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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
This ATM describes training requirements for AH-64 aviators and aircrews. It will be used with TC 1-210, AR 95-1, AR 95-3, AR 600-105, AR 600-106, NGR 95-210, and other applicable publications. The tasks in this ATM enhance training in both individual aviator and aircrew proficiency. The training focuses on the accomplishment of tasks that support the unit's mission. The scope and level of training to be achieved individually by aviators and collectively by aircrews will be dictated by the METL. The unit training program must ensure that aircrews are proficient in mission-essential tasks.
1-1. CREW STATION DESIGNATION
a. The commander will designate a crew station (backseat or front seat) for each aviator. The aviator will perform all in-flight duties in the assigned station and will have all hands-on performance tests evaluated from that station.
b. If the aviator is to be moved to the opposite crew station, he will undergo the refresher training outlined in Chapter 3. This process supports the unit commander's crew selection and training program.
c. IPs, SPs, IEs, and MEs must maintain proficiency in both crew stations. Commanders may designate UTs and qualified MPs in one or both crew stations.
1-2. BATTLE ROSTERING
Battle rostering is the designation of two or more individuals to perform as a crew. Commanders make battle-rostered assignments and should enforce their practice, when possible, consistent with crew resources available in the unit. They should assign an individual to a crew as soon as possible after his arrival in the unit, even if he is required to undergo qualification, refresher, or mission training. The individual may begin flying as a member of that crew while in mission training. TC 1-210 further defines battle rostering.
1-3. SYMBOL USAGE AND WORD DISTINCTIONS
a. Symbol Usage. The diagonal (/) indicates or or and. For example, IP/SP may mean IP or SP or may mean IP and SP.
b. Word Distinctions.
(1) Warning, caution, and note. These words emphasize important and critical instructions.
(a) A warning indicates an operating procedure or a practice which, if not correctly followed, could result in personal injury or loss of life.
(b) A caution indicates an operating procedure or a practice which, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to or destruction of equipment.
(c) A note highlights essential information that is not of a threatening nature.
(2) Will, must, should, and may. These words distinguish between mandatory, preferred, and acceptable methods of accomplishment.
(a) Will or must indicates a mandatory requirement.
(b) Should indicates a preferred, but not mandatory, method of accomplishment.
(c) May indicates an acceptable method of accomplishment.
(3) NVS, NVG, and NVD.
(a) NVS refers to the night vision system that is attached to the aircraft; for example, the TADS/PNVS.
(b) NVG refers to any night vision goggle image intensifier system; for example, the AN/AVS-6 (ANVIS).
(c) NVD refers to NVS and NVG.