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What is the purpose of AATCC |
AATCC - Amphibious Air Traffic Control Center - control of all traffic within 50 miles of the ship, not including aircraft under any other agency, such as TACC or PRIFLY |
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Discuss the following radars found in AATCC |
- SPN - 35 - SPN - 41 - SPN - 43 |
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Describe SPN - 35 |
SPN-35: Precision Approach radar used by the final controller. Displays course and elevation information within a 10 mile range |
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Describe SPN - 41 |
- SPN-41: Not actually a radar. It is an ICLS (Instrument Carrier Landing System) that a pilot can "lock on". Also called the "bullseye" or "needles" |
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Describe SPN - 43 |
- SPN-43: Primary Air marshalling radar. Displays target range and bearing within 60 miles of the ship. |
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Discuss the purpose of METOC |
METOC - METeorology and OCeanography - AGs provide current weather in the vicinity of the ship. - provide forecasts and weather information for divert fields - provide ocean and sea states for navigation and LCAC operations |
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Explain the methods of aircraft refueling |
Cold refueling - refueling while aircraft is shutdown Hot refueling - refueling while aircraft engines are running. (This type is more of a hazard for fire and explosion) |
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Describe the purpose of flight deck markings |
Flight deck markings assist in taking off and landing as well as providing a quick visual reference for flight deck personnel |
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Flight deck markings
Describe Tram Way |
Solid yellow line running the length of the flight deck used by AV-8 pilots to line up for landing/take-off |
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Flight Deck markings
Describe Foul Line |
Red & White dotted line used to keep personnel a safe distance away from landing and departing helicopters |
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Flight Deck markings Describe Deck Edge Markings |
Quick look for flight deck personnel to find emergency equipment such as CO2 bottles and AFFF hoses |
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Flight deck markings Describe Landing Spots |
White lines for helicopters used to line up for landing. Numbered 1-9 |
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What is the purpose of the flight deck status light |
Flight deck status lights are a means of visually communicating to all personnel the status of the flight deck so that hazards can be avoided |
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Discuss the purpose of Crash & Salvage |
1. Save lives 2. Put out fires 3. Salvage aircraft |
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Describe the purpose of P-25 Shipboard FireFighting Truck |
Used on the flight deck for aircraft fires and emergencies.
Carries 750 gallons of water 60 gallons of AFFF concentrate And 3 Halos bottles |
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Describe the purpose of A/S32A- 36 (AACC) |
Amphibious Assault Ship Crash Crane. "Tilley"
Uses to move aircraft that cannot be moved by any other means. Also used to put down and raise the brow |
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Discuss the composition of the air wing (ACE - Air Combat Element) |
- AH-1 Cobra - CH-53 Sea Stallion - AV-8 Harrier - UH-1 Huey - MV-22 Osprey - SH-60 Sea Hawk (SAR- search and rescue). Not part of the ace |
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What are the duties and responsibilities of the Air Boss |
Air Boss - CDR Schmidt, air department head.
Works in PRIFLY. Responsible for the visual control of aircraft within a 5 mile radius of the ship up to 2500ft. |
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What are the duties and responsibilities of the Mini Boss |
LT Robenson, assistant air department head.
Works in PRIFLY. assists the Air Boss in the visual control of the aircraft in the control zone |
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What are the duties and responsibilities of the Aircraft Handler |
LT - Salomon
Responsible for the safe and efficient movement and handling of aircraft in the hangar bay as well as the flight deck |
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Discuss the following components of AIMD
Ground Support Equipment (GSE) |
Aviation Support Equipmentmen (AS)
Maintenance and operations of all support equipment (yelled gear) |
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Discuss the following components of AIMD
Power Plants |
Aviation Machinist Mates (AD)
Maintenance and repair of aircraft engines |
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Discuss the following components of AIMD
Airframes/Hydraulics |
Aviation Mechanics (AM)
Maintenance and repair of aircraft structures such as airfoils, fuselage |
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Discuss the following components of AIMD
Paraloft |
Aircrew Survival Equipmentmen (PR)
Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of survival gear |
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Discuss the following components of AIMD
Consolidated Calibration Lab |
Aviation Electricians Mates (AE) & Aviation Electronics Technicians (AT)
Calibration of meters and gauges |
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Discuss the following components of AIMD Avionics |
AE & AT Maintenance and repair of aircraft electronics |
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Discuss the following components of AIMD Production and Material Control |
Aviation Maintenance Administrationmen (AZ) & Logistics Specialist (LS) Liaison between AIMD and Supply. Tracks all repairable and ordered parts |
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Discuss the following components of AIMD Quality Assurance |
E-6 and above personnel from all rates in AIMD Perform a variety of QA functions including inspections of maintenance and procedures |
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What rates are in IM01 |
AZ & QAR |
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What rates are in IM02 |
AD, AM, PR |
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What rates are in IM03 |
AT, AE, AO |
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What rates are in IM04 |
AS |
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Discuss the flight deck status lights
Red |
Foul deck Do not land or take off |
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Discuss the flight deck status lights Amber |
Cleared to engage or stop rotors |
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Discuss the flight deck status lights
Green |
Ready deck Cleared for take off/landing |
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Discuss the flight deck status lights Blue |
Hazards to Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordinance (HERO) conditions in effect |
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Describe the duties indicated by the following flight deck crew uniform colors Green |
Maintenance personnel |
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Describe the duties indicated by the following flight deck crew uniform colors Yellow |
Aircraft Directors & LSE's |
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Describe the duties indicated by the following flight deck crew uniform colors Purple |
Fuel personnel |
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Describe the duties indicated by the following flight deck crew uniform colors Red |
Crash & salvage personnel |
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Describe the duties indicated by the following flight deck crew uniform colors White |
PRIFLY, admin, miscellaneous |
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Describe the duties indicated by the following flight deck crew uniform colors
White with green cross |
Safety personnel |
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Describe the duties indicated by the following flight deck crew uniform colors White with red cross |
Medical personnel |
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Describe the duties indicated by the following flight deck crew uniform colors Brown |
Plane captains |
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Describe the duties indicated by the following flight deck crew uniform colors Blue |
Chock & Chain handlers Elevator operators |
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Describe the duties indicated by the following flight deck crew uniform colors Red with black stripe |
Ordinance personnel |
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What is the purpose of the Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walk down |
To prevent the occurrence of damage or injury caused by foreign objects being sucked into intakes or blown out of engines or rotors |
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