NVGs

Question 1

Weather

Answer 1

CCW

-Ceiling/Visibility

-Cloud Clearance

-Winds

Question 2

Tactical Flight Mission Planning

Answer 2

AMSSDFWC

-Analyze the mission

-Map/Photo Recon

-Select Terrain Flight Modes and Technique of Movement

-Select appropriate primary and alternate routes

-Distance - Determine and ETE

-Fuel - Required

-Weather Briefing

-Obtain and Analyze

-Crew Briefing

Question 3

Dark Adaptation

Answer 3

DSSTT

-Definition

-Starting Level

-Sensitivity

-Time to adapt (30-45 mins)

-Time to Readapt (Several minutes to 45 minutes or longer depending on brightness, duration or after repeated exposure)

Question 4

Employ Aviation Night Vision Imaging System

Answer 4

CPA

-Conduct operators’ checks IAW TM 11-5855-313-10
-Properly mount ANVIS on the helmet
-Adjust ANVIS to obtain the Optimal Sight Adjustment Point (OSAP)

Question 5

React to ANVIS Failure

Answer 5

ATTA

-Announce ANVIS/goggle failure by crew station

-Transfer the flight controls if applicable

-Troubleshoot ANVIS failure

-Announce results of troubleshooting

Question 6

Night Vision Protection

Answer 6

RSS

-Red Lighting/Red Lens Goggles
-Supplemental Oxygen
-Sunglasses

Question 7

Protective Measures

Answer 7

CEL

Cockpit light adjustment
Exterior light adjustment
Light Flash Compensation:
1. Turn away from light source
2. Close or cover one eye
3. Aerial Weapons Systems - Time spent expending ordnance should be limited to decrease the effects of flash
4. Automatic Weapons Systems - Crewmembers should use short bursts of fire

Question 8

Night Vision Techniques

Answer 8

SOS

-Scanning
-Off Center Vision
-Shapes and Silhouettes

Question 9

NVG Characteristics

Answer 9

DIALVP

-Definition

-Intensification (2000 to 3000x Zero Magnification)

-Acuity

-Limited Field of View (40’ FOV)

-Voltage Low Indicator (Approx. 30 Min remaining)

-Power Supply (AA Alkaline or Lithium, No Mixing)

Question 10

Night Central Blind Spot

Answer 10

CSP

-Central or Night Blind Spot

-Scotopic Vision

-Peripheral Vision

Question 11

NVG Visual Deficiencies (Operational Defects)

Answer 11

SEEF

-Shading

-Edge Glow

-Emission Points

-Flashing/Flickering or Intermittent Operation

Question 12

Comestic Bienishes (FIBCOB)

Answer 12

-Fixed Pattern Noise (Honeycomb)
-Image Disparity
-Image Distortion
-Bright Spots
-Chicken Wire
-Output Brightness Variation
-Black Spots

Question 13

Operational Defects (SEEF)

Answer 13

-Shading
-Edge Glow
-Emission Points
-Flickering/Flashing/Intermittent Operation