CFETP8LXXX — Special Duty Identifier (sdi) 8l100 Through 8l900 Enlisted Air Advisor (aa) And Combat Aviation Advisor

CFETP8LXXX governs standardized Air Advisor and Combat Aviation Advisor education, training, qualification, progression, and course requirements.

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  • Publication number: CFETP8LXXX
  • Title: SPECIAL DUTY IDENTIFIER (SDI) 8L100 THROUGH 8L900 ENLISTED AIR ADVISOR (AA) AND COMBAT AVIATION ADVISOR
  • Date: 2024-10-21

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CFETP8LXXX contains specialty descriptions, Air Advising occupational competencies, desired skills and experience, initial skills training requirements, implementation guidance, and course listings. It establishes training requirements for AA and CAA personnel and describes Specialty Training Standard maintenance for 8LXXX personnel.

Applies to: applies to all AA and CAA personnel, regardless of Active/Reserve/Guard status.

Topics covered

  • Air Advisor specialty descriptions
  • Combat Aviation Advisor progression
  • Air Advising occupational competencies
  • Initial skills training requirements
  • Specialty Training Standard implementation
  • Air Advisor qualification courses

Questions and answers

What training must all Air Advisor personnel complete?

All AA personnel will complete training requirements as specified in Part II of this CFETP. (paragraph 2)

What qualifications are required for Air Advisor duty?

Qualification requires whatever certification/qualification is required of their Career AFSC (CAFSC) as well as completion of the AA training described in this CFETP. (paragraph 4)

Does mobile training team instruction include fieldcraft training?

Training provided via an MTT will be academics only (no fieldcraft). (paragraph 8)

What training record must standing Air Advisor units maintain?

An STS and AF Form 797, Job Qualification Standard (JQS) Continuation Sheet, or digital equivalent, will be maintained for all 8LXXX personnel assigned to standing AA units regardless of rank. (paragraph 1)

What guidance governs language training requirements?

Language training requirements will be IAW MAJCOM or higher-level guidance. (paragraph 8)

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