Chapter 1 Flashcards
(24 cards)
How many periods is the TY divided into?
Two semi-annual training periods. 1 starts the first day of the month following birth month. 2nd is 1st day of 7th month
NCM ARNG flight hour requirements (1st & 2nd period)
Each period must have 12 hours, 5 of which must be NVG.
What are the 2 kinds of NCM currency requirements?
Airframe and NVG.
Flight every 90 days for airframe, flight every 60 days of at least 1 hour for NVG. If not, get PFE
What is a CTL
Commander’s task list. Specifies tasks and the modes.
What do the NCMs do with the CTL?
Annually, NCMs do at least one iteration of each task in each mode separately. They must be signed after the commander reviews and signs so NCM knows what is expected.
When is the CTL closed out?
At the end of NCM’s birthmonth
How many RLs can one NCM have at one time?
- One for day/night, one for NVG
How long do ARNG NCMs have to progress from one RL to another?
1 year, excluding days lost due to TDY, Medical or nonmedical suspension from flight, and grounding of entire unit aircraft. If the exclusion period exceeds 45 consecutive days, NCM must restart their RL progression.
Examples of readiness levels:
RL3= qualification or refresher
RL2=Mission training
RL1= Continuation but mission ready crewmember
What is APART
Annual Proficiency and Readiness Test
When is the APART period?
A 3 month period ending with the last day of the soldier’s birthmonth.
When must all APART requirements be complete?
By the last day of the NCM’s birthmonth.
What requirements are on the APART?
-10 exam, Stans & NVG night eval to include the oral exam.
What are some annual requirements that are not tied to the APART?
NBC, Door gunnery, Rescue hoist, APU evals
What happens when NCM fails to meet ATP requirements?
Commander orders an investigation. 1 of the following takes place: NCM authorized 30 day extension, a waiver of requirements is requested, or place NCM before a FEB.
What happens if ATP requirements failed, and additional time or waiver is not granted, or NCM fails to meet after extension?
NCM can be suspended from aviation service or terminated from flying status. Additionally, NCM who fails a hands on performance test will be restricted from performing that duty evaluated until refresher training and re-eval.
What is crew coordination?
The interaction between crewmembers necessary for the safe, efficient, and effective performance of tasks.
What does crew coordination consist of?
Crew coordination elements, basic qualities, and objectives
How often is a crew coordination refresher course required?
Annually
What are the crew coordination elements?
There are 8: Communicate positively, direct assistance, announce actions, offer assistance, acknowledge actions, be explicit, provide aircraft control/obstacle advisories, and coordinate action/sequence & timing.
What are the crew coordination basic qualities?
Flight team leadership & crew climate are established and maintained, permission planning and rehearsal are accomplished, Appropriate decision-making techniques are applied, actions are prioritized and workload is equitably distributed, unexpected events are managed effectively, statements and directives are clear/timely/relevant/complete and verified, mission situational awareness is maintained, decisions and actions are communicated and acknowledged, supporting information and actions are sought from the crew, crewmwmber actions are mutually cross monitored, supporting information and actions are offered by the crew, advocacy and assertion are practiced, and crew level after-action reviews are conducted.
What are the crew coordination objectives?
Establish and maintain relationships, plan mission and rehearse, establish and maintain workloads, exchange mission information, and cross monitor performance
What kinds of words and phrases should be used by participants?
Standard crew terminology, and words and phrases understood by all participants
What do SOP requirements include?
Local flying area, aircrew reading file, airfield/heliport operations, run up proocedures, aircraft parking, ramp operations, fire guarding, maintenance recovery plaan, aircraft lighting, multi-aircraft operations, gunnery operations, cargo operations, and crew endurance program. Also includes the unit METL and the supporting tasks.
