a. Summary. Pilots HMH/MIL/A operate rotary wing aircraft on observation, transport, rescue, utility, and fire suppression missions.

b. Requirements/Prerequisites

(1) Must be a U.S. citizen.

(2) MOS 7558 - FRS Basic CH-53D Pilot. MOS 7560 - FRS Basic CH-53E Pilot. MOS 7561 - FRS Basic CH-46 Pilot. MOS 7562 - Pilot CH-46 Qualified. MOS 7563 - Pilot UH-1N Qualified. MOS 7564 - Pilot CH-53 AID Qualified. MOS 7565 - Pilot AH-1 Qualified. MOS 7566 - Pilot CH-53E Qualified. MOS 7567 - FRS Basic UH-1M Pilot. MOS 7568 - FRS Basic AH-1 Pilot.

(3) Must have a secret security clearance.

c. Duties

(1) Performs missions, such as observation, message pickup, transportation of troops and equipment, laying wire, hoisting, rescue, and fire suppression.

(2) Operates aircraft from land or sea with helicopter facilities.

(3) Operates aircraft from small fields in close coordination with ground troops.

(4) The HML/A pilot also performs spotting for naval gunfire and field artillery.

(5) Commands or may assist in commanding an aviation unit.

d. Related DOT Classification/DOT Code

(1) Airplane Pilot, Commercial 196.263-014.

(2) Helicopter Pilot 196.263-014.

Information Derived From MCO P1200.7V Part 1. Current as of Nov 00