.1 What are the seven primary mission areas of Maritime Patrol Aircraft MPA):

(1)Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW)  

(2)Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)  

(3)Command & Control Warfare (C²W)  

(4)Command, Control & Communications (CCC)  

(5)Intelligence (INT)  

(6)Mine Warfare (MIW)  

(7)Mobility (MOB)

*Note the P3-C also has other missions such as SAR ( search & rescue)  

.2 Describe the basic purpose of the following common flights related to aircraft flight proficiency.  

A. Instrument training: Provides proficiency training for pilots and NFO's in radio communications/navigation procedures and flight publications usage and interpretation. The proficiency in flight instruments usage is necessary for IFR type flights and IMC flight conditions.  

B. Dedicated Field Work (DFW): The Dedicated Field Work program provides pilots the opportunity to enhance their piloting skills in all phases of flight, as well as flying adequate hours each month to maintain proficiency and build required experience levels. All pilots should (1) complete one DFW per month with a minimum of six landings. (2) complete one night DFW per quarter with a minimum of six landings. (3) complete one Instructor DFW per quarter which includes a three engine, two engine, and no flap landing, etc.  

C. NATOPS Instrument evaluation: Administered to Pilots and NFO's. NFO's take only a written exam while pilots take a written and flight evaluation which evaluates their ability to fly an instrument approach and interpret / use flight publications.  

D. Airways training Encompasses may types of flights such as logistic flights (log RUNS), airlifts, "sleigh rides," and other flights. Provides proficiency training in flights filed under IFR flight plans and conducted along ATC controlled flight routes.  

.3 Describe the basic purpose of the following common flights related to Aircrew operational proficiency:  

A. Crew Training - Training to achieve a higher degree of tactical effectiveness through crew coordination. 

B. NATOPS evaluation flights - an annual evaluation flight shall be conducted IAW OPNAV 3710.7 to evaluate the knowledge and proficiency of the crewmembers for a specific position in the aircraft. (test flight)  

4. Describe the basic purpose of a Magnetic Anomaly Detection Compensation (MAD COMP) check.

The various MAD checks incorporated in the check flight are designed to provide in-flight checks to validate the repair of previous MAD discrepancies and to determine the need for MAD compensation.  

5. Describe the following NATOPS conditions of flight:  

A. Condition I - Battle

All stations are manned for low altitude ASW, localization, mining, attack or rigging. Each crewmember should proceed immediately to their pre-designated station. Headsets shall be worn during this condition.  

B. Condition II - Surveillance/Tactics

Surveillance / High altitude ASW / Transit Stations manned as necessary for routine search, patrol, high altitude ASW operations or for overland / over water transit.  

C. Condition III - Operational Check. Set by the pilot after the completion of Condition IV checks and signifies that personnel are free to leave their takeoff (ditching) station. All stations manned by primary operators. Perform ICS check: obtain equipment status. Make equipment status report to TACCO, who then reports status summary to Pilot in Command. Should be set by TACCO prior to engaging in ASW action.

Primary operators who will obtain an ICS check and equipment status and report status to the TACCO shall man all stations.  

D. Condition IV - Aircraft Inspection

Crewmember designated by the aircraft commander during the briefing leaves his/her ditching station, inspects the physical integrity of the aircraft and reports the results in person to the pilot and flight engineer. The following are inspected: (1) Doppler well, main load center and HSC for leaks, smoke, fumes and obvious discrepancies; (2) visible external surfaces of the aircraft, and (3) check security of weapons using bomb bay viewing window.  

E. Condition V - Takeoff / Landing

All crewmembers and passengers shall take assigned ditching stations. Passengers shall don appropriate survival gear prior to takeoff/landing over water.