J.19_OPERATIONS_DIRECTIVES.pdf

US Department of State

Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs

Office of Aviation

Operations Directives

APPROVED BY:

David A. Campbell

Director of Operations

INL/A Office of Aviation

Patrick AFB, FL. 32925 Effective: 27 June 2014

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1. GENERAL

1-1. Purpose

1-2. Responsibilities

1-3. Applicability and Scope

1-4. Deviations and Violations

1-5. Waivers

1-6. Safety

1-7. Security

1-8. Rules of Construction and Definitions

CHAPTER 2. AVIATION MANAGEMENT

2-1. Authorization to Fly in INL/A Aircraft

2-2. Authorization for Ground Operations of INL/A Aircraft

2-3. Crew Positions

2-4. Aircrew and Maintenance Checklists

2-5. Computation of Flying Time

2-6. Use of Airports, Heliports, and other Landing Areas

2-7. Local Procedures

2-8. Hazards Map

2-9. Crewmember Reading File

2-10. Aircraft Lighting Requirements

CHAPTER 3. OPERATIONS AND SAFETY

3-1. Missions

3-2. Passengers

3-3. Mission Approval

3-4. Mission Briefings/Risk Assessment

3-5. Briefing Authorities

3-6. Minimum Crew

3-7. Crew Scheduling

3-8. Seat Requirements

3-9. Ferry Flights

3-10. Aircraft Logbook and Weight and Balance Form

3-11. Single Aircraft Operations

3-12. Flight Following Procedures

3-13. Protective Clothing and Equipment

3-14. Crew Endurance/Crew Rest

3-15. Use of Alcohol and Drugs

3-16. Smoking

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3-17. Use of Oxygen

3-18. Portable Electronic Devices

3-19. Weapons Usage

3-20. One-Time Flight Authority

CHAPTER 4. AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHTS AND OPERATIONAL

CHECKS

4-1. References

4-2. Maintenance Test Flights Accomplishment

4-3. Maintenance Test Flight Sheets

4-4. Recording Maintenance Test Flights

4-5. Maintenance Operational Check (MOC) Requirements

4-6. Maintenance Operational Check Accomplishment

4-7. Minimum Equipment List (MEL)

CHAPTER 5. TRAINING AND STANDARDIZATION

5-1. Aircrew Training Program (ATP)

5-2. Qualification Training

5-3. Refresher Training

5-4. Mission Training

5-5. Continuation Training

5-6. Publications

5-7. Pilot-In-Command (PC)

5-8. Primary Aircraft

5-9. Currency

5-10. No-Notice Evaluation

5-11. Annual Proficiency and Readiness Test

5-12. Post- Accident/Incident Evaluation

5-13. Hands-on Performance Test

5-14 Emergency Procedure Training (EPT)

5-15. Failure to Meet ATP Requirements

5-16. Standardization Committees

5-17. Aviation Resources Management Survey

CHAPTER 6. FLIGHT PROCEDURES AND RULES

6-1. General

6-2. Preflight

6-3. Takeoff and Landing under IFR

6-4. Night Vision Goggle Operations

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6-5. Refueling/Chemical Reloading Procedures

6-6 Rules of Engagement/ Rules on Use of Force…………………………...........…..47

Appendix A – Reproducible/Example Forms……………………………………………….48

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CHAPTER 1. GENERAL

1-1 PURPOSE

A. This directive establishes procedures, policies, and responsibilities for operation of all aircraft that are owned or operated under the authority of

Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement

Affairs, Office of Aviation (INL/A). This directive applies to all USG personnel, contractors, and host country personnel that operate INL/A aircraft.

B. This document supersedes all previous INL/A Operations Directives.

1-2 RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Director, INL/A

The INL/A Director is the final authority for all INL/A activities. The Director exercises final authority in reviewing all matters pertaining to the operation, direction, and policy formulation of INL/A.

B. Deputy Director, INL/A

The Deputy Director receives direct guidance from the Director INL/A. The

Deputy Director formulates and implements policies and procedures ensuring all INL/A operations are adequately resourced to provide optimum efficiency and safety. The Deputy Director has staff responsibility for INL/A to include:

1) Periodically reviewing current and future aircraft inventory and stationing requirements.

2) Determining the annual INL/A flying hour program.

3) Functions and exercises the authority of Director in the absence of the

Director INL/A.

C. Director of Operations, INL/A

The Director of Operations is responsible for:

1) Development, implementation, and enforcement of INL/A aviation policy.

2) Oversight of INL/A operations, training, and aviation standardization.

3) Directing and coordinating aircraft deployments.

4) Ensure annual Federal Aviation Interactive Reporting System (FAIRS) reporting requirements are complied with.

5) Exercises waiver authority for all publications for which INL/A Operations is the proponent.

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D. Chief, Aviation Standardization, INL/A.

1) The Chief, Aviation Standardization is responsible for the oversight of all

INL/A aviation standardization activities. Receives and recommends changes to appropriate aviation training plans and publications. Assists the

Director of Operations.

2) Designation authority for SP/ME/SI and lead pilot designations.

E. Director of Maintenance, INL/A

The Director of Maintenance is responsible for:

1) Airworthiness of all INL/A assigned aircraft.

2) Aircraft Maintenance Management.

3) Planning and execution of the aircraft Critical Flight Safety Program (CFSP).

4) Exercises waiver authority for all publications for which INL/A Maintenance is the proponent.

F. Chief of Safety, INL/A

On behalf of the INL/A Director, the INL/A Safety Chief provides oversight on all aspects of the INL/A Aviation, Ground, and Environmental Safety Program to ensure compliance with applicable Safety, Health, and Environmental regulatory requirements. Primary responsibilities include the following:

1) Administers and directs an effective safety program to reduce the occurrence of accidents.

2) Acts as principal advisor to the INL/A Director on all safety matters.

3) Develops, coordinates, and disseminates INL/A safety program policy, direction, and guidance to the INL/A Air Wing staff and program contractors.

4) Monitors the INL/A safety program’s effectiveness.

5) Collects and distributes accident data and statistics relating to injuries, occupational illnesses, and reports damage related to INL/A operations.

6) Develops safety countermeasures to reduce accidents.

7) Oversees investigation of selected Air Wing accidents IAW the INL/A Safety

Directives.

8) Exercises waiver authority for all publications for which Safety is the proponent.

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G. Senior Aviation Advisors (SAA)/Aviation Operations Directors (AOD)

1) Provide oversight of INL/A functional areas to include maintenance, logistics, quality control, safety, operations, standardization, ALSE, and site administration. Provide day-to-day INL/A guidance and direction as appropriate.

2) Monitor the INL/A flying hour program.

1-3 APPLICABILITY AND SCOPE.

INL/A assigned aircraft will be used for official purposes in support of all USG assigned missions or as directed by the U.S. Ambassador. These aircraft will be used to transport US and host country government passengers and cargo, and other passengers and cargo as directed by the US Ambassador, or their designated representatives.

1-4 DEVIATIONS AND VIOLATIONS

Individuals may deviate from provisions of this directive during emergencies.

Individuals who deviate from this directive, applicable Code of Federal Regulations

(CFRs), or host country regulations shall report the details of the incident through their site manager/commander to the Senior Aviation Advisor (SAA)/ Aviation

Operations Director (AOD) within 24 hours.

A. The SAA/AOD will in turn, report the details of the incident in writing to the

INL/A Director of Operations as soon as practicable.

B. Willful violations of this directive will not be tolerated and will result in restriction of the individual from operating INL/A aircraft, and may be punishable under applicable laws, rules and regulations.

1-5 WAIVERS

Requests for waivers to provisions of this publication shall be forwarded, in writing to the INL/A Director of Operations for approval. Waivers requiring immediate approval may be requested and approved telephonically. Telephonic approvals relating to flight operations will be annotated on the mission briefing sheet. All telephonic requests will be followed up with a written request within 24 hours and the event will be annotated on the DOR.

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NOTE

Any country specific exceptions to this document must be approved by the INL/A

Director of Operations. Approved exceptions will be maintained by the affected country's SAA/AOD, Chief, Aviation Standardization, INL/A and included in the

Country Supplement to the Operations Directive.

1-6 SAFETY

The Safety of personnel is paramount. IAW the INL/A Safety Directives and other

USG/HN regulations, the goal of INL/A Safety is to facilitate effective accomplishment of the INL/A mission without injury to personnel or damage to equipment.

1-7 SECURITY

SAAs/AODs will insure compliance with DoS operational and physical security requirements. Information regarding the movement of aircraft, personnel, and cargo are considered sensitive and will be protected from general dissemination.

1-8 RULES OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEFINITIONS

A. “Will," "must," and "shall" are used to indicate a mandatory requirement.

B. "Should" is used to indicate that non-compliance is authorized when reasonable justification exists.

C. "May" is used to state authority or permission to perform the act specified.

D. "Includes," means "includes but is not limited to".

E. The diagonal (/) is used to indicate either "or" or "and".

F. Words that impart the singular include the plural.

G. Words that impart the plural include the singular.

H. Words that impart the masculine gender include the feminine.

I. “INL/A aircraft” means INL/A owned or operated under the authority of INL/A.

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CHAPTER 2. AVIATION MANAGEMENT

2-1 AUTHORIZATION TO FLY INL/A AIRCRAFT

The following personnel, integrated into the INL/A Aircrew Training Program (ATP), may be approved to operate INL/A aircraft.

A. Active duty US military aircrew members assigned to INL/A, and are medically qualified and have complied with the training, evaluation, and currency requirements for that aircraft.

B. Civilian employees of INL/A, or other civilian contractor personnel who hold a current FAA second- class medical certificate, are in a designated flying position, and have complied with the training, evaluation, and currency requirements for that aircraft.

C. Aircrew members from host countries that have a current medical examination, and have complied with the training, evaluation, and currency requirements for that aircraft. These aircrew members must have completed a course of instruction that meets INL/A requirements and must hold the aeronautical designation of pilot.

D. Personnel not covered in A. thru C. above may be approved by the Director of

Operations or his designated representative, and will fly only with an IP at one set of the controls. Approval authority will be annotated on the mission briefing sheets.

2-2 AUTHORIZATION FOR GROUND OPERATIONS OF INL/A AIRCRAFT

All personnel authorized to fly INL/A aircraft may also start, run up, and taxi aircraft while performing ground maintenance checks. Non-rated maintenance personnel may start and run up fixed wing aircraft after proper training for each task by an IP or ME qualified and current in the aircraft. Certification and currency requirements will be entered on the individuals IATF. Non-rated maintenance personnel will not taxi fixed wing aircraft, nor will they start, run up, or taxi rotary wing aircraft.

2-3 CREW POSITIONS

A. No person will perform crew duties in an INL/A aircraft unless qualified and current in the aircraft and tasks. Exceptions to this policy may be made for non-qualified or non-current personnel provided they are receiving authorized instruction from a designated instructor and are occupying an authorized flying billet.

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B. The following crew (pilot/non-pilot) positions are authorized to operate on INL/A aircraft.

1) Rated Crewmember (RCM)

a) Co-Pilot (CP): CPs will assist in the performance of tasks as directed by the pilot-in-command and is a pilot who:

i). Is at a crew station with access to the flight controls but is not qualified or current in the aircraft.

ii). Is performing CP duties at other than a flight crew station and is undergoing training or evaluation conducted by an IP/SP/UT/ or ME.

b) Pilot (PI): Pilots are considered qualified in their respective aircraft when they have satisfactorily completed a qualification course approved by the

FAA, INL/A approved civil or military flight training school or INL/A approved training program. A pilot may fly an aircraft that he is not qualified on, provided an IP/SP is at one set of the controls, and the flight is approved by the INL/A Director of Operations.

c) Pilot-in-Command (PC): A PC must meet the requirements for a pilot, be current in the aircraft and mission qualified IAW INL/A approved training programs and designated in writing by the site manager/commander. Pilots, who are IP/SP/MP/ME/UT’s and are performing those duties with access to a set of flight controls, will be the

PC of that aircraft. PCs are the final authority for the operation of their aircraft.

d) Unit Trainer (UT): UTs are designated to instruct in areas of specialized training. UTs are expressly prohibited from conducting evaluations

(flight or academic). UTs must be qualified and current RL-1 PCs in the aircraft to be flown. They must receive flight training and evaluation in all tasks in which they will be performing Unit Trainer duties as well as academic training/evaluation in all relevant areas outlined in the appropriate ATM. In addition, they will receive appropriate instruction in and evaluation in Fundamentals of Instruction as outlined in FAA-H-

8083-9, Aviation Instructors Handbook.

e) Instructor Pilot (IP): The Instructor Pilot will train and evaluate rated crewmembers (PC, PI, and CP), non-rated crewmembers, and other personnel in designated aircraft per the ATM. An IP may evaluate SP’s for aircraft and NVG currency. An IP will be mission qualified and current in the aircraft in which he will perform IP duties. Host nation contractor

IPs must possess a valid host nation civil flight instructor certificate or

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Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate, have an equivalent military IP qualification, or, for initial IP designation, have satisfactorily completed an INL/A approved IP training program.

f) Standardization Pilot (SP): The Standardization Pilot will evaluate all

IP’s and SP’s during all APART’s and PFE’s. They may train and evaluate all rated and non-rated crewmembers, as well as other personnel in the designated aircraft per the ATM. An SP will be an IP, with at least one year of documented experience, and mission qualified and current in the aircraft in which he will perform SP duties. Contractor

Chief Pilots or Senior Aviation Advisors will submit the names of prospective SPs for approval to the INL/A, Chief, Aviation

Standardization, prior to starting training. SP evaluations will be conducted by the Chief, Aviation Standardization, INL/A or, if not qualified or available, his designated representative. The country SP, designated by the site manager, is responsible for the administration of the standardization program for his site and will administer or designate an evaluator for all in type IP APARTs.

g) Maintenance Test Pilot (MP): A MP must be current and qualified in the aircraft in which he will perform MP duties. Site managers/commanders will dictate mission qualification requirements for a MP. He must be civilian or military qualified as a maintenance test pilot, or must have satisfactorily completed an INL/A approved formal MP training program.

h) Maintenance Test Pilot Evaluator (ME): The ME will train and evaluate all MP’s and ME’s in designated aircraft per the ATM. A ME must be qualified and current in the aircraft in which he will perform ME duties.

He will have at least one year of documented experience as a MP and should meet all IP requirements before being certified as a ME. If not previously qualified as an IP, ME candidates will be trained in

Fundamentals of Instruction (FOI) to an IP standard. MEs will be evaluated on FOI on their initial and annual ME evaluation. Contractor

Chief Pilots or Senior Aviation Advisors will submit the names of prospective MEs to the INL/A, Chief, Aviation Standardization, for approval prior to starting training. ME evaluations will be conducted by the INL/A Aviation ME or, if not qualified or available, his designated representative. The senior ME, designated by the site manager, is responsible for the administration of the maintenance standardization

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2) Non-Rated Crewmembers (NRCM).

Authorized INL/A Fixed and Rotary wing non-rated crewmembers are listed as follows:

a) Aerial observer (AO)

b) Crewchief (CE)

c) Flight Engineer (FE)

d) Gunner (GR)

e) Flight instructor (FI): The Flight Instructor trains and evaluates NRCM’s in the designated aircraft per the ATM. A FI may evaluate a SI for aircraft an NVG currency. A FI will be mission qualified and current in the aircraft in which he will perform FI duties. In order to be considered for an FI position, they must have an equivalent military FI qualification, or, for initial FI designation, have satisfactorily completed an INL/A approved FI training program.

f) Standardization Instructor (SI): The Standardization Instructor trains and evaluates FI’s, SI’s and any other NRCM. A SI will be a Fl, mission qualified and current in the aircraft in which he will perform SI duties.

Contractor Chief Pilots or Senior Aviation Advisors will submit the names of prospective SIs for approval to the INL/A, Chief, Aviation

Standardization, prior to starting training. SI evaluations will be conducted by the Chief, Aviation Standardization, INL/A or if not qualified or available, his designated representative.

g) Load Master (LM)

h) SAR Technicians (ST): Non- EMT certified personnel functioning in the

SAR flight role.

i) Passenger Support Specialist (PS)

j) Medical Personnel (MO): EMT certified personnel functioning in the flight medic role.

3) Non Crewmembers (NCM) - Individuals assigned to perform duties that directly relate to the in-flight mission of the aircraft, but which are non-essential to the operation of the aircraft. NCM’s will log time as a Technical

Observer (OR). OR time will be logged only when personnel meet one or more of the following:

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a) Holds an FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Airframe and Power-plant (A/P) certificate.

b) Has graduated from a U.S. Armed Forces Aviation Maintenance

Qualification Course.

c) Completed or shows proof of completion of a U.S. Armed Forces qualification course or equivalent civilian load master, flight engineer, hoist operator or medical technician’s course.

d) Graduated from an INL/A approved training course for any of the below mentioned specialties.

i) Technical Inspector

ii) Flight Security

iii) Camera/ FLIR Operator

2-4 AIRCREW AND MAINTENANCE CHECKLISTS

A. The publications and forms listed in DoS Pam 738-751 will be in each aircraft.

B. Operator and crewmember checklists will be used for preflight through before leaving aircraft checks. While airborne, when time does not permit use of the checklist or when its use would cause a safety hazard, required checks may be made from memory.

C. Checklists will be used while making maintenance operational checks, maintenance test flights, and preventive maintenance inspections.

D. Only DoS approved manuals and checklists will be used.

2-5 COMPUTATION OF FLYING TIME

A. Appropriate logbook entries shall be made per instructions contained in the

INL/A approved Management Information System (MIS), for each flight, for all crewmembers indicating the duties performed, mission, and flight conditions.

B. Individual flying time starts when an airplane moves forward on its takeoff roll or when a helicopter lifts off the ground. Time stops when the aircraft has landed and the engines are stopped or the flying crew changes.

C. If an aircraft is equipped with a Hobbs Meter, that time will be annotated on the

DoS Form 2408-12, and used for maintenance purposes.

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2-6 USE OF AIRPORTS, HELIPORTS, AND OTHER LANDING AREAS

Fixed wing operations from unpaved surfaces will be approved through the SAA/

AOD, who will ensure that a safety survey is conducted, to include weight bearing assessment and clear zone requirements, prior to commencing flight operations.

A listing of airfields approved for normal operational use will be maintained in the flight planning area by type aircraft. Rotary wing aircraft may be operated from any landing area that provides sufficient rotor clearance and skid support to ensure safe operations.

2-7 LOCAL PROCEDURES

A. Commanders / Site managers / SAA/AOD shall publish Standard Operating

Procedures (SOPs) for main bases and permanent forward operating locations

(FOL). These SOPs will include sufficient information to assure the safe and effective operation of INL/A aircraft and will include Force Protection

Procedures and the Emergency Action Plan. SOPs will be approved by the

INL/A Director of Operations prior to implementation.

B. Minimum enroute altitude for day or night VFR flight operations will be 300 ft

AGL.

C. All operating locations will establish a minimum safe altitude if one is not available on approved, current FLIP. All operating locations will have an IIMC approach procedure established for each category of aircraft and the site standardization personnel will review the procedure.

2-8 HAZARDS MAP

A hazards map will be available and maintained at all operating locations

(MOB/FOB/FOL). The Operations/Standardization section is responsible for overall maintenance of the hazards map. At a minimum; the hazards map will depict hazards to flight in the operating base aviation environment and all designated training areas, Weapons ranges, No fly areas, Maintenance Test Flight

(MTF) areas, Aircraft Reporting Points (ARP), Flight corridors, Navaids, and Noise abatement areas. The map must be updated at least every 30 days, and anytime a new aviation hazard is identified.

2-9 CREWMEMBER READING FILES

An Aircrew Information Reading File (AIRF) will be established per the INL/A

GATS. The reading file is maintained at each Main Operating Base (MOB) and

Forward Operating Location (FOL). New information will be posted as it is received. Crewmembers must read the files upon initial assignment, and

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2-10 AIRCRAFT LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS

A. All aircraft shall be illuminated to at least the minimum standards required by the country in which the flight operation occurs.

B. Anti-collision lights will be on when aircraft engines are operating except when conditions may cause vertigo or other hazards to safety.

C. Position lights will be on between official sunset and sunrise.

D. Commanders/Managers will specify specific lighting requirements in the SOP.

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CHAPTER 3. OPERATIONS and SAFETY

3-1 MISSIONS

A. Operational: Operational missions are those missions that directly support

Embassy Air Transport and counter-narcotics aviation and ground units.

Operational missions include:

1) Transportation of personnel and equipment essential to the accomplishment of a USG approved mission.

2) Illicit crop reconnaissance, verification, and eradication. Aerial reconnaissance of other anti-narcotic related areas.

3) Tactical operations, including interdiction, armed escort, and destruction of illegal drug processing facilities.

4) Search and Rescue (SAR) cover for any/all missions.

5) Missions flown in support of High Value Target's (HVT’s).

6) Quick Reaction Force (QRF) coverage for any/all missions.

7) Medical Evacuation (Medevac) coverage.

B. Training: Training missions include:

1) Aircrew training

2) Ground unit training

C. Support: Support missions are those missions that are performed to meet routine, day-to-day requirements. They include:

1) Routine, administrative transportation of personnel and equipment.

2) Ferry flights.

3) Weather reconnaissance flights.

D. Special Missions: Special missions are those missions which do not directly support counter-narcotics operations or Embassy Air Transport, but which support the overall US embassy mission.

1) Use of INL aircraft in a non-counter-narcotics role requires Chief Of Mission

(COM) approval.

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2) The SAA/AOD may authorize missions during emergency evacuations for major floods, fires, earthquakes, epidemics, or similar catastrophes upon receiving COM approval. The SAA/ AOD will provide full details as soon as practicable to the INL/A Director of Operations.

E. Maintenance: Maintenance missions include:

1) Maintenance Test Flights.

2) Acceptance Test Flights

3) Engineering Test Flights

4) Maintenance Recovery Flights

5) Ground run operations (MOC).

3-2 PASSENGERS

Space Available Passengers (Space-A Pax) are not allowed on any INL/A aircraft.

Passengers are allowed on INL/A aircraft only in the performance of official duties as defined by the existing bilateral agreement between the USG and Host Nation

Government or Post Air Transport Matrix. Family members, host nation personnel not performing duties under the appropriate bilateral agreement, and host nation civilians not performing duties under the appropriate bilateral agreement are not authorized aboard INL/A aircraft. All authorized passengers will be listed on a manifest and properly briefed (per the appropriate ATM and operator's manual) for the mission including the use of seat belts and emergency egress. Flight manifest for non-tactical flights will be retained IAW Flight Management Regulation (FMR)

102-33.165.

A. Passengers will not be carried on the following flights:

1) Maintenance or engineering test flights.

2) Acceptance flights.

3) Flight crew emergency procedures training (EPT) flights.

4) Flight crew NVG qualification or refresher training flights.

B. Personnel in the aircraft for the flights listed above will be limited to the minimum essential crew, trainers, evaluators and those performing required maintenance checks. During Emergency Procedure Training (EPT), only mission essential personnel (PI, IP, SP, MP and ME), and NRCM’ IAW Para. 5-

14 of this document are allowed on board the aircraft. During Maintenance

Test Flights, the guidance given in Para 4-2 will be followed. For operational mission support, only mission essential personnel (persons whose presence is necessary to complete the mission) will be on board the aircraft.

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C. The PC is responsible for, and has final authority over all passengers aboard his aircraft.

D. All passengers will have the opportunity to read the “Public Aircraft Operations

Disclosure Statement” shown in Appendix A.

3-3 MISSION APPROVAL

All missions will be authorized and approved by the COM or his designated authority, Senior Aviation Advisor, Aviation Operations Director, or designated

Government representative, as appropriate. Personnel utilizing INL/A aircraft must be traveling in an Official status. Case by case exceptions may be granted by the

SAA/AOD and will be annotated on the mission brief and the DOR.

3-4 MISSION BRIEFINGS/ RISK ASSESSMENTS

A. A mission briefing shall be conducted prior to each mission. A single mission briefing form may suffice for multiple sorties provided the mission parameters do not change significantly; however, a new mission briefing form is required for each mission day.

B. A Risk Assessment shall be conducted for each flight and each aircraft in the flight as part of the mission briefing process. Sample Briefing/Risk Assessment

Forms are located in the GATS Appendix A. If required, briefing forms may be expanded and tailored to meet specific site requirements with approval of INL/A operations.

C. Mission briefing/risk assessment forms shall be retained on file for a minimum of 30 days.

D. For multi-ship missions, the PC of each aircraft will attend the mission briefing.

3-5 BRIEFING AUTHORITIES

A. Mission briefing authorities will be designated in writing by the AOD/ SAA as appropriate. Mission briefers will normally be part of the management chain, e.g., the Operations Manager or Site Manager, and will be limited to the number needed to meet operational requirements. The level of risk approval authority authorized for individual briefers will be determined by the SAA/AOD in conjunction with Site Managers/ Commanders as appropriate, i.e., low, medium, high. The briefing authorities' document will indicate the following information: Briefing Officers name, Title, and Risk Level authorized, and date the Mission Briefer Training was completed. All briefing authorities will receive training in the responsibilities of mission briefing prior to designation as mission briefers and annually thereafter. All Mission Brief authority memo’s will be

DoS INL/A Operations Directives (OD) 22 27 June 2014 forwarded to the Director Of Operations for final approval. When a change of briefing status, additions, or removals are made, the changes will be forwarded immediately.

B. SAA’s/AOD’s are briefing authorities for all aircraft under their operational control and may brief all risk levels.

C. PC self-briefings will only be authorized on a case-by-case basis, in special circumstances with the prior approval of the SAA/AOD. A briefer may participate in a flight that he briefs as long as he is not performing the role of

AMC or Pilot-In-Command in that flight.

3-6 MINIMUM CREW

The minimum crew for INL/A aircraft is listed below. The Director of Operations or his designated representative will approve exceptions, other than those listed below.

Aircraft Day Night NVG

AT-802 1 Pilot 1 Pilot 1 Pilot

C208/PC6 1 Pilot 1 Pilot 2 Pilots

DC-3

DHC-8/B-1900

2 Pilots

1-LM^

2 Pilots

1-LM^

2 Pilots

1-LM

UH-1’s/UH-60

MD-530

2 Pilots 2 Pilots 2 Pilots †

S-61/CH-46 2 Pilots

1 FE

2 Pilots

1 FE

2 Pilots

1 FE

NOTE “†”:Rotary Wing NVG operational missions and multi-ship training missions require, as a minimum one NVG trained observer/crew member stationed in the rear cabin area to assist in clearing the aircraft.

NOTE “^”: Load Master (LM) not required for training flights.

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3-7 CREW SCHEDULING

Crew rest, pilot experience, and crew mix are the major considerations for crew scheduling. When the potential exists for exceeding 90 hours of flight time in a 30 day period the SAA/ AOD will establish a flight hour tracking system for crew endurance purposes. Flight time will not exceed 120 hrs. in 30 days

3-8 SEAT REQUIREMENTS

A. All crewmembers and passengers on INL/A aircraft will have a suitable seat with restraint system. Crewmembers will wear an approved restraining harness in place of the seat belts, when required by the mission.

B. Tactical missions and tactical mission training, i.e. air assaults, may be performed without seats. All other missions require seats with restraints.

3-9 FERRY FLIGHTS

A. Single Ship over water ferry flights requires two (2) pilots. Two or more aircraft over water ferry flights can be conducted single pilot. Waiver authority for this requirement is the INL/A Director of Operations.

B. Crews will verify pre-mission weather with PSD Operations prior to departure from each stop.

C. Crews will report arrival and departure at each RON location to PSD

Operations.

3-10 AIRCRAFT LOGBOOK AND WEIGHT AND BALANCE FORM

The aircraft's logbook will be reviewed prior to all flight operations. A weight and balance form, current within 90 days, shall be maintained in the logbook for each aircraft. The PC is responsible for verifying that weight and balance computations are accurate during all flight envelopes / configurations / mission profiles IAW the operator's manual.

3-11 SINGLE AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS (OCONUS)

All operational missions shall be flown with a minimum of two aircraft. Training flights and maintenance test flights may be flown single ship in designated areas.

Other flights, e.g., electronic monitoring flights, administrative transport flights, ferry flights, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) flights and weather reconnaissance flights may be flown single ship with AOD/ SAA approval, provided the aircraft is able to maintain positive and continuous radio contact from takeoff at the start of mission until touchdown at mission termination.

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3-12 FLIGHT FOLLOWING PROCEDURES

Single aircraft will maintain flight following with the appropriate facilities/agencies and provide position reports at least every 30 minutes. Multiple aircraft formations may flight follow internally provided local requirements are met. Each site shall supplement this publication as necessary to provide specific guidance for local requirements.

3-13 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT

A. Proper wearing of the fire-resistant flight clothing includes collars up, pant legs un-bloused, sleeves rolled down, and fire-resistant flying gloves over or under the sleeve cuff.

B. Crewmembers must wear appropriate protective clothing and equipment when operating INL/A aircraft. INL/A purchased and contractor issued ALSE equipment will be used during the conduct of flight operations in INL/A aircraft.

Personally owned two-piece flight suits may be used, provided they meet

MILSPEC and are inspected by ALSE and DoS stamped for serviceability prior to wear. The following minimum protective standards apply:

1) Rotary Wing Aircraft: Nomex flight suit, nomex gloves, USG issued all leather or US Army Safety Center approved flight boots, cotton, wool, or nomex undergarments, INL/A inspected and approved flight helmet, and survival vest is required to be worn for all flights at all times. For maintenance run-up and hover check procedures, the survival vest may be omitted.

2) Tactical Mission Fixed Wing Aircraft: All INL/A fixed wing aircraft with a normal mission profile that consists of flight below 500 feet AGL, are considered tactical aircraft. Nomex flight suit, nomex gloves, all leather or

US Army Safety Center approved flight boots, cotton, wool, or nomex undergarments, INL/A inspected and approved flight helmet, and survival vest are required to be worn for all flights at all times. For maintenance run-up procedures, the survival vest may be omitted, and a headset substituted for the flight helmet.

3) Non-tactical Mission Fixed Wing Aircraft: All INL/A fixed wing aircraft with a normal mission profile that consists of flight above 500 feet AGL are considered non-tactical aircraft. Nomex flight suits, all leather or US Army

Safety Center approved flight boots, cotton, wool, or nomex undergarments and headset are required to be worn for all flights at all times.

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Note:

To reduce crewmember U.S. Military appearance while operating at foreign civilian airports, the Non-Tactical Fixed Wing Crews may wear the following attire, in lieu of the

ALSE issued protective clothing listed above. This will be addressed in the Country

SOP.

Pants, Cotton, Cargo Style

Shirt, Cotton, Short or Long Sleeve, Polo Style

Shirt, Cotton, Short or Long Sleeve, Button Up

Belt, Nylon

Undershirt, Solid Color Black, White, or Grey

No change to standard Aircrew Issued Boots, Gloves, and Cold Weather Gear

C. Clothing requirements apply to all personnel performing flying crewmember duties and to all ground personnel performing maintenance run-up procedures at crewmember positions. Nomex flight suits may be worn as a cover all over cotton/wool normal work clothing. Nomex flight suit/clothing is not required for

Auxiliary Power Unit only, operations. However, all PPE will be worn.

D. Aircraft engaged in over-water flight will adhere to the following requirements:

1) Life Preservers: All personnel aboard INL/A single engine or multi-engine aircraft that do not have single engine flight capability that are flown beyond gliding distance of land suitable for an emergency landing, will wear life preservers. All other aircraft that are flown beyond glide distance of land will have life preservers available for all personnel aboard the aircraft. Water activated life preservers are prohibited.

2) Life Rafts: Life rafts sufficient to carry all persons on board are required on all INL/A aircraft during flights made in excess of 30 minutes flying time or

185 kilometers (100 NM) from the nearest shoreline.

3) Helicopter Underwater Egress Trainer (Dunker) and Emergency Breathing

System (EBS): Aircrews that are routinely performing overwater missions will attend dunker training prior to performing missions and carry an EBS.

Initial qualification and currency will be entered on the IATF. Currency is defined as 4 years.

E. Any ALSE not on the DoS Approved ALSE list or deviations from the above requires INL/A, Director of Operations approval, in writing, prior to use.

F. The INL/A Director of Operations may waive specialized clothing requirements on a case-by-case basis for non-tactical aircraft.

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3-14 CREW ENDURANCE/CREW REST

A. The duty day for personnel involved in helicopter and tactical fixed wing operations (i.e. F/W eradication missions, NVG missions) and maintenance of

INL/A aircraft will not exceed 12 consecutive hours. The duty day for fixed wing transport, aircrew members, will not exceed 14 consecutive hours. The duty day is defined as 30 minutes prior to show time until departing the work location. Intent is not to have multiple duty periods separated by the minimum

8 hour rest period.

B. Crewmember flight time will not exceed 8 flight hours in a duty day.

C. Aircrew members are limited to 90 hours in a 30 day period. If there is a requirement to exceed 90 hours, the SAA/AOD has approval authority to extend the flight time to 120 in a 30 day period. Any exceedance above 120 hours in a 30 day period will require approval by the INL/A Director of

Operations. There is no reset of maximum flight time logged. Exceeding 90 flight hours in any consecutive 30 day period is only possible with a management extension as detailed above.

D. Crewmember NVG flight time will not exceed 6 hours in a 12-hour duty day.

E. Rest periods should provide for not less than twelve (12) hours of uninterrupted rest; however, rest periods will provide for no less than eight (8) hours of uninterrupted rest. Waiver authority for less than 8 hours uninterrupted rest is the INL/A Director of Operations.

F. A two-hour extension may be applied to the maximum duty day and flight period, for the purpose of completing an ongoing mission or debrief. The extension may be authorized by the SAA/AOD, Site Manager or Commander.

Additional extensions will be approved by the Director of Operations or his designated representative. Extensions and approval authority will be annotated on the mission briefing sheets IAW 3-14H.

G. Mission risk assessment shall include crew rest considerations.

H. All flying hour and duty day extensions will be annotated on the Daily

Operations Report (DOR) in the “GENERAL COMMENTS / SIGNIFICANT

EVENTS” section and will state the following: Crewmembers First and Last

Name, Aircraft Type, Maximum Flight Time Logged, Maximum Duty Day

Worked, First and Last Name of the Person Approving the Extension, and the reason for the extension.

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3-15 USE OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS

A. No person will perform crewmember, maintenance or operations related duties, on or around INL/A aircraft within 12 hours after consumption of an alcoholic beverage, while under the influence of alcohol or its residual effects, or while using any drug that affects the individual's faculties in a way that might be detrimental to safety.

B. No person will perform crewmember duties aboard an INL/A aircraft if his physical or psychological condition might be detrimental to safety.

3-16 SMOKING

A. Tobacco use is prohibited in INL/A aircraft and ground vehicles.

B. Smoking is prohibited within 50 feet of an INL/A aircraft on the ground.

C. Smoking is prohibited in all INL/A facilities. Outdoor smoking areas will be designated and approved by the SAA/AOD.

3-17 USE OF OXYGEN

Only INL/A approved oxygen systems shall be used aboard INL/A aircraft. Oxygen systems shall be used IAW Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 121.329 as follows:

A. Each pilot of an aircraft shall use oxygen continuously when flying—

1) At cabin pressure altitudes above 10,000 feet through 12,000 feet MSL for that part of the flight at those altitudes that is of more than 30 minutes duration; and

2) Above 12,000 feet MSL, cabin pressure altitude.

B. Passengers

1) For flights at cabin pressure altitudes above 10,000 feet, up to and including

14,000 feet, enough oxygen for that part of the flight at those altitudes that is of more than 30 minutes duration, for 10 percent of the passengers.

2) For flights at cabin pressure altitudes above 14,000 feet, up to and including

15,000 feet, enough oxygen for that part of the flight at those altitudes for 30 percent of the passengers.

3) For flights at cabin pressure altitudes above 15,000 feet, enough oxygen for each passenger carried during the entire flight at those altitudes.

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3-18 PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES

A. The use of the following Portable Electronic Devices are unrestricted.

1) Portable Voice Recorders

2) Hearing Aids

3) Heart Pacemakers

4) Electric Shavers

5) Passengers may use: Laptops, Tablets, MP3 / IPOD (must use headphones), when directed by the PC

6) Cell Phone (Text message only) may be used in the cabin

7) Approved Electronic Flight Bags (EFB) may be used by the pilots in the cockpit.

B. Any other devices must be approved by the INL/A Dir of Ops.

C. The use of electronic cigarettes are prohibited in the aircraft.

3-19 WEAPONS USAGE/ HOSTILE FIRE

A. During Weapons Qualification and Evaluations, the GATS and Gunnery Flight Training Guide (FTG) will be used.

B. Only those personnel in an approved Gunner, Crewchief, or Flight Medic position will operate any INL/A crew-served weapon system.

C. Any use of an individual or crew-served weapon, other than range and test fire activities, will be reported to the Director of Operations, through the SAA/AOD, immediately. Report will include reason for engagement, crew, time, place, type weapon, rounds expended, and known injuries/deaths.

D. Any hostile fire incidents will be reported immediately through the SAA/AOD to the INL/A Director of Operations via the SAFIRE Report located in Appendix A.

In addition to submitting the report, any recovered bullets will be sent back to the INL/A, Chief of Safety.

3-20 One-Time Flight Authority

A. One-time flights will be approved by the SAA/AOD or his designated representative. The Site Manager/ Commander may approve the flight if a USG representative is not available and the tactical situation requires an immediate response, to ensure the safety of the occupants.

B. If a one-time flight is approved, the details of the mission will be included in the

DOR, with the approver’s name.

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CHAPTER 4.

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT AND OPERATIONAL CHECKS

4-1 REFERENCES

All Maintenance Test Flights and Maintenance Operational Checks (MOC) will be conducted as required by and IAW TM1-1500-328-23 or as specified by the OEM

Aircraft Maintenance Manuals and Component Maintenance Manuals.

Additionally, pilots who are tasked to perform a MOC are required to contact maintenance in order to obtain the requirements and procedures for the requested

MOC.

4-2 MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT ACCOMPLISHMENT

Only INL/A approved, qualified and current MP’s shall perform maintenance test flights. Maintenance test flights will be accomplished with assistance as necessary from the most proficient flight crew available, such as, rated pilot, nonrated crewmember (CE), Technical Inspectors, or Technical Observers (OR).

NOTE

Airplanes being flight checked for autopilot systems may depart under Instrument

Flight Rule (IFR) conditions but must accomplish the checks under Visual

Meteorological Conditions (VMC).

A. Maintenance test flights will be conducted with a minimum flight crew as prescribed in the applicable aircraft Operator's Manual. Maintenance test flights must be performed within all operational limits and restrictions prescribed in the applicable operator's manual. Only minimum essential crew (MP, PI, FE, CE, TI, or OR) will be on-board during test flights. Cargo and nonessential passengers are prohibited on all maintenance test flights.

B. Maintenance test flights shall be conducted only in designated test flight areas.

SAA’s/ AOD’s shall ensure that these areas are defined in local SOP’s and coordinated as appropriate with host nation airspace control authorities.

C. Maintenance test flights will be conducted under Visual Meteorlogical

Conditions (VMC) between the hours of official sunrise and official sunset.

Those FW Test Flights that require an engine shut down will have a minimum altitude of 3000 feet AGL prior to shutdown.

D. The Director of Operations, INL/A, may determine the need for a maintenance test flight during conditions other than day VMC and may approve such flights on a case-by-case basis under the following conditions:

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1) During hours of darkness, if the aircraft is equipped for night flight.

2) Under a combination of VFR, IFR, and VFR-on-TOP conditions, if the aircraft is equipped for instrument flight. When necessary the following will apply:

a) The IFR equipment must be operational.

b) The failure or malfunction for the component or system to be checked will not affect IFR operation of the aircraft.

c) The test pilot will begin the maintenance test flight under VMC conditions. If the aircraft is operating properly under VMC conditions, the test pilot may proceed IFR to VFR-on-TOP and accomplish the altitude phase to complete the maintenance test flight.

E. Maintenance Test Flight duration will be sufficient to complete a functional check of all item(s) being tested to make sure the aircraft is airworthy and capable of mission accomplishment.

4-3 MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT SHEETS.

A. Maintenance test flight check sheets, prescribing the sequence of checks and test flight inspection items, are normally contained in the inspection requirement section of applicable Aircraft Maintenance Test Flight and / or

Phase/Periodic Maintenance Manual or are available through the Quality

Control office.

B. INL/A approved Maintenance Test Flight Check Sheets will be reproduced locally and used during all test flights to record aircraft performance.

C. When the test flight is completed, the check sheets will be attached to and become a part of the DA Form 2408-13-1. Page numbers for the test flight check sheets are not needed. This will not have any effect on the numbering of the flight pack.

4-4 RECORDING MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHTS.

A. All maintenance, test flights will be recorded on DA Form 2408-13-1 per DA

Pamphlet 738-751.

B. Document faults or deficiencies discovered during a maintenance test flight per

DA Pamphlet 738-751. The original maintenance test flight entry will be used for additional maintenance test flights when more testing is needed.

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4-5 MAINTENANCE OPERATIONAL CHECK REQUIREMENTS.

WARNING

WHENEVER A MOC REQUIRES THE MAIN ROTORS TURNING, A

QUALIFIED MINIMUM CREW REQUIRED FOR FLIGHT, AS SPECIFIED

IN THE APPROPRIATE OPERATOR'S MANUAL, SHALL BE AT THEIR

PROPER STATION(S), IN THE PROPER FLIGHT GEAR AND

EQUIPMENT AND ACCESS TO THE FLIGHT CONTROLS.

A MOC consists of checks accomplished on the ground through engine run-up, aircraft taxiing, or use of auxiliary power or test equipment, to simulate conditions under which the system is to operate. MOC’s are to help ensure that aircraft systems, associated equipment and /or components that have been disturbed or replaced during an inspection or maintenance actions are repaired, re-assembled, or adjusted satisfactorily. MOC’s that require engine run-up to check systems or component operation must be performed by qualified personnel, who are current, in the specific mission, type, design and series aircraft or qualified maintenance personnel who have received and passed a formal course of instruction from a ME.

A list of approved MOC’s that may be performed by operational pilots/qualified maintenance personnel will be maintained in the Quality Control (QC) office and a copy retained in the local reading files.

NOTE

MOC’s listed in the Test Flight Checklist may only be performed by a qualified and current MP or ME unless the equipment or component being tested is included in the operator’s checklist.

4-6 MAINTENANCE OPERATIONAL CHECK ACCOMPLISHMENT.

When satisfied with the functional operation of the aircraft, systems or component, the accomplishment of the MOC will be documented on appropriate forms and records per DA Pamphlet 738-751.

A. MOCs that require reading and interpreting of aircraft instruments or engine/flight control response while the engines(s) are running will be signed off by the operator.

B.