NATOPS Flashcards
NATOPS
Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization
NATOPS Scope
To improve aviation safety and readiness throughout the Navy and Marine Corps.
Warning Definition
Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, or
condition, etc., that may result in injury, death, or loss of aircraft if not
carefully observed or followed.
Caution Definition
Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, or
condition, etc., that may result in damage to equipment if not carefully
observed or followed.
Note Definition
Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, or
condition, etc., that must be emphasized.
“SHALL”
“Shall” is used only when application of a procedure is mandatory.
Should
“Should” is used only when application of a procedure is recommended.
May
“May” and “need not” are used only when application of a procedure is optional.
Will
“Will” indicates futurity and never indicates any degree of requirement for application of a procedure.