The document discusses the United States Air Force Undergraduate Pilot Training program which consists of 3 phases over 58 weeks of training. Phase 1 involves academic and pre-flight training. Phase 2 is primary flight training in either the T-6 or T-37 aircraft. Phase 3 involves advanced training in one of four tracks: helicopter, multi-engine turboprop, airlift/tanker, or fighter/bomber. Upon completion, graduates are assigned to follow-on training and a specific aircraft based on their performance and the needs of the Air Force.

1. UPT UNDERGRADUATE PILOT TRAININNG

2. UPT WHAT IT IS HOW IT WORKS WHAT HAPPENS AFTERWARD

3. WHAT IS IT, REALLY 3 PHASE 58 WEEK ( APPROXIMATELY ) PROGRAM TAUGHT BY AIR FORCE/NAVY MINIMUM OF 2 DIFFERENT AIRCRAFT

4. WHERE IS IT MISSISSIPPI (Columbus AFB) TEXAS (Laughlin AFB, Sheppard AFB, Corpus Christi NAS) OKLAHOMA (Vance AFB) ALABAMA (Fort Rucker AAF)

5. WHO IS IT USAFA ROTC OTS NATIONAL GUARD AIR FORCE RESERVES FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS AND INSTRUCTORS

6. PHASE I ACADEMIC CLASSES/PREFLIGHT TRAINING Ejection Seat / Egress Training, PLF’S (aerospace physiology to include altitude chamber) Aircraft Systems Class + Test (2) Basic Instruments Class + Test (2) Mission Planning / Navigation Class + Test Aviation Weather Class + Test Formation Class + Test

7. PHASE II PRIMARY AIRCRAFT TRAINING Approximately 90 hours of flight training instruction, 26 weeks of training Purpose: teach students basic flying skills Focus: Contact, Instruments, Formation (2-ship), Navigation At end of phase, students pick which Advanced Track they wish to fly Students pick based on their performance / ranking in Phase 2 T – 6, T-37 (Sheppard until Oct 2008, then all T-6’s)

10. TRACK SELECTION Students request Track preference - you pick your Track, not your Aircraft Quota for each Track determined on a class by class basis - based on USAF needs Selection based on merit and instructor recommendation Students rank order based on: checkride scores, daily ride scores, academics, and flight commander assessment of military qualities (Commander's Ranking) Wing Commander approves track placement The track that you select determines what type of aircraft you are assigned after UPT (except U-28’s and NSA, all tracks can get them)

11. PHASE III FOUR POTENTIAL TRACKS UH-1H Huey - Helicopter Training C-12 Huron / T-44 King Air - Multiengine Turboprop Track T-1 Jayhawk - Airlift / Tanker Track T-38 Talon - Fighter / Bomber Track

12. TRACK SELECTION PROCESS How do you pick which track you will pursue? Students request Track preference - you pick your Track, not your Aircraft Quota for each Track determined on a class by class basis - based on USAF needs Selection based on merit and instructor recommendation Students rank order based on: checkride scores, daily ride scores, academics, and flight commander assessment of military qualities (Commander's Ranking) Wing Commander approves track placement The track that you select determines what type of aircraft you are assigned after UPT (except U-28’s and NSA, all tracks can get them)

13. UH-1H Huey - Helicopter Training Approximately 115 hours of flight instruction, 28 weeks of joint training at FT Rucker, AL Purpose: prepare graduates for USAF helicopter assignments Focus: Transition, Instruments, Navigation, Low-level, Remote Ops Joint training for all USAF and US Army helicopter pilots Graduates select UH-1, HH-60, MH-53 , CV-22

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18. C-12 Huron / T-44 King Air - Multiengine Turboprop Track Approximately 115 hours of flight instruction, 26 weeks of joint training at NAS Corpus Christi, TX Purpose: prepare graduates for multiengine turboprop assignments Focus: Transition, Instruments, Navigation, Low-level, Formation USAF students receive specific C-130 or C-27 -tailored training - low level formation airdrop training Joint training for all USAF, USN, USMC, USCG, Foreign military pilots flying Turboprops Graduates select C-130, MC-130, AC-130, EC-130, HC-130, LC-130, MP-130, C-27, U-28 , C-12

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21. C – 27

25. T-1 Jayhawk - Airlift / Tanker Track Approximately 90 hours of flight instruction, 4 weeks of academics then 24 weeks of flight training Purpose: prepare graduates for airlift and tanker assignments Focus: Transition, Instruments, Navigation, Low-level, Formation, Aerial Refueling/Airdrop All students receive basic airdrop / refueling training Graduates select C-5, C-17 , KC-10, KC-135, C-21, U-28

31. T-38 Talon - Fighter / Bomber Track Approximately 100 hours of flight instruction, 3 weeks of academics then 24 weeks of flight training Purpose: prepare graduates for fighter / bomber assignments Focus: Contact, Instruments, Formation (2/4 ship), Navigation, Low-level Graduates will pick follow on aircraft based on merit and instructor recommendation Graduates select F-15C, F-15E , F-16, F-22, A-10, B-1, B-2, B-52, U-28

50. PHASE I,II,III COMPLETE FINISHED NOT NOW WHAT

51. ASSIGNMENT SELECTION PROCESS MERIT ASSIGNMENT At completion of Phase-3 advanced training, students are rank ordered based on merit Flying, academic, and military performance scores Compete for aircraft compatible with their specialized tracks (i.e. fighter/bomber, airlift/tanker...) Numbers for each Major Weapon System (MWS) are determined by USAF needs Wing Commander approves assignment Graduates progress to follow-on IFF or FTU/RTU specific MWS training Students also attend Land Survival, Water Survival, and any other schools required at this time

52. MORE TRAINING FOLLOW ON AIRCRAFT SURVIVAL LOCAL BASE THEATER ETC ETC ETC

53. IT’S UP TO YOU