B GA 442 001 Tactical Aviation Tactics, Techniques And Procedures 15.12.2000

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N a t i o n al Défense B-GA-442-001/FP-001
Defence nationale

TACTICAL AVIATION
TACTICS, TECHNIQUES AND
PROCEDURES

WARNING
Although not classified, this publication, or any part of it, may be exempt from disclosure to the
public under the Access to Information Act. All elements of information contained herein must be
closely scrutinized to ascertain whether or not the publication or any part of it may be released.

Issued on Authority of the Commander 1 CAD 2000-12-15

Canada

National Défense B-GA-442-001/FP-001
Defence nationale

TACTICAL AVIATION TACTICS,
TECHNIQUES AND
PROCEDURES

WARNING
Although not classified, this publication, or any part of it, may be exempt from disclosure to the
public under the Access to Information Act. All elements of information contained herein must be
closely scrutinized to ascertain whether or not the publication or any part of it may be released.
Issued on Authority of the Commander 1 CAD
OPI: 1 Wing A7 Doctrine 2000-12-15

Canada

B-GA-442-001/FP-001
FOREWORD
AUTHORITY
1. This publication, Tactical Aviation Tactics, Techniques
and Procedures (TTPs), is issued on the authority of the
Commander 1 CAD. It is effective upon receipt and
supercedes the TTPs dated 1999-06-01.
2. Suggestions for amendment should be forwarded to
Headquarters 1 Wing, Attention: A7 Doctrine.
AIM
3. The aim of this publication is to standardize 1 Wing CH 146 Griffon Helicopter tactics,
techniques and procedures required to conduct the tactical aviation doctrinal tasks and missions
detailed in B-GA-441-001/FP-001, Tactical Level Aviation Doctrine.
SCOPE
4. This publication applies to both aircrew and squadron support personnel. All personnel
responsible for the planning and conduct of CH 146 operations must be familiar with the
information in this publication.
5. The Table of Organization and Equipment (TOE) is based on that identified for OP
SABRE Utility Squadrons, but may vary dependant on the operation. It will be used for the
tactical employment of the CH 146 helicopter to support land force operations, other commands,
and government agencies.
6. Promulgation of this publication does not negate the need for unit COs and squadron
personnel to plan and employ helicopters in the most efficient means reflective of the
environment, the theatre or the tactical situation, and the higher commander’s intent.
REFERENCES
7. The primary references for the preparation of this publication were:
a. AD-121-F01/JX-000 CF Manual of Abbreviations;
b. AAP-6 (U) NATO Glossary of Terms and Definitions;
c. ATP-40 (A) Doctrine and Procedures for Airspace
Control in the Combat Zone;
d. ATP-41 (A) Airmobile Operations;
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e. ATP-49 (B) Use of Helicopters in Land Operations;
f. B-GA-440-000/AF-000 Tactical Helicopter Operations;
g. B-GA-441-001/FP-001 Tactical Level Aviation Doctrine;
h. B-GL-300-000/FP-000 Canada’s Army;
i. B-GL-300-002/FP-000 Land Force Tactical Doctrine;
j. B-GL-300-003/FP-000 Land Force Command;
k. B-GL-301-003/FP-000 Peacekeeping Operations;
l. B-GL-303-001/FP-001 Specific Operations - AIRMOBILE OPERATIONS;
m. B-GL-371-002/FP-001 Field Artillery, Vol. 2, Duties Of The Battery
Commander And The Observer;
n. CFACM 40-46 CH146 Standard Manoeuvre Manual;
o. CFACM 60-2605 Airlift Operations - Search and Rescue; and
p. R-GL-F01-101 (FM1-101) Aviation Battlefield Survivability.
8. Related references include the following:

a. STANAG 7030 Combat Search And Rescue (CSAR);
b. FM 90-4 Air Assault Operations; and
c. FM 43-130 Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield.
9. Family Of Tactical Aviation Publications. The tactical aviation doctrine, tactics and
procedures family of publications are as follows:
a. B-GA-440-000/AF-000. Tactical Helicopter Operations;
b. B-GA-441-001/FP-001. Tactical Level Aviation Doctrine;
c. B-GA-442-001/FP-001. Tactical Aviation Tactics, Techniques and Procedures;
d. B-GA-443-001/FP-001. 1 Wing Unit Standing Operating Procedures (WUSOPs);
e. B-GA-444-001/FP-001. 1 Wing Tactical Aide Memoire (TAM); and
f. B-GA-445-001/FP-001. 1 Wing CH 146 In-Flight Systems and Procedures
Handbook.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD
Authority................................................................................................................................i
Aim.........................................................................................................................................i
Scope......................................................................................................................................i
References..............................................................................................................................i
RECORD OF CHANGES.......................................................................................................... iii
CHAPTER 1 AVIATION MISSION PLANNING
General...............................................................................................................................1-1
Planning Considerations.....................................................................................................1-1
The Planning Process.........................................................................................................1-2
ANNEX A TO CHAPTER 1
THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS..................................................1-A-1
CHAPTER 2 AIRMOBILE INITIAL PLANNING CHECKLIST
General...............................................................................................................................2-1
CHAPTER 3 AVIATION MISSION ORDERS AND AIRCREW
MISSION BRIEFING FORMATS
General...............................................................................................................................3-1
Aviation Mission Orders....................................................................................................3-1
Aircrew Mission Briefing...................................................................................................3-1
ANNEX A TO CHAPTER 3
AVIATION MISSION ORDERS PREAMBLE.....................................3-A-1
ANNEX B TO CHAPTER 3
AVIATION MISSION ORDERS FORMAT..........................................3-B-1
ANNEX C TO CHAPTER 3
AIRCREW MISSION BRIEFING FORMAT.......................................3-C-1
CHAPTER 4 DOOR GUNNERY
General...............................................................................................................................4-1
Description.........................................................................................................................4-1
Limitations.........................................................................................................................4-2
Aircraft Configuration........................................................................................................4-3
Machine Gun Theory of Fire for Door Guns.....................................................................4-4
Exterior Ballistics...............................................................................................................4-5
Aerial Ballistics..................................................................................................................4-6
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Terminal Ballistics...........................................................................................................4-10
Target Acquisition............................................................................................................4-11
Visual Search Techniques................................................................................................4-12
Range Estimation.............................................................................................................4-15
Target Indication..............................................................................................................4-16
Weapon Control and Fire Commands..............................................................................4-19
Fire Effects.......................................................................................................................4-20
Handling Drills and Weapon Control Orders...................................................................4-21
Door Gun Fire Control Orders.........................................................................................4-24
Flanking Fire....................................................................................................................4-24
Formation Door Gunnery.................................................................................................4-25
Sector of Fire Definitions.................................................................................................4-26
Echelon Left/Right...........................................................................................................4-28
Trail..................................................................................................................................4-29
Holding Areas..................................................................................................................4-30
Firing Techniques.............................................................................................................4-31
Initial Training Techniques..............................................................................................4-33
NVG Door Gunnery.........................................................................................................4-33
Range Training.................................................................................................................4-34
Range Definitions.............................................................................................................4-34
Helicopter Tactical Firing Ranges....................................................................................4-35
Air Range Safety Officers................................................................................................4-37
CHAPTER 5 AIRMOBILE SOPS
Standing Operating procedures..........................................................................................5-1
Air Movement Table........................................................................................................5-19
CHAPTER 6 AVIATION LIAISON OFFICER’S CHECKLIST AND BRIEFING
FORMAT
General...............................................................................................................................6-1
Checklist.............................................................................................................................6-1
CHAPTER 7 COMBAT SEARCH AND RESCUE AND DOWNED HELICOPTER
PROCEDURES
General...............................................................................................................................7-1
Command and Control.......................................................................................................7-1
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