Army Aviation Information Flashcards
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What is the role of the Army's UH-72 Lakota helicopter?
Answer: Light utility and training helicopter
The UH-72 Lakota serves as the Army's primary light utility helicopter for training, medical evacuation support, and domestic homeland security missions.
In Army aviation, what does the term 'PIC' stand for and what are the PIC's responsibilities?
Answer: Pilot in Command — the pilot with final authority and responsibility for the aircraft and safety of flight
PIC stands for Pilot in Command, the designated person with final authority over aircraft operation and ultimate responsibility for safety.
What is the significance of 'Hover Power Required' in Army aviation performance planning?
Answer: The power needed to hover the helicopter out of ground effect at a given weight and altitude
Hover Power Required (usually expressed as HOGE — Hover Out of Ground Effect) is the power needed to maintain a stationary hover, which is maximum power demand and critical for load planning.
What is an 'OPORD' in Army operations?
Answer: Operation Order — a directive that communicates a commander's plan for military operations
An OPORD (Operations Order) is a directive issued by a commander to coordinate and execute a military operation, providing mission, enemy situation, friendly forces, and execution details.
What does 'brownout' refer to in helicopter operations?
Answer: Reduced visibility caused by rotor downwash swirling up dust or sand during takeoff and landing
Brownout occurs when rotor downwash lifts sand or dust into a dense cloud around the helicopter during low-altitude operations, obscuring the ground and creating spatial disorientation hazards.
What is the 'METT-TC' framework used for in Army aviation mission planning?
Answer: A risk assessment framework covering Mission, Enemy, Terrain/weather, Troops, Time, and Civil considerations
METT-TC is the Army's standard mission analysis framework: Mission, Enemy, Terrain/weather, Troops available, Time available, Civil considerations — used to plan and assess military operations.