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BASIC PLATFORM INDOCTRINATION (BPI)
QUALIFICATION
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVE 1: Become more familiar with the F/A-18C Hornet cockpit and it's functionality
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OBJECTIVE 2: Learn how to execute advanced navigation and timing, through use of precision waypoints, sequencing and time over target (TOT) functionality
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OBJECTIVE 3: Learn proper squadron airfield launch, recovery, and transit procedures
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OBJECTIVE 4: Learn the CASE III Launch & Recovery procedures that are essential for night and bad weather carrier operations
BPI SYLLABUS
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1. PLATFORM FAMILIARIZATION​​​​
1.1. Cockpit Orientation & Terminology
1.2. Startup & Configuration
1.3. Performance Avionics Orientation
1.4. Field Taxi, Takeoff & Landing Procedures
1.5. Flight Control System Modes
1.6. Stores Configuration Management/Jettison
1.7. Administrative Formations
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2. ADVANCED NAVIGATION
2.1. Aircraft Positional Data
2.2. TACAN Navigation
2.3. ICLS Approaches
2.4. INS Navigation
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3. SQUADRON FIELD OPERATIONS
3.1. Field Approach & Departure Procedures
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4. SQUADRON CARRIER OPERATIONS
4.1. Carrier Orientation & Terminology
4.2. Squadron Carrier Specifics
4.3. CASE I Launch & Recovery Procedures
4.4. CASE II & III Launch & Recovery Procedures
A. CHECKRIDE 2: BPI CHECKRIDE
2.A. Objective 1: Round Robin with TOT
2.B. Objective 2: CASE III Recovery
QUALIFICATION CHECKRIDE
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CHECKRIDE 2: BPI CHECKRIDE​​​​
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LOCATION & DURATION
Location: Caucasus Map
Duration: 1 Hour
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RECOMMENDED LOADOUT
STATIONS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
AIM-9X EMPTY EMPTY AIM-120C FUEL AIM-120C EMPTY EMPTY AIM-9X
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WAYPOINTS Launch: Carrier via CASE I
Waypoint 1: High-level turnpoint
Waypoint 2: High-level turnpoint
Waypoint 3: Initial Point
Waypoint 4: Target
Waypoint 5: Egress/Case III drop-off
Recovery: Carrier via CASE III
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PASS/FAIL CRITERIA
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All waypoints must be overflown within 2 miles
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Must arrive at target within + or - 10 seconds
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Must perform CASE III Recovery in entirety with push time within + or - 30 seconds
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Must successfully trap aboard carrier
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NOTES
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​N/A
