MCO 3125.1B — Marine Corps Flying Hour Program (fhp) Management

MCO 3125.1B governs Marine Corps Flying Hour Program policy, guidance, funding, training, readiness, reporting, and execution.

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  • Publication number: MCO 3125.1B
  • Title: MARINE CORPS FLYING HOUR PROGRAM (FHP) MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 27 Apr 2009
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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MCO 3125.1B covers the Sortie Based Training Program, Core Competency Resource Model, flying hour categories, cost calculations, contracts, and contingency operations. It requires integrated planning, reporting, funding controls, accurate data, and defined submission and approval processes.

Applies to: Plan, execute, and manage an annual Marine Corps FHP for Active Component (AC) and Reserve Component (RC) deployable and non-deployable squadrons that provides combat capable units and operational support to Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) and joint force commanders.

Topics covered

  • Sortie Based Training Program
  • Core Competency Resource Model
  • Fleet Air Training
  • Reserve flying hour methodology
  • Flight Hour Cost Reports
  • Contingency contracts
  • CAVTS procedures

Questions and answers

What must commanders use to manage Marine Corps flight operations and training?

Commanders shall utilize all available resources to ensure their commands are trained per the current editions of the appropriate Type/Model/Series (T/M/S) Training and Readiness (T&R) manuals and the FHP is managed per this Order. (paragraph 4)

What does the Flying Hour Program provide resources for?

The FHP provides resources for Marine aviation to train in prescribed readiness areas, perform flights in support of required maintenance and logistics efforts, and conduct routine peacetime and deployed operations. (paragraph 4)

What categories or schedules fund the Marine Corps Flying Hour Program?

The Marine Corps FHP is funded in four categories or schedules: tactical aircraft (TACAIR), Fleet Air Training (FAT), Fleet Air Support (FAS), and Reserves. (paragraph 4)

What average training readiness level must Marine Corps tactical aviation maintain?

Marine Corps tactical aviation shall maintain T-2.0 average level training readiness to be prepared to rapidly and effectively deploy on short notice for OPLAN or contingency operations. (paragraph 4)

When must unit SBTP forecasts be submitted?

Unit SBTP Forecasts shall be submitted by squadrons NLT 01 August each year for the following fiscal year (FY).

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