National Guard Supplement 1 to
Army Regulation 95-1
Aviation
Flight
Regulations
National Guard Bureau
Arlington, VA 22202-3231
30 November 2018
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National Guard Supplement 1 to
Army Regulation 95-
Aviation
Flight
Regulations
National Guard Bureau Arlington, VA 22202- 30 November 2018
UNCLASSIFIED
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o Relocates the responsibilities of the Chief, Aviation and Safety Division under paragraph 1-13.1 (paragraph 1-13.1).
o Removes reference to ATP Failure report requirements.
o Removes references to OSACOM and OSAA and changes it to OSA-A.
o Reorganizes chapter 1 and adds paragraphs 1-13.1, 1-17.1 through 1-17.10 to outline responsibilities (paragraphs 1-13.1 and 1-17.1 through 1-17.10).
o Provides 365 day suspension authority to SAAOs and adds authority to non- medically suspend a crewmember from flight duty who fails to meet physical readiness standards (paragraph 1-17.2 t ).
o Requires Aviation Facility and Activity commanders who have FTS Technicians in a facility assigned aircraft, to design a CTL and ATP that will provide for the same level of proficiency that is commensurate with the duties of an equivalent military aviation position as their technician aviation position (paragraph 1-17.5 c ).
o Requires Unit/Detachment commanders to initiate a non-medical suspension on a crewmember that fails to meet physical readiness standards (paragraph 1- 17.7 m ).
o Adds additional medical professionals that are part of the aviation medicine program (paragraph 1-17.8).
o Removes ‘OuterLink’ as an authorized form of flight following.
o Reorganizes chapter 2 and adds paragraph 2-18 ‘Aviation Scorecard’.
o Provides additional clarification on personnel authorized to fly ARNG aircraft (Paragraph 2-1).
o Adds additional clarification on ARNG personnel authorized to fly other U.S. services and foreign services aircraft (paragraph 2-1.1).
o Provides additional guidance that military personnel are prohibited from flying while on military leave (paragraph 2-3 f ).
o Removes all policy on Limited Cockpit Duty. Limited Cockpit Duty is now covered in AR 95-1.
o Removes paragraph 2-6, Logging flying time.
o Provides additional guidance regarding Flight violation investigations and routing (paragraph 2-13).
o Updates and clarifies the ARNG FTS Mission Briefing and Final Mission Approval process (paragraph 2-14).
o Moves seats out operations from paragraph 8-11 to paragraph 2-15. Changes authority for seats out operations for military personnel from the DARNG to the State TAG. States approval authority for Law Enforcement Officers (paragraph 2-15).
o Adds certain restrictions to non-military personnel as passengers during external load operations (paragraph 3-8c).
o Moves ‘Aircrew Requirements’ from paragraph 2-16 and places it under paragraph 4-18.1.
o Removes all references to the OH-58 throughout this document.
o Updates guidance regarding Special Mission Use with Orientation Flights (paragraph 3-4).
o Changes paragraph 3-16. Removes ‘Composite Risk Management’ and adds ‘Crew endurance’.
o Changes chapter 3, Section VI, to Aircraft Logistics. Provides minor updates to ARNG Aviation Facilities Organization and moves it to Appendix C.
o Updates Ferry Flight requirements (paragraph 3-23).
o Removes the requirement for a hands-on performance evaluation either before or immediately after an individual ATP waiver was given.
o Provides additional ATP guidance for Dual Status Military Technicians (FTS Technicians) (paragraph 4-5.1).
o Removes paragraph 4-5 g regarding ARNG NRCM Flight Instructor training.
o Removes paragraph 4-8 regarding DA-approved training bases for Emergency Procedure Training.
o Removes paragraph 4-9 requiring PC/IP/SP/IE/MP/ME/UT/FI/SI to complete a home station PFE upon completion of a COI or designation. The requirements for some of these additional skills are covered in AR 95-1 and TC 3-04.11. This paragraph also removes the previous requirement to document the authorization to use the simulator for an APART instrument evaluation.
o Provides guidance when a FTS Technician Fails to meet ATP requirements (paragraph 4-10 a (1) (d) ).
o Updates and adds Table 4-1 for ARNG specific annual simulator usage requirements based on the increase of requirements in the individual aircraft ATMs. Adds requirements for RW Battalions to use the AVCATT (paragraph 4-11).
o Adds Electric Long Line use (paragraph 4-14.1).
o Removes paragraph 4-15 requiring ARNG aircraft to be flown with operational ASE installed.
o Updates guidance on Tactical Ingress/Egress operations and discusses standard METL tasks and additional METL tasks. Requires that units requesting to support non-DoD organizations must have ARNG-AV approval (paragraph 4-15.1).
o Restricts authorization to conduct SPIES and FRIES to military and certain counterdrug personnel only. Civil Law Enforcement Agency and Rescue personnel are not authorized to conduct SPIES and FRIES from ARNG aircraft.
o Removes paragraph 8-14, Training of ALSS maintenance personnel who were trained at the Professional Education Center (PEC), Little Rock, AR, or at USAALS Mobile Training Team (MTT) course, Fort McCoy, WI.
o Adds additional personnel to Table 11-1 who may perform AFTPs. Provides additional guidance on the use of AFTPs and updates authorized simulation devices that can be used for AFTPs (paragraph 11-1 through 11-12).
o Removes authorization to conduct no-pay AFTPs (paragraph 11-7 i ).
o Removes Aviation Course Prerequisite Waiver forms from Appendix B.
o Removes the Tactical Ingress/Egress Waiver Request form Appendix C.
o Removes the Unit and Individual Waiver Request memorandum form and deletes Appendix D.
o Removes AFTP Training Certification sample forms and deletes Appendix E.
o Changes Appendix F to Appendix B regarding the Regional Standardization Advisory Committees and Regions (Appendix B).
o Deletes Appendix G regarding ARNG Spouse Orientation Flight Program.
o Changes the acronym used for a nonrated crewmember from ‘NCM’ to ‘NRCM’ and noncrewmember to ‘NCM’ based on changes to TC 3-04.11 (Commander’s Aviation Training and Standardization Program) (Glossary).
o Adds the acronym ‘ACM’ (Aviation Crewmember) to denote any individual, RCM, NRCM, NCM, UAC, or any other member of the crew onboard or controlling an Army aircraft. (Glossary)
o Makes administrative changes (throughout).
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(Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) to Director, Army National Guard, ATTN: ARNG-AVS-SS (NG Supplement 1 to AR 95- 1), 111 South George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22204-1373, or email to: NG.NCR.ARNG.MBX.ARNG-AVS-SS@mail.mil
Impact on unit Manning System. This supplement does not contain policies that affect the Unit Manning System.
Distribution. A, B, C, D, and E. Distribution is intended for all NG/ARNG Directorate/command levels.
Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number. Only the AR 95-1 paragraphs affected by this supplement are listed)
Chapter 1 Introduction, page 1
Section I General, page 1 Purpose • 1-1, page 1 References • 1-2, page 1 Explanation of abbreviations and terms • 1-3, page 1 Deviations • 1-6, page 1 Waivers and delegation of authority • 1-7, page 1
Section II Responsibilities, page 1 Director, Army National Guard on behalf of the Chief, National Guard Bureau • 1-13, page 1 Chief, Aviation and Safety Division • 1-13.1, page 2 State Adjutants General • 1-17.1, page 2 State Army Aviation Officer • 1-17.2, page 2 TASMG Commanders • 1-17.3, page 3 Eastern, Western, High-Altitude and Fixed-Wing AATS Commanders • 1-17.4, page 4 Aviation Facility and Activity Commanders • 1-17.5, page 5 Aviation Brigade or Equivalent Commanders • 1-17.6, page 6 Unit/Detachment Commanders • 1-17.7, page 6 Flight Surgeon, Aeromedical Physician’s Assistant, Aviation Medicine Nurse Practitioner, and other Medical Professionals Authorized by Regulation • 1-17.8, page 7 Instructor Pilot (IP), Standardization Instructor Pilot (SP), Instructor Operator (IO), Standardization Operator (SO), Instrument Flight Examiner (IE), Maintenance Evaluator (ME), Unit Trainer (UT), Nonrated Crewmember Standardization Instructor (SI), Nonrated Crewmember Instructor (FI), and Master Trainer (MT) • 1-17.9, page 7 Crewmembers and Noncrewmembers • 1-17.10, page 7
Chapter 2 Aviation Management, page 8
Personnel authorized to fly Army aircraft • 2-1, page 8 ARNG personnel authorized to fly other U.S. services or Foreign Services aircraft • 2-1.1, page 8 Assignment of ARNG Crewmembers • 2-1.2, page 8 Personnel prohibited from performing Army aircrew duties • 2-3, page 8 Individual flight records • 2-8, page 9 Use of airports, heliports, and other landing areas • 2-9, page 9 Local flying rules • 2-10, page 9 Flight violations • 2-13, page 9 Mission approval process • 2-14, page 9 Seats out operations on Army aircraft (Manned) • 2-15, page 11 Aviation scorecard • 2-18, page 11
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Contents – Continued
Appendixes
A. References, page 30 Section I & II Publications, page 3 0
Section III Policies and Directives, page 3 4
Section IV Prescribed Forms, page 34
Section V Referenced Forms, page 3 5
B. Regional Standardization Advisory Committees, page 36
C. ARNG Aviation Facilities Organization, page 37
Table List
Table 4-1: ARNG Rotary Wing Simulator Flying Hour Requirements, page 16 Table 11-1: AFTP Authorization Table, page 26
Figure List Figure B-1: Regional Standardization Advisory Regions, page 36
Glossary
Section I Abbreviations , page 39
Section II Terms , page 46
Section III Special Abbreviations and Terms , page 47
Index, page 48
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1-13.1. (Add) Chief, Aviation and Safety Division Chief, Aviation and Safety Division (ARNG-AV), will – a. Oversee aviation programs to ensure compliance with Federal, DoD, and DA regulatory requirements for the standardization, maintenance, training, operations and effective risk-management of all ARNG manned and unmanned aviation. b. Coordinate with Federal, State and local agencies for ARNG aviation support. c. Publish and implement ARNG aviation and safety regulatory guidance. d. Oversee, mission and provide annual training guidance to the ARNG Aviation Training Site (AATS). e. Oversee and provide logistics mission guidance to the Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group (TASMG). f. Retransmit Safety of Flight messages and Aviation Safety Action Messages (ASAM) and related regulations and authorized exceptions to policy. g. Coordinate ARNG aviation requirements in relation to Program Objective Memorandum (POM), Structure Manning Decision Review (SMDR) and other Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution System (PPBES) functions. h. Coordinate all aviation related matters with other commands associated with force structure, modernization, standardization training and evaluations. i. Oversee and implement Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) and Readiness programs through the Aviation Safety and Standardization Branch (ARNG-AVS), Aviation Logistics Branch (ARNG-AVL), Aviation Maintenance Branch (ARNG-AVM), Programs and Services Branch (ARNG-AVP), Operations and Training Branch (ARNG- AVO), and the Safety Support Center, Ft. Rucker (ARNG-SSC). j. Serve as the proponent for ARNG Aviation Facility requirements and infrastructure. k. Serve as Chair of the ARNG Aviation Standardization Committee.
1-14 g. (Add to sentence) and appendix D of AR 95-1.
1-17.1. (Add) State Adjutants General State Adjutants General (TAG) – including Territories and Districts for which the AG position is, in fact, a Commanding General (CG) will – a. Control, and effectively risk-manage all ARNG manned and unmanned aviation. b. Command and control the State ARNG Aviation Program. c. Be the appointing authority for an FEB and hold 365 day suspension authority. FEB appointing authority may be delegated to the State Army Aviation Officer (SAAO) (O-5 and above).
1-17.2. (Add) State Army Aviation Officer The SAAO is the principal aviation staff officer and advisor to their respective TAG in all matters concerning ARNG aviation. They are the principal authority for coordinating with ARNG-AV. The SAAO is also responsible for – a. Oversight and supervision of the State ARNG Aviation Program (manned and unmanned), including Aviation Safety, Maintenance, Standardization, Operations and Training as well as Counterdrug Aviation Operations (CDAOPS). CDAOPS must be in compliance with applicable National Guard Regulations and Instructions. Oversight for UAS is by being formally attached to an aviation unit under the supervision of the SAAO or through a Memorandum of Agreement with a Brigade Combat Team (BCT) Commander or the Special Forces Group (SFG) Commander. b. Policy and written procedures for implementing the State ARNG Aviation Program. c. Exercising brigade level command authority (IAW TC 3-04.11) for the Aircrew Training Program (ATP) for all aviation units within the state: when an aviation brigade headquarters does not exist within their state. d. Oversight of the Full-Time Support (FTS) Technician Program to include FTS Technician’s ATP. e. Provide resourcing for ATP requirements and aviation-related training for UAS units. UAS information is located at https://gko.portal.ng.mil/arng/G3/D01/B02/S01/T01/SitePages/Home.aspx. f. Cooperation with aviation unit commanders to determine the ATP commander for all organic and attached Brigade and/or Battalion staff within their State. g. Advising the TAG, Joint Staff and subordinate organizations on the proper use of aircraft and the primary advisor for aviation related Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). h. Management of State aviation budgets through prudent stewardship of all aviation resources and specialized aviation training programs. In addition to equipment, this encompasses –
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(1) Development of budgets and defending those budgets through the budget process, to include Levels II and III of the Program Budget Advisory Committee (PBAC). (2) Allocating funds to the units – (a) PRSA (1L1162/1L3162): Synthetic Flight Training, RL Progression, AV Ferry Flights, AV Aircrew Training Exercise and unit readiness related training (b) PRID (1B1122/1B3122): Additional Flight Training Period [AFTP] in accordance with DODI 1215. (c) VFHP (116/121): Fuel and CLIX (d) VCNA (116): Counter Drug OPTEMPO (3) Daily oversight of all funds to ensure appropriate resources. (4) Establishing policy for the utilization of dual AFTPs. (5) Management of subordinate program managers. (6) Commitment, obligation and liquidation of these funds. (7) Oversight of aviation/safety/occupational health related Government Purchase Cards (GPC). (8) Oversight of aviation/safety/occupational health related General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) processes. i. Providing input on aviation matters to aviation commanders, ground commanders, major unit commanders and other members of the TAG’s staff. j. Coordinating use of ARNG aviation assets with other Military, Federal, State and local organizations/agencies. k. Seeking reimbursement or an Exception to Policy (ETP) waiver for the use of ARNG aviation assets IAW NG Pam 95-5. l. Providing staff assistance to aviation commanders and the State Counterdrug Coordinator (CDC) in the development of the annual Flying Hour Program (FHP) (manned and unmanned) to include RW Operational Support Airlift (OSA) policies. m. Reporting all OSA missions executed in RW aircraft IAW AR 95-1. n. Reviewing and consolidating DA Form 1352 and 7752 reports. Certifies all data within the reports are reviewed and validated for accuracy. o. Allocating resources commensurate with the organization’s mission and priorities as established by the TAG. p. Coordinating and approving aviation school allocations and priorities. q. Reviewing, verifying prerequisites, and approving applications for formal aviation training courses and schools. r. Submitting institutional training waiver requests. s. Ensuring the prompt reporting and investigation of all aircraft accidents/incidents and alleged flight violations. t. Exercising 365 day suspension authority. This includes administering temporary non-medical suspensions for crewmembers who fail to meet the physical readiness standards in Field Manual (FM) 7–22 (IAW AR 350-1). u. Performing the duties of the FEB appointing authority when delegated. v. Convening other boards as required. w. Supervising Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF), Unmanned Regional Flight Center (URFC), Limited AASF (LAASF), Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System Operating Facility (TUASOF), Army Aviation Operating Facility (AAOF) and Army Aviation Flight Activity (AAFA) within the State. x. Oversight and coordinating the Flying Duty Medical Examination (FDME) process. y. Developing and publishing policies and procedures for processing mission requests within their State. z. Managing Aviation Scorecard reporting. aa. Appointing a Senior Aviation Standardization Officer to represent the State at the regional/national level. This is typically the State Aviation Standardization Officer but may be any Senior Aviation Standardization Officer. The name of the appointed officer will be forwarded to the Regional Aviation Standardization Officer and the ARNG Aviation Standardization Officer.
1-17.3. (Add) TASMG Commanders These commanders are responsible for – a. Supervising FTS personnel and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. b. Coordinating matters concerning the operations, training, and use of ARNG aircraft, including Safety, Aircraft Maintenance, Flight Operations, Standardization, and FHP relating to the ATP. c. Exercising brigade level command authority (IAW TC 3-04.11) for the ATP for all aviation units within their respective organization when an aviation brigade headquarters does not exist within their state. d. Supporting ACMs so they may attain and maintain readiness, proficiency and currency IAW TC 3-04.11, applicable NG Supplements, and the appropriate Aircrew Training Manual (ATM). e. Administration and implementation of the AFTP program.
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s. Ensure appropriate FTS personnel are present at the aviation facility to conduct and monitor flight operations and for flight following during normal hours of operation. When flight following is not otherwise provided remotely by electronic means (e.g., Blue Force Tracker [BFT], High-Frequency Tracker [HFT]), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) may be used to provide flight following during non-duty hours while conducting administrative and non-tactical training. t. Develope, execute, and maintain the Facility Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs) for garrison aviation operations. u. Provide assistance in preparing and executing budgets and programs for aviation requirements within the State. v. Have overall responsibility for the preparation of the DA Form 1352 report.
1-17.5. (Add) Aviation Facility and Activity Commanders These commanders/supervisors are responsible for – a. Supervising FTS personnel and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. b. Coordinating matters concerning the operations, training and use of ARNG aircraft, including Safety, Aircraft Maintenance, Flight Operations, Standardization, FHP, and AFTP portions of the ATP with the unit commanders. c. Serving as the ATP Commander for crewmembers with a facility assigned aircraft in their respective Facility. And, ensure that the Commander’s Task List (CTL) of these crewmembers provides for a level of proficiency commensurate with the duties of an equivalent military aviation position. d. Coordinating support for training requirements with commanders of aviation units and elements with aircraft assigned to the Aviation Facility. e. Supporting ACMs so they may attain and maintain readiness, proficiency and currency IAW TC 3-04.11, applicable NG Supplements, and the appropriate Aircrew Training Manual (ATM). f. Administration and implementation of the AFTP program in coordination with the unit commander. g. Supervising individual crewmember training and ensure effectiveness of all training through the standardization program. Integrate individual crewmember training with aviation support missions. h. Advising and assisting commanders concerning the use of Army aircraft and their responsibilities for aviation personnel, equipment, standardization, safety, training and accident prevention programs. i. Oversight of Unit/Facility Crew Endurance programs and policy and ensure this readiness and risk management factor is available to the Operations Officer, FMAA, MBO, PC and/or AMC as required. j. Supervising aviation specialized training conducted at the AASFs IAW the provisions of the unit schools program. k. Allocating and scheduling aviation assets so that each crewmember may meet minimum flight requirements in support of the Unit ATP. l. Ensuring AFTP performance certificates/logs/documentation is/are completed when performing duty in a pay or non-pay status. m. Advising and assisting unit commanders concerning the use of the aviation training aids and Computer Based Aviation Survival Equipment Training (CBAT) equipment. n. Signing the DA Form 759 (Individual Flight Record and Flight Certificate-Army), DA Form 7120 (Commander’s Task List), DA Form 7122 (Crewmember Training Record) and DD Form 2992 (Medical Recommendation for Flying or Special Operational Duty) for the crewmember’s ATP commander only when delegated signature authority and authorized in writing IAW AR 25-50 (Preparing and Managing Correspondence), paragraph 6-1. A copy of the DD Form 2992 will be furnished to the individual, medical section, unit commander and Flight Operations. o. Advising the unit commander when a crewmember has failed to successfully complete any component of the ATP or the annual flight physical. p. Ensuring each crewmember has valid NGB aviation service orders/flying status orders before performing crewmember duties. Aviation unit commanders will submit requests for orders as applicable to ARNG-AVS. q. Ensuring appropriate FTS personnel are present at the aviation facility to conduct and monitor flight operations and for flight following during normal hours of operation for both manned and unmanned operations. Aviation unit/element commanders using an aviation facility during unit training/operational periods will provide personnel for this purpose. When flight following is not otherwise provided remotely by electronic means (e.g., Blue Force Tracker [BFT], High-Frequency Tracker [HFT]), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) may be used to provide flight following during non-duty hours while conducting administrative and non-tactical training. r. Developing, executing, and maintaining the Facility Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs) for garrison aviation operations. s. Providing assistance in preparing and executing budgets and programs for aviation requirements within the State.
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t. Coordinating the management of the FHP with the unit commanders. u. Maintaining ATP records for crewmembers operating from their Facilities. v. Overall responsibility for the preparation of DA Form 1352 and 7752 report. w. Ensuring all FTS personnel have a current Commander’s Task List (CTL) IAW TC 3-04.11. x. Ensuring, if facility manning allows, each supported unit has a FTS Instructor Pilot (IP) and Instructor Operator (IO) assigned to a Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOE) or Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) position.
1-17.6. (Add) Aviation Brigade or Equivalent Commanders These commanders will – a. Exercise command and control of all organic and attached units. Provide direct communication, management and approval for subordinate unit’s ATP. Coordinate resource allocation matters, school requests and policies with the SAAO, ensuring unity of purpose and guidance. The SAAO and Commander will coordinate the RW FHP and VCNA distribution and utilization, ensuring use of VCNA is in compliance with NGR 500-2/ANGI 10-801. b. Develop and implement management procedures that emphasize safe operations. c. Develop policies, procedures, and operational parameters for all units, in compliance with directives and guidance from the state TAG. d. Exercise 365 day suspension authority. This includes administering temporary non-medical suspensions for crewmembers who fail to meet the physical readiness standards in FM 7–22 (IAW AR 350-1).
1-17.7. (Add) Unit/Detachment Commanders Each commander of a unit or detachment to which Army aviation is organic or attached is responsible for – a. Training of all aviation personnel under their control. To assist in this responsibility, commanders will coordinate training with the Facility Commander (FC)/Supervisor/Manager before starting the unit’s training year. b. Ensuring that each of their assigned or attached crewmembers have current NGB aviation service orders (Rated Crewmembers [RCM]) or State issued flight duty orders (Nonrated Crewmembers [NRCM], Noncrewmembers [NCM], and Shadow and Gray Eagle Operators) before performing aircrew duties in ARNG aircraft. c. Ensuring that requests for ARNG-AVS to authorize the State to issue flight duty orders for NRCMs, NCMs, and Shadow and Gray Eagle Operators per AR 600-106 paragraphs 2-4 and 2-5, go through the SAAO, AATS or TASMG commander for approval as required. d. Ensuring each assigned crewmember, and selected NCM IAW AR 600-106, has a current CTL for each unit- designated aircraft. e. Conducting aircrew training IAW the ATP. f. Emphasizing collective training tasks IAW appropriate Army training programs and Soldier’s Manual during Inactive Duty for Training (IDT) and Annual Training (AT). g. Coordinating with the FC in developing and executing the annual FHP (including VCNA funded flying hours, except FW units). h. Ensuring qualified unit Flight Operations personnel are present at the aviation Facility during all unit training/operational periods. For arrivals/departures (for support missions) at other than normal hours of operation, or operating away from the facility, the FAA may be used to provide flight following when flight following is not otherwise electronically conducted and monitored via BFT or HFT. i. Implementing and executing Aviation and Ground Safety Programs. j. Timely investigation and determination as to the suspension, extension, or request for a waiver for a crewmember’s failure to meet ATP requirements. k. Initiating a medical suspension on an Aviation Crewmember (ACM) and notifying the local FS/APA/AMNP IAW AR 40-8 and AR 40-501. l. Temporary non-medical suspensions up to 60 days for other than an ATP failure. m. Initiating a temporary non-medical suspension (for rated) or remove from flight status (nonrated) for failure to meet physical readiness standards in FM 7-22 (IAW AR 350-1). The suspension request will be forwarded to the commander/SAAO who has 365 day suspension authority. Not applicable to UAS crewmembers. n. Requesting FEB action on an individual aviator IAW AR 600-105. The FEB respondent must be temporarily suspended IAW AR 600-105. o. Appointing officers for all aviation related functional areas such as Safety, Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE), etc. p. Execution of AFTPs to accomplish individual, crew and collective unit type training. Coordination with the FC/Supervisor for aviation facilities and resources.