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EAWS LHD Air Ops
AIR WARFARE SUBJECTS; AIR OPS
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02/20/2015

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Term
What are the weather hazards for LIGHTNING?
Definition
Temporary blindness,
Punctures to the aircraft’s skin,
Damage to electrical/navigational equipment
Term
What are the four types of icing?
Definition
Clear, Rime, Frost, and Carburetor icing
Term
What is the most dangerous type of ice?
Definition
Clear ice
Term
What is the Temperature ranges for icing?
Definition
0 c to -40c and 0 c to -10 c
Term
four degrees of icing?
Definition
Trace, Light, Moderate, and Severe
Term
Fog is defined as?
Definition
cloud on the earth’s surface
Term
Most lightning strikes occur when?
Definition
1.Within 8C of the freezing layer
2. Within about 5000 ft. of the freezing level
3. In precipitation including snow, in clouds, and in turbulence
Term
What are four types of fog?
Definition
Radiation, Advection, Up slope, Steam
Term
Hail occurs when?
Definition
occurs during the mature stages of cells having a strong updraft.
Term
Turbulence occurs with?
Definition
shear between updrafts and downdrafts usually found in the anvil 15 to 30 miles downwind
Term
four degrees of turbulence
Definition
Light, Moderate, Severe, and Extreme
Term
What is CASE 1 for HELO Approach and Recovery?
Definition
1000 ft ceiling, 3 miles visibility
Term
What is CASE 2 for HELO Approach and Recovery?
Definition
500 ft ceiling and 1 mile visibility
Term
What is CASE 3 for HELO Approach and Recovery?
Definition
Less than 500 ft ceiling/1 mile visibility
Term
What is CASE 1 for V/STOL Approach and Recovery?
Definition
3000 ft ceiling and 5 mile visibility
Term
What is CASE 2 for V/STOL Approach and Recovery?
Definition
1000 ft ceiling and 5 mile visibility
Term
What is CASE 3 for V/STOL Approach and Recovery?
Definition
Less than 1000 ft ceiling/5 mile visibility
Term
What is the Plane Guard Helo?
Definition
The SAR Helo
Term
What is STARBOARD DELTA?
Definition
1 mile to 3 miles. 045 degrees outbound and 110 degrees inbound. Flown at 300 feet and 80 knots
Term
What is EMCON?
Definition
Emission Control,Disguises the ship to make it look smaller on radar
Term
What are the five positions in AATCC?
Definition
1.Approach controller 2.Assault controller 3.Departure controller
4.Final Controller
5.Marshal controller
Term
What does the APPROACH controller do?
Definition
Controlling inbound aircraft from marshal; establishes aircraft on the final approach
Term
What does the ASSAULT controller do?
Definition
Supports amphibious air operations concerning ship to shore movement
Term
What does the DEPARTURE controller do?
Definition
Orderly flow of departing aircraft
Term
What does the FINAL controller do?
Definition
Controlling aircraft on the final approach
Term
What does the MARSHAL controller do?
Definition
Establishing the initial sequencing and separation of aircraft
Term
What is the purpose of the air plan?
Definition
Reflects the ship’s involvement in supporting air operations
Term
How far in advance is the air plan written
Definition
24 hours
Term
What is the purpose of a UAV?
Definition
Reconnaissance and attack
Term
What does METOC stand for?
Definition
Meteorology and Oceanography
Term
What does METOC provide the ship?
Definition
Accurate weather data for divert fields - Aids the ship determine the case of recovery
Term
What does AATCC stand for?
Definition
Amphibious Air Traffic Control Center
Term
What are the NON-controlling positions in AATCC?
Definition
AATCC Watch Officer, AATCC Watch Supervisor, Status Board/Plotter
Term
What does CIC stand for?
Definition
Combat Information Center
Term
What is the function of CIC?
Definition
Identify surface and air contacts and determine if they are friend or foe (IFF)
Term
What does TACC stand for?
Definition
Tactical Air Control Center
Term
ACE stands for what?
Definition
Air Combat Element and consists of (10) CH-53, (4) UH-1, (4) AH-1, (8) MV-22 and (6) AV-8.
Term
What is CATF and who is the CATF?
Definition
Commander Amphibious Task Force and is Capt angle
Term
MEUSOC
Definition
Marine Expeditionary Unit Special Operations Capable
Term
What does NATOPS stand for?
Definition
Naval Aviation Training and Operating Procedures Standardization
Term
What is the purpose of NATOPS?
Definition
Standardizes ATC Navy-wide
Term
What is the main aircraft prestart precaution?
Definition
Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Walkdown
Term
The words INJURY and DEATH are associated with
Definition
WARNING
Term
The word DAMAGE to equipment is associated with
Definition
CAUTION
Term
The word EMPHASIZED is associated with
Definition
NOTE
Term
The word MANDATORY is associated with
Definition
SHALL
Term
The word SHOULD is associated with
Definition
RECOMMENDED
Term
The word MAY is associated with
Definition
OPTIONAL
Term
The word WILL signifies
Definition
FUTURITY
Term
What is the purpose for NATOPS evaluation?
Definition
It’s a QA for ATC
Term
Who is the OPS Officer?
Definition
CDR KNOX
Term
Who is the AIR OPS Officer?
Definition
MAJ KU
Term
Who is the DIVO/Assistant AIR OPS Officer?
Definition
LT PETERS
Term
Who is the Air Boss
Definition
CDR PESILE
Term
1000’s of feet means
Definition
ANGELS
Term
100’s of feet means
Definition
CHERUBS
Term
What is the nickname,usage, and range of AN/SPN 35
Definition
Easy Rider,Final Controller Radar, 10 NM
Term
What is the nickname,usage, and range of AN/SPN 41
Definition
Bull’s Eye, AV8 on Final, 20 NM
Term
What is the nickname,usage, and range of AN/SPN 43
Definition
Gadget,Dep/Ass/Mar/App Radar, 256 NM
Term
What is the usage of TACAN
Definition
Provides slant bearing and range
Term
Who owns and What is the Dimension of Control Zone.
Definition
PRIFLY/Air Boss, Surface to 2500 feet/ 10 NM diameter
Term
Who owns and What is the Dimension of Control Area.
Definition
AATCC,Surface to Infinity/ 100 NM diameter
Term
What does TACC(Tactical Air Traffic Control)provide.
Definition
centralized planning, control, coordination and interrogation of air operations and airspace management in support of amphibious multi-service,
Term
Five Sections of TACC.
Definition
(STD HP)
Air Support Control Section
Air Traffic Control Section
Air Defense Coordination Section
Helicopter Coordination Section
Plans and Support Section
Term
HSC
Definition
Helicopter Combat Support Special Squadron
Term
HSM
Definition
Helicopter Maritime Strike
Term
HM
Definition
Helicopter Mine Countermeasures
Term
HS
Definition
Helicopter Antisubmarine
Term
HSL
Definition
Helicopter Antisubmarine Light
Term
HT
Definition
Helicopter Training
Term
VAQ
Definition
Tactical Electronic Warfare -EA-6B (gold canopy and protects pilot/crew from radiation)
Term
VAW
Definition
Carrier Airborne Early Warning - E-2C
Term
VC
Definition
Fleet Composite - VP-3A
Term
VFA
Definition
Strike Fighter -F/A-18
Term
VMFA
Definition
Marine Fighter Attack - AV-8B
Term
VP
Definition
Patrol -P-3
Term
VQ
Definition
Fleet Air Reconnaissance -EP-3
Term
VR
Definition
Logistics Support -C-9
Term
VS
Definition
Carrier Antisubmarine Warfare
Term
VT
Definition
Training
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