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RT-373, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Incident Operations Refresher (OLT)

Course Title
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Incident Operations Refresher (OLT)
Training Required For
UASP 310-1 Training Path 01, UASL 310-1 Training Path 01, UASM 310-1 Training Path 01
Course Number
RT-373
Course Description

This ONLINE self-directed refresher training provides qualified personnel with the knowledge, skills, and current operational guidance necessary to safely and effectively support UAS operations across a variety of incident environments.
The course shall focus on lessons learned from previous incident responses, including review of SAFECOMs, trends in incident UAS employment, and updated policy. Additional topics such as emerging technology, data processing, and remote pilot competency shall be addressed as required.
Course content and updates shall be developed, reviewed, and approved by the Interagency Fire UAS Subcommittee (IFUASS) to ensure continued alignment with interagency policy, doctrine, and operational requirements.

Course Objective

Review and refresh the knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to Plan, coordinate, and execute UAS missions in support of incident objectives.

Prerequisite Qualifications Notes

UASL Unmanned Aircraft System, Module Leader

Format
Online Training
Special Delivery Considerations

<p>Participation in NWCG course S-373, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Incident Operations as a lead, unit, or flight instructor may be applied as equivalency of RT-373 to meet the triennial requirement.</p>

Business Steward
AMC Aviation Management Committee
Alternate Delivery Mode
Other Delivery Method

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Intermediate Faller (FAL2) Position Page

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NWCG Position Task Book for Intermediate Faller (FAL2), PMS 311-91

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Equipment Advisory 26-001: Potential Front Driveline Joint Failure on 2018 and Earlier Ram Pickups

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