BWS Aerial Observation (Task 2169)

Question 1

Aerial Observation

Standards

(DILR)

Answer 1

1. Detect
2. Identify
3. Locate
4. Report

Question 2

Aerial Observation

Visual Search Defintion

Answer 2

Systematic visual coverage of a given area so that all parts of the area are observed

Question 3

Aerial Observation

Visual Search Factors

(WAATCH)

Answer 3

1. Weather
2. Altitude
3. Airspeed
4. Terrain
5. Cues
6. Human Eye

Question 4

Aerial Observation

Visual Cues

(MCLOSSTTH)

Answer 4

1. Movement
2. Color
3. Light
4. Obvious Sightings
5. Shadows/Shapes
6. Smoke
7. Textures
8. Trails
9. Heat

Question 5

Aerial Observation

Scanning Techniques

(MSS)

Answer 5

1. Motive - >10KIAS
2. Stationary - <10KIAS
3. Side Scan

Question 6

Aerial Observation

Motive Sectors

Answer 6

1. Non-observation (Restricted due to configuration of aircraft)
2. Observation
   - Acquisition (Forward 45 degrees of observation; Primary)
   - Recognition (Remainder of observation)

Question 7

Aerial Observation

Stationary Sectors

Answer 7

1. NOE Altitudes
2. Start immediate front in 50m in depth
3. Scan outward from aircraft increasing by overlapping 50m intervals until entire search area is covered

Question 8

Aerial Observation

Side Scan Sectors

Answer 8

1. 100ft AGL or higher at cruise speed
2. 1,000m to side of aircraft and search in toward aircraft
3. 1/2 of distance (approx. 500m) in toward aircraft
4. 1/4 (approx. 250m) in toward aircraft
5. Repeat