Helicopter Control Tactical Module (AIR 208)
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6 weeks
Frequency
As required
Location
RNAS Yeovilton
IELTS
6.5
Aim
To train officers and ratings of the Warfare specialisations in the non-tactical control of helicopters and to give a 2 week bespoke Tactical package as requested in either Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) or Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW).
Course details
Classroom and practical training covering:
Classroom and practical training covering:
- Ops room manning
- Communications
- Voice techniques
- Meteorology
- Altimetry
- Control techniques
- Land Launch procedures
- Control emergencies
- Search and Rescue
- Helicopter join & hand overs
- Introduction into Electronic Warfare
- Basic ASW Operations
- Tasking & alert states
- Books & publications
- Introduction to Amphibious Warfare
- Introduction to Anti Surface Operations
Requirements
Candidates need to be able to operate a high speed radio circuit in English fluently.
Exams and Qualifications gained
- Practical exercises and progress tests run throughout the course
- NATO Countries – Awarded NATO HC(NT) (U) qualification
- Non-NATO Countries – Trained and examined to the same standard as NATO countries, but not formally awarded qualification