AP 107 Situational Awareness

Question 1

A brief definition of the USAF definition of situational awareness

Answer 1

The accurate perception of the elements in the environment within a volume of time and space, the comprehension of their meaning and the projection of their status in the near future. (Perception, Comprehension, Prediction)

Question 2

SA Components

Answer 2

Geographical, System, Tactical, Environmental, and Spatial/Temporal

Question 3

Geographical SA

Answer 3

Knowledge of location of your aircraft, other aircraft, terrain features, airports, cities, waypoints, etc

Question 4

System SA

Answer 4

Knowledge of system status, functioning and settings, impact of malfunctions and system degradation, fuel, etc

Question 5

Tactical SA

Answer 5

Knowledge and identification of tactical status, type, capabilities, targeting, threat prioritization, etc

Question 6

Environmental SA

Answer 6

Knowledge of weather formations, temps, icing, clouds, fog, etc

Question 7

Spatial/temporal SA

Answer 7

Knowledge of aircrafts altitude, attitude, heading, velocity, G-loading, flight path, etc

Question 8

Levels of awareness

Answer 8

Level 1: Perception
Level 2: Comprehension
Level 3: Prediction

Question 9

True or False: Type of Stimulus is a factor that affects both perception and reaction time

Answer 9

True

Question 10

True or False: Temporal (event) preparation reduces the potential time points of stimulus presentation and thus improves reaction time

Answer 10

True

Question 11

True or False: Chair flying, mission pre-briefings, self-assessment, and rehearsal of probable events are all effective tools for improving attention management

Answer 11

True