Acronyms Flashcards
1
Q
Tactical flight mission planning A M P S D F W C
A
- Analyze mission
- Map/photo recon
- Primary/ alt routes
- Select modes of flight/movement techniques
- Determine distance, ground speed, ETE
- Fuel required
- Weather briefing
- Crew briefing
2
Q
Hazards to terrain flight
M
P
H
A
Meteorological
Physical - natural/manmade
Human
3
Q
Tactical spot report & BDA S A L T W
A
Size Activity Location Time What are you going to do about it
4
Q
LZ/PZ Recon/holding área: categories
T
T
M
A
Tactical
Technical
Meteorological
5
Q
LZ/PZ Recon/holding área: Tactical
M
S
L
A
Mission
Security
Location
6
Q
LZ/PZ Recon/holding área: technical L O N G L A S S V
A
Landing formation Obstacles Number and type of AC Ground slope Load suitability App and departure direction Size of available landing area Surface condition Vulnerability
7
Q
LZ/PZ Recon/holding área: Meteorological V D W C
A
Visibility
Density alt
Winds
Ceiling
8
Q
Holding area recon C O K A S
A
Cover and concealment Obstacles within the Holding area Key terrain Ave of app/dep Security
9
Q
Aerial observation definition and purpose D I L R
A
Def: systematic visual coverage of a given area so that all parts of he area are observed
Purpose: to detect objects or activities on the ground
Detect
Identify
Locate
Report
10
Q
Factors that affect visual search W A A T C H
A
Weather Altitude Airspeed Terrain Cues (visual cues) Human eyes
11
Q
Visual cues M C L O S S T T H
A
Movement Color Light Obvious sightings Shadows/shape Smoke Texture Trails Heat
12
Q
Wind recognition G A C F
A
Ground indicators
AC indicators
Cockpit indicators
Forecast vs actual winds
13
Q
Takeoff considerations T L O W
A
Tactical situation
Long axis
Obstacles
Winds
14
Q
Approach considerations T S L O W
A
Tactical situation Suitability of landing area Long axis Obstacles Winds
15
Q
Visual Search Definition
A
Definition – The systematic visual coverage of a given area so that all parts of the area are observed.
