TACAMO Aircraft Security Flashcards
Explain what TACAMO stands for and its history
TACAMO is a U.S. military term meaning “Take Charge and Move Out.” TACAMO refers
to a system of survivable communication links designed to be used in nuclear war to maintain communications between decision makers, National Command Authority (NCA), and the triad of strategic nuclear weapon delivery systems.
The U.S. Navy Strategic Communications Wing One based where?
Tinker AFB, OK
VQ-3 is located where?
Travis AFB, CA
How many E-6B aircraft are there between VQ-3 and VQ-4?
16
What Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron is a training command with no aircraft assigned?
VQ-7
How many NADO Petty Officers must be on duty at the Tinker AFB alert facility when there is an E-6B aircraft and aircrew on alert?
Two
How many Protection Levels are there?
Four
Which of the following are an example of Special Security Instructions (SSI)?
Flightline driving
What does IDP stand for?
Integrated Defense Plan
Commander Strategic Communications Wing 1 is under the operational control of ___________?
Commander, United States Strategic Command
True or False: The TACAMO mission is to provides continual physical security for all Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron (TACAMO) aircraft under its protection and assists in facilitating the security required to safeguard the command and control of the nation’s nuclear forces.
True
How many Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadrons onboard TAFB under the Operational Control (OPCONO) of SCW-1
Three
What weapons system at a minimum must be carried?
M4
All SF members must be equipped with all EXCEPT which of the following?
M249
The NADO is responsible to the Tinker Alert Facility Manager and SCW-1 Command Center for which of the following?
-Keeping alert crews informed of events that could affect readiness.
-Launching alert crews when directed from the appropriate command center.
-Providing necessary consumable items, linen and administrative support for alert aircrew.
