21st Century U.S. Military Documents: Air Force C-135 Stratolifter and KC-135 Stratotanker Aircraft - Operations Procedures, Aircrew Evaluation Criteria, Aircrew Training Flying Operations

Four Air Force documents provide unique information about USAF operations of the C-135 Stratolifter and KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft. Contents: Operations Procedures * Aircrew Evaluation Criteria * Aircrew Training * Aircraft Configuration

Chapter 1 * GENERAL * 1.1. Training Objective * 1.2. Key Words Explained * 1.3. Administration * 1.4. Responsibilities * 1.5. Waiver Authority * 1.6. Use of Flying Hours * 1.7. In-Unit Training Time Limitations * 1.8. Training Documentation * 1.9. Flight Evaluator Usage * 1.10. Instructor Training and Supervision Requirements * 1.11. Distribution * 1.12. Transfer of Aircrews * 1.13. Aircrew Training While DNIF * 1.14. Aircrew Rated Management Overview * 1.15. Information Management * 1.16. Failure to Progress or Complete Training * 1.17. Career Enlisted Aviator Skill Levels * 1.18. Aircrew Training Quota Management * Chapter 2 * INITIAL QUALIFICATION TRAINING * 2.1. General Requirements * 2.2. Initial Qualification Training (IQT) Prerequisites * 2.3. Ground Training Requirements * 2.4. Flying Training Requirements * 2.5. Conversion/Differences Qualification Training Requirements * 2.6. Multiple Qualification * 2.7. Senior Officer Qualification Requirements * 2.8. Flight Surgeons * 2.9. Requalification Training (RQT) * 2.10. Navigator Training * Chapter 3 * MISSION QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION TRAINING * 3.1. Description * 3.2. Time Periods for Mission Qualification and Certification Training * 3.3. Ground Training Requirements * 3.4. Flying Training Requirements * 3.5. Flight Surgeon Mission Qualification Requirements * Chapter 4 * CONTINUATION TRAINING * 4.1. Description * 4.2. Aircrew Status * 4.3. Training Levels * 4.4. Training Events/Tables * 4.5. Continuation Training Requirements * 4.6. Flight Surgeon Continuation Flying Requirements * 4.7. Ancillary Training * 4.8. Proration of Training * 4.9. Failure to Complete Training Requirements * 4.10. Requirements Before PCS Or TDY By Members On Active Flying Status * 4.11. Requirements Before Removal From Active Flying Status * 4.12. Requirements While In Inactive Flying Status * 4.13. Retraining * 4.14. Aircrews Flying in Non-US Air Force Aircraft and with Non-US Air Force Units * 4.15. Training Period * Chapter 5 * UPGRADE TRAINING * 5.1. Description * 5.2. Mobility Pilot Development (MPD) * 5.3. MPD Continuation Training thru Aircraft Commander Upgrade * 5.4. Aircrew Instructor Program * 5.5. Flight Examiner Program * 5.6. Special Qualifications and Certifications * Chapter 6 * AIRCREW TRAINING SYSTEM (ATS) * 6.1. Description * 6.2. Applicability * 6.3. Dedicated Training Time * 6.4. ATS Course Prerequisites * 6.5. Lesson Objectives * 6.6. Unsatisfactory Student Progress * 6.7. Courseware Changes * 6.8. Scheduling * 6.9. Administration * 6.10. Training Implementation/Student Expectations * 6.11. Browsing Training Products * 6.12. Aircraft Flights for ATS Training Instructors * 6.13. KC-135 ATS Facility Tours * 6.14. Aircrew Evaluation * Chapter 7 * ARMS EVENT IDENTIFIERS AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS * 7.1. Description * 7.2. Academic (A) Training Events * 7.3. USAF-Specified (AA) Events * 7.4. Airdrop (AD) Events * 7.5. Airland (AS) Events * 7.6. Navigation & Individual Proficiency (B) Events * 7.7. Miscellaneous (C, E, H, FE) Events * 7.8. Formation Training (F) Events * 7.9. Flight Surgeon (FF) Events * 7.10. Ground Training (G) Events * 7.11. Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) Training (LL) Events * 7.12. Mission Specific Training (M) Events * 7.13. Night Vision Goggles (NV) Events * 7.14. Crew and Individual Proficiency Events "N & P" * 7.15. Qualifications and Certifications "Q" Events * 7.16. Air Refueling (R) Events * 7.17. Special Operations (S) Events * 7.18. Survival Training (SS) Events * 7.19. MPD (V) Events * 7.20. Visual Threat Recognition & Avoidance (VT) Events * 7.21. NVG (VV) Events