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Crew Qualifications and Gunnery

• Crewmembers who have not qualified and are not current on gunnery table VI are not authorized to designate during collective live fire missions.
• Crews must meet the following prerequisites prior to conducting deck landing qualification (DLQ) training/operations:
  • Designated at least RL1 for all modes of flight to be trained.
  • Dunker/EBS qualified and current.

Overwater Flight Operations

• Minimum altitude for overwater day or NVG multi-ship training is 50 feet above water level.
• Minimum altitude for night unaided flight is 500 MSL.
• Altitudes below established minimum altitudes require approval of the battalion/SQN commander.
• Aircraft used in an overwater environment should have the following equipment installed and operational:
  • Radar altimeter
  • Rescue Hoist or Extraction ladder (Jacobs or caving ladder) (UH/CH)
  • Raft(s) and non-water activated life preservers sufficient for all occupants IAW AR 95-1 Ch. 8-11
  • Hoist for HH-60M MEDEVAC aircraft

Anti-Exposure Suits and Water Survival ALSE

• Anti-exposure suits will be worn according to AR 95-1 (ambient water temperature is 60 degrees Fahrenheit or below) with the following additions:
  • Ambient water temperatures from 61 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit will be battalion/squadron/TF commander discretion.
  • Ambient water temperatures from 71 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit will be company/troop commander discretion.
  • Ambient water temperatures 81 degrees Fahrenheit and above will be at pilot discretion.
• All crewmembers performing overwater flight duties will be proficient in the wear and operation of water survival ALSE, and be familiar with survival, signaling, and rescue techniques appropriate for sea survival.

Weather Requirements

• Single-ship overwater flight operations requires minimum weather of 1000/3, with a visible horizon in two or more quadrants.
• Multi-ship overwater flight operations minimum weather is 500/2, with a visible horizon in two or more quadrants.
• The weather brief will include sea state (height, direction, current, fetch, and distance between swell), sea temperature, and high and low tides.

Communication Requirements

• SATCOM (Primary)
  • When operating as a flight, each aircraft will have a functioning SATCOM radio.
  • Communications checks will be conducted with the TOC prior to takeoff.
• JCR/BFT (Secondary)
  • Communication checks will be accomplished prior to takeoff.
  • Prior to departing land for overwater flight, crews will conduct “feet wet” checks.

Safety Procedures

• Crews will conduct “feet wet” checks prior to departing land for overwater flight, including:
  • Fuel (route/mission plus 30 minutes reserve with wind update)
  • Navigation and NAVAID receivers operational
  • Radio calls complete prior to descent
  • Emergency Breathing System – ON
  • Radar altimeter operational and low altitude warning set
• Upon returning to land, crews will conduct “feet dry” checks, including:
  • Radio calls as appropriate
  • Weapon status check
  • Emergency Breathing System – OFF

Risk Levels and Approvals

• Single ship overwater operations are considered HIGH RISK.
• Dual engine aircraft without single engine capability conducted beyond glide distance of land will be considered HIGH RISK.
• Unit with mission command will ensure direct communication and planning with rescue assets is complete prior to execution of overwater training.

Airport Security

• If airport security is not available, use the following procedures to secure sensitive items:
  • Collect weapons (M4s, M17/18 pistol, M240s)
  • Collect NVG
  • Collect mission data cards, RMMs, MMS (removable media)
  • Collect combat survivor evader locator (CSEL)/survival radios

Flight Reconnaissance

• 16th CAB units will conduct a detailed flight recon of the operations area during daylight hours within 72 hours of operations.
• Prior to performing flight below 500-feet AGL outside military reservations, a map reconnaissance for hazards will be performed and crews will adhere to the procedures in the local flying rules.

Control Measures and Authorized Extensions

• Company commander/delegated low risk approval authority:
  • May extend the duty day up to 14 hours, on a case-by-case basis, to meet operational needs.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours an additional one (1) hour for low risk missions.
• Battalion commander/moderate risk approval authority:
  • May extend duty day up to 16 hours, on a case-by-case basis, to meet operational needs.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours up to two (2) hours.
• CAB commander/high risk approval authority:
  • May extend duty day beyond 16 hours on a case-by-case basis for a specific mission/operation.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours as needed on a mission-by-mission basis.

Crew Endurance Policy

• Duty Day:
  • Duty day is 12 hours for steady state operations.
  • Battalion commanders have the authority to increase duty day during operational or contingency deployments or large scale field exercises.
• Flying Hour Limitations:
  • Crewmembers will not exceed the following flying hour limitations by flight symbol as detailed in annex A.

Crew Qualifications and Gunnery

• Crewmembers who have not qualified and are not current on gunnery table VI are not authorized to designate during collective live fire missions.
• Crews must meet the following prerequisites prior to conducting deck landing qualification (DLQ) training/operations:
  • Designated at least RL1 for all modes of flight to be trained.
  • Dunker/EBS qualified and current.

Overwater Flight Operations

• Minimum altitude for overwater day or NVG multi-ship training is 50 feet above water level.
• Minimum altitude for night unaided flight is 500 MSL.
• Altitudes below established minimum altitudes require approval of the battalion/SQN commander.
• Aircraft used in an overwater environment should have the following equipment installed and operational:
  • Radar altimeter
  • Rescue Hoist or Extraction ladder (Jacobs or caving ladder) (UH/CH)
  • Raft(s) and non-water activated life preservers sufficient for all occupants IAW AR 95-1 Ch. 8-11
  • Hoist for HH-60M MEDEVAC aircraft

Anti-Exposure Suits and Water Survival ALSE

• Anti-exposure suits will be worn according to AR 95-1 (ambient water temperature is 60 degrees Fahrenheit or below) with the following additions:
  • Ambient water temperatures from 61 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit will be battalion/squadron/TF commander discretion.
  • Ambient water temperatures from 71 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit will be company/troop commander discretion.
  • Ambient water temperatures 81 degrees Fahrenheit and above will be at pilot discretion.
• All crewmembers performing overwater flight duties will be proficient in the wear and operation of water survival ALSE, and be familiar with survival, signaling, and rescue techniques appropriate for sea survival.

Weather Requirements

• Single-ship overwater flight operations requires minimum weather of 1000/3, with a visible horizon in two or more quadrants.
• Multi-ship overwater flight operations minimum weather is 500/2, with a visible horizon in two or more quadrants.
• The weather brief will include sea state (height, direction, current, fetch, and distance between swell), sea temperature, and high and low tides.

Communication Requirements

• SATCOM (Primary)
  • When operating as a flight, each aircraft will have a functioning SATCOM radio.
  • Communications checks will be conducted with the TOC prior to takeoff.
• JCR/BFT (Secondary)
  • Communication checks will be accomplished prior to takeoff.
  • Prior to departing land for overwater flight, crews will conduct “feet wet” checks.

Safety Procedures

• Crews will conduct “feet wet” checks prior to departing land for overwater flight, including:
  • Fuel (route/mission plus 30 minutes reserve with wind update)
  • Navigation and NAVAID receivers operational
  • Radio calls complete prior to descent
  • Emergency Breathing System – ON
  • Radar altimeter operational and low altitude warning set
• Upon returning to land, crews will conduct “feet dry” checks, including:
  • Radio calls as appropriate
  • Weapon status check
  • Emergency Breathing System – OFF

Risk Levels and Approvals

• Single ship overwater operations are considered HIGH RISK.
• Dual engine aircraft without single engine capability conducted beyond glide distance of land will be considered HIGH RISK.
• Unit with mission command will ensure direct communication and planning with rescue assets is complete prior to execution of overwater training.

Airport Security

• If airport security is not available, use the following procedures to secure sensitive items:
  • Collect weapons (M4s, M17/18 pistol, M240s)
  • Collect NVG
  • Collect mission data cards, RMMs, MMS (removable media)
  • Collect combat survivor evader locator (CSEL)/survival radios

Flight Reconnaissance

• 16th CAB units will conduct a detailed flight recon of the operations area during daylight hours within 72 hours of operations.
• Prior to performing flight below 500-feet AGL outside military reservations, a map reconnaissance for hazards will be performed and crews will adhere to the procedures in the local flying rules.

Control Measures and Authorized Extensions

• Company commander/delegated low risk approval authority:
  • May extend the duty day up to 14 hours, on a case-by-case basis, to meet operational needs.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours an additional one (1) hour for low risk missions.
• Battalion commander/moderate risk approval authority:
  • May extend duty day up to 16 hours, on a case-by-case basis, to meet operational needs.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours up to two (2) hours.
• CAB commander/high risk approval authority:
  • May extend duty day beyond 16 hours on a case-by-case basis for a specific mission/operation.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours as needed on a mission-by-mission basis.

Crew Endurance Policy

• Duty Day:
  • Duty day is 12 hours for steady state operations.
  • Battalion commanders have the authority to increase duty day during operational or contingency deployments or large scale field exercises.
• Flying Hour Limitations:
  • Crewmembers will not exceed the following flying hour limitations by flight symbol as detailed in annex A.

Crew Qualifications and Gunnery

• Crewmembers who have not qualified and are not current on gunnery table VI are not authorized to designate during collective live fire missions.
• Crews must meet the following prerequisites prior to conducting deck landing qualification (DLQ) training/operations:
  • Designated at least RL1 for all modes of flight to be trained.
  • Dunker/EBS qualified and current.

Overwater Flight Operations

• Minimum altitude for overwater day or NVG multi-ship training is 50 feet above water level.
• Minimum altitude for night unaided flight is 500 MSL.
• Altitudes below established minimum altitudes require approval of the battalion/SQN commander.
• Aircraft used in an overwater environment should have the following equipment installed and operational:
  • Radar altimeter
  • Rescue Hoist or Extraction ladder (Jacobs or caving ladder) (UH/CH)
  • Raft(s) and non-water activated life preservers sufficient for all occupants IAW AR 95-1 Ch. 8-11
  • Hoist for HH-60M MEDEVAC aircraft

Anti-Exposure Suits and Water Survival ALSE

• Anti-exposure suits will be worn according to AR 95-1 (ambient water temperature is 60 degrees Fahrenheit or below) with the following additions:
  • Ambient water temperatures from 61 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit will be battalion/squadron/TF commander discretion.
  • Ambient water temperatures from 71 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit will be company/troop commander discretion.
  • Ambient water temperatures 81 degrees Fahrenheit and above will be at pilot discretion.
• All crewmembers performing overwater flight duties will be proficient in the wear and operation of water survival ALSE, and be familiar with survival, signaling, and rescue techniques appropriate for sea survival.

Weather Requirements

• Single-ship overwater flight operations requires minimum weather of 1000/3, with a visible horizon in two or more quadrants.
• Multi-ship overwater flight operations minimum weather is 500/2, with a visible horizon in two or more quadrants.
• The weather brief will include sea state (height, direction, current, fetch, and distance between swell), sea temperature, and high and low tides.

Communication Requirements

• SATCOM (Primary)
  • When operating as a flight, each aircraft will have a functioning SATCOM radio.
  • Communications checks will be conducted with the TOC prior to takeoff.
• JCR/BFT (Secondary)
  • Communication checks will be accomplished prior to takeoff.
  • Prior to departing land for overwater flight, crews will conduct “feet wet” checks.

Safety Procedures

• Crews will conduct “feet wet” checks prior to departing land for overwater flight, including:
  • Fuel (route/mission plus 30 minutes reserve with wind update)
  • Navigation and NAVAID receivers operational
  • Radio calls complete prior to descent
  • Emergency Breathing System – ON
  • Radar altimeter operational and low altitude warning set
• Upon returning to land, crews will conduct “feet dry” checks, including:
  • Radio calls as appropriate
  • Weapon status check
  • Emergency Breathing System – OFF

Risk Levels and Approvals

• Single ship overwater operations are considered HIGH RISK.
• Dual engine aircraft without single engine capability conducted beyond glide distance of land will be considered HIGH RISK.
• Unit with mission command will ensure direct communication and planning with rescue assets is complete prior to execution of overwater training.

Airport Security

• If airport security is not available, use the following procedures to secure sensitive items:
  • Collect weapons (M4s, M17/18 pistol, M240s)
  • Collect NVG
  • Collect mission data cards, RMMs, MMS (removable media)
  • Collect combat survivor evader locator (CSEL)/survival radios

Flight Reconnaissance

• 16th CAB units will conduct a detailed flight recon of the operations area during daylight hours within 72 hours of operations.
• Prior to performing flight below 500-feet AGL outside military reservations, a map reconnaissance for hazards will be performed and crews will adhere to the procedures in the local flying rules.

Control Measures and Authorized Extensions

• Company commander/delegated low risk approval authority:
  • May extend the duty day up to 14 hours, on a case-by-case basis, to meet operational needs.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours an additional one (1) hour for low risk missions.
• Battalion commander/moderate risk approval authority:
  • May extend duty day up to 16 hours, on a case-by-case basis, to meet operational needs.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours up to two (2) hours.
• CAB commander/high risk approval authority:
  • May extend duty day beyond 16 hours on a case-by-case basis for a specific mission/operation.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours as needed on a mission-by-mission basis.

Crew Endurance Policy

• Duty Day:
  • Duty day is 12 hours for steady state operations.
  • Battalion commanders have the authority to increase duty day during operational or contingency deployments or large scale field exercises.
• Flying Hour Limitations:
  • Crewmembers will not exceed the following flying hour limitations by flight symbol as detailed in annex A.

Crew Qualifications and Gunnery

• Crewmembers who have not qualified and are not current on gunnery table VI are not authorized to designate during collective live fire missions.
• Crews must meet the following prerequisites prior to conducting deck landing qualification (DLQ) training/operations:
  • Designated at least RL1 for all modes of flight to be trained.
  • Dunker/EBS qualified and current.

Overwater Flight Operations

• Minimum altitude for overwater day or NVG multi-ship training is 50 feet above water level.
• Minimum altitude for night unaided flight is 500 MSL.
• Altitudes below established minimum altitudes require approval of the battalion/SQN commander.
• Aircraft used in an overwater environment should have the following equipment installed and operational:
  • Radar altimeter
  • Rescue Hoist or Extraction ladder (Jacobs or caving ladder) (UH/CH)
  • Raft(s) and non-water activated life preservers sufficient for all occupants IAW AR 95-1 Ch. 8-11
  • Hoist for HH-60M MEDEVAC aircraft

Anti-Exposure Suits and Water Survival ALSE

• Anti-exposure suits will be worn according to AR 95-1 (ambient water temperature is 60 degrees Fahrenheit or below) with the following additions:
  • Ambient water temperatures from 61 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit will be battalion/squadron/TF commander discretion.
  • Ambient water temperatures from 71 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit will be company/troop commander discretion.
  • Ambient water temperatures 81 degrees Fahrenheit and above will be at pilot discretion.
• All crewmembers performing overwater flight duties will be proficient in the wear and operation of water survival ALSE, and be familiar with survival, signaling, and rescue techniques appropriate for sea survival.

Weather Requirements

• Single-ship overwater flight operations requires minimum weather of 1000/3, with a visible horizon in two or more quadrants.
• Multi-ship overwater flight operations minimum weather is 500/2, with a visible horizon in two or more quadrants.
• The weather brief will include sea state (height, direction, current, fetch, and distance between swell), sea temperature, and high and low tides.

Communication Requirements

• SATCOM (Primary)
  • When operating as a flight, each aircraft will have a functioning SATCOM radio.
  • Communications checks will be conducted with the TOC prior to takeoff.
• JCR/BFT (Secondary)
  • Communication checks will be accomplished prior to takeoff.
  • Prior to departing land for overwater flight, crews will conduct “feet wet” checks.

Safety Procedures

• Crews will conduct “feet wet” checks prior to departing land for overwater flight, including:
  • Fuel (route/mission plus 30 minutes reserve with wind update)
  • Navigation and NAVAID receivers operational
  • Radio calls complete prior to descent
  • Emergency Breathing System – ON
  • Radar altimeter operational and low altitude warning set
• Upon returning to land, crews will conduct “feet dry” checks, including:
  • Radio calls as appropriate
  • Weapon status check
  • Emergency Breathing System – OFF

Risk Levels and Approvals

• Single ship overwater operations are considered HIGH RISK.
• Dual engine aircraft without single engine capability conducted beyond glide distance of land will be considered HIGH RISK.
• Unit with mission command will ensure direct communication and planning with rescue assets is complete prior to execution of overwater training.

Airport Security

• If airport security is not available, use the following procedures to secure sensitive items:
  • Collect weapons (M4s, M17/18 pistol, M240s)
  • Collect NVG
  • Collect mission data cards, RMMs, MMS (removable media)
  • Collect combat survivor evader locator (CSEL)/survival radios

Flight Reconnaissance

• 16th CAB units will conduct a detailed flight recon of the operations area during daylight hours within 72 hours of operations.
• Prior to performing flight below 500-feet AGL outside military reservations, a map reconnaissance for hazards will be performed and crews will adhere to the procedures in the local flying rules.

Control Measures and Authorized Extensions

• Company commander/delegated low risk approval authority:
  • May extend the duty day up to 14 hours, on a case-by-case basis, to meet operational needs.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours an additional one (1) hour for low risk missions.
• Battalion commander/moderate risk approval authority:
  • May extend duty day up to 16 hours, on a case-by-case basis, to meet operational needs.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours up to two (2) hours.
• CAB commander/high risk approval authority:
  • May extend duty day beyond 16 hours on a case-by-case basis for a specific mission/operation.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours as needed on a mission-by-mission basis.

Crew Endurance Policy

• Duty Day:
  • Duty day is 12 hours for steady state operations.
  • Battalion commanders have the authority to increase duty day during operational or contingency deployments or large scale field exercises.
• Flying Hour Limitations:
  • Crewmembers will not exceed the following flying hour limitations by flight symbol as detailed in annex A.

Crew Qualifications and Gunnery

• Crewmembers who have not qualified and are not current on gunnery table VI are not authorized to designate during collective live fire missions.
• Crews must meet the following prerequisites prior to conducting deck landing qualification (DLQ) training/operations:
  • Designated at least RL1 for all modes of flight to be trained.
  • Dunker/EBS qualified and current.

Overwater Flight Operations

• Minimum altitude for overwater day or NVG multi-ship training is 50 feet above water level.
• Minimum altitude for night unaided flight is 500 MSL.
• Altitudes below established minimum altitudes require approval of the battalion/SQN commander.
• Aircraft used in an overwater environment should have the following equipment installed and operational:
  • Radar altimeter
  • Rescue Hoist or Extraction ladder (Jacobs or caving ladder) (UH/CH)
  • Raft(s) and non-water activated life preservers sufficient for all occupants IAW AR 95-1 Ch. 8-11
  • Hoist for HH-60M MEDEVAC aircraft

Anti-Exposure Suits and Water Survival ALSE

• Anti-exposure suits will be worn according to AR 95-1 (ambient water temperature is 60 degrees Fahrenheit or below) with the following additions:
  • Ambient water temperatures from 61 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit will be battalion/squadron/TF commander discretion.
  • Ambient water temperatures from 71 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit will be company/troop commander discretion.
  • Ambient water temperatures 81 degrees Fahrenheit and above will be at pilot discretion.
• All crewmembers performing overwater flight duties will be proficient in the wear and operation of water survival ALSE, and be familiar with survival, signaling, and rescue techniques appropriate for sea survival.

Weather Requirements

• Single-ship overwater flight operations requires minimum weather of 1000/3, with a visible horizon in two or more quadrants.
• Multi-ship overwater flight operations minimum weather is 500/2, with a visible horizon in two or more quadrants.
• The weather brief will include sea state (height, direction, current, fetch, and distance between swell), sea temperature, and high and low tides.

Communication Requirements

• SATCOM (Primary)
  • When operating as a flight, each aircraft will have a functioning SATCOM radio.
  • Communications checks will be conducted with the TOC prior to takeoff.
• JCR/BFT (Secondary)
  • Communication checks will be accomplished prior to takeoff.
  • Prior to departing land for overwater flight, crews will conduct “feet wet” checks.

Safety Procedures

• Crews will conduct “feet wet” checks prior to departing land for overwater flight, including:
  • Fuel (route/mission plus 30 minutes reserve with wind update)
  • Navigation and NAVAID receivers operational
  • Radio calls complete prior to descent
  • Emergency Breathing System – ON
  • Radar altimeter operational and low altitude warning set
• Upon returning to land, crews will conduct “feet dry” checks, including:
  • Radio calls as appropriate
  • Weapon status check
  • Emergency Breathing System – OFF

Risk Levels and Approvals

• Single ship overwater operations are considered HIGH RISK.
• Dual engine aircraft without single engine capability conducted beyond glide distance of land will be considered HIGH RISK.
• Unit with mission command will ensure direct communication and planning with rescue assets is complete prior to execution of overwater training.

Airport Security

• If airport security is not available, use the following procedures to secure sensitive items:
  • Collect weapons (M4s, M17/18 pistol, M240s)
  • Collect NVG
  • Collect mission data cards, RMMs, MMS (removable media)
  • Collect combat survivor evader locator (CSEL)/survival radios

Flight Reconnaissance

• 16th CAB units will conduct a detailed flight recon of the operations area during daylight hours within 72 hours of operations.
• Prior to performing flight below 500-feet AGL outside military reservations, a map reconnaissance for hazards will be performed and crews will adhere to the procedures in the local flying rules.

Control Measures and Authorized Extensions

• Company commander/delegated low risk approval authority:
  • May extend the duty day up to 14 hours, on a case-by-case basis, to meet operational needs.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours an additional one (1) hour for low risk missions.
• Battalion commander/moderate risk approval authority:
  • May extend duty day up to 16 hours, on a case-by-case basis, to meet operational needs.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours up to two (2) hours.
• CAB commander/high risk approval authority:
  • May extend duty day beyond 16 hours on a case-by-case basis for a specific mission/operation.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours as needed on a mission-by-mission basis.

Crew Endurance Policy

• Duty Day:
  • Duty day is 12 hours for steady state operations.
  • Battalion commanders have the authority to increase duty day during operational or contingency deployments or large scale field exercises.
• Flying Hour Limitations:
  • Crewmembers will not exceed the following flying hour limitations by flight symbol as detailed in annex A.

Crew Qualifications and Gunnery

• Crewmembers who have not qualified and are not current on gunnery table VI are not authorized to designate during collective live fire missions.
• Crews must meet the following prerequisites prior to conducting deck landing qualification (DLQ) training/operations:
  • Designated at least RL1 for all modes of flight to be trained.
  • Dunker/EBS qualified and current.

Overwater Flight Operations

• Minimum altitude for overwater day or NVG multi-ship training is 50 feet above water level.
• Minimum altitude for night unaided flight is 500 MSL.
• Altitudes below established minimum altitudes require approval of the battalion/SQN commander.
• Aircraft used in an overwater environment should have the following equipment installed and operational:
  • Radar altimeter
  • Rescue Hoist or Extraction ladder (Jacobs or caving ladder) (UH/CH)
  • Raft(s) and non-water activated life preservers sufficient for all occupants IAW AR 95-1 Ch. 8-11
  • Hoist for HH-60M MEDEVAC aircraft

Anti-Exposure Suits and Water Survival ALSE

• Anti-exposure suits will be worn according to AR 95-1 (ambient water temperature is 60 degrees Fahrenheit or below) with the following additions:
  • Ambient water temperatures from 61 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit will be battalion/squadron/TF commander discretion.
  • Ambient water temperatures from 71 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit will be company/troop commander discretion.
  • Ambient water temperatures 81 degrees Fahrenheit and above will be at pilot discretion.
• All crewmembers performing overwater flight duties will be proficient in the wear and operation of water survival ALSE, and be familiar with survival, signaling, and rescue techniques appropriate for sea survival.

Weather Requirements

• Single-ship overwater flight operations requires minimum weather of 1000/3, with a visible horizon in two or more quadrants.
• Multi-ship overwater flight operations minimum weather is 500/2, with a visible horizon in two or more quadrants.
• The weather brief will include sea state (height, direction, current, fetch, and distance between swell), sea temperature, and high and low tides.

Communication Requirements

• SATCOM (Primary)
  • When operating as a flight, each aircraft will have a functioning SATCOM radio.
  • Communications checks will be conducted with the TOC prior to takeoff.
• JCR/BFT (Secondary)
  • Communication checks will be accomplished prior to takeoff.
  • Prior to departing land for overwater flight, crews will conduct “feet wet” checks.

Safety Procedures

• Crews will conduct “feet wet” checks prior to departing land for overwater flight, including:
  • Fuel (route/mission plus 30 minutes reserve with wind update)
  • Navigation and NAVAID receivers operational
  • Radio calls complete prior to descent
  • Emergency Breathing System – ON
  • Radar altimeter operational and low altitude warning set
• Upon returning to land, crews will conduct “feet dry” checks, including:
  • Radio calls as appropriate
  • Weapon status check
  • Emergency Breathing System – OFF

Risk Levels and Approvals

• Single ship overwater operations are considered HIGH RISK.
• Dual engine aircraft without single engine capability conducted beyond glide distance of land will be considered HIGH RISK.
• Unit with mission command will ensure direct communication and planning with rescue assets is complete prior to execution of overwater training.

Airport Security

• If airport security is not available, use the following procedures to secure sensitive items:
  • Collect weapons (M4s, M17/18 pistol, M240s)
  • Collect NVG
  • Collect mission data cards, RMMs, MMS (removable media)
  • Collect combat survivor evader locator (CSEL)/survival radios

Flight Reconnaissance

• 16th CAB units will conduct a detailed flight recon of the operations area during daylight hours within 72 hours of operations.
• Prior to performing flight below 500-feet AGL outside military reservations, a map reconnaissance for hazards will be performed and crews will adhere to the procedures in the local flying rules.

Control Measures and Authorized Extensions

• Company commander/delegated low risk approval authority:
  • May extend the duty day up to 14 hours, on a case-by-case basis, to meet operational needs.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours an additional one (1) hour for low risk missions.
• Battalion commander/moderate risk approval authority:
  • May extend duty day up to 16 hours, on a case-by-case basis, to meet operational needs.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours up to two (2) hours.
• CAB commander/high risk approval authority:
  • May extend duty day beyond 16 hours on a case-by-case basis for a specific mission/operation.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours as needed on a mission-by-mission basis.

Crew Endurance Policy

• Duty Day:
  • Duty day is 12 hours for steady state operations.
  • Battalion commanders have the authority to increase duty day during operational or contingency deployments or large scale field exercises.
• Flying Hour Limitations:
  • Crewmembers will not exceed the following flying hour limitations by flight symbol as detailed in annex A.

Crew Qualifications and Gunnery

• Crewmembers who have not qualified and are not current on gunnery table VI are not authorized to designate during collective live fire missions.
• Crews must meet the following prerequisites prior to conducting deck landing qualification (DLQ) training/operations:
  • Designated at least RL1 for all modes of flight to be trained.
  • Dunker/EBS qualified and current.

Overwater Flight Operations

• Minimum altitude for overwater day or NVG multi-ship training is 50 feet above water level.
• Minimum altitude for night unaided flight is 500 MSL.
• Altitudes below established minimum altitudes require approval of the battalion/SQN commander.
• Aircraft used in an overwater environment should have the following equipment installed and operational:
  • Radar altimeter
  • Rescue Hoist or Extraction ladder (Jacobs or caving ladder) (UH/CH)
  • Raft(s) and non-water activated life preservers sufficient for all occupants IAW AR 95-1 Ch. 8-11
  • Hoist for HH-60M MEDEVAC aircraft

Anti-Exposure Suits and Water Survival ALSE

• Anti-exposure suits will be worn according to AR 95-1 (ambient water temperature is 60 degrees Fahrenheit or below) with the following additions:
  • Ambient water temperatures from 61 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit will be battalion/squadron/TF commander discretion.
  • Ambient water temperatures from 71 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit will be company/troop commander discretion.
  • Ambient water temperatures 81 degrees Fahrenheit and above will be at pilot discretion.
• All crewmembers performing overwater flight duties will be proficient in the wear and operation of water survival ALSE, and be familiar with survival, signaling, and rescue techniques appropriate for sea survival.

Weather Requirements

• Single-ship overwater flight operations requires minimum weather of 1000/3, with a visible horizon in two or more quadrants.
• Multi-ship overwater flight operations minimum weather is 500/2, with a visible horizon in two or more quadrants.
• The weather brief will include sea state (height, direction, current, fetch, and distance between swell), sea temperature, and high and low tides.

Communication Requirements

• SATCOM (Primary)
  • When operating as a flight, each aircraft will have a functioning SATCOM radio.
  • Communications checks will be conducted with the TOC prior to takeoff.
• JCR/BFT (Secondary)
  • Communication checks will be accomplished prior to takeoff.
  • Prior to departing land for overwater flight, crews will conduct “feet wet” checks.

Safety Procedures

• Crews will conduct “feet wet” checks prior to departing land for overwater flight, including:
  • Fuel (route/mission plus 30 minutes reserve with wind update)
  • Navigation and NAVAID receivers operational
  • Radio calls complete prior to descent
  • Emergency Breathing System – ON
  • Radar altimeter operational and low altitude warning set
• Upon returning to land, crews will conduct “feet dry” checks, including:
  • Radio calls as appropriate
  • Weapon status check
  • Emergency Breathing System – OFF

Risk Levels and Approvals

• Single ship overwater operations are considered HIGH RISK.
• Dual engine aircraft without single engine capability conducted beyond glide distance of land will be considered HIGH RISK.
• Unit with mission command will ensure direct communication and planning with rescue assets is complete prior to execution of overwater training.

Airport Security

• If airport security is not available, use the following procedures to secure sensitive items:
  • Collect weapons (M4s, M17/18 pistol, M240s)
  • Collect NVG
  • Collect mission data cards, RMMs, MMS (removable media)
  • Collect combat survivor evader locator (CSEL)/survival radios

Flight Reconnaissance

• 16th CAB units will conduct a detailed flight recon of the operations area during daylight hours within 72 hours of operations.
• Prior to performing flight below 500-feet AGL outside military reservations, a map reconnaissance for hazards will be performed and crews will adhere to the procedures in the local flying rules.

Control Measures and Authorized Extensions

• Company commander/delegated low risk approval authority:
  • May extend the duty day up to 14 hours, on a case-by-case basis, to meet operational needs.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours an additional one (1) hour for low risk missions.
• Battalion commander/moderate risk approval authority:
  • May extend duty day up to 16 hours, on a case-by-case basis, to meet operational needs.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours up to two (2) hours.
• CAB commander/high risk approval authority:
  • May extend duty day beyond 16 hours on a case-by-case basis for a specific mission/operation.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours as needed on a mission-by-mission basis.

Crew Endurance Policy

• Duty Day:
  • Duty day is 12 hours for steady state operations.
  • Battalion commanders have the authority to increase duty day during operational or contingency deployments or large scale field exercises.
• Flying Hour Limitations:
  • Crewmembers will not exceed the following flying hour limitations by flight symbol as detailed in annex A.

Crew Qualifications and Gunnery

• Crewmembers who have not qualified and are not current on gunnery table VI are not authorized to designate during collective live fire missions.
• Crews must meet the following prerequisites prior to conducting deck landing qualification (DLQ) training/operations:
  • Designated at least RL1 for all modes of flight to be trained.
  • Dunker/EBS qualified and current.

Overwater Flight Operations

• Minimum altitude for overwater day or NVG multi-ship training is 50 feet above water level.
• Minimum altitude for night unaided flight is 500 MSL.
• Altitudes below established minimum altitudes require approval of the battalion/SQN commander.
• Aircraft used in an overwater environment should have the following equipment installed and operational:
  • Radar altimeter
  • Rescue Hoist or Extraction ladder (Jacobs or caving ladder) (UH/CH)
  • Raft(s) and non-water activated life preservers sufficient for all occupants IAW AR 95-1 Ch. 8-11
  • Hoist for HH-60M MEDEVAC aircraft

Anti-Exposure Suits and Water Survival ALSE

• Anti-exposure suits will be worn according to AR 95-1 (ambient water temperature is 60 degrees Fahrenheit or below) with the following additions:
  • Ambient water temperatures from 61 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit will be battalion/squadron/TF commander discretion.
  • Ambient water temperatures from 71 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit will be company/troop commander discretion.
  • Ambient water temperatures 81 degrees Fahrenheit and above will be at pilot discretion.
• All crewmembers performing overwater flight duties will be proficient in the wear and operation of water survival ALSE, and be familiar with survival, signaling, and rescue techniques appropriate for sea survival.

Weather Requirements

• Single-ship overwater flight operations requires minimum weather of 1000/3, with a visible horizon in two or more quadrants.
• Multi-ship overwater flight operations minimum weather is 500/2, with a visible horizon in two or more quadrants.
• The weather brief will include sea state (height, direction, current, fetch, and distance between swell), sea temperature, and high and low tides.

Communication Requirements

• SATCOM (Primary)
  • When operating as a flight, each aircraft will have a functioning SATCOM radio.
  • Communications checks will be conducted with the TOC prior to takeoff.
• JCR/BFT (Secondary)
  • Communication checks will be accomplished prior to takeoff.
  • Prior to departing land for overwater flight, crews will conduct “feet wet” checks.

Safety Procedures

• Crews will conduct “feet wet” checks prior to departing land for overwater flight, including:
  • Fuel (route/mission plus 30 minutes reserve with wind update)
  • Navigation and NAVAID receivers operational
  • Radio calls complete prior to descent
  • Emergency Breathing System – ON
  • Radar altimeter operational and low altitude warning set
• Upon returning to land, crews will conduct “feet dry” checks, including:
  • Radio calls as appropriate
  • Weapon status check
  • Emergency Breathing System – OFF

Risk Levels and Approvals

• Single ship overwater operations are considered HIGH RISK.
• Dual engine aircraft without single engine capability conducted beyond glide distance of land will be considered HIGH RISK.
• Unit with mission command will ensure direct communication and planning with rescue assets is complete prior to execution of overwater training.

Airport Security

• If airport security is not available, use the following procedures to secure sensitive items:
  • Collect weapons (M4s, M17/18 pistol, M240s)
  • Collect NVG
  • Collect mission data cards, RMMs, MMS (removable media)
  • Collect combat survivor evader locator (CSEL)/survival radios

Flight Reconnaissance

• 16th CAB units will conduct a detailed flight recon of the operations area during daylight hours within 72 hours of operations.
• Prior to performing flight below 500-feet AGL outside military reservations, a map reconnaissance for hazards will be performed and crews will adhere to the procedures in the local flying rules.

Control Measures and Authorized Extensions

• Company commander/delegated low risk approval authority:
  • May extend the duty day up to 14 hours, on a case-by-case basis, to meet operational needs.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours an additional one (1) hour for low risk missions.
• Battalion commander/moderate risk approval authority:
  • May extend duty day up to 16 hours, on a case-by-case basis, to meet operational needs.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours up to two (2) hours.
• CAB commander/high risk approval authority:
  • May extend duty day beyond 16 hours on a case-by-case basis for a specific mission/operation.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours as needed on a mission-by-mission basis.

Crew Endurance Policy

• Duty Day:
  • Duty day is 12 hours for steady state operations.
  • Battalion commanders have the authority to increase duty day during operational or contingency deployments or large scale field exercises.
• Flying Hour Limitations:
  • Crewmembers will not exceed the following flying hour limitations by flight symbol as detailed in annex A.

Crew Qualifications and Gunnery

• Crewmembers who have not qualified and are not current on gunnery table VI are not authorized to designate during collective live fire missions.
• Crews must meet the following prerequisites prior to conducting deck landing qualification (DLQ) training/operations:
  • Designated at least RL1 for all modes of flight to be trained.
  • Dunker/EBS qualified and current.

Overwater Flight Operations

• Minimum altitude for overwater day or NVG multi-ship training is 50 feet above water level.
• Minimum altitude for night unaided flight is 500 MSL.
• Altitudes below established minimum altitudes require approval of the battalion/SQN commander.
• Aircraft used in an overwater environment should have the following equipment installed and operational:
  • Radar altimeter
  • Rescue Hoist or Extraction ladder (Jacobs or caving ladder) (UH/CH)
  • Raft(s) and non-water activated life preservers sufficient for all occupants IAW AR 95-1 Ch. 8-11
  • Hoist for HH-60M MEDEVAC aircraft

Anti-Exposure Suits and Water Survival ALSE

• Anti-exposure suits will be worn according to AR 95-1 (ambient water temperature is 60 degrees Fahrenheit or below) with the following additions:
  • Ambient water temperatures from 61 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit will be battalion/squadron/TF commander discretion.
  • Ambient water temperatures from 71 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit will be company/troop commander discretion.
  • Ambient water temperatures 81 degrees Fahrenheit and above will be at pilot discretion.
• All crewmembers performing overwater flight duties will be proficient in the wear and operation of water survival ALSE, and be familiar with survival, signaling, and rescue techniques appropriate for sea survival.

Weather Requirements

• Single-ship overwater flight operations requires minimum weather of 1000/3, with a visible horizon in two or more quadrants.
• Multi-ship overwater flight operations minimum weather is 500/2, with a visible horizon in two or more quadrants.
• The weather brief will include sea state (height, direction, current, fetch, and distance between swell), sea temperature, and high and low tides.

Communication Requirements

• SATCOM (Primary)
  • When operating as a flight, each aircraft will have a functioning SATCOM radio.
  • Communications checks will be conducted with the TOC prior to takeoff.
• JCR/BFT (Secondary)
  • Communication checks will be accomplished prior to takeoff.
  • Prior to departing land for overwater flight, crews will conduct “feet wet” checks.

Safety Procedures

• Crews will conduct “feet wet” checks prior to departing land for overwater flight, including:
  • Fuel (route/mission plus 30 minutes reserve with wind update)
  • Navigation and NAVAID receivers operational
  • Radio calls complete prior to descent
  • Emergency Breathing System – ON
  • Radar altimeter operational and low altitude warning set
• Upon returning to land, crews will conduct “feet dry” checks, including:
  • Radio calls as appropriate
  • Weapon status check
  • Emergency Breathing System – OFF

Risk Levels and Approvals

• Single ship overwater operations are considered HIGH RISK.
• Dual engine aircraft without single engine capability conducted beyond glide distance of land will be considered HIGH RISK.
• Unit with mission command will ensure direct communication and planning with rescue assets is complete prior to execution of overwater training.

Airport Security

• If airport security is not available, use the following procedures to secure sensitive items:
  • Collect weapons (M4s, M17/18 pistol, M240s)
  • Collect NVG
  • Collect mission data cards, RMMs, MMS (removable media)
  • Collect combat survivor evader locator (CSEL)/survival radios

Flight Reconnaissance

• 16th CAB units will conduct a detailed flight recon of the operations area during daylight hours within 72 hours of operations.
• Prior to performing flight below 500-feet AGL outside military reservations, a map reconnaissance for hazards will be performed and crews will adhere to the procedures in the local flying rules.

Control Measures and Authorized Extensions

• Company commander/delegated low risk approval authority:
  • May extend the duty day up to 14 hours, on a case-by-case basis, to meet operational needs.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours an additional one (1) hour for low risk missions.
• Battalion commander/moderate risk approval authority:
  • May extend duty day up to 16 hours, on a case-by-case basis, to meet operational needs.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours up to two (2) hours.
• CAB commander/high risk approval authority:
  • May extend duty day beyond 16 hours on a case-by-case basis for a specific mission/operation.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours as needed on a mission-by-mission basis.

Crew Endurance Policy

• Duty Day:
  • Duty day is 12 hours for steady state operations.
  • Battalion commanders have the authority to increase duty day during operational or contingency deployments or large scale field exercises.
• Flying Hour Limitations:
  • Crewmembers will not exceed the following flying hour limitations by flight symbol as detailed in annex A.

Crew Qualifications and Gunnery

• Crewmembers who have not qualified and are not current on gunnery table VI are not authorized to designate during collective live fire missions.
• Crews must meet the following prerequisites prior to conducting deck landing qualification (DLQ) training/operations:
  • Designated at least RL1 for all modes of flight to be trained.
  • Dunker/EBS qualified and current.

Overwater Flight Operations

• Minimum altitude for overwater day or NVG multi-ship training is 50 feet above water level.
• Minimum altitude for night unaided flight is 500 MSL.
• Altitudes below established minimum altitudes require approval of the battalion/SQN commander.
• Aircraft used in an overwater environment should have the following equipment installed and operational:
  • Radar altimeter
  • Rescue Hoist or Extraction ladder (Jacobs or caving ladder) (UH/CH)
  • Raft(s) and non-water activated life preservers sufficient for all occupants IAW AR 95-1 Ch. 8-11
  • Hoist for HH-60M MEDEVAC aircraft

Anti-Exposure Suits and Water Survival ALSE

• Anti-exposure suits will be worn according to AR 95-1 (ambient water temperature is 60 degrees Fahrenheit or below) with the following additions:
  • Ambient water temperatures from 61 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit will be battalion/squadron/TF commander discretion.
  • Ambient water temperatures from 71 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit will be company/troop commander discretion.
  • Ambient water temperatures 81 degrees Fahrenheit and above will be at pilot discretion.
• All crewmembers performing overwater flight duties will be proficient in the wear and operation of water survival ALSE, and be familiar with survival, signaling, and rescue techniques appropriate for sea survival.

Weather Requirements

• Single-ship overwater flight operations requires minimum weather of 1000/3, with a visible horizon in two or more quadrants.
• Multi-ship overwater flight operations minimum weather is 500/2, with a visible horizon in two or more quadrants.
• The weather brief will include sea state (height, direction, current, fetch, and distance between swell), sea temperature, and high and low tides.

Communication Requirements

• SATCOM (Primary)
  • When operating as a flight, each aircraft will have a functioning SATCOM radio.
  • Communications checks will be conducted with the TOC prior to takeoff.
• JCR/BFT (Secondary)
  • Communication checks will be accomplished prior to takeoff.
  • Prior to departing land for overwater flight, crews will conduct “feet wet” checks.

Safety Procedures

• Crews will conduct “feet wet” checks prior to departing land for overwater flight, including:
  • Fuel (route/mission plus 30 minutes reserve with wind update)
  • Navigation and NAVAID receivers operational
  • Radio calls complete prior to descent
  • Emergency Breathing System – ON
  • Radar altimeter operational and low altitude warning set
• Upon returning to land, crews will conduct “feet dry” checks, including:
  • Radio calls as appropriate
  • Weapon status check
  • Emergency Breathing System – OFF

Risk Levels and Approvals

• Single ship overwater operations are considered HIGH RISK.
• Dual engine aircraft without single engine capability conducted beyond glide distance of land will be considered HIGH RISK.
• Unit with mission command will ensure direct communication and planning with rescue assets is complete prior to execution of overwater training.

Airport Security

• If airport security is not available, use the following procedures to secure sensitive items:
  • Collect weapons (M4s, M17/18 pistol, M240s)
  • Collect NVG
  • Collect mission data cards, RMMs, MMS (removable media)
  • Collect combat survivor evader locator (CSEL)/survival radios

Flight Reconnaissance

• 16th CAB units will conduct a detailed flight recon of the operations area during daylight hours within 72 hours of operations.
• Prior to performing flight below 500-feet AGL outside military reservations, a map reconnaissance for hazards will be performed and crews will adhere to the procedures in the local flying rules.

Control Measures and Authorized Extensions

• Company commander/delegated low risk approval authority:
  • May extend the duty day up to 14 hours, on a case-by-case basis, to meet operational needs.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours an additional one (1) hour for low risk missions.
• Battalion commander/moderate risk approval authority:
  • May extend duty day up to 16 hours, on a case-by-case basis, to meet operational needs.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours up to two (2) hours.
• CAB commander/high risk approval authority:
  • May extend duty day beyond 16 hours on a case-by-case basis for a specific mission/operation.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours as needed on a mission-by-mission basis.

Crew Endurance Policy

• Duty Day:
  • Duty day is 12 hours for steady state operations.
  • Battalion commanders have the authority to increase duty day during operational or contingency deployments or large scale field exercises.
• Flying Hour Limitations:
  • Crewmembers will not exceed the following flying hour limitations by flight symbol as detailed in annex A.

Crew Qualifications and Gunnery

• Crewmembers who have not qualified and are not current on gunnery table VI are not authorized to designate during collective live fire missions.
• Crews must meet the following prerequisites prior to conducting deck landing qualification (DLQ) training/operations:
  • Designated at least RL1 for all modes of flight to be trained.
  • Dunker/EBS qualified and current.

Overwater Flight Operations

• Minimum altitude for overwater day or NVG multi-ship training is 50 feet above water level.
• Minimum altitude for night unaided flight is 500 MSL.
• Altitudes below established minimum altitudes require approval of the battalion/SQN commander.
• Aircraft used in an overwater environment should have the following equipment installed and operational:
  • Radar altimeter
  • Rescue Hoist or Extraction ladder (Jacobs or caving ladder) (UH/CH)
  • Raft(s) and non-water activated life preservers sufficient for all occupants IAW AR 95-1 Ch. 8-11
  • Hoist for HH-60M MEDEVAC aircraft

Anti-Exposure Suits and Water Survival ALSE

• Anti-exposure suits will be worn according to AR 95-1 (ambient water temperature is 60 degrees Fahrenheit or below) with the following additions:
  • Ambient water temperatures from 61 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit will be battalion/squadron/TF commander discretion.
  • Ambient water temperatures from 71 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit will be company/troop commander discretion.
  • Ambient water temperatures 81 degrees Fahrenheit and above will be at pilot discretion.
• All crewmembers performing overwater flight duties will be proficient in the wear and operation of water survival ALSE, and be familiar with survival, signaling, and rescue techniques appropriate for sea survival.

Weather Requirements

• Single-ship overwater flight operations requires minimum weather of 1000/3, with a visible horizon in two or more quadrants.
• Multi-ship overwater flight operations minimum weather is 500/2, with a visible horizon in two or more quadrants.
• The weather brief will include sea state (height, direction, current, fetch, and distance between swell), sea temperature, and high and low tides.

Communication Requirements

• SATCOM (Primary)
  • When operating as a flight, each aircraft will have a functioning SATCOM radio.
  • Communications checks will be conducted with the TOC prior to takeoff.
• JCR/BFT (Secondary)
  • Communication checks will be accomplished prior to takeoff.
  • Prior to departing land for overwater flight, crews will conduct “feet wet” checks.

Safety Procedures

• Crews will conduct “feet wet” checks prior to departing land for overwater flight, including:
  • Fuel (route/mission plus 30 minutes reserve with wind update)
  • Navigation and NAVAID receivers operational
  • Radio calls complete prior to descent
  • Emergency Breathing System – ON
  • Radar altimeter operational and low altitude warning set
• Upon returning to land, crews will conduct “feet dry” checks, including:
  • Radio calls as appropriate
  • Weapon status check
  • Emergency Breathing System – OFF

Risk Levels and Approvals

• Single ship overwater operations are considered HIGH RISK.
• Dual engine aircraft without single engine capability conducted beyond glide distance of land will be considered HIGH RISK.
• Unit with mission command will ensure direct communication and planning with rescue assets is complete prior to execution of overwater training.

Airport Security

• If airport security is not available, use the following procedures to secure sensitive items:
  • Collect weapons (M4s, M17/18 pistol, M240s)
  • Collect NVG
  • Collect mission data cards, RMMs, MMS (removable media)
  • Collect combat survivor evader locator (CSEL)/survival radios

Flight Reconnaissance

• 16th CAB units will conduct a detailed flight recon of the operations area during daylight hours within 72 hours of operations.
• Prior to performing flight below 500-feet AGL outside military reservations, a map reconnaissance for hazards will be performed and crews will adhere to the procedures in the local flying rules.

Control Measures and Authorized Extensions

• Company commander/delegated low risk approval authority:
  • May extend the duty day up to 14 hours, on a case-by-case basis, to meet operational needs.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours an additional one (1) hour for low risk missions.
• Battalion commander/moderate risk approval authority:
  • May extend duty day up to 16 hours, on a case-by-case basis, to meet operational needs.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours up to two (2) hours.
• CAB commander/high risk approval authority:
  • May extend duty day beyond 16 hours on a case-by-case basis for a specific mission/operation.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours as needed on a mission-by-mission basis.

Crew Endurance Policy

• Duty Day:
  • Duty day is 12 hours for steady state operations.
  • Battalion commanders have the authority to increase duty day during operational or contingency deployments or large scale field exercises.
• Flying Hour Limitations:
  • Crewmembers will not exceed the following flying hour limitations by flight symbol as detailed in annex A.

Crew Qualifications and Gunnery

• Crewmembers who have not qualified and are not current on gunnery table VI are not authorized to designate during collective live fire missions.
• Crews must meet the following prerequisites prior to conducting deck landing qualification (DLQ) training/operations:
  • Designated at least RL1 for all modes of flight to be trained.
  • Dunker/EBS qualified and current.

Overwater Flight Operations

• Minimum altitude for overwater day or NVG multi-ship training is 50 feet above water level.
• Minimum altitude for night unaided flight is 500 MSL.
• Altitudes below established minimum altitudes require approval of the battalion/SQN commander.
• Aircraft used in an overwater environment should have the following equipment installed and operational:
  • Radar altimeter
  • Rescue Hoist or Extraction ladder (Jacobs or caving ladder) (UH/CH)
  • Raft(s) and non-water activated life preservers sufficient for all occupants IAW AR 95-1 Ch. 8-11
  • Hoist for HH-60M MEDEVAC aircraft

Anti-Exposure Suits and Water Survival ALSE

• Anti-exposure suits will be worn according to AR 95-1 (ambient water temperature is 60 degrees Fahrenheit or below) with the following additions:
  • Ambient water temperatures from 61 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit will be battalion/squadron/TF commander discretion.
  • Ambient water temperatures from 71 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit will be company/troop commander discretion.
  • Ambient water temperatures 81 degrees Fahrenheit and above will be at pilot discretion.
• All crewmembers performing overwater flight duties will be proficient in the wear and operation of water survival ALSE, and be familiar with survival, signaling, and rescue techniques appropriate for sea survival.

Weather Requirements

• Single-ship overwater flight operations requires minimum weather of 1000/3, with a visible horizon in two or more quadrants.
• Multi-ship overwater flight operations minimum weather is 500/2, with a visible horizon in two or more quadrants.
• The weather brief will include sea state (height, direction, current, fetch, and distance between swell), sea temperature, and high and low tides.

Communication Requirements

• SATCOM (Primary)
  • When operating as a flight, each aircraft will have a functioning SATCOM radio.
  • Communications checks will be conducted with the TOC prior to takeoff.
• JCR/BFT (Secondary)
  • Communication checks will be accomplished prior to takeoff.
  • Prior to departing land for overwater flight, crews will conduct “feet wet” checks.

Safety Procedures

• Crews will conduct “feet wet” checks prior to departing land for overwater flight, including:
  • Fuel (route/mission plus 30 minutes reserve with wind update)
  • Navigation and NAVAID receivers operational
  • Radio calls complete prior to descent
  • Emergency Breathing System – ON
  • Radar altimeter operational and low altitude warning set
• Upon returning to land, crews will conduct “feet dry” checks, including:
  • Radio calls as appropriate
  • Weapon status check
  • Emergency Breathing System – OFF

Risk Levels and Approvals

• Single ship overwater operations are considered HIGH RISK.
• Dual engine aircraft without single engine capability conducted beyond glide distance of land will be considered HIGH RISK.
• Unit with mission command will ensure direct communication and planning with rescue assets is complete prior to execution of overwater training.

Airport Security

• If airport security is not available, use the following procedures to secure sensitive items:
  • Collect weapons (M4s, M17/18 pistol, M240s)
  • Collect NVG
  • Collect mission data cards, RMMs, MMS (removable media)
  • Collect combat survivor evader locator (CSEL)/survival radios

Flight Reconnaissance

• 16th CAB units will conduct a detailed flight recon of the operations area during daylight hours within 72 hours of operations.
• Prior to performing flight below 500-feet AGL outside military reservations, a map reconnaissance for hazards will be performed and crews will adhere to the procedures in the local flying rules.

Control Measures and Authorized Extensions

• Company commander/delegated low risk approval authority:
  • May extend the duty day up to 14 hours, on a case-by-case basis, to meet operational needs.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours an additional one (1) hour for low risk missions.
• Battalion commander/moderate risk approval authority:
  • May extend duty day up to 16 hours, on a case-by-case basis, to meet operational needs.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours up to two (2) hours.
• CAB commander/high risk approval authority:
  • May extend duty day beyond 16 hours on a case-by-case basis for a specific mission/operation.
  • May extend mission duration flight hours as needed on a mission-by-mission basis.

Crew Endurance Policy

• Duty Day:
  • Duty day is 12 hours for steady state operations.
  • Battalion commanders have the authority to increase duty day during operational or contingency deployments or large scale field exercises.
• Flying Hour Limitations:
  • Crewmembers will not exceed the following flying hour limitations by flight symbol as detailed in annex A.

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