A
acceptance test flight
AA
air to air
AAF
Army Air Field
AD
active duty, airworthiness directive
ADF
automatic direction finder
AFCS
Automatic Flight Control System
AFTP
Additional Flight Training Period
AGL
above ground level
AH
attack helicopter
AHRS
Attitude and Heading Reference System
ALSE
aviation life support equipment
ALSO
aviation life support officer
ALSS
aviation life support system
AMC
Army Materiel Command
AMOC
Aviation Maintenance Officer Course
AMCOM
Aviation and Missile Command
AN
Army/Navy
AO
aerial observer
APART
Annual Proficiency and Readiness Test
APU
Auxiliary Power Unit
AQTD
Airworthiness Qualification Test Directorate
AR
army regulation
ARCOM
Army Reserve Command
ARMS
Aviation Resource Management Survey
ARNG
Army National Guard
ARPERCEN
U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center
ARRS
Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Service
ASA(FM)
Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management)
ASAM
Aviation Safety Action Message
ASD(MRA&L)
Assistant Secretary of Defense (Manpower, Reserve Affairs and Logistics)
ASI
additional skill identifier
ASO
aviation safety officer
ATC
air traffic control
ATM
Aircrew Training Manual
ATTC
Aviation Technical Test Center
ATP
Aircrew Training Program
ATRRS
Army Training Requirements and Resources System
AVG ACFT
average number of aircraft
BA
budget activity
BNOC
basic non-commissioned officer course
C
combat mission
CAASS
Centralized Army Aviation Support System
CAR
Chief, Army Reserve
CB
chemical biological
CE
crew chief
CFR
Code of Federal Regulations
CG
commanding general
CH
transport helicopter
CNGB
Chief, National Guard Bureau
CONUS
Continental United States
CP
copilot
CSS
Centralized Scheduling Section
CTA
common table of allowances
D
day (for flight condition)
DA
Department of the Army
DAC
Department of the Army Civilian
DARR
Department of the Army Regional Representative
DAS
Director of the Army Staff
DATT
Defense Attaches
DCSLOG
Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics
DCSOPS
Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans
DES
Directorate of Evaluation and Standardization
DH
decision height
DME
distance measuring equipment
DOD
Department of Defense
DS
day vision system
EML
environmental and morale leave
EIR
Equipment Improvement Report
ESSS
External Stores Support System
ETA
estimated time of arrival
EUSA
Eighth U.S. Army
EWS
Electronic Warfare System
F
maintenance test flight
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
FAAO
Field Artillery Aerial Observer
FAC
flight activity category
FAR
Federal Aviation Regulation
FCC
Fire Control
FDR
flight data recorder
FE
flight engineer
FHP
flying hour program
FI
Nonrated Crew member Instructor
FLIP
Flight Information Publication
FORSCOM
Forces Command
FRIES
First rope insertion/extraction system
FSS
Flight Service Station
FTG
flight training guide
FW
fixed wing
FY
fiscal year
GOCOM
USAR general officer command
GSA
Government Services Administration
H
hood
HARS
Heading and Attitude Reference System
HEED
Helicopter emergency egress device
HQDA
Headquarters, Department of the Army
IATF
Individual Aircrew Training Folder
ICAO
International Civil Aviation Organization
IE
instrument flight examiner
IFR
instrument flight rules
IFRF
individual flight records folder
IFRP
individual flight records program
ILS
Instrument landing system
IMA
individual mobilization asset
IMC
instrument meteorological conditions
INSCOM
Intelligence and Security Command
IOC
initial operating capability
IP
instructor pilot
IRR
individual ready reserve
JOSAC
Joint Operational Support Airlift Command
LCCS
life cycle contractor support
MAAG
Military Assistance and Advisory Group
MAC
Military Airlift Command
MACOM
major Army command
MAST
military assistance to safety and traffic
MACOM
major command
MDA
minimum descent altitude
MDS
Mission design series
ME
maintenance test flight evaluator
MEA
minimum en route altitude
MM/MTPC
Maintenance Manager/Maintenance Test Pilot Course
MO
flight surgeon or medical personnel
MOA
Memorandum of agreement
MOC
maintenance operation check
MOCA
minimum obstruction clearance altitude
MOPP
mission-oriented protective posture
MOS
military occupational specialty
MP
maintenance test pilot
MPA
military pay and allowance
MSL
mean sea level
MTF
maintenance test flight
MTOE
modified table of organizational equipment
MTDS
mission, type, design, and series
MWO
modification work order
N
night
NAS
Naval Air Station
NAS
National Airspace System
NAVAIR
Naval Air
NBC
nuclear, biological, and chemical
NCM
non-rated crew member
NG
night goggles
NGB
National Guard Bureau
NOE
nap-of-the-earth
NOS
national oceanographic survey
NOTAM
notices to airmen
NR
not required
NS
night systems
NVD
night vision devices
NVG
night vision goggles
NVS
night vision system
OASD
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense
OBOGS
onboard oxygen generating system
OCONUS
outside continental United States
OCSA
Office of Chief of Staff, U.S. Army
ODCSLOG
Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics
ODCSOPS
Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans
ODCSPER
Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel
OFF
officer
OH
observation helicopter
OHR
Operational Hazard Report
OMB
Office of Management and Budget
OPTEC
Operational Test Command
OR
operational ready
OSA
operational support airlift
OSAD
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense
OSAC
Operational Support Airlift Command
OPTEC
Operational Test and Evaluation Command
OSD
Office of the Secretary of Defense
PI
pilot
PC
pilot in command
PIP
product improvement program
PMR
post mission report
POI
program of instruction
POL
petroleum oils and lubricants
POM
program objective memorandum
POMCUS
pre-positioned material configured to unit sets
PUJC
priority urgency justification category
QDR
quality deficiency report
RC
Reserve Component
RCM
rated crew member
RL
readiness level
RSSK
ridged seat survival kit
RVR
runway visual range
RW
rotary wing
S
service missions
SB
supply bulletin
SAM
Special Air Mission
SFTS
synthetic flight training systems
SI
nonrated crew member standardization instructor
SM
statute miles
SOF
Safety of Flight
SOP
standing operating procedure
SP
standardization instructor pilot
SPIES
Special purpose insertional extraction system
SUA
special use airspace
SVFR
special visual flight rules
T
training
TACAN
tactical air navigation
TAMMS
The Army Maintenance Management System
TB
technical bulletin
TDA
table of distribution and allowances
TM
technical manual
TO
technical order
TO&E
table of organization and equipment
TR
terrain
TRADOC
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
UH
utility helicopter
USAALS
U.S. Army Aviation Logistics School
USAASD
U.S. Army Aeronautical Services Detachment
USAASD-E
U.S. Army Aeronautical Services Detachment Europe
USAASA
U.S. Army Aeronautical Services Agency
USAAVNC
U.S. Army Aviation Center
USACEAC
U.S. Army Cost and Economic Analysis Center
USAF
United States Air Force
USAR
U.S. Army Reserve
USARC
U.S. Army Reserve Command
USARPAC
U.S. Army Pacific
USARSO
U.S. Army South
USASC
U.S. Army Safety Center
USAASA
U.S. Army Aeronautical Services Agency
USASOC
U.S. Army Special Operations Command
USC
united states code
USMC
United States Marine Corps
USN
Unites States Navy
UT
unit trainer
VFR
visual flight rules
VMC
visual meteorological condition
VOR
very high frequency omni range
VSSE
velocity of safe single engine
W
weather
WAC
world aeronautical chart
WO
warrant officer
X
experimental test flight
XP
experimental test pilot
Section II
Terms
Acceptance flight
A flight made to accept a contractor-produced aircraft, or one on which a contractor or Army depot has performed maintenance or contract modification before return to the operational inventory It can also be a flight made by the receiving unit upon transfer of aircraft between components and/or units. Active Duty Guard/Reserve (AGR) Guard members and Reservists on full-time active duty for periods of 180 days or more to provide full-time support to the Reserve Components.
Aerobatic flight
Intentional maneuvers involving an abrupt change in an aircraft's altitude, and abnormal attitude, or abnormal acceleration not needed for normal flight. This does not include a maneuver that conforms to the aircraft flight manual such as a 'break' or a tactical or training maneuver when part of an approved training exercise.
Aircrew training manual (ATM)
A publication that contains Army training requirements for Army flight crew members and programs for qualification, refresher, mission, and continuation training in support of the aircrew training program.
Aircrew training program (ATP)
Army aviation aircrew standardized training and evaluation program.
Airplane
An engine-driven fixed-wing aircraft heavier than air that is supported in flight by the dynamic reaction of the air against its wings.
Air traffic incident report
Report on incidents that adversely affect the FAA air traffic service facilities in providing safe, orderly, and expeditious movement of air traffic. Usually prepared by FAA on FAA Form 8020-11.
Alleged violations
Those infractions of applicable FAA, (ICAO), and host country flight regulations that create an unsafe condition or result in an incident or accident.
Armed Forces
The Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, including their regular and Reserve Components and members serving without component status.
Army aviation disaster, search, and rescue unit
A temporarily organized unit employed during an emergency. The unit equips, supplies, safeguards, maintains, and operates Army aircraft during a disaster, an air search, or rescue.
Army aviation standardization
The use of uniform tested procedures and techniques to attain a high level of readiness and professionalism in the operation and employment of Army aircraft. This is achieved through standardized publications and training literature, a disciplined instructor pilot force, tests, flight checks, and command supervision. Standardization includes aviator cockpit, performance, aircrew teamwork, tactics, maintenance, and safety.
Army aviator
An aeronautical designation awarded to members of the U.S. Army by the Secretary of the Army or designated officers.
Area standardization committee
A committee established within a nondefined geographical area composed of units too small to effectively set up their own standardization committee. The committee may be formed from various commands with aviation assets.
Aviation officer
An Army or DA civilian aviator who commands an aviation unit or is a member of a commander's staff and advises or supervises Army aviation functions.
Category (of aircraft)
Aircraft designated as either airplane or helicopter synonymous with type.
Category II operations
With respect to the operation of aircraft, means a straight-in ILS approach to the runway of an airport under a Category II ILS instrument approach procedure issued by the administrator or other appropriate authority.
Civil aircraft
Aircraft other than public aircraft.
Code of Federal Regulations
14 CFR 91 contains Federal Air Regulations Part 91.
Command/staff aviation officer
A special staff aviator designated by the commander to provide advice or manage aviation assets, aviation standardization, and aviation safety.
Crewmember
The term includes all aviators (rated crew members), nonrated crew members, and others who perform aircrew duties as listed in paragraph 2-6.
Cross-country flight
A flight extending beyond the local flying area or within the local flying area which is planned to terminate at a place other than the place of origin.
DA civilian pilot (DAC aviator)
A civil service employee who holds appropriate qualifications and who must comply with this regulation and other DA aviation-related regulations.
Flight crew station
A station in aircraft at which flight crew member occupies to perform their flight duty; for example, pilot stations specified in operator's manuals.
Flight Engineer
A flight engineer is responsible for maintaining his assigned aircraft and performing nonrated crew duties. He is the supervisor and primary trainer for the crewchief and mechanics assigned to the aircraft. The commander selects NCM's to perform FE duties based upon proficiency, experience, and rank.
Flight surgeon
Medical officer who has graduated from an approved military course in aviation medicine. References to flight surgeons include aeromedical physician's assistant.
Helicopter
A rotorcraft that, for its horizontal motion, depends principally on its engine-driven rotors.
Installation
For Army Aviation Standardization Program purposes, the term includes continental United States (CONUS) Active Component posts, camps, or stations; Army National Guard (ARNG) States; Army Reserve Commands (ARCOMs); overseas corps, divisions, independent regiments, groups, and brigades, For other than standardization purposes, includes Reserve Component facilities.
Instructor Pilot (IP)
An aviator who conducts training and evaluation of pilots and other crew members in designated aircraft and promotes safety among aviators. Training and evaluation include aircraft operation, qualification, unit employment, visual and instrument flight, and crew performance.
Instrument examiner (IE)
An aviator qualified to give instrument flight examinations and conduct instrument flight training.
Large aircraft
Aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds, maximum certificated takeoff weight.
Maintenance operational check (MOC)
Systems check made on the ground through engine runup and taxiing. Checks made using auxiliary power or testing equipment to simulate, insofar as possible, actual conditions under which the system is to operate. These checks are made to ensure that aircraft systems or components disturbed during an inspection or maintenance have been repaired or adjusted satisfactorily.
National Airspace System (NAS)
All of the airspace above the surface of the earth over the United States and its possessions.
Non-rated crew member
Crewmembers who are not rated aviators and are placed on orders by the commander as authorized to perform aircrew duties IAW AR 600-106. Non-rated non-crew members become non-rated crew members when they are selected by the commander and integrated into the Aircrew Training Program.
Nonstandard aircraft
Army aircraft no longer classified Standard A or B or aircraft obtained from other DOD activities or commercial sources.
Operational flying
Flying performed by rated personnel primarily for mission support or training, while serving in assignments in which basic flying skills normally are kept current while performing assigned duties. All flying by rated members of the RC not on extended active duty is operational flying.
OPTEMPO
Hours flown per crew per month in MTOE rotary wing aircraft assigned in FORSCOM, USAREUR, USARPAC, EUSA, USARSO, ARNG, and USAR.
Parachute
A device used or intended to be used to retard the fall of a body or object through the air.
Passenger
A passenger is any occupant on the aircraft not performing a crew duty and logging flying time in accordance with paragraph 2-6. Passengers on Army aircraft must be authorized in accordance with chapter 3. Passenger names should not be entered on the DA Form 2408-12.
Person
An individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint-stock association, or governmental entity. It includes a trustee, receiver, assignee, or similar representative of any of them.
Public aircraft
Aircraft used only in the service of a government of a political subdivision. It does not include any government-owned aircraft engaged in carrying persons or property for commercial purposes.
Qualified for aviation service
A volunteer aviation status requisite to entitlement for operational flying.
Rated Crew member
Aviators described in this regulation and AR 600-105.
Standardization instructor pilot (SP)
A qualified instructor pilot designated by the commander, in writing, to perform standardization duties.
Synthetic Flight Training Systems
A group of high-fidelity instrument and visual flight simulators capable of providing basic, advanced, and tactical training in either manual or automated modes.
Tactical environment
a. Actual - an active theater or area of combat operations.
b. Simulated - an operational area established for training and in which combat operations are simulated.
Training mission
Missions flown for flight qualification or refresher training. ATP requirements, and authorized training exercises.
Unit Trainer
An aviator designated to instruct in areas of special training to assist in unit training programs and achieve established training goals.
Weather forecaster
Any person approved by the USAF or Navy Air Weather Services or by the National Weather Service to forecast aviation weather for flight planning.
Section III
Special abbreviations and terms
STABO
Helicopter extraction system (derived from the first letter of the surnames of the five individuals who invented the helicopter extraction system)