Flight Ops Sop (07Oct20)

Front 1

Name five duties/responsibilities of an Aviation Operations Specialist.

(Para 1-3d)

Back 1

1) Assist the flight operations OIC and NCOIC.

2) Update the NOTAM board.

3) Interpret and process flight plans.

4) Maintain individual flight record folders.

5) Post current flight and weather information.

6) Maintain the aircrew and aircraft status boards.

7) Maintain functional files and type correspondence pertaining to operations.

8) Maintain and operate assigned vehicles and equipment.

9) Initiate and assist in search and rescue procedures for overdue aircraft.

10) Post changes to the aircrew reading file.

11) Issue, receive, and inventory items as directed.

12) Prepare and publish reports as directed.

13) Conduct MEDEVAC operations.

14) Execute pre-accident plan, battle drills, and workplace emergency procedures.

Front 2

Name five CAFERS permissions that Flight Operations Personnel have.

(Para 2-1j)

Back 2

1) Apply quarantine

2) Create/modify 2408-12

3) Create/modify medical form

4) View IATF

5) View IFRF

6) Edit IFRF

7) Edit 759 part 4 remarks

8) Perform closeout

9) Release IFRF for checkout

10) Perform PCS

11) Reclaim ownership of IATF

12) Reclaim ownership of IFRF

13) Network database admin (as required/designated)

Front 3

Aircraft will not be flown unless a _______ ______ has been filed or an operation’s log completed. When receiving _______ ______ensure the form is ____________ and _____________.

(Para 2-4)

Back 3

Aircraft will not be flown unless a flight plan has been filed or an operation’s log completed. When receiving flight plans ensure the form is accurate and complete.

Front 4

Name three publications where you find information on the Local Flying Area Rules and Flight Following.

(Para 2-5)

Back 4

1. Fort Polk Aviation Procedures Guide (APG)

2. Fort Polk (FP) 95-1

3. Army Aviation SOP and 1st Battalion 5th Aviation Regiment Supplement

Front 5

Prior to the ______ of each month, Battalion Flight Operations ensures all applicable aircrew members requiring a birth month closeout are properly closed out.

(Para 2-7)

Back 5

10th

Front 6

During the closeout process, flight operations personnel confirm with the appropriate ___________________ section and/or _______________ that the aircrew member has met all requirements and is ready to be closed out appropriately. If it is discovered that a crewmember has not fulfilled his or her requirements, the corresponding ______________ will be notified and the crewmember’s Aircrew Reading Card will be turned ________.

(Para 2-7)

Back 6

During the closeout process, flight operations personnel confirm with the appropriate standardization section and/or commander that the aircrew member has met all requirements and is ready to be closed out appropriately. If it is discovered that a crewmember has not fulfilled his or her requirements, the corresponding commander will be notified and the crewmember’s Aircrew Reading Card will be turned red.

Front 7

At a minimum, flight operations will inspect all aircrew members’ medical evaluations ____________ IOT monitor and forecast upcoming delinquencies.

(Para 2-8)

Back 7

At a minimum, flight operations will inspect all aircrew members’ medical evaluations monthly IOT monitor and forecast upcoming delinquencies.

Front 8

Name three situations where you would need to turn an Aircrew Reading Card red.

(Para 2-7, 2-8)

Back 8

—New information in the reading card file

—Annual and quarterly reviews

—Failure to meet ATP requirements

—Not possessing a valid medical evaluation

Front 9

What does the acronym R-COP stand for?

(Para 2-11)

Back 9

Risk Common Operational Picture

Front 10

IAW TC 3-04.16, Battalion Flight Operations will maintain a detailed local flying area map showing ___________ areas, ______________ areas, __________ areas, special _______ corridors, and __________.

(Para 2-15)

Back 10

IAW TC 3-04.16, Battalion Flight Operations will maintain a detailed local flying area map showing restricted areas, hazardous areas, training areas, special VFR corridors, and ranges.

Front 11

Flight Operations personnel will ensure EFBs are ___________ when not in use, maintain accountability of all Battalion iPads, and update all ______________ as required.

(Para 2-16)

Back 11

Flight Operations personnel will ensure EFBs are charging when not in use, maintain accountability of all Battalion iPads, and update all publications as required.

Front 12

All aircraft ______________ keys, _________ keys, ________ ________, and _________ will be maintained and inventoried IAW AR 190-51. Inventories will be conducted _________ daily.

(Para 2-17)

Back 12

All aircraft ignition keys, door keys, fuel cards, and radios will be maintained and inventoried IAW AR 190-51. Inventories will be conducted twice daily.

Front 13

The issue, turn in, and accountability of keys and fuel cards are the responsibility of _________ ____________ personnel. Only personnel authorized to sign for keys and fuel cards are those integrated into the Battalion ___________ ____________ ____________.

(Para 2-17a)

Back 13

The issue, turn in, and accountability of keys and fuel cards are the responsibility of flight operations personnel. Only personnel authorized to sign for keys and fuel cards are those integrated into the Battalion Aircrew Training Program.

Front 14

Flight operations personnel will verify possession of keys and fuel cards at the beginning of each _______ _________. The oncoming shift will verify ________________ of keys and fuel cards, physically ___________ the items in the key box and items signed out on the DA form 5513 and 5830-R. Any discrepancy(s) found during the inventory will be reported ______________.

(Para 2-17c)

Back 14

Flight operations personnel will verify possession of keys and fuel cards at the beginning of each shift change. The oncoming shift will verify accountability of keys and fuel cards, physically counting the items in the key box and items signed out on the DA form 5513 and 5830-R. Any discrepancy(s) found during the inventory will be reported immediately.

Front 15

Only personnel authorized to sign for CSELs are those integrated into the Battalion __________ __________ _________. The person who signs out the CSELs will ________ and perform ________ prior to turn-in. No equipment will be issued to crew members who fail to complete ______ requirements.

(Para 2-18a, b)

Back 15

Only personnel authorized to sign for CSELs are those integrated into the Battalion Aircrew Training Program. The person who signs out the CSELs will clean and perform PMCS prior to turn-in. No equipment will be issued to crew members who fail to complete ATP requirements.

Front 16

Fuel card receipts will be placed into the _______ __________ _____ for turn-in to _______ quarterly.

(Para 2-17b)

Back 16

Fuel card receipts will be placed into the fuel receipt box for turn-in to S-4 quarterly.

Front 17

Flight operations personnel will verify possession of inventory items at the beginning of each _______ ________. The designated custodian will verify accountability of sensitive items, physically counting the items in the container and items signed out on the DA form _______ with the outgoing custodian. SF form _____/_____ will be annotated accordingly during _______ _______. Any discrepancy(s) found during the inventory will be reported _______________.

(Para 2-18c)

Back 17

Flight operations personnel will verify possession of inventory items at the beginning of each shift change. The designated custodian will verify accountability of sensitive items, physically counting the items in the container and items signed out on the DA form 2062 with the outgoing custodian. SF form 701/702 will be annotated accordingly during every shift. Any discrepancy(s) found during the inventory will be reported immediately.

Front 18

When must you inventory sensitive items?

On which form do you annotate it?

(Para 2-18c, 2-19d)

Back 18

At the beginning of each shift change.

SF form 701/702

Front 19

Within the Battalion, the following items are considered sensitive items:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

(Para 2-19)

Back 19

1. Aviator Night Vision Goggles

2. SABRE Hand Held Radios,

3. SINCGARS Radios (Vehicular and Man Pack)

4. VRC-101 UHF/VHF man pack

5. SKLs

6. CSELs

Front 20

Security of NVGs and SKLs are a priority concern. They will be treated with the same level of security as a _________. NVG and SKL devices will only be stored in the locked NVG _______ located in the hanger (building 4295) in flight operations. They are not to be stored in ______ __________, _________, or ___________. Only authorized personnel may sign for NVGs and must physically keep the item in their ________ or _____________ at all times.

(Para 2-19a)

Back 20

Security of NVGs and SKLs are a priority concern. They will be treated with the same level of security as a weapon. NVG and SKL devices will only be stored in the locked NVG safes located in the hanger (building 4295) in flight operations. They are not to be stored in wall lockers, desks, or vehicles. Only authorized personnel may sign for NVGs and must physically keep the item in their sight or possession at all times.

Front 21

COMSEC devices will be issued and returned to the COMSEC safe by only personnel on approved COMSEC _________/________________.

(Para 2-19c)

Back 21

COMSEC devices will be issued and returned to the COMSEC safe by only personnel on approved COMSEC orders/memorandum.

Front 22

The Battalion Flight Operations NCOIC will ensure the following: flight operations personnel are knowledgeable in ______ skills, a training program is established for _______ assigned personnel, a detailed section training plan is incorporated on the ______ __________ ________, initial training and make up training is _______________, and a _________ training program has been established and documented.

(Para 2-20)

Back 22

The Battalion Flight Operations NCOIC will ensure the following: flight operations personnel are knowledgeable in 15P skills, a training program is established for newly assigned personnel, a detailed section training plan is incorporated on the unit training calendar, initial training and make up training is documented, and a CAFRS training program has been established and documented.

Front 23

When must you report any discrepancy(s) found during a sensitive items inventory? To whom?

(Para 2-18c, 2-19d, 1-5 AVN Battle Drills)

Back 23

Immediately

Flight Ops OIC/NCOIC

Front 24

What do the acronyms EFB and FLIP stand for?

(Para 2-13)

Back 24

Electronic Flight Bag, Flight Information Program

Front 25

What does the acronym RON stand for?

(Para 2-21)

Back 25

Remain overnight

Front 26

How many hours prior to maximum flight hour restrictions must the 1st Up PC notify flight operations? Who must you or the 1st up PC notify?

(Para 2-22a)

Back 26

1 hour, the 2nd Up Crew and the Commander

Front 27

MEDEVAC operations and patient transfers within ______NM (Alexandria or Lake Charles) do not require 2nd Up.

(Para 2-22a, 2-23a)

Back 27

50

Front 28

The BN Flight Operations RTO will verify appropriate _________ and _________ approval authorization has been obtained during MEDEVAC procedures and patient transfers.

(Para 2-22a, 2-23a)

Back 28

The BN Flight Operations RTO will verify appropriate launch and mission approval authorization has been obtained during MEDEVAC procedures.

Front 29

—DA Form 5484-R & Risk Assessments will be kept on file for at least ________.

—Flight Plans will be kept on file for at least ________.

—Inventory sheets will be kept on file for at least ________.

(Para 2-24)

Back 29

—DA Form 5484-R & Risk Assessments will be kept on file for at least 30 days.

—Flight Plans will be kept on file for at least 90 days.

—Inventory sheets will be kept on file for at least 1 year.

Front 30

How often must Flight Operations will reevaluate crewmember slotting (per the authorized TDY slotting), medical evaluations, and crewmembers’ flight hour requirements?

(Para 2-25a)

Back 30

Monthly

Front 31

How often must Flight Operations will reevaluate crewmember slotting (per the authorized TDY slotting), medical evaluations, and crewmembers’ flight hour requirements?

(Para 2-25a)

Back 31

Monthly

Front 32

If flying time is not met for non-rated crewmembers, a __________ _____ __________ (_____), DA Form _______, and/or _______________ memorandum must be filled out and submitted to the appropriate authority.

Back 32

If flying time is not met for non-rated crewmembers, a request for orders (RFO), DA Form 4730, and/or exception memorandum must be filled out and submitted to the appropriate authority.

Front 33

If flying time is not met for non-rated crewmembers, a __________ _____ __________ (_____), DA Form _______, and/or _______________ memorandum must be filled out and submitted to the appropriate authority.

(Para 2-25b)

Back 33

If flying time is not met for non-rated crewmembers, a request for orders (RFO), DA Form 4730, and/or exception memorandum must be filled out and submitted to the appropriate authority.

Front 34

What is a DA Form 4730? How long must it be maintained on file.

(Para 2-25b)

Back 34

Certificate for Performance of Hazardous Duty, two years

Front 35

Name three documents that can be in the Supplemental section of the left side of the IFRF.

(Para 3-1a)

Back 35

1. 120-day notices

2. ATP extensions/waiver

3. Documents designated required by the commander, but do not fall under any other classification

Front 36

What document is kept in the Medical Section of the left side of the IFRF?

(Para 3-1b)

Back 36

DD 2992

Front 37

Name five documents that can be in the Orders section of the left side of the IFRF.

(Para 3-1c)

Back 37

1. Aviation service entry date orders

2. Flying status orders

3. Aeronautical certifications and AQC certificates

4. Suspension orders (other than for medical disqualification)

5. ACM flying status orders

6. Course completion certificates for IPs, IEs, MPs, AQCs, UAS operators, SOs, /IOs, and nonrated crewmember SI in this section. When a course completion certificate is not available, use DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report), DES memorandum for record, or Army training requirements and resources system (ATRRS)

7. Basic, senior, and master aviator badge orders for rated aviators per AR 600-105 and AR 600-8-22

8. Basic, senior, and master aviation (or flight surgeon) badge orders for ACMs and UAS operators per AR 600-105, AR 600-106, and AR 600-8-22

9. Request for orders (RFOs) are valid for a period not to exceed 90 days. Commanders execute an administrative restriction until the actual orders are received

Front 38

When placing closeouts in the right side of an ACM’s IFRF, does the most current closeout go on top or bottom?

(Para 3-2)

Back 38

Top

Front 39

Flight Operations personnel will complete a birth month closeout for all ATP crewmembers within ____ ____________ days of the following month.

(Para 4-1a)

Back 39

10 working

Front 40

What are the five mandatory remarks required for DA Form 759?

(Para 4-1c, TC 3-04.8 Table 2-5)

Back 40

1. Records closed (date) (reason)

2. Individual has completed _______ months of total operational flying duty credit.

3. Individual has completed aircrew training program (ATP) requirements.

4. Aircrew coordination training (ACT) train the trainer complete.

5. Individual has completed the operator’s written examination on (date).

Front 41

When inputting a DA Form 2992 into CAFRS, what do you put in the signature blocks?

(Para 4-2b)

Back 41

//ORIGINAL SIGNED//

Front 42

How often should Flight Operations conduct a CAFRS pull? How often must Flight Operations conduct a CAFRS pull at a minimum?

(Para 4-3a)

Back 42

Daily, weekly

Front 43

What will most manual DA Form 2408-12 entries be for?

(Para 4-4a)

Back 43

Simulator flight time

Front 44

If you need to make a correction on a DA Form 2408-12 on previous close out, what do you have to do first?

(Para 4-4b)

Back 44

Decertify the closeout

Front 45

If you need to input a correction on a DA From 2408-12, what do you need to check?

(Para 4-4b)

Back 45

—Make sure the hours are not already in the system.

—Make sure times do not overlap if there is an existing flight on that day.

—Ensure all information is present (i.e. A/C tail number, mission symbol, duty symbol, environmental symbol, hours per symbol flown).

Front 46

If there is a discrepancy between ACN and CAFRS for a DA Form 2408-12, which system should you correct it through?

(Para 4-4b)

Back 46

ACN

Front 47

How does an ACM take their PCS close out with them when they leave?

(Para 4-5a)

Back 47

Flight Operations saves it in CAFRS, transfers it to a disk, and puts it into crewmember’s IFRF.

Front 48

How often are crewmembers required to fly minimums and have flight hours verified?

(Para 5-1a)

Back 48

Monthly

Front 49

If flight personnel are unable to make their minimum monthly flight hours, an exception memorandum, DA Form ______, and/or ___________ notice must be completed appropriately.

(Para 5-1b)

Back 49

If flight personnel are unable to make their minimum monthly flight hours, an exception memorandum, DA Form 4730, and/or 120-day notice must be completed appropriately.

Front 50

Can you put more than one person on a DA Form 4730?

(Para 5-1c)

Back 50

Yes

Front 51

A written notice of flight status termination is required for ___________ crewmembers and is given ______ days prior to termination. Annotate the notification in the __________ section of DA Form 759, Part IV, and in the Aviation Personnel Data tab of the Person Editor of CAFRS. If less than _____-day notice is given, an ____________ notice is filed stating the reason for the delay.

Back 51

A written notice of flight status termination is required for enlisted crewmembers and is given 120 days prior to termination. Annotate the notification in the remarks section of DA Form 759, Part IV, and in the Aviation Personnel Data tab of the Person Editor of CAFRS. If less than 120-day notice is given, an exception notice is filed stating the reason for the delay.

Front 52

For officer badges, what regulation lists eligibility requirements and how to apply for aeronautical ratings? Who do you submit the packet to?

(Para 5-2a)

Back 52

AR 600-105, S1

Front 53

For enlisted badges, what two regulations list eligibility requirements and how to apply for aviation awards? Who do you submit the packet to?

(Para 5-2b)

Back 53

AR 600-8-22 and AR 600-106, S1

Front 54

Which DA form is used for issuing and terminating flight status?

(Para 5-4a)

Back 54

DA Form 2446 (RFO – Request For Orders)

Front 55

Which DA form is used for issuing and terminating flight status? Which regulation contains instructions for issuing and terminating flying status orders?

(Para 5-4a, c)

Back 55

DA Form 2446 (RFO – Request For Orders), AR 600-106

Front 56

On an RFO, what does Flight Operations need to confirm with standardization prior to forwarding it to S1?

(Para 5-4b)

Back 56

That the dates contained on the RFO are accurate

Front 57

Flight Operations will monitor/update the tracking of ______ slots and ________ ______ when RFOs are produced.

(Para 5-4b)

Back 57

Flight Operations will monitor/update the tracking of TDA slots and flight pay when RFOs are produced.

Front 58

How often does Flight Operations need to send the MEDEVAC mission tracker to FORSCOM?

(Para 5-5c)

Back 58

Monthly within the first week of a new month