BWS / Mnemonics day Flashcards
Mnemonics
Suitability when selecting
landing zone - pickup zone - holding area
Technical
LONGLASSV
L-anding formation
(Determine if shape & size of LZ/PZ/HA is suitable for the formation to be flown)
O-bstacles
(Obstacles that cannot be eliminated must be plotted - plan app. & dep. over lowest obstacles)
N-umber and type of aircraft
(That the LZ/PZ/HA can support)
G-round slope
(If it’s suitable for the type of aircraft that will be landing)
L-oads
(High DA/GWT operations - determine if size, shape, obstacles,. surface area of LZ/PZ/HA will support this.)
A-pp & departure direction
(Should be flown over the lowest obstacle and generally into the wind - METT-TC considered)
S-ize of available landing area
(The area around the LZ/PZ/HA should be plotted for obstacles)
S-urface condition
(Brown-out, white-out characterists, be aware of vegetation, consider wet area ect.)
V-ulnerability
(Of ground troops during operations)
Mnemonics
Tactical for selecting
landing zone - pickup zone - holding area
MSL
M-ission
(Whether the LZ/PZ/HA will facilitate the supported units ability to accompblish the mission - fuel, time, sorties, routes)
S-ecurity
(Sieza and proximity of threat elemement versus availability of security forces. Area should be large enough to provide dispersion)
L-ocation
(Whether LZ/PZ meets the commanders intent for dist. from objective)
Meteorological for selecting
landing zone - pickup zone - holding area
VDWC
V-isibility
(Ceiling and visibility are critical when operating near threat elements - if one ship in formation responds to IIMC the surprise element is lost)
D-ensity
(DA may limit loads and may therefor require more sorties)
W-inds
(Determine approach and departure plans)
C-eiling
What items should you consider when selecting a HA (Holding area) ?
COCKAS
Cover and consealment
Obstales within HA
Key terrain
Avenues of approach and departure
Security + Size + suitability
What are the actions on contact ?
ER-TAR-MR
Establish appropriate flight profile
Report (immediate contact report)
- Target, brief description
- Azimuth, magnetic or clock direction from the observing a/c
- Range-distance from the observing a/c in meters
Maintain contact and develope sit.
Recommend or execute a a COA
How is a tactical flight planned ?
AMS-SDFWC
Analyse the mission
Map / photo recce
Select terrain flight modes and techniques
Select appropriate primary and alternate routes
Distance (determine + ETE)
Fuel
Weather briefing
Crew brief
What are the hazards to terrain flight?
MPH
Meteorological (WX)
Physical
Human
How is the takeoff & landing briefed/determined ?
SWLL
Situation
Wind
Long axis
Lowest obstacle
How is wind direction recognized ?
GAF
Ground indications
Aircraft indications
Cockpit indications
Forecast vs. actual
What does a tactical report transmission contain ?
SALUTE
Size
Activity
Location
Unit
Time
Equipment
S / ize
A / activity
L / ocation
T / time
W / hat will you do about it
What are the standard key tasks (for the aircrew) when performing aerial observation ?
DILR
Detection
Identification
Location
Reporting (spot report)
What’s the definition of “Visual search” ?
purpose?
Visual search is the systematic visual coverage of a given area so that all parts of the area is observed
To detect objects or activities on the ground
What factors affect a visual search ?
WAATCH
Weather
Altitude
Airspeed
Terrain
Cues
Human eye
What are the visual cues ?
MCLOSSTTH
Movement
Color
Light
Obvious sightings
Shadows/shapes
Smoke
Texture
Trails
Heat
What are the scanning techniques ?
MSS
Motive (+10KIAS)
Stationary (-10KIAS)
Side scan
