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16 Cards in this Set
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aviations (2) roles in METOC community
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analyze current environment
make forecast for navy flight operations |
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What is a DD-155-1 and its importance to the pilot?
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completed forecast
includes all AIRMETS and SIGMETS for scheduled flight |
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What is OPARS and why is its utilization by pilots important?
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Optimum Routing Path
Use: recommends flight plan based on most fuel efficient route for aircraft, based off things like the jet stream |
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main production center that supports naval aviation forecast center
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FNMOC
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Which AOR is responsible for FNC-N? (hint 4)
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1. Mid Atlantic
2. Midwest 3. Southeast 4. Naval District Washington |
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Which AOR is responsible for FNC-SD? ( hint 2)
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1. Northwest
2. Southwest |
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Name the 15 naval air stations of FNC-N.
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Pensacola
Jacksonville Key West Mayport Northfolk Oceana Whitting Field Elizabeth City GTMO, Cuba Meridian New Orleans Pax River Corpus Christi Fort Worth Kingsville |
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What is the FWB and its primary use?
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Flight weather briefer
its an online application where pilots can pick up completed DD-175-1 and drop off incomplete request ( DD-175) |
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Name the 5 naval air stations of FWC-SD.
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1) Lemoore
2) El Centro 3) North Island 4) Point Mugu 5) Fallon |
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Name the 9 forecasting tools and models used to produce forecast for your customers.
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1. Metograms
2. Metocasts 3. COAMPS 4. NOGAPS 5. Dust models 6. ADDS 7. satellite images 8. NRL 9. WEBSAR |
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What is a terminal aerodome forecast?
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microscale forecast at airport/airstaton/ ship for weather conditions for the next 24hrs
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What 4 performance models do you use to support fleet and/or joint forces?
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1. NOGAPS
2.COAMPS 3. Metograms 4. Metocasts |
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Explain how aviation aligns with the CNMOC 2050 vision. Hint C.A.P.E
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collect
analyze predict exploit |
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What is the main responsibilities of the aviation command?
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ensure safety of flights
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Name the 3 roles and responsibilities of the ADO to each FWC.
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1. provide quality products and forecasts
2. ensure timely issuance of products and warnings 3. manage daily aviation watch team |
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What does FWC stand for?
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Fleet Weather Center
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