1. Deployment Logistics. Squadron aircraft are deployed to an advanced base either as a complete squadron or a detachment. Pre-deployment operations for the Carrier Air Wing includes training deployments at NAS Fallon and NSRR (Orange Air), as well as Carrier Qualification (CQ) periods, and Operational Readiness Evaluations (ORE). VP/VC/VQ Training/Workup is somewhat different and is mostly conducted from home base.

a. Carrier Operations. References:

NA 00-80T-105	CV NATOPS Manual
NA 00-80T-106	LHA/LPH NATOPS Manual
OPNAVINST 4631.2D	Management of Department of Navy Airlift
COMNAVAIRLANT/PACINST 3050.1B	Host/Parent Responsibilities for Cross-Fleet Operations Support
COMNAVAIRFORINST 3710.4A	Use of Naval Aircraft For Cross-Country Flights
COMNAVAIRFORINST 3740.1	carrier Qualification (CQ) Operations
COMNAVAIRPACINST 3790.21G	FMF Unit Deployment Aviation Maintenance and Material Readiness

(1) Shipboard Operations - Carrier Qualifications (CQ). Prior to shipboard operations the Squadron Maintenance Officer should read and become familiar with the CV or LHA/LPH NATOPS Manual. CNALINST 3100.4, Air Department Standard Operating Procedures, (SOP); Promulgation of should be reviewed. Following areas are of primary interest:

(a) Survival Radios and Beacons

(b) Crunch Reports

(c) Marking of Flight Deck Clothing

(d) Cleanliness of Walk Areas/Security for Equipment

(e) Marking/Security of Tie Down Chains

(f) Aircraft Jacking Procedures

(g) Tool Control

(h) Support Equipment Licensing

(i) Tire and Wheel Maintenance Procedures

(j) Engine Pre-Turn Up Maintenance Brief

(k) CV NATOPS Flashlight Wand Procedures

(l) Hydraulic/Lube Oil Contamination Prevention

(m) IMRL for local IMA turn-in and pre-positioned items

(n) FOD walk down

(2) Shipboard Deployment. The comments above for CQ operations apply as well for long-term deployment. A squadron-designated officer coordinates movements of personnel, support equipment and other cargo. Maintenance must ensure that personnel and support equipment are available for launch of all aircraft for the deployment.

(a) Online References (Deployment Logistics Related).

USMC Pre-positioning	http://www.mcpic.bic.usmc.mil/
NAVAIR Logistics	http://logistics.navair.navy.mil/"

(3) Deployment Operations (VP/VC/VQ).

OPNAVINST 4631.2D

Management of Department of Navy Airlift

(a) The maintenance effort of deployed VP/VC/VQ squadrons is somewhat different from carrier operations in that the maintenance crew is normally deployed by airlift. The Type Wing provides pack-up kits of high usage repairables and consumables. A squadron-designated officer who shall ensure that cruise boxes are not packed with any hazardous materials normally coordinates movement of personnel and support equipment. Priority requirements of personnel and cargo are critical to ensure adequate support by the advance party at the advanced base and support at home base-until all aircraft have been launched.

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