Mogt Pt 2 Ch 5- ADV Stage

Advanced stage consists of the following subjects. For specific guidance on the selection of electives refer to Part 2, Chapter 1.

Subject Abbreviation Periods Aviation AVA 10 Drill and Ceremonial DCA 12 Service Knowledge SKA 12

Aircraft Recognition ARA 12 Survival SVA 12 Total 58

Part 2, Chapter 5 2.5.1 1 Jan 07 AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE CADETS MANUAL OF GROUND TRAINING

COMPULSORY SERVICE TRAINING (ADVANCED)

AVIATION (AVA) (10 Periods)

AVA 1 Aero Engines, Systems and Instruments AL: B Period(s): 2

a. Revise AVP 3 b. Outline the basic operation of the following aircraft systems: (1) Ignition (2) Carburation (3) Fuel (4) Oil (5) Vacuum (6) Cooling, and (7) Electrical

c. Outline the basic operation of the following aircraft instruments: (1) Pressure (2) Gyroscopic, and (3) Flight.

AVA 2 Aircraft Operation and Performance AL: C Period(s): 2

a. Outline the following airframe limitations: (1) Weight (2) Speed (3) Flying in turbulence (4) Velocity - Load factor (or Vn) diagram

b. Outline aircraft take-off and landing performances. c. Outline the concepts of: (1) Aircraft weight and weight terminology (MTOW, MLW, Gross Weight) (2) Aircraft balance (3) Moment of force (4) Balancing a loaded aircraft

AVA 3 Navigation AL: Period(s): 2

a. State the purpose for each of the following maps, charts and publications used for aerial navigation: B (1) WAC/ONC (2) VTC/ERC (3) ERSA/FLIP

b. Explain the symbols and scales used in charts for aerial navigation. B c. Demonstrate the use of each chart. 2 d. Explain and demonstrate the use of the information in each section. B/2

AVA 4 Meteorology AL: B Period(s): 2

a. Identify and classify cloud types. Classifications required are: (1) High, medium, low (2) Cumuliform, stratiform. (3) Eamples of "type" are Cu, Ci etc. b. State the standard abbreviation for each cloud type and the method used to report cloud amount. c. Describe the weather associated with each cloud type. d. Given a diagram, identify the follow basic features on a weather map: (1) High (2) Low (3) Trough (4) Ridge (5) Cold Front (6) Warm Front (7) Tropical Cyclone

AVA 5 Examination Review Period(s): 1

AVA 6 Examination Period(s): 1

DRILL & CEREMONIAL (DCA) (12 Periods)

DCA 1 Revision AL: 1 Period(s): 2

Revise DCB and DCP

DCA 2 Movements by Forming AL: 1 Period(s): 1

Practise: a. Right and Left forms in slow time. b. Form Flight in slow time. c. Form hollow squares as a flight. d. Form two ranks from three and vice versa.

DCA 3 Marching in Double Time AL: 2 Period(s): 2

Practise: a. Marching in Double Time. b. Halt in Double Time. c. Quick time into double time. d. Double time into quick time.

DCA 4 Principles of Drill Instruction AL: A Period(s): 2 Ref: DI(AF) 5135.001 Manual of Drill Chapter 1.

State and Practise: a. Basic Drill Terminology. b. Correct Words of Command. c. Voice Projection and timing techniques.

DCA 5 Student Drill Instruction AL: 2 Period(s): 2

Command and control a marching squad using the correct words of command and technique for approximately three minutes using movements from DCB 1-9.

Note: This block of instruction is to include each student practising voice projection and control of a squad with individual critique by the Drill Instructor. DCA 6 Mutual Instruction Exercise AL: Period(s): 3

a. State the: B (1) Aims of drill. (2) Requirements of the Drill Instructor. (3) Sequence of instruction for a formal drill lesson.

b. Practise and present two short drill instruction lessons, each of approximately eight minutes from DCB 1 - 8. Each drill instruction lesson is to be followed by comments from the course Drill Instructor. 2

SERVICE KNOWLEDGE (SKA) (12 Periods)

SKA 1 History and Role of the RAAF AL: Period(s): 2

a. Describe: (1) The origin of the RAAF B (2) The conflicts in which the RAAF has been involved. C

b. State the peace time role of the RAAF. B

SKA 2 Organisation of the RAAF AL: B Period(s): 2

Describe: a. The broad organisation of the RAAF command structure. b. The organisation of a typical Air Command Base. c. List the locations and role(s) of all current RAAF establishments.

SKA 3 Organisation of the AAFC. AL: B Period(s): 2

a. Describe the organisational relationship between the RAAF and the AAFC. b. State the RAAF responsibilities to the AAFC. c. Describe the organisation of the local AAFC Wing Headquarters

d. List the formal abbreviations for AAFC appointments

SKA 4 Honours and Awards AL: B Period(s): 1

a. Identify all Australian Defence Force Awards including Unit citations and commendations, and a selection of Australian Orders and Imperial Awards. b. Explain the difference between ‘operational’, ‘non-operational’ and ‘long service’ ADF awards. c. State the reason for the granting of the awards, orders, commendations and Unit citations identified in sub-para. a. d. Describe the correct method and precedence of wearing ribbons.

SKA 6 Traditions of the RAAF AL: B Period(s): 1

Outline the history behind the following RAAF emblems and insignia: a. Pilots wings b. Motto c. Roundels d. RAAF Ensign.

SKA 7 Service Writing and Correspondence AL: B Period(s): 2

a. Outline the reasons for, and basic concepts of, service writing. b. Outline the format and correct use for: (1) A Minute (2) A Note of Action (NOA) Reference: ADFP102 Defence Writing Standards

c. Outline the correct use of abbreviations.

SKA 8 Examination Period(s): 1

SKA 9 Examination Review Period(s): 1

AIRCRAFT RECOGNITION (ARA) (12 Periods)

ARA 1 Stealth Technology- Theory AL: B Period(s): 1

a. Describe stealth technology. b. Identify using WETFUS, current stealth technology aircraft, and their salient features: (1) F-117A (2) B-2 (3) F-22A

c. Describe the need for stealth technology aircraft in high risk environments. d. Outline the implications of OTH radar on stealth technology aircraft. ARA 2 Stealth Technology- Application AL:B Period(s): 2 a. Analyse the application of stealth technology aircraft in the 2003 Gulf War or 1999 NATO Kosovar Air Bombardment.

ARA 3 C3 Aircraft AL: B Period(s): 1

a. Describe the role of aircraft dedicated to the Command, Control and Co- ordination (C3) function, specifically: (1) Wedgetail (AEWACS) (2) E8 - (JSTARS)

b. Outline the data-linking process between C3 aircraft and air interdiction and/or ground support aircraft on Combat Air Patrol (CAP).

ARA 3 Airborne Target Acquisition Systems AL: B Period(s): 2

a. Describe the characteristics of Airborne Target Acquisition Systems (ATAS) with respect to targets acquired by: (1) Laser (2) Microwave (3) Infra-red (4) Television/optical

b. Describe the practical application of Precision Guided Munitions (PGMs)

ARA 4 Case Study AL: B Period(s): 2

Select a topic from ARA 1, ARA 2 or ARA 3 and prepare a case study presentation focusing on an aspect of interest.

ARA 5 Examination Period(s): 1

ARA 6 Examination Review Period(s): 1

Note: Presentation of ARA 4 constitutes 50% of the assessment of ARA with the examination (ARA 5) contributing to the remaining 50%.

ELECTIVE SERVICE TRAINING (ADVANCED)

SURVIVAL (SVA) (12 Periods)

SVA 1 Survival Planning and Preparation AL: B Period(s): 1

a. Outline the major psychological and social stresses to which the individual is exposed in a survival situation. b. State the causes and effects on individuals and groups of the following: (1) Low morale (2) Lack of purpose, goals or motivation (3) Lack of self/group discipline (4) Conflict between members (5) Fear of the unknown (6) Lack of success in completing tasks of significant survival value, and (7) Sense of despair, insecurity and hopelessness.

c. State the need for: (1) Planning equipment requirements (2) Prior knowledge of the terrain to be covered (3) Consideration of all methods of travel (4) Knowledge of weather forecasts and conditions, and (5) Notification of estimated time of arrival at destination.

SVA 2 Traps and Snares AL: B Period(s): 1

Describe the assembly of the following traps and snares: a. Simple latch/pin and trigger b. Platform c. Pit d. Figure 4 and Fish traps.

SVA 3 Survival First Aid Awareness AL: B Period(s): 2

Describe the symptoms and basic treatment for: a. Common injuries, cuts, bruises and sprains b. Stings and bites

c. Broken bones d. Bleeding e. Burns f. Snake bite g. Hyperthermia and frostbite h. Heat stress and sunstroke i. Dehydration, and j. Shock.

SVA 4 Food Preparation (Vegetation) AL: B Period(s): 1

a. State the methods of identifying and procuring edible plant foods. b. Outline how to complete a taste test on unfamiliar plant to determine edibility. c. Describe the remedy following an adverse reaction to eating a plant.

SVA 5 Food Preparation (Animal & Marine) AL: B Period(s): 1

a. State the methods for identifying and procuring food. b. Describe the following food preparation techniques: (1) Bleeding (2) Skinning (3) Gutting (4) Butchering.

c. Describe the following methods of food preservation: (5) Strip drying (6) Smoking (7) Refrigeration (8) Salting (9) Freezing, and (10) Brining.

SVA 6 Introduction to Survival Environments AL: C Period(s): 2

Outline the characteristics, hazards and precautions associated with: a. Tropical scrub b. Cold weather

c. Desert d. Sea and sea coast, and e. Natural disasters eg: flood, fire, storm etc.

SVA 7 Search and Rescue Procedures AL: B Period(s): 2

f. Describe the planning procedure for a field search. g. Explain the organisation and implementation of a field search. h. Describe the execution of the search patterns listed in FCS 3. i. Describe recovery techniques.

SVA 8 Examination Period(s): 1

SVA 9 Examination Review Period(s): 1

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