AFI11-290_PACAFSUP governs the PACAF Cockpit/Crew Resource Management program, including training, curricula, oversight, and waivers.
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It defines CRM knowledge and skill areas covering communication, coordination, mission analysis, risk management, situational awareness, and task management. The publication establishes training phases, assigns oversight and program management duties, and requires performance data collection and evaluation.
Applies to: This publication applies to the Air Force Reserve (AFR) and the Air National Guard (ANG).
Core curricula will include the following knowledge and skill sets: 3.1. Communication. Includes knowledge of common errors, cultural influences, and barriers (i.e., rank, age, experience, position, etc.). Skills will encompass listening, feedback, precision and efficiency of communication with all members and agencies (i.e., Crewmembers, Wingmen, Weather, ATC, Intelligence, etc.). (paragraph 8)
PACAF CRM training curriculum is designed to build upon CRM training learned at the AETC Undergraduate Pilot Training/Undergraduate Navigator Training (UPT/UNT), Undergraduate Air Battle Manager Training (UABMT) and Formal Training Unit (FTU) levels. (paragraph 4)
All aircrews and crewmembers attending a FTU will take the FTU CRM course in their respective MDS aircraft. (paragraph 3)
Aircrews cannot substitute CRM training received between dissimilar aircraft (i.e., single vs. multi-crew; heavy vs. fighter aircraft). (paragraph 3)
The 4-hour FTU course can be set up in one of the following ways (as outlined in each MDS syllabi): one 4-hour block; two, 2-hour blocks; or 3 separate blocks of instruction at 2 hours, 1 hour, and 1 hour. (paragraph 3)