BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND INSTRUCTION 13-101, COMMAND VOLUME 2 30 NOVEMBER 2022 Nuclear, Space, Missile, Command and Control BATTLE MANAGEMENT STANDARDIZATION AND EVALUATION PROGRAM COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-publishing website at www.e-publishing.af.mil for downloading or ordering. RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication. OPR: 19AF/A3V Certified by: 19AF/A3 (Col Brian L. Patterson) Supersedes: AETCI 13-101V2, 10 April 2017 Pages: 135 This instruction implements policy guidance in DAFPD 13-1, Command and Control (C2) Enterprise. This document establishes the 19 AF/A3 Battle Management Standardization and Evaluation (Stan/Eval) Program for all Air Education and Training Command (AETC) battle management systems. It applies to Regular Air Force and Air National Guard (ANG) units gained to AETC. This instruction does not apply to Air Force Reserve Command, United States Space Force or Civil Air Patrol. Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to AFI 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System. Refer recommended change and questions about this publication to OPR using the DAF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication, route DAF Forms 847 from the field through the appropriate functional chain of command. This publication may be supplemented at any level, but all supplements must be routed to the OPR for coordination prior to certification and approval. ANG units coordinate supplements to this publication with NGB A3/10 before publication and forward one copy to 19 Standardization and Evaluation Division (19 AF/A3V) and NGB A3/10 after publication. The authorities to waive wing or unit level requirements in this publication are identified with a Tier (“T-2, T-3”) number following the compliance statement. Submit requests in accordance with paragraph 1.5 The use of the name or mark of any specific manufacturer, commercial product, commodity, or service in this publication does not imply endorsement by the Air Force. 2 AETCI 13-101V2 30 NOVEMBER 2022 SUMMARY OF CHANGES This publication is substantially revised and must be reviewed in its entirety. Major changes include realignment of Chapters 1-4 content IAW DAFI 90-160, Publications and Forms Management, guidance for MAJCOM publications; added Mission Systems Operator (MSO) evaluation criteria; moved legacy crew positions Air Surveillance Technician (AST), Interface Control Technician (ICT) and Surveillance Technician (ST) to the attachments. Chapter 1—PURPOSE 5 1.1. Introduction. ............................................................................................................. 5 1.2. Objectives. ............................................................................................................... 5 1.3. Transfers. ................................................................................................................. 5 1.4. Deviations to this Instruction. .................................................................................. 6 1.5. Waivers. ................................................................................................................... 6 Chapter 2—HIGHER HEADQUARTERS STAN/EVAL FUNCTIONS AND ORGANIZATION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 7 2.1. Scope. ....................................................................................................................... 7 2.2. MAJCOM. ............................................................................................................... 7 2.3. Operations Group (OG). .......................................................................................... 8 2.4. HHQ Visits. ............................................................................................................. 10 Chapter 3—UNIT STAN/EVAL FUNCTIONS AND ORGANIZATION 14 3.1. Squadron Commander Responsibilities. .................................................................. 14 3.2. Squadron Stan/Eval Organization. (T-3) ................................................................. 14 3.3. Squadron Chief of Stan/Eval Responsibilities. ........................................................ 14 3.4. Trend Analysis Program. ......................................................................................... 15 Chapter 4—EXAMINERS 16 4.1. Stan/Eval Examiners (SEE). .................................................................................... 16 4.2. SEE Guidance. ......................................................................................................... 16 Chapter 5—EVALUATIONS 18 5.1. General. .................................................................................................................... 18 5.2. Categories of Qualification Evaluations. ................................................................. 19 5.3. Prefixes. ................................................................................................................... 21 5.4. Combined Qualification Evaluations. ...................................................................... 23 5.5. Cross-Command Evaluations................................................................................... 23 5.6. Grading System. ....................................................................................................... 24 AETCI 13-101V2 30 NOVEMBER 2022 3 5.7. Ground Phase Requisites (Written Examinations). .................................................. 27 5.8. Flight Phase Requisites (Positional). ....................................................................... 30 5.9. Requisite Completion. ............................................................................................. 32 5.10. Failure to Complete or Pass an Evaluation. ............................................................. 32 5.11. Timing of Qualification Evaluations. ...................................................................... 35 5.12. Commander-Directed Downgrade. .......................................................................... 36 5.13. Commander-directed Downgrades. ......................................................................... 36 5.14. Supplementary Evaluations. .................................................................................... 36 5.15. Letter of Xs. ............................................................................................................. 38 5.16. Initial Cadre. ............................................................................................................ 38 Chapter 6—STAN/EVAL DOCUMENTATION 39 6.1. Purpose. ................................................................................................................... 39 6.2. AF Form 8. ............................................................................................................... 39 6.3. Suspense................................................................................................................... 46 6.4. Positional Evaluation Checklist. .............................................................................. 46 6.5. Flight Evaluation Folder (FEF). ............................................................................... 46 Chapter 7—QUAL EVALUATION OF THE AIR BATTLE MANAGER (ABM) AND WEAPONS DIRECTOR (WD) 50 7.1. General. .................................................................................................................... 50 7.2. QUAL Evaluation. ................................................................................................... 50 7.3. Specific Profiles. ...................................................................................................... 50 7.4. Evaluation Objective. ............................................................................................... 51 Table 7.1. ABM/WD Evaluation Areas. ................................................................................... 51 7.5. Qualification Criteria. .............................................................................................. 51 Chapter 8—QUAL EVALUATION OF THE WEAPONS TECHNICIAN (WT) 60 8.1. General. .................................................................................................................... 60 8.2. Specific Profiles. ...................................................................................................... 60 8.3. Evaluation Objective. ............................................................................................... 60 Table 8.1. WT Evaluation Areas. .............................................................................................. 61 8.4. Areas and Ratings. ................................................................................................... 61 Chapter 9—QUAL EVALUATION OF THE CRC AIR BATTLE MANAGER (607 ACS ONLY) 67 9.1. General. .................................................................................................................... 67 4 AETCI 13-101V2 30 NOVEMBER 2022 Table 9.1. ABM Evaluation Areas. ........................................................................................... 68 9.2. Evaluation Criteria. .................................................................................................. 68 Chapter 10—QUAL EVALUATION OF THE WEAPONS DIRECTOR (WD)—607 ACS ONLY 76 10.1. General. .................................................................................................................... 76 Table 10.1. Mandatory WD Qualification Evaluation Areas. ..................................................... 77 10.2. Evaluation Criteria. .................................................................................................. 77 Chapter 11—QUAL EVALUATION OF THE MISSION SYSTEM OPERATOR (MSO) 83 11.1. General. .................................................................................................................... 83 11.2. Evaluation Objectives. ............................................................................................. 83 Table 11.1. MSO Evaluation Areas. ........................................................................................... 84 11.3. Evaluation Criteria. .................................................................................................. 84 Chapter 12—QUAL EVALUATION OF THE POSITIONAL INSTRUCTOR (PI) 93 12.1. General. .................................................................................................................... 93 12.2. Minimum Mission Level. ........................................................................................ 93 12.3. Instructor Session. .................................................................................................... 93 Table 12.1. PI Qualification Evaluation Areas. .......................................................................... 93 12.4. Qualification Criteria. .............................................................................................. 94 Chapter 13—OBJECTIVITY EVALUATION OF THE STAN/EVAL EXAMINER (SEE) 98 13.1. Conducting a SEE Objectivity Evaluation. .............................................................. 98 13.2. Evaluation Objective. ............................................................................................... 98 Table 13.1. SEE Objectivity Evaluation Areas. .......................................................................... 98 13.3. Areas and Ratings. ................................................................................................... 98 Attachment 1—GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION 101 Attachment 2—STAN/EVAL BOARD MINUTES 110 Attachment 3—REVIEWING AND APPROVING OFFICIALS 112 Attachment 4—TEMPORARY QUALIFICATION MEMORANDUM 113 Attachment 5—LEGACY - QUAL EVALUATION OF THE INTERFACE CONTROL TECHNICIAN (ICT) 114 Attachment 6—LEGACY - QUAL EVALUATION OF THE SURVEILLANCE TECHNICIAN (ST) 120 Attachment 7—LEGACY - QUAL EVALUATION OF THE AIR SURVEILLANCE TECHNICIAN (AST) 126 AETCI 13-101V2 30 NOVEMBER 2022 5 Chapter 1 PURPOSE 1.1. Introduction. 1.1.1. The overall purpose of the AETC battle management Stan/Eval program is to standardize operations procedures and to provide commanders and operations staffs with meaningful indicators reflecting individual and overall crew effectiveness to perform the unit mission. AETC personnel will use the guidance, procedures, and evaluation criteria in this instruction for conducting all positional evaluations. Stan/Eval Examiners (SEE) will use qualification ratings detailed in this instruction, which are reflective of standard AETC flying training ratings found in AFMAN 11-202, Volume 2, Aircrew Standardization and Evaluation Program, as well as AFMAN 13-1GBMC2, Volume 2, Ground Battle Management Command and Control (GBMC2) Standardization/ Evaluation Program. 1.1.2. Throughout this instruction Air Force specialty code (AFSC) 13B refers to personnel performing Air Battle Managers (ABM) functions. AFSC 1C5X1D refers to Weapons Directors (WD). All guidance found in this instruction applies to 1C5XX personnel performing the duties of Command and Control Battle Management Operators (C2BMO) to include Weapons Technician (WT), Surveillance Technician (ST), Interface Control Technician (ICT), and Air Surveillance Technician (AST), and Mission Systems Operator (MSO). 1.1.3. For 173 OSS/C2 purposes, references to squadron commander (SQ/CC) will be fulfilled by the 173 OSS/CC; references to director of operations (DO) will be fulfilled by the 173 OSS/C2 OIC. For the 173 OSS/C2, references to operations group will be 19 AF/A3V. All OG/OGV requirements applicable to 337 ACS will be performed by 33 OG OLB/OGV. Point of contact for guidance about information contained in this publication is Mr. Kurt Anders, HQ 19 AF/A3V. 1.2. Objectives. Specific objectives are: 1.2.1. Participate in development, standardization, and revision of operational procedures for system employment. 1.2.2. Coordinate the development of standardized task-oriented criteria, based on unit training mission capabilities. 1.2.3. Assess unit effectiveness and compliance with operational directives and procedures. 1.2.4. Provide a system to assess individual proficiency and capability to accomplish assigned operations duties. 1.3. Transfers. 1.3.1. Upon permanent change of station (PCS), individuals transferring from a unit that did not possess like equipment require an initial qualification (INIT QUAL) or Re-Qualification (RQ) evaluation. Example: AN/TYQ-23A to AN/TYQ-23A, or Tactical Display Framework (TDF) to TDF. 1.3.2. Prior to performing operations duties unsupervised at a new unit, the Chief of Training (COT) will validate satisfactory completion of the unit’s local orientation program as directed by the gaining unit Director of Operations (DO). (T-3) 6 AETCI 13-101V2 30 NOVEMBER 2022 1.3.2.1. Individuals will have their existing qualification validated by the final approving officer to perform operations duties at the new unit and documented on a newly prepared AF Form 8, Certificate of Aircrew Qualification. 1.3.2.1.1. Transfer the applicable qualification data from the last positional evaluation to the front of the AF Form 8. The Chief of Stan/Eval will adapt the data to AETC standards/requirements. The mission description area of the evaluator's remarks will indicate that this is an AETC validation of the individual’s qualification. 1.3.2.1.2. Annotate the date the transfer AF Form 8 is completed in the “Date Completed” block. Note: If Training Integration Management System (TIMS) / Graduate Training Integration Management System (GTIMS) will not accept the transfer date without changing the expiration date, the transfer date may be annotated in the Comments Section on the back of the AF Form 8. 1.3.2.1.3. In the ground phase section, use the date the Master Question File (MQF) was completed at the gaining unit; however, use the original positional completion date from the losing unit in the flight phase section. 1.3.2.1.4. The Stan/Eval function may administer a complete or partial positional evaluation to determine qualification, however it is not required. 1.3.2.2. See AETCI 13-101, Volume 1, Battle Management Training Program, paragraph 1.4. for time limits concerning requalification. 1.4. Deviations to this Instruction. Units will report all deviations or exceptions without waiver to 19 AF/A3V or NGB/A2/3/6Y (as appropriate). 1.5. Waivers. 1.5.1. Use DAF Form 679, Department of the Air Force Publication Compliance Item Waiver Request/Approval, for all waiver requests. (T-2) Submit waiver requests through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver authority, or alternatively, to the publication OPR for non-tiered compliance items. Submit Tier 2 waiver requests to 19 AF Tasker Workflow via the Task Management Tool (TMT). (T-2) For Tier 3 waivers, post approved waivers on the 19 AF Stan/Eval SharePoint site, in the appropriate folder under the unit’s wing emblem, within 30 days of approval IAW DAFI 90-160. 1.5.2. The OG/CC of local supplements will approve/disapprove waiver requests to unit supplemental guidance. (T-3) AETCI 13-101V2 30 NOVEMBER 2022 7 Chapter 2 HIGHER HEADQUARTERS STAN/EVAL FUNCTIONS AND ORGANIZATION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 2.1. Scope. For the purposes of this instruction, Higher Headquarters (HHQ) includes Headquarters Air Force (HAF), MAJCOM, and Group Stan/Eval functions. 2.2. MAJCOM. 2.2.1. 19AF/A3V will provide overall management of the AETC battle management Stan/Eval program and is primarily responsible for setting guidance and establishing administrative processes. 2.2.2. 19 AF/A3V will: 2.2.2.1. Establish an effective battle management Stan/Eval program. 2.2.2.2. Provide staff coordination on matters that relate to the battle management Stan/Eval program. 2.2.2.3. Approve or disapprove wing, group, and/or squadron supplements to this instruction. 2.2.2.4. Coordinate on matters relating to battle management operations training to ensure they meet training mission requirements. 2.2.2.5. Participate in the development, evaluation, and standardization of battle management operational procedures. 2.2.2.6. Coordinate on syllabi used in conjunction with AETC training courses. 2.2.2.7. When necessary, establish MAJCOM Stan/Eval special interest items (SII) to evaluate during the course of all formal Stan/Eval visits. 2.2.2.8. Review inspection reports for unit compliance with operations and Stan/Eval directives. 2.2.2.9. Conduct staff assistance visits (SAV) as required. 2.2.2.10. Designate offices of collateral responsibility (OCR) to ensure the publication of the MQF. 2.2.2.11. Approve or disapprove waiver requests within 10 days of receipt. 2.2.2.12. Approve or disapprove submitted MQFs within 60 days. 2.2.2.13. As a minimum have the following qualifications: 2.2.2.13.1. Mission crew commander and senior director experience. Experience is defined as combat mission ready (CMR) in any battle management weapon system. 2.2.2.13.2. Air Battle Manager (ABM) experience in two weapon systems. Experience is defined as CMR in at least one system; the second system may be CMR or basic mission capable (BMC) experience. 2.2.2.13.3. Instructor and Stan/Eval experience (from any MAJCOM). 8 AETCI 13-101V2 30 NOVEMBER 2022 2.2.3. Battle management 19 AF/A3V SEEs will: 2.2.3.1. Monitor the effectiveness of subordinate unit battle management Stan/Eval training and operations programs. 2.2.3.2. Conduct site visits, administer qualification evaluations and SAVs as requested or required to monitor and assist subordinate units in implementing the guidance and procedures prescribed by this instruction. 2.2.3.3. Evaluate personnel qualifications and training mission effectiveness of units aligned or assigned under AETC. 2.2.3.4. Evaluate OG and unit SEEs. 2.2.3.5. Evaluate the effectiveness of the Stan/Eval training and operations personnel for assigned units, using both written and positional evaluations. 2.2.3.6. Supervise development of tests drawn from the MQF. 2.2.3.7. Validate and consolidate unit MQF inputs, at a minimum, annually. 2.2.3.8. Coordinate all Stan/Eval waiver requests and respond in writing for concurrence or disapproval of the waiver request within 10 working days or one Regular Scheduled Drill (RSD) after receipt. 2.2.3.9. Administer Stan/Eval objectivity evaluations to subordinate unit Stan/Eval personnel during formal Stan/Eval visits. 2.2.3.10. Evaluate OG Stan/Eval (OGV) for BMC qualification. 2.2.3.11. Minimum personnel for the battle management Stan/Eval SEE function will be determined by 19 AF/A3V. As a minimum, the function should be manned by AFSCs 13B4B, 13B4C, or 13B4D, and 1C571D. 19 AF/A3V SEE personnel will: 2.2.3.11.1. Be experienced in the applicable system and maintain BMC status in a designated crew position such as battle staff, weapons, or surveillance. 2.2.3.11.2. Be designated by 19 AF/A3V in writing reflecting their current qualifications. SEEs are authorized to maintain dual qualifications. 2.2.3.11.3. Have ABM or Weapons Director (WD) experience (BMC or CMR). 2.2.3.11.4. Have instructor and Stan/Eval experience (from any MAJCOM). 2.2.3.11.5. Be fully certified as a SEE and maintain BMC status in an ABM or WD position (any system). 2.2.3.11.6. Be authorized to maintain multi-system certifications. 2.3. Operations Group (OG). 2.3.1. Each OG will establish a Stan/Eval function to monitor the effectiveness of subordinate battle management units. Note: 19 AF/A3V will perform this function for the 173 OSS/C2. Establish the OG Stan/Eval function under the chief, OG/OGV. As a minimum, this function will: 2.3.1.1. Monitor the effectiveness of the unit Stan/Eval program. AETCI 13-101V2 30 NOVEMBER 2022 9 2.3.1.2. Monitor and assess the unit’s operational readiness. 2.3.1.3. Evaluate the unit chief of Stan/Eval. 2.3.1.4. Augment the squadron for qualification evaluations as needed. 2.3.1.5. Conduct supplementary evaluations as required by the OG commander. 2.3.1.6. Forward unit requests for waivers to this instruction through the OG commander to the MAJCOM for coordination. 19 AF/A3V will send a copy of all approved waivers to NGB/A2/3/6Y, as required, for file. Units will file a copy of approved written waivers to this volume according to AFI 33-360. 2.3.1.7. Conduct SAVs as requested from the unit and coordinated through the Gatekeeper. 2.3.1.8. Review the positional aids including positional checklists and quick reference guides. 2.3.1.9. Review positional evaluation guides. 2.3.1.10. Coordinate and forward unit supplement to 19 AF/A3V. 2.3.1.11. Forward recommendations for changes, deletion, and additions to MQFs as submitted from the unit. 2.3.1.12. Review and forward unit trend analysis to 19 AF/A3V. 2.3.1.12.1. Consolidate unit trend analysis report for OG Stan/Eval review board. 2.3.1.12.2. Make specific recommendations for corrective actions as needed and assign an OPR/ OCR. 2.3.1.12.3. Maintain trend data in accordance with records disposition schedule outlined in AFI 33-322. 2.3.1.13. Develop local unit SIIs as necessary and forward to 19 AF/A3V. 2.3.1.14. Act as liaison or intermediary to 19 AF/A3V and squadron Stan/Eval function. 2.3.1.15. Emphasize unit standardization. Ensure standardization among squadrons and squadron-assigned examiners. 2.3.1.16. Establish procedures for review and quality control of AF Form 8s. 2.3.1.17. Establish procedures to maintain and review unit flight evaluation folders (FEF). Document these procedures in Group supplements to this instruction. Maintain FEFs of assigned personnel, if applicable. 2.3.1.18. Establish unit supplementary evaluation program and goals. 2.3.1.19. Conduct Stan/Eval Boards (SEB). 2.3.1.19.1. May publish SEB guidance for their respective subordinate units. 2.3.1.19.2. At a minimum, SEBs are to be held in January and Jul. Any deviations are to be coordinated with 19 AF/A3V. SEB minutes will be kept on file until the next Unit Effectiveness Inspection (UEI). 10 AETCI 13-101V2 30 NOVEMBER 2022 2.3.1.19.3. Report the disposition of all open UEI and Stan/Eval findings in the SEB minutes, until closed. Additionally, include closed findings that have not been reported closed to HHQ. Where applicable, include status (Open or Closed), OPR, actions taken/needed to close, date closed or projected to close. 2.3.1.19.4. Send a copy of the SEB minutes to 19 AF/A3V and upload to 19 AF SharePoint. 2.3.1.20. Establish, monitor, and maintain quality control of the unit Operations Information File (OIF) program. 2.3.1.21. Process DAF Form 847s IAW AFI 11-215, Flight Manuals Program, and forward DAF Form 847s through command channels. 2.3.2. The OG commander determines the minimum number of personnel for the OG/OGV battle management function. Exception: 173 OSS/C2. However, the function should at least be manned by AFSCs 13B3C/D/M, 1C571, and 1C571D. OG/OGV personnel will: 2.3.2.1. Have ABM, WD, Mission System Operator (MSO), Surveillance Technician (ST), Air Surveillance Technician (AST), Interface Control Technician (ICT) experience (BMC or CMR). 2.3.2.2. Have instructor and Stan/Eval experience (from any MAJCOM). 2.3.2.3. Be qualified as a SEE and maintain BMC (any system) in their specialty (ABM, WD, MSO, ST, AST, ICT, or WT). 2.3.2.4. Be authorized to maintain multi-system certifications such as Modular Control System (MCS) and Battlefield Control System (BCS-T). 2.3.2.5. Be designated in writing reflecting an individual’s current qualifications. 2.3.3. The Group/CC designates additional SEEs or examiners not assigned to Stan/Eval when necessary to meet unit requirements. Notify 19 AF/A3V by documenting additional examiners in the SEB minutes. 2.3.4. The Group/CC designates Stan/Eval Liaison Officers (SELO) in writing to assist group examiners in administrative Stan/Eval duties. 2.3.5. At the discretion of the Group/CC, group, and squadron Stan/Eval programs may be combined. 2.4. HHQ Visits. HHQ staffs may perform site visits to units at any time during the UEI Cycle to include the UEI Capstone event. All HHQ visits will be coordinated and scheduled with the MAJCOM Gatekeeper IAW AFI 90-201, The Air Force Inspection System. The purpose of HHQ visits will be to validate and verify program compliance processes, perform inspections, perform check-rides, provide feedback and cross feed to the units, exchange information, and provide orientation. 2.4.1. Support to Units. 19 AF/A3V will support their assigned units with any the following tools, as appropriate, for the unit and as resources permit. 2.4.1.1. Provide guidance and training on implementation of inspection programs as well as self-monitoring via formal and informal communications.