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Terrain Flight Operation (TFO) Flashcards

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During mission planning what should be considered when designating ingress/egress routes?

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Ingress and Egress routes should always be different if possible

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What is the primary determining factor in selection of the mode of terrain flight?

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Enemy

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When evaluating a hydrographic feature the most important characteristic from the standpoint of visual significance is?

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The area size of the feature

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A good rule of thumb to use is that “All roads have _____”

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Wires

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During mission planning what is a good use for aerial photographs?

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Updating maps with current information, LZ, PZ and enemy locations

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What is the best type of map to use for analyzing terrain and vegetation?

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Topographic

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What phase of flight is a joint operational (JOG) the preferred map to use?

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Enroute

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A stream that contains water less than 6 months of the year and has a width less than 25m is depicted by:

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Single broken blue line

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Define Nap of the earth:

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Characterized by varying airspeed and as close the the earths surface as possible (for NVG training, altitude is further defines as wheels or skids 0-25ft above terrain or vegetation)

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Define Contour:

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Characterized by relative constant airspeed and varying altitude. (for NVG training, altitude is further defined as wheels or skids 25-80 ft above highest obstacle)

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Define Low Level

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Characterized by relatively constant airspeed and altitude. (for NVG training, altitude is further defined as wheels or skids between 80-200 ft above highest obstacle)

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Which of the following would be considered as In-Flight contingencies that may be encountered?

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Aircraft emergencies, system malfunction, lost comms, relief on station

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The safest place to overfly wires in a non-hostile environment is:

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At the wire pole/tower

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Regarding the aviation mission planning system (AMPS), is “En-route map updates” a system feature?

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No

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AMPS information can be generated in what formats?

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Electronig and/or printed

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When applying the time/distance barrier is it necessary to know that for every 30 knots of airspeed the aircraft will travel _____ pr minute of flight.

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1 kilometer

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How many types of masking/unmasking are there?

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3

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Restricted area in View is a dominant factor in that type of terrain flight?

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NOE

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What are the four types of barriers used for terrain flight navigation?

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Linear
Funnel
Point
Time/distance

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In a non-tactical environment, what is the safest way to negotiate a wire crossing?

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Above the pole of superstructure

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When flying “Nap of the earth”, which navigation technique would NOT be appropriate based on the Factor of Geographic Orientation (Timing and sequence)?

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Dead reckoning

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How many modes of terrain flight are there?

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3

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What are the types of masking/unmasking?

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Lateral
In-flight
Vertical

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Why might railroad tracks or other linear features be difficult to see?

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Vertical development og vegetation

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Can laser be dangerous for a pilot?
YES
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What is terrain flight?
Terrain flight is a tactic that uses terrain, vegetation, and manmade objects to mask A/C from visual, optical, thermal, and electromagnetic detection systems
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Amps consists of: (5)
2 most important things: - Automated mission planning - Battle synchronization Tactical planning Mission management Mission rehearsal
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LOS is short for:
Line of sight
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Stress factors when flying TFO: (4)
- Increased work loads - Limited field of view using NVDs - Reduced visual acuity, viewing distances, and depth perception - More complex aircrew coordination
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NOE is flown with ____ IAS and ____ altitude
Varying , varying
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Contour is flown with ____ IAS and ____ altitude
Constant , varying
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Low altitude is flown with ____ IAS and ____ altitude
Constant , constant
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What limitations are there regarding to Terrain Flight? (3)
- Increased stress factors - Increased workloads - Line of sight radio limitation
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Primary factor in the choice of mode for terrain flight is:
The enemy
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When should METT-TC be considered?
Throughout all phases of tactical operations
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At how many degrees do you want to cross major roads, railroads, hydrographic features etc?
at 90*
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Avoid planning route segments requiring over ____ degrees heading changes
60
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Whenever possible, plan en route altitudes at _____ - _____AGL to reduce risk ans avoid terrain flight hazards
200' - 500'
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Why should you avoid flying over a large field?
Being seen
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Why should you avoid flying to a setting sun?
You can't see
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Brightly light areas should not be overflownm, especially at night. why?
NVGs are not suitable for flying in lit condition, and the flare system can activate automatically
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VFR sectional scale:
1:500.000
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Joint operations graphic (JOG) scale:
1:250.000
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Topographic scale:
1:50.000
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Air Control point (ACP) should be:
- Easily identifiable - Associated with heading change - 5-20 km apart
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What is a communications check point
An ACP that requires a Radio call
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Check point (CP) is what?
Landmark selected along or adjacent to flight route used to fix A/C's positions Identified by a circle on the map
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What should you avoid when selecting a CP? (4)
- Near towns that may have grown in size - Near bright lights - Avoid using manmade objects as primary points - Within shadows cast by other features
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What is a start point:
Initial point on the route after which the course must be followed and airspeed/altitude should be set as desired for the mission
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What is a release point:
The last point on the route prior to reaching your objective
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TLOW is short for:
- Tactical situation - Long-axis - Obstacles - Wind
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Where should a SP or RP be located in relation the PZ/LZ?
3-8 km from the pickup zone/landing zone to aid timing and navigation. Should not involve significant turning.
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What is a barrier
A feature which, when seen, indicates which a ACP, CP, or objective has been overflown
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4 barrier types:
- Linear - Funnel - Point - Time/Distance
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What is a funnel barrer
To lineal features that cross each other
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How far away from the ACP, CP should a barrer be located if possible
3-8 km/nm away
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What is a contingency plan?
Backup plan used when objective has not been identified
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Pilot duties during TFO: (6)
- Flight - Sig features - navigation instructions - radios - OPSEC measures - Crew duties
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Co-Pilot duties during TFO: (6)
- Navigation - Hazard/obstacle avoidance - A/C heading, altitude, and airspeed changes - Rally terms - Radios - OPSEC measures
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What are the in-flight contingencies that may be encountered?
Aircraft emergencies, System malfunction, Lost communications, Relief on station
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Restricted area in view is a dominant factor in what typed of terrain flight?
NOE
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Essential equipment for the mission:
- Maps - DOD FLIPs - Flashlight, NVD, supplementary lightning
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How is Vertical Masking/Unmasking performed?
Straight up over the vegetation for no more than 10 sec before down again
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How is Lateral Masking/Unmasking performed?
Sideways out from vegetation for no more than 10 sec before being back behind again
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How is in flight Masking/Unmasking performed?
While in flight, flying over vegetation for no more than 10 sec before down again
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Route selection process:
- Enemy tactical navigation - Ease of navigation - Shortest route possible
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What are the two conditions of adverse weather that affect terrain flight:
Ceiling and visibility
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The CARDINAL rule regarding restricted visibility:
In adverse weather, never outfly your visibility
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When may a low ceiling be an asset?
When operating in an area with high enemy tactical air threat
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Restricted time in view is when:
Ground features emerge into into view and pass out of sight within a span of <1 min
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Oblique view of terrain is when:
Shapes of large features do not appear to the NOE aviator as on the map
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Which makes the best checkpints: Small ponds/lakes or Large ponds/lakes?
Large ponds/lakes
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Major consideration when selecting an areal checkpoint:
Vertical development
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Where should time tick marks be put on a given leg?
As depicted in the local SOP
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An objective card gives a detailed overview of what?
The "Objective area"

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