NAVMC 3500.92A — Uc-35c/c Training And Readiness Manual

NAVMC 3500.92A governs revised training and readiness standards and regulations for UC-35C/D aircrew.

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  • Publication number: NAVMC 3500.92A
  • Title: UC-35C/C TRAINING AND READINESS MANUAL
  • Date: 4 Nov 2016
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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It defines UC-35C/D unit missions, organization, mission-essential tasks, readiness reporting, training standards, and qualifications. It includes examination, emergency procedure, and NATOPS evaluation requirements with specified performance standards.

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

Topics covered

  • UC-35C/D aircrew training
  • Training and readiness unit requirements
  • Mission-essential tasks
  • Core model training standards
  • Readiness reporting
  • NATOPS examinations
  • NATOPS evaluations
  • Instructor designations

Questions and answers

What is the mission of UC-35C/D OSA squadrons and detachments?

Provide time-sensitive air transport of high priority passengers and cargo to, within, and between theaters of war. (paragraph 6)

What do UC-35C/D training events establish?

Training events are based on specific requirements and performance standards to ensure a common base of training and depth of combat capability. (paragraph 6)

What are Core Mission Essential Tasks used for in readiness reporting?

Core METs are those tasks that a unit is expected to execute at all times, and are the only METs used in reporting the Training Level (T-Level) for the Core Mission (CLevel) in the Defense Readiness Reporting System – Marine Corps (DRRS-MC). (paragraph 6)

What is the minimum score for the UC-35C/D open book NATOPS examination?

Achieve a minimum score of 3.5 on the open book examination. (paragraph 6)

What does the annual NATOPS flight evaluation evaluate?

Conduct an objective evaluation of the Pilot’s knowledge of mission planning, normal operating procedures (flight and ground), crew resource management, aircraft systems, performance criteria, emergency procedures, and debriefing. (paragraph 6)

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