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Summary. Helicopter crew chiefs, CH-53, are flight crew members who perform duties incident to the maintenance and operation of Marine CH-53 helicopters.

Requirements/Prerequisites

(1) Must possess an MM score of 105 or higher.

(2) Must have normal color vision.

(3) Volunteer for duties involving flight as an aircraft crew member.

(4) Must be a 2d class swimmer or higher.

(5) Eligible for a secret security clearance.

(6) Meet the requirements of OPNAVINST 3710.7 and the USN Manual of the Medical Department with normal depth perception.

(7) Complete the Naval Aviation Enlisted Aircrew Training School at NATTC, NAS Pensacola, FL.

(8) Complete Survival Evasion resistance and Escape (SERE) School.

(9) Must complete the Plan Captain (PC) syllabus for type aircraft.

(10) Complete the appropriate formal "A and "C" school at HMT-302 FREST, MCAS New River, N.C.

(11) Complete the appropriate formal "C" school at HMT-302 FRES (Flight Training) MCAS New River, N.C.

Duties. For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to MCO P3500.14 and MCO P3500.16, Aviation Training and Readiness (T&R) Manuals, and MCO P4790.12B, Maintenance Training Management and Evaluation Program (MATMEP) for MOSs 6113/6173.

Related DOT Classification/DOT Code. Flight Engineer 621.261-018.

Related Military Skill. Helicopter Mechanic, 6113.

Information Derived From MCO P1200.7V Part I and Part II.

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