Army Aviation SOP Flashcards
How often should Aviation Crew Members ensure they are current on the reading file?
Prior to each flight.
For UH-60s, if a qualified and current NRCM is not available to fly, can the crew fly with only a PC and PI?
Yes, BN CDRs may authorize routine day training flights without a NRCM, but should include a third aviator to assist with airspace surveillance and clearing the aircraft.
Which UH-60 NVG tasks require a minimum crew of 4?
1) When Combat Cruise formation is briefed or required
2) When in-flight formation changes are briefed or anticipated
3) During training or mission Tactical Sling Load Operations, Hoist Operations, or FRIES/SPIES Operations
4) MEDEVAC
Can a task-current aviator be substituted for the additional CE requirement for NVG tasks that require a minimum crew of 4?
Yes, if a CE is not available, but only as a last resort.
All RCM will have a minimum requirement of _____ hours of NVD semiannually.
9
Can aided and unaided aircraft be mixed in the same formation?
No.
RCMs are required to fly a minimum of _____ hour(s) unaided flight per semi-annual period.
1
What is the minimum altitude for unaided night flights?
200’ AHO (except during landing and takeoff).
How often should crewmembers receive a no-notice evaluation?
Once per year, outside the APART window (minimum).
All _____ and _____ aviators are authorized to operate the APU regardless of seat designation unless otherwise restricted by the commander.
RL1
RL2
A minimum of _____ hours semi-annually of Hood, Weather, or STFS “W” time is required for each aviator, of which _____ will be flown in the aircraft.
3
1.5
Anytime the visibility and/or ceiling approach minimum briefed weather conditions, the PC or AMC will immediately initiate plans to adjust the mission under the following conditions: The flight descend > _____ during the day or _____ at night from the planned altitude to maintain cloud clearance, and/or slows > _____ during the day, or > _____ during Night/NVG from the planned airspeed due to visibility.
300’
150’
20 KIAS
10 KIAS
For IIMC plans, the Base Altitude is the lowest altitude that provides obstacle clearance. If able, add _____ (_____ mountainous) to the elevation of the highest terrain or obstacle in the AO.
1000’
2000’
In regards to IIMC planning, normally base airspeed and airspeed changes should be used when _____.
aircraft separation cannot be made by heading changes.
In regards to IIMC planning, standard heading adjustment will be _____.
base +/- 10 degrees times the chalk # to the clear side of the formation.
In regards to IIMC planning, standard altitude adjustment will be _____.
base +/- 500’ for subsequent chalks.
Can an MBO brief a mission when he is part of the crew?
No, self-briefing is not authorized.
Can commanders conduct self-approval for missions in which they are flying as the PC/AMC?
Only commanders in the grade of LTC (O-5) or above.
Who are the standard approval authorities for Extremely High Risk, High Risk, Moderate Risk, and Low Risk Missions?
EH - First GO in the CoC
H - First O-6 in the CoC (normally the Aviation BDE CDR)
M - BN/SQDN/TF Commander
L - Company/ Troop Commander
If a “VOCO” approval is attained, what must be written on the RCOP?
Rank and initials/name of the VOCO approval, along with the DTG and the name of whom the VOCO came through.
For the purpose of attaining a mission approval, what is considered a “Bona-fide Absence” (of the BN/SQDN/TF CDR) allowing field grade Air Ambulance Commanders, XOs or S-3s to accept and approve the risk for operations that are moderate or below?
BN/SQDN/TF CDR not being physically present at the BN/SQDN/TF location and cannot be contacted.
Crew members should ensure their ALSE gear is turned in to the ALSE shop NLT _____ prior to its expiration.
5 days
Name the following Weapons Control Status:
Weapon is stowed, chamber is visually cleared of rounds, bolt is locked to the rear, weapons selector is on SAFE, and there are not rounds in the feed tray.
Clear