1. KADENA AIRFIELD OPERATIONS COMPLEX CONTROLLER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 1Lt. Dwayne Gray AOF/SO

2. KADENA AIRFIELD OPERATIONS COMPLEX OVERVIEW AFFSA STAFF ASSISTANCE VISIT FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS BY KADENA FINAL PRODUCT CONCLUSION

3. AFFSA STAFF ASSIST VISITWhat they found REQUIRED CONSTANT TRAINER/WS/CATCT INVOLVEMENT RELIED ON LIVE TRAFFIC AS PRIMARY TRAINING TOOL LACKED NECESSARY MANNING FOR IMPLEMENTATION DID NOT MANDATE SIMULATION FOR SKILL BUILDING TRAINING PROGRAM STILL MET ALL AIR FORCE AND PACAFREGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

4. AFFSA STAFF ASSIST VISITWhat they did CREATED FRONT LOADED TRAINING PROGRAM RAPCON Closes 91 (112) JQS items vs. 12 in old GCG Tower Closes 98 (126) JQS items in GCG Required simulator use to pass GCG program (performance) vs. rote memorization Prepares students to start training in any position INCORPORATED SIMULATOR TRAINING AND AOF WEB AFFSA visit coincided with ATCTD team from Tinker AFB Revamped Simulator Room -- doubled capacity CONTROLLER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OPERATING INSTRUCTION (OSA OI 36-2201) TRAINED CATCT/CSE ON DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

5. TOWER’S FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS RECREATED TOWER PCGs AND BLOCK TESTS Established a data bank of 600 questions Formulated classroom environment based on practical application DEVELOPED STATIC LAB FOR TRAINEES Self-help project for classroom Lesson plans for the static lab To include 50 New scenarios for Tower static lab Progressive in nature Highlight special attention areas ( opposite direction, VFR transitions, etc)

6. STATIC LAB

7. RAPCON’S FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS RECREATED RAPCON’S PCGs AND BLOCK TESTS DEVELOPED AF From 797 FOR RAPCON ORDERED $19K DOLLARS OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT FOR ATCTD 4 New Computers for AOF WEB 6 Dedicated computers for ATCTD FRONT LOADED PROGRAM Incorporates simulators and task certification Identifies substandard performance prior to IFR Room Allows trainees to start in any position not just CD/FD

8. The Final Product • Two controllers assigned as GCG Instructors • SSgt Angela Dowling • TSgt Randy Godwin • Front loaded training program put into effect 30 Aug 99.

9. The Final ProductRAPCON • RAPCON had 16 trainees (7 prior rated) • 6 Weeks for 3-level controllers • 4 Weeks for prior rated controllers • Object to master basic control practices • Required simulator exerciseto pass GCG

10. RAPCON “FRONT-LOAD TRAINING”

11. TowerFINALPRODUCT • Seven 3-levels in Tower • All graduated within the same time frame • 5 weeks GCG and 4 weeks in CD/FD or Ground • Object to master basic control practices • Static lab/Classroom

12. Tower • Dramatically reduced actually position time for CD/FD • Trainee is prepared for all positions not just CD/FD

13. Conclusions • New Front loaded program works • Dedicated “Instructor” controller involvement works • Entire facility had “buy-in” on program • Key to the success • Hold Controllers and trainees accountable • We can wash out trainees in the GCG process

14. Questions?