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AETC Syllabus E-A9H-A

Flying Training

Career Enlisted Aviator Rotary-Wing Fundamentals Course

August 2015

Air Education and Training Command

Designed for AETC Course Use

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE AETC Syllabus E-A9H-A Headquarters Air Education and Training Command Randolph AFB TX 78150-4325 August 2015

This syllabus outlines the training required to achieve the proficiency specified in the course training standards. It prescribes the course content, instructions to conduct the training, and the approximate time necessary to successfully complete all requirements. Any training not specifically authorized in this syllabus or other AETC directives is prohibited without prior approval of this headquarters. Forward suggestions to HQ AETC/A3FS, 1 F STREET STE 2, RANDOLPH AFB TX 78150-4325. The next planned revision is August 2017.

OFFICIAL

// signed // 12 August 2015

JOHN A. CHERRERY

Brigadier General, USAF Director of Intelligence, Operations, and Nuclear Integration

Supersedes AETC Syllabus E-A9H-A, April 2013 Pages: 42

OPR: AETC/A3FS

POC: TSgt Todd G. McKerracher, DSN 487-2298 Certified by: Col James M. Abatti, AETC/A3F Accessibility: A .pdf file is available on the “AETC Flying Training Special Publications” Web site.

Distribution: Authorized to Department of Defense and U.S. companies under DoD contract for this course only.

Releasability: Access to this publication is restricted. Refer requests for this document to the OPR.

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Contents Chapter Page

1 — Course Description 2 — Course Administration

Section A — Syllabus Management

1. Syllabus Interpretation

2. Syllabus Waiver

3. Syllabus Deviation

4. Omitted Training

5. Physical Training (PT)

Section B — Training Management

1. Fuel Conservation

2. Flight Chief Responsibilities

3. Training Requirements and Restrictions

4. Flying Safety

5. Emergency Procedures (EP) Training

6. Briefing Requirements

7. Maneuver Demonstrations

8. Unsatisfactory Performance

9. Category, Progress, and Elimination Check Procedures

10. Commander’s Review Process

11. Airsickness and Simulator Sickness

12. Cockpit / Crew Resource Management (CRM)

13. Additional Training (AT) Sorties

14. Supervisory Feedback Capture Point

Section C — Grading Procedures

1. Assessing Student Performance

2. Absolute Grading Scale

3. Relative Grading Scale

4. Regression Rules

5. Maneuver Item File (MIF)

6. Maneuver Logging

7. Incomplete Sorties

8. Student Management

Section D — Course Training Standards

1. Purpose

2. General Proficiency Standards

3. Employment

4. Tasks

3 — Academic Training 4 — Flying Training ii

Section A — Ground Training Section B — Emergency Procedures Section C — Contact Section D — Remote Section E — Day Tactical Section F — NVG Tactical

5 — General Instructions Section A — Prerequisites Section B — Bibliography Section C — Glossary

Summary of Changes

• Realigns CEARF students with SUPT-H students during academics and flying phases more efficiently.

• Adds one simulator training ride and one AIE CBT

• Adds AIE MIF items and changed a flight event from day formation to day tactical.

• Makes significant changes to MIF item numbering and data.

• Makes minor administrative changes throughout the entire syllabus.

• Adds a 1.5 hour CBT to include basic AIE operations and MIF items in Day Tactical and NVG phases for AIE operations.

• Adds AIE definition to the glossary.

• Relabeled all end of category rides as “90” series rides.

Chapter 1

Course Description

1. Title — Career Enlisted Aviator Rotary-Wing Fundamentals (CEARF)

2. Identifier — E-A9H-A

3. Objective — Provide rotary-wing career enlisted aviator apprentices (3-skill level training complete) basic helicopter knowledge and flying skills necessary to complete follow-on training in SOF/PR rotary-wing / tilt-rotor major weapons systems. This training is conducted on a non-interference basis in conjunction with undergraduate helicopter pilot training. No additional PFT over that already allocated to the 23 FTS for SUPT-H is authorized for this training.

4. Location — Ft. Rucker, AL

5. Duration — 36 Training Days. Contact AETC/A3RA for course duration data or see Quota Management Worksheets at https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/community/views/home.aspx?Filter=OO-OP-AE-57.

6. Entry Prerequisites — Completion of the Special Missions Aviation-Undergraduate Flying Training Course (L2ABR1A931 048A). Current Fitness Assessment (FA) graded Excellent / Satisfactory.

7. Status Upon Graduation — AF Form 1256, Certificate of Training, is awarded upon completion of course objective.

8. Equipment Required — See ETCA at https://etca.randolph.af.mil/.

9. Pyrotechnics and Munitions Required — None.

10. Course Summary

Emphasis Area Trng Days

Acad Hrs

GT

Hrs

ATD Aircraft

Total Hours No

Msns Supp Hrs

Msn Hrs

No.

Msns

Supp Hrs

Msn Hrs

Academic Training

IBT 75.0 75.0

CBT 17.5 17.5

Ground Training (GT) 16.0 16.0 Aircrew Training Devices (ATDs)

Aircraft Static (ACS) 1 4.0 4.0

WST 3 6.0 4.5 10.5

Flying Aircraft Flying (ACF) 14 70.0 23.2 93.2

Total Training Data 36 92.5 16.0 4 6.0 8.5 14 70.0 23.2 216.2

Notes:

1. The Glossary contains abbreviations for academic lessons, aircrew training devices, and flying training.

2. Hours only vs. events / hours are shown for academic lessons. The Glossary contains definitions.

3. Compute ATD and Flying Training Mission Support time as follows (total hours per mission × no. of missions).

Emphasis Area Pre- Briefing

Instr Briefing

Crew Briefing

Pre- Flight

Post Flight

De- Briefing Hrs/Msn

No.

Msns

Total Hrs

WST 1.0 1.0 2.0 2 4.0

TH-1H 1.0 1.5 1.0 0.5 1.0 5.0 14 70.0

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Chapter 2

Course Administration

Section A — Syllabus Management

1. Syllabus Interpretation This syllabus is directive and must be followed as written. If no clear syllabus guidance exists, resolve the situation using the appropriate wing chain of command. If the logical course of action appears to conflict with other directives, OG Stan/Eval contacts the OPR, AETC/A3FS, at DSN 487-2298.

2. Syllabus Waiver An approved syllabus waiver is required for any planned exception to the syllabus caused by special or unusual circumstances. Permanent or blanket waivers are not authorized, but should be suggested as syllabus changes. Do not accomplish or omit any training requested in a waiver until notification of approval. Maintain a permanent record of all approved waivers in the student’s training folder. Submit syllabus and entry prerequisite waiver requests electronically or in writing, on AETC Form 6, Waiver Request, through AETC/A3FS to AETC/A3F.

3. Syllabus Deviation A syllabus deviation is any unplanned variation from syllabus requirements such as prerequisite flow or Maneuver Item File (MIF) requirements. Document all syllabus deviations in the student’s training folder.

4. Omitted Training Accomplish all syllabus-directed training unless a waiver request is approved. If a syllabus deviation results in an omission of required training, the OG/CC determines if the omitted training can be accomplished later in the syllabus flow without adversely affecting the quality of student training. Document OG/CC-directed corrective actions and the accomplishment of the omitted training in the student’s training folder.

5. Physical Training (PT) Physical training (PT) is designed to help students cope with the rigors of the flight training environment, improve their physical condition and to emphasize their warrior responsibility to stay fit. Team activities may be included in the PT program to build class unity. Conduct physical training IAW AFI 36-2905, Fitness Program.

Section B — Training Management

1. Fuel Conservation AETC is committed to fuel conservation and maximizing training value for the command’s energy resource investment without compromising safety, air discipline, or negatively affecting the quality of our aircrew training product.

Aircrews must manage aviation fuel as a limited and costly resource. Consider fuel optimization throughout all phases of mission planning and syllabus execution. Ensure ground operations (engine start times / taxi routing) and flight profiles are optimized for efficient fuel use. Adhere closely to syllabus average mission durations (AMD). Do not exceed these flight times except for extenuating circumstances or to meet training objectives.

2. Flight Chief Responsibilities Flight chiefs are the first echelon of command responsible for safely and efficiently scheduling people, mission and aircraft. The flight chief must know the capabilities and experience levels of all flight members and ensure they fly the right mission at the right time according to this syllabus and applicable directives. Safety must remain paramount in the flight chief’s mind. Flight chiefs will keep the CEARF Superintendent informed of the training plan and any changes. Flight chief responsibilities specific to this syllabus include:

a. Supervise and monitor student training.

b. Assist students and supervisors with the training review process and provide for the discipline, physical and mental well-being, and general welfare of students. Be aware of each student’s progress in all areas, including the potential impact of any external factors (personal problems, etc.). Flight chiefs:

(1) Perform Student Counseling

(a) Counsel students when they are determined to be marginal performers or are placed on CAP.

Conduct follow-up counseling as often thereafter as necessary.

(b) Counsel students as necessary on appropriate management issues, including personal problems and disciplinary matters. If necessary, refer students to appropriate base support agencies (Chaplain, Legal Office, etc.) for further assistance.

(2) Maintain a military training folder / electronic training folder IAW AETCI 36-2205, Chapters 1 – 5, local guidance, and this syllabus. Note: Maintain sensitive personal information in a secure location.

(3) Ensure proper management of student in-processing.

(4) Coordinate with academic supervisors on individual student performance.

(5) Brief class leaders on the scope and limits of their responsibilities.

(6) Assist in syllabus-directed functions.

3. Training Requirements and Restrictions

a. Minimum Sortie / Hour Requirement — Students require a minimum of 20 total aircraft hours. All syllabus sorties must be flown.

b. Instructor Duties and Responsibilities

(1) Ensure required training is accomplished.

(2) Instruct students in all aspects of job specific operations.

(3) Provide timely and accurate critiques of student performance.

(4) Complete student training folder and all other required training forms.

c. Events per Day — Students do not normally accomplish more than two aircraft / simulator syllabus events per day unless approved by the SQ/CC or SQ/DO. An incomplete sortie due to an air abort or weather diversion may not be an accomplished event.

d. Flying Restrictions

(1) In flight, while not actively receiving instruction; students perform duties deemed appropriate by the instructor and are graded accordingly.

(2) Students do not coach fellow students during formal training. Coaching masks or hinders the instructor’s ability to determine student proficiency and sets up the one receiving coaching for future failure. Coaching should not be confused with Crew Resource Management (CRM). Normal CRM interaction is expected. Calls and assistance such as speed, altitude, etc. are not only acceptable, but are required. If a student is determined to be coaching, the instructor flight engineer (IF) takes corrective action. If a student has been repeatedly corrected for coaching, the flight chief, CEARF Superintendent or SQ/DO may choose to take further disciplinary action.

e. Definitions

(1) Category — Begins with the first sortie (flight or simulator) in Contact, Remotes, Day Tactical and Night Tactical. It ends with the final flight check or last sortie in that section.

(2) Unit — Series of common lessons (academic, simulator or flying) with the same lesson type codes followed by 2 digits (i.e., C51XX, SEP52XX, etc.)

4. Flying Safety Develop flying safety awareness by emphasizing emergency procedures, air discipline, and judgment.

5. Emergency Procedures (EP) Training Emergency procedures will be introduced to CEAs and accomplished in the aircraft, simulator, or during aircrew briefings.

6. Briefing Requirements Briefings set the tone and allow the instructor to assess the student’s readiness to fly the mission. Instructors thoroughly brief specific objectives, techniques, training rules, and procedures to be employed in accomplishing these objectives before each sortie with all aircrew members involved. Instructors debrief the sortie to measure the success of accomplishing training objectives and identify root causes in each deficient area. Students should learn and practice self-analysis critiquing methods during later portions of each category.

7. Maneuver Demonstrations

a. IF Demonstrations — All maneuvers will be demonstrated by the instructor.

b. Student not actively receiving instruction — At the IF’s discretion, demonstrations may apply to the student flight engineer not actively receiving instruction as well as the student actively receiving instruction.

8. Unsatisfactory Performance

a. Unsatisfactory Sortie Restrictions

(1) Following an overall Unsatisfactory on end-of-category sorties, students do not progress to or perform a sortie in another unit, medium, or category until the objectives of that sortie are satisfactorily achieved. Fly a repeat sortie and grade overall NG (pass) or U (fail). Exceptions.

(a) Ground training (GT) missions, academics, and academic testing may be accomplished.

(b) Sorties graded Unsatisfactory for mission planning, ground operations, general knowledge, or emergency procedures may be cleared in the simulator or with a ground Check with SQ/CC or SQ/DO approval.

(c) If unable to fly that day because of a failed examination, record the flight as cancelled because of operations and reschedule the sortie.

(2) Following an overall Unsatisfactory on complete sorties (not including end-of-category sorties or checks), students continue with normal training unless the U triggered a progress check.

b. Unsatisfactory Ground Performances — Students who have completed C5590 and demonstrate an unsatisfactory level of knowledge of emergency procedures during pre-briefings do not fly a syllabus sortie that day and are graded Unsatisfactory on that sortie. With Superintendent recommendation, fly a remedial sortie [e.g., C5590 (2)] and grade overall NG (pass) or U (fail). Factors to assess include student category, amount of time to perform directed study, and flight chief recommendation.

c. Unsatisfactory Academic Examinations — Academic instructors administer examinations to assess student progress in fulfilling course objectives. Minimum passing score on all academic tests is 85%. After failing an academic examination, a student does not accomplish any other syllabus training until correcting test to 100%.

Students continue to re-test until demonstrating satisfactory performance or enter the Commander’s Review process. Re-tests may be written or oral. Students may fly that day, after correcting the test. If unable to fly that day due to failed examination, record the flight as cancelled due to operations and repeat the sortie.

9. Category, Progress, and Elimination Check Procedures

a. Authorized Check Pilots — Any evaluator flight engineer may perform a Category, Progress, or Elimination Check. Any instructor flight engineer may perform a Category or Progress Check.

b. Category Checks (XXX90)

(1) These missions ensure students have achieved the required MIF for a category. The MIF identifies the minimum required maneuvers (+ items) and standard (grade) which students perform to complete each check.

A student needs a G or E overall to pass (refer to Section C — Grading Procedures).

(2) Just like any other mission, student maneuvers are graded using the absolute rating scale. Normally, the student’s performance is graded on the first attempt at a maneuver. However, a maneuver effectively discontinued by a student does not necessarily constitute a first attempt. Or, if the student’s first attempt was significantly affected by some unusual factor, which a student would not be expected to handle without some instructor assistance, the check crewmember may provide guidance or allow the student to reattempt the maneuver.

c. Progress Check (PC) — Figure 2-1 depicts PC triggers. Additional training sorties are an option prior to the PC, but are not required. The SQ/CC may authorize each student up to two additional training sorties before the PC. These sorties are not automatically given to every student, but are reserved for cases when the SQ/CC feels some training irregularity or anomaly has occurred and the student has demonstrated the potential to complete CEARF. For PCs generated in a unit, give appropriate instruction in all areas throughout the mission. If the PC is generated by an Unsatisfactory category check, the person administering the PC may offer instruction in order to assess the student’s potential to complete the course. However, give no instruction on items graded below standards that triggered the PC, or that have been a trend item on practice missions. The overall grade is NG (pass) or U (fail) (Exception: When the PC substitutes for a category check). Document a PC as XXX88 and include in the student’s training folder. PCs for procedural knowledge alone are normally ground checks. These Procedural PCs are recorded as zero time in the category where the deficiency was noted.

d. Elimination Check (EC) — Reference Figure 2-1 for a listing of EC triggers. Additional training sorties are an option prior to an EC, but are not required. The SQ/CC may authorize two additional training sorties before the EC. These sorties are not automatically given to every student, but are reserved for cases when the SQ/CC feels some training irregularity or anomaly has occurred and the student has demonstrated the potential to complete CEARF. When assigning an overall grade, the EC flight engineer must assess the student’s ability to accept instruction, potential for course completion within syllabus constraints, and demonstrated potential for success in follow-on training. The overall grade is NG (pass) or U (fail) (Exception: When the EC substitutes for a category check.). Document an EC as XXX89 and include in the student’s training folder. ECs for procedural knowledge alone are normally ground checks. These checks may include a simulator mission. Record procedural ECs as zero time in the category where the deficiency was noted. A student who fails an EC is entered in the commander’s review process.

e. Passing a PC/EC — Passing a PC/EC fulfills the requirements of the sortie that caused it to be flown and may be used to complete a unit if appropriate. If the next sortie is a category check and all check objectives are satisfied on the PC/EC, the PC/EC substitutes for the check. In this instance, the PC/EC receives an overall grade that is recorded as the check score for assignment / order of merit purposes. Note: Students may receive only one PC and normally one EC throughout E-A9H-A.

10. Commander’s Review Process Figure 2-1 depicts the triggers and decision-making flow for progress checks, elimination checks, and commander’s reviews. Reinstatements following the commander’s review are handled as follows:

a. Flying Deficiencies — After flying additional training sorties authorized by the SQ/CC, the student flies an Elimination Check.

b. Academic Deficiencies — After appropriate extra instruction, the student re-accomplishes the examination that led to the commander’s review.

11. Airsickness and Simulator Sickness

a. Manage airsickness IAW AETCI 36-2205, Vol. 10. Document incidents of airsickness as part of the Situational Awareness grade in all training categories. Active airsickness results in an overall grade of U for the sortie.

b. If Simulator Sickness is so severe that no simulator training can be accomplished, refer the student to the flight surgeon for evaluation of alternatives. Because Simulator Sickness is usually unrelated to airsickness, do not consider students for elimination based solely on Simulator Sickness episodes. All WST sorties may be accomplished off-motion due to Simulator Sickness at the IP’s discretion.

12. Cockpit / Crew Resource Management (CRM) Integrate CRM skills into flight briefings and debriefings IAW AFI 11-290, Cockpit / Crew Resource Management Training Program and AFI 11-290 AETC Supplement 1. Grade sheets include the following CRM grading items IAW AETC Sup 1 AFI 11-290:

a. Mission Analysis (Mission Planning / Briefing / Debriefing)

b. Communication

c. Risk Management / Decision-Making

d. Situational Awareness

e. Task Management

f. Crew / Flight Coordination

Progress Check Triggers

• Three Unsatisfactory sorties of last five (not including AT sorties), regardless of phase or

• Two Unsatisfactory sorties in the same phase or

• Failed end of Category Sortie or

• SQ/CC directed for failure to progress, attain or maintain required procedural knowledge, or complete training within

Return to

Training

Elimination Check

Elimination Check Triggers

• Failed Progress Check or

• SQ/CC directed for failure to progress, attain or maintain required procedural knowledge, or complete training within syllabus constraints or

• Previous passed progress or elimination check And

• Occurrence of any progress check trigger.

Pass

Commander’s Review

Figure 2–1 — Commander’s Review Process

Commander’s Review Triggers

• Failed Elimination Check or

• Two academic examination failures or

• Lack of Adaptability or

• SQ/CC directed for failure to progress, attain or maintain required procedural knowledge, or complete training within syllabus constraints.

Progress Check

Reinstate

Eliminate

Fail

Return to

Training

Return to

Training

SQ/CC

Decision

Pass

Fail

Group CC Decision

13. Additional Training (AT) Sorties AT sorties (coded XXX87, XXX87A, etc.) provide extra training to students in specific circumstances. Fly AT sorties in the current unit or the most recently completed unit and coded for that unit. These sorties do not satisfy any maneuver requirements in any unit. AT sorties are normally graded NG, but may be graded Unsatisfactory (U) for safety of flight, flight discipline, or airsickness reasons. (Note: following an AT sortie graded U, return the student to the normal syllabus flow or the next AT sortie). An AT sortie graded U does not count toward triggering a PC or EC, nor does an AT sortie graded NG break a string of Unsatisfactory syllabus sorties. Any item graded below MIF on an AT sortie must meet MIF by the end of the unit unless the next sortie is a category check or PC/EC, in which case, the maneuver must be evaluated on that sortie. Maneuvers accomplished on 87 sorties cannot bring any item up to MIF that was previously below MIF. Any item graded below MIF before the 87 sortie is still below MIF regardless of how it was graded on the 87. Do not document AT sorties as incomplete except when objectives are not met because of unusual circumstances. In this event, the flight chief determines if the event is reflown. Document authorization for all AT sorties in the student’s training folder. Additional procedures for allocation of AT sorties are contained in AETCI 36-2205, Vol. 10.

a. Break-in-Training Events — The flight chief may authorize one AT sortie for each instance of a break-in-training. Use this authority only when remaining syllabus sorties are insufficient to compensate for the student’s break-in-training. Except for extenuating circumstances, consider more than seven calendar days without an aircraft sortie (any category) as a break-in-training. Code these sorties XXX86 and document in the student’s training folder. An additional AT sortie for the same break-in-training period requires SQ/CC approval.

b. Unusual Extended Break-in-Training — In unusual circumstances when a student experiences a significant break-in-training not as a result of a CR, such as extended DNIFs or medical / administrative hold, and is returned to training, the SQ/CC develops a spin-up training plan. Use academic reviews, simulators and aircraft sorties as necessary to return the student to the proficiency level attained prior to the unusual events. OG/CC approves the plan. Code these sorties XXX86.

c. Total Flying Time Sorties — AT sorties to meet minimum syllabus sorties / flying time are normally full mission profile. Flight commanders (or Flight Chief) may authorize these sorties when it becomes apparent they are needed. When possible, schedule these sorties prior to checks to enhance student proficiency. Code these sorties XXX87.

d. Progress / Elimination Check — The SQ/CC may authorize up to two AT sorties before a PC/EC. Code these sorties XXX87.

e. Reinstatement by Commander’s Review — The SQ/CC authorizes these sorties for students who are reinstated into training. Code these sorties XXX87.

f. Adaptation to Corrective Lenses — The CEARF Superintendent may authorize a maximum of two adaptation sorties. Code these sorties XXX84.

14. Supervisory Feedback Capture Point Supervisory feedback to previous pipeline training organizations closes the communications loop to ensure students arrive in a ready condition so they may seamlessly continue mission qualification training. The specific time this occurs is the Supervisory Feedback Capture Point. At the capture point, the flying training squadron commander or designated representative evaluates whether the previous flying training organization adequately prepared a student for admission to follow-on / mission training. To standardize this process, accomplish supervisory feedback in accordance with AETCI 36-2206, Aircrew Graduate Evaluation Program (AGEP), and this syllabus via the Internet at https://www.my.af.mil/agepiftprod.

Section C — Grading Procedures

1. Assessing Student Performance There are two methods of grading student performance: an absolute grading scale for rating individual maneuver items, and a relative grading scale for assessing overall event performance.

2. Absolute Grading Scale Judge the student’s maneuver performance against the course training standards (CTS). Grade maneuvers on the student’s characteristic performance. This grade does not consider the student’s type and amount of training.

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Proficiency Grade MIF Level Description No Grade (NG) 1 Used for grading a sortie or MIF item that is demonstrated by the instructor or does not have a required grading level because it is introductory only.

Unable / Unsatisfactory (U) 2 The student is unsafe or lacks sufficient knowledge, skill or ability to perform the operation, maneuver, or task.

Fair (F) 3 The student performs the operation, maneuver, or task safely, but has limited proficiency. Deviations occur which detract from performance.

Good (G) 4 The student performs the operation, maneuver, or task satisfactorily.

Deviations occur which are recognized and corrected in a timely manner.

Excellent (E) 5 The student performs the operation, maneuver, or task correctly, efficiently, and skillfully. Minor deviations occur which do not detract from the overall performance.

3. Relative Grading Scale Use the relative grading criteria to assess overall sortie performance with grades of Excellent (E), Good (G), Fair (F), or Unsatisfactory (U). Students are expected to progress as they advance in training. Students may receive grades of F or U on individual maneuvers new to them, but still receive a grade of E for overall sortie performance. A student’s continued lack of progress should be reflected in an overall sortie performance grade of F or U, even if only a U is required for the maneuver proficiency. Grade the student with an overall grade of U if any maneuver is graded U when an F or G proficiency level is required. Instructors may assign any overall grade only if all MIFs are met. Consider the previous sortie(s) when determining an overall grade for a repeat sortie after an incomplete sortie(s).

4. Regression Rules Regression is defined as the student failing to maintain a proficiency level previously required by the syllabus.

a. When advancing to a new category (i.e., contact to remotes), regression may occur on an unlimited number of maneuvers common to the previous category. The reason for regression should be directly related to the new category. If the reason for regression is not directly related to the new category then an overall grade of F or U may be warranted.

b. Within the same category (i.e. contact), once the student reaches the end-of-unit sortie and reaches MIF, the same MIF level is required for the next unit. Regression may occur from G to F (where a G was required in the previous unit) on a maximum of three maneuvers. If regression occurs on more than three maneuvers, the overall grade is U.

c. Any maneuver grade of U, once F or G is required for that maneuver, is not acceptable and the overall grade is U. Within the first unit of a category, if the MIF for a maneuver is F the student may receive a maneuver grade of U and still be graded F, G, or E overall.

d. Assign an overall U if any MIF level is not met on end-of-category, progress check, and elimination check sorties. On all other sorties if a maneuver is F when G is required, the overall grade may be as high as F.

5. Maneuver Item File (MIF) Maneuver grades followed by a plus (+) must be accomplished in the specified unit. Maneuvers with a grade and no (+) are optional and if performed should meet the specified level of performance, but does not necessarily result in an overall U for the sortie if the specified level of performance level is not met. Do not accomplish maneuvers that do not show a grade next to them on the MIF.

6. Maneuver Logging Instructors grade all demonstrated maneuvers and all maneuvers the student accomplishes or attempts to accomplish.

7. Incomplete Sorties The flight chief will determine when a sortie is incomplete and grade it NG. If any maneuver is graded U when an F or G proficiency level is required, the sortie is complete and the overall grade is U. The student need only perform those required maneuvers not flown to complete the repeat sortie for any sortie.

8. Student Management

a. Training Folder — Record each training flight, team and simulator sorties, and ground training events in GTIMS. Retain the training folder IAW AETCI 36-2205, Vol. 10.

b. Instructor Continuity — The flight chief determines the total number of instructors a student may fly with based on the student’s demonstrated ability.

Section D — Course Training Standards

1. Purpose These standards outline the tasks and proficiency required of graduates of this syllabus.

2. General Proficiency Standards

a. Course training standards equate directly to an absolute grading scale of Good unless stated otherwise.

b. Accomplish achievement of training standards for VMC maneuvers in conjunction with clearing visually outside the aircraft.

c. Procedural knowledge and application must be in accordance with applicable directives and allow the mission to be accomplished efficiently.

d. Additional standards are listed in the course training standards tables.

3. Employment The course flow and lesson prerequisites regulate student progression to meet required standards before category completion. Instructors evaluate student performance against these training standards.

4. Tasks The student must meet all knowledge and performance standards before graduation. Specific performance, conditions and standards required are described in the following tables.

Performance Conditions Standards

A. Supervisory Functions — Include such things as safety, situational awareness and management of mission resources and mission requirements. While aircraft commanders are ultimately responsible for supervising the crew and the mission, discipline demands each crewmember perform supervisory functions to a certain extent.

A.1. Safety / Judgment / Situational Awareness

001. Demonstrate Safety / Judgment

a. Monitor helicopter systems and movement during flight and ground operations to ensure safe mission accomplishment.

002. Demonstrate Situational Awareness.

a. Awareness — Keeps track of what is happening on the ground, in the air, and with other crewmembers. Copes with any subsequent mission impact as a result of these happenings.

b. Flexibility — Copes with rapidly changing situations or conditions, inflight or on the ground. Adjusts mission as needed to obtain desired objectives.

c. Capacity — Cognizant of the awareness level of self and other crewmembers and acts to maintain a high level of situational awareness for all.

a. All ATD and flight training categories.

a. IAW applicable TOs.

b. IAW Air Force, MAJCOM, and unit directives and guidance.

c. Monitor aircraft performance.

d. Participate in mission planning as required / directed by the aircraft commander.

e. Retain basic facts about the mission overview and mission goals after briefing attendance.

f. Ensure crewmember duties and expectations for the mission are clearly understood.

g. Demonstrate sound judgment when no specific guidance exists.

h. Recognize the loss of situational awareness in self or crew and the need for action.

i. Demonstrate the ability to maintain awareness and minimize the effects of adverse factors on the crew. Factors to be considered include, but are not limited to, weather conditions, airspace and approach restrictions, high-density traffic, aircraft capabilities and limitations, formation responsibilities, and fuel considerations.

j. Aware of performance level of self and other crew / flight members.

k. Never allow the crew to exceed their capability to fly safely.

Performance Conditions Standards

A.2. Mission Planning / Briefing / Debriefing

003. Perform Mission Planning / Briefing / Debriefing.

a. Appropriate Mission Planning:

(1) Review Navigation Log.

(2) Perform Weight and Balance Computations

(3) Perform Told Card.

(4) Perform Communication Plan.

b. Appropriate Flight Briefing.

(1) Weight and Balance

(2) TOLD

(3) Specialized Mission Briefing

a. All ATD and flight training categories.

a. IAW applicable TOs.

b. IAW Air Force, MAJCOM, and unit directives and guidance.

c. Calculate aircraft performance.

d. Assist in planning mission in a timely manner to meet all maneuver requirements.

e. Brief TOLD and Weight and Balance as part of crew briefing.

f. Provide specific information on what must be accomplished.

g. Ensure crewmember duties and expectations for the mission are clearly stated and understood.

A.3. Crew Coordination

004. Perform effective communication using the principles of CRM.

a. Communicate and coordinate effectively with other crewmembers without confusion or delay.

b. Consider the needs, responsibilities, abilities, and inputs of all crewmembers.

c. Works effectively with all members to accomplish the task of the mission.

a. All ATD and flight training categories.

a. IAW applicable TOs.

b. IAW Air Force, MAJCOM, and unit directives and guidance.

c. Use proper terminology to identify different crew positions.

d. Use proper terminology when clearing aircraft.

e. Use all the members of the crew and Smart pack to accomplish the mission at hand.

f. Exercise leadership, responsibility, assertiveness, conflict resolution, hazardous attitudes, behavioral styles, and team building.

A.4. Risk Management / Decision-Making

005. Perform Risk Management / Decision-Making.

a. Assists in completing a safety risk assessment program to mitigate risks.

b. Updates risk analysis throughout the mission and keeps crew informed of changes.

a. All ATD and flight training categories.

a. IAW applicable TOs.

b. IAW Air Force, MAJCOM, and unit directives and guidance.

c. Exercise sound judgment, flight discipline in problem solving, and check of control measures.

d. Participate in the risk management process, tools, breakdowns in judgment and discipline, problem solving, check of hazards, and control measures.

A.5. Resource Management Manage resources to accomplish mission.

006. Maintain Professional Equipment.

a. Maintain professional equipment so that it is available for scheduled flights.

b. Ensure the clothing / equipment is in good repair.

c. When reporting for any flight, wear the appropriate flying clothing for the climatic conditions and terrain.

d. Ensure currency of publications.

007. Perform Task Management.

a. Demonstrate ability to alter a course of action based on new information.

b. Maintain constructive behavior under pressure.

c. Ensure assigned tasks are completed within planned timeline.

a. All ATD and flight training categories.

a. IAW applicable TOs.

b. IAW Air Force, MAJCOM, and unit directives and guidance.

c. Monitor aircraft performance.

d. Participate in mission planning as required / directed by the aircraft commander.

e. Retain basic facts about the mission overview and mission goals after briefing attendance.

f. Ensure crewmember duties and expectations for the mission are clearly understood.

g. Demonstrate sound judgment when no specific guidance exists.

h. Demonstrate adaptability / flexibility.

i. Prioritize tasks.

j. Manage resources.

k. Recognize complacency, over / under load and take appropriate action.

l. Follow Standard Operating Procedures.

B. Aircraft Systems — Operation / monitoring of aircraft systems are normally accomplished in conjunction with completing checklists or accomplishing tasks listed elsewhere. Consequently, for most of the tasks listed below, measure only knowledge. However if the operation is accomplished elsewhere, then measure both performance and knowledge.

B.1. Fuel Management

008. Accomplish fuel management.

a. Bingo fuel.

b. Joker Fuel.

c. Minimum continuation fuel.

d. Fuel consumption rate.

e. Endurance / loiter time.

f. Update fuel status to crew.

a. All flight training categories.

b. Applicable forms, publications, and aeronautical charts available.

c. Plotter, calculator, and / or mission planning software.

a. IAW applicable TOs.

b. IAW Air Force, MAJCOM, and unit directives and guidance.

c. Update / validate planned fuel computations as required to safely and efficiently accomplish the sortie.

d. Compute a fuel burn rate if necessary within 10 PPH.

B.2. General Knowledge

009. Demonstrate General Publications Knowledge. Demonstrate satisfactory knowledge of, procedures and associated directives and instructions.

010. Engine System knowledge.

a. Identify throttle controls.

b. Monitor aircraft for leaks during all operations.

c. Identify engine location / number.

d. Identify engine instrumentation.

e. Recall engine operating theory.

011. Fuel System knowledge.

a. Identify main fuel tanks.

b. Identify single-point-refueling port.

c. Identify fuel quantity indicator

d. State when approaching briefed bingo fuel.

e. Recall fuel system theory.

012. Identify the following components of the flight control system:

a. Cyclic stick control

b. Collective stick control

c. Tail rotor pedals

d. Synchronized elevator

e. Recall flight control system theory.

013. Transmission and rotor system knowledge:

a. Main transmission / rotor system

b. 42 degree tail rotor gearbox

c. 90 degree tail rotor gearbox

d. Recall transmission and rotor system theory.

014. Hydraulic System knowledge

a. State the function of the hydraulic system.

b. Identify hydraulic servos and indicators

c. Recall hydraulic system theory.

015. Electrical System knowledge.

a. State the function of the electrical system.

b. Locate and check circuit breakers and main components.

c. Recall electrical systems theory.

016. Interior / Exterior Aircraft Lighting knowledge.

a. State function and location of lighting equipment.

b. Operate cabin dome lights.

c. Identify and respond to abnormal conditions.

a. All ATD and flight training categories.

b. Applicable forms, publications, and aeronautical charts available.

a. IAW applicable TOs.

b. IAW Air Force, MAJCOM, and unit directives and guidance.

c. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of aircraft system capabilities, aircraft directives and Air Force Instructions.

d. Demonstrate the ability to apply procedures from all applicable sources of guidance.

017. Discuss Flight Characteristics.

a. Explain power settling.

b. Explain vortex ring state.

c. Explain settling with power.

d. Explain blade stall.

e. Explain the effects of high density altitude.

f. Explain ground effect.

g. Explain translational lift.

h. Explain / Analyze helicopter vibrations.

i. Dynamic Rollover.

a. All ATD and flight training categories.

b. Applicable forms, publications, and aeronautical charts available.

a. IAW applicable TOs.

b. IAW Air Force, MAJCOM, and unit directives and guidance.

c. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of aircraft system capabilities, aircraft directives and Air Force Instructions.

d. Demonstrate the ability to apply procedures from all applicable sources of guidance.

C. Flight Preparation — Includes pre-mission duties.

C.1. Pre-mission Duties

018. Mission Preparation.

a. Verify / Read latest FCIF items by initialing your FCIF card and analyze / use that information to accomplish the mission.

b. Review flight orders / mission profile for correctness and extract information needed to accomplish flight planning.

c. Attend and participate in aircrew briefings to accomplish the assigned mission.

d. Assist in flight planning as directed by the pilot or mission commander.

e. Collect all equipment required for a mission prior to run up / taxi.

019. Compute DD Form 365-4 Weight and Balance Clearance.

020. Passenger Manifest.

a. Complete manifest form(s).

021. Perform passenger briefing.

a. All flight training categories.

b. Applicable forms, publications, and aeronautical charts available.

a. IAW applicable TOs.

b. IAW Air Force, MAJCOM, and unit directives and guidance.

c. Take-Off Gross Weight +5 lbs.

Center of Gravity +0.2 inches.

d. No more than one instructor assist is allowed.

D. Normal Operations — Include preflight and inflight duties.

D.1. Preflight Procedures

022. Perform Preflight Procedures

a. Review Aircraft Forms.

b. Locate, identify, and answer questions pertaining to aircraft systems, to include system limitations.

c. Configure aircraft for NVG operations, when applicable.

d. Operate cabin seat belts, doors, and windows.

a. All ATD and flight training categories.

b. Applicable forms, publications, and aeronautical charts available.

a. IAW applicable TOs.

b. IAW Air Force, MAJCOM, and unit directives and guidance.

c. Recall 781 series forms.

d. Instructor assistance allowed.

D.2. Takeoff and Landing Data (TOLD)

023. Accomplish TOLD / Cruise Data

a. Compute and complete takeoff and landing data (TOLD).

b. Compute and complete mini – TOLD card (as required).

c. Confirm or recompute power requirements when necessary subsequent hover / takeoff or when directed.

a. All flight training categories.

b. Appropriate flight planning / weather data.

c. Applicable forms, publications, and aeronautical charts available.

a. IAW applicable TOs.

b. IAW Air Force, MAJCOM, and unit directives and guidance.

c. Gross weight: ±100 pounds.

d. Power Available: ±1%.

e. Vne: ±2 knots.

f. Pressure altitude: ± 500 feet.

g. Temperature: ± 5°.

h. Power Required: ± 2%.

i. Fuel flow: ± 10 pounds per hour.

j. No more than two instructor assists allowed.

D.3. Ground Operation

024. Perform ground operations.

025. Perform fireguard procedures.

026. Entering and exiting aircraft.

027. Perform emergency egress.

a. All ATD and flight training categories.

b. Applicable forms, publications, and aeronautical charts available.

c. Begins when departing for the airfield and ends when torque is applied for liftoff to hover / takeoff.

d. Begins again when aircraft sets down on landing spot and continues until torque is increased for a subsequent hover / takeoff or when post-flight duties are complete and the aircrew is clear of the aircraft.

a. IAW applicable TOs.

b. IAW Air Force, MAJCOM, and unit directives and guidance.

c. Review NOTAMs for planned airfields.

d. Update weather as needed.

e. Determine aircraft status and accept or reject aircraft.

f. Ground servicing procedures completed, to include hot refueling.

g. Proper ground operation of aircraft systems.

h. Ensure clearance of line personnel and ground equipment before activation of aircraft subsystems.

D.4. Radio Communications Procedures

028. Discuss / Perform radio communication procedures. Perform / assist in verbal communications to include normal and emergency radio transmissions with all appropriate agencies and other aircraft as appropriate.

a. All flight training categories. a. IAW applicable TOs.

b. IAW Air Force, MAJCOM, and unit directives and guidance.

c. Use precise, properly formatted radio calls with standard terminology.

d. Acknowledge all communications.

e. Able to understand and prioritize transmissions in a multiple communications environment.

f. Ask for and provided clarification when necessary.

D.5. Checklist Procedures

029. Observe / Perform checklist procedures. Includes all normal and emergency checklists.

a. All ATD and flight training categories.

a. IAW applicable TOs.

b. IAW Air Force, MAJCOM, and unit directives and guidance.

c. Complete checklists in a timely manner with all items addressed without prompting from instructor.

d. Use CHALLENGE-RESPONSE for normal checklists and

CHALLENGE-RESPONSE-

RESPONSE for emergency and hot refueling checklists.

e. No more than one instructor assist allowed.

D.6. Hovering / Taxi Operations

030. Perform duties during hovering / taxi operations.

a. Includes the following tasks:

(1) Takeoff to hover.

(2) Hover taxi.

(3) Hovering turns.

(4) Sideward hover.

(5) Backward hover.

(6) Formation Taxi.

(7) Landing from a hover.

a. All flight training categories.

b. Begins when torque is applied to the aircraft for liftoff and ends when transitioning to forward flight for takeoff or when aircraft is on ground with no torque applied.

c. Begins again when aircraft terminates approach to hover and ends when aircraft is on ground with no torque applied to aircraft or when transitioning to forward flight for subsequent takeoff.

a. IAW applicable TOs.

b. IAW Air Force, MAJCOM, and unit directives and guidance.

c. Provides prompt corrective action as required.

d. Clears aircraft surroundings and provides appropriate information to crewmembers about obstructions / hazards.

e. Uses standard terminology to direct flying pilot during hover / taxi operations.

D.7. VFR Takeoff

031. Perform duties during normal takeoff.

032. Perform duties during marginal power takeoff.

033. Perform duties during maximum performance takeoff.

a. All ATD and flight training categories.

a. IAW applicable TOs.

b. IAW Air Force, MAJCOM, and unit directives and guidance.

c. Clears aircraft and provides prompt corrective action as required.

D.8. In-flight Performance Data

034. Inflight Performance. Compute, interpret, and reconfirm the results of TOLD in flight.

035. Range and Endurance Data.

Compute and interpret the results of the following:

a. Bingo fuel.

b. Joker Fuel.

c. Time / Distance calculations.

d. Loiter time available.

a. All flight training categories. a. IAW applicable TOs.

b. IAW Air Force, MAJCOM, and unit directives and guidance.

c. Gross Weight: ±100 lbs

d. Pressure altitude: ±500 feet.

e. Temperature: ±5°.

f. Power Required: ±2%.

g. Fuel calculations: ±10 PPH.

h. No more than two instructor assists allowed.

D.9. VFR Approach/Landings

036. Perform duties during normal approach / landing.

037. Perform duties during steep approach / landing.

038. Perform duties during shallow approach / landing.

039. Perform duties during turning approach / landing.

a. All ATD and flight training categories.

b. To a hover or the ground.

a. IAW applicable TOs.

b. IAW Air Force, MAJCOM, and unit directives and guidance.

c. Clear aircraft and make appropriate triangle calls as required.

d. IAW applicable TOs.

e. IAW Air Force, MAJCOM, and unit directives and guidance.

f. No lateral drift upon touchdown.

g. Heading: ±10° of specified heading.

h. Terminate within 5 feet of briefed landing spot for approach to touchdown.

i. Touchdown in the briefed landing area for slide landings.

j. Zero, or near zero, groundspeed for approach to touchdown.

k. At or above ETL for slide landings.

D.10. Autorotational / Slide Landings

040. Perform duties during slide landing. Perform in conjunction with an approach.

041. Normal Autorotation

042. Low-level Autorotation

a. All flight training categories. a. IAW applicable TOs.

b. IAW Air Force, MAJCOM, and unit directives and guidance.

c. No lateral drift upon touchdown.

d. Heading: ±10° of specified heading.

e. Terminate within 5 feet of briefed landing spot for approach to touchdown.

f. Touchdown in the briefed landing area for slide landings.

g. Zero, or near zero, groundspeed for approach to touchdown.

h. At or above ETL for slide landings.

D.11. Go-Around / Aborts

043. Perform Go-Around / Formation Go-Around procedures.

a. Monitor approach angle, obstacle clearance, altitude, and closure rates to a specific landing / hover area.

b. Call “go-around” any time the helicopter crew is not performing correctly to accomplish a safe approach.

044. Perform Abort procedures.

a. All flight training categories.

b. Begins when applying power and ends when aircraft is safely airborne, appropriate airspeed and climb rate are established.

a. IAW applicable TOs.

b. IAW Air Force, MAJCOM, and unit directives and guidance.

D.12. Slope Operations

045. Perform duties during slope operations.

a. Provide clear, concise, and coordinated directions to the crew utilizing standard terminology during slope operations.

a. During day and NVG flight profiles.

b. VFR conditions.

c. Remote / unprepared areas.

d. Sloping terrain.

e. Begins at hover positioned over uneven terrain and terminates on the ground or begins with the aircraft positioned on uneven terrain and terminates at a stabilized hover.

a. IAW applicable TOs.

b. IAW Air Force, MAJCOM, and unit directives and guidance.

E. Emergency Procedures — Tasks allow students to analyze aircraft systems for indications of various emergency situations and to take and / or direct the crew in taking the appropriate corrective action.