Tactics Prog

Question 1

What is the objective of the tactics phase?

Answer 1

To teach officers the skills, knowledge and attributes of a tactical mission coordinator by emphasizing decision making and formulation of a plan to accomplish a tasking in a legal, safe and effective manner

Question 2

What is the first step in the OPP?

Answer 2

Initiation; which begins when an initiating device or warning order is received. This is where staff is gathered, information is collected and an initial assessment is made

Question 3

What is the second step in the OPP?

Answer 3

Orientation; this is where the missions statement and the commander’s commanding guidance, campaign plan or initiating directive is issued to a subordinate commander

Question 4

What is the third step in the OPP?

Answer 4

Course of Action development (COA); generally three options are developped using intelligence sources and suject matter experts(SMEs) and once a COA is selected, the commander may develop it into a concept of operations (CONOPS)

Question 5

What is the fourth step in the OPP?

Answer 5

Plan developement ; the development and coordination of the selected COA and the approval of higher authority is sougth after and the OP order is issued.

Question 8

What is the fifth step in the OPP?

Answer 8

Plan Review ; the final stage of the OPP process involves the regular review of the Plan/ OP order which is termed a PERIODIC REVIEW in the case of a contigency plan and a progress review is the plan is currently being executed

Question 9

What type of ATO (air tasking order) cycle is conducted at 1CFFTS

Answer 9

Daily ATO cycle

Question 10

What are SPINS

Answer 10

SPINS are special theatre instructions that can provide ROEs, commander’s guidance, strategic instuctions etc…

Question 11

How much time should you expect for fueling of the aircraft?

Answer 11

30-60 mins

Question 12

How much time should you expect for the start crew to arrive?

Answer 12

5 to 10 mins

Question 13

How much time should you expect for PRE-Fligth inspections (PFIs)?

Answer 13

30-40 mins

Question 14

How much time should you expect for taxing of the aircraft?

Answer 14

5-10 mins

Question 15

What are the minimum and maximum enroute speeds?

Answer 15

Min 150 kts IAS and Maximum 230 kts IAS

Question 16

In the tasking message, which times are considered hard timings

Answer 16

On-Task, Target and Off-Task

Question 17

In the acronym “STARDIP” what does the “S” stand for?

Answer 17

Spatial Awareness

Question 18

In the acronym “STARDIP” what does the “T” stand for?

Answer 18

Tactical Awareness

Question 19

In the acronym “STARDIP” what does the “A” stand for?

Answer 19

Air Leadership

Question 20

In the acronym “STARDIP” what does the “R” stand for?

Answer 20

Risk Management

Question 21

In the acronym “STARDIP” what does the “D” stand for?

Answer 21

Decisiveness

Question 22

In the acronym “STARDIP” what does the “I” stand for?

Answer 22

Information management

Question 23

In the acronym “STARDIP” what does the “P” stand for?

Answer 23

Problem solving

Question 24

What are the types of missions flown in the Tactics phase?

Answer 24

SAR, TAN and Surveillance

Question 25

What flight rules govern the flying the tactics phase?

Answer 25

VFR and IFR

Question 26

What is the definition of Local Mean Time (LMT)?

Answer 26

The time interval that has elapse since the mean sun’s transit over the observer’s anti meridian

Question 27

What is the definition of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)?

Answer 27

The angle measured westward at the pole through 360 degrees converted to time, from the antemeridian of Greenwich to the meridian through the mean sun

Question 28

What are the Pre-Flight responsibilities of the Tac Nav(6) ?

Answer 28

CATMMM 1. Mission Planning 2. Met requirements to briefer 3. Coordination with other units/ agencies 4. Administrative requirements 5. Mission Briefing 6. Tasking of Nav Com and delegation of duties

Question 29

What are the IN-Flight responsibilities of the Tac Nav(6) ?

Answer 29

PECSET 1. Conduct of the mission 2. Employment of the crew 3. Providing crew with regular updates 4. Supervision of the Nav Com 5. Employment of AC sensors 6. Tactical Communications

Question 30

What are the Post-Flight responsibilities of the Tac Nav(2) ?

Answer 30

1. Mission Debrief | 2. Mission Reconstruction (post exercise analysis)

Question 31

What are the Pre-Flight responsibilities of the Nav Com(6) ?

Answer 31

1. PFPS Chart preparation 2. Fuel monitoring 3. ICAO Fligth Plan 4. Plot Route 5. Internal PFI 6. Mission Briefing

Question 32

What are the IN-Flight responsibilities of the Nav Com(5) ?

Answer 32

1. Tuning of Nav Aids 2. Routine Comms 3. Operation of INS/GPS 4. Operation of Radar 5. Fuel management and monitoring ***and any other duties assigned by the Tac Nav

Question 33

What does Civil Twilight refer to?

Answer 33

it refer to the period when: | The sun is below the visible horizon but the sun's center is above 6degrees below the sensible horizon

Question 38

What is the Mission commander responsible for during a tactical mission?

Answer 38

They shall be responsible for all phases of the assigned mission except those aspects of safety of flight which are related to the physical control of the aircraft

Question 63

What is the Post-Flight responsibilities of the Nav Com?

Answer 63

Assist the Tav Nav in the Reconstruction of the mission

Question 64

Who is responsible for Tactical Comms?

Answer 64

The TAC NAV

Question 65

Who is responsible for the safety of Flight?

Answer 65

The AC, but all crew members have a responsibility!!

Question 66

What type of format does the 1CFFTS Tactical brief follow?

Answer 66

The SMESC format, IE;

Question 72

What are the accuracy requirements for nearest suitable aerodrome in the event of an emergency scenario?

Answer 72

+/- 5nm

Question 74

On what radio (UHF/VHF/HF) is the standard plaindress format used?

Answer 74

HF radio

Question 75

Altougth it is the AC's resposibility to close the VFR fligth plan, should the TAC NAV also check if it had been closed?

Answer 75

YES, the TAC NAV should check if it has been closed

Question 76

TRUE or FALSE: for the prupose of an emergency S3 and S4 are assumed to be qualified crewmemebers but not ACSOs i.e. not able to conduct emergency navigation or communication

Answer 76

TRUE

Question 77

What are the 5 phases of CF operations

Answer 77

``` Warning Preparation Deployment Employment Redeployment ```

Question 78

What is the def of the CF OPP

Answer 78

A coordinated process to determine the best method of accomplishing assigned operational tasks and to plan possible future task

Question 79

Two types of planning that the OPP can be applied to

Answer 79

Deliberate planing | Rapid planing

Question 80

What are the OPP objectives (5)

Answer 80

``` Standardize Ensure strategic/political control Translate political goals Enable commanders to guide development Maximize the commander's and staff's creative thinking ```

Question 81

What are the 5 steps to the OPP process

Answer 81

``` Initiation Orientation Course of action development Plan development Plan review ```

Question 82

What is an ACO

Answer 82

Airspace control order and it is the where of the ATO

Question 83

What is the definition of ONTASK

Answer 83

The point at which the tactical portion of the mission begins and the transit ends

Question 84

What is the definition of OFFTASK

Answer 84

The point at which the tactical portion of the mission ends and the transit begins

Question 85

What types of mission profiles can be used during TAN missions

Answer 85

HLL LLH LLL HLH

Question 86

What factors that influence the profile selection

Answer 86

``` Mission tasking Distance Weather Fuel Max take-off & landing weight Payload Restrictions Time ```

Question 87

How do you calculate bingo

Answer 87

Determine the fuel burn to your entry point of op area Determine fuel burn from OFFTASK to recovery airfield Determine fuel from the furthest point to the OFFTASK point Determine min div fuel

Question 88

What are the steps to the 1CFFTS mission planning guide

Answer 88

``` Mission Environment Aircraft Crew Mission plan Communications Post flight ```