(4) Predesignated ASTs provide en route assistance and
expertise to the self-deploying aircrews. These teams consist of two
ferry- and rescue-qualified aviators who are familiar with the
proposed deployment routes. Each team member is trained in the self-
deployment requirements shown in Table 2.
The team members fly as
pilots in command (PC) in the lead and trail aircraft of the
deploying flight. The lead and trail aircraft are equipped for air-
sea rescue.
ASTs may be composed of Active Army and Reserve
Component aviators.
Table 2.
Training requirements
AERIAL
DEPLOYING AIRCREWS
SUPPORT TEAMS
REQUIREMENTS
Crew member
Pilots
Lead
Rescue
SEA SURVIVAL
X
X
X
X
FUEL SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
X
X
X
HIGH GROSS WEIGHT
X
X
X
X
OPERATIONS
ROUTE FLIGHT CHECK AND
X
X
PROCEDURES QUALIFICATION
ICAO FLIGHT PLANNING
X
X
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
X
X
HIGH FREQUENCY
X
X
COMMUNICATIONS OPERATIONS
RESCUE OPERATIONS
X
X
X
X
(5) Self-deployment flights terminate at depot or aviation
intermediate maintenance (AVIM) facilities in the theater of
operations. Personnel at these facilities must be able to remove
ferry equipment, install combat mission equipment, and perform
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