AFMAN11-2MC-130JV3 — Mc-130j--operations Procedures

AFMAN11-2MC-130JV3 governs MC-130J flying operations, including navigation modes, threat penetration, airspeed calls, and formations.

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  • Publication number: AFMAN11-2MC-130JV3
  • Title: MC-130J--OPERATIONS PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2020-04-03

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The publication addresses GCAS and TAWS alerts, radar altimeter settings, NVG low-level mission planning, equipment requirements, and formation lighting. It requires route studies, specified equipment or navigation solutions, and lighting configurations for formation operations.

Applies to: This manual applies to the Active Component, Air National Guard. and the Air Force Reserve (AFR).

Topics covered

  • GCAS and TAWS alerts
  • Radar altimeter settings
  • NVG low-level mission planning
  • Threat penetration equipment
  • Formation lighting
  • Airspeed monitoring

Questions and answers

What should crews do when a GCAS or TAWS terrain alert occurs?

When a GCAS TERRAIN or TAWS TERRAIN/OBSTACLE AHEAD alert occurs and terrain/obstacle clearance cannot be assured visually, immediately change the flight path (within 3 to 5 seconds) by initiating a takeoff power climb.

What equipment is required for overland threat penetration?

EO/IR must be operable for threat penetration over land. (paragraph 5)

What route study is required before low-level operations?

All pilots and CSOs will conduct a route study prior to any low-level operations. (paragraph 9)

How low may the radar altimeter be set for threat penetration?

Set radar altimeter no lower than 90 feet for threat penetration. (paragraph 7)

What lighting is required for day formation?

All aircraft will have lighting IAW AFI 11-202, Vol 3. (paragraph 7)

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