This aircrew training manual (ATM) TC 3-04.44 standardizes aircrew training programs (ATPs) and flight evaluation procedures. This manual provides specific guidelines for executing OH-58D aircrew training. It is based on battle-focused training principles outlined at the Army Training Network. It establishes crewmember qualification, refresher, mission, and continuation training and evaluation requirements. This manual applies to all OH 58D crewmembers and their commanders in the Active Army, the United States Army National Guard(ARNG), the Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS), and the United States Army Reserve (USAR) unless otherwise stated.
This manual is not a stand-alone document; all requirements of Army Regulation (AR) 600-105, National Guard Regulation (NGR) 95-210, and Training Circular (TC) 3-04.11 to the ATP must be met. If differences exist between the maneuver description in the operator�s manuals, this manual is the governing authority for training and flight evaluation purposes only. The operator�s manual is the governing authority for operations of the aircraft. Implementation of this manual conforms to AR 95-1 and TC 3-04.11. If a conflict exists between this manual and TC 3-04.11, then TC 3-04.11 will take precedence.
This manual will help aviation commanders, at all levels; develop a comprehensive ATP. By using the ATM, commanders ensure that individual crewmember and aircrew proficiency is commensurate with their units' mission and that aircrews routinely employ standard techniques and procedures.
Standardization officers, evaluators, and unit trainers (UTs) will use this manual and TC 3-04.11 as primary tools to assist the commander in developing and implementing the ATP. Crewmembers will use this manual as a "how to" source for performing crewmember duties. It provides performance standards and evaluation guidelines so that crewmembers know the level of performance expected. Each task provides a description of how the task should be completed to meet the standard. ATP commanders of active Army, National Guard, and Army Reserve units operating the OH-58D will use this ATM and TC 3-04.11 to develop individual commander�s task lists for assigned aviators. ATP commanders with assigned contract pilots will develop individual commander�s task lists tailored to the current contract position using this ATM, TC 3-04.11, AR 95- 20, current flight training guides and/or local command directives.
The proponent of this publication is United States Army Training and Doctrine Command.
