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CNATRAINST 1542.140C

25 JUN 2003

c. SMS is intended as a short-term program. SMS requires

the setting of specific goals for removal from SMS or proceeding

with the elimination process. SMS goals should be tailored to

correct deficiencies as determined by the Flight Leader and

Personal Advisor or to address personal issues as determined by

the Operations Officer. The goals and the required period in

SMS must be annotated in a supplemental ATF in the student's

ATJ.

d. If the student achieves the goals within the SMS period

or when personal issues are resolved, the student returns to

normal training flow. If the student is unable to meet the

specific goals of SMS, or performance does not improve, the

student shall progress to an IPC or FPC.

Ground Training and Briefing Requirements

Mission Preparation, Briefings, and Debriefings

(1) EOB Sorties. The IP shall carefully review the

Aviation Training Summary (ATS) in planning the EOB sortie to

ensure the profile includes opportunities to reach MIF on all

critical items and optional items attempted in the block.

(2) Preparation.

Students shall arrive for each flight

with:

(a) Thorough knowledge of:

1. The flight's discuss items, as listed in

Chapters II-VI.

2. Procedural knowledge of the critical items

for the sortie's training block.

(b) A flight profile tailored to training

requirements, weak areas, and continuity.

(3) Briefing.

Thoroughly cover the mission's:

(a) Specific objectives.

(b) Techniques and required procedures for

accomplishing those objectives.

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