Mission training develops the aviator's and aircrew's ability to perform specific tasks selected by the commander to support the unit's mission. This chapter lists mission training requirements and guidelines for developing a mission training program.
An aviator is designated RL 2 and begins mission training when he meets the requirements in TC 1-210. The mission training (RL 2) guidelines shown in Figure 4-1 are based on FAC 1 requirements for mission tasks. Mission training should be done during mission support or collective training.
a. Unaided Night Flight. Tasks which the commander may designate for unaided night flight are listed in Chapter 5. Night considerations for maneuvers (when applicable) are in Chapter 6.
b. NVG Flight. NVG mission training requirements are in TC 1-210, Chapter 4. Before undergoing NVG mission training, the aviator must have completed qualification or refresher training and must be NVG-current.
(1) NVG considerations for maneuvers (when applicable) are in Chapter 6. If the commander determines that the NVG are required in mission profiles, he will develop a mission training program and specify the mission tasks.
(2) For NVG progression to RL 1, an aviator must have completed an NVG evaluation given at night in the aircraft by an NVG IP/SP. However, the commander may designate an aviator RL 1 for NVG purposes if a records check indicates that the aviator was previously NVG mission-qualified. The aviator also must have demonstrated proficiency in those tasks designated by the commander of the gaining unit.
Mission training increases the aviator's proficiency in performing maintenance test flights. Chapter 7 contains the mandatory mission tasks for aviators designated to perform maintenance test flights. The tasks will be included on the Commander's Task List in the aviator's Individual Aviation Training Folder. Commanders are not authorized to delete any MTF tasks. Personnel performing as MPs should be limited to duties in one primary and one alternate/additional aircraft and classified FAC 2. They should be required to complete only those additional mission tasks that the commander considers complementary to the MTF mission.