Chapter 1 Mission Planning

Question 1

Emissions Control (EMCON):

Answer 1

EMCON 1: Any and all emitters are authorized.

• EMCON 2: All emitters are authorized. Essential radio transmissions for flight safety may be made.

• EMCON 3: Radio silent. The use of other emitters is authorized unless prohibited by supported operations, or plan.

• EMCON 4: No emitters will be used unless specifically authorized by the supported plan (e.g., ATO, rules of engagement [ROE], operations plan, safe passage procedures, or other mission directive).

Question 2

DANTAN

Answer 2

detection avoidance navigation/threat avoidance navigation

Question 3

MIJI

Answer 3

Meaconing-system of receiving radio beacon signals from NAVAIDS and rebroadcasting them on the same frequency to confuse navigation.
Intrusion-intentionally inserting electromagnetic energy into transmission paths in any manner.
Jamming-deliberately radiating, reradiating, or reflecting electromagnetic energy to impair the use of electronic devices, equipment, or systems
Interference-unintentional disruption of the use of radios, radars, NAVAIDS, satellites, and electro-optics.

Question 4

The goal of any flight brief

Answer 4

clearly and concisely articulate the complete mission plan to all crew members.

Question 5

Go/No Go

Answer 5

go criteria include the ground scheme of maneuver progressing to a certain point, a specific threat being suppressed, or the presence of escorts. No-go criteria may include certain weather conditions, presence of a prohibitive threat, or lack of Mode 4 squawk. Briefed criteria need to be specific and measurable.