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

AFI16-1301_AFMCSUP governs the AFMC SERE program, including its training, fitness, safety, waiver, and management requirements.

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• Publication number: AFI16-1301_AFMCSUP
• Title: SURVIVAL, EVASION, RESISTANCE, AND ESCAPE (SERE) PROGRAM
• Date: 2024-06-10

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The publication addresses formal SERE training, SERE refresher training, course attendance, ARMS identifiers, and SERE physical fitness testing. It requires weekly fitness training, annual assessment, safety controls for emergency parachute training, and specified waiver request information.

Topics covered

• SERE physical fitness evaluations
• Formal SERE training
• SERE refresher training
• Emergency parachute training safety
• HEED/HABD/SEA training
• Waiver requests

Questions and answers

How much weekly fitness training must assigned 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 may aircrew members be suspended during emergency parachute training?

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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