BWS acronyms Flashcards
1
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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)
2
Q
Actions on Contact:
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- Deploy to cover
- Report
- Maintain enemy contact
- Develop the situation
- Choose a course of action
3
Q
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.
4
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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
5
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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
6
Q
Air Route Reconnaissance:
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- Hazards to flight
- Ease of navigation
- Location of enemy forces
- Location of landing sites and zones
7
Q
Spot Report:
A
SALUTE or SALT-W
- Size
- Activity
- Location
- Unit
- Time
- Equipment
W-What you’re doing about it
8
Q
Landing area recon
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TSLOW
- Tactical situation
- Suitability
- Long axis
- Obstacles
- Winds
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