NORMA
Selection of Battle Position (ATP 3-04.1) N-nature of the target O-bbstacles R-range to target M-multiple firing position/lanes A-area to maneuver
BRASSCRAFO
Selection of Firing Positions (ATP 3-04.1) B-background R-range A-altitude of target S-sun or full moon S-shadow C-concealment R-rotor wash A-area to maneuver F-fields of fire O-obstacle clearance
GORRDDE
Fundamentals of Recon G-gain and maintain enemy contact O-orient on recon obj R-report all info rapidly and accurately R-retain freedom to maneuver D-develop situation quickly D-do not keep recon assets in reserve E-ensure continuous reporting
MSL
LZ/PZ Recon (Tactical)
M-mission
S-security
L-location
LONGLASSV
LZPZ Recon (Technical) L-landing formation O-obstacles N-number and type A/C G-ground slope L-load availability A-approach/departure direction S-size of landing area S-surface condition V-vulnerability
VDWC
LZPZ Recon (Met) V-visibility D-density altitude W-winds C-ceiling
OAKSC
Holding Area Recon (Task 2067) O-obstacles A-avenues of app/dep K-key terrain S-security C-cover and concealment
DRMDC
Actions on Contact (Task 1413) D-deploy to cover R-report M-maintain contact D-develop situation C-course of action
ATMEP
Target Handover (Task 2471) A-alert and target desc T-target location M-method of engagement E-execution P-post engagement ***Direction / Distance / Description***
SRSDM
Ground Route Recon Planning (ATP 3-04.1) S-start point R-release point S-size and comp of friendly force D-designation of the route M-mission time and duration
MMMRDFWRB
Tactical Flight Mission Planning (Task 1408) M-mission M-map recon M-mode of flight R-route D-distance F-fuel W-weather R-risk assessment B-brief
MPH
Hazards to Terrain Flight (Task 1408)
M-meteorological WX
P-Physical (Man-made/Natural)
H-human
TSLOW
Approach Considerations (Task 1409) T-tactical S-suitability L-long axis O-obstacles W-wind
SLOW
Takeoff Considerations (Task 1407) S-situation L-long axis O-obstacles W-wind
GAF
Wind Recognition (Task 1052.09)
G-ground cues
A-aircraft cues
F-foretasted winds
Fundamentals of Reconnaissance
GORRDDE G-gain and maintain enemy contact O-orient on recon obj R-report all info rapidly and accurately R-retain freedom to maneuver D-develop situation quickly D-do not keep recon assets in reserve E-ensure continuous reporting
LZ/PZ Recon (Tactical)
MSL
M-mission
S-security
L-location
LZ/PZ Recon (Technical)
LONGLASSV L-landing formation O-obstacles N-number and type A/C G-ground slope L-load availability A-approach/departure direction S-size of landing area S-surface condition V-vulnerability
Tactical Flight Mission Planning
MMMRDFWRB M-mission M-map recon M-mode of flight R-route D-distance F-fuel W-weather R-risk assessment B-brief
Wind Recognition Cues
GAF
G-ground cues
A-aircraft cues
F-foretasted winds
Approach Considerations
TSLOW T-tactical S-suitability L-long axis O-obstacles W-wind
Takeoff Considerations
SLOW S-situation L-long axis O-obstacles W-wind
Ground Route Recon Planning
SRSDM S-start point R-release point S-size and comp of friendly force D-designation of the route M-mission time and duration
Hazards to Terrain Flight
MPH
M-meteorological WX
P-Physical (Man-made/Natural)
H-human