Chapter 5

Question 1

NATOPS CH.5

HAC requirements

Answer 1

1. Meet the requirements for HAC specified in CNAF
2. Satisfactorily complete an approved MH-60R HAC PQS syllabus.

5.1.2.3

Question 2

NATOPS CH. 5

Minimum pilot currency requirements per NATOPS

Answer 2

1. Maintain a current NATOPS evaluation in model.
2. Maintain a current instrument rating in accordance with CNAF.
3. Satisfy night and instrument minimum flying hours as set forth in CNAF.

5.1.3

Question 3

NATOPS CH. 5

VERTREP QUALIFICATIONS

Answer 3

Complete 4 day field or shipboard evolutions within 365 days.

If currency expires, complete initial requirements.

Night shipboard external cargo operations shall not be conducted except for reasons of operational necessity.

5.2.4.2.2

Question 4

NATOPS CH. 5

Shipboard DLQ Currency

Answer 4

Air Capable Free deck:
- Day: 4/180
- Night: 6/90
Note
- Clear deck may be used to extend free deck (Not to exceed 180 days)
- Free confers clear; Air capable confers aviation
- Night confers day (During requalification)

Figure 5.1-2

Question 5

NATOPS Ch. 5

LSO currency requirements

Answer 5

2 day free decks/180 days (day currency)
2 night clear deck/180 days (night currency)

If currency expires, 6 day/6 night (3 of each shall be free deck)

If 12 months lapse: 5 day/5 night Free deck

5.1.4.3.2

Question 6

NATOPS CH 5

Minimum crew requirements

Answer 6

NFO USS IA
Non-tactical/Fam Flights: HAC/QO or H2P/H2P
FCF: FCP/QO/AW (or TFO crewmember)
Orientation: HAC/QO/AW

Utility: HAC/PQM/AW
SAR: HAC/PQM/AWR crew chief/ H60 SAR aircrewman
SUW/ASW: HAC/ATO/SO

INSTRUMENT
- HAC/Naval Aviator or 2 H2Ps

AIR CAPABLE
DAY/VMC:
- 2x H2Ps and 1x aircrewman. OR
- 1x HAC, 1x qualified observer, and 1x aircrewman
NIGHT/IMC:
- 1x HAC, 1x PQM, and one aircrewman

5.2