This training pipeline is designed to provide you the tools in order to be successful within the VFA-45 Spartans. Each section contains resources to help you prepare for your next promotion. The LTJG section, as an example, contains the information you'll be expected to know in order to be a qualified combat wingman and be promoted to LTJG.
After passing both your Case I Recovery qual and your combat checkride, you will be able to attend your first op. You will be automatically promoted to ENS after attending your first official operation. For the combat checkride, download the mission file and brief. You can practice as many time as you want, ask for help from others if needed, and then notify a proctor (LT or higher) that you are ready to attempt the check ride
Make sure to check out Getting Started in VFA-45
Combat Checkride
Mission File - Download
Brief/Guide - Download
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| C1 | Case I Operations |
| C3 | Case III Operations |
NOTE: The Case III Recovery qual is only required to attend Case III operations.
In the VFA-45 Spartans, being a Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG) means you are a qualified combat wingman. The resources below are provided to assist in preparing for your combat wingman checkride and knowledge check interview. It is expected that you know the information contained in the resources below.
Eligibility:
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| CWB | Combat Wingman Basics |
| TF1 | Basics of Tacform |
| BVR1 | Intro to Beyond Visual Range Combat |
| CW1 | Intro to Crew Contracts [Under Development] |
| AGW1 | Intro to A2G Weaponry [Under Development] |
| BFM1 | Intro to Fighter Geometry [Under Development] |
In the VFA-45 Spartans, being a Lieutenant (LT) means you are qualified as a section lead and are willing to take on some junior leadership responsibilities. The resources below are provided to assist in preparing for your section lead checkride and knowledge check interview. It is expected that you know the information contained in the resources below.
Eligibility:
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| FL1 | Section Leadership [Under Development] |
| TF2 | Advanced Tacform [Under Development] |
| BFM2 | Air Combat Manuevering [Under Development] |
| CW2 | Crew Resource Management [Under Development] |
| BVR2 | Intermediate BVR [Under Development] |
In the VFA-45 Spartans, being a Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) means you are qualified as a division lead and are willing to take on senior leadership resonsibilities. The resources below are provided to assist in preparing for your division lead checkride and knowledge check interview. It is expected that you know the information contained in the resources below.
Eligibility:
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| FL2 | Division Leadership [Under Development] |
| FL3 | Flight Briefing |
| FL4 | Mission Planning |
| FL5 | Situation Awareness [Under Development] |
| CW3 | Advanced CRM [Under Development] |
| BVR3 | Advanced BVR [Under Development] |