Aircraft Interior Familiarization

Question 1

What is an MC and what do they do?

Answer 1

Mission commander is a qualified naval aviator or naval flight officer responsible for all phases of the assigned mission

Question 2

What is an TACCO and what do they do?

Answer 2

Tactical coordinator employs appropriate tactics and procedures to most effectively carry out the mission of the aircraft and its aircrew

Question 3

What is a COTAC and what do they do?

Answer 3

Co-tactical coordinator- assists the TACCO in all tasking

Question 4

AAW

Answer 4

Acoustic air warfare operator- detects, classifies and reports contact data

Question 5

What is an EWO and what do they do?

Answer 5

Electronic warfare operator- supports the mission by utilizing radar, IFFI, ESM and EO/IR systems and subsystem as directed by the TACCO

Question 6

What is a PPC and what do they do?

Answer 6

Patrol plane commander- responsible for the safety, accurate navigation and orderly conduct of the flight

Question 7

What is a 2P and what do they do?

Answer 7

Patrol plane pilot- a NATOPS qualified pilot that ensures the safe conduct of the flight and notifies the PPC of any unusual circumstances

Question 8

What is a 3P and what do they do?

Answer 8

Performs the duties of a pilot, copilot, pilot flying, pilot monitoring, augment pilot and observer

Question 9

What does P refer to for crew members?

Answer 9

The left-seat pilot

Question 10

what does a copilot do?

Answer 10

Responsible for assisting the P in the performance of assigned duties and any additional duties as assigned

Question 11

What is a PF and what do they do?

Answer 11

Pilot flying- they have the immediate responsibility for, and control of, the aircraft and can either be the P or CP

Question 12

What is a PM and what do they do?

Answer 12

Pilot monitoring- monitors all maneuvers being performed by the PF and brings to their attention any deviation from normal operation

Question 13

What is an AP and what do they do?

Answer 13

Augment Pilot- performs duties specifically on the flight deck or in direct support of the PF and PM but does not occupy the P or CP seat

Question 14

What is an OB and what do they do?

Answer 14

Observes- responsible for preflight duties of “safety of flight” missions systems, in flight emergency procedures, and assisting in post-flight duties

Question 15

What is the responsibility ordnance qualified crew-member?

Answer 15

To obtain the mission search stores required by the TACCO and ensure they are properly loaded