TD-100 Flashcards
- What are the six elements of a call for fire broken down by each call? (FTG)
I Won’t Let Down My Momma
- Call #1
- *ID of caller** - appropriate callsign
- *Warning Order** - Type of mission, size of the element to fire for effect, method of target location
- Call #2
- *Target Location** - Grid coordinates, preplanned target numbers, or other data such as left or right, or add or drop from a known point.
- Call #3
- *Target Description** accurate TGT description will allow FDC to choose the best method of engagement
- *Method of engagement -** type of adjustment, trajectory, ammo and distribution.
- *Method of fire and control** - ex “At my command”
(Ref: FTG p. 118-119)
- State and explain the four types of missions which normally are communicated during the first call for fire transmission? (FTG, FM 6-30)
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Fire for Effect
Observer should strive for first-round FFE. When observer is certain that target location is accurate, and that first volley should have desired effect. -
Adjust Fire
Observer believes an adjustment must be made (questionable target location or lack of registration corrections) -
Suppression
Quickly bring fire to inactive target. Suppression is normally fired on preplanned targets. Duration is associated with call for fire. -
Immediate Suppression/Immediate Smoke
When engaging a planned target or target of opportunity that has taken friendly maneuver or aerial elements under fire.
Ref: 60-3, p. 4-1/2
- What are the three methods in which target location can be communicated to the Fire Direction Center (FDC)? (FTG, FM 6-30)
- Grid Coordinate (normally nearest 100 meters) (Ex. EV 123456)
- Known Point (preplanned targets), with target designator ex. Target AB 1002
- Shift from known point (Ex. Shift from known point AB 1002, direction 30 degrees magnetic, right 400, add 400)
Ref: FTG p. 118
- What is included in the target description? (FM 6-30)
- Description: What the target is (Troops, equipment, supply dump, trucks) and target layout/ orientation.
- Activity: What the target is doing (eg. Digging in, in an assembly area).
- Number of Elements in the target.
- Degree of Protection (eg. In open, in foxholes, in bunkers ans so forth).
- Size and Shape, if Significant (ex. 500 meters x 300, shape: rectangular, circular).
Ref: FM 6-30: pg. 4-3
- When a target is “neutralized”, what percentage of destruction is the goal? (FM 6-30)
Ten percent or more will neutralize a unit.
Ref: FM 6-30, pg. 4-9
- Define EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN
Emergency shutdown is defined as engine shutdown without delay.
THROTTLE CLOSE
FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE HANDLE - OFF
BAT switch - OFF
Before turning the battery switch off during an in-flight emergency requiring emergency shutdown, the pilot should consider a “mayday” call, setting emergency on the transponder, and the possible effects of total electrical failure.
Ref: -10, pg. 9-1
- If an engine underspeed occurs, what actions must be performed?
Collective must be adjusted downward to maintain rotor RPM within limits. If powered flight with rotor in the green Land as soon as possible in an area that will permit a run-on landing.
An engine underspeed below 94% N2 results in rotor RPM decay below minimum safe limits. Should this occur:
- Autorotate
- Emergency shutdown accomplish during descent if time permits.
Ref: -10, pg. 9-7
- What are the altitudes for the North Corridor at Shell Army Heliport?
Out: 800’
In: 1,000’
Ref: 1-212th Avn reg SOP, pg: 6-8-7
- What is the traffic pattern altitude at Troy Airport?
1,100 Feet
- When must solo aircraft be back on the ground at Shell AHP?
Land at Shell AHP NLT 30 minutes prior to the briefed downtime or NLT 30 minutes prior to official sunset, whichever is earlier.
Ref: Solo flight procedures, (A-5-g)
- If not landing at RT, how should solo aircraft avoid them?
Avoided by 1000 meters or over flown at a minimum of 800’ MSL. Solo aircrew shall monitor the appropriate RT frequency within 3K of any RT.
Ref: Solo flight procedures (BWS) (A-10)
