BLOCK XII - AIRCRAFT INTERIOR FAMILIARIZATION

Question 1

Mission crew descriptions
Mission commander (MC)

Answer 1

Directs a coordinated plan of action and shall be responsible for the effectiveness of the flight

Question 2

Mission crew descriptions
Tactical coordinator (TACCO or TC)

Answer 2

Employ tactics/procedures to most effectively carry out the mission. Initiates/coordinates plan of action for all tactical crewmembers.

Question 3

Mission crew description
Co-tactical coordinator (COTAC or CTC)

Answer 3

Assists the TACCO

Question 4

Mission crew description
Acoustics air warfare operator (AAW)

Answer 4

Detect, classify, and report contact data. When required, the AAW shall ensure audio info is recorded on media for mission reconstruction.

Question 5

Mission crew description
Electronic warfare operator (EWO)

Answer 5

Support mission by utilizing radar, IFFI, ESM, and EO/IR systems as directed by the TACCO to detect/analyze targets.

Question 6

Safety of flight crew description
Patrol plane commander (PPC)

Answer 6

Responsible for the safety, accurate navigation and orderly conduct of the flight

Question 7

Safety of flight crew description
Patrol plane pilot (2P)

Answer 7

NATOPS qualified pilot that ensures the safe conduct of the flight and notify the PPC immediately of any unusual circumstances.

Question 8

Safety of flight crew description
Patrol plane copilot (3P)

Answer 8

Performs those duties of the pilot, copilot, pilot flying, pilot monitoring, augment pilot, and observer.

Question 9

Safety of flight crew description
Pilot (P)

Answer 9

For the proposes of completing of checklists and normal procedures on the ground, P refers to the left-seat pilot.

Question 10

Safety of flight crew description
Copilot (CP)

Answer 10

Responsible for assisting the P

Question 11

Safety of flight crew description
Pilot flying (PF)

Answer 11

Aircraft responsibilities
- Taxiing
-Flight path and airspeed control
-Aircraft configuration
-Navigation

Question 12

Safety of flight crew description
Pilot monitoring (PM)

Answer 12

Monitors all maneuvers being performed.
General responsibilities
-Reading and verifying correct execution of checklists
-Performing radio and interphone communications
-Coordinating mission crew activities with the TACCO
-Completing tasks as directed by the PF
-Monitoring taxiing, flight path, airspeed, aircraft configuration and navigation

Question 13

Safety of flight crew description
Augment pilot (AP)

Answer 13

Performs duties specifically on the flight deck or in direct support of the PF and PM.

Question 14

Safety of flight crew description
Observer (OB)

Answer 14

Responsible for preflight duties or ‘safety of flight’ mission systems, in-flight emergency procedures, and assisting in post-flight duties.

Question 15

Safety of flight crew description
Ordnance qualified crewmember

Answer 15

Shall be to obtain the mission search stores required by the TACCO and ensure they are properly loaded