BWS

Question 1

Determine the suitability of the LZ/PZ/HA by considering applicable tactical, technical, andmeteorological considerations

Answer 1

MSL
LONGLASSV
VDWC

Note: The best possible route is that route requiring the least amount of power for the landing intended-to the ground or a particular hover height- without compromising a viable escape.

Question 2

Tactical

Answer 2

M mission
S Security
L location

Question 3

Technical

Answer 3

L landing formation
O obstacles
N Number and type of aircraft
G ground slope
L loads
A Approach and departure directions
S Size of available landing area
S surface condition
V vulnerability

Question 4

Meteorological

Answer 4

V visibility
D density altitude
W winds
C ceiling

Question 5

How are HA ( holding areas) determined by map recon

Answer 5

C concealment
O obstacles
K Key terrain
A avenues of APP/DEP
S security, size, suitability

Question 6

How do you perform action on contact

Answer 6

Announce Nature/Direction/Location (TAR,DDD)
Orient on the threat
Use appropriate counter measures
Maintain contact

Question 7

Defensive: Undetected

Answer 7

Avoid enemy detection

Question 8

Defensive: Detected

Answer 8

Execute Evasive
Maneuvers

Use Suppressive Fires as appropriate

Deploy to Cover/Concealment

Locate Threat

Report (SALTW/SALUTE)

Recommend or Execute COA

Question 9

Offensive:

Answer 9

Deploy to Cover

Report (SALTW/SALUTE)

Maintain Contact

Develop the Situation

Recommend or Execute COA
(attack, bypass, defend, delay, or withdrawal)

Question 10

Tactical Flight Mission Planning

Answer 10

Analyze the mission using METT-TC

Map / Photo Recon

Select Terrain Flight Modes & Techniques of
Movement

Select Appropriate Primary & Alternate Routes

Determine - Dist +-Ik, GS +-5kts, ETE+-1Min

Fuel - Required +-100lbs

Weather Briefing- Obtain & Analyze

Crew Mission Briefing

Question 11

Transmit Tactical Report

Answer 11

SPOT:
Size
Activity
Location
Unit
Time
Equipment

BDA:
Unit/call sign
TGT Info
Location
TOT
Delivery Sys
Weapons
Analysis
Additional info

Question 12

How do you perform Masking and Unmasking

Answer 12

RCM:
Map/ photo recon
M Mask from visual and electronic detection

T technique
T time exposure based on mission
S scan sector assigned
W Weapons, sensor,, and ASE are configured for immediate and effective use prior to unmasking
O sufficient distance for obstacles
R report observation on tactical reports if required
N new location if available

NRCM:
Scan assigned sectors
A announced if lateral is exposed or u masked

Question 13

Perform VMC takeoff

Answer 13

S situation
L Long axis
O Obstacles
W Wind

Question 14

Perform VMC Approach

Answer 14

S situation
L Long axis
O Obstacles
W Wind

Note Confined Area Consideration: Prior to beginning the approach, the crew will determine and brief an escape route.

Question 15

Aerial Observations

Answer 15

D detection
I identification
L location
R reporting

Question 16

Definition and purpose of visual search

Answer 16

Visual search is the systematic visual coverage of a given area so that all parts of the area are observed.

Purpose: to detect objects or activities on the ground.

Question 17

Factors that affect a visual search.

Answer 17

W Weather (Meteorological
A Altitude
A Airspeed
T Terrain
C Cues (Visual Cues)
H Human Eye

Question 18

Visual Cues

Answer 18

M movement
C color
L light
O obvious sightings
S shadows/ shapes
S smoke
Texture
T trails
H heat

Question 19

Scanning Techniques: Define-

Answer 19

Motive- >10KIAS
Sectors
Non-Observation Sector
Observation Work Sector
-Acquisition
-Recognition

Stationary- <10KIAS

Side Scan - Per ATM

Question 20

Perform Wind Recognition

Answer 20

G Ground Indicators

A Aircraft / UH72 Cockpit Indicators

F Forecast vs Actual Winds