FOBs, FARPs & FAREs

Question 1

What action should be taken in the event of a fire on the tanker a/c or the FARE?

Answer 1

1. Stop Refuelling
2. Use the standard hand signal for a fire
3. Make an emergency call on the FARE/ALARP safety freq
4. Consider tactical situation

Question 2

What force elements make up the Avn Combat Service Support, ACSS?

Answer 2

JHSS & MAOT

Question 3

What is the main purpose of an FOB?

Answer 3

To extend the reach of a Main Operating Base

Question 4

What are the three main status’s of a FARP?

Answer 4

Active, Silent, Rolling

Question 5

What are the Logistics Principles? (FACES)

Answer 5

Foresight
Agility
Co-operation
Efficiency
Simplicity

Question 6

What are the two types of FARP?

Answer 6

Ground Mobile & Air Delivered

Question 7

What action should be taken by the recieving a/c in the event of a fire on the LP at a FARP?

Answer 7

1. Stop refuelling and shut down a/c
2. FARP Commander to be informed immediately
3. Check fuelling/arming equipment, and move to spare LP site to maintain tempo, and once a/c is checked for servicability, repeat procedure
4. All other a/c to be distanced from incident, under control of marshallers.