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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
10.4 Demonstrate the correct actions and considerations
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following EGI faults
10.5 Demonstrate the correct actions and considerations
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)
12.7 Display airmanship
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
13.5 Display airmanship
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
Learning outcomes The learner will:
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
3.13 Navigate a route and carry out nav assist
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
Additional information about the unit
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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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.
A learning and development environment may include purpose
built simulators that replicate workplace conditions
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
Name of the organisation submitting the unit
Defence Awarding Organisation
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URN F/616/7536
Title: Operate Role Specific equipment
Level: 5
Credit value: 3
GLH
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TQT 30
Learning outcomes The learner will:
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
Additional information about the unit
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.
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.
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 J/616/7537
Title: Conduct Specialist Insertion/Extraction
Level: 4
Credit value: 4
GLH: 22
TQT: 40
Learning outcomes The learner will:
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
Additional information about the unit
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
This unit requires the workplace assessment of occupational
competence wherever practicable. For the knowledge and
understanding component of the unit, assessment from a
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body (if appropriate) 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.
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 L/616/7538
Title: Conduct Interdiction Operations
Level: 5
Credit value: 2
GLH: 6
TQT: 19
Learning outcomes The learner will:
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)
4.2 Describe how to conduct airborne sniping
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
Additional information about the unit
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
This unit requires the workplace assessment of occupational
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by a sector or regulatory body (if appropriate)
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.
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 R/616/7539
Title: Manage Missions
Level: 5
Credit value: 2
GLH: 7
TQT: 20
Learning outcomes The learner will:
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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Additional information about the unit
Unit purpose and aim(s) On completion of this unit, candidates will be able to plan a
mission and describe the execution of missions.
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.
A learning and development environment may include purpose
built simulators that replicate workplace conditions
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
Name of the organisation submitting the unit
Defence Awarding Organisation
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URN J/616/7540
Title: Operate tactically
Level: 5
Credit value: 3
GLH: 15
TQT: 28
Learning outcomes The learner will:
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
6.8 Describe how to conduct airborne sniping
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
Additional information about the unit
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.
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
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considered to be in an aircraft, in the air.
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 L/616/7541
Title: Operate within Specialist Role Environment
Level: 5
Credit value: 3
GLH: 8
TQT: 30
Learning outcomes The learner will:
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
Additional information about the unit
Unit purpose and aim(s) On completion of this unit, candidates will know how to operate
in their specialist environment.
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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.
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 R/616/7542
Title: Conduct maritime operations
Level: 5
Credit value: 2
GLH: 5
TQT: 18
Learning outcomes The learner will:
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
2.3 Execute MCT airplan
2.4 Carry out MCT RT radio telephony check in and aircraft set up
2.5 React to an airplan update
Additional information about the unit
Unit purpose and aim(s) On completion of this unit, candidates will know how to conduct
maritime counter terrorism operations
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.
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 Y/616/7543
Title: Conduct operations in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological Nuclear environment
Level: 4
Credit value: 2
GLH: 10
TQT: 18
Learning outcomes The learner will:
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
Additional information about the unit
Unit purpose and aim(s) On completion of this unit, candidates will be able to carry out
their designated role in CBRN environment.
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.
A learning and development environment may include purpose
built simulators that replicate workplace conditions
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URN D/616/7544
Title: Conduct World Wide Operations
Level: 5
Credit value: 7
GLH: 40
TQT: 67
Learning outcomes The learner will:
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
2.2 Conduct Degraded Visual Environment approaches and
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
3.2 Conduct Degraded Visual Environment approaches and
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
3.6 Conduct a tactical DECEL
3.7 Conduct a Double MASH
3.8 Conduct a Vertical MASH
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3.9 Conduct an overshoot
3.10 Conduct a towering take off
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
4.5 Conduct LALO transit
5. Conduct desert operations (desert environment)
5.1 Conduct pre-flight preparation for desert operations
5.2 Conduct Degraded Visual Environment approaches and
departures
5.3 Conduct a Vertical MASH
5.4 Conduct HT MASH, DECEL
5.5 Conduct a towering take off
5.6 Conduct an Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) let
down to a vertical MASH
5.7 Operate as NHP for approaches
6. Conduct desert operations (day)
6.1 Conduct pre-flight preparation for desert operations
6.2 Conduct Degraded Visual Environment approaches and
departures
6.3 Conduct an HT MASH, DECEL
6.4 Conduct a tactical DECEL
6.5 Conduct a Double MASH
6.6 Conduct a Vertical MASH
6.7 Conduct an overshoot
6.8 Conduct a towering take off
6.9 Operate as NHP for approaches
7. Conduct desert operations (night)
7.1 Conduct pre-flight preparation for desert operations
7.2 Conduct Degraded Visual Environment approaches and
departures
7.3 Conduct an HT MASH, DECEL
7.4 Conduct a tactical DECEL
7.5 Conduct a Double MASH
7.6 Conduct a Vertical MASH
7.7 Conduct an overshoot
7.8 Conduct a towering take off
7.9 Operate as NHP for approaches
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)
9.1 Conduct Degraded Visual Environment approaches and
departures
9.2 Conduct an HT MASH, DECEL
9.3 Conduct LALO transit
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)
10.1 Conduct Degraded Visual Environment approaches and
departures
10.2 Conduct an HT MASH, DECEL
10.3 Conduct LALO tactical climbs and descents
10.4 Plan for NVD level A operations
10.5 Plan a NVD level A sortie
10.6 Navigate at NVD level A
10.7 Navigate a route and carry out nav assist
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
11.4 Employ EOST to carry out target identification and recce
11.5 Operate over flat terrain
11.6 Operate over dunes
11.7 Operate over broken / undulating terrain
11.8 Operate in mountains
11.9 Conduct a stepped climb and descent
11.10 Conduct wadi flying
11.11 Demonstrate excellent CRM
12. Operate desert LALO console
12.1 Conduct Degraded Visual Environment approaches and
departures
12.2 Conduct LALO transit
12.3 Conduct a HT MASH, DECEL
12.4 Conduct LALO tactical climbs and descents
12.5 Operate at NVD level A
12.6 Navigate a route and carry out nav assist
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
12.11 Employ EOST to carry out target identification and recce
12.12 Operate over flat terrain
12.13 Operate over dunes
12.14 Operate over broken / undulating terrain
12.15 Operate in mountains
12.16 Conduct a stepped climb and descent
12.17 Conduct wadi flying
12.18 Demonstrate excellent CRM
Additional information about the unit
Unit purpose and aim(s) On completion of this unit, candidates will be able to operate the
aircraft in desert conditions.
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.
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 H/616/7545
Title: Conduct Free Drop Air Dispatch
Level: 4
Credit value: 3
GLH: 5
TQT: 35
Learning outcomes The learner will:
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
Additional information about the unit
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.
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.
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 K/616/7546
Title: Ship Operations
Level: 5
Credit value: 4
GLH 19
TQT: 40
Learning outcomes The learner will:
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
2.9 Conduct pre-flight preparations
2.10 Conduct SCAs
2.11 Conduct a visual circuit
2.12 Conduct visual circuit non handling duties
3. Conduct ship operations (day/night)
3.1 Conduct pre-flight preparations
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
4.5 Execute MCT airplan
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)
6.1 Conduct pre-flight preparations for MCT
6.2 Plan an OEI MCT assault
6.3 Execute MCT airplan
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)
7.1 Conduct pre-flight preparations for MCT
7.2 Attend the pre-flight briefs
7.3 Execute MCT airplan
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
Additional information about the unit
Unit aim(s) On completion of this unit, candidates will be able to conduct
various maritime operations with the aircraft, under a variety of
conditions
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.
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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