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Table 5-1. Passenger Approval Authorities Continued
Flight Type
Required Passenger/Cargo
Criteria for Approval
Additional Requirements
Approval Authority
Space Available
Vice Commandant
Transportation of nonofficial travelers
Reimbursable transportation must be
Transportation
aboard Coast Guard aircraft may
routed through the chain-of-command
(Nonofficial travel -
be authorized on a space available
and Commandant (CG-711).
Reimbursement)
basis provided the Government is
reimbursed at the full coach fare and:
Each request must include the following
(1) The aircraft is already scheduled
information:
for an official purpose (e.g.,
(1) Description of the purpose of travel,
Mission Requirements Use or
(2) An approved itinerary for the trip,
Required Use).
(3) Reimbursement cost data,
(2) Such additional transportation
(4) Aircraft type involved, and
does not exceed minimum
(5) Benefit to the interest of the Federal
mission requirements (i.e., a
Government.
larger aircraft than needed for
the official purpose).
The office responsible for coordinating
(3) Such additional transportation
such travel must:
results in only minor additional
(1) Calculate the commercial, full coach
cost, if any, to the Government.
fare equivalent of the flight.
(2) Notify the individual of this amount.
(3) Instruct the individual on where
to mail payment and how to provide
any additional information that may
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B. ADDITIONAL MISSION REQUIREMENTS USE PASSENGER APPROVAL
GUIDANCE.
1.
Recurring Classes of Mission Essential Personnel. The following categories
of mission essential personnel may occur regularly and are provided to assist
Commanding Officers in their decision whether to approve non-aircrew
personnel to participate in a Mission Requirements Use flight.
a.
Commanders AOR Overflight. An Area, District, or Sector
Commanders overflight reconnaissance of their area of operation for
familiarization is a mission requirement for the effective conduct of
command and control responsibilities. Landing at a location other
than the original point of departure, except for required fuel stops,
must be evaluated and approved separately as either Required Use
transportation or Other Transportation for the Conduct of Official
Business.
b.
Medical Evacuation. Patients and attendants may fly on an approved
Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) flight when the patient’s medical
condition has been validated by a qualified Coast Guard Flight Surgeon,
or competent medical authority if a Coast Guard Flight Surgeon is
not readily available. These individuals may not be transported if
either adequate care or a commercial transport service such as an
air ambulance is locally available. An immediate family member is
authorized to accompany the patient as an attendant for all patients
under the age of 18.
c.
Assistance to Other Agencies. Other government agency personnel
may fly aboard a flight on an approved mission to cooperate with or in
support of federal, state, or local government agencies. It is the duty of
the requesting agency to provide the approving authority with adequate
justification for the flight.
d.
Foreign Nationals. Foreign nationals may take part in flights when they
support Coast Guard missions. Foreign nationals shall be approved
by the entity having OPCON of the flight. Refer to Paragraph 5.D.
for requirements of the Foreign Visits Program and Commandant
(CG-DCO-I) flight concurrence.
e.
General Schedule (GS) Employees. Coast Guard General Schedule
(GS) employees whose presence inflight is essential to accomplishing
a Coast Guard mission are considered mission essential under this
Section.
f.
Contractor Engineering and Technical Services Personnel. Contractor
Engineering and Technical Services (CETS) civilian personnel who are
employees of commercial concerns under contract to the Coast Guard
and whose presence inflight is essential to accomplishing a Coast
Guard mission are considered mission essential under this Section.
CETS includes Contract Field Services personnel, Field Service
Representatives, Technical Representatives, and other contractor
personnel.
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g.
Prisoners and Guards. Prisoners and guards on an approved law
enforcement or prisoner transfer mission are considered mission
essential.
h.
Uniformed Services and Coast Guard Auxiliary Personnel. Uniformed
Services and Coast Guard Auxiliary personnel when on orders to
participate in any Mission Requirements Use function are considered
mission essential.
C. ADDITIONAL SECONDARY USE PASSENGER APPROVAL GUIDANCE.
1.
Recurring Classes of Mission Essential Personnel. The Coast Guard may
support the official transportation needs of other government agencies and
other nongovernment entities on a space available basis or in conjunction
with Mission Requirements Use flights. Several authorized categories of
passengers are outlined below. The following categories of secondary use
passengers may occur regularly and are provided to assist approval authorities
in their decision whether to approve secondary use requests
a.
Cooperation with Federal, State, and Local Agencies. When requested
by proper authority, the Coast Guard may transport personnel belonging
to federal, state, or local government agencies participating in official
missions not in support of a Coast Guard program, but in which Coast
Guard support is considered essential to the mission’s successful
completion. The Coast Guard has authority, pursuant to 14 U.S.C.
§701(a), to utilize its personnel and facilities, including aircraft, to assist
any federal agency, state, territory or possession to perform any activity
for which such personnel and facilities are especially qualified. District,
Area and Sector staffs shall obtain written documentation from the
requesting agency that the transportation supports an official mission
or function of that agency.
b.
Disaster Relief Personnel. Persons engaged in disaster relief activities,
including personnel associated with welfare or relief organizations,
when properly requested by another government agency (e.g., transport
of Red Cross personnel in support of FEMA) may be authorized to fly
aboard Coast Guard Aircraft. Requesting agencies must demonstrate
organic authority to assist the nongovernmental organization.
c.
Federal Advisory Committees. Personnel associated with an
authorized federal advisory committee that assists the Coast Guard to
carry out an authorized responsibility, mission or function (e.g., Regional
Fisheries Management Councils, Area Maritime Security Committees,
Tribal/State Marine Fisheries Commissions) may be authorized to fly
aboard Coast Guard Aircraft.
d.
Representatives of the Media. Representatives of the media, both
print and broadcast, if the transportation will provide improved media
coverage while serving both the interest of the Coast Guard and
the public may be authorized to fly aboard Coast Guard Aircraft.
Transportation of members of the media representing national or
international news and information services should be coordinated
through the chain of command including District public affairs for local
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or regional representatives in advance with Commandant (CG-LGL)
and inform Commandant (CG-711). When space limitations preclude
transporting all interested media personnel, consult the District, Area, or
headquarters public affairs offices.
e.
Commercial Film and Television Producers. Commercial producers
of features, short subject films, or television series may request
participation of Coast Guard aircraft and/or transportation of personnel.
or the Public Affairs Liaison Office (Hollywood) for approval. Once
that approval has been received, the use of Coast Guard facilities and
transportation of passengers may then be approved by the Commanding
Officer. Personnel will be considered in the same category as media
representatives.
f.
Foreign Nationals. Foreign nationals may be transported during
combined operations or exercises. Transportation is also permitted for
diplomatic or public relations if deemed in the best interest of the Federal
Government. Foreign nationals shall be approved by the entity having
OPCON of the flight. Refer to Paragraph 5.D. for requirements of the
Foreign Visit Program and Commandant (CG-DCO-I) flight concurrence.
D. SPECIAL PASSENGER APPROVAL AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
1.
Applicability. Certain categories of passengers require special approval and
reporting requirements. These special approval and reporting requirements
are in addition to the approval requirements discussed in Table 5-1.
2.
Coast Guard Senior Federal Officials (CG SES), Spouses or Dependents of
Senior Federal Officials, Non-Federal Travelers.
a.
Approval Authority. The Judge Advocate General (TJAG) or Deputy
Judge Advocate General (DJAG) must approve, in advance of travel,
in writing. Route all requests via the chain of command to the DJAG,
Office of General Law, Commandant (CG-LGL).
b.
In special emergency situations, an after-the-fact written approval by the
DJAG is permitted. Notify Commandant (CG-711) and Commandant
(CG-LGL) of circumstances where advance written approval cannot be
coordinated, as soon as practicable.
c.
Reporting Requirement. Any transportation of senior Federal officials,
their spouses, dependents and any non-Federal travelers during a
semi-annual period shall be reported to Commandant (CG-711). Reports
shall be submitted by 15 October and 15 April.
3.
Other Agency Senior Federal Officials. For senior Federal officials outside the
Coast Guard, the senior or deputy legal official of the respective Department or
Agency must approve the transportation of that official aboard Coast Guard
aircraft. It is the responsibility of the Coast Guard directorate coordinating the
flight to provide Commandant (CG-711) with written documentation approving
the transportation of all personnel outside the Coast Guard.
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4.
Congressional Travelers. Coast Guard aircraft can be used for the
transportation of Congressional travelers when such usage is in the best
interest of the Federal Government.
a.
Approval Authority. All request for transportation on Coast Guard
aircraft for Members of Congress, their staffs, spouse and/or
dependents, regardless of the purpose of the flight, shall be reviewed
and approved by the DHS Assistant Secretary of Legislative Affairs.
Refer all requests to Commandant (CG-0921).
b.
Congressional Operational Orientation Flights. Congressional
operational orientation flights, that depart from and return to the point of
origin to provide first-hand observation, qualify as “mission requirements"
flights pursuant to Paragraph 2.B.1. Commandant (CG-0921) will
review all Congressional Operational Orientation flights and forward
recommendations through Commandant (CG-711) to Commandant
(CG-7) for endorsement/approval. Once endorsed/approved by
Commandant (CG-7), the ATR will be sent for final approval to DHS
Office of Legislative Affairs.
c.
Congressional Transportation Flights. Flights that transport
Congressional travelers from Point A to Point B, even if they involve the
opportunity to observe Coast Guard flight operations or mission while
transiting, do not qualify as “mission requirements" flights and require
approval by the Vice Commandant. Commandant (CG-0921) will review
all Congressional Transportation flights and forward recommendations
through Commandant (CG-711) to the Vice Commandant (CG-09) for
endorsement. Once endorsed/approved by Vice Commandant (CG-09),
the ATR is then sent to DHS Office of Legislative Affairs for final approval.
d.
Commandant (CG-0921) requires the following information to
process the request: date request received, originator of the request,
date/location of flight, type of aircraft to be used, name and titles of
personnel participating, purpose of the flight, flight plan, principal Coast
Guard units/personnel involved, Coast Guard personnel escorting
delegation, benefit to the Coast Guard and Federal government, impact
of denial, and points of contact for air station and Congressional Staff.
e.
Reporting Requirements. Commandant (CG-0921) shall provide a
written record of the DHS flight approval to Commandant (CG-711)
for filing with the flight records in accordance with DHS Aviation
5.
Foreign Nationals.
a.
Visits to CG Facilities. The Assistant Commandant for Intelligence
(CG-2) and Deputy Commandant for Operations, Directorate of
International Affairs (DCO-I) administers the Foreign Visits Program to
screen foreign nationals visiting USCG facilities. All foreign nationals
who visit USCG facilities (including units, aircraft, ships, and offsite
locations where USCG members are the hosts) must be approved in
accordance with this program. The requirement applies to all foreign
nationals even if the visitor doesn’t intend to fly onboard a USCG aircraft
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and even if the foreign national is representing a foreign government as
a part of a bilateral agreement. All visit requests shall be submitted
30 days in advance. For additional guidance contact Commandant
(CG-DCO-I).
b.
Flight Concurrence. In addition to the requirements of the Foreign
Visits Program, Commandant (CG-DCO-I) shall give concurrence for
each flight embarking a foreign national, except when the flight is
conducted pursuant to a bilateral agreement. Concurrence should be
sought via email correspondence to foreigntravelpolicy@uscg.mil. A
current list of bilateral agreements can be provided by Commandant
(CG-DCO-I). Units may submit flight concurrence requests by email or
memorandum and a single request may be used for a series of flights
for the same foreign national. Note that requesting flight concurrence
is a parallel process to submitting a Foreign Visits Program request,
but may be done at the same time.
E. OCONUS AEROMEDICAL TRANSPORT.
1.
Applicability.. This Section applies to active duty members and dependents
of active duty members stationed Outside the Continental United States
(OCONUS) for the purpose of receiving medical and in some circumstances
dental care that is not available at their permanent duty station. Patients in
this category must be authorized by the Coast Guard medical system to
receive care.
OCONUS units with sufficient authorized medical patients and attendants to
meet the cost comparison requirements are authorized to approve aeromedical
flights and document the flight as cost justified. The cost comparison will
be based solely upon the number of authorized patients and authorized
attendants (i.e., approved by proper Medical Authority), but shall not include
Space Available aeromedical patients.
2.
Eligibility Requirements. The following eligibility guidance is provided:
a.
Aeromedical Space Required. Patients considered Aeromedical
Space Required:
(1) Active duty members of the Coast Guard, Department of Defense,
or U.S. Public Health Service attached to the Coast Guard.
(2) A dependent of an active duty member of the Coast Guard,
Department of Defense or U.S. Public Health Service attached to
the Coast Guard.
b.
Aeromedical Space Available. Patients considered Aeromedical Space
Available:
(1) Retired members of the U.S. Coast Guard or Department of
Defense.
(2) Dependents of retired members or deceased retired members.
(3) Other personnel authorized care from the Coast Guard medical
system.
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c.
Attendants. Patients requiring assistance, based upon the
determination of the competent medical authority, may be accompanied
by an attendant. The attendant will also be on orders issued by the
competent medical authority. The attendant will travel under the same
priority as the patient (i.e., Space Required).
Patients returning to their home station are authorized transportation
aboard Coast Guard aircraft under the same category in which they
originally traveled to the medical facility. Patients are not required to be
accompanied by their sponsor.
3.
Seating Priority. Space Required patients and attendants will have first
priority for seating on the aircraft, followed by Aeromedical Space Available
patients; during OCONUS aeromedical transportation flights only, Aeromedical
Space Available patients are authorized priority transportation in a Space
Available travel status.
4.
Aeromedical Transportation Flight Records. Commanding Officers of air
stations conducting aeromedical transportation flights shall maintain, for a
minimum of 7 years, a paper record for each aeromedical transportation flight
containing the following documents:
• Hard copy of flight record printed from ALMIS.
• Hard copy of the passenger manifest.
• A copy of all documents establishing the cost justification for aeromedical
transportation.
F.
TRANSPORTATION OF CARGO.
1.
Applicability. This Section applies to transportation of cargo aboard Coast
Guard aircraft. Commercial airlines or services, including charters, shall be
relied upon to the maximum extent practicable. The use of these external
services must economically and effectively meet the cargo transportation
requirements. Coast Guard aircraft may be used to transport cargo when
these external services are unable to do so.
2.
Mission Essential Cargo. Cargo is considered mission essential when their
presence aboard Coast Guard aircraft is in direct support of the approved
Mission Requirements Use for the flight. Approval of mission essential cargo
shall be made in accordance with the Mission Requirements Use Section
of this Chapter.
3.
Transportation of Non-Mission Essential Cargo as the Primary Purpose of
Flight. Cargo that is not considered mission essential may be transported as
the primary purpose of the flight. Approval of non-mission essential cargo shall
be made in accordance with Table 5-1.
Cost and/or schedule justification shall be recorded in the comments section of
the flight record.
4.
Transportation of Cargo as the Secondary Purpose of Flight. Cargo that is
not considered mission essential may be transported on a space-available
basis in accordance with Table 5-1.
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5.
Privately Owned Vehicles. The transportation of privately owned/leased
vehicles, including automobiles, motorcycles and boats, is prohibited.
6.
Cargo Inspection and Hazardous Cargo Handling and Regulation. Cargo
may be inspected, regulated, or prohibited for safety-of-flight reasons by
Commanding Officers of aviation units or by pilots in command of flights.
apply to all cargo carried in Coast Guard aircraft, including mission essential
cargo. Requests for waivers to deviate from this guidance shall be submitted
in writing to Commandant (CG-711).
7.
Tactical, Contingency, and Emergency Airlift. Once the potential for risk
versus the gain has been considered, Area/District Commanders having
Operational Control (OPCON) of aircraft are delegated the authority to invoke
the provisions of Preparing Hazardous Materials for Military Air Shipment,
G. ORIENTATION FLIGHTS.
1.
Applicability. This Section outlines requirements to carry passengers on
flights that depart from and return to the point of origin to provide the passenger
first-hand observation of Coast Guard aviation. Reasonable stopovers during
orientation missions are permitted as long as participants remain, for all
practical purposes, with the aircrew and conduct no other business. Approval
for a passenger to deplane and conduct business at a location other than the
point of origin is considered transportation and must be granted under one of
the preceding Sections of this Chapter.
2.
General Restrictions. The following general restrictions apply to orientation
flights:
• Orientation flights shall be secondary to the approved Mission Requirements
Use of the aircraft.
• Participants shall be properly identified and sponsored, and where applicable,
the appropriate organizational uniform shall be worn.
• Sponsoring organizations that require parental consent for their own mem-
bers to participate in special activities shall be responsible for satisfying their
own such needs; the Government has no such requirement.
• Only minor additional expenditure of operating funds is authorized for orien-
tation flights.
• Access to sensors and sensor capabilities by orientation flight participants
shall be carefully monitored to avoid security compromises. Access shall be
granted only to individuals with previously verified clearance appropriate to
the classification of the sensor or its capabilities.
3.
Authority. Commanding Officers of Coast Guard air stations and cutters with
aircraft embarked or deployed have the authority to approve orientation flights.
This authority shall not be delegated.
4.
Operational Orientation Flights. Operational orientation flight opportunities
are intended to afford full operational familiarization with the missions of
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Coast Guard aviation. Due to the inherent increased level of risk associated
with operational missions, such flights are limited to those personnel whose
professional interaction with the Coast Guard will be clearly enhanced.
Keep exposure of participants to unusual or hazardous conditions to a
minimum. Authorized participants are listed below.
a.
Participants Authorized to Operate the Flight Controls of a Coast Guard
Aircraft. Participants allowed to occupy a pilot seat and actuate the
flight controls during VMC include the following classes of individuals:
• Coast Guard Aviators (not designated in type and model).
• Foreign Exchange Pilots (not designated in type and model) assigned
to Coast Guard aviation units.
• DHS Pilots and DoD Aviators on Active Duty.
• Coast Guard Aircrew (designated in type and model).
• Flight Surgeons.
• Academy Cadet Aviation Training Program (CATP) and 1/c Aviation
Intern personnel.
• Participants of all approved USCG commissioning and pre-commis-
sioning programs.
b.
Orientation Flight Restrictions. Orientation flights with participants
operating the flight controls may be conducted aboard HC-130, HC-27,
HC-144, and MH-65 aircraft and are subject to the following restrictions:
(1) Fixed-wing.
• An Aircraft Commander shall occupy the left seat.
• Participants shall not occupy a pilot’s seat below 1,000 feet
AGL/AWL.
• Participants may operate the controls above
1,000
feet
AGL/AWL.
• The non-flying pilot shall occupy the jump seat or augmented
crew seat as a safety observer. On the HC-130H, the second
pilot shall remain on the flight deck.
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(2) MH-65.
• An Aircraft Commander shall occupy the right seat.
• Participants may occupy the left seat pilot position during takeoff
and landing.
• Participants may operate the controls above 500 feet AGL/AWL.
• With Commanding Officer’s approval, prior rotary-wing desig-
nated pilots may operate the controls below 500 feet AGL/AWL
when flying in the left seat with an Instructor Pilot in the right
seat. The Commanding Officer will approve the flight regime to
be flown and impose appropriate limits.
c.
Prospective Cadets/Selectees. Prospective U.S. Coast Guard
Academy Cadets, Coast Guard Academy Scholars (CGAS) Program
selectees, Officer Candidate School (OCS) selectees, and Direct
Commission Program selectees may participate in operational
orientation flights. Persons in this category must show written proof that
they have been tendered an appointment or been selected.
d.
Coast Guard Auxiliary. Coast Guard Auxiliary members on competent
orders may participate in operational orientation flights.
e.
Civil Air Patrol. Senior and cadet members of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP)
may participate in operational orientation flights. Such personnel are
authorized to:
• Take part in joint Coast Guard-Civil Air Patrol SAR or SAREX missions.
• Take part in non-SAR operational or logistic flights in multi-engine air-
craft when performing official CAP duties and traveling under appro-
priate Transportation Authorization (TA) issued by proper Authority.
f.
U.S. Uniformed Services, DHS Members, and Law Enforcement
Agencies. Current members of the U.S. Uniformed Services, members
of the Department of Homeland Security, and Federal law enforcement
agencies may participate in operational orientation flights. Commanding
officers shall ensure that these orientation flights comply with the general
restrictions listed in Paragraph 5.G.2. above.
g.
FAA Employees. FAA employees and designated examiners may also
participate for:
• Flight-checking local Coast Guard air traffic control procedures and fa-
cilities, navigational aids, communications, and approach and depar-
ture procedures.
• Examining rated aircrew personnel of the Coast Guard for civil pilot,
navigator, or engineer certificates or ratings, provided a seating posi-
tion permits direct monitoring of aircrew duties. Flights during which
these examinations take place are not limited to the local flying area.
• Familiarization with Coast Guard missions, flight profiles, and other
interface with Air Traffic Control procedures and facilities.
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h.
Foreign Nationals. Foreign nationals may participate in operational
orientation flights when their presence is deemed in the best interest
of the Federal Government. Foreign nationals shall be approved by
the entity having OPCON of the flight. Refer to Paragraph 5.D.5.a.
for requirements of the Foreign Visit Program and Commandant
(CG-DCO-I) flight concurrence.
i.
Representatives of the Media. Representatives of the media when
such participation will provide improved media coverage and will
serve the interest of the Coast Guard and the public may participate
in operational orientation flights. Commandant (CG-0922) shall be
notified through district public affairs at the earliest opportunity to gain
awareness of the event. Commandant (CG-0922) approval is not
required. For local media flights, units shall notify district public affairs
at the earliest opportunity.
j.
Science Community Members. Science support personnel working
under the National Science Foundation (NSF) or other government
agency direction may participate in operational orientation flights when
such participation enhances his or her understanding of the science
performed in the AOR.
k.
Rescue Swimmer Survivors. Active and reserve military personnel and
members of the Department of the Homeland Security are authorized to
act as survivors on RS training flights after completing the Commandant
(CG-711) approved Rescue Swimmer Training Survivor Syllabus. Only
graduates of a formal helicopter rescue swimmer training program are
permitted to perform free fall deployments.
Members of the media that meet the criteria of Paragraph 5.G.4.i. and
other agency personnel seeking approval may be approved on a case by
case basis to serve as RS survivors during daylight hours with Comman-
dant (CG-711) approval.
l.
Congressional Members and their Staff. Congressional members or
their staff sent to observe Coast Guard operations may participate in
operational orientation flights. Providing these members and/or their
staff the opportunity to observe operations from the air will give them a
better understanding of Coast Guard missions.
Submit requests to Commandant (CG-0921) via the most expeditious
means, who reviews the requests and forwards recommendations
through Commandant (CG-711) to Commandant (CG-7) for approval.
In those instances where Congressional personnel contact an Air Station
directly to request a flight, Commandant (CG-0921) will require the follow-
ing information to process the request: date request received, originator
of the request, date/location of flight, type of aircraft to be used, name and
titles of personnel participating, purpose of the flight, flight plan, principal
USCG units/personnel involved, USCG personnel escorting delegation,
benefit to the USCG and Federal government, impact of denial, POC for
air station and Congressional staff. Once endorsed, requests will be sent
for approval to the DHS Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs.
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m.
Federal Civilian Employees. Federal civilian employees may
participate in operational orientation flights if they will benefit from the
exposure to Coast Guard missions provided by an orientation flight.
5.
Restricted Orientation Flights. Restricted aircraft orientation flight
opportunities are intended to afford a limited, brief familiarization with the
missions of Coast Guard aviation, without exposure to the level of risk
associated with operational missions. Such flights are restricted to the local
flying area and the amount of time necessary for the orientation.
Participation in helicopter flights must be during daylight VFR flight conditions.
Participants shall not be subjected to unusual or hazardous conditions. The
following are authorized participants:
• Students of State and US sponsored Maritime Academies (e.g., Kings Point,
Massachusetts Maritime Academy).
• Members of the corps of cadets at US Senior Military Colleges.
• ROTC Cadets, designated applicants, and key civilian officials of the spon-
soring school directly involved in administering the ROTC program.
• JROTC students, Naval Sea Cadets, and accompanying adult leaders.
6.
Special Circumstances. Restricted orientation flights of short duration for
special circumstances not already listed here can be requested.
Special requests shall normally be limited to humanitarian requests, VIPs, etc.,
when in the best interest of the Federal Government and provide unusual
public relations benefit.
All such requests shall be considered on a case by case basis. Such special
requests, if deemed desirable, shall be sent via the chain of command to
Commandant (CG-711) for review and forwarding to the Vice Commandant
(CG-09) for approval. Amplifying information shall include:
• Personnel involved
• Aircraft type
• A description of the purpose of flight
• The benefit to the interest of the Federal Government
• An assessment of impact of denial
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CHAPTER 6. EQUIPMENT
A. MISSION CONFIGURATIONS.
1.
Purpose. This Section describes capabilities expected of Coast Guard
aircraft for common missions. An aircraft that does not meet the capability
requirements for a mission listed in this Section shall be considered Partially
Mission Capable for that mission. A Commanding Officer may assign an
aircraft not meeting all mission capability requirements if he or she determines
that the mission will have a reasonable chance of success. Similarly, for
missions not listed in this Section the Commanding Officer shall ensure the
aircraft is suitably equipped to provide a reasonable chance of success.
2.
Basic Capability. To be fully mission capable for any mission, an aircraft is
expected to be able to fly VFR and IFR, during the day and at night, to include
night-vision capability if the aircraft is approved for NVG operations.
To the maximum extent practical, aircraft shall carry detection aids,
Electro-Optical/Infra-Red (EO/IR) sensor equipment, surface search radar,
and rescue equipment to maintain a SAR and Law Enforcement response
capability while engaged in all other missions.
3.
Fixed-Wing Aircraft. The following mission configurations apply to HC-130H
and HC-130J Long Range Surveillance (LRS) aircraft, and HC-27 and HC-144
Medium Range Surveillance (MRS) aircraft except where noted otherwise.
a.
Search and Rescue. The minimum rescue equipment required to be
carried aboard Coast Guard aircraft is described in Coast Guard Aviation
SAR, a fixed-wing aircraft shall have the following abilities during the
day and at night:
• Electronically detect and locate a 406 MHz distress beacon.
• Communicate on international distress frequencies.
• Mark datum and determine drift.
• Visually mark the position of a search object.
• Deliver a raft for 5 or more survivors.
• Deliver rafts for 15 or more survivors (recommended but not required
for MRS).
• Deliver a dewatering pump to a disabled vessel.
• Communicate with survivors.
• Deliver small miscellaneous items to survivors.
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b.
Enforcement of Laws and Treaties. To be considered fully mission
capable for enforcement of laws an treaties, a fixed-wing aircraft shall
have the following abilities during the day and at night:
• Maintain encrypted communication with command and control and op-
erational assets.
• Record visual images of targets of interest.
• Detect a surface target while maintaining a covert distance/altitude.
• Accurately determine the position of a surface target while maintaining
a covert distance/altitude.
• Classify a surface target while maintaining a covert distance/altitude.
• Communicate on civil maritime frequencies.
c.
International Ice Patrol. To be considered fully mission capable for the
International Ice Patrol, a fixed-wing aircraft shall have the following
abilities:
• Detect a small iceberg in zero visibility.
• Accurately determine the position of a small iceberg in zero visibility.
• Differentiate between an iceberg and a vessel in zero visibility.
4.
Rotary-Wing Aircraft. The following mission configurations apply to MH-60
Medium Range Recovery (MRR) aircraft and MH-65 Short Range Recovery
(SRR) aircraft except where noted otherwise.
a.
Search and Rescue. The minimum rescue equipment required to be
carried aboard Coast Guard aircraft is described in Coast Guard Aviation
SAR, a rotary-wing aircraft shall have the following abilities during the
day and at night:
• Electronically detect and locate a 406 MHz distress beacon.
• Communicate on international distress frequencies.
• Mark datum and determine drift.
• Visually mark the position of a search object.
• Deliver a dewatering pump to a disabled vessel (not required for SRR).
• Communicate with survivors.
• Recover 1 to 5 survivors from a vessel or the water (SRR).
• Recover 6 to 15 survivors from a vessel or the water (MRR).
• Provide safe transport for survivors.
• Search utilizing the Electro-Optical/Infra-Red Sensor System (ESS).
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While not explicitly required to be considered fully mission capable (in-
cluding lack of qualified ESS operator), utilization of the ESS should be
maximized particularly during PIW cases where usage of the SAROPS
capability could greatly increase the probability of detection.
b.
Enforcement of Laws and Treaties. To be considered fully mission
capable for the enforcement of laws an treaties, a rotary-wing aircraft
shall have the following abilities during the day and at night:
• Maintain encrypted communication with Federal, state, local and tribal
law enforcement entities
• Record visual images of targets of interest.
• Accurately determine the position of a surface target.
• Communicate on civil maritime frequencies.
• Search utilizing ESS.
While not explicitly required to be considered fully mission capable (in-
cluding lack of qualified ESS operator), utilization of the ESS should be
maximized.
c.
Airborne Use of Force. To be considered fully mission capable for
airborne use of force, a rotary-wing aircraft shall have the following
abilities during the day and at night:
• Maintain encrypted communication with Federal, state, local and tribal
law enforcement entities.
• Clearly show that the aircraft represents law enforcement.
• Communicate on civil maritime frequencies.
• Surveil targets of interest covertly and from beyond the range of small-
arms fire.
• Temporarily prevent a noncompliant vessel from operating under its
own power or from maneuvering freely.
• Apply deadly force.
In addition to the above, AUF-NCV aircraft shall be capable of day and
night warning shots and disabling fire.
d.
Fast Roping. To be considered fully mission capable for basic and
tactical fast roping, a rotary-wing aircraft shall have the ability to deliver
a boarding team by fast-rope during the day and at night.
e.
Air Intercept. To be considered fully mission capable for air intercept,
a rotary-wing aircraft shall have the following abilities during the day
and at night:
• Maintain communication with command and control and operational
assets
• Communicate on civil aviation frequencies.
• Visually provide compliance directions to a target of interest.
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B. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
1.
Overview. Policy, Authorization, and Instructions pertaining to the
procurement, configuration, use and maintenance of protective clothing
authorized for personnel conducting Coast Guard missions from an aircraft is
specified in the Coast Guard Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Manual,
clothing items is prohibited unless specifically authorized by Commandant
(CG-711).
2.
Protective Clothing (Flight Gear) Inspection . Personal protective clothing
and equipment issued to aviation personnel shall be inspected annually and
when reporting aboard a new unit.
3.
Flight Suits and Boots. Aircrew personnel (with the exception of Air Station
Washington) shall wear fire retardant flight suits or anti-exposure coveralls
and flight boots when engaged in all ground and inflight operations. To
provide maximum fire protection, sleeves shall not be rolled up. Mission
essential personnel and passengers should wear fire retardant flight suits for
operational, non-transport missions.
4.
Flight Gloves. Rotary-wing flight crews shall wear fire retardant flight gloves
when engaged in all ground and flight operations. Mission essential personnel
and passengers should wear fire retardant flight gloves for operational,
non-transport missions.
Protective work gloves shall be available aboard each aircraft that provide
suitable protection from hazards expected to be encountered during routine
operations.
5.
Flight Helmets. For rotary-wing aircraft, aircrew members shall wear an
approved helmet when within close proximity to a turning rotor system,
including hoisting. All other personnel shall wear a helmet when within close
proximity to a turning rotor system, including hoisting, to the maximum extent
practical. All personnel shall use the eye-protecting visor to the maximum
extent practicable. Aircrew members and mission essential personnel are
exempt from these requirements when administering medical attention.
The Rescue Swimmer helmet or flight helmet shall be worn during all
deployments. Judgment should be used to determine which helmet is most
appropriate during deployments to and recovery from land, vertical surface, or
platforms where water entry is not a factor. Approved eye protection shall be
worn in conjunction with either helmet.
Wearing helmets is optional for aircrew members, mission essential personnel,
and passengers aboard fixed-wing aircraft; however, HC-130, HC-27, and
HC-144 Dropmasters (DMs) and personnel assisting in drops must wear
approved cranial protection and eye protection during drop operations.
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6.
Conditions Requiring Anti-Exposure Garments. Anti-exposure garments
shall be worn by all aircrew, passengers and mission essential personnel, with
the exception of survivors/patients embarked during search and rescue, when
required by Table 6-1 during all rotary-wing operations beyond autorotation
distance from land.
Non-aircrew personnel conducting fast roping or vertical delivery shall wear
anti-exposure garments in accordance with the Rescue and Survival Systems
The Commanding Officer having TACON of the flight may authorize deviation
from this requirement on a case-by-case basis, after a determination that
the risks associated with crew performance degradation, thermal stress, and
environmental considerations are offset by the benefits associated with the
deviation.
Personnel shall not enter the water during any training unless wearing an
anti-exposure garment as required by Table 6-1.
Table 6-1. Anti-Exposure Garment Requirements per Water/Air Temperature
Water Temp (W)
Air Temp (A)
Anti-Exposure Garment
70° F ≤ W
and
Any
Not required
60° F ≤ W < 70° F
and
85° F ≤ A
Not required
60° F ≤ W < 70° F
and
A < 85° F
Required
W < 60° F
and
Any
Required
a.
Authorized Anti-Exposure Garments. Aircrew shall wear the Aircrew
Dry Coverall or the Aircrew Immersion Coverall garments described
Non-aircrew personnel with frequent periodic flight requirements
shall wear the authorized anti-exposure garments described in Coast
anti-exposure coveralls or dry suit ensembles described in the Rescue
Other agency personnel may wear anti-exposure garments authorized by
their respective agency.
b.
Immersion Suit. Personnel aboard Coast Guard rotary-wing aircraft,
with the exception of survivors/patients embarked during search and
rescue, are prohibited from wearing immersion suits in flight because
of the hazard involved in an inverted egress.
7.
Underwear and Socks. Underwear for flight suits shall be 100 percent cotton
or fire retardant and moisture-wicking. The T-shirt worn with flight suits shall be
crew neck and ODU-blue in color. Socks shall be at least 80 percent cotton or
wool. Aircrew Dry Coverall (ADC) undergarment must consist of fire retardant/
moisture-wicking garments, cotton undergarments are not authorized to wear
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with the ADC as they will absorb perspiration and make the person subject
to chill, hypothermia, and frostbite.
8.
Kneepads. Kneepads shall be available aboard rotary-wing aircraft.
9.
Ballistic Vests. Ballistic protection shall be worn by aircrew on all operational
AUF missions when firearms are carried.
10.
CBR Ensemble. Chemical, Biological, and Radiological (CBR) ensemble
shall be worn in accordance with Aviation Crew Systems Special Missions
Engineering (CG-41) Directives.
11.
Portable Isolation Unit. The Portable Isolation Unit (PIU) may be used to
transport asymptomatic individuals exposed to, or potentially exposed to
infectious agents or Chemical War Agents (CWA). Transport of patients
typically includes a medical attendant and shall be completed IAW USCG
12.
Biological Sample Kit. Transport of infectious biological samples may be
completed on a case by case basis. Such requests shall be sent via the
chain of command to Commandant (CG-711) for review and forwarding to the
Director of Health, Safety and Work-Life Directorate (CG-11) for approval IAW
and approved Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures.
13.
Rescue Swimmer Deployment Ensemble. Rescue Swimmers (RS) may
wear the required water ensemble during flight. Water ensembles are not
specifically designed for flame resistance and can cause heat stress to the
RS. Aircraft commanders must consider the risks of performance degradation
and lack of flame protection versus practicality when permitting the RS to wear
a water ensemble for periods longer than 30 minutes.
The RS dry suit and accompanied wet/dry suit hood/surfcap shall be worn by
all RSs when water temperature is 55 °F or below. During rescue or training
operations where the risk of dry suit damage exists due to contact with terrain,
the wet suit is authorized to be used regardless of water temperature.
C. FLOTATION EQUIPMENT.
1.
Life Rafts. All aircraft shall carry enough life rafts of a rated capacity and
buoyancy to accommodate all aircraft occupants for flights that remain over
water longer than 30 minutes or extend beyond 100 nautical miles from the
nearest shore.
2.
Personal Flotation Device. All aircraft shall carry one Personal Flotation
Device (PFD) for each person aboard. Aircrew survival vests may only be
worn by personnel trained in their use.
Aircraft Configuration Control Board (ACCB) approved automatic inflatable
vests may be worn by deployable specialized forces personnel. The vests
shall remain disarmed until immediately before the member deploys from the
aircraft.
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Automatic inflatable vests shall not be transported aboard Coast Guard aircraft
unless they are disarmed.
a.
Multi-Engine Fixed-Wing Aircraft. Occupants of multiengine fixed-wing
aircraft are not required to wear flotation devices. The use of flotation
devices shall be a decision made on a case-by-case basis by the Aircraft
Commander or the command.
b.
Rotary-Wing, Single-Engine Fixed-Wing, or Airship Aircraft. Rotary-
wing aircrew members shall wear the approved survival vest during
all flight operations. All occupants aboard rotary-wing, single-engine
fixed-wing (including floatplanes and seaplanes), or airship aircraft that
operate beyond emergency landing distance from land shall wear an
approved aircraft type personal floatation device.
3.
minimum contents of the survival vest. Commanding Officers may require
additional items to meet local conditions with the approval of Commandant
(CG-711). Emergency Breathing devices shall only be carried by personnel
who have successfully completed the required training to use such devices.
The survival egress air equipped survival vest shall not be installed or worn
on fixed-wing aircraft.
D. OXYGEN.
1.
Unpressurized Aircraft. Each person aboard an aircraft shall use oxygen at
cabin altitudes above 10,000 feet MSL. However, when no oxygen equipment
is in use, an unpressurized aircraft may ascend to 12,000 feet MSL provided it
does not remain above 10,000 feet MSL for more than thirty minutes.
Aircraft with oxygen equipment available but unable to pressurize will not
exceed FL180 unless a comprehensive briefing by competent aviation medical
authority is obtained immediately prior to the flight. This is to reacquaint
crewmembers with the hazards associated with high altitude flight, such
as decompression sickness, hypoxia, etc., and to ensure adherence to
preparatory measures, such as pre-breathing.
2.
Pressurized Aircraft. If cabin pressure altitude is normally maintained at
10,000 feet or less, the following applies:
• In pressurized aircraft operating above FL180, oxygen masks shall be readily
available for use by all aircrew members.
• In pressurized aircraft operating above FL350, one pilot at the controls shall
be wearing and using an oxygen mask unless there are two pilots at the con-
trols that have an approved quick-donning mask with instant Intercommuni-
cation System (ICS) capability that is properly adjusted and positioned for use
within five seconds. If the second pilot leaves the flight controls, the remain-
ing pilot shall put on and use an oxygen mask until the other pilot has returned
to the flight controls.
• In pressurized aircraft operating above FL410, one pilot at the controls shall
be wearing and using an oxygen mask.
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• In pressurized aircraft operating above FL250, a source of oxygen shall be
within reach of each passenger for emergency use. Enough oxygen shall be
carried to provide for all passengers until the aircraft can descend to 10,000
feet MSL.
E. SAFETY DEVICES.
1.
Personnel Safety Restraint. Each occupant of a Coast Guard aircraft in
motion shall occupy an aircraft seat and wear a properly fastened safety belt.
Where installed, both a safety belt and shoulder harness shall be worn.
a.
Exceptions. Exceptions to safety belt requirements may be granted by
the pilot-in-command for:
• Required inflight crew duties.
• Crew and passenger movement when above 1,000 feet absolute alti-
tude, in smooth air.
• Rescue or disaster victims and MEDEVAC patients.
• Training and standardization checks. In this case, the PIC may autho-
rize necessary personnel to stand on the flight deck of HC-130 aircraft
during takeoff and landing when required for training or standardiza-
tion checks. HC-130 Standardization Unit Instructor Pilots may stand
on the flight deck when performing standardization checks.
Exceptions may be granted by the air station Commanding Officer for
mission essential personnel or teams whose capability would be signifi-
cantly degraded or otherwise affected. This exception shall not be used
for convenience.
b.
Safety Harness (Gunner’s Belt). Crewmembers engaged in activity
near an open or faulty hatch, door, ramp, or window shall wear a
properly attached and adjusted safety harness (gunner’s belt).
HC-130 crewmembers are not required to wear safety harnesses when
removing the flight deck overhead escape hatch.
c.
Passenger Restraint. Each passenger aboard Coast Guard aircraft
shall occupy a suitable seat and shall wear a properly fastened seat belt
when the aircraft is in motion, unless otherwise authorized by the PIC.
d.
Restraint for Children. All children above the age of two being
transported aboard CG aircraft will occupy their own seat with separate
seat belt for takeoffs, landings and ground taxi operations.
Children under the age of two may be held by an adult who is occupying
an approved seat, provided the child does not occupy or use any restrain-
ing device; or they may occupy an approved child restraint system that is
secured to the aircraft and bears the labels:
• This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal motor
vehicle safety standards.
• This restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft.
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2.
First Aid Kits. One first aid kit for treatment of injuries likely to occur in flight or
minor accidents shall be provided for every ten occupants. The contents of the
first aid kits (and maintenance cycle) are enrolled in the Aviation Computerized
Maintenance System (ACMS).
Oxymetazoline spray (e.g., Afrin) for acute relief of Eustachian dysfunction
during descent, shall be obtained from local medical facilities. A mishap
message is required when the oxymetazoline spray in the first aid kit is used.
3.
Emergency Locator Transmitter. Each aircraft shall be equipped with an
operable emergency locator transmitter.
4.
Crash Ax. Each aircraft shall be equipped with a crash ax. The number and
location of crash axes shall be defined in each aircraft flight manual.
5.
Personnel Hoisting and Delivery Devices. Only personnel hoisting and
delivery devices (strops, baskets, litters, harnesses, fast rope equipment, etc.)
which have been approved by the ACCB are authorized. Personnel hoisting
and delivery devices maintained at air stations shall be enrolled in the Aviation
Computerized Maintenance System (ACMS).
Approved litters aboard cutters or at boat stations shall be marked as
HELICOPTER HOISTABLE and maintained in accordance with the Rescue
6.
Hoist Static Discharge Cable. To prevent/decrease static electricity
discharge, the Hoist Static Discharge Cable (HSD) shall be used for personnel
deployments utilizing the hoist cable (rescue swimmer, vertical delivery of
boarding team members, etc.) when atmospheric conditions are conducive
to a build-up of static discharge, unless it is determined that conditions exist
that could cause the HSD to become a hazard to the deployed member (heavy
sea state, snag hazards, etc.).
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CHAPTER 7. FLIGHT CREWMEMBER DESIGNATIONS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND
TRAINING
A. DESIGNATION AND QUALIFICATION OF PILOTS AND AIRCREW.
1.
Authority. Commanding Officers have the authority to issue or revoke
designations and qualifications. In the interest of flight safety, assignment
of multiple designations or qualifications should be kept to a minimum
consistent with the capability requirements of the unit. Each person flying as a
crewmember on a Coast Guard aircraft shall hold a current designation or be
in training for a designation in that aircraft type and model. Designations and
qualifications shall be issued in writing.
2.
Continuity of Designations and Qualifications. An aircrew member shall
continue to hold a designation or qualification (specific to aircraft type and
model) even if the requirements to obtain that position are subsequently
changed. However, additional training might be required for aircraft equipment
hardware or software changes.
3.
Eligibility. All enlisted personnel with aviation ratings, including personnel E-3
and below who are assigned an aviation designator (e.g., ANAMT) are eligible
for enlisted aircrew member designations. All personnel are eligible for the
Aviation Mission Specialist designation if their duties require participation in
aerial flight. Flight Surgeons are designated and assigned by Commandant
(CG-1121).
4.
Designations. A designation certifies that a pilot or aircrew member has
gained the training and experience necessary to perform the appropriate
minimum crew duties required to safely fly a specified type and model of
aircraft day or night in all weather conditions in which the aircraft is certified to
fly, and is capable of properly using all installed aircraft equipment required for
flight in all conditions.
Designations are valid for 12 months and lapse if requirements to maintain
designation are not completed by the end of the 12th calendar month. This
requirement may extend to the end of the 15th calendar month in order to meet
scheduling demands with approval from the Commanding Officer.
a.
Awarding Aviation Designation Insignia. Designated flight
crewmembers shall wear insignia, as described in the Uniform
• Award insignia for Coast Guard aviators in accordance with Officer
• Award insignia for Coast Guard enlisted aircrew members in
accordance with Enlistments, Evaluations, and Advancements,
• Award Flight Surgeon insignia in accordance with the Coast Guard
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• Aviation mission specialist insignia are authorized to be worn tem-
porarily upon designation for as long as the individual is assigned to a
unit with responsibilities to perform one of the mission specialist duties
and maintains the appropriate qualification criteria. The insignia may
be worn permanently once a designated individual has accumulated
200 flight hours in rotary-wing aircraft or 400 flight hours in fixed-wing
aircraft while training for or performing their mission specialty. Per-
sonnel qualified or previously qualified as pilots, Naval Flight Officers,
Flight Surgeons, aircrew or Rescue Swimmers are not authorized to
wear the mission specialist insignia.
b.
Rescinding Aviation Insignia. Coast Guard aviator and aircrew
insignia shall be rescinded in accordance with the Military Qualification
Swimmer and Aviation Mission Specialist insignia may be rescinded
if the Commanding Officer determines that the individual is no longer
professionally qualified and revokes the designation, or the individual
requests to be permanently removed from flight duty.
5.
Authorized Designations. Authorized pilot designations include Copilot (CP),
First Pilot (FP) and Aircraft Commander (AC). Authorized aircrew designations
include Basic Aircrew (BA), Aviation Mission Specialist (AMS), and Flight
Surgeon (FS) for all aircraft types; Flight Engineer (FE) and Navigator (N)
for the HC-130H.
6.
Training Required to Obtain a Designation. Use Commandant (CG-711)
approved flight syllabi for all pilot and flight crewmember designations including
those for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and lighter than air vehicles.
Completed syllabi shall be retained in the individual’s training record.
a.
Requirements to Begin Flight Instruction. Trainees shall complete the
following general requirements before commencing the flight portion
of any designation syllabus, except those items in which a trainee is
current:
• Initial Crew Resource Management (CRM) training.
• Low Pressure/Dynamic Hypoxia Training - pressurized aircraft crews
only.
• Underwater Egress Training (Dunker) - helicopter crews only.
• Aviation Water Survival Training (Wet Drill) - not required for Air Station
Washington.
• Emergency Breathing Device/Shallow Water Egress Training
(EBD/SWET) - helicopter crews only.
• Swim test - not required for Air Station Washington.
• Emergency Ground Egress Training - required for each aircraft type
and model in which designation is sought.
• Training in installed survival gear.
• Training in use of ICS and terminology.
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b.
Training Required Within 60 Days of Designation. Complete the
following training within a 60-day period after initial designation:
• Local Initial OPSEC/COMSEC Training
• Training in the Use of Survival Equipment and Pyrotechnics
• Operational Hazard Awareness Training
• Land Survival Training
c.
Designation Standardization Check Flight. Complete a designation
standardization check flight in the type and model of aircraft in which the
member is to be designated. This check shall be given by an instructor
assigned to an ATC Mobile Training Division or by a unit Flight Examiner.
7.
Requirements to Maintain All Designations. Pilots and aircrew are required
to maintain the following periodic currency requirements. Failure to meet these
requirements results in loss of designation.
a.
75-Month Requirements. Each pilot and aircrew member designated
in rotary-wing aircraft shall have completed Underwater Egress Training
(Dunker) with no critical failures within the preceding 75 calendar
months.
b.
12-Month Requirements. Each member shall have completed a
designation standardization check in each aircraft type and model
in which a designation is held and CRM refresher training within the
preceding 12 calendar months. This requirement may extend to 15
months in order to meet scheduling demands with approval from the
Commanding Officer. The designation standardization check may be
completed in conjunction with any 12-month qualification standardization
checks.
Air Station Washington members shall have completed a designation
check in each aircraft type in which a designation is held and comply
with all other standard 12 month requirements.
c.
Calendar Year Requirements. Each pilot and aircrew member shall
complete the following once per calendar year:
• Aviation Water Survival Training (Wet Drill) - not required for Air Station
Washington.
• Emergency Breathing Device/Shallow Water Egress Training
(EBD/SWET) - helicopter crews only.
• Swim Test - not required for Air Station Washington.
• Survival Equipment and Pyrotechnics.
• Land Survival Training.
• Emergency Ground Egress Training - required for each aircraft type
and model in which a member is designated.
• OPSEC/COMSEC Training.
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• Operational Hazard Awareness Training (Note: Requires AOR specific
training prior to standing duty at new duty location - to include surge
operations, backfill, DIFPRO, remote locations, as well as PCS).
• Laser Hazard and Employment Training - only for aircrew and mainte-
nance personnel of platforms employing Class 3B and Class 4 Lasers.
• Physiological Training.
d.
Semi-Annual Requirements. A Commandant (CG-711) approved
recurrent training syllabus, if promulgated, shall be completed once
per semi-annual period. Unit commanding officers may add content as
necessary to address local operational requirements.
e.
Six-Month Requirements. Each crewmember shall have performed the
duties of his or her designated crew position inflight at least once within
the preceding six calendar months.
8.
Warm-Up Requirements. Recent flight experience is intended to ensure
proficiency and is separate from the minimum recurrent training requirements
stated for each designation. Commands shall prescribe an appropriate
warm-up syllabus to accomplish this purpose.
Any member, except one holding an AMS or FS designation, who has not
flown in the capacity of his or her designation within the preceding 30 days
(inflight or in an approved simulator) shall not be assigned in that capacity
unless another member current in that designation is also assigned. For pilots,
an AC or FP that has not flown in the preceding 30 days shall not be assigned
as Pilot-in-Command. A CP that has not flown in the preceding 30 days shall
not be assigned to an operational mission.
Any pilot deployed aboard a ship who has not flown in his or her primary crew
position (inflight or in an approved simulator) during the previous 21 days
will be required to fly a warm-up prior to flying in that crew position on an
operational mission.
Pilots stationed at the ALC or APO that have not flown in the preceding 45
days shall not be assigned as Pilot-in-Command.
9.
Redesignation. If a flight crewmember does not complete periodic training
requirements, fails an evaluated event, or has a designation removed for
cause by the Commanding Officer, the individual shall not fly except for the
purpose of redesignation. The Commanding Officer may redesignate the
member using the guidance outlined below. A redesignation memo shall be
signed by the CO and maintained in the aircrew training record.
a.
Redesignation after not completing periodic requirements. If a member
has no flights in the aircraft type and model in which he or she is
designated within the preceding 12 calendar months, the individual
must complete a Commandant (CG-711) approved designation or
redesignation syllabus.
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If a member has no flights within the previous six calendar months, a des-
ignation standardization check flight is required for redesignation. For
crewmembers designated in more than one model of the same type of
aircraft, a Commandant (CG-711) approved ground syllabus may be sub-
stituted for a designation standardization check flight for one of the lapsed
designations.
If a member fails to complete the minimum periodic requirements, the
Commanding Officer may redesignate the individual after the incomplete
tasks are completed. For incomplete flight tasks, a designation check
flight consisting of the incomplete tasks is required.
b.
Redesignation after failure of an evaluated event. If a member fails any
portion of an evaluated event (e.g., standardization check, instrument
check or aviation water survival training), the individual shall receive
additional training and pass a subsequent evaluation in the area(s) of
deficiency; additional training and re-test may be performed at the time of
failure at the discretion of the Examiner. Subsequent redesignation shall
be authorized by the Commanding Officer. Failure of any portion of an
evaluated event shall be documented in the individual’s training record.
c.
Redesignation After Revocation for Cause. If removal of a designation
does not warrant an AEB, a course for redesignation should be
conveyed to the aviator in writing or in person. Documentation of course
to redesignation is at the Commanding Officer's discretion.
(1) Faulty Judgement. The aviator has demonstrated faulty judgment
in flight situations. This may be evidenced by serious or repeated
violations of flight discipline or mishaps involving pilot judgment.
(2) Lack of Skills. The aviator has demonstrated a lack of general or
specific flight skills. This may be evidenced by mishaps or near
mishaps involving pilot skill, failure to satisfactorily complete all
or any part of a prescribed training syllabus, or failure to comply
with minimum annual flight requirements for reasons within the
aviator’s control.
(3) Lack of Mental Abilities. The aviator has demonstrated certain
habits, traits of character, emotional tendencies, lack of mental
aptitude, or motivation that makes continuing in assigned flying
duties questionable.
(4) Professionally Unfit. The aviator is considered to be professionally
unfit for flying for any reason not specified above.
10. Qualifications. A qualification certifies that a member has gained advanced
knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform specific missions in a type
and model of Coast Guard aircraft.
Qualifications are valid for 12 months and lapse if requirements to maintain
qualification are not completed by the end of the 12th calendar month. This
requirement may extend to 15 months in order to meet scheduling demands
with approval from the Commanding Officer.
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11.
Requirements for All Qualifications. To obtain a qualification, a member shall:
• Meet all prerequisites listed in this Chapter for that qualification.
• Be recommended for the qualification by the unit FEB.
• Complete a Commandant (CG-711) approved syllabus for the qualification
sought.
• Complete an inflight qualification standardization check, if required as part of
the qualification syllabus or as an annual evaluation.
The Operations Officer shall approve entry into the qualification syllabus.
To maintain a qualification, a Commandant (CG-711) approved recurrent
training syllabus, if promulgated, shall be completed once per semi-annual
period. Unit commanding officers may add content as necessary to
address local operational requirements. Additional requirements for specific
qualifications are further described in this Chapter.
12.
Requalification. Failure to meet the requirements to maintain a given
qualification results in suspension of the qualification until the steps outlined
for requalification have been met.
a.
Requalification after not completing periodic requirements. If a member
has not performed the mission or any periodic training requirements
associated with a qualification within the preceding 12 calendar months,
the individual must complete a Commandant (CG-711) approved
qualification or requalification syllabus before the member is assigned to
a mission requiring that qualification.
If a member has not performed the mission or any periodic training re-
quirements associated with a qualification within the preceding six cal-
endar months, the individual shall successfully complete a qualification
standardization check (where applicable) before the member is assigned
to a mission requiring that qualification.
If any other periodic requirement has not been completed in the desig-
nated time frame, the delinquent requirement shall be completed before
the member is assigned to an operational mission requiring that qualifi-
cation.
b.
Requalification after failure of an evaluated event. If a member fails
any portion of an evaluated event (e.g., standardization check), the
individual shall receive additional training in the area(s) of deficiency and
shall pass a subsequent evaluation for requalification. Additional training
and retest may be performed at the time of failure at the discretion of the
examiner. Document any failure in the individual’s training record.
13.
Proration of Semi-Annual Flight Requirements. Semi-annual minimum
flight requirements for designation and qualifications may be prorated for
flight crewmembers who are not available for flying duty for a portion of that
semi-annual period because of PCS transfer, non-flying TAD, protracted
emergency, sick leave, or similar circumstances. In this sense, protracted is
meant to be more than 30 days. Semi-annual requirements for individuals
gaining a designation or qualification within that semi-annual period may also
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be prorated. The semi-annual requirement is the amount determined from
Table 7-1. Determine the months remaining according to the following criteria
(consecutive days absent), then find the prorated flight crew minimums for the
number of months remaining.
Table 7-1. Proration of Semi-Annual Minimums
Consecutive Days Absent
Reduction of Months Counted
0-14 days
No reduction
15-45 days
1 month
46-75 days
2 month
76-105 days
3 month
106-135 days
4 month
136-165 days
5 month
166 days to 6 months
No requirement
Prorated Flight Crew Minimums
Months
Hours of Flight Time or Number of Events
Remaining
48
24
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
5
40
20
10
9
8
7
7
6
5
4
3
2
2
1
4
32
16
8
7
7
6
5
5
4
3
3
2
1
1
Months
Hours of Flight Time or Number of Events
Remaining
3
24
12
6
6
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
2
16
8
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
One Standardization Check Flight
B. PILOT DESIGNATIONS.
1.
Purpose. The following requirements must be met by pilots to obtain and
maintain pilot designations, in addition to the requirements for all designations.
2.
Copilot . To be designated a Copilot (CP), an aviator must demonstrate
proficiency in performing duties of Copilot for the aircraft type and model for
which the designation is being sought. These duties shall include navigation
and use of all installed navigation equipment, and use of NVGs (except
designees in the C-37A).
The member must also demonstrate knowledge in aircraft systems and
emergency procedures; communications and security procedures; Federal
Aviation Regulations; and this Manual.
For initial designation in aircraft type and model, the member shall:
• Hold a current designation as a military aviator.
• Have held a military instrument rating.
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• Complete a Commandant (CG-711) approved course of instruction in the ap-
plicable aircraft type and model.
• Complete a written closed-book examination promulgated by the applicable
ATC Mobile Training Division.
• Pass a designation standardization check flight with an ATC Mobile Flight
Examiner.
• Pass an Instrument check flight with an ATC Mobile Flight Examiner.
• Pass a night procedures check flight with an ATC Mobile Flight Examiner.
3.
First Pilot. To be designated a First Pilot (FP), an aviator must demonstrate
proficiency in performing Pilot-In-Command duties for the aircraft type and
model for which the designation is being sought. These duties shall include
transportation of cargo, HAZMAT, and passengers as applicable to the aircraft
type, model and maintenance acceptance and test flights.
The member must also demonstrate knowledge in aircraft systems and
emergency procedures, aircraft weight and balance, fuel management, ground
security of aircraft away from home unit, and requirements and waivers for the
performance of maintenance flights.
For initial designation in aircraft type and model, the member shall:
• Be recommended for the FP designation by the unit Operations Officer or the
cognizant ATC Mobile Training Division.
• Fulfill, to a more advanced degree, all requirements for CP designation.
• Have at least 500 hours of total pilot time in military aircraft.
• Complete a written closed-book examination promulgated by the applicable
ATC Mobile Training Division.
• Pass a designation standardization check flight with an ATC Mobile Flight
Examiner or unit FEB pilot.
4.
Aircraft Commander. To be designated an Aircraft Commander (AC), an
aviator must demonstrate, to a high degree, the ability to exercise judgment,
flight discipline and aircrew supervision, including the use of Crew Resource
Management principles.
The member must also demonstrate knowledge in this Manual, current
Directives, including unit, district, and Commandant Instructions, pertinent
technical data and publications concerning aircraft operations, application of
operations and communications plans, and operations over the High Seas.
For initial AC designation in aircraft type and model, the member shall:
• Be recommended for the AC designation by the unit Operations Officer.
• Fulfill, to a more advanced degree, all requirements for FP designation.
• For all fixed-wing multi-engine aircraft, have at least 250 hours in fixed-wing
multi-engine aircraft.
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• For multi-piloted fixed-wing aircraft, have not less than 900 total pilot hours
in military aircraft (excluding 3rd pilot time), of which at least 250 hours is in
fixed-wing aircraft.
• For rotary-wing aircraft, have not less than 700 total pilot hours in military
aircraft (excluding 3rd pilot time), of which at least 150 hours is in rotary-wing
aircraft.
• Complete a written closed-book examination promulgated by the applicable
ATC Mobile Training Division.
• Pass a designation standardization check flight with a unit or ATC Mobile
Flight Examiner.
• Complete an oral exam that focuses on the practical application of the knowl-
edge requirements for AC designation. Special emphasis will be placed on
evaluating the candidate’s judgment and maturity during this exam.
5.
Civilian Contract Pilots. Civilian pilots contracted to fly Coast Guard aircraft
shall be managed in accordance with Contractor’s Flight and Ground
any pilot designation.
A CCP shall meet the prescribed minimum proficiency and recurrent
training requirements for the applicable designation. However, night training
requirements are not required if the CCP will not perform night operations
under his or her contract.
6.
Maintaining Pilot Designations. Pilots are required to maintain the periodic
currency requirements outlined for all designations in this Chapter. Additional
requirements are outlined below. Failure to meet these requirements results
in loss of designation. Coast Guard pilots assigned Duty Involving Flying
Operations (DIFOPS) on exchange programs with another service shall fulfill
the minimum requirements of that service in lieu of Coast Guard requirements.
a.
12-Year Requirements. Each pilot of a pressurized aircraft shall have
completed Low Pressure/Dynamic Hypoxia training within the preceding
12 calendar years.
b.
12-Month Requirements. Each pilot shall have completed the following
within the preceding 12 calendar months (expiration is at the end of
the 12th calendar month, and may be extended to the end of the 15th
calendar month in order to meet scheduling demands with approval of
the Commanding Officer):
• An instrument check in each category in which a designation is held.
• For fixed-wing, except Air Station Washington, a night procedures
check in each aircraft type and model in which a designation is held.
• Aproficiencysimulatorcourseforeachaircrafttypeandmodelinwhich
a designation is held. Pilots in DIFPRO status are encouraged to at-
tend proficiency simulator training (when available) but are exempt
from completing this requirement.
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Pilots in a DIFPRO status shall have completed a proficiency course
within the previous 12 calendar months (expiration is at the end of the
12th calendar month, and may be extended to the end of the 15th calen-
dar month in order to meet scheduling demands with approval of CG-711)
to maintain a Basic SAR qualification.
c.
Semi-Annual Requirements (DIFOPS). While minimums specified
below are to be conducted within a semi-annual period, it is desirable
to provide duty standing pilots 20-25 flight hours per month to ensure
adequate proficiency, limit operational risks, and not compromise flight
safety. Furthermore, it is expected that minimums requiring multiple
iterations of a maneuver be fulfilled over the course of the semi-annual
period to ensure constant proficiency.
The semi-annual minimum requirements outlined in Table 7-2 below shall
be completed by pilots in DIFOPS status for each aircraft type and model
in which a designation is held.
Table 7-2. Semi-Annual Minimums for DIFOPS Pilots
Required Task
Requirement
Remarks
Pilot Time
48 hours (AC/FP)
6 hours must be at night
24 hours (CP)
4 hours must be on NVGs
(Up to one-half of each time
requirement may be completed in an
approved simulator)
Instrument Approach
3 approaches with
3 approaches shall be at night
Procedures
a Decision Altitude
(DA)
1 approach to an MDA and 1
approach to a DA shall be hand flown
3 Approaches
with a Minimum
1 circling approach (fixed-wing only)
Descent Altitude
(MDA)
1 approach flown to a published
Missed Approach Procedure
Landings
6
2 shall be at night
NOTE: Units shall ensure pilots are able to safely conduct all types of approaches
their specific aircraft type and model are capable of. Units shall focus on the
types of approaches most applicable to their AOR.
d.
Semi-Annual Requirements (DIFPRO). Pilots on DIFPRO orders shall
maintain a current CP designation in not more than one type and model
aircraft.
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The semi-annual minimum requirements outlined below shall be com-
pleted by pilots in DIFPRO status:
• Flight time - 24 hours minimum, 50 hours maximum.
• Night time - 2 hours (NVG time may be counted as night time)
Instrument approaches:
• 2 approaches with a DA
• 2 approaches with an MDA
• 1 approach must be a landing at night
Up to one-half of these requirements may be completed in an approved
flight simulator.
C. PILOT QUALIFICATIONS.
1.
Purpose. The following requirements must be met by pilots to obtain and
maintain the qualifications outlined below.
2.
Helicopter Over Water Requirements. Several pilot qualifications described
in this Section require the ability to make an approach to a hover over water.
For those qualifications, the maneuvers in Table 7-3 shall be completed
each semi-annual period. Completion of Table 7-3 requirements within the
semi-annual period may be applied to more than one qualification.
Table 7-3. Helicopter Over Water Semi-Annual Requirements
Required Task
Frequency
Remarks (apply to each row)
Coupled Approach
6
• At least four shall be completed at night.
to a Hover
• Up to one-half of each requirement may be
Manual Approach
6
completed in an approved simulator.
to a Hover
• At least one shall be completed in simulated
Coupled
6
IMC using a view-limiting device.
Instrument Takeoff
An operational approach or takeoff flown in
Manual Instrument
6
actual IMC may be counted toward this
Takeoff
requirement.
• For MH-65: Up to one-half of the coupled
approach requirement may be completed
using IAS/VS mode.
3.
Basic SAR Qualification. The Basic SAR qualification authorizes a pilot
to assist in the performance of over-water planning, communications, and
procedures; and to create a foundational skill set for the performance of critical
over-water maneuvers in preparation for the advanced SAR qualification.
The Basic SAR qualification authorizes rotary-wing pilots, at night or during
IMC, to perform duties as the Pilot Monitoring or Pilot Flying during approaches
to a hover over water, hovering over water, and Instrument Takeoffs from
the water.
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The Basic SAR qualification is specific to aircraft type and model and may be
completed in conjunction with any aircraft transition or redesignation course.
a.
Prerequisites for Basic SAR Qualification. The pilot must hold a current
designation. The Basic SAR Qualification is attained either through
resident based instruction at Aviation Training Center (ATC) Mobile,
Alabama or by completion of the Basic SAR Requalification syllabus for
aircraft type and model, if previously qualified.
b.
Requirements to Maintain Basic SAR Qualification. Each pilot
must perform copilot SAR duties on a recurrent training syllabus
at least once per semi-annual period to maintain the basic SAR
qualification. Additionally, each helicopter pilot shall complete the
helicopter over water requirements listed in Table 7-3 each semi-annual
period. Completion of the Advanced SAR qualification semi-annual
requirements listed in Table 7-4 is encouraged but not required.
4.
Advanced SAR Qualification. The Advanced SAR qualification authorizes
a pilot to act as pilot-in-command for SAR missions and conduct Helicopter
Inflight Refueling (HIFR). The advanced SAR qualification signifies knowledge
of aircraft SAR procedures and limitations, and of the policies and procedures
contained in the U. S. Coast Guard Addendum to the United States National
a.
Prerequisites for Advanced SAR Qualification. Prior to beginning
the Advanced SAR syllabus, a pilot shall be Basic SAR qualified and
complete the Search Coordination and Execution (SC&E) course offered
by the National SAR School, or an approved online training course.
Prior to receiving the qualification, the pilot must be designated a First
Pilot or higher. The pilot must complete an oral exam on the practical ap-
plication of Advanced SAR knowledge requirements. Special emphasis
will be placed on evaluating the candidate’s judgment and maturity during
this exam. The candidate shall demonstrate, to a high degree, the ability
to carry out all types of SAR missions including duty as onscene coordi-
nator, as appropriate for type and model.
b.
Requirements to Maintain Advanced SAR Qualification. Each pilot
shall have completed a SAR Procedures Check within the preceding
12 calendar months. Expiration is at the end of the calendar month
and may be extended to the end of the 15th calendar month with
Commanding Officer approval.
Complete the SAR tasks on a recurrent training syllabus at least once per
semi-annual period. Train in an offshore environment if possible.
Helicopter pilots shall complete the helicopter over water requirements
listed in Table 7-3 each semi-annual period.
Complete the requirements in Table 7-4 each semi-annual period.
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It is recommended that each pilot participate in a familiarization visit
aboard each type of vessel typically used for hoist training in the unit’s
AOR.
Table 7-4. Advanced SAR Qualification Semi-Annual Requirements
Rotary-Wing Requirements
Required Task
Frequency
Remarks (apply to each row)
Boat Hoists
6
• Three hoists shall be completed at night.
• Up to two RS deployments (above the 6 required)
can be used towards this requirement.
• One hoist shall be to a boat DIW with trail line.
Rescue
6
• Four deployments and recoveries shall be com-
Swimmer
pleted at night.
Deployment and
• One shall be a direct deployment and one shall be
Recovery
a deployment to a boat
Fixed-Wing Requirements
Required Task
Frequency
Remarks (apply to each row)
Aerial Delivery
2
• Actual or practice gear shall be deployed for at least
System (ADS)
one ADS delivery.
Delivery
• One ADS delivery shall be performed at night; an
NVG-aided drop satisfies the night drop require-
ment.
Air-Sea Rescue
2
• Actual or practice gear shall be deployed for at least
Kit Delivery
one rescue kit delivery.
(ASRK-24,
• One rescue kit delivery shall be performed at night;
ASRK-16 or
an NVG-aided drop satisfies the night drop require-
ASRK-Modified)
ment.
5.
Advanced SAR-Vertical Surface Qualification. The Advanced SAR - Vertical
Surface Qualification authorizes a pilot to perform vertical surface hoisting
evolutions using approved life support equipment.
a.
Prerequisites for Advanced SAR -Vertical Surface Qualification. To
be eligible for the Advanced SAR - Vertical Surface qualification the
member must be Advanced SAR qualified in the type and model of
aircraft for which the qualification is being sought.
The member must complete an oral exam that focuses on the practical
application of employing the vertical surface capability. Special emphasis
will be placed on aircraft limitations, environmental conditions and rescue
swimmer safety.
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b.
Requirements to Maintain Advanced SAR-Vertical Surface
Qualification. Each Advanced SAR-Vertical Surface qualified pilot shall
have completed at least one vertical surface hoist evolution within the
preceding 12 calendar months (may be extended to 15 calendar months
with Commanding Officer approval).
6.
CBR Qualification. A Chemical, Biological, and Radiological (CBR)
qualification authorizes a pilot to operate an aircraft while wearing the
specialized CBR personal protective equipment.
a.
Prerequisite for CBR Qualification. To be eligible for the CBR
qualification the member must be designated a First Pilot or higher in
the type and model of aircraft for which the qualification is being sought.
Each CBR pilot must have received training on the CBR ensemble, and
conducted a flight in the aircraft or ATC approved simulator with the CBR
ensemble (real or training) donned prior to earning the CBR qualification.
b.
Requirements to Maintain CBR Qualification. Each CBR qualified
pilot must have donned and received proper training on the CBR
ensemble annually. Pilots shall conduct one flight in the aircraft or ATC
approved simulator with CBR ensemble (real or training) donned every
18 calendar months.
7.
Shipboard-Helicopter Qualification. A shipboard-helicopter qualification
authorizes a helicopter pilot to conduct shipboard landings and Helicopter
Inflight Refueling (HIFR). To obtain a shipboard-helicopter qualification,
pilots shall complete the requirements specified in the Shipboard-Helicopter
a.
Requirements to Maintain Shipboard-Helicopter Qualification. To
maintain a shipboard-helicopter qualification, pilots shall complete the
recurrent training requirements specified in the Shipboard-Helicopter
addition, pilots at units for which there is no SAR readiness posture,
shall perform one HIFR evolution each semi-annual period. If underway
HIFR is not possible, land-based simulated HIFR with a training rig will
meet this requirement.
b.
Lapse in Shipboard-Helicopter Qualification. If a member fails to meet
recurrent training requirements, they shall follow the requalification
training requirements specified in the Shipboard-Helicopter Operational
PIC for a subsequent shipboard-helicopter mission. Failure to meet the
shipboard-helicopter recurrent training requirements does not require a
notification letter to Commandant (CG-711), as described in Paragraph
7.H.3.a. of this Manual.
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8.
AUF-NCV Qualification. An AUF-NCV qualification authorizes a helicopter
pilot to perform single- and multi-aircraft AUF-NCV missions.
a.
Prerequisites for AUF-NCV Qualification. To be eligible for the
AUF-NCV qualification, a pilot must have the following minimum flight
experience:
• Current Aircraft Commander; or First Pilot that held a previous USCG
AC or DoD PIC Designation.
• 500 hours rotary-wing pilot time.
• 50 hours NVG time.
b.
12-month Requirements to Maintain AUF-NCV Qualification. Each
AUF-NCV qualified pilot shall have completed the following within the
preceding 12 calendar months:
• An inflight AUF-NCV qualification standardization check.
• A noncompliant vessel open-book test.
• Receive an AUF operational law briefing.
• Review evidence-gathering techniques outlined in U.S. Coast Guard
c.
Semi-Annual Requirements to Maintain AUF-NCV Qualification. Each
AUF-NCV qualified pilot shall complete the following each semi-annual
period:
• 6 CD tactics flights, at least three of which using NVGs.
• 2 AUF-NCV aerial gunnery flights, at least one of which using NVGs.
• Helicopter over water requirements listed in Table 7-3.
9.
AUF-NCV Air Mission Commander Qualification. An AUF-NCV Air Mission
Commander qualification is judgment intensive and builds upon the AUF-NCV
qualification. Only the Commanding Officer of an aviation unit authorized
by Commandant (CG-DCO) to perform AUF-NCV operations or ATC Mobile
may issue this qualification.
To be eligible for the AUF-NCV Mission Commander qualification, the member
must be AUF-NCV qualified and complete the following prerequisites:
• 1,000 hours of total pilot time in military aircraft.
• 30 days (minimum) deployed as an AUF-NCV qualified pilot.
• A noncompliant vessel open-book test.
• An oral board that focuses on the practical application of the knowledge re-
quirements for Mission Commander qualification. Special emphasis will be
placed on evaluating the candidate's judgment, leadership skills, thorough
comprehension of the legal aspects and limits governing AUF-NCV opera-
tions, and other operational aspects such as Shipboard Helicopter operations.
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10.
Basic Fast Roping Qualification. The basic Fast Roping (FR) qualification
authorizes a helicopter pilot to deliver boarding team members to a compliant
vessel using an approved fast rope and recover members using a hoist.
a.
Prerequisites for FR Qualification. To be eligible for the basic Fast
Roping qualification, a pilot shall have the following minimum flight
experience:
• 500 hours rotary-wing pilot time
• 50 hours NVG time
b.
Requirements to Maintain FR Qualification. Each FR qualified pilot
shall have completed an inflight FR qualification standardization check
within the preceding 12 calendar months (may be extended to 15
calendar months with Commanding Officer approval).
An FR qualified pilot shall complete 6 fast-rope deployments each semi-
annual period, at least 4 of which using NVGs; each evolution shall in-
clude at least two ropers. A minimum of 4 evolutions shall be to a mar-
itime target (vessel, oil rig, etc).
An FR qualified pilot shall complete 6 boat hoist evolutions each semi-an-
nual period; Three hoists shall be completed at night; one shall be NVG-
aided and two shall be unaided. Boat hoists completed for the Advanced
SAR minimums may be counted toward this requirement.
Additionally, each pilot shall complete the helicopter over water require-
ments listed in Table 7-3 each semi-annual period.
11.
Tactical Fast Roping Qualification. The Tactical Fast Roping (TAC-FR)
qualification authorizes a qualified pilot to execute a multi-aircraft mission
to deliver a boarding team to a location that might have active aggressors.
TAC-FR operations include coordination with an aviation asset providing
armed cover.
a.
Prerequisites for TAC-FR Qualification. To be eligible for the TAC-FR
qualification, a pilot shall have the following minimum flight experience:
• Current Aircraft Commander; or First Pilot that held a previous USCG
AC or DoD PIC Designation.
• 1,000 hours of total pilot time in military aircraft.
• 500 hours rotary-wing pilot time.
• 50 hours NVG time.
b.
Requirements to Maintain TAC-FR Qualification. Complete the
following to maintain the TAC-FR qualification:
• Inflight TAC-FR qualification standardization check within the preced-
ing 12 calendar months (may be extended to 15 calendar months with
Commanding Officer approval).
• Helicopter over water requirements listed in Table 7-3 each semi-an-
nual period.
• The requirements in Table 7-5 each semi-annual period.
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Table 7-5. Pilot TAC-FR Semi-Annual Requirements
Required
Frequency
Remarks
Task
Over Land
6
A minimum of 3 approaches shall employ NVGs
Approaches
Over Water
6
A minimum of 3 approaches shall employ NVGs
Approaches
NVG
8 Hours
Formation
Flight
Tactical
1
Exercise
Fast-Roping
6
Each deployment shall include at least 2 ropers; A
Deployments
minimum of 4 deployments shall employ NVGs; A
minimum of 4 deployments shall be to a maritime target
(vessel, oil rig, etc)
Boat Hoists
6
Three hoists shall be completed at night. One shall
be NVG-aided and two shall be unaided. Boat hoists
completed for the Advanced SAR minimums may be
counted toward this requirement.
12. Tactical Cover Qualification. A Tactical Cover qualification authorizes an
Advanced AUF-PWCS qualified helicopter pilot to perform AUF tactical cover
for TAC-FR and hook and climb operations described in Aviation Special
a.
Prerequisites for Tactical Cover Qualification. To be eligible for the
Tactical Cover qualification, a pilot must be Advanced AUF-PWCS
qualified.
b.
Requirements to Maintain Tactical Cover Qualification. Each pilot shall
have completed an inflight Tactical Cover qualification standardization
check within the preceding 12 calendar months (may be extended to 15
calendar months with Commanding Officer approval).
Tactical Cover qualified pilots shall complete the over land approaches,
over water approaches, tactical exercise and NVG formation flight re-
quirements of Table 7-5.
13. Rotary-Wing Air Intercept Qualification. A Rotary-Wing Air Intercept (RWAI)
qualification authorizes a helicopter pilot to perform air intercept and escort of
aircraft for law enforcement, national defense and homeland security missions.
a.
Prerequisites for RWAI Qualification. To be eligible for the RWAI
qualification, a pilot must be designated a First Pilot or higher.
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b.
Requirements to Maintain RWAI Qualification. Each RWAI qualified
pilot shall have completed:
• An inflight RWAI qualification standardization check within the preced-
ing 12 calendar months (may be extended to 15 calendar months with
Commanding Officer approval).
• Three RWAI RT flights from the right seat (at least two shall be NVG
aided) and one RWAI operational exercise from either seat each semi-
annual period. Table 7-6, contains the minimum maneuvers for an
RWAI RT flight. The semi-annual RWAI operational exercise shall in-
clude vectors from an Air Defense Sector (ADS) and should include 3
evolutions.
If an RWAI pilot has not completed an RWAI RT flight in the preceding
90 days, that pilot shall complete an NVG aided RWAI RT flight from the
right seat before the member is assigned to an operational mission.
Table 7-6. RWAI RT Flight (right seat) Requirements
Required
Frequency
Remarks
Task
Intercepts
5
• At least one shall be head-to-head
• At least one shall be abeam
• At least one shall be to a static TOI
Movement
1
to signal
position
c.
Requirements to Maintain ATC Mobile RWAI Qualification. The
following are required for an ATC Mobile RWAI pilot to maintain an
RWAI qualification:
• Each ATC Mobile RWAI qualified pilot shall have completed an inflight
RWAI qualification standardization check within the preceding 12 cal-
endar months (may be extended to 15 calendar months with Com-
manding Officer approval).
• Complete a minimum of 24 intercepts, a minimum of 18 intercepts us-
ing NVGs each semi-annual period
• No more than 30 days prior to standing operational RWAI duty, an ATC
Mobile RWAI qualified pilot shall complete the requirements outlined
in Table 7-6.
14. Fixed-Wing Air Intercept Qualification. The Fixed-Wing Air Intercept (FWAI)
qualification authorizes a fixed-wing pilot to perform air intercept and escort
of aircraft for law enforcement and homeland security missions. Training
and qualification requirements for pilots and aircrew are specified in the Air
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15. Aerial Dispersant Delivery Qualification. An Aerial Dispersant Delivery
System (ADDS) qualification authorizes a pilot to employ ADDS for training
and operational marine environmental protection missions.
a.
Prerequisites for ADDS Qualification. To be eligible for the ADDS
qualification the member must be designated in the type and model of
aircraft for which the qualification is being sought.
b.
Requirements to Maintain ADDS Qualification. Within the preceding
12 calendar months (may be extended to 15 calendar months with
Commanding Officer approval), the member must have performed one
ADDS mission or exercise, consisting of deploying and stowing the
booms inflight and performing the ADDS checklists.
D. AIRCREW DESIGNATIONS.
1.
Purpose. The following requirements must be met by aircrew members to
obtain and maintain aircrew designations, in addition to the requirements for
all designations.
2.
Basic Aircrew. The Basic Aircrew (BA) designation is the entry-level
aircrew position of any Coast Guard aircraft. A member must demonstrate
type-specific aircraft knowledge as well as basic skills to participate as an
aircrew member in operational missions. A Basic Aircrew candidate must meet
the following requirements:
• Must be a graduate of a military aviation A school; or from a Coast Guard
approved commercial aviation A school, or have achieved an aviation rating
in one of the other U.S. Armed Forces.
• Must have completed a Commandant (CG-711) approved syllabus for the
type and model of aircraft in which the designation is sought.
3.
HC-130H Flight Engineer. To obtain a HC-130H Flight Engineer (FE)
designation, a member must have held a HC-130H BA designation for at least
one year, and must be recommended for Flight Engineer by the unit FEB
and unit Operations Officer.
• A Flight Engineer candidate must complete an approved Commandant (CG-
711) HC-130 Flight Engineer course.
• Each HC-130H Flight Engineer shall have completed a proficiency simulator
course within the preceding 12 calendar months.
4.
HC-130H Navigator . The Navigator (N) designation authorizes a HC-130H
crewmember to operate the mission radar, supervise the Radio Operator and
assist the pilots in navigation and communication duties.
• Prior to beginning the Navigator syllabus the member must be a qualified
Radio Operator with at least 50 flight hours in aircraft type.
• Prior to beginning the Navigator flight syllabus the member must complete
the ATC Mobile Basic Air Navigation course.
5.
Aviation Mission Specialist. The Aviation Mission Specialist (AMS)
designation, when accompanied by a mission qualification or mission essential
competency, enables a member that does not hold a BA designation to
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perform Coast Guard mission-specific duties aboard a particular aircraft type
and model. AMS-designated TACLET personnel may perform duties aboard a
particular type aircraft.
• To obtain an AMS designation, the member must complete the Commandant
(CG-711) approved syllabus for the type and model of aircraft in which the
designation is sought.
6.
Flight Surgeon and APA-D. Requirements for designation as a Coast Guard
shall complete the same requirements as those for the AMS designation.
Flight surgeons shall be provided maximum exposure to all Coast Guard flight
regimes.
• Flight surgeons shall obtain a minimum of 24 hours of flight time per semi-
annual period, to include at least four hours of night time, of which at least
two hours shall be NVG-aided.
E. AIRCREW QUALIFICATIONS.
1.
Purpose. Aircrew qualifications, other than pilot qualifications, establish crew
positions to perform Coast Guard missions.
2.
Basic Hoist Qualification. A Basic Hoist (BH) qualification authorizes a Basic
Aircrew member to perform non-personnel hoists.
a.
Prerequisites for Basic Hoist Qualification. To be eligible for the Basic
Hoist qualification the member must be designated as Basic Aircrew in
the type and model of aircraft for which the qualification is being sought.
b.
Requirements to Maintain Basic Hoist Qualification. Each Basic
Hoist qualified aircrew member shall have completed a Basic Hoist
standardization check within the preceding 12 calendar months (may be
extended to 15 calendar months with Commanding Officer approval).
Additionally, each BH shall have conducted at least one basic hoist
evolution within the preceding semi-annual period.
3.
Flight Mechanic Qualification. A Flight Mechanic (FM) qualification authorizes
a rotary-wing crewmember to perform hoist evolutions including Rescue
Swimmer Operations and to hoist survivors during day and night conditions
using approved life support equipment.
a.
Prerequisites for Flight Mechanic Qualification. Prior to beginning the
Flight Mechanic syllabus the member must be designated as Basic
Aircrew in the type and model of aircraft for which the qualification
is being sought.
b.
Requirements to Maintain Flight Mechanic Qualification. The following
are required to maintain the FM qualification:
• Complete a Flight Mechanic qualification standardization check within
the preceding 12 calendar months (may be extended to 15 calendar
months with Commanding Officer approval).
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• Conduct at least one boat hoist, or a rescue swimmer deployment to
the water or vertical surface, within the preceding semi-annual period.
• Complete the requirements listed in the Flight Mechanic Semi-Annual
Requirements, Table 7-7.
• Participate in biennial asset familiarization training on platforms rou-
tinely encountered in the unit’s AOR; Asset familiarization training shall
be completed within three months of reporting to a new operational
unit.
Table 7-7. Flight Mechanic Semi-Annual Requirements
Required Task
Frequency
Remarks
Boat Hoists
Two at night, one to a boat DIW with trail
4
line
Rescue Swimmer
Two at night
Deployment Recovery
4
One Direct deployment
Sequences
Hoist Emergency Drill
Recommend at least: one hoist failure, one
2
ICS failure
Rescue Swimmer
Lost swimmer or leaving swimmer on scene
1
Emergency Drill
4.
Flight Mechanic-Vertical Surface Qualification. The Flight Mechanic-Vertical
Surface (FM-VS) Qualification authorizes a Flight Mechanic to perform vertical
surface hoisting evolutions using approved life support equipment.
a.
Prerequisites for Flight Mechanic-Vertical Surface Qualification. To
be eligible for the Fight Mechanic - Vertical Surface qualification the
member must be qualified as Flight Mechanic in the type and model of
aircraft for which the qualification is being sought.
b.
Requirements to Maintain Flight Mechanic-Vertical Surface
Qualification. Each Flight Mechanic-Vertical Surface qualified member
shall have completed at least one vertical surface hoist evolution within
the preceding 12 calendar months (may be extended to 15 calendar
months with Commanding Officer approval).
5.
Rescue Swimmer Qualification. The Rescue Swimmer (RS) qualification
authorizes a crewmember to deploy from a helicopter to assist persons or
property in distress. Additionally, an RS is authorized to perform Emergency
Medical Technician (EMT) duties aboard Coast Guard aircraft.
a.
Prerequisites for Rescue Swimmer Qualification. To be eligible for
the RS qualification for the type and model of aircraft for which the
qualification is being sought, the following requirements must be met:
• The member must be designated as Basic Aircrew in the primary type
and model of aircraft for which the qualification is being sought.
• Complete a military helicopter rescue swimmer school.
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• Complete certification as a Coast Guard National Registered Emer-
gency Medical Technician (EMT).
b.
Awarding Rescue Swimmer Insignia. Members shall be awarded
insignia as described in the Uniform Regulations, COMDTINST M1020.6
Swimmer qualification.
c.
Requirements to Maintain Rescue Swimmer Qualification. The
following are required to maintain the RS qualification:
• Complete a RS qualification standardization check within the preced-
ing 12 calendar months (may be extended to 15 calendar months with
Commanding Officer approval).
• Complete the physical fitness and medical training requirements listed
• Conduct at least one RS deployment within the preceding 90 days.
• Participate in a biennial asset familiarization training on platforms rou-
tinely encountered in the unit’s AOR; Asset familiarization training shall
be completed within three months of reporting to a new operational
unit.
• Complete the requirements listed in the Rescue Swimmer Semi-An-
nual Requirements, Table 7-8.
RSs stationed at a dual rotary-wing unit (e.g., ATC Mobile, Kodiak) are
only required to gain BA designation in one airframe. Upon completion of
the Commandant (CG-711) approved RS transition syllabus, a RS may
deploy from the other airframe in which a BA designation is not held. Air-
frame qualification utilizing the RS transition syllabus is only approved for
dual rotor wing units and is deemed a temporary qualification and shall
be rescinded upon member transfer. Members attached to the ATC RS
Standardization Division shall complete the Commandant (CG-711) ap-
proved RS transition syllabus for the additional rotary-wing airframe prior
to conducting standardization checks at a unit that does not maintain their
primary airframe.
Rescue Swimmers who are transferred to a unit with a different rotary-
wing aircraft are authorized to fly as mission essential personnel fulfilling
the operational RS position, not a crewmember, for 90 days upon com-
pletion of the Helicopter Rescue Swimmer Abbreviated Qualification Syl-
labus. Rescue Swimmers shall be designated in type within the 90-day
period.
In instances of urgent operational necessity, RSs from a single and/or
dual rotor wing unit may deploy from either airframe after receiving the
Mission Essential Personnel aircraft orientation described in Paragraph
4.J.2. of this Manual.
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Qualified Rescue Swimmers may log deployments to the water or any
surface regardless of the type and model of helicopter. Aviation Survival
Technicians (AST) from pay grade E-7 thru E-9 may lapse in RS qualifi-
cation. Those that choose not to participate are required to notify Chief,
Office of Aviation Forces (CG-711). This does not prohibit the AST from
maintaining the BA designation.
Table 7-8. Rescue Swimmer Semi-Annual Requirements
Required Task
Frequency
Remarks
Free Fall Deployment
Used only in daylight and requires a
4
minimum water depth of 12 feet.
Sling/Harness
A minimum of one Sling/Harness
Deployment*
4
Deployment shall employ Hoist Static
Discharge Cable.
Direct Deployment*
A minimum of one Direct Deployment shall
4
employ Double Lift Recovery.
Rescue Swimmer
Lost swimmer or leaving swimmer onscene.
1
Emergency Drill
Aircraft Vectoring
1
Every 180 days from date of last completion.
NOTE: * A minimum of one Sling/Harness or one Direct Deployment shall be completed
at night. Deployment chosen is at RS discretion.
6.
Rescue Swimmer Advanced Helicopter Rescue School (AHRS). Rescue
Swimmers are required to attend AHRS within 3 years of initial RS qualification.
Recurrent training at AHRS is required every 6 years.
7.
Rescue Swimmer -Vertical Surface Qualification. The Rescue
Swimmer-Vertical Surface (RS-VS) Qualification authorizes a Rescue
Swimmer to perform vertical surface hoisting evolutions using approved life
support equipment.
a.
Prerequisites for Rescue Swimmer-Vertical Surface Qualification. To
be eligible for the Rescue Swimmer-Vertical Surface qualification the
member must be qualified as Rescue Swimmer in the type of aircraft for
which the qualification is being sought.
b.
Requirements to Maintain Rescue Swimmer-Vertical Surface
Qualification. Each Rescue Swimmer-Vertical Surface qualified
member shall have completed at least one vertical surface hoist
evolution within the preceding 12 calendar months (may be extended to
15 calendar months with Commanding Officer approval).
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8.
Transitional Rescue Swimmer Qualification. The Transitional Rescue
Swimmer (RS) qualification authorizes a Rescue Swimmer stationed at
a dual rotary-wing unit (e.g., ATC Mobile, Kodiak) to deploy from the
secondary airframe in which a BA designation is not held after completing the
Commandant (CG-711) approved RS Transition Syllabus.
a.
Requirements to Maintain Transitional Rescue Swimmer
Qualification. Transitional Rescue Swimmer Qualification is deemed
a temporary qualification and shall be rescinded upon member
transfer to a non dual aircraft unit. Members attached to the ATC RS
Standardization Division shall complete the Commandant (CG-711)
approved RS transition syllabus for the additional rotary-wing airframe
prior to conducting standardization checks at a unit that does not
maintain their primary airframe.
b.
Training while at Advanced Helicopter Rescue School (AHRS). Rescue
Swimmers attending AHRS may log deployments without the transitional
RS qualification, regardless of helicopter type and model.
9.
Basic Fast Roping Qualification. The basic Fast Roping (FR) qualification
authorizes a Flight Mechanic to deliver boarding team members to a vessel
using an approved fast rope.
a.
Prerequisites for FR Qualification. To be eligible for the FR qualification
the member must hold a Flight Mechanic qualification in the type and
model of aircraft for which the FR qualification is being sought.
b.
Requirements to Maintain FR Qualification. Each FR qualified Flight
Mechanic shall have completed an FR qualification standardization
check within the preceding 12 calendar months (may be extended to 15
calendar months with Commanding Officer approval).
An FR qualified Flight Mechanic shall complete 6 fast roping evolutions
each semi-annual period, at least 4 of which using NVGs; each evolution
shall include at least two ropers. A minimum of 4 evolutions shall be to a
maritime target (vessel, oil rig, etc.).
10.
Tactical Fast Roping Qualification. The Tactical Fast Roping (TAC-FR)
qualification authorizes a Flight Mechanic to deliver a boarding team to a
location that might have active aggressors.
a.
Prerequisites for TAC-FR Qualification. Prior to beginning the TAC-FR
syllabus, the member must hold the FM and FR mission qualification
in the type and model of aircraft for which the TAC-FR qualification is
being sought.
b.
Requirements to Maintain TAC-FR Qualification. Each
TAC-FR-qualified Flight Mechanic shall have completed a TAC-FR
qualification standardization check within the preceding 12 calendar
months (may be extended to 15 calendar months with Commanding
Officer approval).
Semi-annual training requirements to maintain this qualification are out-
lined in Table 7-9.
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Table 7-9. Flight Mechanic Tactical Fast Roping Semi-Annual Requirements
Required Task
Frequency
Remarks
Over Land Approaches
A minimum of 3 approaches shall employ
6
NVGs
Over Water Approaches
A minimum of 3 approaches shall employ
6
NVGs
Fast-Roping Evolutions
Each deployment shall include at least
2 ropers; A minimum of 4 deployments
6
shall employ NVGs; A minimum of 4
deployments shall be to a maritime target
(vessel, oil rig, etc)
Tactical Exercise
1
11.
Precision Marksman-Aviation Mission Qualification. A Precision
Marksman-Aviation (PM-A) mission qualification authorizes a designated
aircrew member to employ Airborne Use of Force (AUF) as described in
PM-A instructor (PM-AI) qualification may exercise those qualifications in any
helicopter approved for CG AUF missions. This includes CG, DoD, and allied
aircraft. In addition, a PM-AI qualified Flight Examiner (FE) may complete
AMS designation standardization checks for PM-As. The PM-A qualification is
mission-specific, and a separate Commandant (CG-711) approved syllabus is
required for each mission qualification (e.g., AUF-NCV).
a.
Prerequisites for Precision Marksman-Aviation Qualification. To be
eligible for the PM-A qualification the member must be designated as
Basic Aircrew or Aviation Mission Specialist in the type of aircraft for
which the qualification is being sought.
Prerequisites for a PM-A qualification are described in the Precision
shall be designated as a BA or AMS in a Coast Guard helicopter.
b.
Requirements to Maintain Precision Marksman-Aviation
Qualification. The requirements to maintain the PM-A qualification
are described in Precision Marksman Policy and Standards Manual,
briefing shall be completed within the preceding 12 calendar months.
12.
RWAI Aircrew Qualification. The RWAI Aircrew qualification authorizes a
Basic Aircrew member to perform RWAI aircrew tasks.
a.
Prerequisites for RWAI Aircrew Qualification. To be eligible for the
RWAI Aircrew qualification the member must be designated as Basic
Aircrew in the type and model of aircraft for which the qualification
is being sought.
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b.
Requirements to Maintain RWAI Aircrew Qualification. Each RWAI
Aircrew qualified member shall have completed at least one RWAI
intercept to include movement to signal position within the preceding
12 calendar months (may be extended to 15 calendar months with
Commanding Officer approval).
13. C4ISR System Operator Qualifications. To maintain qualification,
Rotary-Wing C4ISR system operators (i.e., Communication Systems,
Electro-Optical Sensor System (ESS) etc.) and Fixed-Wing C4ISR System
Operators (i.e., Mission System Operator (MSO), Tactical System Operators
(TSO), Sensor System Operators (SSO), etc.) should have completed the
applicable C4ISR Proficiency (Refresher) Training (provided annually at each
air station) within the preceding 30 calendar months.
a.
Radio Operator Qualification. The Radio Operator (R) qualification
authorizes a HC-130H crewmember to assist the pilots in performing
communication duties.
(1) Prerequisites for Radio Operator Qualification. To be eligible for
the Radio Operator qualification the member shall be designated
as Basic Aircrew in the type and model of aircraft for which the
qualification is being sought.
(2) Requirements to Maintain Radio Operator Qualification. Each
Radio Operator shall have completed a Radio Operator qualification
standardization check within the preceding 12 calendar months
(may be extended to 15 calendar months with Commanding Officer
approval).
b.
Sensor System Operator Qualification. The Sensor System Operator
(SSO) qualification authorizes aircrew to operate sensor and
communications equipment aboard the HC-130H. A separate SSO
qualification is required for each aircraft model.
(1) Prerequisites for SSO Qualification. To be eligible for the SSO
qualification the member shall complete the SSO ground school at
ATC Mobile and shall be designated as Basic Aircrew or Aviation
Mission Specialist in the type and model of aircraft for which the
qualification is being sought.
(2) Requirements to Maintain SSO Qualification. The following are
required to maintain an SSO qualification:
• Each SSO shall have completed an SSO qualification standard-
ization check within the preceding 12 calendar months (may be
extended to 15 calendar months with Commanding Officer ap-
proval).
• HC-130H Sensor Systems Operators shall complete the recur-
rent training requirements outlined in the C-130H Training and
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c.
Tactical System Operator Qualification. The Tactical System Operator
(TSO) qualification authorizes aircrew to operate data communications
equipment aboard the HC-130H.
(1) Prerequisites for TSO Qualification. To be eligible for the TSO
qualification the member shall complete the TSO ground school
and be designated as Basic Aircrew, Aviation Mission Specialist or
Navigator in the type and model of aircraft for which the qualification
is being sought.
(2) Requirements to Maintain TSO Qualification. TSOs shall
complete the recurrent training requirements outlined in the
Additionally, each TSO shall have completed a TSO qualification
standardization check within the preceding 12 calendar months
(may be extended to 15 calendar months with Commanding Officer
approval).
d.
Mission System Operator Qualification. The Mission System
Operator (MSO) qualification authorizes aircrew to operate sensor and
communications equipment aboard the HC-130J, HC-27J, C-37A and
HC-144.
(1) Prerequisites for MSO Qualification. To be eligible for the MSO
qualification the member must complete the MSO ground school
and be designated as Basic Aircrew or Aviation Mission Specialist
in the type and model of aircraft for which the qualification is being
sought.
(2) Requirements to Maintain MSO Qualification. Each MSO shall
have completed an MSO qualification standardization check
within the preceding 12 calendar months (may be extended to 15
calendar months with Commanding Officer approval). Semi-annual
training requirements to maintain this qualification are outlined in
Table 7-10 below.
Table
7-10. Mission System Operator Semi-Annual Requirements
Required Task
Frequency
Remarks
Complete Minotaur operations
2
Drawings, track filters, TSAR
Search radar operations
2
ISAR, vectoring
EO/IR operations
2
Minotaur and manual
Establish HF secure
2
MILSATCOM operations
2
Imagery transfer via Minotaur
2
and SAMBA
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14.
Loadmaster Qualification. The Loadmaster (LM) qualification authorizes
aircrew of the HC-130, HC-27, and HC-144 to load, transport and off-load
cargo within the limits specified by the aircraft flight manual.
a.
Prerequisites for Loadmaster Qualification. To be eligible for the
Loadmaster qualification the member must be designated as Basic
Aircrew in the type and model of aircraft for which the qualification
is being sought.
b.
Requirements to Maintain Loadmaster Qualification. The member shall
complete one cargo loading exercise to include on-loading, securing
and off-loading cargo and completing all required documentation
each semi-annual period. Additionally, each Loadmaster shall have
completed a Loadmaster qualification standardization check within the
preceding 12 calendar months (may be extended to 15 calendar months
with Commanding Officer approval).
15.
Dropmaster Qualification. The Dropmaster (DM) qualification authorizes
aircrew of the HC-130, HC-27, and HC-144 to perform aerial delivery of
approved equipment.
a.
Prerequisites for Dropmaster Qualification. To be eligible for the
Dropmaster qualification the member must be designated as Basic
Aircrew in the type and model of aircraft for which the qualification
is being sought.
b.
Requirements to Maintain Dropmaster Qualification. The following are
required to maintain the DM qualification:
• Each Dropmaster shall have completed a Dropmaster qualification
standardization check within the preceding 12 calendar months
(may be extended to 15 calendar months with Commanding Officer
approval).
• Each Dropmaster shall conduct one Aerial Delivery System delivery
each semi-annual period.
16.
Aerial Dispersant Delivery System Qualification. The Aerial Dispersant
Delivery System (ADDS) qualification authorizes HC-130 aircrew to perform
ground handling and inflight operation of the ADDS.
a.
Prerequisites for ADDS Qualification. To be eligible for the ADDS
qualification the member must be designated as Basic Aircrew in the
type and model of aircraft for which the qualification is being sought.
b.
Requirements to Maintain ADDS Qualification. Within the preceding
12 calendar months (may be extended to 15 calendar months with
Commanding Officer approval), the member must have performed one
ADDS mission or exercise, consisting of loading the pack on the ground
deploying and stowing the booms inflight and performing the ADDS
checklists.
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F.
INSTRUCTORS AND EXAMINERS.
1.
Purpose. Instructors and Examiners are qualified to perform formal syllabus
instruction. This does not limit other crew positions from providing instruction
as prescribed within specific curricula. All qualified crewmembers are expected
to provide mentoring and to share their knowledge and experience with junior
flight crewmembers.
2.
Instructor Qualification. Commanding Officers shall authorize all Pilot and
Aircrew Instructors in writing. This authorization shall include the designation
and all qualifications for which the member is authorized to instruct. Instructors
may be authorized to perform instruction for any current designations and
qualifications they hold.
The Instructor qualification lapses upon PCS transfer. The Commanding
Officer of the gaining unit may issue a new authorization letter based on prior
Instructor qualifications that are still current.
a.
Requirements to Obtain Instructor Qualification. To be considered
for an Instructor qualification, a member must demonstrate, to a high
degree, the following personal characteristics:
• Superior judgment.
• Patience, tact, understanding, and a desire to instruct others.
• A personality that inspires confidence and wins the respect of others.
• Sufficient experience to uphold the desired standard of knowledge,
judgment, and proficiency in the maneuvers he or she will be instruct-
ing.
To obtain an Instructor qualification, the member shall:
• Be recommended for Instructor designation by the unit Operations Of-
ficer.
• Have been designated in type and qualified for the mission(s) to be in-
structed. The Commanding Officer shall ensure prospective instructor
pilots posses the necessary mission experience and proficiency.
• Have completed ATC Mobile training in methods of instruction.
• Be thoroughly familiar with the aircraft systems and equipment, normal
and emergency operating procedures, and aircraft performance under
all conditions of flight for the respective crew position.
• Complete a Commandant (CG-711) approved instructor syllabus per-
taining to the designation held by the member.
• Pass an instructor qualification standardization check flight with a unit
or ATC Mobile Flight Examiner.
b.
Requirements to Maintain Instructor Qualification. Each member shall
have completed an instructor qualification standardization check within
the preceding 12 calendar months.
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The following requirements shall be completed each semi-annual period:
• Each Instructor Pilot shall conduct a combination of at least six upgrade
syllabus flights and recurrent training syllabus flights.
• Each Aircrew Instructor shall conduct at least three syllabus instruction
flights or ground training sessions for the qualifications or designations
he or she holds during each semi-annual period. Loadmaster Instruc-
tors may complete their semi-annual syllabus or flight checks in the
aircraft without actually being inflight.
• Each PM-A Instructor shall conduct at least three syllabus instruction
flights, which may include ground range sessions or check flights in
the designated classification level.
Syllabus events instructed in the approved simulators, flight trainers, or
the Aircrew Weapons Trainer can be counted toward the above require-
ments. Instructors who fail to conduct the minimum number of instruc-
tional events or check flights lapse and must satisfactorily complete an
instructor standardization check before conducting further instructional
flights.
c.
Flight Syllabus Instruction. Only qualified Instructors, designated in
the type and model of aircraft, position, and training being conducted,
shall perform the flight portion of initial and upgrade syllabus instruction
except as provided below:
• Instructors assigned to the ATC Mobile Sensors/C4ISR Training Di-
vision qualified in HC-144 or HC-130J mission systems may provide
initial and upgrade instruction on the operation of either the HC-144 or
HC-130J mission system.
• Instructors assigned to the ATC Mobile Sensors/C4ISR Training Di-
vision qualified in HC-130H mission systems may provide initial and
upgrade instruction on the operation of the HC-130H mission system.
• Instructors assigned to the ATC Mobile Sensors/C4ISR Training Divi-
sion who are experts in the operation of any Coast Guard helicopter
EO/IR sensor system and communication systems may provide initial
and upgrade instruction on the operation of EO/IR systems aboard any
other Coast Guard helicopter.
• RWAI qualified Aircraft Commanders may provide initial and upgrade
instruction to basic aircrew as detailed in the RWAI Aircrew Qualifica-
tion Syllabus.
When an Instructor is aboard who does not hold a current designation in
type and model, sufficient designated personnel shall be carried to meet
the minimum crew requirements outlined in Chapter 3.
3.
Flight Examiner Qualification. Commanding Officers shall authorize all unit
Pilot or Aircrew Flight Examiners in writing. A Flight Examiner is authorized
to perform designation and qualification evaluations for any crew positions in
which the member holds Instructor qualifications.
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The Flight Examiner qualification lapses upon PCS transfer. The Commanding
Officer of the gaining unit may issue a new authorization letter based on prior
Flight Examiner qualifications that are still current.
a.
Prerequisites for Flight Examiner Qualification. Before Flight Examiner
qualification, the member shall be a qualified Instructor, and be
recommended for Flight Examiner qualification by the unit Operations
Officer.
b.
Requirements to Maintain Flight Examiner Qualification. Flight
Examiners have the same proficiency requirements as Instructors, and
can use flight check events toward meeting those requirements.
4.
Duties and Responsibilities of Training Divisions. Training Divisions of ATC
Mobile are responsible for ensuring standardized operation of equipment
during Coast Guard aviation missions. Standardization is achieved through
development and delivery of training curricula, development and maintenance
of aircraft operating manuals and supplements, and through annual evaluation
of air station standardization programs.
Additionally, Training Divisions shall provide subject matter experts as directed
by Commandant (CG-711) for aircraft accident analysis.
a.
Training Curricula. Training Divisions are responsible for developing
and maintaining standardized designation, qualification, and recurrent
flight training curricula for approval by FORCECOM (FC-T) and
Commandant (CG-711) for all flight crew positions. Each curriculum
shall define the duties of each crewmember, the skills necessary to
complete each duty and performance standards by which successful
completion can be evaluated.
Training Divisions shall develop and maintain a standardized flight evalu-
ation check for each designation, and for qualifications as required, to be
used for initial and annual evaluation check flights.
b.
Aircraft Operating Guidance. Training Divisions shall assist in the
preparation and review of aircraft operating manuals and supplements,
as well as documentation of tactics, techniques, and procedures for the
successful completion of Coast Guard missions. Additionally, Training
Divisions shall provide capability recommendations to Commandant
(CG-711) for upgrade and replacement of aircraft equipment to enhance
the operational efficiency and safety in each aircraft. Finally, Training
Divisions shall maintain close liaison with other units and agencies that
operate similar aircraft and have comparable flight crew designations.
c.
Standardization Visits. Training Divisions shall conduct evaluations
of aviation standardization programs. Representatives of the Training
Divisions shall make annual visits to:
• Check the unit’s adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Ensure desired skills and standard procedures are taught.
• Provide refresher training and enhance the professional knowledge of
the unit’s flight crewmembers.
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• Evaluate the flight crew training program.
• Validate all unit-generated portions of recurrent training or written ex-
aminations.
• Provide reports to air unit Commanding Officers with copies forwarded
to FC-A and CG-711.
• Provide and publish standardization trend report for fleet awareness
with copies forwarded to FC-A and CG-711.
G. PERIODIC TRAINING EVENTS AND EVALUATIONS.
1.
Purpose. This Section describes the minimum content of periodic training
events and evaluations. Frequency of these events is prescribed elsewhere in
this Chapter.
2.
Low Pressure/Dynamic Hypoxia Training. Low Pressure/Dynamic Hypoxia
training shall provide crewmembers the ability to identify personal reactions to
an oxygen-deprived environment, and perform corrective action when those
reactions are experienced. Training shall be conducted in a Low Pressure
Chamber (LPC), Mask Hypoxia Trainer (MHT), or Normobaric Hypoxia Trainer
(NHT).
3.
Aviation Water Survival Training (Wet Drill). Aviation water survival training,
also known as the wet drill, provides members with exposure to the
environment and the equipment provided in Coast Guard aircraft for extended
survival following a water landing. The trainee shall receive instruction in water
survival techniques and equipment, and shall enter and remain in the water for
at least 10 minutes while wearing a flight suit or Aircrew Dry Coverall (ADC)
and survival vest. An offshore site where moderate sea conditions exist is
preferable to a swimming pool, lake, or sheltered harbor since offshore sea
conditions are those likely to be encountered in a survival situation.
While in the water the trainee must inflate the survival vest orally, locate and
deploy the items of survival equipment it contains, as practicable, and note
the effort required to swim and remain in a stable flotation posture in the
prevailing water conditions. The trainee shall then enter a one-person raft,
or multi-person raft. For those trainees who fly parachute equipped aircraft,
parachute disentanglement training shall be included.
4.
Underwater Egress Training (Dunker). Underwater egress training provides
personnel with skills required to use egress equipment and procedures to
successfully egress a rotary-wing aircraft after entering the water. This training
is held at a Commandant (CG-711) approved training facility and shall include,
when authorized, use of the approved Emergency Breathing Device (EBD) for
Coast Guard aircrew members. Aircrew members shall not fly on Coast Guard
rotary-wing aircraft until the Coast Guard or DoD performance standards are
met.
5.
Emergency Breathing Device/Shallow Water Egress Training
(EBD/SWET). Emergency Breathing device training provides helicopter
aircrew members with skills and confidence required to increase the probability
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of a successful egress under disorienting conditions after the aircraft enters
the water and becomes inverted.
Coast Guard aircrew shall satisfactorily complete this training using the
approved emergency breathing device. Aircrew members shall not fly on
Coast Guard rotary-wing aircraft until the performance standards are met.
If not current in Emergency Breathing device training when reporting aboard a
unit, personnel must complete the training within 60 days of arrival at the unit.
The underwater egress training (dunker), if successfully completed using the
Emergency Breathing device, meets the periodic requirement for EBD/SWET.
6.
Swim Test. A swim test evaluates an aircrew member’s ability to swim a
short distance in order to reach a life raft after a water landing. During the test,
the aircrew member must successfully complete a 75-yard swim using the
crawl stroke, breast stroke, back stroke, side stroke, or a combination thereof.
The test will be performed while wearing a flight suit (not ADC), boots and an
uninflated, normally-equipped life vest (or training vest with the pocket survival
items replaced by two pounds of weight). During the swim, the individual shall
not touch the bottom and demonstrate comfort, not necessarily form, in the
stroke(s) used. In addition to the 75-yard swim, all helicopter crewmembers
shall successfully tread water or drown proof for a period of two minutes.
7.
Emergency Ground Egress Training. Emergency ground egress training
shall consist of a lecture on basic principles, followed by actual operation of
the exits and associated equipment. Training shall include simulated egress
from the member’s primary crew position following egress steps outlined in
the designated airframe flight manual.
8.
Survival Equipment and Pyrotechnics. Members shall be provided an
overview of the location and operation of aircrew survival and signaling
equipment carried in life vest and aboard unit aircraft.
9.
Boat Hoisting Familiarization Review. A risk mitigation meeting shall take
place annually between rotary-wing air stations and each of their supporting
AOR boat stations. The purpose of the meeting is to reduce hoisting training
risk through communication, shared hoisting best practices, lessons learned,
and possible areas for improved procedures. Training References, available
on the CGPortal from Aviation Training Center Helicopter Operational Safety
Summit Team (HOSST) shall be reviewed. These include: Boat Crew Hand
Signals, HOSST Video and Hoist Interface Job Aid.
10.
Operational Hazard Awareness Training. Units shall provide training to all
pilots and aircrew members on operational hazards, especially those unique to
the unit’s area of responsibility. Topics may include, but are not limited to:
• Specific procedures for reserving, operating and communicating within spe-
cial use airspace including warning areas.
• Weather services and facilities.
• Aircraft maintenance or inspection.
• Operation and maintenance of airfield facilities and services.
• Aircraft ground support services.
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• NAVAIDs (en route and approach facilities).
• Procedures, Techniques, and Instructions in management of air traffic; Reg-
ulations, Procedures, or Policies published by FAA, ICAO, or DoD.
• Flight Publications.
• General and local hazards associated with ground taxi operations.
• Other applicable areas (e.g., low-level wires, remote landing sites, high-den-
sity traffic areas, fixed structures, light poles, power lines, ground laser illumi-
nation hot spots, etc.).
• UAS hazards to include at a minimum; local areas of high activity, contact
information for local entities known to regularly utilize UAS, FAA Part 107
guidelines for UAS usage, and UAS reporting procedures.
11.
Land Survival Training. Land survival training shall provide aircrews with
knowledge and strategies for survival following an off-airport landing. The
training shall be tailored to each unit to suit the terrain, climate, and resources
available within the area of operations most likely to be encountered.
12.
Physiological Training. Physiological training shall familiarize aircrews with
ways the human body responds to the flight environment. A flight surgeon,
aviation physiologist, or other qualified aviation medicine provider shall
conduct in-person training or provide an approved online presentation.
Training shall include:
• Night adaptation
• Visual and vestibular illusions
• Potential negative impact of smoking, caffeine, and alcohol
• Benefits of physical fitness
• Physiological changes that can be anticipated as the body ages
In addition, all aircrew of pressurized aircraft with a service ceiling above
FL250 will receive training in:
• Symptoms of hypoxia
• Time of useful consciousness without supplemental oxygen
• The physiological effects of pressurized and unpressurized flight
13.
CRM Training. Crew Resource Management (CRM) training enhances flight
crew performance by improving team coordination through specific individual
and team behaviors. CRM training shall be conducted for all pilots and aircrew
in accordance with Risk Management Instruction, COMDTINST 3500.3
core competencies and their associated behaviors:
• Decision Making
• Task-related Assertiveness
• Operational Analysis
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• Communication
• Leadership
• Adaptability
• Shared Situational Awareness
• Monitoring and Backup
14.
Standardization Checks. Standardization checks are a means of periodically
evaluating a member’s competence and proficiency in the application of
standard operating procedures. Standardization checks may be performed by
an Examiner assigned to the applicable ATC Mobile Training Division, or by a
unit Flight Examiner.
A standard evaluation check sheet, promulgated by the applicable
standardization unit, shall be used for the check. The content and standards
of performance for any standardization check shall be the same as the initial
designation or qualification standardization check.
Failure of a crewmember to demonstrate satisfactory performance in all areas
of the standardization check shall result in loss of the member’s designation or
qualification for the crew position being checked.
a.
Designation Standardization Check. A designation standardization
check is used to evaluate a member’s competence and proficiency in
normal and emergency operations.
• Each member shall complete a standardization check, either inflight or
in an approved flight simulator, and a closed-book and open-book (if
given) examination within 30 days of the event on critical aircraft sys-
tems, emergency procedures and limitations. Satisfactory completion
shall be defined as a score of 80 percent.
• Recurrent designation standardization checks for AMS and all fixed-
wing BA may be conducted on the ground.
• All fixed-wing pilots and aircrew shall don and use oxygen equipment.
b.
Qualification Standardization Check. A qualification standardization
check is used to evaluate a member’s competence and proficiency
in mission operations; it may be completed in conjunction with the
member’s designation standardization check.
PM-A initial and recurrent tactics standardization checks may be com-
pleted in the aircrew weapons trainer at ATC Mobile.
A recurrent Loadmaster qualification standardization check may be com-
pleted on the ground; all others shall be completed in flight.
15.
Pilot SAR Procedures Check. SAR procedures checks shall include, as a
minimum:
• Search planning and procedures.
• Delivery of rescue equipment.
• Hoisting (rotary-wing only).
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• Simulated instrument approach using a view-limiting device or night instru-
ment approach to a hover (rotary-wing only).
16.
Pilot Instrument Check. A pilot instrument check consists of a written
examination and an instrument check flight, which shall be completed within
30 days of each other. An instrument check is valid for all aircraft in the same
category in which the check is performed. Maneuvers to be accomplished
on instrument flight checks conducted by another Military Service shall be
determined by that Service.
a.
Instrument Written Examination. Each pilot shall complete a written
examination covering the knowledge items listed in 14 CFR §61.65
(b), as well as pertinent regulations and procedures found in Coast
Guard Instructions, Federal Aviation Regulations, and Government
aeronautical publications (e.g., FLIP General Planning).
b.
Instrument Check Flight. An instrument check flight shall be completed
either inflight or in an approved simulator and shall be given by a Flight
Examiner assigned to an ATC Mobile Training Division or by a unit Flight
Examiner. The examinee shall be evaluated on overall flight discipline,
situational awareness, aeronautical decision making and automation
management while performing the following performance items:
• Analysis of actual or simulated weather information
• Planning and filing of an actual or simulated instrument route of flight
• Departure, en route, and arrival procedures
• Holding procedures
• Precision approach
• Non-precision approach
• APV approach, if applicable
• Circling approach (fixed-wing only)
• Published missed approach
• Landing from an instrument approach (fixed-wing only)
Published approaches shall be selected that can be flown using any of
the installed aircraft equipment, and are representative of the types of
approaches that would normally be flown at the pilot’s assigned unit.
17.
Night Procedures Check Flight. A night procedures check flight shall be
completed either inflight or in an approved flight simulator and shall be given
by an examiner assigned to an ATC Mobile Training Division or by a unit Flight
Examiner. Completion of an academic portion within 30 days of the flight
shall be documented on the check sheet. The examinee shall be evaluated
on the following:
• NVG-aided (if applicable) and unaided night procedures relevant to the air-
craft, unit AOR and assigned missions.
• Knowledge and recognition of night illusions.
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• Knowledge of NVG equipment and limitations, if applicable.
18. Proficiency Simulator Course. A proficiency simulator course shall provide
training in realistic flight scenarios while placing emphasis on maneuvers and
emergency procedures not routinely performed in the aircraft. A review of
Instrument Flight Rules and this Manual shall accompany simulator instruction.
Use of training providers other than ATC Mobile shall be approved by
Commandant (CG-711). Training towards any pilot designation or qualification
may be completed in conjunction with a proficiency simulator course.
Authorized simulators include:
• Flight simulators operated by ATC Mobile.
• Flight simulators operated by the DoD for HC-130E/H/J, HC-27J and C-37.
• Flight simulators approved by the FAA for the HC-130, HC-27 and C-37 (Gulf-
stream V).
H. ADMINISTRATION OF DESIGNATIONS, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
1.
Unit Training Program. Unit training programs shall be established to prepare
flight crewmembers for designation and to maintain desired skills through
recurrent training.
a.
Scheduling of Periodic Training. Periodic training intervals represent
the maximum time between events. An event having a 12-month
completion interval shall be scheduled within 12 months after its most
recent completion. For a calendar year event, a reasonable attempt shall
be made to schedule the event one year from its most recent completion.
For Air Station Washington, a pilot proficiency simulator course shall be
scheduled within 6 months after the most recent simulator event, to the
greatest extent practicable.
b.
Written Examinations. Units shall administer written tests to satisfy the
examination requirements prescribed for designations and qualifications.
Examinations developed by ATC Mobile Training Divisions shall be used
to the maximum extent possible; units may add content as necessary to
address local operational requirements. 80 percent shall be considered
the minimum score to satisfactorily pass all examinations.
2.
Records. Commanding Officers of aviation units are responsible for
maintaining logbooks and training records, including ALMIS data entries, of
pilots and aircrews under their command. All designation letters, qualification
letters, completed syllabi, standardization check sheets, waivers and any
other documentation reflecting performance of flight-related duties shall be
permanently retained in the Coast Guard Training Record in accordance with
Pilot Training Record Cover Sheet, Form CG-3700 or Aircrew Training Record
Cover Sheet, Form CG-3701. Upon PCS, the training record will be sealed
and hand carried by the member to the gaining command. It will be maintained
throughout an individual’s career as a Coast Guard flight crewmember. All
aviators in a DIFPRO status are responsible for maintaining their own training
records.
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a.
Designation and Qualification.
Each issuance, revocation or change of designation or qualification shall
be documented in ALMIS.
b.
Coast Guard Competency Listings. The unit Servicing Personnel
Office (SPO) or Personnel and Administration Office shall ensure that
each individual’s competency listing in Direct Access accurately reflects
current aviation designations and qualifications in accordance with
c.
Check Flight and Qualification Letters. Unit Flight Examining Boards
shall maintain records of all check flights administered and qualifications
issued or renewed.
d.
3.
Compliance With Training Requirements. All flight crewmembers require
thorough training to function as efficient members of a safe and effective
flight team. To ensure crewmembers develop and maintain a high standard
of proficiency, Commanding Officers of aviation units shall ensure completion
of training as described in this Chapter. Commanding Officers shall require
training beyond these minimums if necessary to maintain proficiency.
Personnel shall not be allowed to remain in a training syllabus without
satisfactory progress for extended periods. Trainee status shall not be used to
allow undesignated individuals to remain on flight orders.
a.
Failure to Meet Pilot Training Requirements. The commanding officer
shall submit a letter report to Commandant (CG-711) together with a
statement from the pilot concerned, whenever a pilot fails an evaluated
event, fails a written examination, or fails to maintain a qualification or
designation in accordance with the training requirements of this Chapter.
This report shall be submitted within 30 days of the time when that
pilot failed to maintain currency. Exceptions to this requirement are:
failures during an upgrade syllabus, intentional lapses directed by the
unit commanding officer, or lapses due to medical issues. A copy of the
letter and supporting data, if any, shall become a permanent part of the
pilot’s training record. Commandant (CG-711) will review each case of
noncompliance and the crewmember shall be notified only if adverse
action is to be taken.
Commanding Officers determine the magnitude of the deficiency when
deciding whether to remove or change a pilot’s designation or qualifica-
tion. Minor deficiencies, corrected during the same flight and marked as
Train to Level do not require a letter or a change in designation or quali-
fication.
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Unit FEs are authorized to fly with that individual to reevaluate perfor-
mance to the required level only after a training plan is approved by ATC
Mobile. If the magnitude of the deficiency is too large or if a training plan
cannot be agreed upon, that undesignated pilot may only fly with an ATC
Mobile FE until reaching the required performance level for redesignation.
If the deficiency is found while being evaluated by an ATC Mobile FE dur-
ing a Standardization Visit or a Proficiency Course, ATC Mobile will make
a recommendation to that pilot's command regarding a change in desig-
nation or qualification. Ultimately, the decision to change the designation
or qualification is the responsibility of the unit Commanding Officer.
If a DIFPRO pilot fails to successfully complete minimum recurrent train-
ing requirements, the pilot shall submit a letter to Commandant (CG-711)
regarding failure to complete minimums.
b.
Failure to meet Other Flight Crewmember Training Requirements. Unit
training officers shall submit a letter report to the Commanding Officer
via the chain of command, together with a statement from the flight
crewmember concerned, whenever a flight crewmember fails an
evaluated event, fails a written examination, or fails to maintain a
qualification or designation in accordance with the training requirements
of this Chapter. This report must be submitted within 30 days following
the end of the period. Exceptions to this requirement are: failures during
an upgrade syllabus, intentional lapses directed by the unit commanding
officer, or lapses due to medical issues. The crewmember shall not fly in
the capacity of the qualification or designation for which the member is
deficient, pending a decision by the Commanding Officer regarding this
status. The Commanding Officer may remove the individual from flight
orders, allow additional training, or take other action as appropriate. The
action taken will become a permanent part of the individual’s training
record.
4.
Flight Standards Board. A Flight Standards Board (FSB) composed of
experienced Aircraft Commanders, Instructor Pilots, Flight Examiners, the
Flight Safety Officer and enlisted flight crewmembers shall be established.
FSB members shall be designated in writing by the unit Commanding Officer.
The Board’s function will be to advise the Commanding Officer on matters
pertaining to unit standardization, aircraft, and crew performance and other
related topics. The FSB shall meet quarterly and provide a written report
of each meeting to the unit Commanding Officer. Flight surgeons or other
qualified aviation medicine providers are encouraged to advise the board on
matters pertaining to human performance, when applicable.
5.
Flight Examining Board. A Flight Examining Board (FEB) composed entirely
of Flight Examiners representing pilots and each enlisted aircrew position
shall be established. FEB members shall be designated in writing by the unit
Commanding Officer. Flight surgeons or other qualified aviation medicine
providers are encouraged to advise the board on matters pertaining to human
performance, when applicable.
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The FEB shall recommend personnel to the Operations Officer to be eligible for
designations and qualifications. The FEB shall also ensure unit members are
progressing in upgrade training and recommend plans to improve performance
of members not meeting command expectations. The FEB shall meet at least
quarterly and provide a written report of each meeting to the unit Operations
Officer.
6.
Coast Guard Aviator Evaluation Board. If a Commanding Officer develops
serious doubts as to a pilot’s performance, potential, or motivation, he or she
shall make a thorough investigation. If warranted, the Commanding Officer
may report the results by letter to the Commander, Personnel Services Center
(PSC-OPM) and request a Coast Guard Aviator Evaluation Board. The board
will be convened by Commander, PSC in accordance with Officer Accessions,
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CHAPTER 8. AVIATION SAFETY
A. SAFETY PROGRAM.
1.
Purpose. The fundamental reasons for a comprehensive aviation safety
program are the well being of personnel and the preservation of limited
resources, with the goal of conducting flight operations in the safest possible
manner consistent with mission requirements. To achieve this goal, the Coast
Guard safety program establishes organizational requirements to identify
hazardous situations, take corrective actions to reduce risks and/or eliminate
danger, and disseminate information to promote the safety and occupational
health of military and civilian personnel. The Safety and Environmental Health
flight safety program.
2.
Exchange of Safety Information. Free and open exchange of operational
hazard assessments, risk management tools, crew/maintenance resource
management activities, and mishap reports to inform all parties on effective
mission accomplishment are vital to safe operations.
a.
Command Emphasis. Effective aviation safety requires continuous
command emphasis and leadership. If hazards are recognized and
effectively reduced or eliminated, mishap potential will be reduced and
the operational effectiveness of the air unit will be enhanced. Experience
has shown that a strong command mishap prevention (loss control)
policy will reduce aircraft mishap potential and thereby enhance overall
mission effectiveness.
b.
Crew Participation. Each individual connected with air operations,
whether in an operational or supporting role (e.g., aircrew, scheduling,
maintenance), contributes directly to the effectiveness of the aviation
safety program. Effective safety is a team effort and requires the active
participation of all hands. Specific responsibilities and requirements
are prescribed in the Safety and Environmental Health Manual,
c.
Requests for Grounding. A voluntary request for temporary grounding
should not be considered a sign of weakness. It should be treated as an
indication of the maturity and sound judgment of the individual involved.
Aircrew personnel should consult their flight surgeon or other qualified
aviation medicine provider, when the slightest doubt as to their fitness
exists. Commanding Officers should support an unbiased and healthy
attitude toward grounding of flying personnel in the interest of mission
readiness and operational safety.
B. MISHAP RESPONSE.
1.
Mishap Response. Coast Guard aviation has three separate processes which
address mishaps: a Mishap Analysis Board (MAB), an administrative/major
incident investiqation, and an Aviator Evaluation Board (AEB). Mishap analysis
is governed by the Safety and Environmental Health Manual, COMDTINST
are addressed in Chapter 9 of this Manual, Administrative Requirements.
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The outcomes of a safety investigation are not punitive and are to be used
solely for prevention of future mishaps. Commandant (CG-1131) manages
the mishap analysis process, including participation on aviation mishap
analysis or investigations between the USCG and other agencies. Contact
Commandant (CG-1131) immediately after any event that could be of interest
to FAA/NTSB/DoD.
2.
Flight Restrictions Following Aircraft Mishaps. Aircrew personnel shall be
temporarily grounded following involvement in any Class A or B mishap.
Temporary grounding of aircrews following Class C or Class D mishaps may
be advisable in certain situations and shall be at the discretion of the
Commanding Officer or a designated representative.
In accordance with Officer Accessions, Evaluations, and Promotions,
The aircrew members involved in Class A mishaps will remain grounded until
the AEB process is complete. Waiver of this requirement may be obtained
from Commandant (CG-711).
Aircrew personnel must be evaluated by a flight surgeon and be found
physically qualified and aeronautically adaptable for aviation duties prior to
resuming flight status. Waiver of this requirement may only be obtained from
Commandant (CG-711).
a.
Building Resilience Following a Crisis or Traumatic Event. Because of
the nature of their work, members of the CG are regularly faced with
events and traumas that have the potential to impact their well-being.
Repeated exposure to serious accidents or aviation mishaps, loss of
life, or near loss of life creates the potential for a number of physical
and emotional impacts such as sleep disturbance, anxiety, and acute
stress/panic. When there is an impact experienced by a member or
group, the current best practices for supporting them are to foster
resilience and resistance to stress and crisis support.
b.
Coast Guard Crisis Assistance, and CGSUPRT. A number of programs
are available in the CG to mitigate the physical and psychological
effects of traumatic and crisis events. One program managed by the
Office of Work-Life is Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).
CISM is a comprehensive, integrated, systemic package of crisis
intervention tools/strategies such as debriefings, psychological first aid,
and information sharing. The strategies are implemented based on the
situation and the needs of the impacted members, families, and
communities. Participation has been demonstrated to facilitate
personnel retention, on-the-job performance as well as reduce stress in
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Instruction, COMDTINST
1754.3 (series). A network of trained personnel exists in the CG; this
network can be accessed through the Health, Safety and Work-Life
Service Center.
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The Coast Guard provides the Employee Assistance Program (CG-
SUPRT) for members seeking personal confidential help for stress
or other issues related to exposure to crises. The program provides
confidential counseling, coaching and information. It can be reached at
any time by calling 855-CGSUPRT (247-8778) or linking to the program
3.
Mishaps Involving Coast Guard Air Auxiliary. For class C and D mishaps
involving the Coast Guard Air Auxiliary, also refer to the Auxiliary Operations
4.
a joint DoD/USCG MOU detail the participatory relationships between the
NTSB, FAA, USCG and DoD, relative to accident investigation. It provides for
military participation in certain NTSB aircraft mishap investigations, NTSB or
FAA participation in certain military aircraft mishap investigations, and the
release of certain military aircraft mishap safety investigation information to
the NTSB and the FAA.
5.
Coast Guard and Civil Aviation. Regardless of what agencies are involved,
free and uninhibited exchange of safety information is vital to the interest of
mishap prevention. Title 49, United States Code, Section 1132 allows the
NTSB to serve as the primary investigative agency for any mishaps involving
both civil and Coast Guard aircraft or in instances where Coast Guard
aircraft have played a role in civilian fatalities, casualties or property damage.
Mishaps involving a violation of an FAA rule by Coast Guard personnel may
be investigated by the NTSB.
6.
Recovery and Salvage of Mishap Aircraft. The recovery and salvage of a
mishap aircraft and the assignment of a salvage officer is the responsibility of
the reporting custodian, normally the Commanding Officer of a Coast Guard
aviation unit or Coast Guard cutter with a deployed aircraft. If circumstances
dictate and the reporting custodian concurs, the salvage officer need not be
a member of the reporting custodian’s command. Headquarters support is
available for coordinating assistance from other services or agencies, technical
information, exceptional funding requirements, etc. which are beyond the
capability of the individual unit or district. The Coast Guard Aeronautical
responsibilities for the various elements of the salvage/recovery effort. It also
contains a list of Reference material pertaining to helicopter salvage and
recovery.
7.
Voice/Flight Data Recorder. The purpose of installed Voice/Flight Data
Recorders (VFDR) on Coast Guard aircraft is to provide information and data
to Coast Guard mishap analysis boards. Custody and handling of a VFDR
following a mishap shall be in accordance with the Safety and Environmental
guidance.
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Use of VFDR data for maintenance troubleshooting is authorized in
accordance with Safety and Environmental Health Manual, COMDTINST
without a VFDR.
C. MIDAIR COLLISION REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
1.
Midair Collision. A midair collision is an incident where two or more aircraft
actually collide. Make a critical incident notification of all midair collisions,
regardless of the amount of injury or damage, to the National Command
Center via telephone (1-800-323-7233 or 1-202-372-2100) within 5 minutes of
becoming aware of the mishap and to Commandant (CG-1131) within 12
hours via preliminary mishap report.
2.
Serious Near Midair Collision. A serious near midair collision is an event
where the possibility of collision existed and either aircraft took evasive action
or bodily injury occurred. Make a critical incident notification of any serious
near midair collision as soon as practicable to the National Command Center
via telephone (1-800-323-7233 or 1-202-372-2100) through the chain of
command. Report all serious near midair collisions without damage to
Commandant (CG-1131) within 24 hours as Aviation Flight-Related mishaps.
Damage during evasive maneuvering shall be reported within 24 hours as an
Aviation Flight mishap. Serious near midair collisions with injuries or aircraft
damage shall be classified in accordance with Safety and Environmental
collisions without injuries or aircraft damage shall normally be reported as
Class D mishaps. Apply the HIPO label as appropriate for the mishap event.
3.
Near Midair Collision. A near midair collision is an incident where the
possibility of collision results from an aircraft passing within 500 feet of
another aircraft (excluding normal formation or air intercept flights), or a pilot
or crewmember of either aircraft reported that a possible collision hazard
occurred between two or more aircraft (including Unmanned Aircraft Systems
(UAS)). Report near midair events with no Coast Guard aircraft damage and
no resulting injuries aboard Coast Guard aircraft as Class D Aviation Flight-
Related mishaps.
4.
Voice Report. Report events involving a Traffic Collision Avoidance System
(TCAS) alert that results in taking evasive action as Class D Aviation Flight-
Related mishaps.
5.
Reporting Responsibility to the FAA. The following information shall be
reported to the FAA for all actual and near midair collisions:
• Type of flight plan.
• Station altimeter setting used.
• Detailed weather conditions at altitude or flight level.
• Approximate courses of both aircraft, indicating if one or both aircraft were
climbing or descending.
• Reported separation in distance at first sighting, proximity at closest point
horizontally and vertically, and length of time in sight prior to evasive action.
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• Degree of evasive action taken, if any (from both aircraft, if possible).
• Injuries, if any.
Safeguarding of the Voice/Flight Data Recorder information upon landing for
subsequent investigation may be warranted.
6.
NTSB Involvement. Commandant (CG-1131) will request NTSB participation
in all investigations of actual midair collisions between Coast Guard and
non-Coast Guard aircraft.
7.
Public Statements. Statements which might indicate responsibility for a
midair collision or near midair collision shall not be made before completion
of the investigation. Voluntary statements to the press are not encouraged.
If any statement is given to the press, it shall be limited to the known facts
concerning the incident.
D. FLIGHT SAFETY FOR NON-AIRCREW MISSION ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL.
1.
Equipment. The PIC shall ensure all non-aircrew mission essential personnel
are equipped with the appropriate protective clothing, flotation equipment,
supplemental oxygen, or any other mission applicable safety equipment
required by this Manual.
Commanding Officers can authorize temporary deviations from the provisions
of this Section for mission essential personnel when necessary to respond to
urgent incidents requiring unusual levels of flight activity.
Unit commanding officers shall ensure flight equipment is maintained in
accordance with the manufacturer’s standards or guidance of the Coast Guard
2.
Non-Aircrew Mission Essential Personnel with Frequent Periodic Flight
Requirements. Frequent flying non-aircrew mission essential personnel have
additional training and safety equipment requirements. Frequent periodic flight
is defined as at least one of the following:
• Planned flight every 90-days or less required by a policy to maintain a current
qualification or competency.
• Planned flight every 30-days or less for longer than six consecutive months
to execute approved missions.
• Planned flight every 7-days or less during surge operations lasting longer than
one month.
a.
Required Orientation Training. In addition to the required aircraft
orientation for all mission essential personnel described in Chapter 4
of this Manual, non-aircrew mission essential personnel with frequent
periodic flight requirements shall have received orientation training in
the following topics related to the applicable aircraft type and model:
• Inflight emergency procedures
• Ditching procedures
• Use of aircraft safety equipment
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• Use of personal protective equipment
• Emergency egress procedures
b.
75-Month Requirements. Non-aircrew mission essential personnel with
frequent periodic flight requirements dispatched aboard rotary-wing,
single-engine fixed-wing (including floatplanes and seaplanes), or
airship aircraft that operate beyond emergency landing distance from
land shall have successfully completed underwater egress training
within the preceding 75 calendar months.
c.
24-Month Requirements. Non-aircrew mission essential personnel
with periodic flight requirements dispatched aboard rotary-wing,
single-engine fixed-wing (including floatplanes and seaplanes), or
airship aircraft that operate beyond emergency landing distance from
land shall have successfully completed aviation water survival training,
and a swim test within the preceding 24 calendar months.
d.
Calendar Year Requirements. Each calendar year, non-aircrew
mission essential personnel with periodic flight requirements shall review
inflight emergency procedures, ditching procedures, use of aircraft
safety equipment, use of personal protective equipment, and emergency
egress procedures related to the type and model aircraft authorized to
fly aboard.
Each calendar year, non-aircrew mission essential personnel with peri-
odic flight requirements dispatched aboard single-engine fixed-wing air-
craft shall complete land survival training for the relevant area of opera-
tion.
3.
Recording of Non-Aircrew Mission Essential Personnel Training. The
member’s unit shall maintain training records that document the dates of all
training required by this Section. All records will be maintained in accordance
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CHAPTER 9. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
A.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS FOLLOWING A MISHAP.
1.
Administrative Actions Following Aircraft Mishaps. In addition to the
mishap response actions described in Chapter 8 of this Manual and the
mishap analysis governed by the Safety and Environmental Health Manual,
investigating incidents in the Coast Guard.
2.
Administrative Investigation. Administrative action, including documentation
of a mishap or flight rule violation in a pilot’s flight records, shall not be
taken against a Coast Guard member based on the findings contained in a
Safety/Mishap analysis. Administrative actions shall be based upon a separate
investigation conducted in accordance with the Administrative Investigations
3.
Violation/Mishap Entries. Flight logbook entries shall be made for any Class
A mishap, and will normally be made for Class B mishaps or when violations of
flying regulations are found in the course of an administrative investigation.
Commands contemplating administrative entries into a pilot’s logbook or
ALMIS record following any mishap or flight rule violation shall conduct an
Administrative Investigation. Commandant (CG-711) shall determine whether
a permanent logbook entry shall be made based upon the Administrative
Investigation. The information to be inserted in a pilot’s logbook or ALMIS
record pertaining to a mishap or flight rule violation shall be specified by
Commandant (CG-711).
Entries in the Pilots Accident and Violation Record shall not be considered
punitive. This record merely furnishes Commanding Officers with information
concerning an individual pilot’s mishap record or violations of flying regulations.
4.
Legal Investigation. Investigations of aircraft incidents and ground accidents
shall be conducted in accordance with Military Justice Manual, COMDTINST
B.
RECORDING OPERATIONAL FLIGHT DATA.
1.
Employment Categories. All flights of Coast Guard aircraft shall be
classified by employment categories as defined in the Operational Reporting,
and employment hours shall be recorded in each employment category.
Special care must be taken to ensure that employment category codes are
selected which accurately reflect the mission area being supported by the
flight. For example, transport of strike team personnel to an oil spill site should
be coded Marine Environmental Protection, or transport of parts to repair a
resource involved in a search and rescue case should be coded SAR Support.
2.
Deployment Data. A deployment entry is required whenever an aircraft
is away from home station for any period of time greater than 11.9 hours.
Deployment data consists of the number of Days Away from Home Station
(DAHS), or the number of Days Deployed Aboard Ship (DDAS). The From
ZULU date and time are entered on the first flight record of the deployment.
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The Thru ZULU date and time and the Days Deployed Aboard Ship figures are
entered on the final flight record of the deployment.
3.
Calculation of Flight Hours. Flight hours shall include the total of whole hours
flown plus a decimal fraction representing any remaining minutes of flight.
Compute the fractional hour by adding 3 to the remaining minutes and dividing
by six; the result shall be rounded down to the nearest whole digit, then divided
by 10. In the first hour, flights of 2 minutes or less shall be logged as 0.1 hours.
For example: When flight time = 128 minutes, the fractional hour is 8 minutes;
Add 3 minutes, (8+3 = 11). Divide 11 by 6 = 1 (rounded down to whole digit);
divide by 10 to get 0.1 and add to the whole hours. Therefore total flight time
is 2.1 hours.
4.
Logging of Flight Time. Flight departure and arrival times shall be logged in
Universal Coordinated Time (ZULU time).The following Instructions pertain to
recording and logging of flight time:
• Only pilots designated in type and model, or engaged in an authorized pilot
training syllabus, may log pilot time in that type and model aircraft.
• Night and instrument time shall be logged simultaneously with FP or CP time.
• Individual flight time can be assigned to an Instructor Pilot performing instruc-
tional duties or a Pilot Flight Examiner performing a flight evaluation while not
being seated in a pilot seat; flight time for such an event will be recorded as
3rd pilot time. An instructor or examiner cannot claim credit for instrument
approaches, landings or operational maneuvers when acting as 3rd pilot.
• Individual flight time for a given flight shall be the amount of time the individ-
ual was participating in the flight as an integral flight crewmember, technical
observer or otherwise essential for the assigned mission, while that aircraft
was accumulating flight time. Individual flight time may include time spent
performing activities while outside the aircraft by a member of that aircraft’s
assigned flight crew, and which are in direct support of that aircraft’s mission
for that flight (e.g., Rescue Swimmer). An individual’s flight time accumula-
tion shall cease if the crewmember is left behind when the aircraft departs
scene, and will commence again when the crewmember becomes involved
as an integral flight crewmember with another aircraft.
5.
Use of ALMIS. Enter data pertaining to the scheduling, operation,
employment and maintenance of aircraft operated by the Coast Guard into the
Asset Logistics Management Information System (ALMIS). Each air station is
responsible for the timely and accurate entry of data into the ALMIS database.
Furthermore, due to the sensitive and important nature of the information
stored in the database, each unit shall provide security and limited access
to the database. Each air station shall periodically review each member’s
ALMIS roles and permissions to ensure that personnel have the appropriate
level of access.
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In case the ALMIS system is unavailable, EAL Contingency Operations
Instructions are presented in MPC 00EAL. The specific use of EAL
Contingency Operations forms are addressed in Coast Guard Aeronautical
6.
Completing the Aircraft Flight Records. Complete an ALMIS flight record for
every Coast Guard flight. The batching of multiple flights (i.e., all flights of a
deployment or multi-day cross country) over a period of time on one flight
record is not authorized.
a.
Preflight and Servicing Record. Maintenance personnel are
responsible for entering an accurate record of preflight inspection
and servicing, the current fuel load and installation of special mission
equipment. The PIC is responsible for reviewing the preflight and
servicing data, reviewing pertinent maintenance records, entering an
accurate record of crew and passengers aboard the flight, entering flight
plan or local clearance data, and for signing the preflight record.
b.
Flight Record. The PIC shall ensure that all flight record data fields are
accurate and fully reflect events of the flight before signing the ALMIS
flight record.
c.
Post-Flight Maintenance Record (Pilot Entries). It is the PIC’s
responsibility to ensure that all discrepancies that occur during an
event after the PIC has signed for the aircraft are accurately recorded
in the ALMIS Maintenance Record. Discrepancies are not to be
grouped together. When no discrepancies exist, enter NONE in the first
discrepancy block. The PIC shall record the number of start cycles and
document the aircraft status at the end of the event.
d.
Event Status. Assign a status to each event at the end of each 24-hour
period. The following are acceptable event status outcomes:
• Success: the event was on-time and flown as scheduled.
• Delay: the event departed more than 15 minutes after the scheduled
takeoff time.
• Abort: the event was terminated prior to completion but after PIC
signed for the aircraft.
• Cancel: the event was terminated prior to the PIC signing for the air-
craft.
Each status (except success) will also have a reason assigned to the out-
come. Event status data are used to calculate a unit’s dispatch reliability.
7.
Marine Information for Safety and Law Enforcement (MISLE). Law
Enforcement sighting reports shall be reported in accordance with the U.S.
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8.
Review/Approval of Flight Records. All flight records shall be reviewed
and approved by the Commanding Officer monthly. This authority may be
delegated no lower than the Operations Officer or chief of TRADIV. Once
flight records are reviewed, they become locked in ALMIS and may only be
unlocked by the Commanding Officer or an authorized delegate.
9.
Aviator Flight Logbooks. Until an approved electronic alternative is available,
each Coast Guard aviator, student aviator, and other pilots assigned to a Coast
Guard unit (e.g., exchange pilots) shall maintain a complete record of flight
experience in an Aviators Flight Logbook. Use the current logbook published
by the U.S. Navy. Refer to Appendix (E) of this Manual for specific guidance
on use of the Aviator’s Flight Logbook.
10.
Policy for Producing an Electronic Certified Pilot Logbook. An electronic
certified pilot flight logbook consists of all flight records for the pilot’s period of
duty in the Coast Guard and a summary page. The printed copy of the flight
record summary page shall include:
• A summary of all designations and qualifications held.
• Total Pilot Time; as well as the following totals for each Coast Guard aircraft
flown: Flight time, Aircraft Commander time, First Pilot time, Copilot time,
Instructor Pilot time, Instrument time, Simulated Instrument time, Night time,
NVG time, Instrument Approaches flown, and totals for day, night and NVG
landings, and day, night and NVG shipboard landings.
• The text of any accident or flight rule violation documented in the pilot’s record.
• The name of the certifying official for military flight time earned outside the
Coast Guard; Military flight time earned outside the Coast Guard may be in-
cluded in a pilot’s total flight time only if certified by an operations officer of a
Coast Guard aviation unit or by the Chief, Office of Aviation Forces (CG-711).
The printed copy of the flight record summary shall be signed by the pilot and
by the commanding officer of a Coast Guard aviation unit or by the Chief,
Office of Aviation Forces, Commandant (CG-711) to indicate that the printout
is a true and correct representation of flight activity.
C. MANAGEMENT OF FLIGHT PAY ENTITLEMENTS.
1.
Command Responsibilities. Each aviation command shall manage the
aircrew incentive pay and hazardous duty incentive pay entitlements, and has
the following responsibilities:
• Administer unit incentive pay in accordance with applicable Coast Guard Di-
rectives.
• Advise all members on flight orders, in writing, when they are in a grace
period, including the number of hours required to successfully complete the
grace period without loss of pay.
• Establish a unit flight pay audit team to conduct audits of flight pay records
in accordance with the Management and Administration of Aviation Incentive
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• Assign one or more unit flight pay system managers, who will be trained to
perform these duties.
2.
Applicable Directives. The following are applicable Directives for aviation unit
incentive pay management:
• Other Directives promulgated by Commandant to govern the flight pay system
3.
Administration. Detailed instructions on issuance of flight orders and
management and administration of aviation incentive pay are provided in
applicable Coast Guard Directives.
a.
Syllabus Completion. A flight crewmember may not be placed on flight
orders, marking eligibility for flight pay, until at least the initial aircrew
training syllabus ground portion is complete.
b.
Tracking Flight Time. All members in flight pay status should track
individual flight time. All members should keep personal logs of
individual flight time, giving emphasis to tracking bank and grace periods.
c.
Administrative Oversight. Oversight shall be conducted within the
ALMIS Electronic Asset Logbook (EAL). Flight Pay Administration is
located under the Administration tab of all EAL screens and can be
accessed only by personnel having Flight Pay Administrator permission.
Administration will include documenting the following information: flight
pay start and end dates, flight pay type, injury date, recovery date, and
suspension date. Additionally, several flight pay reports are available
within the Decision Support System (DSS) to assist in determining the
flight status of personnel and the audit and calculation of flight pay.
4.
Training. Units shall conduct periodic flight pay training for all personnel
who currently or potentially could be on flight orders. Provide members with
detailed instructions concerning their responsibilities for maintaining a personal
flight time log. In addition, instruct them to inform the unit flight pay system
manager when the member believes he/she has been underpaid or overpaid
Aviation Incentive Pay (AvIP) or Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay (HDIP).
5.
Special Duty Assignment Pay (SDAP). Qualified RS are authorized SDAP
and shall be managed in accordance with the Special Duty Assignment Pay,
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D. DIRECTIVES AND PUBLICATIONS.
1.
Overview. Coast Guard Aviation Operational Publications, including flight
manuals, sub-manuals, and COMDTINST M3710 are assembled, changed,
published, and distributed by the ATC Operational Publications Division
(OPD) in accordance with Aviation Training Center Operational Publications
closely with each Standardization Division, ALC, Commandant (CG-1),
(CG-4), (CG-6), (CG-7), and (CG-9) to ensure the latest aircraft upgrades
and procedures are reflected in operational publications to enhance operator
safety and reduce mishaps.
Additional information on the OPD, to include Aviation Training
2.
COMMANDANT INSTRUCTIONS. All COMDTINST M3710 series manuals
will be updated by the OPD and distributed electronically by Commandant
(CG-6). These manuals will be reviewed as required by the CG Directives
System.
3.
OPERATIONAL PUBLICATIONS. Coast Guard Operational Publications are
flight manuals and sub-manuals used to disseminate technical aeronautical
information, operating limits, and normal and emergency procedures required
for the operation of aircraft and support equipment. Once approved and
promulgated by Commandant (CG-711), they are printed via the Government
Printing Office (GPO), distributed by the OPD, and uploaded to the Coast
Guard enterprise database for access using the Aviation Mobile Device (AMD)
Operational Publications will be reviewed, changed, or revised to reflect
emerging procedural, safety, or system changes, and repromulgated
promulgation, unless approved by Commandant (CG-711). The change
management program is managed by the OPD in accordance with Aviation
4.
COAST GUARD TECHNICAL ORDER SYSTEM. The CGTO system is the
medium used to provide technical information and instructions to operate
aviation systems and equipment.
a.
Coast Guard electronic Operational and Technical Manuals are available
manuals from the ATIP website shall be the primary source for Coast
Guard aviation material.
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b.
The OPD administers the Change Recommendation System for
operational publications. It is the responsibility of all CGTO users to
identify and notify the appropriate Standardization Division of errors.
The Recommendation for Change of Publication, CG-847, will be used
to correct errors or voids. A sample of this form can be found in the front
matter of each flight manual and sub-manual as well as on the OPD portal
The CG-847 must be approved by the unit’s command prior to being
forwarded to the applicable Standardization Division.
5.
ISSUANCE OF PUBLICATIONS. Operational manuals, routine changes,
and revisions will normally be distributed electronically. The OPD will keep a
limited quantity of checklists on-hand and may issue them on a case-by-case
basis for urgent operational use. Units may print flight manuals, sub-manuals,
and checklists locally in accordance with United States Coast Guard Printing
be handled as FOUO material per Distribution Statements on Technical
distribution statements. Distribution statements can be found on the manual’s
cover page. Local printing shall not change font, format, or content. All air
stations will be provided four copies of checklists per aircraft. All electronic
CGTO updates will be managed by the OPD.
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GLOSSARY
AC Aircraft Commander
Actual Cost All costs associated with the use and operation of a DHS or
other Government aircraft, in accordance with Attachment A of Improving the
Management and Use of Government Aircraft, Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) Circular A-126.
Actual Instrument Conditions Conditions external to the aircraft, which require
the pilot to control the attitude of the aircraft primarily through reference to flight
instruments. Time is credited to all pilots at flight control positions, but only the pilot
logging first pilot time during an approach may be credited with that approach.
ADC Aircrew Dry Coverall
Adequate Crew Rest Facilities At a minimum, adequate crew rest facilities
consist of an enclosed building, sheltering the crew from the elements, capable
of maintaining a comfortable temperature/humidity environment, equipped with
comfortable furniture, food/storage preparation capability, head facilities, water
supply, lighting, and providing a comfortable noise level. NOTE: Adequate crew rest
facilities for crews on alert duty for more than 12 consecutive hours must provide
suitable sleeping quarters.
ADF Automatic Direction Finder
ADIZ Air Defense Identification Zone
ADS Air Drop System
ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast
Aerial Port of Debarkation (APOD) A station which serves as an authorized port
to process and clear aircraft and traffic for departure from the country where located.
Aerial Port of Embarkation (APOE) A station which serves as an authorized port
to process and clear aircraft and traffic for entry into the country where located.
Aeromedical Space Available Patients Patients evaluated by competent medical
authority and referred to another medical facility due to inadequate medical care in
the local area, and whose travel would not otherwise be funded by the Coast Guard.
This category is separate from that of the Military Space Available Travel Program.
AFMAN Air Force Inter-service Manual
AGL Above Ground Level
AIM Aeronautical Information Manual
Aircraft A device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air (i.e.,
helicopters, airplanes, unmanned aircraft, airships and lighter than air vehicles).
Aircraft (DHS) Any aircraft owned, leased, chartered or rented and operated,
or a commercial aircraft hired as Commercial Aviation Services (CAS), by an
Organizational Element of the Department of Homeland Security. All Coast Guard
aircraft are DHS aircraft.
Aircraft Category A broad classification of aircraft (i.e., fixed-wing or rotary-wing).
Aircraft Commander (AC) A pilot who has completed more training and flight hours
than a First Pilot (FP). Always eligible to be assigned as Pilot-in-Command (PIC).
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Aircraft Operating Hours Operating hours begin when an aircraft departs its unit
on a specific sortie and ends when the aircraft returns to that unit. Normally, all
time spent away from an assigned unit except maintenance and storage time will
be included.
Aircrew Any person holding a pilot or aircrew designation, or in training to be
designated, who performs inflight duties relating to the operation of the aircraft (e.g.,
Pilots, Copilots, Flight Engineers, Navigators, AMS, Basic Aircrew, Flight Surgeon,
and UAS Pilot/Sensor System Operators).
Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) The area of airspace over land or water,
extending upward from the surface, within which the ready identification, the
location, and the control of aircraft are required in the interest of national security.
Air Traffic Aircraft operating in the air or on the airport surface, exclusive of loading
ramps and parking areas.
Air Traffic Control (ATC) A service operated by the appropriate authority to
promote the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic.
ALC Aviation Logistics Center
Alert Duty A person is on alert duty when in a ready status to proceed on a
mission as soon as the need becomes known. Applies to BRAVO ZERO or STRIP
ALERT status.
ALMIS Asset Logistics Management Information System
ALPHA Status Refer to Operating Status
AMC Air Mission Commander
AMD Aviation Mobile Device
AMO Aviation Medicine Officer
AMP Aviation Medical Provider
AMS Aviation Mission Specialist
Annual Requirements Annual requirements should be met within 12 calendar
months, with expiration on the last day of the calendar month. Annual requirements
may be extended to the end of the 15th calendar month with Commanding Officer
approval.
AOR Area of Responsibility
APA Aeromedical Physician Assistant
APA-D Aeromedical Physician Assistant Designated
APO Asset Project Office
APOD Aerial Port of Debarkation
APOE Aerial Port of Embarkation
Approach with Vertical Guidance (APV) Term used to describe RNAV approach
procedures that provide lateral and vertical guidance, but do not meet the
requirements to be considered a precision approach.
APU Auxiliary Power Unit
Area Navigation (RNAV) A method of navigation that permits aircraft operations
on any desired course within the limits of self contained system capability.
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Armed Cover A properly trained crew equipped with a mounted automatic weapon
or precision rifle system and capable of delivering precision fire in order to neutralize
or suppress threats to a boarding team.
Armed Forces Reserve Personnel Includes personnel of the U.S. Coast Guard,
Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force Reserves.
ASM Aviation Special Missions
ASRK Air-Sea Rescue Kit
AST Aviation Survival Technician
ATC Air Traffic Control or Aviation Training Center, Mobile, AL
ATON Aids to Navigation
ATTC Aviation Technical Training Center, Elizabeth City, NC
AUF Airborne Use of Force
AUF-NCV Airborne Use of Force - Noncompliant Vessel
Autorotation A rotary-wing aircraft flight condition in which the lifting rotor is driven
entirely by action of the air when the rotary-wing aircraft is in motion.
AVDET Aviation Detachment
AvIP Aviation Incentive Pay
Aviator in Tactical Command A designated military aviator, senior to the PIC, in
the aircraft’s operational chain of command.
AWL Above Water Level
BA Basic Aircrew Member
Basic Hoist Evolution A non-personnel hoist; including HIFR
BH Basic Hoist aircrew qualification
BLOS Beyond Line of Sight
BRAVO Status Refer to Readiness Status
C2 Command and Control
C4ISR Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance
and Reconnaissance
Calendar Year Requirement A training evolution which must be completed no less
than once per year, from 1 January to 31 December.
Calibrated Airspeed The indicated airspeed of an aircraft, corrected for position
and instrument error. Calibrated airspeed is equal to true airspeed in standard
atmosphere at sea level.
CAP Civil Air Patrol
Cargo Materiel carried aboard an aircraft that is not standard mission equipment
and is not personal equipment used by crewmembers for inflight duties. Crew
overnight bags and passenger luggage is considered cargo for weight and balance
purposes.
CASPER Sensor Use of aircraft sensor Electro-Optical and/or Infra-Red (EO/IR)
systems by qualified operator.
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CASPER Tactical Use of CASPER sensor equipment combined with operation of
tactical work station via satellite communications capability to provide data link of
information to a command center or other supported unit.
CATCH Computer Approach to Coupled Hover
CATP Cadet Aviation Training Program
CBR Chemical, Biological, and Radiological
CEDT Canine Explosive Detection Team
CFR United States Code of Federal Regulations
CGIS Coast Guard Investigative Services
CGTO Coast Guard Technical Order
CHARLIE Status Refer to Maintenance Status
CISM Critical Incident Stress Management
Clearance Permission to execute a definite aircraft movement
CO Commanding Officer
COA UAS Certificate of Authorization
Coast Guard Aircraft Any aircraft owned, leased, chartered or rented and
operated, or a commercial aircraft hired as Commercial Aviation Services (CAS), by
the Coast Guard.
Cocked An aircraft in a BRAVO ZERO (B-0) readiness status is said to have
been cocked when the pre-engine start portion of an approved rapid response
checklist has been completed but takeoff is not necessarily imminent. This is done
to minimize launch time,refer to Strip and Special Alert.
Command Center Coast Guard district center which is responsible for coordinating
all activities within the AOR. Has responsibility for prioritizing and authorizing
operations of district assets. Formally known as RCCs or OPCENs.
Competent Medical Authority A military, civilian, or contract physician of the U.S.
Coast Guard, Department of Defense, U.S. Public Health Service, or Department of
Veterans Affairs.
Confined Areas An area that contains objects or obstacles that may be a strike
hazard within one wingspan or rotor disk diameter in any direction and along the
path of an aircraft.
Controlled Airspace An airspace of defined dimensions within which air traffic
control service is provided to IFR flights and to VFR flights in accordance with the
airspace classification.
CONUS Continental United States
Copilot A pilot who has completed the initial training and flight hours necessary to
fly. Not yet eligible to be assigned as Pilot-in-Command (PIC).
Copilot Time That time a pilot spends at a flight control position of multi-piloted
aircraft but is not the pilot operating the flight controls. For any flight, the total copilot
time credited to pilots shall not exceed the aircraft time.
Coupled Approach An instrument approach performed by the autopilot which is
receiving steering commands from onboard navigation equipment.
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CP Copilot
Crash Equipment Aircraft fire fighting and rescue equipment appropriate for the
aircraft being protected as specified by Safety and Environmental Health Manual,
Crew Bags For weight and balance purposes, crew bags include personal
equipment carried by crewmembers to perform inflight duties.
Crew Mission Hours Commences with the start of preflight duties and ends with
the completion of postflight duties for each sortie. Crew mission time for multiple
sorties is cumulative unless 10 hours of rest occurs between sorties. If adequate
crew rest facilities are not available between multiple sorties, crew mission time
shall continue to accrue.
Critical Engine The engine whose failure would most adversely affect the
performance or handling qualities of an aircraft
CRM Crew Resource Management
DAHS Days Away from Home Station
DDAS Days Deployed Aboard Ship
Deadheading An aircrew member being transported to or from a staging area.
Decision Altitude The altitude measured above sea level at which a decision must
be made, during a precision (e.g., ILS, MLS, PAR) instrument approach, to either
continue the approach or to execute a missed approach.
Designation Certification that a pilot or aircrew member has met training and
experience requirements to operate an aircraft day or night, cross-country, in all
weather conditions for which the aircraft is certified.
DH Decision Height
DIFDEN Duty Involving Flying-Denied
DIFOPS Duty Involving Flying-Operations
DIFPRO Duty Involving Flying-Proficiency
Dispersants Substances used to remove oil from the surface of water, distributing
it as small droplets into the water column where it is rapidly diluted by currents and
converted into harmless products by natural biodegradation processes.
DIW Dead in the Water (i.e., a vessel without power)
DM Dropmaster
DME Distance Measuring Equipment
DoD Department of Defense
DOT Department of Transportation
DSS Decision Support System
Duty Signifies a person who is engaged in the performance of any official Coast
Guard business, whether ground or flight. This includes time subject to immediate
recall for aircrew or other assignment.
EAL Electronic Aircraft Logbook
EBD Emergency Breathing Device
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Emergency Breathing Device Any underwater breathing device designed and
authorized for aircraft egress.
EEZ Exclusive Economic Zone
ELT Enforcement of Laws and Treaties
EML Environmental and Morale Leave
Employment Hours The flight hours which are expended while benefiting a
particular mission area.
Endurance An aircraft’s ability to remain aloft for a period of time, limited by the
amount of fuel an aircraft carries, the rate at which the fuel is burned, and by the
requirement to maintain an adequate fuel reserve for landing.
ESCAT Emergency Security Control of Air Traffic
External Load A load that is carried, or extends, outside of the aircraft fuselage.
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
Familiarization Flights Refer to Orientation Flights
FBO Fixed Base Operator
FDC NOTAMs Flight Data Center Notice to Airman
FE Flight Engineer or Flight Examiner
FEB Flight Examining Board
Federal Traveler A person who travels on a Government aircraft and who is either
a civilian employee in the Government service, a member of the uniformed or
foreign services of the United States Government, or a contractor working under
a contract with an executive agency.
Ferry Flight A flight from the original point of departure to the movement destination
for the exclusive purpose of transferring the aircraft between two locations.
Ferry Pilot A Coast Guard aviator designated as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) of a
ferry flight.
First Pilot (FP) A pilot who has completed more training and flight hours than a
Copilot (CP). First Pilots are eligible to be assigned as Pilot-in-Command (PICs) on
most, but not all, flights.
First Pilot Time That time actually spent operating the aircraft flight controls. When
two pilots are at flight control positions, credit for first pilot time is given to whichever
pilot is operating the flight controls. For any flight, the total first pilot time credited
to pilots must equal the aircraft time.
Flight Crewmember Refer to definition of Aircrew Member.
Flight Examiner An instructor who has been designated, in writing, by the
Commanding Officer to conduct ground and flight checks.
Flight Hours Flight hours comprise all time officially creditable to an individual
aircraft. Flight hours begin when the aircraft first moves forward on its takeoff run or,
in case of rotary-wing aircraft, when it takes off from the surface or flight deck. Flight
hours end after airborne flight when the aircraft is on the surface and either the
engines are stopped or a change is made in the pilot-in-command. If the engines
are kept running for maintenance tests, or any other purposes and no further flight
is intended, aircraft time shall end when the aircraft is stopped for such purpose.
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Flight Information Publication (FLIP) Military publication that provides information
on aeronautical procedures and airport facilities.
Flight Level A level of constant atmospheric pressure related to a reference datum
of 29.92 inches of mercury. Each is stated in three digits that represents hundreds
of feet. For example, flight level 250 represents a barometric altimeter indication of
25,000 feet; flight level 255, an indication of 25,500 feet.
Flight Verification Check An airborne functional check of components or systems
whose failure would not adversely affect flight safety or seriously affect mission
accomplishment.
Flight Visibility The average forward horizontal distance, from the cockpit of an
aircraft inflight, at which prominent unlighted objects may be seen and identified by
day and prominent lighted objects may be seen and identified by night.
FLIP Flight Information Publication
FM Flight Mechanic or Frequency Modulation
FOD Foreign Object Debris
FP First Pilot
FR Basic Fast Roping aircrew qualification or operation. Fast Roping operations
are also referred to as Vertical Insertion.
FS Flight Surgeon
FST Flight Surgeon Trainee
FSB Flight Standards Board
Full Coach Fare The price of a coach fare available to the general public on a
scheduled air carrier between the day that the travel was planned and the day
the travel occurred.
GCS Ground Control Station
Government Aircraft Any aircraft owned, leased, chartered, rented or a
commercial aircraft hired as Commercial Aviation Services (CAS), and operated by
an Executive Agency.
GPS Global Positioning System
Ground Visibility The prevailing horizontal visibility near the earth’s surface as
reported by the United States National Weather Service or an accredited observer.
Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay (HDIP) Hazardous duty incentive pay is paid
to flight crew and non-crewmembers and is administered in accordance with the
HDIP Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay
Helicopter A rotary-wing aircraft that, for its horizontal motion, depends principally
on its engine driven rotors.
HF High Frequency Radio
HIFR Helicopter Inflight Refueling
HITRON Helicopter Interdiction Squadron
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Hot Refueling Refueling an aircraft with the engine(s) and/or the auxiliary power
unit operating.
IAS Indicated Airspeed
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization
ICS Intercommunication System
IFF Identification, Friend or Foe
IFR Instrument Flight Rules
ILS Instrument Landing System
IMO International Maritime Organization
Indicated Airspeed The speed of an aircraft as shown on its pitot static airspeed
indicator uncorrected for airspeed system errors.
Individual Flight Time Individual flight time comprises all time officially creditable
to individual flight crewmembers, technical observers, and other mission essential
non-crewmember personnel on flight orders.
INS Inertial Navigation System
Instructor Pilot A pilot who has been designated, in writing, by the Commanding
Officer to conduct ground and flight syllabus instruction.
Instructor Pilot Time That time actually spent exercising control over a flight in
which syllabus instruction or a flight check is given. Training given during normal
operational flights is not instructor pilot time.
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Set of procedures that must be followed when flying
in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC).
Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) Meteorological conditions
expressed in terms of visibility, distance from cloud, and ceiling less than the
minima specified for visual meteorological conditions.
Instrument Time That time a pilot occupies a flight control position while under
actual instrument conditions or simulated instrument conditions, regardless of
whether day or night. Flying On Top shall not be credited as instrument time unless
conditions actually require reliance on instruments.
IP Instructor Pilot
IR Infrared
ISAR Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar
Large Aircraft Aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated weight.
LE Law Enforcement
LM Loadmaster
LOS Line of Sight
LPC Low Pressure Chamber
LRE UAS Launch and Recovery Element
LRS Long Range Surveillance
MAB Mishap Analysis Board
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Maintenance Status (Code Title: CHARLIE) Signifies aircraft that are inoperable
because of required maintenance. This maintenance cannot be done as part of
the normal preflight or postflight inspections, or in an amount of time that would
not delay a BRAVO ZERO aircraft departure. The degree or Maintenance Status
shall be assigned on the basis of total time estimated for repairs or to perform
such work required to prepare the aircraft for Readiness Status, and will be stated
using a Ready for BRAVO (RFB) date-time group (e.g., CHARLIE RFB 031200Z
or 031200 (local)).
MATCH Manual Approach To Controlled Hover
MCE Mission Control Element
MDA Minimum Descent Altitude
MDA/DA Minimum Descent Altitude/Decision Altitude
MEA Minimum En route Altitude
MEDEVAC Medical Evacuation
MEP Marine Environmental Protection
MHz Megahertz
Minimum Descent Altitude The lowest altitude expressed in feet above sea
level, to which descent is authorized on final approach or during circling to land
maneuvering when executing a standard instrument approach procedure where
no electronic glide slope is provided.
Mission Essential Personnel A person, approved by the unit Commanding
Officer, on an aircraft whose skills or expertise are required to carry out or contribute
to any authorized DHS or Coast Guard responsibility, mission, or function for which
the aircraft is being operated (e.g., law enforcement personnel being transported to
the location of a drug case, marine inspectors being transported to inspect offshore
facilities, ATON personnel being transported to repair a light structure, or search
teams). Mission essential personnel are not passengers.
Mission Expert Any person with specific expertise related to an aspect of a
mission undertaken by Coast Guard aviation whose participation can increase
safety or operational effectiveness. Mission experts are considered mission
essential personnel for nonroutine missions.
Mission Requirements Use Activities that constitute the discharge of DHS or the
Coast Guard’s official responsibilities, which may include authorized assistance
to other government agencies. Mission Requirements Use include, but are not
limited to, the transport of troops and/or equipment, training, evacuation (including
medical evacuation), intelligence activities, law enforcement (including transport of
prisoners, detainees, and illegal aliens) and search and rescue.
Model A specific version of an aircraft type (e.g., HC-130H, MH-60J).
Monthly Requirement A training sequence that must be completed once in each
calendar month (e.g., a sequence that was completed on 1 July must be repeated
by 31 August).
MPC Maintenance Procedure Card
MRR Medium Range Recovery
MRS Medium Range Surveillance
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MSL Mean Sea Level
MSO Mission System Operator
N Navigator
NAS National Airspace System
National Capital Region Consists of the District of Columbia; Montgomery, Prince
George’s, and Frederick Counties in Maryland; Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and
Prince William Counties in Virginia; and cities now or hereafter existing in Maryland
or Virginia within the geographic area bounded by the outer boundaries of the
combined area of the counties listed above.
NCV Noncompliant Vessel
NDB Nondirectional Beacon
Night Adapted A flight crewmember that has been placed in a night orientation
for four or more nights. The flight crewmember must be afforded adequate crew
rest facilities allowing 10 uninterrupted hours of daytime rest. Based on a shift of
the body’s internal clock per 24-hour period, the member should be adapted for
continuous reverse cycle operations by night four and following. Refer to Appendix
(B) for further guidance on night adaptation strategies.
Night Time The time a pilot occupies a flight control position inflight between the
official time of sunset and sunrise (on the surface below the aircraft) regardless of
whether visual or instrument conditions.
Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Time That time when a pilot occupies a flight control
position inflight between official sunset and official sunrise (on the surface below
the aircraft) and is using NVGs.
NLW Nonlethal Weapons
NMC Not Mission Capable
NMCM Not Mission Capable - Maintenance
NMCS Not Mission Capable - Supply (i.e., waiting for parts)
Non-Aircrew Member A person, other than an aircrew member, who is aboard
an aircraft. Non-aircrew members are either mission essential personnel or
passengers.
Non-Federal Traveler Any person who is a civilian (not employed by the Federal
Government) or who is the spouse or dependent of a Coast Guard member or
employee.
Nonofficial Passenger/Traveler Any person for whom the Federal Government
is not authorized to pay or reimburse transportation or other travel expenses for a
particular trip.
Non-Precision Approach Procedure A standard instrument approach procedure
in which no electronic glide slope is provided.
NORAD North American Aerospace Defense Command
Not Mission Capable (NMC) When the aircraft is unable to operate due to:
(1) maintenance work that was necessary but could not be performed due to
unavailable supplies (NMCS); or (2) maintenance work that had to be performed
with supplies available (NMCM).
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NTSB National Transportation Safety Board
NVG Night Vision Goggles
OCONUS Outside Continental United States
ODO Operations Duty Officer
Official Purpose Activity to carry out or contribute to any authorized DHS or Coast
Guard responsibility, mission, or function.
Official Transportation Authorized movement of persons in an official travel
status on DHS aircraft. Such transportation includes movement to meet Mission
Requirements Use, Required Use, and other requirements to carry out an
authorized DHS or Coast Guard responsibility, mission or function.
Official Travel Approved travel that is paid for, or reimbursed, by the Federal
Government, to carry out or contribute to any authorized DHS or Coast Guard
responsibility, mission, or function. This definition includes, but is not limited to:
active duty Uniformed Services personnel, Federal employees on official business
(including those from other agencies on official Federal Government business),
Reserve/National Guard members when in a duty status on official orders, and
regular members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary in performance of Auxiliary activities,
OPBAT Operation Bahamas and Turks and Caicos
OPCEN Operations Center
OPCON Operational Control
Operational Missions All missions directly performing Coast Guard operations.
For the purposes of this Manual, training, ferry, and maintenance flights are
considered nonoperational flights.
Operating Status (Code Title: ALPHA) Status achieved when aircraft is
performing a specific mission or task (e.g., an aircraft engaged in a specific search
and rescue, law enforcement, administrative, patrol, training, test, ferry, logistics,
or other operation). Aircraft temporarily deployed from their assigned station to
another unit for other than SAR readiness or for duty under Navy operational
control are in ALPHA status.
Orientation Flights Flights intended to afford firsthand opportunities to observe the
missions of Coast Guard aviation, secondary to an assigned primary purpose of
the flight and not used for point-to-point transportation.
Overseas Any country or place beyond the contiguous 48 states of the Continental
United States (CONUS) is overseas for travel and transportation purposes.
P Pilot
PAR Precision Approach Radar
Passenger Any person transported on a Coast Guard aircraft other than the flight
crewmembers and mission essential personnel.
PATCH Precision Approach to a Coupled Hover
PCS Permanent Change of Station
PDS Primary Duty Station
PED Portable Electronic Device
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PFD Personal Flotation Device
PIC Pilot-in-Command
Pilot-in-Command (PIC) The pilot who has been assigned by proper authority
to take charge of the aircraft and be responsible for a specific flight or mission.
Normally, the PIC is the senior pilot in the aircraft holding the highest designation
in type and model. In the case of UASs the PIC is the pilot controlling the aircraft,
unless he or she is under instruction.
PM Pilot Monitoring; Interchangeable with legacy terms Safety Pilot (SP) or Pilot
Not at Controls (PNAC) still referenced by other Coast Guard aviation documents.
PM-A Precision Marksman - Aviation
Positive Control Control of all air traffic, within designated airspace, by air traffic
control.
Precision Approach Procedure Procedure in which an electronic glide slope is
provided, such as ILS or PAR.
Program Hours Number of hours per year assigned to a particular type of aircraft
based on budget considerations for operation and maintenance costs.
Prohibited Area Designated airspace within which the flight of aircraft is prohibited.
Public Aircraft Aircraft used only in the service of a government or political
subdivision, not including government-owned aircraft carrying persons or property
for commercial purposes.
PWCS Ports, Waterways, and Coastal Security
Qualification Certification that a pilot or aircrew member has met training and
experience requirements to perform a particular mission.
QA Quality Assurance
R Radio Operator
RADAR Radio Detection and Ranging
Radar Operator RO
Range The maximum distance that can be covered on a single flight sortie.
RCC Rescue Coordination Center
Readiness Requirements The degree of readiness required of an air unit;
prescribed by the operational commander.
Readiness Status (Code Title: BRAVO) Signifies aircraft in potential working
status when not in Operating Status or Maintenance Status. An aircraft in
Readiness Status shall be ready to proceed within a status period after receipt of
orders or information requiring its movement. BRAVO ZERO shall be construed to
mean that facilities (material and personnel) are ready to proceed with a minimum
of delay. The crew of an aircraft in BRAVO ZERO status need not be kept in the
immediate vicinity of the aircraft. The crew shall be readily available so that the
aircraft can proceed within 30 minutes from the time of notice. Similarly, the crew
of a BRAVO X aircraft must be able to proceed within X hours. The degree of
Readiness Status shall be assigned solely on the basis of personnel availability and
not for material or maintenance purposes.
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Ready For BRAVO (RFB) An indication of the degree of Maintenance Status,
which is assigned on the basis of total time, estimated for repairs or to perform such
work required to prepare the aircraft for Readiness Status. The date and time when
the repairs will be completed is part of this designation.
Reasonably Available Commercial airline or aircraft (including charter) available
to meet the traveler’s departure and arrival requirements within a 24-hour period
unless the traveler demonstrates in writing that extraordinary circumstances require
a shorter period.
Recovered Patient An individual discharged from treatment by a competent
medical authority and who is physically able to travel unattended.
Remote Locations Geographic locations not reasonably accessible to regularly
scheduled commercial airline service, specified by Area/District Commanders.
Reporting Custodian The unit assigned physical custody of aircraft to be used in
performing that unit’s mission.
Required Use Transportation Use of a Coast Guard aircraft for the transportation
of a DHS or Coast Guard officer or employee where use of the aircraft is required
because of predetermined, bona fide communications or security needs of the
traveler’s organization, or exceptional scheduling requirements.
Resource Hours Hours accumulated by an aircraft when operating, refer to
Restricted Area Designated airspace within which the flight of aircraft, while not
wholly prohibited, is subject to restriction.
Reverse Cycle Operations Repeated nights of scheduled sorties or unscheduled
flight operations of the same flight crewmember requiring crew mission time from
0000 to sunrise (0600 rather than sunrise for extreme latitudes). Refer to Appendix
(B) for further planning and scheduling guidance for reverse cycle operations.
RFB Ready For BRAVO
RM Risk Management
RNAV Area Navigation
RO Radar Operator
Rotary-Wing Aircraft A heavier-than-air aircraft that principally depends on the lift
generated by one or more rotors for its support inflight.
Rotary-Wing Air Intercept (RWAI) Actions of specially trained and authorized
Coast Guard rotary-wing aircraft and crews, to visually detect and close with other
aircraft (fixed-wing, helicopters, etc.) to identify, communicate, determine intent and
compel compliance with airspace restrictions.
RS Rescue Swimmer
RWAI Rotary-Wing Air Intercept
SAR Search and Rescue
SAREX Search and Rescue Exercise
SCUBA Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
Semi-Annual Periods Six-month periods beginning on the first of January and
the first of July of each calendar year.
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Semi-Annual Requirement A training sequence or group of sequences that must
be completed during each semi-annual period.
Senior Executive Branch Officials (SEBO) Civilian officials appointed by the
President with the advice and consent of the Senate, and civilian employees of the
Executive Office of the President (EOP).
Senior Federal Officials (SFO) Generally, senior Federal officials are persons
employed by the White House and executive agencies, including independent
agencies, at a rate of pay equal to or greater than the minimum rate of basic pay
for the Senior Executive Service (SES). Exempted from this definition are active
duty military officers. For the complete definition of senior Federal official, refer to
Improving the Management and Use of Government Aircraft, OMB Circular A-126.
Sensor Systems Operator SSO
Simulated Instrument Conditions Conditions external to the aircraft are visual,
but the pilot flies the aircraft solely by reference to instruments. Time and
approaches are credited only to the pilot logging first pilot time.
Small Aircraft Aircraft of less than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated weight.
SOFT Safety of Flight Test
Space Available Transportation where additional seating is available on a Coast
Guard aircraft that is already scheduled for an official purpose without degrading
mission capability.
Space Required Passengers Any eligible person evaluated by competent medical
authority and referred to another medical facility due to inadequate medical facilities
in the local area.
Special Alert A special type of readiness status in which ready crews are capable
of achieving takeoff within a launch window specified by TACON.
Special VFR Operations Aircraft operating in accordance with clearances within
controlled airspace in meteorological conditions less than the basic VFR weather
minima.
Squawk To transmit a specific IFF transponder code in a specific mode, as in
Squawk Mode 3 Code 1277.
SRR Short Range Recovery
SSO Sensor Systems Operator
Strip Alert A special type of readiness status construed to mean that facilities are
ready to proceed within a specified number of minutes from notice (i.e., less than 30
minutes, but not less than 15 minutes).
SWET Shallow Water Egress Training
TA Transportation Authorization
TACAN Tactical Aid to Navigation
TAC-FR Tactical Fast Roping aircrew qualification or operation
TACON Tactical Control
TAD Temporary Additional Duty (USCG)
TCAS Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System
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TDY Temporary Duty (DoD)
Technical Observer A person other than an aviator or aircrew member who is
needed for a flight because of special knowledge, experience, or skill, when these
qualities are required in flight to more effectively accomplish Coast Guard missions.
A Technical Observer can be either active duty, DoD, active duty Coast Guard, a
Coast Guard civilian employee or a civilian technical expert.
Test Flight An airborne functional check to establish if an airframe or equipment,
while subject to design environment, is operating properly.
TOI Target of Interest or Track of Interest (RWAI)
Total Pilot Time Total Pilot Time includes that time in an authorized aircraft or
simulator in which a Coast Guard aviator or student pilot who is assigned duty
involving flying -
• Serves as a required pilot flight crewmember;
• Receives training from an authorized instructor in an aircraft, flight simulator,
or flight training device; or
• Gives training as an authorized instructor in an aircraft, flight simulator, or
flight training device.
Transportation The act of moving personnel and/or cargo from point A to point
B on a Coast Guard aircraft.
True Airspeed The airspeed of an aircraft relative to undisturbed air.
TSO Tactical System Operator
Type A specific kind of aircraft, such as MH-65, HC-27, HC-130, etc.
UAS Unmanned Aircraft System
UHF Ultra High Frequency radio
Unmanned Aircraft (UA) A component of a UAS; an aircraft operated without the
possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft. This may be
a rotary, fixed-wing, or lighter-than-air aircraft which is capable of flight without an
on-board crew. UA can be operated autonomously or remotely, can be expendable
or recoverable, and can carry a lethal or nonlethal payload. Ballistic or semi-ballistic
vehicles, cruise missiles, artillery projectiles, torpedoes, mines, satellites,balloons,
airships, aerostats and unattended sensors (with no form of propulsion) are not
considered unmanned vehicles. Unmanned aircraft are the primary component
of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
Unmanned Aircraft System(s) (UAS) An unmanned aircraft and the equipment
necessary for the safe and efficient operation of that aircraft.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle A legacy term replaced by UA or UAS as applicable.
USAF United States Air Force
U.S. Uniformed Services Includes the Coast Guard, Army, Navy, Marines, Air
Force, the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service, and the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
UTC Universal Coordinated Time (ZULU time)
Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) The helicopter transfer of personnel or cargo
by methods other than landing; such methods include external cargo sling and hoist.
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VERTREP Vertical Replenishment
VFR Visual Flight Rules
VHF Very High Frequency radio
VIP Very Important Person
Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Set of procedures, which must be followed when flying
in Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC).
Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Meteorological conditions expressed in
terms of visibility, distance from cloud, and ceiling equal to or better than specified
minima, allowing flight by visual reference to the ground to be safely conducted.
VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions
VOR Very High Frequency Omni-directional Range station
VS Vertical Speed; Vertical Surface
XO Executive Officer
Z ZULU Time or Universal Coordinated Time
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APPENDIX (A). STANDARD ORGANIZATION OF COAST GUARD AIR UNIT
A. STANDARD UNIT ORGANIZATION.
1.
Standard Organization. Coast Guard air units shall be organized and
operated in accordance with the basic principles contained in United States
appendix sets forth the minimum requirements for organizing, administering,
and operating air units.
Figure (A)-1 provides a standard organization for air units. Air units are
authorized to make additions and deletions of functions and duties where
necessary. All functions of the unit must be stated in the unit’s organizational
chart. Horizontal changes in the existing chart should be avoided.
Figure (A)-1. Standard Unit Organization Chart
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2.
Department Heads. Department heads shall be commissioned officers or
warrant officers. The Commanding Officer shall designate department heads
and assistant department heads in writing.
3.
Unit Organization Manual. Commanding Officers of air units shall promulgate
an organization manual for their unit. The first Chapter shall cover any general
principles desired, including the mission of the unit, and any other general
information appropriate to the scope of the Chapter. The second Chapter
shall cover department organization and detailed duties. The third Chapter
shall cover watch organization as developed for the unit. The fourth Chapter
shall cover the system of unit orders and instructions. Additional Chapters
are authorized as necessary.
B. DUTIES.
1.
Commanding Officer. Personnel who report directly to the Commanding
Officer are indicated by a dotted line in Figure (A)-1. The duties of the
Commanding Officer are as follows:
• Perform the duties of the Commanding Officer as specified in Coast Guard
Regulations.
• Be responsible for the administration and direction of all activities of the unit.
• Monitor flight proficiency and training of all assigned flight crewmembers, and
ensure that personnel assigned to operational flight duty meet all appropriate
minimum recurrent training requirements.
• Monitor the accuracy of Aviation Incentive Pay (AvIP), Hazardous Duty In-
centive Pay (HDIP), and Special Duty Assignment Pay (SDAP) paid to eligi-
ble assigned personnel. Assign one or more flight pay system manager(s) to
assist in this effort.
2.
Executive Officer. The duties of the Executive Officer are as follows:
• Perform the duties of an Executive Officer as specified by Coast Guard Reg-
ulations.
• Assist the Commanding Officer generally in administration of the functions of
the unit.
• Act as senior member of the Unit Safety and Health Committee.
• Supervise the Master-at-Arms (MAA). The Master-at-Arms shall be a senior
petty officer designated by the Executive Officer. The MAA shall perform
those duties as specified by Coast Guard Regulations.
• Act as president of Unit Permanent Mishap Board.
a.
Deputy Executive Officer. Large units may have a Deputy to assist
the Executive Officer in their duties. The Deputy reports directly to the
Executive Officer and is not in the Operations Officer or Aeronautical
Engineering Officer's Chain of Command. The Operations Officer and
Aeronautical Engineering Officer remain direct reports to the Executive
Officer.
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b.
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Representative. The Coast Guard
Mutual Assistance Representative administers the Mutual Assistance
Fund in accordance with applicable Directives.
c.
Flight Safety Officer. The duties of the flight safety officer are as
follows:
• Assist and advise the Commanding Officer in matters pertaining to
flight safety.
• Act as a member of the Unit Safety and Health Committee and the Unit
Permanent Mishap Board.
• Other duties as outlined in Safety and Environmental Health Manual,
• Act as unit Laser Hazard Safety Officer per the duties outlined in Safety
d.
Ground Safety Officer. The duties of the ground safety officer are as
follows:
• Assist and advise the Commanding Officer in matters pertaining to
ground safety.
• Coordinate the application of and unit conformance with safety and
environmental standards.
• Act as a member of the Unit Safety and Health Committee.
• Other duties as outlined in the Safety and Environmental Health Man-
e.
Chaplain. The duties of a Chaplain are:
• Perform the duties of chaplain as specified in Coast Guard Regula-
tions.
• Assist the Commanding Officer in promoting unit well being.
f.
Command Master Chief. A Command Master Chief (CMC) is the
liaison between enlisted work force and command cadre.
3.
Administration Officer. The duties of the administration officer are as follows:
• Perform the duties of the head of the department as specified by Coast Guard
Regulations.
• Administer, under the direction of the Executive Officer, all functions pertain-
ing to personnel.
• Provide educational services.
• Maintain general Directives files.
• Provide clerical and mail services.
• Provide special services, if not under the Exchange Officer.
• Provide medical services, including dental and sanitary services, if a medical
officer is not assigned.
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• Supervise wardroom and barracks activities.
• Supervise functions of Personnel Examining Board, Audit Board, and Inven-
tory Board.
a.
Personnel Officer. The personnel officer administers personnel
accounting, orders, correspondence, files, and reports.
b.
Special Services Officer. The special services officer provides special
services such as housing, recreation, insurance, voting, bond sales,
charity drives, and legal assistance.
c.
Medical Administration Officer (if Medical Officer is not assigned). The
medical administration officer:
• Coordinates medical and dental services.
• Supervises first aid program, including maintenance of medical kits in
aircraft, boats, and vehicles.
• Conducts sanitary inspections of buildings and grounds with particular
attention to the galley and food handlers.
• Ensures security of controlled substances.
4.
Flight Surgeon or other Qualified Aviation Medicine Provider. The duties of
the flight surgeon are described in Section 5.D.2 of the Coast Guard Aviation
5.
Operations Officer. The duties of the Operations Officer are as follows:
• Perform the duties of the head of a department as specified by United States
• Coordinate and control movements of aircraft and boats (and vehicles, when
operationally employed); establish fuel loadings for aircraft and boats.
• Maintain aircraft and station emergency bills.
• Administer the program of operational readiness of aircraft and associated
equipment.
• Manage and direct training of pilots and air crewmen; coordinate training syl-
labi, both flight and ground, in accordance with pertinent Commandant’s Di-
rectives.
• Provide flight, communications, weather, navigation, and public information
services as required.
• Supervise Flight Examining Board and Flight Standards Board.
a.
Training Officer. The duties of the training officer are as follows:
• Assist the Operations Officer in planning, coordinating, and executing
unit training program.
• Prepare unit training courses.
• Procure and maintain unit training aids.
• Maintain unit personnel training records.
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b.
Standardization Officer. The duties of the standardization officer are
as follows:
• Advise Commanding Officer and Operations Officer on flight training
and standardization issues.
• Manage pilot and aircrew training and standardization programs.
• Maintain unit pilot training records.
• Organize and chair unit Flight Standards Board.
• Maintain pilot upgrade and recurrent training syllabi.
c.
Schedules Officer. The schedules officer prepares the daily flight
schedule and pilot and operations duty officer watch schedules.
d.
Flight Services Officer. The duties of the flight services officer are as
follows:
• Provide services and equipment for search and flight planning.
• Provide access to weather briefing, aircraft clearance, and air traffic
control services.
• Complete a weight and balance course approved by ALC; maintain
weight and balance records, flight logs, reports, and records per Air-
• Maintain read and initial file.
• Maintain sufficient records to enable the preparation of such reports
as the Operations Officer may require.
e.
Communications Officer. The duties of the communications officer
are as follows:
• Develop and maintain frequency plan for all unit communications sys-
tems; coordinate with operational partners to identify frequency re-
quirements to include local ATC frequency requirements.
• Coordinate with District to ensure communications system software
programs and data files accommodate the unit frequency plan and de-
sired preset radio frequencies and addresses.
• Oversee and manage all communication systems software programs
and data files in accordance with the Aviation C4ISR Information Man-
• Attend Aviation Communications Administration course offered by Avi-
ation Training Center (ATC) Mobile, AL. Additionally, ensure training by
the Communications Center Leading Petty Officer is completed.
• Ensure current cryptographic keys are updated and available for use.
• Supervise the communications center and handling of message traffic.
• Administer communications procedures and training.
• Provide control of classified material and cryptographic devices.
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f.
Command Intelligence Officer (CIO).
(1) The air station CIO is the unit’s full-time point of contact for
integrating intelligence into aviation planning and operations. The
senior permanently assigned intelligence member at the air station
must serve as the CIO and is the subject matter expert (SME) and
primary point of contact for all intelligence related issues. When no
intelligence personnel are assigned, the command must designate
a CDIO, E-5 or above, to fulfill the functions of a CIO. Commands
shall reference the Coast Guard Intelligence Manual, COMDTINST
(2) In accordance with the Coast Guard Intelligence Manual,
authorized to fill the role of Command Security Officer (CSO),
Classified Material Control Officer (CMCO), Public Affairs Officer
(PAO), or SIPRNet Manager.
g.
Navigation Officer. The duties of the navigation officer are as follows:
• Maintain flight planning equipment and spaces.
• Ensure currency of charts and electronic navigation data.
• Provide current publications, navigation equipment, and records.
• Maintain Area Navigation (RNAV) database.
• Maintain flag locker.
h.
Weapons Officer. Weapons Officer (for air stations with airborne use of
force capabilities only) duties are:
• Direct the training, maintenance, security, and transportation for all op-
erational and training missions requiring weapons and ammunition.
• Assist Operations Officer and XO in matters pertaining to weapons
program.
• Ensure security, inventory, and maintenance of all weapons.
• Maintain library of Publications and Directives for unit weapons.
• Manage unit weapons training, safety, and testing.
• Manage unit Nonlethal Weapons (NLW) training, safety, and testing.
• Additional specific duties of the Weapons Officer are outlined in United
i.
Public Information Officer. The duties of the public information officer
are as follows:
• Provide public information services, including videos, slides, projec-
tors, and articles cleared for release to the public.
• Provide photographic services.
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• Establish channels and procedures for spot news coverage.
j.
Auxiliary Aviation Liaison Officer. The duties of the Auxiliary Aviation
Liaison Officer (AUXLO) are as follows:
• Provide managerial oversight to the Auxiliary Aviation program in re-
gards to recurrent training, Auxiliary pilot, aircrew and observer quali-
fication programs, survival equipment, etc.
• Ensure the Air Station and District Command Centers are aware of the
Auxiliary Aircraft schedules and operations.
• Coordinate all Auxiliary patrols with the regional/squadron Auxiliary
Aviation Coordinator (AAC).
• Mentor Auxiliary pilots and Observers by overseeing the Auxiliary Avi-
ation program as directed by Auxiliary Aviation Program, COMDTINST
• Provide input to the Operations Officer on Auxiliary Aviation capabilities
during operational or contingency planning.
• Act as the primary point of contact for connectivity between the Auxil-
iary District Aviation Board, Auxiliary Flight Examining Board, District
Staff Officer - Aviation (DSO-AV), and the Coast Guard.
• Assist the Flight Safety Officer in any Auxiliary aircraft mishap investi-
gation.
• Ensure radio log contains entries for each Auxiliary mission.
• Ensure all necessary reports (safety patrols, logistics, SAR and MEP
flights), log entries, statements and notifications concerning Auxiliary
missions and mishaps are completed and forwarded as applicable.
• As applicable, provide the duty FS with a Ration Memorandum, Form
CG-3123 for the meals consumed by Auxiliarists under orders.
6.
Aeronautical Engineering Officer. The aeronautical engineering officer shall:
• Perform the duties of the head of a department as specified by Coast Guard
Regulations.
• Manage the Aeronautical Engineering Department and be responsible to the
Commanding Officer for the maintenance of aircraft, associated equipment
and facilities.
• Administer the Aeronautical Engineering Department in accordance with con-
trolling directives.
• Coordinate maintenance scheduling with Operations Department require-
ments.
• Establish programs for fuel and oil contamination prevention, foreign object
damage prevention, and corrosion control.
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a.
Quality Assurance Officer. The duties of the quality assurance officer
are as follows:
•
Ensure the quality of maintenance of the unit’s aircraft.
•
Maintain a master library of all technical publications and Directives;
review all incoming technical publications and Directives to determine
their applicability to quality assurance; assist in preparation of local
maintenance instructions, and ensure that each shop has available all
current publications applicable to its work area.
•
Review work orders, inspection sheets, aircraft maintenance records,
and all logs and records pertaining to the aircraft for recurring discrep-
ancies.
•
Ensure that established and adequate procedures are observed for
conducting ground tests and routine and special inspections; perform
spot quality inspection checks; ensure that current standard proce-
dures are observed by maintenance personnel in the repair and bench
testing of components.
•
Ensure all work guides, checklists, work cards, and maintenance forms
used to define or control maintenance are complete and current.
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Participate in maintenance flights and ensure that pilots and crews are
briefed prior to maintenance flights so that the purpose and objectives
of the flights are clearly understood.
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Ensure that modifications to aircraft and aircraft components have
been incorporated and ensure that support equipment meets calibra-
tion and safety requirements.
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Review maintenance records for trends to determine when discrepan-
cies in any area are increasing or exceeding normal limits.
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Approve or reject completed work based on appropriate standards.
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Spot check equipment received for use, or returned for repair, to en-
sure that its condition, identification, packaging, preservation and con-
figuration are satisfactory and, when applicable, that shelf life limits
have not been exceeded.
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Establish qualification requirements for quality assurance inspectors
and collateral duty quality assurance inspectors; review the qualifica-
tions of personnel assigned to these positions and maintain a record
of all designated inspectors.
•
Maintain weight and balance records and conduct an inventory of all
station aircraft in accordance with the Aircraft Weight and Balance
ance training course approved by ALC prior to assuming weight and
balance responsibilities.
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