UAS study guide test questions &
answers 2025/2026
1 What is a commander's evaluation for, and what does it consist of? - ANSWERSTC 1-696, para
2-8; Commander's Evaluation determines the initial RL level, it consists of a records review and
possible a Proficiency Flight Evaluation.
2 How long does each crewmember have to present his or her individual flight records (IFRF and
IATF) to the new unit to which assigned or attached for ATP purposes after reporting for duty? -
ANSWERS14 calendar days (AR 95-23 2-7)
The ___ determines the initial RL of newly assigned crewmembers. - ANSWERSCommander's
Evaluation (1-696 pg 2-2)
4 If the initial RL cannot be determined by a records review or if the commander desires, the
crewmember will undergo a proficiency flight evaluation (PFE). What tasks should the PFE
include? - ANSWERSThe PFE should include tasks from each flight mode in which the
crewmember can expect to perform duties. TC 1-696 2-10
5 The ATP training year is divided into semiannual training periods. When does the first training
period begin for Active Army and USAR crewmembers? - ANSWERSc) First day following their
birth month
6 What are the semiannual flying hour requirements for FAC 3 personnel? - ANSWERSNo flight
authorized for FAC3
7 What are the semiannual flying hour requirements for FAC 2 personnel? ______ hours, of
which ______ hours must be flown in each crew station - ANSWERS12,4
,8 What are the semiannual flying hour requirements for FAC 1 personnel? ______ hours, of
which ______ hours must be flown in each crew station. - ANSWERS24,8
9 FAC 1 UAC's may apply a maximum of____ simulation hours flown in a semiannual period
toward that period's semiannual flying-hour requirements. - ANSWERS12
10 FAC 2 UAC's may apply a maximum of____ simulation hours flown in a semiannual period
toward that period's semiannual flying-hour requirements. - ANSWERS6
11 According to ATM, the commander directs a Proficiency Flight Evaluation to be conducted for
3 reasons. What are 2 of them? - ANSWERS: Initial RL determination, when proficiency is in
question, when currency has lapsed.
12 After conducting a PFE the examiner will debrief the individual and record the event on DA
form - ANSWERS7122-R.
13 According to AR 95-23, there are 4 hands-on evaluations that could be given to an UAC.
Name two. - ANSWERSStandardization flight eval
Proficiency flight eval
Post Mishap eval
Medical eval
14 What are the currency requirements for UACs? - ANSWERSPerform every 60 consecutive
days a take-off and recovery and 1 hour of flight operations of the UAS or a compatible
simulator.
Perform every 120 consecutive days a takeoff and recovery and 1 hour of flight operations of
the UAS.
15 According to 95-23, ground observers will be evaluated: - ANSWERSSemi- annually, according
to the unit SOP and training program
, 16 According to 95-23, ground crewmembers will be evaluated - ANSWERSSemi-annually
17 When does flying time start for a fixed-wing UAS? - ANSWERSWhen the UAS begins to move
forward on the takeoff roll
18 Units deployed for contingency operations, the first____ commander may waive launch and
recovery currency requirements. Prior to resuming launch and recovery duties, personnel must
demonstrate proficiency to an IO. - ANSWERSO-6
19 TRUE or FALSE. Commanders (LTC/O-5) and above may grant unit waivers and/or extensions,
up to 180 days, to ATP requirements for units under their command during operational
deployments. - ANSWERSFALSE
20 Commanders and above and the state Army aviation officer (SAAO) may grant unit waivers
and/or extensions to ATP requirements (for up to 180 days) for units under their command, or
state and/or territory affected by operational deployments. - ANSWERSO-6
21 Individual waivers to primary UAS ATP requirements may be granted by the first commander,
and above, in the individual's chain of command. - ANSWERSO-6
22 When UACs have not flown with the past days, they will receive refresher training prescribed
in the appropriate UAS ATM. - ANSWERS180 days
Active Army UACs have 90 consecutive days to progress from one RL to the next. Readiness level
progression will exclude days lost because of 5 reasons. List 3 of the 5 reasons. - ANSWERSLeave
approved by the Commander
TDY
Grounding of UAS
Lack of equipment due to deployment / redeployment.
answers 2025/2026
1 What is a commander's evaluation for, and what does it consist of? - ANSWERSTC 1-696, para
2-8; Commander's Evaluation determines the initial RL level, it consists of a records review and
possible a Proficiency Flight Evaluation.
2 How long does each crewmember have to present his or her individual flight records (IFRF and
IATF) to the new unit to which assigned or attached for ATP purposes after reporting for duty? -
ANSWERS14 calendar days (AR 95-23 2-7)
The ___ determines the initial RL of newly assigned crewmembers. - ANSWERSCommander's
Evaluation (1-696 pg 2-2)
4 If the initial RL cannot be determined by a records review or if the commander desires, the
crewmember will undergo a proficiency flight evaluation (PFE). What tasks should the PFE
include? - ANSWERSThe PFE should include tasks from each flight mode in which the
crewmember can expect to perform duties. TC 1-696 2-10
5 The ATP training year is divided into semiannual training periods. When does the first training
period begin for Active Army and USAR crewmembers? - ANSWERSc) First day following their
birth month
6 What are the semiannual flying hour requirements for FAC 3 personnel? - ANSWERSNo flight
authorized for FAC3
7 What are the semiannual flying hour requirements for FAC 2 personnel? ______ hours, of
which ______ hours must be flown in each crew station - ANSWERS12,4
,8 What are the semiannual flying hour requirements for FAC 1 personnel? ______ hours, of
which ______ hours must be flown in each crew station. - ANSWERS24,8
9 FAC 1 UAC's may apply a maximum of____ simulation hours flown in a semiannual period
toward that period's semiannual flying-hour requirements. - ANSWERS12
10 FAC 2 UAC's may apply a maximum of____ simulation hours flown in a semiannual period
toward that period's semiannual flying-hour requirements. - ANSWERS6
11 According to ATM, the commander directs a Proficiency Flight Evaluation to be conducted for
3 reasons. What are 2 of them? - ANSWERS: Initial RL determination, when proficiency is in
question, when currency has lapsed.
12 After conducting a PFE the examiner will debrief the individual and record the event on DA
form - ANSWERS7122-R.
13 According to AR 95-23, there are 4 hands-on evaluations that could be given to an UAC.
Name two. - ANSWERSStandardization flight eval
Proficiency flight eval
Post Mishap eval
Medical eval
14 What are the currency requirements for UACs? - ANSWERSPerform every 60 consecutive
days a take-off and recovery and 1 hour of flight operations of the UAS or a compatible
simulator.
Perform every 120 consecutive days a takeoff and recovery and 1 hour of flight operations of
the UAS.
15 According to 95-23, ground observers will be evaluated: - ANSWERSSemi- annually, according
to the unit SOP and training program
, 16 According to 95-23, ground crewmembers will be evaluated - ANSWERSSemi-annually
17 When does flying time start for a fixed-wing UAS? - ANSWERSWhen the UAS begins to move
forward on the takeoff roll
18 Units deployed for contingency operations, the first____ commander may waive launch and
recovery currency requirements. Prior to resuming launch and recovery duties, personnel must
demonstrate proficiency to an IO. - ANSWERSO-6
19 TRUE or FALSE. Commanders (LTC/O-5) and above may grant unit waivers and/or extensions,
up to 180 days, to ATP requirements for units under their command during operational
deployments. - ANSWERSFALSE
20 Commanders and above and the state Army aviation officer (SAAO) may grant unit waivers
and/or extensions to ATP requirements (for up to 180 days) for units under their command, or
state and/or territory affected by operational deployments. - ANSWERSO-6
21 Individual waivers to primary UAS ATP requirements may be granted by the first commander,
and above, in the individual's chain of command. - ANSWERSO-6
22 When UACs have not flown with the past days, they will receive refresher training prescribed
in the appropriate UAS ATM. - ANSWERS180 days
Active Army UACs have 90 consecutive days to progress from one RL to the next. Readiness level
progression will exclude days lost because of 5 reasons. List 3 of the 5 reasons. - ANSWERSLeave
approved by the Commander
TDY
Grounding of UAS
Lack of equipment due to deployment / redeployment.
