HeadquartersDepartment of the ArmyWashington, DC

Jecember 1983

*Army Regulation 600-105Effective 1 January 1984

Personnel—General

Aviation Service of Rated Army Officers

Summary. This regulation has been revised. Major changesapply to aeronautical award requirements, application for aero-nautical rating, qualifications for aviation service, aviationservice authority, temporar^uspension (medical and nonmedi-cal), nonmedical disqualification, operational flying duty forflight surgeons, operational flyirtfcduty orders, membership andoverview of the Flying EvaluationJ3oard, distribution of flyingevaluation proceedings, and responsibilities of Commander, USArmy Aeromedical Center, AeromeoKal Consultation Service.Applicability. This regulation applies toUhe Active Army in-cluding Reserve Components ordered intoWviation service bythe Secretary of the Army. It also applies toWll commissionedand warrant officers who are in training for o\iave Army aer-onautical ratings.Impact on New Manning System. This regulation does notcontain information that affects the New Manning System.

Supplementation. Commanding General, US Army ReserveComponents Personnel and Administration Center, and Chief,National Guard Bureau, may publish necessary supplements toadminister aviation service for Reserve Component personnel.Supplementation by other elements is prohibited except uponapproval of HQDA(DAPC-OPA-V), ALEX VA 22332.

Interim changes. Interim changes to this regulation are notofficial unless they are authenticated by The Adjutant General.Users will destroy interim changes on their expiration datesunless sooner superseded or rescinded.

Suggested Improvements. The proponent agency of thisregulation is the US Army Military Personnel Center. Usersare invited to send comments and suggested improvements onDA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications andBlank Forms) directly to HQDA(DAPC-OPA-V), ALEX VA22332.

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Chapter 1IntroductionPurpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .References ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Explanation of abbreviations and termsResponsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 2Aeronautical RatingsGeneral. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Publishing the aeronautical order . . . . . . . . .Aeronautical rating eligibility requirements.Applying for an aeronautical rating . . . . . . .Format and distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Chapter 3Aviation Service for Rated Officers

Section /Qualification for Career Aviation ServiceAuthorized rated inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aviation service au thor i ty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Documenting qualifications for aviation

serv ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Qualifications for Aviation Career Incentive

Pay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Section IITemporary Suspensions from Aviation ServiceGeneral. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5Temporary suspension — medical . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

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orders ......\......................... 3-11Requalification foHaviation service . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Section VStatus of Student AviatlInitial qualification for aviation service of

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Section VICareer Aviation Service DataAviation Service Entry Date . . . . . \ ..... . . . 3-15Total Federal Officer Service . . . . . . V ...... 3-16Total Operational Flying Duty Credit\..... 3-17

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Operational flying duty orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 3-12 Responsibil i t ies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 5-1Procedures for in-flight demonstration

Chapter 4 capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 5-1Flying Evaluation Board (FEB) Aeromedical consultation service . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 5-2General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 4~I Temporary aviation service orders . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 5-2Functions of the FEB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 4-1 Travel o r d e r s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 5-2Overview of board action .................. 4-3 4-1 Distribution of the final aeromedicalAppointing authority...................... 4-4 4-1 consultation in-flight aviation report....... 5-7 5-2Convening the FEB ....................... 4-5 4-1FEB membership ......................... 4-6 4-2 AppendixFEB proceedings ......................... 4-7 4-2 A. References.................................... A-lApproving authority ...................... 4-8 4-2Appeals ................................. 4-9 4-3 Glossary.................................. Glossary 1FEB time phasing......................... 4-10 4-3

Chapter 5Aeromedical Consultation In-FIIghtEvaluationGeneral....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 5-1

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Chapter 1Introduction

1-1. PurposeThis regulation—

a. Sets policies, responsibilities, and procedures for—(1) Awarding Army aeronautical ratings.(2) Qualifying, disqualifying, and requalifying of-

ficers for aviation service.(3) Review of flight and personnel records of Army

aviators to determine their qualifications to continue inaviation service.

b. Describes Army aeronautical ratings.c. Describes conditions for disqualification (or termi-

nation) and requalification for aviation service.d. Contains additional procedures for convening and

conducting a Flying Evaluation Board (FEB) as outlineduiAR 15-6.

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e. Contains procedures for an aeromedical consulta-tion and in-flight evaluation.

1-2. ReferencesRequired and related publications are listed in appendixA.

1-3. Explanation of abbreviations and termsAbbreviations and special terms used in this regulationare listed in the glossary.

1-4. Responsibilitiesa. The Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and

Plans, Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA),has staff responsibility for Army aviation.

b. The Commanding General, US Army Military Per-sonnel Center (CG, MILPERCEN), in coordinationwith other Army agencies and proponents, develops andrecommends the personnel policies, requirements, andorganization of Army aviation elements.

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Chapter 2Aeronautical Ratings

2-1. Generala. Army aeronautical ratings are awarded by the Sec-

retary of the Army (SA) to—(1) Commissioned and warrant officers (WOs) on

extended active duty.(2) Active commissioned and WOs of the Reserve

Components (RCs) of the US Army.6. Eligibility requirements must be met before award-

ing the rating. The only exception to this requirement isfor RC officers. (See para 2-3 for these exceptions.)

c. After the rating is awarded, it becomes a part of theofficer's credentials. A rating can be removed by the fol-lowing:

(1) Commanders having general court-martial(GCM) convening authority in taking final action on aFlying Evaluation Board (FEB) and as stated in AR672-5-1, paragraph 1-29.

(2) The awarding headquarters or HQDA for fraudor administrative error.

d. Army aeronautical ratings will not be awarded tomembers of other military services or foreign armedforces. (Section 2008, title 10, United States Code, au-thorizes US Army aeronautical ratings for US Armyofficers only.) (See AR 672-5-1 for award of aviationbadges and certificates to persons who are not US Armyofficers.)

2-2. Publishing the aeronautical orderRatings are awarded by publishing an aeronautical order(AR 310-10, format 331).

a. Awarding an aeronautical rating does not, in itself,require or authorize a person to participate in flying du-ties or entitle a member to incentive pay. A ratingcertifies that a person has successfully completed pre-scribed aviation or aviation-medicine-related training orequivalent experience. Before an officer can fly and beentitled to Aviation Career Incentive Pay (ACIP), he orshe must be qualified for aviation service. This may ormay not be authorized in the same aeronautical orderthat awards the rating (para 3-21).

b. The aeronautical order that awards the rating ofArmy aviator or flight surgeon (table 2-1), as well asother awards of advanced ratings, also authorizes wear-ing the proper aviation badge (AR 672-5-1).

2-3. Aeronautical rating eligibility requirementsUS Army aeronautical ratings are awarded to Army of-ficers only when the requirements in table 2-2 are met.

RC officers not previously awarded a military aeronauti-cal rating as a pilot or aviator may be eligible ifrecommended by an FEB (para 4-6). However, all con-ditions below must be met.

a. The applicant must have—(1) A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

commercial pilot certificate.(2) Current FAA instrument qualifications.(3) A minimum of 700 hours of pilot time.(4) Current US Army class 2 medical qualifications

approved by Commander (Cdr), US Army AeromedicalCenter (USAAMC), including adaptability rating formilitary aeronautics (ARMA).

b. The applicant must be assigned to and operate in acurrently valid but vacant modification table of organiza-tion and equipment (MTOE) or modification table ofdistribution and allowances (MTDA) aviation-position,which, if left vacant, would adversely affect the readinessof the unit.

c. No other rated aviators are available to fill the posi-tion.

d. The applicant must agree to attend the Army Rota-ry Wing Qualification Course (RWQC) or Fixed WingMulti-Engine Qualification Course (FWQQ, as appro-priate. The CG, US Army Aviation Center(USAAVNC), can approve an abbreviated or speciallyconstructed course of instruction based on the appli-cant's experience level and demonstrated performance.The final phase or end of course checkride should beconducted by the Directorate of Evaluation and Stand-ardization, USAAVNC.

e. The Chief, National Guard Bureau, or the Chief,Army Reserve (CAR), and CG, US Army Forces Com-mand, will insure that the MTOE or MTDA authorizedlevel of aviators is not exceeded./ RC members may apply for an Army aviator rating

at the same tune they apply for commission or a WOrating in the proper RC. However, the rating will not beawarded until the commission or appointment is accept-ed and the training prescribed in d above is completed.

g. CG, USAAVNC, will publish an aeronautical or-der (aviation service—AR 310-10, format 331) to directeach officer to receive flight training. When the officerhas successfully completed training, a new order will bepublished. (See AR 310-10, format 331, for informationon awarding the aeronautical rating and aviation badge.)

2-4. Applying for an aeronautical ratingTo apply for an aeronautical rating, follow procedures intable 2-3. CG, USAAVNC, will award the initial ratingwhen the training has been successfully completed.

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2-5. Format and distributiona. Only HQDA or CG, USAAVNC, will issue an ini-

tial rating of aviator or flight surgeon. (AR 310-10, para3-19, format 331, will be used for issuing all orders.)

b. CG, USAAVNC, will combine the aeronauticalrating and aviation service in one aeronautical order forwarrant officer candidates (WOCs) once they completeflight training and are appointed as WOs (chap 3).ARNG personnel must apply for aviation service ordersaccording to paragraph 3-2.

c. A copy of the aeronautical order will become a per-manent part of the Official Military Personnel File(OMPF) and Individual Flight Records Folder (IFRF).

d. Rating orders of officers will be distributed as fol-lows:

Army Reserve.

Army National Guard(ARNG) . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appropriate CONUS Army or majoroversea commander. Cdr, RCPAC,ATTN: AGUZ-OPC-AV, St. Louis,MO 63132.Individual's unit of assignment (onecopy).Individual (five copies).

ARNG Personnel Center, 5600Columbia-Bike, Falls Church, VA22041. Chief, NGB, ATTN:NGB-AVN-OC, Bldg. E6810,Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD21010.Individual's unit of assignment (onecopy).Individual (five copies).

For extended active duty... HQDA(DAPC-MSR), ALEX VA22332. If Army Medical Department(AMEDD), HQDA(SGPE-MS),WASH DC 20324 (one copy).Individual's unit of assignment (onecopy).Individual (five copies).

Table 2-1Awarding aeronautical ratingsRating Awarded by Given to

1. Army aviators or flight surgeons a. CG, USAAVNC.

b. HQDA(DAPC-OPA-V)

Officers who have never held an aeronauticalrating from a US military service, after the officercompletes flight training, posthumously, or afterthe officer completes aviation medicine training.(This applies to the commissioned Medical Corpsonly. It does not apply to aeromedical physicianassistants (table 2-2).)

Interservice transfers who previously held anaeronautical rating in another Service andofficers recalled to Army active duty or appointedin an RC who previously held an aeronauticalrating in another Service.

2. Senior Army aviator and masterArmy aviator

a. Commanders who have general court-martialconvening authority.

Officers on extended active duty.

b. Major oversea commanders. ContinentalUnited States Army (CON US A) commanders,and CG, US Army Reserve ComponentPersonnel and Administration Center (RCPAC).

US Army Reserve Personnel not on extendedactive duty.

c. Chief. NGB. ARNG personnel not on extended active duty.

3. Senior flight surgeon andmaster flight surgeon

a. The Surgeon General (TSG) All personnel, except those in b below.

b. Chief, NGB. ARNG personnel not on extended active duty.

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Table 2-2Eligibility requirements for aeronautical ratings

RatingRated serviceFormal training

Ftying time and

TOFOC3 Application required Other requirements or remarks

Initial Entry Army officer, warrant officer, orRotary Wing Warrant Officer Candidate RotaryArmy aviator Wing Aviator Course (WORWAC).

Completion of courserequirements.

No

RWQC or FWQC (for RC officerswith civilian acquired skills (para2-3a)

Completion of courserequirements.

No

Medically qualified, class 2.

Medically qualified, class 2.

Graduate of FW or RW pilottraining by another US service.

Yes Medically qualified, class 2.MILPERCEN will determine othertraining required according to AR95-1 when accepting the officerinto the US Army. .

Senior Army At least 7 years of rated aviationaviator service; 4 years must be as Army

aviator.

At least 1,500 hours offlying time; or at least72 months' totaloperational flying dutycredit (TOFDC) and1,000 hours of flyingtime.

Yes

Graduate of like training byanother US military service, plusthe Army Aviation MedicineOrientation Course.

None Yes

At least 2 years' operational flyingduty as a flight surgeon, plusresidency training and boardcertification as a specialist inaerospace medicine.

At least 300 hoursflying time in militaryaircraft or 250 hoursmilitary and 50 hourscivilian pilot time.

Yes

At least 3 years' operational dutyas a flight surgeon, plus 2 yearsas an Army aviator.

At least 350 hours total Yesflying time in militaryaircraft.

Medically qualified, class 2(current); military instrumentqualified (whether or not current).

Master Armyaviator

Flightsurgeon

At least 15 years of rated aviationservice; 12 years must be as anArmy aviator or senior Armyaviator.

US Army commissioned MedicalCorps officer; graduate of theArmy Aviation Medicine (Basic)Course.

At least 3,000 hours of Yesflying time; or at least108 months' TOFDCand 2,000 hours offlying time.

None No

Medically qualified, class 2(current); military instrumentqualified (whether or not current).

Medically qualified, class 2.Medical students who completethe basic course are not awardedthe rating until appointment in theMedical Corps.

Same as above.

Senior flightsurgeon

At least 5 years as a flightsurgeon qualified for aviationservice.

At least 400 hours Yesflying time in militaryaircraft or 300 hours inmilitary aircraft and 1 00hours civilian pilot time.

Medically qualified, class 2.

Same as above.

Same as above.

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Table 2-2Eligibility requirements for aeronautical ratings—Continued

Hating

Master flightsurgeon

Rated serviceFormal training

At least 10 years operationalflying duty.

2Flying time and

TOFDC 3 Application required

At least 850 hours total Yesflying time in military

Other requirements or remarks

Medically qualified, class 2;certified by American Board of

aircraft or 700 hoursflying time in militaryaircraft and 150 hoursas a civilian pilot.

Preventive Medicine as aspecialist in aerospace medicineor comparable credentials asdetermined by TSG.

.Rated service is computed from the date the officer was awarded US military aeronautical ratihg.Time logged in military or civilian aircraft as student pilot, pilot, copilot, or instructor pilot (AH 95-1). Time logged in a synthetic flight training system (SFTS)

may not be included.Total Operational Frying Duty Credit The cumulative number of months an aviator is assigned to operational (not proficiency or nonoperationaf) flying duty

positions. Seventy-two months TOFDC credit and 1000 hours may be substituted for 1,500 hours for Senior Army aviator rating, and 108 months TOFDCcredit and 2,000 hours may be substituted for 3,000 hours for master Army aviator rating, whether or not aviation gate was passed on time. See AR 570-1for classification of operational flying duty positions. The TOFDC of each aviator is published each year in a DA Circular (600-series).

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Table 2-3How to apply for an aeronautical rating

Aeronautical rating Application will include— Comments

Army aviator (with a rating from another USmilitary service).

A copy of the original aeronautical rating(US Air Force) or undergraduate flighttraining completion certificate (US Navy(USN), US Marine Corps (USMC), US CoastGuard (USCG)).

An official certification of total military flyingtime by category (fixed or rotary wing), skillqualifications, and hours flown in past 12months.A current class 2 flight physical completedwithin the last 12 months, approved by theUS Army Aeromedical Center(ATZQ-AAMC-AA-ER). Fort Rucker, AL36362.

The signed statement below—"I understand that a service member whoknowingly makes a false official statementmay be punished under the Uniform Code ofMilitary Justice (UCMJ), article 107. Withthis understanding, I make the officialstatement below, excluding medicalsuspensions of less than 30 days. I havenever been restricted or suspended fromflight duty or involved in an aircraft accidentother than (if none, so state)—

a. Restrictions from flight duty,b. Suspensions from flight duty,c. Military aircraft accidents,d. Any other aircraft accidents."

Include application as part of an interservicetransfer (AR 614-120), a recall request (AR135-210), or a direct appointment request(AR 135-100).

Army aviator (with civilian acquired skills) See paragraph 2-4. Forward letter to proper CONUSA aviationdivision: 1 st Army, 5th Army, or 6th Army.

Army aviators other than above CG, USAAVNC, will make awards withoutapplication.

Flight surgeons CG, USAAVNC, or HQDA(SGPE-MC) willaward all basic ratings.

Senior or master Army aviator The original aeronautical rating order ifapplying for the senior award, plus theSenior Army Aviator rating order if applyingfor the master award.

A current class 2 flight physical completedwithin the last 12 months. It must beapproved by the USAAMC.The latest DA Form 759 (Individual FlightRecord and Flight Certificate—Army)showing enough flying time; orHQDA(DAPC-OPA-V), NGB, RCPAC, orCONUSA documents of the Aviation CareerIncentive Act of 1974 (ACIA) status formembers under their control.

To apply, complete DA Form 4187(Personnel Action), and send throughchannels to the proper headquarters (table2-1).

Army National Guard aviators For ARNG personnel, an application will besubmitted in the format in NGR 600-105.

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Table 2-3How to apply for an aeronautical rating—ContinuedAeronautical rating Application will include— Comments

Senior or master flight surgeon The schools of aviation medicine attendedand date of graduation.

A copy of basic flight surgeon aeronauticalrating, plus the senior flight surgeon ratingfor the master award.A copy of original and other Of any) aviationservice qualification orders.A copy of latest DA Form 759 and certifiedor notarized civilian time, if applicable, thatshows enough flight time to qualify foraward.A current class 2 flight physical completedwithin the last 12 months approved byUSAAMC. ATTN: HSXY-^AER.Certificate from the American Board ofPreventive Medicine as a specialist inaerospace medicine for master flightsurgeon or comparable credentials asdetermined by TSG.

Apply through HQDA(DASG-PSP). WASHDC 20310, to HQDA(SGPE-MC), WASH DC20324. NGB flight surgeons apply to Chief,NGB, ATTN: NGB^AVN-OC, Bldg. E6810, .Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010.

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Chapter 3Aviation Service for Rated Officers

Section IQualification for Career Aviation Service

3-1. Authorized rated Inventorya. Training for aviation service is voluntary. Army of-

ficers who enter aviation service must continuallymaintain medical and professional standards. (See AR40-501, AR 95-1, DA Pam 600-3, DA Pam 600-11,and proper Aircrew Training Manual.) The officers be-low are in aviation service and are counted as thepeacetime Army authorized rated inventory.

(1) All WO aviators on extended active duty whomaintain pilot status code (PSC) 1 and a 100-series mili-tary occupational specialty (MOS).

(2) All commissioned officer aviators on extendedactive duty who maintain PSC 1 and an aviation special-ty code (15, 71, or 67J).

(3) All commissioned or WO aviators not on ex-tended active duty who maintain PSC 1 and have anaviation specialty code (15, 71, or 67J) or MOS (100-se-ries) and are—

(a) Assigned to and performing operational fly-ing duty (except Individual Ready Reserve (IRR)).

(6) Assigned to a rated position in an RC or con-sidered by components (active or reserve) as part of theirrated inventory and each of whom within the preceding24 months were rated officers on active duty or assignedto rated positions. (See para 3-2 for CONUSA and ma-jor oversea commanders.)

(4) All aviators, regardless of component or status,meeting the criteria above must maintain current class 2flight physical standards.

b. Rated officers remain in aviation service until dis-qualified (sec III) or terminated (sec IV).

c. The following does not disrupt the career aviationservice of a rated officer:

(1) Failure to qualify for continuous incentive payat the 12th- or 18th-year gate.

(2) Assignment to a nonaviation duty position, ex-cept for ARNG and Reserve aviators.

d. Flight surgeons are rated officers but are not in-cluded in the rated inventory.

3-2. Aviation service authoritya. The SA .authorizes the commanders listed below to

enter officers into aviation service..

CG, US ArmyAviation Center

CG, US ArmyMilitary ,Personnel Center

CONUSA andmajor overseacommanders

Student aviators enrolled in theOfficer/Warrant Officer Rotary WingAviator Course (ORWAC), leadingto the award of any Army aviatoraeronautical rating, upon entry intoflight training.Student aviators who complete theWORWAC upon appointment as aWO and concurrently awarded theArmy aviator aeronautical rating.RC officers who complete therequirements in paragraph 2-3a andhave an approved waiver from theircomponent (para 2-3a, table 2-1,and table 2-2).Medical Corps officers when they areenrolled in the US Army AviationMedicine Basic Course.Rated interservice transfers andaviator recalls on acceptance forextended active duty except NationalGuard personnel not on extendedactive duty.Rated officers who leave active dutyand become active members of USArmy Reserve troop units (TPU).The following limits apply:

a. Active duty under the ActiveGuard/Reserve (AGR) in USARaviation positions.

b.CONUSA commanders areauthorized to terminate aviationservice orders of personnel not onactive duty when appropriate exceptin cases where personnel arerecommended for disqualificationfrom aviation service following anFEB action.

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Chief, NGB Rated officers who have left activeduty or other RCs and become activemembers of ARNG units. ARNGrated officers whose aviation servicehas been terminated because ofmedical or nonmedical reasons;

- requalification must be verified.Officers on active duty under theAGR program in ARNG aviationpositions and ARNG graduates ofInitial Entry Rotary Wing Training,and RWQC or FWQC who areCivilian Aviation Accession Programselectees or graduates of a HQDAapproved military aviation medicinecourse.

CG, RCPAC Rated RC officers not in an ArmyReserve troop unit as follows:

a. Active duty for training oractive duty support.

b. Active duty under the AGRprogram in an aviation position.

c. IRR personnel and IndividualMobilization Augmentees assigned orattached to operational aviationpositions.

HQDA Medical Corps officers attending(SGPE-MC) another military service aviation

medicine basic course or an HQDA-approved residency program hiAerospace Medicine.Medical students who have graduatedfrom the Aviation Medicine BasicCourse, on appointment in theMedical Corps.

3-3. Documenting qualifications for aviationservice

a. Qualification for aviation service is documented bypublishing an aeronautical order (AR 310-10, format331). The order must read "Performs: Aviation Service."

b. The initial aviation service order establishes an of-ficer's aviation service entry date (ASED). Once the date(for aviator or flight surgeon) is set, time credited towardaviation service for determining continuous ACIP enti-tlement and pay rates runs continuously. Assignments

and temporary suspension or disqualification do not in-terrupt the time. The ASED is as follows:

PersonnelOfficers who attend a USmilitary undergraduateflight training course oraviation medicine course.

WOCs

ASEDThe day that trainingbegins (except for medicalstudents).

The day appointed awarrant officer, eitherduring or after graduationfrom flight training.

Medical students who The date appointed in thegraduate from the Aviation Medical Corps.Medicine Basic Course.

•c. An aeronautical order to enter an officer into avia-

tion service will be published only as stated in paragraph3-2.

d. An aviation service aeronautical order automatical-ly terminates 30 days after a rated officer—

(1) Leaves active duty or the RCs.(2) Leaves an RC aviation position for a nonavia-

tion position.(3) Transfers from one CONUSA area to another

or from one RC to another.(4) Transfers within the USAR between troop units

and RCPAC control groups.e. A change in officer status (commissioned to war-

rant or vice versa) will require another aeronauticalorder whether or not there was a break in service to au-thorize entitlement to ACIP (para 3-1 Id)./ These orders will .become a permanent part of the

officer's IFRF and OMPF. They will also be distributedas stated in paragraph 2-5c.

3-4. Qualifications for Aviation Career IncentivePay

a. General Officers entitled to ACIP include thosewho—

(1) Are entitled to basic pay.(2) Have an aeronautical rating (or are being

trained for one).(3) Are qualified for aviation service (para 3-1) to

include current physical and aviation specialty codes.

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b. Continuous ACIP. Army aviators qualified for avi-ation service are entitled to continuous ACIP for 12years following ASED so long as qualified. (SeeDODPM, tables 2-1-6 and 2-1-7, for rates.) The fol-lowing applies to persons who qualify for continuousACIP:

Those who accumulate atleast—

May continue ACIPthrough

12-year gate

72 months of TOFDC bythe end of 12 yearsfollowing ASED.

18 years of aviation serviceif they remain qualified.

18-year gate

108 months of TOFDC by 22 years of the Totalthe end of 18 years Federal Officer Servicefollowing ASED. (TFOS) if they remain

qualified.

132 months of TOFDC by The completion of 25 yearsthe end of 18 years of TFOS if they remainfollowing ASED. qualified.

c. Monthly ACIP.(1) Army aviators not entitled to continuous ACIP

(6 above) may receive monthly ACIP only while servingin an operational flying position (AR 570-1). The payrate will be determined the same as for continuousACIP. Aviators must have an aviation specialty code orMOS and meet the monthly flight minimums (DODPM,part 2) to be eligible. When verified that the aviator is as-signed to an operational flying position, the militarypersonnel officer will inform the servicing finance and ac-counting officer (FAO), by disposition form, that theofficer is eligible for monthly ACIP. The effective date isthe day the officer is assigned to the position. Converse-ly, the FAO must also be asked to stop monthly ACIPwhen the officer leaves the position or the person fails tomeet the monthly flying requirements.

(2) An officer (other than a WO) below pay grade0-7 with over 25 years of officer service who is qualifiedfor aviation service and required by competent orders toperform operational flying duties is entitled to monthly(conditional) ACIP for performing the minimum flightrequirements prescribed in DODPM, paragraph 20123.

(3) Officers not qualified for aviation service, whoare required by competent orders to perform regular andfrequent aerial flights, are not entitled to ACIP, but areentitled to monthly Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay. (SeeDODPM, chap I, part II, sec A.)

(4) Flight surgeons are entitled to monthly, notcontinuous, ACIP only while serving on operational fly-ing duty as determined by HQDA (SGPE-MC). Flight

surgeons must meet the minimum flight standards out-lined in paragraph 3-19.

d. ACIP for RC aviators not on extended active duty.ACIP entitlement provisions are in DODPM, part 8.

Section IITemporary Suspensions from Aviation Service

3-5. GeneralTemporary suspensions involve removing rated officersfrom flying duty for medical or nonmedical reasons forup to 6 months.Note. All rated aviators whether or not assigned to operational fly-ing duty positions must maintain current class 2 flying medicalfitness standards.

a. Suspensions of more than 6 months will disqualifymembers from aviation service.

b. When aviation personnel are temporarily suspend-ed from flying for medical reasons for minor short-termdisabilities, such as minor illness, injury, or treated mi-nor surgical conditions, the commander has no need tonotify FAO; however, if the flight surgeon determinesthe condition will likely result in suspension beyond aperiod of 6 months, the flight surgeon must insure thatboth the commander and USAAMC are informed of thiscondition. The FAO should then be notified by the com-mander. (See DODPM for exception because of physicalreasons.)

c. Suspensions not resulting in disqualification do notinterrupt a rated officer's—

(1) Aviation service.(2) Operational flying duty credit if assigned to an

operational position.(3) Time credited toward senior or master aeronau-

tical ratings.d. An aeronautical order for temporary suspension

from aviation service will not be published, except forARNG personnel.

3-6. Temporary suspension—medicala. Who may impose suspension. The immediate com-

mander will suspend the officer when recommended bymedical authority. A DA Form 4186 (Medical Recom-mendations for Flying Duty) will be prepared to imposeand remove temporary medical suspensions. It will befiled in the officer's IFRF (AR 40-501 and AR 95-1).

b. Period of suspension. The suspension will begin onthe date imposed by the commander. An officer who hasbeen temporarily suspended from flying duty because ofillness, injury, or other physical incapacity may not re-main in that status more than 6 months.

c. Automatic temporary suspension because of patientstatus. An officer admitted to a hospital or placed in asick-in quarters status will automatically be medicallysuspended from flying duty. The suspension will start the

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date the officer is admitted and will be documented byusing a DA Form 4186. Before returning to flying dutyor aviation service, the officer must be cleared by a flightsurgeon even if not currently assigned to an operationalflying duty position. When an officer is admitted to ahospital or placed in sick-in quarters, the medical facilitycommander will insure that the unit commander is in-formed by DA Form 4186 of the automatic medicalsuspension from flying duty. If the officer is a patientlonger than 6 months, he or she will be disqualified foraviation service (para 3-9a(3)).

d. Suspension for more than 6 months. If the officer'ssuspension will exceed 6 months, the medical authoritywill refer the case to the Cdr, USAAMC, ATTN:HSXY-AER, Fort Rucker, AL 36362, for processing(para 3-9<0-

e. Excusal from meeting incentive pay and proficiencyrequirement when physical incapacity results from an avi-ation accident. Officers who must meet flightrequirements (flight surgeons and aviators with monthlyentitlement to ACIP) but are injured or disabled becauseof an aviation-related accident are considered to havemet the incentive pay proficiency requirements for the 3months following the month of incapacity. This tunemay be up to 5 months following the month of incapaci-tation if the person has sufficient bank time. (SeeDODPM for entitlements.)

/ Duty while medically suspended. During medicalsuspension, an officer will not be assigned to flying dutiesor operate a military aircraft. As an exception, medicallysuspended aviators may perform pilot duties while un-dergoing an aeromedical consultation in-flight evaluationwith an instructor pilot (chap 5). Unless specifically pro-hibited by a flight surgeon, aviators may operate flightsimulators while medically suspended. He or she mayoperate aircraft on the ground if recommended by theSight surgeon and approved by the commander as statedin AR 95-1.

g. Who may remove a temporary medical suspension.The officer's commander may remove a temporary medi-cal suspension when recommended by the flight surgeon.The flight surgeon will prepare DA Form 4186.

h. Responsibility. Aviators are personally responsibleto promptly report any treatment by a nonflight surgeon(AR 40-8) or to report any condition that may be causefor suspension from flying duty.

3-7. Temporary suspension—nonmedicala. General Any commander in the chain of com-

mand may impose nonmedical suspension. Thecommander must determine if the officer is unfit for fly-ing duty because of one or more of the conditions inparagraph 3-10. Temporary suspension is required whena commander intends to request an FEB (chap 4). A

temporary suspension for 30 days or less may be im-posed by any commander to determine if an FEB will beconducted. A suspension will never be ordered as a disci-plinary measure. A violation of flying or otherregulations may be processed under the UCMJ.

b. Suspension authority. Suspension authority is asfollows:

Authority Action and length ofsuspension

(1) Any commander in the May impose and remove achain of command temporary suspension of 30

days or less.

(2) CGs of the Active May convene an FEB orArmy; CG, RCPAC; process a disqualification,Chief, NGB; and Active impose a temporaryArmy •commanders in suspension for up to 6 •command of posts, camps, months. (This suspensionforts, or stations. Army runs concurrent with anycommanders in command 30 day suspension alreadyof divisions, brigades, imposed.) If final fitnessregiments, detached has not been determined bybattalions, or correspond- the end of 6 months, theing units of the Army. appointing authority may

request an extension fromthe final approvingauthority or in the case ofNational Guard aviatorsfrom Chief, NGB. Themessage will include thereason for the delay andthe expected completiondate.

c. Notice of suspension. The commander imposing asuspension will inform the rated officer in writing. Thecommander will also furnish the servicing FAO a copyof the notice stopping incentive pay effective the date ofthe suspension. The suspended officer will promptly ac-knowledge the suspension in writing.

d. Duty while suspended. While suspended, an officerwill not be assigned to flying duty. A suspended aviatormay not fly a military aircraft until restored to flying du-ty-

e. Action in case of reassignment. If reassignment or-ders or instructions are received for an officer beingconsidered for suspension or awaiting final decision on asuspension, the unit commander will inform the officer'scareer management branch within 10 days of receipt oforders. (For Reserve officers reassigned from troop pro-gram units to an RCPAC Control Group, inform Cdr,RCPAC, ATTN: AGUZ-OPC-AV, 9700 Page Blvd.,St. Louis, MO 63132.) If a rated officer is reassignedwhile suspended from flying, the losing unit commanderwill send the following to the gaining commander:

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(1) The individual's flight records folder.(2) A case resume.(3) A copy of the suspension orders or written noti-

fication./ Removal of suspension (restoration).

(1) Any commander authorized to impose a tempo-rary suspension may remove the suspension and restorethe aviator to aviation service.

(2) If an FEB recommends reinstatement and allreviewing authorities concur, the reviewing authoritymay remove the temporary suspension and restore theofficer to flying duty. Such action must be taken within 6months of the original temporary suspension.

(3) If the suspended officer is restored, the unitcommander will inform the aviator in writing. The com-mander will also notify the FAO if the aviator isqualified to receive retroactive ACIP for that period oftime.

Section IIIDisqualification From Aviation Service

3-8. GeneralWhen an officer is no longer medically or professionallyqualified for aviation service, he or she is disqualified.

a. For aviators, disqualification results in the follow-ing:

(1) Termination of continuous or monthly ACIP.(2) Termination of authority to pilot Army aircraft.(3) Removal from the authorized rated inventory

change of pilot status code from 1 to PSC 2, 3, or 4, asappropriate.

(4) Termination of flying duty credit toward meet-ing the 12- or 18-year gate (para 3-11).

(5) Termination of time creditable toward award ofa senior or master Army aviator rating (para 3-11).

(6) Removal of an aviation specialty or MOS, ex-cept as stated in d below.

b. For flight surgeons, disqualification results in—(1) Termination of duty as a flight surgeon or prac-

tice of aviation medicine.(2) Termination of time creditable toward the

award of a senior or master flight surgeon rating,c. Disqualification does not result in—

(1) Loss of an aeronautical rating or loss of the au-thority to wear the proper aviation badge. (The rating orbadge is removed only as dictated hi AR 672-5-1, para1-29.)

(2) An adjustment in ASED or time remaining tomeet the 12- or 18-year gate requirements if later re-qualified (sec IV).

d. Reclassification of medically disqualified commis-sioned aviators is discretionary. Rated commissionedaviators who become medically disqualified may, on acase-by-case basis, retain specialty code 15 or 71. Such

officers may be assigned to nonoperational aviation posi-tions (ASI IX).

e. CG, MILPERCEN or Chief, NGB, will publish anaeronautical order to disqualify an officer from aviationservice. (AR 310-10, format 331, will be used.) The leadline will read "Terminate: Aviation Service." Distribu-tion will be the same as that required by paragraph 2-5.

3-9. Medical disqualificationIf an officer is medically unfit for flying duty (AR40-501), he or she is disqualified for aviation service.Disqualification begins on the 1st day of the 6th monthfollowing the month of medical incapacitation ((4) belowand para 3-6b).

a. Action on incapacitation.(1) When a medical condition exists that will re-

quire more than 6 months to resolve and that renders anaviator unfit, USAAMC must be notified. The medicalauthority will immediately send information required byAR 40-501, paragraph 10-26, to Cdr, USAAMC,ATTN: HSXY-AER, Fort Rucker, AL 36362. In allcases, information will be sent to USAAMC when an of-ficer has been temporarily suspended (medically) for 6months.

(2) At the same time, a DA Form 4186 will be sentto the officer's commander. The form will recommendtemporary suspension and inform the commander of theextent and possible duration of the condition. The com-mander will take action according to paragraph 3-6.

(3) The Cdr, USAAMC, will review the medical re-port and make the final decision on the officer'scondition. If it is disqualifying, the Cdr, USAAMC, willdetermine the date of incapacitation and send one of therecommendations below to HQDA(DAPC-OPA-V) orChief, NGB(NGB-AVN-OQ—

(a) Recommend that a waiver be granted for thedisqualifying condition,

(b) Recommend that the officer be disqualifiedfrom aviation service.

(4) HQDA(DAPC-OPA-V) will, for active dutyand Army Reserve officers, either grant the waiver orpublish an aeronautical order disqualifying the officer.NGB(NGB-AVN-OC) will act for all ARNG rated of-ficers. The disqualification order will be effective on the1st day of the 6th month following the month of inca-pacitation, regardless of when the recommendation issent to HQDA(DAPC-OPA-V) orNGB(NGB-AVN-OC).

6. Waivers.(1) Waivers may be issued when recommended by

USAAMC and when necessary to meet Army require-ments.

(2) When no longer justified by either medical con-dition or by Army requirements, medical waivers may beterminated by MILPERCEN or NGB, as appropriate.

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(3) Officers may not reject a medical waiver ap-proved by MILPERCEN or NGB. "Referral to Fly"action based on nonacceptance of a medical waiver willbe processed according to paragraph 3-10a(4).

c. Flight physicals. Unless disqualified for aviationservice by written order, all rated officers (except Stand-by-Reserve) must take a flight physical each year (AR95-1 and AR 40-501). Assignment to a nonaviation du-ty position or failure to meet gate requirements does notexempt an officer from this requirement.

(1) The results of both annual and initial entryflight physicals must be sent to USAAMC for reviewand validation. The medical authority who examined theofficer will do the following:

(a) Perform the examination as stated in AR40-501 and send the results to USAAMC. (The localmedical authority will not delay results of physicalspending treatment of the condition, which may be dis-qualifying.)

(6) Complete a DA Form 4186 for the officer'scommander. If there is no disqualifying condition, theofficer will be cleared to fly. If there is a disqualifyingcondition or there is any doubt of his or her medical fit-ness, the officer will be temporarily suspended (para3-6a). (See AR 40-501, para 10-26; for use of DAForm 4186.)

(2) The Cdr, USAAMC, will comply with a(3)above.

(3) HQDA(DAPC-OPA-V) orNGB(NGB-AVN-OC), will comply with a(4) above.

d. Disqualification because of medical unfitness. Onthe 1st day of the 6th month following medical incapaci-tation, an officer who is medically unfit will bedisqualified. The responsible local medical authority willprovide USAAMC documentation required by a(l)above. The case will then be processed as stated in a(3)above.

e. Termination of medical disqualification. A flightsurgeon may recommend to USAAMC that a medicaldisqualification be terminated. If USAAMC approves,HQDA(DAPC-OPA-V) or NGB(NGB-AVN-OC)will, when consistent with Army requirements, publishan order requalifying the officer for aviation service. Ifthe officer is medically requalified before the end of the8th month of unfitness, he or she may be entitled, ifqualified, to ACIP for that time.

3-10. Nonmedical disqualificationa. If an officer fails to remain professionally qualified

or has marginal potential for continued aviation service,an FEB should be convened to consider the case. AnFEB will be convened under the conditions in (1)through (7) below. When the FEB is completed, the con-vening authority reviews the FEB proceedings andmakes a recommendation to the approving authority.

Disqualification will never be used as a punitive measureor a substitute for proceedings under UCMJ.

(1) Lack of proficiency. Evidence that shows the of-ficer—

(a) Lacked proficiency in flying duties.(b) Failed to meet minimum semiannual and an-

nual aircrew training manual flying proficiencyrequirements unless waived per AR 95-1.

(c) Failed to pass the annual written examinationas stated in AR 95-1.

(d) Failed to maintain a current instrument qual-ification, unless exempt or waived under the properregulation or aircrew training manual.

(e) Failed to report for an annual flight physicalexamination, whether or not assigned to an operationalflying duty position or meeting "gates."

(2) Flagrant violation of flying regulations. .Thismay show a lack of flying judgment or proficiency torender him or her unfit or unqualified for flying duty.

(3) Undesirable habits or traits of character. Evi-dence that shows the officer is emotionally unstable orhas inherent undesirable personality traits that may af-fect his or her flying duty. This also applies to illegal useof hallucinogenic, narcotic, or federally controlled drugsand substances, and alcohol abuse.

(4) Insufficient motivation. Lack of motivation isany self-imposed deficiency not covered under medicalunfitness in AR 40-501. (e.g., apathy or fear of flying notbecause of psychiatric illness) that limits the duty or lo-cation to which an aviator may be assigned. Theunderlying cause may but need not be determined. Insuf-ficient motivation may be proven by unjustified deficientconduct, such as refusing to fly a specific aircraft or cate-gory, type, or model of aircraft or refusing to fly certainmissions or in a particular theater of operations, combat,or otherwise. This paragraph does not preclude a com-mander from taking any proper measures, to includeaction under UCMJ, if he or she determines or suspectsthere is any criminality in the aviator's conduct. Actionsresulting in conviction or nonjudicial punishment, underUCMJ, may also be grounds for administrative disquali-fication under this paragraph. When a commanderdiscovers a self-imposed deficiency on the part of an avi-ator, such as a profession of "fear of flying," thefollowing action must be taken by the commander:

(d) Temporarily suspend the aviator.(5) Require the aviator to have a medical exami-

nation per AR 40-501, chapter 10. The examiningphysician will determine if any disabling physical or psy-chiatric conditions exist. The determination of medicalfitness for flying is made at the lowest echelon possible,and the report is returned to the commander. Flight sur-geons at all levels of command will determine if theaviator is medically fit for flying duty. If the aviator is

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medically unfit, the flight surgeon will provide the com-mander with a statement (DA Form 4186) commentingon the duration and severity of the condition. A reportindicating medical disqualification will be sent for finaldetermination by USAAMC as stated in paragraph3-9o.

(c) If the aviator is medically fit to fly, he or shewill be told that a self-imposed deficiency may be consid-ered dereliction of duty. If a violation of the UCMJ issuspected, the aviator will be advised of his or her rightsagainst self-incrimination and of any rights to counsel.(See UCMJ, Art. 31(a); and Military Rules of Evidence,rule 305, chap XXVII, MCM (1969 Rev. ed).) The avia-tor will also be advised that he or she' may consult ajudge advocate for the possible legal consequences of aself-imposed deficiency. A written account of counselingsessions between the aviator and the commander (includ-ing date, substance, and witness present) will be kept.

(d) After counseling and the aviator's consulta-tion, if any, with a judge advocate, allow the aviator todeny the self-imposed deficiency. Unless he or she haselected to remain silent after being given the rights warn-ing (UCMJ, Art. 31; and Military Rules of Evidence,rule 305), a denial or affirmation of the self-imposed defi-ciency should be made in writing. It may be a verbalstatement if witnessed by an officer other than the com-mander or the judge advocate who counseled him or her.If the aviator denies the self-imposed deficiency, lift thesuspension and order the aviator to resume flying dutiesor take other action.

(e) If the aviator declines to deny the self-im-posed deficiency, the temporary suspension remains ineffect, and the case may be referred to an FEB. Com-manders should consider what action under UCMJwould be appropriate, if any.

(f) Failure to maintain medical certification. Anofficer must maintain medical certification for flying dutythrough timely physical examinations (AR 95-1 andpara 3-9, this AR). If the certification expires, he or sheis unfit until medically requalified or a temporary medi-cal extension is provided (AR 40-501). For activecomponent officers, aviation service is suspended effec-tive the day following the last day of his or her birthmonth. For RC officers, the effective day for the suspen-sion is the day following the last day of the designatedfiscal quarter. In cases where temporary medical exten-sion has been provided, aviation service is suspended onthe first day following the last day of the extension. Theimmediate commander will temporarily suspend the of-ficer from flying duty (para 3-7).

(g) If not physically examined and medicallyrecertified within 6 months following the date of suspen-sion, the proper appointing authority will convene anFEB.

(h) If the officer is given a physical examination

within 6 months of suspension and the examinationshows that he or she is unfit and will not be well by the1st day of the 6th month following suspension, the flightsurgeon will inform the commander and USAAMC.USAAMC will act on the medical report according toparagraph 3-9a(3). If disqualification is recommended,MILPERCEN or NGB will publish an aeronautical or-der disqualifying the officer from aviation service. Theeffective date of this action will be the 1st day of the 6thmonth following suspension.

(i) Officers must plan for timely completion oftheir physical examination and medical recertification.They must consider additional time for processing medi-cal waivers. When an officer is stationed in a remote areaand only limited facilities are available, or when otherunexpected circumstances prevent a timely physical ex-amination and medical recertification, an officer mayrequest extension of eligibility up to 6 months,. The of-ficer will send a letter through his or her commander tothe FEB appointing authority. The FEB appointing au-thority approves or disapproves the request. For otherguidance, contact HQDA(DAPC-OPA-V), ALEX VA22332, or NGB(NGB-AVN-OC), Bldg. E6810, Aber-deen Proving Ground, MD 21010.

(5) Failure to complete graduate flight training. Ifan officer fails or self-eliminates himself or herself from agraduate flight training course, he or she will—

(a) Be allowed to repeat the course or be givenother instructions to complete the course.

(b) Be allowed to continue aviation service with-out completing the course. This should be recommendedonly when circumstances conflict with the skill require-ments of the course. This recommendation must becoordinated with the officer's career manager atMILPERCEN or the Chief, NGB.

(c) The school commandant may convene anFEB to determine if the officer should be allowed to con-tinue in aviation service.

(6) A personal request by an aviator for voluntarydisqualification. Except as specified in b below, such re-quests require an FEB.

(7) Appointing authority to convene an FEB.HQDA or Chief, NGB, may direct an appointing au-thority to convene an FEB to determine the flyingqualifications or fitness of—

(a) Rated officers who are currently disqualifiedfor aviation service (para 3-12).

(b) Nonunit Reserve rated officers when necessa-ry under any of the conditions described in paragraph3-12. Board recommendations will be sent throughCommander, RCPAC, ATTN: AGUZ-OPC-AV, 9700Page Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63132 (for review), toHQDA(DAPC-OPA-V).

6. Disqualification not requiring FEB action. Undercertain conditions, an officer may request waiver of the

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FEB and voluntary disqualification when such action isclearly in the Army's best interest. Requests must showbeyond reasonable doubt, through attached supportingdocuments, that an FEB would recommend disqualifica-tion. The FEB convening authority will submit allsupporting documents with the request for waiver. OnlyHQDA(DAPC-OPA-V) or NGB(NGB-AVN-OC)may waive the FEB.

(1) Unless there are unusual or compelling reasons,an officer should not request voluntary disqualificationif—

(a) He or she has not completed an active dutyservice commitment incurred because of initial entry orgraduate flight training.

(b) He or she has accepted assignment to or isenrolled in a formal graduate flight training course.

(2) For (1) above, the following are not unusual orcompelling reasons:

(a) A personal desire not to incur an active dutyservice commitment for a permanent change of station(PCS) or formal graduate flight training course.

(b) A refusal to fly a certain type of aircraft.(c) A refusal to perform a particular mission.(d) A refusal to fly in a certain location.

(3) Requirements for submitting a DA Form 4187are outlined below.

(a) The officer must submit a DA Form 4187 tohis or her immediate commander requesting voluntarydisqualification and waiver of an FEB. The DA Form4187 must include the statement: "I understand that ifthis request is approved, I will be permanently disquali-fied for aviation service."

(b) If the immediate commander recommendsthat the request be approved, he or she will temporarilysuspend the officer from flying duty pending final action(para 3-5).

(c) The voluntary request and supporting docu-ments are sent through reviewing authorities toHQDA(DAPC-OPA-V), ALEX VA 22332. Reviewingauthorities at any level may disapprove the request, re-turn it to the officer, and, if proper, direct thecommander to remove the temporary suspension. Themajor commander reviews the request and prepares thecommand position. HQDA(DAPC-OPA-V), ALEXVA 22332, is the final approval authority and publishesthe aeronautical order that permanently disqualifies theofficer from aviation service.

(d) Submitting a voluntary request may not beused as the reason for other administrative or disciplina-ry actions. This does not preclude proper action ifmaterial in the request so warrants. Examples are admit-ting a violation of law or directive or professing a fear offlying.

(4) An officer may request voluntary disqualifica-tion for Officer Personnel Management System (OPMS)

specialty realignment. In this case, (1) through (3) abovedo not apply. The proper MILPERCEN career manage-ment division will review the application. He or she willconsider individual qualifications and Army require-ments and provide comments. If approved,HQDA(DAPC-OPA-V) will publish the disqualifyingaeronautical order.

(5) An active duty rated officer having temporarysevere personal problems that may usually be resolvedwithin 12 months may be assigned to nonflying duties.He or she may request humanitarian rather than volun-tary disqualification. (This action is separate from thecompassionate reassignment or deferment programs ofAR 614-101, chap 3.) Each case will be evaluated on itsmerits.

(a) A humanitarian request implies that assign-ment to a nonaviation position is not possible or isimpractical. - *

(b) Approval of the request generally is based onthe same guidelines used to process compassionate reas-signments or deferments under AR 614-101, chapter 3.A temporary excuse from flying will be emphasized.When a humanitarian request is in the best interest ofthe Army, the request will be approved.

(c) Officers will use DA Form 4187 to submit re-quests. Requests will include a complete explanation ofthe circumstances and statements from medical authori-ties, chaplains, or qualified counselors. (Commanders atany level of review may disapprove this request and re-turn it to the sender.) The major commander reviews therequest and prepares a command position.HQDA(DAPC-OPA-V) is the final approval authorityand will publish the disqualifying aeronautical order.

Section IVAdministrative Termination and Requalificatlon ofAviation Service

3-11. Terminating aviation service oraeronautical orders

a. Resignation or release from active duty. Aviationservice orders terminate 30 days following the officer'sresignation or release from active duty (para 3-3). As anexception, officers released from active duty who retain aReserve appointment or remain in an active Reserve sta-tus will be retained in aviation service.

b. Academic or flying deficiencies or self-elimination ofstudent aviators. CG, USAAVNC, will revoke the avia-tion service orders of students who fail to completeInitial Entry Rotary Wing training. (This also applies toWOCs.) Copies of orders terminating aviation service orflight training will be sent to the proper headquarters(para 2-5d)- '

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who publishes erroneous or fraudulent aviation serviceorders will be required to revoke them.

d. Change in status. Aviation service orders are ter-minated when an officer changes his or her status fromWO to commissioned officer or vice versa (para 3-3d).

e. Results of termination. Paragraph 3-8 applies to of-ficers whose service has been terminated.

/ Reentry into aviation service. The appropriate com-mander (para 3-2) may reenter rated officers whoseaviation service has been terminated (para 3-12e).

3-12. RequaUffcatfon for avfatfon servicea. Eligibility. Rated officers may request requalifica-

tion and restoration of an aviation specialty or MOS.Commanders should determine whether the original rea-sons for disqualification and current circumstancesrequire convening an FEB to review the officer's requestfor requalification. Decision authority for cases of re-qualification will be retained at HQDA or Chief, NGB,and will be based on the needs of the officer and the Ar-my at the time of the request.

b. Termination because of medical disqualification. Ifa local medical authority determines that the disablingcondition no longer exists or can be waived, he or shemay send the information required by AR 40-501, para-graph 10-26, to USAAMC. USAAMC will review theinformation and make the final medical determination.The Cdr, USAAMC, will follow procedures in para-graph 3-9a(3) or 3-9e, as applicable.

c. Disqualification resulting from FEB action.(1) Evaluation for requalification. An officer dis-

qualified as result of an FEB review may be evaluatedfor requalification if—

(a) He or she was not permanently disqualifiedfor aviation service.

(b) His or her authority to wear the aviatorbadge was not revoked as a result of an FEB recommen-dation (AR 672-5-1, para 1-29).

(2) Procedures for requalification,(a) The officer will write his or her immediate

commander to request requalification.(b) The officer's immediate commander must en-

dorse the requalification request, with arecommendation, through proper channels to the FEBappointing authority. The appointing authority may con-vene an FEB to evaluate the officer's qualifications forreturn to aviation service.

d. Disqualification not resulting from FEB action.(1) Voluntary disqualification. An officer who re-

quested voluntary disqualification with waiver of an FEBis permanently disqualified and not eligible for requalifi-cation. (Exception: Officers who volunteer to disqualifyto meet branch or specialty alignment objectives may berequalified.) They must also be awarded their aviationrelated specialty (15, 71, 67J).

(2) Humanitarian disqualification (para 3~10b(5)).Humanitarian disqualification may not be for a periodlonger than a related compassionate reassignment. Whenthis reassignment is terminated or canceled, the officer isrequalified for aviation service or disqualified under sec-tion III. In no case will this disqualification extendbeyond 24 months without action to requaUfy or disqual-ify the officer under different provisions. TheMILPERCEN career management division monitors thecompassionate reassignments and advises the AviationPlans and Program Branch (DAPC-OPA-V) on termi-nations. HQDA(DAPC-OPA-V) publishes aeronauticalorders to requaUfy the officer.

e. Application for requalification (active duty person-nel).

(1) Officers disqualified for aviation service may re-quest requalification (table 2-3).

(2) Officers formerly rated as UJJAF pilots.or Armyor naval (USN, USMC, USCG) aviators called or recal-led to active duty may request aviation service ordersand the proper OPMS specialty code or warrant officerMOS.

(3) DA Form 4187 will be used to request requalifi-cation in all the cases above. Send requests throughcommand channels to HQDA(DAPC-OPA-V), ALEXVA 22332.

(4) The officer requesting requalification must in-clude the following:

(a) A copy of the original aeronautical designa-tion order issued by the CG, USAAVNC, orCommandant, US Army Aviation School Element,Hunter Army Airfield, at the time of graduation frominitial entry flight training; or the original Air Force aer-onautical rating order; or a copy of the officer'sundergraduate flight training completion certificate(USN, USMC, or USCG).

(b) A copy of the current class 2 flight physicalexamination results completed within the previous 12months and approved by the Cdr, USAAMC.

(c) For officers with prior or current commission-ed status, a copy of the officer's record brief, DA Form 2(Personnel Qualification Record—Part I) or order deter-mining the TFOS and ASED.

(d) A copy of the most recent DA Form 759.(e) A copy of the current order to active duty.(/) A copy of the previous qualification order

(when applicable).(g) A copy of the following signed statement: I

understand that a service member who makes a falsestatement, knowing it to be false, could be punished bycourt-martial under Article 107, UCMJ. With this un-derstanding, I make the official statement: With theexception of a medical restriction of less than 30 days forany one incident, I have never been restricted or sus-pended from flight duty, and I have never been involved

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in an aircraft accident other than those incidents thatfollow: restrictions from flight duty (if none, so state),suspensions from flight duty (if none, so state), militaryaircraft accidents, or civilian aviation aircraft accidents(if none, so state).

(h) A brief chronology of assignments to opera-tional (formerly referred to as "Category A") flying dutypositions (Active and Reserve). Do not include assign-ments to nonoperational duties (formerly referred to as"Category B"), even if proficiency flights were flown.

(5) If the officer is disqualified for medical reasons,his or her application will be sent to USAAMC to deter-mine physical qualification. USAAMC will then send itwith an appropriate recommendation toHQDA(DAPC-OPA-V).

(6) If the officer is disqualified because of an FEBrecommendation, his or her application will be sent tothe proper FEB appointing authority who recommendsapproval or disapproval./ The DA Form 4187 request for requalification for

reentry into aviation service (USAR personnel) will besent to Cdr, RCPAC, ATTN: AGUZ-OPC-AV, 9700Page Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63132, and include the fol-lowing:

(1) Name, grade, SSN, specialty, and branch.(2) Current duty status, AGR, TPU, or control

group.(3) Unit and location.(4) Duty assignment, paragraph and line number.(5) Copy of original request and current termina-

tion of suspension.(6) Copies of any suspensions and termination of

such suspensions.(7) Copy of current approved class 2 flight physical.(8) Copy of current assignment orders.(9) A statement prepared by the officer, as follows:

"I (have) (have not) been suspended or relieved fromaviation service before ray release from active duty orReserve Component duty." (If yes, explain.)

g. If the request is approved, a copy of the aviationservice requalification order will become a permanentpart of the officer's—

(1) OMPF.(2) Field Military Personnel Records Jacket.(3) Individual Flight Records Folder.

Section VStatus of Student Aviators

3-13. Initial qualification for aviation service ofstudent aviators

a. Officer students. Officer students are qualified foraviation service at the start of the proper qualificationcourse (table 2-1) leading to the award of an aeronauti-cal rating. CG, USAAVNC, will use AR 310-10, format

331, as guidance. If the course is satisfactorily completedand an aeronautical rating awarded, the officer will con-tinue in aviation service until disqualified (sec III).

(1) If the officer fails or is nonmedically eliminatedfrom the course before completion, his or her aviationservice orders will be terminated promptly. If he or shehas an aviation specialty, it must be changed and abranch transfer will be requested, if appropriate.

(2) If the officer is eliminated because of medicalunfitness, his or her aviation service is terminated on the1st day of the 6th month following medical incapacita-tion or following the date of disenrollment, whichevercomes first.

b. Warrant officer candidates. WOCs are qualified foraviation service on graduation from flight training, ap-pointment as a warrant officer, and the award of anArmy aeronautical rating. CG, USAAVNC, will publishflight training orders using AR 310-10, format *332.They will be effective on the starting date of the course.Orders will read: "Perform flight training." These ordersexpire automatically when the aeronautical rating or avi-ation service order is published (AR 310-10). If theWOC fails or is eliminated for any reason (includingmedical) from the course before completion, the flighttraining orders will be revoked by written order. The or-der will be effective on the date of disenrollment

3-14. Incentive pay statusa. Officers. Incentive pay entitlements are as shown in

DODPM, table 2-1-6. Entitlement begins on the ASED.b. Warrant officer candidates. During flight training,

WOCs are entitled to enlisted crewmember hazardousduty incentive pay (DODPM, table 2-1-1). A warrantofficer candidate's entitlement to ACIP begins on his orher ASED, the date appointed a warrant officer.

Section VICareer Aviation Service Data

3-15. Aviation Service Entry Datea. Officers and WOCs candidates. For information on

officers and WOCs, see paragraph 3-36.b. Uses of ASED. ASED is used to determine the arri-

val at either a 12- or 18-year ACIA gate. For incentivepay purposes, time creditable toward "gate passage"runs continuously from the ASED.

c. Adjustment The ASED is adjusted only when anofficer fails to complete the course leading to award of anaeronautical rating. If he or she is later accepted to reen-ter the course, his or her ASED will be changed to thedate of reentry.

d. Officers who change rating. The ASED for an of-ficer who changes rating status from aviator to flight

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surgeon or officer to WO remains the date he or she en-tered into aviation service. This applies to the first ratingheld.

3-16. Total Federal Officer ServiceFor rated officers, TFOS is used to—

a. Determine the incentive pay rate for those withmore than 18 years of officer service.

b. Compute the 22- or 25-year termination date of in-centive pay for those who have passed the 18-year ACIAgate.

3-17. Total Operational Flying Duty CreditTo receive credit for TOFDC, an officer must be as-signed to an operational flying position (AR 570-rl) andmeet flying requirements of AR 95-1 or the proper air-crew training manual.

a. Operational flying duty credit. Operational flyingduty credit begins the day following the date the aviatorsigns out of a nonoperational flying duty position enroute to an operational flying duty position. Credit iscontinuous until the aviator signs out en route to a no-noperational flying duty position.

b. Operational flying duty dates. TOFDC is recordedby number of months. The 15th day is the "break even"point for crediting or not crediting a month. If an avia-tor signs out of a nonoperational flying duty position enroute to an operational flying duty position on the 14thday of a month or earlier, credit begins the following dayand the month is counted. Conversely, if the date of signout is the 15th day of a month or later, the month is notcounted. If departure from an operational flying duty po-sition is on the 15th day or later, the full month iscounted. Departures on the 14th day or earlier causesthe month not to be counted.

c. Consecutive assignments. If an aviator remains inoperational flying positions in consecutive assignments,credit is continuous. Leave and travel time between as-signments are included, except that aviators may not flyor accumulate TOFDC while attending nonaviationschools on temporary duty of 90 days or more.

d. Automated update of TOFDC. During each updateof the officer's master file, using the Standard Installa-tion Division Personnel System input, the automatedprocedure evaluates each aviator duty departure transac-tion. If the departure is from an operational flying dutyposition, time spent in this position is added to TOFDC.

e. Special conditions for crediting TOFDC. TOFDCmay be credited to an aviator not meeting the provisionsof this paragraph only under the following conditions:

(1) The aviator is medically unfit. The accident orillness occurred while assigned to an operational flyingposition. TOFDC will continue until he or she is dis-qualified (para 3-9).

(2) The aviator is a prisoner of war or is declaredmissing in action.

(3) If the aviator's release from active duty is void-ed by the Army Board for Correction of MilitaryRecords (ABCMR), he or she must ask the ABCMR todetermine the amount of active duty that is creditable to-ward TOFDC.

Section VIIAdditional Flight Surgeon Data

3-18. Operational flying duty for flight surgeonsa. Flight surgeons are considered on operational fly-

ing duty when placed on competent orders by Cdr,USAMMC, TSG, or NGB. This duty entitles them tomonthly ACIP. Questionable cases will be submitted forreview by TSG or NGB.

b. Duties include the following:(1) Formal aviation medicine training leading to

the award of an aeronautical rating.(2) Formal aerospace medicine residency training

leading to certification in aerospace medicine.(3) An assignment to a position or location deter-

mined by TSG or NGB that requires the flight surgeonto conduct a local aviation medicine program.

(4) Any assignment for an aerospace medicine spe-cialist, primary SSI 61N9B, provided the person remainsactively involved in an aviation medicine program. Thisdoes not apply to officers in a second residency programunless preselected for a position that requires dual certifi-cation.

3-19. Flight surgeons annual minimum flyinghours

a. Flight surgeons assigned to flying duty must fly aminimum of 4 hours per month in a military aircraft foractive duty and 2 hours per month for an RC to qualifyfor monthly ACIP. Total requirements follow:

(1) Active Component.

TotalNight

Semiannual Annual(hours) (hours)24 60

10

(2) ReserveComponent.

Semiannual Annual(hours) (hours)

Total 12 30Night 4

b. Semiannual and annual minimum requirements

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will be reduced proportionately for those who begin orend flying during a certain flying year.

c. Flight surgeons who cannot meet the flying require-ments above may request a waiver fromHQDA(SGPEr-MC) or NGB. All facts that precludecompleting minimum flying requirements must be in-cluded when requesting a waiver. In no case will awaiver be given for the minimum flying requirements forpay required by DODPM.

d. Flight surgeons are expected to fly—(1) Primarily with the unit(s) that they support.(2) In all types of aircraft in their units.

3-20. Operational flying duty ordersa. Only TSG, Cdr, USAAMC, or Chief, NGB, will is-

sue orders initiating or terminating flying duty andeligibility for monthly ACIP for flight surgeons. Cdr,USAAMC, will only issue operational flying duty ordersfor flight surgeons when directed byHQDA(SGPE-MC), WASH DC 20324. AR 310-10,format 331, will be used for all orders. Entitlement toACIP for periods of travel, TDY, and leave will be de-termined according to paragraph 3-19, so long as

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semiannual and annual flight surgeon flying minimumsare met (DODPM, part 2). Orders: for flight surgeonswill normally qualify them for aviation service and will,in addition, indicate whether or not they are being as-signed to operational flying duty (duty SSI 6IN).

b. Normally, all Medical Corps officers who havebeen awarded SSI 61N and who meet the requirementsin paragraph 3-18 will be placed on flying duty orders.Officers in other positions, not qualifying under para-graph 3-18, are authorized to practice aviation medicineon an occasional or short term substitute basis withoutbeing on orders. Those serving more than 2 weeks as asubstitute for the regular flight surgeon will be placed ontemporary flight status. To request temporary flight sta-tus, call HQDA(DASG-PSP), (autovon 227-2743); orHQDA(SGPE-MC), (autovon 223-^170).

c. Once entered into aviation service, flight surgeonscontinue in aviation service regardless of duty. However,HQ'DA(SGPE-MC) or Chief, NGB, will issue assign-ment instructions in the orders that terminate orcontinue operational flying duty and entitlement toACIP or upon reassignment to nonoperational flying du-ty.

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Chapter 4Flying Evaluation Board (FEB)

4-1. GeneralEach person authorized to pilot an Army aircraft or per-form crewmember duties must maintain the highestprofessional standards. When his or her performance isdoubtful, justification for continued qualification for avi-ation service or authorization to pilot Army aircraft issubject to complete review.

4-2. Functions of the FEBa. The FEB is composed of rated officers who are

qualified for aviation service. It convenes to—(1) Examine the qualifications of an officer for avia-

tion service.(2) Evaluate the officer's potential for continued

aviation service.(3) Make recommendations to higher authorities.

b. The functions and duties of an FEB are administra-tive. The FEB does not make recommendations ondisciplinary actions. FEBs will be conducted as pre-scribed by AR 15-6, with proper modification.

c. An FEB reviews the officer's past performance,background, and qualifications,

d. An FEB makes recommendations on the future useof an officer in his or her aviation specialty. A DA Form1574 (Report of Proceedings by Investigating Officer/Board of Officers) will be prepared by the FEB and in-clude the following:

(1) All exhibits and testimonies presented to theboard.

(2) Either a verbatim transcript or a summary ofthe open session proceedings.

e. The recommendations of an FEB are advisory andnot binding. The board is the first step in the evaluationprocess. When the FEB appointing authority believesdisqualification or permanent disqualification is appro-priate, the approval authority must be exercised by thelowest level authority exercising general court-martial(GCM) jurisdiction. If the appointing authority exercisessuch jurisdiction, approval authority may be exercised atthat level. As an exception to this procedure, the Chief,NGB, will approve all FEBs for Army National Guardaviators.

4-3. Overview of board actionThe objective of the FEB is to insure that all informationrelevant to a person's qualifications is presented and thatthe proceedings are objectively evaluated. This applies toboth the board members and respondent,

fl. The board receives exhibits and hears testimonies

in open session, witnesses are sworn in and subject tocross-examination, and the respondent may be represent-ed by counsel. The respondent may choose to do one ofthe following:

(1) Request a military counsel of his or her choice.The rating official of the military counsel will determineavailability of the counsel on the basis of workload, dis-tance to be traveled, expected length of the hearing, andmanning.

(2) Request that a military counsel be assigned.(3) Hire civilian counsel of his or her choice at own

expense.(4) Decline legal counsel.

b. The formal board will be held according to AR15-6. Informal conversation or comments, statements"off the record," and reference to other matters will beavoided. In this regard, care should be taken ^that ex-tracts or attachments from safety investigation reportswill not be considered as evidence by board members.The board members discuss and evaluate the evidenceand develop recommendations in closed session. Find-ings and recommendations are announced in opensession before the board adjourns. The appointing au-thority and superior reviewing authorities review thereport of the proceedings before sending it to the GCMconvening authority for final action. The following alsoapplies:

(1) More than one respondent before a board isprohibited.

(2) The board does not recommend punitive ac-tions.

(3) All approved FEB proceedings (restoration ordisqualification) will be forwarded toHQDA(DAPC-OPA-V), ALEX VA 22332. A copy ofthose proceedings that disqualify or permanently dis-qualify an officer will be included in that officer's OMPF.

(4) When an FEB recommends that an officer whowas previously disqualified through FEB proceedings berestored to aviation service, HQDA(DAPC-OPA-V) orChief, NGB(NGB-AVN~OC) will, in consonance withArmy requirements, prepare the orders.

4-4. Appointing authorityFEBs may be appointed by the authorities in paragraph3-76(2).

4-5. Convening the FEBAn FEB will be convened when—

a. One or more of the conditions in paragraph 3-10exists.

b. An officer submits a written request to appearbefore an FEB to his or her commander. The command-er will send the request, with recommendations, to thenearest FEB appointing authority.

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c. An RC member, former military officer, or civilianrequests an Army aeronautical rating.

4-6. FEB membershipThe membership of an FEB will be according to AR15-6. In addition—

a. Each board will consist of an uneven number ofvoting members (no fewer than three) who are ratedcommissioned officers. Exception: a board of one officermay be used for the civilian aviation accessions programfor officers who apply for an aeronautical rating.

b. The board may include a flight surgeon as a non-voting, advisory member when a medical problem couldinterfere with the officer's duty performance.

c. If the respondent is a flight surgeon, one votingmember will be a flight surgeon.

d. A nonvoting legal advisor may be appointed to theboard (AR 15-6, para 5-ld).

e. Exception to a above: if the respondent is a WO,one voting board member will be a WO, senior in gradeto the respondent (No more than one WO will be ap-pointed to the board as a voting member.)

/ National Guard boards may include a rated officerfrom the US Army Advisory Group to the ARNG of aState.

g. The DA Form 1574 will show board membership,the voting members aeronautical ratings, and specialtycodes or MOS.

4-7. FEB proceedingsa. Conduct of FEB proceedings. FEBs will be con-

ducted as prescribed by AR 15-6.b. Findings and recommendations. Findings and rec-

ommendations of the board will be according to AR15-6, chapter 3, section II. Recommendations will be re-stricted to the following:

(1) Officers with proper training and skills beawarded an aeronautical rating.

(2) Orders suspending the respondent from flyingbe rescinded and respondent be restored to aviation ser-vice. When aviation operations or the flying ability of therespondent can be unproved, other recommendationsmay be made.

(3) Orders disqualifying the respondent be rescind-ed and the respondent be requalified for aviation service.

(4) Respondent be disqualified from aviation ser-vice.

(5) Respondent be permanently disqualified fromaviation service.

(6) Respondent be permanently disqualified fromaviation service and no longer authorized to wear theArmy Aviation Badge (AR 672-5-10, para 1-29).

c. Recommendation guidance. The FEB and review-ing authorities will base their recommendations on clear,logical findings of the respondent's potential for use as a

rated officer in active flying service. The guidance belowapplies.

(1) Recommendations to disqualify an officer arenormally not on the basis of an isolated incident or ac-tion. Outstanding duty over an extended time isconsidered. However, if an officer clearly shows a dan-gerous or an unacceptable change in pattern ofperformance, disqualification should be recommended.

(2) The board and reviewing authorities must con-sider the officer's ability and potential to perform basicmilitary flying duties and, when applicable, the potentialfor more complex skills after more training and flyingexperience.

(3) Officers having marginal potential for continuedaviation service should be recommended for disqualifica-tion.

(4) In the final analysis, the best interest of the Ar-my remains the prime criterion in evaluating each case.

d. Preparation and disposition of report proceedings.(1) One original and two copies of DA Form 1574

will be prepared according to AR 15-6, paragraph 3-14.(2) The original copy of the report will be reviewed

for legal sufficiency before being submitted to the ap-pointing authority for review. If the appointing authorityapproves the findings and recommendations, he or shesends a copy of the report to the next higher reviewingauthority.

(3) The reviewing authority taking final action willretain a copy of the report for 1 year. When final actionis taken, the original will be sent toHQDA(DAPC-OPA-V), ALEX VA 22332, to be filedpermanently in the respondent's OMPF and for prepara-tion of appropriate orders. The board will give theduplicate copy, after deleting classified portions, to therespondent or his or her counsel for review before send-ing it to the appointing authority. The reviewingauthority taking final action will return this copy to therespondent.

(4) Each headquarters in the reviewing chain neednot retain a copy of the report of the proceedings.

4-8. Approving authoritya. When the appointing or a higher reviewing authori-

ty believes disqualifying the officer is proper, the reportwill be sent through command channels to the nexthigher reviewing authority for review. The appointing orany higher reviewing authority may take final action onthe board proceedings when it restores aviation service,provided the person has not been previously disqualified.(See para 4-3b(4).)

b. If flying requirements are waived or time extendedfor instrument renewal and qualifying the officer and re-storing him to flying duty are recommended, theappointing authority may restore the aviator; however, a

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request for waiver or extension of time will be sent to theMACOM in accordance with AR 95-1.

c. When all reviewers recommend disqualification,and when the FEB appointing authority believes disqual-ification or permanent disqualification is proper, finalaction will be taken by the lowest level authority havinggeneral court-martial authority. If the appointing au-thority exercises such jurisdiction, approval authoritymay be exercised at that level.

4-9. AppealsOn the basis of other additional evidence or new unex-pected circumstances, a respondent may request theMACOM commander to reconsider the GCM conveningauthority's decision. Appeals (complete with a copy ofthe disqualifying FEB) must be sent through the samechannels as the FEB. CG, MILPERCEN, will considerall appeals for officers not assigned to MACOMs. Oncethe appellant authority has acted on an appeal, it willnot be considered further. Cases that are acted on favor-ably will be sent to HQDA(DAPC-OPA-V), ALEX VA22332 for the preparation of appropriate orders.

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4-10. FEB time phasingFEBs will be processed according to the conditions be-low. If a report is late, a written justification must beincluded.

a. The president of the board must convene the FEBwithin 30 days of his or her appointment.

b. The president of the board should complete andsend a report of the proceedings to the convening au-thority within 30 days from the convening date.

c. The respondent or his or her counsel will have 10days from receiving the report proceedings to reviewthem and submit a brief to the convening authority (AR15-6).

d. Commanders must take final action on the case orsend a report of the proceedings to the next higher re-viewing authority within 15 days.

e. The respondent or his or her counsel has 60 daysfollowing the notice of final action in which to fife an ap-peal./ The appointing authority will request an extension

(para 3-7b(2)) when it is apparent that final action willnot be completed within 6 months from the initial dateof suspension.

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Chapter 5Aeromedical Consultation In-FlightEvaluation

5-1. GeneralThis chapter—

a. Prescribes responsibilities and procedures for con-ducting aeromedical consultation and in-flightevaluations (ACIEs) for Army aviators whose physicalcondition precludes their meeting class 2 flying stan-dards.

b. Concerns all active duty, RC, and DA civilian avia-tors who—

(1) Have been suspended or disqualified from avia-tion service for a medical condition that renders themunfit for retention in aviation service (AR 40-501).

(2) Possess a capability for flying duty, with possi-ble restrictions, as determined by the flight surgeon.

(3) Meet a valid Army requirement for a particulargrade and specialty.

(4) Are appropriate candidates for possible returnto aviation service and whose evaluation may contributesubstantive aeromedical knowledge and thereby enhanceArmy aviation and the practice of aviation medicine.

5-2. Responsibilitiesa. Flight surgeon.Any flight surgeon may request an

ACIE for a suspended or disqualified Army aviator. Incases where disagreement exists, Cdr, USAAMC, willmake final determination on the need for further evalua-tion.

b. Commander of medical facility.The commander ofa medical facility will send the ACIE request and theperson's health record jacket to Cdr, USAAMC, ATTN:HSXY-AER, Fort Rucker, AL 36362. For ARNG avia-tors, send the request through Chief,NGB(NGB-AVN-OC), Aberdeen Proving Ground,MD 21010, to USAAMC, ATTN: HSXY-AER, FortRucker, AL 36362.

c. Commander, US Army Aeromedical Cenfer.TheCdr, USAAMC, will—

(1) Review the request for the ACIE, the aeromedi-cal summary, and the person's health record jacket, anddecide if further evaluation is needed.

(2) Coordinate to schedule aircraft and instructorpilot requirements with the CG, USAAVNC.

(3) Coordinate specific Army personnel or locationsfor medical or in-flight evaluation and issue of temporaryaviation service orders, as required.

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(5) When necessary, coordinate with TSG concern-ing evaluations and TDY fund cites.

(6) Inform the proper flight surgeon or aviator'sunit commander of the inclusive dates of the evaluation.

(7) Review the findings and recommendations ofthe ACIE, and approve or disapprove recommendations.

(8) Send the formal report, with recommendations,to HQDA(DAPC-OPA-V), ALEX VA 22332, for finalaction. For ARNG aviators, the formal report and rec-ommendations will be sent to Chief, NGB, ATTN:NGB-AVN-OC, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD,21010, for final action.

d. Commanding General, US Army Military PersonnelCenter and Chief, JVGB.The CG, MILPERCEN, orChief, NGB, will—

(1) Determine whether returning the aviator to avi-ation service with a waiver would meet Armyrequirements.

(2) Inform USAAMC when service needs exist.(3) Issue a temporary aviation service order for the

inclusive dates of the evaluation when requested byUSAAMC.

(4) Determine if the officer is qualified for aviationservice after the evaluation report is received; amend orrevoke the aviation service order if appropriate.

(5) Issue assignment and travel orders for thoseaviators returned to aviation service.

5-3. Procedures for in-flight demonstrationcapability

a. Aviators will—(1) Present a copy of their most recent DA Form

759 to USAAMC personnel.(2) Demonstrate their ability to safely perform all

the normal and emergency functions involved with pilot-ing the aircraft in which qualified. This demonstrationwill include ability to preflight the aircraft as well as per-form all flight maneuvers.

b. A qualified instructor pilot will—(1) Accompany the aviator during flight

demonstrations.(2) Evaluate the aviator's performance.(3) Provide a written report to the aeromedical ac-

tivity if requested. The report will reflect theperformance capabilities and limits, if any, of the aviatorin each type of aircraft flown. It will also contain com-ments on the ability of the aviator to operate the aircraftsafely and efficiently.

(4) Provide the aviator a copy of the findings,c. A flight surgeon will—

(1) Accompany the aviator in all aircraft that canaccommodate the surgeon.

(2) Evaluate the aviator's restrictions to physical in-flight requirements and psycho-physiologic stresses.

(3) Provide a report of the findings to the aviator.

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(4) Provide USAAMC a written report of the find-ings.

5-4. Aeromedical consultation serviceThe data provided by the flight surgeon and the instruc-tor pilot are combined and submitted in the form of anaeromedical summary. This summary is received by theAeromedical Consultant Advisory Panel consisting ofaeromedical specialists appointed by the Cdr,USAAMC, and experienced aviators appointed by theCG, USAAVNC After the summary is reviewed, theboard will decide if the aviator is able to perform flyingduties safely and efficiently. If a revaluation is needed ata later date, the board will indicate this in their report.The board will also state the desired time interval for therevaluation. The panel will provide their conclusions,recommendations, and the aeromedical summary to theCdr, USAAMC, who will make the final decision ofmedical fitness and send them to the CG,MILPERCEN, or Chief, NGB, for final action.

5-5. Temporary aviation service ordersUSAAMC will coordinate with MILPERCEN andNGB, as applicable, to issue temporary aviation serviceorders. These orders will define the limits imposed onthe aviator for the evaluation. Such orders will terminateon the specified date, at which time the aviator will re-vert to the previously existing suspension or disqualifiedstatus pending final decision of the case.

5-6. Travel ordersThe Cdr, USAAMC, will send details concerning travel,including fund citations, to the aviator's unit commanderwho will coordinate publication of the travel order withthe servicing military personnel office' (MlLPO).

a. When possible, commanders will request transpor-tation on USAF aircraft through aeromedical evacuationchannels.

b. Normally, the servicing MILPO will issue the avia-tor travel orders indicating temporary duty to theUSAAMC Medical Company and with further attach-ment to the USAAMC for purposes of an ACIE.

c. For ARNG aviators, funding and orders will be theresponsibility of the State adjutant general.

5-7. Distribution of the final aeromedicalconsultation in-flight aviation reportThe ACIE report will be distributed as follows: "

a. One copy for the aviator's medical record.b. One copy for HQDA(DASG-PSP-O), WASH DC

20310.c. One copy to HQDA(DAPC-OPE-V), ALEX VA

22332.d. For ARNG aviators (one copy), all distribution

will be made by NGB(NGB-AVN-OC), AberdeenProving Ground, MD 21010.

e. For USAR officers (not on active duty), one copyto Cdr, RCPAC, ATTN: AGUZ-OPC-AV, 9700 PageBlvd., St. Louis, MO 63132./ One copy to the officer.

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Appendix AReferences

Section IRequired Publications

AR15-4

AR 40-501

AR 95-1

AR 310-10

AR 614-101

AR 614-120

AR 672-5-1

Misc Pub 13-1

(Procedures for InvestigatingOfficers and Boards of Of-ficers). Cited in paragraphs1-1, 4-2, 4-3, 4-6, 4-7, and4-10.

(Standards of Medical Fit-ness). Cited in paragraphs3-1, 3-6, 3-9, 3-10, 3-12,and 5-1.

(Army Aviation: GeneralProvisions and Flight Regula-tions). Cited in paragraphs3-1, 3-6, 3-9, 3-10, 4-8, andtable 2-2.

(Military Orders). Cited inparagraphs 2-2, 2-3, 2-5,3-3, 3-S, 3-13, and 3-20.

(Officer and Warrant OfficerReassignment Policy). Citedin paragraph 3-10.

(Interservice Transfer of Ar-my Commissioned Officers onthe Active Duty List). Citedin table 2-3.

(Military Awards). Cited inparagraphs 2-1, 2-2, 3-8,3-12, and 4-7.

Department of Defense Mili-tary Pay and Allowances En-titlements Manual. Cited inparagraphs 3-4, 3-5, 3-6,3-14, 3-19, and 3-20.

Section IIRelated Publications*

AR40-8

AR 135-100

AR 135-210

AR 570-1

DA Pam 600-3

DA Pam 600-11

Aircrew TrainingManual

Aviation CareerIncentive Act of 1974(ACIA)

Executive Order 11180,10 USC 3691 and37 USC 30la

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Uniform Code ofMilitary Justice, Article31.

(Temporary Flying Restric-tions Due to Exogenous Fac-tors)

(Appointment of Commis-sioned and Warrant Officers)

(Order to Active Duty as In-dividuals During Peacetime)

(Commissioned Officer Avia-tor Position Criteria)

(Commissioned Officer Pro-fessional Development andUtilization)

(Warrant Officer ProfessionalDevelopment)

(Aviation Service of RatedArmy Officers)

*A related publication is merely a source of additional information. The user does not have to read it to understand this regulation.

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Glossary

Section IAbbreviations

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USAAVNC ... US Army Aviation CenterUSAR ........ US Army ReserveWOC .. . . . . . . . warrant officer candidateWORWAC.... Warrant Officer Candidate Rotary

Wing Aviator Course

Section IIABCMR ...... Army Board for Correction of Military Terms

RecordsACIA.... . . . . . Aviation Career Incentive Act of 1974 Aeromedical consultant in-flight evaluationACIE ......... Aeromedical Consultation In-flight A complete clinical and in-flight examination to deter-

Evaluation n^g y experienced Army aviators with a disqualifyingACIP ......... Aeronautical Career Incentive Pay injury, disease, or physical condition can return to flyingAGR ......... Active Guard Reserve duties without danger to themselves or the aviation safe-ARMA ....... adaptability rating for military ty environment

aeronauticsARNG........ Army National Guard Aeromedical physicians assistantASED ........ Aviation Service Entry Date A physician's assistant who has completed an approvedATM ......... aircraft training manual medical training program and has graduated from an ap-CAR.......... Chief, Army Reserve proved military course in aviation medicine.Cdr ........... commanderCG ........... commanding general Aeronautical orderCONUS....... continental United States Published notice by proper authority to—CONUSA ..... the numbered armies in the continental a. Qualify or disqualify an officer for aviation service.

United States b. Begin or terminate entitlement to Aviation CareerDCSPER...... Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel Incentive Pay.FAA.......... Federal Aviation Administration c. Award or revoke an aeronautical rating and badge.FAO.......... finance and accounting officerFEB .......... Flying Evaluation Board Aeronautical ratingFW ........... fixed wing One of several qualifications awarded to officers, a ratingHQDA........ Headquarters, Department of the certifies successful completion of prescribed aviation re-

Army lated training or equivalent experience. Current USIFRF ......... Individual Flight Records Folder Army aeronautical ratings are Army aviator, senior Ar-IRR ...,..,.,. Individual Ready Reserve my aviator, master Army aviator, flight surgeon, seniorMILPERCEN US Army Military Personnel Center flight surgeon, and master flight surgeon.MOS.......... military occupational specialtyNGB.. . . . . . . . . National Guard Bureau Authorized rated inventoryOMPF ........ Official Military Personnel File ' Those officers who maintain a pilot status code 1 andOPMS ........ Officer Personnel Management System have an aviation specialty code (15, 71, or 67J) or MOSORWAC...... Officer and Warrant Officer Rotary code 100-series.

Wing Aviator CoursePCS........... permanent change of station Aviation Career Incentive Act of 1974PSC... . . . . . . . . pilot status code An enactment of Congress that converted military flightRC ........... Reserve Component . pay from a hazardous duty to a career incentive pay sys-RCPAC....... US Army Reserve Components tern. This act prescribes the compensation procedures for

Personnel and Administration rated officers who are in aviation service on a career ba-Center sis.

RWQC........ Rotary Wing Qualification CourseSA.... . . . . . . . . Secretary of the Army Aviation "gates"SFTS ......... synthetic flight training system The two points (12th and 18th year computed from theTFOS ..... . . . . Total Federal Officer Service ASED) in an officer's aviation service used to determineTOFDC....... Total Operational Flying Duty Credit further entitlement to continuous incentive pay.TSG .......... The Surgeon GeneralUCMJ ........ Uniform Code of Military Justice Aviation service of rated officersUSAAMC..... US Army Aeromedical Center Service performed by an officer who has or is training for

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an aeronautical rating. Aviation service continues with-out interruption until the officer is disqualified oradministratively terminated from aviation service.

Continuous incentive payPay authorized to rated aviators, regardless of currentduty assignment,-continuous by each month, who meetthe operational flying requirements.

Flight surgeonA physician specially trained hi aviation medicine prac-tice whose primary duty is the medical examination andmedical care of aircrews.

Flying dutyAn assignment that requires rated officers and nonratedcrewmembers or noncrewmembers in officer or enlistedstatus to fly.

Hazardous Duty Incentive PayPay authorized to nonrated officers or enlisted memberson valid orders to perform crewmember or non-crewmember flying duty.

Monthly Incentive payPay authorized to—

(1) Flight surgeons while practicing aviationmedicine hi an authorized position.

(2) Aviators who are assigned to operational flyingpositions, but are not otherwise entitled to continuousincentive pay.

Pilot status codesCodes used to identify aviators on the Automated OfficerMaster File and Officer Record Brief, as follows:

a. PSC 1—qualified for aviation service.b. PSC 2—medically disqualified.c. PSC 3—nonmedically disqualified.

d. PSC 4—not in aviation service.

Rated officersCommissioned and warrant officer aviators and flightsurgeons who have been awarded an Army aeronauticalrating.

Student aviatorOfficers and warrant officer candidates who are enrolledin a course leading to the award of an aeronautical rat-ing as an Army aviator.

Total operational flying duty creditThe cumulative number of months of flying performedunder competent orders by rated or designated memberswhile serving in assignments hi which basic flying skillsnormally are maintained while performing assigned du-ties and flying performed by members in training, thatleads to the award of an aeronautical rating or designa-tion.

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

JOHN A. WICKHAM, JR.General United States ArmyChief of Staff

Official:

ROBERT M. JOYCEMajor General, United States ArmyThe Adjutant General

Distribution: To be distributed in accordance with DA Form12-9 requirements for AR, Personnel General: Active Army,ARNG, USAR.A.

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