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letter. At the MFM discretion, SARM offices may use a MAJCOM systems with a Stan-Eval
function to retrieve aircrew qualification/certification data in lieu of using an AF Form 4324
to update ARMS.
4.3.4. Updating Aircrew Training, Jump Activity, and Flight Time in ARMS. The
SARM office will use a mission/training accomplishment report, AFTO Form 781, AF Form
922, AF Form 1522, AF Form 3520, AF Form 4323, or ARMS Individual Training Summary
(PCSd ARMS records) to update aircrew training, jump activity, and flight time in ARMS. (T-
1) At the MFM discretion, SARM offices may use a MAJCOM systems to update aircrew
training, jump activity, and flight time in ARMS in lieu of a mission/training accomplishment
report, AFTO Form 781, AF Form 922, AF Form 1522, AF Form 3520, or AF Form 4323.
4.4. Flight Authorizations (FAs). Prepare, publish, and maintain FAs in accordance with AFI
11-401 and MAJCOM instructions. Maintain FAs in one file, in numerical order, and retain in
accordance with AFRIMS. Ensure all local and off-station FAs contain a flight order number
printed on the form. Issue FA numbers chronologically, beginning at the start of the FY.
Track/control FA on a log. Note 1: RPA units shall maintain/file the crew authorization with the
FAs. (T-2) Note 2: If Total Force Integration units are working in one office, Total Force
Integration units may combine FA logs into one plan. FAs are not published for missions not
controlled by the Air Force. SARM offices shall complete required Go/No-Go or TDY worksheets
(when applicable) and ensure proper documentation of authorized flight/training
accomplishments, as needed. (T-2)
4.5. Pre-Mission Review. SARM offices shall perform Go/No-Go verification of all aircrew
members/parachutists prior to the member performing in-flight/parachute duties. (T-3) At a
minimum, Go/No-Go verification will include the following: SWA or flying class physical,
DOWN status, altitude chamber (if applicable), centrifuge (if applicable), ASC, AO
effective/termination dates, aircrew/parachutist qualification dates, letters of attachment, aircraft
assignment, and flight time maximums. (T-3) SARM offices shall maintain back-up reports to
validate all assigned aircrew members and parachutist. (T-3) Note: Back-up ARMS/ad hoc reports
will be produced at least weekly. (T-3)
4.6. Post-Mission Review. Validate all flying hour and training data before manual input or
interface push to ARMS. As a minimum, compare the FA, AFTO Form 781/AF Form 3520, and
training data source (mission/training accomplishment report).
4.6.1. Validate all flight/jump activity before manual input or interface push to ARMS. As a
minimum, compare the source document and the training data source mission/training
accomplishment report. Ensure timely input of information into ARMS.
4.6.2. For aircrew/parachutist attached to multiple units, the SARM office that owns the
FA/mission is responsible for auditing mission forms and updating ARMS.
4.6.3. Pararescue SARM offices that publish their own FA are responsible for auditing mission
forms and updating ARMS accordingly.
4.7. Aircraft Flying Hour Program. Track status of the unit's flying hour program, if
applicable. (T-3) Reconcile total flying time and sortie data with maintenance daily. (T-3) As a
minimum, daily flight time/sortie reconciliation will include validation of mission symbol, flight
date, departure and arrival International Civil Aviation Organization, take-off and landing time,
number of landings, number of sorties, and total flight time. (T-3) Reference AFI 21-103,