Operational Considerations

Question 1

Flight Deck Environment

Question 2

Alert Conditions/Requirements

Answer 2

Question 3

Emitter Hazards (SPY-1D, AN/APS-147/153, Link-16, etc)

Answer 3

The SPY-1 and SPY-3 radars on CG/DDG ships pose a radiation hazard (RADHAZ), to include HERO and aircraft
electromagnetic vulnerability, when in-flight aircraft are within the minimum safe distance. During open water
operations maintain a minimum safe distance of at least 520 feet from CG and DDG ships. If flight within 520 feet
is required, including take-off and landing, ensure the ship has sectored or brought the SPY radar to low power.
While within 520 feet remain aft of the super structure unless the ship has confirmed that the side/forward radar
arrays are also sectored. For the SPY-6 equipped DDG Flight IIA and III ships, this minimum safe distance is
increased to 1150 feet.

Link 16 presents a hazard of electromagnetic radiation to personnel
when radiating and is not inhibited by the WOW switch.

Question 4

Hot Refueling Operations (Shipboard)

Question 5

HERO Considerations