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Mission training develops the aviator's and aircrew's ability to perform specific tasks selected by the commander to support the unit's mission. This chapter lists mission training requirements and guidelines for developing a mission training program.

4-1. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

The mission training (RL 2) guidelines in Figure 4-1 are based on FAC 1 requirements for mission tasks. Mission training should be done during mission support or collective training.

Figure 4-1. Mission flight training guide

4-2. NIGHT TRAINING

a. Unaided Night Flight. Tasks which the commander may designate are listed in Chapter 5 (Figures 5-1 and 5-2). Night considerations are listed in Chapter 6.

b. NVS Flight. Tasks which the commander may designate are listed in Chapter 5 (Figures 5-1 and 5-2). NVD considerations and NVS techniques are listed in Chapter 6.

c. NVG Flight. The commander establishes which tasks will be trained during NVG mission training. The 10-hour NVG missiontraining requirement in TC 1-210, Chapter 4, does not apply to AH-64 aviators.

(1) If commanders determine a requirement for using NVG in mission profiles, they must develop a mission training program, specify mission tasks, and determine the minimum number of NVG training hours required. Before undergoing NVG mission training, the aviator must have completed qualification or refresher training and must be NVG-current in the AH-64. NVG flight considerations are listed in Chapter 6.

(2) For NVG progression to RL 1, an aviator must complete or have completed an NVG evaluation given at night in the aircraft by an NVG IP or SP. However, the commander may designate an aviator RL 1 for NVG purposes if the aviator's records indicate the aviator was previously NVG mission qualified. The aviator also must have demonstrated proficiency in those tasks designated by the gaining unit commander.

4-3. MAINTENANCE TEST PILOT TRAINING

Mission training increases the aviator's proficiency in performing maintenance test flights. The tasks outlined in Chapter 7 are mandatory mission tasks for aviators designated to perform test flights; they will be included on the Commander's Task List in the Individual Aircrew Training Folder. Commanders are not authorized to delete any MTF tasks. Personnel performing as MPs should be limited to duties in a maximum of two aircraft and should be classified as FAC 2 aviators. It is recommended that MPs be required to complete only those additional mission tasks that the commander considers complementary to the MTF mission.