Mission Operations: Terrain Flight Planning And Safety

Question 1

Planning Graphics and Common Symbology will be IAW with what publications?

Answer 1

Planning Graphics and Common Symbology will be IAW with FM 1-02.2 and JP 1-02

Question 2

Hazard Markings are marked with red ink at least ____ on either side of the selected course line. Hazard maps should be updated and reviewed up to ______ on either side of the selected course line for safety should intentional or unintentional deviation become necessary.

Answer 2

Hazard Markings are marked with red ink at least 5k on either side of the selected course line. Hazard maps should be updated and reviewed up to 10NM on either side of the selected course line for safety should intentional or unintentional deviation become necessary

Question 3

As flight altitude decreases, so should planned mission airspeeds. What are the recommended planning airspeed for Enroute, low level, contour, and NOE?

Answer 3

Recommended planning airspeeds are as follows:
Enroute=110 G
Low level= 100 G
Contour= 80 G
NOE= 60 G.

Planners must account for different modes of flight when determining mission airspeeds. Avoid extended periods of NOE flight, unless the tactical situation dictates, to reduce pilot workload and fatigue

Question 4

Large serials (more than two aircraft) may be appropriate depending on the tactical situation; however, flights in known or expected threat areas should be limited to _____ aircraft per serial.

Answer 4

Two