AFI16-1301_AFGSCSUP — Survival, Evasion, Resistance, And Escape (sere) Program

AFI16-1301_AFGSCSUP governs the Air Force Global Strike Command Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape program.

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  • Publication number: AFI16-1301_AFGSCSUP
  • Title: SURVIVAL, EVASION, RESISTANCE, AND ESCAPE (SERE) PROGRAM
  • Date: 2019-08-27

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It covers formal SERE training, SERE Refresher Training, course attendance, ARMS identifiers, and SERE specialist upgrade and currency training. It requires specified physical fitness, emergency parachute training safety, and waiver request information.

Applies to: This supplement applies to Air Force Global Strike Command.

Topics covered

  • Formal SERE training
  • SERE Refresher Training
  • SERE course attendance
  • ARMS training event identifiers
  • SERE specialist upgrade and currency training
  • SERE Physical Fitness Test
  • Emergency Parachute Training safety

Questions and answers

How much weekly fitness training must SERE Specialists complete?

Commanders will ensure assigned SERE Specialists complete at least 7.5 hours of fitness training weekly. (paragraph 6)

How often are SERE Specialists assessed under the SPFT?

SERE Specialists will be assessed annually. (paragraph 6)

What happens if a SERE Specialist fails one SPFT event?

Failure of any event by not meeting the standard will constitute a failure of the entire test. (paragraph 6)

How thick must safety padding be under EPT/PLD training devices?

Safety padding at least 4” thick will be placed under EPT/PLD training devices while in use. (paragraph 5)

How high above the floor or safety mats may aircrew members be suspended?

Aircrew members must be suspended with their feet not touching the floor or safety mats, however members will not be suspended with their feet more than 48” above the floor or safety mats. (paragraph 5)

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