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Welcome to NSTI -ASTC Miramar, CA

*** SCHEDULE AHEAD OF TIME! *** CLASSES AND SEATING ARE LIMITED!! ***
​*** PLEASE SEE BELOW REGISTER FOR A CLASS ***

Who We Are
Aviation Survival Training Center (ASTC) Miramar is one of eight detachments of the Naval Survival Training Institute (NSTI), a component of the Navy Medicine Operational Training Command (NMOTC), based in Pensacola, Florida. ASTC Miramar is located on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, CA.
 
Mission
Our mission is to provide safe, effective, and relevant aviation survival and human performance training as a Learning Site of the Chief of Naval Operations-mandated Naval Aviation Survival Training Program (NASTP). The focus of this training is to enhance the operational readiness of the joint warfighter, to include designated aviators and aircrew, student aviators and aircrew, contract pilots, selected passengers, project specialists, VIPs, and USN & USMC non-aircrew. Naval aviation survival training emphasizes mishap and accident prevention, enhancing and sustaining performance, and mishap survival.

For more information please see the Course Schedule Below:


 

 

Schedule

 

Register Here for a class. This site is CAC enabled for Students only.

CNAF M-3710.7 (01 Sep 2023) no longer authorizes alternate training due to inoperative devices/inclement weather for refresher students. As such, any factor creating device unavailability will result in a letter of Conditionally Qualified (CQ) or Unqualified (UQ), dependent on the number of devices unavailable, and the student will have 90 days to complete the deficient module(s). If device unavailability is the reason for Conditional Qualification and the individual is unable to return to the ASTC for completion of the deficient training module prior to a deployment, an extension until 30-days post-deployment may be requested. The approval authority for this type of extension is the aviation TYCOM, CMC, COMNAVAIRFOR, or command delegated this authority by TYCOM CMC or COMNAVAIRFOR, for their assigned units. Refer to Paragraph 8.4.4 of CNAF M-3710.7 regarding training waivers and extensions other than the deployment extension described above.
 

***ATTENTION CONTRACTORS, DOD-CIVILIANS, AND ALL OTHER NON-USN/USMC ACTIVE DUTY***
Please contact STUCON to initiate a Training Authorization Request. We will guide you through the process.
A Training Authorization Request will be required, and you may need to complete an NDA (Contractors).
If devices are required, please have your command complete and return a Device Request Letter as part of your request.

Device Request Letter

Email: usn.san-diego.navmedotcswmica.mbx.astc-admin-mailbox@health.mil
Phone: (858) 307-4216; DSN 307-4216



 

What to Bring

Uniform
 
  • Military: Flight suit or military working uniform. No organizational gear is authorized.
  • Civilians: Business or tactical casual. No shorts or open toed shoes are authorized.
Medical Clearance

Per CNAF M-3710.7, the following forms of medical clearance are accepted. Guidance for which form to use and which medical providers are allowed to recommend aeromedical clearance are defined in Chapter 8.

DD 2992 – Aeromedical Clearance Notice (Up-Chit)
OR
OPNAV 3710/18 –  Medical Clearance for Non-Aircrew / Non-Military Personnel to participate in NASTP Training and Fly in USN/USMC Aircraft
 
NOTE: NATOPS Jacket is NOT required, only a copy of your Up-Chit)
 
Additional Documentation

Non-Disclosure Agreements – Required for Civilian Contractors and Foreign Military prior to training.

Form will be provided by admin and signed during check in process.

Please check ADDITIONAL CLASS INFORMATION for your course below for documentation that may need to be submitted to STUCON prior to your arrival.
 
Swimwear

Appropriate swimsuit, towel, shower shoes and lock – if applicable
  • Pool operations take place on SECOND day of 2-day courses
  • BRING SUNSCREEN. Our main pool deck is outside
  • Recommended: Boot socks (for use in the pool)

Training Start Time

FAILURE TO REPORT BY 15 MINUTES FOLLOWING SCHEDULED CHECK IN TIME WILL RESULT IN QUOTA CANCELLATION. TO PREVENT CANCELLATION, CALL OUR QUARTERDECK AT 858-307-4216 (DSN 307-4216) PRIOR TO COURSE DATE TO ALERT OUR STAFF OF YOUR STATUS.
 
0730:                     ASTC Miramar Quarterdeck Opens
0730-0745:           Student Check in
0745:                     Student Check in Closes
0800:                     Class Begins
 
Main Entrance is on the East side of Bldg 8473 (Parking Lot side)
NOTE: If you do not have required documents upon check-in, you will be turned away
 

Class Information - Indoctrination

Indoctrination

Aircrew Indoctrination

These courses are for prospective, designated aircrew to fly in USN or USMC aircraft.

Prior to receiving a class quota, all INDOC students are required to submit completion of U.S. Navy 3rd Class Swimmer Course, USMC WS, or better.

We highly recommend attending the Survival Swimming course at ASTC Miramar to practice swimming in flight equipment, particularly if your squadron flies in body armor.
                Indoc Course Requirements include:
                                75-yd breaststroke swim in flight equipment
                                2-min tread water in flight equipment
                                7-min drown proof (prone float) in flight equipment
                                Oral inflation of life preserver after tread and float (listed above)
 
If a grade of UNQUALIFIED (UQ) is received during first course attempt due to inability to complete the above, remediation of these swim skills will be required before enrollment in another AC Indoctrination Course.

You will be required to receive a grade of QUALIFIED (Q) in the Survival Swimming course.
 
Non-Aircrew Indoctrination

These courses are for students classified as VIPs / Selected Passengers / Project Specialists / Midshipmen

Students completing this course for JECC or Flight Medic – Please notify STUCON by adding this information in the Registration Request Comments
.
For students requiring additional dynamic training (Hypoxia, Hoist, Parachutes, SWIMMER, MSWET, Dunker), a Device Request Letter from your CO must be received no later than 10 days prior to class
.
DEVICE LETTER PDF
 
NOTE: Civilian Students

Please contact STUCON, and we will guide you through the process.

Email: usn.san-diego.navmedotcswmica.mbx.astc-admin-mailbox@health.mi

Phone: (858) 307-4216 DSN: 307-4216

A Training Authorization Request will be required, and you may need to complete an NDA (Contractors).
If devices are required, please have your command complete and return a Device Request Letter as part of your request.

Device Request Letter
 

Class Information - Refresher

Class 1 Refreshers

Ensure you request the appropriate class – there are “F-35 only” classes on the calendar

Class 2 Refreshers

Per NSTI HQ, this ASTC CANNOT qualify E-2 aircrew. Personnel are directed to attend NASTP training at ASTC Lemoore, CA or ASTC Norfolk, VA.

Class 3 Refreshers

V-22 aircrew can register for any Class 3 Refresher course – even the “non V-22” classes
 
Multi-/All- Qual/”Top Offs”

If you require qualification for multiple aircraft types, please contact our STUCON department so that we can direct you to an appropriate class.
Multiple qualifications MUST BE REQUESTED IN ADVANCE as they require pre-planning to ensure all required curriculum is completed and all associated equipment is available.

NOTE: US Army

At this time, all Army aircrew seeking underwater egress training for flights in non-USN/USMC aircraft are directed to enroll in the Non-Aircrew Underwater Egress course.

Additionally, please call our STUCON Office at (858) 307-4216 so that we can submit a Training Authorization Request to our parent command, NSTI. Financial arrangements will need to be made between your command and NSTI prior to training authorization.
 

Class Information - Specialty Course

HAPS


Uniform required (Type III or equivalent working uniform)

Per CNAF M-3710.7, only medical forms listed below will be accepted. Clearance may be bottom-lined by Dive Medical Officer (DMO) or Underwater Medical Officer (UMO).

OPNAV 3710/18

DD 2992

Egress Training


Only medical clearance forms listed above will be accepted.

Report in Uniform of the Day and bring swimwear listed above.

Survival Swimming


Most Tuesdays and Thursdays – Check training calendar for dates and availability

Must bring copy of medical clearance to every 1-hr session.

Check-in in Uniform of the Day and bring swimwear listed above.


 
NOTE: Civilian / US Army


Please contact STUCON, and we will guide you through the process.

Email: usn.san-diego.navmedotcswmica.mbx.astc-admin-mailbox@health.mil

Phone: (858) 307-4216; DSN 307-4216

A Training Authorization Request will be required, and you may need to complete an NDA (Contractors).

If devices are required, please have your command complete and return a Device Request Letter as part of your request.

Device Request Letter



Training Location
 

ASTC Miramar is located aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar in San Diego, California. Follow the below directions or view the base location on the map provided below.

Directions


East Gate (Main Gate): From I-15, take the Miramar Way exit west toward MCAS Miramar and stay in the left lane as you enter the gate. Turn Left at the second stoplight, Mitscher Way. Continue south towards the Flight Line until you reach the stop sign at Boyington Road, then turn right. Your next available right will be the Aviation Survival Training Center (ASTC) Miramar parking lot. The main entrance is located on the East (parking lot) side of Building 8473.

West Gate (hours vary): From the I-805, take the exit for Nobel Drive making a Right onto Miramar Rd (Exit 25A going North) OR onto Miramar Rd (Exit 25 going South). Continue east on Miramar Rd for approximately 2.3 miles, turn Right onto Miramar Way to enter the West Gate. Pass through the West Gate and continue east until you reach Mitscher Way. Turn Right onto Mitscher Way. Continue south towards the Flight Line until you reach the stop sign at Boyington Road, then turn right. Your next available right will be the Aviation Survival Training Center (ASTC) Miramar parking lot. The main entrance is located on the East (parking lot) side of Building 8473.

North Gate: From the I-15 or I-805, exit onto Miramar Rd and follow until you reach the North Gate. Turn onto Mitscher Way, go through the gate, and continue straight ahead (South) towards the Flight Line until you reach Boyington Road, then turn right. Your next available right will be the Aviation Survival Training Center (ASTC) Miramar parking lot. The main entrance is located on the East (parking lot) side of Building 8473.

 

ASTC MIRAMAR

 




 

Points of Contact:

For class information and directions:
ASTC Quarter Deck:
(858) 307-4216
Student Control/Administration Department Email:
usn.san-diego.navmedotcswmica.mbx.astc-admin-mailbox@health.mil
ASTC FAX Number:
FAX: (858) 307-6359
MAILING ADDRESS:
PO BOX 452059
San Diego, CA 92145-2059
LOCAL ADDRESS:
45486 Boyington Road 
San Diego, CA 92145
 

 




 
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