This Aircrew Training Manual describes training requirements for OH-58D crew members. It will be used with AR 95-1, AR 95-3, AR 600-105, AR 600-106, NGR 95-210, TC 1-210, and other applicable publications. The tasks in this ATM enhance training in both individual crew member and aircrew proficiency. The training focuses on the accomplishment of tasks that support the unit's mission. The scope and level of training to be achieved individually by crew members and collectively by aircrews will be dictated by the METL. Commanders must ensure that aircrews are proficient in mission-essential tasks.
The commander will designate a crew station (left seat/right seat) for each aviator or AO. The aviator or AO will perform all in-flight duties in the assigned station and have all hands-on performance tests evaluated from that station.
Battle rostering is the designation of two or more individuals to perform as a crew. Consistently assigning the same crews together (battle-rostering) improves crew coordination. Commanders make battle-rostered assignments and should enforce their practicer when possible, consistent with crew resources available in the unit. They should assign an individual to a crew as soon as possible after his arrival in the unit, even if he is required to undergo qualification, refresher, or mission training. The individual may begin flying as a member of that crew while in mission training. TC 1-210 further defines battle rostering.
a. Symbol Usage.
(1) The diagonal (/) indicates or or and. For example, IP/SP may mean IP or SP or may mean IP and SP.
(2) P* indicates the pilot on the controls. P indicates the pilot not on the controls. (AOs can be expected to fulfill either of these duty positions, depending on the task to be performed or the training situation.)
(3) In this manual, the term AO will apply to AOs, AFSOs , and CPOs.
b. Word Distinctions.
(1) Warning, caution, and note. These words emphasize important and critical instructions.
(a) A warning indicates an operating procedure or a practice which, if not correctly followed, could result in personal injury or loss of life.
(b) A caution indicates an operating procedure or a practice which, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to or destruction of equipment.
(c) A note highlights essential information that is not of a threatening nature.
(2) Will, must, should, and may. These words distinguish between mandatory, preferred, and acceptable methods of accomplishment.
(a) Will or must indicates a mandatory requirement.
(b) Should indicates a preferred, but not mandatory, method of accomplishment.
(c) May indicates an acceptable method of accomplishment.
(3) NVG. This refers only to the night vision goggle imaging system, AN/AVS-6 (ANVIS).