What must a flying unit commander ensure regarding off-station training?

A flying unit commander has the critical responsibility of ensuring that off-station training is both purposeful and represents the Air Force positively. This means that training must be planned with specific, valid training requirements in mind to ensure that the training is useful and justifiable. Additionally, it is vital for the commander to ensure that the training reflects well on the Air Force, avoiding any actions that could be seen as wasteful or unprofessional. These two facets—validity of training requirements and positive representation of the Air Force—are interconnected and essential for maintaining operational effectiveness and public trust.

Regarding the other options, planning solely for valid training requirements does not encompass the broader responsibility of also ensuring a positive portrayal of the Air Force. Similarly, while scheduling according to available resources is important, it does not capture the essence of the overall expectations placed on a unit commander about the intent and perception of the training. Thus, the combination of ensuring that training is both necessary and reflects positively on the Air Force encompasses the full duty of a flying unit commander in this context.