AFMAN11-2PHYSV1 — Aerospace Physiology Training

AFMAN11-2PHYSV1 governs Aerospace Physiology training, including AP ground training, flying continuation training, and flight currency standards.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-2PHYSV1
  • Title: AEROSPACE PHYSIOLOGY TRAINING
  • Date: 2026-06-05

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It sets mandatory grounding and continuation-training rules, including sortie requirements, NVG refresher academics, centrifuge training, and simulator-time guidance. It also addresses MAJCOM RTM requirements and deployment reporting instructions.

Applies to: This publication is applicable to the Regular Air Force, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve. This publication does not apply to the United States Space Force.

Topics covered

  • Mandatory grounding
  • Flying continuation training
  • NVG refresher academics
  • Centrifuge training
  • MAJCOM RTM requirements
  • Mobility Training Events
  • Simulator time
  • Flight currency standards

Questions and answers

Is grounding training required before flying?

Individuals will not fly until training is accomplished. (paragraph 90-160)

When must NVG refresher academics be completed?

NVG Refresher academics required before logging NVG time. (paragraph 6)

What is the exception for Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard AP Personnel?

Exception: Air Force Reserve & Air National Guard AP Personnel minimum requirements are 2 Basic Sorties. (paragraph 2)

Does a Night Sortie count toward the Basic Sortie requirement?

Night Sortie requirement counts towards Basic Sortie total number required. (paragraph 1)

When are Mobility Training Events required?

Mobility Training Events are only required IAW deployment reporting instructions. (paragraph 7)

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