CNATRAINST 1542.61L
04 Aug 2006
Chapter VII
Formation Training
1. Matrices. The following matrices are overviews of the entire
Formation Stage. The purpose of these matrices is to provide the
IUT 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.
Formation Stage MIF
Check Ride Event
FORMATION STAGE MANEUVER ITEM FILE
CTS
MANEUVER
REF
1
General Knowledge/Procedures
4+
4+
4+
4+
4+
2
Emergency Procedures
4+
4+
4+
4+
4+
3
Headwork/Situational Awareness
4+
4+
4+
4+
4+
4
Basic Air Work
4+
4+
4+
4+
4+
9
Ground Procedures
4+
4
4
9
Ground Procedures Introduction
4+
4+
4
4
8
Radio Procedures
4+
4
4
8
Radio Procedures Introduction
4+
4+
4
4
114
Visual Signals
4+
4+
114
Visual Signals Introduction
4+
4+
4+
4+
In-Flight Planning/Area
6
4+
4+
Orientation
In-Flight Planning/Area
6
4+
4+
4+
4+
Orientation Introduction
7
In-Flight Checks
4+
4+
7
In-Flight Checks Introduction
4+
4+
4+
4+
FORMATION LEAD
Interval Takeoff/Running
118
4+
Rendezvous
Interval Takeoff/Running
118
4+
4+
4
Rendezvous Introduction
MIF continued on next page.
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