USNavy-CVN-FlightDeck

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USNavy-CVN-FlightDeck

LETTER OF PROMULGATION
1.The Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS)
Program is a positive approach toward improving combat readiness and achieving a
substantial reduction in the aircraft mishap rate. Standardization, based on professional
knowledge and experience, provides the basis for development of an efficient and sound
operational procedure. The standardization program is not planned to stifle individual
initiative, but rather to aid the Commanding Officer in increasing the unit's combat
potential without reducing command prestige or responsibility.
2.This manual standardizes ground and flight procedures but does not include tactical
doctrine. Compliance with the stipulated manual requirements and procedures is
mandatory except as authorized herein. In order to remain effective, NATOPS must be
dynamic and stimulate rather than suppress individual thinking. Since aviation is a
continuing, progressive profession, it is both desirable and necessary that new ideas and
new techniques be expeditiously evaluated and incorporated if proven to be sound. To
this end, Commanding Officers of aviation units are authorized to modify procedures
contained herein, in accordance with the waiver provisions established by OPNAV
Instruction 3710.7, for the purpose of assessing new ideas prior to initiating
recommendations for permanent changes. This manual is prepared and kept current by
the users in order to achieve maximum readiness and safety in the most efficient and
economical manner. Should conflict exist between the training and operating procedures
found in this manual and those found in other publications, this manual will govern.
3.Checklists and other pertinent extracts from this publication necessary to normal
operations and training should be made and carried for use in naval aircraft.
4.Per NAVAIRINST 13034.1 series, this flight clearance product provides NAVAIR
airworthiness certification subsequent to design engineering review. It does not authorize
aircraft system modification, nor does it satisfy NAVAIR requirements for configuration
management. Refer to OPNAVINST 4790.2 series for policy guidance on configuration
management and modification authority.