7th Bomb Wing · B-1B Lancer · 9th Bomb Squadron · KDYS

Phase Training Syllabus

Three-phase MQT syllabus based on the B-1 Mission Qualification Training Handbook, Dyess AFB (9th Bomb Squadron). BMC Training → Phase 1 → Phase 2 → Phase 3 → CMR. Grade 3 standard throughout.

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BMC Training

Local Area Orientation & Aircraft Familiarization

Prepare the pilot for advanced training. Mandatory Local Area Orientation / Instrument element on the first MQT sortie. Completion awards BMC status.

Tasks Covered

Student Orientation / LAO BriefLocal Area FamiliarizationBasic AirworkAircraft HandlingEmergency Procedures Review

In-Flight Sequence

  1. LAO brief — local training area, restricted airspace, VFR reporting points around KDYS.

  2. Normal departure KDYS, climb to training area.

  3. Basic airwork: climbs, descents, level turns, unusual attitudes.

  4. Local area tour — key landmarks and waypoints identified.

  5. VFR return and landing — IP demonstrates pattern if required.

Standards

Altitude control±200 ft
Heading control±10°
Airspeed±10 KIAS
Awards BMC status on completion. Pilot may now operate the B-1B in the local area under IP supervision.
Phase 1

Instrument Fundamentals & Pattern Work

Master IFR procedures, FMS navigation, and precision/non-precision approaches at KDYS. Traffic pattern proficiency to grade 3.

Tasks Covered

Instrument DepartureFMS NAV SetupVFR PatternIFR PatternILS ApproachRNAV ApproachVOR ApproachGo-AroundMissed ApproachClosed PatternsChecklist DisciplineComm Procedures

In-Flight Sequence

  1. Instrument departure from KDYS — student flies the departure procedure.

  2. FMS COMM and NAV setup — frequencies, nav modes, approach loading.

  3. ILS approach: full setup, APR mode sequence, DH procedure, go-around.

  4. RNAV approach: GPS mode, NAV HOLD, V/S descent, MDA level-off.

  5. 2–3 closed traffic patterns including one go-around.

  6. Full-stop landing to grade 3 standard.

Grading Standards

ILS LOC (FAF–DH)±½ dot
ILS G/S (FAF–DH)±½ dot
Approach speedVREF ±5 KIAS
Pattern altitude±100 ft
Touchdown zoneFirst 2,000 ft
Awards: ILS CERT, RNAV CERT, INST QUAL on satisfactory completion.
Phase 2

Navigation, Night & Air Refueling

Enroute IFR navigation, night currency, low-level operations, and air refueling qualification.

Tasks Covered

IFR RoutingWaypoint NavigationInstrument HoldsNight VFR DepartureNight PatternNight LandingLow-Level Entry/ExitTerrain ClearanceAR RejoinPrecontactContact / OnloadBreakaway

In-Flight Sequence

  1. IFR departure, enroute navigation to AR track.

  2. Tanker rejoin — point-parallel or enroute as briefed.

  3. Precontact, contact, simulated onload, and breakaway.

  4. Transition to low-level: entry point, route check, abort criteria review.

  5. Low-level route segment at 500–1,000 ft AGL.

  6. Night transition: lighting config, night IFR recovery and landing.

Standards

LL altitude500 ft ±100 ft
AR IDs≤2
Night TDZFirst 2,000 ft
Awards: NIGHT QUAL, AR QUAL, LL QUAL on satisfactory completion.
Phase 3
CMR

Surface Attack & Combat Mission Ready

Simulated surface attack with Time-on-Target control. Completion awards full CMR status.

Tasks Covered

Mission PlanningTOT ComputationIP-to-Target RunSimulated Weapons ReleaseSafe EscapeEgressIFR Recovery

In-Flight Sequence

  1. Pre-mission planning: target study, TOT computation, route study, abort criteria.

  2. IFR departure, navigation to IP.

  3. IP inbound — student controls TOT to within ±30 seconds.

  4. Simulated weapons release on target.

  5. Safe escape maneuver and egress.

  6. IFR recovery to KDYS, instrument approach, full-stop landing.

Standards

TOT accuracy±30 seconds
Release altitudePer profile
Grade standardGrade 3
Awards CMR status on satisfactory completion. Pilot is Combat Mission Ready on the B-1B Lancer.