Live by it; Die by it HAC Gouge Flashcards
(HAC BOARD) What is the max distance you can fly over water as a single?
100 nm. IAW with 3d MAW overwater matrix. The distance is from a suitable emergency landing zone ashore and the ship.
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(HAC BOARD) Prior to conducting night shipboard ops with pax, what minimum requirements must be met?
1 Night shipboard flight within previous 15 days, the flight itself being at least 2 takeoffs and Landings no less than 30 minutes
(HAC BOARD) If a Marine is on a sponson, what conditions must be met?
1) Qualified observer is up ICS maintaining visual with pilot and maintainer2) Two way comms between pilot and plane captain
3) All platforms/cowlings strapped, no tools/rags above sponson when turning
(HAC BOARD) What does MACCS stand for?
Marine Air Command & Control System
(HAC BOARD) What does DASC Stand for? What does it do?
Direct Air Support Center; Controls those aircraft in direct support of ground operations
(HAC BOARD) What type of control does DASC provide?
Procedural control; Fly according to previously determined rules, routes, altitudes, standing ROE
(HAC BOARD) Who is DASC normally co-located with?
FSCC: Fire Support Control Center
(HAC BOARD) What does FSCC enable DASC to do?
Allows DASC the ability to work with the GCE so we can support efficiently
(HAC BOARD) What is the difference between HAVEQUICK vs SINCGARS?
HAVEQUICK= UHF, Word Of Day, Transec Variables; SINCGARS= VHF, HOPSET/TRANSET
(HAC BOARD) What does Weapons Free Mean?
Engage any target NOT POS ID as friendly
(HAC BOARD) What does Weapons Tight mean?
Engage targets POSITIVELY ID’ed as hostile
(HAC BOARD) What does Weapons Hold mean?
Only engage in self defense
(HAC BOARD) What are the weapon commands?
Lock and Load; Open fire
Cease Fire
Clear your weapons
Sparkle on/Cease Sparkle
(HAC BOARD) What is a Box Escort?
A section at 10 & 2; Another section at 5 & 7
(HAC BOARD) What is your evasive maneuvering for EFFECTIVE small arms?
Simultaneously evade, maneuver, suppress, notify flight, terrain mask/beam threat and exit engagement area.; IFREP to DASC or other A/C
(HAC BOARD) What is your evasive maneuvering for NON-EFFECTIVE small arms?
Continue mission, alternate route, circumnavigate, notify flight, IFREP to DASC and other aircraft
(HAC BOARD) What are THREE types of deconfliction used in the Objective Area
Time, Lateral Distance
Altitude, Always use 2 of 3
(HAC BOARD) How far should the IP be from the LZ?
3 to 5 nm
(HAC BOARD) How far should the CP Prior be from the IP?
5 to 10 nm
(HAC BOARD) What are your standard calls in the Objective area?
1) CP Prior,
2) Ice/Cherry
3) IP Inbound
4) Continue/Hold
6) Lifting/Waveoff
(HAC BOARD) What does FAR ITG do?
Orients the flight to LZ location (Sparkle)
(HAC BOARD) What does NEAR ITG do?
Orients flight to landing site/point (chem lights)
(HAC BOARD) What is “Sectors of Fire”?
They are developed based on, Friendly Position
Control Measures
Maximizes weapons employment while minimizing collateral damage possibility
Tied to Terrain
(HAC BOARD) What are the 6 Functions of Marine Aviation?
Another A**hole Cant Eat Oysters Again:Air Recon
Anti-Air Warfare
Control of Aircraft and Missles
Electronic Warfare
Offensive Air Support
Assault Support
(HAC BOARD) Name the Mission Essential Task List
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-Ship CQs
-Sea/air/land deployment operations
-Air Assault Ops
-Amphib Assault / Raid
-Non Governmental Evacuation Operations (NEO)
(HAC BOARD) What is the preferred Escort to Assault Ratio?
2:3
(HAC BOARD) What are the 3000 level Land Based codes?
3240= Combat Assault Transport
3340= Aerial Delivery
3440= TRAP
3540= Aerial Extract
(HAC BOARD) What are the 4000 level mission plus codes?
4980= Rapid Insertion/Extraction,
4981= ADGR
4982= Sea Based Expeditionary
(HAC BOARD) What are the 6 escort missions?
- Route Recon
- Clear LZ by Fire
- Protection from rotary wing threat
- Protection from fixed wing threat
- Protection from ground fires
- Support of downed aircraft
(HAC BOARD) What are the 3 types of escort?
Attached, Detached
Combined
(HAC BOARD) When would you have an attached escort? What are the benefits? What are the drawbacks?
-Medium to high threat
-Immediate support / High SA
-Support only reactive / Airspeed & Fuel Limits
(HAC BOARD) When would you have a detached escort? What are the benefits? What are the drawbacks?
-Low to medium threat
-More flexibility, mass firepower
-Loss of SA due to lateral separation
(HAC BOARD) When would you have a combined escort?What are the benefits?
What are the drawbacks?
-When you deem it necessary-Defense in depth
-Requires a ton of planning
(HAC BOARD) What are the three basic radar categories?
-Target Detection -Target Location
-Target Track
(HAC BOARD) Define a ships control zone
10 NM Diameter 2500’ in height
May enter without clearance
Control zone will be ineffective if abutting airfield airspace
(HAC BOARD) What is the difference between an Insert and a Raid?
Raid= Swift penetration of hostile territory to secure info, destroy, confuse. Followed by a planned withdrawl, Insert= Does not include planned extraction
(HAC BOARD) What is low level flight?
Straight line navigation at a constant altitude and airspeed.
(HAC BOARD) What is contour flight?
Conforms to the earths surface, cover concealment, varying airspeed and altitude
(HAC BOARD) What is your night currency, carry pax night training flights, what restrictions?
-No pilot shall sign for an aircraft at night without having flow that model aircraft within previous 15 days; -Pilot, Co-Pilot, CC, AO shall be NSQ for applicable light level and must have flown 1 hour of NVG time within previous 30 days
(HAC BOARD) Can you do simulated EPs with HST onboard?
Yes, none that may effect aircraft controllability
(HAC BOARD) What is combat cruise?
-10 degrees ahead of abeam on one side to same on other; -Min 500’ seperation
(HAC BOARD) What are the 7 Principles of CRM?
DAMCLAS
(HAC BOARD) What are the 5 steps of ORM?
I AM IS; Identify Hazards
Assess Hazards
Make Risk Decisions
Implement Controls
Supervise
(HAC BOARD) According to CNAF, if you have an engine failure, what allows you to bypass one airfield for another?
1) The nature of the EP, possible mechanical malfunctions difficulties may occur for prolonged flight2) The altitude, weight, and useable fuel at the time of engine stoppage
3) Terrain & Weather en-route and suitable landing points
4) Possible air traffic congestion
5) Pilot familiarity with the airport to be used
(HAC BOARD) You take off and suddenly the aircraft feels like a washing machine, what the deal?
Damper failure, land
(HAC BOARD) You are doing CALS at LZ 21 and the tail skid wont go down, what do you do?
Go home, come into a 25’ hover and come straight down
(HAC BOARD) How many aircraft and pilots make a 1.0 T/O Squadron?
16 A/C; 38 Pilots
(HAC BOARD) What does ASR stand for?
Assault Support Request
(HAC BOARD) What does JTAR stand for?
Joint Tactical Air Request
(HAC BOARD) What are the six starter interlocks?
Please Baby Rub My Head Please
Pylon Unsafe for Flight
Blade Fold Safety Valve Open
Rotor Brake not fully pressurized
Mechanical Gust Lock Engaged
Head not in start position
Pitch Locks advanced
(HAC BOARD) What is an example of a second generation MANPAD?
Plume tracker, all aspect capability
(HAC BOARD) What system do we have to defeat a second generation MANPAD?
AAR-47 will work with ALE-47 and the DIRCM AAQ-24(v)25
(HAC BOARD) What are CNAFs requirements for a HAC? (6)
1) Possess to advanced degree the knowledge, proficiency and capabilities of an H2P2) Minimum 500 total flight hours
3) Have 150 hours on rotary wing aircraft
4) Have pilot hours in class and model required by the commanding officer or higher authority and demonstrate the proficiency and judgement required to ensure the successful accomplishment of all tasks of the unit mission
5) Demonstrate ability to command and train the officers and enlisted members of the flight crew
6) Demonstrate the qualities of leadership required to conduct advanced base or detached unit operations as an OIC when such duty is required as part of the units mission or method of operation
(HAC BOARD) What are the 14 Marine Corps Leadership traits?
JJ DID TIE BUCKLEJustice
Judgement
Dependability
Initiative
Decisiveness
Tact
Integrity
Enthusiasm
Bearing
Unselfishness
Courage
Knowledge
Loyalty
Endurance
(HAC BOARD) What are the TAC turn principles?
Tactical wingman will always change sides in the formation
Outside aircraft always turns first
Tactical wing is always responsible for clearance.