Which publication covers the first and second characters of the aircrew certification code?

• A. AFMAN 11-402
• B. AFMAN 11-201 V1
• C. DAFMAN 11-401
• D. AFMAN 11-2MDS specific V1

Answer: (A)

Understanding where the two-character aircrew certification code comes from is key. AFMAN 11-402 is the publication that sets the policies and structure for aircrew certification, including how the code is formed and what the first two characters signify. It defines how these characters indicate a crewmember’s category and qualification/status within the aircrew framework, and how this information is used in training, tracking, and currency requirements. The other manuals focus on different areas—one covers general flight operations and standards, another provides MDS-specific guidance, and another is a volume tied to a particular MDS—so they don’t establish the two-character code format. Therefore, AFMAN 11-402 is the reference that defines the first and second characters of the aircrew certification code.