Block XI

Question 1

Positive approach toward improving combat readiness and achieving reduction in mishaps

Answer 1

Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS)

Question 2

When was NATOPS established?

Answer 2

1961

Question 3

One of the most dangerous times for maintenance and personnel is during when?

Answer 3

Engine start, operation, and shutdown

Question 4

COMNAVAIRLANT is characterized by what on naval aircraft?

Answer 4

First character is A-M, second character is A-Z

Question 5

COMNAVAIRPAC is characterized by what on naval aircraft?

Answer 5

First character is N-Z, second is A-Z

Question 6

CNATRA is characterized by what on naval aircraft?

Answer 6

First character is A-G. No second character.

Question 7

an individual assigned to the NATOPS products administrator, who represents CNO NATOPS policy at all NATOPS review conferences

Answer 7

CNA NATOPS Coordinator

Question 8

NATOPS Advisory Group is composed of who?

Answer 8

• CNO
• COMNAVAIRFOR
• Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC)
• COMNAVAIRSYSCOM
• Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA)
• Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command (COMMARFORCOM)
• Commander, U.S. Marine Forces Pacific (COMMARFORPAC)
• Commander, Naval Air Force Reserve (COMNAVAIRFORES)
• Commanding General, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing (CG FOURTH MAW)
• Commander, Naval Safety Center (COMNAVSAFECEN)
• Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED)

Question 9

the unit commander or head of dept. designated by the COG command to administer the NATOPS program for a specific aircraft model or aviation-related system

Answer 9

NATOPS Model Manager

Question 10

an individual within the MMU assigned by the model manager to perform admin responsibilities for the NATOPS program

Answer 10

NATOPS Program Manager

Question 11

highly qualified air crewmember assigned to a NATOPS evaluation unit

Answer 11

NATOPS Evaluator

Question 12

highly qualified air crewmember who primary duty should be administering the NATOPS evaluation program within a squadron or unit

Answer 12

NATOPS Instructor

Question 13

evaluation of individual pilot or crewmember, consisting of an open book exam, a closed book exam, oral exam, and an evaluation flight

Answer 13

NATOPS Evaluation

Question 14

Before starting an engine

Answer 14

• wheels of aircraft must be chocked and parking brake set
• intake screens installed
• intakes and ground/deck inspected to eliminate FOD

Question 15

Plane shall be ______ when engine is started by a non-pilot

Answer 15

tied down

Question 16

May result in injury or death if not carefully observed or followed

Answer 16

Warning

Question 17

May result in damage to equipment if not carefully observed or followed

Answer 17

Caution

Question 18

Must be emphasized

Answer 18

Note

Question 19

Mandatory

Answer 19

Shall

Question 20

Recommended

Answer 20

Should

Question 21

Optional

Answer 21

May

Question 22

Indicates futurity and never indicates any degree of requirement

Answer 22

Will