Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training
Abstract
Supports Air Education and Training Command's (AETC) implementation of Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT) and the Department of Defense initiative for joint pilot training. The Joint Primary Aircraft Training System (JPATS) is a joint USAF/USN venture to replace the Services' fleets of primary trainer aircraft (T-37 and T-34 respectively) and associated Ground Based Training Systems (GBTS). The Air Force is the Executive Service. The T-38 AUP is an integrated modernization of the T-38A and AT-38B cockpits to support mission ready fighter and bomber training. The Advanced Trainer Replacement (T-X) program is a FY2011 new start to begin preliminary activity for the replacement of the T-38 trainer aircraft used in the advanced fighter/bomber SUPT track. JPATS T-6 FY2009 - FY2015 includes annual funding for the development and test of upgrades and enhancements to both the aircraft and the Ground Based Training System (GBTS) hardware and software components. FY2011, FY2013 and FY2015 include funding to upgrade software and threat libraries for the Simulator for Electronic Combat Technology (SECT), a generic electronic warfare simulator used to train student Combat Systems Officers (CSO). Although in the same project, SECT is unrelated to the JPATS program. T-38 FY2009 - FY2015 funding is for software block updates driven by FAA-mandated changes, National Aerospace System (NAS) requirements, and enhancements identified during test and evaluation. FY2009 included development funding for improved T-38 brakes, which has been cancelled. Advanced Trainer Replacement FY2011 - FY2015 funding will be used to complete Material Solution Analysis and begin competitive prototyping activities. This program element is in Budget Activity 5, System Development and Demonstration (SDD), because it primarily involves the missionization of commercial derivative aircraft, equipment, and components.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 0604233F_5_3600_PB_2011
- Change Summary Explanation
- FY2009 includes a Below Threshold Reprogramming to transfer funding for the cancelled T-38 Improved Brake System Program (IBSP) to other Air Force programs. FY2010 includes Congressional reduction to remove funding for the T-38 IBSP and a Congressional add for an AT-6 capability demonstration for the Air National Guard (ANG). FY2011 includes funding for the Advanced Trainer Replacement (T-X) project.
- Service Agency Name
- Air Force
Entities
Organizations
- United States Air Force
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