AFMAN11-2B-52V1 — B-52 Aircrew Training

AFMAN11-2B-52V1 governs minimum Air Force standards for B-52 aircrew training, qualification, and certification.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-2B-52V1
  • Title: B-52 AIRCREW TRAINING
  • Date: 2022-04-19

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The volume covers general guidance, initial qualification training, mission qualification training, and continuation training. It requires training programs, evaluations, currencies, records, reports, and waiver processes.

Applies to: This publication applies to regular Air Force and Air Force Reserve (AFR) units and personnel.

Topics covered

  • B-52 aircrew training
  • Initial qualification training
  • Mission qualification training
  • Continuation training
  • Aircrew utilization policy
  • Mission video recording
  • Ready Aircrew Program tasking
  • Waivers

Questions and answers

What is the difference between certification and qualification in AFMAN11-2B-52V1?

NOTE: For the purposes of this manual, certification denotes a commander's action, whereas qualification denotes a formal evaluation.

Who approves waivers for AFMAN11-2B-52V1?

The waiver approval authority for this volume is the MAJCOM/A3, or Commander, Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR) for those aircrew and assets under COMAFFOR’s oversight unless identified otherwise with a Tier (“T-0, T-1, T-2, T-3”) number following the compliance statement.

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