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Describe the basic requirements for the Respiratory Protection program.
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programs which identifies employees as requiring respirator protection equipment due to the nature of their job.
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Describe the basic requirements for the Hearing Conservation Program.
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surveys and identifies potentially hazardous noise levels and personal risk. to prevent hearing loss and ensure auditory fitness for duty.
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Describe the basic requirements for the Sight Conservation Program.
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surveys all activity work areas equipment and work areas to determine which are eye hazards, which personnel require eye protection and what type of protection is required
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Describe the basic requirements for the Personal Protective Equipment program.
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assesses workplaces to determine if hazards are present that necessitate the use of PPE.
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Identify the F/A-18 Danger areas.
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flammable liquids, compressed gasses, canopy, seat and DFIRS explosives, airframe and external stores, engine, radar antenna, APU exhaust, arresting hook, all moving flight control surfaces
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Identify the minimum safe distances from turning aircraft intakes/exhaust at the following power settings: Idle, Military, Maximum
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IDLE: Intake - 9ft, Exhaust - 115-155 ft
MILITARY: Intake - 25ft, Exhaust - 325-725 ft MAX: intake - 25ft, exhaust 850-925ft |
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State the purpose and identify the location of the aircraft STEP, NO STEP areas
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STEP: non-skid surfaces
NO STEP: trailing edge flaps, leading edge flaps, stabilators, ailerons, and radome surfaces |
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State the general safety precautions associated with applying and removing external power.
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circuit breakers and switches positioned properly according to applicable MIM, inspect power cables for corrosion, damage, or missing pieces on the end pins, secure power, power unit chocked and facing away from aircraft
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identify personnel danger aeras during APU operation.
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center point of exhaust, 19 inch diameter around APU exhaust.
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state the precautions/restrictions that apply to performing maintenance on ordnance loaded aircraft
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all maintenance including electrical is prohibited. Servicing and routine maintenance may continue once ordnance is safetied.
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Identify the precautions that must be observed when handling graphite or carbon/ epoxy composite materials
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wear respiratiors and goggles when exposed, when composite material is broken fiber may be exposed - fiber embeds into skin, graphite materials inhaled during aircraft fires.
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state the number of tie down points on the F/A-18 and identify their location.
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12; 3 on each MLG, 2 on the NLG, 1 aft of the attach point of the tail hook, 1 behind the drag brace and 1 on each wing.
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state the proper procedure for aircraft grounding
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earth to jet.
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state the purpose of aircraft plugs and covers
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to protect aircraft openings and protrusions from foreign objects and physical and environmental damage
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discuss the requirements, duties, and responsibilities of the move director
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ensure qualified brake rider rides brakes, ensure towbar is secure before moving, ensure a/c has enough brake pressure, ensure the a/c is ready for move, ensure there is clearance around the a/c at all times, set slow walking pace
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discuss the requirements, duties and responsibilities of the brake rider
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ensure a/c is free from external cords, ensure the a/c has brake pressure, conduct pre-movement inspection (seat pins), stays alert during move
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discuss the requirements duties and responsibilities of the chock walkers
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pulls chocks at directors call, removes all chains, power cords and servicing equipment, stays alert during the move, alerts move director of any obstructions
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discuss the requirements, duties and responsibilities of the safety observers
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ensures that a/c is free of chains, power cords and servicing equipment, ensures that all pins are installed, conducts a pre tow inspection, ensures a/c has enough clearance to move
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discuss the requirements, duties and responsibilities of the tractor driver
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pre-ops tracter, drives at a slow walking speed, stay alert to director's instructions staying alert to obstructions
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discuss towing procedures
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minimum access doors installed, radome closed and secured (if installed), ensure doors 68L/R are closed and secured, brake accumulator reads a min of 2900 psi, ensure a/c is clear of all obstacles
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state the purpose of a/c ground safety pins.
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safties landing gear in down position to prevent from retracting
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describe the hazard of canopy static buildup
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during flight, canopy and windshield build up 100,000 volts of static electricity, dangerous to touch unless discharged with static removal kit
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briefly discuss the canopy discharge process
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ensure a/c is properly grounded, ensure that the static charge removal kit has had a continuity check in the past 30 days, connect kit to NLG ground receptacle, and run mittens over windshield and canopy until completely discharged
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State the purpose of a hydraulic patch test
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to check the level of contamination of the aircraft hydraulic systems or SE hydraulic systems
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state the purpose of a tactical paint scheme
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applied to a/c to lessen probablity of visual or photographic detection. Deception, reduction of detection range and to confuse and mislead observers
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State the purpose of the NAVAIR 01-1A-509
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Cleaning and corrosion control. provides procedures on how to prevent and repair corrosion and upkeep of the aircraft paint scheme
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state the purpose of the NAVAIR A1-F18AC-SRM-500
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provides corrosion control procedures for I, O and depot level maint. should be used with 509
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State the three modes of wheel brake operation
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emergency, parking, normal
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Normal brake
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taxing, supported by hyd. system
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emergency brake
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no hyd system pressure. emergency brake accumulator
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parking brake
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used at all times when aircraft is parked
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discuss the purpose of composite airframe materials
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limit weight, decrease corrosion, increase strength
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discuss temporary repair
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allows for aircraft to be flown with a temporary fix until permanent repair can be performed
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one- time flight repair
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used as a fix for one flight to allow aircraft to be flown to a repair station where permanent repair can be performed
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permanent repair
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is equal or exceeds strength of original material.
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state the type and models of engiens used in the F/A-18
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Low bypass axial flow turbofan with afterburner; F-404GE-400; F-404GE-402
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state the three modes of operation for the APU
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main engine starte, ground maintenance mode, ecs mode
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state the purpose and identify the location of the IFR probe
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To fuel aircraft while in flight; located on the top of forward fuselage
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explain the purpose of the aircraft fuel storage system
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contains and supplies fuel to engines, APU and cooling for hyd. lubrication systems
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state the purpose of foam lined wing tanks
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to prevent explosion in case of battle damage of accidental rupture
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Barometric altimeter
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gives aircraft altitude by sensing the difference in air pressure as the aircraft changes altitude
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radar altimeter
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gives aircraft altitude by sending a signal to bounce off a surface of the earth and then receives the same signal back
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azimuth
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angle of position of bearing (Measured clockwise)
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bearing
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angle of position of object
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range
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distance to the target or station
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heading
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the direction you are pointing
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true heading
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direction measured by true north
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magnetic direction
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direction based on the 360 azimuth circle (counter clockwise)
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relative direction
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uses current direction that an object is facing
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state the objective of the explosive qualification and certification program
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to ensure that all personnel working with or in the presence of ordnance are fully qualified or certified
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state the purpose of suspension accessory equipment
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to suspend single stores, bombs and a variety of missile launchers
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state the purpose of an impulse cartridge (Cartridge actuated devices (CADS))
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to eject single stores and a variety of weapons from the aircraft
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state the purpose of cluster bomb units (CBUs)
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free fall weapon using several small bomblettes used against armored vehicles
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state the purpose of fire bombs
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unstable container used in the clearing of dense foilage
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state the purpose of air-laid mines
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used to defend our straights, port approaches, and costal barriers
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state the purpose of glide weapons
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delivers self guided, high explosive weapons from the attacking aircraft.
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state the purpose of pyrotechnics
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used for signaling, marking, and search and rescue
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state the purpose of practice bombs
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training devices used to stimulate the performance characteristics of live weapons
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AIM
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Air Intercept Missile
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AGM
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Air to Ground Missile
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CATM
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Captive Air Training Missile
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HERO
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Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation Ordnance
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describe the application of retarded bombs
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slows weapon down before it reaches the target to allow time for the aircraft to get away
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describe te application of nonretarded bombs
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used in high level bombing missions; pilot and aircraft are safe from detonation
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explain the significance of yellow color coding on weapons
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highly explosive
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explain the significance of blue color coding on weapons
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inert; training
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explain the significance of brown color coding on weapons
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live rocket motor
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define the active weapon guided system
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self guided and works by itself
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define the semi-active weapon guided system
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needs independent or external source to track and lock-on target
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define the passive weapon guided system
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heat seeking infared
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describe the purpose of chaffs as countermeasure devices
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very fine pieces of metal that are expelled into the airway
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describe the purpose of flares as countermeasure devices
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used for heat seeking infared missiles.
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identify the minumum requirements for aircrew personal protective equipment
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flight suit, aircrew fliers boots, anti-g suit, helmet, survival radio, gloves, anti exposure suit, dog tags, survival knife and sheath, personal survival kit, signal device, flashlight, life preserver, laser eye protection, HEEDS, pressure suit
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state the purpose of the environmental control system
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provides comfort for aircrew and avionics cooling
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state the purpose of the oxygen mask
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provides breathing gas and protection from projectiles and fires
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state the purpose of the oxygen regulator
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provides oxygen flow to aircrew member
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state the purpose of a life preserver
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provides 65 pounds of bouyancy for aircrew members
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state the purpose of the anti-g suit
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consists of inflatable bladders that reduces the flow of blood to the waist and legs to prevent blackouts
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state the objective of the egress systems checkout certification program
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to familiarize all personnel working on or near the egress system of all hazards associated with the system
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define hypoxia
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blackout; lack of oxygen
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define anoxia
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death; complete lack of oxygen
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identify the two types of avaitor breathing oxygen (ABO)
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gaseous (type 1)
liquid oxygen (type 2) |
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SEAD
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Supression of enemy air defenses; neutralize, destroy or temporarily degrade enemy air defenses
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WAS
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war at sea; destroy enemy's naval vessels and amphibious force
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CAS
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Close air support; deliver various munitions at a set time
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MAS
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Maritime air superiority; we maintain the airspace around the battle group.
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ACM
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Air combat manuevering; dog fighting
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CAC
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Combat air control; fighter aircraft. The flight maintains a station that allows the fighters to intercept other
aircraft inbound to the protected assets/area |
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FCF
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Functional Check flight; to ensure that all systems and equipment are working properly when it is difficult to determine the functional integrity on ground
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FCLP
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Flight carrier landing practice; training on how to land on an aircraft carrier
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VMC
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Visual meteorological conditions; visibility that is equal or better to the specified minumums
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IMC
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instrumental meteorological conditons; visibility that is less that the specified minimums
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VFR
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Visual flight rules; used during good weather condtions and during VMC
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IFR
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instrumental flight rules; used when the weather is not good enough to operate under VFR
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discuss the purpose of the carrier air traffic control center (CATCC)
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the centralized agency responsible for the status keeping of all carrier air operations and the control of all airborne
aircraft |
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describe the fresnal lens optical landing system (FLOS)
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aids pilots in landing aboard ship
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describe the manual operated visual landing system (MOVLAS)
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an emergency system used when primary landing system (FLOS) is inop.
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Radome
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electrically transparent window for transmission and reception of radar signals
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Forward fuselage
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spans from the radome to inlet air ramp
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center fuselage
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spans from the front of the intake to the end of panel 55 L/R
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Aft fuselage
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spans from panels 54L/R to VEN
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Wing
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provides lift, stores fuel, allows attachment of weapons and pylons, houses flaps and ailerons
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Leading edge extension
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provides added lift at high AOA
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Ailerons
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provide roll motion in flight; aid TEFs in lift change
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leading edge flaps
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change lift during takeoffs and landings; in flight aid ailerons in roll motion
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trailing edge flaps
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change lift during takeoffs and landings; in flight aid ailerons in roll motion
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stabilators
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deflect symmetrically to produce pitch; deflect asymmetrically to produce roll
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Rudders
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improve stability on takeoffs and produce yaw motion in flight
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speed brake
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creates drag to slow the aircraft's airspeed
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hydraulic system 1
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provides hyd. fluid pressure to primary flight controls as primary or backup source
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hydraulic system 2
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provides hyd. fluid pressure to primary flight controls as a primary or backup source
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auxilary power unit accumulator
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provides the required fluid pressure to the APU start motor and the emergency hyd. systems
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switching valves
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allows backup pressure for primary hyd pressure
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nose landing gear
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provides landing, takeoff, and taxi energy absorption
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main landing gear
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provides stable platform for carrier and shore based ops.
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wheel brakes
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provides pilot individual wheel control braking
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launch bar
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proviedes a means of steering and engages catapult
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arresting hook
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A hydraulically controlled arm attached to the underside of the aft fuselage
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bleed air system
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extracted from the last compressor stage of both engines, regulated and routed to the air cycle air
conditioning system. |
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Air Cycle Air Conditioning System
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Cools and conditions hot bleed air for use in various aircraft systems,
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anti-gravity system
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Automatically regulates the air to the pilot's anti-g suit to increase pilot tolerance to high acceleration levels
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oxygen system
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Oxygen is routed from the left
console to the ejection seat, through the survival kit, to the pilot's oxygen regulator connector |
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On-board oxygen generating system
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removes nitrogen and other contaminants from engine bleed air for pilot breathing use
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ejection seat system
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Provides support for the crewmember during normal flight conditions and a method of escape from the aircraft during emergency conditions
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canopy system
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Provides entry to
the cockpit and protects the crewmember during flight |
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emegency oxygen system
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actuated automatically upon ejection or manually in the case of an oxygen system failure
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Fire detection system
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system that provides warnings for the APU bay, left and right AMAD bays, and aft engine bays
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On-board oxygen generating system
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removes nitrogen and other contaminants from engine bleed air for pilot breathing use
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ejection seat system
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Provides support for the crewmember during normal flight conditions and a method of escape from the aircraft during emergency conditions
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canopy system
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Provides entry to
the cockpit and protects the crewmember during flight |
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emegency oxygen system
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actuated automatically upon ejection or manually in the case of an oxygen system failure
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Fire detection system
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system that provides warnings for the APU bay, left and right AMAD bays, and aft engine bays
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fire detection system
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system that provides warnings for the APU bay, left and right AMAD bays, and aft engine bays
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fire extinguishing system
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Single extinguisher tank with three distribution lines, one for each APU or engine / AMAD bays
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electronic flight control system
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system made up of sensors, actuators, computers and a built in test that provide failure warning, fault isolation and FCS movement
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what is the pupose of the backup mechanical system?
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provides limited pitch and roll control after a complete electrical failure or complete failure of both flight control computers.
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emergency extension of the landing gear
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Emergency extension is primarily free fall aided by stored energy in the MLG shock absorber and hydraulic system no. 2B
pressure. |
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Safety precautions regarding the ejection seat
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main firing safety handle pin: safeties ejection control handle during all ground parking, servicing and towing
safe/arm handle: Safeties the ejection control handle, preventing accidental seat ejection. |
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safety precautions regarding canopy jettison system
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Canopy Jettison Ground Safety Pin: Safeties the internal CANOPY JETT lever, preventing accidental canopy jettison by movement of internal CANOPY JETT lever.
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safety precautions regarding canopy normal system
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set and hold external canopy control switch to the open position until canopy is fully opened and release
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safety precautions regarding liquid oxygen
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no skin contact, no smoking within 50 ft., keep in well ventilated area away from gas, kerosene, grease, use proper PPE
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Auxiliary power unit
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To provide pneumatic air for motoring over/starting a main engine or to drive an AMAD, can also be used for ground check out of the ECS. Located in door 52.
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Airframe Mounted accessory drive
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transmits power from the APU For engine startup
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secondary power compressed air
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Provides pneumatic power for operating the air turbine starter or the environmental control system
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engines
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F-404-GE-400 or F-404-GE-402 axial-flow turbo fan engine with afterburner
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ignition system
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Alternator, electrical control unit, ignition exciter, main igniter and after burner igniter. Remains on until engine reaches 45%
or throttle is moved to off |
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Lubrication system
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Self contained oil system, supply tank, combination lube and scavenge pump, filters, oil cooler, gear box, engine sumps,
scavenge screens, magnetic chip detectors, pressure transducer and inter connecting tubes |
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main fuel system
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Throttle movement is mechanically transmitted through the power lever control (PLC). The PLC acts as a power booster and positions the main fuel control
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afterburner fuel system
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When throttle is moved to AB the ECA positions the AB metering valve to a minimum (pilot) flow and holds this until light off is sensed
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variable exhaust nozzles
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self-contained, hydraulically controlled throat area for the exhaust gasses from the turbine and
afterburner |
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variable geometry system
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consists of fan and compressor variable geometries that provides the best efficiency for the fan and compressor while preserving the fan and stall margins
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anti-icing system
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Uses fourth stage high pressure compressor bleed air to prevent build up of ice on the front frame struts, inlet guide vanes and inlet center body
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engine instrument system
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Integrated fuel - engine indicator (IFEI) - displays compressor speed, exhaust gas temperature, fuel flow, variable exhaust nozzle position, oil pressure and fuel quantities.
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throttle
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movement is transmitted by mechanical linkage and airframe mounted throttle boost actuators to the Power Lever Control
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fuel storage system
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Fuel is carried internally by four interconnected fuselage tanks and two wing tanks. External fuel can also be carried on three
330 gallon tanks |
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refuel/defuel systems
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Can be done with or without electrical power. Maximum supply pressure 55 psi. Re-fueled through a single point pressure
receptacle in door 8 or the IFR probe. De-fuel is done by applying suction pressure at the refuel/defuel receptacle |
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internal fuel transfer system
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Keeps the feed tanks (2 and 3) full and controls the sequence of tank to tank transfer.
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center of gravity (CG) control system
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The signal data computer monitors the amount of fuel in tanks 1 and 4, therefore, if fuel in tank 4 becomes excessive the computer will close the valves in the effected tank to prevent an aft CG problem
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hot fuel recirculation system
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Cools the fuel by circulating fuel up into the wings to be cooled by means of convection
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fuel pressurization and vent system
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Provides regulated engine bleed air to all internal tanks
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fuel quantity and guaging system
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Integrated Fuel-Engine Indicator is the primary fuel quantity display.
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State the components driven by the Airframe Mounted Accessory Drive (AMAD)
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Hydraulic pump, generator and motive flow boost pump and air turbine starter control
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How does the AMAD interface with the APU and engine?
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The AMAD is pneumatically connected to APU through the air turbine starter (ATS). The AMAD transmits power from the
ATS to the engine for starting and motoring. Power to drive the AMAD accessories is provided by the engine during normal operation and by the APU in the ground maintenance mode of operation. |
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What safety precautions must be observed during engine ground turn-up?
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Do not enter area of 9 foot radius of inlets while engines are at idle, 25 foot while at MIL or MAX power, combustion can produce toxic fumes of hydrogen floride and
carbonyl floride, To prevent damage to newly installed engines, service oil system, Normal brake pressure is not available with out right engine operating. To maintain aircraft control, make sure parking brake is set. |
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What special safety precautions apply to fueling?
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The wearing of goggles, watch gauges to prevent over pressuring fuel cells and watch vents for fuel overflow.
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what safety precautions apply to defueling?
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never refuel during a/c maint., make sure FF equipment is available, inspect fueling nozzle for servicable condition, refueling not done within 50 feet of operating a/c
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How does the AMAD interface with the APU and engine?
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The AMAD is pneumatically connected to APU through the air turbine starter (ATS). The AMAD transmits power from the
ATS to the engine for starting and motoring. Power to drive the AMAD accessories is provided by the engine during normal operation and by the APU in the ground maintenance mode of operation. |
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What safety precautions must be observed during engine ground turn-up?
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Do not enter area of 9 foot radius of inlets while engines are at idle, 25 foot while at MIL or MAX power, combustion can produce toxic fumes of hydrogen floride and
carbonyl floride, To prevent damage to newly installed engines, service oil system, Normal brake pressure is not available with out right engine operating. To maintain aircraft control, make sure parking brake is set. |
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What special safety precautions apply to fueling?
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The wearing of goggles, watch gauges to prevent over pressuring fuel cells and watch vents for fuel overflow.
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what safety precautions apply to defueling?
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never refuel during a/c maint., make sure FF equipment is available, inspect fueling nozzle for servicable condition, refueling not done within 50 feet of operating a/c
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state the purpose of the very high frequency/ ultra high frequency system
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The VHF/UHF communication system provides air-to-air and air-to-ground plain or secure communications in fixed
frequency mode, anti-jam (ECCM) mode, or maritime mode |
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state the purpose of the intercommunication and audio system
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Provides amplification and routing of audio signals between cockpit, ground crew, and rear cockpit.
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state the purpose of tactical air navigation (TACAN)
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Used to determine the relative bearing and slant range distance to a TACAN ground station or a similar TACAN equipped aircraft.
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state the purpose of the inertial navigation system (INS)
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The Ins detects aircraft motion (acceleration and attitude) and provides acceleration, velocity, present position,
pitch, roll, and true heading to related systems. |
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state the purpose of the global positioning system (GPS)
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A navigation system which receives reference information from a satellite source.
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state the purpose of the attitude reference indicator (ARI)
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A self-contained attitude reference system which provides backup pitch and roll attitude for use by other systems
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state the purpose of the instrument landing system (ILS)
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The ILS decodes transmitted azimuth and elevation signals during an aircraft
approach and provides steering information to be displayed on the head-up display (HUD), |
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state the purpose of the identification friend or foe system (IFF)
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Provides automatic identification function for the aircraft.
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state the purpose of the data link system
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Provides digital communication between the aircraft and other shipboard, airborne, or ground systems
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state the purpose of the forward looking infared (FLIR)
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Provides thermal imagery, in television format, for detection and identification of tactical targets
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state the purpose of the radio detection and ranging system (RADAR)
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Provides Air-to-air (A/A) and Air-to-ground (A/G) modes for target detection, designation, tracking and navigation.
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state the purpose of the mission computer system (MC)
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Computes and controls the data sent to the Multi Purpose Color Display group, produces missile launch and weapon release commands, Provides mode control and option select for various avionics systems
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state the purpose of the laser detector tracker (LDT)
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used to detect and track reflected laser energy
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state the purpose of the interference blanker
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Interfaces onboard rf transmitters and receivers that share common parts of the radio frequency spectrum
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state the purpose of the countermeasure set (ALQ-126)
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Detects and deceives enemy pulse fire control and guidance radars
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state the purpose of the countermeasures warning and control system
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Provides aural and visual alerts upon detection of threat radar signals and at the same time provide information to the HARM missile and countermeasures set.
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describe the heads up display (HUD)
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provides flight, navigational steering, and weapon delivery information
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describe digital display indicators (DDI)
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LDDI-used primarily for stores management, caution, advisory, and BIT displays. RDDI-used primarily for sensor displays
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describe the horizontal indicator (HI)
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Used primarily to provide aircraft attitude, steering, and navigation information with a projected moving map superimposed over the CRT display.
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describe the multipurpose color display (MPCD)
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Provides following displays, aircraft attitude, navigation, A/A, A/G, warnings, cautions, and advisories, and various aircraft checklists.
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describe the function of the digital map set (DMS)
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Moving map image, continuously updated for tactical and navigational situations.
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state the location, purpose and color of position lights
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A white light just below the tip of the vertical tail fin (Vertical Stab.). Three green lights on the right side of the A/C and
three red lights on the left side of the A/C. The green and red lights are located at the following locations. Wing Tip, Lex Forward of the Wing Root, Aileron Hing |
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state the location, purpose and color of strobe lights
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Two red (anti-collision) lights, one on each outboard vertical stab
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state the location, purpose and color of landing/taxi lights
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White light on the nose gear strut. Used to illuminate the taxiway/runway.
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state the location, purpose and color of approach lights
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Green, Amber, Red lights located on the nose gear strut. Function of angle of attack. Green indicates high angle of attack,
Amber indicates optimum, and Red indicates low angle of attack. |
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state the location, purpose and color of formation lights
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8 lights green in color. 2 on each wing tip, one on the outside of each vertical stab., one below each vertical. stab. On the aft fuselage, one on each side of the forward fuselage just forward of the Lex
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State the purpose of Flight Incident Recorder and Monitoring System (FIRAMS)
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Monitors engine and airframe operational status for unit failures and caution/advisory conditions when the mission computer system is operating.
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State the purpose of the Deployable Flight Incident Recorder Set (DIFRS)
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The DFIRS has two functions; the storage of flight data and the deployment of this data. The DFIRS signal data recorder and DFIRS data transfer interface unit provide flight data storage.
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state the purpose of the pitot static system
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Measures pitot and static pressures surrounding the aircraft.
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state the purpose of the indicated airspeed indicator
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Displays airspeed as a function of the pitot and static pressure.
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state the purpose of the standby pressure altimeter
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Uses static pressure and provides a pointer display for altitude to 1000 feet, a drum display for altitude 1000 feet to 50,000 feet and a four digit display for indicating barometric pressure.
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state the purpose of the vertical speed indicator
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Senses changes in static air pressure and displays them in the form of climb or dive rate
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describe the function of the air data computer
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Receives inputs from various aircraft sensors. Any errors in these inputs are corrected in the ADC.
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describe the function of the airstream directional sensing unit
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Provides angle of attack (AOA) information to the ADC and electronic flight control system.
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describe the function of the angle of attack indexer
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Shows approach angle of attack (AOA) with lighted symbols
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describe the function of the total temperature probe (TTP)
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Measures total temperature of the air outside the aircraft
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describe the function of the generator converter unit (GCU)
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Protects against damage due to under voltage, over voltage, over and under frequency, and feeder faults.
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describe the function of the transformer rectifier (TR)
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Transforms AC power from the generators into DC electrical power and supplies to the DC buses.
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describe the function of the utility battery (U BATT)
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Used for engine start when external power or aircraft generator power is not available, and are used to power the essential dc bus when both transformer-rectifiers are lost.
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describe the function of the emergency battery (E BATT)
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Used for engine start when external power or aircraft generator power is not available, and are used to power the essential dc bus when both transformer-rectifiers are lost.
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Describe the function of the Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS)
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Provides autopilot and automatic throttle control (ATC).
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State the purpose of the nose wheel well Digital Display Indicator (NDDI).
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Receives and stores maintenance codes from the recorder, and provides a visual display of stored maintenance codes on operator request.
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state the purpose of the armament control processor set
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allows the Armament Computer to monitor and control the weapon stations and the gun system
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state the purpose of the command launch computer (CLC)
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The command launch computer (CLC) controls and monitors the high speed anti-radiation missile (HARM).
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state the purpose of the electrical fuzing power supply.
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provides the electrical fuzing function of the SMS for
weapons requiring electrical fuzing. |
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describe the rate of fire for the M61 20mm
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High-6000 rounds per minute; Low-4000 rounds per minute
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describe the capacity for the M61 20mm
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can accommodate a maximum of 578 rounds of 20mm ammunition.
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describe the modes of operation M61 20mm
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Two Air to Ground Modes, CCIP (continuously computed impact point) and Man (manual). One Air to Air (A/A) mode
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State the purpose of the Countermeasures Dispensing system (AN/ALE-39/47)
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The system provides protection for the aircraft against enemy radars and missiles by ejecting chaff, flares, or other jammer
payloads |
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State the basic armament configuration of the F/A-18 aircraft
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2 wing tip mounted LAU-7 missile launcher. (stations 1 and 9), 2 LAU-116 missile launchers. (fuselage stations 4 and 6), 4 SUU-63 wing pylons., 1 SUU-62 centerline pylons., 5 BRU-32 (pylon station 2,3,5,7,and 8) M61 gun.
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state the basic chracteristics of the AIM-7 (Sparrow) series guided missile
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supersonic, radar guided, air-to-air weapon.
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state the basic chracteristics of the AIM-9 (sidewinder) guided missile
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supersonic, air-to-air weapon, with a passive infrared target detection, proportional-navigation guidance, and torquebalance control system
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state the basic characteristics of the AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM)
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supersonic, air-to-air weapon, with active radar target detection and on-board inertial navigation guidance
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state the basic characteristics of the AGM-65 (maverick) series missile
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a guided, rocket propelled, air-to-ground missile for use against field fortifications, surface to air missile sites and armored vehicles
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state the basic characteristics of the AGM-84 (series) missile Harpoon
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a long range, all weather anti ship missile
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state the basic characteristics of the AGM-84 (series) missile Standoff Land Attack Missile (SLAM)
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air-to-ground guided missile designated for use against both stationary and mobile targets
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state the basic characteristics of the AGM-88 High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM)
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passive supersonic, air-to-ground missile used for defense suppression
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State and discuss your command's mission statement
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to be prepared to conduct A/A and A/G ops against an enemy with conventional or special weapons.
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Explain the term AAW and discuss the role of the F/A-18 in an AAW mission
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detect, track and neutralize enemy weapons and platforms.
F/A-18: detect contacts at medium range |
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Explain the term AMW and discuss the role of the F/A-18 in an AMW mission
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attacks launched from the sea by naval forces and landing forces embarked at sea
F/A-18: Close Air Support (CAS) |
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Explain the term ASU and discuss the role of the F/A-18 in an ASU mission
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detect, track and neutralize enemy surface combatants and surface ships.
F/A-18: destroying a small, heavily armed boat, inbound to the CVN. |
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Explain the term ASW and discuss the role of the F/A-18 in an ASW mission
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to detect, track, and neutralize enemy submarines.
F/A-18: don't do any ASW. |
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explain the term Command, Control and communications (CCC) and discuss the role of the F/A-18 in a CCC mission.
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Provides communications for coordination and control of external organizations and control of own unit capabilties.
F-18 Mission: Ground control interecept (GCI) and airborne intercept control (AIC) |
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Explain the term command and control warfare (C2W) and discuss the role of the F/A-18 in a C2W mission.
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denies information, degrades and influences advarsary Command and control capabilities while protecting friendly Command and control capabilities
F-18: None, E-2 mission |
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Explain the term fleet support operations and discuss the role of the F/A-18 in a FSO mission
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designated shore facilities that provide support services (except logistics) to fleet units.
F-18: None |
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Explain the term intelligence and discuss the role of the F/A-18 in an INT mission.
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collect, process, and evaluate information to determine location, identification, and capabilty of hostile forces through employment of reconnaissance, surveillance and other means.
F-18: none |
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explain the term mine warfare and discuss the role of the F/A-18 in a MIW mission.
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the use of mines for control/denial of sea or harbor areas and mine countermeasures, over under or upon the surface.
F-18: strategic mission which are done during workups. Can carry 2 mines and uses GPS for accurate placement. |
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Explain the term mobility (MOB) and discuss the role of the F/A-18 in a MOB mission.
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manuever and maintain themselves in all situations over, under, and upon the surface.
F-18: ability to deploy. NATOPS and instrument checks, FCLPs, CQ sims., CQ, and airways navigation. |
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Explain the term non combatant operations (NCO) and discuss the role of the F/A-18 in a NCO mission.
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necessary support requirements and/or special missions that are required of a unit but not directly related to the other warfare mission areas.
F-18: flying protection for helicoptor evacuation of an area that is becoming dangerous to US citizens; flying presence operations over a country to establish stability and announce thta US forces are un the area. |
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explain the term strike warfare (STW) and discuss the role of the F/A-18 in a STW mission.
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the destruction or neutralization of enemy targets ashore through the use of conventional or special weapons.
F-18: drops bombs; executes pre-planned strikes in country, interdiction bombing campaigns, kill box missions and contingency operations. |