What are the differences between BWS for UH-72 students and TH-67 students?

2017-04-28T11:57:51-04:00

I know that during primary, the 72s spend less time on hovering and basic airmanship owing to their advanced avionics. But when it comes to Basic Warfighter Skills, do the 72s still get to do all the same cool things the 67s do? I hear BWS is what all flight students look forward to in the 67 with cool stuff like low level, NAP of the earth type flying. Do 72s get the same training? Or Different?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2017 6:14 PM

2017-04-29T18:14:51-04:00

CPT Private RallyPoint Member the difference between 72 and 67 is 5.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 29 at 2017 11:55 PM

2017-04-29T23:55:40-04:00

I don't suppose 5 students is the right answer???

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 7 at 2017 8:33 PM

2017-05-07T20:33:37-04:00

The courses are structured differently, although the phase is named the same.

BWS for the 67 course is conducted in the OH-58 and done all during the day. Primary focus is on navigation in additional to tactical maneuvers.

BWS for the 72 course is half done during the day and half done during the night, so you actually fly nights in the 72 whereas you don't in the 58.

All in all, everyone becomes a pilot. You don't get to choose when you come down here, so it's kind of a moot point.