CNATRAINST 1542.153A
12 March 2004
Chapter III
NATOPS Training
1. Matrices. The following matrix is an overview of the entire
NATOPS Stage. The purpose of this matrix is to provide the SMA
and IP the easiest way to track progress, regression, and
overall status in relation to the MIF. In addition, there is a
single matrix following each block description throughout this
chapter.
2.
Stage MIF
Simulator Event
Check Ride Event
NATOPS STAGE MANEUVER ITEM FILE
CTS
MANEUVER
REF
General Knowledge/
1
4+
4+
4+
4+
4+
4+
4+
4+
Procedures
2
Emergency Procedures
4+
4+
4+
4+
4+
4+
4+
4+
2
3+
3+
4+
4+
2
Dynamic Engine Cut
3
4+
4+
4
2
Power On Ditch
4+
4
4
2
SSE Ditch
4
4+
4
2
Power Off Ditch
4+
4
4
Headwork/Situational
3
4+
4+
4+
4+
4+
4+
4+
4+
Awareness
4
Basic Air Work
3+
4+
4+
4+
4+
4+
4+
4+
Mission Planning/
5
4+
4+
4+
4+
4+
4+
4+
4+
Briefing/Debriefing
6
Ground Operations
3+
3+
3+
3+
4+
4+
4+
4+
7
Cockpit Procedures
4+
4+
4+
4+
4+
4+
4+
4+
8
Instrument Takeoff
3+
3+
4+
4+
8
Takeoff
3+
3+
4+
4+
9
Departure
3+
3+
4+
4+
4+
4+
4+
4+
10
Enroute Procedures
4
4
4
MIF continued on next page.
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