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NATOPS Deviation Statement
NATOPS flight manuals (NFMs) contain flight clearance information, operating procedures and restrictions necessary for flight crews to effectively operate their aircraft. They provide the best available T/M/S aircraft information and operating instructions for most circumstances. However, no manual can address every situation completely or be a substitute for sound judgment. Operational situations may require modification of the procedures contained therein.
CNAF Deviation Statement
Inthetacticalenvironment,militaryexigencymayrequireon-sitedeviationsfrominstructions/procedures contained here. The existing risk of deviation must continually be weighed against the benefit of deviating from this manual. Deviation from specified flight and operating instructions is authorized in emergency situations when, in the judgment of the pilot in command, safety justifies such a deviation.
Wing Deviation Statement
This instruction is not intended to inhibit sound judgment nor docs it supersede existing directives from higher nuthority. The Helicopter Aircraft Commander (HAC) retains full responsibility for the safe conduct of the mission.
HSC 25 SOP Deviation Statement
Deviations are authorized when, in thejudgment ofthe Helicopter Aircraft Commander (HAC), the hazards have been assessed, controls have been implemented, and the mission’s priority clearly warrants the deviation. In all cases, the Pilot in Command (PIC) retains full responsibility for the safe conduct of the mission.
Passengers Overwater Flight at Night
Helicopter and Tiltrotor passenger overwater flights at night are authorized subject to the following restrictions:
a. Ship launches and recoveries shall be made during daylight hours. This constraint may be waived by the Strike Group Commander, Amphibious Squadron commander, Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Commander or Officer in Tactical Command (OTC) in cases of operational necessity.
b. In cases of Medical Evacuations (MEDEVAC), a qualified medical attendant who is current in approved water survival training (non-aircrew underwater emergency egress as a minimum training requirement), and has been properly briefed on emergency egress procedures for that aircraft, may be transferred at night with approval from the ship’s Commanding Officer.
c. This does not preclude troop movement in support of amphibious exercises, visit board search and seizure (VBSS) level III operations, or SPECOPS training and operational missions.
Define Qualified Observer
A qualified observer is defined as an individual who has met all the flight prerequisites for orientation flights specified in CNAF M-3710.7.
Land Immediately
Execute a landing without delay.
Land as soon as possible
Land at the first site at which a safe landing can be made.
Land as soon as practicable
Extended flight is not recommended. The landing site and duration of flight are at the discretion of the pilot in command.
Shall
Used only when application of a procedure is mandatory.
Should
Used only when application of a procedure is recommended.
May and Need Not
Used only when application of a procedure is optional.
Will
Indicates futurity and never indicates any degree of requirement for application of a procedure.
WARNING
Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that may result in injury, death, or loss of aircraft if not carefully observed or followed.
CAUTION
Explanatory information about an operating procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that may result in damage to equipment if not carefully observed or followed.
