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4 principles of ORM

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-Accept risks if benefits outweigh cost
-Accept no unnecessary risk
-Anticipate & manage risk by planning
-Make risk decision at right level

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Purpose of Naval Aviation Safety Program

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Eliminate hazards & enhance safety awareness of squadron personnel

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Functions of Safety Council/Enlisted Safety Council

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Set goals, manage assets, & review safety recommendations

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Contributions to aviation mishaps

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-Human error
-Maintenance & support factors
-Admin
-Malfunctions
-Environment

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2 types of chains of commands in the Navy

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-Operational chain
-Admin chain

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Worldwide responsibilities of 3 CCDRS

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-Special operations
-Strategic commands
-Transportation commands

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Location of the following fleets:
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
10th

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3rd- San Diego, CA
4th- Mayport, FL
5th- Bahrain
6th- Gaeta, Italy
7th- Yokosuka, Japan
10th- Fort Meade, MD

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Identify the following:
SECDEF
SECNAV
CNO

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SECDEF- Llyod Austin
SECNAV- Carlos Del Toro
CNO- ADM Gilday

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Warfare areas of Naval aviation

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Recon
Antisubmarine
Logistics support
SAR
Mine warfare

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3 levels of war

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Tactical
Operational
Strategic

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Define tactical warfare

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Planning & conduct of battle. Application of concentrated force & offensive action to gain objectives

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Define operational warfare

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Planning & conduct of campaigns. Assigning missions, tasks, & resources to tactical operations

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Define strategic warfare

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Art & science of employing national power

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Purpose of Naval Intelligence Operations support during peace time

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Decision-making process. Centered on focus of effort, identify critical vulnerabilities, & enhance combat effectiveness

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2 major components of Naval Logistics

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Fleet based- Fleet support
Strategic based- Air & sea assets

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Purpose of naval logistics

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Ability to move forward & sustain forces at great distances from our shores, critical for military strategy

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Importance of planning to Naval Operations

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Military action is one of the potential responses to threats to U.S. interests. Crisis-action procedures.

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1st shipboard aircraft takeoff

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14 November 1910
Pilot: Eugene Ely
Plane: Curtiss Plane
Ship: USS Birmingham
Where plane landed: Willoughby Spit

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1st shipboard aircraft landing

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Pennsylvania in San Francisco Bay

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When is the Naval Aviation birthday

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8 May 1911

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1st Naval Aviation casualty

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20 June 1913

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Significance of 22 October 1917

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Predecessors of modern day QA representatives

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1st aircraft carrier

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Original name: The Jupiter
Original type: Coal carrier
Date recommissioned as USS Langley: 20 March 1922

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1st jet-powered naval aircraft

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F J -1 Fury

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1st naval aviator in space
CDR Sheppard
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Terms pertaining to motion
Inertia: Remain at rest until acted upon by outside force Acceleration: Change in speed Speed: Rate of movement by distance measured Velocity: Speed at given time & direction
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Newton's 1st law: Newton's 2nd law: Newton's 3rd law:
1st law: Inertia 2nd law: Force 3rd law: Action & reaction
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Define airfoil
Structure w/ curved surface giving most favorable ratio of lift to drag in flight. Basic form of wings, fins, & horizontal stabilizers
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Bernoulli's principle
Fluid flowing through a tube reaches constriction. Lift is accomplished by difference in airflow across airfoil.
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Weather warnings Small craft: Gale: Storm: Tropical depression: Tropical storm: Hurricane: Severe thunderstorm: Tornado:
Small craft: 33 knots Gale: 34-47 knots Storm: 48 knots Tropical depression: 33 knots Tropical storm: 34 - 63 knots Severe thunderstorm: 50 knots w/ 3/4 in hail Tornado: 100-250 knots
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Aerodynamic terms
Lift Weight Drag Thrust Longitudinal axis Lateral axis Vertical axis
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Define autorotation
Allows helicopter to land safely from altitude w/o engine power
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3 primary movements of aircraft by axis
Pitch Roll Yaw
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Flight control surfaces
Flap Spoiler Speed brakes Slats
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Explain angle of attack
Airfoil meets the flow of air. Measured in units.
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Basic hydraulic system
Reservoir Pump Tubing Selector valve Actuating unit
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Main components of landing gear
Shock strut assembly Tires Wheel brake assembly Retracting & Extending mechanism Side struts & supports
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5 basic sections of jet engine
Intake Compressor Combustion Chamber Turbine Section Exhaust Cone
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4 engine systems
Turbojet Turboshaft Turboprop Turbofan
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Purpose of afterburners
Provides increase in thrust for supersonic flight, takeoff, & combat situations
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Which fuel is approved for naval vessels?
JP 5
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Purpose of Auxiliary Power Unit
Power units furnish electrical power when engine-driven generators aren't operating.
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What does icing do to aircraft?
Malfunctions everything
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List armaments
Bombs Rockets Missiles Mines Torpedoes
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Avionics terms
Voltage: Electromotive force Current: Flow of electrons Resistance: Reduces current
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Define aircraft handling
Any movement of aircraft
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Purpose of aircraft taxi signals
Paved areas to move between parking aprons, runways, & airfield services
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Vehicle speed limits on flight line
3 MPH
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Maximum towing speed
5 MPH
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Personnel required for aircraft movement
Move director Brake rider Chock walker Safety observers Tractor driver
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4 categories of tie down
Initial: 45 knots, 6 chains Normal: 45 knots, 9 chains Moderate weather: 46-60 knots, 14 chains Heavy weather: 60 knots, 20 chains
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Safety hazard areas
Intakes Exhaust Propellers Rotor blades Hot brakes
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Chapters in Naval Aviation Maintenance Program Ch3 Ch6 Ch7 Ch10 Ch13 Appendix A Appendix E
Ch3: Maintenance Ch6: Production divisions Ch7: QA Ch10: Naval Aviation Maintenance Ch13: Naval Aviation Logistics Appendix A: Acronyms Appendix E: Document coding
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3 levels of aviation maintenance
Organizational Intermediate Depot
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Functional Check Flight
Determines airframe, power plants, accessories, & equip are working in accordance w/ standards
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Types of inspections
Daily Turnaround Special Conditional Phase Acceptance Transfer
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Who's authorized to sign off aircraft logbook entries?
Maintenance officer Asst. Maintenance officer Maintenance material control officer Maintenance master chief Production LCPO
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Define concept of QA
Process of systemic inspection & monitoring to verify standards.
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Key personnel in PRI-FLY
Air boss Mini boss LSO Phone talker
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Define these embarked aircraft V-22 F-35B AV-8B MH-53 MH-60S UH-1N AH-1W
V-22: Osprey logistic support F-35B: Fighter AV-8B: Fighter attack MH-53: Helicopter mine countermeasures MH-60S: Helicopter anti-submarine UH-1N: Helicopter combat support AH-1W: Helicopter combat support
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LSO responsibilities for AV-8B ops
Calculates wind over deck, footage marks, nozzle angle, & trim for safe ops
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Jersey color functions: Yellow Blue Red Green Purple Brown White
Yellow: Landing Signal Enlisted/Director Blue: Chock & Chain Red: Crash & Salvage Green: GSE, trouble shooter, Media, Maintenance Purple: Fuels Brown: Plane captain White: QA, LSO, Combat cargo
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What's in a flotation vest
Firefly beacon that flashes when wet, dye mark for aircraft to locate, & man overboard indicator
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Personnel in flight deck control
Aircraft handling officer Fuels rep Phone talker Elevator operator Weapons personnel Squadron rep
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Personnel in emergency event
Air Bos'n: Supervises Crash LCPO: Assets Air Bos'n Crash LPO: In charge of crew & gear
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Flight deck markings
Foul line: 72 in x 2 in red & white lines for safe parking Trim line: Yellow line for AV-8B launch Landing spot: Crow's foot for safe lineup & recovery of helicopters
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How many CONFLAG stations onboard?
3
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Who operates the elevators?
Assault, V1, V3
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Define AFOSS
Aviation Fuels Operational Sequencing System
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NATOPS Manual 80T-106 80T-109 80T-113 80R-114 80R-114.1 80R-19 80T-122
80T-106: Guide for launch & recovery 80T-109: Refueling 80T-113: Approved hand signals 80R-114: Firefighting & Rescue 80R-114.1: Emergency rescue 80R-19: Crash & salvage 80T-122: Helicopter operations
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Positions in AATCC
Plotter Status Board Keeper Final Controller Departure Controller Assault Controller Marshal Controller Approach Controller AATCC Supervisor AATCC Watch Officer
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5 sections in TACC
Air traffic control Helicopter coordination Air support control Plans & support Air defense coordination
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Key personnel for flight ops in OPS department
Operations officer Air operations officer AATCC officer CIC officer TAO
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Define airfoil
Cross-sectional shape of wing or blade providing aerodynamic force
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Key personnel in AIMD
MO AMO MMCO Maintenance master chief Department LCPO
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AIMD Divisions
IM1: Admin, QA (AZ) IM2: Power plants, airframes, paraloft (AD, AM, PR) IM3: Battery shop, Micro repair, Armament (AT, AE, AO) IM4: Ground support (AS)
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Purpose of AIMD
Provide management, staff, & intermediate maintenance support for embarked aircraft
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Objective of NAMP
Achieve & continually improve aviation material readiness & safety established by the CNO
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Responsibilities of maintenance admin division
Plan, schedule, & coordinate workloads, inspections, mods, & equipment
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Aircraft inspection intervals
Daily (72 hrs) Turnaround (24 hrs) Special (interval of days) Conditional Acceptance Transfer
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Purpose of QA
Prevent occurrence of defects
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2 types of altimeters
Barometric RADAR
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3 types of indicators
Rate of Climb Altitude Indicator Turn & bank
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Responsibilities of Ground Support Equipment divisions
(AS) perform preventive & corrective maintenance on aviation. Provide training in operation & maintenance of aviation support equipment
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