7525 - Naval Flight Officer (NFO) Qualified F/A-18D WSO

Summary

NFOs as members of aircraft crews assist in the employment of the aircraft offensive and defensive weapons.

NFOs assigned as Supporting Arms Coordinator’s (SAC(A)) will also direct supporting fires for ground forces to include artillery, naval gunfire and close air support.

Advise commanders of ground units on matters pertaining to aerial observation and provide information of intelligence value not readily available from normal sources.

Prerequisites

Must complete the Centrifuge-Based Flight Environment Trainer Course (A17KZA1) Ft Sam Houston, TX.

Must complete the Aircrew Refresher NASTP Training for Class 3 Aircraft Course (M17P2E3) Miramar, CA.

Must meet the requirements of reference (ah) and the USN Manual of the Medical Department.

Security requirement: secret security clearance eligibility.

Requirements

All F/A-18 A/C/D qualified Weapons Systems Officers receive primary MOS 7525 after successfully completing either: The F/A-18 WSO Category I Training Course (M17P4C2) MCAS Miramar, CA.

for CAT I students.

The F/A-18 WSO Category II Training Course (M17P412) MCAS Miramar, CA.

for CAT II students.

POI CID

A17KZA1, M17P2E3, M17P4C2

Duties

Receives and evaluates data recorded by airborne electronic equipment to make determinations appropriate to the mission of the aircraft.

Operates airborne electronic equipment used in accomplishing the mission of the aircraft.

Commands or may assist in commanding an aviation unit.

Air Crew Officers 55-1011.

None.

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