Basic HAC Study Flashcards
What Does NATOPS Stand For?
Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization
What is the Purpose of NATOPS?
(Letter of Promulgation?)
(to be continued…)
- Positive approach toward improving combat readiness and
- achieving substantial reduction in mishap rate…
- not to stifle individual initiative.
- Standardize flight and ground innitiative but does not include tactical doctrine.
- …
What is the Scope of NATOPS
- developed to improve safety and readiness throughout the navy and marine corps.
- .. they provide the best available T/M/S aircraft information and operating instructions for most circumstances…
… However, no manual can address every situation completely or be a substitute for sound judgement…
… operational situations may require modification of the procedures contained therein. Read these products thoroughly. as an aircrew member, it is your responsibility to have a complete knowledge of their contents.
Prepared Under the Authority of:
and Issued By:
Authority: Chief of Naval Operations
Issued by: Commander, Naval Air Systems Command
Warning
Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that may result in..
Injury, death, or loss of aircraft if not carefully observed or followed.
Caution
Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that may result in..
Damage to equipment if not carefully observed or followed.
Note
Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc…
That must be emphasized
“Shall”
Is used only when application of a procedure is…
Mandatory
“Should”
Is used only when application of a procedure is…
Recommended
“May” and “Need Not”
Are used only when application of a procedure is…
Optional
“Will”
Indicates futurity and never indicates any degree of requirement for application of a procedure.
