Term
| What are the seven primary mission areas of Maritime Patrol Aircraft MPA)? |
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Definition
(1)Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW)
(2)Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
(3)Command & Control Warfare (C²W)
(4)Command, Control & Communications (CCC)
(5)Intelligence (INT)
(6)Mine Warfare (MIW)
(7)Mobility (MOB)
*Note* The P3-C also has other missions such as SAR (search & rescue) |
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Term
| Describe the basic purpose of Instrument training. |
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Definition
| Provides proficiency training for pilots and NFO's in radio communications/navigation procedures and flight publications usage and interpretation. |
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Term
| Describe the basic purpose of the Dedicated Field Work (DFW) Program. |
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Definition
| Provides pilots the opportunity to enhance their piloting skills in all phases of flight, as well as flying adequate hours each month to maintain proficiency and build required experience levels. |
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Term
| Describe the basic purpose of NATOPS Instrument evaluation. |
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Definition
Evaluates Pilots and NFO's ability to fly an instrument approach and interpret / use flight publications.
*Note* NFO's take only a written exam while pilots take a written and flight evaluation. |
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Term
| Describe the basic purpose of Airways training. |
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Definition
| Provides proficiency training in flights filed under IFR flight plans and conducted along ATC controlled flight routes. |
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Term
| Describe the basic purpose of Crew Training. |
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Definition
| Training to achieve a higher degree of tactical effectiveness through crew coordination. |
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Term
| Describe the basic purpose of NATOPS evaluation flights. |
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Definition
| An annual evaluation flight shall be conducted IAW OPNAV 3710.7 to evaluate the knowledge and proficiency of the crewmembers for a specific position in the aircraft. (test flight) |
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Term
| Describe the basic purpose of a Magnetic Anomaly Detection Compensation (MAD COMP) check. |
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Definition
| To provide in-flight checks to validate the repair of previous MAD discrepancies. |
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Term
| Describe the following NATOPS conditions of flight: Condition I - Battle |
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Definition
| All stations are manned for low altitude ASW, localization, mining, attack or rigging. Each crewmember should proceed immediately to their pre-designated station. Headsets shall be worn during this condition. |
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Term
| Describe the following NATOPS conditions of flight: Condition II - Surveillance/Tactics |
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Definition
| Surveillance / High altitude ASW / Transit Stations manned as necessary for routine search, patrol, high altitude ASW operations or for overland / over water transit. |
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Term
| Describe the following NATOPS conditions of flight: Condition III - Operational Check |
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Definition
| Primary operators will obtain an ICS check and report equipment status to the TACCO |
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Term
| Describe the following NATOPS conditions of flight: Condition IV - Aircraft Inspection |
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Definition
| Crewmember designated by the aircraft commander during the briefing leaves his/her ditching station, inspects the physical integrity of the aircraft and reports the results in person to the pilot and flight engineer. |
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Term
| Describe the following NATOPS conditions of flight: Condition V - Takeoff / Landing |
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Definition
| All crewmembers and passengers shall take assigned ditching stations. Passengers shall don appropriate survival gear prior to takeoff/landing over water. |
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