2CAB SOP

Question 1

Who is permitted to fly in a 2CAB simulator?

Answer 1

Only aviators assigned to the unit ATP. Any exception requires the authorization of a commander, O-5 or above. (2-2, d)

Question 2

For the purpose of ATP requirements, who is defined as the Commander in regards to AR 95-1 para 4-10?

Answer 2

The Battalion Commander. (2-3)

Question 3

Who is the waiver authority for individual ATP requirements?

Answer 3

The Brigade Commander. (2-4, a)

Question 4

Who must be immediately informed of any non-medical suspensions from flying?

Answer 4

The Brigade Commander. (2-5)

Question 5

What is the Brigade SOP’s guidance on battle rostering?

Answer 5

It can be useful for short periods such as training exercises or gunnery, however, long-term battle rostering may produce complacency, overconfidence, and non-standard procedures. (2-6)

Question 6

Who may not have their semiannual flying requirements reduced?

Answer 6

Aviators on their first tour as an aviator or after an aircraft qualification course. (2-9, b)

Question 7

May personnel take ordinary leave during their RL progression or during their APART period?

Answer 7

No, unless a case-by-case approval is given by the BN Commander or they have completed all elements of their APART and their annual flight physical.

Question 8

What are the 2CAB uncontrolled airspace special weather requirements?

Answer 8

• Below 1000’ / 1 mile is a moderate risk.
• Overwater minimums will not be reduced below 1000’ / 3 miles.

(2-19, b)

Question 9

May 2CAB aircraft use SVFR minimums?

Answer 9

Yes, traffic pattern flight may be conducted down to the minimum SVFR as ATC allows. (2-19, c)

Question 10

How often will weather be updated?

Answer 10

Every two hours. Additionally, at each stop when operating on a stopover flight plan. Inability to do so will not be reason to end the mission - weather will be updated as soon as communication with a weather facility is possible (2-19, c)

Question 11

What are the DVR requirements for Apaches?

Answer 11

If the aircraft has an operational video recorder it will have the appropriate recording medium installed and recording during flight operations. (2-27, b)

Question 12

Who must attend the pilot brief’s?

Answer 12

Attendance to the pilot brief’s shall be mandatory, excused only by the BN Commander. (2-29, b)

Question 13

What are the 2CAB bird strike procedures?

Answer 13

• If no damage is evident or detected, land as soon as practicable.
• If damage is suspected or detected, land as soon as possible.

Question 14

What is the five step process to produce a PC?

Answer 14

• Identify the PC candidate.
• Convene a PC selection board.
• Conduct training and complete the PC checklist.
• Conduct an oral and flight evaluation.
• Conduct an interview.

(3-2)

Question 15

Are telephonic briefings/approvals permitted?

Answer 15

Yes, though VOCO approvals should be used only when absolutely necessary. The PC will annotate “VOCO” followed by the rank, last name, and DTG of the briefing/approval officer. (4-1, a, (4), f)

Question 16

Who are the 2CAB risk approval authorities?

Answer 16

• APU/GSE — Platoon Leaders
• LOW — Company Commanders
• MODERATE — BN Commander or O-4 and above in his absence
• HIGH – BDE Commander or DBC in his absence

Question 17

What weather should be briefed on the RAW?

Answer 17

The PC will indicate the worst weather to be experienced during the mission. (4-3, e)

Question 18

If weather decreases below what was briefed on the RAW, what actions must be taken?

Answer 18

None, as long as the weather does not decrease below any restrictions placed by the MBO or below the minimum weather for the overall risk level (below 1000’ / 1 day [2 CAB SOP, 2-19], 1200’ / 2 night aided, or 1200’ / 3 night unaided [AK 95-1, Table 3-1] becomes a moderate risk). (4-3, e)

Question 19

How does 2CAB define terrain flight?

Answer 19

Below 200’ AHO day and 500’ AHO night. Terrain flight will not be performed unless authorized in the mission briefing. (5-1, b)

Lower altitudes are permitted for weather avoidance. (5-3)

Question 20

What precautions will PCs take to prevent maneuver damage?

Answer 20

When hovering or at low airspeeds the PC will ensure the aircraft remains 500’ slant range from buildings, livestock, cultivated fields, or anywhere damge may occur due to rotor downwash. (5-6, d)

Question 21

Define formation flight:

Answer 21

A flight in which two or more aircraft are in such proximity that the others must duplicate the movements of the lead aircraft. (6-1, a)

Question 22

Define multi-aircraft operations:

Answer 22

The movement of two or more aircraft in one or more formations. (6-1, b)

Question 23

Are attack aircraft considered part of the flight they are escorting?

Answer 23

No (6-2, c)

Question 24

What considerations should be made when planning NVG routes?

Answer 24

Routes will be planned and flown so rates of climb and descent will not exceed 500 fpm and to avoid heading changes of more than 60 degrees enroute and more than 30 degress from the SP/RP to the LD or PZ/LZ. (10-5)

Question 25

What are the NVD NOE airspeed restrictions?

Answer 25

• NOE flight (below 25 feet AHO) — 40 KIAS
• Countour flight (25 - 80 feet AHO) — 70 KIAS
• Low-level flight (above 80 feet AHO) — airspeed as appropriate

(10-5, g)

Question 26

What color flashlight will be used to preflight during hours of darkness?

Answer 26

Clear lens only. (10-7, a)

Question 27

What supplemental lighting is authorized in 2CAB aircraft during NVD flight?

Answer 27

Finger lights, lip lights, and blue or green chem lights. (10-7, b)

Question 28

What lighting is allowed in the cockpit during NVG operations?

Answer 28

Blue green lighting only. No red or white lighting is allowed. (10-9, b)

Question 29

When is the simultaneous use of NVGs authorized?

Answer 29

Only if one crewmember is using a symbology display unit (SDU). (10-10, d, (2))

Question 30

How much night unaided flight is required semi-annually?

Answer 30

One hour for each RL1 and RL2 crewmember. (Two hours per BN SOP.) (10-10, d, (5))

Question 31

What equipment is required for any flight within 2 km of the P-73 trace or P-518 NFL?

Answer 31

Must have a fully functional GPS/precision navigation system tracking at least three satellites. In formations, at least the lead aircraft must meet this requirement. (12-2, b, (1))

Question 32

What constitutes a moderate risk for overwater missions?

Answer 32

• 5-45 minutes (cruise) from nearest safe landing area.
• Mission requires flight in the “avoid” region of the height/velocity diagram.
• Mission requires flight below 100’ AWL.
• Flight along the NFL.
• Anticipated rescue times are less than minimum expected survival time.

(13-4, c)

Question 33

What constitutes a high risk for overwater missions?

Answer 33

• Single ship (unless meeting low risk criteria).
• More than 45 minutes (cruise) from nearest safe landing area.
• Aircraft or crewmember not meeting 2CAB SOP requirements.
• Anticipated rescue times are greater than minimum expected survival time.

(13-4, d)

Question 34

What constitutes an extreme high risk for overwater missions?

Answer 34

• Anticipated rescue times are greater than maximum expected survival time.

(13-4, e)

Question 35

What are the overwater equipment requirements?

Answer 35

• Air Warrior extraction vest.
• Life preservers (when not single-engine capable and beyond gliding distance of land).
• Life rafts (if water temps are below 60º and/or the aircraft is futher than 5 minutes from a safe landing area).
• Anti-exposure (Mustang) suit per table E-1).

(13-5)

Question 36

What are the overwater training requirements?

Answer 36

• Completion of METS (Dunker) and recertification every four years.
• Completion of SWET/HEEDS annually (except year of METS recertification).

(13-6)

Question 37

How often should a unit conduct live fire training?

Answer 37

At least once a quarter, alternating between basic crew qualification with advanced tables and service ammunition live-fire training. (14-1, c)

Question 38

When must tables III and IV be completed?

Answer 38

If the crewmember has not qualified table VIII in the last 12 months. (14-1, f)

Question 39

How often must CBAT be completed?

Answer 39

Prior to designation as RL1 (if not completed in previous 12 months) and during the APART evaluation period (15-3, a)

Question 40

How often must an ASE scenario be completed?

Answer 40

Two iterations annually. (15-3, f)