CNAF Definitions Flashcards
*NATOPS Program Purpose
The NATOPS program is a positive approach towards improving combat readiness and achieving a substantial reduction in aircraft mishap rates. This manual issues policy and procedural guidance of the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) that is applicable to all NATOPS users
*CNAF Purpose
This manual prescribes general flight and operating instructions and procedures applicable to the operation of all naval aircraft and related activities. This manual is not intended to cover every contingency that may arise and every rule of safety and good practice
*Deviation
In the tactical environment, military exigency may require on-site deviations from instructions/procedures contained here. The existing risk of deviation must continually be weighed against the benefit of deviating from this manual. Deviation from specified flight and operating instructions is authorized in emergency situations when, in the judgment of the pilot in command, safety justifies such deviation
*Manual Deconfliction
When more stringent requirements are issued in this instruction, tis instruction shall govern until specific authority to deviate has been granted by COMNAVAIRFOR (N455)
Individual aircraft NATOPS requirements should be at least as stringent as those set forth in this instruction
Intent
Lack of intent does not in itself constitute absence of culpability. One can be so grossly negligent as to equate omission with commission. The question is whether the pilot in command or the formation leader could reasonably have been expected to avoid the violation
*Warning
Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc. that may result in injury, death, or loss of aircraft if not carefully observed or followed
*Caution
Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc. that may result in damage to equipment if not carefully observed or followed
*Note
Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc. that must be emphasized
*Shall
Is used only when application of a procedure is mandatory
*Should
Is used only when application of a procedure is recommended
*May or Need Not
Are used only when application of a procedure is optional
*Will
Indicates futurity and never indicates any degree of requirement for application of a procedure
*Land Immediately
Execute a landing without delay
*Land as Soon as Possible
Land at the first site at which a safe landing can be made
*Land as Soon as Practicable
Extended flight is not recommended. The landing site and duration of the flight are at the discretion of the pilot in command
Aircraft Class
A broad classification as to the general mission purposes of an aircraft design (e.g. attack, fighter, helicopter, patrol, transport, vertical takeoff and landing and unmanned aerial vehicles)
Aircraft Type
The broadest classification of aircraft as to the physical features (e.g. rotary wing)
Aircraft Model
The basic mission symbol and design number (e.g. H-60)
*Aircrew
A collective term that applies to all categories of personnel in a flight status either as a crew or non-crewmember. Aircrew are military personnel on competent flight orders or civilian personnel whose duties require frequent and regular participation in aerial flights to perform such functions as installation, maintenance, evaluation of airborne equipment, communication specialists, photo specialists, etc.