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Question 1

What runway is the PRIMARY for RPA departure/arrival at March?

Answer 1

14 for departures & 32 for arrivals

Question 2

What taxiways are most commonly used for RPA departures/arrivals at March?

Answer 2

A
B
C
D
F

Question 3

What raceway is the fastest to runway 14 at March?

Answer 3

F (Foxtrot)

Question 4

What is the critical extent of March class-C airspace?

Answer 4

Surface-4,000ft MSL

Question 5

What type of clearance instructions are provided by Clearance Delivery prior to IFR departure from March?

Answer 5

AC callsign
Clearance limit
Depart procedure
SID
Route OF Flight
Altitude data
ATC freq & transponder code

Question 6

What are the primary & alternate RPA hold/orbit points established for use by March?

Answer 6

Hold: Lake Perris
Alt hold: High Key

Question 7

What is the normal MQ9 pattern altitude at March?

Answer 7

3,000ft MSL

Question 8

What controlling agency assigns altitudes and timing for RPA hold/orbit points inside March Class-C?

Answer 8

Tower?

Question 9

Where is the entry waypoint located for the March ATLC E-mission?

Answer 9

Point Cobra

Question 10

Once inside your assigned RPA airspace, you’ll operate under MARSA. What does this signify?

Answer 10

Deconfliction from each other

Question 11

During climbs and descents within your assigned RPA airspace, what is the primary action pilots must take to ensure aircraft deconfliction?

Answer 11

Make request with desert radio

Question 12

What is the standard routing used by March for MQ9 ops?

Answer 12

GRIZLY Route

Question 13

What agency will you coordinate with when taking off from KRIV & transitioning into R2502N/E working airspace?

Answer 13

Tower
SoCal
Sport
Desert Radio

Question 14

What should RPA crews consider when calculating their JOKER for training missions in standard March RPA airspace?

Answer 14

Required fuel for training events prior to RTB

Question 15

How is BINGO calculated for RPA missions?

Answer 15

Adding RTB fuel to the Normal Recovery Fuel

Question 16

When ready to RTB, which controlling agency should be contacted for clearance off range prior to exiting the airspace?

Answer 16

Desert radio/sundance

Question 17

Once clear of R2502 and established in R2515 for RTB, what is the planned COA RTB altitude?

Answer 17

9,500

Question 18

What must be on file to depart KRIV?

Answer 18

Signed flight plan (DD1801)

Question 19

Before entering R2515 (4-corners), which controlling agency should you contact for clearance?

Answer 19

Sport

Question 20

Before entering or leaving R2502, which controlling agency should you get in touch with?

Answer 20

Desert Radio

Question 21

When flying in R2502 N/E, to which controlling agency should Grizzle AC direct their reporting and deconfliction calls?

Answer 21

Desert Radio

Question 22

When flying in R2502 N/E, to which controlling agency should Grizzle AC direct their reporting and deconfliction calls?

Answer 22

Desert Radio

Question 23

What is a mandatory requirement for AC entering the R2502 N/E range control airspace for inert weapons drops?

Answer 23

Scheduled airspace from surface to operating altitude

Question 24

What is the specific procedure for Grizzly AC when conducting reporting and deconfliction calls in R2502?

Answer 24

Every 30 minutes
“Desert Radio, Grizzly52 checking in 18,000, ops normal.”

Question 25

What actions will the RPA take in the event of a LL?

Answer 25

It will fly the preprogrammed E-mission which will terminate in the last 6 waypoints LL loiter

Question 26

During departure from KRIV, what routing will you set the E-mission in the assigned airspace?

Answer 26

Follow the cleared departure route and delay in the assigned airspace for >30minutes before recovering.

Question 27

What is the squawk code assigned to the LL E-mission?

Answer 27

7400

Question 28

Which dispays are available to crew for plotting targets and relevant info to enhance mission continuity and SA?

Answer 28

TacSit Tracker

Question 29

During transit, why should TacSit displays typically be zoomed out & center on working airspace?

Answer 29

Comprehensive view of relevant airspace, restrictions, and traffic en route

Question 30

When prioritizing arrival to target, what is the typical speed used for flying ?

Answer 30

Max speed for velocity Max range for efficiency Max speed for time-critical

Question 31

Which tracker display functions and modes can be utilized for basic navigation?

Answer 31

Fly Here (direct to) function Control Point “fly here” function Preprogrammed flight modes

Question 32

How do crew members typically determine ETA to a target location?

Answer 32

Add Total time to the Zulu/GMT time

Question 33

Why does the crew need to update the E-mission start point during transit?

Answer 33

To ensure AC follows desired path within cleared/deconflicted airspace if LL

Question 34

What is one advantage (and disadvantage) of a wheel hold?

Answer 34

Advantage: provides SA on target from all aspects Disadvantage: constantly changing aspect of target area

Question 35

What is one advantage and disadvantage of the figure eight holding pattern?

Answer 35

A: allows consistent look angle throughout D: increased pilot workload

Question 36

What is one advantage and disadvantage of the figure eight holding pattern?

Answer 36

A: allows consistent look angle throughout D: increased pilot workload

Question 37

What is the most effective way to prevent Nadir?

Answer 37

Solid cross check on azimuth & depression Action to prevent Nadir at 69

Question 38

What are the first 3 steps of kill change process F2T2?

Answer 38

Find Fix Track

Question 39

What are the 3 target types associated with the target acquisition process and what are the characteristics?

Answer 39

Static Moving Mobile

Question 40

What are the 5 steps of the CBEAR process?

Answer 40

Comm Build Execute Assess Report

Question 41

What are the various sensor cuing method used to quickly get to the MTS on coordinates?

Answer 41

Targeting/cross cue Walk on GPS & altimetry

Question 42

Which mode is used to quickly slew the MTS to the target area?

Answer 42

Targeting

Question 43

What are the 3 most common objectives of the Track step of the kill chain process?

Answer 43

Collection Exploitation Maintaining custody

Question 44

What are the TRB and how many are available for use on the MTS toolbar and AMS?

Answer 44

Buttons on MTS for DESIGNATING targets; 4 TRBs on MTS toolbar and 20 in AMS

Question 45

What are TRBs? And how many are available on MTS and AMS?

Answer 45

Buttons on MTS for DESIGNATING targets; 4 TRBs are available on MTS toolbar and 20 is AMS

Question 46

What are the 2 primary track modes used to maintain tracks on targets?

Answer 46

Manual Auto

Question 47

What are moving targets and some examples?

Answer 47

Currently in motion Cars/surface vessels, aircraft, motorbikes

Question 48

T/F Dismounted personnel in motion are considered moving targets?

Answer 48

False

Question 49

Which auto track modes are recommended for use when tracking moving targets?

Answer 49

Point Feature

Question 50

During flight, what are the most common admin checks performed by the crew?

Answer 50

Battle damage Airborne ord checks/weather sweep In-flight ops checks, fence checks

Question 51

What does an airborne ord check consist of and when is it typically conducted?

Answer 51

Visual confirmation with MTS of weapon condition and expenditure shortly after takeoff

Question 52

What does a battle Check consist of and when is it conducted?

Answer 52

Both airborne ord Check and visual inspection of aircraft prior to RTB

Question 53

What is the primary benefit in conducting in flight ops checks?

Answer 53

Detect developing malfunctions before they become an emergency

Question 54

What are the 3 steps or mantra of the prioritized fence check?

Answer 54

Kill See Cleanup

Question 55

What is the 4 letter mnemonic commonly used to identify AC features?

Answer 55

WEFT

Question 56

What is a SA-8 GECKO and how would you describe it?

Answer 56

Radar guided tactical SAM Easily identified 6 wheels on stretched chassis

Question 57

What are the identifiable features of towed filed artillery?

Answer 57

Long range Indirect fire support Med-large bore main gun Towed & self-propelled Requires anchors

Question 58

What type of instrument is Radar and how does it work?

Answer 58

Timing instrument Uses radio waves to determine, range angle, or velocity of objects

Question 59

What are the 3 primary imaging modes of SAR?

Answer 59

Spot Brickmap GeoRef

Question 60

What are the 2 MTI modes available in SAR?

Answer 60

Spot Arc

Question 61

In the CLAW, how can a spot image be commanded?

Answer 61

Right-click on area select spot Select spot image tab and define image parameters

Question 62

What info does the CLAW master caution icon provide?

Answer 62

System status messages