TD-94

Question 1

1. When is reconnaissance performed? (FM 3-04.126)

Answer 1

Reconnaissance is performed before, during and after combat operations to provide information used by the battalion or ground force commanders to confirm or modify the plan

Question 2

2. When considering Aerial Observation, why is it important to report all information even though it may appear unimportant initially? Are negative enemy sightings important? (FTG)

Answer 2

Because reports provide commanders with critical information during the conduct of missions

Yes, negative enemy sightings are frequently equally important. Can give an idea of enemy movement.

Question 3

3. What are the standards for masking and unmasking an aircraft? (FTG)

Answer 3

1. Perform a map reconnaissance
2. Mask the aircraft from enemy visual and electronic detection
3. Ensure exposure time does not exceed 10 secondes when unmasking.
4. Maintain sufficient distance behind obstacle to allow for safe maneuvering
5. Move to new location, if AVAIL, before subsequent unmasking

Question 4

4. What are the fundamentals for reconnaissance? (FTG, FM.3-04.126)

Answer 4

Successful reconnaissance operations are planned and performed according to the following
seven reconnaissance fundamentals:
- Gain and maintain enemy contact.
- Orient on the reconnaissance objective.
- Report all information rapidly and accurately.
- Retain freedom to maneuver.
- Develop the situation rapidly.
- Ensure maximum reconnaissance force forward.
- Ensure continuous reconnaissance.

Question 5

5. While flying you experience a sudden increase in engine RPM, decrease in rotor RPM, left yaw and activation of the low RPM audio alarm, and illumination of the ROTOR RPM warning light. What are your immediate action steps?

Answer 5

1. Autotorate - Establish a power-on autorotational glide.

2. EMER SHUTDOWN after landing

Question 6

6. While performing an autorotation you notice that the rotor RPM decays with the engine RPM as the throttle is reduced to engine idle position when entering an autorotational descent resulting in a loss of autorotational capability. What are the underlined steps for this maneuver?

Answer 6

(Clutch fails to disengage)

1. Throttle - Open
2. LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE