United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence AH-64 Series Aircrew Training Manual 2023 PDF

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Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI UNITED STATES ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE Fort Rucker, Alabama 31 January 2023 AH-64 Series Aircrew Training Manual Effective 01 March 2023 Foreign Military Training Controlled by: Directorate of Training and Doctrine Controlled by: Flight Training Branch CUI Category: Controlled Technical Information Distribution/Dissemination Controls: REL TO USA, EGY, GRC, IND, JPN, KOR, KWT, NLD, SAU, SGP, TWN, ARE, GBR & QAT. Distribution Statement: This document has been approved for release to foreign military instructor pilots and student pilots from approved countries who are authorized AH-64 aviation training at Fort Rucker, Alabama. This determination was made on 24 June 2022. Other Foreign Military customer requests of this document shall be coordinated through the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence G-3 and the Directorate of Training and Doctrine, ATTN: Flight Training Branch: Building 4507 Andrews Avenue, Fort Rucker, AL 36362. POC: [email protected] CUI Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI Update Page Recommended ATM Changes Submitted to Flight Training Branch on Department of the Army (DA) Form 2028 NLT: 30 SEP 2024 Next Revision Publication Date: 31 JAN 2025 Flight Training Branch Contact information and the DA Form 2028 can be found at: https://intranet.tradoc.army.mil/sites/usaacedotd/TrainingDivision/FlightTrainingBranc h/SitePages/Home.aspx E-mail DA Form 2028's to Flight Training Branch at: [email protected] CUI Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI APPROVAL PAGE FARABAUGH.STEVEN.DOU Digitally signed by FARABAUGH.STEVEN.DOUGLAS.1239040256 REVIEWER: GLAS.1239040256 Date: 2023.01.10 12:54:01 -06'00' CW5 STEVEN D. FARABAUGH, CHIEF, FLIGHT TRAINING BRANCH Digitally signed by APPROVAL: PULS.ERIC.S.1151161576 PULS.ERIC.S.1151161576 Date: 2023.01.17 16:48:03 -06'00' COL E R I C S. P U L S , DIRECTOR OF TRAINING AND DOCTRINE CUI Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI AH-64 Series Aircrew Training Manual Contents Summary of Changes.......................................................................................iii Aircraft Qualification and Mission Equipment Training................................ iv Similar and Series-Grouped Aircraft Table, Flying Hour Requirements Table, and Synthetic Flight Training Systems Table...................................1-1 Aircrew Catalogue of Academic Topics........................................................2-1 AH-64 Aircrew Master Task List....................................................................3-1 AH-64 Crewmember Tasks............................................................................4-1 AH-64 Maintenance Pilot Tasks....................................................................5-1 AH-64 Instructor Tasks..................................................................................6-1 Aircrew Coordination Training......................................................................7-1 Figures Figure 4-1. Sample Department of the Army Form 5701-64 (front).................................... 4-28 Figure 4-1. Sample Department of the Army Form 5701-64 (back)................................... 4-29 Figure 4-2. AH-64 landing zone sequence........................................................................ 4-56 Figure 4-4. Airspeed over altitude terrain flight takeoff.................................................... 4-135 Figure 4-5. Masking techniques...................................................................................... 4-139 Figure 4-6. Dust/cloud reduction..................................................................................... 4-140 Figure 4-7. Weapons engagement zone......................................................................... 4-143 Figure 4-8. Army Aviation air-to-ground check-in brief.................................................... 4-178 Figure 4-9. Army attack aviation call for fire (5-Line)....................................................... 4-178 Figure 4-10. RED versus beaten zone............................................................................ 4-180 Figure 4-11. Racetrack pattern....................................................................................... 4-200 Figure 4-12. 45-degree attack pattern............................................................................. 4-201 Figure 4-13. Cloverleaf pattern....................................................................................... 4-202 Figure 4-14. Figure-8 pattern.......................................................................................... 4-202 Figure 4-15. L-pattern.................................................................................................... 4-203 Figure 4-16. APKWS designator exclusion zone............................................................. 4-206 Figure 4-17. UAS handover-handshake, step l............................................................... 4-209 Figure 4-18.UAS handover-handshake, step 2............................................................... 4-209 Figure 4-19. UAS handover-handshake, step 3.............................................................. 4-210 Figure 6-1. Final approach segment................................................................................... 6-8 CUI i Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI Figure 6-2. MAHF altitude calculation diagram................................................................... 6-8 Figure 6-3. Missed approach segment................................................................................ 6-9 Figure 6-4. Intermediate approach segment....................................................................... 6-9 Figure 6-5. Initial approach segment................................................................................ 6-10 Figure 6-6. Minimum sector altitude.................................................................................. 6-10 Figure 6-7. Sample of emergency GPS diagram............................................................... 6-11 Figure 6-8. Height above landing diagram........................................................................ 6-11 Figure 6-9. TERPS sample worksheet_COPTER GPS recovery approach IFE Form 8260-5.......................................................................................................... 6-13 Tables Table 1-1. Semi-annual flying hour requirements table....................................................... 1-2 Table 1-2. SFTS annual flying hour requirements............................................................... 1-4 Table 1-3. Accredited SFTS table....................................................................................... 1-5 Table 3-1. Aircrew duty/mission symbol/evaluation types.................................................... 3-1 Table 3-2. AH-64 MTL........................................................................................................ 3-2 Table 4-1. Sample aircrew briefing checklist....................................................................... 4-9 Table 4-2. Crew debrief.................................................................................................. 4-113 Table 4-3. Multi-aircraft operations briefing checklist....................................................... 4-195 Table 5-1. MOC/MTF crew briefing checklist...................................................................... 5-5 Table 7-1. Standard crew terminology................................................................................ 7-6 CUI ii Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI SUMMARY of CHANGES AH-64 AIRCREW TRAINING MANUAL This comprehensive revision, dated 31 January 2023— ⚫ Aircrew Training Manual revision cycle is adjusted to 2 years. ⚫ Aircrew Training Manual publication will include an Effective Date. ⚫ The Aircrew Training Manuals have undergone a significant revision to realign them with respect to Army Publishing Guidelines. Fonts, styles, and formats have been updated throughout the document. Tables and figure names have been revised to reflect the chapter they are contained within IAW the above stated guidelines. ⚫ Publication references contained within the ATMs have been updated to remove rescinded or obsolete references throughout. Consolidated reference listing located in Chapter 4. ⚫ The ACAT has been revised, incorporating AMS into additional sections within the ACAT. ⚫ Administrative data paragraphs within Chapters 3, 4, and 5 are revised to align with higher doctrine. Chapter 5 administrative data revised. Only additional data specifically related to maintenance tasks not covered within Chapter 4 administrative data is addressed. ⚫ Master Task List (MTL) categories realigned for standardization throughout all ATMs. ⚫ All references to Accredited Simulator Devices will be SFTS (Synthetic Flight Training System) IAW AR 95-1. ⚫ The Modernized target selected task trainer (MTSTT) and Longbow procedural trainer (LPT) are legacy systems and not accredited by Directorate of Simulations (DOS) in order to train or evaluate an ATM task to standard. These systems have been removed from the Training and Evaluation Requirements section of Tasks 1025, 3148, 3150, 3414, and 3415. ⚫ Added C-12Y to Similar and Series Grouped Aircraft Table. ⚫ Page 1-1, Note corrected for clarity. ⚫ Table 1-3 revised and Note added. ⚫ Added Bullet to NVG Training Restrictions, Para 4-11. ⚫ Task 1426 revised for standardization of SRW Task. ⚫ Removed APKWS from Task 2039 (Description, Section i) ⚫ Task 2162 References updated to add hyperlink for Digital Call For Fire Checklist. ⚫ Task 4001, MOC/MTF crew briefing checklist updated. ⚫ Task 4236 and 4237 added Training and Evaluation Requirement #3. ⚫ Task 4237, Description, Procedures updated. ⚫ Task 4258 Description, Procedures updated. CUI iii Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI AIRCRAFT QUALIFICATION AND MISSION EQUIPMENT TRAINING Prerequisites and training requirements for aircraft/series qualification of aircrew members (ACMs) are in Army Regulation (AR) 95-1, Flight Regulations, AR 95-20, Contractor's Flight and Ground Operations, this publication, the master task list (MTL), and applicable program of instruction (POI)/training support package (TSP). Flight and academic instructions described in the appropriate United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE) POI/TSP are the minimum training requirements. CUI iv Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI Chapter 1 Similar and Series-Grouped Aircraft Table Flying Hour Requirements Table Synthetic Flight Training Systems Table Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI SIMILAR AND SERIES-GROUPED AIRCRAFT TABLE 1. As designated in Training Circular (TC) 3-04.11, these accompanying tables are required for the management and standardization of the Aircrew Training Program (ATP). 2. Similar Aircraft. The following aircraft are considered similar. Task iteration, flying hour, and evaluation requirements may be completed in similar aircraft. Refer to TC 3-04.11 for more information. AH-64D/E RC-12N/X C-12C/D1/D2/J/R/R1/U/V/Y RQ-7Bv2 CH-47F UH-60A/L, UH-60M, HH-60M, UH-60V MC-12W/S/S-1(G)/S-2(M)/S-3(V) UH-72A, UH-72B, BK117 D-2 MQ-1C, MQ-1C ER Note. Medical Officers with the aeronautical rating of FS may maintain aircraft currency in similar aircraft. 3. Series-Grouped Aircraft. The following aircraft are series grouped. Aircraft currency may be maintained in the following groupings. AH-64D/E RC-12N C-12C/D1/D2 RC-12X C-12J RQ-7Bv2 C-12R/R1 UH-60A/L C-12U UH-60M, HH-60M, UH-60V C-12V UH-72A C-12Y UH-72B, BK117 D-2 CH-47F MC-12W/S/S-1(G)/S-2(M)/S-3(V) MQ-1C, MQ-1C ER 4. Night vision device currency will be in accordance with (IAW) TC 3-04.11. CUI 1-1 Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI FLYING HOUR REQUIREMENTS 1. As designated in TC 3-04.11, the following tables are required for the management and standardization of the ATP. Table 1-1 depicts the semi-annual flying hour requirements. Table 1-1. Semi-annual flying hour requirements table AIRCRAFT FAC 1 FAC 2 FAC 3 FAC 4 NVD N H/W UH-72A 48 30 0 0 9 PCG PCG UH-72B/BK117-D2 48 30 0 0 9 PCG PCG UH-60A/L 48 30 0 0 9 PCG PCG UH-60M/V 48 30 0 0 9 PCG PCG CH-47F 45 33 0 0 9 PCG PCG AH-64D/E 70 50 0 0 9 PCG PCG Note. All AH-64 aircrew members will be designated dual seat. Dual seat aviators have the following semi-annual flying hour requirement: FAC 1 - Requires 15 hours which must be flown at each crew station. FAC 2 - Requires 7.5 hours which must be flown at each crew station. C-12 55 30 0 0 0 PCG PCG MC-12 55 30 0 0 0 PCG PCG RC-12 55 30 0 0 0 PCG PCG FW NRCM/NCM 24 (12 RC/NG) N/A PCG 0 NRCM/NCM 24 (12 RC/NG) 5 PCG 0 MQ-1C 12 6 0 0 N/A N/A N/A RQ-7B 12 6 0 0 N/A N/A N/A Note. For MQ-1C/RQ-7B. FAC 1 - Requires 4 hours must be flown at each crew station. FAC 2 - Requires 2 hours must be flown at each crew station. FAC 3 - Requires no crew duties authorized with Army UAS. Note. There is no provision for FAC 3 FW aviators. FAC=flight activity category NRCM=non-rated crewmember FW=fixed-wing NVD= night vision device H/W=hood/weather PCG=per commander’s guidance N=night RC=reserve component NCM=noncrewmember UAS=unmanned aircraft system NG=national guard CUI 1-2 Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI 2. Rotary wing (RW) night vision goggle (NVG) RL1 (AC) NRCM's (RL2 RC/NG) will fly a minimum of 5 hours at night, semi-annually while performing crew duties and wearing NVG. 3. Experimental test pilots will fly 48 hours annually in primary category and 24 hours in their alternate category. 4. Flight surgeon flight requirements are listed in AR 600-105 and DOD 7000.1.14-R, Volume 7A. Aviation physician assistant flight requirements are listed in AR 600-106 and DOD 7000.1.14-R, Volume 7A. 5. RW NVD RL1 RCMs and DA Civilians-9 hours of NVD flight, of which a minimum of 6 hours must be flown at night in the aircraft from a crew station with access to the flight controls while using NVDs. The other 3 hours may be flown in an accredited compatible SFTS for the following aircraft type: UH-60, CH-47 and UH-72. (This requirement is not applicable to AH-64 aircrews). For AH crews, if RCM is RL 1 in more than one NVD then a total of 9.0 hours semi-annually with a minimum of 3.0 hours in each NVD is required. 6. AH-64-series IPs are not required to be NVS current to instruct/evaluate NVS in the SFTS or operating an aircraft with blackout curtains installed. 7. Table 1-2, page 1-4, depicts SFTS annual flying hour requirements. Table 1-3, page 1-5, depicts accredited SFTS. CUI 1-3 Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI Table 1-2. SFTS annual flying hour requirements SIM FAC 1 FAC 2 FAC 3 FAC 4 NRCM UH-72A1 12 8 24 0 0 UH-72B/BK117-D21 0 0 0 0 0 UH-60A/L 18 12 10* 0 0 UH-60M/V 18 12 10* 0 0 CH-47F 18 12 10* 0 0 2 AH-64D/E 15* 9* 24* 0 0 Note 1. UH-72 SFTS minimums apply only to NG aviators IAW NG Supplement to AR 95-1, unless waived due to SFTS unavailability. Note 2. Time logged in the IO station cannot be counted towards AH-64 crew station requirements listed below. FAC 1-Requires 4.5 hours to be flown at each crew station. FAC 2-Requires 3 hours to be flown at each crew station. FAC 3-Requires 24 hours of which may be flown in either crew station. C-12 0 0 0 0 0 MC-12 0 0 0 0 0 RC-12 0 0 0 0 0 MQ-1C 24* 12* 6* 0 N/A RQ-7B 24* 12* 6* 0 N/A Note. MQ-1C/RQ-7B. FAC 1-Requires 8 hours to be flown at each crew station. FAC 2-Requires 4 hours to be flown at each crew station. *When actual hours are applied to simulator minimums, two (2) hours must be flown at each crew station. FAC 3-Requires 2 hours to be flown at each crew station. *= Semi-annual FAC=flight activity category NG=national guard IAW=in accordance with NRCM=non-rated crewmember IO=instructor operator Note. All Active, RC, and NG RW RCMs outside of a 200 statute mile radius of a compatible flight SFTS; Commanders will tailor a comprehensive compatible SFTS training program based off the unit's resources, effectiveness, and feasibility. If the required SFTS training is not cost effective or feasible, a unit waiver for this requirement shall be obtained from the first O-7 within the chain-of-command. Unit waivers will be renewed every two years from date of signature. O-6 Commanders and State Army Aviation officers still retain individual waiver authority IAW AR 95-1. During an operational deployment, O-6 Commanders and State Army Aviation officers are authorized unit waiver approval for SFTS requirements IAW AR 95-1. CUI 1-4 Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI Table 1-3. Accredited SFTS table Accredited Rotary Wing Training Systems Device Designation Aircraft Compatibility Annual Instrument AH-64D Longbow Crew Trainer AH-64D X 2B64D AH-64E Longbow Crew Trainer AH-64E X 2B64E CH-47 Transportable Flight Proficiency Simulator CH-47F X (TFPS) / Operational Flight Trainer (OFT) 2B47F UH-60 Blackhawk Aircrew Trainer (BAT) UH-60L UH/HH-60M X 2B60M UH-60 SFTS / Operational Flight Trainer (OFT) UH-60A/L/M X 2B38 UH-60 Transportable Black Hawk Operations UH-60L UH/HH-60M X Simulator (TBOS) 2B60M/2B60L UH-60/CH-47 Non-Rated Crewmember Manned None Module 2B60NCM/2B47NCM UH-72 Flight Training Device UH-72A X 2C72A UH-72 SFTS / Operational Flight Trainer (OFT) UH-72A X 2B72A Note. Simulators accreditation plan should be referenced for individual device capability at the time of last DOS accreditation. CUI 1-5 Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI Table 1-3. Accredited SFTS table, cont’d Accredited Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Training Systems Device Designation Aircraft Compatibility Gray Eagle Ground Control Station Embedded MQ-1C Trainer MQ1ET Gray Eagle Universal Mission Simulator MQ-1C MQ1UMS Raven Mission Simulator RQ-11B RQ11BMS Shadow Ground Control Station Embedded Trainer RQ-7B RQ7ET Shadow Universal Mission Simulator RQ-7B RQ7UMS Note. Simulators accreditation plan should be referenced for individual device capability at the time of last DOS accreditation. CUI 1-6 Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI Chapter 2 Aircrew Catalogue of Academic Topics CUI Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI AIRCREW CATALOGUE OF ACADEMIC TOPICS (ACAT) 2-1. The following academic topics represent a summary of professional aviation knowledge areas that have been identified as necessary for successful aviation operations. They can be divided into two major domains of knowledge: Foundational Knowledge and Operational Knowledge. Defined below, each domain has specific properties and requirements. ⚫ Foundational Knowledge. This knowledge forms the foundation of all professional aviation knowledge. Application of knowledge learned in this domain is evaluated during RL progression, annual unit academics, and on the annual written exam. ⚫ Operational Knowledge. This knowledge is specific to the mission and unit METL, addressing both tactical and technical subjects and includes the application of Foundational Knowledge topics. It is knowledge required to train, fight and win in all phases of unified land operations (ULOs), large-scale combat operations against peer/near-peer, and emerging threats. Each crewmember should continue to increase competence in all the subject areas below. These topics are evaluated for designation to RL1, as well as on the annual APART evaluation. Note. Operational Knowledge topics will be identified in each subject area through the use of bold face type. Topics identified with an asterisk (*) apply to RCMs only. 2-2. Mission operations. FM 3-04, Army Aviation; ATP 3-04.1, Aviation Tactical Employment; FM 3-98, Reconnaissance and Security Operations; TC 3-04.3, Aviation Gunnery; TC 7-100, Hybrid Threat; ADP 3-90, Offense and Defense; and ATP 3-09.32, Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Joint Application of Firepower (JFIRE) (MCRP 3-31.6, NTTP 3-09.2, AFTTP 3-2.6). Topics in this subject area are: ⚫ Conduct Aerial Reconnaissance Missions. ⚫ Conduct Aerial Screening Missions. ⚫ Conduct Aerial Movement to Contact Missions. ⚫ Conduct Aerial Deliberate Attack Missions. ⚫ Conduct Aerial Hasty Attack Missions. ⚫ Attack by fire (ABF), support by fire (SBF), and firing position (FP) selection. ⚫ Reconnaissance/security fundamentals. ⚫ Tactical formations and fire control. ⚫ Tactical airstrike. 2-3. Tactical operations. FM 3-04, Army Aviation; ATP 3-04.1, Aviation Tactical Employment; FM 3-98, Reconnaissance and Security Operations; TC 3-04.3, Aviation Gunnery; TC 7-100, Hybrid Threat; ATP 3-09.32, Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Joint Application of Firepower (JFIRE) (MCRP 3-31.6, NTTP 3-09.2, AFTTP 3-2.6), ATP 3-60.2, (SCAR) Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Strike Coordination and Reconnaissance (MCRP 3-20D.1, NTTP 3-03.4.3, AFTTP 3-2.72); ATP 1-02.1, Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Multi-Service Brevity Codes (MCRP 3-30B.1, NTTP 6-02.1, AFTTP 3- 2.5); ATP 3-09.30, Observed Fires; FM 3-50, Army Personnel Recovery; JP 3-09.3, Close Air Support; TC 3- 21.60, Visual Signals; Worldwide Equipment Guide Volume 1/2/3; Operator’s manual/CL; and Unit SOP. Topics in this subject area are: ⚫ Firing techniques. ⚫ Tactical reports. ⚫ Evasive maneuvers. ⚫ Radar/Infrared (IR) countermeasure employment. ⚫ Fire support. CUI 2-1 Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI ⚫ Aviation mission planning. ⚫ Fratricide prevention. ⚫ Call for Indirect Fire. ⚫ Downed aircraft/search and rescue (SAR) procedures. ⚫ Identify/demonstrate signals; i.e. hand and arm, light, airfield, shipboard and ground 2-4. Mission systems operation and employment. FM 3-04, Army Aviation; ATP 3-04.1, Aviation Tactical Employment; TC 3-04.3, Aviation Gunnery; ATP 3-09.32, Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Joint Application of Firepower (JFIRE) (MCRP 3-31.6, NTTP 3-09.2, AFTTP 3-2.6); ATP 1-02.1, Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Multi-Service Brevity Codes (MCRP 3-30B.1, NTTP 6-02.1, AFTTP 3- 2.5); and Operator’s manual/CL. Topics in this subject area are: ⚫ Communication subsystem. ⚫ Navigation subsystem. ⚫ Tactical situation display (TSD) operations. ⚫ Air-to-air to ground (AAG) video transmission system. ⚫ Target acquisition, storing, management, and handover. ⚫ Fire control radar (FCR) characteristics, and operations. ⚫ Unmanned aircraft system (UAS) integration. ⚫ Up-front display (UFD), multi-purpose display (MPD), and high action display (HAD) messages. ⚫ Flight/weapons symbology. ⚫ Aircraft survivability equipment (ASE) characteristics and operation. ⚫ Integrated helmet and display sight system (IHADSS) characteristics, operations, and boresight. ⚫ Modernized target acquisition and designation sight (MTADS) characteristics and operations. 2-5. Weapon system operation and deployment. FM 3-04, Army Aviation; ATP 3-04.1, Aviation Tactical Employment; TC 3-04.3, Aviation Gunnery; ATP 3-09.32, Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Joint Application of Firepower (JFIRE) (MCRP 3-31.6, NTTP 3-09.2, AFTTP 3-2.6); ATP 1-02.1, Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Multi-Service Brevity Codes (MCRP 3-30B.1, NTTP 6-02.1, AFTTP 3- 2.5); and Operator’s manual/CL. Topics in this subject area are: ⚫ Hellfire missile, semi active laser (SAL)/radio frequency characteristics. ⚫ Area weapon system characteristics. ⚫ Aerial rocket system characteristics. ⚫ Laser operations (range/designator). ⚫ Combined weapons engagement. ⚫ Weapon selection and effects. ⚫ Danger close ranges. ⚫ Weapons initialization, arming, and safety. ⚫ Terminal Ballistics. ⚫ Ordinance identification. ⚫ Ballistics. 2-6. Night/Night vision system (NVS)/Night vision goggles (NVG) mission operation and employment. TC 3- 04.4, Fundamentals of Flight; TC 3-04.93, Aeromedical Training for Flight Personnel; TM 11-5855-313-10, Operator’s Manual for Aviator’s Night Vision Imaging System (ANVIS); USAACE NVG TSP; and Unit SOP. Topics in this subject area are: ⚫ Unaided night flight. ⚫ Visual illusions. ⚫ Distance estimation and depth perception. ⚫ Dark adaptation, night vision protection, and central blind spot. ⚫ Night vision/NVS limitation and techniques. ⚫ Forward looking infrared (FLIR) characteristics and symbology. CUI 2-2 Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI ⚫ Visual/Near infrared (IR) Sight (VN Sight/I2). ⚫ Parallax effect. ⚫ NVG nomenclature, characteristics, limitations, and operations. ⚫ Weapons effects on night vision. 2-7. Aircraft emergency procedures (EP) and malfunction analysis. Operator's manual/CL. Topics in this subject area are: ⚫ Rotor, transmission, drive system malfunctions. ⚫ Tail rotor malfunctions. ⚫ Mission equipment failures/malfunctions. ⚫ Weapon system malfunctions. ⚫ Emergency terms and definitions. ⚫ Warning/caution/advisory/MPD and UFD messages. ⚫ Engine malfunctions and restart procedures. ⚫ Fires and hot starts. ⚫ Electrical system failures. ⚫ Hydraulic system failures. ⚫ Fuel system malfunctions. ⚫ BUCS/FMC malfunctions. ⚫ Environmental control system (ECS) malfunctions. ⚫ Smoke and fume elimination. ⚫ Emergency exits, equipment, egress and entrance. ⚫ Landing and ditching. ⚫ After emergency action. 2-8. Operating limitations and restrictions. Operator's manual/CL. Topics in this subject area are: ⚫ Flight envelope limits. ⚫ Wind limitations. ⚫ Power limits. ⚫ Airspeed limits. ⚫ Rotor limits. ⚫ Engine limits. ⚫ Pressure limits. ⚫ Temperature limits. ⚫ Weather/environmental limitations/restrictions. ⚫ MPD performance page/performance chart interpretation. ⚫ Other limitations. 2-9. Aircraft and systems. Operator's manual/CL. Topics in this subject area are: ⚫ Engines and related equipment. ⚫ Flight control system/TRC. ⚫ Flight instruments. ⚫ Hydraulic system. ⚫ Principal dimensions. ⚫ Power train and mast mounted assembly. ⚫ Auxiliary power unit. ⚫ Environmental control system. ⚫ Fuel system. ⚫ Emergency equipment. ⚫ Integrated pressurized air system (IPAS). CUI 2-3 Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI 2-10. Regulations and publications. AR-95-1, Flight Regulations; DA PAM 738-751, Functional Users Manual for the Army Maintenance Management System-Aviation; TC 3-04.4, Fundamentals of Flight; TC 3-04.11, Commander’s Aviation Training and Standardization Program; TC 3-04.5, Instrument Flight for Army Aviators; DOD FLIP; Operator’s manual/CL; Local Regulations; and Unit SOP. Topics in this subject area are: ⚫ Inadvertent instrument meteorological condition (IIMC) procedures. ⚫ Crew coordination. ⚫ ATP, IATF/CTL requirements. ⚫ DOD flight information and usage. ⚫ Flight plan preparation and filing. ⚫ Weight and balance requirements. ⚫ Visual flight rules (VFR) minimums and procedures. ⚫ Publications required in aircraft. 2-11. Aerodynamics and maneuvering flight. TC 3-04.4, Fundamentals of Flight; and Operator’s manual/CL. Topics in this subject area are: ⚫ Retreating blade stall. ⚫ Settling with power. ⚫ Bucket speed. ⚫ Transient torque (TQ). ⚫ Mushing. ⚫ Total aerodynamic force. ⚫ Airflow during a hover. ⚫ Effective translational lift (ETL). ⚫ Transverse flow. ⚫ Translating tendency. ⚫ Dissymmetry of lift. ⚫ Compressibility. ⚫ Dynamic rollover. ⚫ Conservation of angular momentum. 2-12. Aeromedical factors. AR 40-8, Temporary Flying Restriction Due to Exogenous Factors Affecting Aircrew Efficiency; TC 3-04.93, Aeromedical Training for Flight Personnel; and TC 3-04.4, Fundamentals of Flight. Topics in this subject area are: ⚫ Spatial disorientation. ⚫ Stress and fatigue. ⚫ Flight restrictions due to exogenous factors. ⚫ Hypoxia. ⚫ Middle ear discomfort. ⚫ Principles of and problems with vision. 2-13. ME and MP system operations-systems malfunction analysis and troubleshooting. EM 0126, IETM for TM 1-1520-Longbow/APACHE for Army AH-64D Apache Helicopter/Army AH-64E APACHE Helicopter; TM 1- 1520-251-MTF-2, Maintenance Test Flight Manual for Helicopter, Attack, Longbow APACHE AH-64D Block 2; TM 1-1520-263-MTF-1/2/3, Maintenance Test Flight Manual for Helicopter, Attack, APACHE AH-64E, and Operator’s manual. Topics in this subject area are for MEs and MP only: ⚫ Engine start. ⚫ Electrical system. ⚫ Power plant. ⚫ Hydraulic system. ⚫ Communications and navigation equipment. ⚫ Sensors-MTADS and modernized pilot night vision sensor (MPNVS). CUI 2-4 Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI ⚫ Local airspace usage. ⚫ Test flight weather requirements. ⚫ Test flight forms and records. ⚫ Instrument indications. ⚫ Warning, caution, and advisory messages. ⚫ Engine performance check. ⚫ Flight controls. ⚫ Fuel system. ⚫ Auxiliary power unit. ⚫ Environmental control system. ⚫ Integrated pressurized air system. ⚫ Landing gear and brakes. ⚫ Powertrain. ⚫ Rotors and vibrations. ⚫ Stability augmentation subsystem (SAS). ⚫ Command augmentation system (CAS). ⚫ Maintenance operation checks. ⚫ Maintenance test flight (MTF) requirements. ⚫ Built-in test (BIT)-power built-in test (PBIT), continuous built-in test (CBIT), and initial built- in test (IBIT). 2-14. Instructor/Evaluator/Unit Trainer topics. TC 3-04.11, Commander’s Aviation Training and Standardization Program; and FAA-H-8083-9B, Aviation Instructor’s Handbook. Topics in this subject area are: ⚫ Defense mechanisms. ⚫ Training delivery methods. ⚫ Scenario based training of flight and academic training topics. ⚫ Authentic Assessment and Higher Order Thinking Skills. ⚫ Assessment of piloting ability and aeronautical decision making. ⚫ Aircrew Training Program (ATP) and Centralized Aviation Flight Records System (CAFRS) management. ⚫ Laws of learning. ⚫ Domains of learning. ⚫ Retention of learning. ⚫ Basic elements of communication. ⚫ Barriers to effective communication. ⚫ Emotional reactions. ⚫ Lesson plan preparation. ⚫ Instructional aids and training technology. ⚫ Critiques and oral assessments. ⚫ Instructor responsibilities. ⚫ Evaluation of student ability. ⚫ Obstacles to learning (academic and flight). ⚫ Factors that affect decision making. ⚫ Managing risk during instruction. 2-15. Instrument evaluation topics. The following is a guide for the administration of the evaluation. The examinee is allowed access to references during the oral evaluation. AR-95-1, Flight Regulations; TC 3-04.5, Instrument Flight for Army Aviators; Operator’s manual/CL; DOD FLIP; General Planning (GP); Area Planning (AP); FAR/AIM; Local Regulations; and Unit SOP. There is no requirement to cover each section; however, the examinee will have a working knowledge of the subjects below. Topics in this subject area are: CUI 2-5 Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI ⚫ Departure procedures. ⚫ Lost communication procedures. ⚫ Closing flight plans. ⚫ Required weather for takeoff, en route, destination, and alternate. ⚫ Position reports. ⚫ Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs). ⚫ Visual flight rules (VFR) requirements. ⚫ Terminal aerodrome forecasts (TAF). ⚫ Aviation routine weather reports (METAR). ⚫ Flight plan preparation. ⚫ DOD FLIP symbology. ⚫ Airspace-types, dimensions, and requirements in which to operate. ⚫ Fuel requirements. ⚫ En route weather services. ⚫ Weather hazards. ⚫ Transponder requirements. ⚫ Arrival procedures. 2-16. AMS ACAT topics supplement the topic areas listed. Focus for AMS sections is detailed application of knowledge areas in relation to survivability. 2-17. TC 3-04.9, Chapter 5, provides detailed implementation procedures of the topics reviewed and discussed during AMS training and evaluation. Note. All classified or sensitive materials presented during AMS academic training and evaluation are conducted IAW AR 380-5 and local SOPs. AMS academic training and evaluations will be conducted in a controlled environment (classified to SECRET//NOFORN). 2-18. Threat. Equipment and environments. AR 525-22, Electronic Warfare; ATP 3-01.15, Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Air and Missile Defense (MCTP 10-10B, NTTP 3-01.8, AFTTP 3-2.31); Worldwide Equipment Guide Volume 1/2/3. Topics in this subject area are: ⚫ Radio Frequency (RF) threat systems. ⚫ Infrared (IR) / Ultraviolet (UV) threat systems. ⚫ LASER threat systems. ⚫ Direct Fire threat systems. ⚫ Electro-optical (EO) threat systems. ⚫ Air to Air (A2A) threat systems. ⚫ Cyber Electromagnetic Activity (CEMA) ⚫ Denied, Degraded, and Disrupted Space Operational Environment (D3SOE). ⚫ Threat Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs). ⚫ Anti-Access Area Denial (A2/AD) ⚫ Integrated Air Defense System (IADS) employment.* 2-19. Planning. Mission operations. FM 3-04, Army Aviation; ATP 3-52.1, Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Airspace Control (MCRP 3-20F.4 [MCWP 3-25.13], NTTP 3-56.4, AFTTP 3-2.78); JP 3-52, Joint Airspace Control; ATP 3-01.4, Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Joint Suppression of Enemy Air Defense (J-SEAD) (MCRP 3-31.3; NTTP 3-01.42; AFTTP 3-2.28); ATP 3-09.32, Multi-Service Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Joint Application of Firepower (JFIRE) (MCRP 3-31.6, NTTP 3-09.2, AFTTP 3-2.6); JP 3-85, Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations; and JP 3-14, Space Operations. Topics in this subject area are: ⚫ Fused Mission Planning tools.* ⚫ Aviation mission planning. * CUI 2-6 Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI ⚫ Airspace control integration.* ⚫ Force enablers. 2-20. Maneuver. FM 3-04, Army Aviation; and ATP 3-04.1, Aviation Tactical Employment. Topics in this subject area are: ⚫ 2800 Series deliberate evasive maneuver tasks. ⚫ 2900 Series reactionary evasive maneuver tasks. 2-21. Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) Topics in this subject area are: ⚫ Computer Based ASE Training - Classified & Operator (CBAT-C/O) suffices for this section. 2-22. Regulations and publications. AR-95-1, Flight Regulations; AR 525-15, Software Reprogramming for Cyber Electromagnetic Activities, and Local/Unit SOP. Topics in this subject area are: ⚫ ASE support products (ARAT).* ⚫ Tactical flight products. ⚫ Tactical airspace regulation and usage. (Airspace Tasking Order (ATO), Airspace Control Order (ACO).* ⚫ Special Instructions SPINS. ⚫ Local and unit standard operating procedures (SOP). CUI 2-7 Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI Chapter 3 AH-64 Aircrew Master Task List CUI Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI 3-1. The MTL is a consolidated listing of all individual tasks that apply to the operation of the airframe covered. Table 3-1 lists the minimum required modes of flight for training—proficiency flight evaluation (PFE) types and annual evaluations. The ATP commander may select additional modes of flight for the tasks listed on the MTL as required to support unit mission essential task list (METL) and training programs. The full description of job symbols can be found in AR 95-1. Table 3-1. Aircrew duty/mission symbol/evaluation types TASK TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (M) Mandatory (O) Optional AIRCREW DUTY SYMBOLS Rated Officers NRCM Pilot (PI) Crew chief (CE) (Unmanned) Aircraft commander (AC) Co-pilot (CP) Flight engineer (FE) (Unmanned) Aircraft operator (AO) Pilot in command (PC) Flight medic (MO) (Unmanned) Payload operator (PO) Functional check pilot (FCP) Flight instructor (FI) (Unmanned) Instructor operator (IO) Maintenance test pilot (MP) Standardization instructor (SI) (Unmanned) Standardization instructor Experimental test pilot (XP) Door gunner (DG) operator (SO) Unit trainer (UT) Cabin attendant (CA) Instrument examiner (IE) Equipment operator (EO) NCM Maintenance test pilot evaluator (ME) (Manned/unmanned) Unit trainer (UT) Observer (OR) Standardization instructor pilot (SP) -(Per AR 95-1, AR 600-106) Flight surgeon (FS) (i.e. APA, nurse practitioner Aeromedical psychologist, ECCN, TI) Training Modes Proficiency Flight Evaluations Annual Evaluations (T) Technical (A) Aircraft (C) CBRN (D) Day (G) NVG (G) NVG (I) Instrument (V) NVS (I) Instrument (N) Night (S) Standardization (G) NVG (M) Maintenance (V) NVS (AMS) Aviation mission survivability (C) CBRN 1. Proficiency Flight Evaluations tasks IAW the MTL are only required for aircraft, NVG, or NVS currency. 2. All CBRN tasks may be conducted in the SFTS. 3. Units without a MTOE/TDA allocation of CBRN equipment are exempt from the training and evaluation requirements prescribed in the MTL IAW TC 3-04.11. 4. Every effort shall be made to conduct an approach of each type during instrument training and during the annual instrument evaluation. Note. Task numbers in the MTL denoted with an asterisk (*) can be evaluated in EITHER a standardization evaluation OR instrument evaluation. CUI 3-1  Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI 3-2. Table 3-2 provides the complete MTL for AH-64 aircraft. Table 3-2. AH-64 MTL Task AH- AH- M/O Title Training PFE Annual Evaluation Number 64D 64E Aviator (PI): Base Task Training T D I N G V C A G V I G C S M AMS ACC- Participate in a Crew M X X T A I S 1000 Mission Briefing SRW- Plan a Visual Flight Rules M X X T S 1004 (VFR) Flight SRW- Plan an Instrument Flight M X X T I I 1006 Rules (IFR) Flight 64Z- Prepare a Performance M X X T A S 1010 Planning Card (PPC) ACC- Verify Aircraft Weight and M X X T A S 1012 Balance 64Z- Operate Mission Planning M X X T S 1013 System ACC- Perform Preflight M X X T A S 1022 Inspection M Perform Before-Starting 64Z- Engine through Before- X X T C A S 1024 Leaving Helicopter Checks 64Z- Initiate Hot and High Dual M X T 1025 Engine Training Mode 64Z- M Maintain Airspace X X D I N G V C A G V I G C S 1026 Surveillance Perform Radio 64Z- M Communications X X T A I S 1032 Procedures 64Z- Perform Ground Taxi M X X D N G V C A G V G C S 1034 64Z- M Perform Hovering Flight X X D N G V C A G V G C S 1038 M Perform a Visual 64Z- Meteorological Conditions X X D N G V C A G V G C S 1040 (VMC) Takeoff SRW- Navigate by Pilotage and M X X D N G V S 1044 Dead Reckoning 64Z- M Perform Fuel Management X X T I S 1048 Procedures Perform a Visual 64Z- M Meteorological Conditions X X D N G V C A G V G C S 1058 (VMC) Approach 64Z- X M Perform Slope Operations X D G V G V G S 1062 64Z- M Perform a Roll-On Landing X X D G V G V G S 1064 SRW- Respond to Emergencies M X X D I N G V A G V G S 1070 64Z- Perform Single-Engine M X X D N G V A G V G S 1075 Landing 64Z- Respond to Engine Failure M X X D N G V A G V G S 1079 64Z- Respond to Dual Engine M X X D V V S 1082 Failure CUI 3-2  Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI 64Z- Perform Stability and 1085 Command Augmentation M X X D V S System-Off/Backup Control System-On Flight 64Z- Respond to Engine 1110 M Overspeed-Underspeed X X T Condition 64Z- M Perform Rolling Takeoff X X D G V G V G S 1114 64Z- Perform Tactical Situation M X X T A S 1116 Display Operations 64Z- Perform Basic M X X D V A 1127 Maneuvering Flight M Perform Integrated Helmet 64Z- and Display Sight System X X T A V S 1132 Video Adjustments and Boresight 64Z- Perform Integrated Helmet 1134 M and Display Sight System X X T V S Operations 64Z- M Perform Digital X X T S 1142 Communications 64Z- X M Negotiate Wire Obstacles X D G V V S 1155 64Z- Operate Video Recorder M X X T S 1160 64Z- Perform Instrument Takeoff M X X I I 1170 (ITO) 64Z- M Perform Radio Navigation X X I I 1172 64Z- Perform Holding M X X I I 1174 Procedures 64Z- Perform Non-Precision M X X I I 1176 Approach 64Z- Perform Precision M X X I I 1178 Approach 64Z- Perform Unusual Attitude M X X D I V V I S 1182* Recovery 64Z- Respond to Inadvertent 1184* M Instrument Meteorological X X D N G V G V G S Conditions (IIMC) 64Z- Perform Refueling- M X X T S 1194 Rearming Operations 64Z- Perform Diving Flight X X D V 1415 SRW- Employ Aviator's Night O X X G G G 1425 Vision Imaging System SRW- React to Aviator's Night 1426 O Vision Imaging System X X G G G Failure ACC- Participate in a Crew-Level M X X T A I S 1500 After Action Review 64Z- Perform Night Vision 1835 M System Operational X X T V S Checks Task AH- AH- M/O Title Training PFE Annual Evaluation Number 64D 64E Aviator (PI): Tactical Training T D I N G V C A G V I G C S M AMS SRW- Perform Tactical Flight M X X T S AMS 2012 Mission Planning CUI 3-3  Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI Operate Aircraft 64Z- M Survivability Equipment X X T S AMS 2013 (ASE) 64Z- Perform Target Store M X X T S 2015 Procedures 64Z- Perform Target Acquisition 2017 M Designation Sight Sensor X X T S Operations 64Z- Perform Fire Control Radar M X X T S 2019 Operations M Perform Electronic Countermeasures- 64Z- Electronic Counter- X X T S AMS 2021 Countermeasures Procedures 64Z- Transmit Tactical Reports M X X T S 2023 (Digital/Voice) SRW- Perform Terrain Flight M X X D G V G V G S 2024 Navigation 64Z- M Perform Terrain Flight X X D G V G V G S 2025 64Z- Perform Masking and M X X D V V S 2027 Unmasking 64Z- Perform Firing Position M X X D V V S 2029 Operations 64Z- Perform Weapons M X X T S 2031 Initialization Procedures 64Z- M Perform Firing Techniques X X D V V S 2033 64Z- Engage Target with Semi- M X X T S 2035 Active Laser Hellfire Missile 64Z- Engage Target with Radar M X X T S 2037 Frequency Hellfire Missile 64Z- Engage Target with M X X T S 2039 Rockets 64Z- Engage Target with Area M X X T S 2041 Weapon System 64Z- M Perform Target Handover X X T S 2043 64Z- Operate Infrared Laser O X X 2045 Pointing Devices 64Z- Perform Combat O X X 2127 Maneuvering Flight 64Z- M Perform Aerial Observation X X T S 2169 64Z- Perform Evasive O X X AMS 2412 Maneuvers 64Z- O Perform Actions on Contact X X AMS 2413 CUI 3-4  Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI Task AH- AH- M/O Title Training PFE Annual Evaluation Number 64D 64E Aviator (PI): Mission Training (to support collective training) T D I N G V C A G V I G C S M AMS 64Z- Perform Multi-Aircraft O X X 3010 Operations Task AH- AH- M/O Title Training PFE Annual Evaluation Number 64D 64E Maintenance Test Pilot (MP): Maintenance T D I N G V C A G V I G C S M AMS Training M Perform Prior to 64Z- Maintenance Test Flight X X T M 4000 Checks Perform Maintenance 64Z- Operational Check- X M X T M 4001 Maintenance Test Flight Crewmember Brief 64Z- M Perform Interior Checks X X T M 4004 64Z- Perform Before-Starting 4008 M Auxiliary Power Unit X X T M Checks 64Z- Perform Starting Auxiliary M X X T M 4010 Power Unit Checks Perform After-Starting 64Z- M Auxiliary Power Unit X X T M 4012 Checks 64Z- Perform Starting Engine M X X T M 4088 Checks 64Z- Perform Engine Run-Up M X X T M 4090 and Systems Checks 64Z- Perform Before Taxi M X X T M 4110 Checks 64Z- M Perform Taxi Checks X X T M 4112 CUI 3-5  Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI 64Z- Perform Baseline and 4114 M Normal Engine Health X X T M Indicator Test 64Z- Perform Before Hover M X X T M 4123 Checks 64Z- M Perform Hover Checks X X D M 4144 64Z- Perform Hover M X X D M 4160 Maneuvering Checks 64Z- Perform Flight 4162 M Management Computer- X X D M Attitude Hold Checks 64Z- Perform Visionic Systems M X X D M 4182 Checks 64Z- Perform Hover Box Drift M X X D M 4184 Checks 64Z- Perform Initial Takeoff M X X D M 4208 Checks 64Z- Perform Engine Torque M X X D M 4221 Factor Check 64Z- Perform Cruise Flight M X X D M 4230 Checks Perform Autorotation 64Z- M Revolutions Per Minute X X D M 4236 Check Perform Autorotation X 64Z- M Revolutions Per Minute X D M 4237 Check (Alternate Method) 64Z- Perform Attitude Hold M X X D M 4238 Check 64Z- Perform Maneuvering- M X X D M 4240 Flight Checks 64Z- Perform Stabilator System M X X D M 4242 Check Determine Turbine Gas 64Z- M Temperature Setting- X X D M 4258 Contingency Power Perform Communication 64Z- M and Navigation Equipment X X D M 4262 Checks 64Z- Perform Sight-Sensor M X X D M 4264 Checks 64Z- Perform Weapon Systems M X X D M 4266 Checks 64Z- Perform Special-Detailed M X X D M 4276 Procedures 64Z- Perform Engine Shutdown M X X T M 4284 Checks 64Z- M Perform Vh Check X X D M 4292 Task AH- AH- M/O Title Training PFE Annual Evaluation Number 64D 64E Maintenance Evaluator (ME): T D I N G V C A G V I G C S M AMS Instructor/Trainer Tasks ACC- O Operate a Flight Simulator X X T 5000 ACC- M Instruct Academic Subjects X X T M 5100 ACC- Evaluate Aircrew Academic M X X T M 5105 Knowledge CUI 3-6  Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI ACC- Instruct Aircrew Member M X X T M 5200 Tasks ACC- M Evaluate Aircrew Tasks X X T M 5205 ACC- Administer Aircrew M X X T M 5300 Member Evaluation Task AH- AH- M/O Title Training PFE Annual Evaluation Number 64D 64E Instructor Pilot (IP): Instructor/Trainer T D I N G V C A G V I G C S M AMS Tasks ACC- O Operate a Flight Simulator X X T 5000 ACC- M Instruct Academic Subjects X X T S 5100 ACC- Evaluate Aircrew Academic M X X T S 5105 Knowledge ACC- Instruct Aircrew Member M X X T S 5200 Tasks ACC- M Evaluate Aircrew Tasks X X T S 5205 ACC- Administer Aircrew M X X T S 5300 Member Evaluation Task AH- AH- M/O Title Training PFE Annual Evaluation Number 64D 64E Instrument Flight Examiner (IE): T D I N G V C A G V I G C S M AMS Instructor/Trainer Tasks ACC- O Operate a Flight Simulator X X T 5000 ACC- M Instruct Academic Subjects X X T I 5100 ACC- Evaluate Aircrew Academic M X X T I 5105 Knowledge ACC- Instruct Aircrew Member M X X T I 5200 Tasks ACC- M Evaluate Aircrew Tasks X X T I 5205 ACC- Administer Aircrew M X X T I 5300 Member Evaluation Develop an Emergency ACC- Global Positioning System O X X T 5555 (GPS) Recovery Procedure (Manual Only) Task AH- AH- M/O Title Training PFE Annual Evaluation Number 64D 64E Unit Trainer (UT): Instructor/Trainer Tasks T D I N G V C A G V I G C S M AMS ACC- O Operate a Flight Simulator X X T 5000 ACC- M Instruct Academic Subjects X X T S 5100 ACC- Instruct Aircrew Member M X X T S 5200 Tasks CUI 3-7 Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI Chapter 4 AH-64 Crewmember Tasks Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI Note. In the event that a conflict exists between TC 3-04.11 and this section, then TC 3-04.11 will take precedence. 4-1. Task Title. The task title identifies a clearly defined and measurable activity and is standardized across all Army aircraft. 4-2. Conditions. This specifies the circumstances under which the task must be performed and identifies an initiating cue or triggering circumstance that lets the ACM know to accomplish the task. It also lists materials, equipment, and personnel required for task accomplishment. 4-3. Conditions describe important aspects of the performance environment. All conditions must be met before task iterations can be credited. References to AH-64 within this ATM apply only to the AH-64D/E series. 4-4. Common conditions include the following— ⚫ In a mission aircraft with mission equipment, crew, and items required by AR 95-1. ⚫ Under visual meteorological conditions (VMC) or instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). ⚫ Day, night, and NVD employment. ⚫ In any terrain or climate. ⚫ Nuclear, biological, and chemical (CBRN) including mission oriented protective posture (MOPP) equipment employment. ⚫ Electromagnetic environmental effects. ⚫ When NVG are used to accomplish a task, standards will be the same as those described for performance of the task without the NVG. ⚫ In a mission aircraft with mission equipment and crew, items required by AR 95-1, and required publications. ⚫ Pilot on the Controls (P*) and pilot not on the controls (P) fitted with a bore sighted helmet display unit (HDU). Note. The PC may approve instances when wearing an HDU during task performance is not desired. ⚫ The aircrew will not attempt the tasks or task elements listed below when performance planning indicates that out of ground effect (OGE) power is not available. ◼ Task 1040, Perform Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Takeoff (confined area altitude over airspeed). ◼ Task 1058, Perform Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) Approach (termination to an OGE hover). ◼ Task 1079, Respond to Engine Failure (OGE). ◼ Task 1170, Perform Instrument Takeoff (ITO) (from a hover or the ground). ◼ Task 2025, Perform Terrain Flight (nap-of-the earth [NOE] flight). ◼ Task 2027, Perform Masking and Unmasking (unmasking at a hover vertically). 4-5. Standards. Task standards describe the minimum level of performance required for task proficiency. It is the Go/No-Go criteria for each task used during readiness level progression training and evaluations. 4-6. The terms “without error,” “properly,” and “correctly” apply to all standards. The standards are based on ideal conditions. Many standards are common to several tasks. Individual trainer, instructor, or evaluator pilot techniques are not standards and are not used. Unless otherwise specified in the individual task, the following common standards apply. Alternate or additional standards will be listed in individual tasks. CUI 4-1 Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI 4-7. Synonymous. ⚫ All tasks. ◼ Do not exceed aircraft limitations. ◼ Perform crew coordination actions IAW aircrew coordination section in this ATM ◼ Utilize applicable terminology IAW ATP 1-02.1. ⚫ Hover. ◼ Maintain heading ±10 degrees. ◼ Maintain altitude ±2 feet IGE or ±10 feet OGE (60 feet above ground level (AGL) or higher). ◼ Do not allow drift to exceed 3 feet IGE or 12 feet OGE (60 feet AGL or higher). ◼ Establish and announce a forced landing or single engine flyaway plan when operating at an OGE hover. ◼ Maintain ground track within 3 feet. ◼ Maintain a constant rate of movement for existing conditions. ◼ Maintain a constant rate of turn. ⚫ In-flight. ◼ Maintain heading ±10 degrees. ◼ Maintain ground track alignment with minimum drift. ◼ Maintain altitude ±100 feet. ◼ Maintain airspeed ±10 knots. ◼ Maintain rate of climb or descent ±200 feet per minute (FPM). ◼ Maintain trim ±ball width. ◼ Acknowledge the low altitude warning audio. ⚫ All tasks with the auxiliary power unit (APU)/engines operating. ◼ Maintain airspace surveillance (Task1026). ◼ Apply appropriate environmental considerations. Note. It is essential for the PC to brief specific duties before entering the helicopter. The ability for either crewmember to perform most aircraft/system functions breaks down the standard delineation of duties. This could mean that during an unforeseen event, one crewmember may attempt to resolve the situation, rather than seek assistance from the other crewmember. Note. In lieu of performing multiple hover power checks, PERF page (CUR, PLAN, or MAX mode) calculations may be used by the PC or IP in determining the hover power TQ (percent [%] TQ) % baseline. At the beginning of the flight, an initial hover power check should be completed IAW Task 1038 (IGE power available and environmental conditions permitting) and pertinent environmental and load considerations will be applied throughout the flight. Note. Situational awareness information needed for the successful accomplishment of these tasks will be provided to each crewmember through their individual HDUs. The PC will approve those instances when it may be desired not to employ the HDU during the conduct of the mission or a specific flight maneuver. Note. Minimum safe altitude (MSA) is defined as the minimum safe height above the surface or obstacles to which the helicopter can descend in a masked condition. Note. Minimum maneuvering altitude (MMA) is defined as the altitude above the mask or barriers at which the helicopter may safely hover. 4-8. Description. The description explains the preferred method for conducting a task to meet the standards. This manual cannot address all situations or alternate procedures/methods to accomplish a task. Tasks may be accomplished using other methods, as long as the task is done safely, and the standards are met. CUI 4-2 Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI 4-9. The words "will" and "shall" do not institute a standard. The description applies in all modes of flight during day, night, IMC, NVD, or CBRN operations. When specific crew actions are required, the task will be broken down into crew actions and procedures as follows: ⚫ Crew actions. These define the portions of a task performed by each crewmember to ensure safe, efficient, and effective task execution. The designations P*, P, PI, PLT (backseat crewmember), and copilot/gunner (CPG) do not refer to PC duties. When required, PC responsibilities are specified. For all flight tasks, the following responsibilities apply. ◼ Both crewmembers. Perform crew coordination actions and announce malfunctions or emergency conditions. Monitor engine and systems operations and avionics (navigation and communication) as necessary. During VMC, focus attention primarily outside the helicopter, maintain airspace surveillance, and clear the helicopter. Provide timely warning of traffic and obstacles by announcing the type of hazard, direction, distance, and altitude. Crewmembers announce when attention is focused inside the helicopter, except for momentary scans, and announce when attention is focused back outside. ◼ The PC. The PC is responsible of the conduct of the mission and for operating, securing, and servicing the helicopter he or she commands. The PC will ensure that a crew briefing is accomplished and that the mission is performed IAW air traffic control (ATC) instructions, regulations, and unit SOP. ◼ The pilot that is not the PC (PI). The PI is responsible for completing tasks as assigned by the PC. ◼ The P*. The P* is responsible for helicopter control, obstacle avoidance, and the proper execution of emergency procedures. He or she will announce any deviation and the reason for deviation from instructions issued. He or she will announce changes in altitude, attitude, airspeed, or direction. He or she will announce "braking" when he or she intends to apply brake pressure. ◼ The P. The P is responsible for navigation, computations, assisting the P* as requested, and the proper execution of emergency procedures. When possible, the P should complete those emergency procedure steps which do not directly involve manipulation of the flight controls. When duties permit, assist the P* with obstacle clearance. The P will acknowledge braking announcing "guarding." ◼ The PLT. The PLT is the backseat crewmember. ◼ The CPG. The CPG is the front seat crewmember. ◼ The trainer/evaluator. When acting as pilot during the training and evaluations, the trainer/evaluator will act as a functioning crewmember and perform as required, unless he or she is training/evaluating pilot response to an ineffective crewmember. In the aircraft, the trainer/evaluator will ensure safe landing areas are available for engine failure training and that aircraft limits are not exceeded. To prevent negative habit transfer during emergency training, the trainer/evaluator should recover the aircraft from simulated malfunction within the parameters of the procedure being trained or evaluated. ⚫ Procedures. This section explains the portions of a task that an individual or crew accomplishes. 4-10. Considerations. The considerations section of a task defines essential information the aircrew must consider when performing tasks under various flight modes (day, night unaided, and night aided while using a NVD) and/or environmental conditions. These considerations must be evaluated to determine risk associated with task performance under certain environmental conditions. 4-11. Crewmembers must consider additional aspects to a task when performing it in different environmental conditions. The inclusion of environmental considerations in a task does not relieve the commander of the requirement for developing an environmental training program IAW TC 3-04.11. Common night/NVG/NVS considerations are listed below and will be applied to tasks conducted in night/NVG/NVS modes. ⚫ Night and NVD. Wires and other hazards are more difficult to detect and must be accurately marked and plotted on paper maps and TSD. Visual barriers (areas so dimly viewable that a determination cannot be made if they contain barriers or obstacles) will be treated as physical obstacles. Always use proper scanning techniques to detect traffic and obstacles and avoid spatial disorientation. The P should make all internal checks (for example, computations and frequency changes). Altitude and ground speed are difficult to detect and use of artificial illumination may be necessary. Determine the need for artificial lighting prior to descending below barriers. Adjust light for best illumination angle without CUI 4-3 Table of Contents Master Task List ACAT ACT CUI causing excessive reflection into the cockpit. Cockpit controls and switches will be more difficult to locate and identify. Take special precautions to identify and confirm the correct switches and controls. ⚫ Night unaided. Use of the white light or weapons flash impairs night vision. The P* should not view white lights, weapons flash, or impact directly. Allow time for dark adaptation or, if necessary, adjust altitude and airspeed until adapted. Exercise added caution if performing flight tasks before reaching full dark adaptation dimly visible objects may be more easily detected using peripheral vision, but may tend to disappear when viewed directly. Use off-center viewing techniques to locate and orient on objects. ⚫ NVS. The MTADS/MPNVS may exhibit video characteristics that the operator should be aware of. Those include— ◼ Frozen video. This is due to the loss of video link communication and results in a VIDEO FROZEN message in the status section of the selected sight symbology. The video will freeze if the missing frame count is greater than 10 (at a 60 Hz update rate) and the video will be removed if the count is not restored in 4 seconds. If the video is not restored, the affected crewmember should cycle the NVS mode switch from OFF to NORM. If the video is still not restored, follow the procedure for MPNVS failure in current operator's manual/CL. ◼ Degraded video. This is due to a code word error, missing column count, or cyclic redundancy check within the MTADS/MPNVS. The result is all, or a portion of the video image will appear degraded and a VIDEO DEGR message will appear in the status section of the selected sight symbology. If the crewmember determines the degraded system is not conducive to NVS flight, follow the procedures for MPNVS failure in current operator's manual/CL. ◼ Loss of BUS communication. The result is the affected turret (MTADS/MPNVS) will move to the fixed forward position within 5 seconds. If day television (DTV) is selected, the sensor will change to FLIR wide field of view. ◼ Dead channel. This results in a failed detector and is evident by a horizontal line in the video. ◼ Flashing channels. This is caused by intermittent detectors and appears as a horizontal broken line or line segments. The broken line segments may alternate between black and white and may also flash. ◼