NAVMC 3500.50E — Fa-18 Training And Readiness Program Manual

NAVMC 3500.50E governs FA-18 aircrew training standards, regulations, policies, qualifications, and readiness requirements.

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  • Publication number: NAVMC 3500.50E
  • Title: FA-18 TRAINING AND READINESS PROGRAM MANUAL
  • Date: 27 Oct 2020
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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It covers FA-18 unit requirements, missions, essential task standards, readiness reporting, instructor designations, and certifications, qualifications, and designations. It requires increased scrutiny of performance standards, changes aerial refueling currency to semiannual, and establishes NATOPS evaluation requirements.

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

Topics covered

  • FA-18 aircrew training
  • Aerial refueling qualification
  • Readiness reporting standards
  • Large force exercises
  • NATOPS evaluations
  • Mission essential task standards

Questions and answers

How often is aerial refueling currency maintained?

The proficiency period for maintaining currency is changed from annual to semiannual. (paragraph 1)

What must be completed before designation as NATOPS qualified?

All requirements delineated in the matrix below shall be completed prior to designation as NATOPS qualified. (paragraph 6)

What must be completed before the NATOPS evaluation event?

Prior to the commencement of the NATOPS evaluation event (NTPS-6101), the NATOPS Open Book, Closed Book, and Oral Examination events (NTPS-6801, 6802, and 6803) shall be completed and graded. (paragraph 6)

What does a FA-18 NATOPS evaluation assess?

To evaluate the aircrew’s knowledge of aircraft systems, performance limitations, emergency procedures, and ground/flight operations. (paragraph 6)

What rules govern the conduct of NATOPS evaluations?

General NATOPS Evaluators/Instructors shall conduct the NATOPS evaluation in accordance with CNAF-M-3710 Series and other applicable directives, instructions, and orders. (paragraph 6)

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