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The Origin and Evolution of the Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization Program University of Tennessee, Knoxville TRACE: Tennessee Research and Creative Exchange Masters Theses Graduate School 5-2004 The Origin and Evolution of the Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization Program Kristin Olson Swift University of Tennessee, Knoxville Follow this and additional works at: https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes Part of the Aviation Commons Recommended Citation Swift, Kristin Olson, "The Origin and Evolution of the Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization Program. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 2004. https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/4816 This Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by the Graduate School at TRACE: Tennessee Research and Creative Exchange. It has been accepted for inclusion in Masters Theses by an authorized administrator of TRACE: Tennessee Research and Creative Exchange. For more information, please contact [email protected]. To the Graduate Council: I am submitting herewith a thesis written by Kristin Olson Swift entitled "The Origin and Evolution of the Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization Program." I have examined the final electronic copy of this thesis for form and content and recommend that it be accepted in partial fulfillment of the equirr ements for the degree of Master of Science, with a major in Aviation Systems. R. B. Richards, Major Professor We have read this thesis and recommend its acceptance: Charles J. N. Paludan Accepted for the Council: Carolyn R. Hodges Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School (Original signatures are on file with official studentecor r ds.) To the Graduate Council: I am submitting herewith a thesis written by Kristin Olson Swift entitled "The Origin and Evolution of the Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization Program." I have examined the final paper copy of this thesis for form and content and recommend that it be accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, with a major in Aviation Systems. Dr. Richards, Major Professor We have read this thesis Acceptedfor the Council: THE ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION OF THE NAVAL AIR TRAINING AND OPERATING PROCEDURES STANDARDIZATION PROGRAM A Thesis Presented forthe Master of Science Degree The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Kristin Olson Swift May2004 Copyright© 2004 by KristinOlson Swift except for Government-Produced Figures and Appendices All rights reserved. 111 DEDICATION This thesis is dedicated to my wonderful husband, Ji� and our families, whose love and support are the mainstay of my life. Also, to the Girls, my best friends and confidants. I'm so blessed to have familyand friends like you. V ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I wish to thank all those who helped me complete my Master of Science degree in Aviation Sciences. I would specifically like to thank Mr. Bob Hanley for his encouragement, support, and friendship; Mr. Tom Lawrence, who continues to teach countless engineers about the wonders of Naval Aviation; Mr. Craig Bretz, who has been an integral part of the NATOPS Program since 1982, and whose insights into thehistory of the program had proven invaluable; and the rest of the NATOPS Team, who daily contributeto the success of the NATOPS Program. vu ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine the origin and evolution of the Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) Program and to address challenges facing the present day NA TOPS Program. The NA TOPS Program, developed in the 1960s as an effort to improve the safety and readiness of Naval Aviation, has evolved into an effective safety program that provides operating procedures and technical data all Navy and Marine Corpsaircraft. Much of the data used in this study were found in the paper and digital records transferred to the Naval Air Systems Command NATOPS Office from the former Chief of Naval Operations NA TOPS office in Crystal City, VA. This study investigates solutions to issues that have affected the NATOPS program since its inception and that are still relevant today. These issues include obtaining adequate funding to maintain an effective NA TOPS program, maintaining effective communication amongst NATOPS program participants, achieving successful NATOPS product distribution, conducting timely changes to NATOPS products, maintaining NATOPS program effectiveness during times of increased operational tempo, development of useable NATOPS specifications, increasing NATOPS Model Manager effectiveness, and engaging engineering organizations to ensure technically accurate data in the NATOPS products. A healthy NATOPS Program is vital to the continued success of Naval Aviation. Significant improvements have been made and continue to be made to the NATOPS Program processes and support structure that improve the program's ability to support the Naval Warfighter. With sufficient support, the NATOPS Program will continue to maintain its commitment to the fleet as well as fulfill the mission established by its founders, of improving the safety and effectiveness of Naval Aviation. lX PREFACE This thesis discusses the views and recommendations that are solely the opinion of the author and are not officialgovernment views or policies. A significant amount of NATOPS-related historical material has been appended to this thesis. Upon review of this data and discussions with persons knowledgeable about the NATOPS program and historians in the Naval archives, it was determined that the majority of the early history of the NATOPS program is not documented in an official capacity and that these historical documents are not accessible from other sources. Therefore, to preserve the important history present in these documents and to make them available to a wider audience, the decision was made to include them here. Since its inception, the NATOPS Program has encompassed both the promulgation of technical data and operating and emergency procedures for an aircraft or aviation system as well as the evaluation of the users of that aircraft or aviation system. This document focusesprimarily on the history and processes of the NATOPS program as it relates to the former. XI TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction........................................................................................................................ 1 Chapter 1. Origin of the NA TOPS Program ..................................................................... 3 1960 ............................................................................................................................... 3 1961 ............................................................................................................................... 6 1962 ............................................................................................................................... 7 1963 ............................................................................................................................. 11 1964-1965 .................................................................................................................... 16 1966-1968 .................................................................................................................... 19 1969 ............................................................................................................................. 25 Chapter 2. Evolution of the NA TOPS Program .............................................................. 29 1970-1974 .................................................................................................................... 29 1975-1979 .................................................................................................................... 33 1980-1984 .................................................................................................................... 35 1985-1989 .................................................................................................................... 39 Chapter 3. Recent NA TOPS History............................................................................... 41 1990-1994 .................................................................................................................... 41 1995-2001 .................................................................................................................... 43 2001 ............................................................................................................................. 50 Chapter 4. NA TOPS Transition ...................................................................................... 51 2002-Present ................................................................................................................ 51 Chapter 5. NATOPS Issues - Past to Present ................................................................. 55 Issue 1. Obtaining Adequate Funding/or NATOPS Flight Manual Updates. ............. 55 Issue 2. Establishing Effective Communication Throughout the NATOPS Program. 56 Issue 3. Developing and Maintaining Effective Methods ofNATO PS Distribution. ... 57 Issue 4. Executing Timely Revisions to NATOPS Products.. ....................................... 58 Issue 5. Maintaining NATOPS Program Priorityand Effectiveness. .......................... 61 Issue 6. Development and Maintenance o/Useable NATOPS Specifications. ............ 61 Issue 7. Increasing NATO PS Program Manager Effectiveness................................... 62 Issue 8. Revitalizing Engineering Engagement in the NATOPS
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