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1. Start with the personal data fields: NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial), SSAN, GRADE, ORGANIZATION, and DUTY TEL. Use ink for all signature entries on the physical form.
2. In the clothing record section, complete OPTIONAL, RATED FSC AFSC, ORGANIZATION, GRADE, SSAN, DUTY TEL, NAME, FORM APR, SIG OF INDIVIDUAL, SIG OF SUP REP, and PAGE fields.
3. In the status section, complete DATE, SIGNATURE fields, STATEMENT OF RATED FLYING STATUS, FLYING STATUS CODE, HAZARDOUS DUTY STATUS CODE, CURRENT AERONAUTICAL RATING, PAFSC, and DAFSC. Double-check the HAZARDOUS DUTY STATUS CODE before submitting.
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