BWS Mnemonics Flashcards
Tactical factors for LZ/PZ
Mission
Security
Location
Technical considerations
Landing Formation
Obstacles
Number and type of Aircraft
Ground Slopes
Loads
App & Dep direction
Size of available landing area
Surface Condition
Vulnerability
Meteorological Considerations
Visibility
Density ALT
Winds
Ceiling
Holding Area Selection
Cover & Concealment
Obstacles
Key Terrain
Avenues of App/Dep
Security
Actions on Contact
Establish Appropriate Flight Profile
Report
Target
Azimuth
Range
Maintain Contact & Develop Situation
Recommend/Execute a Course of Action
Tactical Flight Mission Planning
Analyse the mission
Map/Photo Recon
Select Terrain Flight Modes & Techniques of Movement
Select Appropriate Primary & Alternate Routes
Distance - Determine & ETE
Weather Briefing - Obtain & Analyze
Crew Briefing
Hazards to Terrain Flight
Meteorological
Physical
Human
Perform VMC Takeoff
(tactical) Situation
Wind
Long Axis
Lowest Obstacles
Perform VMC Approach
Tactical Situation
Suitability of the landing area
Long Axis
Obstacles
Wind
Perform Wind Recognition
Ground Indicators
Aircraft/Cockpit Indicators
Forecast vs Actual Winds
Transmit Tactical Report
Size
Activity
Location
Unit
Time
Equipment
Aerial Observation
Detection
Identification
Location
Reporting
Visual Search
Definition & Purpose
Def: Systematic visual coverage of a given area so that all parts of the area are observed
P: To detect objects or activities on the ground
Factors affecting visual search
Weather
Altitude
Airspeed
Terrain
Cue
Human Eye
Visual Cues
Movement
Color
Light
Obvious Sightings
Shadows/Shapes
Smoke
Texture
Trails
Heat
