AFMAN11-2UV-18V1 — Uv-18 Aircrew Training

AFMAN11-2UV-18V1 governs minimum Air Force standards for training and qualifying personnel performing duties in the UV18 aircraft.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-2UV-18V1
  • Title: UV-18 AIRCREW TRAINING
  • Date: 2020-04-28

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It prescribes policy for UV-18B aircrew training, including initial qualification, mission qualification, continuation, and specialized training. It requires pilots to complete training and currency requirements, with rules for grounding, regression, supervision, and recurrency.

Applies to: This publication applies to Regular Air Force and Air Force Reserve aircrew members who operate the UV-18.

Topics covered

  • UV-18B aircrew training
  • Initial Qualification Training
  • Mission Qualification Training
  • Continuation Training
  • Pilot currency requirements
  • Semiannual sortie and event requirements
  • Recurrency of events affecting BAQ

Questions and answers

What happens after an unsatisfactory boldface examination?

An unsatisfactory boldface examination will result in grounding until successful reaccomplishment. (paragraph 3)

What supervision is required when a pilot is not current?

Pilots not current in this sortie or event require IP supervision on all flights. (paragraph 1)

What happens when pilots fail to complete semiannual training requirements?

Pilots who fail to complete semiannual training requirements according to Table 4.1 and Table 4.3 and minimum MR or BAQ CT requirements according to AFMAN 11-202, Volume 1, will result in regression until a review is completed to determine continued or additional training. (T-2). (paragraph 3)

How does regression affect MR and BAQ pilots?

MR pilots will regress to BAQ status, and BAQ pilots will regress to unqualified status (N-BAQ). (T-2). (paragraph 3)

What must N-BAQ pilots do before flying in the new training cycle?

N-BAQ pilots will not fly in the new training cycle until the review is completed unless supervised by an IP. (T-2). (paragraph 3)

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