NWCG Position Task Book Catalog

NWCG position task books (PTBs) are a key component of the qualification process for specified NWCG positions. The PTB provides an observable, measurable, and standardized means to evaluate and document trainee proficiency. Evaluation Records and PTB Verification/Certifications may be completed in hard copy or electronically provided all documentation is available to the Evaluator.
NWCG member agencies maintain agency-specific position task books. These are available at https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/agency-taskbooks.
Task Books by functional area:
Air Operations | Area Command | Command & General Staff | Dispatch | Finance | Logistics | Operations | Planning | Prescribed Fire | Prevention & Investigation
Position Code | PMS# | Position Task Book | Primary Committee | Maintained By | Date Published |
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AOBD | 311-17 | Air Operations Branch Director | NIAC | National Interagency Aviation Committee | 2009-06 |
ASGS | 311-19 | Air Support Group Supervisor | NIAC | National Interagency Aviation Committee | 2009-06 |
ABRO | 311-87 | Aircraft Base Radio Operator | NIAC | National Interagency Aviation Committee | 2017-10 |
ATIM | 311-93 | Aircraft Timekeeper | NIAC | National Interagency Aviation Committee | 2018-10 |
ATBM, FWBM, SEMG | 311-61 | Airtanker Base Manager/Fixed Wing Base Manager/Single Engine Airtanker Manager | NIAC | National Interagency Aviation Committee | 2018-10 |
DECK | 311-85 | Deck Coordinator | NIAC | National Interagency Aviation Committee | 2009-06 |
FWPT, RAMP | 311-92 | Fixed Wing Parking Tender/Ramp Manager | NIAC | National Interagency Aviation Committee | 2018-10 |
HEBM | 311-20 | Helibase Manager | NIAC | National Interagency Aviation Committee | 2018-10 |
HLCO, ATGS | 311-18 | Helicopter Coordinator, Air Tactical Group Supervisor | NIAC | National Interagency Aviation Committee | 2022-04 |
HECM | 311-22 | Helicopter Crew Member | NIAC | National Interagency Aviation Committee | 2009-06 |
RTCM, MXMS | 311-94 | Retardant Crew Member / Mix Master | IPSC | Incident and Position Standards Committee | 2019-03 |
UASP, UASL, UASM, UASD | 311-79 | Unmanned Aircraft System: Pilot, Module Leader, Manager, Data Specialist | NIAC | National Interagency Aviation Committee | 2018-10 |