DAO Level 5 Diploma in Specialist Helicopter Operations · Handling (GH) manoeuvres 1.1 Execute advanced Night Vision Device (NVD) transitions 1.2 Execute academic NVD CAs 1.3 Execute

Qualification Handbook Level 5 Diploma in Specialist Helicopter Operations

QN: 603/2698/0

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The Qualification

Overall Objective for the Qualifications

This handbook relates to the following qualification:

DAO Level 5 Diploma in Specialist Helicopter Operations This qualification provides the standards that must be achieved by individuals that are

working within the Armed Forces.

Pre-entry Requirements

Candidates must be Qualified Chinook Aircrew (Pilot/Crewman))

Learners who are taking this qualification should be employed in the aircrew trade.

Unit Content and Rules of Combination This qualification is made up of a total of 12 mandatory units and 1 Optional unit. To be

awarded this qualification the candidate must achieve a total of 40 credits as shown in the

table below.

URN Unit of assessment Level Credit

value

GLH TQT

A/616/7535 Employ Core Aviation Skills 5 4 25 38

F/616/7536 Operate Role Specific equipment 5 3 12 30

J/616/7537 Conduct Specialist Insertion / Extraction 4 4 22 40

L/616/7538 Conduct Interdiction Operations 5 2 6 19

R/616/7539 Manage Missions 5 2 7 20

J/616/7540 Operate tactically 5 3 15 28

L/616/7541 Operate within Specialist Role Environment 5 3 8 30

R/616/7542 Conduct maritime operations 5 2 5 18

Y/616/7543 Conduct operations in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological Nuclear environment 4 2 10 18

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D/616/7544 Conduct World Wide Operations 5 7 40 67

H/616/7545 Conduct Free Drop Air Dispatch 4 3 5 35

K/616/7546 Ship Operations 5 4 19 40

TOTAL Credits at L4 9

TOTAL Credits at L5 31 174 383

TOTAL 40

T/616/7534 Conversion to CHINOOK OPTIONAL UNIT 4 4 30 43

Age Restriction This qualification is available to learners aged 19 and above. Opportunities for Progression This qualification creates candidates progresses further in their flying careers, opening up

promotion, broadens their experience as an aviator and qualifies them progress to specialist

helicopter insertion and extraction operations.

Exemption No exemptions have been identified. Credit Transfer Credits from identical RQF units that have already been achieved by the learner may be

transferred.

Glossary

For the purposes of this qualification, the definitions below apply.

ACO Airspace Control Order

ADC Air data Computer

AF After Flight

AFCS Automatic flight control system

AMS Aircraft Management System

APED Aircrew Protective Equipment Device (Gas mask)

ATO Airspace Tasking Order

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BALCS Body Armour Load Carry Systems

BIT Built In Test

CAD Concealed Approach and Departure

CBRN Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear

CDS Cockpit Display System

CFF Call For Fire

CGU Control Grip Unit

CNDU Computer Display Navigation Unit

COMM Continuous Operating Mandatory Maintenance

CPT Cyclic/Collective Position Transducer (tell our autopilot where the

controls are)

CRM Crew Resource Management

DAFCS Digital Advanced Flight Control System

DAS Defensive Aid System or Defensive Air System

DECEL Deceleration

DNVG Display Night Vision Goggles

E-CAS Emergency Close Air Support

ECCA Emergency Close Combat Attack

EGI Imbedded GPS / INS (Inertial navigation system) ( navigation sensors)

ELVA Emergency Low visibility Approach

EOST Electrical Optic Stabilised Turret

FADD Free Air Drop Dispatch

FDAD Free Drop Air Dispatch

FR Fast Rope

GH General handling

GHUMS General Health and Usage Monitoring System

HAF Helicopter Assault Forces

HF High Frequency

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IF Instrument Fly

IMC Instrument Meteorological Conditions

IN-H/RAD-H Altitude / Height

IP - TGT Initial Point to Target

JPR Joint Personnel Recovery

LALO Low ambient light operations

LHS Left Hand Seat

LS Landing Site

MASH Make a Switch Hard

MICS Mobile Integrated Communication System

MMS Mission Management System

MRCs Mission Readiness Cards

NHP Non Handling Pilot

NTF Night Tactical Formation

NVD Night Vision Device

OCF Operational Conversion Unit

OEO Offshore Energy Installations

PFI Pre – Flight Instructions

PSN Position

RADALY Radar Altimeter

RARL Restricted Area Running Landing

RHS Right Hand Seat

RT Radio telephony

RTS Release to Service

RWL Roll Wings Level

SAR Search And Rescue

SCA Ship Controlled Approach

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SERE Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape

SPINS Specialist Instructions

SSOP Specialist Standard Operating Procedures

Tac Tactical

TACAN Tactical Air Navigation beacon

TIESE Troop Insertion and Extraction System Equipment

TOT Time on Target

TR Turn Around

USL Under Slung Loads

VEL Velocity Hold

VI Vehicle Interdiction

VMM Vehicle Management Module

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Qualification Units

URN T/616/7534

Title: Conversion to Chinook (Optional unit)

Level: 4

Credit value: 4

GLH: 30

TQT: 43

Learning outcomes The learner will:

Assessment criteria

The learner can:

1. Consider Configuration differences

1.1 Describe airframe differences

1.2 Describe electrical differences

1.3 Describe caution warning and advisory system differences

1.4 Describe hydraulic system differences

1.5 Describe miscellaneous, emergency and role equipment

differences

1.6 Describe General Health and Usage Monitoring System

(GHUMS) differences

1.7 Describe lighting differences

1.8 Describe Defensive Aid System (DAS) differences

1.9 Identify components that have moved from earlier aircraft

versions

1.10 Identify components newly installed form earlier aircraft

versions

2. Describe the location and function of integration systems differences

2.1 Describe system integration

2.2 Explain Display Night Vision goggles (DNVG) differences

2.3 Describe navigation and flight sensor differences

2.4 Describe Cockpit Display System (CDS) /Aircraft

Management System (AMS) /Mission Management System

(MMS) differences

2.5 Describe Digital Advanced Flight Control System (DAFCS)

differences

3. Discuss CDS and DNVG differences

3.1 Explain display differences

3.2 Explain integration differences

4. Describe communications differences

4.1 Explain High Frequency (HF) differences

4.2 Explain third talon radio

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5. Articulate Navigation and Flight Sensor differences

5.1 Explain AMS differences

5.2 Explain Air Data Computer (ADC) differences

5.3 Explain Imbedded GPS / INS (Inertial navigation system)

(EGI) differences

5.4 Explain radio altimeter differences

5.5 Explain Tactical Air Navigation Beacon (TACAN) differences

6. Describe Release To Service (RTS) differences

6.1 Explain RTS differences

7. Describe Digital Advanced Flight Control System (DAFCS) function differences

7.1 Explain DAFCS hardware differences

7.2 Explain differences in core mode functions

7.3 Explain differences in native mode functions

7.4 Explain flight director function differences

7.5 Describe DAFCS advanced functions

7.6 Describe indications, diagnosis and management of DAFCS

malfunction differences

8. Consider Core Digital Advanced Flight Control Systems (DAFCS) differences

8.1 Explain core mode sequence differences

8.2 Explain native mode sequence differences

8.3 Explain engine failure differences

8.4 Explain how to operate the aircraft with core DAFCS modes

8.5 Explain how to operate the aircraft with DAFCS native

modes

8.6 Explain how to recover from single engine failure with

DAFCS vertical mode engaged

9. Apply DAFCS differences

9.1 Operate aircraft with Underslung Loads (USL)

9.2 Operate aircraft on sloping ground during approach/

departure

9.3 Operate aircraft on circuits

9.4 Operate aircraft during descent to low level

9.5 Operate aircraft at Low level + turns with RWL Roll Wings

Level active

9.6 Operate aircraft during fast roping activities

9.7 Operate aircraft during Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) activities

9.8 Operate aircraft during Instrument Fly (IF) Recovery –

Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) Letdown

9.9 Operate the aircraft with core DAFCS modes

9.10 Operate the aircraft with DAFCS native modes

9.11 Demonstrate IF GH

9.12 Complete an Instrument approach

9.13 Fly role manoeuvres by day utilising DAFCS functionality

10. Consider General Handling Emergency differences

10.1 Demonstrate the correct handling of single DAFCS

failure states

10.2 Determine severity of degraded flight modes from

Computer Display Navigation Unit (CDNU) annunciated

DAFCS functional failures

10.3 Demonstrate the correct actions and considerations

following invalid source


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following EGI faults


when experiencing anomalous DAFCS operation

10.6 Demonstrate the correct actions/ considerations following

Actuator/CPT faults

11. Describe how to use DAFCS

11.1 Plan Sortie

11.2 Brief Sortie

11.3 Operate the aircraft with core DAFCS modes

11.4 Operate the aircraft with DAFCS native modes

11.5 Conduct external pre- flight checks

11.6 Conduct cabin pre-flight checks

11.7 Conduct cockpit pre- flight checks

11.8 Conduct pre-start checks

11.9 Configure EGIs

11.10 Conduct in-flight checks

11.11 Conduct shutdown checks

11.12 Display airmanship

12. Demonstrate how to apply DFACS (By day)

12.1 Explain a ground brief

12.2 Demonstrate IF GH

12.3 Complete an Instrument approach

12.4 Fly role manoeuvres by day utilising DAFCS functionality

(against static targets)

12.5 Fly role manoeuvres (moving target profile) utilising

DAFCS functionality.

12.6 Demonstrate the installation, removal and use of Troop

Insertion and Extraction System Equipment (TIESE)


13. Demonstrate how to apply DAFCS (at night)

13.1 Demonstrate the correct configuration and use of DNVG

for NVD flight

13.2 Complete an instrument approach

13.3 Fly role manoeuvres utilising DAFCS functionality

(against static targets)

13.4 Fly role manoeuvres (moving target profile) utilising

DAFCS functionality


Additional information about the unit

Unit aim(s) On completion of this unit candidates will be able to describe the

location and function of the Chinook systems that are different to

those found in previous versions

Assessment requirements specified by a sector or regulatory body (if appropriate)

This unit requires the workplace assessment of occupational

competence wherever practicable. For the knowledge and

understanding component of the unit, assessment from a

learning and development environment is allowed.

In line with the assessment specification, the workplace may be

considered to be in an aircraft, in the air.

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A learning and development environment may include purpose

built simulators that replicate workplace conditions

Name of the organisation submitting the unit

Defence Awarding Organisation

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URN: A/616/7535

Title: Employ Core Skills

Level: 5

Credit value: 4

GLH 25

TQT 38


Assessment criteria

The learner can:

1. Conduct General

Handling (GH)

manoeuvres

1.1 Execute advanced Night Vision Device (NVD) transitions

1.2 Execute academic NVD CAs

1.3 Execute academic NVD sloping ground

1.4 Execute NVD USLs

1.5 Execute NVD AFCS out handling

1.6 Execute RNF circuit

1.7 Hover with reference to the hovermeter

1.8 Hover taxi under wires

1.9 Fly OTS departures

1.10 Fly wingovers

1.11 Fly HNUQSs

1.12 Fly a hill flarex

1.13 Fly a valley turnback

1.14 Fly maximum performance departures

1.15 Execute Digital Automated Flying Control System

(DAFCS) out handling

2. Navigate the

Aircraft (Ac)

2.1 Navigate at medium level and low level by day

2.2 Navigate a route and carry out nav assist

2.3 Navigate Initial Point To Target (IP-TGT)

2.4 Conduct a Concealed Approach and Departure (CAD)

2.5 Conduct Time on Target (TOTs)

2.6 Complete EOST start up procedures.

2.7 Operate CSU and CGU functions

2.8 Employ EOST to carry out target identification and recce

2.9 Complete EOST shut down procedures

3. Operate at NVD

level A

3.1 Plan for NVD level A operations

3.2 Plan level A sortie in a non-permissive environment

3.3 Determine the reasons for operating at NVD level A

3.4 List the NVD level A limits

3.5 Describe the pre-flight planning requirements

3.6 Handle the aircraft at NVD level A

3.7 Determine the dangers associated with NVD level A flying

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3.8 Navigate at NVD level A

3.9 Explain the principle of the 3Ds

3.10 Describe the work cycle

3.11 List the mandatory actions

3.12 Navigate at NVD Level A


3.14 Navigate over water

3.15 Use NVD level A obstruction avoidance patter

3.16 Conduct a re plan

3.17 Navigate IPT Tgt

3.18 Conduct ToTs

3.19 Conduct a CAD

3.20 Complete arming up checks

3.21 Employ DAS in a tactical environment

3.22 Complete DAS shutdown procedures

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4. Operate in a

mountainous

environment

4.1 Conduct pre-flight preparation for mountain flying

4.2 Plan to operate in a mountainous environment

4.3 Conduct mountain flying techniques

4.4 Operate approach and departures to mountain landing sites

4.5 Conduct a transit in mountainous terrain

5. Manage the aircraft

at an overnight

location

5.1 Prepare the aircraft for an overnight landaway

5.2 Plan and prepare for all the servicing requirements to deploy

an aircraft without engineering support

5.3 Plan and prepare for security of an aircraft deployed overnight

5.4 Plan and prepare for crew and aircraft support at a deployed

location

5.5 Service the aircraft at an overnight location

5.6 Complete After flight (AF) / Turn Around (TR) / Continuous

Operating Mandatory Maintenance (COMM)/BF maintenance

as required iaw Defence Auditing Publication (DAP)

5.7 Secure the aircraft including protection against inclement

weather

5.8 Co-ordinate the necessary handling agents to facilitate

deployment of aircraft and crews

5.9 Co-ordinate the servicing iaw F700


Unit purpose and aim(s) On completion of this unit, candidates will have demonstrated

that they are able to operate an aircraft using NVD at level A in

hazardous terrain and manage the aircraft, on the ground

overnight away from the home station.

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Endorsement of the unit by a sector or other appropriate body (if required)

Location of the unit within the subject/sector classification system

Public Services



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URN F/616/7536

Title: Operate Role Specific equipment

Level: 5

Credit value: 3

GLH

12

TQT 30


Assessment criteria

The learner can:

1. Operate the

aircraft secure

communications

suite

1.1 Operate communication in secure mode

1.2 Describe how to interact with Mobile Integrated Communication

System (MICS) and signallers

1.3 Determine the MICS capability

1.4 Describe the role of the signaller

1.5 Describe how to load a secure fill into a secure communication

system

2. Operate Aircrew

Equipment

Assembly (AEA)

2.1 List the components of the Night Vision Goggles

2.2 State the security requirements for the Night Vision Goggles

2.3 Describe the operation of the Night Vision Goggles

2.4 Don and Doff NVD and DNVG (Display Night Vision Goggles

2.5 Operate Night Vision Devices (NVDs)

2.6 Operate with Body Armour Load Carry Systems (BALCS)

3. Describe the

Electrical Optical

System Turret

(EOST)

3.1 Describe the key elements of thermal image theory

3.2 Describe the function and location of EOST components

3.3 Describe how the EOST is integrated with other navigation

equipment

4. Operate EOST

core functions

4.1 Describe how to switch EOST on/off

4.2 Operate functions and slave function

4.3 Describe how the BIT works and interpret faults

4.4 Describe how to operate the various functions of the Control

Grip Unit (CGU)

4.5 Operate the various functions of the CGU

4.6 Describe how to invert the picture

4.7 Operate different gate modes, polarity and gain settings

4.8 Explain when, why and how to do IR top-up and calibrations

4.9 Operate the EOST in search modes

5. Describe an

Avionics

Management

5.1 Describe how Global Positioning System (GPS) works

5.2 Describe how Inertial Navigation System (INS) works

5.3 Describe GPS/INS integration

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System (AMS) 5.4 Describe how a Kalman filter works

5.5 Describe Schuler tuning

5.6 Describe how to operate the AMS

5.7 Describe how to operate the Mission Management System

(MMS)

5.8 Describe the 1553 data bus

5.9 Describe the 429 data bus

5.10 Describe the function of the Vehicle Management Module

(VMM)

5.11 Itemise the components that are connected to each data

bus

5.12 Itemise the components that are connected to the VMMs

5.13 Explain the cockpit wiring diagram

5.14 Analyse Cockpit Display System (CDS) failures

5.15 Describe the operation of the EGI

5.16 Describe EGI failures / faults

5.17 Describe how to use the AMS during EGI failures / faults

5.18 Describe how to continue navigating with system failures

6. Operate an

Avionics

Management

System (AMS)

and Mission

Management

system (MMS)

6.1 Complete the AMS start up procedure

6.2 Complete the MMS start up procedure

6.3 Operate AMS functions

6.4 Operate MMS functions


Unit purpose and aim(s) On completion of this unit, candidates will be able to operate

equipment specific to their role, including the secure

communications suite, EOST, AEA, AMS and MMS.












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URN J/616/7537

Title: Conduct Specialist Insertion/Extraction

Level: 4

Credit value: 4

GLH: 22

TQT: 40


Assessment criteria

The learner can:

1. Prepare roping equipment

1.1 Describe the function of specialist beams

1.2 Describe the function of specialist roping equipment

1.3 Conduct pre use checks on roping equipment

1.4 Attach roping systems to aircraft

1.5 Set up belay rope system in aircraft

1.6 Re-pack specialist roping equipment

1.7 Complete documentation for specialist roping equipment

2. Describe how to conduct Fast Roping (FR) operations

2.1 Prepare aircraft for FR operations

2.2 Describe FR equipment limitations

2.3 Describe roping limitations

2.4 Conduct pre use checks on FR equipment

2.5 Execute FR approach and dispatch

2.6 Carry out the hang test

2.7 Complete the lock off

2.8 Display safe roping techniques

2.9 Describe how to safely dispatch ropers

2.10 Identify incorrect equipment

2.11 Dispatch ropers

2.12 Describe the principles of the Deplaning Rope Descender

(DRD)

2.13 Explain the limitations associated with the DRD

2.14 Explain the procedure for operating the DRD

2.15 Operate the DRD

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3. Describe how to conduct specialist roping operations

3.1 Prepare aircraft for specialist roping operations

3.2 Plan and brief others for specialist roping operations

3.3 Determine the pre-flight requirements for specialist roping

operations

3.4 Explain the procedures for conducting specialist roping

extraction

3.5 Describe the requirements and procedure for using a top rope

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belay system in specialist roping operations

3.6 List the limitations associated with specialist roping systems

3.7 Describe the limitations of specialist roping equipment

3.8 Describe the actions to be taken in the event of an emergency

whilst conducting specialist roping operations

4. Conduct live specialist roping operations in the air

4.1 Prepare the aircraft for live specialist roping operations

4.2 Plan and brief for live specialist roping operations

4.3 Carry out per use checks on specialist roping equipment

4.4 Complete documentation for specialist roping equipment

4.5 Attach specialist roping equipment to the aircraft

4.6 Execute live specialist roping approach and deploy customers

4.7 Execute live specialist roping approach and dispatch

4.8 Dispatch customers in hover and belay customers into aircraft

cabin

4.9 Dispatch customers from cabin exits

4.10 Dispatch customers on DRD using any exit

4.11 Dispatch specialist roping system and fly a circuit with

customers

4.12 Execute live specialist roping extraction

4.13 Carry out appropriate actions for an intercom emergency

during live activities

5. Describe how to conduct Free Air Drop Dispatch (FDAD)

5.1 Describe how to carry out pre-flight preparation for FDAD

operations

5.2 Describe how to plan a FDAD profile

5.3 Describe how to execute a FDAD approach and dispatch

5.4 Describe how to fly a FDAD profile

5.5 Discuss FDAD formation procedures

5.6 Describe FDAD limitations and emergency actions

6. Conduct Free Drop Air Dispatch (FDAD)

6.1 Carry out pre-flight preparation for FDAD operations

6.2 Execute FDAD approach and dispatch

6.3 Execute coasting out checks

6.4 Execute an over water descent

6.5 Execute Non handle FDAD approach

6.6 Execute FDAD profiles over water

6.7 Execute FDAD profiles cross wind

6.8 Execute FDAD profiles under simulated emergency conditions

6.9 Execute a standard departure

7. Describe how to conduct Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) operations

7.1 Describe how to carry out pre-flight preparation for RIB

operations

7.2 State the aircraft preparation considerations

7.3 State the types of RIB

7.4 Describe the customer preparation

7.5 State how to execute RIB insertion

7.6 Describe RIB insert

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7.7 Describe RIB extraction

7.8 Describe RIB transfer

7.9 Describe re-insertion

7.10 State the actions required for emergencies

8. Conduct Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) operations

8.1 Carry out pre-flight preparation for RIB operations

8.2 Prepare cabin for NVD RIBs

8.3 Execute RIB transfer

8.4 Execute RIB insertion

8.5 Execute RIB extractions

9. Describe how to conduct winching operations

9.1 Describe how to carry out pre-flight preparation for winching

operations

9.2 State what is required to plan and brief a winching sortie

9.3 Describe how to prepare the aircraft cabin

9.4 Describe pre-winch checks

9.5 Explain basic procedure for winching

9.6 State the emergency procedures

10. Conduct winching operations

10.1 Carry out pre-flight preparation for winching operations

10.2 Conduct Search and Rescue (SAR) briefing

10.3 Prepare the aircraft for winching

10.4 Carry out hoist checks

10.5 Conduct dry winching serials

10.6 Conduct live winching serials

10.7 Conduct emergency handling

11. Describe how to conduct Helicopter Assault Force (HAF) operations

11.1 Describe how to conduct offset HAF

11.2 Describe the procedure for Landing Site (LS) selection of a

offset HAF

11.3 Describe the procedure for LS selection for laying up

11.4 Describe how to conduct direct HAF

11.5 Describe the procedure for LS selection of a direct HAF

11.6 Describe how to complete pre-flight preparation for HAF

operations

11.7 Describe the 5 S recce

11.8 State the media that can be used for a recce

11.9 Describe slope analysis

11.10 Describe the role of an image analyst

11.11 Describe how to employ an image analyst


Unit purpose and aim(s) On completion of this unit, candidates will be able to deliver/

recover customers to/from their place of duty using a variety of

techniques.

Assessment requirements specified by a sector or regulatory




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URN L/616/7538

Title: Conduct Interdiction Operations

Level: 5

Credit value: 2

GLH: 6

TQT: 19


Assessment criteria

The learner can:

1. Describe how to conduct Vehicle Interdiction (VI)

1.1 Conduct pre-flight preparation for VI operations

1.2 State the planning considerations required for a VI

1.3 Describe how to execute a VI

1.4 Describe the different types of VI talk on

1.5 State how to conduct a VI

1.6 State how to conduct a strike VI

1.7 Describe how to conduct airborne sniping

2. Conduct Vehicle Interdiction (VI)

2.1 Carry out the VI as the stopping aircraft

2.2 Carry out the VI as the assaulting aircraft

2.3 Carry out the strike VI – 2 aircraft pass

2.4 Conduct simulated call for fire

3. Operate aircraft defences

3.1 Operate Defensive Air System (DAS)

3.2 Carry out full arming up checks

3.3 Carry out full arming down checks

4. Provide air to ground support

4.1 Explain how to conduct Call For Fire (CFF)


4.3 Describe the use of Tac slate cards

4.4 Describe Emergency Close Air Support (E-CAS), Emergency

Close Combat Attack (ECCA) & Call For Fire (CFF)

4.5 Describe the process of delivering CFF

4.6 State the minimum information required from user unit

4.7 State the minimum read back information

4.8 Describe Specialist Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP)

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4.9 List common Rules of Engagement

4.10 Describe the process of airborne sniping


Unit purpose and aim(s) On completion of this unit, candidates will be able to describe

and carry out the process of vehicle interdiction.

Assessment requirements specified


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URN R/616/7539

Title: Manage Missions

Level: 5

Credit value: 2

GLH: 7

TQT: 20


Assessment criteria

The learner can:

1. Describe how to conduct pre-mission management

1.1 State how to brief missions

1.2 Describe the stages of mission planning

1.3 State how to plan missions

1.4 Describe how to use Mission Readiness Cards (MRCs) for

briefing

1.5 Describe how to prepare a board brief

1.6 Describe how to use electronic briefing aids

1.7 Describe how to deliver briefs

1.8 Describe how to carry out an Air Commander’s back brief

1.9 State how to liaise with mission stakeholders

2. Conduct pre-mission management

2.1 Plan missions

2.2 Plan an international route

2.3 Write an international flight plan/flight note

2.4 Prepare an international navigation bag with relevant

documentation

2.5 Describe the military bookings and diplomatic clearances

process

2.6 Analyse rules and regulations for an international route

2.7 State the supporting requirements needed from MAB10 to

facilitate the mission

3. Describe how to execute mission

3.1 Explain how to operate in operational airspace

3.2 Describe an Airspace Control Order (ACO)

3.3 Describe an Airspace Tasking Order (ATO)

3.4 Describe the information in Specialist Instructions (SPINS)

3.5 State the purpose of a ROZ

3.6 State the purpose of a Killbox

3.7 State the purpose of a Hotwall

3.8 State the purpose of a Goalpost

3.9 State the different definitions of risk levels

3.10 Describe how to use a coord card

3.11 State the difference between a one and two frequency

war

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Unit purpose and aim(s) On completion of this unit, candidates will be able to plan a

mission and describe the execution of missions.










Endorsement of the unit by a sector or other appropriate body (if required)

Location of the unit within the subject/sector classification system

Public Services



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URN J/616/7540

Title: Operate tactically

Level: 5

Credit value: 3

GLH: 15

TQT: 28


Assessment criteria

The learner can:

1. Describe how to operate aircraft defences

1.1 Describe how to operate the Defensive Aids Suite (DAS)

1.2 Describe the functions and limitations of DAS

1.3 Explain the functions and limitations of Common Missile

Warning

1.4 Explain the functions and limitations of the Missile Approach

Warning System

1.5 Explain the functions and limitations of Infra-Red

countermeasures

1.6 Describe basic DAS malfunctions

1.7 Describe the current flare pattern

1.8 Describe how each flare works against current threats

2. Operate Aircraft Defences

2.1 Operate DAS

2.2 Operate in tactical and battle formation

2.3 Employ evasion techniques

2.4 Operate against hostile fixed wing aircraft

2.5 Operate in Electronic Warfare (EW) environment

2.6 Respond to ground EW threat

2.7 Respond to air EW threat

2.8 Respond to changing scenario

3. Describe how to fly in formation

3.1 Conduct pre-flight preparation

3.2 Plan a battle formation sortie

3.3 Operate in tactical formation and describe the formation

position

3.4 State the squadron check in procedure

3.5 State the squadron signals used to describe the squadron re-

join procedures

3.6 State the actions to be taken by the formation in the event of

emergencies

3.7 Operate in battle formation

4. Fly in formation 4.1 Conduct Tactical formation

4.2 Plan and brief an NTF sortie

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4.3 Conduct a squadron auto CX-IN procedure

4.4 Operate formation to a minimum of two rotor spans in low level

transit

4.5 Safely conduct a split and re-join

4.6 Conduct an airborne re-task

4.7 Conduct a pairs approach and departure as lead and

subordinate

4.8 Act appropriately following a formation emergency

4.9 Conduct FADD profiles in formation

5. Describe how to operate within an Electronic Warfare (EW) environment

5.1 Describe GPS jamming

5.2 Describe how to mitigate against GPS jamming

5.3 Describe how to continue navigating in a GPS jamming

environment

5.4 Describe how to plan for a GPS jamming environment

6. Know how to provide air to ground support

6.1 Conduct Call for Fire (CCF)

6.2 Describe the use of tactical (Tac) slate cards CFF

6.3 Describe the process of delivering CFF

6.4 State the minimum information required from user unit

6.5 State the minimum read-back information

6.6 Describe SSOP 61 CFF profiles

6.7 List common rules of engagement


6.9 Describe the process of airborne sniping

7. Employ evasion tactics

7.1 Employ evasion tactics against hostile fixed wing aircraft.

7.2 Monitor arming up and down CXs (checks)

7.3 Define crew lookout sectors and check clock code

7.4 Operate aircraft to minimise detection by air and ground threats

7.5 Lead the formation against air threats

7.6 Operate in EW environment

7.7 Operate against multiple EW threats

7.8 Respond to ground and air EW threat

7.9 Employ the DAS in a tactical environment

7.10 Conduct ToT


Unit purpose and aim(s) On completion of this unit, candidates will be able to operate the

aircraft tactically whilst flying and operate the aircrafts defensive

systems.







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URN L/616/7541

Title: Operate within Specialist Role Environment

Level: 5

Credit value: 3

GLH: 8

TQT: 30


Assessment criteria

The learner can:

1. Determine how to operate within specialist flying regulations

1.1 Verify weather limits

1.2 Discuss fatigue regulations

1.3 Discuss passenger rules

1.4 Discuss QCC currencies

2. Determine how to operate within specialist units

2.1 Describe structure and role of group assets

2.2 Describe how to use squadron documentation

3. Explain how to participate in operations and exercises

3.1 Describe participation requirements for operations and

exercises

3.2 Discuss deployment requirements

3.3 State the roles and responsibility of each member of deployed

crews

3.4 State the authorisation chain

3.5 State the CRP, CDP and applicable extensions

3.6 Outline generic TF C2

3.7 Define essential deployment administration requirements

3.8 Outline the principles of aircrew extraction from a threat

environment

3.9 State relevant Joint Personnel Recovery (JPR) literature

3.10 Complete an Aircrew Extraction plan.

3.11 Discuss downbird “Actions On” considerations

3.12 Outline and review squadron survival equipment

3.13 Discuss what to pack in Standby bags, Go, Grab and Stay

kits

3.14 Outline the range of survival PLBs, radios and aids

3.15 State the weapons and their carriage for R1

3.16 Review recommended kit list items for operations


Unit purpose and aim(s) On completion of this unit, candidates will know how to operate

in their specialist environment.

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URN R/616/7542

Title: Conduct maritime operations

Level: 5

Credit value: 2

GLH: 5

TQT: 18


Assessment criteria

The learner can:

1. Determine how to conduct Maritime Counter Terrorism (MCT) operations

1.1 Describe how to complete pre-flight preparation for MCT

1.2 Explain why squadron train for MCT and hold standby

1.3 Describe MCT terminology

1.4 List key assets

1.5 Interpret data from the summary form

1.6 Use data from the summary form

1.7 Execute MCT airplan

1.8 Describe an airplan Stork

1.9 Describe an airplan Kite

2. Conduct Maritime Counter Terrorism (MCT) operations

2.1 Complete pre-flight preparation for MCT

2.2 Demonstrate familiarisation with MCT air brief and frag sheet


2.4 Carry out MCT RT radio telephony check in and aircraft set up

2.5 React to an airplan update


Unit purpose and aim(s) On completion of this unit, candidates will know how to conduct

maritime counter terrorism operations












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URN Y/616/7543

Title: Conduct operations in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological Nuclear environment

Level: 4

Credit value: 2

GLH: 10

TQT: 18


Assessment criteria

The learner can:

1. Conduct operations in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) environment

1.1 Conduct pre-flight CBRN mission planning

1.2 Review common CBRN threats

1.3 Conduct pre-flight equipment and installation checks

1.4 Transition to full APED in flight

1.5 Operate a range of skills

whilst wearing APED

1.6 Transition to mask ready but not worn, in flight

1.7 Conduct pre-flight preparation for desert operations

1.8 Conduct Degraded Visual Environment approaches and

departures

1.9 Demonstrate understanding of in-flight APED

emergencies

1.10 Conduct LALO transit

1.11 Demonstrate safe egress in full APED


Unit purpose and aim(s) On completion of this unit, candidates will be able to carry out

their designated role in CBRN environment.










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URN D/616/7544

Title: Conduct World Wide Operations

Level: 5

Credit value: 7

GLH: 40

TQT: 67


Assessment criteria

The learner can:

1. Consider how to conduct desert landings

1.1 Explain how to conduct Degraded Visual Environment (DVE)

approaches and departures

1.2 Describe the set up for all four DVE approaches

1.3 Describe the cockpit configuration for DVE approaches

1.4 Describe all four DVE approaches

1.5 Describe the core take off

1.6 Describe the set up for all four formation DVE approaches

2. Carry out desert landings by day

2.1 Conduct pre-flight preparation for day time desert operations


departures

2.3 Conduct a Height (HT), Make a Switch Hard (MASH),

Deceleration (DECEL)

2.4 Conduct a tactical DECEL

2.5 Conduct a Double MASH

2.6 Conduct a Vertical MASH

2.7 Conduct an overshoot

2.8 Conduct a towering take off

2.9 Operate as Non Handling Pilot (NHP) for approaches

2.10 Conduct tactical transit in ET(Evasion Training) environment

2.11 Employ evasion tactics

2.12 Conduct tactical climbs and descents

3. Carry out desert landings at night

3.1 Conduct pre-flight preparation for night time desert operations


departures

3.3 Conduct tactical climbs and descents

3.4 Conduct Low Ambient Light Operations (LALO) tactical

climbs and descents

3.5 Conduct an HT MASH, DECEL




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3.11 Operate as NHP for approaches

4. Describe how to conduct desert operations

4.1 Explain how to conduct pre-flight preparation for desert

operations

4.2 State the additional planning considerations for desert

operations

4.3 State the additional considerations when flying in the desert

environment

4.4 State the considerations for Red Illumination flying


5. Conduct desert operations (desert environment)



departures


5.4 Conduct HT MASH, DECEL


5.6 Conduct an Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) let

down to a vertical MASH


6. Conduct desert operations (day)



departures








7. Conduct desert operations (night)



departures








8. Know how to conduct LALO transit

8.1 Explain how to conduct LALO transit

8.2 State the “No Go” LALO equipment

8.3 Describe the different factors that affect LALO

8.4 Describe the planning and preparation process for LALO

8.5 Describe the crew responsibilities for LALO

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8.6 Describe the specific operation of the LALO equipment

8.7 Describe the work cycle for LALO

8.8 Discuss emergency handling in the LALO environment

9. Conduct desert LALO Right Hand Seat (RHS)


departures



9.4 Conduct LALO tactical climbs and descents

9.5 Operate over flat terrain

9.6 Operate over dunes

9.7 Operate over broken/ undulating terrain

9.8 Operate in mountains

9.9 Conduct a stepped climb and descent

9.10 Conduct wadi flying

9.11 Demonstrate excellent CRM (Crew Resource Management)

9.12 Operate at NVD level A

9.13 Operate DAS

10. Conduct desert LALO, Left hand Seat (LHS)


departures



10.4 Plan for NVD level A operations

10.5 Plan a NVD level A sortie

10.6 Navigate at NVD level A


10.8 Use NVD Level A obstruction avoidance patter

10.9 Navigate IP-Tgt

11. Operate Electrical Optic Stabilised Turret (EOST)

11.1 Employ EOST operationally

11.2 Employ EOST for terrain avoidance

11.3 Employ EOST for obstruction avoidance




11.7 Operate over broken / undulating terrain




11.11 Demonstrate excellent CRM

12. Operate desert LALO console


departures


12.3 Conduct a HT MASH, DECEL


12.5 Operate at NVD level A


12.7 Use NVD Level A obstruction avoidance patter

12.8 Navigate IP-Tgt

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12.9 Conduct ToTs

12.10 Employ EOST for obstruction avoidance




12.14 Operate over broken / undulating terrain




12.18 Demonstrate excellent CRM


Unit purpose and aim(s) On completion of this unit, candidates will be able to operate the

aircraft in desert conditions.












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URN H/616/7545

Title: Conduct Free Drop Air Dispatch

Level: 4

Credit value: 3

GLH: 5

TQT: 35


Assessment criteria

The learner can:

1. Conduct live Free Drop Air Dispatch (FDAD) by day and night

1.1 Complete pre-flight preparation for FDAD operations

1.2 Conduct a face 2 face with user unit

1.3 Complete loading of boats

1.4 Execute FDAD approach

1.5 Execute live dispatch

1.6 Execute coasting out checks

1.7 Operate as No 2 crewman for a live dispatch

1.8 Operate as No 1 crewman for a live dispatch


Unit purpose and aim(s) On completion of this unit, candidates will be able to carry out

FDAD, acting in a number of different roles for the process.












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URN K/616/7546

Title: Ship Operations

Level: 5

Credit value: 4

GLH 19

TQT: 40


Assessment criteria

The learner can:

1. Conduct basic ship operations

1.1 Conduct pre-flight preparations

1.2 Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of ship

operations planning considerations

1.3 Demonstrate knowledge of additional Pre – Flight

Instructions (PFI) requirements

1.4 Execute ship operations

1.5 Conduct coasting out checks

1.6 Conduct Ship Controlled Approach (SCA)

1.7 Conduct day visual circuits

1.8 Conduct conventional circuits

1.9 Conduct NVD circuits

1.10 Conduct aircraft shutdown on-board

2. Conduct advanced ship operations (day)

2.1 Execute ship operations

2.2 Conduct an aircraft start and shutdown on-board

2.3 Conduct an Emergency Low visibility Approach (ELVA)

2.4 Operate the aircraft during day and conventional power loss

scenarios

2.5 Conduct a ship Restricted Area Running Landing. (RARL)

2.6 Conduct an AFCS out day deck landing profile

2.7 Conduct a power ditching profile

2.8 Conduct a power off ditching profile


2.10 Conduct SCAs

2.11 Conduct a visual circuit

2.12 Conduct visual circuit non handling duties

3. Conduct ship operations (day/night)


3.2 Conduct SCAs

3.3 Conduct a visual circuit

3.4 Conduct visual circuit non handling duties

3.5 Conduct an ELVA

3.6 Conduct an aircraft start and shutdown on-board

4. Conduct Marine 4.1 Conduct pre-flight preparations for MCT

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Counter Terrorism (MCT) operations (day/night)

4.2 Interpret and use data from the summary form

4.3 Plan an Offshore Energy Installations (OEI) MCT assault

4.4 Plan a MCT assault to a vessel underway


4.6 Conduct an Fast Rope (FR) assault to an OEI

4.7 React appropriately to an aircraft emergency during an OEI

assault to a vessel

4.8 Conduct an airplan assault

5. Conduct Marine Counter Terrorism (MCT) operations (Ship Flarex,

day/night)

5.1 Conduct pre-flight preparations for MCT

5.2 Plan a MCT assault to a vessel underway

5.3 Conduct a FR assault to a vessel underway

5.4 React appropriately following an aircraft emergency during a

MCT assault on a vessel

6. Conduct Marine Counter Terrorism (MCT) operations (OEI Flarex, day/night)


6.2 Plan an OEI MCT assault


6.4 Conduct a FR assault to a OEI

6.5 React appropriately following an aircraft emergency during a

OEI assault

7. Conduct Marine Counter Terrorism (MCT) operations (MCT airplans, day/night)


7.2 Attend the pre-flight briefs


7.4 Carry out mixed formation flying to the hold and separation

point

7.5 Carry out overshoot and re-join iaw re-join procedures


Unit aim(s) On completion of this unit, candidates will be able to conduct

various maritime operations with the aircraft, under a variety of

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