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Contents July 31, 2019, Vol. 68, No. 7
TO THE FIELD
10 10 Aviation Branch Chief Update
By MG David J. Francis
12 Chief Warrant Officer of the Branch Update
By CW5 Jonathon P. Koziol
14 Branch Command Sergeant Major Update
By CSM Brian N. Hauke
18 Combat Readiness Center Update
By COL Jason L. Miller
20 Reserve Component Aviation Update
By COL Andrew D. Cecil
34 22 128th Aviation Brigade Update
By SFC Matthew Harris
24 AMRDEC Tech Talk
By Mr. Daniel McClintock
26 Ask the Flight Surgeon
By CPT Frank Stafford, D.O.
SPECIAL FOCUS — Simulation & Training
28 Doctrine Update
By COL George G. Ferido and COL Jimmy L. Meacham, U.S.
36 Army Retired
30 Common Challenges and Means to Mitigate Them
By LTC Eric Megerdoomian and numerous DES SMEs
34 Building Aviation Readiness & Lethality at the National
Training Center
By LTC Clint Cody, LTC Peter Schmitt, and LTC Cameron
Gallagher
36 Focusing on the Deep Fight to Build Lethality: A JMRC
Perspective
By MAJ Troy Gillett and MAJ Durward Johnson
38 Reflections on a Year in Atropia – Good, Bad, and Ugly
38 By LTC Jason Davis
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Contents July 31, 2019, Vol. 68, No. 7
SPECIAL FOCUS
46 40
40 The Simulator Instructor Operator: Setting Conditions for
Success
By CW5 (Ret.) Jack Bartol and CW4 (Ret.) Wade Boynton
42 Field of (Simulated) Dreams
By CW5 Michael J. Hangge
FEATURE
44 Army Aviation in Army Futures Command
By COL Michael J. Best and Mr. Glenn A. Rizzi
48
46 Aviation Systems Reorganizes
By COL Johnathan Frasier and Ms. JoAnna Wright
DEPARTMENTS
AAAA NEWS
AAAA President’s Cockpit........................................................................................................8
AAAA VP Chapter Affairs.......................................................................................................50
Chapter News..........................................................................................................................51
AAAA VP Membership...........................................................................................................52
New Members.......................................................................................................................53
AAAA Family Forum.................................................................................................................56
51 AAAA Legislative Report........................................................................................................54
AAAA Scholarship Foundation............................................................................................ 57
ARMY AVIATION COMMUNITY NEWS
Advertisers Index.......................................................................................................................61
Art’s Attic.......................................................................................................................................62
Briefings...........................................................................................................................................6
Calendar.......................................................................................................................................53
Enlisted Soldier Spotlight........................................................................................................16
Hall of Fame.................................................................................................................................63
Historical Perspective.............................................................................................................48
Industry News..............................................................................................................................61
52 People on the Move................................................................................................................58
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Briefings u Late Breaking News - Announcements
POTUS Taps Esper as Edward Daly, deputy commanding general
Publisher / William R. Harris Jr. Acting SECDEF/McCarthy of the U.S. Army Materiel Command, during
Editor / CW4 (Ret.) Joseph L. Pisano Sr. as Acting SECARMY a June 10 assumption of command cer-
editor@quad-a.org President Donald Trump an- emony at Bob Jones Auditorium, Redstone
nounced that Secretary of Arsenal, AL. AMCOM Executive Director, Mr.
Associate Editor / CW5 Adam Jarvis the Army Mark T. Esper (left) William Marriott, and senior enlisted leader,
DOD PHOTO BY LISA FERDINANDO
adam@quad-a.org would take over as Acting CSM Mike Dove participated. A career Army
Secretary of Defense and Aviator, this is Royar’s second time being
Director of Design & Production assigned to AMCOM. He previously served
Under Secretary of the Army
Anne H. Ewing as the AMCOM Chief of Staff from 2015 to
Ryan McCarthy would be-
magazine@quad-a.org 2017. He returns to AMCOM from his most
come Acting Secretary of the
Web Edition / Trudy Hodenfield Army on June 24th. Esper recent assignment with the 101st Airborne
trudy@quad-a.org U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY CPT ADAN CAZAREZ Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell, KY,
is backfilling the void left by
Acting Secretary of Defense where he served as the deputy commanding
Contributing Editor / Mark Albertson general for support.
Patrick Shanahan’s with-
mark@quad-a.org
drawal of his nomination for
the top Pentagon post. Presi- Koziol New CWOB
Family Forum Editor / Judy Konitzer
judy@quad-a.org dent Trump subsequently
announced his intent to nominate Esper for
Advertising Director / Robert C. Lachowski secretary of defense, and McCarthy as secre-
bob@quad-a.org tary of the Army. McCarthy had served for four
months in 2017 as the acting Army secretary.
Advertising Manager / Erika Burgess
erika@quad-a.org Francis Takes Over
Marketing Director / Jennifer Chittem
USAACE
jenn@quad-a.org
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VP Business Development / Sal D. Lucci
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Circulation Department CW5 Jonathan P. Koziol receives the charter
Deb Cavallaro as the eighth Chief Warrant Officer of the
Debbie Coley Aviation Branch from MG William K. Gayler,
Elisabeth Mansson then-commanding general of the U.S. Army
Sue Stokes Aviation Center of Excellence and the Army
MG David J. Francis accepts the U.S. Army Aviation Branch Chief at Ft. Rucker, AL on
Web Master / Mary Seymour May 3, 2019. Koziol comes to Ft. Rucker
mary@quad-a.org
Aviation Center of Excellence colors from
LTG Michael D. Lundy, U.S. Army Combined from the office of the Director of Army Avia-
Editorial Address Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth com- tion at the Pentagon and replaces CW5 Joe
593 Main Street, Monroe, CT 06468-2806 manding general, as he assumes command Roland who departed for West Point, NY
Tel: (203) 268-2450 / Fax: (203) 268-5870 of USAACE and Fort Rucker from MG William where he took command of the 2nd Avn.
K. Gayler (back to camera) during a change Det. at the U.S. Military Academy.
of command ceremony on Howze Field, Ft.
ARMYAVIATIONmagazine.com Rucker, AL on June 17, 2019. Francis comes Grinston Next SMA
to Ft. Rucker from his most recent assign-
ment as the director of Army Aviation at the
On The Cover Pentagon. Gayler heads to Europe and his
next assignment as the J-3 Operations/
Cyber, U.S. Africa Command.
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u President’s Cockpit
Navigating the Winds of Change
S ummer is often a time of change
in our Army, as families move and
Soldiers report to new positions and
new duty stations. Our Army Aviation
leadership is no exception.
MG Dave Francis assumed command of the Army Aviation
Center of Excellence at Fort Rucker on 17 June. Dave is no
stranger to Fort Rucker, having served as the commanding
general of the Combat Readiness Center and before that as
deputy commander at Fort Rucker. We welcome him and his
wife Jodie back!
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In Huntsville, MG Todd Royar assumed command of
AMCOM on 10 June after serving as the 101st Airborne
Division (Air Assault) DCG-Support. Todd previously
served at AMCOM as the chief of staff. Again, we welcome AAAA National President, MG (Ret.) Jeff Schloesser talks with incoming
Todd and his wife Mary Lou back to Huntsville. commanding general of U.S. Army North/5th United States Army,
Another key member of the Army Aviation leadership, LTG Laura Richardson, while at the 2019 Summit in Nashville, TN.
BG “Mac” Mike McCurry took over as the director, Army
Aviation in the Army G3/5/7 office as the backfill to MG
Francis on 17 June. Mac is very familiar with the Pentagon, MG Thomas Todd, who gave a heartfelt and substantive
where he served as chief, DAMO-FDV prior to becoming update on everything his team of teams is doing to maintain
DCG at 2ID, ROK. It will be great for Army Aviation to our current “top of the line” helicopter fleets while setting the
have Mac back in the Pentagon! stage for FVL. It was a great night, and we sincerely thank
There is also a flurry of movements in the most senior General Todd for taking the time out of an incredibly busy
civilian positions of the Pentagon as nominations for Secretary schedule to be with us.
of Defense and Secretary of the Army are solidified for the Within the National Executive Board, we are finalizing
Honorable Mark Esper and the Honorable Ryan McCarthy, nominations for Emeritus status as well as adding board
respectively. Both are strong supporters of Army Aviation, members to the National Members at Large team. Al
and we wish them our best in their new positions. Roberson and Bill Morris have graciously accepted our
In Washington, the budget has taken on critical importance request to join the board. We are also very pleased to welcome
as our elected officials seek to balance our defense needs with SGT Ashley M. Sanchez to the National Executive Board
domestic requirements, and as they also seek to support Army as a representative of our junior enlisted Soldiers. We are
readiness efforts while seeking to make investments in the in the process of identifying and bringing on to the board a
modernization of our force. Kevin Cochie’s article in this junior warrant officer and a 1st lieutenant/captain to make
issue on page 54 gives great insights into how this process sure those cohorts have a voice and direct input to AAAA
unfolds in our nation’s capital. leadership as well.
As Army Aviation continues to build readiness with As a reminder, we have the Luther G. Jones Army
our current fleets and Soldiers, our leaders are also seeking Aviation Depot Forum in Corpus Christi, 20-21 August; our
to invest in the future through Future Vertical Lift (FVL) AAAA National Executive Board semi-annual meeting in
programs. Our focus this month, Training and Simulation, is Washington, DC, 13 October; and in Huntsville, our Aircraft
incredibly important to both our current fleets and readiness Survivability Symposium, 18-19 November, followed by the
and our future, and so I draw your attention to MG Dave Joseph P. Cribbins Army Aviation Product Sustainment
Francis’ To the Field article on page 10. Symposium on 20-21 Nov. It is a significant year of both
Our chapters continue to do their role to support Army change and continuity within Army Aviation, and I encourage
Aviation, our soldiers and their families. In June, our National you to get involved and stay engaged!
Senior Vice President and former PEO Aviation, MG Tim
Crosby and I attended a superb dinner meeting with the North MG Jeff Schloesser, U.S. Army, Retired
Texas Chapter, hosted by Chapter President Steve Mathias. 34th President, AAAA
The guest of honor was the Army’s current PEO-Aviation, jeff.schloesser@quad-a.org
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u Aviation Branch Chief Update
Simulations
to Enhance
Aviation Training
Capabilities
By MG David J. Francis
I t is an honor for Jodie and me to sign
on as your 17th Chief of the Aviation
Branch. Our sincere gratitude to MG Bill
and Michelle Gayler for their steadfast
leadership of the branch over the last
three years. MG Gayler set us on a path
to maintain Aviation as an asymmetric
advantage for our nation, and to
U.S. ARMY COURTESY PHOTO
develop and field leap-ahead capability
in the future.
His pursuit of training the best Aviators in the world endures COL John Ferrell (center) briefs (left to right) Mr. Tim Bishop, Deputy PEO
and is highlighted in this article featuring Aviator Training STRI; MG Maria Gervais, STE CFT Director; and MG William Gayler,
Next. Our best wishes to the Gaylers in their next assignment, then-USAACE CG on the Aviator Training Next (ATN) Program while CPT
and it is our honor to serve beside the outstanding Soldiers, Marisa Lock performs traffic patterns in a VR Black Hawk on June 4, 2019
DACs, and leaders of this branch. at Ft. Rucker, AL.
As the Army recalibrates and reorients for Large Scale
Combat Operations (LSCO), the way commanders will train
must continue to adapt. This training evolution will impact
both individual and collective training while leveraging the with a better understanding of cognitive science, has potential
latest technology tools. The U.S. Army Aviation Center of to considerably improve student learning. Augmented and
Excellence (USAACE) Directorate of Simulation (DOS) virtual reality capabilities will be key drivers for synthetic
continues to spearhead this transition into the future with training in the future and USAACE will work to stay on
two key initiatives: Aviator Training Next (ATN) and the the leading edge. ATN, which focuses on individual training,
Synthetic Training Environment (STE) programs. The combined with the STE, will fundamentally transform the
implementation of these programs could fundamentally way we train to meet tomorrow’s challenges.
transform the way we train aviators during the Initial
Entry Rotary Wing (IERW) course and provide aviation Aviator Training Next (ATN)
commanders more effective means for conducting collective Beginning in July of 2019, USAACE will execute a series
training in a synthetic training environment at home of IERW test programs at Fort Rucker, AL to assess the
station. ATN will test new approaches to train Aviators by effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) flight training capabilities.
introducing innovative commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) USAACE intends to maximize modern technologies and
technologies that have already matured to a level that can advances in cognitive science to improve how we train
readily support Army training requirements. This, coupled pilots. The ATN concept is modeled on the Air Force’s Pilot
ARMY AVIATION Magazine 10 July 31, 2019Training Next (PTN) program and seeks to produce more Synthetic Training Environment proficient students by reinforcing basic pilot flight maneuver The Synthetic Training Environment (STE) capability tasks. The program increases frequency and repetition through will support Army collective training in a multi-domain integration of additional VR training into the current program battlefield. The STE will address the challenges of multi- of instruction (POI) by using a training system consisting of domain training by providing a scalable environment (live, a low-cost COTS virtual trainer and flight software, artificial virtual, constructive, and gaming) of common characteristics intelligence/intelligent tutoring and cognitive measurement. that use common standards, architecture, terrain and In addition to scheduled POI training periods, students authoritative data. The STE will provide the Army a usable, will have access to these training devices after hours and on realistic, and complex training environment that improves weekends to practice more frequently. readiness through increased repetition to achieve mastery of The focus of the ATN program is within the Basic Army warfighting skills. Aviator Course (BAAC) portion of IERW. Each pilot class will For Army Aviation, the STE will provide emerging be divided into a control group and two test groups in order to technologies like mixed reality visual displays and artificial determine the right mix of live / VR / simulation that results in intelligence (AI) to expand and enhance training efforts. increased proficiency in base tasks. The use of VR is introduced The envisioned end state will incorporate actual aircraft during ground school through the end of primary training and operational flight program (OFP) into the synthetic student progress will be measured through multiple live-flight environment and will reach concurrency with fielded aircraft check rides to capture analytics of proficiency, comprehension, within 90 days. Additionally, the STE will be able to import and overall flight skill development as compared to the Aviation Mission Planning capabilities in conjunction with control group. The tasks being taught on the flight line will the STE’s tools to preview, control, and assess training. To be reinforced with the VR systems which will allow students enable better training flexibility and to meet the commander’s to practice maneuvers and be measured against the maneuver needs, the STE trainer will be modular to the extent that standard while being coached by an intelligent tutoring system it can be brought to various locations to support unique that will measure the student’s performance and provide real- training or mission requirements, whether at the hangar, in a time and post maneuver feedback. The concept proposes that classroom or at a deployed location. by gaining a higher level of proficiency in VR and simulation, Above the Best! instructors can maximize each live flight hour and focus on more warfighter skill development during later phases of IERW. This enhancement to the training of individual tasks MG David J. Francis is the Army Aviation branch chief and will lay the foundation for a successful collective training commander of the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and environment as well. Fort Rucker, AL. ARMY AVIATION Magazine 11 July 31, 2019
u Chief Warrant Officer of the Branch
The Next Step in Simulation
By CW5 Jonathon P. Koziol
U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY GEORGIOS MOUMOULIDIS
F irst, I am honored to be selected as the next Army Aviators assigned to B/1-214th Aviation
conduct annual CH-47 Flight Simulator training
Command Chief Warrant Officer of the Branch. at the flight simulator in Illesheim, Germany.
I understand the importance of the position and my
responsibilities to represent our aviation warrant
officers, but more importantly, the aviation branch.
I will continue to work hard on Of course, this all starts right here Tech Innovations
initiatives that will better manage and at Fort Rucker with our flight training We are on the brink of technical
benefit our aviation warrant officers. program. To ensure we continue to innovations that will reshape the
I will embrace the opportunity I have produce the best aviation Soldiers way we train our future warfighting
been given and work hard for our in the world, the Branch must be forces. Advancements in virtual reality
aviation warfighters. There are multiple funded to 100% of our training (VR), artificial intelligence (AI) and
efforts moving forward and I am requirements. In the past several years, advanced biometrics will aid us in
excited to move them over the goal line. due to budget constraints, we have training Soldiers more efficiently,
At my previous position at the Pen- not always produced the number of which will optimize production at the
tagon, I witnessed the day-to-day hard aviators required annually; the bottom schoolhouse.
work our Aviation Enterprise is doing line is cost. We must continue to find As with anything in life, “practice
in modernization, policies and doctrine solutions to produce a better aviator makes perfect.” In whatever profession
that will continue to improve on an al- at the best value and advancements in we work in, frequency and repetition at
ready lethal aviation warfighting force. simulation is one of many solutions. tasks make you better. Unfortunately for
ARMY AVIATION Magazine 12 July 31, 2019our aviators, especially flight students, Venues producing a better Warfighter. the ability to just jump into a simulator As the technology improves and Change is coming. Let us all embrace or actual aircraft to practice is not always drives down costs, it will give us the this change and help to work towards practical. Army aviation training is ability to have greater access to training the future. Think outside the box and expensive. Especially, if we have to focus devices in the classroom, at work, and not in the aspect of “that’s how we have training in actual aircraft. Even though possibly at home. Classroom trainers always done it” mentality. What I ask of simulation devices are limited in number for each student and multiple training you, the Warfighter, is this: Although due to the cost being in the upwards devices at places like the technical li- the technical advancements we are of millions of dollars, they give us the brary will allow the students to practice working on here in flight school and ability to offset costs of maintaining and hone their skills. It was not too long what you work with in your aircraft are proficiency in our fighting force. ago it was a huge step to transition to a leading edge, we must remember the Now, imagine there are companies fully digital classroom and issue com- basics. Simple things such as reading out there who could produce new VR puters to each flight student. Looking a map and terrain recognition are the training devices and significantly drive forward, one day we can issue VR de- building blocks for the tactics we will down costs. Add in AI, who will be the vices that are part of the flight students use to counter our adversaries. Take virtual instructor capable of instruct- training aides. The frequency and rep- advantage of the Aviation Warfighting ing a student with immediate feed- etition afforded our students combined Initiatives and exportable training back. Biometrics can tell if the aviation with the immediate instruction will al- packets that have been produced. Never student is looking at the proper instru- low us to gain efficiencies at the begin- quit on bettering yourself. ments or manipulating the controls ning of flight school and possibly with I look forward to working with all of properly and measuring the cognitive other aviation courses. This innovative you to better our Branch. load of the student. Understanding training will allow us to reinvest train- Above the Best! when the student is task saturated or if ing dollars into our advanced aircraft it appears the procedures are too easy. training and tactics. The ability to adjust training immedi- With that being said, there is no CW5 Jonathan P. Koziol is the chief ately for the individual will allow us to replacement for the real thing. What warrant officer of the Aviation Branch harness proficiency-based training to VR and AI can do is allow us to with the U.S. Army Aviation Center of standard instead of time. optimize the training dollars while still Excellence, Fort Rucker, AL. ARMY AVIATION Magazine 13 July 31, 2019
u Branch Command Sergeant Major
Balance By CSM Brian N. Hauke
PERSONAL PHOTO FROM CSM HAUKE
T o be 100% transparent with everyone, I am going The author and his wife finding the balance
with his 14' V8 powered airboat which he
to date myself with the following quote regarding started in December 2018 and completed in
March/April 2019.
“balance.” For this article, I wanted to share some of
my thoughts on “balance” from the movie, The Karate
Kid (1984) – yes, over 35 years ago.
For those who are not familiar with lies. I would share the most important grind. It’s an opportunity to enjoy your
the movie, there is a discussion over part of Mr. Miyagi’s philosophy, “Bal- current project, hang out with family or
the course of the movie between Mr. ance is key. Balance good, everything friends, listen to some tunes, and enjoy a
Miyagi, “the karate master,” and Daniel, good!” If you’re like me, you enjoy head- refreshment or two. Okay, maybe three!
“the bullied teenager,” on having ing out to the garage, the driveway, the It doesn’t matter if your “escape”
balance. The famous quote from Mr. shady tree, or the shop for some wrench is into the shop, woods, lake, river,
Miyagi to Daniel, “Better learn balance. time. Whether you’re in the middle of golf course, range, gym, volunteering,
Balance is key. Balance good, karate a full-blown restoration or just a simple scouts, coaching, camping, movies,
good. Everything good. Balance bad. oil change on your daily driver. Getting flying, motorcycles, yard work, and the
Better pack up, go home. Understand?” out to the shop is great for more than list could go on and on. Whatever your
Wow! I don’t think it can get much just the obvious reason of finishing a choice may be, the key to balance, is
clearer than that! Bottom Line Up project. Wrenching, sanding, grinding, to get out there, get moving forward,
Front – You must have balance! cleaning, and fixing is therapeutic to the and enjoy your time. Your “escape” can
Leaders, our Army asks so much mind, body and soul. To me, the shop be a de-stressor. It sounds funny but
from everyone, both Soldiers and fami- is a great place to escape from the daily slowing down to work on your thing
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(SOATB) safety NCO and officer. This company is the When your “car buds, golf buds,
most diversified within the Special Operation Aviation community. It is equipped with motorcycle buds, or hunting buds, etc.”
32 helicopters of three different airframes. With the number of active duty personnel get into the mix, you become part of a
only the size of a platoon, in order to effectively execute the company’s mission fraternity. Developing a special feeling of
in the safest manner possible it takes a dedicated group of aviation professionals camaraderie when you work on a project
operating within a world class safety program; a safety program setup and run to together. Pushing one another to meet a
perfection by SFC Wright. While serving as both the company safety NCO and officer, deadline, make a show, or just make it
his accomplishments included: 10 site surveys for the unit’s offsite training areas, possible to cruise your ride is the whole
completion of the Laser Safety Officer’s certification, the safe execution of 10,000 point. Another bonus and possibly the
flying hour program, two commendable ratings on separate inspections, and the best reason is the opportunity for some
training of all civilians, contractors, and active duty Soldiers in the pre-accident plan. quality family time. When you have
SFC Wright’s commitment and dedication to the organization and its safety program teenage kids, it can be hard to find a
is unwavering and clearly identify him as the winner of the 2014 Army Aviation common topic or subject, but “shop
Association of America James H. McClellan Aviation Safety Award. time” can help bridge some of those
gaps. Seeing your son, daughter or your
better half get excited about working
on a project is a remarkable feeling. As
you look back, I’m sure there are many
family memories you’ve made as you
share your passion/hobby with your
children and your spouse.
So, grab a friend, child, dad, mom,
or spouse and start that project you’ve
been thinking about. I urge you to get
out there, whether it be in the woods or
on the golf course. Set a deadline/goal,
change the deadline, and then change it
again! The key is to have fun and en-
joy the entire process. It’s the process
of working with loved ones and friends,
giving each other a hard time, making
some memories, and doing something
awesome! Thanks again to each and ev-
ery one of you out there for all you do!
Remember, “Balance is key. Balance
good, everything is good!”
Above the Best!
CSM Hauke
brian.n.hauke.mil@mail.mil
CSM Brian N. Hauke is the command
sergeant major of the Aviation Branch
and the U.S. Army Aviation Center of
Excellence, Fort Rucker, AL.
ARMY AVIATION Magazine 16 July 31, 2019u Combat Readiness Center Update
The Heat is Rising By COL Jason L. Miller
Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers with
Company C, 2-245th Aviation Battalion, 90th
Troop Command refuel their UH-60 Black
Hawk helicopter on May 25, 2019 in Tulsa
before departing to Camp Gruber, Oklahoma to
evacuate residence stranded by recent storms.
U.S. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PHOTO BY PFC EMILY WHITE
lenges as they pertain to mission com-
plexity. First, pilot briefings specifically
dedicated to the effects of the environ-
ment on man and machine increase
awareness, and environmental impacts
can be further demonstrated through
simulated flight. Next, mission briefing
officers are the commander’s first line of
T he summer season brings new hazards aviators
must mitigate, including increased temperature,
dynamic and severe weather conditions, and generally
mitigation and have the responsibility
to review overall mission planning (and
performance planning), assess hazards
and profiles, and assist in developing
control measures to conduct opera-
higher operational tempo. tions effectively and safely. Finally, the
mission approval authority needs to
conduct a real-time assessment of the
During the past five years, 57 percent away from the actual storm cell. Profes- crews and mission to balance risk versus
of Class A mishaps and nearly 60 per- sional aviators, using the weather fore- reward. Leaders must understand there
cent of all Class A-C mishaps occurred cast and knowledge of the fundamentals are no routine missions.
during the summer months of June of flight, have greater success accounting Lastly, with extended daylight during
through September. Last year alone, for aircraft limitations due to the sum- the summer months, aircrews should
six of the 11 mishaps occurred during mer weather environment. be aware of potential hazards as NVG
this time frame. Specific risks and chal- operations push later into the duty day
lenges associated with the summer fly- Reduced Crew Performance and possibly outside an aviator’s normal
ing months manifest themselves in me- A more subjective challenge during circadian rhythm. Leaders and mission
chanical and physiological domains and warm weather conditions is the po- briefing officers must be aware of the ef-
are reduced through constant awareness tential reduction in crew performance. fects on fatigue and crew endurance, and
and leader involvement. Long before an aviator would become a plan operations accordingly.
As the spring fog and rain give way heat casualty, there is commonly fatigue Even the most professional aviators
to summer, most units take advantage associated with operating in a hot en- can become complacent when operat-
of the increased number of flying days. vironment while wearing required avia- ing in a familiar environment without
Based upon increased temperature, per- tion life support equipment — at least accounting for the change in summer
formance planning cards objectively until the body acclimates. When fatigue weather. When environmental condi-
identify the reduction in aircraft engine is combined with dehydration and long tions change, leaders, mission briefers,
performance but don’t intuitively indi- work hours, crew and support person- and aircrews must remain vigilant to not
cate the inevitable decrease in maneuver- nel might experience reduced physical fall prey to a comfort zone associated
ability. Additionally, dynamic variations and mental performance well before the with repetitive missions. As a leader, are
in the weather – from exceptionally dry end of the duty day. Leaders must assess you looking forward, remaining vigilant,
to thunderstorms – all require changes crews physically and holistically, and not and considering the changing environ-
to the actual techniques of maneuvering let only the risk common operational mental conditions as you prepare for
an aircraft. In dry conditions, degraded picture dictate crew capacity. your next mission?
visual environments might become more Readiness Through Safety!
prevalent due to dust and grass. During Environmental Factors
severe weather such as thunderstorms Leaders need to address environ- COL Jason L. Miller is the deputy
and lightning, an aircraft could encoun- mental factors using the lens of these commander of the Combat Readiness
ter more intense turbulence even miles mechanical and physiological chal- Center at Fort Rucker, AL.
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July 31, 2019u Reserve Components Aviation Update
Synthetic Aviation Maintenance Training
Environment By COL Andrew D. Cecil
A
ditionary combat aviation brigades
rmy Aviation has the opportunity to advance (ECABs), four tactical rotorcraft bat-
Aviation maintenance training into the synthetic talions and an aviation support battalion
(ASB). The ARAC’s tactical rotorcraft
training environment. maintenance footprint is spread over
11 installations and nine states. Pro-
curement of large or expensive systems
Aviation equipment and systems have nance training is required. Army Avia- is cost prohibitive for a geographically
advanced from the analog to the digital tion needs a synthetic training environ- dispersed command. The STE mainte-
over the past two decades (UH-60A/L ment (STE) aircraft maintenance trainer nance trainer must be cost effective and
to UH-60M; CH-47D to CH-47F; for training and maintaining perishable updates should be “pushed” automati-
AH-64A to AH-64D/E). The train- aircraft maintenance tasks without phys- cally rather than requiring user actions
ing for helicopter maintenance person- ically affecting an operational aircraft. to update to a new configuration.
nel has not changed commensurate to The STE aircraft maintenance trainer In order to advance our Aviation
this change in complexity. We can and should provide training in aircraft sys- maintenance training programs, Army
should now correct that deficiency. tems, subsystems, and component famil- Aviation should partner with the Syn-
Aviation maintenance training in iarization as well as fault identification, thetic Training Environment Cross
Army units is essentially an apprentice- isolation, and remediation. Ideally, the Functional Team (STE CFT) to iden-
ship program requiring close supervision, STE would provide multiple levels of tify and test appropriate systems. Our
limited learner autonomy and restricted training including: guided task training force will remain in high demand and
initiative. These controls represent neces- with step by step instructions; unguided will continue to execute at a high OP-
sary restrictions on the apprentice due to task training requiring the student to TEMPO. Our Soldiers deserve the best
the high cost of mistakes on operational reference the appropriate maintenance training we can provide. Moving to a
aircraft. This system restricts training at manual; and advanced training on trou- synthetic training environment allow-
unit level principally to on-aircraft train- ble shooting by use of faults included in ing our Soldiers to learn at an acceler-
ing and studying schematics. It is a sys- the system. The system should track stu- ated pace based on individual initiative
tem designed, implemented, and neces- dents by a unique ID to allow leadership is critical to changing the paradigm.
sary for the 20th century. to track and document individual Soldier
Army Aviation is now solidly in the training completed. COL Andrew D. Cecil is the deputy com-
21st century; a new system to train, cer- The Army Reserve Aviation Com- mander of the U.S. Army Reserve Aviation
tify, and track Soldier aviation mainte- mand (ARAC) consists of two expe- Command located at Fort Knox, KY.
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Introducing Virtual Training into Aviation
Maintenance By SFC Matthew Harris
T he 128th Aviation
Brigade must focus
on developing and
implementing advanced
technology training
devices across all rotary
wing airframes to remain
U.S. ARMY 128TH AVN. BDE. PHOTO
relevant and improve the
quality of training.
Soldiers now train in virtual reality – practice makes perfect!
Incorporation of virtual training across to enhance learning and enforce proper the benefits of virtual training devices
all the Brigade’s Programs of Instruc- maintenance procedures in a controlled by limiting downtime for upgrades in
tion (POI) will enable the organization environment. Visual demonstration of comparison to individualized “mock-up”
to train more Soldiers, and train them how systems interact such as engine training devices.
faster. The 128th Aviation Brigade con- fuel and airflow or hydraulic systems Overall, virtual training provides an
tinues to work with program managers and flight control functions, provides a exceptional tool in the education and
and members of the Aviation industry clearer understanding when performing training of our aviation maintainers.
to plan for, develop and resource virtual maintenance on actual hardware compo- When used to its full potential in con-
training devices in order to effectively nents. Thus, reinforcing a Soldier’s ability junction with hands on training, higher
educate aircraft maintainers utilizing to conduct research and seek the answers qualified aircraft maintainers will be
the adult learning model. to their own questions, increasing their produced. It allows for better training
One of the ways the Brigade is cur- technical knowledge and knowledge re- to be accomplished faster, without sac-
rently using virtual training is the Vir- tention. This device is not designed to rificing quality or standards. Addition-
tual Interactive Environment (VIE) in take away from hands on training, it is ally, once integrated into the POI there
the 15F Aircraft Electrician courses. The meant to supplement training and in- is a potential for cost reduction through
VIE is a computer-based system that crease overall knowledge. Instructors can decreased course lengths and constant
can be configured to support classroom use these devices to impart a deeper lever wear on components. Just like any other
instruction, as well as maintenance train- of understanding. These devices are also tool, it’s only as good as the individuals
ing exercises in conjunction with a full used for students attending Advanced using it. The instructors across the 128th
mock-up aircraft training device. These Leaders Course. These devices have quick Aviation Brigade are some of the best
devices enable instructors to provide search capabilities and are excellent for NCOs in Army Aviation and they work
lecture type instruction while simulta- refresher training for Soldiers at all levels. every day to train and develop the future
neously delivering visual concepts that Since these programs are computer- maintainers and leaders of our branch.
demonstrate aircraft system theory and based, it is considerably less expensive Virtual training will ensure that before
capability more comprehensively. Un- than purchasing traditional simulated heading to their first duties stations
der instructor-controlled and self-paced aircraft trainers. While each trainer is around the globe, the aviation main-
training, individual trainees can cover physically identical, the media can be tainers that graduate are knowledgeable,
systems location, descriptions, theory designed for a specific aircraft system safety conscious, and capable.
of operations, maintenance operational or interchangeable. When updates are
checks (MOC), simulated fault isola- required, the virtual trainer can be up- SFC Matthew W. Harris is a 15K assigned
tion procedures (FIP), and component dated as a simple download of the new to the 128th Aviation Brigade. Currently
removal / reinstallation tasks. information, while other training de- works as a training developer in the Sys-
Throughout MOCs troubleshoot- vices might have to be transferred to tems Integration Division (SID) at Joint
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JulyLive
31, 2019u Tech Talk
Commercially Derived Aircraft for the
Army Aviator By Mr. Daniel McClintock
S ince the introduction
of the TH-67,
every Army Aviator has
been involved with the
Commercially Derived
Aircraft (CDA) process.
ALL PHOTOS: U.S. ARMY MASPO COURTESY PHOTO
The Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) defines CDA aircraft as a com-
mercial type-certified aircraft converted
for operational use by the U.S. Armed
Forces. U.S. law requires the Army to
provide airworthiness oversight for its Delivered MD-369FF with FAA Certificates of Airworthiness
aircraft. The Army Aviation Enterprise
is evolving its use of the CDA process
to provide capability for the Army and ate work to review and incorporate the electromagnetic protections for sys-
for partner nations faster and more ef- FAA based messages to ensure the field tems come from specific Army lessons
ficiently. There are some challenges in has the right information the right way learned in its operating environment.
using the CDA process, but the re- to maintain airworthiness. Second, un- Future Vertical Lift (FVL) will chal-
wards make it well worth it. like the Army, the FAA does not cen- lenge us to find ways to equip the Army
The CDA process can significantly trally locate its engineering data for Aviator faster than we have done in the
improve the time to deliver aircraft. airworthiness. Rather, the Type Certif- past. What may prove to be the high-
Using civil aircraft available, the Multi- icate or Supplemental Type Certificate est payoff of the CDA process for the
National Aircraft Special Project holder is responsible for maintaining Army is in the exposure of its engineers
Office (MASPO) was able to begin engineering data. This tends to make to the different airworthiness processes
fielding twenty-four armed MD 530s airworthiness decisions such as Main- of the FVL performers. Involvement in
to the Afghan Air Force with less tenance Engineering Call (MEC, an CDA efforts could see a broader base
than nine months of development engineering approval of a nonstandard and perspective of the aviation indus-
and production time. Beginning from repair) or depot level repair procedures try. As each CDA effort is undertaken,
an established production line with a more responsive than the FAA process. we get the opportunity to improve our
recognized airworthiness authority can Typical MEC response time is less airworthiness basis of safety. We are
be an incredible advantage. than 72 hours. Integrating the FAA learning more ways to approach our
There are differences in using the continued airworthiness processes with end goal of innovating airworthiness
CDA process that can be challenges. fielded Army systems requires solid capabilities for increasingly complex
First, continuing airworthiness in- communication with its original equip- Army aircraft systems.
structions involved for commercial ment manufacturer and FAA partners.
aircraft do not follow the same nam- Finally, some requirements driven by
ing conventions system used for Army the Army’s lessons learned are required
safety messages. Items such as Service for Army airworthiness. Examples of Mr. Daniel McClintock is in the U.S.
Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives more stringent requirements include Army Combat Capabilities Development
may indicate impacts on continued operations above 131 degrees (the FAA Command Aviation & Missile Center
operation for CDA. The engineering halts operations in higher tempera- Aviation Engineering Directorate, Non-
staffs of the Program Managers and tures), crashworthy, ballistic tolerant Standard Rotary Wing Division located
the Aviation Engineering Director- fuel systems for helicopters, and higher at Redstone Arsenal, AL.
ARMY AVIATION Magazine 24 July 31, 2019ARMY AVIATION Magazine 25 July 31, 2019
u Ask the Flight Surgeon
Plantar Fasciitis gresses, the tears, inflammation and as-
sociated pain often increase to the point
where running, jumping, or any impact
By CPT Frank Stafford, D.O. on the foot becomes intolerable. This
could prevent you from being physically
Q:
active and may affect your ability to op-
The bottom of my feet, especially my heels, erate an aircraft safely. Safety of flight
have really been hurting. The pain is the worst can be jeopardized by distraction from
pain, physical limitations due to pain,
when I first get up in the morning. It can get so bad inability to properly pre-flight or inabil-
that it makes it difficult to walk or stand for a long time ity to safely egress.
let alone go for a run. I read on the internet that this Treatment
Diagnosis can be made by your aero-
could be plantar fasciitis. What is that? medical provider using the history of
your symptoms and a physical exam in
FS: Plantar fasciitis is when the fascia, a have been off your feet and the fascia the office. All forms of treatment in-
thick, wide band of tissue that runs from has not been stretched out for a while. volve rest (but not inactivity) and allow-
the base of your toes to your heel, be- The presentation of plantar fasciitis is a ing the tissue to heal from the tears. Ini-
comes inflamed and painful. This tissue stabbing pain in your heel when you first tially, you will need to limit the pressure
acts as a shock absorber and supports get out of bed in the morning or when applied to the feet and not perform any
the arch of the foot. Too much pressure standing after a long car ride or flight. activities that cause pain. Anti-inflam-
on your feet can irritate or even tear the Plantar fasciitis usually starts off with matory medicines such as ibuprofen or
fascia causing pain and stiffness in the minor irritation and can be tolerated naproxen can be used to reduce pain
foot. Pain is typically worse after you reasonably well. However, as time pro- and swelling. Additional therapies such
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nis ball or frozen plastic bottle of water This condition does not usually limit Surgeon?
under the arch of the foot may reduce your ability to fly unless the pain inter- If you have a question you would like
inflammation and promote healing. A feres with flight activities. If pain and addressed, email it to AskFS@quad-a.
lower leg stretching routine as well as stiffness limit your ability to work the org; we’ll try to address it in the future.
the nightly use of a foot brace may pre- pedals or to safely egress the aircraft, then See your unit flight surgeon for your
vent the painful tightening of the fascia. a period of grounding will be necessary as personal health issues.
Orthotics such as heel lifts and arch you work through the concern. Properly The views and opinions offered are
supports are additional options. X-rays fitted orthotics can be used while flying those of the author and researchers and
are not required to diagnosis plantar fas- without concern. Steroid injections only should not be construed as an official
ciitis but may be used to identify other limit you from flying the day that you get Department of the Army position un-
causes of foot pain like stress fractures or the injection, otherwise you can fly. The less otherwise stated.
abnormal boney outgrowths called spurs surgery will keep you out of the cockpit
that have their own treatment regimens. until the surgical wound is healed, your
As the pain decreases, you can begin pain is well-controlled, and you are able CPT (Dr.) Frank C. Stafford is a flight
increasing your activity levels. Examples to safely perform your duties. surgeon at the School of Army Aviation
are slowly jogging short distances and Stay safe! Futura Med w/Bernard Fashion Medicine, Fort Rucker, AL.
then adding distance and speed over 2-3
months. If you experience any worsen-
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or even foot surgery may be considered.
Same day surgery is generally considered
after all other methods have been un-
successful. Recovery time requires a few
weeks and physical therapy is often initi-
ated about two weeks after the surgery.
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Certain interventions can help
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