PHASE FIVE DESCRIPTION

DEPLOYMENT PHASE

Months (Duration): 12 weeks

Min Number of Events: TBD (8+)

Proposed Map Used: TBD

Description:  Deployment is meant to bring to bear all the training and skills acquired during FRS and Workups to achieve mission accomplishment. During Deployments, squadron ops are integrated together, with task accomplishments/failures impacting the successes/failures of other squadron missions. To prevent burnout, each deployment mission is executed every 2 or 4 weeks to promote maximum interest and participation.

During deployments, individual and squadron performance metrics are recorded which are used for awards and recognitions at the end of the deployment. Awards can, but are not limited to the following:

Top Hook Award (best trap average)Combat E (best proficiency and readiness)Mutha Award (best spirit)Annual Sky Warrior Award