514 EM 385-1-1 Chapters 30-37

33-3. Personnel Required Qualification/Training.

SUAS Aircrew Responsibilities

Aircrew must provide training to ensure compliance with FAA, Army, and USACE policies, rules, and regulations.

USACE Remote Pilots (RP) Duties

RPs must complete the USACE SUAS Qualification Course.
RPs must be appointed in writing and possess a USACE SUAS Operator’s Certificate.
RP is the base qualification for crewmembers, MBOs, and AMAAs.

Contractor SUAS Operators Requirements

Contractors must adhere to 14 CFR 107 training and medical standards.
Contractors require written authorization from the APM and must follow TA oversight.
Contractors must comply with AR 95-20 and APL 95-1-1.

Mission Briefing Officers (MBO) Qualifications

MBOs must complete the USACE SUAS Qualification Course.
MBOs must be appointed in writing by the FOA ATPM.
MBOs are selected based on aviation knowledge, experience, maturity, and judgment.

Visual Observers (VO) Protocols

RPs can perform VO duties or select an untrained individual by briefing on specific topics.
Untrained VOs require exception to policy approval from the APM for frequent use.
VOs are mandatory for all USACE SUAS flights unless waived in writing by the APM.

Trusted Agents (TA) Training

TA must receive training from an ATPM.
Training includes cybersecurity, flight request information, and reporting requirements.

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33-2. What is the base qualification for crewmembers, MBOs, and AMAAs.

Remote Pilot (RP)

Small Uncrewed Aircraft System (SUAS) Operator

Visual Observer (VO)

Trusted Agent (TA)

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EM 385-1-1 Paragraph 33-3.

33-3. Personnel Required Qualification/Training.

a.  SUAS Aircrew.  Provide training to SUAS Aircrew Personnel to ensure compliance with FAA, Army, and USACE policy, rules, and regulations.  (33-3.a)

b.  USACE Remote Pilots (RP).  RPs must complete the USACE SUAS Qualification Course, be appointed in writing, and be in possession of a USACE SUAS Operator’s Certificate. RP is the base qualification for crewmembers, MBOs, and AMAAs.  (33-3.b)

c.  Contractor SUAS Operators.  Contractors operating SUAS in support of USACE projects must comply with the training and medical standards of 14 CFR 107, have written authorization from the APM, adhere to TA oversight, and comply with
AR 95-20 and APL 95-1-1.  (33-3.c)

d.  Mission Briefing Officers (MBO).  MBOs must be graduates of the USACE SUAS Qualification Course and be appointed in writing by the FOA ATPM.  MBOs are selected based on their aviation knowledge, experience, maturity, and judgment.
(33-3.d)

e.  Visual Observers (VO).  RPs are automatically qualified to perform VO duties, but in rare circumstances when a second crewmember is not available, the RP may select an untrained individual by briefing the following topics:  (33-3.e)

(1)  Identifying hazards to flight and communication.

(2)  Directional, steering, and flight path cues to avoid hazards.

(3)  Crew coordination.

(4)  Conducting two-way radio communications.

(5)  Emergency procedures.

(6)  Monitor system indications.

(7)  Medical requirements.

Note.  Frequent utilization of untrained VOs requires an exception to policy approval from the APM.

Note. VOs are required for all USACE SUAS flights unless waived in writing by the APM.

f.  Trusted Agents (TA).  TA must be trained by an ATPM.  Training must include the following: (33-3.f)

(1)  Cybersecurity protocols in APL 95-1-1, Section 7.

(2)  Information requirements for the contractor’s flight request.

(3)  Flight, accident and near miss, and reporting requirements.