CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

This ATM describes the training requirements for AH-1 aviators and aircrews. 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 individual and aircrew proficiency. This training focuses on the accomplishment of tasks that support the unit's mission. The scope and level of training to be achieved individually by aviators and collectively by aircrews will be dictated by the METL. The commander must ensure that aircrews are proficient in mission-essential tasks.

1-1. CREW STATION DESIGNATION

The commander will designate a crew station (backseat and/or front seat) for each aviator. The aviator will perform all in-flight duties and be evaluated during all hands-on performance tests in the assigned station(s). If an aviator is designated to fly in both crew stations, he must be evaluated in both stations during hands-on performance tests. This does not mean that the aviator will be required to perform all maneuvers in both stations. IPs, SPs, IEs, and MEs must maintain proficiency in both crew stations.

1-2. BATTLE ROSTERING

Battle rostering is the designation of two or more individuals to perform as a crew. Consistently assigning the same crews together improves crew coordination. Commanders make battle-rostered assignments and should enforce their practice, when possible, consistent with crew resources available within 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 based on the recommendation of an evaluator and the approval of the commander. TC 1-210 further defines battle rostering.

1-3. SYMBOL USAGE AND WORD DISTINCTIONS

a. Symbol Usage. The diagonal (/) is used to indicate or or and. For example, IP/SP may mean IP or SP or may mean IP and SP.

b. Word Distinctions.

(1) Warning, cautions, and notes. These are used to 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 which 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) NVS, NVG, and NVD.

(a) NVS refers to the night vision system that is attached to the aircraft; for example, the TADS.

(b) NVG refers to any night vision goggle image intensifier system; for example, the AN/AVS-6 (ANVIS).

(c) NVD refers to NVS and NVG.