Afman 13 204V3

13.1. Purpose. The purpose of training in the ATC career field is to qualify air traffic controllers for position certifications, facility ratings, skill-level advancement and facility management positions to support wartime readiness and peacetime operations. ATC training programs consolidate and standardize common training tasks and doctrine while integrating Air Force (AFI 36-2201 and AFMAN 36-2234), MAJCOM, and unit directives.

13.2. ATC Training Program Structure. ATC training program structure consists of four parts and is designed to standardize the flow of all ATC training. 13.2.1. Front Load Training (FLT). 13.2.1.1. Part I - Local Area Knowledge. 13.2.1.2. Part II - Facility Equipment. 13.2.2. Facility Continuation Training (FCT). 13.2.2.1. Part III - Position Certification. 13.2.2.2. Part IV - Duty/Management Certification. 13.2.3. After the supervisor completes an initial evaluation, CCTLRs must determine where controllers (all skill levels) will enter the training program, either in Part I, II, or III. (T-3)

6.1.6.1. Upgrade Training (UGT) is the key to the total training program. It leads to award of the higher skill level and is designed to increase skills and abilities.

13.3. Training OI (TOI) construction. AOF/CC must ensure a TOI is developed.

Attachment 1: Terms. Employs a strategy for ensuring the completion of all work center job requirements by using a Master task Listing and provides milestones for task, CDC completion, and prioritizes deployment/UTC, HST tasks, upgrade, and qualification tasks.

13.5.1. Guides are designed in a block or blocks of instructions. Align tasks in a logical order for training (simple to complex). Note: An unqualified 3-level must meet the block objectives before entering into the next block. (T-1)

13.5.1.1. The CCTLR, with assistance of the NATCT, shall review PCGs annually to ensure complete task coverage. Document annual review in TRB minutes. (T-1)

13.5.2.1. Objectives. An objective is a precise statement of the learned capability, the condition and the standard required. Refer to AFMAN 36-2234 for guidance on developing an objective statement. (T-1)

13.5.2.2. Technical References (TR) or MTTR line numbers. MTTR line numbers define regulations or are linked to all current training paragraphs associated with each task item.

13.5.2.5.1. Training guide time limits must be reviewed annually or as needed, by the CCTLR and NATCT, and adjusted accordingly. Base adjustments on the average time required to complete a training guide. (T-1)

13.5.4. After award of SEI and subsequent 5-level, controllers can be classified as "with prior experience."

Go/No Go—The stage at which an individual has gained enough skill, knowledge and experience to perform the tasks without supervision. Meeting the task standard.

4.3. AOF Training Review Board (TRB). (Not applicable to AFRC and RAF Fairford) The AOF/CC shall conduct a monthly TRB to monitor and document the training status of AOF personnel. The AOF/CC shall approve published board minutes and forward a copy to appropriate MAJCOM OPR for AO no later than the 15th day of the month. Note 1: Do not include Air Traffic Systems Evaluation Program (ATSEP) finding information in TRB minutes.

4.3.1. Agenda. The NCOIC Air Traffic Control Training/Training Standardization NCOIC (NATCT/TSN) and NCOIC Airfield Management Training (NAMT) shall prepare for the TRB with current data from trainees' records, facility logs, inputs from CCTLR(s) and the AFM, etc. As a minimum, the agenda will include the items listed in Attachment 5 (as applicable to each location).

7.1.2.5. NATCT key responsibilities. 7.1.2.5.8. Conduct the monthly Training Review Board (TRB).

13.3.2. Newcomer's Indoctrination. CCTLRs must ensure a Newcomer's Indoctrination Program is developed in accordance with (Attachment 7) and AFI 36-2201, Volume 3. CCTLRs may tailor indoctrination checklists to meet local mission requirements.

A7.1. ATC Indoctrination Program must be completed within 30 days of assignment.