NATOPS Flashcards
What is the purpose of the NATOPS?
To improve readiness and reduce aircraft mishaps.
What does NATOPS stand for?
Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization.
How many aircraft did the navy/marine corps lose in 1950 alone?
776 at the rate of 2 aircraft per day.
When was the NAMP initiated?
1959
When was the NATOPS established?
1961
What does ‘note’ mean?
And operating procedure that is emphasized.
What does ‘warning’ mean?
An operating procedure that may result in injury or death if not carefully observed or followed.
What does ‘may’ mean?
A procedure that is optional.
What word refers to an operating procedure that may result in damage to equipment if not carefully observed or followed?
Caution
What does ‘shall’ mean?
Refers to a procedure that is mandatory.
What does ‘will’ indicate?
Indicates futurity and never indicates any degree of requirement for application of a procedure.
What word refers to a procedure that is recommended?
Should
How are COMNAVAIRLANT aircraft visually identified?
First character shall be “A through M;” second character shall be “A through Z.”
How are COMNAVAIRPAC aircraft visually identified?
First character shall be “N through Z;” second character shall be “A through Z.”
How are CNATRA aircraft visually identified?
First character shall be “A through G;” there is no second character.
