CHAPTER 39
NATOPS Evaluation
39.1 NATOPS EVALUATION PROGRAM
39.1 .l Concept. The standard operating procedures
prescribedi n this manual represent he optimum method
of operating the aircraft The NATOPS evaluation is
inter&d to evaluate compliance with NATOPS procedures
by observing and grading individuals and units.
This evaluation is tailored for compatibility with various
operational commitments and missions of both Navy
and Marine Corps units. The prime objective of the
NATOPS evaluation program is to assist the unit commanding
otXcer in improving unit readiness and safety
through constructive comment. Maximum benefit from
the NATOPS program is achieved only through the vigorous
support of the program by commanding officers
as well as by flightcrcwmembers.
39.1.2 Implementation. The NATOPS evaluation
program shall be carried out in every unit operating
naval aircraft. The various categories of flightcrewmembers
desiring to attain and retain qualification in the
F-14D shall be evaluatedin itially in accordancew ith the
current OPNAV Instruction 3710, and at least once during
the 12 months following initial and subsequent
evaluations, Individual and unit NATOPS evaluations
will be conducted annually; however, instruction in and
observationo f adherenceto NATOPS proceduresm ust
be on a daily basis within each unit to obtain maximum
benefits from the program. The NATOPS coordinators,
evaluators,a nd inr4tuctorss hall administert he program
as outlined in the current OPNAVINST 3710. Evaluees
who receive a grade of Unqualified on a ground or flight
evaluation shall be allowed 30 days in which to complete
a reevaluation. A maximum of 60 days may elapse
between the date of the initial ground and flight evaluation
and the date that qualification is satisfactorily completed.
F-14A/A(PLUS) NATOPS evaluations csn be
accomplished during the same evaluation flight, provided
the currency requirements for each model establishedinChaptcr5aremet.
Thercsultswillberccorded
ontheNKfOPSeval~onreport(OPNAVForm3710/T).
39.1.3 Deflnltlons. The following terms, used
throughout this chapter, are detined below as to thcii
specific meaning within the NATOPS program.
39.1.3.1 NATOPS Evaluation. Aperiodic evaluation
of individual flightcmwmembers standardization consisting
of an open-book examination, closed-book examination,
oral examination, and flight evaluation.
39.1.3.2 NATOPS Reevaluation. A partial
NATOPS evaluation administered to a flightcrewmember
who has been placed in an Unqualified status by
receiving an Unqualified grade for any ground examination
or for the flight evaluations. Only those areas in
which an unsatisfactory level was identified need be
observed during a reevaluation.
39.1.3.3 Quallfled. The evaluation termappliedto a
flightcmwmember who is well standardized and who
demonstrates highly professional knowledge of and
compliance with NATOPS standards and procedures.
Momentary deviations from or minor omission in noncritical
areas are permitted if prompt and timely remedial
action was initiated by the evaluee.
39.1.3.4 Conditionally Quallfled. The evaluation
term appliedt o a tLightcrewmcmberw ho is satisfactorily
standardizedw, ho may have made one or mom signiticant
deviations Tom NATOPS standards and procedures
but made no errors in critical areas and no errors
jeopardizing mission accomplishment or flight safety.
39.1.3.5 Unqualified. The evaluation term applied
to a tlightcmwmember who is not acceptably standardized,
w ho failed to meet minimum standardsre garding
knowledge of and/or ability to apply NATOPS
procedute.so, r who made one or more significant deviations
from NATOPS standards and procedures that
could jeopardize mission accomplishment or flight
safety.
39.1.3.0 Area. An area is a routine of preflight,
Sight, or postflight
39-1 ORIGINAL
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39.1.3.7 Subarea. A performance subdivision
within an area that is covered and evaluated during an
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