SOP -3710.5D Flashcards
O-1 Flight Schedule Procedures
a. The SDO is responsible for overseeing the execution of the daily flight schedule. When changes to the flight schedule need to be made, those changes must be annotated on the master flight schedule and approved by the CO. In the absence of the CO, the XO, or in the absence of the XO, the Operations Officer may approve the changes. If none of the above personnel are available, the SDO is authorized to make the required change. When a change is made, the SDO must ensure all requirements of reference(a), paragraph 4.6.1 have been met.
b. When conducting embarked detachment operations, changes to a published flight schedule must be approved by the ship’s CO and the detachment OIC.
O-2 Weather Criteria
a. In addition to weather criteria delineated in references (a) through (c) and local area course rules, the following minimums apply (ceiling/visibilty):
(1) Shore or Ship Operations - 500/1*
(2) FCF Operations - 1000/3. These minimums may be waived only by the CO in accordance with reference (a).
*NOTE 1: If positive radar control and a Carrier control approach, Precision Approach Radar, or Instrument Landing System is available for recovery, minimum launch weather minimums are 200-1/2.
O-3 Crew Requirements
Minimum crew requirements must be followed per references (a) and (c). The following additional guidance is provided:
a. COs may elect to recognize the qualifications (HAC, Weapons and Tactics Instructor, Night System Instructor, etc.) of specific H-60 series aircraft qualified aircrew from outside their command and may also recognize the qualifications of any H-60 series aircraft qualified enlisted Aircrewman. Qualifications documentation must be provided upon request. All visiting Aircrew must comply with the reporting custodian’s SOP.
b. Enlisted Aircrew should be utilized to the maximum extent practicable on all flights.
c. FCF checklist items shall only be conducted when the crew includes a designated FCP. COs shall designate minimum crew requirements for ground maintenance turns. Temporary Flight Orders personnel shall not be carried on FCFs for the sole purpose of accumulating flight time. Minimum crew for HSM-48 non-FCF ground turns shall consist of a minimum of two designated H2Ps
d. Minimum crew requirements for tactical training events unless otherwise specified are: HAC/L3, PQM, and Aircrewman.
