_105 - Training And Readiness Fundamentals

Front 1

Explain the following terms associated with the Squadron Training Cycle:
Inter-Deployment Training Cycle (IDTC)

Back 1

For RegNav: a cycle of training between deployements which takes into account known operational and administrative commitements

Front 2

Explain the following terms associated with the Squadron Training Cycle:
Operational Readiness Evaluation (ORE)

Back 2

All RegNav Fleet Patrol Squadrons shall undergo an ORE 45 - 60 days before each deployment. The ORE shall be conducted in four phases: (1) examinations for AW's, IFT's and officers
(2) flight phase of at least one tactical mission per crew
(3) WST phase of at least one WST per crew
(4) Weapons phase consisting of a Conventional Weapons Technical Proficiency Inspection.
There is no ORE for Reserve Squadrons.

Front 3

Explain the following terms associated with the Squadron Training Cycle:
Tactical Proficiency Course (TPC)

Back 3

Emphasizes crew coordination, tactical awareness, and in-flight standardization

Front 4

Explain the following terms associated with the Squadron Training Cycle:
Maintenance Training Improvement Program (MTIP)

Back 4

A management system which, through diagnostic testing procedures, identifies training deficiencies.

Allows the squadron to identify and schedule both individual and group training needs.

Front 5

Explain the following terms associated with the Squadron Training Cycle:
AW Training Improvement Program (AWTIP)

Back 5

Written and practical assessment examinations will be scheduled twice each Inter-Deployment Training Cycle. Results are used to identify deficiencies and focus training in those areas.

Front 6

Explain the following terms associated with the Squadron Training Cycle:
Aircrew Coordination Training (ACT)

Back 6

Intended to improve mission effectiveness and reduce aircraft mishaps

Done by enhancing crew coordination through increased awareness of specifically defined associated behavioral skills. Crewmembers must complete ACT within 60 days of checking aboard and anually after that.


G. Weapons Systems Trainer (WST)

Front 7

Explain the following terms associated with the Squadron Training Cycle:
Weapons Systems Trainer (WST)

Back 7

A WST is formed when a 2F87(F) and 2F140(T) are operated in a coupled mode allowing a cockpit crew to participate in the 2F140(T) tactical excercise while engaged in simulated flight within the 2F87(F). The coupled mode provides a more realistic operating environment for all crewmembers and further develops and excercises crew coordination.

Front 8

Define the difference between crew qual and crew currency.

Back 8

CREWQUAL - demonstrates the ability to coordinate efforts in order to effectively employ the P-3 as a weapons system.
CREWCURRENCY - ensures proficiency is maintained in those skills considered most perishable.

Front 9

Explain the purpose of the Squadron Planning Board for Training (PBFT)

Back 9

To coordinate planning among all departments.

The plan must be based on aircraft availability and known operational and training commitments.

Front 10

State the highest and lowest levels of readiness.

Back 10

T-4 is lowest indicating that the crew is NOT combat ready
T-1 indicates that they have achieved the highest degree of overall training and combat readiness.

Must be at least T-2 to be sent on an operational detachment.