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Course Descriptions


Aviation Safety Officer Course (CIN: C-4J-3302)

Purpose:  A 23-day course designed to prepare aviation safety officers, as defined in OPNAVINST 3750, to assist commanders and commanding officers in conducting aggressive mishap prevention programs. When the ASO completes this course he/she will be able to investigate mishaps, organize and administer a squadron mishap prevention program, identify hazards, manage risks and analyze safety information. 

Eligibility:  Designated naval aviators or naval flight officers who are deployment or detachment experienced with the rank of Lieutenant/Lieutenant Commander, USN, and Captain/Major, USMC, and Medical Corps or Medical Service Corps officers who are in a billet requiring the ASO course. Any exceptions and requests from other services or organizations shall be coordinated with the School of Aviation Safety.



Aviation Safety Command Course (CIN: C-4J-3301)

Purpose:  A six day course designed to indoctrinate aviation squadron commanding officers, executive officers, officers-in-charge, and officers screened for command in the policies, philosophy, and techniques of an effective command safety program. Incorporated within this course is senior member training which will qualify the graduate to be a senior member of an aircraft mishap board.

Eligibility:  Actual or prospective commanding officers, executive officers, officers-in-charge, major aviation staff officers, and aircraft carrier safety officers who are designated naval aviators or naval flight officers of the rank of Lieutenant Commander, USN or Major, USMC and senior. Exceptions and requests from other services or organizations shall be coordinated with the School of Aviation Safety.



Crew Resource Management Instructor Course (CIN: Q-050-1503)
 
Purpose: A four day course designed to meet the prerequisites for a Naval Aircrewman to be designated as a Crew Resource Management Instructor.

Eligibility: O3/E5 and above, that have previously served in the capacity as a Crew Resource Management Facilitator. These personal should have at least 12 months remaining at their current command and be nominated by their respective T/M/S Program Manager.