scope:

PURPOSE

General.

The purpose of the Aircrew Standardization and Evaluation (Stan/Eval) program is to provide commanders a tool to ensure aircrew possess the knowledge and skill consistent with the requirements of their assigned crew position as well as the ability to manage the risks of flight in order to act as an effective crew/flight member.

The Aircrew Stan/Eval program also provides commanders the means to document individual aircrew member qualifications and provide commanders feedback on the effectiveness of unit training programs and mission execution.

Aircrew includes the total complement of rated aircrew personnel, Career Enlisted Aviators, and nonrated aircrew personnel responsible for the safe ground and flight operation of the aircraft and onboard systems, or for airborne duties essential to accomplishment of the aircraft's mission. See DAFPD 11-4.

Includes members in initial formal training for immediate assignment to an authorized operational flying position.

This program is not required for cadets participating in US Air Force Academy (USAFA) airmanship programs.

Objectives.

Provide a system to assess and document aircrew capability to accomplish assigned flying duties.

Develop and ensure standardization of operational procedures for Weapon System/Mission Design Series (MDS) employment.

Ensure compliance with appropriate operational, training, and administrative directives.

Evaluate and revise operational directives, procedures, and techniques as required.

Recognize trends and recommend/initiate changes to training programs and directives.

Waiver Authority.

Unless otherwise specified, the Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, Director of Training and Readiness (AF/A3T) is the waiver authority for guidance in this manual. MAJCOM/A3s are the waiver authority for individual aircrew requirements (e.g., on a case-by-case basis rather than blanket waivers for a group).

Request waivers through applicable Stan/Eval channels to the MAJCOM/A3. As applicable, MAJCOM/A3s will forward requests to AF/A3T, with an info copy to the Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, Director of Training and Readiness, Aircrew Task Force (AF/ACTF).

Waiver authority for supplemental guidance will be as specified in the supplement and approved through higher level coordination authority.