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CHAPTER 3

AIRCREW TRAINING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

Sections I through III of this chapter contain guidance for developing, training, and evaluating the ATP. Section IV pertains to records management.

Section I. Development

3-1. FUNDAMENTALS

Commanders must use available publications such as ATMs, ARTEP publications, FM 1-140, FM 25-100, and FM 25-101 to develop the unit's ATP. When developing the ATP, they must first evaluate the unit's METL to determine the collective training requirements. They also should analyze the unit's geographical area, probable employment roles, supported units' missions, and past requirements. From this analysis, commanders develop supporting individual task lists.

3-2. INDIVIDUAL TASK LIST

    Evaluate the unit's METL and determine total training requirements.

    Evaluate each TOE/TDA position and determine its relationship to the unit's mission.

    Designate each position FAC 1, FAC 2, or FAC 3. Assign primary and alternate/additional aircraft, and determine crew member training requirements.

    Develop a task list for each position.

      • Select all base tasks as indicated in the appropriate ATM.

      • Select the applicable mission tasks from the appropriate ATM.

      • Develop any additional tasks not listed in the ATM, and specify task conditions and standards.

      • Specify the modes of flight for each task (day, night, NVG, or NBC) and the number of iterations to be performed in each mode.

      • Specify flying-hour and simulation device requirements for each position.

    Publish a task list for each position, and incorporate tasks into the unit's training program.

    Evaluate training, and modify the task list as required.

Figure 3-1. FAC designation and task list development

Section II. Training

3-3. INDIVIDUAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: USAR aviators must complete basic qualification training within 90 consecutive days. Commanders must establish hour, task, and iteration requirements for the aviator to maintain basic skills when the time between aircraft qualification training and instrument training exceeds 30 consecutive days.

3-4. ADDITIONAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

The training requirements in a through f below are mandatory for all TOE and TDA units. The requirements in g and h are mandatory for those units to which the individual requirements apply.

NOTE: Environmental conditions are not limited to those described in FM 1-202.

3-5. LOCAL AREA ORIENTATION

Local area orientation is an important part of the training program for newly assigned crew members. It is divided into four general areas: aircrew information reading files, airfield operations and procedures, airfield layout and facilities, and a local area orientation flight. Where practical, units should conduct the local area orientation along with refresher and mission training. Each commander will ensure that crew members complete local area orientation before they progress to RL 1. Commanders may initially designate a crew member RL 1 pending the crew member's completion of a local area orientation. For reporting purposes, the individual will be considered RL 2 until the orientation is complete.

NOTE: Crew members should receive a separate orientation flight of aerial gunnery ranges and procedures before participating in aerial gunnery training. MACOMs, particularly those operating near sensitive borders, may establish additional requirements or restrictions for local area orientations.

3-6. FLYING-HOUR REQUIREMENTS

NOTE 1: Commanders may adjust semiannual flying hours for FAC 1 crew members only.

NOTE 2: When commanders adjust the flying hours of nonrated crew members, the requirements of AR 600-106 apply.

Aircraft

ATM

FAC 1
Hours

FAC 2
Hours

Observation Helicopter, OH-58D

TC 1-209

   

Aviator

 

70

50

Aeroscout Observer

 

70

50

Utility Helicopter, UH-1

TC 1-211

   

Aviator

 

48

30

Crew Chief/Flight Medic

 

24

24

Utility Helicopter, UH-60

TC 1-212

   

Aviator

 

48

30

Crew Chief/Flight Medic

 

24

24

(ARNG/USAR)

 

(12)

(12)

Attack Helicopter, AH-1

TC 1-213

55

30

Attack Helicopter, AH-64

TC 1-214

70

50

Observation Helicopter, OH-58A/C

TC 1-215

   

Aviator (Observation)

 

40

30

Aviator (Aeroscout)

 

55

30

Aeroscout Observer

 

35

NA

Cargo Helicopter, CH-47

TC 1-216

   

Aviator

 

45

33

Flight Engineer

 

24

24

Surveillance Airplane, OV-1

FC 1-217

45

30

Utility/Light Cargo Airplane

TC 1-218

55

30

Guardrail/Common Sensor Airplane, RC-12K/N/P

TC 1-219

55

30

Figure 3-2. Semiannual flying-hour minimums for primary aircraft

3-7. TASK AND ITERATION PRORATION

NOTE: A task iteration performed at night or while using NVD may be substituted for a day task iteration.

3-8. MULTIPLE AIRCRAFT REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: At the commander's discretion, instrument tasks may be deleted if the aviator will not be required to perform instrument tasks in the additional aircraft. For purposes of this paragraph, instrument tasks are those tasks in Figure 5-1 of the appropriate ATM with an "X" in the instrument column only. When applicable, unusual attitude recovery also is an instrument task.

NOTE: Crew members who fail to complete ATP requirements for an alternate/additional aircraft will be processed per AR 95-1. If additional time or a waiver is not granted or requirements are not met within the authorized period, the commander will delete the alternate/additional aircraft from the crew member's ATP.

Section III. Evaluations

Evaluations are a tool for ensuring that crew members maintain individual task proficiency at established standards. They also gauge the level of a crew member's proficiency. If several crew members in a unit demonstrate a lack of proficiency, an adjustment to the training method may be necessary. One individual's lack of proficiency may indicate a need for additional task iterations.

3-9. ANNUAL PROFICIENCY AND READINESS TEST

3-10. OTHER EVALUATIONS

3-11. COMMANDER'S CERTIFICATION

Commanders must certify annually on each crew member's DA Form 759 that the crew member has or has not completed individual ATP requirements. If a crew member did not complete the requirements, the commander must include the reason. (The appropriate remarks are in FM 1-300.)

3-12. GRADING PROCEDURES

Evaluation principles and grading considerations are in Chapter 8 of the appropriate ATM. The new aircrew grading system is described in paragraphs 3-19 through 3-21 of this publication.

Section IV. Records

The ATP records system provides commanders a complete and continuous performance record on each crew member in their unit. These records reflect the performance of individuals at a given time. Eight separate forms are used to administer the ATP. Blank copies of these forms are at the back of this training circular. They may be reproduced locally on 8 1/2- by 11-inch paper using a copier, computer, or other means as specified by AR 25-30. However, the forms must retain their original format. They may be completed by hand using dark blue or black ink, by typewriter, or by computer. Five of the eight forms, DA Forms 4507-1-R-E, 7120-R-E, 7120-1-R-E, 7120-2-R-E, and 7120-3-R-E have been electrically generated and may be filled in using PerFORM PRO Filler manufactured by Delrina Technologies. For more information, write to Commander, US Army Aviation Center, ATTN: ATZQ-ATB-ATM, Fort Rucker, Alabama 36362-5000. The importance of these records to the commander as quality control and standardization tools cannot be overstated. They must be filled out carefully, completely, and legibly. The examples of completed DA forms in this section illustrate the intent of the written instructions. They may not cover every possible situation. Use the Remarks section of the forms and/or the comment slip to explain situations that are not clearly covered by the written guidelines.

3-13. INDIVIDUAL AIRCREW TRAINING FOLDER

LEFT SIDE OF FOLDER
File items in the order listed.

1. Current DA Form 7120-R-E (Commander's Task List).

2. Current DA Form 7120-1-R-E (Crew Member Task Performance and Evaluation Requirements).

3. Current DA Form 7120-2-R-E (Crew Member Task Performance and Evaluation Requirements Continuation Sheet) (if used).

4. Current DA Form 7120-3-R-E (Crew Member Task Performance and Evaluation Requirements Remarks and Certification).

5. The preceding DA Forms 7120-R-E, 7120-1-R-E, 7120-2-R-E, and 7120-3-R-E.

RIGHT SIDE OF FOLDER
File items in the order listed.

1. DA Form 7122-R (Crew Member Training Record).

2. Grade slips for qualification, refresher, or mission training. (Remove these grade slips when a summary is posted to the DA Form 7122-R.)

3. Miscellaneous.

Figure 3-4. Individual aircrew training folder contents

3-14. DA FORM 7120-R-E (COMMANDER'S TASK LIST)

NOTE: If a change in commanders occurs during the ATP year, the existing DA Form 7120-R-E remains in effect until a new form is initiated.

Figure 3-5. Example of a completed DA Form 7120-R-E

NOTE: If the crew member's authorized flight duties/stations change during the ATP training year, enter the change in Part II of the DA Form 7120-R-E and explain it in the Remarks column. If more space is needed, use the Remarks section of DA Form 7120-3-R-E.

NOTE: If the crew member's flying-hour requirements change during the ATP training year, enter the change in Part III of the DA Form 7120-R-E and explain it in the Remarks column. If more space is needed, use the Remarks section of DA Form 7120-3-R-E.

NOTE: If the crew member's evaluation requirements change during the ATP training year, enter the change in Part IV of the DA Form 7120-R-E and explain it in the Remarks/Date Completed column. The dates that the evaluations were completed also may be annotated in this column. If more space is needed, use the Remarks section of DA Form 7120-3-R-E.

3-15. DA FORM 7120-1-R-E (CREW MEMBER TASK PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS)

NOTE: If the crew member's task performance or evaluation requirements change during the ATP training year, enter the change on DA Form 7120-1-R-E and explain it in the Remarks column. If more space is needed, use the Remarks section on DA Form 7120-3-R-E.

Figure 3-6. Example of a completed DA Form 7120-1-R-E

3-16. DA FORM 7120-2-R-E (CREW MEMBER TASK PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS CONTINUATION SHEET)

Figure 3-7. Example of a completed DA Form 7120-2-R-E

3-17. DA FORM 7120-3-R-E (CREW MEMBER TASK PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS REMARKS AND CERTIFICATION)

3-18. DA FORM 7122-R (CREW MEMBER TRAINING RECORD)

DA Form 7122-R is used to permanently record all individual crew member evaluations and summaries of DA Forms 4507-R as outlined in paragraph 3-19. It also is used to record any change in crew member status or other significant events as described below. A sample of a completed DA Form 7122-R is in Figure 3-9 on pages 3-30 through 3-32. Additional examples of entries to the form are in Figure 3-10 (pages 3-33 through 3-39). Instructions for completing this form follow. The program for the automated DA Form 759 will be updated to accept key information from this form on annual closeout. At that time, the DA Form 7122-R will be used to collect data during the year for input to the DA Form 759. Units will use the instructions given here in the interim.

Figure 3-8. Example of a completed DA Form 7120-3-R-E

Figure 3-9. Example of a completed DA Form 7122-R

Figure 3-9. Example of a completed DA Form 7122-R (continued)

Figure 3-9. Example of a completed DA Form 7122-R (continued)

Figure 3-10. Examples of entries to DA Form 7122-R

Figure 3-10. Examples of entries to DA Form 7122-R (continued)

Figure 3-10. Examples of entries to DA Form 7122-R (continued)

Figure 3-10. Examples of entries to DA Form 7122-R (continued)

Figure 3-10. Examples of entries to DA Form 7122-R (continued)

Figure 3-10. Examples of entries to DA Form 7122-R (continued)

Figure 3-10. Examples of entries to DA Form 7122-R (continued)

NOTE: Units will not make the entry described in (n) above until the program for the automated DA Form 759 is developed and further instructions are issued.

NOTE: Do not record as events on the DA Form 7122-R flights conducted solely to accomplish task, iteration, flying-hour, or MOPP requirements. Do not record completion of gunnery training except as specified in (u) above or attendance at recurring briefings such as safety meetings and weather briefings. Also do not record participation in ARTEP exercises, emergency deployment readiness exercises, or other unit-level exercises.

3-19. DA FORM 4507-R (CREW MEMBER GRADE SLIP)

This edition of DA Form 4507-R replaces all previous editions in the individual ATMs. This form, along with the maneuver/procedure grade slip, is for use with training programs that require a series of flights. These training programs include, but are not limited to, RL progressions, NVG qualification or refresher training, and aircraft qualifications. The DA Form 4507-R is not for use as a permanent record of a single flight such as a no-notice evaluation. Such flights will be recorded directly on DA Form 7122-R according to the instructions in paragraph 3-18. The DA Form 4507-R is a temporary document. Units will maintain this grade slip on the right side of the IATF until the training program is completed or terminated. The data on the grade slip will then be summarized and entered on the DA Form 7122-R and the grade slip will be removed from the IATF. A sample of a completed DA Form 4507-R is in Figure 3-11 (pages 3-45 and 3-46). Instructions for completing this form are given below.

Figure 3-11. Example of a completed DA Form 4507-R

Figure 3-11. Example of a completed DA Form 4507-R (continued)

3-20. DA FORM 4507-1-R-E (MANEUVER/PROCEDURE GRADE SLIP)

This form is used to list the tasks required for the training program underway. To save time in preparing DA Form 4507-1-R-E for specific training programs, units may list on the form all base and mission tasks in the applicable ATM and those additional tasks designated by the commander. An electronically generated DA Form 4507-1-R-E, which is available on computer disk, may be filled in using PerFORM PRO Filler manufactured by Delrina Technologies. For more information, write to Commander, US Army Aviation Center, ATTN: ATZQ-ATB-ATM, Fort Rucker, Alabama 36362-5000. A sample of a completed DA Form 4507-1-R-E is in Figure 3-12 (pages 3-49 and 50). Instructions for completing this form are given below.

3-21. DA FORM 4507-2-R (CONTINUATION COMMENT SLIP)

This form is used to continue comments from the back of DA Form 4507-R and from DA Form 4507-1-R-E. It consists of two pages and is identical for all Army aircraft or simulation devices. A sample of a completed DA Form 4507-2-R is in Figure 3-13 (pages 3-51 and 3-52). Use the procedures described in paragraph 3-19i to complete this form.

Figure 3-12. Example of a completed DA Form 4507-1-R-E for a UH-60 aviator

Figure 3-12. Example of a completed DA Form 4507-1-R-E for a UH-60 aviator (continued)

Figure 3-13. Example of a completed DA Form 4507-2-R

Figure 3-13. Example of a completed DA Form 4507-2-R (continued)