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1
Q

What are the 6 Traffic Patterns?

A

Standard Left
Standard Right
Modified Left
Modified Right
Closed Left
Closed Right

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2
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7 TDP Sizes

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25m
35m
50m
80m
100m
125m
150m

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Size 1) TDP size and A/C

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25 meters
OH-58, H-6, H-72

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Size 2) TDP Size and A/C

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35 meters
AH-1, UH-1

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Size 3) TDP size and A/C

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50 meters
AH-64, UH-60A/L/M, SH-60

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6
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Size 4) TDP Size and A/C

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80 meters
All CH A/C, V-22B

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7
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Size 5) TDP Size and A/C

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100 meters
All Sling load A/C
Unknown A/C

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Size 6) TDP Size and A/C

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125 meters
All sling load A/C using long lines

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9
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Size 7) TDP size and A/C

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150 meters
All sling load A/C at night

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10
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Emergency exits OH-58

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2

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Emergency Exits UH-1

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4

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Emergency Exits UH-60

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6

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Emergency Exits MV-22B

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6

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14
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Emergency Exits CH-47

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11

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15
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Slope less than or equal to 7 degrees

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All A/C can land

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16
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Slope greater than 7 and less than or equal to 15 degrees

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All CH and UH can land with advisory

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17
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Slope greater than 15 degrees

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All A/C “Terminate at a hover”

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18
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HLZ Selection Factors

A

“FLOATRS”
Formations, landing/flying
Load
Obstacles
Atmospheric conditions
TDP/HLP SIZE
Routes, approach and departure
Surface Conditions

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19
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Pathfinder Operations Reference

A

FM 3-21.38

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20
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FAA Regulation Reference

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FAA 7110.65

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21
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Air Traffic Services Operations Reference

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TC 3-04.6

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22
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Aviation Tactical Employment Reference

A

ATP 3-04.1

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23
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Airborne and Air Assualt Operations Reference

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FM 3-99

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24
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Factors for Extra Pathfinders

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“SENT”
Size of landing zone
Expected density of air traffic
Number and type of visual/electronic aids
Tactical situation

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25
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4 purposes of Pathfinder ATC procedures

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“PEPA”
Prevent collisions
Expedite Traffic
Provided flight information
Aid in search and rescue

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26
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Internal Net Recorder (INR)

A

DA Form 7461-R

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27
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3 qualities of a Pathfinder ATC

A

“ASK”
Accuracy
Speed
Knowledge

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28
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Missions requiring pathfinder ATC procedures

A

VIRS
CARP
Aerial MEDEVAC/CASEVAC
LZ/PZ operations
Close Air Support (CAS)
Disoriented A/C

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29
Q

6 communication Techniques

A

AVOID monotone
AVOID too slow/fast speech
AVOID emotions, nervousness, excitement
SPEAK directly into mic
SPEAK conversational tone
SPEAK confidence

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30
Q

Pertinent information to landing site

A

Signal on Call
Description of Landing Site
Wind Speed and Direction
Field Elevation of LZ (night ops only)

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31
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Advisory Information

A

“TOEWOA”
Turbulence at or near the site
Obstacles/Hazards
Enemy situation
Weather
Other A/C at or near site
Artillery/Mortar Fire

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32
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Cardinal Rule 1

A

Arriving Aircraft will not be given clearance to land at a landing point until all preceding A/C have taxied from or flown forward of designated landing point.

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33
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Cardinal Rule 2

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Departing A/C will not be cleared for departure until all preceding A/C have flown clear of the forward landing point. This is to prevent one A/C from over-flying another.

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34
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Cardinal Rule 3

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Never allow a Sling Load A/C to fly over personal, equipment, or another A/C at any time.

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35
Q

Information that pertains directly to your landing site is known as what?

A

Pertinent information

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36
Q

When giving advisory information in reference to artillery/mortar fire, what 4 things should be included?

A

Weapon System Range, Maximum ordination, Weapon Location, Weapon direction

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37
Q

A traffic pattern is used to control A/C around landing sites, drop zones, pickup zones in order to ensure ___ ___.

A

Aircraft separation

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38
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A ___ traffic pattern is a traffic pattern consisting of either 2 or 3 legs.

A

Modified

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39
Q

What is the diameter of a fixed wing control zone?

A

18 kilometers

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40
Q

All A/C can land where ground Slope measures ___ degrees or less and no advisory needed.

A

7 degrees

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41
Q

The PZ control officer can be ___, ___, or ___.

A

1SG, Platoon Leader, or XO

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42
Q

How do rotary wing A/C enter traffic patterns?

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Can enter anywhere in traffic pattern as long as it is consistent with safety requirements.

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43
Q

How do fixed wing A/C enter traffic patterns?

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Enter during the first one third portion of any leg at a 45 degree angle.

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44
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How long is one leg of a traffic pattern?

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1 statute mile

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45
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If an extension to a traffic pattern is needed howblong is the normal length of extension?

A

1 statute mile

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46
Q

Wind direction of 45 degrees left or right of the land heading is considered a ___ ___.

A

Headwind

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47
Q

Pathfinder ATC is defined as procedures used by a Pathfinder element to promote the ___ and ___ flow of traffic in and around a tactical op site.

A

Safe and expeditious

48
Q

On which A/C will weapons be oriented down?

A

UH-1

49
Q

The Nato T will be utilized when coordinated for OR A/C are approaching from ___ or above.

A

500 ft AGL

50
Q

SL point will be located no less than ___ from the nearest active TDP in the formation for unlike or unknown A/C

A

100 meters

51
Q

SL point will be located no less than ___ from the nearest active TDP in the formation for Like A/C

A

80 meters

52
Q

How should you place the GTA on an HLZ?

A

Not placed in a cleared area, 360 degree observation of the site, opposite the CCP

53
Q

Where is the Communications Checkpoint (CCP) located?

A

No more than 6-8 kilometers from the center of the op site to the center of the CCP
Or
3-5 kilometers from the edge of the control center to the center of the CCP

54
Q

What is the size of a Rotary wing control Zone?

A

6 kilometers in diameter

55
Q

The Landing plan must support the ___.

A

Ground Tactical Plan

56
Q

When offloading from an A/C on a Slope what side of the A/C do you exit?

A

Down Slope side

57
Q

The Aerial Control Point (ACP) is a topographical feature that is easily identifiable from the air and can be used as a ___.

A

Navigational Aid

58
Q

What are the 6 Aircraft Landing priorities?

A

A/C with in-flight emergency
MEDEVAC A/C
Coded A/C (1-8)
Flight of 2 or more A/C
A/C with external Load
Single A/C

59
Q

What instruction do you give a pilot who has clearance to land but a situation arises that makes landing unsafe?

A

“GO AROUND”

60
Q

How many legs are in a standard traffic pattern?

A

5 legs

61
Q

How many legs are in a closed traffic pattern?

A

4 Legs

62
Q

How many legs are in a straight in approach?

A

1 leg

63
Q

How many legs are in a circling approach?

A

1 leg

64
Q

“Four R’s” of obstacles at or near the site.

A

Remove
Reduce
Red (mark in red)
Radio (advise pilot)

65
Q

What is the obstacle buffer ratio for the approach and departure ends of a HLS

A

10:1 ratio

66
Q

A/C can land if the crosswind speed is between ___.

A

0-9 Knots

67
Q

A/C can land if the tailwind speed is between ___.

A

0-5 Knots

68
Q

Density Altitude affects A/C ACL. It is comprised of what 3 factors?

A

“HAT”
Humidity
Altitude
Temperature

69
Q

What are the 4 types of Loads?

A

Equipment
Personally
Internal Loads
External Loads

70
Q

How does a ground guide mark an HLS for daytime operations?

A

Signalman
Holding a rifle over head
VS-17 Panel
Other identifiable means

71
Q

Once a GTA is set up in the HLS how many Aircraft’s can it accept?

A

One A/C at a hover

72
Q

What are the 3 preferred landing formations?

A

Echelon Left
Echelon Right
Trail

73
Q

Ideally a commander should assign a Pathfinder team to each ___ ___ ___.

A

Combat Aviation Battalion

74
Q

Trained and equipped Pathfinders ___, ___, ___, and ___ landing sites.

A

Select, Mark, Improve, and Control

75
Q

What size unit can Unilaterally conduct air assualt operations?

A

Division Size Units

76
Q

What unit level can plan, coordinate, and control air assualt operations?

A

Brigade or Battalion level

77
Q

Company sized air assualt operations require planning and coordination at ___ or ___ level.

A

Battalion or Higher level

78
Q

How does the ground tactical plan for an Air Assualt Operation differ from any other infantry attack?

A

Capitalizes on speed and mobility in order to achieve surprise.

79
Q

Advantages of using a single LZ

A

Concentration of combat power
Facilitates control of op
Concentrates supporting fire in and around LZ
Provides better security for lifts
Reduces number of flight routes
Centralizes resupply
Requires less planning/rehearsals

80
Q

Advantages of using multiple LZ’s

A

Avoids grouping of assets
Allows rapid dispersal of ground elements
Reduces enemies ability to detect and react
Forces enemy to fight in multiple directions
Reduced congestion
Makes it diff

81
Q

Advantages of using multiple LZ’s

A

Avoids grouping of assets
Allows rapid dispersal of ground element
Reduces enemy’s ability to detect
Forces enemy to fight in multiple directions
Reduces congestion of A/C and troops on LZ
Makes it difficult to determine size and location of force

82
Q

A flight route consists of a ___, ___, and a ___ ___ between the two.

A

Start Point (SP)
Release Point (RP)
Flight Path

83
Q

A SP/RP/ACP is a topographical feature ___ that can be used as a navigational aid.

A

Easily identifiable from the air

84
Q

An SP is normally located where?

A

No closer than 3-5 kilometers from the PZ

85
Q

A RP is normally located where?

A

No closer than 3-5 kilometers from the LZ

86
Q

An ACP is normally located where?

A

Each point where the flight route changes direction

87
Q

What are the 3 types of flight routes?

A

Restricted
Flight Cooridor
Flight Axis

88
Q

This flight route is restricted as to their heading and altitude.

A

Restricted Flight Route

89
Q

This flight route normally extends 400-600 meters wide and 500 feet above or below the flight Altitude.

A

Flight Cooridor

90
Q

This flight route has a width but does not have airspace reserved to a specific altitude.

A

Flight Axis

91
Q

What are the 3 Terrain Flight modes?

A

Nap of the Earth
Contour Flying
Low Level Flight

92
Q

What is the fastest terrain flight mode?

A

Low Level Flight

93
Q

Fire teams and squads loaded on the same A/C and Platoons in the same serial is an example of?

A

Tactical integrity of units

94
Q

Every towed item accompanied by its mover, crews loaded with their vehicle or weapon, sufficient personnel on board to unload cargo are examples of?

A

Self Sufficiency of Loads

95
Q

Loads planned so that all leaders or crew serve weapons are not loaded on the same aircraft ensures that if the A/C goes down the mission is not hampered. This is an example of?

A

Tactical Cross Loading

96
Q

What is a Load/Chalk?

A

Personnel and/or equipment that are designated to be moved by a specific A/C

97
Q

What is a serial?

A

A tactical group of two or more A/C but no more than six.

98
Q

Serials are separated by ___ and___.

A

Time and Space

99
Q

One sortie of all utility and cargo A/C assigned to a mission is called?

A

A Lift.

100
Q

The Pickup Control Officer (PZCO) may be the ___, ___, or a ___

A

XO, 1SG, or a PL

101
Q

The PZ Control NCOIC supports the PZCO and may be the ___, ___, ___, or a ___.

A

1SG, PLT SGT, Section SGT, or a Squad Leader
(Must be NCO)

102
Q

Who is directly responsible for devising and disseminating the Bump Plan?

A

1SG or XO

103
Q

Path Finder Team Responsibilities

A

“APIG”
Assist PZCO
Prepare/Mark site
Inspect Loads
Ground to Air Communications

104
Q

Air loading preparation - Ensure all personnel have appropriate gear.

A

“BUTWAIT”
BiPods collapsed
Utilize Eye Protection
Tie Down loose equipment
Weapons on Safe
Antennas depressed/Removed
ID tags/card worn
Tighten Chin Strap

105
Q

Air Loading procedures

A

Load in reverse - first in last out
Do not place equipment under troop seats
Weapon orientation (A/C dependent)

106
Q

Steps to establishing an HLS

A

1)Determine Land Heading
2)Place GTA
3)Determine Obstacle ratio
4)Establish/Mark Site
5)SLP TL selects tentative SLP
6)All TDPs clear
7)10 min prior- radios set, PAX in PZ posture, signal devices operational, ATC blocks identical on GTA and INR maps
8)Site is ready for Daytime ops, set light if night time

107
Q

A/C Troop Commander responsibilities.

A

Seating arrangements
Loading procedures
Use of safety belts
In-Flight procedures
Offloading Procedures

108
Q

Air Assualt Operations Company Commander Responsibilities.

A

Plan Operation
Brief subordinate Leaders
Issue OPORD
Conduct Rehearsals

109
Q

The Company Commander Rides in the AMC’s A/C to ensure better ___ and ___.

A

Command and Control

110
Q

The minimum Pattern that can be flown is?

A

Final Approach

111
Q

The last coordination meeting of Key Participants in an AA mission that ensures key Aviation personnel are briefed and that the details of each plan are finalized is the?

A

AMB
Air Mission Brief

112
Q

In Pathfinder Map marking what shape represents a Communications Check Point (CCP)?

A

Circle

113
Q

What is the time the first A/C in the first lift of the OP touches down referred to as?

A

H-Hour

114
Q

During the loading plan you ensure that an artillery crew is being inserted with their cannon and that the ammunition will arrive with the weapon system: this is an example of?

A

Self Sufficiency of Loads

115
Q

Pathfinder planning: Initial Prepartion upon receiving mission

A

1)Radios
2)Navigational Aids
3)Weapons
4)Essential individual equipment
5)Assembly Aids
6)Other items as needed (Mission Specific)

116
Q

If an Aircraft’s red light is on your right as you are looking at it, which direction is it traveling?

A

Toward you
“Red on Right Returning to Me”

117
Q

What formations are best for desert/winter ops

A

Trail
Echelon

Pathfinder (3 decks)

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