AFMAN11-2T-38V3_AETCSUP — T-38 Operations Procedures

AFMAN11-2T-38V3_AETCSUP governs AETC standard procedures for aircrew operating Air Force T-38 aircraft.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-2T-38V3_AETCSUP
  • Title: T-38 OPERATIONS PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2022-08-24

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The publication addresses formation approaches and landings, declared distances, instrument approach transitions, cargo carriers, weather, and solo student operations. It requires records handling under AFI 33-322, routes supplements for coordination, and identifies tiered waiver authorities.

Applies to: This supplement establishes Air Education and Training Command (AETC) standard procedures used by aircrew operating an Air Force T-38 aircraft; it applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard flying the T-38..

Topics covered

  • Formation approaches
  • Formation landings
  • Declared distances
  • Performance Based Navigation transitions
  • Cargo carriers in unoccupied rear cockpits
  • Solo student restrictions
  • Visual Climb Over Airport guidance

Questions and answers

What does AFMAN11-2T-38V3_AETCSUP require for records?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to AFI 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System.

How are waiver authorities identified in AFMAN11-2T-38V3_AETCSUP?

The authorities to waive requirements in this manual are identified with a Tier (“T-2, T-3”) number following the compliance statement.

Where are waiver requests submitted for tiered compliance items?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority for tiered compliance items; submit requests to the OPR for non-tiered compliance items.

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