The aircrew grading system provides the commander a complete and continuous performance record for each crew member in his unit. These records reflect the performance of individuals at a given time. Poor performance may or may not indicate inadequacy on the part of the crew member. The problem may be with the unit training program itself. A detailed analysis of all records should tell the commander where the problem is. Only then should he attempt to fix it. Blank copies of the forms necessary for evaluations and training flights are provided at the back of this training circular. They may be reproduced locally on 5 1/2- by 8-inch paper. The importance of these records to the commander as quality control and standardization tools cannot be overstated. They must be filled out carefully, completely, and legibly (print in dark blue or black ink).
9-1. DA FORM 4507-R (STANDARD EVALUATION/TRAINING GRADE SLIP)
This form is used to record information concerning evaluations or training. It consists of two pages and is identical for all Army aircraft or simulation devices. A sample of a completed DA Form 4507-R is shown in Figures 9-1 and 9-2. Instructions for completing the form are given below.
a. Examinee/Trainee and Evaluator/Instructor. Required entries are self-explanatory. Show last names first.
b. Flight Time Data.
(1) Total hours. Enter total hours (fixed-wing or rotary-wing) if required by local directives.
(2) Purpose. Circle evaluation or training. If evaluation, write in the specific purpose of the evaluation flight; for example, APART or commander's evaluation. If training, write in the purpose of the flight; for example, refresher, mission, or continuation.
(3) Time today and cumulative time. Enter flight time today at the completion of the evaluation or training flight. Use the cumulative time block to record accrued flight training time. When more than one flight period is required for the evaluation, enter the accrued evaluation time.
(4) Seat. Enter the applicable crew station (LS for left seat and RS for right seat.)
(5) Type of aircraft, crew duty, type of training, and time flown. Enter the type of aircraft and place an X in the appropriate blocks. (If the type of training or crew duty position is other than that shown, specify in the space provided.) Enter the time flown in the block below each applicable condition; for example, day, night, hood, WX, simulator, NVG, or NVS.
c. Evaluator/Instructor Recommendations. Place an X in the appropriate blocks and circle applicable items; for example, issue orders or validate status. If the crew duty position is other than that shown, specify in the space provided. Use the comment slip on the back to explain unsatisfactory performance, referencing the appropriate maneuver or procedure number from DA Form 5645-A-R, 4645-B-R, or 5051-12-R. Recommended additional training also may be listed on the back, even though all maneuvers and procedures may have been performed satisfactorily. Use DA Form 4507-2-R if additional space is needed. After completing the evaluation or training--
(1) Debrief the examinee/trainee and inform him of his status.
(2) Sign in the space provided on the front of the form and on the first unused line after the comments on the back.
(3) Obtain the examinee's/trainee's signature on the front of the form and beside your signature on the comment slip. (By signing the form, the examinee/trainee acknowledges that he has been debriefed. His signature does not mean that he concurs or nonconcurs with the results.)
(4) Circle S, U, or NA to indicate the overall grade for the flight based on the considerations below. Enter the date.
(a) During training flights, individual maneuvers or procedures may be graded unsatisfactory (U) without resulting in an overall grade of unsatisfactory.
(b) When used to develop an individual training program, the proficiency flight evaluation may be ungraded (NA).
(c) During any evaluation flight except for (b) above, failure of any maneuver or procedure will result in an overall grade of unsatisfactory (U). When the trainee or examinee is reevaluated the maneuvers or procedures graded unsatisfactory, as a minimum, must be evaluated again.
9-2. DA FORM 4507-2-R (CONTINUATION COMMENT SLIP)
This form is used to continue comments from the back of DA Form 4507-R. The form consists of two pages and is identical for all Army aircraft or simulation devices. A sample of a completed DA Form 4507-2-R is shown in Figures 9-3 and 9-4. When completing this form, use the same procedure described in paragraph 9-1c. When all forms have been completed, staple them together.
These forms, which consist of two pages each, list the base and mission tasks shown in Chapter 5. Blank spaces are provided to list additional tasks designated by the commander. Samples of completed DA Forms 5645-A-R and 5645-B-R are shown in Figures 9-5 through 9-8. The evaluator or instructor should carry these forms during the evaluation or training flight. Instructions for completing these forms are given below.
a. Enter the examinee's/trainee's name (last name first) and the date.
b. Enter either S or U in the grade (GR) block after the examinee/trainee completes each maneuver or procedure.
c. Enter D in the grade block (GR) if the task is demonstrated only and the aviator is unable to practice it for some reason.
d. Place a diagonal in the grade blocks for all maneuvers or procedures not evaluated. An alternative method is to place a diagonal in the first and last unused blocks and draw a straight vertical line connecting the two diagonals. Use this method when three or more consecutive maneuvers or procedures are not graded.
NOTE: Task numbers with circles are mandatory for standardization flight evaluations. Task numbers with squares are mandatory for instrument flight evaluations. Task numbers with diamonds are mandatory for NVG standardization flight evaluations.
e. Enter sound, objective comments, referencing the appropriate maneuver or procedure number, on the back of DA Form 4507-R or, if additional space is needed, on DA Form 4507-2-R. These comments are important for reference by other instructors or evaluators during future training or evaluation.
f. Sign the form in the first unused block.
9-4. DA FORM 5051-12-R (MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT MANEUVERS GRADE SLIP FOR OH-58D AVIATORS)
The maneuvers grade slip provides a record of evaluation and training conducted at the unit level. It addresses those tasks and procedures required in the performance of maintenance test flights. DA Form 5051-12-R is an important tool in attaining standardization and quality control. It should be filled out correctly and legibly. The instructor or evaluator should carry this form during the evaluation or training flight. A sample of a completed DA Form 5051-12-R is shown in Figure 9-9. Instructions for completing this form are given below.
a. Enter the examinee's/trainee's name (last name first) and the date.
b. Enter either S or U in the grade (GR) block after the examinee/trainee completes each maneuver or procedure.
c. Enter D in the grade (GR) block if the task is demonstrated only and the aviator is unable to practice it for some reason.
d. Place a diagonal in all grade blocks for maneuvers or procedures not evaluated. An alternative method is to place a diagonal in the first and last unused blocks and draw a straight vertical line connecting the two diagonals. Use this method when three or more consecutive maneuvers or procedures are not graded.
e. Enter sound, objective comments, referencing the appropriate maneuver/procedure number, on the back of DA Form 4507-R and DA Form 4507-2-R, if used. These comments are important for reference by other instructors or evaluators during future training or evaluation.
f. Sign the form in the first unused block of each area trained or untrained.
9-5. DA FORM 7121-R (BATTLE-ROSTERED CREW EVALUATION/TRAINING GRADE SLIP)
This form is used to record information concerning battle-rostered crew evaluations and training. It consists of two pages and is identical for all Army aircraft or simulation devices. A sample of a completed Battle-Rostered Crew Evaluation/Training Grade Slip is shown in Figures 9-10 and 9-11. Instructions for completing the form are given below.
a. Battle-Rostered Crew Examinees/Trainees and Evaluator/Instructor. Fill in the names and ranks of the PC, PI, and AO/AFSO in the blocks provided. Enter the duty symbols, names, and ranks of nonrated crew members in the space provided. Then enter the unit of the crew. The required entries in the evaluator/instructor blocks are self-explanatory. Show last names first.
b. Crew Data.
(1) Total battle-rostered crew hours. Enter the total hours flown as a battle-rostered crew.
(2) Date designated a battle-rostered crew. Enter the CRL 1 certification date.
(3) Purpose. Circle evaluation or training. If evaluation is circled, write in the specific purpose of the evaluation flight; for example, no-notice.
(4) Time today and cumulative time. Enter flight time today at the completion of the evaluation or training flight. Use the cumulative time block to record accrued flight training time. When more than one flight period is required for the evaluation, enter the accrued evaluation time.
(5) Type of aircraft, crew tasks, mode of flight, and time flown. Enter the type of aircraft. For crew tasks evaluated, place an S or a U in the space provided and circle the appropriate mode of flight. Enter the time flown in the block below each applicable condition; for example, day, night, WX, simulator NVG, or NVS.
c. Evaluator/Instructor Recommendations. Enter an X in the box and circle the appropriate status of crew qualifications. If the crew requires additional training, place an X in the appropriate box and circle the type of training. Enter an X in the box provided if comments are on the back. Use the space on the back to explain unsatisfactory performance, referencing the appropriate crew task. Recommended additional training also may be listed on the back, even though crew tasks may have been performed satisfactorily. After completing the evaluation--
(1) Debrief the examinees or trainees and inform them of their status.
(2) Sign in the space provided on the front of the form and on the first unused line after the comments on the back.
(3) Obtain the PC's, PI's, and nonrated crew member's signatures on the front of the form and beside your signature after the comments on the back. (By signing the form, crew members acknowledge that they have been debriefed. Their signatures do not mean that they concur or nonconcur with the results.)
(4) Circle S, U, or NA to indicate the overall grade for the flight based on the considerations below. Then enter the date.
(a) During training flights, an unsatisfactory grade (U) for an individual crew member will not result in an overall grade of unsatisfactory for the crew.
(b) When used to develop a crew training program, the proficiency flight evaluation may be ungraded (NA).
(c) During any evaluation flight, an unsatisfactory grade (U) for an individual crew member will result in an overall grade of unsatisfactory for the crew. When the crew is reevaluated the tasks graded unsatisfactory, as a minimum, must be evaluated again.
