AFSOCMAN11-2DSOV1 — Direct Support Operator Aircrew Training

AFSOCMAN11-2DSOV1 governs qualification, mission qualification, continuation, and upgrade training standards for Direct Support Operators.

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  • Publication number: AFSOCMAN11-2DSOV1
  • Title: DIRECT SUPPORT OPERATOR AIRCREW TRAINING
  • Date: 2023-11-28

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AFSOCMAN11-2DSOV1 covers general guidance, mission qualification training, continuation training, and upgrade or specialized training. It includes ground, flying, difference, re-currency, and requalification training requirements, including full difference training for the C-146.

Applies to: This manual applies to AFSOC including AFSOC gained Air Force Reserve members.

Topics covered

  • Direct Support Operator training
  • Mission qualification training
  • Continuation training
  • Flight Training Levels
  • Difference training
  • Re-currency and requalification training
  • Upgrade and specialized training

Questions and answers

What difference training is required for the C-146?

Major changes to the new Chapter 2 include the requirement of full difference training for the C-146.

What change was made to upgrade hour requirements?

Major changes to the new Chapter 4 include giving squadron commanders the ability to waive up to 20 percent of hours requirements for upgrades.

How must waiver requests be submitted?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority, or alternately, to AFSOC/A3T for non-tiered compliance items in accordance with paragraph 1.6.

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