M3710.1H AIR OPS Flashcards
How shall changes about the manual be submitted
To commandant CG-711 via the requesting units CO
p. 1-2
What gives commandant primary authority for the operation of aircraft in the coast guard
14 U.S.C. $88 and $93
p 1-3
For aviation missions involving multiple aircraft, an Air Mission Commander(AMC) shall normally be assigned and responsible for what?
the overall mission execution and if aviation assets are operating jointly with surface or other assets, the AMC SHALL be responsible for execution of the aviation portion of the mission
p. 1-4
What are the 11 missions of the coast guard
search and rescue marine safety ports, waterways, and coastal security drug interdiction migrant interdiction defense readiness ice operations aids to navigation and waterways management marine environmental protection living marine resources other law enforcement
p. 1-9
For operational units what percent of all fixed wing flight hours and rotary wing hours should be dedicated to training?
20% fixed wing
40% rotary wing
p. 1-11
Mission prioritization
- threats to national security
- serious personal injury or loss of life
- major property loss
p. 1-13
U.S Coast Guard maritime law enforcement manual
M16247.1
p. 1-13
International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual
M16130.2
p. 1-13
Authorized mission requirements uses are defined and described by the various employment categories in what?
Abstract of Operations Reports M3123.7
There are situations in which use of coast guard aircraft by private entities requires reimbursement. current rates can be found where
M7310.1
Coast Guard Reimbursable Standard Rates
p. 2-3
What are aircraft capabilities founded primarily on
SAR enforcement of laws and treaties(ELT) Marine environmental protection(MEP) Military readiness other missions requiring operational response
p. 1-2
Aircraft modifications require close coordination between whom to ensure air worthiness certification, flight clearance authorization, and flight evaluations are completed in a safe and systematic manner
commandant CG-711, CG-41, CG 1131and ALC
P. 2-4
Flight test program fight for aircraft modifications and such must be authorized by whom
CG-711
p. 2-4
Before test flights in which a USCG aviator will be flying with a non uscg aviator( e.g. joint uscg/navair certification or joint uscg/original equipment manufacturer test flights) what must be completed
a thorough preflight briefing covering airframe model specific differences, requisite flight test maneuvers, emergency procedures, checklists, and CRM issues, at minimum
p 2-4
What circumstance may an air unit commanding officer assign a properly qualified aviator of another service as a pilot in a coast guard aircraft without prior authorization
In an EMERGENCY and the assignment shall then be reported from the CO to CG-711 via the chain of command and the command SHALL retain a description of the emergency conditions and an account of the circumstances leading to the assignment.
p 2-5
How does the PIC accept command/responsibility of the aircraft
By signing the preflight record
p 2-6
How is clearance defined
Military permission to execute a definite aircraft movement, not to be confused with air traffic control clearance
p 2-8
What is basic clearance for flights of coast guard aircraft based on
The nature of the mission, condition of the aircraft and crew, and the actual/expected weather and other conditions at all points in the proposed flight
p. 2-8
What is ESCAT
It is an emergency preparedness plan that prescribes the joint action to be taken by appropriate elements of the Department of Defense(DOD), the Department of Transportation(DOT), and the Department of Homeland Security(DHS) in the interests of national security
p. 2-8
Who is the clearance authority for further flights of aircraft with actual or suspected structural damage or major malfunction
CG-711 with technical concurrence from CG-41
p. 2-9
What is an FRZ and may coast guard auxiliary aircraft enter
Flight restricted zone and they are prohibited
p. 2-9
What is approval
Military permission to employ mission essential coast guard personnel on aircraft not operated by the coast guard
p. 2-10
Flight passenger manifests may be recorded in ALMIS or on paper and shall be retained by the aircrafts home unit for no less than ____ years
7 years
p 3-4
Normally, either of the following is required to meet minimum pilot assignment requirements for two pilot aircraft
- an AC and a copilot
- 2 FPs
p 3-5
What pilots are required for maintenance flights
- at a minimum an AC and a FP
- A CO may authorize a CP in lieu of FP for deployed aircraft
- when practicable assign the EO to unit test flights but necessary to
be the PIC
P. 3-5
For ferry flights the minimum required pilot assignment consists of
AC and CP
p. 3-5
For all missions(vertical surface, fast roping, operational training, SAR, shipboard ops, CBRNE, etc.) the PIC shall hold
the qualification for the specific mission to be performed while the second pilot is not required to
p. 3-7
The minimum crew described in the flight manual is defined as
the minimum number of persons required to operate the aircraft safely
p. 3-7
The minimum aircrew requirements for the H-60 and H-65
- SAR/MEDEVAC
- airborne use of force
- fast roping
- tactical fast roping
- non-personnel hoist(e.g. HIFR/VERTREP)
- All other missions
- FM RS
- BA PM-A
- FR
- TAC-FR PM-A
- BH
- BA
P 3-7, 3-8
Minimum aircrew requirements for the C-130H
- SAR/Patrol
- Medevac
- CASPER sensor operations
- CASPER tactical operations
- cargo
- all other missions
- BA DM R N FE
- BA LM R FE
- BA DM R N FE SSO
- BA DM R N FE SSO TSO
- LM R FE
- BA FE
P 3-9
Minimum aircrew requirements for C-130J
- SAR/Patrol
- Operations using mission system suite
- All other missions
- DM LM
- DM LM MSO1 MSO2
- BA LM
P 3-9
Minimum aircrew requirements for the C-144
- SAR/Patrol
- Operations using mission system pallet
- Cargo
- All other missions
- BA DM
- BA DM MSO1 MSO2
- BA LM
- BA
P. 3-10
Alert duty is limited to how many hours unless adequate crew rest facilities are available
12 hours
p. 3-12
Flight crew members shall be assigned strip alert for more than __ consecutive hours with adequate rest facilities or __ consecutive hours without adequate rest facilities. They shall have at least __ hours off duty immediately before assuming strip alert duty
12 with adequate
8 without adequate
10 offduty before strip alert
p. 3-12
For any crew day that ends in a time zone that is 3 or more hours different from where it began, required hours off duty shall be increased by __ hours
3 hours
p. 3-12
Seven day duty limit
A flight crew member shall be relieved from all duty for not less than 24 consecutive hours at least once during any __ consecutive days
8 days
p. 3-13
Seven day hour limit
A flight crew member shall not fly as a crew member more than __ hours in any 7 consecutive days
50 hours
p 3-13
Thirty day hour rule
A flight crew member shall not fly as a crew member more than __ hours during any 30 consecutive days
125 hours
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