TC 3-04.12 — Aviation Mission Planning Forms
TC 3-04.12 governs required and optional forms that assist rated aviators and unmanned aircraft crewmembers with mission planning.
- Publication number: TC 3-04.12
- Title: AVIATION MISSION PLANNING FORMS
- Date: 12/22/2022
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
View TC 3-04.12 on armypubs.army.mil
TC 3-04.12 contains an emergency global positioning system approach card, aircraft performance planning cards, a tactical flight time distance and heading card, and an instrument flight log. It provides general guidelines for completing the forms and identifies detailed procedures located in individual tasks on the DOTD website.
Applies to: TC 3-04.12 provides rated aviators and unmanned aircraft crewmembers with the required and optional forms that assist in the mission planning process.
Topics covered
- Emergency global positioning system approach cards
- Aircraft performance planning cards
- Tactical flight time and distance cards
- Instrument flight logs
- RNAV developer approval
- Takeoff and landing data
- Fuel and route planning
Questions and answers
Who does TC 3-04.12 provide mission-planning forms for?
TC 3-04.12 provides rated aviators and unmanned aircraft crewmembers with the required and optional forms that assist in the mission planning process.
What instructions does TC 3-04.12 provide for its forms?
The instructions for the forms located within this publication are meant to serve as general guidelines for completing the forms.
What information is entered for RNAV developer, flight check, and approval?
Item 29: Enter developer name, signature, and date. Item 30: Enter flight checked by name, signature, and date. Item 31: Enter approval authority name, signature, and date. (paragraph 1-8)
How may DA Form 7916 fuel items be adjusted based on risk?
Note. Per AR 95-1, items 4 and 6 may be adjusted based on risk but must not be adjusted below minimum standards. (paragraph 9-2)
What is recorded for the minimum fuel needed on DA Form 7916?
Item 20: Record the minimum fuel needed. (paragraph 9-2)