CFETP13HX — Aerospace Physiology Officer

CFETP13HX governs minimum education and training requirements and support resources for the 13HX Aerospace Physiology Officer career field.

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  • Publication number: CFETP13HX
  • Title: AEROSPACE PHYSIOLOGY OFFICER
  • Date: 2024-11-18

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It covers career progression, training management, written assignments, assignment-specific training, and qualitative requirements. It establishes progression expectations, upgrade training, assignment-related training, and behavioral coding standards.

Topics covered

  • Aerospace Physiology Officer career progression
  • 13H upgrade training
  • Aerospace Physiology written assignments
  • Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device operations
  • Hypobaric chamber operations
  • Assignment-specific training
  • Qualitative training requirements

Questions and answers

Where must CFETP13HX waivers be sent?

Waivers must be forwarded to the 13H Career Field Manager (CFM) at af.a3.th@us.af.mil to accommodate availability constraints or personal emergencies. (paragraph 1)

Who approves CFETP13HX?

The 13H CFM is the CFETP approval authority. (paragraph 2)

How often does CFETP13HX require a policy review?

The 13H CFM will initiate a policy review as needed to ensure CFETP currency, accuracy, and relevancy. (paragraph 2)

What should officers use to check 13H career progression expectations?

Officers should refer to Table 1, 13H Upgrade Progression, for expectations on the progression pathway. (paragraph 3)

Are assignment-specific training requirements core 13H upgrade requirements?

Assignment-specific training requirements (Attachment 2) are unique to an AP location and are not considered core 13H upgrade requirements. (paragraph 3)

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