Small Unmanned Aircraft System Aircrew Training Program - Training Circular No. 3-04.62 - 1-611

Oct 29, 2026

Small Unmanned Aircraft System Aircrew Training Program lays out structured guidance for training, evaluation, readiness testing, and progression for unmanned aircraft aircrew. The circular defines responsibilities, standardization, mission-level status progression, and rules for currency and removal from mission-qualified status. It details evaluation principles including semi-annual proficiency and readiness tests, no-notice evaluation, grading considerations, and conducting evaluations. It also covers unit task development, operator training records, and composite risk management training responsibilities.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages68

Reading Time2 h 51 min

AccessFree to download

Preface

Chapter 1 Introduction

Responsibilities

Chapter 2 Aircrew Training Program

Overview

Standardization Program

Commander’s Evaluation

Mission-Level Status Progression

Mission Preparation

Mission Qualified

Training Year

Failure to Meet Aircrew Training Program Requirements

Removal from Mission Qualified Status

Currency

Chapter 3 Evaluation

Evaluation Principles

Semi-Annual Proficiency and Readiness Test

No-Notice Evaluation

Proficiency Flight Evaluation

Grading Considerations

Conducting Evaluations

Local Area Orientation

Chapter 4 Unit Task Development

Aircrew Training Manual Task Model Development

Task Format

Chapter 5 Unit Training

Training Program Requirements

Training Prerequisites

Task Considerations

Chapter 6 Individual Operator Training Record

Individual Operator Training Record Requirements

Department of the Army Form 7122-R

Department of the Army Form 4507-R

Department of the Army Form 4507-1-R

Department of the Army Form 4507-2-R

Chapter 7 Composite Risk Management

General

Composite Risk Management Concept

Responsibilities

Leaders

Safety Officer

Crews

Individuals

TC 3-04.62 | Small Unmanned Aircraft System Aircrew Training Program | | --- | | August 2013
DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTION. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. | | Headquarters Department of the Army | This publication is available at Army Knowledge Online ([https://armypubs.us.army.mil/doctrine/index.html](https://armypubs.us.army.mil/doctrine/index.html)). To receive publishing updates, please subscribe at [http://www.apd.army.mil/AdminPubs/new_subscribe.asp](http://www.apd.army.mil/AdminPubs/new_subscribe.asp). *TC 3-04.62 (TC 1-611) Training Circular No. 3-04.62 (1-611) Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC, 19 August 2013 Small Unmanned Aircraft System Aircrew Training Program Contents Page PREFACE...............................................................................................................v Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................ 1-1 Responsibilities................................................................................................... 1-1 Chapter 2 AIRCREW TRAINING PROGRAM .................................................................... 2-1 Overview ............................................................................................................. 2-1 Standardization Program.................................................................................... 2-2 Commander’s Evaluation ................................................................................... 2-2 Mission-Level Status Progression ...................................................................... 2-3 Mission Preparation ............................................................................................ 2-3 Mission Qualified ................................................................................................ 2-3 Training Year ...................................................................................................... 2-3 Failure to Meet Aircrew Training Program Requirements .................................. 2-4 Removal from Mission Qualified Status ............................................................. 2-4 Currency ............................................................................................................. 2-5 Chapter 3 EVALUATION .................................................................................................... 3-1 Evaluation Principles .......................................................................................... 3-1 Semi-Annual Proficiency and Readiness Test ................................................... 3-1 No-Notice Evaluation .......................................................................................... 3-2 Proficiency Flight Evaluation .............................................................................. 3-2 Grading Considerations ...................................................................................... 3-2 Conducting Evaluations ...................................................................................... 3-2 Local Area Orientation ........................................................................................ 3-5 Chapter 4 UNIT TASK DEVELOPMENT ............................................................................ 4-1 Aircrew Training Manual Task Model Development........................................... 4-1 Task Format ....................................................................................................... 4-1 Chapter 5 UNIT TRAINING ................................................................................................. 5-1 Training Program Requirements ........................................................................ 5-1 Training Prerequisites......................................................................................... 5-

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Small Unmanned Aircraft System aircrew training program?

It provides structured guidance for training, standardization, readiness testing, and mission-level progression for small unmanned aircraft system aircrew. It also defines how qualifications are maintained and when status can be removed.

How are aircrew evaluations conducted under the program?

The circular covers evaluation principles, including semi-annual proficiency and readiness tests, no-notice evaluation, and proficiency flight evaluation. It also specifies grading considerations and procedures for conducting evaluations and local area orientation.

Which training and documentation elements support individual operator training records and risk management?

The document identifies requirements for individual operator training record keeping, including multiple Department of the Army forms. It also includes a composite risk management section describing concepts and responsibilities, as well as related training for leaders, safety officers, crews, and individuals.

Oct 29, 2026

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