MC-130 HAAR/TAAR

Question 1

EMCON 3

Answer 1

Radio silent, use of other emitters permitted unless specifically prohibited (see SPINS)

Question 2

MC-130J Fuel Burn ROT

Answer 2

Mid-level: 5000 lbs/hr

Low-level: 5500 lbs/hr

Question 3

What are altitude requirements for training?

Answer 3

Do not conduct training below 1000 ft with GW above 130K lbs or without 3 engine climb capability of at least 500 fpm.

Question 4

What is minimum refueling altitude (operational)?

Answer 4

500 ft or 300 ft above the receivers lowest altitude

Question 5

CV-22 Fuel Burn ROT

Answer 5

3000 lbs/hr

Question 6

List Rendezvous Considerations (more than 5, less than 7…) (3 of 3)

Answer 6

EMCON
Acquisition
  - Electronic
  - Visual
NVD
  - NVG, IR Strobes and position lights
    -- Flashlight
    -- Cloak

Question 7

MH-60 Fuel Burn ROT

Answer 7

1300 lbs/hr

Question 8

What planning considerations do you need to take into account for track selection?

Answer 8

• Track length
• Threats
• Terrain
• Refueling altitude
• Sun and moon data
• Weather

Question 9

List Rendezvous Considerations (more than 5, less than 7…) (1 of 3)

Answer 9

• Type and number of aircraft in formation
• Type of formation
• Wx conditions
• Aircraft systems available: nav, comm, anti-ice, wx radar, FLIR, etc.
• Aircraft performance limits: airspeed, altitude, range
• Terrain / obstacles
• Availability of NAVAID and facilities

Question 10

Rendezvous Visibility Requirements:

Answer 10

Visual RV: 3 nm
Electronic RV: 1 nm
Flight through clouds after contact not recommended

Question 11

EMCON 4

Answer 11

No emissions unless specifically authorized

Question 12

MH-47 Fuel Burn ROT

Answer 12

2700 lbs/hr

Question 13

EMCON 1

Answer 13

Any and all emitters authorized

Question 14

EMCON 2

Answer 14

Restricted communications, radio silent, except 10-minute call and breakaway; all other emitters authorized
(community standard)

Question 15

MC-130H Fuel Burn ROT

Answer 15

Mid-level: 5600 lbs/hr
Low-level: 6500 lbs/hr
3-3.MC-130H has 5700 and 7300 lbs/hr

Question 16

List Rendezvous Considerations (more than 5, less than 7…) (2 of 3)

Answer 16

• Enemy situation
• Crew proficiency
• Procedures stated in HHQ OPORD
• Mission
• Recovery / emergency bases
• Observation positions
• Emergency procedures
• Post-AR assembly