3

TR3401

TR2201

TR6101

NA1101

NA1102-3

TR4301-4 AN1101

FRM42S1

- Ground School

- Transition

TR3206-8

TR4201

TR3402-3

FAM1104

TR4401-2

TR4202-3

TR4501-3

TR4690

TR47S1

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INSTRUMENT, NIGHT TRANSITION, AND FORMATION FLOW

Night

Notes:

-IR events flown in rear cockpit.

-Maximum 60 days between IR1103 and completion of IR3490.

Instructor Based Training

Exams/Lab

VTD

OFT

Flight

Check Event

Connector

VTDs=5 OFTs=26 Dual Flts=30 Solo Flts=12 Acad=22

AN1101

IR1101

IR1102

IR1103

IR3201-3

- Instrument Rating/Airway Navigation

- Night Transition

- Formation/Night Formation

- Division Formation

- Tactical Formation/Division Tactical Formation

*E-2 students do not execute AN31/41/42 events.

IR3204-5

IR3101-6

TR4402

IR2101

IR4101-3

IR4104-5

IR3490 IR3301-3

NTR1101-2

NTR1103

NTR3101

NTR2101

FRM1101-5

FRM1106

NTR4101-2

NTR42S1-2

FRM3101-3

FRM6101-2

DIV4101

NFR3101

NFR2101

NFR4101-2

NFR42S1

FCL4101

FRM2101

FRM4101-2

FRM4103-8

DIV1101

DIV1102

NFR1101

NFR1102

TR47S1

FRM42S1-2

DIV6101

DIV4101-3

NTR42S2

DIV42S1

FCL1101

AN3101-2*

AN4101-2*

AN42S1-2*

ASI0106

Strike Students

Only

TAC1101

TAC1102

TAC1103

TAC6101

TAC4101-3

TAC42S1-2

ON1101

BFM1101

STK4101

DTF1101

DTF1102

DTF6101

DTF4101-2

DIV4104

FCL4101

TAC4301-2

TAC44S1-2

FCL4S90

Dual Stage

Currency

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FIELD CARRIER LANDING AND CARRIER QUALIFICATION FLOW

Night

Notes:

-180 FCLP-type landings required prior to

FCL4S01.

-250 FCLP-type landings required prior to

CQL4S01.

Instructor Based Training

Exams/Lab

OFT

Flight

Check Event

Connector

VTDs=0 OFTs=5 Dual Flts=2 Solo Flts=16 Acad=7

FCL1101-2

FCL1103

FCL2101

- Field Carrier Landing

- Carrier Qualification

FCL3101

DIV4103

CQ4S90

FCL4101

CQ4101

CQ4S91

FCL4S90

NFR42S1

FCL4S01-2

CQL1101-2

CQL3101-2

CQL4S01-5

CQL4S06-11

CQL1103

CQL1104

CQL2101

ASI0106

TAC4101

DIV42S1

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ON, SECTION LOW-LEVEL, STRIKE, AND TAM FLOW

Note:

- E-2 Students do not execute these stages.

Dual Stage

Currency

Instructor Based Training

Exams/Lab

VTD

OFT

Flight

Connector

VTDs=4 OFTs=12 Dual Flts=11 Solo Flts=3 Acad=15

- Operational Navigation

- Section Low-Level

- Strike

- Target Area Mechanics TAC42S2

ON1101-2

ON1103-4

ON1105

ON1106

SLL1101

SLL1102

SLL6101 SLL4101-2

ON4101-2

ON3101-3

ASI0106

TAC42S2

STK1101

STK1102-4

STK1105

STK3101-2

STK3103-6

TAM1101

TAM1102

STK6101-2

STK2101

STK4101-4 STK42S1-2

TAM4101-2

TAM42S1

TAM3101-2

TAM6101

DTF4102 TAC44S2

ON4103

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BASIC FIGHTER MANEUVERING AND FIGHTER INTERCEPT FLOW

Note:

- E-2 Students do not execute these stages.

Dual Stage

Currency

Instructor Based Training

Exams/Lab

VTD

OFT

Flight

Connector

VTDs=3 OFTs=2 Dual Flts=11 Solo Flts=6 Acad=8

- Basic Fighter Maneuvering

- Fighter Intercepts

TAC42S2

BFM1101-3

BFM1104

FTX1101

FTX1102

FTX6101

FTX3101

BFM4101

OCF3201

ASI0106

OCF4201

BFM4201-3 BFM1105

BFM1106BFM6101-2

BFM43S1

BFM4401-2

BFM45S1

BFM4601-2

BFM47S1-2

FTX4101-2

FTX42S1-2

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3. Break in Training Warmup Events (XX86). See CNATRAINST 1500.4L for requirements.

NFS currency for dual, solo, front-seat landing, and dynamic events are outlined in the tables below and take priority over CNATRAINST 1500.4L requirements if explicitly stated. A break equals current Julian Date minus the Julian Date of the last event executed. Individual TRAWING SOP may have additional aircraft flight currency requirements.

a. Warm-up Currency Requirements

Warm-up Currency Requirements Break Warm-up

All Media in same stage Break Greater than 30 Days CO-directed Warm-up Plan All Media between stages Break 14 to 30 Days 1 Mandatory Aircraft to Aircraft in same stage Break Greater than 3 Days within FCL and CQ Stage 1 Optional* Break 7 to 13 Days 1 Optional Break 14 to 30 Days 2 Optional** OFT or VTD to Aircraft in same stage Break 7 to 30 Days 1 Mandatory OFT or VTD

(same media)*** Lecture to first stage event Break greater than 30 Days Execute refresher lecture

* May be flown solo at the discretion of the respective Landing Signal Officer (LSO).

(See CNATRAINST 3740.9G for additional guidance during CQ training).

** If the next event is a Safe-for-Solo check event then first Warm-Up is mandatory.

***TR2101 shall be executed as a warmup event for breaks greater than 7 days between TR3101 and TR4101.

Note: Airway Navigation (AN) events do not require warmups as long as the NFS has logged First Pilot flight time within the preceding 14 days.

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b. Solo Currency Requirements

Solo Currency Requirements Break Warm-up

TR4690 Check Ride to TR47S1 Solo Break Greater than 2 Days 1 Front-Seat Landing Event Break Greater than 3 Days 1 Mandatory (Re-Check) Prior to First Night Solo (NTR42S1) Break Greater than 2 Days 1 Front-Seat Landing Event (day or night) Prior to Subsequent Night Solo Break Greater…