1. T-6B Joint Primary Pilot Training (JPPT)
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Updated: 12 Jan 2016

2. Overview JPPT Curriculum Guide General Instructions
Course Training Standards
Ground Training
Stage Chapter Breakout

3. JPPT Curriculum Guide (General)
CNATRAINST A (6 Feb 12)
Spells out curriculum requirements used for training
Use Training Integration Management System (TIMS) computer program for daily execution
Contains academic modules
Tracks event & test grades
Contains other supplemental info
Scheduling tool
Helps compute overall NSS

4. JPPT Curriculum Guide (Contents)
Page xv – Abbreviations
Page xxi - Glossary
Chapter I – General Instructions
Chapter II – Ground Training
Chapter III – NATOPS Training (Does not apply)
Chapter IV – Contact Training
Chapter V – Instrument Training
Chapter VI – Navigation Training
Chapter VII – Formation Training
Chapter VIII – Tactical Training (Does not apply)
Chapter IX – Course Training Standards

5. JPPT Curriculum Guide (Abbreviations)
In beginning of book
Helps indoctrinate you into aviation lingo you will use often
Very useful when looking through curriculum
Use this section for other times also (NATOPS, conversations, etc.)

6. JPPT Curriculum Guide (Glossary)
Alphabetical list of words or terms used throughout the guide
Terms also used throughout your entire training cycle that you will become very used to hearing

7. JPPT Curriculum Guide (Glossary)
Lesson Designators table (#21, pg. xxiii)
Important to understand
A major key in comprehending syllabus flow
1st/2nd Digit
Stage identifier
C – Contact I – Instrument N – Navigation
G – Ground IN – Instrument Flt Support NA – Nav Flt Support
SY – Systems L – Low Level F – Formation
PR – Ops Procedures LL – Low Level Flt Support

8. JPPT Curriculum Guide (Glossary)
3rd Digit
Identifies media used for training event
0 – Ground Training 3 – Operational Training Device (OFT)
1 – Flight Support 4 - Aircraft
2 – Unit Training Device (UTD)
4th Digit
Block of training
Blocks go sequentially in order (i.e. C41xx block, C42xx block)
Required proficiency normally increases with each block

9. JPPT Curriculum Guide (Glossary)
5th/6th Digit
Event # in block series or other type of training
84 – Adaptation – usually for airsickness
85 – Practice sim
86 – Warmup – given after a break in training
87 – Extra Training (ET) – usually awarded due to a training deficiency
88 – Initial Progress Check (IPC) – check to see if meeting standards
89 – Final Progress Check (FPC) – a final check to see if SNA can finish syl
90 – Check Flight/Exam – Normal check ride within each phase of training

10. JPPT Curriculum Guide (Glossary)
Examples:
C4103
C – Contact Stage
4 – Aircraft Event
1 – 1st Block of Training
03 – 3rd Event in Block
I3204
I – Instrument Stage
3 – Simulator Event
2 – 2nd Block of Training
04 – 4th Event in Block
SY0108
SY – Systems Stage
0 – Ground Training
1 – 1st Block of Training
08 – 8th Training CAI Module
C4490
C – Contact Stage
4 – Aircraft Event
4 – 4th Block of Training
90 – Check ride

11. General Instructions (Chapter I)
Grading process
Established scale to document performance on maneuvers
Scale compares performance to the course training standards (CTS)
Grading Scale
Demonstrated – NG / 1
IP demonstrates the maneuver
Used for solo flights where an IP cannot observe maneuvers
Indicated grade for accomplishment of Special Syllabus Requirements (SSR)
Unable – U / 2
Performance is unsafe or lacks sufficient knowledge, skill, or ability
Deviations greatly exceed CTS & corrections are extremely slow
Requires constant IP coaching to accomplish skill or maneuver
Fair – F / 3
Performance is safe but with limited proficiency
Deviations exceed CTS & corrections still lag and may not be appropriate
Still requires moderate coaching

12. General Instructions (Chapter I)
Grading Scale (cont)
Good – G / 4
Performance is within CTS
Deviations outside of CTS may occur if they are brief, minor, & do not affect safety
Corrections must be appropriate and timely
Excellent – E / 5
Performance greatly surpasses CTS
Performance is correct, efficient, and skillful
Any deviations are minor & corrections are rapid but smooth & appropriate

13. General Instructions (Chapter I)
Maneuver Item File (MIF)
The required grade for a specific maneuver that must be obtained by EOB
Every stage has all blocks & maneuvers spelled out in Curriculum Guide
Example: For “In-flight Checks/Fuel Management”, the syllabus requires you to get a grade of U/2 thru the end of the C3102 simulator block. By the end of the C4104 block (4 aircraft events), the syllabus now requires you to get a grade of F/3
Syllabus looks for progression of skills with more training
Critical Items (Mandatory)
Displayed with a “+” next to the required grade
Mandatory to meet the required proficiency by EOB
Optional Items
No “+” with required grade
If maneuver is accomplished, must meet indicated proficiency level

14. General Instructions (Chapter I)
Grades and TIMS gradebook
Each event will have a grade sheet filled out
Grades are stored in your TIMS gradebook (electronically)
Each grade sheet has the maneuvers, MIF, and awarded grade
Example: On this event, General Knowledge/Procedures requires a grade of F/3+ by the EOB. The “+” makes this maneuver/grade mandatory. The student was awarded a G/4 for their performance as measured against CTS

15. General Instructions (Chapter I)
Overall Grade
Represent the student’s progression through JPPT
Based on performance against the MIF
Overall Grades
Pass – Progress is adequate to meet standards by end of block (EOB)
Marginal – Ability to meet standards by EOB is questionable
Unsatisfactory – Student exhibits dangerous tendencies or progress towards meeting standards by EOB is insufficient
Awarding Overall Grades
Must meet MIF by EOB
Prior to EOB, performance must meet/exceed previous block MIF
Must not “regress” in grades from block to block (Regression Rule)
May get an F/3 on two maneuvers where a previous block required a G/4
If more than two maneuvers awarded F/3 when previous block required a G/4 = Unsatisfactory Overall
If performance on a maneuver for two consecutive events is an F/3 when a G/4 is required in previous block = Unsatisfactory Overall
If any maneuver is awarded a U/2 after required grade is F/3 or G/4 in previous block = Unsatisfactory Overall

16. General Instructions (Chapter I)
Unsatisfactory Performance
Ready Room Unsat (RRU)
Student performance at the briefing is unsatisfactory
The flying portion of the event shall not occur
Result in going directly to an Initial Progress Check (IPC)
On an event
If events remain in the block, student continues to the next event until the 2nd consecutive unsat or 3rd cumulative unsat in the block
If no events remain in the block, student repeats last block event until the 2nd consecutive unsat or 3rd cumulative unsat in the block
If student unsats a check ride, has two consecutive unsats in a row, or three cumulative unsats in a block = IPC
If student unsats a subsequent check ride, has two further consecutive unsats in a row, or three cumulative unsats in a block = FPC

17. General Instructions (Chapter I)
Warmup events (86 events)
Used for breaks in training
Eligibility based on the # of days since last flight or sim in the same stage
Coded with phase, block & “86” (example: C4286)
Warmup grades do not satisfy block required grades to progress in that block
When events awarded? See table

18. General Instructions (Chapter I)
Special Monitoring Status (SMS)
Students placed in SMS to focus supervisory attention on their progress in training, specific deficiencies, and potential to complete the program
May also relate to students resolving personal issues
Intended as a short term program (set goals for removal)
If student achieves required goals or personal issues resolved, student returns to normal training flow
If student fails to achieve required goals or performance does not improve, student goes to an IPC or FPC

19. General Instructions (Chapter I)
Progress Checks
Used to evaluate the students potential to complete JPPT and advanced training
Student’s first progress check is an Initial Progress Check (IPC) and labeled as Sxx88
Student’s second progress check is a Final Progress Check (FPC) and labeled as Sxx89
Triggers for an IPC:
First RRU
Second academic test failure
Failed check ride
Two consecutive or three cumulative unsat events in the same block
Results of an IPC:
Pass and return to normal syllabus flow
Fail and move to an FPC
Triggers for an FPC
Following a failed IPC
Conditions for an IPC exist but the student has already been to an IPC
CO directed when the potential to complete JPPT and advanced training is in doubt
Results of an FPC:
Fail and move to attrition recommendation by CO

20. Course Training Standards (CTS) (Chapter IX)
Purpose
Outline the tasks and proficiency required for each maneuver
“Standards” equates to a G/4
Aircraft control must be smooth and positive. Performance may be within CTS and still not warrant a grade of good if inputs are delayed, erratic, imprecise or inappropriate
Momentary deviations outside CTS that do not compromise safety are acceptable if corrections are timely
KNOW THE COURSE TRAINING STANDARDS FOR THE MANEUVERS!

21. Ground Training (Chapter II)
Covers all of the initial training to be accomplished prior to flight line ops
Goes through and defines:
Gxxxx – Ground event CAI and classes
SYxxxx – Systems CAI and classes
PRxxxx – Procedures CAI and classes
Lists prerequisites - items that must be accomplished prior to moving on

22. Stage Training Sections (Chapters IV-VIII)
Different stage chapters (Contact, Instrument, etc.)
Each stage chapter starts with overall MIF grid
Gives overall snapshot of stage
Shows expectations of skill set proficiency advancement for each maneuver
Shows all the various training blocks in the stage
Breaks out simulator, aircraft, and check flight events
After MIF grid, stage chapter will break out each individual training block

23. Stage Training Sections (Chapters IV-VIII)
Breakouts for each block of training (i.e. C21xx, C41xx block, etc.)
Does not get very specific to each individual event in the block
List prerequisites that must be accomplished prior to beginning the block
Lists syllabus notes as to what will be accomplished on various block events if any required
Lists Special Syllabus Requirements (SSRs) that need to be accomplished if any required
Lists discussion items by event in block

24. Stage Training Sections (Chapters IV-VIII)
Each block section breaks out all the graded maneuvers and required MIF by EOB
Grades for a block are always expectations by EOB…not per event

25. Topics Covered JPPT Curriculum Guide General Instructions
Course Training Standards
Ground Training
Stage Chapter Breakout