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NATO UNCLASSIFIED(Releasable to PfP, IAN, Middle East, and Pacific HOSTAC National Authorities)MPP-02, Vol. INATO STANDARDMPP-02, VOLUME IHELICOPTER OPERATIONS FROMSHIPS OTHER THAN AIRCRAFTCARRIERS (HOSTAC)Edition (H) Version (1)APRIL 2017NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATIONMULTINATIONAL PROCEDURAL PUBLICATIONPublished by theNATO STANDARDIZATION OFFICE (NSO) NATO/OTANINATO UNCLASSIFIEDEDITION (H) VERSION (1)(Releasable to PfP, IAN, Middle East, and Pacific HOSTAC National Authorities)

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NATO UNCLASSIFIED(Releasable to PfP, IAN, Middle East, and Pacific HOSTAC National Authorities)MPP-02, Vol. IApril 2017PUBLICATION NOTICE1. MPP-02(H)(1), Volume I, HELICOPTER OPERATIONS FROM SHIPS OTHER THAN AIRCRAFTCARRIERS (HOSTAC), is effective upon receipt. It supersedes MPP-02(G)(3).2. Summary of changes:a. General: Removes maritime VSTOL data throughout the publication, including Chapter 3 andAnnex 3A.b. Chapter 1, Article 0105, incorporates assurance questions for crossdeck procedures.c. Chapter 1, relocates and updates Sections II, III, and IV to new annexes: IAN Annex 1A; PACAnnex 1B; and ME Annex 1C.d. Chapter 1, Article 0117, updates crossdeck operations report.e. Chapter 2, Article 0201, updates face-to-face brief.f. Chapter 2, Article 0236, updates HOSTAC SHOL.g. Chapter 2, Article 0239, updates aircraft approach, landing, and departure.h. Chapter 2, Annexes 2C thru 2G, removes superseded material for HOSTAC SHOL.i. Chapter 4 (now Chapter 3), Article 0403 (now Article 0303), updates marshaling signals to alignwith AFSP-2 and ICAO.j. Editorial corrections update the lexicon and references throughout the publication.This notice will assist in providing information to cognizant personnel. It is not accountable.IIaNATO UNCLASSIFIEDEDITION (H) VERSION (1)(Releasable to PfP, IAN, Middle East, and Pacific HOSTAC National Authorities)

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NATO UNCLASSIFIED(Releasable to PfP, IAN, Middle East, and Pacific HOSTAC National Authorities)MPP-02, Vol. IRECORD OF RESERVATIONSCHAPTERRECORD OF RESERVATIONS BY NATIONSChapter 2GBRChapter 2USAGeneralLTUNOTETHE RESERVATIONS LISTED ON THIS PAGE INCLUDE ONLYTHOSE THAT WERE RECORDED AT TIME OF PROMULGATIONAND MAY NOT BE COMPLETE. REFER TO THE NATOSTANDARDIZATION DATABASE FOR THE COMPLETE LIST OFEXISTING RESERVATIONS.VNATO UNCLASSIFIEDEDITION (H) VERSION (1)(Releasable to PfP, IAN, Middle East, and Pacific HOSTAC National Authorities)

NATO UNCLASSIFIED(Releasable to PfP, IAN, Middle East, and Pacific HOSTAC National Authorities)MPP-02, Vol. IRECORD OF RESERVATIONSNATIONSPECIFIC RESERVATIONSGBRPara 0204. Deck Markings. Sub Para 6. Vertical Replenishment Markings. GBR shipswith Flight Decks do not use the Rotor-Centre Limit-Line Markings (STANAG 1162 GBR RATIFYING BUT NOT PARTICIPATING). GBR standard VERTREP deliverypoint for ships with flight decks is the centre of the landing circle (off-set to avoid decklock grids)/spot number (multi spot ships) or as directed by the Flight Deck Officer.Small Ships without Flight Decks but having designated VERTREP/transfer decks maybe marked using Rotor-Center Limit-Line Markings or a “hoist mark.”USAa. Paragraph 0227, subparagraph 2: USA does not incorporate altitude criteria. Lateralseparation is based on 50 miles vice 40. b. Paragraph 0236 page 2-31- HOSTACCrossdeck Ship Helicopter Operating Limits as follows: Reservations (1) USA H-60sshall utilize the SHOLs in 0236 when conducting multinational HOSTAC crossdecks.Until the required engineering analysis is performed, all other USA aircraft types shallcontinue to employ the more restrictive USA General Envelope (modified for HOSTACOperations) as contained in the MPP-02.2 USA National Data Section. (2) Based onengineering analysis, the CG-52 and LPD-17 classes shall employ a modified HOSTACSHOL IAW 0236 as per MPP-02.1 USA National Data Section, when conductingHOSTAC crossdecks with non-USA aircraft. (3) With the exception of USA CG-52 andLPD-17 classes, all other USA ship classes shall employ the more restrictive USAGeneral Envelope (modified for HOSTAC Operations) until the required engineeringanalysis is performed. These more restrictive envelopes are contained in MPP-02.1USA National Data Section. (4) All SHOLs and USA General Envelopes (modifiedfor HOSTAC Operations) contained in the MPP-02.1 USA National Data Sectionshall contain the following pilot Warning: THE PILOT SHALL DETERMINE THEOPERATING LIMITS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE THRUST MARGINS (ASDIRECTED BY NATIONAL PROCEDURES) FOR THE LAUNCH AND RECOVERYTAKING INTO ACCOUNT RELATIVE WIND, TURBULENCE, SHIP MOTION, ANDENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS. c. Figure 2-12 page 2-51: Nonstandard outbound legfrom USA procedures. USA outbound leg is 180 REL from BRC.LTUThe Lithuanian Naval Forces doesn’t have ships with helipads and can conduct onlyVERTREP type operations.NOTETHE RESERVATIONS LISTED ON THIS PAGE INCLUDE ONLYTHOSE THAT WERE RECORDED AT TIME OF PROMULGATIONAND MAY NOT BE COMPLETE. REFER TO THE NATOSTANDARDIZATION DATABASE FOR THE COMPLETE LIST OFEXISTING RESERVATIONS.VINATO UNCLASSIFIEDEDITION (H) VERSION (1)(Releasable to PfP, IAN, Middle East, and Pacific HOSTAC National Authorities)

NATO UNCLASSIFIED(Releasable to PfP, IAN, Middle East, and Pacific HOSTAC National Authorities)MPP-02, Vol. IRECORD OF OBSERVATIONSNATIONSPECIFIC OBSERVATIONS1. Chapter 2, Article 0204—Deck Markings: Brazilian Navy reserves the right to use twotypes of marks.BRA2. Chapter 2, Article 0204—Deck Markings, and Article 0241—Helicopter In-FlightRefueling Procedures: Brazilian Navy does not implement HIFR marks and lighting.Night fueling is performed only in emergency.3. Chapter 2, Article 0206—Flight Deck Clothing: Maintenance crews use brownsurcoat and headgear.Chapter 2, Article 0236 page 2-31: HOSTAC Crossdeck Ship Helicopter OperatingLimits, to:1. Until the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force completes the engineering/dynamicinterface testing to generate Ship Helicopter Operating Limits (SHOLs) for each of itsship classes, the JMSDF shall use the launch and recovery envelopes contained withinthe JPN national section of the MPP-02.1 and MPP-02.2 for all cross-deck helicopteroperations that involve JMSDF ships or aircraft. These day and night envelopes(including pitch and roll limits) are derived directly from the instruction of Chief of Staff,Commander Fleet Air Force, JMSDF. These envelopes, for purposes of HOSTACoperations, will be referred to as the JPN generic HOSTAC SHOL (day/night). Forcross-deck operations involving JMSDF ships, the SHOL used for these cross-deckoperations shall never be greater than the JPN Generic HOSTAC SHOL, but may bemore restrictive due to the visiting non-JPN helicopter’s low speed factors, and power/weight limitations.JPN2. JMSDF has established Ship Helicopter Operating Limits (SHOLs) for each JMSDFhelicopter operating with each air capable ship class. SHOLs are contained within theflight deck rules specific to each ship. EH-101, MH-53, or H-60 aircrews shall use theappropriate SHOL specific to the ship they are operating with when conducting crossdeck operations. Specific SHOLs will be provided to aircrews from the host ship prior toflight operations.Chapter 2, Article 0251 HOSTAC Deck Standard for Pilots Cross-Operating in theMaritime Environment:1. INITIAL QUALIFICATION paragraph 4, 2nd sentence, delete “or suitablyexperienced”; must be a qualified instructor only.2. CURRENCY paragraph 6. Initial qualification is valid for a period of 1 year for“HOSTAC Deck Day,” and 90 days for “HOSTAC Deck Night.” Table 2-5 minimumlandings are 2 Day, 2 Night, and N/A NVD.3. REVALIDATION paragraph 7, 2nd sentence, delete “or suitably experienced”; mustbe a qualified instructor only.NOTETHE OBSERVATIONS LISTED ON THIS PAGE INCLUDE ONLYTHOSE THAT WERE RECORDED AT TIME OF PROMULGATIONAND MAY NOT BE COMPLETE.VIINATO UNCLASSIFIEDEDITION (H) VERSION (1)(Releasable to PfP, IAN, Middle East, and Pacific HOSTAC National Authorities)

NATO UNCLASSIFIED(Releasable to PfP, IAN, Middle East, and Pacific HOSTAC National Authorities)MPP-02, Vol. IRECORD OF COMMENTSNATIONSPECIFIC COMMENTSESTEstonian naval vessels do not have helicopter landing areas.FRAChapter 2, figure 2-1. Face-to-Face Brief: in the sentence « In order to familiarizeaircrews/deck crews with the aviation facilities/helicopter of the ship being visited, aface-to-face briefing shall be conducted before pre-planned crossdeck operations »,France recommends replacing the verb « shall » by the verb « should » in the nextversion of MPP-02, because this briefing cannot be done in particular conditions(ship at sea without stopovers, limited communications with the outside world, etc.).HRVReaching of the initial capabilities and maintaining of the same require significantresources and intensive cooperation with allied countries whose navies have adequateships. The Republic of Croatia will implement this standardization document afterfulfilling necessary organizational, material and financial requirements for its adoption.HUNHungarian Defence Forces does not have the skills and tools contained in thestandard.SVKThere are no Naval Forces in the structure of the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic,no organizational branch, nor subject matter expert dealing with the issue listed in thisSTANAG. This reply is also valid for any RD of higher editions of this STANAG.NOTETHE OBSERVATIONS LISTED ON THIS PAGE INCLUDE ONLYTHOSE THAT WERE RECORDED AT TIME OF PROMULGATIONAND MAY NOT BE COMPLETE.VIIINATO UNCLASSIFIEDEDITION (H) VERSION (1)(Releasable to PfP, IAN, Middle East, and Pacific HOSTAC National Authorities)

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