MCTP 13-10L — Multi-service Tactics, Techniques, And Procedures For Shipboard Helicopter...

MCTP 13-10L governs multi-Service shipboard helicopter and tiltrotor aircraft operations from U.S. carriers, assault ships, and air-capable ships.

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  • Publication number: MCTP 13-10L
  • Title: MULTI-SERVICE TACTICS, TECHNIQUES, AND PROCEDURES FOR SHIPBOARD HELICOPTER...
  • Date: 28 Feb 2019
  • Proponent: 03000 Operations & Readiness
  • Status: Current

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It addresses planning, compatibility, safety, training and certification, embarkation and debarkation, maintenance, logistics, and emergency procedures. It provides doctrine to plan, coordinate, and conduct these operations.

Topics covered

  • Shipboard helicopter operations
  • Tiltrotor aircraft operations
  • Embarkation and debarkation
  • Flight deck safety
  • Predeployment training and certification
  • Shipboard refuel and defuel
  • Aircraft maintenance capabilities
  • Mission integration

Questions and answers

What ships support the operations covered by MCTP 13-10L?

NTTP 3-04M/MCTP 13-10L/CGTTP 3-90.5/ATP 3-04.19/AFTTP 3-2.4/USSOCOM Pub 3-04 provides doctrine to plan, coordinate, and conduct multi-Service shipboard helicopter and tiltrotor aircraft operations from United States aircraft carriers, amphibious assault ships, and air-capable ships. (paragraph 2)

What training requirements apply before shipboard helicopter operations?

The training requirements in this chapter should be met except for immediate operational requirements where the success of the mission would be clearly jeopardized by delaying operations. (paragraph 1)

What must cargo that is not hand carried undergo before embarkation?

Any cargo that is not hand carried must be palletized and banded or loaded in standard International Organization for Standardization (ISO) configured equipment and containers (military van, container express, quadruple container, six-compartment container) and other naval logistics integration-approved containers, such as the various versions of the joint modular intermodal containers. (paragraph 2)

Who retains authority over embarked units for ship or crew safety?

In all cases, the ship’s CO retains authority over embarked units in all areas involving safety of the ship or its crew. (paragraph 1)

What protective equipment must personnel engaged in flight operations wear?

Personnel engaged in flight operations (other than aircrew member on participating aircraft) will wear approved head and hearing protection, sound suppressors, safety goggles, steel-toe safety shoes, flotation devices, long-sleeved shirts or flight deck jerseys, and long trousers. (paragraph 3)

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