OPNAV 3710.7U

Question 1

Requirements for HAC

Answer 1

The NATOPS manual shall establish the designation for the particular model and the individual shall:

a) Have completed the requirements for, and possess to an advanced degree, the knowledge, proficiency, and capabilities of second pilot,
b) Have a minimum of 500 total flight hours,
c) Have 150 hours in rotary wing aircraft,
d) Have pilot hours in class and model as required by the commanding officer or higher authority and demonstrate the proficiency and judgment required to ensure the successful accomplishment of all tasks of the unit mission,
e) Demonstrate the ability to command and train the officers and enlisted members of the flight crew,
f) Demonstrate the qualities of leadership required to conduct advance base and deployed unit operations as officer in charge when such duty is required as part of the unit’s mission or method of operation

Question 2

Passengers (def.)

Answer 2

An individual who is not part of the aircrew travelling in an aircraft designed or normally configured for passenger capability on a point-to-point flight

Question 3

Risk (def.)

Answer 3

An expression of possible loss in terms of severity and probability

Question 4

Hazard (def.)

Answer 4

A condition with the potential to cause personnel injury or death, property damage, or mission degradation

Question 5

Emergency and Humanitarian operations

Answer 5

Naval aircraft operations are authorized in emergencies such as forest fire, search and rescue, major calamities, and for humanitarian reasons including life-threatening circumstances. Notification of the operation shall be made to the CNO or CMC, as appropriate, and the responsible local commander, but without delaying action when time is an essential factor.

Question 6

Terminate (def.)

Answer 6

Applies to individual elements or engagements in an overall exercise and means the individual units involved in a localized engagement shall cease maneuvering for that particular engagement without knocking off the entire exercise

Question 7

Knock it off (def.)

Answer 7

All participating elements in an exercise shall cease maneuvering

Question 8

Nonessential flights

Answer 8

The use of aircraft for nonessential flights shall not be authorized. Any flight open to misinterpretation by the public shall be avoided. Examples of flights that are considered nonessential are as follows:

a) Flights of a routine business nature for which commercial air or other military transportation could be more economically substituted
b) Flights for any officer or groups of officers, the sole purpose of which is the convenience and/or prestige of the officers concerned and not the performance of official duties or accomplishment of bona fide training
c) Repeated flights to the hometown area of flight personnel concerned
d) Flights coinciding with major sporting events or civic celebrations

Question 9

Embarkation of Passengers

Answer 9

No person shall be embarked as a passenger nor shall any cargo be embarked on a naval aircraft unless authorization has been granted by competent authority in accordance with applicable directives

Question 10

Helicopter passenger overwater flights at night

Answer 10

… are authorized subject to the following restrictions:

1) Ship launches and recoveries shall be made during daylight hours. This constraint may be waived by the Strike Group Commander, Amphibious Squadron Commander, MAGTF Commander, or OTC in cases of operational necessity
2) In cases of MEDEVAC, a qualified medical attendant who is current in approved water survival training (non-aircrew underwater emergency egress at a minimum) and has been properly briefed on emergency egress procedures for that aircraft may be transferred at night with approval of the ship’s CO
3) This does not preclude troop movement in support of amphibious exercises, VBSS level III operations, or SPECOPS training and operational missions

Question 11

Pilot in Command (def.)

Answer 11

The PIC is responsible for safe and orderly conduct of the flight and well-being of the crew.

Question 12

Wing/Group/Squadron CO embarked

Answer 12

…on a mission involving aircraft of their command retains full authority and responsibility regarding command, including the mission in which participating

Question 13

Flag/General Officer embarked

Answer 13

PIC of an aircraft with a flag or general officer eligible for command at sea or in the field embarked as a passenger shall be subject to the orders of such flag/general officer in accordance with US Navy regulations

Question 14

Orientation flight (def.)

Answer 14

One-time events for selected participants in a particular model of aircraft

Question 15

Deviation from specified flight and operating instructions is authorized in _________ ________ when…

Answer 15

…in the judgement of the PIC, safety justifies such a deviation.

Question 16

Where are FAR exemptions for military aircraft listed?

Answer 16

FAA Automated Exemption System website

Question 17

VFR cruising altitude deviations

Answer 17

• While engaged in drug interdiction operations
• Only to the extent necessary to obtain ID and classification
• Must have dedicated observer and Mode C

Question 18

Warning (def.)

Answer 18

Explanatory information regarding an operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that may result in injury or death if not carefully observed or followed

Question 19

Caution (def.)

Answer 19

Explanatory information regarding an operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that may result in damage to equipment ifnot carefully observed or followed.

Question 20

Note (def.)

Answer 20

Explanatory information regarding an operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that must be emphasized.

Question 21

Shall (def.)

Answer 21

…has been used only when the application of a procedure is mandatory

Question 22

Should (def.)

Answer 22

…has been used only when the application of a procedure is recommended..

Question 23

May/Need not (def.)

Answer 23

…has been used only when the application of a procedure is optional.

Question 24

Will (def)

Answer 24

…indicates futurity and never indicates any degree of requirement for application of a procedure.

Question 25

CRM (OPNAV definition)

Answer 25

The objective of the CRM program is to integrate the instruction of specifically defined behavioral skilpls throughout Navy and Marine Corps training and to integrate the effective application of these behavioral skills into operational aviation procedures whenever appropriate. CRM training will increase mission effectiveness, minimize crew preventable error, maximize aircrew coordination, and optimize risk management.

Question 26

ORM (def.)

Answer 26

ORM is a systematic, decision making process used to indentify and manage hazards that endager naval resources.

Question 27

ORM 5-step process

Answer 27

1) Identify hazards
2) Assess hazards
3) Make risk decisions
4) Implement controls
5) Supervise

Question 28

Types of ORM

Answer 28

Time critical, Deliberate, In-depth

Question 29

ORM process principles

Answer 29

1) Accept risk when benefits outweigh the costs
2) Accept no unnecessary risk
3) Anticipate and manage risks by planning
4) Make risks decisions at the right level

Question 30

Cross country flights (def.)

Answer 30

Any flight that either does not remain in the local flying area or remains in the local flying area and terminates at a facility other than an active military facility.

Question 31

Commanding officers must ensure… (cross-country flights)

Answer 31

…that these flights contribute to the mission of the command and the naval service, achieve training requirements, and can be completed safely.

Question 32

Aircraft Commander requirement

Answer 32

…shall be designatedfor the following multipiloted aircraft missions:

a. operational/tactical missions
b. Administrative missions in helicopters/tiltrotors
c. Training flights, except those that are within the capabilities of pilots of lower classification and which, in the opinion of the CO, are best suited to teach such pilots self-reliance and command responsibility
d. Flights in which the transport of passengers is involved.

Question 33

Rescue Helicopters over water (aircrew requirement)

Answer 33

…shall have as a member of its crew one aircrewman who is completely outfitted for water entry and has completed an approved CNO/CMC rescue swimmer school. (Aircrewman shall be prepared for immediate water entry).

Question 34

DOD airfield facilities

Answer 34

Naval aircraft are permitted to operate at and land at all US military and joint military-civil airfields. PPRs need not be obtained for planned alternate or emergency divert airfields.

Question 35

Civilian Airfields

Answer 35

Naval aircraft are permitted to operate at civilian airfields listed in the DoD Enroute Supp when such operations contribute to mission accomplishment, add value to training, or are otherwise in the interests of the taxpayer. Shall NOT be used for RON unless required for mission accomplishment. Approval by wing/group CO required. RON authorized for maintenance or emergency divert.

Question 36

Helicopters are authorized to land at other than airfield locations provided:

Answer 36

a. A military requirement exists for such a landing
b. Adequate safeguards are taken to permit safe landing and takeoff operations without hazard to people or property.
c. There are no legal objections
- COs are authorized to waive a through c during SAR operations.

Question 37

Closed control tower airfield operations

Answer 37

a. Airfield COs are authorized to extend airfield operating hours beyond those published in A/F Directory without opening the control tower.
b. Naval A/C are permitted to operate from a closed control tower airfield when both the unit commander and CO of the airfield have specifically authorized such operations.
c. Naval A/C are permitted to operate from a closed control tower airfield w/o crash crew present with the concurrence of the unit commander and the CO of the airfield.

Question 38

Closed airfields

Answer 38

All naval aircraft are prohibited from taking off or landing at closed airfields except in the case of an emergency.

Question 39

Flight plans

Answer 39

Flight plan appropriate for the intended operation shall be submitted to the local ATC facility for all flights except the following:

a. Flights of operational necessity
b. Student training under cognizance of CNATRA