Aviation Preflight Indoctrination NAS Pensacola Florida
31 JAN 04
Table of Contents Directions to NAS Pensacola Must Know Items Reporting Daily Schedule Required Uniform Items API Physical Training Requirements Housing Leave and Liberty Hurricane Information Summary Commonly Referenced Numbers Map of NAS Pensacola 3 3 4 4-5 5 5-6 6 6 6 7 8 9
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Aviation Preflight Indoctrination API is the first step on the service member’s journey to become a Naval Aviator or Naval Flight Officer. API is a six-week training program emphasizing water survival, physical readiness, and a rigorous academic program. The academic portion spans the first four weeks and covers aerodynamics, weather, engines, navigation, and flight rules and regulations at a strenuous, accelerated pace. Service members assigned to API should arrive in proper physical condition, prepared for a challenging physical regimen. Service members may have a waiting period between arrival and their start date. Waiting times vary based on designator, member status and the needs of the Navy. During the wait period, service members will attend training courses such as BOLTC (Basic Officer Leadership Training Continuum), receive a NOMI physical, take a Physical Fitness Assessment, undergo a swim screening, and may be assigned additional duties. This packet contains information the service member will be accountable for when reporting to Naval Aviation Schools Command. Directions to NAS Pensacola Upon arrival in the Pensacola area by POV the service member should use the following directions: Take Interstate 10 to Interstate 110. Take Interstate 110 south to the Garden Street exit. Travel west on Garden Street to Barrancas Avenue. Make a left turn onto Barrancas Avenue and proceed to Navy Boulevard. Turn left on Navy Boulevard and proceed straight to the main gate of NAS Pensacola. If arriving by air to the Pensacola Regional Airport, the service member should inquire at the Information Desk on the terminal level for transportation to NAS Pensacola. Must Know Items To gain access to the base the service member must present a valid Military ID. The service member should bring several (5-7) copies of their original orders. To obtain base stickers for an automobile the service member must present a valid Military ID, driver’s license, vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, and a copy of the original orders. NAS Pensacola’s traffic regulations and speed limits are vigorously enforced.
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Student Naval Aviators (SNA’s) will receive a temporary base pass for their time aboard NAS Pensacola. Student Naval Flight Officers (SNFO’s) will receive permanent passes. Reporting
Naval Aviation Schools Command is located in building 633. Blue parking spaces are reserved for NASC staff only. Students should park in yellow spaces or the additional student parking on the west end of the Parade Ground. When reporting, the service member must be in their Summer Whites or Service Dress Blues depending upon the season. The season for whites extends from March to November. The service member must report to the Quarterdeck no later than 0730 to have their original orders stamped. After having their orders stamped, the service member must report to the Flight Management Office (Room 129) at 0830. The service member must bring the following items: Medical Records Dental Records Stamped Original Orders Latest Fitrep or PIM (If Applicable) Travel Claims Officer Record Local Recall Address and Phone Number Black Pen
The service member will receive a check-in brief from the Flight Management personnel and should allow time accordingly. Upon completion of the check-in brief, the service member must submit their dental records to Branch Dental and check in with PSD before 1200. The service member must also purchase an API shirt from the Navy Pride store at the base NEX. This will be part of the uniform at PT.
Daily Schedule Week One Monday following check-in: 0730 – Muster for PT in PT gear at the Flight Management door of building 633 (southwest corner). Tuesday: 0730 – Muster in khakis at the Flight Management door of building 633 0800 – API Indoctrination Brief in an API classroom in building 633 1100 - PFA Safety Brief in Building 3828
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Wednesday: 0700 – NOMI Physical in Building 1954 Thursday: 0700 – Muster for the PFA at Building 3828 By Appointment – Helmet Fit Check Friday: 0730 – Muster for PT in PT gear at the Flight Management door of building 633 (southwest corner). Week Two The service member will either: attend BOLTC, be placed on the watch bill, be assigned a stash job, or attend morning musters. The service member should be prepared for each option. Required Uniform Items The service member is required to have a full uniform compliment including dress uniforms. Dress uniforms must not be sent in household goods shipment. The service member must travel with a full uniform compliment. Only CNT and Poly/wool khakis are authorized. Shirt stays are required. The service member will be issued only one nametag. Additional nametags can be purchased at the base NEX. Appropriate nametags are plain black with the service member’s last name in white lettering. API Physical Training Requirements PRT (Physical Readiness Test) In order to begin API, the service member must pass the PRT with the following minimum scores. Male 47 58 12:00 Female 21 58 14:15
Push-Ups Sit-ups Run 1.5 mile trail
NOTE: The 1.5 mile run will be conducted on a cross-country trail. Due to the nature of running cross-country, run times will be slower than running on harder surfaces. Swim Prior to entering API, students must pass a swim screen. This process requires the students to demonstrate basic survival
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strokes and be comfortable in the water. While in API, the student’s water survival training will consist of demonstrating and using the basic survival strokes (breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary back, and American crawl) for distances up to 200 yards while wearing flight gear, and swimming one mile within 80 minutes in flight suits. A more thorough summary of the physical training and swim requirements can be found at the Naval Aviation Schools Command web site. https://www.cnet.navy.mil/nascweb/survival/survival_api.htm Maximum Allowable Weight Maximum allowable weight in Naval Aviation is 235 pounds. It is recommended that students be well under 235 pounds before beginning training. Weights above 204 pounds or below 136 pounds may preclude students from flying in ejection seat aircraft. Anthropometric Standards Aviation candidates who are shorter than 5’5” or taller than 6’2” may have problems fitting in some or all of the training and fleet aircraft. ALL students will be evaluated for anthropometric compatibility in training and fleet aircraft. Housing Housing at NAS Pensacola is limited. If space is not available or the service member does not intend to stay in base housing or the BOQ they should inform PSD so that they can receive a housing allotment. BAH rates for Pensacola, Florida can be found on the DFAS website (http://www.dfas.mil). Service members should verify that their lease contains a military clause. Please be advised, Whiting bound SNA’s WILL be required to live in the NAS Whiting BOQ. All SNA’s WILL contact Flight Management BEFORE signing any leases. This will prevent you from having to pay large penalties for breaking a lease. Leave and Liberty If the service member desires to travel outside of the local area greater than 350 driving miles or any time they are traveling by plane an approved leave request is required. The service member must have completed BOLTC, IFS, their NOMI physical and PFA/Swim Screen before leave will be granted. If the service member has a stash job they must inform their supervisor of their leave request. If the service member desires to travel outside of the local area but less than 350 driving miles they must sign the Travel Log indicating the destination address and a contact number. The service member must initial the Travel Log upon return.
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Hurricane Information The hurricane season for Northwest Florida extends from April through November. It is important that service members attached to API provide current recall phone numbers for evacuation purposes. If the service member is reporting during a hurricane warning, they must call the NASC Quarterdeck prior to arrival to receive instructions. Summary Naval Aviation Training is fast-paced and challenging, but the personal rewards associated with earning your “Wings of Gold” are immeasurable. You are at the doorstep of a elite fraternity, whose members include some of the greatest men and women of our time. The door is open, the rest is up to you.
Welcome to Naval Aviation!
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Commonly Referenced Numbers Base Operator Flight Management Quarterdeck API Student Control NOMI BOQ PSD Personal Property Office (Inbound) Personal Property Office (Outbound) Naval Hospital NEX Uniform Shop Command Religious Program Fleet and Family Support Center Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Navy Federal Credit Union Gym MWR (850) (850) (850) (850) (850) (850) (850) (850) (850) (850) (850) (850) (850) (850) (850) (850) (850) 452-2000 452-3542 452-4142 452-4141 452-2252 912-3000 452-2222 452-4727 452-4654 505-6601 458-8879 452-2341 452-5990 455-8574 453-2311 452-7813 452-3806
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