Intial Pilot Training

While each squadron has their own training program, designed specific to their aircraft and squadron Operating Procedures, all members of Carrier Strike Group Three edure a training program that is designed to build a humble yet lethal virtual aviators

PHASES
Phase One: Initial Qualification Training (IQT) covers the basics of flight to include:

– Systems familiarization

– Startup, taxi and airfield procedures

– Flight planning & navigation

– Communications

– Field takeoff procedures

– Administrative formations / Night Formations

– FCLP

Phase Two: Mission Capable Qualification (MCQ) builds upon the skills learned in IQT and adds non-combat related flight skills such as:

– Operational Navigation & Timing

– Air-to-Air refueling

– TACFORM

– Basic strike mechanics

– Section engaged maneuvering

– Basic Fight Maneuvers

– Carrier Qualifications

Phase Three: Combat Mission Qualification (CMQ) is the combat portion of training with focus on both Air-to-Air and Air-to-Surface training

– Advanced strike mechanics

– Air-to-Surface weapons employment tactics and techniques

– Air-to-Air weapons employment tactics & techniques