Procedure And Phraseology Flashcards
What is an air action by fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft against hostile targets that are in close proximity to friendly forces and requires detailed integration of each air mission with fire and movement of those forces
Close air support CAS
What are the SUAS lost link procedures?
- Loss Data Link procedure requires the Raven to be programmed to Return to Rally point, which in all cases should be programmed as the launch point of departure. If Return to Rally fails Land Immediately should be activated by the AVO. If both options fail, the operator should immediately inform Eagle Radio of UAV last known position, heading, airspeed altitude, and battery life/fuel remaining (in minutes).
- See and avoid procedures will be implemented when in conflict with manned aircraft and other UAS.
What should be activated during CAS
MOA campbell 1 and 2
Refer to MOA spill outs written procedures of addendum
What shall eagle ensure that aircraft, involved with HOT CAS, do when ALTRAV is in effect
Ensure that aircraft involved in HOT CAS is below 10000 MSL prior to departing the MOA (only applicable win an ALTRAV is in effect
What shall the controller determine when an initial point IP is utilized in the clearance
The most appropriate IP BASED ON where the aircraft is inbound for on the restricted area and the ETE
What is FD phraseology coordination with range branch reference CAS
REQUEST CLEARANCE (TYPE OF AC) FOR (type of mission) AT (range)
REQUEST CLEARANCE (type of ac) FOR (type of mission) AT (training sector
What is FF1 phraseology coordination with participating aircraft reference CAS
ACID PROCEED VFR TO IP
ACID PROCEED INBOUND IN A COLD STATUS, STANDBY FOR LIVE FIRE CLEARANCE
WHAT IS FD responsibility to ensure during CAS
Ensure that range branch identifies and confirms the requested area for clearance and ensures in a clear manner that the unit is ready to receive HOT CAS / live fire
One range issues a CAS clearance (ready to receive), what is FF1 phraseology to aircraft.
ACID CLEARED INTO RESTRICTED AREA R3702 FORM(type of mission) at (range) MAINTAIN VFR, IF UNABLE ADVISE. SQUAWK (beacon code) REPORT FIVE MINUTES PRIOR TO MISSION COMPLETE. CONTACT (tac unit ID) on frequency
ACID CLEARED INTRO RESTRICTED AREA R3702 FOR type of mission at range MAINTAIN VFR, IF UNABLE ADVISE. SQUAWK beacon code. REPORT NEXT THREE ZERO OR FIVE MINUTES PRIOR TO MISSION COMPLETE
What is optional for eagle radio to do during CAS
Can choose to monitor 275.9
if it is necessary to be of like minds with the intentions of the aircraft during thenCAS or if the mission dictates that the aircraft be in communication with eagle radio and tactical ATC simultaneously
Who is the controlling agency for all aircraft with paradrop missions within 3702
Eagle radio
What is eagle radios responsibility during paradrops
Relay fixed wing clearance from range control to PARADROP aircraft prior to drops
Provide flight following for the duration of the paradrops
What are the 2 general types of aircraft used for paradrops within the restricted area
Fixed wing
Rotary wing
What are the different types of paradrops
Static line
HALO (high altitude low opening)
HAHO (high altitude high opening)
Bundle or CDS (container distribution system)
Who uses Veghel drop zone
Fixed and rotary wing
Who uses sukchon and what are the procedures
Fixed wing and rotary
Fixed wing paradrops 4000’ and below shall be pointed out to SABRE tower
Who uses Corregidor drop zone and what are the procedures
Fixed wing and rotary
Fixed wing paradrops 4000’ and below shall be pointed out to Campbell tower
Who uses Bastogne drop zone
Rotary wing only
Who uses golden eagle landing zone
Rotary and fixed wing
Describe Veghel DZ operations
Aircraft will make a south to north run (008 true north heading) with left hand racetrack turns to avoid the impact area
Describe sukchon DZ operations
Aircraft will make a west to east run (098 true north heading) with right hand racetrack turns to avoid the impact areas
Describe sukchon DZ north operations
Aircraft will make a south to north run (001 true north heading) with right hand racetrack turns to avoid the impact areas
Describe Corregidor DZ north operations
Aircraft will make a south to north run (001 true north heading) with right hand racetrack turns to avoid the impact areas
Describe Corregidor DZ east operations
Aircraft will make a south to north run (024 true north heading) with right hand racetrack turns to avoid the impact areas
Describe Corregidor DZ reverse operations
Aircraft will make a north to south run (068 true north heading) with left hand racetrack turns to avoid Sabres class d airspace
What time frame is eagle radio required to request clearance for paradrops and from who
At 10 minutes prior to estimated time in target (TOT)
Range control
What is the phraseology to request paradrops
REQUEST CLEARANCE (number of aircraft ) (type of aircraft) FOR (type of drops) AT (drop zone landing zone)
When range branch issues the clearance for paradrops, what is eagle required to do
Eagle FD WILL confirm the requested drop zone and verify verbally that they are ready to receive aircraft.
What info will eagle radio pass to fixed wing once clearance is received
Shall be issued direction of passes and direction of turn instructions
What info will eagle radio pass to rotary wing once clearance is received
Will be advised to use direction of passes and direction of turn instructions only if needed
What is eagle radios phraseology to drop aircraft
ACID CLEARED INTO RESTRICTED R3702 FOR (type of drops) AT (drop zone or landing zone). MAKE PASSES FROM (direction of passes) WITH (director of turns) MAINTAIN VFR AT ALL TIMES, IF UNABLE ADVISE. REPORT (reporting point)
What is the phraseology for eagle to issue reporting instructions based on aircrafts position to fixed wing
ACID REPORT (direction of turn) OFF THE DROP ZONE
ACID REPORT (direction of turn) INBOUND FOR NEXT PASS
What is the phraseology for eagle to issue reporting instructions based on aircrafts position to rotary wing
ACID REPORT AIRBORNE OFF DROPZONE
ACID REPORT AT JUMP ALTITUDE
ACID REPORT LANDING ASSURED
Aircraft entering the training sectors will be instructed to report eagle radio when
Every 30 minutes
Prior to departing that sector
Exception - Is if aircraft request indefinite ground time which eliminates need for reporting every 30 minutes
What is the phraseology for reporting in the training sectors
ACID REPORT NEXT THREE ZERO IR DEPARTURE FROM (training sector)
ACID ALTITUDE DEVIATION APPROVED AS REQUESTED, REPORT NEXT THREE ZERO DEPARTURE OR RETURN TO SECTOR ALTITUDE
ACID INDEFINITE GROUND TIME APPROVED REPORT DEPARTURE
What happens when an aircraft request frequency change to another ATCF
Shall be approved or denied for frequency change at the corresponding reporting point
When is frequency change required WHEN inbound to HOP
Frequency change at RP Corregidor or RP Bastogne
When is frequency change required WHEN inbound to EOD
Frequency change at RP Oakwood
When is frequency change required WHEN departing the restricted area to APP
Frequency change once clear if restricted airspace (aircraft shall not be required to squawk VFR upon termination
When is frequency change required WHEN departing the restricted area for internal flight following (INT)
Frequency change once clear of restricted airspace
What is the phraseology to terminate flight following
ACID, FLIGHT FOLLOWING SERVICES TERMINATED SQUAWK VFR CONTACT ATC agency
ACID FLIGHT FOLLOWING SERVICES TERMINATED CONTACT ATC agency
What is the phraseology for an aircraft leaving restricted airspace but not requesting to terminate
ACID CONTACT ATC agency
What are 4-6 eagle coord requirements with EOD
EOD will coord any downwind traffic that would conflict TSA boundary traffic When EOD is closed, eagle shall make point outs relevant to ?eod class d airspace to Campbell ARAC When EOD IS CLOSED because IFR, EAGLE shall instruct any aircraft requesting to enter class d airspace to contact ARAC
When EOD IS closed (class d VFR) when will eagle instruct aircraft to contact requesting the following ATC service to contact ARAC
RED TO GOLD transition landing campbell or SABRE
SABRE traffic pattern and or LZ BEAR
SHOC pad
Liberty church transition
When is eagle coord with Campbell tower
- Eagle Radio will coordinate UAS launches to the East TALS off of R71 ten minutes prior to launch. They shall also be notified when TUAS operations are active/ deactivated on the restricted area.
- Eagle Radio shall point out any paradrop operations at Corregidor DZ below 4000’ MSL.
- Any altitude deviations above 900’ MSL at CAS shall be approved by HOP Tower.
- Aircraft requesting to go to RP Cave and turn southbound on Charlie Route are required to be pointed out to tower.
- HOP Tower shall be notified when Raven ROZ 1 is active.
When is eagle required to coord with Campbell approach control
- All HALO/HAHO/FREEFALL drops above 10,000’ require a point out to ARAC for coordination with ZME (Unless jump aircraft is remaining within R3702A&B).
- Eagle shall inform ARAC when an aircraft is departing IMC (no point out is required for Simulated IMC).
- When R3702A/B/C are required/requested to go Active or to be deactivated, Eagle shall make timely coordination with ARAC. Activation of R3702B requires a 45 minute window for approval/denial of activation. R3702C activation requires a 72 hour notice and must be requested through the ATC Chief (coordinated by Range Branch).
- Any aircraft operating outside of the boundaries of R3702 (as applicable), but working with Eagle Radio require a point out to ARAC.
- Eagle Radio will coordinate UAS launches to the East TALS off of R71 ten minutes prior to launch. ARAC shall also be notified when TUAS operations are active/ deactivated on the restricted area.
What aircraft are considered non participating?
Air ambulance helicopters
FAA flight check Aircraft
NORDO
VFR IFR aircraft that are not supporting aviation or ground training in the restricted area
When shall non participating aircraft be coordinated
The flight Plath or route shall be coordinated with the appropriate facility prior to aircraft entering the restricted area
When will a cease fire for all 3701/small arms/3702 be requested
Only when the aircrafts route is unknown or cannot be determined
When will ARAC COORD with eagle reference non participating aircraft
When aircraft request to make a runway 5 approach (surveillance or PAR) through 3702 and 3701
Who is responsible for coordinating with range control for an appropriate 3702 and northwest quadrant cease fire
Eagle
What are the opening procedures for eagle
Call each ATCF, range control, base ops with opening 3702 airspace status…EAGLE OPENING ON THE HOUR. R3702 active.
Make a blanket broadcast. EAGLE RADIO AIC IS OPEN
record eagle OPN/CLSD button on the IDS5. Select open
Annotate opening on 3502. LOGS AND FAC OPEN
What are the closing procedures
Call each ATCF, range control and base ops with closing and 3702 airspace status. EAGLE CLOSING IN THE HOUR. R3702B RELEASED TO MEMPHIS CENTER, R3702 A REMAINS ACTIVE OR R3702 A AND B ACTIVE
RECORD closed status onRIS: EAGLE RADIO IS CLOSED. EAGLE WILL REOPEN ON (date and time)
Make a blanket broadcast. EAGLE RADIO AIC CLOSED
Use Eagle OPN/CLSD button on IDS5
Annotate closing on DA3502: LOGS AND FAC CLS
What do all UAS OPS require
NOTAM
What happens if a UAS unit do not have a NOTAM
Not permitted to fly
How do UAS UNITS request NOTAM
Contact range control at 4409
What is the required info for a UAS NOTAM
Flight route or ROZ
ETD
DURATION OF FLIGHT
altitudes that will be flown by UAS (shadow only)
When are RAVENS required to annotate in the NOTAM flight route, ETD, ETE, altitudes that will be flown
RAVEN requesting night operations
When is communications established between UAS and eagle radio
Remain established from 30 minutes prior to first departure until the termination of flight operations
RAVENS are authorized to make radio calls on what freq
VHF UHF or FM
Shadows are authorized on what freq
VHF UHF Only. FM will be authorized on a case by case basis
Shadows are not authorized to use what comm device to make calls to ATC
Cell phones
If at any time a controller is unable to contact a TUAS unit, what is the procedure
Eagle will call range control so that they can attempt contact with the unit via their radios
Range control will instruct the UAS unit to immediately contact eagle radio or execute recovery procedures
What should shadows squawk if lost comm with eagle occurs?
0237
What occurs if TUAS and SUAS fail to maintain 2 ways comms with eagle radio
Will result in termination of UAS OPERATIONS as directed by SL/CIC
What are the TUAS and SUAS geographic restrictions
- At no time are UAS operations permitted within Class D airspace (except for Ravens with a NOTAM for Raven ROZ 1).
- At no time are UAS operations permitted outside of R3702.
- Shadows shall not operate below 4000 feet when east of the 48 gridline and north of Jordan Springs Road. Shadows will not operate above 10,000’ MSL (IAW CAM REG 95-1, 29-3, b-6)
- Raven shall be restricted within the ROZ stated in their NOTAM. If utilizing Brigade Use of a training sector, the SUAS shall not come within 500m of any route or corridor (IAW CAM REG 95-1, 29-4, a)
- No UAS shall operate in the geographic vicinity of an active drop zone and shall maintain a minimum of 1 NM separation as directed by Eagle Radio.
- No TUAS operations are permitted during HAHO Drops.
What are the UAS operations prior to departure
a. Ensure using unit has a NOTAM for the requested airframe, area, dates, and times.
b. Ensure using unit has established positive two-way communication with Eagle Radio at least 30 minutes prior to departure.
What are the launch ops at TUAS 30 minutes
a. Maintain constant two way communication with UAS unit through the termination of flight.
b. Verify point of departure, runway heading for departure, number of Shadows requesting to be launched.
c. Issue current weather, range information and beacon code.
d. Begin to clear the launch area/TALS area of all manned aircraft.
e. Ensure all Firing Points and Drop Zones area cold/ de-conflicted
f. Instruct the Shadow to report 10 minutes prior to launch.
What are the launch ops at TUAS 10 minutes
a. Inform ARAC of the Shadow’s intended departure (R71 East TALS only) by issuing the position, launch direction and beacon code of UAS.
i. For R71 East TALS departures, adhere to ARAC restrictions if issued.
b. Close CRT/DRT as applicable to launch direction.
c. Ensure all appropriate airspace is sanitized.
d. Instruct Shadow to report 3 minutes prior to launch (unless delayed by ARAC)
What are the launch ops at TUAS 3 minutes
a. Verify departure runway and approve/cancel launch using good controller judgment.
b. Instruct Shadow to report airborne and under control.
What does eagle instruct UAS ONCE THE UAV reports airborne and under control
Eagle Radio shall instruct the TUAS to report reaching 3000’MSL (Unless mission specific dictate a different altitude as approved by Shift Leader) in the corresponding TALS.
What happens once the shadow reports 4000
Eagle Radio shall issue Shadow the operation clearance. (Eagle controller may have to solicit requested sectors and altitudes if not already requested
What is the phraseology for TUAS OPERATIONS
(ACID), CLEARED TO OPERATE WITHIN TRAINING SECTORS (requested sectors), AT (requested altitude), REPORT NEXT THREE-ZERO OR REQUEST FOR RECOVERY.
or
(ACID), CLEARED TO OPERATE WITHIN TRAINING SECTORS (requested sectors), BLOCK ALTITUDE (requested altitude) TO (requested altitude), REPORT NEXT THREE-ZERO OR REQUEST FOR RECOVERY.
What is the phraseology if the TUAS REQUEST A BLOCK OR HARD altitude
TUAS REQUESTING A HARD ALTITUDE-
“Shadow 21, cleared to operate within training sectors Alpha, Bravo and Golf, at four thousand feet, report next three-zero or request for recovery”
TUAS REQUESTING A BLOCK ALTITUDE-
“Shadow52, cleared to operate within training sectors Golf and Hotel, block attitude five to six thousand, report next 30 or request for recovery”
When multiple TUAS are launched, eagle radio is required to do what
Eagle Radio shall ensure they are separated by no less than 1000’ vertically, or a safe and reasonable distance laterally (appx. 2 miles).
The Eagle controller shall use geographical points to issue lateral separation restrictions (i.e. “remain south of the White Corridor”)
What are the TUAS recovery procedures
a. Instruct TUAS to proceed to the requested TALS holding area at an altitude that is safe (usually 4000’MSL, however, if there are multiple Shadows flying then the altitude issued to should be appropriate to other UAS activity).
b. Once TUAS confirms they are established in the appropriate TALS, advise any applicable agencies of the TUAS’ request for recovery (See Section 2-4).
c. After all applicable agencies concur with the approval to recover, issue the recovery approval to the TUAS and instruct the TUAS to report aircraft on the ground.
What is the recovery phraseology for shadows
ACID), RECOVERY PROCEDURES APPROVED, RUNWAY (runway heading), REPORT AIRCRAFT ON THE GROUND.
Explain the TUAS lost data link procedure
- Lost data link profile shall be established by the unit(s) assigned to the range(s). The unit(s) will establish the de-confliction of all TUAS aircraft for each range by 1000 feet (MSL).
- For TUAS aircraft launching out of R74 or R71, the lost link holding area is over the field south of T19 (Figure 2-4). For R75, the lost link point is the center of SUK DZ (Figure 2-5).
- TUAS aircraft experiencing a lost link situation shall immediately inform Eagle Radio. Eagle Radio will then clear the Lost Data Link Holding area of any other aircraft. The TUAS aircraft will hold in that area until a link is re-established or until the aircraft runs out of fuel/battery life and lands in the designated area.
What are the TUAS coord requirements
- Ten minutes prior to launch, Campbell Approach Control shall be notified of a shadow launch request (R71 East TALS only).
- When Shadows are 10 minutes prior to launch at any other TALS or runways headings, ARAC and HOP Tower shall be notified of active TUAS Activity on the Restricted Area.
What is the coordination phraseology for TUAS r71 east TALS LAUNCH
SHADOW LAUNCHING IN ONE-ZERO MINUTES R71 EAST TALS, ALTITUDE (requested altitude).
or
SHADOW LAUNCHING IN ONE-ZERO MINUTES R71 EAST TALS, BLOCK ALTITUDE (requested altitude) TO (requested altitude).
What is the phraseology for TUAS prior notification to all applicable agencies
TUAV(S) WILL BE ACTIVE ON THE RESTRICTED AREA IN ONE-ZERO MINUTES, ALTITUDE (requested altitude)
or
TUAV(S) WILL BE ACTIVE ON THE RESTRICTED AREA IN ONE-ZERO MINUTES, BLOCK ALTITUDE (requested altitude) TO (requested altitude).
What are the required operations prior to departure for SUAS
a. Ensure using unit has a NOTAM for the requested airframe, area, dates, and times.
b. Ensure using unit has established positive two-way communication with Eagle Radio at least 30 minutes prior to departure (via VHF, UHF or FM).
c. SUAV operations shall be terminated when the wind speed or gusts exceed 18 knots.
d. SUAV operations are authorized during night time hours at Range 44 or in Blackout Use Sector Airspace that has been scheduled for exclusive use for night flight operations.
Eagle coordination with SABRE tower
Coord all helicopter traffic working east of GEA
Coord all traffic entering TSA from south crossing RRT east of Woodlawn
Coord all fixed wing traffic conducting paradrops at sukchon or conducting combat assault landing at GEA
What are the SUAS 1st launch ops at 30 minutes
a. Eagle Radio shall begin to sterilize the airspace within the activating Raven ROZ.
b. Eagle Radio shall instruct SUAS to report 10 minutes prior to launch.
c. Subsequent launches do not require a 30 minute call unless specifically requested by Eagle Radio for safety/ mission.
What are the required ops at 5 minutes prior to SUAS launch
a. Eagle Radio shall ensure all manned aircraft are clear of the active ROZ.
b. Notify ARAC and Tower that the restricted area will be active with SUAS Aircraft.
c. Issue launch approval to SUAS.
d. Instruct aircraft to report airborne and under control.
e. Make blanket broadcast for SUAS Operations.
What is the launch approval phraseology for SUAS
ACID), LAUNCH APPROVED, (ROZ), REPORT AIRCRAFT AIRBORNE, UNDER CONTROL.
Once SUAS report airborne and under control, what is the next instructions issued by eagle radio.
To report every 30 minutes
When the aircraft recovers
Within the approved ROZ and at the approved altitude
What is the reporting phraseology for SUAS after launch
(ACID), APPROVED TO OPERATE WITHIN (ROZ), SURFACE TO (NOTAM altitude), REPORT NEXT THREE-ZERO OR AIRCRAFT RECOVERY.
What are the SUAS recovery procedures
When SUAS reports recovery (no advance notice/coordination required), Eagle Radio shall instruct the SUAS to report five minutes prior to next launch (unless terminating). This shortened departure procedure is only available (and safe) when the ROZ remains active in between launches. If the using unit deactivated the ROZ for any length of time, Eagle Radio shall require SUAS to report 30 minutes prior to next launch.
