AFMAN11-402_AFSOCSUP — Aviation And Parachutist Service

AFMAN11-402_AFSOCSUP governs aviation and parachutist service requirements, including aeronautical ratings, flight evaluation boards, and mission logging.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-402_AFSOCSUP
  • Title: AVIATION AND PARACHUTIST SERVICE
  • Date: 2020-02-05

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AFMAN11-402_AFSOCSUP establishes Aeronautical Rating Board authorities and waiver processes, and specifies documentation for qualifying combat time. It also addresses classified information in Flying Evaluation Boards and sets action timelines for board records and reports.

Applies to: This supplement applies to all Air Force Special Operations Command units, Air Force Reserve Command units operating under Air Force Special Operations Command oversight, and the Air National Guard units gained by Air Force Special Operations Command.

Topics covered

  • Aeronautical Rating Boards
  • Flying Evaluation Boards
  • Combat time mission logging
  • Classified information handling
  • Rated job applications
  • Board action timelines

Questions and answers

Who convenes an Aeronautical Rating Board for a base?

Aeronautical Rating Board convening authority and all associated processes are delegated to the flying wing commander of a base (or equivalent [group level]), regardless of command.

What must the reviewing officer do for a rated job application?

The commander appoints a USAF rated officer to review the request.

How must a qualifying mission be logged?

Mission must be logged as combat time with a minimum of one hour of primary time logged.

What must happen when classified information is included in Flying Evaluation Board documents?

Ensure written transcript and other supporting documents (e.g. exhibits) are properly marked IAW classification guidance when classified material and/or information is included in these documents.

When must AFSOC/A3TR be notified about classified information in a Flying Evaluation Board report?

Notify AFSOC/A3TR as soon as possible when the determination is made that classification information will be included in the Flying Evaluation Board report (package).

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