MSN MQF Flashcards
Mountainous terrain as defined by ATP-56(B) and adopted by AFFSA is defined as 500 ft surface elevation change over one-half NM distance. Ref: AFI 11-202, Vol 3 Para: Attachment 1, Terms
True
During tactical low level operations, avoid thunderstorms and cumulonimbus clouds (CBs) by _____ NM. Also, avoid gust fronts and winds proceeding rapidly moving thunderstorms. Ref: AFI 11-2MC-130JV3, para 5.14.3.3
5
Normally, aircrew will use supplemental oxygen anytime the cabin altitude exceeds___________ . Ref: AFI 11-202, Vol 3 Para: 3.14.1
10,000 ft MSL
While overwater, life preserver units (LPUs) will be sized and available at the crewmember’s station, and worn whenever below ___________. Ref: AFI 11-2MC-130JV3, para 5.21.4
2,000’ overwater (except for takeoff and landing)
Except MAJCOM-approved aerial demonstrations/events or during takeoff or landing, do not operate aircraft over congested areas or groups of people if the altitude does not ensure at least _____ above the highest obstacle within a _____ radius of the aircraft. Ref: AFI 11-202, Vol 3 Para: 6.2.3.3
1,000 ft, 2,000 ft
When using wind circles for inflight CARP computation, label the DZ depiction or acetate overlay with the constants used to construct the wind circles; i.e., ____, or size of constant wind circles used. Ref: AFI 11-231, 31 Aug 2005 Para: 4.5.1.6
type of parachute, load weight, and TTF
When surface winds are unknown (e.g., blind drops to unmanned DZs), the jumpmaster and army airborne mission commander (if designated) will be advised when drop altitude winds exceed ____ knots for personnel drops. Ref: AFI 11-231, 31 Aug 2005 Para: 9.3
30
Aircrews will not make airdrops using parachutes for which AFI 11-231 does not list ballistics unless the user provides approved ballistic data or “K” factor. Ref: AFI 11-231, 31 Aug 2005 Para: 9.4
True
Minimum usable drop zone time for all airdrops is ____. Ref: AFI 11-231, 31 Aug 2005 Para: 3.2.34 NOTE, 4.2.3 NOTE
3 seconds
Wind Factor and ETP data computations are required on Category I routes or Category I route segments when the total time between the last suitable airfield and the FSAF is __ hours or more. Ref: AFI 11-2MC-130JV3, Para 11.2.2.1
5
An overrun is normally not considered part of the usable runway when establishing airfield markings. Do not include overrun distances to calculate the available LZ length required for operations. Ref: AFI 13-217, 10 May 2007 Para: 3.5.11
True
When computing the minimum DZ size for personnel airdrops at 1,000 feet AGL and below, add ______ yards to the _________ for each additional parachutist when airdropping ST/Pararescue personnel. Ref: AFI 13-217, 10 May 2007 Para: Table 2.1
75, PI
During USAF MFF operations, aircrews should ensure the Jumpmaster/Team leader is aware when aerial power lines are within ________ meters of the intended PI. Ref: AFI 13-217, 10 May 2007 Para: 2.7.5.
1,000
The surface wind at the DZ is normally measured using an anemometer or other calibrated wind-measuring device. Wind direction is reported in magnetic degrees and wind speed in knots. Ref: AFI 13-217, 10 May 2007 Para: 2.8.1.
True
The surface wind limit for AF training bundles (SATB) airdrops is ______ knots. Ref: AFI 13-217, 10 May 2007 Para: Table 2.3
25
Suitable airfields are those normally within ___ NM of flight planned course centerline meeting weather, fuel, and C-130J runway requirements. Ref: AFI 11-2MC-130JV3, Para: 12.8.
100
During personnel drops the surface wind limit for AF static line airdrops (land) is _______ kts. Ref: AFI 13-217, 10 May 2007 Para: Table 2.4
13
Drop clearance to a marked DZ is normally inherent with mission clearance and is confirmed by the aircrew observing the pre-briefed visual DZ markings. Unless radio communications are specifically required, any coordinated markings, other than red smoke, red flares, or red lights indicate a clearance to drop. Ref: AFI 13-217, 10 May 2007 Para: 2.12.1.
True
When an off DZ airdrop has been confirmed or suspected, the aircrew involved will not attempt another drop for the remainder of the mission. In the case of an off DZ drop involving injury or death to personnel, the mission will be terminated and the aircraft will land as soon as possible. Ref: AFI 13-217, 10 May 2007 Para: 2.21.1.
True
DZ/LZ surveys become obsolete ____ years after the date of MAJCOM approval and must be resurveyed prior to use. Ref: AFI 13-217, 10 May 2007 Para: 2.23, NOTE
5
The box length when using The Box and One configuration for an AMP-3 LZ is _____ feet. Ref: AFI 13-217, 10 May 2007 Para: 3.6.4.3.
500
During HAAR, tankers and receivers will begin monitoring designated radio frequencies and will have electronic RV equipment operating no less than ____ minutes prior to ARCT. Ref: ATP-3.3.4.2, Nov 13 Para: 3.37. Pg: 3-39
10
If electronic charts are used, _____________, prepared IAW chart requirements, must be immediately available for each crew member using electronic charts. Ref: AFI11-2MC-130JV3, Para: 17.7.6
backup paper chart
For On-Call (Unplanned) HAAR/TAAR, crews will have ____, and ____ prior to join-up on any on-call track. Tanker aircrews are responsible for maintaining terrain clearance on track and will recompute track heading and refueling altitude as the terrain or threat dictate. Ref: ATP-3.3.4.2, Nov 13 Para: 3.15.b. Pg: 3-18 & Para: 4.15.b. Pg: 4-19
MSA, recommended refueling altitude
HAAR/TAAR contacts will not be conducted when radio communication capability between the tanker and receiver(s) is lost except during emergency fuel situation or contingency operations. Ref: ATP-3.3.4.2, Nov 13 Para: 3.37 Pg: 3-39 CAUTION & Para: 3.37 Pg: 4-38 NOTE
True
Radio Silent HAAR/TAAR may be conducted for tactical training and operational missions provided:_____ Ref: ATP-3.3.4.2, Nov 13 Para: 3.44. Pg: 3-41 & Para: 4.44. Pg: 4.40.
The HAAR/TAAR pre-rendezvous briefing requirements will be covered in the pre-mission briefing.
Radio equipment on both aircraft must be operative and aircrews on both aircraft must monitor the same frequency and GUARD (243.0 MHZ) during all AAR procedures
The rendezvous requirements and altimeter setting are all briefed prior to the mission.
Minimum visibility for a visual rendezvous is ___ NM. Minimum visibility for electronic rendezvous is ___ NM. Ref: ATP-3.3.4.2, Nov 13 Para: 3.5.b. Pg: 3-7 & Para: 4.5.b. Pg: 4-9
3, 1
During HAAR, the tanker is within 3 nm of receiver prior to assuming formation lead. If visual contact is not established but electronic contact is maintained, the tanker will maintain current altitude and continue join-up. At 1 nm electronic contact, if visual contact is not established, the tanker will: Ref: ATP-3.3.4.2, Nov 13 Para: 3.29.a.1.b. Pg: FCIF 2015-248, Attachment 1
Turn 45 degrees right of track heading; lower flaps to air refueling configuration (as required); slow to refueling airspeed; call “NO VISUAL CONTACT”; after 30 sec, turn left and resume track heading
Low-speed drogue flight limitations include a minimum speed for AR operations of ____ to an extended maximum speed of ____ KIAS. Ref: TO 1C-130(M)J-1, Pg: 1-8
105, 130
Aeronautical charts do not depict man-made obstacles less than ___ feet AGL or a change in terrain until it exceeds the chart contour interval. Ref: AFI11-2MC-130JV3, Para: 17.7.6
200
For KC-135 AAR, with two pumps running, fuel transfer to the MC-130J should be planned at ____ PPM. Ref: ATP-3.3.4.2 (C) US SRD, Dec 15 Para: Appendix 8A Pg: 8-2
3800
For KC-10 AAR, with two pumps running, fuel transfer to the MC-130J should be planned at ___ PPM. Ref: ATP-3.3.4.2 (C) US SRD, Dec 15 Para: Appendix 8B Pg: 8-5
3000
During HAAR, if both visual and electronic contact are lost after your aircraft is within 3 NM of the receiver. Ref: ATP-3.3.4.2, Nov 13 Para: 3.29.a.1.a. Pg: FCIF 2015-248, Attachment 1
Immediately call “ CONTACT LOST”, establish a minimum 500 ft vertical seperation (if able or conditions permit), turn 45 degrees right of track heading, and after 30 seconds maneuver for another RV or proceed as briefed.
When performing multiple equipment airdrops across the same DZ, _____airdrop checklists will be accomplished. Ref: AFI11-2MC-130JV3, Para: 17.18.4.5
all
During HAAR with two or more receivers, if the tanker is ready to begin refueling operations Ref: ATP-3.3.4.2, Nov 13 Para: 3.11.b.1. Pg: 3-14
the receiver on the left side may be cleared for contacts prior to the second element crossing over to the echelon right position.
Fuel transfer rates for HAAR/TAAR are normally____ pounds per minute, however, they are dependent on the tanker configuration. Specific National Annex should be consulted to determine the actual fuel transfer rate. Ref: ATP-3.3.4.2, Nov 13 Para: 3.2.a. Pg: 3-1 & Para: 4.2. Pg: 4-2
500-1000
During HAAR/TAAR, at the ARCP, both receivers and tankers should plan to arrive at the ARCP on time; however, if a deviation is required, receivers should arrive early (no more than____ min(s)) and tankers should arrive at the ARCP late (no more than____ min(s)). Ref: ATP-3.3.4.2, Nov 13 Para: 3.6.b. Pg: 3-8 & Para: 4.6.b. Pg: 4-10
1/1
During HAAR, prior to the tanker assuming formation lead, if the tanker is within 1 nm of the receiver(s) and loses visual contact, it will immediately: Ref: ATP-3.3.4.2, Nov 13 Para: 3.29.a.2.a Pg: FCIF 2015-248, Attachment 1
Establish a minimum of 500 ft vertical seperation (if able or conditions permit), turn 45 degrees right of track heading, after 30 sec maneuver for another RV or proceed as briefed
During AAR strategic tanker(s) and heavy receiver(s) should communicate as soon as possible (in no case later than_________) to update ETAs. Ref: ATP-3.3.4.2 (C) US SRD, Dec 15 Para: SE.9.2.1.8. Pg: 8-42
15 minutes prior to the rendezvous control time.
A receiver call to “Toboggan” is a request for the tanker to: Ref: ATP-3.3.4.2, Nov 13 Para: Annex 1A Pg: 1A-16
Start a slow descent maintaining air refueling airspeed. The rate of descent is between 300 and 500 ft per min and this should be used unless tanker or receiver requests otherwise.
______________ is the minimum electronic equipment required for conducting an electronic rendezvous. Ref: ATP-3.3.4.2, Nov 13 Para: 3.5.b. Pg: 3-7 & Para: 4.5.b. Pg: 4-9
Equipment with the ability to determine receiver range (e.g. A/A TACAN).
Receivers will use the brevity term “TEXACO” to request an on-call HAAR/TAAR. Tanker aircrews, after examining the terrain on track will compute and relay ____________, __________ and ____________ to receivers. Ref: ATP-3.3.4.2, Nov 13 Para: 3.15.a. Pg: 3-18 & Para: 4.15.a. Pg: 4-19
refueling altitude, MSA, time status
Who is the approval authority for Jumpmaster Directed Airdrops? Ref: AFI11-2MC-130JV3, Para: 17.18.1.5
Group/CC
For HAAR/TAAR, during a RV Hotel (random rendezvous), the tanker will be established on RV altitude at least ____ NM from the receivers and maintain this altitude until visual contact is established. Ref: ATP-3.3.4.2, Nov 13 Para: 3.H.2. Pg: 3H-1 & Para: 4.H.2. Pg: 4H-1
5
The response reset switch must never be actuated with the receiver engaged, as this could cause loss of all response capability. Ref: ATP-3.3.4.2, Nov 13 Para: 4.9.c. Pg: 4-14 CAUTION & Para: 3.9.d. Pg: 3-13 CAUTION
True
After the 1- or 2- minute warning, any crewmember observing a condition that would jeopardize a safe drop will transmit _____on interphone. Ref: AFI11-2MC-130JV3 Para: 17.18.9.2
“no drop”
During HAAR/TAAR, a small amount of fuel spray from the nozzle and receptacle during fuel transfer requires immediate termination of air refueling operations due to the possibility of fire. Ref: ATP-3.3.4.2, Nov 13 Para: 3.31.c. Pg: 3-37 & Para: 4.31.c. Pg: 4-35
False
During reduced receiver flight performance (HAAR/TAAR), the tanker will: Ref: ATP-3.3.4.2, Nov 13 Para: 3.33. Pg: 3-38 & Para. 4.33. Pg: 4-36
Perform a receiver high RV.
Execute the join-up to place the receiver on the side of the tanker with the intended refueling hose.
Establish refueling airspeed and set refueling hoses prior to reaching the receivers abeam position.
(All of the above)
During Fixed Wing AAR, receivers maintain altitude separation of at least _____ feet until _____ from the tanker. Once the recever is visual with the tanker, receivers are clear to join and should initiate a progressive climb towards the tanker. Ref: ATP-3.3.4.2, Nov 13 Para: 2.2.d. Pg: 2-2
1,000 / 1 NM
For fixed wing AAR procedures conducting an RV Delta, the receiver will be established at 1000 ft below the assigned base AAR altitude when departing the RVCP. Ref: ATP-3.3.4.2, Nov 13 Para: 2.D.2.d.1. Pg: 2D-5
False
A “No-Drop” condition exists if the aircraft location is not within pre-coordinated parameters at the ___________________. Ref: AFI 11-2MC-130JV3, Para: 17.18.6
“10 second” call
For fixed wing AAR while conducting a RV Golf (En Route), the tankers and receiver(s) navigate independently to arrive at the ARIP at: Ref: ATP-3.3.4.2, Nov 13 Para: 2.G.2.a. Pg: 2G-1
a designated ARCT
The subtle inaccuracies of unverified survey points and chart printing combined with position round off errors and physical over flight limitations can easily introduce navigation errors of 500 yards or more (in regards to manual position update). Even an unkeyed GPS receiver used for position updates is generally more accurate than a crew-entered update. Ref: T.O. 1C-130(M)J-1-4, Page 9-72
True
During combination drops, if the computed release point will result in any jumper landing within _____ of any boundary of the DZ, ___________. Ref: AFI 11-2MC-130V3, Para: 17.18.13.2
150 yards, inform the jumpmaster
There can be up to ____separate airdrops (CARPS) in each flight plan route, with each one having the capability to run multiple passes over the drop zone. Ref: T.O. 1C-130(M)J-1-4, Page 12-54
10
When inputting IPRA parameters, runway alignment should be referenced to true north. A runway alignment referenced to magnetic or grid north may prevent optimum DA/FD performance. Ref: T.O. 1C-130(M)J-1-4, Page 11-71
True
When the airplane is between the TP and DZ ESC waypoints, the CNI-MS switches to a sensitive steering mode (approach gains) and reports the crosstrack error in ______ instead of miles. Ref: T.O. 1C-130(M)J-1-4, Page 12-61
Yards
When building an IPRA, the IAF should be located so that the course change from the IAF to the IF is less than _____ degrees (____ degrees or less is recommended). Ref: T.O. 1C-130(M)J-1-4, Page 11-71
120, 60
Maximum recommended gross weight for max effort landings is: Ref: T.O. 1C-130(M)J-1, Page 1-2
142,000lbs