Phase 2 Mnemonics Flashcards
Tactical Flight Mission Planning
A Analyze the mission M Map / Photo Recon P Primary / Alt Routes S Select Modes of Flight and Techniques D Determine Distance, Speed, and Time F Fuel – Required W Weather Briefing C Crew Briefing
Perform Firing Position Operations
N Nature of the target O Obstacles R Range to Target M Multiple firing positions/lanes A Area to Maneuver
SELECTION OF FIRING POSITIONS
B Background. R Range. A Altitude - Target. S Sun or full moon. S Shadow. C Concealment. R Rotor wash. A Area to maneuver. F Fields of fire. O (Obstacle clearance)
LZ/PZ Recon Tactical
M Mission
S Security
L Location
LZ/PZ Recon Technical
L Landing Formation O Obstacles in landing area and vicinity N Number and type of Aircraft G Ground Slope L Load suitability A App & Departure direction S Size of available landing area S Surface Condition V Vulnerability
LZ/PZ Recon Meteorological
V Visibility
D Density Alt
W Winds
C Ceiling
Holding Area Recon
C Cover & Concealment O Obstacles K Key Terrain A Ave. of App/Dep S Security
Actions on Contact
E Establish the Appropriate Flight Profile R Report Immediately (Contact Report) T Target A Azimuth R Range M Maintain Contact D Develop the situation R Recommend or Execute COA (SPOT Report)
Target Handover to Attack Helicopter
A Alert and Target Description T Target Location M Method of Engagement/Attack E Execution P Post-Engagement/Attack Action
Hazards to Terrain Flight
M Meteorological – WX
P Physical – Natural / Man made
H Human
Techniques of Movement
T Traveling
T Traveling Overwatch
B Bounding Overwatch
Takeoff Considerations
S Situation
L Long Axis
O Obstacles (lowest)
W Wind
Approach Considerations
T (Tactical) Situation S Suitability of the landing area L Long Axis O Obstacles (lowest) W Wind
Wind Recognition
G Ground Indicators
A Aircraft / UH72 Cockpit Indicators
F Forecast vs Actual Winds
Tactical (Spot) Report
S Size A Activity L Location U Unit T Time E Equipment Hasty Use = SALT-W, ATP 3-04.1 Pg4-2 Para 4-4 W = What you are doing.
Aerial Observation Standards (Key Tasks)
D Detect
I Identify
L Locate
R Report
Aerial Observation Visual Search
Definition – The systematic visual coverage of a given area so that all parts of the area are observed.
Describe Motive and Stationary Scanning Techniques
Purpose – To detect objects or activities.
Aerial Observation Factors that affect a visual search
W Weather (Meteorological) A Altitude A Airspeed T Terrain C Cues (Visual Cues) H Human Eye
Aerial Observation Visual Cues
M Movement C Color L Light O Obvious Sightings S Shadows/Shapes S Smoke T Texture T Trails H Heat
Perform or Describe Evasive Maneuvers
Helicopters, Heat-seeking missiles, Antitank-guided missiles, Tanks and small arms, Jets/Fighters, Artillery, Large caliber antiaircraft fire (radar-controlled)
Perform Aerial Reconnaissance Operations
ATM TASK 2502
G Gain and maintain enemy contact
O Orient on the recon objective
R Report all information rapidly and accurately
R Retain freedom to maneuver
D Develop the situation rapidly
D Do not keep reconnaissance assets in reserve
E Ensure continuous Recon
Perform Aerial Security Operations
ATM TASK 2504
M Maintain threat contact O Orient on the force or facility to be secured P Perform continuous reconnaissance P Provide early and accurate warning P Provide reaction time maneuver space
