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Term
Jet Blast
Definition
the high temperatures and this are the two major hazards
Term
Roto Wash
Definition
this blows away dirt, debris, and anything else
Term
Prop Arcs
Definition
When seeing this always be cautious on flight deck
Term
V1 Deck Directors
Definition
This division is responsible for handling of aircraft and equipment on flight deck
Term
V-2 Cat, Gear and VLA personnel
Definition
Sailors that handle catapults, arresting gear and visual landing aids
Term
V-3 Hanger Bay Directors
Definition
Personnel responsible for aircraft handling in hanger bays and elevators
Term
V-4 Fuels
Definition
The division that is responsible for operation and upkeep of carrier aviation fueling and lube oil transfer
Term
V-5 Air Admin and Tower Pri Fly personnel
Definition
division responsible for communication of aircraft launch, recovery, tower communication and admin
Term
Name the 9 stations in Pri Fly
Definition
1) Air Boss 2) Mini Boss 3) Pri Fly Control 4) land/ launch record keeper 5) Integrated Shipboard Information System Comp Op 6) Forward Spotter 7) Aft Spotter 8) Recovery Equipment Controller 9) FLOLS Controller
Term
Air Boss
Definition
Officer responsible to the CO for the supervision and direction of all Air Department
Term
Aircraft Handling Officer
Definition
Responsible for supervision and handling of embarked aircraft - assists Air Boss in flight ops
Term
Crash Crew
Definition
The primary purpose is to save lives. Responsible for flight deck fire fighting, rescue and clearing flight deck debris.
Term
During Launch and Recovery who is allowed and where do people stand
Definition
During Launch - only CATS crew, catwalks
During Recovery- no one on the port side of the flight deck
Maintenance Personnel- remain clear of A/G Deck Edge Control station
Term
Aircraft Handling
Definition
movement of aircraft or associated equipment
Term
Name all the stations in FLight Deck Control
Definition
1) Aircraft Handling Officer/ FLight Deck Officer
2) Assistant Flight Deck Officer
3) V-4 Rep
5) Sound Powered Phone Talker
6) Elevator Operators
7) Weps Reps
8) Squadron Maintenance Reps
Term
This is used when aircraft is being moved
Definition
Verbal Orders, hand signals and whistles
Term
Yellow Jersey
Definition
Aircraft Handling Officer and Plane Directors
Term
Blue Jersey
Definition
Aircraft Handling Crew
Term
Red Jersey
Definition
1) Crash Salvage
2)EOD
3) Ordinance
Term
Green Jersey
Definition
1) V-2
2) GSE
3) Aircraft Maintenance Crew
4) Photographers
Term
Purple Jersey
Definition
V-4
Term
Brown Jersey
Definition
PLane Captains
Term
White Jersey
Definition
1) ATO and cargo handlers
2) QA ad Flight Checkers
3) LOX Handling Crew
4) Pri Fly
5) Safety
6) Medical
Term
WHite jersey with red cross
Definition
Medical
Term
Green Jersey and red cranial
Definition
Landing LSE
Term
red jersey with black stripes
Definition
Ordinance
Term
cranial with 3 orange stripes
Definition
all Air Department khakis, LPOs, EODs, and Ordinance Officers
Term
yellow jersey with blue vest
Definition
tractor king
Term
white jersey, no cranial
Definition
Landing Signal Officer
Term
White Jersey with green cross
Definition
Safety
Term
Arresting Gear/ Catapults Officer
Definition
responsible for operation of all ALRE and VLA equipment
Term
Mk 7 arresting gear
Definition
hydro-pneumatic system composed basically of the engine structure, cylinder and ram assembly, crosshead and fixed sheave
Term
Steam
Definition
principle source of energy and is supplied to catapults by ships reactors. the steam is drawn from ships reactors at a desired pressure
Term
Barricades
Definition
the nose of the aircraft passes through the middle for emergency landings
Term
Jet Aircraft and E2 C2A (R) barricades
Definition
the two types of barricades
Term
Jet Aircraft Barricade
Definition
this is the most common barricade
Term
E2 C2 barricade
Definition
this is designed so that the props of the E2C2 can pass through it with minimal damage to arrestment
Term
Crash and Salvage
Definition
Same as Crash Crew
Term
FLOLS
Definition
(Fresno Len Optical Landing System) is visual landing aid normally used by pilot to bring aircraft down a glide slope to deck
Term
MOVALS
Definition
Manually OPerated Visual AID Landing System is a back up system if FLOLS fails.
Rigged for LSO and pilot training
Term
ILARTS
Definition
Integrated Launch and Recovery System is completely unified system of electronic pictures and sound recording, designed to monitor and simultaneously record aircraft launching and landing
Term
what does ILARTS stand for
Definition
Integrated Launch and Recovery System
Term
What is MOVALS
Definition
Manually Operated Visual AID Landing System
Term
FLOLS
Definition
Fresno Lens Opitcal Landing System
Term
People that man Hanger Deck Control
Definition
Hanger Deck Officer, Deck CPO, LPO, Elevator Operators
Term
Hanger Deck
Definition
these personnel are responsible in the handling and spotting of all aircraft and perform maintenance of all fire fighting equipment in there
Term
Conflag Station
Definition
These personnel are responsible to Integrity Watch Officer, for the security of hanger bay for proper operation of all remotely controlled fire fighting apparatus
Term
Hanger Deck ballistic/deck edge doors
Definition
large metal doors athwart ship that are used to divide the hanger deck into sections
Term
Aircraft Elevators
Definition
these carry jets up to and from the flight deck and can only be operated by V1 and V3 has red and white lines
Term
V-4 ( aviation fuels,tanks and distribution)
Definition
V4 personnel that is responsible for flight deck repair, quality surveillance lab, maintenance and repair of below decks work center
Term
Name the 5 organizations in Ops
Definition
CATCC, METOC,CDC, Strike Ops, CVIC
Term
What is CATCC
Definition
1) Carrier Air Traffic Control Center

2) centralized agency responsible for status keeping of all carrier air operations and control of all airborne aircraft under operations Officer
Term
What are the two interdependent agencies in OPS
Definition
1) Air OPS

2) CCA ( Carrier Controlled Approach)
Term
Air Ops
Definition
section of operations responsible fo coordinating all matters pertaining to air operations including proper functioning of CATCC
Term
Air Operations Officer
Definition
This officer is responsible to Ops Officer for coordination of all matters pertaining to flight operations and CATCC
Term
Assistant Air Operations Officer
Definition
Officer that assists Air Operations Officer in his duties
Term
Air Operations Superviser
Definition
Person responsible for ensuring correct display of all information in Air Operations and to coordinate as necessary all bingo/ divert aircraft with proper authorities on aircraft
Term
Land/Launch Record Keeper
Definition
Person responsible for updating ISIS as necessary to ensure that accurate data for each aircraft in a launch/ recovery is available
Term
PLotter
Definition
person responsible for updating near land and divert field bearings and distance, displaying weather for ship and divert fields
Term
Carrier Controlled Approach
Definition
Responsible for operational control of aircraft departing the ship and recovery of inbound aircraft after successful mission
Term
Departure Control
Definition
they are responsible for the control of departing aircraft during Case I, II and III departures. They provides initial radar contact and transfer of control to CDC
Term
Marshal Control
Definition
They are responsible for the control of inbound aircraft aircraft during Case I, II and III. They provide between initial contact normally commencing with pilot check in report, and transfer of control to either Pri Fly during Case I operations or to CCA.
Term
Approach Control
Definition
they are responsible for control of aircraft on approach during Case II and Case III. Provides between handoff from Marshal and transfer of control to Pri Fly during Case II. Then transfers to FInal Control during Case III. ( Aircraft Separation)
Term
FInal Control
Definition
Responsible for control of Aircraft on final approach during Case III to ensure optimum alignment until transfer of control to LSO or reaches 3/4 mile. ( glide scope and lineup performance)
Term
METOC
Definition
Meteorology and Oceanography

collects, interprets, and disseminates weather information.
Term
What is Case I launch and recovery condition
Definition
will not encounter instrument conditions during daytime departure, recoveries and ceiling and visibility no lower than 3K ft
Term
What is Case II launch and recovery condition
Definition
Might or Possibly encounter instrument conditions.
ceiling and visibility no lower than 1K ft
Term
What is Case III launch and recovery condition
Definition
Will encounter instrument conditions.
Ceiling and visibility is lower than 1K ft.
30 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset
Term
What is Combat Direction Centers mission
Definition
it is to keep the Commanding Officer apprised of the overall tactical situation and recommend courses of action as appropriate.

Collecting, Processing, Displaying evaluating and Disseminating tactical information
Term
Strike OPS
Definition
coordinate all warfare commanders to establish viable Air Plan for battle group functions
Term
What does CVIC stand for
Definition
Carrier Intelligence Center
Term
What does CVIC support
Definition
the battle group's intelligence requirements by supplying CO, embarked staff, and air wing with operational, technical and strike planning information
Term
OZ Division
Definition
responsible for providing day to day operations for CVIC and SPPLOT (supplementary Plot ) spaces.

includes Intel and ETs
Term
OS Division
Definition
responsible for providing special intelligence communication

CTs
Term
OP Division
Definition
responsible for photographic support to ship, air wing, and embarked staff.
2 labs 1) admin and official events
2) Tactical Airborne Recon Pod System
Term
name two two types of Radars
Definition
AN/SPN 41 and AN/SPN 46
Term
AN/SPN 41 and what does it measure
Definition
Bullseye

measures azimuth and elevation of the approaching aircraft and relays data to display within aircraft in relation to proper glide scope
Term
AN/SPN 46 and what does it do
Definition
Precision Approach and Landing System (PALS)

enables carrier pilots to perform instrument approaches under eithe rmanual or automatic control. Precision tracking radar coupled to a computer and data link
Term
What is EMCON
Definition
Emissions Control

limits/ restricts use of electronic systems to deny information to enemy for determining location of carrier.
Term
Who monitors EMCOn
Definition
CATCC
Term
"99" transmission
Definition
broadcast of information of collective interest to all aircraft on particular freq.
Term
Air Plan
Definition
24 hour schedule of flight ops
Term
alpha strike
Definition
altitude reservations- block altitude of air space extending for specific distance on either side of proposed route of flight
Term
angels
Definition
altitude of aircraft in thousands of feet. used in pilot/controller comms
Term
ARC
Definition
track over the ground of an aircraft flying at a constant distance from a navigational aid by ref DME
Term
Axial Deck
Definition
parts of flight deck oriented along longitudinal aids.....Angle deck
Term
Azimuth
Definition
magnetic bearing extending from aircraft navigation aid or PALS. provides course guidance
Term
Ball
Definition
pilot report indicating VLA is in sight
Term
Bingo
Definition
order to proceed and land at the field specified utilizing a bingo profile.
bearing, distance and destination shall be provided
Term
break time
Definition
anticipated time specified by Pri Fly that the deck will be ready to recover aircraft and the first aircraft of Case II recovery
Term
Burble
Definition
air flow disturbance on and about the carrier that can detrimentally affect aircraft approach and landing performance
Term
card of the day
Definition
an information card distributed daily by CVIC which identifies daily changing call sings of battle group units as well as various base numbers
Term
CHARLIE
Definition
signal for aircraft to land aboard the ship- number represents time of day
Term
Clara
Definition
pilot transmission indicating the pilot does not have the VLA in sight
Term
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
Definition
time at the prime meridian
Term
D&D
Definition
display and decision: a module in CDC where teh CDC Watch Officer and Tactical Action Officer (TAO) and Ships Air Coordinator are located
Term
DELTA
Definition
signal given to hold and conserve fuel at an altitude and position appropriate to type aircraft and case recovery in effect
Term
departure radials
Definition
TACAN radials used to provide lateral separation between departing aircraft during Case II and Case III
Term
Departure Reference Radial
Definition
DRR for short; TACAN radial assignment by CATCC to which all squadrons departure radials are referenced
Term
Easy Rider
Definition
term pilot/controller communications used to refer to PALS
Term
Fleet Area Control and Surveillance Fascility
Definition
US Navy fixed shore based air traffic control facility designed to manage offshore and inland operating areas and other assigned air space, including special use air space. provides joint use scheduling and control of surface, subsurface, and airborne military platforms.
Term
Flight Level
Definition
pressure altitude expressed in hundreds of feet determined by setting 29.92 in the aircraft pressure altimeter. FL230 = 23K feet pressure altitude.
Term
Fox Corpen
Definition
ships true heading during flight ops
Term
Glidescope
Definition
command vertical approach path for letdown during recovery operations provided by FLOLS and PALS.
Term
glidepath
Definition
actual vertical approach path flown by aircraft during letdown which is always less than the glidescope setting of the FLOLS
Term
green sheet
Definition
daily schedule of carrier operations, published by OP department
Term
HIFR
Definition
helicopter in flight refueling .
Term
High Holding Pattern
Definition
secondary Case I holding pattern used mainly to reduce fuel consumption when a significant delay is anticipated
Term
Holy Helo
Definition
The helicopter a chaplain takes from one ship to another
Term
Home Plate
Definition
shore facility or ship from which a flight is originated
Term
Hook skip
Definition
when aircraft's hook skips over arresting gear cables it causes in a bolter
Term
Hot Pump/Hot Refueling
Definition
a procedure in which aircraft are refueled on flight deck with engines running. aircraft in which hot refueling is called a hot pump
Term
Hot Sheet
Definition
a depiction of airspace constraints for each 24 hour period of flight ops. Prepared by Air Ops and distributed with Air Plan
Term
Hot Switch
Definition
A procedure in which a pilot or crew replaces another pilot or crew on the flight deck with aircrafts engine running. Performed during Hot Pump
Term
ILARTS
Definition
Integrated Launch and Recovery Television System
Term
What do ILARTS do
Definition
a television system used to provide real time imagery and recordings of aircraft during Launch and recovery operations
Term
two parts of ILARTS
Definition
PLAT ( Pilot landing aid television) and CAHAL ( Cat aircraft hook and launch ) system
Term
In Tension
Definition
a condition that exists immediately prior to cat launch when tension is applied to secure an aircraft to the cats.
Term
Kilo report
Definition
a pilot coded report indicated aircraft mission readiness
Term
link 4A
Definition
the UHF data link frequency used to transmit PALS commands, error signals, and other data to aircraft performing mode 1, 1A, II or IIT approaches. used by CDC to transmit data to aircraft.
Term
Load report
Definition
report given to marshal by COD/VOD aircraft providing the number of passengers, VIP codes, mail, and cargo on board
Term
magnetic bearing
Definition
a bearing in relation to magnetic north
Term
magnetic heading
Definition
heading in relation to magnetic north
Term
mark your father
Definition
controller request to a pilot for the aircraft tacan radial and dme distance from carrier
Term
marshal
Definition
a bearing, distance and altitude fix designated by CATCC from which pilots will orient holding and from which initial approach will commence
Term
mother
Definition
term referring to the ship
Term
needles
Definition
precision instrument approach cockpit indications from PALS
Term
No Joy
Definition
term used by pilots/ controllers communications to indicate that the pilot doe snot have visual contact with a target
Term
non radar control
Definition
a form of air traffic control in which the pilot flies according to a published procedure or as prescribed by controlling agency.
Term
NORDO
Definition
no radio: an aircraft unable to transmit by radio
Term
nugget
Definition
a first tour pilot on initial carrier deployment
Term
operationa commitment
Definition
situation of such compelling urgency that failure to grant a deviation from established explosive safety criteria will have deleterious impact on mission readiness of naval forces
Term
package check
Definition
airborne check of the operating system of a tankers refueling system
Term
parrot
Definition
term used in pilot/controller communication refer to the transponder
Term
penetration
Definition
instrument approach let down from assigned marshal pattern altitude
Term
pickle
Definition
jettison
Term
pigeons
Definition
magnetic bearing and distance to carrier, divert field or other geographical position from an aircrafts position
Term
pinkie
Definition
term used to describe landing made during twilight
Term
pink sheet
Definition
weekly schedule of carrier operations published by OPs department
Term
position of intended movement
Definition
position in which ship tends to move
Term
Port Holding Pattern
Definition
Case I jet and turboprop aircraft holding pattern is a left handed 5 mile maximum pattern tangent to the BRC or expected BRC with the ship in teh 3 :OO position
Term
PALS
Definition
Precision Approach Landing System is a system consisting of shipboard and aircraft components for all weather recovery of carrier based aircraft
Term
radial
Definition
magnetic bearing extending from a VOR/VORTAC/TACAN nav system
Term
rainmaker
Definition
an aircraft sent to shore based landing site to verify its suitability as a divert field
Term
red light
Definition
local time at which the helicopter will no longer be SAR capable and has approximately 30 minutes of flight time remaining
Term
relative bearing
Definition
bearing in relation to the bow of the ship or nose of an aircraft
Term
retro report
Definition
report given to COD aircraft by marshal providing offload information on passengers, mail, cargo, or any other important info
Term
snuggle up
Definition
term used to direct a helicopter to come close aboard.
Term
sortie
Definition
flight of one aircraft from launch to recovery. each aircraft is counted as one sortie regardless of success of mission or number of aircraft performing
Term
Spin
Definition
signal given to one or more aircraft indicating a departure and reentry into the break. the command "spin" may be issued be either the air officer or flight leader.
Term
sour
Definition
term used in pilot/controller comms indicating that aircraft or shipboard system/equipment are inoperative.
Term
starboard holding pattern
Definition
right handed racetrack pattern between 045 and 135 relative to the BRC and COP aircraft and 045 and 110 relative to BRC for helicopters
Term
sweet
Definition
term used in pilot/controller comms indicating that aircraft or shipboard system/equipment are operative
Term
tally-ho
Definition
pilot report indicating a target has been visually acquired
Term
tanker king
Definition
a tanker assigned responsibility for the airborne execution of the tanking plan and coordination of all tanking
Term
texaco
Definition
term for fuel or tanker aircraft
Term
the 180
Definition
position abeam the LSO platform from which aircraft during Case I and Case II recoveries commence a 180 degree turn to final bearing
Term
Tip Over
Definition
term used to indicate the point in PALS approach when an aircraft under automatic control ( Mode 1 or IA) intercepts the glide scope and begins its final approach- 3.25nm aft of carrier
Term
Three nautical miles dme fix
Definition
checkpoint in a CCA on the final bearing 3 miles from the carrier through all turboprop aircraft and helicopters will oass in a landing configuration
Term
True Heading
Definition
heading in relation to true north
Term
unxpended ordinances
Definition
aircraft ordinance that was not used during a mission. Pri Fly must be notified
Term
Variation
Definition
the angular difference between magnetic north and true north.
Term
Winchester
Definition
aircraft out of ordinances
Term
Wind over Deck (WOD)
Definition
wind speed and relative direction over the flight deck
Term
Yo - YO
Definition
aircraft that launch with one event and recover with previous event
Term
Zip Lip
Definition
condiition that may be prescribed for flight operations during daylight VMC conditions under which positive communication control is waived and radio transmissions to all is held to a minimum.
Term
Who is in charge of AIMD
Definition
MO ( Maintenance Officer)
Term
What is the MO referred to
Definition
FIXO
Term
What is the FIXO responsible for
Definition
everything in AIMD; safety of personnel, accurate and timely maintenance and ensuring everyone is properly trained
Term
"Triad" leg is what
Definition
CO, Suppo, and FIXO
Term
AMO is who
Definition
Aircraft Maintenance Officer
Term
AMO is in charge of what
Definition
assistant to FIXO and assumes his responsibilities if FIXO is unable to
Term
MMCO is who
Definition
Maintenance and Material Control Officer
Term
Responsibilities of MMCO
Definition
overall productive effort and material support of AIMD. Coordinates work load, , maintains liaison with supporting activities and Supply Department
Term
Where does MMCO work at
Definition
Production Control
Term
Who is the MCO
Definition
Maintenance Control Officer
Term
Responsibilities of MCO
Definition
proper expenditures of supply funds; procuring supply assets, monitoring supply statuses
Term
This is the Admin division of AIMD
Definition
IM-1
Term
name the 4 workcenters in IM-1
Definition
Admin, QA, Production Control, MATCON
Term
Admin workcenter
Definition
Personnel admin that deals with leave, other personal matters, Career Counceling, and maintenance admin
Term
Quality Assurance
Definition
Every AIMD rate is in the workcenter, prevent occurrence of defects, inspections,
Term
Production Control
Definition
Monitor and control flow of production throughout AIMD using NALCOMIS
Term
MATCON
Definition
Material Control does LS's that provide materials and logistic support to include supply tracking info
Term
IM-2
Definition
structural and propulsion repair branch of AIMD
Term
Name all workcenters in IM-2
Definition
Air Frames, Power Plant, Paraloft
Term
Air Frames (A/F)
Definition
performs structural repairs on airframe of aircraft. AM rating
Term
Power Plant (P/P)
Definition
performs repairs on various models on aircraft engines and test them using Jet Engine Test Cells. AD rating
Term
Paraloft
Definition
performs testing and repair on various aircrew life support equipment. maintain Aviation Life Support System (ALSS) rotatable pool. PR rating
Term
IM-3 (avionics)
Definition
Electrical, electronic, and ordinance repair branch.
Term
name the 12 shops in IM-3
Definition
Generator repair and battery shop
COMSEC shop
Navigation and Radio and Detection
Forward Looking Infra Red SHop (FLIR)
Fire Control Radar
Consolidated Automatic Support System (CASS)
Electronic Counter Measure
Mini/Micro and Cable Repair shop
Flight Control and Instrument Repair
Meteorology and Calibration (METCAL)
Aircraft Armament Equipment (AAE)
Aircraft Gun SHop
Term
Generator Repair and Battery shop
Definition
test and repair aircraft generators, maintains aircraft battery locker where they test and charge aircraft batteries. AE rating
Term
COMSEC
Definition
stand alone test sets called suitcase testers to test and repair various communication radios and navigation; classified info and electronics. AT rating
Term
Nav Radio Detection and Ranging shop
Definition
tests and repairs various electronic navigation transmitters and receivers that can detect and provide ranging info. AT rating also
Term
FLIR
Definition
tests and repairs portions of the FLIR pod that is used for detecting heat energy given off by enemy target. Laser Guided Weapons system. AT rating
Term
Fire Control RADAR shop
Definition
tests and troubleshoots various electronic boxes that make up fire control radar system. Detect, track and feed targeting data to various weapons on aircraft.
Term
CASS
Definition
automated testing station that can be reconfigured to test a variety of electronic and electrical components. Computerized testing station
Term
Electronic Counter Measure
Definition
tests and troubleshoots electronic countermeasures equipment such as ALQ-99 transmitter. Tactical electronic jamming pod systems that used by VAQ squadrons
Term
Mini/Micro and Cable repair
Definition
assist work center that provides miniature level and micro level component repair on electrical circuit cards that will be sent to various work centers
Term
Flight Control and Instrument Repair (FLIR)
Definition
tests and repairs various flight control and flight control indicators as well as aircraft external lights.
Term
METCAL
Definition
ship's calibration lab. tests, calibrates and repairs electrical, electronic and physical.mechanical Test and Monitoring Systems. Works wil Reactor, Engineering and Air department. MM,EM, AB , ET and AT rating
Term
Aircraft Armament Equipment
Definition
test and repairs various armament equipment used to transport ordinances as well as connect the ordinances to aircraft. AO rating
Term
Aircraft Gun Shop
Definition
test and repairs various versions of aircraft gun including M61A1 and M61A2.
Term
IM-4 division
Definition
support branch of AIMD. Support equipment for flight operations is maintained by this branch; Periodic maintenance be can performed on each item. GSE shop
Term
Purpose of AIMD
Definition
Intermediate Maintenance Activity (IMA) . To provide the Intermediate level of repair that exists between Organizational level and Depot Level.
Term
NAMP
Definition
Naval Aviation Maintenance Plan- master instruction
Term
NALCOMIS
Definition
Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information System- computerized system that monitors production
Term
AIM
Definition
Air Launch Air Intercept Missile- 190 Lb
Term
AIMX 9 Side winder
Definition
Improved version of AIM- 188 LB
Term
AIM -7 Sparrow
Definition
Ejection or rail launched missile 12 feet long and 510 Lb
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