NAVMC 3500.114 — Aircraft Rescue And Fire Fighting (arff) Training And Readiness (t&r)...

NAVMC 3500.114 governs Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting training and readiness standards and regulations for MOS 7051.

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  • Publication number: NAVMC 3500.114
  • Title: AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING (ARFF) TRAINING AND READINESS (T&R)...
  • Date: 28 Aug 2012
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: New

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NAVMC 3500.114 defines ARFF missions, core mission essential tasks, crew proficiency requirements, and training events. It requires instructor preparation, evaluation, training administration, and qualification and designation documentation.

Applies to: This Manual is applicable to the Marine Total Force.

Topics covered

  • Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting missions
  • MOS 7051 training and readiness
  • Mission essential task lists
  • Crew proficiency requirements
  • T&R event instruction
  • Instructor designations
  • Qualifications and designations
  • Crew manning requirements

Questions and answers

What is the purpose of the Marine Aviation Training and Readiness Program?

The T&R Program is the fundamental tool used by commanders to construct, attain, and maintain effective training programs. (paragraph 5)

What standards do ARFF training events use?

Training events are based on specific requirements and performance standards to ensure a common base of training and depth of combat capability. (paragraph 5)

What must an instructor do before training an event?

Review a trainee’s IPR to identify required training for the event selected. (paragraph 3)

What must an instructor do during training?

Ensure continuous, objective assessment of the student's progress during training. (paragraph 4)

When does a qualification or designation become effective?

Only once an individual is qualified or designated in writing, the signed letter is filed in the Performance Record, and all administrative actions are completed and the event code has been logged in M-SHARP will the qualification or designation be effective. (paragraph 9)

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