WASHINGTON -- The Department of the Army announced today additional safety training for rotary-wing pilots and maintainers across all components effective immediately.

During the training, the following actions will occur:

  • Academic instruction on power management and spatial disorientation will be conducted.
  • All organizations will conduct training on the background and requirements of the new Risk Common Operating Picture.
  • Technical proficiency training for maintainer MOSs in accordance with the Aviation Maintenance Training Program will be provided.

Active-duty units will have 30 days to complete the training, and National Guard and Reserve units will have 60 days for completion.

For more information, contact U.S Army Aviation Center of Excellence public affairs at [email protected].