514 EM 385-1-1 Chapters 30-37

33-5. Inspection Requirements.

Not Applicable.

33-6. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) Requirements.

Section 12 of APL 95-1-1

Review and follow the guidelines in Section 12 of APL 95-1-1.

Environmental Considerations for SUAS Operation

Consider environmental limitations of SUAS when operating in conditions like heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.
Ensure SUAS is protected from the elements during operation.

33-7. Minimum Plan Requirements.

Mission Risks

Evaluate, document, and approve mission risks in MARS or on a DD Form 2977, and then re-evaluate them prior to each SUAS mission launch.

Infrastructure

Document a terrain and critical infrastructure analysis of the surrounding area within a 5-mile radius as prescribed by HQ USACE for all missions.

Deliberate and Operational Risk Assessments

Small Uncrewed Aircraft Crewmembers (SUACs) must identify, consider, and mitigate risks during all flight phases.

Airspace

Classify airspace and understand associated requirements as detailed in APL 95-1-1 and FAA Airspace Guidance for Small UAS Operators.

Daily Risk Assessment Worksheets (RAW)

Complete the RAW as close to takeoff as possible to assess current mission risk factors. Cancel the mission if the Risk Assessment Value is higher than projected, unless written approval from the AMAA is received.

Pre-Accident Plan

Develop USACE Aviation Pre-Accident Plans and include them in the Aircrew Reading File as per APL 95-1-1.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

33-4. Minimum plan requirements for SUAS operations should document a terrain and critical infrastructure analysis of the surrounding area _____.

over a 3-hour flight plan

maximum operating distances

within a 5-mile radius

scheduled flight plans

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EM 385-1-1 Paragraph 33-6.

33-6. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) Requirements.

EM 385-1-1 Paragraph 33-7.

33-7. Minimum Plan Requirements.

a.  Mission Risks.  Mission risks must be evaluated, documented, and approved in MARS or on a DD Form 2977 (Deliberate Risk Assessment Worksheet) (see para
33-10.a) and then re-evaluated prior to launch for each SUAS mission per APL 95-1-1. (33-7.a)

b.  Infrastructure. All missions, regardless of location, require a documented terrain and critical infrastructure analysis of the surrounding area within a distance prescribed by HQ USACE (5 miles in MARS).  (33-7.b)

c.  Deliberate and Operational Risk Assessments.  Small Uncrewed Aircraft Crewmembers (SUACs) must define, consider, and mitigate risk in all phases of flight. (33-7.c)

d.  Airspace. Determine the airspace classification and associated requirements. See APL 95-1-1, figure 8, FAA Airspace Guidance for Small UAS Operators, for further guidance. (33-7.d)

e.  Daily Risk Assessment Worksheets (RAW).  Crewmembers must complete the RAW as close as possible to takeoff to assess the most current mission risk factors associated with that day’s flight per approved mission plan and documented MARS.
(33-7.e)

Note. If the Risk Assessment Value on the RAW is higher than the projected level then the mission is cancelled until crewmembers receive written approval from the AMAA to fly.  Text messages are an authorized means of written mission approval.

f.  Pre-Accident Plan.  USACE Aviation Pre-Accident Plans must be developed. Incorporate the plans into the Aircrew Reading File according to APL 95-1-1.  (33-7.f)