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What are the fundamentals of security? (MOPP-P)
- Maintain threat contact
- Orient on the force or facility to be secured
- Provide early and accurate warning
- Provide reaction time and maneuvering space
- Perform continuous recon
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What is the criteria for selecting an Attack by Fire/ Support by Fire/ Battle Position? (NORMA)
- Nature of the target
- Obstacles
- Range to target
- Multiple firing positions/lanes
- Area to maneuver
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What is the selection criteria for a firing position?
- Concealment
- Altitude of target
- Range
- Background
- Sun or full moon
- Maneuver area
- Shadows
- Rotor wash
- Fields of fire
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What must be considered when conducting a VMC approach to a confined area? (SS-BATT)
- Size of landing area
- Suitability
- Barriers
- Approach direction
- Touchdown point
- Takeoff direction
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What must be considered when conducting a terrain flight approach? (T-SLOW)
- Tactical situation
- Size and suitability
- Long axis of area
- Obstacles
- Wind direction
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What are the key tasks for aerial observation? (DILR)
- Detection
- Identification
- Location
- Report
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What factors can effect aerial observation? (WAATCH)
- Weather
- Altitude
- Airspeed
- Terrain
- Cues
- Human
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What are 7 visual cues that can indicate enemy activity? (MCLOSSTT)
- Movement
- Color
- Light
- Obvious sightings
- Smoke and dust
- Shapes and shadows
- Texture
- Terrain
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Describe actions on contact. (DCR/DCR)
- Deploy to cover
- Continue to observe
- Report
- Develop the situation
- Choose a course of action
- Report COA to commander
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What must be considered when selecting a holding area? (A-SOCK)
- Avenues of approach and departure
- Security
- Obstacles within holding area
- Cover and concealment
- Key terrain
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What are the 4 categories of hazards to terrain flight?
- Physical (natural or man-made)
- Meteorological
- Human
- Other (maintenance)
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What are the six types of wires?
- Powerlines
- Commo wires
- Booby-traps
- Guy wires
- Fencing
- Tow wires
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What are the fundamentals of reconnaissance?(GORRDEE)
- Gain and maintain enemy contact
- Orient on the objective
- Report information rapidly and accurately
- Retain freedom of movement
- Develop the situation rapidly
- Ensure maximum recon forces forward
- Ensure continuous recon
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What are the technical characteristics of an LZ/PZ that must be considered? (LONGLASSV)
- Landing formation
- Obstacles
- Number of aircraft
- Ground slope of landing area
- Load suitability
- Approach or departure direction
- Size of landing zone
- Surface condition
- Vulnerability
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What are the meteorological considerations when doing reconnaissance for an LZ/PZ?
- Ceiling
- Visibility
- Winds
- Density altitude
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What are the tactical considerations for a landing zone / pick-up zone?
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What 4 elements make up an attack briefing? (TPMR)
- Technique (running fire, diving fire, or hovering fire)
- Pattern
- Munitions
- Range for engagement
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What are the 9 steps to terrain flight mission planning?
- Analyze the mission using METT-TC
- Analyze the map and photo recon
- Select the mode of terrain flight for each leg
- Select primary and alternate routes
- Determine the time, distance, heading, and altitude for each leg
- Determine the fuel required + 25lbs
- Get weather brief
- Do a risk assessment
- Conduct a crew briefing
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