Chapter VIII Course Training Standards (CTS) (T-1/T-39)

CNATRAINST 1542.157

16 January 2004

Chapter VIII

Course Training Standards (CTS) (T-1/T-39)

1. Purpose. These standards outline the tasks and proficiency

required of student Naval Flight Officers and Air Force Weapons

System Officers during the Intermediate Jet stage of training.

Student Duties and Responsibilities

Plan the mission.

b. Ensure the aircraft is preflighted, inspected, and

equipped for the assigned mission.

c. Operate the aircraft to accomplish the mission using

sound judgment and airmanship.

General Standards

a. Achieve training standards for instrument (IMC) and

visual meteorological condition (VMC) maneuvers in conjunction

with visual clearing.

b. Unless otherwise specified, use BASIC AIR WORK

RECOGNITION (BAR) standards for all items with altitude,

airspeed, or heading parameters.

"Standard" equates to good (G/4).

d. Momentary deviations outside CTS that do not compromise

flight safety are acceptable if subsequent corrections are

timely.

e. Procedural knowledge and application must comply with

applicable directives and allow efficient mission

accomplishment. If individual tasks require pre-mission

planning, the standards from MISSION PLANNING apply.

4. Execution. The maneuver item file (MIF) regulates student

progression to meet required standards prior to phase

completion. Instructor NFOs/WSOs shall evaluate student

performance against these standards.

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