Term
| What is the commander’s evaluation for, and what does it consist of? |
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Definition
Commander’s Evaluation determines the proficiency and initial RL level of newly assigned crewmembers. It consists of a records review and possible a Proficiency Flight Evaluation (PFE).
Ref: TC 3-04.63: Chapter 2 (Commander's Evaluation) pdf 27, para 2-23) |
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Term
| Upon reporting to a new unit, how long does each crewmember have to present his or her flight records (IFRF and IATF) to the new unit? |
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Definition
14 calendar days
Ref: TC 3-04.63: Chapter 2 (Goal & Applicabilty) pdg 23, para 2-2) |
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Term
| If the initial RL cannot be determined by a records review or if the commander desires, the crewmember will undergo a proficiency flight evaluation (PFE). What tasks should the PFE include? |
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Definition
At a minimum the PFE should include base and mission tasks designated by the commander in the unit ATP SOP.
Ref: TC 3-04.63: Chapter 2 (Proficiency Flight Evaluation) pdf 27, para 2-25 |
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Term
| The ___________________ determines the initial RL of newly assigned crewmembers. |
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Definition
Commander’s Evaluation
Ref: TC 3-04.63: Chapter 2 (Commander’s Evaluation) pdf 26, para 2-23 |
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Term
| The ATP training year is divided into semiannual training periods. When does the first training period begin for Active Army and USAR crewmembers |
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Definition
First day following their birth month
Ref: TC 3-04.63: Chapter 2 (Training Year) pdf 25, para 2-11) |
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Term
| What are the semiannual flying-hour requirements for FAC 3 personnel? |
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Definition
No crew duties authorized for FAC3
Ref: TC 3-04.63: Appendix A (Flight Hours Minimums) pdf 133. para A-1 |
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Term
| What are the semiannual flying-hour requirements for FAC 2 personnel? ______ hours, of which ______ hours must be flown in each crew station. |
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Definition
__6____ hours, of which ___2___ hours must be flown in each crew station.
Ref: TC 3-04.63: Appendix A (Flight Hours Minimums) pdf 133. para A-1 |
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Term
| What are the semiannual flying hour requirements for FAC 1 personnel? ______ hours, of which ______ hours must be flown in each crew station. |
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Definition
__12____ hours, of which ___4___ hours must be flown in each crew station.
Ref: TC 3-04.63: Appendix A (Flight Hours Minimums) pdf 133, para A-1 |
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Term
| FAC 1 UAC’s may apply a maximum of ____ aircraft hours flown in a semiannual period toward that period’s semiannual flight simulator requirements. |
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Definition
20 hours
Ref: TC 3-04.63: Appendix A (Flight Hours Minimums) pdf 133, para A-2 |
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Term
| FAC 2 UAC’s may apply a maximum of ____ aircraft hours flown in a semiannual period toward that period’s semiannual simulator requirements. |
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Definition
8 hours
Ref: TC 3-04.63: Appendix A (Flight Hours Minimums) pdf 133, para A-2 |
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Term
| According to the AR 95-23 when will a PFE be conducted? |
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Definition
- At the discretion of the commander
- At the direction of HQDA
- By an IO or SO per the appropriate ATM
- To determine an individual's proficiency and/or currency
- To determine which phase of training isappropriate for entry into or continuation in the ATP.
Ref: AR 95-23, Chapter 4 (Hands-on performance test) Para 4-9, b. pdf 19 |
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Term
| After conducting a PFE the examiner will debrief the individual and record the event on DA form_______. |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the currency requirements for Gray Eagle UACs? |
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Definition
Perform every 60 consecutive days, a takeoff and landing while operating the UAS or an approved simulator. Perform every 120 consecutive days, a takeoff and landing while operating the UAS.
Ref: TC 3-04.63: (Apendix A) Currancy Requirments, pdf 133, para A-3 |
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Term
| According to 95-23, when will ground observers will be evaluated? |
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Definition
Semi- annually, according to the unit SOP and training program
Ref: AR 95-23: Chapter 4 (Training) pdf 24, para 4-27 d. |
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Term
| When does flying time start for a fixed-wing UAS? |
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Definition
When the UAS begins to move forward on the takeoff roll (or takeoff launch for rail launch operations).
Ref: AR 95-23: Chapter 2 (Computation of flying time) pdf 12, para 2-6 |
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Term
| Units deployed for contingency operations, the first______commander may waive launch and recovery currency requirements. Prior to resuming launch and recovery duties, personnel must demonstrate proficiency to an IO. |
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Definition
| O-6 Ref: AR 95-23: Chapter 4 (Training) pdf 18, para 4-2 (4) |
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Term
| TRUE or FALSE. Commanders (LTC/O-5) and above may grant unit waivers and/or extensions, up to 180 days, to ATP requirements for units under their command during operational deployments |
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Definition
FALSE.
O-6 and above
Ref: AR 95-23: Chapter 4 (Training) pdf 18, para 4-2 (4) |
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Term
| Commanders_________and above and the state Army aviation officer (SAAO) may grant unit waivers and/or extensions to ATP requirements (for up to 180 days) for units under their command, or state and/or territory affected by operational deployments. |
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Definition
O-6
Ref: AR 95-23: Chapter 4 (Training) pdf 18, para 4-2 (4) |
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Term
| Individual waivers to primary UAS ATP requirements may be granted by the first ____, and above, in the individual’s chain of command. |
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Definition
O-6
Ref: AR 95-23: Chapter 4 (Training) pdf 18, para 4-2 (4) b. |
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Term
| When UACs have not flown with the past_________days, they will receive refresher training prescribed in the appropriate UAS ATM. |
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Definition
180 days
Ref: TC 3-04.63; Chapter 2 (Readiness Levels) pdf 28 para 2-38 |
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Term
| Active Army UACs have 90 consecutive days to progress from one RL to the next. Readiness level progression will exclude days lost because of 5 reasons. List them. |
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Definition
Leave approved by the Commander,TDY, Grounding of UA, Lack of equipment due to deployment / redeployment, Medical or non-medical suspension
Ref: TC 3-04.60; (Readness Levels) pdf 18, para 2-33
(TC 3-04.63 para 2-32) |
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Term
| How many days does an Active Army crew member have to progress for one RL level to the next? |
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Definition
90 days.
Ref: TC 3-04.63; Chapter 2 (Readiness Levels) Progression pdf 28 para 2-33 |
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Term
| If a crewmember is removed from RL 1 for a training deficiency does he/she still have to satisfy all their RL 1 ATP requirements? |
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Definition
YES.
Ref: TC 3-04.63; Chapter 2 (Readiness Levels 1) pdf 32 para 2-51 |
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Term
| Briefing Officers and/or NCOs will be designated in writing by commanders in the grade of _____ or above to identify, assess, and mitigate risk. |
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Definition
| O-5 Ref: C Co Stands SOP; (1 Aug 15) G. Briefing Officer/NCOs (a) pdf 26 Ref: AR 95-23; Chapter 2 (Mission Approval Proccess) pdf 14, para 2-12 a. (2) |
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Term
| When could an individual deviate from the provisions outlined in AR 95-23? |
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Definition
During emergencies, to the extent necessary to meet that emergency.
Ref: AR 95-23; Chapter 1 (Diviations) pdf 9, para 1-6 a. |
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Term
| Individuals who deviate from the provisions of AR 95-23, FAA regulations, or host-country regulations must report details of the incident directly to their _________. The incident must be reported within _____hours after it occurs. |
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Definition
Unit Commander,
24 hours
Ref: AR 95-23; Chapter 1 (Diviations) pdf 9, para 1-6 b.
(AR 95-23 para 1-6c) |
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Term
| When conducting an evaluation, what are the 4 evaluation steps as outline in TC 3-04.63? |
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Definition
Introduction
Academic/Oral Evaluation topics
Flight Evaluation
DeBrief
Ref:
TC 3-04.63; Chapter 3 (Evaluation Sequence) pdf 52, para 3-43. 44. 56. 57. |
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Term
| List the 3 reasons Commanders prorate flying-hour/simulator minimums. |
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Definition
Is newly designated RL 1.
Has the primary UAS re-designated.
Changes duty position, which involves a change in the FAC level |
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Term
| Commanders in the grade of______ and above will develop and publish policies and procedures for the mission approval process for those UAS units under their command. |
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Definition
O-5
Ref: AR 95-23; Chapter 2 (Mission Approval Proccess) pdf 14, para 2-12 |
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Term
| Self briefing is not authorized unless approved by the first officer in the grade of ______or above in the chain of command. |
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Definition
O-5
Ref: AR 95-23; Chapter 2 (Mission Approval Proccess) pdf 15, para 2-12 b. (2) |
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Term
| At a minimum, who is the final mission approval authority for a High Risk mission? |
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Definition
Brigade Commander
Ref: AR 95-23; Chapter 2 (Mission Approval Proccess) pdf 14, para 2-12 a. (3) |
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Term
| At a minimum, who is the final mission approval authority for a Moderate Risk mission? |
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Definition
Battalion Commander
Ref: AR 95-23; Chapter 2 (Mission Approval Proccess) pdf 14, para 2-12 a. (3) |
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Term
| Commanders will implement the mishap prevention program set up by _________. |
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Definition
DA Pam 385-90
Ref: AR 95-23; Chapter 3 (Operations & Safety) pdf 16, para 3-5 |
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Term
| Procedures for reporting and investigating UAS mishaps are prescribed in ___________. |
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Definition
DA Pam 385-40
Ref: AR 95-23; Chapter 3 (Operations & Safety) pdf 16, para 3-6 a. |
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Term
| What form will be used to notify commanders and safety councils of anything affecting the safety of Army UA or related personnel and equipment? |
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Definition
DA Form 2696
Ref: AR 95-23; Chapter 3 (Operations & Safety) pdf 17, para 3-9 |
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Term
| The commander will investigate when ATP requirements are not met. The commander will complete the investigation within ______ days of notification of the failure. |
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Definition
30
Ref: AR 95-23; Chapter 4 (Training) pdf 20, para 4-10 a. |
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Term
| After investigating why a crewmember failed to meet ATP requirements what actions can a commander take? |
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Definition
-Request a 30 day extension granted by commanders 0-5 and above
-Request a waiver granted by an 0-5
-Restrict the UAC from performing AC duties until requirements are met.
-Initiate proceedings for MOS requal
Ref: AR 95-23; Chapter 4 (Training) pdf 20, para 4-10 |
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Term
| True or False: Simulators may not be used to reestablish currency. |
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Definition
TRUE, unless authorized due to extreme environmental conditions
Ref: AR 95-23; Chapter 4 (Training) pdf 21, para 4-15 b. |
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Term
| Can an APART Standardization Flight Evaluation be conducted on the simulator? |
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Definition
YES, if approved by the first 0-5 or above in the chain of command on a case by case basis.
Ref: AR 95-23; Chapter 4 (Training) pdf 19, para 4-9 a.
(ref: AR 95-23 para 4-9a). |
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Term
| DA form 5484 (mission brief sheet) will be retained in unit files with the corresponding risk assessment worksheet for at least ___________. |
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Definition
30 days.
Ref: AR 95-23; Chapter 2 (UAS Management) pdf 20, para 2-12 a (5). |
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Term
| No notice evaluations may be what kind of evaluations? |
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Definition
Written
Oral
Flight
Simulator
or combination
Ref: TC 3-04.63; Chapter 3 (Evaluations & Test) pdf 49, para 3-16 |
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Term
| During the mission approval process, are Briefing Officers authorized to brief missions, regardless of the level of mitigated risk? |
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Definition
YES.
Ref: AR 95-23; Chapter 2 (UAS Management) pdf 15, para 2-12(5)b(2) |
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Term
| Operators shall avoid overflying sensitive areas and wildlife conservation areas below _________. |
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Definition
2000 ft AGL
Ref: AR 95-23; Chapter 5 (Flight Procedures & Rules) pdf 28, para 5-4 d. |
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Term
| According to AR-95-23 para (5-2C), for the purpose of flight planning, operators will obtain what weather information? |
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Definition
Departure, enroute, destination, and alternate (if used) weather information
Ref: AR 95-23; Chapter 2 (UAS Management) pdf 20, para 2-12 a (5). |
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Term
| Warrant Officers who hold the MOS 150U and/or Officers holding a US Army aeronautical rating that _________ completed UAS qualification course _________ perform payload operator duties on a limited basis. |
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Definition
Have not/may
Ref: AR 95-23; Chapter 2 (UAS Management) pdf 10, para 2-1 g(3). |
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Term
| The ultimate responsibility for obtaining a complete weather briefing is the ______________________. |
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Definition
Operator
Ref: AR 95-23; Chapter 5 (Flight Procedures & Rules) pdf 27, para 5-2c |
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Term
| What does the acronym APART stand for? |
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Definition
Annual Proficiency And Readiness Test
Ref: AR 95-23; Chapter 4 (Training) pdf 19, para 4-7 |
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