USAF HAAMS / Physiology Technician Patch

USAF HAAMS (High Altitude Airdrop Mission Support) / Physiology Technician Patch

SOF Aerospace and Operational Physiology Team (AOPT) Mission. 

The primary mission of SOF AOP is to fly in support of High Altitude Airdrop Mission Support (HAAMS) operations, determine employment of the EEHS, enhance human operational performance through analyses of SOF facilities and operations, provide critical aircrew training, and support mishap prevention and investigation efforts.  

Aerospace physiology refers to effects on the human body caused by characteristics of the aerospace environment. This subject includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:

 Spatial disorientation and airsickness

 Vestibular system

 Hypoxia (medical)

 Decompression sickness

 Sensory illusions in aviation

 G-forces

The Physiological Training Flight (PTF), In the military environment Aerospace Physiology is required training for all aircrew. USAF aircrew attend initial "Phys Trng" during their aircrew training pipeline. Initial training consists of altitude chamber flights, including a rapid decompression flight, and academic classes. Both PTF and HAAMS are essential to all CCT and Pararescue (PJ) operators, especially during HALO/HAHO insertions.

Also, The Physiological Training Flight on Kadena Air Base offers service members a shot in the dark with its Night Vision Goggle Familiarization course. Historically, the course has only been offered to Airmen, but more recently, instructors at the facility have opened their doors to Marines, sailors and soldiers on Okinawa interested in NVG training.

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