Resources & References
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Squadron SOPs, guides, and mission decks for 75th pilots.
Resources
Guides & Manuals
Roster
Live squadron roster. Open in Google Sheets for full editing access.
Qualification Pipeline
Progressive path from first flight to advanced leadership—foundational proficiency, mission execution, and upgrade qualifications.
Initial Check Ride
Initial Check Ride
The 75th requires new pilots to already have a comprehensive understanding of the A-10C II. This checkride tests basic airmanship and teaches squadron standards.
IQT – Initial Qualification Training
IQT 1 – Systems & Ground Knowledge
In-depth discussion: the pilot demonstrates knowledge of all primary systems.
IQT 2 – Weapons Employment
Weapons employment and basic surface-attack principles.
IQT 3 – Threat Reaction & BFM
Open discussion on FSTR plus three rounds of 1v1 BFM.
MQT – Mission Qualification Training
MQT 1 – Mission Sets
Advanced BAI, SCAR, CSAR, and CAS fundamentals.
MQT 2 – Night Operations
VFR and basic instrument night flying, NVGs, and night tanking.
MQT 3 – IFR
Full instrument flying in poor visibility and other IFR mission operations.
Upgrade Qualifications
FLUG – Flight Lead
Lead elements and flights. Required for element or flight lead on missions.
FAC(A)
Command and control in a CAS environment (MISTY). Required to FAC(A) on missions.
CSAR Lead
Rescue Mission Commander (RMC) in CSAR. Required to fly as SANDY 1.
Instructor Pilot
Train newer pilots and grade checkrides.