B-52 and KC-135 Mission Qualification and Continuation Training: A Review andAnalysis

摘要

This report documents the findings of a review and analysis of missionqualification and continuation training for B-52 and KC-135 aircrews. The effort addressed unit perceptions of the capabilities of formal school graduates, training requirements, training resources, aircrew and training system evaluation, and management. In addition to providing extensive descriptive and analytical information about the operation of a large aircrew training system, the report includes as major findings: (a) the need to clarify initial qualification training requirements; (b) evidence of widespread support for recent initiatives regarding training of tactics and warfighting skills, and a corresponding need for increased attention to the design and implementation of this training; (c) the necessity for effective and efficient allocation of training resources across the continuum of training; (d) the need to develop improved methods for evaluating individuals and aircrews--especially in terms of combat skills-and the training system as a whole; and (e) the need for an improved mechanism to manage the training requirements process throughout the training system. Recommendations are provided for research and development in several key areas.