TC 3-04.11 — Commander's Aviation Training And Standardization Program

TC 3-04.11 governs commanders' aviation training and standardization programs, including aircrew readiness, evaluations, and flight records.

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  • Publication number: TC 3-04.11
  • Title: COMMANDER'S AVIATION TRAINING AND STANDARDIZATION PROGRAM
  • Date: 04/14/2022
  • Proponent: T2COM
  • Status: ACTIVE

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TC 3-04.11 covers doctrinal, individual, collective, and academic aviation training, plus aviation standardization procedures. It requires training, qualification, evaluation, readiness progression, currency, certification, and flight-record management.

Topics covered

  • Aircrew training programs
  • Collective training simulations
  • Readiness level progression
  • Night vision goggle qualification
  • Aviation risk management
  • Aircraft currency requirements
  • Flight training records
  • Commanders task lists

Questions and answers

What must aircrew members do before performing new or changed tasks on their own?

When specific guidance is given, all aircrew members (ACMs) must receive training and/or evaluation on new or changed tasks before accomplishing them on their own. (paragraph 1-13)

What are commanders required to do for training management?

Aviation commanders must be fully involved in the training process, be proficient trainers, and have a full understanding of the application of training prescribed in ADP 7-0, FM 7-0, and the unit training management process. (paragraph 1-11)

What are the flying-hour requirements for flight surgeons and aeromedical physician assistants?

The DA Form 7120 will mandate a minimum of 8 flight hours each semi-annual period in their primary aircraft for active duty and 4 flight hours each semi-annual period for ARNG/USAR. (paragraph 600-106)

What happens when an aircrew member's currency has lapsed?

An ACM whose currency has lapsed must complete a PFE in the aircraft administered by an SP, IP, SI, FI, SO, and/or IO. (paragraph 95-20)

What are the restrictions for aircrew members designated readiness level 3?

While RL3, they are only authorized to fly with a SP, IP, IE, SI, FI, SO, and/or IO as appropriate. (paragraph 8-52)

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