Term
| Inter-Deployment Training Cycle (IDTC) |
|
Definition
| Is a cycle of training between deployments. |
|
|
Term
| Operational Readiness Evaluation (ORE) |
|
Definition
| Patrol Squadrons shall undergo an ORE 45 - 60 days before each deployment. |
|
|
Term
| Tactical Proficiency Course (TPC) |
|
Definition
| This course emphasizes crew coordination, tactical awareness, and in-flight standardization . |
|
|
Term
| Maintenance Training Improvement Program (MTIP) |
|
Definition
| Is a management system which, through diagnostic testing procedures, identifies training deficiencies. |
|
|
Term
| AW Training Improvement Program (AWTIP) |
|
Definition
| A written and practical assessment examination will be scheduled twice each Inter-Deployment Training Cycle. |
|
|
Term
| Aircrew Coordination Training (ACT) |
|
Definition
| ACT is intended to improve mission effectiveness and reduce aircraft mishaps by enhancing crew coordination through increased awareness of specifically defined associated behavioral skills. |
|
|
Term
| Weapons Systems Trainer (WST) |
|
Definition
| 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). |
|
|
Term
| Define the difference between Crew Qual and Crew Currency. |
|
Definition
Crew Qual - events are designed to demonstrate the ability of the critical crewmembers to coordinate their efforts in order to effectively employ the P-3 as a weapons system.
Crew Currency - events are designed to ensure proficiency is maintained in those skills considered most perishable. |
|
|
Term
| Explain the purpose of the Squadron Planning Board for Training (PBFT) |
|
Definition
| The purpose is to coordinate planning among all departments. |
|
|
Term
| State the highest and lowest levels of readiness. |
|
Definition
| For aircrews 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. |
|
|
