Augmentee ObserverController

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Augmentee Observer/Controller
POC AVN TAFFO
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PURPOSE
To inform future Augmentee O/Cs on the
process, expectations, and requirements as an O/C
at the JRTC.
The Aviation Division depends on Augmentee
experience to effectively observe training and
enhance the collective training of the aviation
task force.
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AGENDA
Manning Inprocessing Training Packing
List Rotation Preparartion Home Station
Requirements
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MANNING

• Specific O/C augmentation requirements depend
  on the type of units deploying and approved
  exceptions to FORSCOM Regulation 350-50-2 for
  additional unit/equipment employment. The
  exceptions are addressed at the D-180 Conference
  and filled upon approval of the troop list by the
  units division, corps, and MACOM.

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TYPES OF AUGMENTEES

• Flight Augmentees - Co Grade Officers/ Warrant
  Officers
  -assist Attack Company
  Trainers
• - fly in
  OH-58C aircraft and observe
• AH-64s and OH-58Ds
• -assist Assault Company Trainers
• - fly in back of UH-60/CH-47
• Battle Staff (TOC/ALOC) Augs
• -
  Company/Field Grade Officers
  - assist the Battle Staff
• Non-Commissioned Officer Augs
• - NCOs
• - assist Company Trainers, the
  
  Battle Staff, Maintenance,
  MEDEVAC, and FARP teams

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INPROCESSING

• Arriving personnel will report to the Magnolia
  Guest House and sign in on D-4. They will be
  given billets in the Warrior Keep and have access
  to a dining facility.
• The Aviation Division does provide a TMP van
  for all augmentee O/Cs for in and around use.
  TMP van and Tactical vehicle use is not available
  until linkup with the AVN TAFFO and/or
  counterpart O/Cs.

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TRAINING

• O/C augmentation training begins on D-3 from 0900
  to 1645 hours at Theater 1 on 10th Street.
• The AVN TAFFO will link up with Augmentee
  O/Cs at 1645 to provide directions to Polk Army
  Airfield for the aviation training session that
  is on D-2, and lasts approximately 4 hours.

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TRAINING
O/C Academy Training Scenario Tape Lay down
Brief OPFOR Brief OC Duties Standards EXROE
Brief MILES Training MEDEVAC Procedures Medical
Waste Hot/Cold Weather COB Brief
Aviation Training Team Organization EXROE/APG BD
A Cards Reports Crater Analysis Convoy Ops OCCS
Radios Logistical Support OCCS Radio
Ops MEDEVAC/CASEVAC Aircraft MILES
Counterpart OCs will provide detailed hands on
and situational exercise training after link up.
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Augmentation O/C Packing List
1-field meal card 1-Belt, individual
equipment 1-LBE suspenders 2-Ammo pouches 1-First
aid pouch 2-1 quart canteen with cover 1-Canteen
cup 1-W/W or gortex trousers 1-W/W or gortex
parka 1-W/W boots 1-Poncho 1-Poncho
liner 1-Sleeping pad or air mattress 1-Alice pack
w/frame 2-Combat or jungle boots 4-BDU
trousers 4-BDU shirts 1-shaving kit 1-ID tags w/
chain 2-BDU caps w/ cateyes nametape 1-Lensatic
compass w/ pouch
1-GPS PLUGGER 2-Locks (key or combo) 1-Set NVGs
PVS-7 1-MILES controller gun w/ key 1-Military
Drivers license (HMMV) 1- Kelvar Helmet ATK
O/Cs Bring FLT Gear 1-Pens, Pencils and Note
book 3-ABDUs for flying aviation O/Cs. 1-Flight
Helmet w/ALSE gear for aviation O/Cs
(Mandatory items for Augmentee OCs)
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ROTATION PREPARATION

• Vehicle Draw
• -Personnel designated to draw PREPO vehicles
  will have
• to arrive on D-5. Vehicle draw is
  accomplished as part of
• the O/C Academy (typically this is for only
  101st rotations).
• Local Equipment Draw
• - You will receive supplies during aviation
  training on D-2
• (Chem lights, green book, chalk, orange and
  yellow tape,
• camouflage face paint, and a rotational
  packet).
• Augmentee Call Signs
• - All augmentees will receive a call sign
  commensurate with the the team they
  are assigned

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HOME STATION REQUIREMENTS

• Augees MUST HAVE a valid OF 346 and DD Form 348
  (HMMWV drivers license w/ NVG)

• Augees MUST BRING NVGs, MILES controller gun, and
  green key. Flight Augees must bring flight
  equipment.

• Meal Card is provided by home station.

• No Issue from CIF here at Fort Polk!