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7.3.6. Training for parachutists is voluntary. Once awarded the jump inherent DAFSC IAW
AFI 11-410 or “J” prefixed DAFSC, a parachutist must perform all parachutist duties assigned.
(T-2). This includes additional jump training related to the member's specialty.
7.3.7. Non-rated officers and non-career enlisted aviator enlisted aircrew must volunteer to
enter qualification training to perform in-flight duties in an aircraft as non-rated aircrew
members. (T-1). Unless permanently disqualified, members who complete initial training
remain available for in-flight duties and may be directed to perform such duties at any time.
7.4. Taking Part in In-Flight Duties by Non-rated Officer Aircrew Members and Non-
Career Enlisted Aviator Enlisted Aircrew Members.
7.4.1. Non-rated officer (for example: combat rescue officers, nurses, medical, etc.) and non-
career enlisted aviator enlisted (pararescue, medical, etc.) aircrew members (flying status code
“D”) are qualified personnel assigned to designated aircrew positions. Non-rated officers and
non-career enlisted aviator enlisted aircrew members are included onboard aircraft when their
presence is required for the aircraft to accomplish its primary tasked mission. This is their full-
time duty. When a full-time presence is not required, operational support flying may be
applicable.
7.4.1.1. Non-career enlisted aviator enlisted aircrew members require an aircrew prefix of
“X” (Basic Aircrew), “K” (Instructor), or “Q” (Evaluator). (T-1).
7.4.1.2. Non-rated officer aircrew members may be assigned to duty positions with an
AFSC prefix of “X” (Basic Aircrew), “B” (Squadron Operations Officer), “C”
(Commander), “K” (Instructor), “W” (Weapons Officer), or “Q” (Evaluator).
7.4.1.3. When a non-rated officer aircrew member or parachutist is assigned to an
authorized “X” or “J” (Jump) prefixed unit manpower document position which is also a
Commander (“C” prefix) or a Squadron Operations Officer (“B” prefix) position, the “C/B”
prefix does not remove the authorization to fly or jump.
7.4.2. Other non-rated officers and non-career enlisted aviator enlisted aircrew who fly
occasionally to perform specific tasks (for example: administrative duties, evaluation of
equipment, maintenance, passenger escort, security for classified documents, crew chiefs who
perform duties on the ground at the final destination or points enroute and other duties not
authorized as operational support IAW Chapter 9) may fly on a non-interference or mission
essential personnel status IAW AFI 11-401. Neither flying incentive pay nor operational flying
duty accumulator credit is authorized.
7.4.3. Members will not perform in-flight duties during periods of non-flying TDY,
permissive TDY, passenger status, non-flying academic course (for example: PME, language,
etc.), or while on leave. (T-2). Exception: ARC members on terminal leave from active duty,
(Title 10 status) which are otherwise eligible to fly, may perform flight duties.
7.5. Suspension of Aviation Service. Commanders suspend non-rated officers, non-career
enlisted aviator enlisted aircrew, and parachutists in the same manner as rated officers and career
enlisted aviators IAW Chapter 6 of this manual. (T-1).
7.6. 120-Day Advance Notification Policy (Non-Career Enlisted Aviator) Enlisted Aircrew
Members Only). Commanders will provide non-career enlisted aviator enlisted aircrew members
at least 120 calendar days notification (in writing) before involuntarily terminating aviation