Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com (5) Individuals ordered by competent authority to participate in regular flights as nonrated aircrew and UAS operators. (6) Applicants for special flight training programs directed by DA or National Guard Bureau (NGB), such as Army ROTC or USMA flight training programs. (7) Aircrew of allied host nations or U.S. Government agencies other than DA who are flying Army aircraft, unless superseded by agreements with that nation or agency. e. A failure to meet medical standards for flying duties remains disqualifying for flying duties until reviewed by the USAAMA.
The USAAMA may recommend qualified, qualified with waiver, or medical suspension from aviation service. The USAAMA issues Aeromedical Policy Letters (APLs) and Aeromedical Technical Bulletins (ATBs) that p r o v i d e d e t a i l e d r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s f o r s p e c i f i c , c o m m o n d i s q u a l i f i c a t i o n s . R e f e r a l l q u e s t i o n a b l e c a s e s t o t h e USAAMA, Fort Rucker, AL 36362–5333. 4–2. Classes of medical standards for flying and applicability The classes of medical fitness standards for flying duties are as follows: a. Class 1 (warrant officer candidate, commissioned officer or cadet) standards apply to— (1) Applicants for aviator training.
(See also AR 611–85 and AR 611–110.) (2) Applicants for special flight training programs directed by DA or NGB, such as Army ROTC or USMA flight training programs. (3) Other non-U.S. Army personnel selected for training until the beginning of training at aircraft controls, or as determined by Chief, Army Aviation Branch. b. Class 2 standards apply to— (1) Student aviators after beginning training at aircraft controls or as determined by Chief, Army Aviation Branch. (2) Rated Army aviators (AR 600–105). (3) The DAC pilots.
(4) Contractor pilots will have the option, as specified in the contract, of maintaining either a current Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Class 2 Medical Certificate or an Army Class 2 FDME. Army Aeromedical Surveil- lance is an integral part of Army Aviation Risk Management. Therefore, contractor aircrew who opt for the FAA certificates must submit a copy of the FAA certificate, with any applicable Statement of Demonstrated Ability (SODA) or FAA waiver, to USAAMA and give permission to the FAA to provide their medical information to the U.S. Army Aeromedical Activity in order to continue population based medical surveillance and ensure risks to flight safety are minimized.
The aforementioned information will be mailed to USAAMA (MCXY–AER), Building 301, Dustoff Street, Fort Rucker, AL 36362; or faxed to commercial 334–255–7030 or x7060 (DSN 558); or scanned and emailed to aama@amedd.army.mil. (5) Army aviators considered for return to aviation service. (6) When directed by DA or NGB under special procurement programs for initial Army aviation flight training, selected senior career officers of the Army may be medically qualified under Army Class 2 medical standards. (7) Applicants to DA or NGB civilian-acquired aeronautical skills programs. (8) Other non-U.S. Army personnel. c.
Class 2F/2P standards apply to— (1) The FSs (AR 600–105); APAs and AMNPs (AR 600-106). (2) Medical officers, medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants applying for or enrolled in the Army Flight Surgeon Primary Course. d. Class 3 standards apply to non-rated crewmembers (AR 600–106). Soldiers and civilians ordered by a competent authority to participate in regular flights in Army aircraft, but who do not operate aircraft flight controls.
These include crew chiefs, aviation maintenance technicians, aerial observers, gunners; unmanned aircraft system operators (UASO), nonrated (AR 600–106) medical personnel selected for aeromedical training, such as flight medical aidmen, psycholo- gists, and others (see para 4–32). Army civilian contractor non-rated crewmembers will have the option, similar to paragraph 4-2b(4), of maintaining either a FAA Class 3 Medical Certificate or DA Form 4186. e. Class 4 standards apply to military ATCs. Civilian ATCs are required to meet Class IV OPM standards (see ATB, ATC Civilian Standards, DAC and contract). 4–3. Aeromedical consultation Aeromedical administration is detailed in chapter 6.
Questions pertaining to aeromedical consultation, policy, standards, and administration should be directed to the USAAMA, Fort Rucker, AL 36362–5333. 4–4. Abdomen and gastrointestinal system The causes for medical unfitness for flying duty Classes 1/2/2F/3/4 are the causes listed in paragraph 2–3, plus the following: a. Abdominal fistula or sinus. 39 AR 40–501 • 14 December 2007/RAR 10 September 2008