Working with Helicopters - UNITAF Force Manual (FM)


Group

Working with Helicopters
The FM outlines our core skills, policies and guides to ensure every member stands ready for the mission ahead.



Skill
FM/BS-481 - Approach helicopters safely
Skill

When approaching a helicopter, keep in mind the following factors:

  • Avoid crossing the door gunner firing arcs
  • Avoid getting near the tail rotor, especially the side of the tail that the tail rotor is on
  • Avoid approaching and standing directly in front of the helicopter, as this is the direction in which the helicopter will move when taking off
  • Be mindful of the clearance between your head and the main rotor, especially on uneven terrain

In practice, this means:

  • Approach helicopters that load from the side from the side, preferably slightly from the rear
  • Approach helicopters that load from the rear directly from the rear
Skill
FM/BS-515 - Behave appropriately inside a vehicle
Skill
  • Stay off crew intercom, and join cargo if crew was selected by default
  • Do not try to interact directly with the crew, regardless of the situation
  • Casual conversation is allowed, unless instructed otherwise by the crew/leadership
  • Cease casual conversation automatically when in contact or in an emergency
Skill
FM/BS-516 - Dismount vehicles
Skill
  • Before dismounting, the call "Dismount" will be given by the crew
  • After dismounting the vehicle move away from the vehicle without crossing in front or behind the vehicle, to prevent being run over, or stopping the vehicle from moving as it needs to.
Skill
FM/BS-514 - Call when mounted up
Skill

When mounting in a vehicle, announce to the fireteam leader when your are mounted over the radio.

‘{name} up’

This allows fireteam leaders to then notify the squad leader and so on and ensure that everyone who needs to be on board, is on board before the vehicle departs.

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