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Airman's Manual goes virtual - Air Force Manual 10-100 is put online - Brief Article

Airman, March, 2001 by Russ Martin

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah (AFPN) -- A local Web-based Airman's Manual training program designed to keep airmen updated is finding an audience with Air Force people worldwide.

The Web site, conceived by 1st Lt. Chris McDaniel, Ogden Air Logistics Command space and C31 systems directorate, was designed to give deployed airmen and people too busy for standard training the ability to stay current on the manual.

The Airman's Manual, Air Force Manual 10-100, is a field book containing practical information and color photographs describing a multitude of tasks for operations in austere locations. The manual covers subjects like pitching a tent, reading a grid map, decontamination procedures and first aid.

The project started when McDaniel couldn't find a comprehensive online training resource to help airmen keep up with training. With a team of three communications and training specialists, he located a host for a Web site and the program was up and running in four weeks.

Users can view the entire manual, and test progress and training. The site has eight multiple choice tests containing 20 to 35 questions available for users. When people log on and take the tests, an automated tracking database takes effect so airmen receive credit for doing the training. The system is accessible from any location in the world that has a .mil or .gov Internet address.

Several Air Force bases are using the system reports to document training, and discussions are taking place for possible Air Force-wide use.

The Airman's Manual is available online at https://commweb.hill.af.mil/AMT/.>