MIL-PRF-38413 Technical Manual And Flight Crew Checklists For Air Refueling Procedures \(See Notice 1 For Additional Information\)This specification covers the preparation of air refueling procedures flight manuals and checklists that will provide flight crews with standard procedures and data to engage in air refueling operations as dictated by mission requirements.

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3.2.1.11 Position abbreviations. If it is necessary to designate that certain procedural items are

accomplished by specific crew members, the abbreviations for crew member positions shall be in

accordance with MIL-PRF-7700. These abbreviations shall be compatible with the applicable

aircraft flight manual format. If position abbreviations are used, they shall be reflected in the

glossary (see 6.5).

3.2.1.12 Paragraphs. Paragraph headings shall be as specified in MIL-PRF-7700. Paragraph

numbering shall not be used.

3.2.1.13 Format. All air refueling procedures manuals, regardless of the number of pages, shall be

prepared in the same format.

3.3 Type of documents to be prepared. The documents shall consist of a single unclassified air

refueling procedures manual, supplemental manuals covering each model of tanker aircraft,

supplemental manuals covering each type and/or model of receiver aircraft, and checklists for each

type or model, as required. The manuals and checklists shall be delivered in electronic or paper

copy as specified in the contract (see 6.2). Document type definitions (DTDs) have not been included

at this time. When electronic delivery of the manuals is required by the acquiring activity, DTDs

shall be prepared by the contractor, and submitted to Det 2, HQ ESC/AV-2 for approval. The air

refueling procedures manual, and supplemental manuals, shall be arranged in accordance with the

outlines specified herein.

3.4 Air refueling procedures manual. The air refueling procedures manual shall contain four major

areas (see 6.7). Additional data and information may be required by the procuring activity (see 6.2).

The four major areas shall be as follows:

a. Front matter

b. General

c. Flying safety

d. Terminology

3.4.1 Front matter (air refueling procedures manual). The front matter of the air refueling

procedures manual shall consist of the following, in the order listed:

a. Title Page

b. List of Effective Pages

c. Status Page for Safety and Operational Supplements

d. Table of Contents

e. Table of Supplemental Manuals

f. Introduction