TC 3-01.81 — Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (c-suas) Gunnery Program
TC 3-01.81 governs the Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft System gunnery program and skill qualifications.
- Publication number: TC 3-01.81
- Title: COUNTER-SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (C-SUAS) GUNNERY PROGRAM
- Date: 05/06/2025
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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TC 3-01.81 covers certification and qualification for M-LIDS, FS-LIDS, and handheld systems. It includes gunnery tables, fire control processes, range planning, scorecards, written tests, and emerging C-UAS systems.
Applies to: This TC applies to all US armed services unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- C-sUAS gunnery certification
- M-LIDS gunnery
- FS-LIDS gunnery
- Fire control process
- C-sUAS gunnery ranges
- C-sUAS written tests
- Emerging C-UAS systems
- Handheld certification and qualification
Questions and answers
What must individuals do to pass the gunnery skills test?
The individuals must successfully pass GST using the evaluation standards between T-6 and T-week. (paragraph 2-3)
What score is required for Table III qualification?
The crew must score a minimum of 700 of 1000 points overall, score 70 points or more on all targets presented on seven out of ten engagements, qualify at least one night engagement, and successfully pass using evaluation standards between T-6 and T-week. (paragraph 2-9)
What is required for the FS-LIDS general knowledge test?
All FS-LIDS crew members must pass the general knowledge test within 30-days of being assigned to a FS-LIDS crew. A score of 80-points or above is consider passing and unit trainer will keep hard copies of the test as historical training record. (paragraph 2-96)
What happens after failing the FS-LIDS general knowledge test?
Service members that scored below 80-points will conduct retrain by the unit trainer immediately after their failure and re-test within the next 24-hrs. (paragraph 2-97)
How many unmanned aircraft systems must service members identify in Table II?
Service members must be able to identify, categorize, and discriminate eight out of ten UAS by group and category. (paragraph 2-98)