a. Semiannual Flying-Hour Requirements--Aircraft. The minimum requirements are as follows:
(3) FAC 3--no flying-hour requirements.
(4) RL 1 aviators in NVG-designated positions and NVG PCs--9 hours, of which 3 hours of NVG flight in the AH1FWS may be credited toward this requirement.
NOTE: Unit trainers, evaluators, and maintenance test pilots may credit those hours they fly while performing assigned duties, regardless of their crew station, toward their semiannual flying-hour requirement.
b. Annual Flying-Hour Requirements--Simulation Device. Aviators may apply 12 hours of AH1FWS (device 2B33) time toward the semiannual flying-hour requirements specified in a(1) and (2) above. Annual AH1FWS requirements for FAC 1 and FAC 2 active duty aviators who are within 25 SM of an AH1FWS are 20 hours and 12 hours, respectively. FAC 1 and FAC 2 active duty aviators who are not within 25 SM of an AH1FWS must refer to AR 95-3. The AH1FWS requirements for FAC 1 and FAC 2 Reserve Component aviators will be per AR 95-3. All FAC 3 aviators, regardless of their distance from an AH1FWS, will fly 10 hours semiannually in the simulator.
c. Annual Task and Iteration Requirements. The minimum requirements are as follows:
(1) One iteration of base tasks as indicated in Figure 5-1. (Mandatory tasks to be performed are indicated by an X in the appropriate column of Figure 5-1.
NOTE 1: During an evaluation, an iteration performed in a more demanding mode of flight may suffice for an iteration performed in a less demanding mode of flight. (The commander determines which mode of flight is more demanding.)
NOTE 2: The requirement to perform instrument tasks in additional aircraft, in category, will be at the commander's discretion.
(2) One iteration of tasks listed in Figure 5-1 under the NVG column is required for aviators who are maintaining NVG currency and are designated RL 1 for NVG purposes regardless of their TOE or TDA position.
(3) One iteration of those base tasks which are mandatory during NBC training as listed in paragraph 5-4.
(4) Any iterations of mission tasks listed in Figure 5-2 as determined by the commander.
(5) Any iterations of additional tasks designated by the commander.
NOTE 1: An NVG standardization flight evaluation will cover, at a minimum, those mandatory NVG tasks indicated in Figure 5-1, those tasks from Figure 5-2 determined by the commander, and any commander-designated additional tasks. This evaluation is required for aviators who are designated RL 1 for NVG purposes regardless of their TOE or TDA position. It is conducted in the aircraft at night by an NVG IP or SP.
NOTE 2: In addition to the required minimum annual tasks and iterations, aviators designated as MPs will perform a minimum of four iterations annually of the MTF tasks listed in Figure 5-3. Aviators performing ME duties will perform two iterations annually of the MTF tasks while occupying each crew station. Each MTF task listed is mandatory for an MP or ME standardization evaluation.
NOTE 3: Aviators who are required to perform MP or ME duties in an additional or alternate aircraft will perform four iterations of the required tasks in each additional or alternate aircraft.
The annual flying-hour requirements are specified in paragraph 5-1b. Figure 5-4 lists the tasks that the aviator may accomplish in the AH1FWS. The commander may designate additional tasks for the aviator to accomplish.
a. To be considered NVG current, the aviator must--
(1) Participate, at least once every 45 consecutive days, in a one-hour flight in an AH1FWS or at night in the aircraft while wearing the NVG.
(2) Participate, at least once every 90 consecutive days, in a one-hour flight at night in the aircraft while wearing the NVG.
b. An aviator whose currency has lapsed must complete, at a minimum, a one-hour NVG proficiency evaluation given at night in the aircraft by an NVG IP or SP. Minimum tasks to be evaluated are listed below. The commander may designate other mission and/or additional tasks.
(1) Task 1017, Perform hovering flight.
(2) Task 1018, Perform a normal takeoff.
(3) Task 1028, Perform VMC approach.
(4) Task 1032, Perform slope operations.
(5) Task 1068, Perform or describe emergency procedures for aircraft or armament system malfunction and/or NVG failure.
(6) Task 1083, Perform or describe inadvertent IMC procedures/VHIRP.
Annual NBC training is mandatory for all FAC 1 positions and those FAC 2 positions selected by the commander. NBC training is not required for FAC 3 positions. Aviators must wear MOPP4 gear during NBC training.
a. Aviators will receive NBC training in the base tasks listed below and will perform at least one iteration annually. The commander may select mission/additional tasks based on the unit's mission.
(1) Task 1005, Perform preflight inspection.
(2) Task 1007, Perform engine-start through after-landing checks.
(3) Task 1016, Perform hover power check.
(4) Task 1034, Perform terrain flight takeoff.
(5) Task 1035, Perform terrain flight.
(6) Task 1037, Perform NOE deceleration.
(7) Task 1038, Perform terrain flight approach.
(8) Task 1111, Operate rocket management system.
(9) Task 1112, Perform armament system checks.
(10) Task 1113, Operate M28/M197 turret system.
(11) Task 1114, Operate rocket launchers.
b. While conducting NBC training, the commander will ensure that--
(1) Aircrews use extra care when performing flight duties or training in aircraft when the wet bulb globe temperature is above 75° F.
(2) A qualified and current aviator, not wearing a protective mask, NBC boots, and NBC gloves, is at one set of the flight controls at all times.
(3) Emergency procedures training is not accomplished in flight while aircrews are wearing MOPP gear. (This training will be accomplished in simulation devices or static aircraft.)
(4) NBC training is coordinated closely with the local flight surgeon.
