FM 3-98
What type of variables does the acronym PMESII-PT cover?
Operational variables.
How long does the commanders investigation take after an operator arrives at a new unit?
45 days.
Define fratricide.
Intentionally deploying munitions with the intent of destroying the enemy, but unintentionally harming friendlies.
The reconnaissance tempo, focus, engagement/disengagement criteria, and displacement criteria make up the ____________ ______________.
Commanders guidance.
Operators who are excused/prohibited from flying for over 180 days must go through what type of training?
What are the fundamentals of reconnaissance?
GODRDRE
What’s the first thing that must be done with an operators records once handed over to the IO/MT?
Records Review
When an operator fails to meet their currency requirements, what type of flight must be given?
PFE
What four adjectives are used to determine commanders reconnaissance tempo?
Stealthy, deliberate, hasty, forceful.
What is every sUAS operators sAPART periods?
OCT 1-MAR30 and APR 1-SEP30
What are the 5 forms of security?
Local, area, screen, guard and cover.
Can an operator who has not completed an LAO have successfully completed progression?
No
What is the maximum aircraft weight of group 2 aircraft?
55 lbs.
What are the types of reconnaissance?
Zone, area, route, special and reconnaissance in force.
What are your sUAS currency requirements?
15 minute flight every 150 days or a 15 minute simulator flight every 30 days
What are your fundamentals of security?
M - Maintain enemy contact
O- Orient of the protected force, area or facility.
P- Provide early and accurate warning.
P- Provide reaction time and maneuver space.
P- Provide continuous reconnaissance.
Name 4 of the 6 exclusionary periods for being excused from flight operations.
TDY/DEPLOYMENT
MEDICAL OR NONMED SUSPENSION
GROUNDED BY HQDA
APPROVED LEAVE
ACFT NON AVAILABLE DUE TO MOVEMENT
DOCUMENTED FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS DUE TO WEATHER
Name 4 of the 5 causes of fratricide according to the .3?
Inadequate Fire and Maneuver Control
Direct Fire Control Measures
Navigation Failures
Reporting, Crosstalk, and Battle-Tracking Failures
Weapon Errors
What are the three reconnaissance management techniques?
Cueing, mixing, and redundacy.
How long can a commander grant an extension for failing to meet ATP requirements?
30 days
What does METT-TC stand for?
Mission / Economic/ Times/ Troops Available/ Terrain and Weather/ Civilian considerations
What is two of the four portions of your LAO?
Aircraft Read Files
Airfield Operations and Procedures
Airfield layout and facilities
LAO Flight
Who is the approving authority for a flight with an overall risk level of moderate?
Battalion commander.
Two key elements develop a commanders critical information request, a friendly force information request, and __________.
Priority Information Request.
What two forms make up your sUAS flight records?
7122-R and 4507.