AFJQSDWT — Defender Weapons Trainer (dwt)

AFJQSDWT governs minimum training requirements for becoming a Defender Weapons Trainer at all installations utilizing the program.

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  • Publication number: AFJQSDWT
  • Title: DEFENDER WEAPONS TRAINER (DWT)
  • Date: 2024-09-05

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It establishes GO/NO GO qualification standards, trainer and certifier requirements, training documentation, and additional-duty procedures. It also covers annual recertification and training subjects including range safety, ammunition, weapons, optics, and instruction.

Applies to: This AFJQS applies to Security Forces NCOs assigned to perform duties as a Defender Weapons Trainer.

Topics covered

  • GO/NO GO task qualification
  • CATM trainer certification
  • Training documentation systems
  • Additional-duty qualification
  • Annual task recertification
  • Range safety procedures
  • Weapons and ammunition instruction
  • Optics and laser aiming devices

Questions and answers

What does GO mean for Defender Weapons Trainer qualification?

GO means the individual can perform the task without assistance utilizing appropriate instructions or other procedural guidance. (paragraph 2)

Who must teach annual and inservice training under AFJQSDWT?

Annual and inservice training listed in Part II of this AFJQS must be taught by certified CATM Section Chief or CATM Trainer. (paragraph 2)

What documentation must be completed for a person to be considered trained and certified?

A task qualified supervisor/trainer/certifier from that respective functional area must document training and certification for a person to be considered trained and certified on a task. (paragraph 2)

How are tasks documented when the Air Force approved LMS is unavailable?

In those instances, military and civilian personnel will utilize a paper copy record of this AFJQS and retain it in their On-the-Job training record for military and in the Supervisor’s Employee Brief for civilian personnel. (paragraph 3)

What certification is required for all tasks identified on AFJQSDWT?

All tasks identified on this AFJQS require third party certification by a certified CATM member for the trainee to be considered certified. (paragraph 3)

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