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RT-378, Air Tactical Group Supervisor Refresher (ILT)

Course Description

The Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) refresher is designed to provide the participants with the following.

Current and relevant ATGS/Aerial Supervision program information, pertaining to:
Risk management
Fire and aviation weather
Aviation incidents/accidents from the preceding season
Contract and aircraft fleet updates
Issues and concerns from national and/or regional user groups (fire management, dispatch, hotshots, Incident Commanders, etc.)
Crew Resource Management (CRM)

Course Components and Hours to Complete
Radio programming
Map reading and navigation
Crew Resource Management (CRM)
Mission procedures
Fire Traffic Area (FTA) management

In addition to the course content above, all ATGS will demonstrate proficiency by completing a moderate complexity mission or flight/STEX exercise as defined/outlined in the Interagency Aerial Supervision Guide (IASG), PMS 505, Appendix C. Performance will be documented on a Mission Evaluation, reviewed with the participant, and forwarded to the Geographic Area Coordination Center (GACC) ATGS Cadre Member. Failure to pass the exercise will require the decertification process to be implemented.

Course Objectives

Review duties and responsibilities of the ATGS.

Prerequisite Qualifications

Qualified or trainee Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS).

Alternate Delivery Mode

Alternate Delivery Mode
Not Applicable
Training Required For
ATGS 310-1 Training Path 01, HLCO 310-1 Training Path 01
Lead Instructor Minimum Qualifications
Lead instructor must meet current S-378 instructor qualifications.
Unit Instructor Minimum Qualifications
Unit instructors will be selected for their expertise in field, i.e., aircraft payment documents, aviation maintenance, avionics, contracting, risk management, aviation safety.
Business Steward
IASS Interagency Aerial Supervision Subcommittee
Course Level
Area, State, Regional
Format
Instructor Led
Course Number
RT-378
Course Title
Air Tactical Group Supervisor Refresher (ILT)

Special Delivery Considerations

Core elements of a refresher will include the following:
Risk management/System Safety
Mission procedures
CRM
FTA management
Evaluated flight simulation/STEX (IASG)
Fire and aviation weather
Lessons learned/case studies

Optional Topics:
Radio programming
Map reading/navigation
Fleet updates
Contract updates
Payment documents
Aerial firefighting strategy and tactic
Electronic flight bags

Flexibility should be encouraged within these topics to meet geographic and audience needs. This refresher shall be designed to provide discussion and information sharing based on the identified topics. The agenda should be revisited annually to ensure current and relevant material is presented.

Development History

Number assigned 3/13; reference NWCG Curriculum Issue Paper #115.

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Date:  April 23, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Hazard Tree and Tree Felling Subcommittee

NWCG is pleased to announce that the new S‑212, Intermediate Faller (Online), course is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal (WFLP). This second course in the series provides students with the knowledge and skills required to perform the duties of an Intermediate Faller (FAL2), as described in the FAL2 Incident Position Description. This course is intended for individuals seeking to advance from Basic Faller (FAL3) to FAL2.

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Students must be qualified as a Basic Faller (FAL3) prior to enrolling in S‑212, Intermediate Faller course.

Any changes to qualification pathways will take effect with the next update of the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1, scheduled for January 2027.

References:

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For further details, please contact your NCSC representative. 

References:

NCSC Memo 26-01: Implementation of NWCG Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249

NWCG Aircraft Flight Schedule Form, PMS 249

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Date:  April 15, 2026
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Please contact: Data Standards and Terminology Board (DSTB)

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Please review, share with your subgroups, and provide feedback as appropriate through the following form: Request Feedback The comment period will close May 10, 2026.

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References:

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Date:  April 1, 2026
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Please contact: Leadership Committee

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