vUSAF Membership Rules and Training Requirements

1. Eligibility Requirements

1.1. VATSIM Membership
Applicants must possess a valid VATSIM ID and include it in their application. Applications submitted without a valid VATSIM ID will be rejected.

1.2. Age Requirement
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application. No exceptions will be granted.

1.3. Language Requirement
Members must be proficient in the English language, including the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.

2. Compliance

2.1. All members will comply with the following:

• VATSIM Code of Conduct and VSOA policies
• All published vUSAF Virtual Air Force Instructions (vAFIs)

2.2. Failure to comply may result in administrative action, including suspension or removal from vUSAF.

3. Aircraft Assignment Policy

3.1. Primary Airframe
Each pilot will be assigned one (1) primary airframe.

3.2. Selection Process
Applicants will submit three (3) preferred aircraft. Final assignment is determined by:

• Organizational requirements
• Training capacity
• Simulator compatibility

3.3. Authorized Aircraft
These are the only aircraft available for new pilots.

Air Mobility Command (AMC)

• Airlift: C-17, C-5, C-130
• Tanker: KC-135, KC-46

Air Combat Command (ACC)

• Tactical: F-22, F-35, F-15, F-16, A-10
• Global Strike: B-1, B-2, B-52

Rotary-Wing / Tiltrotor

• MH-139, HH-60, CV-22

3.4. Restricted Aircraft

The following aircraft are restricted and not available to new pilots:

• E-4B (55th Wing – NAOC)
• E-3 Sentry
• EA-37B
• RC-135 Rivet Joint
• U-2 Dragon Lady
• Special Air Mission (SAM) aircraft (89th AW), including:
  • VC-25
  • C-21
  • C-32
  • C-40
  • C-37
  • C-32
  • C-40

Requirement: Members must first qualify in an operational airframe (airlift, tanker, or ISR) prior to applying for these aircraft.

4. Training Requirements

4.1. Initial Training
All new pilots must complete Air Education and Training Command (AETC) training prior to assignment to a Major Command.

4.2. Required Ratings
The following ratings are mandatory:

• M1 – Military Pilot License (ASEL)
• M2 – Military Instrument Rating (MIR)
• M3 – Military Multi-Engine Land (MMEL)
• M4 – Mission Ready Pilot (MMRP)

4.3. PRC Requirement
Completion of VATSIM Pilot Resource Center (PRC) General Lessons is required prior to M1 certification.

4.4. Fast-Track Policy

Members may be fast-tracked only if they meet all of the following criteria:

• Verified M-rated pilot in a VATSIM-approved VSO
• Documentation validated by vUSAF staff

All other applicants must complete the full training pipeline. No exceptions.

5. Privacy and Public Information

5.1. Privacy Compliance
All members must adhere to the vUSAF Privacy Policy.

5.2. Public Information Agreement
Members acknowledge that the following information may be publicly visible in accordance with VATSIM policies:

• First name
• Last name
• VATSIM ID

6. Communication Requirements

6.1. Email Usage
Email is the primary method of official communication within vUSAF.

6.2. Distribution Lists
All members will be automatically subscribed to official mailing lists.

6.3. Consent
Members agree to receive communications from the Chain of Command, including:

• Administrative notices
• Operational updates
• Organizational announcements

7. Data Protection

vUSAF complies with applicable data protection standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Member information will be handled in accordance with these requirements. The document is linked below.