AETCI36-2607 — Survival, Evasion, Resistance And Escape (sere) Standards And Evaluations

AETCI36-2607 governs standardization and evaluations for Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape training systems and programs.

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  • Publication number: AETCI36-2607
  • Title: SURVIVAL, EVASION, RESISTANCE AND ESCAPE (SERE) STANDARDS AND EVALUATIONS
  • Date: 2023-12-04

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It establishes a Standardization and Evaluation program for assessing SERE training programs and managing instructor qualifications. It includes instructor evaluations, biennial course reviews, no-notice evaluations, and grading requirements for instructor performance.

Applies to: The guidance herein is applicable to Air Education and Training Command (AETC) 19th Air Force, Mobility Air Force Graduate Training Division (19AF/A3M) and the 336th Training Group (336 TRG); it does not apply to the United States Space Force, the Air Force Reserve, or the Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • SERE Standardization and Evaluation program
  • Instructor evaluation and grading system
  • Biennial course reviews
  • No-notice instructor evaluations
  • SERE Specialist evaluations
  • Training Observation Reports

Questions and answers

What is the purpose of the SERE Standardization and Evaluation program?

The purpose of the SERE Standardization and Evaluation (Stan/Eval) program is to provide commanders a tool to accurately assess SERE training programs and to manage instructor qualifications. (paragraph 1)

How often must formal training courses be evaluated?

Each course will be evaluated at least once every two years and aligned with the Unit Effectiveness Inspection cycle. (paragraph 1)

What percentage of assigned instructors must receive no-notice evaluations annually?

Establish a no-notice instructor evaluation program that evaluates ten percent of assigned instructors from each formal course annually. (paragraph 2)

Which forms are used to record no-notice instructor evaluations?

Record no-notice evaluations on the appropriate AETC Form 610. Use AETC Form 610O for Operational Training, AETC Form 610R for Resistance Training, and AETC Form 610S for Academic Training. (paragraph 2)

When is an instructor evaluation rated unqualified for safety reasons?

If an evaluator must place restrictions on the member being evaluated to ensure safety is not compromised, the evaluation will be rated unqualified.

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