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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Configure aircraft
   • Stores are prepared prior to loading on aircraft, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
   • Search briefing is obtained from relevant Search and Rescue (SAR) authority
   • Aircraft is configured for drop operations, in accordance with applicable flight manual
   • Protective surfaces are installed and protective tape applied
   • Stores are checked and secured
   • Principles of internal loading of cargo are complied with and applied when loading the aircraft
2. Locate target
   • Distance estimation methods are employed to identify target position
   • Initial target marking smoke is prepared and dispatched to mark target area
   • Visual sighting of target is maintained during stores dropping
3. Dispatch stores
   • Reference markers are dispatched under the pilot's directions
   • Stores are dispatched under the pilot's directions
   • Visual sighting of target is maintained during stores dropping
4. Reconfigure aircraft
   • Equipment is removed and checked for serviceability and faulty equipment is reported to relevant personnel
   • Items of stores used are annotated on the incident form
   • Stores are prepared prior to loading on aircraft, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
5. Search briefing is obtained from relevant Search and Rescue (SAR) authority
6. Aircraft is configured for drop operations, in accordance with applicable flight manual
7. Protective surfaces are installed and protective tape applied
8. Stores are checked and secured
9. Principles of internal loading of cargo are complied with and applied when loading the aircraft
   • Distance estimation methods are employed to identify target position
10. Initial target marking smoke is prepared and dispatched to mark target area
11. Visual sighting of target is maintained during stores dropping
    • Reference markers are dispatched under the pilot's directions
12. Stores are dispatched under the pilot's directions
13. Items of stores used are annotated on the incident form

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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