OPS Flashcards
What is FPCON normal
When a general global threat of possible terrorist activity exists and warrants a routine security posture
What is FPCON alpha
Applies when an increased general threat of possible terrorist activity against personnel or facilities the nature and extent of which are unpredictable
What is FPCON bravo
Applies when an increased or more predictable threat of terrorist activity exists
What is FPCON Charlie
Applies when an incident occurs or intelligence is received indicating some form of terrorist action or targeting against personnel or facilities is likely
What is FOCON delta
Applies in the immediate area where an incident occurred or when intelligence is received that terrorist action is imminent against a specific location or person
What is DEFCON
Defense readiness condition
What is DEFCON 5
Normal peacetime readiness
What is DEFCON 4
Normal
Increased intelligence and strengthened security
What is DEFCON 3
Increase in force readiness above normal readiness
What is DEFCON 2
Further increase in force readiness, but less than maximum
What is DEFCON 1
Maximum force readiness
What is FPCON
Force protection condition
What is AATCC
Amphibious air traffic control center
What is AATCC responsible for
Operational control of aircraft departing the ship and recovering inbound aircraft after the completion of a mission
What are the positions manned in AATCC
Plotter Status board keeper Final controller Departure controller Assault controller Marshall controller approach controller AATCC supervisor AATCC watch officer
What does the plotter do for AATCC
Responsible for maintaining the ships plot and completing the pre-launch brief
What is the status board keeper responsible for
Provides essential information for following the progress of launch and recover operations
What is the final controller responsible for on AATCC
Responsible for controlling aircraft in final approach until the pilot reports “ see you “ or “ meatball “ or reaches approach minimums
What is the departure controller responsible for in AATCC
Responsible for the orderly flow of departing aircraft and to maintain a constant radar surveillance of the operating area of the ship
What is the assault controller responsible for in AATCC
Responsible for the control of aircraft conducting ship to shore movement of troops, supply’s and air support during an amphibious assault
What is the marshal controller responsible for in AATCC
Responsible for the initial separation and sequencing of aircraft during case 2 and case 3 recoveries
What is the approach controller responsible for in AATCC
Responsible for controlling inbound aircraft from Marshall/ TACC until handoff to final controller or PRIFLY. Also establishes the interval for aircraft on final approach
What is the AATCC supervisor responsible for
Responsible to the AATCC watch officer for the overall operation of AATCC
What is the AATCC watch officer responsible for
A flight quarters watch station ensuring all aspects of AATCC are being preformed
What are the different types of weather case for launch / recovery
Case 1
Case 2
Case 3
What is case 1
Fixed wing
3000’ ceiling / 5 NM visibility
Helicopter
1000’ ceiling / 3 NM visibility
What is case 2
Fixed wing
Below case 1 but not less then a 1000’ ceiling / 5 NM visibility
Helicopter below case 1 but not less than a 500’ ceiling / 1 NM visibility
What is case 3
Fixed wing
Below case 2 and 30 min before sunrise and 30 minutes after sunset
Helicopter
Below case 2 however with a visible horizon helicopters may work in the tower DLQ pattern
How many radars are used for air traffic control
3
What are the three air traffic control radars
AN/SPN-35
AN/SPN-41
AN/SPN-43
What information does the AN/SPN-35 provide
It is the precision approach landing system (PALS)
Provides azimuth and elevation information so the controller can provide the pilot a talk down landing
What does the AN/SPN-41 provide
It is the (ICLS) instrument carrier landing system
Also known as the Bulls-eye
The radar measures azimuth and elevation and relays the data to a screen within the aircraft to give the pilot an indication of where the aircraft is in relation to the proper glide-scope required to land.
What does the AN/SPN-43 provide
A 2D radar used by air traffic control to marshal and vector aircraft
What is TACC
Tactical air control center
Provides centralized planning, control, coordination, and interrogation of air operations and airspace movement in support of amphibious operations, joint operations for the ARG
How many sections is TACC organized in to
5
What are the 5 sections of TACC
Air traffic control section (ATCS) Helicopter control section (HCS) Air support control section (ASCS) Plans and support section (PSS) Air defense coordination section (ADCS)
What is TACC responsible for
Responsible for the control of all air operations and air space control for the AOR
What is CIC responsible for
Responsible to the operations officer for coordination of all matters pertaining to combat operations also responsible for the execution of tactical orders for the ship and the ACE during battles which is handled by the TAO
What is the JIC and what are they responsible for
Joint intelligence center
Responsible for the collection, display, analysis, and dissemination of intelligence information including the breeding and debriefing of pilots prior to and after missions
