BWS acronyms Flashcards

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Techniques of movement:

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  • Traveling: Used when enemy contact is unlikely. Fastest method for moving a formation but provides least security. (low level/contour)
  • Traveling overwatch: Used when enemy contact is possible. Continuous movement of the main elements. Over-watching element keys movement to terrain and its distance from main element. Over-watching element is ready to fire/support. (contour flight)
  • Bounding overwatch: Used when enemy contact is expected. Elements move in bounds ready to support each other. (Contour/NOE)
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Actions on Contact:

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  • Deploy to cover
  • Report
  • Maintain enemy contact
  • Develop the situation
  • Choose a course of action
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LZ/PZ Recon:

-Tactical considerations:

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  • Mission: Determine if LZ/PZ will facilitate supported unit’s mission.
  • Security: Consider size/proximity of threats vs availability of security forces. Consider cover and concealment, terrain, avenues of app/dep.
  • Location: Consider distance of LZ/PZ from supported unit objective.
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LZ/PZ Recon:

-Technical characteristics

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  • Landing formation
  • Obstacles
  • Number of aircraft
  • Ground slope
  • Load suitability
  • Approach/departure direction
  • Size of LZ/PZ
  • Surface conditions
  • Vulnerability
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Fundamentals of Reconnaissance:

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  • Gain and maintain enemy contact
  • Orient on the mission objective
  • Report all information timely and accurately
  • Retain freedom to maneuver
  • Develop the situation
  • Ensure maximum reconnaissance force forward
  • Ensure continuous reconnaissance
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Air Route Reconnaissance:

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  • Hazards to flight
  • Ease of navigation
  • Location of enemy forces
  • Location of landing sites and zones
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7
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Spot Report:

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SALUTE or SALT-W

  • Size
  • Activity
  • Location
  • Unit
  • Time
  • Equipment

W-What you’re doing about it

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8
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Landing area recon

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TSLOW

  • Tactical situation
  • Suitability
  • Long axis
  • Obstacles
  • Winds
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9
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Terrain flight modes:

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  • NOE: conducted at varying airspeeds as close to the earth’s surface as vegetation and obstacles permit. Up to 25 ft AHO
  • Contour: Conducted at low altitudes conforming to the earth’s contours. Relatively constant airspeeds and varying altitude. 25-80ft AHO.
  • Low-level: Performed at constant altitude and airspeed, dictated by threat avoidance. 80-200ft AHO
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