CHIEF OF NAVAL AIR TRAINING ADVANCED HELICOPTER MPTS ...

I-11
CNATRAINST 1542.156C
1 Aug 11
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/or
Class 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. An SNA who receives two UNSATs in a block of training,
or three UNSATs within a single stage of training, shall be
considered “Marginal” and placed on SMS.
e. 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.
9. Ground Training and Briefing Requirements
a. Mission Preparation, Briefings, and Debriefings
(1) EOB Events. The IP shall carefully review the
Aviation Training Summary in planning the EOB event to ensure
the profile includes opportunities to reach MIF on all critical
items and optional items attempted in the block.
with:
(2) Preparation. Students shall arrive for each flight
(a) Thorough knowledge of:
1. The flight’s discuss items, as listed in
Chapters III-VII.
2. Procedural knowledge of the critical items
for the event’s training block.
(b) A flight profile tailored to training
requirements, weak areas, and continuity.
(c) The latest ATS for the stage.