AF Form 4142: Individual Annual Training Record Guide

AF Form 4142: Individual Annual Training Record Guide – Air Force personnel assigned to Air Operations Centers (AOCs) and related command and control roles must maintain precise training documentation. AF Form 4142, titled Individual Annual Training Record, serves as the official tool for tracking annual and career training accomplishments. Updated as of May 15, 2024 (AF4142, 20240515), this form is prescribed by AFMAN 13-1AOC Volume 1, Ground Environment Training Air Operations Center.

What Is AF Form 4142?

AF Form 4142 is a specialized record used primarily by AOC and Operations Center (OC) personnel. It documents academic hours, positional training hours, TADIL events, and live, simulated, and instructor-monitored accomplishments across mission-specific categories.

Key sections include:

  • Header Information: Name, Grade, DAFSC (Duty Air Force Specialty Code), Position, Control Activity, and Calendar Year.
  • Academic Hours: Tracks training in operational procedures, tactics and techniques, communications/electronics, EA/EP, weapons systems, airspace management, emergency actions, weather, system equipment capabilities, forms/logs, IFF/SIF Mode 4, intelligence, and more.
  • Positional Training Hours: Includes voice tell and other hands-on positional activities.
  • TADIL Events: Records events like TADIL A, B, C, ATDL-1, NATO Link 1, JTIDS.
  • Live, Simulated, and Instructor/Stan/Eval Accomplishments: Details air-to-air, air refueling, air-to-surface, procedural integrated missions (SAOC only), radar monitor/flight follow, EA/radar/comm, and JTAO interface events.
  • Verification and Remarks: Signatures from authenticating officials and space for notes.

The form supports closeout as of December 31 or upon Permanent Change of Station (PCS), with totals for yearly and career accomplishments (live/sim and positional).

Purpose and Importance in Air Force Training

AF Form 4142 ensures AOC personnel meet Continuation Training (CT), Mission Qualification Training (MQT), and readiness requirements. It helps maintain Combat Mission Ready (CMR) or Basic Mission Capable (BMC) status. Units use it (or digital equivalents) for multi-qualified personnel, with separate entries per duty position having distinct currency needs.

Accurate records support:

  • Compliance with AFMAN 13-1AOCV1 and related manuals.
  • Tracking of live vs. simulated training (critical for operational readiness).
  • Proration for TDY, medical, or leave scenarios.
  • Reporting to MAJCOM/A3 and higher headquarters.

Commanders, training officers, and individuals rely on this form (or approved digital systems) to verify proficiency in complex C2 environments.

Who Uses AF Form 4142?

  • AOC/OC personnel with specific AFSCs (e.g., 13BXX, 1C5X1).
  • Multi-qualified individuals requiring separate records per position.
  • Combat Operations Technicians (COT) and unit training managers.

It applies to Active Duty, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve Component members supporting AOC operations.

How to Fill Out and Maintain AF Form 4142?

  1. Enter Personal Data: Name (Last, First, MI), Grade, DAFSC, Position, Control Activity, Calendar Year.
  2. Log Monthly/Periodic Entries: Record hours and events in the appropriate monthly columns (Oct–Sep) plus “Past” totals.
  3. Categorize Training: Distinguish academic, positional, live, sim, and instructor-monitored activities per AFMAN 13-1AOCV1 requirements.
  4. Authenticate: Obtain signatures from supervisors or certifying officials.
  5. Close Out: Total yearly and career figures at year-end or PCS.

Best Practices:

  • Use digital training management systems where available for efficiency.
  • Maintain supporting documentation (e.g., AF Form 797, position training forms).
  • Review regularly to avoid shortfalls in CT requirements.

Previous versions are obsolete—always use the current 20240515 edition.

Download AF Form 4142 PDF

Official Download: AF Form 4142 Individual Annual Training Record (PDF)

Access the latest Air Force forms and publications at the official e-Publishing website.

  • AFMAN 13-1AOC Volume 1: Primary prescribing document for AOC ground environment training.
  • AFMAN 13-1AOC Volume 2 (Standardization/Evaluation) and Volume 3 (Operational Procedures).
  • DAFMAN 36-2689 (Training Program) for broader individual training record policies.

For questions, consult your unit training manager, COT, or MAJCOM A3 training office.

Stay Mission Ready: Proper use of AF Form 4142 ensures compliance, supports career progression, and enhances operational effectiveness in Air Force command and control missions. Keep your records current and consult official publications for the most accurate guidance.

This article is for informational purposes and based on official U.S. Air Force sources as of 2026. Always verify with current e-Publishing documents or your chain of command.