Operations, Naval Aviation Platforms and Missions Flashcards
What does CATCC stand for?
Carrier Air Traffic Control Center
How many work centers is CATCC comprised of?
Two
Air Operations (AirOps)
Carrier Controlled Approach (CCA)
What is Case I?
No lower than 3,000 feet and 5 NM
What is Case II?
No lower than 1,000 feet and 5 NM
What is Case III?
Below 1,000 feet or 5 NM
What does CDC stand for?
Combat Direction Center
What is the purpose of Strike Ops?
They establish a viable air plan
What is the AN/SPN 41?
Bulls Eye
What is the AN/SPN 46?
Easy Rider or PALS
What does PALS stand for?
Precision Approach and Landing System
What does EMCON stand for?
Emissions Control
What is the purpose of EMCON?
Imposes restrictions on the use of electronics systems to deny information to the enemy
What does 99 mean?
Transmission to all aircraft
What is an air plan?
Schedule of flight operations for a 24-hour period
What does angels mean?
Altitude of aircraft in thousands of feet
What does ball mean?
Pilot report indicting that the VLA is in sight
What does HIFR mean?
Helicopter In-Flight Refueling
What does Holy Helo mean?
Helicopter used to transport chaplains
What is on a load report?
Number of passengers VIP codes Mail Cargo on board Fuel requirements Pilot's name
What is a nugget?
First-tour pilot
What does pickle mean?
Another term for jettison
What is on the Retro Report?
Number of passengers VIP codes Mail Cargo on board Fuel requirements Pilot's name
What are the six core capabilities?
Forward Presence Deterrence Sea Control Power Projection Maritime Security Humaitarian
What does HSC stand for?
Helicopter Sea Combat
