NATOPS Chapter 1 Flashcards
NATOPS?
Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization Program
What is Natops?
The NATOPS Program is a positive approach towards improving combat readiness and achieving a substantial reduction in the aircraft mishap rate.
Who wrote NATOPS?
Read Admiral John S. Lemmon
When can you violate NATOPS?
No manual can address every situation completely or be a substitute for sound judgement. Operational situations may require modification of the procedures contained therein.
Who is responsible for NATOPS?
Prepared under the authority of the CNO, and issued by Commander, Naval Air Systems Command
Types of NATOPS changes
Urgent, Priority, or Routine
WARNING
Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, condition, etc.. that may result in injury, death or loss of aircraft if not carefully observed or followed.
CAUTION
Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, condition, etc.. that may result in damage to equipment if not carefully observed or followed.
NOTE
Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, condition, etc.. that must be emphasized
SHALL
is used only when application of a procedure is mandatory
SHOULD
is used only when application of a procedure is recommended
MAY and NEED NOT
are used only when application of a procedure is optional
WILL
indicates futurity and never indicates any degree of requirement for application of a procedure
LAND IMMEDIATELY
Execute a landing without delay
LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Land at the first site at which a safe landing can be made
LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE
Extended flight is not recommended. Landing site and duration of flight is at the discretion of the pilot in command.
MH-60R Primary Missions
Command and Control
ASW
Non Combat Operations
Electronic Warfare
SUW
MH-60R Secondary Missions
Health Services
Amphibious Warfare
Logistics
Fleet Support
Air Warfare
Naval Special Warfare
Intelligence Operations
SUW Seating
3 seats, max 2 pax
ASW Seating
2 seats, max 1 pax
Logistics/VERTREP seating
=<5 seats, =<3 pax
SAR/MEDEVAC
=<5 seats, =<3 pax
Seating Limitiations
- Use of Sonobuoy Launcher window is prohibited
- A max of 4 seats may be occupied in any configuration. Litter installation prevents use of SO console and Instructor seat
- Starboard rear seat may be installed if diping sonar removed. Center seat may installed if sonar, sono, and rast probe are removed. Port rear seat may be installed if dipping sonar and sono are removed.
- LHEP should be removed for SAR missions
- Dedicated SAR in ASW config with ALFS is not recommended
- SAR with LHEP installed is not recommended
-SO console seat poses a head strike hazard to port and center rear seat. SO console seat shall be unoccupied.
-Only a simula seat shall be installed in instructor seat position
-Instructor seat shall not be occupied if GAU-21 is inboard stow
-Center rear seat shall be removed if RAST probe installed
-Center rear seat shall be unoccupied if conducting VERTREP
-Simula seat should be removed during flights not requiring its use.
Aircraft Length
64’ 10”
