Tactics Prog Flashcards

1
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What is the objective of the tactics phase?

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To teach officers the skills, knowledge and attributes of a tactical mission coordinator by emphasizing decision making and formulation of a plan to accomplish a tasking in a legal, safe and effective manner

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What is the first step in the OPP?

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Initiation; which begins when an initiating device or warning order is received. This is where staff is gathered, information is collected and an initial assessment is made

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What is the second step in the OPP?

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Orientation; this is where the missions statement and the commander’s commanding guidance, campaign plan or initiating directive is issued to a subordinate commander

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What is the third step in the OPP?

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Course of Action development (COA); generally three options are developped using intelligence sources and suject matter experts(SMEs) and once a COA is selected, the commander may develop it into a concept of operations (CONOPS)

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What is the fourth step in the OPP?

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Plan developement ; the development and coordination of the selected COA and the approval of higher authority is sougth after and the OP order is issued.

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What is the fifth step in the OPP?

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Plan Review ; the final stage of the OPP process involves the regular review of the Plan/ OP order which is termed a PERIODIC REVIEW in the case of a contigency plan and a progress review is the plan is currently being executed

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9
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What type of ATO (air tasking order) cycle is conducted at 1CFFTS

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Daily ATO cycle

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10
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What are SPINS

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SPINS are special theatre instructions that can provide ROEs, commander’s guidance, strategic instuctions etc…

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11
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How much time should you expect for fueling of the aircraft?

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30-60 mins

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12
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How much time should you expect for the start crew to arrive?

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5 to 10 mins

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13
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How much time should you expect for PRE-Fligth inspections (PFIs)?

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30-40 mins

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14
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How much time should you expect for taxing of the aircraft?

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5-10 mins

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15
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What are the minimum and maximum enroute speeds?

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Min 150 kts IAS and Maximum 230 kts IAS

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16
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In the tasking message, which times are considered hard timings

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On-Task, Target and Off-Task

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17
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In the acronym “STARDIP” what does the “S” stand for?

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Spatial Awareness

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In the acronym “STARDIP” what does the “T” stand for?

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Tactical Awareness

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In the acronym “STARDIP” what does the “A” stand for?

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Air Leadership

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In the acronym “STARDIP” what does the “R” stand for?

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Risk Management

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In the acronym “STARDIP” what does the “D” stand for?

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Decisiveness

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In the acronym “STARDIP” what does the “I” stand for?

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Information management

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23
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In the acronym “STARDIP” what does the “P” stand for?

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Problem solving

24
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What are the types of missions flown in the Tactics phase?

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SAR, TAN and Surveillance

25
Q

What flight rules govern the flying the tactics phase?

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VFR and IFR

26
Q

What is the definition of Local Mean Time (LMT)?

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The time interval that has elapse since the mean sun’s transit over the observer’s anti meridian

27
Q

What is the definition of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)?

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The angle measured westward at the pole through 360 degrees converted to time, from the antemeridian of Greenwich to the meridian through the mean sun

28
Q

What are the Pre-Flight responsibilities of the Tac Nav(6) ?

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CATMMM

  1. Mission Planning
  2. Met requirements to briefer
  3. Coordination with other units/ agencies
  4. Administrative requirements
  5. Mission Briefing
  6. Tasking of Nav Com and delegation of duties
29
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What are the IN-Flight responsibilities of the Tac Nav(6) ?

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PECSET

  1. Conduct of the mission
  2. Employment of the crew
  3. Providing crew with regular updates
  4. Supervision of the Nav Com
  5. Employment of AC sensors
  6. Tactical Communications
30
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What are the Post-Flight responsibilities of the Tac Nav(2) ?

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  1. Mission Debrief

2. Mission Reconstruction (post exercise analysis)

31
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What are the Pre-Flight responsibilities of the Nav Com(6) ?

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  1. PFPS Chart preparation
  2. Fuel monitoring
  3. ICAO Fligth Plan
  4. Plot Route
  5. Internal PFI
  6. Mission Briefing
32
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What are the IN-Flight responsibilities of the Nav Com(5) ?

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  1. Tuning of Nav Aids
  2. Routine Comms
  3. Operation of INS/GPS
  4. Operation of Radar
  5. Fuel management and monitoring

***and any other duties assigned by the Tac Nav

33
Q

What does Civil Twilight refer to?

A

it refer to the period when:

The sun is below the visible horizon but the sun’s center is above 6degrees below the sensible horizon

38
Q

What is the Mission commander responsible for during a tactical mission?

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They shall be responsible for all phases of the assigned mission except those aspects of safety of flight which are related to the physical control of the aircraft

63
Q

What is the Post-Flight responsibilities of the Nav Com?

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Assist the Tav Nav in the Reconstruction of the mission

64
Q

Who is responsible for Tactical Comms?

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The TAC NAV

65
Q

Who is responsible for the safety of Flight?

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The AC, but all crew members have a responsibility!!

66
Q

What type of format does the 1CFFTS Tactical brief follow?

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The SMESC format, IE;

72
Q

What are the accuracy requirements for nearest suitable aerodrome in the event of an emergency scenario?

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+/- 5nm

74
Q

On what radio (UHF/VHF/HF) is the standard plaindress format used?

A

HF radio

75
Q

Altougth it is the AC’s resposibility to close the VFR fligth plan, should the TAC NAV also check if it had been closed?

A

YES, the TAC NAV should check if it has been closed

76
Q

TRUE or FALSE: for the prupose of an emergency S3 and S4 are assumed to be qualified crewmemebers but not ACSOs i.e. not able to conduct emergency navigation or communication

A

TRUE

77
Q

What are the 5 phases of CF operations

A
Warning
Preparation
Deployment
Employment
Redeployment
78
Q

What is the def of the CF OPP

A

A coordinated process to determine the best method of accomplishing assigned operational tasks and to plan possible future task

79
Q

Two types of planning that the OPP can be applied to

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Deliberate planing

Rapid planing

80
Q

What are the OPP objectives (5)

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Standardize
Ensure strategic/political control
Translate political goals
Enable commanders to guide development 
Maximize the commander's and staff's creative thinking
81
Q

What are the 5 steps to the OPP process

A
Initiation
Orientation
Course of action development
Plan development
Plan review
82
Q

What is an ACO

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Airspace control order and it is the where of the ATO

83
Q

What is the definition of ONTASK

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The point at which the tactical portion of the mission begins and the transit ends

84
Q

What is the definition of OFFTASK

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The point at which the tactical portion of the mission ends and the transit begins

85
Q

What types of mission profiles can be used during TAN missions

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HLL
LLH
LLL
HLH

86
Q

What factors that influence the profile selection

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Mission tasking
Distance
Weather
Fuel
Max take-off & landing weight
Payload
Restrictions
Time
87
Q

How do you calculate bingo

A

Determine the fuel burn to your entry point of op area
Determine fuel burn from OFFTASK to recovery airfield
Determine fuel from the furthest point to the OFFTASK point
Determine min div fuel

88
Q

What are the steps to the 1CFFTS mission planning guide

A
Mission
Environment
Aircraft
Crew
Mission plan
Communications
Post flight