Mission Observer (MO) Aircrew Rating

MO Prerequisites

1. Unit Commander approval to begin training.

2. MS Qualification Current.

Hands-On Training

Note: You cannot fly as a MO Trainee until your prerequisites and Familiarization & Preparatory SQTR tasks are approved by your Commander.

1. Study the Mission Aircrew Task Guide for task guides specific to the MO rating.

2. After completing a task with a MO Skills Evaluator/Trainer (SET), update your SQTR worksheet page.

   • Go to OpsQuals>Emergency Services>SQTR Entry/Worksheet

   • Select "MO-Mission Observer" from the Achievement drop-down list.

   • For each completed task, enter date of completion and SET’s CAPID.

3. After completing all SQTR tasks and two training sorties as a MO Trainee, you can submit the worksheet for Wing approval.

The Mission Observer directs the mission!

Note: Within 24 hours of approval, your pending SQTR status will change to "Approved" with an expiration date of 3 years.

1. Print out your CAPF 101-Operational Specialty Qualification Card.

   • OpsQuals>EmergencyServices>101 Card

   • Click appropriate links to upload your photo and/or print your card.

2. Always carry it with you. You will need to present a current 101 card and CAPID card in order to fly on any missions.

3. Repeat only the “Advanced” tasks of the SQTR worksheet, and fly two evaluated sorties as MO, to requalify prior to expiration.