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Crewmember Tasks
2.
Procedures.
a. Helocast operations.
(1) HVR checks will be made before beginning helocast operations to verify PWR AVAIL,
aircraft controllability and accuracy of the RAD ALTs.
(2) The PC will give the cast master “TEN MINUTE OUT,” “FIVE MINUTE OUT”, and “ONE
MINUTE OUT”, alert calls. The PC at “one minute out” will announce “AT THE READY
LINE.” The cast master will relay these alert calls to the swimmers. On receiving the command
“AT THE READY LINE,” the cast master will announce “AT THE READY LINE”, at which
time all participants will remove the restraint devices and be prepared to reposition to the door or
ramp area for the jump.
(3) The approach should be made into the wind. Approach speed is 80 KIAS/KCAS MAX from
the release point to the area of cast operations. The approach is situation-dependent and may be
either a VMC or a terrain flight approach. After arrival at the cast location, slow to the briefed
airspeed and altitude.
(4) When the aircraft has established the proper position, airspeed and altitude, and has arrived at
the jump location, the PC will give the cast master the command “AT THE START LINE”.
(5) The cast master will confirm the position, airspeed, and altitude are safe and give the
command “GET SET” to the swimmers. At the command “GET SET”, the swimmers will position
to the door (or ramp area). The cast master will then tap each swimmer on the shoulder and give
the command “GO”. On the command “GO”, each swimmer will exit the aircraft IAW the
instruction received during the safety briefing. The cast master may also jump, but must always
exit last.
(6) After entering the water, all swimmers will indicate that they are unhurt by raising one arm
overhead. The aircraft will not leave the area until all swimmers report no injuries. The P* will
maintain heading, altitude and airspeed until the last team member has exited the aircraft.
(7) After deployment, the drop profile is terminated by increasing altitude and airspeed to the
desired mode of flight.
b. Soft duck operations.
(1) The cast master and NCM will ensure that the aircraft is rigged IAW the unit’s SOP.
(2) The approach should be made into the wind. Approach speed is 80 KIAS/KCAS MAX from
the release point to the area of the drop site. The approach is situation-dependent and may be
either a VMC or a terrain flight approach.
(3) Upon arrival at the drop site, a progressive deceleration and descent will be initiated. The cast
master (or NCM) will give corrections as to the aircraft alignment with the drop area.
(4) The P will call out the aircraft altitude and airspeed starting at 100 feet in 10 feet and 10 KIAS
intervals. The PC will give the cast master “TEN MINUTE OUT,” “FIVE MINUTE OUT,” and
“ONE MINUTE OUT,” alert calls. The PC at “one minute out” will announce “AT THE READY
LINE.” The cast master will relay these alert calls to the raid team members. On receiving the
command “AT THE READY LINE,” the cast master will announce “AT THE READY LINE.”
At this time, all participants will remove the restraint devices and be ready to reposition to the
door or ramp area for the jump.
(5) After arrival at the drop site, slow to the desired airspeed (5 KTS/5 feet, 10 KTS/10 feet, or 20
KTS/20 feet). When launching the soft duck, 5 KTS and 5 feet will be used. The P*’s visibility
may become limited due to the spray from the water. The P will turn on the wipers if required.
(6) When the aircraft has established the proper position, airspeed, and altitude, and has arrived at
the drop site, the PC will give the cast master the command “AT THE START LINE”.
(7) The cast master will confirm the position, airspeed, and altitude are safe. The cast master will
give the command “DROP”, at which time the NCM will release the equipment (CRRC-soft duck,
hard duck or rolled duck). The NCM will announce “RAFT AWAY”. The cast master will
announce “RAFT AWAY,” at which time the team members will position themselves at the door
(or ramp area). The cast master will then tap each team member on the shoulder and give the
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