2-10th Aviation Regiment

1. 2-10th Aviation Regiment NRCM Flight Instructor Training Program

2. AGENDA • Purpose • Inventory of materials • Time schedule • Training to be conducted • Written evaluation • Flight evaluation

3. PURPOSE • To provide academic training to current and hopeful NRCM Flight Instructors so that they may effectively train and evaluate NRCM’s in their designated aircraft or aircraft missions per the ATM.

4. INVENTORY OF MATERIALS • AR 95-1 Flight Regulations • AR 600-106 Flying Status for Nonrated Army Personnel • TC 1-210 Commander’s Guide to Standardization • TC 1-211 UH-1 Aircrew Training Manual • TC 1-212 UH-60 Aircrew Training Manual • 2-10 Aviation Regiment Standardization SOP • Student Handouts

5. TIME SCHEDULE 30 Mar 98 - 1 Apr 98 1300 - 1600 hrs 2-10 Aviation Regiment Battalion Classroom

6. TRAINING TO BE CONDUCTED • The Aviation Standardization Program • Aircrew Training Programs Forms and Records • Fundamentals of Instruction • Written Evaluation • Flight Evaluation

7. THE AVIATION STANDARDIZATION PROGRAM Designed to ensure a high degree of efficiency in accomplishing the combat mission of the aviation force. This is achieved by command supervision, employment of standard aviation tasks, use of standard publications, and maintenance of a disciplined aircrew force by administration of frequent tests and evaluations.

8. THE AVIATION STANDARDIZATION PROGRAM To administer the program the commander will: • Implement standardization policies and procedures • Designate evaluators, instructors, examiners, and trainers in support of installation standardization committees. • Ensure that required training, tests, and flight evaluations are completed. • Review and approve policies of standardization programs. This means one thing - The commander makes all decisions pertaining to the standardization program.

9. THE AIRCREW TRAINING PROGRAM The Aircrew Training Program (ATP) consists of qualification, refresher, mission, and continuation training. The goal of the program is to develop mission-ready aviation units. The ATP applies to all NRCM’s in designated flying positions. It also applies to noncrewmembers (NCM) who perform crewmember duties per AR 600-106.

10. THE ATP TRAINING YEAR The ATP training year is divided into two semi-annual training periods. • The first training period begins the first day following the end of the birth month and continues for six months. • The second training period begins the first day of the seventh month and continues through the end of the birth month. For example, the first training period for a NRCM born on 15 April begins 1 May and ends 31 October. The second training period begins 1 November and ends 30 April.

11. COMMANDER’S EVALUATION The purpose of the commander’s evaluation is to determine the initial Readiness Level (RL) of newly assigned crewmembers. This evaluation consists of a records review and possibly a proficiency flight evaluation. The CDR or his designated representative will complete the evaluation within 45 calendar days after the NRCM signs into the unit or after the effective date of his flying status orders, whichever occurs last.

12. RECORDS REVIEW The CDR or his designated representative will review the NRCM’s IATF and IFRF. They will compare the qualification’s of the NRCM with the tasks required by the assigned duty position. If the appropriate RL can be determined from the review, the CDR will document the RL on the individual’s DA Form 7122-R.

13. PROFICIENCY FLIGHT EVALUATION If the initial RL cannot be determined by the records review, or if the CDR desires, the crew member will undergo a PFE. The PFE should include tasks from each flight mode in which the NRCM can expect to perform duties. The results of the PFE will determine the NRCM’s RL. The CDR will document the RL on the NRCM’s DA Form 7122-R. A NRCM’s initial NVG RL will be determined per TC 1-210, Chapter 4, at a time set by the CDR.

14. PROFICIENCY FLIGHT EVALUATION PFE’s can be administered at times other than during the CDR’s evaluation. Those times are: • At the discretion of the CDR. • At the direction of DA. • To determine a NRCM’s proficiency and/or currency. PFE’s are conducted by an IP,SP, IE, ME, FI, or SI per the appropriate ATM/ATP.

15. PROFICIENCY FLIGHT EVALUATION After determining the appropriate RL, the CDR will direct qualification, refresher, mission, or continuation training for the NRCM as applicable. If recommended by the evaluator, NRCM’s may credit the flight tasks satisfactorily completed on the PFE toward completion of their RL training requirements.

16. CURRENCY To be considered current in the aircraft the NRCM must have flown in the aircraft at least once in the preceding 90 days. To be considered NVG current the NRCM must participate every 60 days in a one hour flight at night in the aircraft while wearing NVG’s and performing crew duties. A NRCM whose currency has lapsed will be given a PFE by an IP, SP, FI, or SI to reestablish currency.

17. READINESS LEVELS Readiness levels identify the training phase in which NRCM’s are participating and measure NRCM readiness. They provide a logical progression of individual training based on task and mission proficiency. In some cases, crew members may have more than one RL. For example, NRCM who are RL 1 for aircraft continuation training, and RL 3 for NVG refresher training.

18. READINESS LEVEL 3 NRCM’s are designated RL3 while undergoing qualification or refresher training. NRCM’s progress from RL3 by demonstrating proficiency in all base tasks to an IP, SP, FI, or SI. A NRCM who has not flown in 180 days must be designated RL3 for refresher training. NRCM’s undergoing RL3 training must fly with an IP, SP, FI, or SI. Trainers who are evaluating NRCM’s must be at a station without access to the flight controls.

19. READINESS LEVEL 2 NRCM’s are designated RL2 while undergoing mission/additional task training 2000 series tasks = mission tasks 3000 series tasks= additional tasks NRCM’s progress from RL2 by demonstrating proficiency in all those tasks to an IP, SP, FI, or SI.

20. READINESS LEVEL 1 NRCM’s are designated RL1 when they are considered mission ready and undergoing continuation training. NRCM’s must also maintain RL1 training minimums. The exeptions are when those minimums are prorated or they are being processed for failing to complete task and hour requirements Once designated RL1 NRCM’s must complete the minimum flying hours listed in Chapter 5 of the ATM. They also must perform those tasks designated by the CDR. NRCM’s must complete a local area orientation before progressing to RL1.

21. LOCAL AREA ORIENTATION Completed prior to progression to RL1. Divided into four general areas: aircrew information reading file, airfield operations and procedures, airfield layout and facilities, and local area orientation flight. Local area orientation procedures are outlined in TC 1-210, para. 3-5(b) (page 3-8)

22. READINESS LEVEL PROGRESSION NRCM’s have 90 consecutive days to progress from one RL to the next. This excludes days lost because of: TDY Leave approved by the unit commander Medical or non-medical suspension from flight Grounding of aircraft by Headquarters, Department of the Army

23. READINESS LEVEL PROGRESSION If the exclusion period exceeds 45 consecutive days, NRCM’s must restart their current RL progression. They will then have another 90 consecutive days to progress to the next RL. NRCM’s may progress to the next RL in less time than prescribed above. During RL progression, NRCM’s must demonstrate proficiency in each mode of flight (day, night, and NVG) required by the ATM and CTL for each task.

24. READINESS LEVEL PROGRESSION If a NRCM is reclassified to RL2 or RL3 because of a flight deficiency, they need to demonstrate proficiency in only the tasks that were graded unsatisfactory. When a NRCM has not progressed to the next RL within the time specified, the CDR will take action per AR 95-1, para. 4-10.

25. FAILURE TO MEET ATP REQUIREMENTS When ATP requirements are not met the CDR will investigate. After investigation the CDR will- Authorize the NRCM up to a 30 day extension to complete the requirements. Request a waiver of requirements per AR 95-1, para 4-2. Enter restrictions imposed and extensions granted in the NRCM’s IATF.

26. FAILURE TO MEET ATP REQUIREMENTS If additional time or waiver is not granted, or if the requirements are not met in the authorized period, the CDR will - Terminate flying status orders of NRCM per AR 600-106.

27. FLYING HOUR PRORATION Prorate flying hour minimums for a NRCM when they are newly designated RL1. The minimums will be one-sixth of semiannual requirements and/or one-twelfth of annual requirements for each full month remaining in the training period. For example, birthmonth is March. NRCM progresses to RL1 on 3 February. They only have one month of flying hour minimums to get for that period.

28. HAVE MINIMUMS BEEN MET? At the end of the training period, determine if the NRCM’s minimums have been met. Reduce minimums by one month for each thirty days the NRCM was unable to fly for the following reasons. Add the total number of days lost because of - TDY Medical suspension Non-medical suspension

29. HAVE MINIMUMS BEEN MET? Days in different categories may be added together for thirty day totals. Concurrent days (for example, simultaneous medical suspension and TDY) will not be added together. If it is determined that flying hour minimums or task requirements have not been met process the NRCM IAW AR 95-1 as discussed earlier.

30. TASK AND ITERATION PRORATION During the training year each RL1 NRCM must complete at least one iteration of each task on their Commander’s Task List (CTL) in each of the modes indicated. The CDR may increase or decrease these requirements as training and proficiency requirements dictate.

31. TASK AND ITERATION PRORATION Adjust these requirements if a NRCM is initially designated RL1 as follows: If more than 6 months remain in the training year, the NRCM must complete at least on iteration of each task in each of the modes indicated on the CTL. The CDR may increase this requirement. If less than 6 months remain in the training year, the NRCM will have no task and iteration unless specified by the CDR.

32. APART The APART measures a NRCM’s proficiency and readiness. It consists of a written examination and hands-on performance tests. RL1 NRCM’s must pass each portion of the APART during their APART period. The APART period is the 3 month period ending on the last day of the birth month. A NRCM designated RL1 anytime during this period must complete all APART requirements.

33. APART NRCM’s receive credit for the aircraft operator’s manual examination and hands on performance tests during RL training if they complete the tests within the 3 month period. Failure to complete the APART will be handled as discussed earlier.

34. -10 EXAM This open book examination is prepared at the local level and consists of 50 objective questions. The minimum passing score is 70 percent. The exam focuses on information the individual needs to know to perform crew duties. It covers aircraft systems and the operation and servicing of the aircraft and mission equipment. The CDR may reduce the number of questions to no less than 25.

35. STANDARDIZATION EVALUATION This evaluation is conducted IAW TC 1-212. Tasks identified by an “X” in the standardization column of Figure 5-2 of the ATM must be evaluated. Other tasks to be evaluated are designated by the CDR either in the unit SOP or listed on the CTL. A task that is evaluated satisfactorily in a more demanding mode will count as satisfactory for the less demanding mode.

36. NVG ANNUAL EVALUATION This evaluation is conducted IAW TC 1-212. Tasks identified by an “X” in the NVG column of Figure 5-2 of the ATM must be evaluated. This evaluation is an annual evaluation that is normally aligned with the APART period for ease and is not part of the APART. Other tasks to be evaluated are designated by the CDR either in the unit SOP or listed on the CTL.

37. NRCM FLIGHT TRAINING NRCM flight training is divided into qualification, refresher, mission, and continuation training.

38. INITIAL QUALIFICATION Initial qualification training for NRCM’s is conducted at the unit per TC 1-212, applicable regulations, and the CDR’s ATP. These NRCM’s must complete academic and flight training and pass the required written examination within 90 consecutive days. NRCM’s are designated RL3 while undergoing initial aircraft qualification training.

39. QUALIFICATION ACADEMIC TRAINING The NRCM must receive sufficient instruction to be knowledgeable in the subjects listed in TC 1-212, Figure 2-1. When possible, the academic training should be completed before the corresponding flight training. These subjects may be presented in any order.

40. QUALIFICATION ACADEMIC TRAINING A 50 question written examination on the above subjects must be passed with at least a 70 percent score. This test applies to the CEonly. The CDR may develop a test for NCM’s, but the tests must be MOS specific.

41. QUALIFICATION ACADEMIC TRAINING Figure 2-1, TC 1-212, Academic subjects for NRCM’s

42. QUALIFICATION FLIGHT TRAINING NRCM’s will be trained to the standards in Chapter 6, TC 1-212 for all tasks in Figure 5-2. Night tasks required for initial qualification are identified by an “X” in the night column of the same figure. The CDR may reduce the total flight time shown based on a recommendation from an IP, SP, FI, or SI.

43. QUALIFICATIONFLIGHT TRAINING a - These tasks are considered flight instruction even though flight time is not logged. b - One hour will be at night. Figure 2-2, TC 1-212, Qualification flight training for NRCM’s

44. QUALIFICATIONFLIGHT TRAINING Figure 5-2, TC 1-212, NRCM base task list

45. REFRESHER TRAINING Refresher training is required when the NRCM has not flown for more than 180 days. The refresher training program is designed for RL3 NRCM’s. It enables them to regain proficiency in all base tasks. Like initial qualification, refresher training consists of academic and flight training with a few minor differences.

46. REFRESHER ACADEMIC TRAINING Figure 3-3, TC 1-212, is a guide for developing a refresher academic training program for NRCM’s. The CDR should tailor refresher academic training to fit the specific needs of each NRCM.

47. REFRESHER ACADEMIC TRAINING Figure 3-3, TC 1-212, Refresher academic training guide for NRCM

48. REFRESHER FLIGHT TRAINING Unaided night flight task requirements are listed in Figure 5-2, TC 1-212, and are indicated by an “X” in the night column. Figure 3- 4, TC 1-212, is a guide for developing a refresher flight training program for NRCM’s. NRCM’s are designates RL3 while undergoing refresher training.

49. REFRESHER FLIGHT TRAINING Figure 3-4, TC 1-212, Refresher flight training guide for NRCM’s

50. REFRESHER FLIGHT TRAINING Figure 5-2, TC 1-212, NRCM base task list