PREFACE

This manual provides specific guidelines for executing OH-58D and OH-58D (Kiowa Warrior) aircrew training. It is based on the battle- focused training principles outlined in FM 25-101. Used with TC 1-210, this manual will help aviation commanders at all levels develop a comprehensive aircrew training program. It encompasses individual and collective training and establishes crew member qualification, refresher, mission, and continuation training requirements.

Planning, preflight, and in-flight tasks involve the cooperative efforts of all crew members. The prescribed tasks, conditions, standards, and descriptions explain each crew member's responsibility for the successful completion of maneuvers. Each crew member must understand the actions and directives of the other crew member. This enhances crew coordination and unit interoperability and helps to prevent accidents caused by human error.

The crew coordination descriptions in Chapter 6 do not focus exclusively on training. Instead, they blend individual training with collective training and provide a link to field manuals, ARTEP mission training plans, and other doctrinal and training material. The goal is to develop cohesive, battle-rostered, combat-ready OH-58D crew members.

This manual applies to unit commanders, evaluators, trainers, maintenance test pilots, and crew members who operate OH-58D aircraft. ATMs are the basic documents that standardize aircrew training programs and flight evaluation procedures. By using the ATMs, commanders ensure that individual crew member proficiency is commensurate with their unit's mission. They also ensure that aircrews routinely employ standard techniques and procedures. Unit commanders must provide specific guidance for implementing the training outlined in this manual.

The aircraft operator's manual contains aircraft operating procedures. If differences exist between the maneuver descriptions in the aircraft operator's manual and this manual, this manual is the governing authority for training and flight evaluation purposes. Implementation of this manual conforms to AR 95-1, AR 95-3, and TC 1-210. If a conflict exists between this manual and TC 1-210, TC 1-210 takes precedence.

The proponent of this publication is HQ TRADOC. Send comments and recommendations on DA Form 2028 through the aviation unit commander to Commander, US Army Aviation Center, ATTN: ATZQ-TDIA, Fort Rucker, AL 36362-5263.

This publication implements portions of STANAG 3114 (Edition Six)/Air Standard 60/16, Aeromedical Training of Flight Personnel.