Term
| Define Helicopter capabilities. |
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Definition
-Attack from any direction
-Overfly/Bypass obstacles
-Attack beyond FLOT
-Rapidly mass, disperse, redeploy
-Provide responsive reserves
-Operate over extended distances
-Rapidly reinforce |
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Term
| Define Helicopter limitations. |
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Definition
-Restricted by severe weather
-Reliant on communications
-Reduced mobility when inserted
-Often out-distances fire support
-Increased logistics |
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Term
| Define Helicopter vulnerabilities. |
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Definition
-Enemy air defense susceptible
-Limited NBC capabilities
-Lack of fires during insert
-Electronic warfare susceptible |
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Term
| What are the five stages of planning for helicopter operations. |
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Definition
-Ground Tactical Plan
-Landing Plan
-Air Movement Plan
-Loading Plan
-Staging Plan |
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Term
| What are used for day markings of landing zones. |
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Definition
Smoke
Air Panel
NATO "Y" of enginner tape |
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Term
| What are used for night markings of landing zones. |
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Definition
Chemlight buzzsaw
Chemlight NATO "Y"
Strobe
Fire-fly |
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Term
| Who are the key personnel during helicopter operations. |
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Definition
-Mission Commander
-Air Mission Commander
-Heliborne Unit Commander
-Assault Flight Leader
-Escort Flight Leader
-Marshalling Area Control Officer
-Stick Leader |
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