108: OPERATIONS FUNDAMENTALS
References:
(a) OPNAVINST 3710.7Q, NATOPS, General Flight and Operating Instructions
(b) NAVAIR 01-85ADC-1, NATOPS Flight Manual, Navy Model EA-6B Aircraft
(c) NWP 3-51.4, EA-6B TACMAN
(d) OPNAVINST 4790.2G, The Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP), Vol. 1
(e) NAVAIR 00-80T-104, NATOPS Landing Signal Officer Manual
108.1 Define and explain the following acronyms:
(a) VMC - Visual Meteorological Conditions is defined as Meteorological conditions expressed in terms of visibility, cloud distance, and ceiling that are equal or better than specified minimums. Basic weather conditions prescribed for flight under Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
(b) IMC - Instrument Meteorological Conditions are Meteorological conditions expressed in terms of visibility, distance from clouds, and ceiling less than the minimums specified for visual meteorological conditions. IMC conditions exist anytime a visible horizon is not distinguishable.
(c) VFR - Visual Flight Rules, The see and avoid concept applies to visual flight conditions, thus eliminating the need for specific route clearance from air traffic control. The weather minimums are that the ceiling and visibility must be at least 1000 feet and 3 statue miles. The minimum altitude is 500 feet above the terrain surface or water.
(d) IFR - Instrument Flight Rules purpose is the decrease the probability of midair collisions, all flights in naval aircraft shall be conducted in accordance with IFR to maximum extent practicable. This shall include all point-to-point and round-robin flights using Federal airways and other flights or portions thereof, such as flights to and from target or operating areas accessible through IFR filing. All other portions of flights shall be conducted under positive control to the maximum extent possible.
Waiving IFR Requirement - Where VFR conditions exist, pilots may waive this requirement for specific flights when necessary to circumnavigate or otherwise avoid severe weather or when dictated by an in-flight emergency.
108.2 Identify and briefly explain the primary roles f the following personnel:
(a) Mission Commander - Responsible for execution of mission. Makes all decisions not related to safety of flight.
(b) Formation Leader - Responsible for other aircraft in formation. Flies in lead aircraft.
(c) Pilot - The aircraft commander in the EA-6B community. Responsible for the safety of flight.
(d) ECMO-1 - (Electronic Countermeasures Officer ONE) Acts as Co-Pilot ECMO-1 also controls the RADAR, Navigation, and Communications
(e) ECMO-2 and ECMO-3 - The mission specialists. Control Jamming operations using ALQ-99. Also perform HARM (High Speed Anti-Radiation Missile) setup, although HARM is considered a crew missile, in that all aircrew members play a part in the successful deployment of a HARM shoot.
108.3 Define and explain the following acronyms:
(a) SEAD - Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses. Two basic ways of accomplishment; Jamming their radar and HARM utilization.
(b) WASEX - War at Sea Exercise; Coordinated training attack on ship(s).
(c) EWCAS - Electronic Warfare, Close Air Support. Providing SEAD in support of Close Air Support (CAS).
(d) FCF - Functional Check Flight. There are 4 different Profiles, “A” through “D”. More than one profile can be accomplished in one flight. Required when major maintenance has been performed on the aircraft. Each profile lists specific maintenance actions that require the FCF. Only specifically qualified aircrew can fly an FCF.
(e) HARMEX - AGM-88 (HARM) Training exercise. Involves setting a target, usually a barge with some form of emitter, and launching a live HARM at it.
(f) FCLP - Field Carrier Landing Practice. Simply aircraft carrier landing practice performed at an airfield. LSO will be present and landing are performed and graded as if they were aboard ship.
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