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INTRODUCTION 

OBJECTIVE: This training guide is an instructional tool designed to ensure all 

command-directed training objectives are met during Mission Certification Training 

(MCT). 

SCOPE: This training guide is compiled from source documents (AFI 11-2KC-10 

Volumes 1, 2, and 3; technical orders) and instructor working knowledge. It is designed 

for use with the course syllabus for one-on-one student/instructor interaction. This 

training guide serves as both a checklist and a means of tracking completion of 

objectives. Training in this guide builds on the skills and knowledge acquired in Initial 

Qualification training and will allow you to gain the most benefit from Phase II training. 

This training guide is divided into two sections. The first section is Phase IIA training to 

meet the requirement of AFI 11-2KC10, Volume 1, Chapter 3. The second section is for 

Phase IIB for the additional M261 and M262 training requirement. All training events in 

this guide must be completed prior to being certified as mission ready. 

INSTRUCTIONS: Instructors are responsible for working with the Flight Engineer and 

to sign off specific areas only after the Flight Engineer has demonstrated completion of 

the training event. It is imperative that all training is documented to include any 

comments concerning strengths, proficiency, additional training required, etc. If a 

training event cannot be accomplished on a mission or in the simulator, it will be 

covered thoroughly by an instructor during a ground training session and documented 

appropriately. Students will be issued one copy of the training guide to be placed in 

their training folder for update of each training event as it is accomplished. Students 

must carry the training guides on all training and operational missions. The training 

guide will be made available to the instructor for review and annotation as training 

occurs. For each event, instructors will initial and date all lettered sub-items, as they are 

briefed/accomplished. Once each lettered sub-item has been initialed and the student 

has demonstrated in-flight proficiency (as applicable), the instructor will sign under that 

training event. Students will not be documented as proficient in the ATPR or ATAR 

before completing ground training for that event. 

At the conclusion of training, when all requirements are met, the instructor will close out 

the GTIMS course with the Summary/Closeout Report in accordance with AFI 11-2KC10, Volume 1. 

UPDATES: Recommend changes to this training guide by one of the following: 

1. Complete online graduate survey at kc10ats.com web site. 

2. Send pen & ink changes to FlightSafety at: KC-10 ATS, 450-F Chadbourne 

Rd., Fairfield, CA 94534-9612 

3. Fax change request on last page to (707) 399-0102. 

NOTE: FIQ students need to attain proficiency on M261 and M262 in order to complete 

Phase II training. FBP students need only be signed off to the satisfactory level in M261 

and M262 before progressing to MCT. 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

MISSION CERTIFICATION GROUND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS ............................ 1

MISSION CERTIFICATION GROUND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS .................................................... 1

MISSION CERTIFICATION GROUND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (Continued) ................................ 2

MISSION CERTIFICATION FLYING TRAINING REQUIREMENTS ............................... 2

DEPLOYMENT MISSION PLANNING ..................................................................................................... 2

AIRLIFT DEPLOYMENT OPERATIONS .................................................................................................. 4

FIGHTER DEPLOYMENT OPERATIONS ............................................................................................... 4

ACDTQT ................................................................................................................................................... 5

RENDEZVOUS/AAR EMCON 3 ............................................................................................................... 6

RENDEZVOUS/AAR EMCON 4 ............................................................................................................... 6

ALERT START.......................................................................................................................................... 6

IRIDIUM SATELLITE PHONE .................................................................................................................. 7

RECEIVER AAR, HEAVYWEIGHT .......................................................................................................... 8

PHASE IIB ....................................................................................................................... 9

ADDITIONAL PHASE II FLYING REQUIREMENTS ....................................................... 9

AIRLIFT DEPLOYMENT OPERATIONS .................................................................................................. 9

FIGHTER DEPLOYMENT OPERATIONS ............................................................................................. 10
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MISSION CERTIFICATION GROUND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 

MISSION CERTIFICATION GROUND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Purpose: Completion of the below items will accomplish all academic ground training 

events required for mission certification in the unit operational mission. Some events 

may be accomplished during formal school training (see Table 2.1 and 3.1 referenced 

above) for those items.

Instructor: DATE: 

Instructor 

Initials Code Training Event 

Date 

Completed 

 E030 Primary Passport (Application) 

 E035 Secondary Passport (Application) 

 G002 Aircraft Marshaling Training and Examination

Flight Physical 

Physiological Training 

 G060 Aircrew Tactics Continuation Training 

 G070 Aircrew Intelligence Training (AIT) 

 G080 Communication Procedures (Iridium Phone 

only) 

 G090 Anti-Hijacking 

 G100 Laws of Armed Conflict (LOAC) 

 G120 ISOPREP Review 

 G150 Approach Plate Familiarization Training 

 G190 Aircraft Servicing 

 G231 Initial Crew Resource Management (CRM) 

 G280 Combat Arms Training 
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MISSION CERTIFICATION GROUND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (Continued)

Instructor 

Initials Code Training Event 

Date 

Completed 

 LL01 Life Support Familiarization Training (LSFT) 

 LL03 Emergency Egress Training, Non-Ejection 

Seat 

 LL04 Aircrew Chemical Defense Training (ACDT) 

 LL05 Egress Training with ACDE 

 LL06 Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) 

 Q001 Open Book Qualification Examination 

 Q002 Closed Book Qualification Examination 

 SS01 Local Area Survival Training 

 SS20 Combat Survival Training (CST), Wartime 

Level C 

 SS32 Water Survival Training, Non-Parachuting 

 VT01 Initial VTRAT 

PHASE IIA 

MISSION CERTIFICATION FLYING TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 

DEPLOYMENT MISSION PLANNING M260 (P)

Purpose: Event includes mission planning duties and requirements for both fighter 

deployments and airlift operations. At minimum, student must be able to demonstrate 

knowledge of current operations functions and responsibilities, customs and agricultural 

requirements, and command control requirements (i.e., required coordination with 

Command and Control Centers (CCC), Air Terminal Operations Centers (ATOC), 

Contingency Response Groups, (CRGs, TTFs, etc.)

Instructor: DATE: 

A. Coordinate for billeting, diplomatic clearances, transportation, and 

meals. 

B. Demonstrate knowledge of flight plan format (CORONET generated, 

TACC Generated, or Locally Produced) and information by explaining 

what various headings and columns or numbers represent. 

 ACC Fighter Profile

 AMC-PLAN

 Locally produced
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C. Demonstrate knowledge of runway, taxiway, and airfield requirements 

(AFI 11-2KC-10, Volume 3, par. 5.15.) 

D. Demonstrate knowledge of personal mobility requirements for 

deployment (i.e., passport, shot record, corrective lenses, drivers 

license, ID tags, etc.) 

E. Demonstrate knowledge of pre-mission actions (AFI 11-2KC-10, 

Volume 3, Ch. 6.) 

F. Content and use of mission kits. 

G. Demonstrate how to verify accuracy of the flight plan fuel load to 

include receiver offload updates. 

H. Demonstrate knowledge of mission planning documents: 

 Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG)

 Flight Information Publications (FLIP)

 Airfield Suitability Information

 Altitude Reservation (ALTRV)

 DD Form 1801 (DoD International Flight Plan)

I. Use of IFR Supplement to determine airfield support capability. 

 Civilian vendors who have been contracted to provide fuel, etc.

 Weight bearing capacity

 Runway or airfield restrictions

J. Command and Control requirements. 

 Command Post, ATOC, TACC, etc.

K. Customs and Agriculture requirements. 

L. Current Operations functions and responsibilities. 

M. Departure planning (performance considerations, SDPs, SIDs, 

obstacle clearance, special departure procedures, departure alternate 

requirements, etc.) 

 Determine MTOGW based on forecast weather conditions
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AIRLIFT DEPLOYMENT OPERATIONS M261 (S/P)

Purpose: This event trains crewmembers in duties and crew coordination requirements 

to effectively and safely operate the KC-10 in the worldwide airlift role. Accomplishing 

this event should ensure that each Flight Engineer can effectively perform specific tasks 

and responsibilities in a dynamic, real-world operational environment involving the airlift 

system. Ideally, this event would be accomplished on a Joint Airborne Air 

Transportability Training (JA/ATT), a Special Assignment Airlift Mission (SA/AM), or an 

AMC channel mission. At minimum, crewmember will demonstrate knowledge of, or 

ability to perform, items listed below. Only minor omissions or deviations that would not 

compromise safety or detract from overall efficient conduct of the mission are 

permissible.

Instructor: DATE: 

A. Coordinate with crew to establish maximum allowable load (ACL) 

capability prior to or after arriving on station. 

B. Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing performance manual to compute 

MTOGW (P370 Performance, Knowledge and Use) 

C. Coordinate with BO prior to cargo loading and downloading on the 

following: 

 Tipping center of gravity (CG)

 Restrictions on moving or redistributing fuel after BO has 

computed tipping CG

 Zone loading limitations

 Fuel ballast requirements

 Hazardous cargo awareness (i.e., concerning type, location, and 

quantity of hazardous cargo, airfield restrictions, route of flight, 

etc.)

 Optimized CG at or near the aft limit for mission conditions when 

practical.

FIGHTER DEPLOYMENT OPERATIONS M262 (S/P)

Purpose: Event trains FE in duties and crew coordination requirements to effectively 

and safely operate aircraft during worldwide fighter deployments. Accomplishing this 

event should ensure that each Flight Engineer can effectively perform specific tasks and 

responsibilities in a dynamic, real-world operational environment involving the fighter 

movements. The ideal mission to complete this requirement would be OCONUS fighter 

deployment or redeployment. At minimum, crewmember will demonstrate knowledge 

of, or ability to perform, items listed below. Only minor omissions or deviations that 

would not compromise safety or detract from overall efficient conduct of the mission are 

permissible.

Instructor: DATE: 
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A. Use Computer Flight Plan (CFP) to determine AAR points. 

 Track AAR points using FMS

 Coordinate refueling times to ensure offloads are accomplished on 

schedule

 Bingo points

 Stress importance of starting and ending each refueling on time

B. Effective use of general navigation skills (N160). 

 Required FLIP’s (or navigational charts if required)

 Flight plan and fuel logs

 FMS Operation (P371)

 Performance manual to accomplish actual or simulated in-flight replanning of fuel requirements (tanker and fighter) to alternate or 

abort recovery airfield.

C. Maintain a fuel log and flight plan to accurately show fuel status and 

fuel consumption trends at all times. 

D. Record appropriate data from each AAR using AF IMT 4091. 

__________ E. Utilization of Radio or Iriduim Phone to send appropriate information 

to keep higher Headquarters informed of progress 

ACDTQT P280 (1)

Purpose: This event is an exercise emphasizing hand-on training dressed out in partial 

chemical defense (CD) ensemble. Do not accomplish in conjunction with a formation 

takeoff. The purpose of the exercise is to enable crewmembers to become aware of 

their limitations while wearing the equipment. Complications of heat exhaustion, fatigue, 

hyperventilation, limited dexterity, and hampered communication can all be experienced 

during the exercise. Observers must closely monitor crewmember experiences 

difficulties such as excessive thermal stress, hyperventilation, headaches, etc., and 

either the observer or crewmember believes it is unsafe to continue; the equipment will 

be immediately removed. ACDTQT should be accomplished in the simulator. Prior to 

being scheduled for this event each crewmember must have completed LL04.

Instructor: DATE: 

A. The following aircrew chemical defense (CD) items will be used: 

 MBU-19/P hood and mask assembly or MBU-13/P CBO mask 

with HGU-41/P hood.

 CQU-7/P blower assembly with filter canister/batteries or CRU80/P filter pack assembly with filters.

 MXU-835 intercom assembly with battery

 Required suspension straps

 Glove set (cotton, butyl, Nomex)
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RENDEZVOUS/AAR EMCON 3 N013 (B)

Purpose: To brief radio silent (communications out) rendezvous and AAR. This event 

is only required if not accomplished during Phase IB training. This a briefing for the 

items listed below.

Instructor: DATE: 

A. State qualification requirements and restrictions for use of EMCON 3. 

B. State restrictions on radio calls. 

C. List other emitters that are permissible. 

RENDEZVOUS/AAR EMCON 4 N014 (B)

Purpose: To brief no emitters (emission out) rendezvous and AAR. This event is only 

required if not accomplished during Phase IB training. This a briefing for the items listed 

below.

Instructor: DATE: 

A. State qualification requirements and restrictions for use of EMCON 4. 

B. State restrictions on radio calls. 

C. List other emitters that are permissible and where you find 

authorization for their use. 

ALERT START P290 (B)

Purpose: This event is intended to ensure crewmembers have thorough knowledge of 

Standby Force (Alert) procedures in flight manual as well as understanding the many 

operational considerations for utilizing these procedures. A scramble response is not 

required to complete this event. Individuals and their instructors will use discussion 

period in aircraft to review all aspects of flight manual procedures and various 

operational considerations. Note: For local scenarios review local base and wing 

operations series publications.

Instructor: DATE: 

A. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of scramble (constant state of 

readiness) procedures in the flight manual to include: 

 Aircraft acceptance and power off cocking procedures, scramble 

procedures, and uncocking.

 Checklist procedures

 Starting engines with doors disarmed, ladder installed, and 

crewmembers responding (if warranted by response timing)

 Loading waypoints after takeoff
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B. Demonstrate an understanding of the many operational 

considerations for using Alert Start procedures. 

C. Demonstrate an understanding of the many Operational 

considerations that may warrant using Standby Force (Alert) 

procedures (i.e., conventional and contingency, humanitarian 

assistance, aircraft evacuation, exercises, etc. 

D. Discuss guidance expected from tasking agency: 

 Real or exercise scenario

 Response timing required

 Means of notification

 Means of response

 Aircraft Security

 Mission tasking, flight planning, and flight plan

 Performance capabilities, limitations, and takeoff and landing data

 Maintenance status and recurring inspections

IRIDIUM SATELLITE PHONE P379 (P)

Purpose: Student must accomplish all required transmissions and monitoring 

procedures according to flight manual. Minor omissions, errors, or delays that do not 

detract from communication of the message or efficient conduct of the mission are 

permissible. 

Instructor: DATE: 

A. Phone installation and power up 

B. Flight Cell DZM (Control Panel) operation 

C. Flight manual restriction on use and checklist use 

D. Secure Voice Operation 

PFPS OPERATION (F)

Purpose: Student should be familiar with operation of PFPS for in-flight use during 

various operations of the KC-10.

Instructor: DATE: 

A. Flight plan entry 

B. Performance data entry (Fuel, Gross Wt, etc) 

C. Determine distance to alternate (Tanker or receiver alternate) 

D. Flight following on FalconView 
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E. Inflight re-planning 

RECEIVER AAR, HEAVYWEIGHT R030 (P)

Purpose: This event trains the FE to perform receiver air refueling duties prescribed by 

flight manuals and other governing directives without omissions or deviations that would 

detract from the overall efficient conduct of the mission. Instructor will evaluate student 

knowledge of receiver heavyweight mission planning, fuel management, AAR T.O. 

procedures, performance, and limitations. This event requires either aircraft GW be 

equal to or greater than 556,000 pounds or total of all body tank fuel and zero fuel 

weight be equal to or greater than 414,000 pounds at the end of refueling. If scheduling 

restrictions prevent accomplishment of event in-flight, instructor may evaluate 

proficiency by discussion, oral examination, or using sample problems or scenarios. 

Note: This event may be accomplished at formal school (Phase IB) or in-unit during 

mission certification training.

Instructor: DATE: 

A. Complete receiver heavyweight AAR mission planning. 

B. Demonstrate receiver fuel management procedures and techniques. 

C. Complete receiver AAR in accordance with the checklist. 

D. Explain performance considerations (Min AR speed, power 

requirements, etc.) 

E. Describe associated limitations for heavyweight AAR. 
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PHASE IIB 

ADDITIONAL PHASE II FLYING REQUIREMENTS 

AIRLIFT DEPLOYMENT OPERATIONS M261 (P)

Purpose: This event trains crewmembers in duties and crew coordination requirements 

to effectively and safely operate the KC-10 in the worldwide airlift role. Accomplishing 

this event should ensure that each Flight Engineer can effectively perform specific tasks 

and responsibilities in a dynamic, real-world operational environment involving the airlift 

system. Ideally, this event would be accomplished on a Joint Airborne Air 

Transportability Training (JA/ATT), a Special Assignment Airlift Mission (SA/AM), or an 

AMC channel mission. At minimum, crewmember will demonstrate knowledge of, or 

ability to perform, items listed below. Only minor omissions or deviations that would not 

compromise safety or detract from overall efficient conduct of the mission are 

permissible.

Instructor: DATE: 

A. Coordinate with crew to establish maximum allowable load (ACL) 

capability prior to or after arriving on station. 

B. Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing performance manual to compute 

MTOGW (P370 Performance, Knowledge and Use) 

C. Coordinate with BO prior to cargo loading and downloading on the 

following: 

 Tipping center of gravity (CG)

 Restrictions on moving or redistributing fuel after BO has 

computed tipping CG

 Zone loading limitations

 Fuel ballast requirements

 Hazardous cargo awareness (i.e., concerning type, location, and 

quantity of hazardous cargo, airfield restrictions, route of flight, 

etc.)

 Optimized CG at or near the aft limit for mission conditions when 

practical.
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FIGHTER DEPLOYMENT OPERATIONS M262 (P)

Purpose: Event trains FE in duties and crew coordination requirements to effectively 

and safely operate aircraft during worldwide fighter deployments. Accomplishing this 

event should ensure that each Flight Engineer can effectively perform specific tasks and 

responsibilities in a dynamic, real-world operational environment involving the fighter 

movements. The ideal mission to complete this requirement would be OCONUS fighter 

deployment or redeployment. At minimum, crewmember will demonstrate knowledge 

of, or ability to perform, items listed below. Only minor omissions or deviations that 

would not compromise safety or detract from overall efficient conduct of the mission are 

permissible.

Instructor: DATE: 

A. Use Computer Flight Plan (CFP) to determine AAR points. 

 Track AAR points using FMS

 Coordinate refueling times to ensure offloads are accomplished 

on schedule

 Bingo points

 Stress importance of starting and ending each refueling on time

B. Effective use of general navigation skills (N160). 

 Required FLIP’s (or navigational charts if required)

 Flight plan and fuel logs

 FMS Operations (P371)

 Performance manual to accomplish actual or simulated in-flight 

re-planning of fuel requirements (tanker and fighter) to alternate 

or abort recovery airfield.

C. Maintain a fuel log and flight plan to accurately show fuel status 

and fuel consumption trends at all times. 

D. Record appropriate data from each AAR using unit approved 

worksheets. 

____________ E. Utilization of Radio or Iriduim Phone to send appropriate 

information to keep higher Headquarters informed of progress 
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