1. C-2A GREYHOUND INITIAL CRM COURSE
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2. OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION HISTORICAL CRM HAZREPS CRM SKILLS / CRM BARRIERS
CRM AUTOMATION INTERGRATION
CASE STUDY
REVIEW
SUMMARY 2

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4. Rules of Engagement Your active participation
What experiences you have had
What potential incidents you have avoided
What importance you place on CRM
Application of CRM skills is … Your Responsibility
Learn from others’ mistakes, because you’re not going to live long enough to make all of them yourself.
—Roger Coleman, Lead CRM Developer, AAL

5. Why CRM?
To IMPROVE MISSION EFFECTIVENESS of Naval Aviation communities
minimizing crew preventable errors
by enhancing crew coordination
through increased awareness of associated behavioral skills

6. C-2A Community Areas Of Concern Recent HAZREPS
24FEB14 – C-2A Almost lands gear up
Crew used poor communication and lost situational awareness in critical phase of flight.
26JUN13 – Hook slap during case III
Crew failed to properly communicate equipment failure to LSO.
04SEP12 – C-2A strikes E-2C on bolter due to a right drift.
Crew failed to use proper CM during bolter.
03OCT12 – C-2A takes a CV arrestment with collar on nose gear.
Four crewmembers failed to complete a proper preflight. Poor decision making and leadership.

7. Seven Critical CRM Skills
CRM skills are necessary because errors repeat even with new technology!

8. Seven Critical CRM Skills
DAM CLAS
Decision Making
Assertiveness
Mission Analysis
Communication
Leadership
Adaptability/Flexibility
Situational Awareness

9. Decision Making How do you define Decision Making? Definition:
The ability to choose a course of action using logical and sound judgment based on available information.
How do you define Decision Making? 9

10. Decision Making
Question: How do hazardous attitudes affect decision making?
Negative Effect:
Peer pressure
Mind set
“Get home-itis”
Getting behind the aircraft

11. Decision Making in the C-2A
C-2 Capabilities vs. Air Wing Desires
Detailed Preflight Planning vs. “Canned Route” Attitude
Any member of a Detachment can end up being put in a position where they need to speak for the OIC

12. Assertiveness What is Assertiveness? Definition:
The willingness/readiness to actively participate, state and maintain a position until convinced by the facts that other options are better.
What is Assertiveness? 12

13. Whenever your comfort level is exceeded…
Assertiveness
Question: When is it appropriate to be assertive?
Speak up when you encounter:
Unclear mission objectives
Overly aggressive or passive crewmembers
Conflict in the aircraft
Issues not addressed in the debrief
Whenever your comfort level is exceeded…
SPEAK UP !

14. Assertiveness in the C-2A
3P vs Aircraft Commander
Aircraft Commander vs Aircraft Commander
2P/2P Flights
C-2 vs Air Wing/Air Boss/Flight Deck Handler

15. Mission Analysis How do you define Mission Analysis? Definition:
The ability to develop short-term, long-term and contingency plans and to coordinate, allocate and monitor crew and aircraft resources.
How do you define Mission Analysis? 15

16. Mission Analysis
Question: What are three components of Mission Analysis?
Planning and preparation
Monitoring inflight mission progress
Postflight debriefing

17. Mission Analysis in the C-2A
How good is your Debrief?

18. Communication What is Communication? Definition:
The ability to clearly and accurately send and acknowledge information, instructions, or commands, and provide useful feedback.
What is Communication? 18

19. Communication
Question: When can experience in flight be a barrier to communication?
Less experience— Less likely to speak up
More experience— May resist change and the need to adapt

20. Communication in the C-2A
Detachment personality dynamics
Enlisted Aircrew/Pilot relationship
Ship to Shore Communication

21. Leadership How do you define Leadership? Definition:
The ability to direct/coordinate the activities of other crewmembers or wingmen, and to encourage them to work together as a team.
How do you define Leadership? 21

22. Leadership
Question: What are some leadership traits that inspire peak performance in a crew?
Decisive
Competent
Keeping crew informed
Open to suggestions
Leading by example
Trust

23. Leadership in the C-2A C-2 Pilots have to grow up fast
Any member of a Det can be cornered by CAG, Flag, etc
Leadership challenges associated with being on perpetual “Port Call”

24. Adaptability/ Flexibility
Definition:
The ability to alter a course of action based on new information, maintain constructive behavior under pressure and adapt to internal/external environmental changes.
What is Adaptability/ Flexibility? 24

25. Adaptability/ Flexibility
Question: What are some situations that require Adaptability/ Flexibility?
Routine becomes an emergency
Inclement weather
CV environment
Changing primary mission

26. Adaptability/ Flexibility in the C-2A
This is the C-2 skill
Legs added to flight
Destinations changed
CV arrival intentions can vary/change last minute
At mercy of DV sched
Last minute PAX/Cargo
Hazardous Cargo

27. Situational Awareness
Definition:
The degree of accuracy by which one’s perception of the current environment mirrors reality.
What is Situational Awareness? ? 27

28. Situational Awareness
Question: If good situational awareness means looking around at what’s happening, what else must be recognized?
What led to the present situation?
What will happen in the next 30 seconds, 10 minutes, etc?
Crosschecking and communication

29. Situational Awareness in the C-2A
80% of Aircraft is behind you
Who is in your plane?
What is in your plane?
What country clearances do you have?
What does having PAX add to divert considerations?

30. CASE STUDY Read case study narrative. Answer focus questions.
Go into case study folder and pick a case study to use. Have narratives printed prior to the class and be prepared to discuss skills in use or lacking during the event.

31. Questions???
Questions.

32. “We train like we fight, and we fight like we train”
THE END
Remember…
“We train like we fight, and we fight like we train”