Attachment 4 - Supplemental Operating Procedures and Guidance.PDF

Attachment 4 – Supplemental Operating Procedures and Guidance

1. Purpose

There are many U.S. Army and Aviation Center of Excellence (AVCOE) regulations that govern the operation and implementation of both academic and flight training at Fort Rucker, AL. This supplement intends to identify and provide clarity on which portions of the governing regulations apply to the Flight School Next (FSN) program. At any time in which a conflict between this supplement, provided regulations, or other FSN contract documents, clarity should be sought from the FSN contracting officer.

2. Applicability

The regulations and excerpts from regulations within this supplement are subject to change over the course of the FSN contract. Any future regulation updates pertaining to the FSN contract will be communicated appropriately. Current versions of the regulations are available in the posting of this solicitation on sam.gov.

3. Organization

This supplement is formatted into three sections. The regulations identified in Section I apply to the FSN contractor in totality. Section II includes regulations in which most topics apply to the FSN contractor, with applicable and non-applicable areas identified. Section III contains direct excerpts of regulations that apply to the FSN contractor. All sections provide additional, clarifying details relating to requirements identified in the regulations and are applicable to the FSN contractor.

4. Section I

Army Regulation (AR) 40-8. Temporary Flying Restrictions Due to Exogenous Factors.

The entirety of this regulation applies to the FSN contractor.

United States Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE) Regulation 115-1. Climatic, Hydrological, and Topographic Services United States Army Aviation Center Of Excellence Weather Support.

1. The purpose of this document is to provide a comprehensive overview of the weather products and services available from the 18th Combat Weather Squadron in support of flight activities at Fort Rucker, AL. The entirety of this regulation applies to the FSN contractor.

2. The FSN contractor will have access to all weather products produced by Operating Location Charlie (OL-C) with the use of a Common Access Card (CAC). (Paragraph 1-5)

3. The FSN contractors will have access to weather products provided by OL-C at the airfields in which they will operate (Cairnes Army Airfield, and Shell Army Heliport), and are authorized to request flight weather briefings from the 26 OWS (Chapter 3)

4. The FSN contractor will include within their academic plan 1 hour of instruction prior to flight training for each cohort to allow the OL-C to present the local weather administrative requirements and procedures.

5. The Fort Rucker Commanding General (CG) maintains an emergency action/contingency plan that is followed in the event of extreme weather to protect U.S.

Army property and personnel. The FSN contractor will be provided with the plan and shall be informed through the Contracting Officer Representative (COR)/Government Flight Representative (GFR) of the plan’s activation. The care and protection of capital assets owned by the FSN contractor are the sole responsibility of the FSN contractor.

During a severe weather event, the FSN contractor will remain apprised of the CG’s decisions to help inform the FSN contractor’s decisions, but will not be considered direction, nor will it be used as a basis of liability to the government for FSN property damage. The FSN contractor will provide the USG their plan for protecting contractor owned capital assets during an extreme weather event. Care of government provided facilities to FSN contractor will remain a FSN contractor’s responsibility.

AVCOE Regulation 350-16 United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence Uniform Flight Grading System

1. The purpose of the regulation is to establish policies and standardize practices for student flight grading. The entirety of this regulation applies to the FSN contractor.

2. As part of the establishment of the training program, the FSN contractor will author training material, including a Course Management Plan (CMP), in cooperation with AVCOE. Training material will be subject to review and approval by AVCOE’s Directorate of Training and Doctrine (DOTD) and must comply with the provisions of this regulation and USAACE 350-70 (Training Development). FSN contractors should plan for an iterative review and approval process of training material prior to commencement of training. Changes to approved CMPs will require Army approval.

3. The FSN contractor will have access to the Training Management System (TMS) using a CAC. (Section I, Paragraph 2).

4. The FSN contractor will need to incorporate a limitations and emergency procedure examination – commonly known as “5&9” test – within the contractor’s CMP. (Section III, Paragraph 12).

AVCOE Regulation 350-15. United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence Academic Criterion-Referenced Testing

1. The purpose of the regulation is to establish policies and detailed guidance for academic criterion-referenced testing. The entirety of this regulation applies to the FSN contractor.

2. The FSN contractor will be responsible for the development of their own test control Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). (Paragraph 8)

3. The FSN contractor will be responsible for initiating and reporting disciplinary actions outlined in paragraph 10 of this regulation.

4. The FSN contractor is NOT authorized to utilize GO/NO-GO scoring for any of the FSN training. (Paragraph 12.h(1))

5. Minimum acceptable percentages for passing grades are defined in AVCOE 350-16. A “C level” student will require a minimum score of 70% to achieve a passing grade.

(Paragraph 12.h.(2))

6. Criterion-Referenced Test results will be reported via the Aviation Resource Training System (ARTS). The ARTS SOP, available within ARTS, provides detailed methodology for the reporting process. (Paragraph 14.a.)

2. Section II

USAACE Regulation 95-2. Directory of Aviation Training Facilities and Procedures

1. This regulation outlines the policy for operating within the Fort Rucker airspace, stagefields, basefields, and ranges. Appendixes A, N, R, T, U, and W of this regulation do not apply to the FSN contractor during normal operations; however, familiarization of Appendix A may be useful during contingency operations (i.e. extreme weather event).

2. The FSN contractor will be subject to all the solo student requirements outlined in paragraph 1-2.l when operating at the stagefields. For student solo operations that originate and/or terminate at the base fields, only the callsign requirement in paragraph 1-2.l(1) will apply.

3. The FSN contractor is not subject to the Remain Overnight (RON) aircraft inspection and record keeping requirements outlined in paragraph 1-2.q.

4. Updated High Intensity Radio Transmission Area (HIRTA) information will be distributed to the FSN contractor by the Contracting Officer Representative/Government Flight Representative (COR/GFR). (Paragraph 1-2.t(3))

5. All contractor maintenance forms and records will be complete In Accordance With (IAW) with Federal Aviation Administration regulations. (Paragraph 1-2.w)

6. The AVCOE G3 will provide an annual Civil Aircraft Landing Permit (CALP) for the FSN contractor to operate within Fort Rucker’s flight facilities. (Paragraph 1-2.z)

7. Refueling operations for FSN training are defined as follows (8.1-8.4):

7.1. Basefield or stagefield: All flights refueling at a basefield or stagefield will be handled by Fort Rucker refueling personnel. No action to purchase fuel is required by the crew.

7.2. Local Flying Area Refueling: Flights requiring refuel within the local flying area, but not at a basefield or stagefield will refuel at a Fix Based Operator (FBO) with a Defense Contract Agency (DLA) fuel contract. The student or authorized government personnel will purchase fuel with an issued AIR Card.

7.3. Contractor Only Flights: Flights operated solely by the contractor are not issued or authorized to use the AIR Card. These flights are permitted to refuel at basefields and stagefields at no cost to the contractor (i.e. FCFs, IP training).

7.4. Other fuel purchases: Any fuel purchases not outlined above will be at the direct cost of the FSN contractor.

8. The FSN contractor has the opportunity to develop a Local Flying Area flight log that is compliant with USAACE 95-2 or the contractor will be required to utilize either a DD From 1801 or DA Form 5484 for each flight complete in support of student training.

(Paragraph 2-1)

9. The FSN contractor will not require command aviation officer approval for flights outside the local flying area (Paragraph 2-2 Note 1)

10. While the FSN contractor is not subject to the aircraft mooring requirements listed in Appendix R for their aircraft, they are highly encouraged to do so. The USG will provide mooring points at Cairnes Army Airfield and Shell Army Heliport in as-is condition that may be used by the FSN contractor (Appendix R)

USAACE Regulation 350-20. United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence Resident Student Administration

1. The purpose of the regulation is to document the administrative policies, procedures, and provisions governing student administration. Section II, Paragraphs 16-18 of Section IV, and Section XI do not apply to the FSN contractor.

2. The nature of flight training will require the FSN contractor to advise and participate in student administrative actions throughout the training program, including student evaluation and advancement, disciplinary action, flight deficiency actions, award of additional training time, aeromedical issues, and student eliminations.

3. The FSN contractor will be involved in the counseling of students to include utilizing the prescribed forms. The FSN contractor will also have access to the Student Management Officer (SMO) as a resource for any counseling questions. (Section III, paragraph 13).

USAACE Regulation 350-70. Training Development

4. The purpose of the regulation is to establish policy for training development processes, products and programs for the purpose of standardization. Chapters 3-9, 11-13 and 15-6 along with Appendixes C, D, E, J, K, and L do not apply to the FSN contractor.

5. The FSN contractor shall develop, provide, and maintain the course materials for the conduct of academic, simulation, and flight training. The contractor shall produce for the government’s use all required outputs of course development as outlined in TRADOC Regulation 350-70. The FSN contractor-developed training materials must be presented to and accepted by the government before the materials are used for training students.

After the initial government acceptance, any subsequent changes must be presented to and accepted by the government before being used for student training.

6. The FSN contractor will be subject to periodic inspection and assessments for compliance with TRADOC academic accreditation standards (Paragraph 2- 2.n.(3)(c)(14)).

7. Training Aids Devices, Simulators, and Simulations (TADSS) sourced, developed, and utilized by the FSN contractor will not be subject to the Directorate of Training and Doctrine (DOTD) or Directorate of Simulation (DOS) oversight. (Paragraph 2- 2.n.(3)(c)(17)).

8. The FSN contractor will be responsible for the management of their training and resources. The details provided in Paragraph 2-3 of this regulation are only informational in how operations are currently conducted. (Paragraph 2-3).

9. DOTD will be responsible for ensuring the FSN Program of Instruction (POI) is within Army Enterprise Accreditation Standards (AEAS) compliance. (Paragraph 2-4.a.)

10. DOTD will be responsible for ensuring the FSN POI is approved. (Paragraph 5-2).

11. DOS will only participate in the evaluation process of the FSN contract and not during the administration of the contract. There is no requirement for DOS to complete an accreditation of the FSN contractor’s training devices. (Paragraph 2-5).

12. The FSN contractor is not subject to requirements described in paragraphs 2-6 and 2-7 of this regulation.

13. AVCOE will provide a generic, aircraft agnostic, Flight Training Manual (FTM) that will then be modified by the FSN contractor based on the specific aircraft and task to be training. The modified FTM will be approved by the government prior to use. (Chapter 14)

USAACE Regulation 350-3. Operation Procedures for Scheduling Training and Support

1. The purpose of this regulation is to establish procedures for scheduling instructional units, classrooms, stagefields, and other AVCOE required support. Paragraphs 15-25 and Appendixes B, D, and F of this regulation do not apply to the FSN contractor.

2. The FSN contractor is responsible for coordinating resources to meet flight training requirements. Any changes to student output dates require communication through the USAACE Form 118-E (Student Schedule Change). (Paragraph 3).

3. Currently, IERW students drive and park at the basefields. The FSN contractor is encouraged to provide transportation plans as part of their proposal. (Paragraphs 8 & 9)

4. The FSN contractor will be responsible for scheduling the appropriate stagefields for their planned training. (Paragraphs 10 and 11).

5. Support requirement cancellations will be reported by the FSN contractor through the

COR.

6. The Army will provide advance notice to the FSN contractor to request aircraft for Army only flights not in direct support of student training.

Army Regulation (AR) 95-1. Flight Regulations

1. The purpose of this regulation is to establish policy and procedures for Army manned/unmanned aircraft operations, flight rules, crew requirements, and general aviation provisions. AR 95-1 provides the overarching framework for Army flight operations, and offerors will comply with this regulation. As a general rule, the FSN contractor will comply with flight procedures required in AR 95-1; contractor pilot qualifications and contractor flight approvals will comply with the provisions of AR 95-20;

and IERW students will be subject to all requirements within AR 95-1. Chapters 6, 7, 9 and 10 along with Appendixes B, D, and E do not apply to the FSN contractor.

2. For the purposes of AR 95-1, contractor-owned aircraft supporting FSN will not be considered “Army aircraft” where this phrase is used throughout AR 95-1.

3. DA PAM 738-751 requirements for publications and forms will not be applicable for contractor-owned aircraft supporting FSN. Offerors should plan for required forms and publications to be in compliance with the aircraft’s FAA airworthiness certification and should plan to conduct maintenance in compliance with FAA approved standards.

(Paragraph 2-5a)

4. The FSN contractor will use the standards in Paragraph 2-6 and 2-7 for recording Army crewmember flight time.

5. The FSN contractor will report flight violations to the Government Flight Representative (GFR) (Paragraph 2-13)

6. Chapter 3 provisions for the use of Army aircraft will not apply. Approved use of FSN contractor-owned aircraft in support of the FSN program will be defined by the contract terms.

7. Chapter 4 provisions for the Aircrew Training Program (ATP) will not apply to contractor personnel; contractor pilot training will comply with the provisions of AR 95-20.

8. Paragraph 4-8 provisions for Emergency Procedure Training shall apply

9. The FSN contractor will comply with Chapter 5 Flight Procedures and Rules for all flight operations conducted as public use under the FSN contract.

10. Offerors should plan to comply with the provisions of AR 95-20 for Safety Management

System and Aircraft Weight and Balance requirements.

11. Contractors may determine Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) requirements for contractor personnel and are not required to comply with AR 95-1 requirements.

Contractors will not be provided ALSE by the Army. Students will be provided ALSE and must comply with AR 95-1. (Chapter 8)

USSACE 95-1. Flight Regulations

1. The purpose of this regulation is to establish procedures, rules and responsibilities for flight operations at Fort Rucker, AL. Appendixes B and C do not apply to the FSN contractor.

2. The flight school next contractor is not subject to participating in an Army Aircrew Training Program (ATP). The contractor is, however, subject to all public use, non-ground flight risk clause (GFRC) requirements outlined in AR 95-20.

3. FSN flights outside the local flying area (LFA) are not subject to additional approval.

Operational costs (i.e. non-DLA contracted fuel) and aircrew recovery logistics outside the LFA will be the responsibility of the contractor. (Paragraph 2-1)

4. As the owner of the aircraft, the FSN contractor can perform static displays under civil use authorities if desired and will not be subject to the static display approval process required by tenant units. (Paragraph 2-7)

5. The term Aviation Crewmembers (ACMs) applies to FSN contractors within USAACE regulations unless the requirements levied on ACMs directly conflict with AR 95-20.

(Paragraph 3-5)

6. Contractors will NOT be constrained to the 2:1 student to instructor pilot ration detailed in USAACE 95-1. (Paragraph 3-7)

7. The FSN contractor instructor pilots will follow FAA requirements for flight evaluations and will not be subject to annual government evaluations; however, they will be subject to government no-notice evaluations. (Paragraph 4-5.b. & Paragraph 4-5.d.)

8. The FSN contractor must meet and comply with the flight procedures outlined in Chapter 5 of USAACE 95-1.

6. Section III

USSACE 600-1. Paragraph 15. Improper Relationships

1. General. The military is a society which requires a high standard of discipline to fulfill its mission. Scrupulous adherence to this high standard and the maintenance of the authority of command is especially important at Fort Rucker in view of the military aviation training mission.

2. In addition to the relationships prohibited by AR 600-20, Army Command Policy, 18 March 2008, paragraphs 4-14 and 4-15, the following relationships are contrary to the standards of discipline and are prohibited. Any relationships between –

2.1. Military students and instructors/cadre for the course in which the military student is enrolled.

2.2. Persons in the same chain of command.

2.3. Initial Entry Training/Advanced Individual Training Students and reclassified/prior service students.

3. Improper Relationships. The prohibitions against improper relationships do not apply to persons married before arriving at Fort Rucker or married before falling into one of the categories defined as an improper relationship.

4. Fraternization. The prohibitions against improper relationships shall not be construed as limiting, extending, or modifying in any way the offense of fraternization as addressed by Article 134, UCMJ, General Article.

USAACE Regulation 350-4. Directory of Aviation Training Facilities and Procedures

1. The purpose of the regulation is to demonstrate the responsibilities and standards for the management of AVCOE provided classrooms. The FSN contractor shall abide by the following requirements:

1.1. When conducting academic instruction in academic facilities reserved in ARTS, the

FSN contractor will ensure the classroom is left in the same condition that it was received. Any issues shall be reported to classroom support.

1.2. The FSN contractor shall ensure a designated observation area for guests is available.

110th Aviation Brigade Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

1. The FSN contractor is required to provide a representative for the 110th Aviation Brigade Safety/Stands Committee on a quarterly basis.

2. The FSN contractor shall work in coordination with AVCOE to determine and standardize a list of minimum publications required within the aircraft for each flight.

3. The FSN contractor will have access to the 110th Aviation Brigade’s Aircrew Information Reading File; the FSN contractor may use 110th BDE’s AIRF to meet the requirements of AR 95-20, para 4.7.1 Flight Crew Information File (FCIF).

4. Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Requirements - The use and maintenance of EFBs, also known as Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs), will be in accordance with AR 95-1 (see paragraph 5-7) and these additional stipulations:

a. Use of personal EFB devices is authorized. Any individual who chooses to use their personally owned PED for flight operations will surrender the device as evidence for aircraft mishap or accident investigation.

b. Aircrew members are not required to use or purchase a PED for flight operations.

c. All aircrew members will receive training on and demonstrate proficiency in the use of EFBs.

d. The flight information publication (FLIP) data status shall be kept up to date IAW the 28-day FLIP cycle. Flights originating on the current FLIP data cycle and ending on the next FLIP data cycle shall have the current and standby FLIP data loaded.

e. EFBs may be used to meet the hazard map requirement as outlined in Fort Rucker local Standard Operating Procedures and AVCOE flight regulations.

f. If operating without paper FLIP, one EFB per pilot is required. The Pilot-in- Command will confirm both devices are adequately charged, necessary hazard maps are loaded, and the flight applications/FLIP to be used are up to date.

5. Weather Requirements

g. Flights conducted under the 110th AVN BDE will be IAW AR 95-1, AR 95-20, USAACE 95-1, USAACE 95-2, USAACE 115-1, and any other local flight weather regulations with the following restriction:

i. DD Form 175-1 briefing will be utilized for all IFR flights, and VFR flights to destinations outside the local flying area.

ii. The Mission Execution Forecast (MEF) may be used for VFR flights conducted within the local flying area.

h. VFR Training Minimums: If observed weather conditions deteriorate below those briefed and approved on the risk assessment, training will either terminate and move to another area of known better weather to continue training or execute weather recovery procedures. The following weather minimums apply for IERW flights:

Flight Mode Ceiling / Visibility Day ≥700 feet / 1 SM

Night/NVG ≥1000 feet / 3 SM

IFR ≥1000 feet / 3 SM at KSXS ≥200 feet / ¼ SM at KOZR

6. Fighter Management Policy (FMP) - IERW students are subject to the following FMP from 110th Aviation Brigade. Offerors shall comply with student FMP constraints when scheduling training. FSN Contractor pilots will be subject to the standards established in AR 95-20, para 4.6.9.

a. Definitions:

i. Duty. Performance of military obligations or functions such as stand-to formation, physical training, briefing, preflight, mission planning.

ii. Duty Day. The duty day starts with arrival at work and ends with release from duty. The commander should not plan duty days that exceed a maximum of 12 hours total. Commanders should inform all ACMs of planned duty day extensions due to operational deployments or exercises via memo format in the reading card file.

iii. Rest Periods. Rest periods are defined as the 10 hours after release from duty until the start of the next duty day. The most important aspect of rest for every crewmember is seven (7) to eight (8) hours of uninterrupted sleep. Sleep is for your brain and is critical for optimal performance.

iv. Interruption of Rest Period. An interruption is when an individual is required to perform/report for an obligating duty. A phone call in garrison and/or momentary awakening (<30 minutes) during other than garrison operations is not considered an interruption. If a rest period is interrupted for more than 30 minutes the command has two options.

1. Restart the individual’s rest period. (If new rest period is less than 12 hours, ensure risk is accepted at the appropriate level for the amount of continuous rest received prior to start of duty day).

2. Begin the individual’s duty day at the moment of interruption.

Ensure risk is accepted at the appropriate level for the amount of rest received prior to interruption.

v. Reset Day. A period of 24 consecutive hours in which no duty related tasks are performed. Individuals should be scheduled for a reset day every 14 days. Prior to resuming aviation related duties after 14 consecutive days, aircrew members will be evaluated by a flight surgeon or behavioral health specialist if a reset day cannot be provided.

vi. Time Zone Changes. Time zone changes between six (6) and 12 hours require a 24-hour adjustment period before beginning missions. Changes greater than 12 hours require a 48-hour adjustment period before beginning missions.

vii. Duty Day Shift. A shift in an individual duty day cycle by six (6) or more hours earlier requires a 24-hour reset unless approved by the battalion commander. Duty day shift does not apply to those crewmembers who have not flown the day prior but have appropriately managed their crew rest cycle (e.g. staff officers who have worked a 9-5 schedule the day prior).

viii. Flying Hour Limitations. Flight hours are defined as actual flight hours logged on DA Form 2408-12 (Army Aviator’s Flight Record). Flight simulator hours are computed the same as aircraft hours for fighter management.

b. Crew Endurance Policy:

i. Duty Day:

1. Duty day is 12 hours for steady state operations. Battalion commanders have the authority to increase duty day during operational or contingency deployments or large scale field exercises. The commander must incorporate this decision during the initial risk mitigation process for the operation. Commanders should inform all ACMs of planned duty day extensions due to operational deployments or exercises via memo format in the reading card file.

2. The company commander can extend the duty day two (2) hours, on a case-by-case basis, to meet operational needs. The company commander will inform the battalion commander as soon as practicable of each extension.

3. The battalion commander may extend the duty day an additional two (2) hours, on a case-by-case basis to meet operational needs, to a total of 16 hours.

4. The 110th AVN BDE commander is the only person authorized to increase the duty day to more than 16 hours.

5. After three (3) consecutive duty day extensions, the mission risk will be elevated to “High” and will require a 24-hour reset period which may be waived by the brigade commander.

7. Terrain Flight Hazard and Wire Strike Prevention

c. This section provides guidance and establishes standard procedures for hazard identification and avoidance, and safe operation of Army aircraft at tactical (500-feet AGL and below) and terrain flight (200-feet AGL and below) altitudes.

i. Terrain flight will be conducted only in approved areas in accordance with AVCOE 95-2 and local regulations.

ii. All aircrews are restricted from performing Nap-of-the-Earth flight below treetop level. This altitude restriction is specifically targeting flights over bodies of water or open areas where maneuverability is restricted. In these instances, the surrounding shoreline or vegetation will be considered the highest obstacle regardless of flight path.

iii. A master hazards map will be posted in battalion flight planning area(s) and will be updated at least quarterly.

iv. A current hazards map (or digital equivalent) will be carried in all aircraft.

If aircraft are not loaded with current digital hazard maps, an EFB or paper map is required.

v. Prior to performing flight below 500-feet AGL outside military reservations, a map reconnaissance for hazards will be performed and crews will adhere to the procedures in the local flying rules. If time permits, flight reconnaissance should additionally be performed. Any hazards identified that are currently not depicted on local hazard maps or VFR sectionals will be forwarded to the battalion/TF ASO for consolidation and dissemination.

vi. Avoid flight routes that are within 500 meters of towers or wires that have a height within 100-feet AGL of the en route altitude for that segment of the flight.

vii. Mandate minimum or adjusted altitudes or routes during periods of reduced visibility due to environmental conditions (such as blowing dust, snow, low weather ceilings or visibility, smoke or fog, flying into setting or rising sun and moon).

viii. Each aircrew member will acknowledge limitations based on such factors as lack of experience/proficiency or lack of familiarization with a particular environment during the crew brief. Crewmembers will be familiar with common signs of fatigue such as deterioration of performance and judgment, slowed reaction time, poor coordination, and object fixation.

Aircrews will adhere to the fighter management program to maximize effectiveness.

ix. Obstacle detection ability is enhanced by using scanning techniques and peripheral vision. Aircrew members will understand how light, shadows, and seasons alter the appearance of terrain according to TC 3-04.4. 4-14.

Special attention must be paid to identifying and marking known or suspected wire hazards. Route planners must use all resources available to update their wire hazard maps (master hazard maps, VFR sectionals, CHUM, photos). Planners should avoid wire hazards. If a route must cross known or suspected wires, the planners will incorporate detection, prevention and/or crossing procedures according to TC3-04.4, the applicable ATM, and local SOP.

x. Use of EFBs updates with current hazards are sufficient for normal VFR/IFR flight planning. PCs/AMCs will ensure hazards are accurately plotted within terrain flight training areas, gunnery ranges, or military restricted areas.

8. Mishap Reporting Procedures – Offerors shall develop Mishap Reporting Procedures in accordance with AR 95-20. As a point of reference, the 110th AV BDE SOP abides by the following MRP:

a. Purpose: To establish methods, procedures, and actions to be used in the event of an accident involving aircraft/personnel assigned to 110th Aviation Brigade.

b. Aborted Takeoff: If a maintenance deficiency occurs after attempting to start an aircraft with the intent to fly, a AVCOE Form 67-R (Aircraft Condition Report) and an Abbreviated Aviation Accident Report AAAR DA Form 2397-AB will be filled out. Refer to AVCOE Reg 350-3 and current OP Poster in the green logbook for coding the AVCOE (ACLC) Form 2 Aircraft Code Tracking Form.

c. Pilot-in-Command Responsibilities.

i. In the event of an aircraft mishap involving known or suspected damage, forced landing, human factors, or precautionary landings of an emergency nature, the PC/SP/IP will notify Cairns Crash Control (CCC).

ii. The following information will be provided:

1. Call sign and full tail number.

2. Type of aircraft.

3. Type of emergency.

4. Location and time.

5. Nature and number of injuries.

6. Other pertinent factors.

7. Extent of assistance required, possibility of damage or fire to the aircraft

iii. Crews that have landed will follow procedures outlined in the 1891 located in their ALSE vest.

iv. Crews of downed aircraft will ensure the aircraft is secure and protected to the maximum extent possible.

v. Crews will complete logbook entries (emergency permitting) stating the nature of emergency, flight parameters at the time of the emergency, and duration of flight at the time of the emergency.

vi. Should the crew be evacuated, the aircraft key, vests, mission data cards, and aviator flight gear will be secured by the Battalion Safety Officer, assigned personnel, or maintained by the aircraft crew, as the situation dictates.

vii. Crews will not move any aircraft with known or suspected damage until released by the respective Battalion Safety Officer.

d. If the incident involves engine failure, forced landing anywhere other than a stagefield, aircraft damage, or human injury, the SP/IP/PC or AMC/TSO will notify the chain of command immediately after notifying CCC.

e. Army personnel involved in an aircraft mishap involving damage, hard landing with suspected damage or human factor mishaps will be transported to the hospital to be seen by the flight surgeon prior to performing further flying duties.

In the event of crewmember illness, the IP may declare a PL and request Flat Iron at any time the IP determines that further flight is detrimental to safe operations. If the flight can be continued the IP will:

viii. Transport the crewmember to the nearest stagefield, basefield, etc.

ix. Notify the Battalion Aviation Safety Officer or designated representative via the battalion crash phone. If no contact via the crash phone, relay the information through basefield Base Operations.

x. Arrange for transportation of crewmember to the hospital through Flat Iron or ground vehicle (POV is authorized).

xi. Personnel involved in cases of aircraft damage will submit to a command directed urinalysis and blood test.

xii. Upon completion of the flight surgeon’s examination, personnel will report as directed to provide necessary statements.

xiii. Before the crewmember is returned to flight status, he/she must have completed a post mishap flight evaluation for Class A, B, or C accidents.

The above procedures are not intended to be all encompassing;

therefore, the IP must use their best judgement.

f. Items of notification, any of the following items require immediate notification to the Company Commander, Company Safety Officer, and the Battalion Safety Officer or his designated representative.

i. Aviation:

1. Any injuries from aviation operations.

2. All aircraft with visible damage.

3. When a fire is present.

4. Smoke and/or fumes in the cockpit, resulting in the crew being sent to the hospital.

5. Any engine failure.

6. An armament shot outside the range area.

7. Armed aircraft recovering to any base field.

8. Any forced landing of a 110th Aviation Brigade aircraft.

9. Any precautionary landing in which an aircraft limitation has been exceeded.

10. Any inadvertent firing of weapon systems.

11. Whenever in doubt, call.

ii. Ground: Death or disabling injury to any 110th Aviation Brigade personnel on or off duty.

1. Death or disabling injury to any non-Army personnel as a direct result of any 110th Aviation Brigade operation.

2. Any motor vehicle accident, including GSA/TMP fleet, being operated by 110th Aviation Brigade personnel.

g. AMC/TSO Responsibilities.

i. The AMC/TSO will designate one aircraft to remain over the site (or fly chase) to maintain communication and assist air or ground rescue.

ii. Direct all other aircraft to remain on the ground if operating at a stagefield or return to a stagefield or basefield if operating in the terrain flight areas. In the event of suspected serious injury or fatality, order all aircraft to return to the applicable basefield.

iii. Ensure that the crash net has been activated and supplied with the information outline above in PC responsibilities.

iv. Have ATC notify applicable basefield operations, respective Company Safety Officer, and respective Company Commander and Battalion Safety Officer.

h. Operations Officer/Designated Representative Responsibilities.

i. Inform the Company Commander and Battalion Commander.

ii. Inform the Company Aviation Safety Officer.

iii. Designate an available company IP to fly on-board CSAR aircraft to aid in locating down aircraft.

iv. Inform Battalion Aviation Safety Officer. If the safety officer cannot be located inform the Battalion Executive Officer.

v. In the event of an accident with a suspected fatality or serious injury accomplish the following:

1. Recall all aircraft.

2. Secure company area; ensure no personnel depart until released by higher headquarters.

3. Implement forced silence, i.e. no telephone calls or other communications outside official command channels. Inquiries from dependents or other interested personnel will be referred to higher headquarters. The ONLY authorized statement to an outside inquiry is: “I am not authorized to release any information at this time.” The senior ranking officer present will answer all phone calls or designate one person to do so.

4. Ensure the personal effects of individual involved in the mishap are secure.

5. Separate all eyewitnesses to the mishap to prevent discussion and instruct them to start writing statements.

i. Company Aviation Safety Officer Responsibilities.

vi. Ensure IP’s Individual Aircrew Training Folder is quarantined in CAFRS and students training records are secured in ARTS.

vii. Secure flight manifest and Risk Assessment Worksheet

WARNING

IF A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING SHOULD OCCUR WHILE THE AIRCRAFT IS

ARMED, THE PC WILL ENSURE THAT THE CONTROLLING AGENCY IS AWARE OF

THE AIRCRAFT’S ARMED STATUS. ENSURE THAT SECURITY PERSONNEL ARE

BRIEFED ON ANY EXPLOSIVE CARTRIDGES ON THE AIRCRAFT AND ANY LIVE

ARMAMENT.