This chapter and TC 1-210 prescribe mission training requirements and guidelines for developing a mission training program. Mission training develops the crew member's and aircrew's ability to perform specific tasks selected by the commander to support the unit's METL. Mission training should be done either during mission support or collective training.
The mission training (RL 2) requirements for crew members are outlined in TC 1-210. The guidelines shown in Figure 4-1 are based on FAC 1 requirements for mission tasks.
a. Unaided Night Flight. Mission tasks which the commander may designate are listed in Chapter 5 (Figure 5-3). Night considerations for tasks are listed in Chapter 6. Additional tasks may be developed by the commander.
b. NVG Flight. NVG aviator mission training requirements are outlined in TC 1-210. As a minimum, the aeroscout observer must receive eight hours of NVG mission training in those tasks designated by the commander.
(1) NVG flight considerations are listed in Chapter 6. Before undergoing NVG mission training, the crew member must have completed qualification or refresher training and must be NVG current.
(2) For NVG progression to RL 1, a crew member must complete or have completed an NVG evaluation given at night in the aircraft by an NVG IP or SP. However, the commander may designate a crew member RL 1 for NVG purposes if the crew member's records indicate he was previously NVG mission qualified. The crew member also must have demonstrated proficiency in those tasks designated by the gaining unit commander.
NOTE: NVG training will be accomplished only with the AN/AVS-6 (ANVIS).
Mission training increases the aviator's proficiency in performing maintenance test flights. The tasks outlined in Chapter 7 are mandatory mission tasks for aviators designated to perform testflights; they will be included on the Commander's Task List in the Individual Aviation Training Folder. Commanders are not authorized to delete any MTF tasks. Personnel performing as MPs should be limited to duties in a maximum of two aircraft.