Combat Edge articles from February 2003

Combat Edge archives from February 2003

Back to the basics. (ACCent on Safety).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... There is no question the members of Air Combat Command are busy and actively involved around the globe. If you are at home station, you are likely picking up additional responsibilities for those deployed. With enhanced force protection...

We are all airmen 24/7.
February 1, 2003... More than ever before, our military family members are participating in extreme sports and high-risk activities. Activities such as rock climbing; 4-wheel and 2-wheel on- and off-road driving, scuba diving, extreme skiing/snow boarding, bungee...

Air Force chief of safety: accidents can, will be prevented.
February 1, 2003... Has there ever been a headline about an accident that was prevented by safety? Not likely, said the Air Force's new chief of safety. Accidents that do not happen simply do not make good headlines. The lack of good publicity is something Maj...

Global Strike: 8th Air Force legacy continues.
February 1, 2003... For nearly 6 decades Eighth Air Force has been world renowned as the United States Air Force's bomber command. The Mighty Eighth's" bombing legacy began in the European Theater during World War II with its B-17 and B-24 strategic missions...

One moment in time.(air crew performance)
February 1, 2003... You turned -- for just a moment -- and that was all it took. Now you're looking at the radome of a CATM-120 missile as it rests on the deck of the MHU-141 trailer. You immediately think "How did this happen?" and "How could this have all been...

Detecting threat & error in operational tasks.
February 1, 2003... Operational Risk Management (ORM) and Crew Resource Management (CRM) provide pilots and aircrews with a number of tools to manage risk and increase their margin of safety. Additionally, these programs considerably enhance mission effectiveness...

The nighthawk: F-117.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Primary Function: Fighter/attack Contractor: Lockheed Aeronautical Systems Co. Power Plant: Two General Electric F404 non-afterburning engines Length: 63 feet, 9 inches Height: 12 feet, 9.5 inches Weight: 52,500 pounds ...

Monthly Award winners.(air and ground safety awards)
February 1, 2003... Pilot Safety Award of Distinction On 2 Oct 2002, Capt Rayman was leading a night, A-10 2-ship, air-strike control mission at Ft Irwin during an AIR WARRIOR I exercise. Approximately 1.5 hours into the mission and at Flight Level (FL) 230,...

How good is your Situational Awareness?
February 1, 2003... Here is the twist. We always preach that the more experience we gain the better we are able to handle every situation. More experienced pilots will see the problems sooner, handle the situation better. The more experienced flight lead will be...

Driving the ALCAN Highway.
February 1, 2003... A young airman was almost killed on her way to Alaska for her first duty assignment. After completing technical school in Florida, the airman was joined by her mother for the first leg of her journey to Seattle, Wash. It took about 8 days,...

A dangerous combination.
February 1, 2003... Static electricity can make sparks fly--literally. Produce those sparks while pumping gas in your car, and both you and your car could go up in smoke and flames. Researchers at the Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI), as well as several other...

Supervisors have a vital role.
February 1, 2003... Today's supervisors have many pressures thrust upon them. This occurs at every level in the Air Force. The mission, regardless of your contribution to it, also figures in. The mission must be done, done right the first time, and done safely....

Mishap statistics scoreboard.(military aviation accidents)
February 1, 2003... Aircraft Notes Another tough month for Air Combat Command. A midair collision between two A-10's at Nellis AFB with one of the pilots being killed resulted in COMACC directing a down day with the focus being flight leadership. As mentioned...