Fat Cow Mission Operations

Question 1

FARP

Answer 1

Forward Arming and Refueling Point

Question 2

A FARP is

Answer 2

A FARP is a sustainment capability that increases the operational reach of aviation units. FARPs provide commanders with increased flexibility, mobility, and lethality by extending the range and duration of aircraft support in an area of operations

Question 3

Types of FARPs

Answer 3

Active
Silent
Jump

Question 4

Active FARP

Answer 4

An active FARP provides refuel and rearm support in the aviation unit’s main area of operations.

Question 5

Silent FARP

Answer 5

Silent: Units may deploy multiple FARPs for long duration missions. Certain FARPs will serve as active while the rest remain silent until activated. Activation occurs at predetermined times or decision points.

Question 6

Jump

Answer 6

Jump: For missions when scope, assets, and time are limited, a jump FARP can be used.
The jump FARP allows the commander flexibility and provides rapid refuel/rearm
capability when normal FARP operations are not tactically sound.

Question 7

Aerial emplacement FARPs are employed by ____/_____. which offers ________, ________, and minimizes ______ in forward areas.

The major disadvantages are _____, dedicated aircraft to move ________ and _____, heavy _______ within the FARP, and _______ of this high value capability.

Answer 7

Aerial emplacement FARPs are employed by Fat Cow/Wet Cow. which offers improved battlefield mobility, broadens the FARP site selection, and minimizes threat potential in forward areas.

The major disadvantages are support aircraft needed, dedicated aircraft to move ClassIII/V products and MHE, heavy aircraft traffic within the FARP, and security of this high value capability.

Question 8

The CH-47’s _____ ______ _____ _____ (___), is a modular interconnectable system that can be configured with up to three ___-gallon tanks.

Answer 8

The CH-47’s extended range fuel system (ERFS) II, is a modular interconnectable system that can be configured with up to three 800-gallon tanks.

Question 9

ERFS II supplies up to _____ gallons of fuel to two refueling points ____ feet from the helicopter and is known as ___ ___. When the aircraft transports fuel and ammunition it is called ___ ___.

Answer 9

ERFS II supplies up to 2,400 gallons of fuel to two refueling points 200 feet from the helicopter and is known as Wet Cow. When the aircraft transports fuel and ammunition it is called Fat Cow.

Question 10

Reference:

Answer 10

Reference: ATP 3-04.1 Ch. 9

Question 11

Fat Cow operational advantages include:

Answer 11

Fat Cow operational advantages include:
● The CH-47 is a rapidly employed FARP.
● Fat Cow is ideally suited for short duration, forward operations.
● The site is cleared within minutes.
● The Fat Cow can be pressure refueled for faster turnaround.

Question 12

Fat Cow disadvantages include:

Answer 12

Fat Cow disadvantages include:
● A safety hazard may be created if the blades are turning on the aircraft during refueling.
● The CH-47 fuel burn rate increases tremendously with the added weight of fuel.
● The signature of the CH-47 makes the operation vulnerable to detection and attack.

Question 13

Extended Range Fuel System II:

Answer 13

Extended Range Fuel System II: The AAFARS transfer is accomplished by a pump rated at 120 GPM located on the aft tank of the ERFS II. The pump supplies two refueling points 200 feet from the helicopter.

Question 14

Reference:

Answer 14

Reference: ATP 3-04.94 Ch. 2