UNCLOS
UNCLOS covers many of the rules regarding transiting archipelagic sea lanes and transiting international straits. What does UNCLOS stand for?
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
The military PIC who declared due regard
What are some examples of military flight operations in international airspace that do not lend themselves well to ICAO flight procedures?
Military contingencies, classified missions, politically sensitive missions, routine aircraft carrier operations, and some training activities.
A country's territorial water and airspace claims extend ___ NM from their coast?
12 NM
Can I declare "due regard" over Alaska if unable to reliably communicate with ATC?
NO! Due regard is not applicable in the National Airspace System
What chapter of the GP primarily deals with due regard operations?
Chapter 8
Am I required to talk to or listen to anyone when flying due regard?
Aircraft in transit passage shall at all times monitor the radio frequency assigned by the competent internationally designated air traffic control authority or the appropriate international distress radio frequency.
Does the KC-135 radar meet the requirements to fly due regard in IMC conditions?
"MAF aircraft radars are not sufficient to meet the requirements of Due Regard in IMC conditions."
What are the weather/visibility requirements for operating an aircraft under due regard?
(a) Aircraft must be operated in visual meteorological conditions.
(b) Aircraft may temporarily be operated in less than visual meteorological conditions (operations in reduced visibility must be of no greater extent or duration than required)
A state is considered an archipelagic state when its water to land ratio is between 1:1 and __:1
9:1 (Ex: Indonesia, Philippines, Fiji, The Bahamas, Maldives, Papua New Guinea)
Aircrews (except on weather reconnaissance missions) normally are not tasked to and should not fly in only "due regard" status routings unless coordinated with the __________ and specifically directed in the mission as fragged
The appropriate MAJCOM C2
U.S. military aircraft will not acquiesce in _________ maritime claims by other States, including their claims to airspace, that, if left unchallenged, could limit the rights, freedoms, and lawful uses of airspace recognized in international law.
Excessive
Aircraft in archipelagic sea lanes passage shall not deviate more than ____ nautical miles to either side course centerline.
25 NM (not to exceed 10% of the distance from centerline to closest island)
The concept of due regard carries a meaning similar to what concept that is common in international flying?
See-and-avoid, as a basic assumption for pilot responsibility to avoid other aircraft
Aircraft can temporarily fly due regard in IMC if the aircraft commander determines _____?
That there is acceptable risk to other aircraft