How many days must a member be in an active flying status to earn one month of OFDA credit?

To earn one month of Operational Flight Duty Accrued (OFDA) credit, a member is required to be in an active flying status for a minimum of 15 days within that month. This requirement is established to ensure that personnel participating in flight operations are actively engaged and maintaining their proficiency and readiness for flight duties. The significance of this threshold is to standardize the accrual process, ensuring that credit reflects genuine operational engagement and supports the management of aircrew availability and training requirements.

While options like 10, 20, or 25 days imply different engagement levels, the 15-day criterion balances the need for operational experience with the realities of service demands and flight availability, making it the key figure in determining OFDA credit.