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1 BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 11-2HC- 130J VOLUME 1 1 SEPTEMBER 2017 Flying Operations HC-130J-- AIRCREW TRAINING COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-publishing website at for downloading or ordering RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication. OPR: HQ ACC/A3JT Supersedes: AFI11-2HC-130JV1, 7 March 2012 Certified by: AF/A3T (Maj Gen Scott F. Smith) Pages: 72 This instruction implements AFPD 11-2, Aircraft Rules and Procedures and supports AFI V1, Aircrew Training, AFI , Aircrew Training, Standardization/Evaluation, and General Operations Structure, AFPD 11-4, Aviation Service, and AFI , Aviation Management. This instruction establishes Air Force standards for basic qualification, mission qualification, and continuation training for personnel performing aircrew duties in HC-130J aircraft. This instruction applies to all Air Force Major Commands (MAJCOMs) operating the HC-130J. For the purpose of this instruction, the Air National Guard (ANG) is considered a MAJCOM. Where such guidance applies to both ANG and Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) the term Air Reserve Component (ARC) is used. The authorities to waive wing/unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier ( T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3 ) number following the compliance statement. See AFI , Publications and Forms Management, for a description of the authorities associated with the Tier numbers. Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to the publication OPR for non-tiered compliance items. MAJCOMs will forward proposed supplements to this volume to HQ AF/A3T, through HQ ACC/A3J, for approval prior to publication IAW AFPD Copies of MAJCOM-level supplements, after approved and published, will be provided by the issuing MAJCOM to HQ AF/A3T, HQ ACC/A3J and the user MAJCOM offices of primary responsibility. Field units below MAJCOM level will forward copies of their supplements to this publication to their parent MAJCOM office of primary responsibility for post publication review. Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR) using the AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication; route AF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command. This publication requires the collection and or

2 2 AFI11-2HC-130JV1 1 SEPTEMBER 2017 maintenance of information protected by Title 5 United States Code (USC) Section 552a, The Privacy Act of The authorities to collect or maintain the records prescribed in the publication are 37 USC 301a, Incentive Pay; Public Law (PL) , Appropriation Act for 1973; PL , Appropriation Act for 1974; PL , Aviation Career Incentive Act of 1974; Executive Order 9397, Numbering System for Federal Accounts Relating to Individual Persons, as amended; Department of Defense (DoD) Directive , Aviation Career Incentive Act and Required Annual Report; and AFI , Aviation Management. The applicable SORN, F011 AF XO A, Aviation Resource Management System (ARMS), is available at: SUMMARY OF CHANGES This publication has been substantially revised and shall be completely reviewed. Major changes include: Added Tiered waiver authority (AFI requirement) ( 1.6), reduced redundancy of guidance throughout, added ACC/A3J as responsible division for ACC units throughout, updated links to external references throughout, updated unit responsibilities ( 1.5.4), updated waiver authority and routing ( 1.6), revised Aircrew Training ( 1.7.); revised RAP Program guidance ( 1.8, 1.9), revised RAP Policy and Management and defined BMC/CMR position guidance ( 1.8), revised Experienced Aircrew Requirements ( 1.10) Chapter 2, defined IQT requirements, method of completion, and status of graduates, revised Chapter 3 significantly, removed PQP table and incorporated in Table 5.1, defined method of completing MQT ( 3.2). Revised Chapter 4 entirely, clarified training requirements of this AFI versus RAP requirements ( 4.1), removed experience table (now in paragraph 1.10.) ground training moved to RTM and definitions to Attachment 2. Flying currency tables completely revised (Table 4.1, 4.2, 4.3), revised Local Indoc Training ( 4.4), revised lookback and regression s ( 4.8), revised contingency operations ( 4.11). Revised Chapter 5 entirely, Table 5.1 changed IAW AFGM, MPD progression changed and added restrictions ( 5.4.), revised MPD tracking guidance ( 5.4), revised aircraft commander upgrade ( 5.5.), revised aircraft commander certification ( 5.6), revised special qualification and instructor certification guidance (Table 5.2). Revised Chapter 6 entirely, added Permanent Training Folder guidance ( 6.2), Chapter 1 GENERAL GUIDANCE Purpose Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Terms Key Words Explained Administration Responsibilities Waiver Authority and Routing Aircrew Training Ready Aircrew Program (RAP)... 10

3 AFI11-2HC-130JV1 1 SEPTEMBER RAP Policy and Management Aircrew Experience Table 1.1. Experienced Aircrew Requirements Aircrew Utilization/Management Sortie Allocation Guidance Formal Training Conducted in Unit (Secondary Method Training) Active Duty Service Commitments Training Records and Reports In-Flight Supervision Aircrew Training While DNIF Intra Command and Inter Command Transfer of Aircrews Chapter 2 QUALIFICATION TRAINING General Initial Qualification Training (IQT) Requalification Training Conversion Qualification Training Transition Training Difference Training Senior Officer Courses Multiple Qualification Chapter 3 MISSION QUALIFICATION TRAINING AND MISSION CERTIFICATION General Mission Qualification Training Mission Certification Chapter 4 CONTINUATION TRAINING General Ground Training Flying Training Table 4.1. Pilot Currencies

4 4 AFI11-2HC-130JV1 1 SEPTEMBER 2017 Table 4.2. CSO Currencies Table 4.3. Loadmaster Currencies Local Indoctrination Training Special Categories Different Series C-130J Certifications Re-Currency Training N-BMC/N-CMR Regression Figure 4.1. RAP Lookback Flow End-of-Cycle Training Requirements Proration of End-of-Cycle Training Requirements Table 4.4. Proration Allowance (T-2) Contingency Operations Chapter 5 UPGRADE/SPECIALIZED TRAINING General Aircrew Upgrades Table 5.1. Upgrade Prerequisites Mission Pilot Development (MPD) MPD Progression Aircraft Commander Upgrade Aircraft Commander Certification Aircrew Instructor Upgrade Flight Examiner Certification Special Mission Qualifications (SMQ) and Aircrew Certifications Table 5.2. Special Mission Qualifications/Instructor Certified Events Aircrew Certification Events Description and Criteria Chapter 6 AIRCREW TRAINING RECORDS General Permanent Training Folder Upgrade Entry Documentation

5 AFI11-2HC-130JV1 1 SEPTEMBER Active Training Records Training Record Close Out Documenting Aircrew Certifications Letter of Certifications (Letter of X s) Instruction for AF Form Instructions for the AF Form Instructions for the AF Form Table 6.1. Event and Task Performance Standards Instructions for the AF Form 4025, MPD Training Folder Attachment 1 GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 48 Attachment 2 GROUND TRAINING DESCRIPTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 58 Attachment 3 FLYING TRAINING SORTIE/EVENT DESCRIPTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 61 Attachment 4 VERIFICATION GUIDE FOR CSAR 70 Attachment 5 SAMPLE SMT APPROVAL FORMAT 72

6 6 AFI11-2HC-130JV1 1 SEPTEMBER 2017 Chapter 1 GENERAL GUIDANCE 1.1. Purpose. This volume establishes training management of HC-130J aircrew members in order to achieve the highest degree of combat readiness consistent with flight safety and resource availability Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Terms. See Attachment Key Words Explained Will and shall indicate a mandatory requirement Should is normally used to indicate a preferred, but not mandatory, method of accomplishment May indicates an acceptable or suggested means of accomplishment Note indicates operating procedures, techniques, etc., which are considered essential to emphasize Administration Recommendation for Change. Submit suggested improvements to this instruction on an AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication, through MAJCOM channels according to AFI , Flight Manual Program (FMP) Send proposals for amending Training Plans/SOIs to MAJCOM/A3T Flight Operations Division (ANG and AFRC units), HQ ACC/A3J Personnel Recovery Division (ACC units) or HQ AETC/A3Z (AETC units) Responsibilities Headquarters, Air Combat Command (ACC), Director of Air and Space Operations (A3), is designated as the responsible agency for this volume IAW AFPD 11-2, Aircrew Operations. As the lead command, ACC/A3 will chair ACC Realistic Training Review Boards (RTRB) to review ground and flying training requirements/programs for Combat Air Forces (CAF) units. (T-2). RTRB participants should include applicable ACC active and reserve component representatives. Major Command (MAJCOM)/A3s with major weapons systems for which ACC is lead command should be invited to send representatives and/or inputs MAJCOMs will: HQ ACC/A3J will coordinate with units to determine training requirements to fulfill primary and secondary Designed Operational Capability (DOC) statement missions and unit taskings. (T-2) HQ ACC/A3J will review subordinate unit supplemental instructions and training programs as directed by MAJCOM guidance. (T-2) Publish a Ready Aircrew Program Tasking Memorandum (RTM) that establishes Continuation Training (CT) requirements for Combat mission Ready (CMR)

7 AFI11-2HC-130JV1 1 SEPTEMBER and Basic Mission Capable (BMC) aircrew. (T-2). OPR for the HC-130J RTM is HQ ACC/A3T in coordination with ACC/A3J Wings/Groups will: Develop programs to meet training objectives and provide necessary staff support to assist subordinate units in the management of training programs. (T-2) Ensure RTM guidance implementation to include Aviation Resource Management Systems (ARMS) training profile updates and squadron dissemination. (T- 2) Determine annual formal aircrew training quota requirements, submit quota requests to MAJCOM/A3T Flight Operations Division (ANG and AFRC units), HQ ACC/A3J Personnel Recovery Division (ACC units), or HQ AETC/A3Z (AETC units) and manage quotas allocated. (T-2) ACC wings/groups will assist Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) unit training programs. (T-2) Attach API-6/8/B/D (Aircrew Position Indicator) flyers to a flying squadron. (T-3) Squadrons/Units will: Assist the wing/group in developing unit training programs. (T-2) Manage unit training programs to ensure compliance with this instruction and applicable Air Force guidance on the training of aircrew members. Ensure adequate training continuity and supervision of assigned and attached crewmembers. As necessary, assign additional requirements based on individual crewmembers experience and proficiency. (T-2) Review training and evaluation records of newly-assigned crewmembers and those completing formal training to determine training required to achieve BMC or CMR status and to ensure provisions of this instruction are met. (T-3) Ensure Ready Aircrew Program (RAP) missions are oriented to developing combat and tactical employment skills. Provide guidance to ensure only effective RAP missions are logged as RAP sorties. (T-2) Submit waivers as outlined in this instruction. (T-2) Fill allocated training quotas through appropriate channels. Submit nominees or return quotas to MAJCOM/A3T Flight Operations Division (ANG and AFRC units), HQ ACC/A3J Personnel Recovery Division (ACC units) or HQ AETC/A3Z (AETC units) NLT 30 days prior to class start date. (T-2) Determine missions/events in which individual BMC crewmembers will maintain qualification/certification versus familiarization. (T-2) If not specifically directed, identify the level of supervision required to accomplish required training. (T-2).

8 8 AFI11-2HC-130JV1 1 SEPTEMBER Track and monitor continuation training currencies and requirements for all assigned/attached aircrew members. (T-2) Review qualifications and monitor training requirements for unit-assigned flight surgeons (FS). (T-2) Determine how many and which aircrew will carry specialized training certifications and qualifications identified in Chapter 5. (T-2) Ensure crewmembers participate in sorties, events and tasks only when adequately prepared and trained. (T-1) Submit a training report to the MAJCOM/A3 (AFRC: 10 AF/A3T) (ANG: NGB/A3O) branch as directed by the RTM. Submit an out-of-cycle report anytime MAJCOM assistance is required to prepare for designed operational capability (DOC) or Air and Space Expeditionary Forces (AEF) tasking. Units will adhere to guidance set forth by applicable MAJCOM RTM for submitting Training Health Reports, shortfalls, LIMFACs and deviations. (T-2) Initiate, track, review and close out aircrew training folders and forms IAW Chapter 6. (T-2) Convene a training review panel (TRP) once per calendar semiannual period. Commanders may increase frequency as required. (T-2) TRPs will be chaired by SQ/CC or designated representative. Panel members should include representation from squadron training, standardization and evaluation, safety and others as appropriate. (T-3) TRPs should review staff and crewmember management actions necessary to complete squadron flight and ground training programs. TRPs should also review continuation training, upgrades, RAP completion rates, crew position gains/losses, MPD progression, and specialized training/certification programs. (T-3) Instructor Responsibilities Instructors should be highly knowledgeable in HC-130J TTPs and governing AFIs to provide timely instruction to any crew position concerning weapon system employment and regulatory guidance Instructors should be thoroughly familiar with all courseware, training plans, syllabi and applicable guidance of this instruction for qualification, upgrade, and specialized training they are required to administer Instructors will review student training records prior to performing each flight or training session. (T-2) Instructors will conduct preflight briefings and post flight critiques. (T-2) Instructors will ensure required upgrade training items are completed and signed off only after the student demonstrates the required proficiency level. Complete and sign off all required training items prior to recommending a student for an evaluation or certifying the student in an event. (T-2).

9 AFI11-2HC-130JV1 1 SEPTEMBER Instructors should complete student grade sheets and narratives prior to the next sortie/event (unless flown with the same instructor on the same day), but in no case later than 24 hours following the mission. (T-3) Each instructor aircrew member is responsible for the safe execution of the duties of their respective crew position Instructor pilots are responsible at all times for the conduct of the flight and safety of the aircraft Individual aircrew members: Aircrew members should hand carry all available training records to assist the gaining unit in assessing qualifications and training requirements Aircrew members will complete training requirements and currencies within the guidelines of this instruction and the RTM to adequately prepare for and maintain proficiency in assigned flight-related activities. (T-2) Aircrew members will participate only in sorties, events and tasks in which they are current and qualified, unless under direct supervision. (T-2) Waiver Authority and Routing. Unless otherwise directed or annotated, waiver authority for contents of this instruction (to include T-1 and T-2) waivers is the MAJCOM/A3 with mission execution authority or COMAFFOR for contingency/expeditionary operations when units experience a change of operational control (CHOP) With MAJCOM/A3 approval, the OG/CC may: Extend MDS-specific ground training periods listed in the RTM up to 60 days, on an individual basis. Non-MDS specific training waivers are obtained IAW reference directives Extend flying training currencies listed in the RTM and Table 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 up to 60 days unless otherwise noted The OG/CC may waive 10 percent of the total hours and PAA hours required for upgrade in all crew positions, on an individual basis only. File a copy of the experience waiver in the individual s training record. Students will bring waiver letters to the formal school for insertion into their training record. (T-2) Units are responsible for maintaining a copy of approved waivers and tracking the following information: Waiver type Approval authority Approval date Waiver number (if applicable) Waiver expiration date Units will notify MAJCOM/A3T Flight Operations Division (ANG and AFRC units), HQ ACC/A3J Personnel Recovery Division (ACC units) or HQ AETC/A3Z (AETC units) by when waivers to this volume are issued. (T-2).

10 10 AFI11-2HC-130JV1 1 SEPTEMBER Units will utilize the AETC Form 6, Waiver Request, to request FTU course overages, FTU SOI waivers, or senior officer/key staff course (KSC) requests. (T-2). Route FTU waiver requests to MAJCOM/A3T Flight Operations Division (ANG and AFRC units), HQ ACC/A3J Personnel Recovery Division (ACC units) or HQ AETC/A3Z (AETC units). MAJCOMs will forward the request to HQ AETC for approval. (T-2). File a copy of approved waivers in the trainee s Aircrew Training Folder. Students will hand-carry a hard copy of approved waivers to the FTU course. (T-2) Submit Secondary Method Training (SMT) approvals as outlined in paragraph 1.13 to MAJCOM/A3T Flight Operations Division (ANG and AFRC units), HQ ACC/A3J Personnel Recovery Division (ACC units) or HQ AETC/A3Z (AETC units). (T-2) Aircrew Training. Training programs are designed to progress aircrew from Initial and Mission Qualification Training (IQT/MQT) at a formal training course, to local Continuation Training (CT) and Upgrade/Specialized Training. Aircrew members maintain BAQ status until completion of MQT and subsequent BMC or CMR designation. Additional information for each training program is located in Chapters 2-5 of this instruction ACC Training Support Squadron (TRSS) assists HQ ACC/A3J in development of training programs when tasked by HQ ACC/A3J. Other MAJCOMs may submit requests for training program support to HQ ACC/A3J. If validated, these requests are prioritized and tasked to ACC TRSS Designated test units (CB-coded) may develop syllabi to upgrade operational test aircrew in support of specific test plans. OG/CCs will approve these syllabi and submit to ACC/A3J & ACC TRSS. (T-2) Initial cadre for change of aircraft equipment or capability. When possible, qualified personnel in other units operating like equipment or the sourced contractors provide initial cadre training. Initial cadre for approved/validated new capabilities will be designated by the OG/CC unless specified otherwise by other governing directive or MAJCOM guidance. (T- 2) Ready Aircrew Program (RAP). RAP is the CT program that defines the required mix of annual sorties, simulator missions, and training events aircrew shall accomplish to sustain combat mission readiness in order to meet DOC tasked requirements. RAP training requirements not contained in this instruction are implemented via the MAJCOM published RTM. Following completion of MQT, aircrew will be certified by the unit commander as BMC or CMR as defined below. (T-2) Basic Mission Capable (BMC). A status that denotes a crewmember is receiving the minimum training required to be familiar with all missions, but only required to be qualified/certified and proficient in some of the primary DOC mission requirements of their assigned or attached unit The following aircrew are designated as BMC: RegAF non-cmr aircrew member positions above the squadron level Aircrew members who have a primary job performing wing supervision or staff functions that directly support flying operations.

11 AFI11-2HC-130JV1 1 SEPTEMBER Aircrew members assigned to the Formal Training Unit (FTU), United States Air Force Weapons School (USAFWS), and Operational / Developmental Test and Evaluation units BMC crewmembers shall be able to attain proficiency and if required certification/qualification in 30 days or less for those missions/events in which they maintain familiarization only. (T-2) BMC aircrew will maintain all flight and ground currencies and accomplish all RAP designated training which affects BMC status. (T-2). Failure to accomplish this training results in regression to Non-BMC status (N-BMC) BMC aircrew members may deploy and participate in missions that they are proficient and qualified in without additional training, as determined by the SQ/CC Combat Mission Ready (CMR). A status that denotes a crewmember is receiving the training required to be certified, current and proficient in the DOC mission requirements of their assigned flying unit The following aircrew are designated as CMR: Combat unit RegAFAPI-1/2/A positions, flying squadron commander (SQ/CC) and squadron operations officers (SQ/DO). If a unit is over-manned, the SQ/CC will train the front line of their Unit Manpower Document (UMD) API-1/2/A positions to CMR and may elect to designate the overage as BMC. (T-2) API-6/B positions not assigned to the flying squadron may be designated as CMR by operations group commanders (OG/CCs). ANG/AFRC: Any aircrew member may be designated CMR/BMC at OG/CC discretion CMR aircrew members are expected to maintain flight and ground currencies and accomplish all RAP designated training that affects CMR status. Failure to complete training or maintain currencies will result in regression to Non-CMR (N-CMR) status. (T-2) RAP Policy and Management. RAP is executed IAW this instruction and the current MAJCOM RTM. The RTM takes precedence over this instruction and may contain updated mission and event requirements not yet incorporated in this instruction RAP Training Cycle. The training cycle is defined by the RTM RAP Tasking Memorandum. The RTM and this instruction identify BMC and CMR training requirements by establishing a minimum number of sorties, events and special capabilities that are completed based on aircrew experience levels. Specific sorties and events listed in the RTM may not be identified in this volume and RTM will provide necessary guidance in these instances Sorties and events defined by the RTM are minimums and will not be reduced except by proration, waiver or situations as stipulated by this instruction and the RTM. (T-2) Each RAP sortie will accomplish a tactical mission scenario or a basic skills mission that supports the unit s mission to receive credit as an effective RAP sortie. (T- 3).

12 12 AFI11-2HC-130JV1 1 SEPTEMBER Units will follow guidelines for RAP sorties and events with minor variances authorized. (T-2). SQ/CCs may use variations in sortie types as a basis for end-of cycle regression RAP Training Development. Units will design a training program to achieve combat capability in tasked missions, maintain aircrew proficiency and enhance mission accomplishment and safety. (T-2). RAP training sorties should emphasize either overarching combat skills or scenarios that reflect procedures and operations based on employment plans, location, current intelligence, and opposition capabilities. Use of procedures and actions applicable to combat scenarios are desired (e.g., appropriate use of code words, authentication procedures, combat tactics, safe recovery procedures, tactical deception, in-flight reports, threat reactions, and intelligence briefing/debriefing). Tactical training should include use of threat simulators, countermeasures and include participation with other rescue weapon systems/support aircraft to the maximum extent possible RAP Training Reports. Submit RAP training reports IAW MAJCOM RTM guidance. (T-2) Aircrew Experience. Aircrew members require a minimum number of flight hours to be considered experienced (EXP) in the aircraft IAW AFI , Aircrew Management. Table 1.1. defines the minimum hours required for aircrew to be considered experienced. (T-2). MPD pilots are considered inexperienced for any required reporting or tracking purposes. Unit Commanders may increase hour requirements prior to designating a member experienced based on individual performance levels or other factors. Table 1.1. Experienced Aircrew Requirements. CREW POSITION PAA (Note 1,2) TOTAL (Note 3) Aircraft Commander or * CSO or * LM NOTES: 1. PAA in HC/MC-130J Aircraft or Simulator, including CT, upgrade, requal, or formal training hours. *For 400 PAA requirements, 200 hours will come from HC/MC-130J hours (sim/aircraft), remaining 200 hours may come from other C-130J variants. (T-2). Other time will not be credited. (T-2). 2. Aircraft Commander PAA hours are those hours accomplished after AC certification. 3. Total hours include any military fixed-wing flying time in same/like crewposition to include SUPT or SUNT. Other time in excess of 100 hours will not be credited. (T-2).

13 AFI11-2HC-130JV1 1 SEPTEMBER Aircrew Utilization/Management. See AFI , Aircrew Management Sortie Allocation Guidance Combat Units (CC coded units). The SQ/CC's first priority is to train all designated aircrew to CMR. Priorities for sortie allocations are as follows: CMR API-1/2/A, CMR API- 6/B, BMC, API-5 Flight Surgeons, and then all others. Inexperienced API-1/2/A aircrew members should receive sortie allocation priority over experienced aircrew members Formal Training Units and USAFWS (TF coded units). The execution of formal syllabus training within MAJCOM-programmed flying training timelines should be the SQ/CCs priority. Priorities for sortie allocations are as follows: Syllabus training, instructor upgrade training, instructor continuation training, and staff personnel not performing Instructor or Flight Examiner (FE) duties (to include API-5 Flight Surgeons) Test and Test Evaluation Squadron (TES) Units (CB coded units). Requirements directed by MAJCOM, training required to prepare for assigned projects/tasking, BMC training requirements that cannot be accomplished on primary missions, API 5 Flight Surgeons API-6/8/B/D flyers. Units should provide attached API 6/8/B/D flyers adequate resources to maintain minimum training requirements. However, API-6/8/B/D flyer support will not come at the expense of the flying squadron's primary mission. (T-2). If units cannot meet attached flyer requirements, they may request relief IAW AFI , as supplemented. Units requiring flying hour adjustments for attached API-6/8/B/D flyers may request program changes IAW AFI , Flying Hour Program Management For FTU only wings, API-6/B crewmembers maintain instructor status (optional for WG/GP CC, FCF crewmembers). These wings fly API-1/6/A/B crewmembers as required by Program Flying Training (PFT) API-8/D (above wing level) rated personnel flying authorizations and Test Unit crewmembers are IAW AFI and MAJCOM guidance. They should fly the BMC rate; however, they are not required to complete BMC specific missions/events, or meet monthly RAP lookback requirements Formal Training Conducted in Unit (Secondary Method Training). When attendance at a formal school course is not practical or no quotas exist, units may request approval to conduct training in-unit using formal school syllabus and courseware. EXCEPTION: Instructor Upgrades & Requalifications conducted in home station WSTs by contracted flight instructors do not require SMT approval; however, un-programmed training still requires overage approval from ACC/A3J. Any aircrew member who has previously failed to complete a formal course for substandard performance will not complete SMT for the same course. (T-2) SMT Approval Authority. Submit approval requests through local channels to MAJCOM/A3T Flight Operations Division (ANG and AFRC units), HQ ACC/A3J Personnel Recovery Division (ACC units) or HQ AETC/A3Z (AETC units) for review and approval. Reference Attachment 5 for approval format Sequence of training waivers for ground, simulator, and flying events may be approved on a case-by-case basis by the unit operations officer. MAJCOM/A3T or ACC/A3J approve all other modifications to formal school products.

14 14 AFI11-2HC-130JV1 1 SEPTEMBER Units maintain a copy of SMT approvals in the individual's training records Formal School Courseware Requests. For secondary method training, the approval authority includes the appropriate formal school as an addressee on all correspondence and requests that the formal school forward applicable courseware to the aircrew member s unit of assignment. Courseware includes but is not limited to; the course syllabus of instruction (SOI), briefings, computer based training (CBT) modules, instructor guides, training guides and student grade sheets. This information may be web-based or available through other digital mediums. The unit training office will verify currency of the courseware obtained. (T-2) Formal school courseware will only be used to train the individual referenced in the approved SMT approval. (T-2) If the course includes an end of course exam, units may substitute a locally developed exam with a minimum passing score of 85 percent When a formal school course is authorized to be conducted in unit, the unit assumes responsibility for providing this training locally. The following applies to SMT: Secondary method training will be completed within 120 days from the first flight or WST sortie for Instructor Upgrades and Requalification s. (T-2). SMT approvals for Initial Qualification or Initial Mission Qualification will only be granted in extraordinary circumstances; the approving MAJCOM determines time limits as part of the approval. Failure to complete within the specified time limit requires notification through channels to MAJCOM/A3T Flight Operations Division (ANG and AFRC units), HQ ACC/A3J Personnel Recovery Division (ACC units) or HQ AETC/A3Z (AETC units) with individual s name, rank, reason for delay, planned actions and estimated completion date Ground training event prerequisites will be IAW the formal course SOI. (T-2) Simulator training mission event prerequisites will be IAW the formal course SOI. (T-2). Reference the Training Media Substitution Section of the SOI for guidance on conducting training in different media (i.e. aircraft vs. simulator). Items that cannot be completed safely in the aircraft may be covered during table-talk discussion Flying training mission event prerequisites will be IAW the formal course SOI. (T-2) Coordinate with the servicing MPF to ensure individuals acknowledge any Active duty Service Commitment (ADSC) required and that the ADSC is properly processed once training is completed Active Duty Service Commitments. Formal training conducted may incur an active duty service commitment IAW AFI , Active Duty Service Commitments (ADSC) Units will ensure crewmembers who are directed to attend an education or formal training course, whether via Permanent Change of Station (PCS), TDY or Permanent Change of Assignment (PCA), process through the Military Personnel Flight (MPF) for ADSC counseling and completion of the AF Form 63, Active Duty Service Commitment (ADSC) Acknowledgement Statement or other required ADSC acknowledgment before entering an ADSC-incurring event. (T-2).

15 AFI11-2HC-130JV1 1 SEPTEMBER Training Records and Reports. Units will maintain a permanent training folder for each crewmember. (T-2). Folders are forwarded to gaining units when individuals PCS. IAW Career Field Education and Training Plans (CFETP), personnel in Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) 1AXXX are exempt from maintaining an AF Form 623, On-the-job Training Record. Training is documented as outlined in this instruction Maintain individual training records IAW Chapter 6 and the following: AFI V1, Aircrew Training AFI V2, Aircrew Standardization/Evaluation Program AFI , Aviation Management AFI , Aviation Resource Management MAJCOM directives Career Enlisted Aviators (CEA) Training Documentation. Career Enlisted Aviator qualifications are separate from skill level qualification. When an AF Form 8, Certificate of Aircrew Qualification, is completed for the applicable flight evaluation, that crewmember is qualified to perform all duties assigned to that crew qualification regardless of skill level. Additionally, instructor and flight examiner qualifications are separate and distinct from on-the-job (OJT) trainer or certifier designation and are reflected in the AFSC by use of K prefix (aircrew instructor) and Q prefix (aircrew standardization and evaluation flight examiner) Unit Tracking of Training Requirements. Units will track the following information for all crewmembers (as applicable): Ground training requirements and accomplishments. (T-2) Requirements and accomplishment of individual sorties, RAP sorties, sortie types and events cumulatively for the training cycle. (T-2) Total RAP sorties for determining RTM-defined lookback requirements. (T-2) Ground and flight training currencies. (T-2) Units will update Aviation Resource Management System (ARMS) No Date with either the date of the last FTU or USAFWS-equivalent training accomplished, or the unit mission certification date. (T-2) Airdrop Delivery Records. Track all airdrops IAW AFI Information maintained should be sufficient to compute event Circular Error Average. This information should be maintained by the squadron tactics office In-Flight Supervision. When performing crewmember duties, the following personnel will be under direct supervision of an instructor of like specialty. (T-2) All non-current crewmembers while performing the specific event(s) for which they are non-current All crewmembers in initial, upgrade or re-qualification flying training, unless syllabus states direct supervision is not required. Upgrade students may fly without an instructor when performing duties not related to the upgrade, unless otherwise restricted.

16 16 AFI11-2HC-130JV1 1 SEPTEMBER Senior officers who have completed only the Senior Officer Course (SOC) Any other personnel designated by the WG, OG, or Sq/CC For additional Instructor Pilot Requirements see AFI 11-2HC-130J Vol Aircrew Training While DNIF. Crewmembers whose status is Duty Not Involving Flying (DNIF) may log ground training events, including simulator training, if the member s physical condition allows. Consult the flight surgeon initiating the DD Form 2992, Medical Recommendation for Flying or Special Operational Duty, to determine if the DNIF status includes ground training limitations Intra Command and Inter Command Transfer of Aircrews. Losing units will screen individual flight and ground training records during unit out-processing to correct discrepancies prior to PCS. (T-3) Specialized Training/Certifications identifed in Table 5.2. may be accepted at the discretion of the gaining unit commander.

17 AFI11-2HC-130JV1 1 SEPTEMBER Chapter 2 QUALIFICATION TRAINING 2.1. General. This chapter outlines the minimum requirements for Basic Aircraft Qualification (BAQ) training which includes initial qualification, requalification, conversion or difference training, and senior officer courses Initial Qualification Training (IQT). IQT provides aircrew the basic training necessary to initially qualify in flying duties without regard to a specific unit's mission. Upon completion, aircrew members attain BAQ status. BAQ is a prerequisite for all follow-on training, including MQT The primary method of IQT is to attend the appropriate formal training course listed in the Education and Training Course Announcements (ETCA). When attendance is not practical or no quotas exist, units will request a waiver to conduct in-unit SMT IAW paragraph (T-2) Training Prerequisites. Complete training prerequisites IAW AFI V1 and the current syllabus of instruction (SOI). The AETC Bookstore ( is the primary source for all formal syllabi Requalification Training. Criteria resulting in loss of MDS qualification and requalification requirements are IAW AFI V1. Note: Chapter 4 defines flying training events which result in a loss of qualification due to loss of currency exceeding six months Conversion Qualification Training. Conversion training is conducted IAW AFI V1. OG/CCs will submit conversion qualification training requests through the chain of command for MAJCOM/A3 approval. (T-1) Transition Training. Transition training is a shortened version of qualification training that gives aircrew members cross-flowing from another military aircraft credit for acquired aviation proficiency. Transition of mission qualified C-130J pilots/loadmasters and legacy HC- 130P/N and MC-130E/H/P Navigators (mission qualified or previously mission qualified but out of the cockpit less than 36 months) may be accomplished using a MAJCOM approved Transition SOI Difference Training. For aircraft and instrument qualification purposes, the C-130J, C- 130J-30, EC-130J, HC-130J, MC-130J, and WC-130J are considered to be different series aircraft in the same mission design series (MDS) and difference training is authorized for all aircrew positions Units will conduct difference training IAW a syllabus or training plan approved by MAJCOM/A3T Flight Operations Division (ANG and AFRC units), HQ ACC/A3J (ACC units) or HQ AETC/A3Z (AETC units). (T-2) Document difference training as (MDS) Difference Training on the AF Form 4348, USAF Aircrew Certifications or MAJCOM approved equivalent. The SQ/CC or appropriate/designated Operations Supervisor will certify the training. (T-2).

18 18 AFI11-2HC-130JV1 1 SEPTEMBER Upon completion of difference training, the aircrew member is BAQ in the new aircraft. Common aircrew certifications may be transferred at the discretion of the unit commander SOW HC/MC-130J instructors are considered qualified in both HC/MC-130J PR and SOF missions once they have completed differences training at the discretion of the unit commander Senior Officer Courses. Senior officers whose position requires operational flying will complete the appropriate formal training course IAW AFI V1 and MAJCOM supplements. (T-2) HC-130J Senior Officer Orientation Course. This course provides basic orientation to senior officers who supervise/oversee flying operations for aircraft in which they are not qualified. Graduates will fly with an instructor in their respective crew position on all sorties Rated pilot and CSO senior officers who supervise/oversee flying operations of the HC-130J may attend the HC-130J Senior Officer Orientation course Training Prerequisites. Complete training prerequisites IAW the current SOI located in the AETC Bookstore ( Non-rated senior officers who supervise/oversee flying operations of the HC-130J may receive in-unit FAM training and observe operations. (T-1) Multiple Qualification. Aircrew are authorized multiple qualification IAW AFI V1 and the following: Submit multiple qualification requests through command channels to MAJCOM Stan Eval Aircrew members will complete training IAW an approved syllabus. (T-2).

19 AFI11-2HC-130JV1 1 SEPTEMBER Chapter 3 MISSION QUALIFICATION TRAINING AND MISSION CERTIFICATION 3.1. General. This chapter outlines the minimum requirements criteria and training requirements for mission qualification training (MQT) and mission certification (assignment of BMC or CMR) Mission Qualification Training. MQT provides aircrew the training necessary to initially qualify or re-qualify in flying duties to perform the unit s mission. Upon completion, aircrew members maintain BAQ status until the SQ/CC certifies the member as BMC or CMR The primary method of MQT is to attend the appropriate formal training course listed in the ETCA. When attendance is not practical or no quotas exist, units will request authorization to conduct in-unit SMT IAW paragraph (T-2) Training Prerequisites. Complete training prerequisites IAW AFI V1 and the current SOI. The AETC Bookstore ( is the primary source for all formal syllabi All pilots graduate MQT as Mission Pilots (MP). If a pilot is unable to maintain MP status, SQ/CCs can downgrade individuals to First Pilot (FP) status until the member is ready to requalify as an MP IAW Chapter 4. MPs will not fly as a pilot-in-command until certified by the SQ/CC as an aircraft commander IAW Chapter 5. (T-1) Previously qualified pilots (PQP) are those pilots cross-flowing from another MDS to include FAIPs and Operational Support Aircraft (OSA). PQPs are not required to enter the Mission Pilot Development (MPD) program, however SQ/CCs can elect to place a PQP in the MPD program based on the individual s previous experience. PQPs will not act as pilot-in-command until meeting prerequisites IAW Table 5.1 and certified by the SQ/CC IAW Chapter 5. (T-1) Mission Pilots entering a unit for their first operational assignment (pipeline) will be entered into the MPD program at Stage 1. (T-2) Flying Training Requirements. Complete flying training requirements IAW the formal course SOI and the following: High winds or non-availability of parachutists may cause loadmasters to complete MQT without conducting actual personnel airdrops. In these cases, use standard airdrop training bundles (SATB) during flight training. If actual personnel airdrops were not accomplished during formal training, the FTU issues a restricted AF Form 8, Certificate of Aircrew Qualification, IAW AFI 11-2HC-130JV2. Accomplish final certification of personnel airdrop in-unit under the supervision of an instructor or flight examiner loadmaster on an actual static line personnel airdrop. Loadmasters will not be certified CMR until final certification for personnel airdrops is complete. (T-2) Units North of the 60 Parallel. When MQT is conducted via in-unit SMT, crewmembers in units North of the 60 N parallel scheduled to complete MQT during the summer months (May through August), have until 31 October to complete the required

20 20 AFI11-2HC-130JV1 1 SEPTEMBER 2017 night/nvg training events. The mission qualification evaluation for these crewmembers may be administered before completing night training events Mission Certification. Mission qualification is a prerequisite for mission certification or recertification, as required. The SQ/CC will certify crewmembers as BMC or CMR upon completion of training requirements. Commanders should normally certify individuals to BMC or CMR within 120 days of member arriving at the unit after completing mission qualification. (T-2) Basic Mission Capable Certification. Certification as BMC requires the following: (T-2) Completion of all BMC-related ground training IAW the RTM. Training missions may be flown before completing all items listed, provided grounding events are accomplished Completion of all BMC-related flying training IAW Table 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and the RTM Combat Mission Ready Certification. Certification as CMR requires the following: (T-2) Completion of all CMR-related ground training IAW the RTM. Individual will be current for all events which affect CMR status Completion of all CMR-related flying training IAW Table 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and the RTM. Individual will be current for all events which affect CMR status Qualification and/or certification in any specialized training required for CMR status. See Chapter Meet 1-month lookback at the CMR sortie rate.

21 AFI11-2HC-130JV1 1 SEPTEMBER Chapter 4 CONTINUATION TRAINING 4.1. General. This chapter combined with the MAJCOM RAP Tasking Memorandum defines minimum ground and flying training requirements for BAQ, BMC and CMR crewmembers. CT provides aircrew the training necessary to maintain flying safety & proficiency and consists of two aspects. The first involves training in the basic skills necessary to ensure the safe operation of the aircraft and safe execution of mission events, these requirements are listed in Table 4.1, 4.2, 4.3. The second (RAP) consists of specific mission sorties, events, and training required to be proficient in the unit's assigned missions, these requirements are listed in the RTM as volume only requirements. Table 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and the RTM must be referenced to determine BMC & CMR requirements Ground Training. Ground training will be accomplished IAW the RTM, this AFI, and ancillary training requirements IAW AFI (T-2). The RTM establishes event frequency, identifies grounding events, and reflects if mission status is affected Ground training event descriptions/guidance derived from this instruction are listed in Attachment 2 of this AFI. For other ground training descriptions, see the reference directive listed in the RTM Ground training tables in this instruction do not include ancillary training required by AFI , Training Development, Delivery, and Evaluation. This includes Total Force Awareness Training and Expeditionary Skills Training which will be tracked at unit level. (T-2) Failure to complete ground training events may affect BMC/CMR status. See paragraph Flying Training. Aircrew will accomplish flying training requirements applicable to their individual crew position IAW Table 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and as specified by the RTM. (T-2). Table 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 apply to RegAF, AFRC, & ANG units. BAQ-only aircrew will maintain currency in applicable events noted as BAQ in flying training tables. (T-2). Failure to accomplish flying requirements may affect BMC/CMR status and require additional training Crewmembers assigned/attached to Training or Test coded units will accomplish the BMC requirements as shown in the RTM for those events that they are qualified/certified. Failure to accomplish requirements will not affect instructor status, but will require training as determined by the SQ/CC. Additionally, the SQ/CC will determine which requirements listed in Table 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 will be maintained by assigned/attached aircrew members. (T- 2) Aircrew will not log events for which they are unqualified or not certified. (T-2) Flying training/certification events accomplished during formal training will use the course completion date (successful evaluation date) to establish the due dates for all subsequent currency requirements successfully completed during training. (T-3) Event descriptions and amplifying guidance is listed in Attachment 3 of this AFI.

22 22 AFI11-2HC-130JV1 1 SEPTEMBER Instructor CSOs and loadmasters may log 50 percent of events completed while actively instructing. Table 4.1. Pilot Currencies. SORTIE/EVENT ARMS DUAL CURRENCY Affects CREDITABLE IN WST ID LOGS Exp/Inexp BMC/CMR Maintain Regain NOTES BAQ Basic Sortie SX03 60 Days No Yes Yes 1,2 Navigation (Cat 1) Sortie SX Days No Yes Yes 5 Local Proficiency Sortie SX Days No Yes Yes 1 Takeoff (Total) TO00 60 Days No Yes Yes 1,2 Precision Approach AP01 60 Days No Yes Yes 1,2 ILS Approach Auto (Cat II) AP15 AP Days No Yes Yes 5 Non-Precision Approach AP02 60 Days No Yes Yes 1,2 Circling Approach AP Days No Yes Yes 5 NDB/VOR Approach AP36 AP Days No Yes Yes 5 No HUD Instrument App AP40 90/60 Days No Yes Yes 1,2 Uncoupled Instrument App AP41 90/60 Days No Yes Yes 1,2 Landing (Total) LD00 60 Days No Yes Yes 1,2 Night Landing (unaided) LD02 LD00 90/60 Days No Yes Yes 1,2 MSN ME Takeoff TO06 TO00 90/60 Days BMC/CMR Yes Yes 3 NVG Takeoff TO07 90/60 Days BMC/CMR Yes Yes 3 Self Contained Approach AP34 120/90 Days BMC/CMR Yes Yes 3 Tactical Recovery RA Days BMC/CMR Yes Yes 5,7 NVG Mod Contour (Mtn) RA59 120/90 Days BMC/CMR Yes No 3 Airdrop AD00 120/90 Days BMC/CMR Yes No 3 NVG Airdrop AD19 120/90 Days BMC/CMR Yes No 3 Heavy Equip Airdrop AD16 AD Days No Yes Yes 5 Heavy Equip AD Towplate AD00 AD17 &AD Days No Yes Yes 5 CDS AD01 AD Days No Yes Yes 5 Airdrop Personnel Actual AD02 AD Days BMC/CMR No No 5 High Alt. Airdrop (HAAD) AD18 AD CMR Yes Yes 4,7 HAAR AR Days BMC/CMR Yes Yes 3 NVG HAAR AR14 AR Days BMC/CMR Yes Yes 3 AAR (Total) AR00 180/90 Days BMC/CMR Yes No 4, 7 Night AAR AR02 AR00 180/90 Days BMC/CMR Yes No 4, 7 Search Patterns RA Days No Yes Yes 5 ME Landing LD21 LD00 90/60 Days BMC/CMR Yes No 3 NVG Landing LD19 90/60 Days BMC/CMR Yes No 3 NVG Go Around LD Days BMC/CMR Yes Yes 5 Hot Refueling AR11 AR Days CMR Yes Yes 4,7 FARP AR15 AR Days CMR Yes Yes 4,7 ACDTQT ME08 24 Months CMR Yes Yes 5,6 Table 4.2. CSO Currencies. SORTIE/EVENT ARMS DUAL CURRENCY Affects CREDITABLE IN WST ID LOGS Exp/Inexp BMC/CMR Maintain Regain NOTES BAQ Basic Sortie SX03 60 Days No Yes Yes 1,2 Navigation (Cat 1) Sortie SX Days No Yes Yes 5