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CONTACT DETAILS OF THE BODY SUBMITTING THE QUALIFICATION FILE
Name and address of submitting body:
Groundcrew Examining Board (GEB) Air Force Station Chandigarh Chandigarh -160003
Name and contact details of individual dealing with the submission
Name: Group Captain CR Sreeji VSM
Position in the organisation: Commanding Officer, GEB
Address if different from above: Same as above
Tel number(s): 0172-2653536 (Extn-7660)
E-mail address: [email protected]
List of documents submitted in support of the Qualifications File
1. Explosive Ordinance Depot (EOD) course (Annexure-I) 2. Air Armament Course (Annexure-II) 3. Air Force Order (AFO) 57/15 specifying the role of Weapon Fitter (Annexure-III)
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SUMMARY
1.Qualification Title SGT:Weapon Fitter
2.Qualification Code IAF/Wpn/232
3. NCO Code and 3115.0501,Senior Mechanical Engineering Technicians, Occupation 3115.0401,Mechanical Engineering Technicians 7222:0900, Tool Makers and Related Workers;7222.0900, Armourer; 7311.0101, Technician Instrumentation; 5414.0111,Security Supervisor;5411.9900, Fire fighter others 4.Nature and A trade and rank certificate to the air warrior with purpose of the adequate knowledge and skill to perform the duties in qualification the Armoury/Bomb Dump and other Weapon Storage Area. 5.Body/bodies Regional Examining Board (Zonal) [REB(Z)] which will award the qualification 6.Body which will Directorate of Training (D Trg), Air HQ accredit providers to offer courses leading to the qualification 7. Whether N/A as specific to Defence Forces accreditation/affiliati on norms are already in place or not (if yes, attach a copy) 8.Occupation(s) to Sergeant of Weapon Fitter which the qualification gives access 9. Job Description General supervision and monitoring progress of work of of the Occupation the gang/team, is responsible of continuity training and OJT of his subordinates. Diagnosis of intricate faults and their rectification, maintenance and operation of various defence weapon system. For details refer Annexure- II 10.Licensing N/A requirements
11. Statutory and Air Force Act, Air Force Regulations, Air Force Orders.
NSQC Approved Approved in 20th NSQC, 09.04.18 regulatory requirements of the relevant sector (documentary evidence to be provided) 12.Level of the 6 qualification in the NSQF 13.Anticipated On Job Training : 800 Hrs volume of training/learning required to complete the qualification 14. Indicative list of Classroom with modern AV aids, Simulator Firing, training tools Computer Based Training, Harmonising technology of required to deliver aviation aircrafts, Computerised analysis of Gun, Missile this qualification and Rocket , Fire Arms, Firing Range, Ground Training. 15.Entry Qualification: requirements and/or Should have passed Test of Skill-SPE recommendations Should have 13 years of service 16. Progression Job Progression from the SgtJWOWOMWO qualification Subject to clearing promotion exam for JWO called as JPE 17. Planned N/A as each stage is complete arrangements for the Recognition of Prior learning (RPL) 18.International Not known comparability where known 19.Date of planned Every 5yrs/earlier in case of change in training syllabus review of the pattern. qualification.
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20. Formal structure of the qualification Estimate Title of component and identification Mandatory/ d size Level code. Optional (learning hours) Theory Theory component of the training is to develop relevant basic technical information & knowledge about Servicing and Maintenance of various types of ground weapons, airborne armament stores and weapon carrying M 350 6 equipment as per relevant manufacturers’ equipment manuals.
Practical
Practical component of the course is to impart relevant technical skills to assess, guide lower level personnel to perform diagnostic services and identify trouble shooting problems related to various airborne and ground weapons/explosive stores and associated equipment. Major repairs M 400 under supervision of personnel more 6 experienced /higher skill level. Covers all kinds of weapons and other armament stores in service in IAF.
Employability Skills Employability Skills component of the training aims at imparting skills which include Communication Skills, Behavior, M 250 6 IT literacy, Safety etc. apart from modern developments in the field, even if not within IAF at present.
Total 1000
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SECTION 1 ASSESSMENT
21. Body/Bodies which will carry out assessment: Regional Examining Boards (REB Zonals) under Ground Crew Examining Board.
22. How will RPL assessment be managed and who will carry it out? N/A.
23. Describe the overall assessment strategy and specific arrangements which have been put in place to ensure that assessment is always valid, reliable and fair and show that these are in line with the requirements of the NSQF.
(a) Assessment will be carried out by Regional Examining Boards (Zonal) under the aegis of Ground crew Examining Board (GEB). The examining boards have all necessary infrastructures and a pool of qualified, highly experienced examiners to carry out such assessments. Presently the board is conducting examinations for all trades (technical trades considered equivalent to Diploma Courses as recognized by AICTE).
(b) IAF has a well-defined appraisal system covering all aspects of an Air Warrior ranging from personal traits to professional performance. The Air Warrior is assessed once a year based on his performance resulting in a realistic evaluation.
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ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
Complete a grid for each component as listed in “Formal structure of the qualification” in the Summary. 24. Assessment Evidences
Air warrior should have knowledge of a Corporal and in addition should have a detailed knowledge of following:-
Outcomes to be assessed Assessment criteria for the outcome 1. Capability to undertake Able to understand/perform all activities enlisted in the entire range of work of a Level 7 Sgt of Wpn Fit in Base Armament Section 2. Knowledge of Weapon 1.Air Warrior should be able to undertake the second Fitter on various aspects like line servicing of weapon and servicing up to group ‟E’’ Engineering drawing, level of Small arms and its associated equipment Workshop technology, independently. Organise various servicing bays for Technical Administration, armament activities and train those working under him Armament Administration for the job and second Line Servicing of 2. Should be proficient in workshop procedure, use of weapons and associated specialist tools and aware of safety precautions. equipment. 3. As a gang in-charge, he should be able to organise various servicing bays for armament activities and train those working under him for the job. 4. Have practical knowledge of second line servicing procedures. Knowledge on construction, functioning, servicing and testing of armament stores and associated equipment. 5. Able to clearly understand function/operation of various component/ system faults. Clear understanding and ability to comprehend and follow a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). 6. Should have clear knowledge about the purpose and functioning of each components incorporated in the weapon system. 7. Able to take classes on various weapons and associated equipment for his subordinates.
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3. Knowledge of Weapon 1. Knowledge on various range operating procedures. Fitter in Maintenance of 2. Clear awareness of safety precautions to be Small Arms and Air to observed during ground ranges and they should Ground ranges. meticulously be adhered to. 3. Able to identify the fault and the remedial action initiated to tide over the difficult situations. 4. Able to incorporate modifications so as to enhance the performance and sustainability of components/weapons/armament equipment. 4. Knowledge of Weapon 1. Knowledge on safety precautions and relevant Fitter in Maintenance of maintenance instructions to be followed in the bomb arms lockup / Bomb dumps dumps/Weapon Storage Area (WSA). and other explosive stores 2. Knowledge on regulation for storage of arms and houses. explosive stores. Basic knowledge on Fire Hazard Divisions and Explosive Train. 3. Classification of weapon storage area, knowledge of publication, technical instructions and orders. He is able to independently execute the task assigned to him as per the guidelines given in manuals. 4. Knowledge of procedure and limitations for temporary and permanent authorisation of Weapon Storage Area (WSA) 5. Skill and knowledge in 1. Knowledge on MHE used in ammunition handling carrying outDI of Material and Bomb Dumps for DI purpose and for carrying out Handling Equipment (MHE), periodical servicing. and .operation and 2. Rectification of snags which are within the capacity maintenance of missile of unit resources. ground equipment. 6. Knowledge of Weapon 1. Thorough knowledge of scale tools, testers and Fitter in Operating and ground equipment required for the periodical servicing maintenance stores and and maintenance of weapons and related equipment. inventory 2. Able to carry out demand, return, transfer of spares, tools and armament stores. 3. Thorough knowledge of various logistic procedures and to establish effective liasoning with stock holding agencies for speedy procurement of stores. 7.Knowledge and skill of 1. Thorough knowledge of maintenance, periodical Weapon Fitter in undertaking servicing of all weapons, armament stores and Periodical servicing of arms, associated equipment. guns, armament stores and 2. Use of various testing jigs, test apparatus used in associated equipment. organisation. 8. Knowledge on the 1. Able to operate all advanced test equipment operation and functioning related to the testing of armament stores and ofAdvance test equipment associated equipment. 2. Updated knowledge on various development in NSQC Approved Approved in 20th NSQC, 09.04.18
terms of weapon servicing/repair and the latest tools and testers required for the same. 3. Should have clear knowledge of the test parameters of the components being tested. 4. Carry out advance diagnosis with advanced diagnostic tools including manufacturer specific equipment. 9. Knowledge in handling of Knowledge of fire appliances and its utilisation firefighting appliances. procedure for fighting different types of fire in the organization and able to effectively impart the knowledge to his subordinates. 10. Knowledge to undertake following jobs under supervision:-
(a) Act as a gang in charge (a) Should have in depth knowledge of bay servicing and organize various procedure, application and method of using test rigs, servicing bays for armament jigs, fixtures and test equipment, various technical activities and train those orders and instructions and safety regulation working under him for the appropriate to the trade. job. (b) Should possess knowledge of stores procedures, (b) Organize aircraft maintenance of consumption records, equipment armament equipment / tool accounting procedures, preservation stores, demanding and security, safety and fire precautions. maintaining of sufficient spares for replacement / repairs. (c) Should be proficient in workshop procedure use of specialist tools and aware of safety precautions. (c) Manufacturing of minor components of Small Arms and other armament (d) Should have thorough knowledge of safety equipment. regulation applicable to ranges and stop butts, range practices and armament range equipment. (d) Preparation, testing and zeroing of weapons at (e) Should have in depth knowledge on constructions ranges and function of various components of armament stores/ propellants, interpretation of engineering drawings, armament circuit diagrams and conversant (e) Detection and with the Air Publication. rectification of intricate faults, maintenance of (f) Should have thorough knowledge construction, statistics charts and function, testing procedure and relevant safety armament air publications. instructions of guided missiles.
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(f) Preparation and testing of (g) Should have thorough knowledge on fusing guided missiles and procedures of various armament stores and safety servicing. precautions.
(g) Carries out clearance of (h) Should possess knowledge on trade testing stoppages and hang ups regulations, fabrication of training aids and specially trained for AIS duties. (h) Undertakes trade testing duties and conduct instructional class and (j) Should possess knowledge on bomb Disposal carries out AIS duties. techniques and its methods.
(j) Undertake Bomb Disposal (k) Should possess basic driving skillsandthorough activates (UXB). knowledge on MHEs.
(k) Undertake appropriate stacking of bombs and missiles using MHEs outside and inside Bomb Dump / WSA.
Means of assessment 1
There will be two types of Assessments viz. Formative and Summative. The Formative Assessment will be carried out continuously during the conduct of training by giving assignments & projects and Summative Assessment will be carried out at the end of the training by considering performances in theory and practical examinations.
Means of assessment 2 Details of examination conducted by REB (Zonal):-
(a) Written test for Theory component 100 Marks- Passing percentages is 50. (b) Job practical 75 Marks (c) Viva voce 25 Marks-Passing percentage is 60 in aggregate Pass/Fail The minimum qualifying standard is 50% marks in each part of Theory/Practical Exam conducted by TETTRA. The minimum qualifying standard is 50% marks in each part and 60% in aggregate of all parts of Theory/Practical Exam conducted by REB (Z). Those who score 80% and above are declared as Skill grade ‘A’
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SECTION 2 25. EVIDENCE OF LEVEL OPTION A
Title/Name of qualification/component: Sergeant in Weapon Fitter Trade Level: 6
NSQF Outcomes of the Qualification/Component How the outcomes relates to the NSQF level NSQF Domain descriptors Level Process Air warrior is fully trained and capable to lead With specialized technical skills the Air Warriors a team of 10 to 12 weapon fitters in are able to carry out rectification with advanced undertaking any armament related task in test equipment. Air warriors are able to identify particular and other associated task in general. the function of each component and their Also, air warrior is competent enough to performance parameters. He should be able to assess the work undertaken by his lead a team of weapon fitters in carrying out the subordinates and rectify, if necessary. Air assigned task perfectly and timely. He is not only Warriors will have wide range of specialized capable to supervise the tasks being undertaken 6 technical skill, clarity of knowledge & practice by a team of 10 to 12 technicians, he can in broad range of armoury and Weapon efficiently carry out any critical activities under Storage Area (WSA) activities and carry out the supervision of a senior supervisor. servicing and repair of all arms, armament stores and associated armament equipment with advanced test equipment Professional Air Warrior possesses factual and theoretical knowledge knowledge in broad context within their area of 6 work. His professional acumen can potentially
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Title/Name of qualification/component: Sergeant in Weapon Fitter Trade Level: 6
NSQF Outcomes of the Qualification/Component How the outcomes relates to the NSQF level NSQF Domain descriptors Level be utilised in carrying out any armament related technical activities and also in guiding the technicians working under him in accomplishing the assigned task timely and perfectly. He can also can demonstrate the 1. Air Warriors are able to acquire basic following knowledge on modifications / servicing 1. Air Warrior is able to comprehend instructions on all types of ground and airborne modifications on the armament stores, armament stores and weapons. weapons and technical instructions. Airwarriorsshould be capable to rectify the weaponif any abnormality. Able to handle the job as per technical instructions.
2. The Air Warrior should have thorough knowledge construction, function, testing 2. Air Warrior is able to understand the procedure and relevant safety instructions of operation of standard testing procedures guided missiles, fusing procedures of various aircraft stores, operation and servicing procedures of ejection seat and escape aid 3. Air Warrior is able to know the scale of tools explosives. / equipment related to weapon servicing. 3. They should be able to identify and use the tools, testers and ground equipment required for
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Title/Name of qualification/component: Sergeant in Weapon Fitter Trade Level: 6
NSQF Outcomes of the Qualification/Component How the outcomes relates to the NSQF level NSQF Domain descriptors Level bay servicing and also they should be aware of the authorised scale of tools, testers and ground equipment. Also, they should be aware of the return and demand procedures of tools, testers and ground equipment. Professional Air Warrior has a range of cognitive and 1. Air Warriors are able to recognise skill practical skills required to search solutions to troubleshooting problems and corresponding the problems encountered during work. Able to cause for various weapons and armament carry out maintenance/repair with all advanced equipment. test equipment. 2. They are able to effectively assess the performance of repaired or serviced weapon and its related equipment. 3. Air Warriors are able to carry out testing after 6 repair with their practical skill. 4. Able to rectify snags and institute suitable remedial action so as to avoid recurrence of the same. 5. Air warriors are capable to introduce new modification to improve the reliability and performance of weapons. \ Core skill Air Warrior has good mathematical calculation, Air Warriors have communication skill, arithmatic 6
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Title/Name of qualification/component: Sergeant in Weapon Fitter Trade Level: 6
NSQF Outcomes of the Qualification/Component How the outcomes relates to the NSQF level NSQF Domain descriptors Level understanding of social, political and skills, computer skill and basic understanding of reasonably good in data collecting & social and natural environment. They should be organising information. They can demonstrate able to correspond with other agencies within the the following :- Air Force and outside the Air Force effectively in 1. Can communicate effectively within Air both English and Hindi. Force and outside agencies 2. Can understand the servicing manuals and Air warriors should be able to understand the technical instructions in English instructions enumerated in the servicing manuals and technical instructions and they should be able to implement them in the most befitting and 3. Air Warrior hasgoodcomputer knowledge effective ways. and can undertake office correspondence and documentation independently. Air warriors should have good computer literacy to work in Power point, Excel, Access etc. Responsibility Air warrior is highly skilled and he puts in a With sound knowledge of the system, the Air wholehearted effort to complete the task Warriors are able to carry out maintenance, keeping in mind the safety, security, reliability servicing and repair and take responsibility over and sustainability of the components or the period of time. Air warriors have the ability to 6 equipment being maintained, repaired or plan and execute the tasks as per their priority. serviced. Air Warrior can shoulder Air warrior will have the ability to control and responsibility of own work & learning in their guide a team of technicians working under him.
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Title/Name of qualification/component: Sergeant in Weapon Fitter Trade Level: 6
NSQF Outcomes of the Qualification/Component How the outcomes relates to the NSQF level NSQF Domain descriptors Level sphere of work. He also ensures that the team He should be able to motivate and guide the working under him remains professionally team working under him in achieving the competent enough at all assigned task effectively and timely. times.
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SECTION 3 EVIDENCE OF NEED
26. What evidence is there that the qualification is needed?
1. Acquisition of Indian and western origin weapons and armament stores in IAF is a continuous process. Upkeep and maintenance of these weapons and armament stores for use during peace and actual combat is a gigantic task. These weapons and armament stores need regular maintenance and servicing to keep them combat worthy at all times.
2. The Weapon Fitters are entrusted with maintenance and upkeep of these sophisticated weapons and armament stores. These tradesmen go through rigorous training at Training Institute and acquire the required acumen. The experience gained by working on various weapons and associated equipment of Indian and foreign origin during the tenure at field unit will enhance the professional skills of the air warriors.
3. The huge number of weapons and armament stores and associated equipment acquired by IAF from India and abroad calls for a huge pool of trained technicians at various levels. After initial training, on acquiring a certain level of expertise while working in the relevant field, the individual needs elevation, professionally. Hence this qualification is both necessary and relevant to fulfil the demand of skilled personnel in the IAF.
What is the estimated uptake of this qualification and what is the basis of this estimate? Is based on the cadre and actual figures cannot be revealed.
27. Recommendation from concerned Line Ministry of Govt/Regulatory Body. To be supported by documentary Evidences The trade has been cleared by MoD and notification to the same effect is confidential in nature. 28. What steps were taken to ensure that the qualification(s) does (do) not duplicate already existing or planned qualifications in the NSQF?
This qualification is especially tailor made to suit the specific organisational requirements of IAF. In some parts it does have some similarity with civil agency as regards to some portion of the syllabus for which the NOS have been equated.
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29. What arrangements are in place to monitor and review the qualification(s)? What data will be used and at what point will the qualification(s) be revised or updated? IAF has well defined Directorates responsible for monitoring both the training and testing aspects. Directorate of Training is responsible for ensuring that right training is imparted to the recruits. The syllabus is based on various studies and feedback received from field units/ REB (T). Directorate of Education is responsible for Trade Testing and evaluation of the knowledge and skill level of the personnel passing out from the training institute and their performance in field units.
This qualification will be reviewed and revised at an interval of five years or earlier, in case of change in syllabus based on the feedback from field Units/ REB (Z).
SECTION 4 EVIDENCE OF PROGRESSION
30. What steps have been taken in the design of this or other qualifications to ensure that there is a clear path to other qualifications in this sector?
An Air Warrior is promoted to the rank of Sgt after thirteen years from date of enrolment. He will further keep climbing the promotion ladder by appearing for JPE for JWO rank. As per new policy in vogue, ACRs have been linked to skill levels. So, he will be motivated to enhance his skill levels and get them tested by appearing for Skill Gradation Test. The progression flow is given below. Sgt*JWO*WOMWO
*Subject to clearing promotion exam for JWO called as JPE.
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Annexure-I (Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Course)
EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL (EOD) COURSE (FOR WPN FIT/ RAD FIT/ RDO FIT) ALLOCATION OF HOURS
Hours allocated Index Subject Theory Practical Total EOD/01 EOD Organization 03:45 -- 03:45 EOD/02 Theory of Explosives 03:00 -- 03:00 EOD/03 Effects of explosion 03:00 -- 03:00 EOD/04 Initiating Devices 03:00 06:00 09:00 EOD/05 Weapons of various types 09:45 06:15 16:00 EOD/06 Demolition Explosives & Accessories. 04:30 02:15 06:45 EOD/07 Special Shaped Charges 04:30 15:00 19:30 EOD/08 Disposal of Explosives 06:00 25:00 31:00 EOD/09 Special Techniques of Disposal 06:45 18:00 24:45 EOD/10 Disposal of specific Weapons 04:45 13:30 18:15 EOD/11 EOD Equipment 09:45 20:15 30:00 EOD/12 EOD Operations 06:45 10:30 17:15 EOD/13 Improvised Explosive Devices 01:30 02:15 03:45 EOD/14 Modern technique of bomb detection & 04:30 - 04:30 disposal EOD/15 Information of stores available with our 06:00 - 06:00 adversaries EOD/16 Guest Lecture 01:30 - 01:30 Total (EOD/01 to EOD/16) 79:00 119:00 198:00 EOD/17 Visit to CME Pune 21:00 EOD/18 Examination / Test 35:00 EOD/19 Project 13:00 Total (EOD/17+18+19) - - 69:00 Total Administration Hours 53:00 Grand Total 79:00 119:00 320:00
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SYLLABUS:ON JOB TRAINING (OJT)EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL AE OFFICERS, WPN FIT & WPN FIT(R)AT FIELD UNITS ALLOCATION OF HOURS
Index Subject UnderSupervision By Total Individual EOD OJT/01 Various Methods of 13:00 13:00 26:00 disposal of explosives (demolition &Burningmethods) EOD OJT/02 Operation & Maintenance 14:00 16:00 30:00 of EOD equipment EOD OJT/03 Special Techniques of 10:30 10:30 21:00 Disposal EOD OJT/04 IAP-1456-00-00 02:30 - -- 02:30 EOD OJT/05 EOD Operations 06:30 -- 06:30 EOD OJT/06 EOD OJT/06 Disposal of 06:00 06:00 12:00 Specific Weapons Total 52:30 45:30 98:00
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Annexure-II (Air Armament course-1-2 month)
AIR ARMAMENT COURSE ALLOCATION OF HRS
Index Subject Hours Allocated Theory Practical Total IPT/01 Theory of Explosive 03:00 -- 03:00 IPT/02 Explosive Regulations 18:00 08:45 26:45 IPT/03 ESD precautions while handling armament 02:00 -- 02:00 stores IPT/04 Aircraft Gun Ammunition, Aircraft Guns, 08:15 06:45 15:00 Pyrotechnic stores and EAX IPT/05 Quality Assurance of armament stores 04:30 06:00 10:30 IPT/06 Air Launched Rockets 03:00 06:00 09:00 IPT/07 Air Launched Missiles: Russian And Non 06:00 08:00 14:00 Russian IPT/08 Aerial Bomb Pistols & Detonators 01:30 03:00 04:30 IPT/09 Aerial Bomb Fuzes 04:30 06:00 10:30 IPT/10 Aerial Bombs-Non Russian And Their Tail 20:45 08:15 29:00 Units IPT/11 Aerial Bombs Russian 02:15 02:15 04:30 IPT/12 Lifing of Air Armament stores 04:30 03:00 07:30 IPT/13 Fuzing Procedure of various Armament 09:00 115:00 124:00 Stores IPT/14 Management Of Weapon storage Area 02:15 01:30 03:45 (WSA) IPT/15 Demolition Explosive & Accessories 04:15 -- 04:14 IPT/16 Proof Testing of Armament Stores 07:30 06:00 13:30 IPT/17 Air Weapon Ranges 04:30 03:00 07:30 IPT/18 Logistic Procedures on Air Armament Stores 03:45 03:00 06:45 IPT/19 EOD Organization 02:15 -- 02:15 IPT/20 EOD Operations 02:15 -- 02:15 IPT/21 EOD Equipment 07:30 15:00 22:30 IPT/22 Disposal of Explosive 09:00 12:00 21:00 IPT/23 Special Techniques Of Disposal 03:00 11:30 14:30 IPT/24 Improvised Explosives Device. 03:00 03:00 06:00 IPT/25 Aerospace And Maintenance Safety 03:45 -- 03:45 IPT/26 Maintenance of Armament Order Book 01:30 02:00 03:30
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IPT/27 Fuzing Policy & Armament Compendium 06:00 -- 06:00 IPT/28 Case study on various weapons 01:30 -- 01:30 IPT/29 Guest Lecture 03:45 -- 03:45 Total (IPT/01 to 153:00 230:00 383:00 IPT/29) IPT/30 Project 20:00 20:00 IPT/31 Examination/Test 33:00 33:00 IPT /32 Administration Hours 44:00 44:00 Grand Total 480:00 480:00
ON JOB TRAINING (OJT) AIR ARMAMENT COURSE (IPT) WPN FIT TRADESMEN AT FIELD UNITS ALLOCATION OF HOURS
Index Subject Under By Total Supervision Individual AAC OJT (IPT)/01 Explosive Regulation 02:00 02:00 04:00 AAC OJT (IPT)/02 Aircraft Gun Ammunition 02:00 03:00 05:00 AAC OJT (IPT)/03 Air Weapon Ranges 02:00 02:00 04:00 AAC OJT (IPT)/04 Aircraft Bomb Pistols and 01:30 01:30 03:00 Detonators AAC OJT (IPT)/05 Aircraft Bomb Pistols and 01:30 01:30 03:00 Detonators AAC OJT (IPT)/06 Aircraft bomb Tail units 01:30 02:30 04:00 AAC OJT (IPT)/07 Bomb practice 3 Kg Smoke 01:30 01:30 03:00 and Flash AAC OJT (IPT)/08 Bomb practice 25 Kg Smoke 01:30 01:30 03:00 and Flash AAC OJT (IPT)/09 Bomb Spanish250 kg 02:30 04:30 07:00 BR/BRP AAC OJT (IPT)/10 Bomb 1000 Lbs various 04:00 08:00 12:00 marks AAC OJT (IPT)/11 Bomb HSLD 250/450 kg 02:30 04:30 07:00 AAC OJT (IPT)/12 Bomb Cluster HE 600Lbs 02:00 03:00 05:00 No MK III AAC OJT (IPT)/13 Bomb PB 500 02:30 04:30 07:00 AAC OJT (PT)/14 Bombs Russian 05:30 05:30 11:00 AAC OJT(IPT)/15 15 Aircraft Rockets 01:00 01:00 02:00 AAC OJT (IPT)/16 Air Launched Missiles 06:00 08:00 14:00 AAC OJT (IPT)/17 New induction of ALM & GB 01:30 01:30 03:00 AAC OJT (IPT)/18 Rejuvenation of Silica Gel 01:00 01:00 02:00 AAC OJT (IPT)/19 Armament fuzing policy 02:00 02:00 04:00 NSQC Approved Approved in 20th NSQC, 09.04.18
AAC OJT (IPT)/20 Management of WSA 03:00 03:00 06:00 AAC OJT (IPT)/21 EOD organization and 03:00 03:00 06:00 operation AAC OJT (IPT)/22 EOD Equipment 03:00 03:00 06:00 AAC OJT (IPT)/23 Demolition Explosives 02:00 02:00 04:00 AAC OJT (IPT)/24 Disposal of Explosives 03:00 03:00 06:00 AAC OJT (IPT)/25 Armament Administration 04:00 04:00 08:00 AAC OJT (IPT)/26 Inventory checks and record 10:00 10:00 20:00 maintenance Total 72:30 87:30 160:00
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Annexure-III (Air Force Order (AFO) 57/15 specifying the role of Weapon Fitter)
WEAPON FITTER: GROUP „X‟ CORPORAL 1. All job mentioned against LAC and in 1. addition the following under supervision:-
(a) Third and fourth line servicing of (a) Should possess knowledge of bay aircraft, airborne armament equipment servicing, overhaul and reconditioning and their documentation. procedures and appropriate documentation.
(b) Perform highly skilled tasked in all (b) Should possess knowledge of limit lines of servicing armament equipment. system, fits and clearances, test rigs, Gauges and other test equipment used during servicing.
(c) Embodiment of modification, (c) Should possess knowledge of implementation of STIs and SIs, constructions, function and operation of identification of major faults and their various armament stores / equipment rectifications in armament equipment and and also conversant with STIs, SIs, and stores. modifications state.
(d) Assist in fusing / defusing operations (d) Should possess knowledge on fusing of various armament stores carried on / defusing procedure of various stores aircraft. and arming and disarming procedures of aircraft.
(e) Ground handling of explosive stores (e) Should possess knowledge of viz packing / unpacking classification, relevant explosive regulation, packing categorisation, stacking and instructions, characteristics and transportation. transportation procedures by road, rail and air of explosive stores.
(f) Detailed knowledge and (f) Type of specific fuel/propellants and experience on handling of explosives used their nature and liquid/solid fuels and their handling as applicable. demolition procedure of life expired explosive and propellants.
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(g) Procedure of handling and (g) Handle explosives and their demolition procedure of life expired demolition procedure. explosive and propellants
6. Should possess sound knowledge of 6. Undertake the following:- the following:- (a) 3rd and 4th line servicing of:- (a) (i) Repair schemes of all types of safety (i) All types of safety equipment. equipment. Practical knowledge of all (ii) Oxygen equipment and fire type of repairs to safety equipment. precautions. (ii) Proprieties of Oxygen, Oxygen system in aircraft. Different types of Oxygen masks and mask tube assemblies.
(b) Incorporates modifications, STIs, SIs (b) (i) Classification of on safety equipment. modifications,incorporation of modifications, STIs, SIs and all type of safety equipment. (ii) Installation of safety equipment in aircraft. (c) Assist in maintenance and operation of stores. (c) Logistics & IMMOLS procedures, schedule of spare parts. 7. Work in E-MMS environment 7. Concept of E-MMS, Software system based on Linux and Microsoft.
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