Instructs personnel such as trainee flight surgeons, flight nurses, observers, and aircrew in aerospace physiology, human factors and related subjects. Instructs trainees in such subjects as physics of atmosphere, physiology of respiration, accelerative forces, physiology of blood and circulation, effects of temperature, physiological effects of altitude, self imposed stresses, aviation human factors, circadian rhythm, night vision, noise and vibration, bailout from high altitudes, and jungle, water, and arctic survival. Demonstrates physiological aids used in flying such as oxygen equipment, antigravity suits, ejection seats, survival equipment, pressure suits, and protective helmets. Briefs students on safety precautions associated with flying and life support equipment. Indoctrinates aircrews on chemical defense equipment and procedures.
Coordinates aerospace physiological training programs.
Confers with operations officers, flying safety officers, and staff officers on changes in texts, training project outlines, general class progress, disciplinary problems, examination procedures and tests, school records, and related subjects. Develops new training aids. Advises education and training staff officers on such matters as course curricula revision and preparing training manuals. Advises local commanders, operations officers, flying safety officers, and flight surgeons on aerospace physiology and human factor problems. Helps organize and present flying safety programs and meetings.