1542.158 F - CNATRA

7. Student Monitoring Status
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CNATRAINST 1542.158F
25 AUG 11
a. The objective is to focus supervisory attention on a
student’s progress in training, specific deficiencies, and/or
potential to complete the program. A “marginal” student shall
be placed on SMS. “Marginal” students are defined as students
who receive two UNSATS in a block of training or three UNSATS
within a single stage of training. SMS may also be applied to
students who require supervisory attention while trying to
resolve personal issues.
b. The Flight Leader will place the student on SMS to
address substandard performance in a specific area.
c. SMS is intended as a short-term program. SMS requires
the setting of specific goals for removal from SMS or proceeding
with the elimination process. SMS goals should be tailored to
correct deficiencies as the Flight Leader and/or Operations
Officer determine or to address personal issues as the Class
Advisor or Flight Leader determines. The goals and the required
period in SMS must be annotated in a supplemental ATF in the
student’s ATJ.
d. If the student achieves the goals within the SMS period
or when personal issues are resolved, the student returns to
normal training flow. If the student is unable to meet the
specific goals of SMS or performance does not improve, the
student shall progress to an IPC or FPC.
e. An SMS student is limited to one flight or simulator
event per day.
8. Ground Training and Briefing Requirements
a. Mission Preparation, Briefings, and Debriefings
(1) EOB Events. The Mission Commander shall carefully
review the ATS in planning the EOB event to ensure the profile
includes opportunities to reach MIF on all critical items and
optional items attempted in the block.