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INTRODUCTION 

OBJECTIVE: The KC-10 Formal Training Unit (FTU) objective is to produce instructorqualified KC-10 crewmembers. Emphasis is placed upon those events that cannot be 

trained to proficiency in Phase IA due to training device limitations. This training guide 

is an instructional tool designed to ensure all command-directed training objectives are 

met during Phase IB qualification training. 

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. 

Incorporated within the definition of this training guide is the electronic Training 

Management System (TMS). Each student enrolled in FTU will have an electronic 

Training Folder (currently Graduate Training Integration Management System (GTIMS)), 

to document all ground and flight training. Within this grade book are the Ground 

Training Summary (GTS), Aircrew Training Progress Report (Gradesheet), and an 

Aircrew Summary/Close Out Report.. The GTIMS grade book will be forwarded to the 

graduate’s gaining unit upon course completion. 

INSTRUCTIONS: Each day the instructor and student will ground train each objective, 

identify desired training standards, and then perform these events to a proficient level 

where applicable, regardless of the type of student training. 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. In addition to conducting ground training, students and 

instructors are encouraged to carry the training guides on local training missions for 

accomplishing and documenting training as it occurs. For each event, instructors will 

initial and date all lettered sub-items, as they are briefed/accomplished. Once a 

lettered/dated 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. Only after the entire training guide and a recommendation ride 

have both been successfully completed, may the student proceed to an in-flight 

evaluation. 

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

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. 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

PRE-COURSE ................................................................................................................ 3

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSE WORKBOOK ................................................................................. 3

INSTRUCTOR ACADEMIC TRAINING .................................................................................................... 3

INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR CRM .......................................................................................................... 3

COURSE OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................................. 3

ACADEMIC EVENTS ...................................................................................................... 4

INSTRUCTOR AND EVALUATOR DUTIES AND TECHNIQUES ........................................................... 4

REGULATION, DIRECTIVE KNOWLEDGE, AND USE........................................................................... 4

AIRCRAFT FIELD TRIP ........................................................................................................................... 5

AIRCRAFT SERVICING ........................................................................................................................... 6

DEPLOYMENT OPERATIONS ....................................................................................... 7

DEPLOYMENT MISSION PLANNING ..................................................................................................... 7

AIRLIFT DEPLOYMENT OPERATIONS .................................................................................................. 8

FIGHTER DEPLOYMENT OPERATIONS ............................................................................................... 9

FLIGHT TRAINING EVENTS ........................................................................................ 10

TAXI EXERCISE ..................................................................................................................................... 10

MISSION PLANNING AND BRIEFING .................................................................................................. 10

CHECKLIST PROCEDURES AND USE ................................................................................................ 13

AIRWORK EXERCISE AND INFLIGHT DEMONSTRATIONS .............................................................. 14

GENERAL NAVIGATION ....................................................................................................................... 14

AAR OPERATIONS ................................................................................................................................ 15

RECEIVER AAR, HEAVYWEIGHT ........................................................................................................ 16

TANKER HEAVYWEIGHT OFFLOAD ................................................................................................... 16

DROGUE SYSTEM OPERATION .......................................................................................................... 17

WARP SYSTEM OPERATION ............................................................................................................... 17

APPROACH AND LANDING, FULL STOP ............................................................................................ 18

TOUCH-AND-GO ................................................................................................................................... 19

WEIGHT AND BALANCE ....................................................................................................................... 20

EVALUATION ............................................................................................................... 20

PUBLICATIONS CHECK ........................................................................................................................ 20

OPEN BOOK QUALIFICATION EXAMINATION .................................................................................... 20

CLOSED BOOK QUALIFICATION EXAMINATION ............................................................................... 20

QUALIFICATION EVALUATION ............................................................................................................ 20

INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION ................................................................................................................ 20
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PRE-COURSE 

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSE WORKBOOK A044 (1)

Purpose: A pre-course workbook must be completed prior to beginning KC-10 

instructor courses (A010). This is a vital portion of the training program and must be 

completed prior to the course in order to achieve desired results.

Instructor: DATE: 

A. ISSUE WORKBOOK (W181) 

B. GRADE AND CRITIQUE WORKBOOK 

INSTRUCTOR ACADEMIC TRAINING A010 (1)

Purpose: Contractor course of instruction leading to instructor qualification in the KC10 that includes academic and training device instruction. Formal flight training will not 

commence until all A010 requirements are satisfactorily completed.

Instructor: DATE: 

INSTRUCTOR/EVALUATOR CRM G232 (B)

Purpose: A one-time event taught by the ATS contractor during instructor upgrade. 

Training emphasizes the instructor’s role be reinforcing CRM concepts during pre-briefs, 

simulator missions, and post mission critiques.

Instructor: DATE: 

COURSE OVERVIEW N/A N/A

Purpose: Provides the instructor candidate with an overview of the course 

requirements and how training is conducted at the FTU.

Instructor: DATE: 

A. OVERVIEW OF THE INSTRUCTOR UPGRADE TRAINING 

PROGRAM 

 Review AFI 11-2KC-10, Volume 1, Chapter 5 requirements

 Emphasize ground training/briefings

 Discuss sortie requirements
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ACADEMIC EVENTS 

INSTRUCTOR AND EVALUATOR DUTIES AND TECHNIQUES P310 (P)

Purpose: At minimum, instructor candidate will receive training in responsibilities for 

quality assurance of contractor-administered training programs. Instructor-candidates 

must demonstrate proficiency in all of the following areas.

Instructor: DATE: 

A. STUDENT BRIEFING 

 Explain the importance of pre-briefing training events

 Give clear expectations to the students

 Emphasize use of safety equipment (ear plugs, reflective belt)

B. STUDENT CRITIQUE 

 Explain when and where to do the student critique/debrief

 Discuss referencing all critique items in the appropriate TO

C. TRAINING DOCUMENTATION 

 Reference AFI 11-2KC-10, Vol. 1, Attachment 2

 Discuss the importance of timely training documentation

 Demonstrate the need for clear and concise training write ups

 Discuss the importance of note taking

D. KNOWLEDGE AND USE OF THE KC-10 TRAINING SYLLABUS 

E. KNOWLEDGE AND USE OF AFI 11-2KC-10, VOLUME 1 & 3 

F. INSTRUCTION OF GROUND TRAINING COURSES 

 Explain the importance of developing a lesson plan

G. STUDENT CONTROL 

 Explain when the instructor should assume primary duties from 

the student

 Discuss when to check mission paperwork (i.e., TOLD, ETOLD, 

flight plan verification, etc.)

 Importance of establishing rapport/working relationship

REGULATION, DIRECTIVE KNOWLEDGE, AND USE A017 (P)

Purpose: This area includes all publications directives, and pamphlets instructorcandidates must utilize and be knowledgeable of to perform KC-10 instructor duties. At 

minimum, instructor-candidates will demonstrate knowledge of the publications listed in 

AFI 11-2KC-10, Volume 1, Table 7.3 that apply to their specific crew position. This 

requirement consists of locating information requested by instructor and providing 

accurate interpretation.

Instructor: DATE: 
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 A. AFI 11-202, Volume 2, Aircrew Standardization/Evaluation Program 

 B. AFI 11-218, Aircraft Operations and Movement on the Ground 

 C. AFI 11-2KC-10, Volume 1, KC-10 Aircrew Training 

 D. AFI 11-2KC-10, Volume 3, KC-10 Operations Procedures 

 E. AFI 11-401, Aviation Management 

 F. AFMAN 11-226, US Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures 

 G. Contractor Course Book (applicable course) 

 H. KC-10 Flight Training Syllabus 

AIRCRAFT FIELD TRIP G025 (P)

Purpose: Gives instructor students the opportunity to practice instructional techniques 

as they lead the trip under the supervision of qualified FTU instructor(s).

Instructor: DATE: 

A. OPERATE CABIN DOORS IN NORMAL (ELECTRIC) MODE. 

OPERATE BOTH INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR CONTROLS.

Main cabin door procedures 

• Departure 

• Arrival

B. MANUALLY OPERATE THE CABIN DOORS TO INCLUDE FREE 

FALL TO THE CLOSED POSITION

C. OPERATE CLEARVIEW WINDOWS

D. USE COCKPIT DOOR SMOKE SCREEN

E. DEMONSTRATE ENTRY THROUGH THE FORWARD AVIONICS 

BAY, NOSE GEAR WELL, AND CENTER ACCESSORY 

COMPARTMENT

F. HAVE THE STUDENT INGRESS THE AIRCRAFT THROUGH THE 

AVIONICS BAY COMPARTMENT WHEEL WELL DOOR WITHOUT 

THE USE OF A STAND (IDENTIFY HAZARDS AND STRESS 

SAFETY).

G. SHOW THE LOCATION OF THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: 

Boom and drogue valves

UARRSI valve and T-handle

UARRSI hydraulic system manual shutoff valve

Forward body tank fill valves

APU start circuit breakers

A/R isolation valve manual override handle

 Aft tank by-pass valves

Aircraft batteries
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All landing gear visual indications for gear “UP” and “DOWN”

Installation of ladder and discuss limitations

 Generator control panel

Manual ram-air valve T-handle

 Discuss preflight procedures for pressurizing the boom flight 

controls

INS Batteries

Power up the aircraft using APU power

Any other items designated by the unit training flight

H. EXTERIOR PREFLIGHT INSPECTION 

 Using the exterior preflight inspection, accomplish an exterior 

walk-around inspection of the aircraft.

Discuss the inspection flow pattern.

 Locate, identify, and discuss each inspection item/area. 

Emphasize the following: 

• Inspection requirements 

• Limitations (pressures, leakage, wear limits, conditions, etc.) 

• Normal appearance of components (i.e., latch/panel/cowlings/ 

doors when properly secured, strut extension, boom, radome, 

etc.)

 Discuss in detail items to be inspected under inspection checklist 

areas, such as nose gear well, main gear well, fuselage skin, etc.

 Discuss inspection of panels and engine cowling for security. 

 Discuss inspection techniques for items/areas that are not readily 

accessible or are difficult to inspect. 

I. EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT 

J. TAXI REFERENCES

AIRCRAFT SERVICING G190 (P)

Purpose: To provide crewmembers with training for servicing their aircraft when 

maintenance support is not available. The course consists of an aircraft field trip with 

hands-on training for ground handling and servicing of the KC-10. This will normally be 

accomplished in conjunction with G025. Training will be IAW AFI 11-2KC-10, Volume 1.

Instructor: DATE: 

A. EMPHASIZE CREW COORDINATION WITH OTHER CREW 

POSITIONS 

 Discuss using the job guide

 Discuss safety concerns

B. FACILITATE - KC-10 AIRCRAFT SERVICING VIDEO (CT-4407) 

C. ACCOMPLISH TRAINING IAW AFI 11-2KC-10, VOLUMES 1 AND 3 
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DEPLOYMENT OPERATIONS 

DEPLOYMENT MISSION PLANNING M260 (B)

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. 

 Coronet Flight Plan

 TACC Flight Plan

 Locally produced Flight Plan

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

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

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

Volume 3, Ch. 6.) 

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

include receiver offload updates. 

F. 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)

G. 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
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AIRLIFT DEPLOYMENT OPERATIONS M261 (B)

Purpose: Instructor candidate will develop a lesson plan and brief student/instructor on 

duties and crew coordination requirements to effectively and safely operate aircraft in 

the worldwide airlift role. Accomplishing this event should ensure that each instructor 

candidate can effectively brief/instruct specific tasks and responsibilities of their crew 

positions in a dynamic, real-world operational environment involving the airlift system. 

Instructor: DATE: 

 A. DIFFERENT TYPES OF AIRLIFT MISSIONS 

 Joint Airborne Air transportability Training (JA/ATT) 

 Special Assignment Airlift Mission (SAAM) 

 AMC Channel Mission 

 B. COORDINATION WITH CREW TO ESTABLISH MAXIMUM 

ALLOWABLE CABIN LOAD (ACL) CAPABILITY PRIOR TO OR 

AFTER ARRIVING ON STATION. 

 C. COLLECT ALL REQUIRED DATA AND PERFORM NECESSARY 

COORDINATION NEEDED TO ACCURATELY COMPUTE MAXIMUM 

ACL. 

 D. INSTRUCT ON HOW TO UTILIZE THE PERFORMANCE MANUAL 

TO COMPUTE MTOGW. 

 E. COORDINATION WITH THE BOOM OPERATOR 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 both 

for takeoff and in-flight) when practical. 
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FIGHTER DEPLOYMENT OPERATIONS M262 (B)

Purpose: Instructor candidate will develop a lesson plan and brief student/instructor on 

duties and crew coordination requirements to effectively and safely operate aircraft 

during worldwide fighter deployments. Accomplishing this event should ensure that 

each instructor candidate can effectively brief/instruct specific tasks and responsibilities 

of their crew positions in a dynamic, real-world operational environment involving fighter 

movements. 

Instructor: DATE: 

A. UTILIZE 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. EFFECTIVELY UTILIZE 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 base

C. MAINTAINING 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. 
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FLIGHT TRAINING EVENTS 

TAXI EXERCISE P005 (B)

Purpose: The instructor candidate will develop a lesson plan and brief a 

student/instructor on developing a technique for determining clearances during taxi.

Instructor: DATE: 

A. WHAT THIS EXERCISE WILL CONSIST OF AND WHEN IT WILL BE 

ACCOMPLISHED 

B. REVIEW AIRCRAFT TAXI RADII PERFORMANCE 

C. REVIEW AFTTP 3-3.KC-10 TAXIING TECHNIQUES 

D. DISCUSS WEIGHT BEARING CAPACITY TO INCLUDE 

CONVERSION/COMPARISON OF KC-10 GEAR TO OTHER MORE 

COMMON GEAR CONFIGURATIONS. 

 Discuss WBC information (Giant Report)

E. DISCUSS AND REVIEW ENGINE INTAKE/EXHAUST DANGER 

AREAS. 

F. IDENTIFY AND DISCUSS TAXI HAZARDS (i.e., Clearing Wings, 

Power Management, Exhaust Blast, When To Start #2 Engine, etc.) 

G. DISCUSS BRAKE OVERHEAT INDICATIONS, PROCEDURES, AND 

PREVENTION. 

H. MAINTENANCE SITUATIONAL AWARENESS DURING CRITICAL 

PHASE OF OPERATION. 

MISSION PLANNING AND BRIEFING P360 (P)

Purpose: Accomplish all applicable phases of mission planning as prescribed by 

governing directives. Emphases will be placed on proficiency with the computer flight 

planning software, briefing procedures and techniques and ability to react to dynamic 

changes.

Instructor: DATE: 

A. MISSION PLANNING OVERVIEW 

 Pilot’s pre-mission briefing

 Mission planning area

 Forms location

 Mission Planning in AFI 11-2KC-10, Volume 3, Chapter 16

 Local Mission Preparation in AFTTP 3-3.KC-10
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 Off-Station Mission Preparation in AFTTP 3-3.KC-10

 Contingency/Deployment Mission Preparation in AFTTP 3-3.KC-10

 Briefing in AFTTP 3-3.KC-10

B. AFTO FORM 18 STRUCTURAL ASSESSMENT RECORD 

 Review instructions in AFI 11-2KC-10, Vol. 3, Chapter 12

C. ENGINE PERFORMANCE MONITORING 

 Review instructions in AFI 11-2KC-10, Vol. 3, Chapter 12

 Identify engine and flight parameters required for valid readings

Explain EGT trends and identification of abnormal engine 

indications (i.e. EGT spread out of tolerance, difference between 

engines in N1, N2, Fuel Flow)

 Stress the importance of planning and coordination with the Pilot 

to ensure that at least one coupon per sortie is accomplished in 

stabilized flight within the proper speed and altitude parameters

 Explain alternate method for engine performance monitoring

D. AF IMT 4091 KC-10 FLIGHT ENGINEER WORKSHEET 

 Discuss the mandatory and optional portions of the form

 Discuss where to get the information for completing the 4091

 Discuss local policies for fuel requirements and form completion

E. AFTO FORM 781 ARMS AIRCREW/MISSION FLIGHT DATA 

DOCUMENT 

 Discuss unit requirements for completion of form

 Review instructions in AFI 11-401 AMCSUP 1 Attachment 2

F. LOCAL FORMS 

 Discuss local forms to include local polices and regulations for 

completion

G. MISSION FUEL REQUIREMENTS 

 Identify and explain governing regulations for destination and 

alternate fuel requirements 

• Identify FE requirements 

• Explain and demonstrate computation of destination fuel 

requirements

 Computer flight plan 

• Define the FE responsibilities in AFI 11-2KC-10 Volume 3 

• Review Combat Flight Planning Software Flight Plan in AFTTP 

 3-3.KC-10 

• Review Automated Computer Flight Plan in AFTTP 3-3.KC-10 

• Explain flight plan format and define all abbreviations 

• Demonstrate verifying the flight plan to include WARP penalties

H. FUEL CONSERVATION 

 Emphasize Flight Engineer responsibilities during mission 

planning
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 Discuss Local Operating Instructions

 Review AMC Guidance and AFTTP 3-3.KC-10

I. AF IMT 4089 KC-10 TOLD CARD WORKSHEET 

 Brief techniques for gathering conditions for completion of form

J. FLIGHT MANUALS 

 Brief which manuals are required to be carried per FCB’s

 Discuss squadron policy and procedures for pubs distribution

 Ensure that the student has been issued all required publications

K. FLIGHT CREW INFORMATION FILE 

 Location

 Task student to read FCIF and Read File in entirety prior to first 

flight

 Instruct student on responsibilities IAW AFI 11-2KC-10 Vol. 3 

Chapter 6 and AFTTP 3-3.KC-10

L. LOCAL PROCEDURES 

 Discuss FCIF and FCB’s

 Squadron read file

 Discuss AFI 11-2KC-10 Vol. 3 Local operating instructions as 

required

M. MINIMUM EQUIPMENT LIST 

 Discuss purpose of the MEL

 Demonstrate proper use

 Emphasize referring to the MEL for all malfunctions and dispatch 

guidance

N. CREW COORDINATION 

 Discuss interaction with other crewmembers from mission 

planning through mission completion

 Review Crew Coordination in AFTTP 3-3.KC-10

 Pre-mission responsibilities 

• Obtain aircraft parking location and maintenance status 

• Obtain takeoff weather and determine impact on planned takeoff 

data
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CHECKLIST PROCEDURES AND USE P366 (*P)

Purpose: Accomplish all checklists according to governing technical orders.

Instructor: DATE: 

A. PREFLIGHT, COCKPIT PREP, AND ENGINE START P361 (P) 

B. PRE-TAKEOFF P362 (P) 

C. TAKEOFF AND DEPARTURE P025 (*P) 

D. INSTRUMENT DEPARTURE P015 (B) 

E. CLIMB P363 (P) 

F. CRUISE P364 (P) 

G. RECEIVER AAR R010 (*P) 

H. TANKER AAR R060 (*P) 

I. CREW COORDINATION P367 (P) 

J. FUEL MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION P372 (P)

K. MANUAL THROTTLE OPERATION P374 (*P) 

L. MANUAL PRESSURIZATION P375 (P) 

M. COMMUNICATIONS P378 (*P) 

N. EQUIPMENT OPERATION P373 (P) 

O. POSTFLIGHT P368 (P) 

P. PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE AND USE P370 (P)

Q. FMS OPERATION P371 (*P) 
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AIRWORK EXERCISE AND INFLIGHT DEMONSTRATIONS P006 (B)

Purpose: Instructor candidate will prepare a detailed lesson plan and instruct a 

student/instructor on airwork exercise procedures. This exercise is intended to acquaint 

the student with handling properties of the aircraft under normal and abnormal 

conditions.

Instructor: DATE: 

A. PROCEDURES IAW AFTTP 3-3.KC-10 

 Landing attitude demonstrations 

 Steep Turns 

B. SLOW SPEED TANKER AAR R090 (B) 

 Procedures and limitations 

 Computation of minimum AAR speeds 

 Use of flaps/slats 

 Altitude considerations vs. aircraft gross weight 

 Toboggan procedures 

C. LIMITATIONS 

 Restricted maneuvers in the aircraft vs. simulator

D. REQUIRED PERFORMANCE DATA COMPUTATIONS 

GENERAL NAVIGATION N160 (B)

Purpose: Demonstrate the ability to use the FMS, navigation instruments, and 

navigation charts/approach plates for in-flight fuel planning.

Instructor: DATE: 

A. PROVIDE INSTRUCTION ON USING NAVIGATIONAL CHARTS, 

PUBLICATIONS, OR FLIGHT PLANS FOR DETERMINING 

DESTINATION COORDINATES 

 Error cannot exceed 10 NM

B. COMPUTE DISTANCE BETWEEN TWO POINTS FROM A 

NAVIGATIONAL CHART 

 Error cannot exceed 20 nautical miles per navigation leg

C. DETERMINE TRUE HEADING BETWEEN TWO POINTS FOR A 

NAVIGATIONAL CHART 

 Error cannot exceed 5 degrees

D. EXTRACT REQUIRED INFORMATION FROM FLIGHT PLANS FOR 

MISSION PLANNING AND IN-FLIGHT RE-PLANNING 
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AAR OPERATIONS R200 (B)

Purpose: Student must demonstrate the ability to perform duties prescribed by flight 

manual, and other governing directives without omissions or deviations that would 

detract from the overall efficient conduct of the mission.

Instructor: DATE: 

A. BUDDY DEPARTURE AND JOIN UP PROCEDURES 

 Vertical, horizontal separation and inter-plane communications

B. FORMATION DEPARTURES 

 Vertical, horizontal separation and inter-plane communications

 Review Formation Departure in AFTTP-3-3.KC-10

C. AAR FORMATION PROCEDUES 

 Vertical, horizontal separation and inter-plane communications 

 Review Formation Chapter in AFTTP-3-3.KC-10

D. RV DELTA (POINT PARALLEL) RENDEZVOUS PROCEDRES 

 Altitude separation

 Receiver armament

 Turn range and offset computations

E. RV GOLF (ENROUTE) RENDEZVOUS PROCEDURES 

 Timing 

 Aircraft separation

F. RENDEZVOUS OVERRUN PROCEDURES 

 Receiver and tanker airspeeds

G. BREAKAWAY PROCEDURES (TANKER AND RECEIVER) 

H. RENDEZVOUS, AAR AND FORMATION EMISSION OPTIONS 

 EMCON 1, 2, 3, and 4

I. RADIO SILENT/VISUAL SIGNALS 

 Location in the flight manual and ATP-56(B) and application

J. RADIO SILENT BREAKAWAY R160 (B) 
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RECEIVER AAR, HEAVYWEIGHT R030 (B)

Purpose: To demonstrate knowledge of receiver heavyweight AAR specific 

requirements. Instructor candidate will develop a lesson plan and instruct a 

student/instructor on the items listed below.

Instructor: DATE: 

A. AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL LIMITATIONS 

 Review 414,000/556,000 limitations

 Monitoring CG during onload

 Fuel unbalance considerations

 Zone loading limitations with cargo

 End AAR altitude

B. REVIEW TO 1C-10(K)A-1 PROCEDURES 

C. AFTTP 3-3.KC-10, HEAVYWEIGHT REFUELING 

D. AIRCRAFT CONTROL/PERFORMANCE 

 Effect of forward CG vs. aft CG

 Monitoring engines (i.e. power up to MCT required when heavy)

 Effect of increasing airspeed

 End AAR altitude capability

E. MISSION PLANNING 

 Time constraints (track length, number of receivers, etc.)

 End AAR altitude capability

F. FUEL MANAGEMENT 

 Fuel pre-positioning to expedite on-load and reduce contact time

 Managing fuel within CG limits

 Calculating fuel on-loaded

TANKER HEAVYWEIGHT OFFLOAD R170 (B)

Purpose: To demonstrate knowledge of tanker heavyweight AAR specific 

requirements. Instructor candidate will develop a lesson plan and instruct a 

student/instructor on the items listed below.

Instructor: DATE: 

A. AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL LIMITATIONS 

 Review 414,000/556,000 limitations

 Monitoring CG during offload

 Fuel unbalance considerations

 Zone loading limitations with cargo

 Beginning AAR altitude

B. REVIEW TO 1C-10(K)A-1 PROCEDURES 
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C. AIRCRAFT CONTROL/PERFORMANCE 

 Effect of forward CG vs. aft CG

 Effect of increasing airspeed

 Beginning AA/R altitude capability

 Minimum AAR speeds 

• Computation 

• Bank angle restriction 

• Effect of flaps/slats

D. MISSION PLANNING 

 Time constraints (track length, number of receivers, bingo fuel)

 Beginning AAR altitude capability

E. FUEL MANAGEMENT 

 Fuel pre-positioning to prevent any delays in offloading fuel

 Managing fuel to maintain CG within limits

F. REVIEW RECEIVER SPECIFIC AAR INFORMATION IN ATP-56(B), 

Part 5, Annex ZE 

DROGUE SYSTEM OPERATION R190 (B)

Purpose: To demonstrate knowledge of the drogue system sufficiently to safely 

accomplish a drogue mission. Instructor candidate will develop a lesson plan and 

instruct a student/instructor on the items listed below.

Instructor: DATE: 

A. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 

B. AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS 

C. REVIEW SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS IN TO 1C-10(K)A-1 

WARP SYSTEM OPERATION R195 (B)

Purpose: To demonstrate knowledge of the WARP system sufficiently to safely 

accomplish a WARP mission. Instructor candidate will develop a lesson plan and 

instruct a student/instructor on the items listed below. 

Instructor: DATE: 

A. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 

B. PREFLIGHT 

C. SYSTEM OPERATION 

D. AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS 

E. REVIEW SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS IN TO 1C-10(K)A-1 
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F. WARP FIELD TRIP (not applicable if accomplished during G025) 

APPROACH AND LANDING, FULL STOP P074 (*P)

Purpose: To prepare a student for all activity from departing cruise altitude for initial 

penetration or letdown to completing descent, landing, and the “Parking-Engines 

Shutdown checklist with emphasis on required actions, callouts, and limitations. 

Instructor candidate must demonstrate the ability to instruct from published procedures. 

Use of AFMAN11-217 and the flight manual is highly recommended.

Instructor: DATE: 

A. DESCENT INFORMATION 

 Discuss the types of descents 

• Long Range Descent 

• Enroute Descent 

• Penetration Descent

 Discuss drag devices

B. DESCENT 

 Discuss updating landing data computations 

 Emphasize the proper procedures for determining: 

• Approach true airspeed 

• Reference ground speed

 Recognize and announcing deviations from briefed or published 

procedures for descent, approach, missed approach, and landing 

phases of flight

 Emphasize responsibilities in the event of EGPWS activation

C. APPROACH INFORMATION 

 NAVAIDS

 Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA)

 Emergency Safe Altitude (ESA)

 Descent rates

 Minimums for the approach

 Missed approach

 Airport diagram

D. IDENTIFYING AND RECOGNIZING THE FOLLOWING ALTITUDES 

AND NAV FIXES USING THE APPROPRIATE APPROACH PLATE 

 Initial Approach Fix (IAF) and altitude

 Final Approach Fix (FAF) and altitude

 Decision Height (DH) and MDA

 Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA)

 Decision Height (DH) and MDA

 Ensure FGS is programmed as briefed by pilot to include changes 

in ATC clearances
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E. INSTRUMENT APPROACHES P070 (B)

 Precision Instrument Approaches 

• ILS 

• PAR

 Non-Precision Instrument Approaches 

• Localizer 

• Back Course Localizer 

• TACAN 

• GPS 

• VOR 

• NDB 

• ASR

 Visual Approaches 

• Local VFR Pattern 

• Circling

 Manual vs. Auto vs. Coupled Approaches

 DoD vs. Jeppesen Approach Plates

F. MISSED APPROACH 

G. APPROACH 

H. BEFORE LANDING 

I. AFTER LANDING 

J. PARKING-ENGINE SHUTDOWN 

K. FULL STOP TAXIBACK 

L. DOWNWIND 

TOUCH-AND-GO P200 (B)

Purpose: The instructor candidate will develop a lesson plan to cover the items listed 

below.

Instructor: DATE: 

A. KNOWLEDGE OF PROCEDURES 

B. SETTING POWER 

C. POWER LIMITATIONS 
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WEIGHT AND BALANCE P322 (B)

Purpose: Instructor candidate will train a student/instructor in completing DD Form 

365-F, (Form F) when aircraft is operated with a minimum crew. Training will be limited 

to non-cargo mission scenario. Must be accomplished without error in content or 

format, and contain all information required by the basic weight list and loading data 

manual.

Instructor: DATE: 

EVALUATION 

PUBLICATIONS CHECK 

Purpose: Check all required pubs for currency/accuracy prior to aircrew testing and 

qual check.

Instructor: DATE: 

OPEN BOOK QUALIFICATION EXAMINATION Q001 (P)

Verified completed by: DATE: SCORE: 

CLOSED BOOK QUALIFICATION EXAMINATION Q002 (P)

Verified completed by: DATE: SCORE: 

QUALIFICATION EVALUATION AA01 (1)

Verified completed by: DATE: GRADE: 

OR 

INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION Q008 (1)

Verified completed by: DATE: GRADE: 
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TRAINING GUIDE CHANGE REQUEST 

Originator Name: Date: 

Address: Phone: 

Training Guide Title: Training Guide Number: 

Description: 

 
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