TC 3-04.11 governs commanders' aviation training and standardization programs, including aircrew readiness, evaluations, and flight records.
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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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
While RL3, they are only authorized to fly with a SP, IP, IE, SI, FI, SO, and/or IO as appropriate. (paragraph 8-52)