AFMAN11-290_ACCSUP — Cockpit/crew Resource Management And Threat & Error Management Program

AFMAN11-290_ACCSUP governs the Air Force Cockpit/Crew Resource Management and Threat & Error Management Program.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-290_ACCSUP
  • Title: COCKPIT/CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND THREAT & ERROR MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
  • Date: 2026-03-17

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It covers program roles, training, currency, tracking, evaluation, administration, and Air Force and ACC oversight. Compliance is mandatory for aircrew members, and ACC continuation training is required every two years for specified personnel.

Applies to: This publication is applicable to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve (AFR), and Air National Guard (ANG).

Topics covered

  • Cockpit/Crew Resource Management
  • Threat and Error Management
  • CRM/TEM training
  • Aircrew continuation training
  • Program administration
  • ACC program oversight

Questions and answers

How often must ACC aircrews take CRM/TEM continuation training?

ACC aircrews, mission crewmembers, Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) crewmembers and aircrew training contract instructor personnel are required to take CRM/TEM continuation training (CT) every 2 years (biennial). (paragraph 1)

Do aircrews taking the instructor CRM/TEM course receive continuation training credit?

Aircrews taking the instructor CRM/TEM course will receive credit for CT training requirements. (paragraph 1)

Can MAJCOMs choose between Cockpit and Crew Resource Management?

MAJCOMs may implement their CRM/TEM Programs as either "Cockpit" or "Crew" Resource Management, based on their respective missions. (paragraph 1)

What does the AF CRM/TEM Program Working Group review?

The Working Group reviews program execution, policy changes, industry standards, and receives feedback from command programs. (paragraph 11-200)

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