AFMAN11-2MQ-9V1 — Mq9--aircrew Training

AFMAN11-2MQ-9V1 governs minimum USAF standards for training and qualifying personnel who operate MQ-9 aircraft.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-2MQ-9V1
  • Title: MQ9--AIRCREW TRAINING
  • Date: 2023-01-12

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It covers qualification, currency, continuation training, ground training, evaluations, and training programs for MQ-9 aircrew. It establishes live-sortie and simulator currency requirements and conditions for regression to non-CMR or non-BMC status.

Applies to: This manual establishes minimum United States Air Force (USAF) standards for training and qualifying personnel who operate USAF MQ-9 aircraft and applies to civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve (AFR), and Air National Guard (ANG).

Topics covered

  • MQ-9 aircrew training
  • Initial qualification training
  • Manual landing currency
  • LOS L/R currencies
  • Aircrew Training Device currency
  • CMR/BMC regression
  • Ground training

Questions and answers

What is required for live sortie currency?

5. SQ/CC may authorize ATD (Sim Mission Sortie) for currency, but a minimum of one live sortie (Mission Sortie) per 60 (INEXP)/90 (EXP) days is required (AFSOC follows MAJCOM RTM Guidance). (paragraph 4)

What happens when aircrew do not meet lookback requirements?

If aircrew do not meet lookback requirements throughout the training cycle, SQ/CCs may regress them to N-CMR or N-BMC status (as applicable), or initiate action to remove them from active flying status. (paragraph 11-402)

What happens when a crewmember is non-current in an event?

If non-current in this event, crewmember may not perform any L/R events unless supervised. (paragraph 2)

Who may maintain currency in the ATD while on DOWN or DNIF status?

Aircrew on DOWN/DNIF status may maintain currency in the ATD IAW DAFMAN 11-401 and AFMAN 11-402. (paragraph 5)

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