53WGI99-104 governs preparation and control of complex flight and ground test missions for which the 53d Wing is responsible.
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It specifies qualification and training requirements, test card development and review procedures, control room responsibilities, and ground-to-air standard communications terminology. It requires test organizations to operate within approved test and safety plans and to maintain personnel qualifications and training documentation.
Applies to: This instruction only governs the preparation for and control of 53 WG complex flight or ground test missions.
Test organizations in the 53rd Wing (53 WG) shall conduct complex flight and ground tests within approved test plans and safety plans in accordance with (IAW) 53 WGI 99101, 53 WG Test and Evaluation, and this publication. (paragraph 1)
For the purposes of this operating instruction, complex test missions are defined as those missions that require the real-time off-board (ground, airborne) or on-board (own-ship) monitoring of test aircraft, sensor, or weapons performance data and/or safety of flight/flight termination systems via telemetry or a resident network. (paragraph 1)
Test units accomplishing complex test operations will ensure that aircrew members operating on-board data acquisition and telemetry systems receive training in the proper operation of these systems. (paragraph 1)
Test units accomplishing complex test operations will ensure that maintainers and instrumentation technicians are qualified to perform their required duties through appropriate training prior to working on test articles and conducting ground or logistics tests. (paragraph 1)
Classified data will be properly marked, handled, and shared with appropriately cleared individuals on a “need to know” basis. (paragraph 1)